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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13

- There are 100000 persons of
foreign birth living In the United
States, 10000, 900 such having come to
this country since the year 1890, while
more than 26,000,000 Of our population
at the present time consists Of per-
sons Of foreign born parentage. The
department of commerce and labor
has issued a report showing the re-
suits of accurate figures relating to
this subject, and s57,046 Is given as
the number Of immigrants r''o have
landed on our shores during LI.e fiscal
year just closed, this being the heavi-
est immigration year In the history OF
the country. The figures are accurate
only for the tide that has come by the
Atlantic liners, those crossing the
borders between Canada and Mexico
being difficult to record. Through
Canada come thousands Of immigrants
who could not, under the present laws,
enter the United States at one Of our
ports. They remain in Canada for
time, but eventually cross the border
into the promised land that has been
painted to them in the other country.
Since the year 1920, when the first rec
ords were kept, and during which year
1885 immigrants entered the United
States, the tide has grown In tremen-
dous waves until 1t reached its highest
point last year, overlapping all pre-
vious records for single year by more
than 100000.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13

THE dispatches of the past few days
have indicated the imminence of war
between Russia and Japan. The ini-
tial outbreak was scheduled to take
place yesterday, and it Is not thought
that it can be deferred for many days
longer. The trouble is the tardiness
Of Russia in the evacuation Of Man
churia. Japan does not believe that
Russia intends to carry out her prom
ises and she considers that her fu-
ture prosperity, If not her actual ex-
istence depends upon a successful
war. Some time back it looked as II
the United States and Great Britain
were interested on the side Of Japan;
but now all this appears to have been
changed. France, which was under
stood to be on the side Of Russia, is
now coquetting with Great Britain,
and the United States seems to be en-
tirely Indifferent to developments. Both
Russia and Japan are ready to jump
at each others throats; but in view
of the kaleidoscope changes that have
been taking place in the politics Of
Europe and the Far East Of late, 1t
would no doubt be a waste of time to
essay anything looking like a predic-
ton as to what may take place.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13
Suppose That
. Father Time

Should do his perfect work in single
moment, and destroy as many, lives In
York county as he did during all OF
the past year, don't you think you
would be profoundly unprecedented
is IF he left YOU alive? Don't wait
for the death Of somebody you know
to die and leave destitute family be.
hind, or until you contract disease
that will probably render you uninsur-
able, to "jar" you into realizing sense
of the wisdom of prompt action, but
remember that the time to provide
against the pecuniary loss incident to
your death Is while you are well, as a
decent, honorable and reliable COM
pany such as a record Of fifty eight
years. has proven. the Mutual Benefit
to be, does not insure sick people-un-
sound lives. You can not only provide
for the protection of those dependent
on you in case Of death, but can also
provide for your SECOND CHILD.
HOOD in case you escape early death.
.: SAM M. GRIST, Special Aqont.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13
MERE-M ENTION.

The Prohibitionists Of several states
are in session in Kansas City. They
have passed resolutions censuring
President Roosevelt for carrying in
toxicating liquors on his special trains
and allowing drinks to be served In
prohibition localities. ....Six railroad
bridges were washed away by a flood
in the Delaware river during last Sat-
urday and Sunday. The annual con-
vention Of railroad passenger agents Is
being held in New Orleans. Delegates
are in attendance from all sections Of
the Union. A considerable por-
tion of Ocean City, N. j., was under
water last Friday and Saturday, as
the result of the hurricanes and high
tides. The inhabitants sought shelter
by moving away to higher ground. -.
Delaware avenue Of Philadelphia,
which runs along Delaware river, was
flooded for more than two miles last
Sunday. . There have been 210 cases
of yellow fever since the breaking out
Of the disease at Laredo, Tex, few
weeks ago.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13

SINCE the American naval squadron
has been at Beirut, Syria, Minister
Leishman has succeeded in persuad-
ing the sultan to reconsider a decision
of a few years ago under which he re-
fused the request Of the American
Doctor Banks to be allowed to make
excavations among the ruins Of the
ancient city of Bismah, in Messopota-
mia. At the same time that the sultan
snubbed DR.. Banks, he granted the
privilege for which DR.. Banks was
asking to a German professor, and the
German professor has ever since been
using his influence to keep the Ameri-
can out. AS to whether the ruins OF
Bismah are ever excavated or not pro-
bably makes but little difference: but
all the same the incident is illustrative
Of the fact that the persuasive powers
Of a strong naval squadron are Won
derful.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13

WE do not think anybody is going
to accuse us Of any striking partial
ity between the late N. G. Gonzales
and Col. J. H. Tillman, his slayer. We
have never admired either of them a
great DEAL and we have not been re-
luctant to say so: but at the same
time we are not conscious Of ever
having entertained any bitterness to-
ward either. We do not entertain any
bitterness even now. However, as we
understand the law and the facts In
this case, we have no doubt whatever,
that the Staying of Gonzales by TILL
man was an act of cold-blooded mur-
der. We do not believe that Gonzales
ever had any idea Of attacking Till
man, after the latter's defeat for the
governorship, and we have no idea that
same time. it must be admitted that
Tillman has made out a very good
case of self defense. Much Of his tes-
timony is perjured no doubt; but it is
testimony all the same, and the aver
age jury, he it's members ever so hon.
est cannot be blamed for giving 1t
the same credence that they gave some
of the testimony for the prosecution
Although we think the verdict of the
jury should be guilty. we are conf
IDENTITY looking for a verdict Of acquit-
tai. and at any other result, we will be
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ladies Of Columbia, through Capt. Ire

ladies of Columbia, through Capt. Ire
dell Jones a large Confederate flag.
A frightened covey Of partridges
flew into town yesterday morning.
There were twenty-five or thirty of
them, but just where they came from
nobody seems to know. They alighted
in the shade trees along the streets
and soon became very much scattered.
People attacked them with stones, and
slingshots, and one of them killed 1t
self against the plate glass windows OF
the First National bank. Quite num-
ber took refuge in the trees In the
court house yard, and were pursued
nearly all the afternoon. Late in the
evening they were heard calling them
selves together and again this morn
ing. It Is reported that about four Of
them were killed one way and another.
- The town council of Yorkville has
done some highly creditable work on
the streets during the past year or
two. The macadam work on Kings
Mountain street Is one Of the best
Jobs of the kind to be found In the
county. Charlotte street from Con-
gress to the York Cotton mills has
been wonderfully improved, and the
changes on East Liberty street from
the residence of Rev. w. G. Neville
across the Kennedy hill, would do
credit to a good sized city. But there
is one important matter that has been
seriously neglected and that Is the side
walks of the town. The condition OF
the sidewalks, especially along Con-
gress street between Madison and JEFF
ferson is certainly not creditable.
They do not look as If they had ever
received intelligent consideration. 1t
is especially important that this piece
Of street be put in first class condition,
and it is hoped that the council will
take the matter of ways and means
under consideration so soon as 1t finds
opportunity.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13
LOCAL LACONICS.

Elder. Moore.
Announcement has been made Of the
approaching marriage Of Miss Ollie Ell
der to Mr.. ]. Palmer Moore. The GER
emony Is to take place at the residence
Of the brides parents. near Guthries-
vile, on October 21.
New r. F. D. Routes For Cherokee.
Congressman Finley received ad-
vices from Washington last Saturday,
that four new rural free delivery
routes out of Gaffney, will begin oper-
alton on November 2. He had been
working on the matter for some time;
but it was not until he went to Wash
ington recently that he got any def
mite satisfaction.
Still at Large.
Lee Hardin, the Negro who killed
Belle Watson recently, is still at large,
and the officers Of the law have no
knowledge as to his whereabouts.
Speaking Of Hardin the other day, a
prominent citizen Of Yorkville, who
knew him we'll, said: Hardin was
good Negro when he was sober, and
it was seldom that he took drink OF
whisky. He got drunk usually about
two or three times year, and when ne
did drink whisky at all, he went COM
pletely. wild. He used to work at Mr..
w. N. Ashes brick yard, and was con-
sidered one Of the best hands on the
place. Pretty shortly after the COM
mencement Of one of his drinking
spells, he would become murderous,
and everybody knew to be careful how
they crossed him. Mr.. Ashe, however
managed him by having him tied. He
would give orders to the other men at
the brick yard and a dozen or more OF
them would throw him down and bino
his arms and legs with balihg wire.
After they got him fastened in this
way, they would leave him until he
got sobered up. 1t was seldom that
he would have to be treated this way
second time until after a lapse or
three or four months"
Was Once School Commissioner.
Rev. Anderson King, a well-known
York county Negro, dled suoQeniy a.
his home on the outskirts Of YorkViile
Yesterday morning. He appeared to be
as we'll as usual on Sunday morning
or at least was making no especial
complaint. During the afternoon ne
suffered slight stroke Of paralysis and
this was the cause of his death. King
was prominent in politics during the
reconstruction era. He was Yorks
first jury commissioner under the
constitution Of 1868 and afterward be-
came school commissioners, succeeding
the late Miles Johnson and holding the
office for two terms. He was always
considerate Of and respectful to the
whites, and never made himself obnox-
ious. After 1876, he let politics alone
and devoted himself entirely to relig-
ious work in behalf Of his race. He
was a preacher Of the A. M. E. Zion
denomination, and until he became too
old for the duties Of the position was
presiding elder. He enjoyed the
respect of his white follow-citizens.
The funeral took place this afternoon
at 2 o'clock. King was formerly a
slave of the late John S. Moore, and
was seventy-six years Of age. He was
a member Of El Bethel Masonic Lodge
No. 40.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13
WITHIN THE TOWN.

Cotton seed are bringing 21 cents
a bushel. They are being marketed
freely.
Trade continues fairly good not
withstanding the damper on the cotton
market.
-Messrs. J.. ]. Keller & Co., are max
ing certain repairs in,their WOODWORK
ing establishment preparatory to the
cold weather.
The Victor Cotton Oil company
hopes to commence making oil IN
Yorkville this week. 1t has been de-
layed because of some necessary ma
chinery that has been slow to arrive.
Now that money has began to cir
culate pretty freely, the already -four
inshing business Of the state bar room
Is picking up. The rush Is greater
on Saturday afternoons than at other
times.
Mr.. w. N. Ashe Is laying down
lot of wood preparatory to the burn
ing of a large kiln Of brick that has
been standing in his yards ready for
firing, since he suspended operations
in Yorkville about a year ago.
THAT Yorkville is the best cotton
market within twenty miles Is fact
that seems to be pretty generally ad-
mitted but why larger share OF the
cotton Of the country surrounding does
not come here is problem for which
there has been no satisfactory answer.
The United Daughters of the Con-
federacy are arranging to give con-
cert in the Graded school auditorium
on October 20, the proceeds to be used
for the benefit Of the proposed YORK
county Confederate monument. The
programme has been completed, and
it is a very attractive one. 1t will be
published later
The Victor OIL Mill company has
procured a pair of large oxen with
which to do their heavy hauling.
Manager Cox considers oxen superior
to mules for his purposes. They can
pull heavier loads, are kept at less ex-
pense and are As easily managed.
They are slow, of course. but when
they do come, they bring load.
The promised change Of schedule
on the Southern went into effect last
Sunday morning. The people who
have to meet the trains daily-the lV-
cry people, the express people, and
the mail messengers are not altogeth-
er pleased with the new arrangement;
but SO far the satisfaction of the traV-
cling public Is quite general. Almost
everybody Is agreed that the schedule
is the best the town has ever had.
The Winnie Davic chapter, United
Daughters of the Confederacy held Its
annual meeting at the residence OF
Mrs. ]. ]. Hunter yesterday morning
and transacted pending business. The
election of officers resulted as follows:
Mrs. J. F.. Hart, president; Mrs. B. N.
Moore vice president; Mrs. S. M. Nc
Neel, corresponding secretary; Mrs. J.
J. Hunter, recording secretary; Mrs.
w. G. White, treasurer. Mrs. w. B.
Williams was appointed to represent
the chapter at the general convention
to be held in Charleston next month,
and Miss Margaret Hart was appoint
ed representative to the state conven-
tion to be held in Camden in Decem-
Der. The chapter received from the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13
A RARE TREAT

rs in store for the people of Yorkyille
i and vicinity. THE AMERICAN
sAxoPHoNE ouARTETTE CON.
CERT COMPANY will appear in the
GRADED SCHOOL AUDITORIUM ON
MONDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 26TH,
as the second attraction in the .Ly-
ceum course. This is unquestionably
the finest musical attraction that has
ever visited Yorkville and should be
greeted by crowded house. Remem-
ber the date and secure tickets early.
Admission: 75 and so cents. Graded
School pupils rs cents
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,


STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
e.. County OF York.
BY w. H. McCorkle,. Esquire, Probate
Judge Of York County.
w HEREAS Mrs. ELMA B. BLACK
w and F. r. BLACK has applied
to me for letters Of Administration, on
all and singular, the goods and chat
tells, rights and credits Of DAVID L.
BLACK. late Of the county aforesaid,
deceased. ~
These are, therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors Of the said deceased, to
be and appear before me at our next
Probate Court for the, said county, to
be holden at York Court House on the
31st DAY OF OCTOBER, 1908, at
10 o'clock a. m, to shew cause, II any,
why the said administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal. this
18th day Of October, In the year Of
our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and three, and In the '13Sth year Of
American Independence.
W. n. McCORKLB.
Probate Judge Of York COUNTY.
Oct. 18th. ..r:t . At .,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13

]. P1ERPoNT Morgan, accompanied
by Samuel Spencer and several other
leading officials Of the Southern rail-
way, is on a southern inspection tour.
The party is travelling in a special
car. It is stated definitely that they
will go over the main line from Rich
mond to Atlanta; but as to whether
they will go over the branch lines Is
not yet known. The party Is expected
in Spartanburg and Greenville today
or tomorrow.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13

very much surprised. There are those
who say that an acquittal in this case
will establish far reaching precedent
of great future danger to the state;
but really we do not think there Is
anything to fear along that line. We
fail to recall that the state Of South
Carolina has ever punished a murder
er of the prominence Of Col. Tillman,
and We are not hoping for the estab-
lishment of such precedent at this
time.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13

RUSSIA AND JAPAN.-Cables Of yes
terday indicate the imminence Of war
between Russia and Japan. The ia
panese have sent troops into Chinese
territory and it was expected that this
act would be followed by declaration
Of war. Both the Japanese and Rus
sian governments have their armies
and navies in readiness for the clash
and If the war actually breaks out
there will be some fierce fighting at
least for a short time. The general
impression is that Russia will easily
overpower Japan; but that is not at
all certain.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13
BUSINESS OFFICE WORK.

WANTED. bright young lady,
w with good academic education,
who either understands the simplest
form Of bookkeeping or is capable Of
taking 1t up quickly, to take position
In business Office. VIII be expect
ed to learn typewriting, and knowl-
edge Of shorthand, though not especi-
ally required, will be considered an
advantage. Hours short, and work
easy. Liberal pay. for the service ex-
pected. All applications must be in
by November 1 and in writing. Ad-
1ress BUSINESS" care Enquirer Of
flee. t: =, ~. t.f.4t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13

THE Augusta Chronicle seems to be
entering fully into the spirit of the
defense in the Tillman case and maxi
ing of the defendant a prosecuted
hero, in whom there has never been
any guilt or blame. Mr.. Burke, the
Chronicles correspondent, is showing
far more bias in favor Of the prisoner
than any of the South Carolina daflies
are against him, and We predict for
the prisoner a great ovation in Angus
ia on his acquittal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13
NOTICE 10 TREssPAssERS.

A Ill persons, without distinction Of
"A race or color. are hereby warned
against Hunting, Fishing, Driving,
Riding or otherwise Tresspassing on
the lands owned Or controlled by us,
all Of which lands are In York ceua-
ty. Any disregard Of this notice will
be punished to the full extent Of the
law.
T. N. THoMASsoN,
]. R. McCARTE;R,
M. A. JACKSON,
]. B. WOOD. RI
JOHN L. WOOD,
]. J. McCARTER,
Mrs. e. G.. McCARTER, g..
sAMUEL YoGNGBLoop.
. r. B. YOUNGBLOOD.
Oct. 13 t.; .s-~ 4tS-r'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13

Knoxville, Tenn, dispatch Of Octo-
ber 9: Harold Cribbens, profession
al ball player, who was with the In
dianapolis team early In the present
season, broke the worlds bowling rec
ord on regulation alleys for ten pins,
making twenty-nine successive strikes
and a spare on his thirtieth ball. He
continued to roll strikes until he had
rolled fifty balls his record being
twenty-nine strikes and a spare. The
best previous record claimed was
twenty seven. successive strikes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13
Sperial Aotites.
A Card Of Thanks.

In behalf of my wife and myself
desire to thank the people Of York.
vile for their great kindness to my
wife while she was in your midst.
Your acts Of love were glimpses Of
what goes to make the heaven Of our
hopes and prayers, shedding light
amid darkness and wiping away the
tears Of our sorrow.
With love and thanks.
Yours truly, H. B. BUST.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13

the other blank notes home for use as
they should be needed. Information
as to the advantage Of the warehouse
and banks. when used in this way. Is
becoming widely disseminated, and
there are indications Of radical
changes from former methods in
marketing the cotton crop.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13
The Itorkrille Gnq,lirer.
YORKVILLE, S. c.,
TUESDAY, OCTOBER l3, 1908.

THE testimony in the Tillman case
was closed last Saturday. and 1t was
arranged that the arguments should
be made yesterday and today; that
the judge deliver his charge tomorrow
morning and that the case go to the
Jury in the afternoon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. John Sherrer and Mrs. Kelly In
man Of Bullock's Creek, spent today
with Mrs. S. A. Carroll.
Miss Lucy ThornifRf of Culpepper,
Va, who is teaching at Hickory, spent
Saturday and Sunday in Yorkville,
the guest Of Rev. W. E. Hurts family.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
.:->I r-s .HI Ali

The United States internal. revenue
officials seized q car load Of contra
band liquor in Columbia one day last
week and confiscated the car. There
were about $50 gallons of the liquor,
and the total value of the seizure fs
about s2,5OO or $4,000. The car be-
longed to the Southern railway. This
is the first seizure Of the kind on rec
ord and it is thought that the railroads
will hereafter be more careful about
taking consignments of contraband.
Boycottins the Bell Company.
Spartanburg letter: A meeting Of
the chamber of commerce was held
at the court house last night, at which
a resolution Of disapproval Of the
present service Of the Bell Telephone
company was passed. Great dissatis-
faction was expressed by business men
present at results since the consolida-
ton of the two systems-the Bell and
the Homeland the following was the
resolution: Resolved, That the cham
ber of commerce of Spartanburg, feel
ing it's responsibility for having In
ficted the present telephone conditions
upon the people of Spartanburg. by
recommending the exclusive use of the
Bell telephone, suggests to and urges
upon telephone patrons that they re-
fuse to submit further to the present
unbearable conditions; and further
more recommends that they refuse to
pay for present service, and that a
rebate of at least so per cent be re-
quested on all bills previously made
since the consolidation" The cham
ber of commerce also advises subscri-
bers to Immediately notify the Bell
Telephone company that unless first
class service is rendered by the first
day of November, 1903, all conditions
of their contract, referring both to the
exclusive use Of the Bell telephone
and to other matters. shall no longer
be in force after that date. from failure
of consideration, and that they refuse
to pay the November bills. A resolu-
ton endorsing the actions of the re-
cent conference in Columbia as to bet
ter freight rates and facilities was al
so passed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-13

PRESBYTERIAN.
REV. W. @. NEVILLE, PASTOR.
Prayer-meeting tomorrow afternoon
Mt 4 o'clock.
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SAM M. GRIsT, Special Agent.
QUIET ELEGANCE

Characterizes the large stock Of
Cut Glass, Sterling Silver, Lamps,
Pictures and Brio. a-Brae that
now fills my store to overflowing.
All Of these beautiful things have
been selected with most painstak-,
ing care to supply the wants Of
the most particular buyers. If you
are seeking beautiful souvenirs for
the lovely brides, you can buy to
the best advantage here. My
goods are Of the highest quality
my prices very low. I will thank
you for visit.
T. w. SPEcK, The Jeweler.
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York Baptist Association.

The York Baptist association Will
hold its annual meeting with the First
Baptist church Of Rock Hill. begin
ming October Is at 10 o'clock a. m.
J. ]. WATERS, Moderator.
D. E. BoNEY, Clerk. I'd