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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-02-11

ing an additional term Of court at
Florence. For the last two years
courts have been held at that place
and the business has occupied but one
day each year, and the expense to the
government and Inconvenience to ju-
rors compelled to attend these courts
greatly exceeded any practical benefit
to. the government or to the people.
There was a time when our people
looked with great disfavor upon the
interference Of the United States courts
with what we regarded as our local
affairs, and while that time seems to
have passed, and so far as the present
judges are concerned, there does not
seem to be any danger from that quar-
ter, the time may come again when, with
the multiplying Of Federal courts, To-
cal self-government which has always
been the foundation stone Of our sys-
tenn, may be undudy encroached upon;
and anything which tends towards
making our people look for the protec-
tion Of their rights to the Federal gov
ernment rather than to the state. gov
ernment, it seems to me should be de-
precated. III"
February, 1903. a.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-02-11

AN Associated Press dispatch from
Washington on Thursday night gave
brief account Of the presidents an
nual reception in honor Of congress
that was held Thursday night. 1T
was the third Of the annual or formal
receptions Of the season, and over
nineteen hundred guests were pres
ent." We are a little curious to know
how many Of the southern congress-
man were present who swore mighty
oath only a week or so ago that they
would never go to the White House
any more while Mr.. Roosevelt is its
occupant.-News and Courier.
The News and Courier should not be
so inquisitive about such matters.
1t surely understands that when the
average congressman talks that it is
principally for home consumption and
when he acts it is for the qualification
of his personal pleasure, not to say
vanity. Of course, there were numer-
GUS congressman at this reception; but
they did not go to pay respects to Mr..
Roosevelt. They went to show them
selves-to see and be seen, and they
never gave a passing thought to their
recent declarations that they would
not go to the White House again while
it continues to be occupied by Mr..
Roosevelt, the greatest living exponent
Of social equality.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-02-11
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The advertisement Of Mr.. r. l..
Brandon in another column contains
information Of interest to the people
who are looking for tailor made
clothes that fit, and which will come
up to representations. Mr.. Brandon
has. been in business in Yorkville for
some three years and has built up an
enviable reputation for ability to do
what he promises. He has quite nice
little business and it is growing.
The new machinery purchased by
the Tavora Cotton mill sometime ago,
Is now being installed and the man.
agement hopes to have it in opera
ton by March 1. The spindle capaci-
ty Of the plant, after those recently
purchased have been installed, will be
about $500 against $500 at present, and
with the addition Of these as we'll as a
number of other new machines, the
mill will be in shape to produce much
more satisfactory results than ever
before in it's history. The outlook for
the company is reported as being quite
encouraging.
Counterfeit money has been maxi
ing it's appearance in this vicinity In
considerable quantity during the past
few days, principally in the shape Of
dollars and halves. The reporter has
information that several stores in
Chester took in some Of this money
last week and some Of the Yorkville
business people have also had 1t pre-
sented to them by innocent parties: A
few dollars Of the queer" have been
presented at the Loan and Savings
bank, where it was promptly turned
down. The source Of this money is
only a matter Of conjecture; but there
Is reason to believe that the counter
feiters are not far away.
There was an exciting little bout
between Dispensary Constable A. Rose
and Negro tiger, at the Southern de-
pot last Friday night. Constable Rose
had reason to suspect that the Negro
was dealing in contraband liquor and
followed him to the depot to satisfy
himself on the question. What have
you in that grip?" the constable asked
after the Negro had seated himself
comfortably in the waiting room. IF
you will show me that you have any
business to know, I will let you see,"
replied the Negro, somewhat saucily,
and the constable at once reached for
the pocketbook in which he carries his
commission. Following this move, the
Negro put his hands into his pockets
and attempted to leave the room. The
constable seized the Negro by the arm
and a scuff1e ensued. The Negro sue
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-02-11
LOCAI. AFFAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Mary J. Hunter, Clerk-Gives notice
Of election Of county physician for
the term Of two years to be held on
Wednesday, March 4. 1903.
Sam M. Grist-Wants to talk to you
about health and accident insurance.
He says the company he represents
has assets Of $50,000,000.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Tell you that
they have already sold several car
fertilizers. They handle the high
and standard grade fertilizers.
Jas. M. Starr & Co., Druggists-Have
just opened up complete line Of
Landreth's 8 garden seeds, onion sets,
etc. They sell two papers Of small
seeds for S cents.
T. w. Speck, Jeweler-Remarks that
now is a good time for you to buy
that sterling silver or plated silver
ware that you have been promising
yourself. He especially recommends
the T. w. Speck brand Of plated
goods.
cocoa and they want you to know
how good 1t Is. They want you to
see them for all kinds Of fancy gro
ceries. Goods delivered right now.
Strauss Smith Co.-Inform the ladies
who take time by the forelock In the
matter Of spring and summer sew
ing, that they are prepared to fur.
nish them with everything needed
for this work.
R. D. Alexander-Says that when the
usefulness Of your buggy or wagon
is impaired, 1t is time for you to
bring them to him for repairs.
Riddle & Carroll-Make the remark
that Columbia fertilizers are best,
and say that successful farmers get
better results from Columbia fertil-
izers than from other makes. They
will furnish you any quantity desir-
ed. They want to supply you.
J. @. Wray-Has Madison and Jeffer-
son hats for particular people. He
says he has every late shape and all
the popular shades as well as black
hats. He says for you to see his
hats If you want to see the correct
thing in hats at right prices.
L. M. Crisis Sons, Printers-Tell you
that their success as job printers is
based on the proposition that every
thing worth having costs fair price
and say they will satisfy you If you
give them your next order.
Probate Judge McCorkle-Gives notice
that F. H. Barber has applied to
him for letters Of administration.
with will annexed, on the estate Of
Sarah F. Barber, deceased.
R L. Brandon-Wants to clean, re-
pair and press your clothes, and In
>vites you see him when you want
tailor-made clothing. .-..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-02-11

Knowing this to be fact, we have
long since ceased to look upon Federal
expenditures as being based upon rea-
son or justice, and we have reached
the point where we are willing to
accept anything that comes this way
as justly ours, whether the object for
which the money comes be warranted
by good business judgment or not.
For instance, If we can get a daily
mail for a country route, where a
weekly mail would be ample, we are
not disposed to decline the additional
convenience on the ground that 1t Is
not warranted. by the expense. We
know that the north has had the ben
eft Of thousands Of dollars on the
same principle where we are getting
the benefit Of only hundreds. If the
government can be induced to develop
a South Carolina creek into naviga-
BILE river, we have no objection on ac-
count of the expense. There have been
spent millions Of dollars in the north
where the south has only had the ben
a few thousands in the south would
have been Of as much actual benefit
to the country as whole as were as
many millions in the north. We have
looked upon this proposition to provide
for courts at Rock Hill and Spartan
burg exactly along this line. We do
not pretend to claim that there is any
necessity for these extra terms; but
the bill, If it had become a law, would
have given Spartanburg and Rock
Hill a few thousand dollars a year Of
Federal money to which they have as
much right as have the people who
will finally get it otherwise, and for
that reason we have urged no objec-
ton. We do not consider that we have
any right to impugn the motives Of
Judges Simonton and Brawley in this
matter. Notwithstanding all that we
have said, we freely concede that If
their motives are as explained In the
communication, they are entirely wor-
thy. Our proper duty is not to rob the
government because it is robbed by
other people; but to fight to prevent
other people from robbing it. We
should regret to say that we could
condone any departure from this prin-
ciple without serious qualms of con-
science. Still, however, we are not un-
mindful Of the fact that Judges Sim-'
onton and Brawley are both enjoying
exceedingly soft berths-the softest
that are provided under the govern
ment. Their power, and influence are
great, their work Is light and their pay
is ample. Their convenience would be
affected more by the extra terms of
court that are under consideration
than would be the convenience Of any
body else, and it is not impossible that
in objecting to this proposition they
are consulting their own convenience
as much as they are consulting the
convenience of jurors and the expense
to the government.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-02-11

SENATOR Hanna has explained that
he does not endorse the bill he recently
introduced, providing for the pension
ing Of ex-slaves; but that the bill
was introduced "by request" This Is
altogether likely. We do not think
the senator approves the proposition,
nor do we think it will likely meet
the approval Of congress. If such a
bill should be passed most Of the
money will come south and be of as
much benefit to the masters and sons
Of the masters Of the ex-slaves as to
the ex-slaves themselves. For that
reason, If no other, congress will think
a long time before changing into law
such a bill as Senator Hanna has in
troduced.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-02-11
WITH THE LAWMAKERS.
Notes and Comments Relating to
Work Of House and Senate.

Notes and Comments Relating to
Work Of House and Senate.
There have been quite a number Of
dispensary bills under consideration
this session. These bills have not been
more numerous than heretofore, be-
cause as a matter Of fact, ever since
the establishment Of the dispensary,
the temptation to tamper with the law
has been almost irresistible. Each
statesman has a different idea as to
how the whole thing ought to be fixed,
and he gives expression to his idea In
a bill. But the situation seems to be
within pretty good control as was IL
lustrated last week by the fate Of q
bill introduced by Mr.. w. p. Pollock
In brief Mr.. Pollock sought to increase
the present high selling price OF whis-
ky and give the increase to the public
schools. The bill was evidently based
on the theory that since such large
number Of whisky consumers are will
ing to put up with the present high
prices, they would not make much OF a
kick over a 20 per cent. raise, and be-
sides the fact that the money would
go to the schools would make the law
more popular. The bill started out
with an unfavorable report, and there
was much opposition to It; but Mr..
Pollock fought good fight and sue
ceeded in carrying the bill through its
second reading. It really looked as II
tie people who make 1t their business
to look after the dispensary had been
knocked out; but from the develop
ments next day it seems that they got
in some good work during the night.
Consideration of the bill was resumed
Friday morning, and after hot fight
the measure was re-committed. Just
what that move means, remains for
future developments to determine.
A joint resolution to request the
president to reconsider his determine
ton to veto the bill providing for
special terms Of the Federal courts at
Rock Hill and Spartanburg, was dis
cussed on Friday. The house, how
ever, very properly took the position
that 1t had no favors to ask Of Mr..
Roosevelt and the joint resolution was
killed.
Senator Brice has introduced pen
sion bill intended to equalize the
amounts received by the different
classes Of pensioners on what he con-
siders a fairer basis. AS to whether
however, he will succeed In getting the
bill through at this session Is doubt
full.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-02-11

/ A FEW weeks ago, Hon. T.. Y. Will
liams, of Lancaster, made the assertion
on the floor Of the house that he had
understood that dispensary officials
had used whisky to influence elec-
tions, and last week, Mr.. w. p. Pol
lock, of Chesterfield, stated that an eff
fort had been made to induce him to
purchase distillery at Camden, on
the assurance that the necessary funds
would be furnished and that he could
make barrels Of money selling whisky
to the state. OF course, the general
public has a great deal Of much more
specific information than this as to
the way different people are using the
dispensary machine; but nevertheless
1t is a wholesome sign when members
Of the general assembly begin to
throw out such hints. -;
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-02-11
. ABOUT PEOPLE.

miss Florence Cody is teaching the
Sutton Springs school near Yorkville.
Mr.. Sam L. Blair, of Blairsville, WIS.,
tied relatives and friends in Yorkville
last Sunday.
3 Mr.. w. L. Wallace, of Camden, is on
visit to relatives and friends in
Yorkville.
n Mrs. R. ]. Mackorell and children
have returned home after a visit in
Lancaster.
Mr.. L. Simril, Of Clay Hill, has ma
circulated at the Presbyterian High
school at Rock Hill.
Mayor M. c.. Willis Is spending a
few days in Barnwell county looking
after business interests.
/ Lieutenant Geo. w. Williams, has
been assigned to the command Of the
torpedo boat Bennington.
b Mrs. John Plaxco is visiting the
family of her father, Mr.. Richard Cou-
sar, in Lancaster county.
b Miss Ida Draffin, of Blacksburg,
visited Mrs. M. w. White on Kings
Mountain street last week.
Mr.. H. T. Grist was confined to his
home in Yorkville, several days last
week with vaccinated arm. j.:
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c.. Strauss left yes
terday for a visit to Jacksonville, st.
Augustine and other Florida points. =
b Miss Sallie Mcdonald arrived in
Yorkville last week on visit to the
family Of Mr.. G. E. Spencer.
b Mr.. J. A. Tate, principal of the Fort
Mill graded school came over to York
VILE on Friday night and remained
until Sunday morning.
Cadets Chandler, Powell and Adams
attended the Y. M. c. A. convention in
Greenville this week, as representa-
tives Of the Kings Mountain Military
academy.
ISMr. w. M. Allison came down from
Henrietta, N. c., last Monday night
quite i'll. He will remain here for sew
eral days in the hope Of recuperating.
| &~Miss Mary Belle Sims, who has
charge Of the school at Balloon, spent
last Saturday and Sunday in the Clay.
Hill ne1ghporhood, the guest OF mrS.
w. l.. Plexico.
8 Miss Bessie Rhinehardt, came over
from Limestone college, Gaffney, last
Friday, and spent Saturday and Sun
day with her sister, Mrs. ]. w. Nc
Farland.
Mr.. w. D. Glenn, Of the firm Of
Glenn G. Allison, left last week for St:
Louis, Mo-, to purchase carload Of
mules. He expects to return this
| week.
Mr.. F. P. Mccain came up from
Columbia Saturday night and remain
ed until Monday night. While here
he stated that 1t was probable that
bill would be introduced this week i'm
posing tax on dogs. and that 1t was
his purpose to support 1t.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-02-11
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS VI
To BestOw the Southern Cross-
More Railroad improvements
Amateur Minstrela=0thec Notes.

~ Dcsso" the SouthSEh SkosS
More Railroad improvements
Amateur Minstrels-Other Notes.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, February 9.-The Ann
White chapter, U. D. c. will give at
an early date a pre- 'ntation Of 1.-THE
Southern Cross" At the last meeting
Of the chapter. the ladies appointed q
committee Of managers. This commit
tee will perfect arrangements, select
Ing characters for the several casts,
advertising the performance and TAX
ing such other steps as may be neces-
sary. Rock Hill has several young
ladies who possess more than ordinary
talent for such work. Besides this
fact the U. D. G. have made repu-
tation which assures success In this
undertaking.
F The town was today "billed for a
second performance Of Billy Johnson's
minstrels, a local crowd Of young boys
who have that fever. They gave an
entertainment in Freidheim's Hall
several weeks ago, which was very
kindly received. The boys are mana
gers, performers, receipt-getters and
part Of the audience.
The Southern is lengthening one of
the side tracks here. It will be ex-
office Of the Arcade mill. The street
1t seems will have to be lowered at
that point. However, the land belongs
to the railroad and the city fathers
can do nothing. This track will make
four lines Of the Southern which cross
Main street.
Rock Hill will not be given the priv
ilege of holding United States court.
President Roosevelt has ''trumped our
trick" but the game is young and the
city will yet win out. Now this is not
simply talk. Rock Hill made a mis-
take and she knows where 1t was
made.
The many friends of Mr.. Sidney
Robinson, Of Edgmoor will learn with
sorrow Of his serious illness. He has
case Of pneumonia, and his physi-
clans have grave apprehension OF his
recovery.
Invitations in the form Of heart,
blood-red, pierced with golden arrow
have been issued by the Castilian Lit
erary club which read as follows:
We gladly indite you
This note, and invite you
On Thursday evening to come
And join in a hearty
Slant Valentine Party.
With friends who will
Make you at home,
Mr.. J. F. REID
On the opposite side are the words,
Hearts are trumps."
The Kings Daughters will give their
annual social meeting tomorrow even
ing at the home Of Mrs. ]. Ed Reid,
These occasions have always proven
pleasant and profitable.
Tonight there Jwill be the. regular
monthly dance in the Commercial Club
hall. These dances are generally at
tended by only few couples, but are
very popular and seem to be enjoyed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-02-11
THE COMMON PLEAS.

The COMMON PLEAS.
In the case Of Mrs. A.. E. Sutton vs.
the Catawba Power Company, which
was still in progress when THE EN-
oUIRER went to press last Friday af.
ternoon, the jury found for the plain
tiff in the sum Of $500. The defendant
gave notice Of a motion for a new
trial.
Because it seemed that there would
be probability Of holding first weel
jurors into the second week, If a new
case were entered into on Saturday, Il
was decided on Friday afternoon t.
take an adjournment until Monday
morning.
Upon the call Of the venire by tht
clerk on Monday morning, the follow
ing jurors names were called:
T. H. Simril, B. F. Caldwell, E. L
Barnett, J. R. Poag, M. B. Anderson
Caldwell, w. w. Gill, J. ]. Adkins
w. D. Thomas, J. J. Brown, W. H
Huddleston, w. B. Balch, j. M. Spratt
Withers Adickes, Mansfield Gordon,
K. Roach, w. P. Epps, J. w. Belts
]. B. Ford, A. E. Feemster, ]. M. Rig
gins, John Knox, r. L. Ferguson, w
B. Black, r. H. Peacock, J. J. Hagins
R. G. Johnson, J. B. Fewell.
The following had been reported by
the sheriff as mot found"
L. B. Gwin, D. F. Glover, J. F. Wood
J. K. Roach, ]. M. Higgins.
These failed to answer: s. G. Feem
ster, David Lindsay, w. s. Hutchison
r. G. Johnson and ]. B. Fewell were
excused from further attendance.
The first case taken up on Monday
morning was that Of B. D. Springs VS.
the Southern railroad. This was sui
for SIS damage on account Of cattle
killed by the railroad. The plaintiff
showed that he had built fence tt
keep his cattle off the road, and tha
the railroad people had torn the fence
down. The jury found for the plain
tiff in the full amount sued for
Thomas F. McDow for plaintiff; Mr.
Sanders for the defendant.
The next case was that Of Charley
Finley, colored, VS.. the Catawba Pow
er company, suit for $500 persona
damages on account Of injuries sus
tained by the plaintiff while in th'
employ of the defendant. Verdict fol
the plaintiff in the full amount suet
for. Spencers & Dunlap for plaintiff
Wilson & Wilson for defendant.
A non-suit was ordered in the case
of W. G. Duncan vs.. the Southern
railway. The plaintiff claimed to have
been employed by the railroad to ar
rest one James Knox for rocking tn,
train. The defendant denied having
made any such contract. Wilson
Wilson for plaintiff; c. P. Sanders fol
defendant.
The case Of John w. McKeown, ad.
ministrator, vs.. the South Caroline
and Georgia Extension railway, was
taken UP yesterday morning. The sui,
Is for $4,000 damages on account o.
the killing of Mr.. Wesley McKeown or
the railroad on February 6, 1901. The
plaintiff alleges gross negligence or
the part of the defendant and the de-
fendant claims that If the deceased
was killed by the train, he contributed
to the accident. The case was still II
progress when THE ENQUIRER went tt
press. Wilson & Wilson for plaintiff
C., p, Sanders for defendant.