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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
YORK BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.

In Fridays issue Of THE ENQUIRER
there appeared a brief summary OF the
proceedings Of the York Baptist asso-
ciatoin up to 2 o'clock p. m, the hour
of adjournment on Thursday OF the
day session. Our correspondent mail
ed a report of the evening session
at $50 D. M, on Thursday with the
understanding that it would reach US
on Friday morning, but owing to fall
ure to leave Rock Hill until the next
evening, did not reach this office until
Saturday morning.
The Introductory sermon was de-
livered on Thursday evening to a
large and appreciative audience by the
regular appointee, Rev. A. L. Slough.
The preacher based his remarks on the
words found in the latter clause OF
Proverbs XII, 80: He That Wfnneth
Souls Is WISE" The sermon was
plain, practical and Scriptural. Mr..
Slough has been a member Of the asso-
citation for many years, he now having
passed his eighty-fifth birthday, and IS
highly esteemed not only by his de-
nomination but by all who know him.
At the conclusion Of the devotional ex-
ercises the association convened for the
transaction of business. The regular
order being State Missions, the report
was read by Mr.. Jas. F. Boyd, and by
invitation was discussed by Rev. DR.. L.
NJ. Bailey, secretary and treasurer or
the State Mission board, who gave
much interesting and valuable snfor-
nation as to what the board has done,
is doing and hopes to do. At the con-
clusion of DIR. Bailey's address a collec-
tion amounting to s2O.91 was taken for
State Missions, after which Rev. M.
w Gordon offered the following reso-
luton which was unanimously adopted:
state missions in our churches so soon
as convenient after we return to our
homes"
On Friday morning devotional exer-
cises were conducted by Mr.. w. ].
Moorhead of Hickory Grove, after
which the regular business Of the day
was taken up, and during the session
reports were read setting forth the ac-
complishments and needs Of the Aged
Minister Relief board, Foreign Mission
board, Sunday Schools, Education and
each discussed by members Of the asso-
citation. At night a most excellent
sermon was delivered by Rev. ]. E. Nc
Manaway, travelling representative Of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
SprinafieIds Called In.

Columbia State: Adjt. General Frost
has received letter from the war de-
partment directing that he return all
the Springfield rifles now in the pos
session Of the state troops to the ar
senal at Augusta, together with the
side arms, belts and other equipments
necessary to the guns: There are now
about $500 out in the state with differ
ent companies, but they are being re-
turned, as the Krags are now the reg
ulation arm.
Advantage Of Small Districts.
Southern Education: The land area
Of the average white school district In
South Carolina is 1875 square miles. II
the average white district was sixteen
square miles in area, no child would
have to walk farther than 2.8 miles to
school, and only that far when living
In one corner Of the district. The fol-
lowing South Carolina counties have
an average white school district Of less
than ten miles in area: Anderson,
Cherokee, Greenville, Lancaster, Oco-
nee, Saluda, Spartanburg and York
8 counties out Of Al.
Work of Incendiaries.
The people Of the neighborhood OF
Bascomville, Chester county, are very
much demoralized over the work Of In
cendiaries there. About two weeks ago
Mr.. G. w. Kirkpatrick lost cotton
house containing about thirteen bales
of seed cotton, and on Sunday of last
week Mr.. +. ]. Smith lost an clubhouse
filed with fodder and hay. on fTioay
the ginhouse o. -dr. w. J. Jordon was
destroyed, together with about fifteen
bales of cotton belonging to Mr.. Jor-
don and Mr. F. M. Hicklin. The people
have no clue to the perpetrators OF the
vicious work.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
NOTE AND COMMENT.

The damage suits already filed
against the Southern railway on ac-
count Of the Fishing creek wreck now
carry claims to the amount of $780,
900, and there are others to hear from.
The Enquirer has, for distribution a
limited number of copies OF Col. John
P. Thomas's interesting and valuable
sketch Of the Career and Character OF
General Micah Jenkins" The sketch
is in pamphlet form, twenty-eight
closely printed pages, with a portrait
of the general in full uniform for a
frontispiece. The subject matter Is a
brief life story of the heroic general,
summary of his glorious military ca
reer, and tributes from friends who
knew him we'll. People who. may be
interested may secure copies by calling
at this office or enclosing 2-cent stamp
to pay postage. y, =: -,
From such information as we can
gather, the mail clerks on the Camden
and Kingsville division Of the South
ern are having an unusually hard time
of It, Some of the clerks have been
working day after day, with but little
opportunity to sleep and they are
worked out. Mail Clerk Woods passed
through Yorkville Monday morning in
such an exhausted condition that he
was unable to deliver his mails, and
went back to Blacksburg this morning
in the same condition. There was no
mail from his train either way. He
is now in bed at BlaGksburg. 1t seems
that the supply of substitute clerks in
this state is very short and the regulars
are finding it impossible to get relief
even for few days.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
RUSSIA AND JAPAN.
Their Ugly Dispute Remains Unsettled
Up to This Time.

Up to This Time.
A few days ago the cables brought
stories to the effect that war was inev-
liable between Russia and Japan, and
then came statements to the effect that
an agreement had been reached; but
whatever may be the outcome later 1t
is certain that the danger Of war has
not yet been averted.
The principal bone of contention is
Russia's position in Manchuria. Under
the treaty by which the powers agreed
to evacuate Chinese territory, it was
understood that Russia would get out
of the country as soon as she could per-
feet arrangements to do so, due consid-
GRAFTON, of course, being given to her
railroad and other interests.
Instead Of getting out Of the country
as she promised, however, Russia has
been showing every intention Of max
ing her occupation permanent. Not
only has she been planting herself still
more firmly in Manchuria; but she has
been threatening to gobble Korea, upon
which Japan has long been harboring
covetous desires.
The alleged grievance Of Japan is
Russia's continuance in Manchuria;
but nobody seems to think that is hel
real grievance. Not long ago Russia
gave a virtual promise that she would
withdraw her troops forthwith; but
Oh, H. -
she does not intend to move until she
gets good ready to do so.
Both governments have modified
large armies, and both have their fleets
yet been seriously interrupted; but 1t is
by no means certain that the quarre
can be settled without war.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20

the Baptist Courier, after which the
special order for the evening. Home
Missions. WAS taken up. The report
was read by J. F.. Boyd and discussed
by Rev. M. w. Gordon. A committee
consisting of Messrs. D. E. Boney, Jas.
F.. Boyd and W. ]. Moorhead, which had
previously been assigned the duty OF
revising the constitution, submitted Its
report, and after being amended, was
adopted and ordered printed In the
minutes.
On Saturday morning, owing to in
clement weather. the association was
slow about assembling and did not get
down to business until 10.15. The re-
port on the orphanage was the first
regular order and was read by Rev
w. E. Hurt, and discussed by Messrs
Hurt, Jackson Hamilton, John Bass
Shelton, ]. ]. Waters and ]. P. Kinard
The reports on Woman's Work and
Temperance were read and discussed
At the suggestion Of Rev. M. w. Cor
QOIl, IL was uSClOSu IAoI ooA AAAS sAA>
next association year Fifth Sunday
Meetings" shall be held with various
churches of the associations conducted
by the various pastors, the object being
to increase interest in missions. The
first meeting will be held with the
Glover Baptist church and will embrace
two days-Saturday and Sunday. A
resolution extending the thanks Of the
association for their characteristic hos
pitality was offered by L. A. Allen and
adopted without a dissenting voice!
At2 p. m, the moderator announced
that the association had completed Its
work, and therefore would stand ad-
journed to meet with the Yorkville
Baptist church, on Tuesday before the
third Sunday in October, 1904, at II
a. m.
Although the association adjourned
on Saturday, as stated, the missionary
sermon was not delivered until Sun.
day morning, when Rev. M. w. Gordor
delivered an eloquent and practica
discourse based on Acts l, 8. His sub
ject being Holy Spirit Dynamic
Force in Missions" -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20

LET it not be forgotten that the pres
ent civilization of South Carolina dates
only from 1865. Beginning then the
state commenced to build a new civili-
zation as different from the old as day
is different from night. Except with
slavery left out, it can hardly be ex-
pected to build better civilization
than it had. Up to this time the new
civilization is not equal to the old. II
is still in the formative period, and un-
less those who would strive for better
things return to their neglected Bibles
and earnestly invoke the assistance OF
their Creator and his laws, they need
not look for success in their efforts.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
BUSINESS OFFICE WORK.

WANTED, a 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 in Yorkville. Will
be expected to learn typewriting, and
knowledge Of shorthand, though not
especially required. will be considered
an advantage. Hours short, and work
easy. All applications must be In by
November 1 and in writing, with in
formation as to compensation expect
ed. Address BUSINESS" care En-
quirer Office. tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20

THE New York World states that af-
ter the acquittal Of Colonel Tillman
last week, his friends began booming
him for the governorship again. AS to
what Colonel Tillman expects to do
about the matter we have no informa-
ton; but if he really does enter the
field again, we will not be at all sur
priSed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
A Good Time
To sow Wheat and Oats.

To sow Wheat and Oats.
Most farmers say II pays to fertilize
small grain.
We have on hand a good lot of Fer
tilizer for wheat and oats, and Will be
glad to furnish the farmers with what
they want.
We have special fertilizers for grain:
Dissolved Bone, 13 per cent.
Acid with Potash, 10-2.
Acid with Potash: 1914.
Do not forget to see STARR when you
want Fertilizers.
WHEN you BUY A KNIFE
You want one that will cut and
hold an eige-in other words, one that
will give satisfaction
The GUARANTEED kind, like
Starr sells.
We also have a line Of RAZORS that
will shave and not pull the tears out OF
your eyes.
JAS. M. STARR & CO.,
Leading Druggists.
4y NunnaIly's candies-the best-aI-
ways fresh.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20

If the acquittal of Tillman for the
murder of Gonzales shall result In a
reformation of corrupt court practices
and evil jury methods, the whole evil
tragedy will have resulted in great
good for the state. But will there be
such a reform? Will the people ever
insist that lawyers strive only for JUS
tice and equity rather than triumph
and fees, and will jurors ever realize
that their highest aim should be true
Interpretation of the law, regardless of
fear, favor, mercy or the hope Of re-
ward? Most lawyers solve the ques-
ton as to whether they are justified
in advocating bad case in accordance
with the size of the fee, and jurors are
too frequently influenced by consider
ations other than their oaths. Yet trial
by jury is and must continue to be the
very tap root Of civil liberty.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
Carnival Week-Houses All Numbered
Death of Miss Christine Sprunt.


Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, October 19.-This week
is carnival week. The varied shows
form a kind of a miniature midway"
and the different exhibitions will be OF
sufficient variety to please or amuse the
most fastidious Of the fun loving pub
lie, I presume.
Early yesterday evening the sound of
the hammer resounded upon the
quietude of the city's Sabbath, and is
still going on. From now on, the
blare Of brass horns, the footing OF
whistles, the beat Of drums, the "mu-
sic" of the calliope and organ, the roar
Of wild animals the hum Of humanity,
and the loud, stentorian student voice
of the announcer's cast iron throat,
will mingle and commingle, until per-
feet bedlam will be let loose.
The shows are situated on Black
street, and that part looks like tented
city. The chief attraction, perhaps, Is
Bostock, the animal king; but included
in the motley group are the small exhi-
bitors that form the tout ensemble of a
throng Of this character.
The numbering Of the houses and the
putting up Of the street names has been
accomplished and everything is now in
readiness for the free delivery system,
which will be inaugurated on the first
day of November.
The city was shocked last Friday
evening by the announcement Of the
untimely death of Miss Christine
Sprunt, daughter Of Rev. Doctor and
Mrs. Alexander Sprunt, now Of
Charleston, but recently pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church here. Miss
Christine was a freshman student at
Winthrop college, having entered this
fall. She had been sick with typhoid
fever at the residence of Mrs. James
S. White for about two weeks, and
her death, which was not unexpected for
the last few days, has cast a gloom
over the town generally. Expressions
Of sympathy for the bereaved parents
were universal. The body was taken
to Charleston last Saturday for burial.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20

EXACT figures as to the expenses OF
the defense in the Tillman trial would
be of value as showing just how much
it costs to indulge in the diversion OF
murder. The crime is no longer pun
ished in this state except by way of at
torney's fees, and sometimes by way
of a few months Of Imprisonment un-
til It suits the convenience of the pris-
oner to commence the farce Of trial
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
The Woman Won.

A Negro woman sued Negro man.
named Larkin Rice, for breach of
promise in Union last week and got u
verdict of $4,000. Rice had promised
to marry the woman. He hold gov
ernment job. which, it is understood,
he will also lose on account of the ver-
dict.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
DON'T FORGET

WHEN you have good BEEF CAT
w TIE and HOGS to sell to let me
know, as pay TOP PRICES FOR
FANCY STUFF. And when you want
FIRST CLASS MEATS for your table,
be sure and come to the CORNER
MARKET, as we always have 1t all the
year round, as we run a market to
supply the people and you all know
"Old George, the Butcher"
G. w. SHERRER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
Chr itorkrille Gnqrlirrr.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1903.

WHEN a man took the life of fel-
low man in South Carolina in ante-bel-
lum days, he generally had to suffer
for it. The people were not then so
tolerant Of this self-defense buncombe.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
Killed on the TrestIe.

Sam McIlwain, an old Negro, was
killed on the trestle over Bear creek,
near Lancaster, on the Lancaster and
Chester railroad last Sunday. He had
started home ahead Of the train, and
being caught on the trestle was unable
to save himself.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20

1T Wanted-Good mon and women to
make clubs for Tho Enquirer-sood
pay and easy work.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20

fa Subscribe for Tho Enquirer today
and you get it 141-2 months for the
price of a year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
The Norkuille Cotton Market.
CLEAN SETTLEMENT.

r TAKE this method of saying to
i those Of my patients with whom l
have had no recent settlement, that /
am very desirous Of strengthening up
my books and placing all accounts In
business-like shape. This Is IN justice
to my clients as well as myself, and
shall appreciate a general reception OF
this in the same spirit which prompts
it.. Respectfully, T. B. HOUGH; M. d.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
AT THE CHURCHES.

TRINITY METHODIST. EPISCOPAL.
REV. ]. L. STOKES, PASTOR.
Prayer meeting in the Sunday school
room at 7.30 o'clock tomorrow evening.
Mrs. E. s. Herbert Is expected to speak
TO the congregation. ,., .....,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
CONDEMNED FROM THE PULPIT

There were two strong expressions
on the result Of the Tillman trial from
the pulpit in Yorkville last Sunday.
One came from Rev. DR.. ]. L. Stokes
Of the Methodist church, and the other
from Rev. w. G. Neville Of the Presby-
terian church. :,
Rev. DR.. Stokes preached to the AS
sociate Reformed congregation In the
morning and to his own congregation
in the evening. Both services were
prefaced with the following statement:
Under a strong sense Of duty, as
citizen, a Christian, and a Christian
minister, I wish to say word about
the miscarriage of justice In Lexington
last week. l read the evidence with
the greatest care, and am prepared 10
saw. with thousands all over South
Carolina, that the verdict the jury
is not the verdict Of the people, whom
they were supposed to represent. 1t IS
no time to keep silence. Every good
man, every lover Of law and order,
should speak out at once to say that
there has been no vindication In the
larger higher court Of public opinion,
and to demonstrate that the dead edi-
tors heroic championship Of righteous
ness and decency has not been In
vain.
Mr. Neville took occasion to refer to
the verdict on Sunday night. His re-
marks were as follows:
Before we close these services, wish
to lift up my voice against a certain
verdict which has recently been rem
dered in our state. I do this, first, on
account Of the prominence Of this case,
and, secondly, on account Of It's char
acter. 1t is painful for me to speak Of
such things from the pulpit and do
it only from sense Of duty. do 1t In
the fear Of God, without fearing any
man. I do not expect to deal In per-
sonalities; but there are persons con-
nected with a practical case like this
which cannot be eliminated from 1t In
our condemnation Of it. We must let the
responsibility fall where it belongs. In
what I shall say, I trust am actuated
by the same motives which actuated
John the Baptist when he denounced
Herod for committing. an atrocious
crime against society, and stand up
on the same ground which this eminent
servant of God stood upon. The voice
of every person who. loves truth and
justice and righteousness ought to be
raised against this verdict.
This verdict is an outrage on justice
and truth, travesty on law and right
eousness, a disgrace to our state and
civilization. 1t Is triumph Of corrup-
ton and iniquity. But let US hope that
this triumph will be only temporary;
and let us pray and work for the reign
of righteousness and truth and law and
order in our beloved commonwealth.
If this case is to be taken as a prece-
dent for the future, there need be no
more trials for murder.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20

rived in Yorkville yesterday to take
charge Of a chair in Mr.. ]. A. Howe's
barbershop.
DR.. r. T. Shumate left yesterday for
Rock Hill, where he will spend some
time in the interest of his insurance
company.
Miss Carrie Beard Of Winthrop COL
lege, and Miss Kittie Stewart Of Rock
Hill. spent Sunday with relatives and
friends in Yorkville.
Mr.. w. L. Porter, who went to Hope,
Ark, several months ago, returned to
Yorkville last Sunday. Mr.. Porter says
he expects to return to Arkal 5as next
spring.
Mr.. Weldon Neil had the misfortune
to have his nose badly cut on last
Thursday night by the fall Of his horse
while fox hunting near Guthriesville.
DR.. Love Of McConnellsville, dressed
Mr. Neirs wound, which required four
stitches.
Mr. A. A. Giles, a travelling represen-
tative of the American Tobacco COM
pany, from Chatham, Va has been
quite i'll at the Parish hotel in York
Vile, for about two weeks. DR.. Bar
ron, his physician, diagnosis his trou-
BILE as neuralgia Of the stomach. He
has been getting better during the past
few days, and hopes to be able to re-
sumo his work before the close Of the
week.
Marion B. Jennings, ESQ.,, of Winns-
boro, arrived in Yorkville yesterday,
with a view to making this place his
future home. He will practice law in
partnership with Hon. D. E. Finley, un-
der the firm name Of Finley & Jen-
nings. Mr.. Jennings is a son Of State
Treasurer Jennings, and although he
has been practicing law but a few
years, has already made considerable
headway in that profession. He is
boarding at the Parish hotel.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20

PRESBYTERIAN.
REV. W. q. NEVILLE, PASTOR.
No prayer meeting tomorrow after
noon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20

3g NunnaIly's candies-the best-aI-
ways fresh.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-27
CLYDE LINER SUNK.
The Kiowa, Rammed by Admiral
Dewey-Crew Rescued. Il
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BOSTON, MASS. Dec. 26.--1n blind
Ing. storm, which swept Boston harbor
this afternoon, the new Clyde Line
steamer kiowa, Inward bound from
Jacksonville, Fla, and Charleston. S. c..
was jrammed and sunk by the steamer
Admiral Dewey, Of the United Fruit
Company. outward bound for Por: An
tonic. Jamaica. and Port Limon sta
Rica, Captain Chichester and the eftiro
crew Of tho Klowa numbering thirty
mon, were rescued by a tug. The Adj
mlrnl Dewey sustained practically no
damage and after alying to tor the
spurllose OF rendering possible assistance,
she proceeded on her voyage.
With several passengers and big gem
seral f1tIght cargo. the Admiral Dewey
sailed from this city shortly after II
O'clock. Owing to the driving snow
storm, the Dewey was making her way
out at slow speed. A few miles beyond
Boston light, the Kiowa appeared through
tile clouds Of mist and Snow. directly
ahead. Before the course could be shifted
tho steamers collided. Tho Admiral
Dewey struck the Kiowa powerful blow
on the port side just abaft the main rig
cling. the sharp PROV OF the fruiter cut.
ting In for considerable distance.
The damaged craft, Immediately began
to III. Tho city OF Boston's tug Cormo-t
rant. which was passing. ran alongside
the ;Sowa and took off her captain and
crew. This was n most difficult task,
owing to the heavy sea, and IN attempt
inr 10 jump from the vessel to the tug.
some OF the Kowa's men fell into the
water. They were rescued ny the Cor
morant's men, and all hands were
brought to this city, The Kiowa sank
shortly utter the accident.
she had big cargo OF luslber, cotton,
naval stores, iron and general merchan--,
disc.
The Kiowa was the latest addition to-
the CLYDE Line fleet, having been built
at Philadelphia carly In the present
year. sho was a steel two-masted,6 three
decket vessel. 800 feet long. with twenty
two feet depth OF hold, net tonnage 2,254
tons and gross tonnage 2,949.