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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-02-04

Ex-Mayor Ames, Of Miuneapo-
lis, has been granted new trial
by the Minnesota supreme court
which practically means that he
will never be convicted again.
The ex.mayor has been busy
since the decision in telling what
he will do to his enemies. II he
iswise he will keep still and con-
slider himself lucky that he is not
behind prison bars, where. in our
opinion, he deserves to be justas
much as his brother Fred and
the other grafters.
A Virginlan senator recently
referred to Mr.. BRYAN while
making q speech, as "that glori-
Gus tribune who has wound him
self around the hearts of the
American people. Instead of
cheers the rest of the Virginia
statesmen just laughed and the
democratic orator sat down heav-
ily in his chair with the remark
that "man's inhumanity to man
makes countless thousands
mourn" We remember the time
when Grover Cleveland was also
a glorious tribune. It is differ
ent now
Lieut. Governor Bartletti is the
Courier's candidate for district
Judge to succeed Judge Glaspell
who is reported from sources to
be candidate for the supreme
bench. We think that if any
county in this district has a man
capable of filing this honorable
sposition Griggs county is the one
and who could we find more cap
able than Hon. David Bartlett, of
Cooperstown! The Times is in
favor of this distinguished gen
tleman being elected to that posi-
ton and will do all in It's power to
aid in the same. Griggs Co. must
produce the man and can produce
him too, you bet! -Binford d Times.
The annual report of the com
missioner0f insuranceis in press.
Commissioner Fred Leutz re-
views insurance conditions for
the year, and reports the pros
poets for the coming year to be
good. The transfer of the bust
ness of reporting the status of
the fire companies of the state
from the auditors department to
the insurance department is re-
-. -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-06-03

it Is just as fair to claim that Purnell
is using his official power to further
his personal interests as it Is to claim
that Daniels is using his newspaper for
that purpose. No other citizen Is al
lowed to get above the law and we can
see no reason why a Judge. should be
allowed to do so. II Daniels slandered
Purnell by direct statement or Iinsinua-
ton, Purnell should seek vindication
at the hands Of a jury. There Is some
thing badly wrong with.a principle that
allows him the use of judicial power
in wreaking personal revenge. BY
courtesy it may be called a provision
for the preservation Of the dignity Of
the court; but as a matter Of fact 1t
seems to smack Of a despotism that
cannot be exercised even In Russia
without danger Of dynamite. 1t does
not seem to us that the right kind OF
Judge, or rather a judge, who Is the
right kind Of man, could bring HIM
self to make use of such power In his
own behalf. If the power Is wise at
all, 1t should be exercised. with the
greatest caution and only in matters
where the man who exercises it can
not possibly have any personal con-
Germ.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-06-03
A CASE OF CONTEMPT.

Federal Judge Imposes Heavy Fine
For Newspaper Criticism.
They have been having a lively
fight in North Carolina during sew
eral weeks past over efforts of rival
interests to secure control Of the At
lantic and North Carolina railroad and
a succession Of sensations was crown
ed on Monday by the action Of Judge
Purnell, Of the United States circuit
court in ruling Josephus Daniels, edi-
tor Of the Raleigh News and Observer
for contempt Of court.
Just what the merits Of the case
are we do not pretend to be able to
say. We have not sufficient informa-
ton ON which to- base an opinion, and
from the number. of charges and coun-
ter;schargss that are pendiHg. we have
an idea-.that not great many; other
people. are exactly clear on the sub
ject. But anyway, it appears that af-
ter more or less litigation in the state
COURTS Interests backing Messrs. Bunch
McBee and Thos. D. Meares, succeed
ed in getting the matter into the Unit
ed States court and having the men
named appointed as temporary re-
ceivers.
While the matter Of appointing
Meares and McBee wasapending, jose
phus Daniels, who was on the other
side, took occasion to: print in the
News and Observer. some suggestive
criticisms as to the judges probable
leanings and also forecasted as mat
ter Of course, his action with regard
to the appointment Of the receivers.
Monday morning following the pub
lication of the articles on Sunday,
Daniels was served with rule to at
once show cause why he should not be
punished for contempt. He appeared
before the judge in custody OF a
United States marshal, and the attor-
neys failing to convince the court that
the Objectionable utterances were
privileged and not in contempt, Pur-
nell imposed fine Of $4,000.
Daniels. through his counsel, asked
leave to appeal; but the Judge said an
appeal would not be granted, and gave
the offender to understand that he
must pay up instantly or go to JAIL
His attorneys then took the case be-
fore Judge Pritchard Of the United
States circuit court on habeas corpus
proceedings, and Daniels was to appear
hofore tho Judpa to6ay
It is stated that friends throughout
the state of North Carolina, have offer
ed an amount in excess of 100000
with which to pay the $4,000 fine.
ker"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-06-03
HOMICIDE NEAR SHARON.

Sam Sanders, colored, is dead as the
result Of a pistol shot wound inflicted
by Smith Feemster on the outskirts
of Sharon Wednesday morning. He
died during yesterday.
The shooting was the result OF a
e..arrel about Sanders wife, who was
the only eye witness to the trouble, and
whose sympathies by the way, are on
the side Of her husbands slayer.
According to such facts as are OBJ
tainable Feemster was seeking to per-
suade the Sanders woman to leave her
husband and 60 to North Carolina
with him. Sanders followed the couple
to the outskirts Of Sharon and there
occurred the trouble that cost him his
life.
According to the story Of the wo-
man, Sanders struck Feemster with
the loaded end of a buggy whip stock.
Feemster retreated and Sanders fol-
lowing him up, struck him again and
broke the whip stock over his head.
It was not until now that Feemster
made any effort at defense; but on
being struck the second time he fired
at Sanders twice. One shot missed,
and the other took effect in the lower
part Of Sanders abdomen.
Immediately after the difficulty
Feemster surrendered to the proper
authorities, and together with the wo-
man was committed to Jail. AS to just
how much truth there Is in the story
of Sanders and the woman will have
to be decided by the jury that hears
the case.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-06-03

that denomination was established in
Rock Hill. He was always on the
right side of moral questions, and was
a leader in the movement that resulted
in the driving Of liquor saloons from
his town.
Mr.. London married Miss Cammie
Rhodes Of Pittsboro, N. c., shortly
after the war and she survives him.
His surviving brothers and sisters are
Frank London of Atlanta, Ca; II" A.
and w. T. London Of Pittsboro; Mrs.
Horton, also Of Pittsboro; Mrs. Mary
C. Jones Of Williston, S. c.; and Mrs.
Snowden Of Jacksonville, Fla.
In order to give distant friends and
relatives time to arrive, the funeral
was postponed until this afternoon at
5 o'clock. Extensive arrangements
have been made for the ceremonies in
connection with the interment. The
religious services will be conducted by
Rev. J. c. Johnes.
At a special meeting of the city
council yesterday, appropriate resolu-
tions Of respect and appreciation were
adopted.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-06-03
NOTE AND COMMENT.

Reports from various sections where
copious rains have fallen indicate a
considerable Frightening up In the
crop prospects. Cotton. corn and 9TH
er crops are growing rapidly now, and
the grass is also getting In a pretty
fair showing.
The reports in the papers indicate
that there has been rain In all parts
Of the Piedmont during the past few
days. but in many localities the show
ers have been quite light. There Is
lots Of complaint on account of the
prevalence of drought.
A handsome watch fob, consisting OF
black ribbon and gold disk charm.
was picked up on the streets Of York.
vile on Memorial day by Mr.. w. H.
Windle Of Fort Mill township, and left
at THE ENQUIRER office, subject to the
demands of the owner. Up to this
time the fob has not been claimed.
Next Monday is salesday for June,
and the regular monthly meeting Of
the county board Of commissioners,
takes place on the following Wednes-
day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-06-03

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Thos. w. Boyd-Is announced as a
candidate for reelection to the Of
flee of county supervisor Of York
county.
w. B. Williams-Is announced as a
candidate for recommendation for re-
appointment as county auditor.
Ferguson & Clinton-Have grape-nuts,
an ideal cereal food. They also
have postum, the substitute for cof-
fee, and magic yeast.
First National Bank-Solicits the bus
iness Of York county people, and as
sures them Of every courtesy con-
sistent with sound banking.
]. Edgar Poag, Broker-Wants to
know what you want to buy, sell or
exchange, and makes some remarks
relative to real estate brokerage.
Riddle & Carroll-Have a carload of
D. M. Osborne & Co.'s mowers and
rakes and want you to see them If
you need one or both.
J. @. Wray-Says his shoe stock is a
source Of much pleasure to himself
and to his customers because Of the
good values that are to be found at
his store. Special sale tomorrow,
Monday and Tuesday Of tinware.'
Strauss-Smith Co.--Tell you about the
good qualities of the Druid" sew
Ing machine, which they sell for SIS
cash. Your neighbor has one.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Are Offering some
bargains in tobacco. They have a
good machine oil for general use and
a on-gumming oil for sewing ma
chimes.
Foushee Cash Store-Will have a
special shirt sale on Monday, June
9Th, and says that there are great
bargains in sight for that day.
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UNITlHe ON PARKER. :
Looks As IF New York Man Is to Have
Solid Support of Party,

LOOKS AS. if new YORK wan Is TO TldSe
Solid Support Of Party.
Grover Cleveland's frank, straight
forward endorsement of Judge Parker,
says the Washington correspondent of
the News and Courier, has done much
to clear the Democratic atmosphere,
and encourage those members of the
party who are sincerely interested in
securing harmonious action at St.
Louis, and in the campaign to follow
the convention.
The formal announcement Of Mr.
Hearst that he intends to abide by the
decision Of the convention, followed
by the statement from st. Louis that
he has relinquished his claim to three
floors Of apartments in the Planters
Hotel, during the convention period, is
also an indication that Mr.. Hearst is
preparing to take an humble seat on
the Parker band wagon.
Senator Germans declaration at the
Maryland state convention, last week,
to the effect that he is entirely satisfied
with the honors already conferred up
on him by the Democratic party Is
generally accepted by his friends that
he does not intend to make an issue
with Judge Parker.
These three incidents of Democratic
interest, coming so closely together
have had a stimulating effect upon the
Democrats who favor the nomination
of Judge Parker. The New York Her
aid has interviewed several hundred
prominent business men, Of all shades
Of political opinion, as to what effect
Judge Parker's nomination would have
on the business interests Of the coun-
trv. The replies invariably were that
the nomination Of Judge Parker will
not affect business prosperity any more
than will the nomination Of Roosevelt.
All these indications Of Democratic
publicans, who have been banking
heavily upon the general idea that it is
an impossibility for the Democrats to
get together during the present cam
paign. Senator Bailey, who is one of
the most level-headed and progressive
members of the Democratic party, in
discussing the stimulus given the Par
ker movement said he was prepared to
withhold his personal preferences as
to candidate in the interest of party
harmony.
1T is we'll known" said Senator
Bailey that 1 personally prefer the
nomination of Senator German, be-
cause | honestly consider him the
strongest man we can nominate. There
appear to be many persons, who are
as much interested in the success of
the Democratic party as 1 am, who re-
gard Judge Parker as the most avail
able man to concentrate our efforts
upon. Under the circumstances it
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-06-03

seems to me that it Is the duty of every
loyal member Of the Democratic party
to put aside his personal feeling In
this matter and join in a united effort
to nominate the man who will COM
mand the largest vote. In my judg-
ment we can better determine the
vote-getting strength Of Judge Parker
when the representatives Of the party
assemble at St. Louis. In Texas we
want to be with the winner, and, there
fore, I anticipate that our delegation
will go to the convention without in
structions.'
Senator Bailey made 1T perfectly
plain, and so did his colleague, Senator
Culberson, that Texas is friendly to
Judge Parker and instructions will not
be necessary in view of the drift of
general sentiment In the direction OF
Judge Parker.
Mr.. Cleveland's candid endorsement
Of Judge Parker suggests a heretofore
unpublished incident in connection with
the selecting Of Mr.. Cleveland as the
Democratic candidate, the first time
he ran for president.
A number of Democratic leaders met
at the home Of Samuel ]. Tilden'
(Graystone,) to select candidate to
run against Blaine, in 1884. Among
those attending the conference were:
Daniel Manning, William C. Whitney
Senator German, Ransom, Of North
Carolina; B. B. Smalley and Mr.. Bar
mum, of Connecticut, then chairman OF
the Democratic national committee.
Various names were considered. but
no agreement was reached. Finally
when the conference was about to end,
Mr.. Tilden. who had followed closely
what had been said in behalf Of the
men suggested, said he would like to
propose the name Of a man who, he
thought, would be elected. In his fee
BILE voice he added:
1--WE have a mayor down in Buffalo
Grover Cleveland, who Is the best
vote-getter I ever knew. I am con-
fident that If we nominate him we can
elect him, but 1 want to say right here
that I will not vouch for what we can
do with him, II elected, for he has. q
will of his own
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-06-03
MERE.M ENTIoN.

Turkish reformers claim that the
sultan of Turkey is planning a great
and final massacre Of the Armenians.
The general synod Of the Re-
formed church in America Is holding
its ninety eighth session In Grand
Rapids, Mich. The Iowa Populist
convention is in session In Des Moines.
The tenth annual conference on
international peace is holding a three
days session at Lake Mohonk, N. Y.
Senator Fairbanks Is spoken of
as the Republican vice president. .....
monument to the memory Of John
Quincy MARI, the first Confederate SOL
dier killed in actual conflict, was un-
veiled at Fairfax Court House, Va,
Wednesday,. .... The case Of the State
of Texas VS.. the ]. M. Guffey Petro-
leum company, for penalties In the
sum of s2,5O0,000 for violation of the
anti trust laws of the state, resulted
in verdict for the defendant. t........
The Americans in Paris held Memorial
day services at the tomb Of Lafayette,
on the 31st Of May. The Memorial
address was made by American am
bassador Porter. The battleship
Full is said to be aground on a reef
on Miato island, where she is guarded
by torpedo boats. The suspension
of S. Mum & Co., one Of the oldest
cotton firms in New York city, was
announced on the Cotton Exchange
Tuesday. The head book-keeper and
cashier disappeared about ten days
ago. 49,. William Tascott, who mur-
dered Amos j. Smell, a wealthy Chi
cago man, fifteen years ago, is said to
have confessed his identity and died
in Victoria, B. c., last winter. .... The
Russians at Vladivostok hanged a
number Of Chinese who. were caught
signalling to the Japanese fleet.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-06-03
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Laura Parish is visiting in
Gaffney.
Miss Julia Smith is visiting relatives
In Union.
Congressman Finley returned from
Washington this morning.
Miss Daisy Pierce Of Kershaw, is the
guest of Miss Mary Ashe.
Miss Mamie Squires Of Columbia, Is
visiting Mrs. S. A. Weber.
Mrs. w. B. Moore returned from
Hot Springs Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Mackorell went
to Lancaster yesterday on a visit.
Miss Bessie Gilbert has returned
home from the Columbia Female COL
lege.
Miss Mittie Dobson Of Lynchburg,
Va, is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
M. Dobson.
Rev. w. C. Ewart left Tuesday even
ing for a two weeks visit to New York
and other northern cities.
Miss Eleanor Clarke Of Statesville,
N. c., is in Yorkville on a visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Clark.
Miss Elise Stokes who has been
teaching in Gastonia has returned to
Yorkville for the summer.
Miss Fannie Curry Of Winthrop COL
lege, visited Misses Annie McPheeters
and Kittie Dickson this week.
Misses Tallulah Neville and Anna
Steele McCaw, have returned from the
College for Women in Columbia.
Mrs. C. E. Spencer entertained the
Juvenile baseball club Of Rock Hill, at
lunch last Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. A. D. Dorsett Of Glover, spent
several days this week in Yorkville,
the guest of Mrs. S. w. Robinson.
Mr.. B. L. Jones, former superin-
tendent of the Yorkville Graded
schools, was in Yorkville last We'd
nesday.
Mr.. A. D. Robertson Of Augusta,
Ca, and Mr.. John r. Ashe Of Kershaw,
spent Tuesday and Wednesday In
Yorkville.
Mrs. L. A. Covington, who has been
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DEATH OF JOHN r. LONDON.

Major John R. London, whose criti-
cal illness was mentioned in our Rock
Hill correspondence recently, died at
his home on Chatham avenue, Rock
Hill, last Wednesday night shortly af-
ter II o'clock.
Mr.. London had been suffering for
some time past with disorder of the
liver, and went to New York to con-
suit specialists; but obtaining no re-
lief or encouragement, could do moth
ing but calmly await death, which
came as stated.
Mr.. London was a native Of Pitts
boro, N. c., and shortly before the out
break Of the war was engaged In bus
mess in Boston, Mass; but came south
to undertake service for the Confed-
eracy. During most of the war he was
engaged in railroad building. After
the war he located in Rock Hill and
became one Of the leaders Of the energy
and progress that has done so much
for that town.
Mr. London first engaged in mer-
chandising, which business he pursued
for several years. He early became
interested in cotton manufacturing,
first as a manager Of the Red Bank
mill, near Columbia, and afterward as
the promoter of what was then known
as the Standard Cotton mills Of Rock
Hill, now the Highland Park Manufac-
turing company. He was also connect
ed with various other enterprises that
contributed to the growth and devel-
opment Of his town and community.
Major London was a member of the
Episcopal church, and it was owing
to his efforts largely that a church Of
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IT is not to be denied that Grover
Cleveland's strong endorsement of
Judge Parker is worth great deal to
that gentleman's chances and also to
the Democratic party. If it be fact
that Cleveland himself is the strongest
man the Democrats could nominate,
and we do not in the least doubt this,
then the next strongest man is the one
who can command Cleveland's power
full support. If the Democratic party
makes a mistake in its nomination
there will be no shadow of excuse.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-06-03

leasing the captive" There is the
highest authority for the statement
that an attack on Tangier or
an expedition against the brigands
will be followed by the immediate muir
der of the captive. Admiral Chad
wick is not expected at present to
land a party from his fleet to pursue
the brigands but it is stated positively
that if Raissouli executes his threat of
killing his captives the United States
government will insist that he be run
down and executed at any cost. The
Perdicaris matter was discussed at
some length at today's cabinet meet
ing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-06-03
LOCAL GACONlCS.
We Will Send Tho Enquirer

W6 VIII S0UO ! ITO GuSbuoi
From now until January 1st, 1905.
for SLIP.
Baseball In Rock Hill.
A Yorkville baseball team played
the C. M. A. team on the grounds OF
the latter on Monday and Tuesday al
ternoons. The C. N. A. team won both
games, the first by a score Of IA to IL,
and the second by score Of 8 to 2.
Death of Mrs. 1. N. Culp. -
Fort Mill Times: At few minutes
before Z o'clock Thursday morning.
Mrs. Mary Jane Culp, wife Of Mr.. L.
N. Culp, died at her home on Confed-
crate street, after an illness of many
months. Mrs. Culp was native OF
this county, her birthplace being the
Poag farm, nine miles south of Rock
Hill. She was first married to DIT.
James H. Stewart, and after the war,
when her husband was dead, she mar
ried Mr.. L. N. Culp. During the "
years Of her life she was active, en-
ereetic, and industrious, fond Of her
home, her children and her, friends.
She was among the first members OF
the Fort Mill Presbyterian church and
was ever faithful to her vows. The
deceased is survived by husband and
three children, Miss Ella Stewart, Mrs.
]. H. McMurray and Mr.. w. ]. Stew
art, all of Fort Mill. Funeral services
were conducted by DR.. J. H. Thornwell
from the home Of the deceased Friday
afternoon, after which the burial was
made in the town cemetery.
Finley on tho Situation.
Washington dispatch Of Wednesday:
Representative Finley Of South Caro-
lima who came to Washington to at
tend to some departmental business
in an interview tonight comes out
strongly for Judge Parker as the DEM
ocratic nominee for the presidency and
explains that the reason that South
Carolina did not instruct for Parker
was because the instruction Of dele
gates was against precedent IN Soutn
Carolina. Every one Of South Car
olina's 18 delegates to the Democratic
convention Is in favor Of the nomina-
ton Of Judge Parker" said Represen-
tative Finley. THE sentiment OF the
state is largely for Judge Parker, ana
in our state convention we obliged
every delegate to stand up in his place
and declare his preference for the
nomination. Every one Of them ex-
pressed preference for Judge Parker.
In our state 1t is contrary to precedent
to instruct our delegates. In fact
when we know where every one STANDS
it Is not necessary. We can trust the
men we send to represent us. our
delegation stands in much the same
position as the delegation from Ala
bama. The Alabamians are for Parker
but are not instructed, that Is the at
titude of our delegates. Senator TILL
man who heads the delegation has
declared his preference for Judge Par
ker."
Battle of Kings Mountain.
Governor Hayward has received
from Henry c. McCook, a prominent
Pennsylvania, a suggestion as to the
celebration Of the 125th anniversary OF
the battle of Kings Mountain, and the
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ST. Petersburg dispatches are to tn

ST. Petersburg dispatches are to the
effect that the czar is becoming impa-
tient Of Gen. Kuropatkin's management
of the campaign in Manchuria, and If
it were not for the effect such a step
would have on the public confidence,
would at once dismiss both Kuropat-
kin and Alexieff. While it is possible
that the story may be true it is also
possible that it is only a matter of
presumption, based upon the supposed
feelings of the czar in the light of
the unfortunate predicament in which
he finds his army.