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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-09
THE NEW SCHEDULE.

AS mentioned in the last issue Of
THE ENQUIRER, Mr.. w. H. Tayloe, as
sistant general passenger agent Of the
Southern railroad, was in Yorkville on
Tuesday. He came for the purpose Of
publishing information about the new
schedule which goes into effect next
Sunday, and for the purpose Of finding
out how these schedules will probably
meet the needs Of the people Of this
section.
Mr.. Tayloe arrived Tuesday morn
ing; but he was feeling unwell on &C
count Of the large amount Of extra
work that had been piled on him dur
ing a week or two previous, and he
kept his room at the Parish hotel until
the afternoon, which he spent in meet
ing the Yorkville people personally,
and trying to impress them with the
attitude of the Southern toward the
people Of the territory covered by this
big system.
Some Of you people have thought
little hard of us for not looking after
you more closely" said Mr.. Tayloe, in
a conversation with leading citizen;
but the honest fact is we have had
you in mind all the while. We have
only just been able to get to you, that
is all. Our vice president, Mr. Finley,
is a great believer in building up local
interests. He Is constantly urging that
idea on the administrative department
and we all understand that he Is In
earnest about it. The Camden and
Marion division has come In for no
little study at the hands Of all Of us,
and I'll tell you frankly that we were
about ready to move even before your
Commercial club took the matter up;
but we will have to admit that you
hurried us somewhat. The schedule
we are giving you is the result OF
great deal Of painstaking labor. and we
sincerely hope that it will fulfill all of
your requirements; but if it does not,
why We'll just have to keep at it until
we get it right"
During his stay in Yorkville, Mr..
Tayloe met more than score of lead
ing citizens, and made most agreea-
BILE impression upon all with whom he
came in contract. Everybody felt that
he was in dead earnest as to what he
said and they were especially pleased
at his assurances of the friendly inter-
est that he management of the South
ern is taking in the comfort and con-
venience f it's local patrons.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-09
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
Cotton Market Dull-At the Opera
Household Telephone Matter.


Rock HILL, October 9.-This week
falling prices has undoubtedly intiu.
enced the farmers to hold over
with the expectation Of better future
prices. Our cotton mills, too, are only
purchasing what is actually needed for
consumption from week to week.
Mr.. w. ]. Caveny has heard from
Washington. The agricultural depart
ment experts report that the specimens
submitted them are not the dreaded
boil weevil, but species Of acorn wee
vii that has no natural propensity to
uuence, has been greatly relieved.
So far, our city has been partlcu-
larly fortunate in the class Of enter
tainments that the opera house lessees
have provided. With the exception OF
"Thelma," marie Correllfs best work,
perhaps), the amusement-lovi pub
lie has been satisfied. The Boston
Ideal Opera Co. gave their splendid eX-
hibitions last Friday and Saturday. 1t
was a well-balanced company, the
singing and acting being very credit
companies usually present, and were
we'll attended.
Mr.. w. I. Leftwich was here on
Monday night for the benefit Of the
old veterans, but the white Rabbit
Foot Co." proved a strong counter at
traction.
Mr.. J. H. B. Jenkins has received
his commission from Governor Hey
ward. He will consult with his chief
and in all probability will make Rock
Hill his headquarters.
The Commercial club has opened up
for the winter months its restaurant.
This is privilege the members are not
slow to appreciate, and from now a
thriving business will be carried on.
The Bell Telephone Co., through its
attorney, Mr. w. B. Wilson, Jr., has
requested the city council to defer ac-
tion for the present looking to their
establishment of a local system here.
Meanwhile the council has passed an
ordinance Regulating the digging OF
holes and the erection of poles on the
streets, highways and alleys Of the city
Of Rock HILL" This ordinance is very
binding.
Mrs. Buist, who was injured at the
Fishing creek bridge disaster, and who
has been at the Parish Hotel at York
willie ever since, arrived in the city on
last Tuesday afternoon. DR.. r. A.
Bratton, her medical adviser, came
along with her. Mrs. Bust is still con-
fined to her bed, but it is to be hoped
that her removal home my have a
speedy and beneficial effect. Her
friends gladly welcomed her back to
the city.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-09
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. VIM. w. Blair Of Blairsville, has
matriculated at Clemson college.
Miss Jessie Latham Of Guthriesville,
spent Wednesday with friends in
Yorkville.
Mrs. James M. Starr went down to
Chester on Wednesday evening for a
short visit.
Mr.. w. M. Grier, travelling agent of
the News and Courier, was in York
willie on Wednesday.
Miss jamie Neville of Walhalla is on
a visit to the family of her brother,
Rev. w. G. Neville.
Mr. Paul T. McNeel has taken a po-
sition in the Loan and Savings bank
temporarily as bookkeeper.
Mr.. H. C. Strauss went to Columbia
last Tuesday night to attend the quar-
terly meeting of the board Of trustees
of the Epworth orphanage.
Mesdames Sarah c. Ashe and J. M.
Brian and Miss Annie McPheeters are
in Lancaster attending the Ladies'
Missionary union of the Presbyterian
church.
Mr.. Henry w. Thompson of Spartan
burg. has the thanks of THE ENQUIRER
for copy of a handsomely illustrated
write-up of that city, recently publish
ed by the Spartanburg chamber Of
commerce.
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TRIAL OF JAMES II. TILLMAN.
Summary of Testimony Being Offered
by Defense.

Although Juror Milton Sharp was
still quite i'll Wednesday, he was strong
enough to make an attempt at his
duty, and considerable progress was
made in the defense, enough to indi-
cate very clearly an elaborate effort to
make a showing of self-defense, based
on alleged verbal threats Of the de-
ceased.
Mr.. Nelson renewed motion that
was made previously asking the court
to strike from the record, or to instruct
the jury to disregard certain testimo-
nv relative to the carrying Of pistols by
the defendant previous to the shooting.
The matter was argued at length dur
ing the absence Of the jury, and the
court finally ruled that it would let
the evidence stand for what it might
be worth.
There followed a controversy on the
question Of admitting into the testi-
mony certain editorials in northern
apers, rejecting on B. r. Tilman, but
not on J. H. Tillman, and reproduced
in the State. These editorials were
objected to by the prosecution on the
ground of irrelevancy. During the
controversy Mr.. Bellinger took occa-
sion to accuse the defense of trying
to make a political trial out of the
case. and Mr.. Nelson denied the accu-
sation with heat. For a while there
was quite a tense situation in the
court room, and it looked as If there
were to be serious developments out
side later on: but both lawyers dis
claimed personal reflections and the
trouble was dissipated.
T. D. Mitchell, who said he was
a contractor painter and formerly lived
in Columbia, but resided now in Brook
land, Lexington county, said he had
speaking acquaintance with the late
Mr. Gonzales. He had never had but
one conversation with the deceased.
Meeting him on the street one day af-
ter the appearance Of one of his edi-
torials, he asked if he did not think
it was time to "let up on Old Jim?'
Gonzales. according to the witness re-
piled: mo, I don't; he is cur and l
am going to fight him as long as he
offers himself for public office.
could slap his face and he would not
resent it." Witness suggested that
Mr.. Gonzales might find otherwise
and Mr.. Gonzales said: "If he ever
bats his eyes at me, I'll fill him so full
of lead he wont be able to tote it off. "
Witness said he related this conversa-
ton to Tillman. On cross examination
witness admitted that after the shoot
ing he expressed his sympathy to Mr..
A. E. Gonzales. brother of the deceased,
and said that he had been a friend to
the defendant; but if Tillman shot
your brother in the back I am done
with him." On cross examination the
witness was more or less confused as
to his statements, and claimed that he
was not at the time informed rs to
the manner of the shooting.
A. ]. Flowers, Il former street car
conductor. claimed that one day last
summer while the deceased was riding
on his car. he overheard him say: IF
don't succeed in defeating Jim Till
man for governor, he will never be
seated for l will kill the rascal" The
cross examination developed that the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-09
LOCAL AFFAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NJ. L. Thomasson and Ida Hamel, Ex-
ecutorS-Give notice to the debtors
and creditors Of the estate Of John
Hamel, deceased, to make Immediate
settlement.
L. M. Davis, White Front Grocery,
Rock Hill-Invites county officers
and other citizens of upper YORK TO
visit his store when in Rock Hill.
Nj. L. Thomasson and Ida Hamel-GlVe
notice Of the sale Of personal prop
erty and real estate belonging to the
estate of John Hamel, deceased.
The Enquirer-Wants to recover gold
pin lost on the streets Of Yorkville
on last Wednesday afternoon.
The Enquirer-Publishes it's annual
prospectus to clubmakers. and makes
a special Offering to people who are
not now subscribers. See fourth
page.
w. B. Moore & Co.-Announce the ap-
pearance on October 16 Of the Bull
lock Vaudeville and Elite Comedy
company. ;.
jackson Bros, Clover-Tell you that If
they are to judge by the quantity OF
furniture that they are selling tney
must be right in line with the trade.
Heath Elliott Mule Co-Want you to
know that the Summers buggy Is
sold by them strictly on It's merits
They can suit you in a cheaper bug
gy If you want 1t.
J. Q. Wray-Says you will be proud Oh
the goods you buy there. because
you will get the best qualities and al
the lowest prices.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Have large line
Of stationery, which includes every
thing included under the name. II
you want a good pocket knife they
have it. Nunnally's candies fresh.
r.. w. Speck-Has an elegant line OF
parlor lamps that he Is showing to
his customers who are looking for
the lamps that are out Of the ordi-
nary at ordinary prices.
c.. P. Lowrance & Co.-Has fat, new
catch mackerel at 10 cents each. AL
so have choice full cream cheese
it's good.
York Drug Store-Tells you that be-
tween the seasons is a good time TO
renovate your house and recon-.
mends plastico for the walls. Call
for color card-it's free. =.
]. NJ. Heath & Co.-Have full stock
of all kinds of goods and call your
especial attention to dress goods
clothing, underwear, hats and caps
Riddle G. Carroll-Are offering their
customers another shipment or the
choice Moss Rose hams that please
particular people.
Foushee Cash Store-Says prices be-
low competition and quality above
suspicion"
Strauss Smith Co.-Says that your
dollars will do their best work with
them and tell you why this Is SO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-09
MIR. FINLEY'S BRATTONVILLE SPEECH

MIR. FINLEY'S BRATTONVILLE SPEECH
York county is full of historic inter-
est, and it's people are awake in the
matter of preserving this heritage from
their ancestors. Last week there was
an occasion of unusual interest at
Brattonsville, which was the celebra-
ton of Huck's defeat and unveiling a
monument to the heroes who won the
victory. THE YoRKvILLE ENQUIRER
gives full and interesting accounts OF
the celebration, which was under the
auspices of the Daughters Of the
American Revolution, and the speech of
Congressman D. E. Finley, which Is
descriptive Of the engagement and the
military situation of the times, is wor-
thy of preservation. The battle was
fought on the 18th Of July, 1880, and
the number engaged was quite small,
Americans $50 and British 900, but the
defeat and death of Huck was follow
ed by the victory at Musgrove's Mill,
which led up to the battle Of Kings
Mountain, October 7, 1880. Mr.. Finley
saws: without Huck's defeat the
battle of Musgrove's Mill would hardly
have been fought, and without these
victories there is little likelihood that
the battles of Kings Mountain and
Cowpens would have taken place, and
without these battles it is improbable
that the war of the Revolution would
have been cessful.'-Greenville
MOuntaineer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-09

witness had no definite recOllectlOn as
to the time or place Of this remark, and
that he did not know the three men
who he claimed was with the deceased
at the time the remark was made.
P. w. Hughes, a truck farmer, who
was formerly deputy sheriff Of Edge
field county, swore that he went to CO.
lumbia one day to visit his daughter.
Witness said he was with two other
men, Stroud and Gaultman. Mr.. Con-
zales stopped the party and asked
Stroud about the mill vote. II asked
Mr.. Gonzales if he did not think that
he was doing Col. Tillman injustice,
whereupon Gonzales replied. 1.-The
blackleg gambler will get greater in
justice than that after the election and
II ought to be with Lead" On cross
examination Hughes said he had never
seen Gonzales but once previously, and
that was about fifteen years ago,
when he went to Edgeield to report
a murder trial. Witness admitted that
he had been prosecuted in the United
States court for selling liquor; but was
acquitted. Angus Black, sonin-law of
Hughes testified in about the same
manner.
B. Cheshire, an Anderson printer,
who served under Tillman in the First
Regiment, swore that on one occasion,
on a railroad train, Mr. Geer, the trav-
cling representative Of the State, said
that Mr.. Gonzales was carrying a
pistol with the intention of shooting
h-ll out of Tillman. Cheshire swore
that he told Tillman about the con-
versation and Tillman looked hurt"
Henry S. Head, an Augusta saloon
keeper, testified that he drove around
Columbia with Tillman one day last
fall, and after they separated, Gonzales
came up to him and asked him which
way Tillman had gone and follow
ed in the direction indicated. Cross
examination developed that the State
newspaper office Is between the
point where the alleged information
was given and the transfer station
where Tillman was said to have been.
Major r. S. Anderson, an employe
OF the United States senate from Edge
field, denied being present at a con-
versation in a livery stable where
witness for the prosecution, had testi-
fled that he overheard Tillman say
with reference to the deceased, If
there was any way to get at him."
Thursdays Proceedings.
Rapid progress was made on Thurs
day, nine or ten witnesses being ex-
amined in all. The testimony was of
the same general nature as on Wednes-
day, all going to show the mannar In
which the deceased had aggravated the
defendant, and alleged threats and cir
cumstances showing that Tillman had
right to consider his life in danger
at the hands Of Gonzales. The de-
fendant took the stand late Thursday
evening, and testified in his own behalf
for about an hour; but did not reach
the actual killing, etc., before the hour
for adjournment arrived.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-09

Mrs. w. E. Faulconer Of Charlottes-
vile. Va, and Mrs. N. B. Bratton of
GLthriesville, and Misses Zaida Eng
lish Of Richmond, Va, Emily Elliott of
Alexandria, Va, Allie Hart of Ward
malaw Island, and Mr.. Frank Jenk-
lns of Wadmalaw Island, S. c., are the
guests Of Mr.. Geo. w. S. Hart family.
Mr.. r. c. Johnson, who has been
okkeeper at the Loan and Savings
bank since last spring, has resigned
his position to take a similar one with
the First National bank of Charlotte,
He left for Charlotte this morning
During his residence of about three
years in Yorkville. Mr.. Johnson has
won the respect and esteem Of every
body, and it Is with no little regret
that his many friends give him up.
Columbia State, Thursday: Friends
throughout the state Of Col. A. Trip
who has been prominent railroad Of
fcer in South Carolina for nearly four
teen years, will learn with regret that
he is to leave the south. He is regard
ed as a big-hearted, manly fellow with
a kindly, cheerful disposition. Colone
Tripp has made many friends wherever
he has met people. Hundreds Of Soutf
Carolina men and women know hin
and like him and the news that he |:
to make his home in another part o.
the country will be received with re-
gret in various sections Of the state
Col. Tripp leaves today for the south
western part Of Nevada, where he goe!
to construct and operate narrow
guage railroad opening up one Of th'
rich gold mines in that section. Hi
two sons, who are also fine railroad
men, Mr.. John Trip. living in Florida
and Mr.. Herbert Trip in Blacksburg
go with him to assist in the work
They will leave in a short time. Col
Tripp was for twelve years superin
tendent of the Ohio River and Charles
ton road, and served one year as as
sistant superintendent of that propert!
after it was acquired by the Southern
resigning his position last July to be
come superintendent of the terminals a
Jacksonville. Col Tripp has made {
good and useful citizen since he ha!
made South Carolina his adopted
home and personally he Is a delight
full gentleman whom it is always ;
pleasure to come in contact with.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-09

WE have endeavored to send out a
copy Of today's ENQUIRER to every
family in York county, and in some
cases single families will receive two
or more copies. These sample copies
are sent out in order that the recipients
may have an opportunity to examine
the paper and decide whether or not
they would like to have it as regular
twice-a-week visitor to their homes
People who are not now taking the pa
per, if they will give their names and
subscriptions to clubmakers at once
will receive a copy, twice-a-week until
January 1, 1905 for only s1.75-14a
months for the price of a single year
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Che 4torkrillr Gnq.'irst:.
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1903.

THERE is no question about the fact
that the State has made strong case
of murder against Col. ]. H. Tillman.
If the story of the States witnesses IS
true, nothing that the defense can
show will eXhonorate him. Some or
the evidence that is now being submit
ted has an extremely curious look to
those who were we'll acquainted with
the deceased; but none Of 1t is at all
surprising. 1t is in line with what mas
all along been anticipated, and nobody
is looking for a conviction of even
manslaughter. However, predictions
are not safe in such cases and we do
not care to make any.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-09

THE feeling that cotton Is worth
more than it Is bringing Is widespread
and nobody seems able to account TO!
the falling prices. Among the theories
advanced is the general depression in
Wall street, and the fact that the
southern mills are unable to borrow
money with which to carry supplies
II is said to be a fact that 1t Is more
difficult to borrow money in New York
at this time than it has been for years
past. Whatever the reason, it is quite
probable that a large portion OF the
crop is going to be sold cheap within
the next month or two, and after thai
the probability is prices will go up to
the right figures.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-09

elevation to the water An Official
statement made after the test admitted
that the experiment was unsuccessful,
but asserted confidence in the ultimate
success of the invention. The launch
ing took place at 1915 o'clock in the af-
ternoon from the superstructure OF the
house boat moored in the Potomac riv-
er, two miles from Whitewater. Secre-
tary Langley did not witness the fall
ure of his machine today, but remained
in Washington, where he awaited the
result.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-09
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The county board Of commissioners
held it's regular monthly meeting in the
office of the supervisor on Wednesday,
all of the members being present.
A lot of routine business, including
the consideration and payment of ac-
counts, was transacted, and a consid-
cradle portion Of the boards time was
taken up in hearing testimony on the
Rutherford road right Of way case, in
volving a slight change In the location
of the road at Mr. p. B. McAfee's.
Mr. McAfee objected to the change
in the road because of the location OF
his house, which would be left further
off from the new highway, and fought
the matter of giving up the right OF
way for that reason. The board, how
ever, condemned the land, and the tes-
timony Wednesday was as to its value.
This the board decided to be SIS, but
Mr.. McAfee declined to receive the
amount, unless it should come off of
the individuals who were working for
the proposed change.
Mr. Harry Wylie appeared before
the board in the interest Of the Cataw-
ba Power company. seeking the priv
ilege Of stretching the wires of that
company along various highways. The
company has no immediate intention
of going anywhere except to Fort Mill
and Rock Hill; but desires the privilege
of going elsewhere should it see prop
er to do so. The application was not
acted upon during the day for lack OF
time; but it Is not understood that
there is any opposition to the granting
of Mr.. Wylie's request.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-09

will be continued in answer to roll call
Act II being the lesson for the after
noon of October 22nd. Several new
ent were. Mrs. O'Leary. Mrs. w. H
Herndon, Mrs. Jas. F. Hart, Mrs. M
J. Walker, Mrs. B. N. Moore, Mrs. S
M. McNeel, Mrs. H. A. c. Walker, Mrs
R. T. Stephenson; Misses Margaret
Daniel, Margaret Hart. Bessie Barron
Sudie Allison. Ella Neely, Elizabeth
Hunter, frankie Clawson, Alma Walk
er, Stokes, Whisonant, Ida de Loach
the secretary.
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NOTE AND COMMENT.

Mr.. w. J. :Caveny Of Rock Hill, has
knocked the bottom out Of the boil
weevil scare in his neighborhood. Re-
Gently he sent specimens of the insect
under suspicion to the department OF
agriculture at Washington and the
entomologists there say it is what is
known as the acorn weevil and has no
connection with cotton whatever.
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Extra Session of Court.

Mr.. ]. E. Mcdonald of Winnsboro,
has been appointed as special judge to
preside at an extra term of court in
York county. beginning Immediately
after the adjournment Of the regular
November term. Court will be In con-
tinuous session for one month, re-
During the services Of 144 petit jurors.
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PRESBYTERIAN.

REV. W. G. NEVILLE, PASTOR.
SUNDAY SERv1CEs-Morning services
ut II o'clock. Sunday 'hool in the
afternoon at 4 o'clock. Evening SER
vices at I.30 o'clock.
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CHURCH OF THE GOOD
SHEPHERD

REV. J. c. JoHNEs, RECTOR.
SUNDAY SERvIcEs.-Morning services
at II. Sunday school at o'clock p. m.
Evening services at p. m.
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BAPTIST.
REV. w. E. HURT. PASTOR

REV. W. E. HURT, PASTOR.
SUNDAY SERv1cEs-Sunday school in
the morning at 10 o'clock. Services
each second and fourth Sunday at IL
O'Clock in the morning and 7.45 o'clock
in the evening.
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AT THE CHURCHES.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED.

Rev. r. L. Robinson, will preach
Sunday morning at II and in the even
ut 7.30 o'clock. Sunday school at usual
hour.
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TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
REV. J. L. STOKES, D. D., PASTOR.

REV. J. L. STOKES, d. D., PASTOH
SUNDAY SERVICES Morning services
at II o'clock. Sunday school In the
afternoon at o'clock. Evening SER
vices at 7.30 o'clock.