Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-25


the timber straight through to the
north an turn it into cold Yankee coin.
We don't count in this shuttle, gentle
men. We git our pay fer our land III
bein' glad an heerin' car bells an
steam whistles in the middle o the
night when We want to sleep. The en-.
gynes will kill our hogs cattle an
hosses an now an then break the
neck O. some chap that wasn't hit in
the war, but we mustn't forget to be
glad an bend the knee O. gratitude. OF
course we all know the law kin compel
us to give the right of way, but it pro-
vides fer just and sufficient payment
fer the property used; an, gentlemen,
I'm agin donations. I'm agin 'em tooth
an toe nail"
There was thunderous and ominous
applause when Bartell sat down. Will
son sat flushed and embarrassed,
twirling his gloves in his hands. He
had expected anything but this per
sonal fusillade. He stared at Miller in
surprise over that gentleman's easy,
half amused smile as he stood up.
Gentlemen" he began, land ladies'"
he added, with bow to the right and
left. "As many Of you know, I pre-
tend to practice law little, and l want
to say now that I'm glad Mr.. Bartell
amt in the profession. A lawyer with
his keen wit and eloquence could con-
vict an innocent mother before jury
of her own children. [Laughter.] And
that's the point, gentlemen. We are
innocent Of the charges against US.
am speaking now Of my clients, the
Bishops. They are deeply interested
in the development Of this section. The
elder Bishop does hold his head high,
and in this case he has held it high
enough to smell coming prosperity In
the air. He believed it would come,
and that is why he bought timber lands
extensively. AS for the accused gen.
tleman from the Hub Of the universe,
I must say that have known him for
several years and have never heard q
word against his character. he is not
a farmer. but business man, and 1t
would be unfair to Judge him by any
other standard. He is not only busi-
ness man, but big one. He handles
big things. This railroad is going to
be big thing for you and your chill
dren. Yes. Wilson Is all right. He
didn't fight in the late unplea santness.
He tells the women he was too young.
Wilson Is here to build railroad for
your good and prosperity, and he can't
build one where there is nothing to
haul out. If he buys up timber for his
company, it is the only way to get
them to back him in the enterprise.
Now. gentlemen Of the opposition, If
there are any here today, don't let the
thought of Wilson's possible profit rob
you Of this golden opportunity. I live
at Darley, but, as many Of you know,
this is my fathers native county, and
I want to see it bloom in progress and
blossom like the rose Of prosperity. /
want to see the vast mineral wealth
buried in these mountains dug out for
the benefit Of mankind wherever Gods
sunlight falls"
Miller sat down amid much applause,
q faint part Of which came even from
the ranks Of Bartel's faction. After
this a pause ensued in which no one
seemed willing to speak. Colonel Bar.
clay rose and came to Miller.
"That was q good talk" he whis-
pered. You understand how to touch
em up. You set them to laughing;
that's the thing. l wonder if it would
DO any good for me to try my hand"
"Do they know you have any timber
land over here?" asked Miller.
"Oh, yes: l guess they do." replied
the colonel.
"Then don't believe I'd chip in" ad-
vised Miller. "Bartell would throw it
up to you"
81 reckon you are right" said Bar
clay, but for the Lords sake do some
thing. 1t never will do to let this
thing fall through"
"I've done all can." said Miller de-
jectedly "Bartells got the whole
gang hoodooed. the blasted blockhead!
Wouldn't he make fine representative
in the legislature?"
The colonel went back to his seat,
and Wilson came to Miller just as
Alan approached.
"It's going to fall fatter than pan
cake" said Wilson. my company
simply cannot afford to buy the right
Of way Can't you choke that illiterate
fellow over there or-or buy him Off"
"He amt that Sort" said Miller dis
consolately.
Alan glanced at his father and moth
er. On their wrinkled faces lay ample
e.idences of detection. The old man
seemed scarcely to breathe. Up to
Bartelrs speech he had seemed buoy
antly hopeful. but his horizon had
changed. He looked rs if he were
wondering why he had treated himself
to such bright view of thing which
had no foundation at all.
At this juncture Abner Daniel rose
from his seat near the sto' and SLOW
ly walked forward till he stood fac
ing the audience. Immediately quiet
rriSned. for he was man who was in
variably listened to.
"Gentlemen an ladies'" he began,
clearing his throat and wiping his
mouth with his long hand. 'This amt
no put in O. mine, gracious knows. l
hain't got nothin', an don't expect to
lose or gain by what is done i'll this
matter. but l want to do what I kin
fer what 1 think is right an proper.
Fer my part, l don't think we kin do