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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11
KILLED BY ACCIDENT.

Little Robert, the eight-year- son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. R. ]. Mackorell of
Yorkville, was instantly killed this
morning at the result Of hunting ac-
cident over in Lancaster county.
Full particulars have not been OBJ
tainable; but from such information
as can be had over the telephone, 1t
appears that the fatal shot was fired
by Major J. M. Riddle, the little boys
grandfather. They were out squirrel
hunting Riddle, his son and
little Robert, and in some way the lit
tie fellow became separated from the
Others Presently Major Riddle saw q
commotion among the branches Of a
tree and firing at what he thought
might be a squirrel or other game
killed the little boy, who had, unknown
to the others, climbed into the tree.
Upon receipt Of the shocking news
this morning, the distressed parents,
accompanied by their children, imme-
diately set out for Lancaster. They
expected to have to make the trip
through the country, but fortunately
caught the belated eastbound passen-
ger train at the depot.
The little boy was unusually bright
for his age and was we'll known to
many Yorkville people, who delighted
to pet and play with him. There is
much sorrow at his untimely death,
and the distressed parents have the
deep sympathy of the entire communi-
ty in their terrible bereavement.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11
"The Lord Bond" Case Settled.

Columbia State, Friday: The state
treasurer will write off Of his books
the outstanding bonds Of the old State
bank. He vas authorized and required
by act of the Legislature to take such
action. but was restrained by Temporal
ry injunction pending the decision OF
an appeal. The supreme court has
sustained the legality Of the act of the
legislature, the opinion being filed
yesterday. These bonds were Of a
number lost during the war between
the sections and there are, 1t Is said,
some unpaid bonds in the hands OF
Charleston people. The decision Of the
supreme court is that the state treas
urer should strike off Of the books
about $4,000 which it was claimed
the state owed to the former holders
of the so-called Lord bonds that were
either lost or destroyed during the
war. Mr.. Lord was the former receiv-
er Of the bank. The opinion is by AS
sociate Justice Ira B. Jones', and the
entire court concurs. The case is
known as H. A. M. Smith, Receiver,
vs. the State Treasurer" The legisla-
ture in 1902 passed an act authorizing
the state treasurer to strike from the
books the 'claim for this money, about
$4,000. Gov. McSweeney refused to
sign the act and it was returned to the
Legislature and passed over his veto
The attorneys for the bond people Sc
cured a temporary injunction against
the treasurer until the case could be
heard in the supreme court, the point
being raised that the necessary two
thirds majority to pass an act over the
governors veto meant the whole men,
bership of the senate, in which body
the bill originated, and not simply a
two-thirds vote of the quorum hap
pening to be present. AS the vote was
by a close thirds the decision OF
the supreme court rested upon this
point. Justice Jones decides that a
two-thirds vote means two thirds of a
quorum, as the constitution, in cases
Of impeachment, states that two-thirds
of all members elected shall be neces-
sary for impeachment, but that in all
other proceedings the word elected
is left out, thus showing that the in
tention of the trainers was that two
thirds vote on anything else meant
simply two-thirdS Of a quorum. Nu-
merouS decisions are cited by the as
sociate justice in support of his de-
ciSion. 1t is not known now whether
the matter will be taken to the su-
preme court of the United States final
ly or not, and 1t Is a question as to
whether or not the attorneys have this
right
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11
LOCAL AFFAIRS:
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Yorkville Buggy Co.-Has received a
carload of Weber wagons and says
this wagon Is the best on wheels.
Riddle & Carroll-Make a special Of
fer of quick lime at dollar a bar
rel for ten days-regular price is
s1.25. Thew sav Juy quick.
Emmie H. Beard, ADMINISTRATIVE
Gives notice to the debtors and cred
itors of the estate Of Ernest b.
Beard, deceased.
Jackson Bros, Clover-Have made
connection and are ready to serve
their customers and friends with a
full selection Of furniture. They are
also prepared to answer calls for
coffins and caskets.
Heath Elliott Mule Co.-Publish tes-
timonial from Sheriff Cornwell OF
Chester county in regard to the
good qualities of the Summers bug
gies which they are handling.
Southern Railway-Is offering cheap
rates to numerous points on account
of various meetings, etc.
w. o. Rawls-Says he is prepared to
furnish all widths and lengths OF
valley tin promptly. He also has a
high grade sewing machine oil at 10
cents a bottle.
w. H. Herndon-Wants to buy green
and dry hides. He advises the sale
of hides while. green.
j. J. Keller & Co.-Are selling Mas
ury's prepared paints and Lewis's
pure white lead. They want to see
you when ready to paint.
Jas M. Starr & Co.-Have all sorts OF
school fixins, such as tablets, pen
ellis, rulers, composition books, etc
They guarantee their louise killer
r. A. Bratton. Executor, etc.-Gives
notice that all lands held by him as
executor, trustee and individually are
posted against trespassing Of what
ever nature.
w. G. Stephenson, Supt-Wants to
purchase all kinds Of country pro-
duce and will pay the top of the
market in cash.
Louis Roth-Offers Lion coffee at 10c
a pound. He has Lipton's teas in
pound, half and quarter pound tins
and mackerel at 10c each.
J. Brown Neil, Filbert-Offers a st
Adams corn shredder for sale cheap
York Cotton Mill Store-Announces the
removal Of its stock Of goods to the
corner of East Jefferson and Con-
gress street, and will be ready to
serve it's customers on Monday next
Sam NJ. Grist. Special Agent-Prints 9
picture on the fourth page which
is of interest to prospective buyers
of life insurance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11

NOT WAR; But MASSACRE.-The
Macedonian organizations, says dis
patch of Wednesday from Sofia, Bull
garia, are preparing memorandum to
be presented to the representatives Of
the powers, in which they will declare
that the insurgents intend to resort to
reprisals for the Turkish atrocities.
The memorandum gives detailed in
formation of villages destroyed and the
massacre of their inhabitants. 1t de-
clares that $4,000 men, women and
children have been slaughtered and 12O
villages burned. In the list Of villages
given only two are in the vilayet Of
Adrianople. Others are principally In
the Monastir vilayet. The memoran-
dunn repeats the statement recently is
sued by the insurgent general staff at
Monastir that the Turks, instead OF
fighting the insurgents have instituted
Il general massacre of the Christians.
The organizations declare they are is
suing the present memorandum be-
cause they are no longer able to re-
strain the bands from retaliation and
henceforward the responsibility will
rest with the great powers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11
MERE MENTION.

It is estimated that between 10000
and $4,000 Macedonians and Bulgarians
have been massacred by the Turks in
Macedonia. Many Of these, of course,
were women and children. The
Hamburg-American Line steamer
Deutchland has lowered: the record
time between New York and Cherbourg
to five days eleven hours and fifty-four
minutes. ....... The Mississippi Valley
Cotton Buyers association was for
mally organized at Memphis last Tues
day. 1t is one of four such organiza-
tions in the south and it is their pur-
pose to organize national associa :
ton. :. The trotting stallion Crescus
made quarter mile at Lincoln, Neb.,
last Tuesday in 80 seconds. The time
for the mile was 2.0S3 :. Fifteen thou
sand mill operatives who were thrown
out of employment recently when the
owners sold their cotton, have return
ed to work again.. Five hundred
New York Greeks are reported to be
making arrangements to go home and
fight Turkey.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11
NOTES FROM BELMONT.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville ENQUIRER.

correspondence OF tne forkVlHe Enoulrel.
BELMONT, September 1O:-After a
long vacation the farmers are on the
go again trying to get the benefit of
the good price Of cotton.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Faris and child
and Master Tom Faris Of Rock Hill,
visited Mr.. J. 1. .Faris's family Satur-
day night and Sunday.
The Belmont school which has been
under the management Of Miss Minnie
Massey for some time, closed last FRI
day.
Mr.. Samuel ]. Faris returned to
Clemson college Tuesday to resume
his studies.
Mrs. w. M. Setter, Miss Della Mae
and Master Fred have returned home
from a two weeks visit to Lenoir, N.
G..
Mrs. Otis Ferguson and child of Lam
caster, visited Mr.. E. l.. Barnetts
family last week.
The people of India Hook are pre-
pairing to have phone line run up
towards Belmont from the dam, and 1t
is hoped that the people in and around
Belmont will have it extended through
out this community.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11

of people in the express car during
the afternoon. The first ones got in
with great danger. and difficulty.
Some were undoubtedly looking for
the injured or killed, and others were
looking for other things. A railroad
official ordered a number Of people
out of the car. He had reason to be-
lieve that there were no killed or injur-
ed In It, and he was also aware that
outsiders had no business there.
Among those who know more or less
about the package, there are several
no have a pretty strong convictions as
to what became of it's contents Some
have talked a little on the subject,
and taken all in all the express COM
pany Is probably pretty close In be-
hind the thief: but as yet no arrests
nave been made.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11
WITHIN THE TOWN.

THE macadam work on Kings
Mountain street is probably the best to
be found in the county.
NO. IA on the Southern railroad
reached Yorkvile about two hours late
Thursday because Of derailed freight
car at Hickory Grove.
Cotton has been coming In with
quite rush during the past few days
People seem to have an idea that
present prices are too good to last.
THE York Cotton Mill company
has moved it's stock of merchandise
into the Bratton building, corner OF
Main and Jefferson streets, and will
continue It's closing out sale until the
goods are disposed Of.
- The macadam work recently COM
menced on the Charlotte street, with
in the corporate limits Of Yorkville,
has been completed to the mile post.
The work has been very we'll done, and
the street will no doubt be a good one.
Twenty eight boys matriculated at
the Kings Mountain Military academy
on Wednesday, the opening day and
others have been coming in on differ
ent trains since. The opening this
year was the largest in the history OF
the institution, and the prospects seem
brighter than ever before.
Among the new arrivals at the K
M. M. A. today is young Porto Rican
from San Juan. The young mans
name is Ramon Aybar Sanchez. He is
protege of an officer Of the United
States army, q major in the Twelfth
cavalry, who is to pay all Of his ex-
penSeS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. ]. w. Snider spent Wednesday In
Columbia.
Mr.. Robert Mcknight of Olive, has
accepted a position with j. M. Heath
& Co.
Mr. Sam L. Miller of Columbia, has
been in Yorkville several days this
week.
Mrs. Oscar Allison and children are
visiting relatives in the Tirzah neigh
borhood. ...
Mr.. ]. Mack Schorb left on Wed
nesday to resume his studies at Glenn
son college.
Mr.. H. c. Glenn has accepted a po-
sition as bookkeeper for the firm Of j.
]. Keller & Co.
DR.. and Mrs. S. A. Weber and Miss
Bessie Gilbert. visited friends at New
port this week.
Miss Mary C. Ashe has returned to
Yorkville, after a three weeks stay al
Hendersonville, N. c. o.
Mrs. M. E. Hall of Richmond, Va
is in Yorkville on a visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. E. Hurt.
Miss Talulah Neville returned home
last week after spending the summer
with relatives in Virginia.
Mr.. John l.. Starr Of Rock Hill, spent
several days with the family Of DR.
Jas. NJ. Starr this week.
Mrs. G. w. Sherrer returned home on
Tuesday after spending a week with
relatives in Spartanburg.
Miss Alice Woods has accepted po-
sition as bookkeeper and stenographer
with firm at High Point, N. c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11

hitherto. There is no question In off,
cial circles here that the Porte will
take energetic measures to suppress
any trouble at Beirut. The announce
ment is made of the arrival at Beirut
of Nazim Pasha, the vail Of Syria,
who is expected by the Turkish ofh-
cials to restore order promptly. That
the task is dirIicult is shown by the
fact that there have been further riots
at Beirut. France may order war ships
to that point to protect her interests
but Germany has asserted that she
will not do so. Great Britain. whose
missionary interests In Syria are
practically nil, has not as yet sent any
vessels to Beirut, relying upon the
American war ships to protect the con-
SulateS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11
WHILE there is no profit in criticisfng

WHILE there is no profit in criticisfng
a man like Senator r. r. Tillman, still
it seems almost impossible to ignore
such a letter as he is reported to have
written the Turkish bath manager of
Norfolk and retain self-respect. 1t IS
possibly true that he had never used
those passes over the Burlington and
Quincy road, but if it is true. it is be-
cause he did not have them when the
conductor came around. Otherwise,
why did the senator have the passes
at all? Why had he not sent them
back on their receipt. That was the
best way to protect the road from i'm
posters, himself included. Then again
the statement was that the pocketbook,
now described as a card case," also
contained other passes. Had any Of
those been used? We have no doubt
Of it. Of course. we can very easily
see why Senator Tillman would have
his honest constituents believe that he
has been misrepresented in this mat
ter. He was caught in this matter.
He was caught once where he could
not enter a denial, and he made the
most of the situation by confessing up
and processing deep repentance. He
even told how his wife had warned
him against such wrong. This
second offense. therefore seems more
serious. But that is not all. Not only
is there a state law against the accept
ance of free passes; but there is a
Federal law, and the senator would be
liable to prosecution by his enemies for
violation of the law and his oath Of Of
Ii is not unreasonable to assume that
man who would commit such an Of
fence under such circumstances would
try to msrepresent the facts after he
was caught. So far as we are con-
cerned. we do not believe anything else
than that Senator Tillman rides on free
passes wherever he goes, aid we
would think more of him if he would
come out and say so. However, if he
would vindicate himself in this matter,
let him institute proceedings against
the Burlington and Quincy road for
sending the pass. 1t is undoubtedly
against the law for the railroad to
give passes from one state to another
and Senator Tillman's testimony. if he
dares to give it on oath. ought to be
at least sufficient to constitute prob
able cause of action.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11
THE NEWS IN CHEROKEE.
Personal and Other Matters Of Neigh.
borhood Interest.


Eta JANE, September, 9.-The
weather still continues dry and cotton
is opening fast. Most of the old fodder
is pulled and saved.
The late sown turnips are not doing
much good-the ground is too dry for
them.
DR.. L. R. Black is building a dwell
ing house on the land he bought re-
Gently from Mr.. w. A. Whisonant near
Wilkinsville, Mr. R. A. Miller, we
understand has the contract for put
ting up the building.
A few persons have chills and fever
whooping cough are among the chill
dren in this community.
Nothing has as yet been done to-
wards putting up the bridges Destroy
ed on Pacolet by the recent floods
1t is hard to tell when they will be re-
placed.
DR.. Mason w. Smith and wife Of
Gaffney, have been visiting friends
and relatives in this section and in
western York.
The work on the Wilkinsville Oil
mill is progressing finely. The gin
merry will be ready to work by Octo-
Der 1st, and the mill outfit will be
ready soon afterwards.
Your correspondent visited Chester
county last wee&%8nd found the peo-
pie generally in good heart as to the
future prospects of the country. Their
crops are generally good and with a
very few exceptions there is no sick
ness.
The young people have picnic at
Thompson's mill today.
Beef cattle are being sold at good
prices in this section. Mich cows are
not in much demand.
The North Pacolet S. S. convention
will meet at Mesopotamia on the
fourth Sabbath of this month.
The family of H. B. Mcdaniel of
Hickory Grove. have whooping cough.
There is no news of special interest
in this section, at this time.
Cotton pickers will soon be in great
demand and the prices will be perhaps
40 cents per 100 pounds.
Mrs. Jane Carroll of Armenia, Ches-
ter county is visiting in this neighbor-
hood
Miss Beulah Horton and Mr.. d. C.
| Sturgis, both of York county, who were
married at the home of the brides
parents, near Bullock's Creek church
last week, passed here on a visit to
the brides relatives in the upper sec
| tion of this county, where a royal
welcome awaited them. They returned
in few days highly pleased with their
| trip and their reception. They are both
members of York county families, and
are among it's best citizens and we
wish for them long, happy and pros
porous lives.
We would be glad if some reader of
THE ENQUIRER could tell us where
Rev. VIM. Blackstock is, who a great
many years ago lived and preached in
the Waxhaw settlement Of Lancaster
county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11

Mrs. J. Mack Brice and child are
visiting the family Of Mr.. Calvin Brice
at Woodward's, Fairfield county.
Mrs. Douglass Harrison, left or
Thursday for a visit to her daughter
Mrs Fred Minis, at Fort Mill.
Miss Amelia Kennedy left for Abbe-
vile this morning to take position as
teacher in the Abbeville graded school
Miss Eula Roach returned to her
home near Rock Hill this morning, af.
ter spending a week in Yorkville with
relatives.
Mrs. George M. Lowrance left this
morning for Albemarle, N. c., on ac-
count Of the illness of her daughter
Mrs. r. A. Crowell.
Mrs. H. B. Buist Is still at the Par.
ish hotel, and 1t is feared that she Is
suffering from spinal injuries. She is
in considerable pain.
Mrs. Paul T. Gordon and daughter
and Miss Mary Baker Gordon Of Ea-
gle Lake, Tex, are in Yorkville on g
visit to relatives and friends.
Miss Lena Robinson, returned tc
Columbia today after visit to friends
and relatives. Little Miss Emily Jones
accompanied her to Columbia.
Mr.. NJ Lewis Elder Of Schenectady
N. Y, Is down on visit to the family
of his father, Mr.. w. N. Elder, al
Guthriesville. Mr.. Elder Is employees
by the General Electric company.
Mrs. Paulina Wood, Mrs. r. D
Owens and Miss Rhoda Wood Of Rocl
Hill, spent several days in Yorkville
this week, the guests Of Mrs. w. H
Mcconnell.
| Mr.. Latta Massey who has beer
with the firm of J. J. Keller & Co.
for the past two years, has accepted
position with the firm Of s. M. Jones
& Co., of Chester.
Mr.. F. E. Clinton, carrier on rura
route No. 2, Glover, since its estab'
lishment, was in Yorkville on Wednes'
day, attending to some business. HI
says he resigned his position abou
two months ago, but the department
has been very slow about releasing
him, and he is very much concerned
because Of having secured another po
sition. Mr.. Clinton resigned not be-
cause of any distaste for the, service
but because Of the pay which he hardl!
considers sufficient for the ordinary liv
| ing expenses. "The work is really yer!
pleasant" he said. "The people alont
my route are the finest in the world
and they made it nice for me. L
was no. uncommon thing to find th'
choicest fruits and vegetables In tht
letter boxes, and many time I hav'
gone into Glover with a buggy load o.
such things. In the winter it was tht
same, except then found deliciouslI
prepared chickens, turkey and othel
good things. 1 also frequently had In
vitations to turkey dinners and takel
all in all the people certainly did NOR
than their part" Mr.. Clinton say
there are about a dozen application!
for the position that will become va
cant upon the acceptance Of his resig
nation,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

In addition to the usual routine Of
auditing accounts last Wednesday, the
county board Of commissioners also
gave consideration to representatives
of citizens with reference to certain
roads.
Some time back the board agreed to
make public a new road from Ebe-
nezer to the Catawba River bridge
provided the people interested would
.:ecure the right Of way. The petition
ers undertook the task and opened two
prospective routes in addition to the
route in present use; but at the meet
ing Wednesday 1t developed that the
right of way Is not yet open.
On one route there are three peo-
pie who are unwilling to give or sell
rights of way, and one Of the three
owns lands on both proposed routes.
This Is Mr.. j. B. Fewell, who lives
| within a short distance Of the river.
He is opposed to the proposed change
of the route for various reasons, one
of which is that 1t would leave his res
| idence or the principal line OF travel.
rhe board Of commissioners is being
urged to condemn right Of way over
one of the proposed routes; but does
not seem inclined to do SO. :. .. =
Another right Of way case has origi-
mated on the Adair's Ferry road. Some
time ago petition was presented ask
ing that this road be changed so as to-
go around the terrible hill at Bullocks
Creek; but Mr.. P. B. McAfee who owns
the land is not inclined to give or sell
right of way. In this case the board
decided to resort to condemnation pro-
ceedings.
A resolution was adopted providing
for the building Of bridge over Bea-
YER Dam creek, near Bowling Green.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11

BECAUSE any opinion that may be
expressed is at best chance, THE
ENQUIRER does not like to undertake
to advise it's readers about when to sell
cotton, and when to hold; but as we
see the situation just at this time, we
feel constrained to suggest to produ-
GERS that so long as they can get ten
cents, they will do we'll to rush their
cotton from the gins to the market.
There seems to be good reason to be-
lieve that the price may fall below
ten cents by Christmas and again it is
likely to go back over that figure dur
ing next spring or summer. Just now,
however, we believe that the people
who sell first will have cause to con-
gratulate themselves.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-11
MISSING MONEY MYSTERY.

The question as to what became OF
the contents of the empty money en-
velope that was found in the wreck of
the Southern express car at Fishing
creek trestle last week Is still a mys-
terry; but at the same time there is a
possibility of more light before the
subject is dropped.
Capt. Leary the route agent Of the
express company, has been busy on
the case since the evening Of the
wreck, and he has the names Of every
body who knows anything about the
envelope from the time 1t was torn
open until it got into the hands Of the
express officials, minus its contents.
1t appears that there were a number