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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-01
TILLMAN'S CHARGES.
Why McLnurin Wants Them Inves-
tigated.

Why McLnurin Wants Them Inves-
tigated.
The resolution for the investigation
of Senator Tillman's charges against
Senator McLaurin, originated with
Senator McLaurin himself. 1t seems
that Senator McLaurin wrote out the
resolution last Saturday; but was pre-
vented from introducing it on account
of the contempt proceedings. When
Senator Pritchard introduced the reso-
luton on Monday, he submitted In
connection with it the following letter
from Senator McLaurin, addressed to
him:
MY Dear Senator: was prevented,
as you know, from Offering the reso-
luton which I wrote at my desk on
Saturday demanding an investigation
of the charges made by my colleague
by being adjudged in contempt OF the
senate. I am now debarred the pr1vi-
lege and request you to introduce the
resolution for the reason that If the
charges are true, am unfit to remain
member of the senate, and II they are
untrue the man who made them Is unfit
u TeIIldlu d HleIuDeT VI lHiS ioiOi apiS
body. In any event I feel that am
entitled to vindication by the same
body that makes investigation in the
proceedings for contempt. I herewith
enclose the resolution. Yours. very
truly,
John LowNDBs MCLAUR1N."
The resolution was as follows:
Whereas, the senior senator from
the state Of South Carolina charged In
a speech on the floor Of the senate
that the junior senator from the same
state had been improperly Influenced
in casting his vote for the ratification
of the treaty of peace between the
United States and Spain; and
whereas, the said charge was en-
phatically denied by the junior sena-
tor.
Resolved, That the committee on
privileges and elections be directed to
investigate and report as to the truth
of the said charges with full power to
send for persons and papers,"
On motion of Mr.. Hale, the resolu-
ton was referred to the committee on
privileges and elections.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-01

ing, enacted by the recent general as.
sembly, is the law as to the removal
Of landmarks:
Section 1. That If any person or per-
sons shall knowingly, wilfully, mali
ciously or fraudulently, cut, fell, alter
or remove any certain boundary tree
or other allowed landmark, such person
or persons so offending shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor, and, upon convic-
ton, shall be fined not exceeding 500,
or Imprisonment not exceeding 80 days.
Sec. 2. That all acts or parts of acts
inconsistent with this act be, and the
same are hereby, repealed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-01

there has been a pretty unanimous
feeling that the fight should be dealt
with first as a separate count, and pun
ishment meted out in accordance with
the degree of each senator's offense.
Then, after that is disposed Of, 1t is
held that the question Of the truth Of
Senator Tillman's charges should be
gone into, with a view to visiting ex-
treme punishment to whichever Of the
senators should be found more guilty.
Up to Wednesday,, no marked parti'
zanship had come to the surface.
There were number Of Democrats
who were disposed to hold aloof from
the matter, especially as defenders OF
Senator Tillman, because they did not
like the idea Of putting themselves, as
individuals, or the party before the
country, in that role. But when the
Republicans began to suggest that Till
man was not only the greater offender,
but that he should receive the most
severe punishment, Senator Dubois and
other Democratic leaders began to dis
sent, and the spirit Of partizanship be-
gan to enter more strongly in the con-
sideration Of the whole, affair.
Although not a member Of the COM
mittee on privileges and elections, Sen
ator Hanna is said to be showing a
lively interest in the consideration of
the case. He holds that if Senator Nc
Laurin was bribed, then the dead pres
ident Is the man who 'bribed him; and
therefore, equally guilty. Senator Till
mans charge is aimed as much against
the dead president as 1t Is against Sem
ator McLaurin, and it must be proven
or withdrawn.
| AS to what will be the final outcome
Of the whole matter cannot be indicat-
ed at this writing. Some of the more
conservative senators, however, seem
to be Of opinion that the final windup
will not be especially serious. That,
however, remains to be determined by
future developments.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-01
LOCAL.. AFFAIRS,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

C. P. Lowrance & Co.-Tell you that
extremes have met In their stock and
offer choice pickles at 10 cents the
dozen, and choice molasses at 80
cents the gallon.
T. w. Speck, The Jeweler-Wants you
to see the B & H. central draft nick
led lamp IL you want the best. The
price is $1.75.
York Drug Store-Says 1t gives espec-
ial attention to it's prescription work,
and uses nothing but the purest OF
drugs and chemicals. :
w. o. Rawls, The Plumber-Tells his
friends and the public that he Is pre-
pared to furnish them with roofing
paint, and invites you to see him II
you need roofing paint.
J. B. Willias-Has received supply OF
seed Irish potatoes, and says that the
quality is good. He hSs fresh snow
flake crackers.
I. W. Johnson, Grocer-Announces the
arrival Of select lot Of seed potatoes
Of several varieties. He has Georgia
sorghum and Orange Grove syrup
and a new lot Of brooms.
J. M. Heath & Co.-Print a chapter or
seasonable goods and call especial at.
tention to shoes, clothes, etc.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-01
POOR SOUTH CAROLINA.
Lieutenant Governor Makes an Id
lotto Spectacle Of Himself.

Lieutenant Governor Makes an Id
iotic Spectacle of Himself.
And now 1t is Lieutenant Governor
Jim Tillman who would make silly
spectacle Of himself by trying to In
suit President Roosevelt.
Sometime ago, Colonel Jim Tillman
raised, by private subscription, funds
for the purchase Of handsome sword
for Major Micah Jenkins, as testimo-
NAL Of South Carolina's appreciation
of that soldiers splendid services as a
Rough Rider officer in the Spanish
war. AS Colonel Jim took the initia-
tive and did most Of the work in con-
nection with the raising Of the money
and purchase of the sword, he was al
lowed to make all arrangements, and
at his request Mr.. Roosevelt, consent
ed to make the presentation at the
exposition on February IL, the day the
president was to have been in Charles
ton. 81
AS the result Of the, presidents with
drawal of the invitation to Senator
Tillman to attend the banquet in hon.
of of Prince Henry, in Washington, Col
onel Jim, on last Wednesday,, sent the
following telegram from Augusta, Ca,
at the same time giving it out to the
press:
AUGUSTA, Ga, February &c, 1902.
To the President, Washington, D. c.:
A short while ago 7 had the honor to
address your excellency a letter re-
questing that on the occasion Of your
visit to Charleston, you present a
sword to Major Micah Jenkins, Of the
First United States Volunteer. Caval-
ry, of whose gallant services you spoke
so highly, your words being engraved
on the scabbard. You accepted the in
vitation, for which we thank you. I
am now requested by contributors to
the sword fund to ask that you with
draw the said acceptance.
(Signed) JAMES H. TILLMAN.
Late Colonel First South Carolina VOL
unteer Infantry and Lieutenant Gov
ernor of South Carolina.
To the newspaper reporters whom
Colonel Jim sought for the purpose, he
said that his action was by direction
of the subscribers to the sword fund;
but so far, beyond Colonel Jim's state
ment, there has been no further infor-
nation on the subject. At last ac-
counts Colonel Jim was still waiting
for reply from the president, and
reading the various newspaper COM
ments on his silly action.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-01
Saturday, March l, 1902.

Yorkville on Thursday from Philadel-
phia, where she is taking course as
trained nurse. She will return to
Philadelphia at the beginning of the
next session Of her class, II not ear
lier. ...
hxMr. Elias Inman, who went to Rich
lnond a few weeks ago to have can
Ger taken out Of his face, returned
Thursday night, accompanied by a
trained nurse. 1t is thought that he
will have no further trouble from his
cancer; but he is still quite weak.
tofMr. B. M. Dobson, of Yorkville, is
among the hundreds Of census depart
ment clerks who have recently been
the work upon which they were en-
gagged. Mr.. Dobson will probably re-
main in Washington for the present,
and his friends here hope he will not be
long in finding other work no less
pleasant or profitable than that in
which he has been engaged.
Mr.. James B. Wood, who lives few
miles north Of Yorkville, and who Is
quite philosopher, was in town few
days ago. Speaking Of the Tillman-
McLaurin affair in the senate, he said:
Upon the whole believe McLaurin's
right; but I'll tell you one thing, and
that is that I am glad that they are
doing their own fighting instead OF
leaving it to us to do as they did for
merly."
| Laurens special of February "a, to
The News and Courier: Colonel John
G. Williams died at his home at Cross
Hill, this county, this morning, after
a lingering illness. He was about So
years Of age, but until about three
months ago was in vigorous health.
He was a large and successful PLAN
er and was a member Of a prominent
Laurens family, being son Of the late
Colonel John G. Williams, q wealthy
planter and slave owner. Colonel Will
liams was a Confederate veteran and
lature. He leaves a widow, who was
Miss Mamie Campbell, and q sister,
Mrs. ]. H. Witherspoon, of Yorkville.
Representative J. E. Beamguard, was
down from Glover on Thursday to sell
some cotton and attend to other private
business matters. Asked as to wheth-
er or not he had any information to
give out with reference to the recent
session of the general assembly, he said
that there was nothing special, prac-
tically everything of particular inter-
est having already been published.
Mr.. Beamguard was the author Of the
bill to require railroads to make quick
and satisfactory settlement Of freight
shortage and damages. He introduced
this bill at the last session Of the recent
general assembly, and got 1t through
the house all right; but not through
the senate, the time for adjournment
having arrived before it could be con-
sidered. But on the strength Of his
idea, another member introduced bill
that was almost Identical, and 1t be-
came a law. But I am not concerned
about that" said Mr.. Beamguard.
.:'Such a law is necessary, and now that
it Is on the statute books am satis-
fed"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-01

THE Columbia State comedies that
Senator McLaurin has taken the prop
er course in demanding an investlga-
ton of Senator Tillmans charges; but
holds that this demand should have
been made at least two years ago. 1t
goes on to reflect upon Senator Nc
Laurin with the suggestion that even
if the charges be true, since the death
of President Mckinley, who was the
briber, if any bribing was done, there
can now be no proof. Of course, 1t Is
absurd to meet a mere speculative sus-
picion like this with more than argu-
ment; but if The State will stick close
to the facts, it will knock the founda-
ton from under it's remarks. The first
time Senator Tilman made public re-
Election on Senator McLaurin's integrity
was at Gaffney, on the 25th day Of last
May. In an interview Immediately af-
ter Senator McLaurin's Charlotte
speech, Senator Tillman entered into
bitter personal denunciation Of his
colleague, but he made no charge or
suggestion Of bribery. Senator Nc
Laurin replied to Senator Tillman in
kind; but suggested that the newspa-
pers were not the proper forum in
which to settle such matters. He an
nounced that he always stood ready
to do his own fighting and expected
others to do theirs. At Gaffney, how
ever, where, it will be remembered
that McLaurin went to make a speech
on the invitation of the citizens, Till
man put in his appearance. admittedly
on his own invitation and compelled a
division of his time. He did not there
make any intimation as to undue in
fluence as to Senator McLaurin's
treaty vote; but did throw out rath-
er vague insinuation to the effect that
McLaurin had been Influenced to
change his politics through the per-
suasion Of Hanna's Doodle, etc. The
insinuation was not direct enough to
warrant Senator McLaurin in making
a direct reply; but shaking his finger
in Senator Tillman's face he said: IF
you intend this insinuation to apply
to me, sir, what you say is absolutely
and unqualifiedly false: it is unworthy
of a senator or gentleman" This
Senator Tillman made no effort to re-
sent. If Senator McLaurin has at any
time let pass one of Tillman's charges
or insinuations we have no recollection
of it, and we do not think that The
State can successfully show that he
has ever before had a proper opportu-
nifty to ask for a senatorial investlga-
ton. Until the charge was squarely
made on the floor of the senate, the
senate had no business with it. The
fact that President Mckinley is no
were true that the president was crlm-
inal enough to try to use improper in
nuence with Senator McLaurin, he
would have had the manhood to own
the fact. But after all the case does
not appear SO desperate as The State
would have it appear In his contro-
versy with Senator Spooner, Senator
Tillman said that he had it ''in conf
dence" from Republican senator
that McLaurin was unduly influenced.
In making known the alleged infor-
nation. Senator Tillman violated the
alleged confidence, and he can hardly
make matters worse by giving the
name of his informant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-01
MERE-MENTION.

1t has been practically decided that
the Danish West Indies recently pur.
chased by the United States will be
taken possession of formally and added
to the province of Porto Rico. The
Federal Court of Claims at New Or
leans has decided that Mrs. Annie T.
Snow is entitled to a one-eighteentf
life interest in the Veatch survey
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-01
which includes the richest portion of

which includes the richest portion Of
the Beaumont oil field. Senator
Martin, of West Virginia, did not at
tend the state dinner in honor of
Prince Henry las Monday night, pres
sure having been brought to hear on
him to decline because Of the embar-
RAISING Tillman incident. ..... There was
another wreck on the New York Gen.
trail railroad, near Auburn, last Tues
day. Seven trainmen, including the
engineer and fireman, were killed, and
two were seriously wounded.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-01
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
illegitimate sale Of whisky; but we
know that the legitimate sale in York
vile 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 dispensary in the
town, we beg to say that we are not
among that number:
Glover NeighborhoOd.
w. B. Smith, ]. w. Campbell, M.
D., H. l.. Wright, F. E. Clinton,
]. H. Lockridge, John ]. Smith,
M. l.. Smith, w. P. Smith, Ben
Jenkins, J. Meek Smith, T. F.
Jackson, w. B. Stroup, A. G.
Stroup, A. C. Stroup, Sr., Sam Nc
Call, NJ. L. Dickson, H. P. Jack
son, q. Carroll, Will G.. Oates, 2.
M. Neill, S. A. Sifford. J. M. Ford
]. E. Jackson, E. w. Pressly, ]. F.
Pursley, C. H. Hay, Coral T.
Stroup, R. A. Clinton, John Knox,
G. w. Knox, R. A. Hagans, J. D.
Gwin, R. M. Stevenson, S. H. Hay,
J. w. Smith, S. A. Reese, ]. L.
McCarter, L. H. Gordon, w. T.
Beamguard.
Hickory Grove NefghbOrhOod.
J. N. McDill, Thos. P. McDill, S.
w. Leech, J. K. Allison, w. G.
Westmoreland, D. M. Simpson, L.
Earle Brown, S. B. Latham, T. M.
Whisonant. Jeff D: Smith, T: H.
Leslie, J. w. Leech, ]. H. Wylie,
Smith, J. M. Leech, J. w. Castles,
W. M. Whitesides, D. A. Whiso-
nant, John N. McGill, M. B. Cas-
ties, J. M. McGill, E. R. Jackson,
Joe Bowlin, I. w. Brown, R. J.
Brown, J. S. Leech, James Scog-
gin, W. S. Jones, James M. Cobb,
J. D. Whiteside, S. w. Mitchell c.
S. Moorhead, w. ]. Moorhead, ].
H. Jones, c. L. Westmoreland, r.
M. Allison.
Sharon Neighborhood.
S. A. Mitchell, R. E. Burns, M. A.
Hilton, ]. A. Maloney, r. M. P.
Robinson, j. M. Plexico, W. P.
Youngblood, T. A. Gwin, Kittie
Mitchell, Matte Mitchell, S. Fl.
Sherrer, H. H. Sherrer, D. H. Car
roll, N. M. Sherrer, Walter Sher-
rer, C. E. Sherrer, w. S. Love, S.
M. Love, A. K. Sherrer, M. L. Sher-
rer, E. B. Mitchell, w. A. Mitchell,
S. H. Mitchell, ]. L. Rainey, r. H.
Sherrer.
Fodder Neighborhood.
J. B. Atkins, M. L. Atkins, J. S.
Alexander, j. F. Williams, S. J.
Williams, w. W. Alexander, Ida
Smith, M. E. Nichols, T. J. Mich
OILS, r. E. Nichols, j. M. Hughes,
J. w. Smith, Cora Hughes, S. E.
Smith, Anna ]. Smith, w. T. Mich
OILS, w. H. Chambers, M. D. Cham
bers, w. S. Hogue, Ida A. Hogue,
A. M. Nichols, H. N. Hamel, H. G.
Hamel, Sam V. Wallace, w. o.
Youngblood. E. r. Smith, w. E.
Gettys, A. r. Gettys, A. H. jack
son, Jessie A. Jackson, Loucinda
Chambers, ErSkine Atkins.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-01

I have sent the concern, bag, baggage,
flag and other paraphernalia flying out
of the country. You may fear the
shadow of international complications
and rescind this order, but a Reed, an
Olney or a Blaine would not
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-01
>WITHIN THE TOWN.

Next Monday Is salesday for
March.
n The Graded school authorities are
Urging parents to have their children
vaccinated.
IR Only .35 registration certificates
had been issued up to o'clock yester-
day (Friday).
pensary petition been beyond question,
there was no reasonable excuse for
calling an election before the expira-
tion Of the pending registration period.
| NMembers Of Micah Jenkins camp,
United Confederate Veterans, are again
reminded that there is to be an import
ant meeting in the court house next
Monday Immediately after the conclu-
sion Of the auction sales.
There can be no reasonable objec-
ton to the holding Of dispensary elec-
ton in Yorkville provided all the pro-
ceedings are in strict conformity to
law. But how an illegal election can
be sanctioned is difficult to compre-
hend.
Rev. w. G. Neville will deliver a
sermon in the Presbyterian church to-
morrow morning on the whisky ques-
ton. He has been at considerable
pains in collecting facts and figures,
and his remarks will contain some val
liable information to all concerned.
THE ENQUIRER Is requested to an
nounce that there will be union meet
ing in Trinity church tomorrow night
at 7.45, at which there will be a discus
sion Of the pending proposition to le-
galize the sale Of whisky in Yorkville.
Rev. A. N. Brunson will deliver care
fully prepared sermon on the subject,
and Rev. ]. c. Johnes and Rev. w. G.
Neville will each have something to
say. All the people of the town, re-
gardless Of their views on the sub
ject, are cordially invited to give their
attendance.
In conversation with the reporter,
Rev. A. N. Brunson gave the names of
four gentlemen who signed the petition
for a dispensary election, but who do
not propose to vote for the establish
ment of dispensary. These signers
stated their position to this effect: II
was willing for an election in which
the people may determine whether or
not they want dispensary; but have
not had, and do not now have, any in
tention Of voting for the dispensary.
The reporter was not. authorized to
make these names public. On the 9TH
er hand, there are no doubt several
citizens who will vote for the dispen-
sary; but who were unwilling to put
their names to a petition for election.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-03
H F. m

We didn't have snow we wouldn't think we were having winter.
 IF we didn't have firebugs we wouldn't have so many fires.
 IF we didn't have someone to give us public park we'd never have one.
 IF the board of charity follows the neighboring boards in their doings God help the poor.
 IF we knew our present store was so convenient and everything so agreeable we would have made bold attempt to cross the way long before we did.
 IF the tea that other dealers sell at 50c per pound is worth the price, how much is OUR soc TEA worth? Surely 70.
 IF you drink two cups of coffee af- ter breakfast, two of tea after dinner and two of tea after supper how hap py you feel, but
 IF you drink two whiskies before breakfast, two beers before dinner ana two schooners of beer before supper how on earth will you feel?
 Take warning: Drink GOOD tea and coffee. Try the kind we sell and see how much more pleasant your life will be- You really cannot realize the difference until you try the kind we sell. Butter is still 25c; we also con tinue to give four bars of soap with each pound of our warranted good Tea
 For a few days only we give sled with pound of our soc Tea at
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-03

Catherine. the ? years and z months old child of Nr and Mrs John Cullum of River street, died this morning. The funeral took place this afternoon with interment in St Joseph's cemetery.
 Lieutenant Colonel Geddes is as happy to-day as though he were ap- pointed the whole board of assessors, board of finance, too, and building inspector. A boy was born to him this morning.
 Harry Durner, the tobacconist, has sold out his South Main street store to Paul Asheim, who was burned out in the fire of a month ago. Harry is going on the road and in September will join the Sam Devers Stock com pany.
 George Kowrie, a store keeper on Bridge street, was arrested this fore noon by Sheriff Rametti on a body writ Some time ago Kowrie Dor rowed $65 from Attorney T. F. Lawlor, giving his note for the amount. Now it seems he denies the debt and re- fuses to pay, the date of the note hay ing expired.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-03
Be it South Main or Center St. Dodges Shoe Store is the center of SHOE HUSTLE

It's a case of Big Shoe Store crowded into little one. Dodge does business on the big plan and no 'smallish" store can hold him permanently. A quarter or dollar spent in telephoning or ex- pressage cuts little ice with Dodge if he can give people what the other fel- low has coming by freight. See? Wednesday noon hip boots in stock sold out! 13 pairs at depot reached store at 2:15! But at 2 O'CLOCK Dodge telephoned an order and at 4 o'clock
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-03
Domestic Bargains,

3 bales 4x4 Brown Sheeting
 at 4c a yd 2 bales 4 K 4 Brownsheeting,
 regular 0c quality at Oc a yd 25 pieces of twilIed toweling.
 bleached or brown,
 regular Sc goods at Sc IS pieces extra heavy linen
 finish toweIing, regular
 Sc goods at Sic yd 100 dozen Pillow slips, good
 quality cotton, regular
 Sc goods 6ac each 100 dozen hemstitched Pillow
 cases 45 x 30, regular
 l2ac goods IOc each 100 dozen Pillow cases,
 LonsdaIe cotton 45 x 30,
 regular l5c goods lie each l5O dozen Brown sheets
 72 x 90, regular 45c
 goods at 34ac l5O dozen BIeached sheets
 72 x 90, good cotton,
 regular 47ac goods 39c
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-03
M. ..Bergin&Sons UNDERTAkERS, and PRACTICAL
 EMBALMERS,

The best equipped house in Connec- t;cut. with everything needed for the hnsiness to be shown in warerooms, from the plainest line of goods to the nos+ modern. Experienced and gen. +,emanly help to attend to your wants dav or night. Modern Hearses in h1oc,y and white; rubber tired Hacks; rnbber tired Ambulance on call Night calls answered by Thomas F. Bergin, TX South Elm street, or District office, K East Main street, or at residence, 1o2 Walnut street. Telephone at store 603-4, at residence 333-2.