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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-08
NOTE AND COMMENT.

The extra term of the court referred
to last week has been called and no
tice has been posted for the drawing OF
jurors, which will occur next week.
The court will convene on January rs,
with his honor Judge ]. A. McCul-
Tough presiding.
The PresbyteriaI High school open
ed last Monday, and THE ENQUIRER is
advised that its dormitory facilities
have been crowded to the limit. A
number Of applications had to be turn
ed down, and the management is now
considering the question Of adding to
the dormitory or otherwise providing
additional room.
It is an interesting:question with the
local cotton buyers as to whether there
is as much cotton in York county now
as there was at this time last year
Some of the buyers. think there are
fully as many bales being held in the
county now as there were then and 9TH
ers think that there are not half so
many. Unfortunately, there is no way
of deciding the matter. There is no
doubt however, Of the fact that re-
ceipts have been considerably larger
up to this time than they were at the
same date last year.
81 read what was said in THE EN-
oUIRER of Tuesday about lap robe
thieves" said a local physician to the
reporter on Thursday, "and," he con-
tinued. II want to say that I would
like to see some practical plan adopted
to break up the annoying business.
suggest this. Suppose those Of us
who are interested raise fund, say
something like one hundred dollars for
the prosecution Of the thieves. I'll
give ten dollars to such fund or rath-
er stand pledge to pay that amount
if necessary, and If other physicians
and liverymen will come into a pool,
I think we can raise an amount that
will be interesting. I have an idea
that If we had pool Of hundred or
so dollars with the understanding that
we would pay reward Of $40 for the
conviction Of each lap robe thief to-
gether with incidental expenses, etc.,
it would not be a great while before
we would be able to leave our lap
robes in our buggies without so much
danger of having them stolen"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-08

there will be 357 routes and as many
carriers in the state. The figures OF
the department show many interesting
things in connection with rural free de-
livery in South Carolina. In the first
place they show that free delivery
seems to be the universal desire IN
some districts while in others 1t seems
to enjoy little popularity.
The Third district, represented by
Wyatt Aiken, is the banner district IN
the state in the number Of rural routes.
There are now in operation within It's
borders, 50 rural routes. There are
also 81 petitions still pending and
awaiting investigation by the depart
ment. The department has refused
to grant 81 routes asked for In the dis
trict. 1t will be seen from this that the
people of that district have asked for
157 routes all told and have gotten S2'
more in proportion than the state at
large.
The Fourth district comes second
in regard to the number Of routes es-
tablished. This is the district repre-
sented by Mr.. Johnson. There are 6o
routes in operation in the district
There are SO petitions still pending, and
there have been 81 reflections. There
have been more applications rejected
in this district than from any other
in the state. In all, the people OF the
Greenville district have asked for 151
routes, exactly the number asked for
by the people of the Third district
but they have not gotten as much In
proportion by a good deal as the peo-
pie Of the third.
The constituents Of Mr.. Legare have
asked for So routes. They have re-
ceived 10, 35 Of their petitions have
been turned down, and 13 are await
ing action. The most Of these reject
ed we're petitioned for under the prede-
cessor Of Mr.. Legare.
Representative Croft has secured IL
routes for his constituents, has 81 Pc
titions pending, and has had "a peti-
tions rejected. He has forwarded to
the department SO petitions.
The Fifth district, represented by
Mr.. Finley, has A routes in operation
There are 81 petitions still pending
and 81 have been rejected, making In
all LOG routes that have been asked
for by the people of that district.
In Mr.. Scarborough's district there
are 80 routes in operations, petitions
are awaiting action, SO have been re-
jected; In all, So routes asked for.
Mr.. Lever has 40 routes In opera
ton in his district, 81 petitions pend
ing investigation, and there have
been A reflections, making 105 peti-
tions submitted from that district.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-08
LOCAL AEEA1R8
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

w. Brown wylie, c. C. c. Pls.-Gives
notice Of extra term Of court or COM
mon pleas to be held at York court
house, beginning Monday, Jan. 70.
]. F. Jackson, Bowling Green-Has
carload Of fine mules at his farm ana
invites parties interested In mules
and horses to see his before buylne.
w. Brown Wylie, c. c. c. Pls.-
notice of sale of lands involved IN
the suit of J. F. Wallace, Executor
against Mary Jane Guthrie ct al.
First National Bank-Receives depos,-
it's, makes loans and collections, and
invites you to call or write.
Foushee Cash Store-Tells about 4
"cinch' II is offering its customers
during the next few days. 1t VIII
give away a five-cent article with
every dollar purchase.
Miss Rosa Lindsay-Has glass sulta-
BILE for passe partout pictures In va
rious sizes. Call and see new frames
and picture mounts.
James M. Starr G. Co.-Say that II
you will use powdered borax on your
meat it will keep the skipper fly and
other insects away. They have the
best borax, salt petre, pepper, etc.
T. w. Speck, The Jeweler-Invites you
to see his stock Of sterling silver and
cut glass. Best qualities at the
lowest prices.
York Drug Store-Tells you to take
Bowen's compound syrup white pine
tar and honey for coughs, colds, etc.
]. M. Heath & Co-Say that they had
prosperous year last year and are
preparing for bigger things this year.
They are offering all kinds Of dry
goods, clothing, shoes. etc, at reduc-
ed prices in order to make room for
new goods soon to arrive. They call
your especial attention to their sup
ply department and want you to see
them before making arrangements
for this years supplies.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-08
MERE.MENTlON.

An incendiary set fire to the dispen-
sary at Wilson, N. c., last Wednes-
day and the resulting damage was
about $1,000. 80. Frederick Pabst, the
brewer who died in Milwaukee the
other day, was possessed Of property
valued at about $15,000,000.. go. The
Mississippi legislature has passed
vote for the isthmian canal treaty..
Japan has completed the purchase Of
two cruisers from Chill. The Prin-
cess Mathilde, who was niece Of Ma
poleon Bonaparte, died in Paris on the
18th instant. Rendered insane on
account Of the burning Of his son In
the theatre fire Of Chicago, M. D. Sey-
mour Of Chicago. on Wednesday at
tempted to end his life by cutting his
throat. &. d. Fifteen murders were COM
mitted in Fayette county, w. Va, dur
speech at the McClelland banquet In
New York city last Monday night,
Richard Olney insisted that Grover
Cleveland is the only available man
for the Democratic presidential nomi-
nation. .....A British steamer left
Norfolk, Va, on Wednesday last,
with 1850 tons Of coal for the jap
anese navy. There was net de-
cline Of 10 points in the New York
cotton contract market laSt wednesday,,
attributable mainly to disquieting war
rumors and taking Of profits by nerv-
GUS bulls. 49,. Seventeen persons were
killed and thirty-seven were injured In
a head-on collision between the Rock
Island and Mexican express at Willard.
Kans last Wednesday,. 80. General
John B. Gordon is critically Ill at Mi
ami, Fla. He Is not expected to live.
Secretary Hay has answered the
note of General Rafael Reyes with ref
erence to the alleged violation Of the
treaty between the United States and
Colombia. He gives the general no
comfort. Florida boards of trade
are passing resolutions instructing their
senators to vote for the Panama canal
treaty. -. Daniel ]. Sully has pur-
chased a seat on the New York Cot
ton Exchange for $68,000.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-08

AS we understand the law; the only
question that is properly involved In
the case of Antioch church vs.. the Jen-
kins distillery is whether or not the
distillery is located within two miles
of the church. If the two institutions
are within two miles Of each other
then one of them should be moved
According to our view. Of course, there
is no question as to which. We are
certain that the church has been there
the longest; but in the opinion OF the
board this may be point against It
There seems to be pretty strong SEN
timent in this state to the effect thai
churches have had their day and dis
pensaries and distilleries should now
have a show. However, as matters
now stand, the law is fortunately In
favor Of the church, and we presume
that the board will be forced to so de-
eide.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-08

ACCORDING to Columbia dispatch'
Can't. D. J. Griffith cleared $29,600 on
the two state farms last year. That is
certainly good showing; but we would
be better satisfied with more complete
details. There has been a tendency IN
the past to count receipts as profits
and say nothing of expenses. For in
stance the state furnishes the farms
with everything. labor, stock and pro-
visions, and sometimes at very heavy
cost. We would like to feel assured
that the s2s,6oO referred to Is the
amount left over after all bills OF all
kinds have been paid. On such a
showing Capt. Griffith will certainly be
entitled to the highest commendation'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-08
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Ellie Steele left yesterday fol
an, extended visit to Manning.
Miss jamie Massey Of Rock Hill is
the guest of Miss Rose Lindsay.
DR.. Jas. L. Hanahan of Columbia
was in Yorkville Wednesday and yes
terday on business.
Mr.. ]. Hamilton Witherspoon left fol-
Due West Wednesday to enter Erskine
college as a student.
Mrs. M. w. White and daughter have
returned from a three weeks visit to
relatives at Riverside.
Mrs. ]. S. Brice entertained on Wed
nesday afternoon from to 5, in hon
or Of her sister, Miss Elise Moore.
Mrs. D. T. Woods and children are
expected home this evening after WIS.,
it of ten days to relatives at Gastonia,
Mr.. Lindsay Hunter Of Forest City,
N. c., is spending few days in York
vile, on visit to relatives and friends.
Mr.. Moffatt Kennedy has returned
to Atlanta after spending the holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. M.
Kennedy.
Mrs. T. ]. Kirkland Of Camden is
visiting friends and relatives in York
vile, the guest of Mrs. w. B. Moore
and Mrs. ]. R. Lindsay.
Mr.. Felix E. McClain, telegraph op-
orator and express agent at Lincoln
ton, N. c., spent yesterday in Yorkville,
shaking hands with old friends.
Mrs. Lacy Little, who has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. w. H. Herndon
for several weeks. returned to her
home at Little Mills N. c., yesterday.
Rev. T. D. Latimer, for a number Of
years past pastor at Columbus, Miss,
assumed charge Of the Presbyterian
church at Springfield, KY, on Jan. 1st.
Misses Hazel and Mamie Lee Grist,
the telephone "centrals," were the re-
cipients of purse Of $50 contributed
by patrons of the phone system as a
New Year present.
Miss Annie Hafner of Guthriesville,
and Miss Pearl Mendenhall Of Fort
Mill, spent Wednesday in Yorkville on
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-08
LOCAL LACONiCS.
The County Commissioners.

ne SounIy commissioners
The county board Of commissioners
held its regular annual meeting in the
office of the supervisor on Wednesday.
But little was done except to pay ac-
counts, and Of these nearly all that had
been presented were disposed Of.
Death of Mrs. w. e. Jackson.
Mrs. w. E. Jackson died at her
home about four miles northwest Of
Yorkville last Wednesday morning at
7.30 o'clock, after an illness Of only a
few days. The funeral took place at
Union Baptist church, Of which she
was member, on Thursday, the SER
vices being conducted by Rev. W. E..
Hurt. She leaves a husband and three
children.
Death Of Dr.. r. A. Crawford.
DR.. Robert A. Crawford died at his
home near Smiths Turnout, in Ches-
ter county, last Sunday morning, Of
heart failure. He arose and dressed
himself as usual, and death came sud-
denly a few minutes afterward. DR..
Crawford was a son Of the late James
E. Crawford and brother Of Captain
f. A. Crawford and Mrs. Agnes I.
Moore Of Yorkville, also Of Mrs. J. M.
McFadden Of Chester. He was born in
the neighborhood of the spot where he
spent his life, about seventy eight
years ago, and was twice married, the
first time. to Miss Amanda Wherry and
the second time to Miss Marion Will
liams, both of the same neighborhood.
He studied medicine previous to the
war, and was a graduate Of the South
Carolina medical college; but he prac-
ticed only a short time. Immediately
after the breaking out Of the war, he
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-08
RURAL MAIL ROUTES.
Comprehensive Summary of the Situa
ton in South Carolina.

tlon IN SouIn SdToiitids
There are 2S4 rural free delivery
routes doing business in the state OF
South Carolina, according to the Wash
ington correspondent of the Greenville
News. On an average they deliver
mail to 600 people each. 1t will be seen
from this that about 175,000 people
get the benefit Of rural free delivery
in the state. 1t costs just about $500
a year to operate one Of these
routes, and Uncle Sam is, therefore,
paying into the state of South Caro-
lima alone the tidy little sum of s175,-
900 a year for a service that Is entirely
for the benefit of the people. The
average route is about % miles long,
so that the rural carriers Of South
Carolina travel in the neighborhood of
$500 miles every day. Each route
covers about eighteen square miles of
territory. so that the free delivery sys-
TEN of South Carolina covers over s.
900 square miles of territory.
The people of the state have asked
for 713 routes in all. OF these 2S4
have been granted and 2S3 have been
rejected. The other 146 are still pend
ing It will be observed from these
figures that the people are getting just
about half as many routes as they are
asking for. At the same ratio, when
all the petitions have been acted upon,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-08
Arrested For Retailing.

E. w. Deadman. white man who is
wanted in Gastonia for illegally retail
ing liquor, was arrested at Pineville
yesterday afternoon. He was brought
to Charlotte by Officer Summerrow
last night and lodged in cell at the
police station, where he remained un-
til Chief of Police Alexander of Cas-
tonia came for him this morning. He
was carried to Gastonia on the local
train this afternoon. Deadman left
Gastonia for Rock Hill, where he re-
manned until yesterday, when he left
for Charlotte. The police officers here
were on the lookout for him, but Dead
man appears to have suspected that
he would be arrested. He left the train
at Pineville and when this fact was
communicated to Chief Irwin instruc-
tions were telephoned to have Dead
man placed under arrest and held for
the arrival of an officer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-08
REPORT FROM THE GINS.
Figures Up to December II, Show Do.
cline From Last Year.

Figures Up to December IL, Show De-
cline From Last Year.
The census bureau on Tuesday is
sued report showing that there had
been ginned up to and including Sat
urday, Dec. 12,. 884s,747 commercial
bales compared with 9,311,sS5 bales up
| 70 and including Dec. 13 Of last year.
The census found that 1881 gin
neries had been operated this season,
against 30,194 up to Dec. 13 Of last
year.
Counting round bales as half bales,
the number of bales ginned Is 8,526,244
this season, against S,905,503 last sea-
son. This report will be followed by
two others showing the quantity Of cot
ton ginned from the growth Of 1908
up to and including Jan. 16, 1904, and
final report at the end Of the ginning
season, about March Is, which will
distribute the crop by counties, segre-
gate upland and sea island cotton and
give weights in bales. OF the total
Of S,S4S,747 commercial bales for the
United States, S.144,49s were square
bales, 645,0O6 round bales, 59,248 sea is
land crop bales.
The report by states follows:
Alabama, 946,656 commercial bales.
against S96, 1894 last season; $3.50 active
ginneries. against 1889 last season.
Arkansas, 544,6S0 bales, against 1885,
S61 last season; 2,059 active ginneries,
against 2,510 last season.
/ aI4 t,,1k
last season; 269 active ginneries,
against 2S4 last season.
Georgia, 1,202,S15 bales, against
1,376,850 last season; 1878 active gin
neries, against 5,046 last season.
Indian Territory, 23S,732 bales, against
372,042 last season; 485 active ginner-
les, against 42S last season:
Kansas, no crop reported.
Kentucky, 42S bales, against 1,027
last season; two active ginnertes,
against three last season.
Louisiana, 6S6,600 bales, against &c.
4S5 last season; 2,167 active ginneries,
against 2,143 last season.
Mississippi, 1,211,744 bales, against
1,135,557 last season; 4,192 active gin
neries, against 4,276 last season.
Missouri, 28,811 bales, against 39,1S5
last season; "a active ginneries, against
So last season.
North Carolina, 5O2,5s1 bales, against
517.06S last season; 2,715 active GIN
neries, against 2,683 last season.
Oklahoma, 155,2 ZAP bales, against 163,-
100 last season; 232 active ginneries,
against 218 last season.
South Carolina, 747,828 bales, against
S63,9S9 last season; 3,173 active gin
neries, against 3,187 last season.
Tennessee, 210.668 bales, against
272,135 last season; IT'S active ginneries
against 815 last season.
Texas, 2,310,725 bales, against 2,167,-
472 last season; 4,431 active ginneries,
against 4,452 last season.
Virginia, 11,143 bales, against 1857
last season; 116 active ginneries,
against 100 last season.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-08

went to the front as a sergeant In the
Calhoun Guards Of Chester, and served
until the second battle Of Manassas, in
which he participated as Captain Of
Company F, Sixth South Carolina vol
unteers. AS the result Of severe
wounds received in this battle, he Sc
cured a discharge from the service
DIR. Crawford was widely known In
both York and Chester counties and
stood high in the estimation of his
many acquaintance as a man Of ster-
ling worth and high integrity. He
was kind-hearted and true In all his
relations with his fellow citizens. For
many years previous to his death he
was a member of Bethesda Presbyte-
rian church, and his body was inferred
in the cemetery there on Tuesday.
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The 4turkrille Gnql,irer.
YoRKVILLE, s. c.:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8. l9OE

NOTWITHSTANDING his politics since
the war there are many Confederate
soldiers who hold that Gen. Longstree'
was one of the ablest generals In the
Confederate service. Some rank him
above Lee and Jackson even. This is
rather too high in our opinion. AS we
see it the places of Lee and jackson
are almost indisputably fixed; but that
Longstreet was an able general, Sec
ond to none after the two just men
toned, there IS no reason for general
controversy.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-08

their return home from visit to
friends and relatives at Wilkinsville.
The condition Of Mr.. J. D. Gaulden
is critical. His lungs cleared up dur
ing last Wednesday and he appeared
to be getting better. Then came a
stroke Of paralysis, and since then he
has been steadily sinking. The latest
information from him this morning
was to the effect that he was still alive
but unconscious.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-08

There are still on hand at THE
ENQUIRER office about ninety copies Of
the pamphlet that ought to be distrib-
ted among the veterans Of York
county rather than returned to the au-
thor. The price of the pamphlet is rs
cents,
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Sperial 8otiGes.
Communion at Bethesda.

There will be a communion service
at Bethesda church next Sunday with
a preparatory service Saturday. Both
services will be at 11.30 a. m. In this
service the pastor will be assisted by
Rev. R. A. Miller Of Lowell, N. G.
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CHURCH OF THE GOOD
SHEPHERD.

REV. J. c. JoHNEs. RECTOR.
SUNDAY SERVICES prayer
at II o'clock. Sunday school at 4.30
p. m. E. ening services at Z o'clock.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED.
SUNDAY SERvIcEs-Preaching at IL
a. m., and at p. m, by Rev. w. c.
Ewart. Sunday school in the morning
at 1000 o'clock.
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BAPTIST.
REV. W. e. HURT, PAsTol

REV. W. e. HURT, PASTOR.
SUNDAY SERv1css-Sunday school in
the morning at 10 o'clock. Services
each second and fourth Sunday at IL
o'clock in the morning and ZOO o'clock
in the evening.
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AT THE CHURCHES.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL
REV. ]. L. STOKES, PASTOR.

SUNDAY SERvIcEs-Services Sunday
morning at II o'clock. Sunday school
at o'clock p. m. Evening services at
7 o'clock.
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THE JENKINS PAMPHLET.

UP to this time copies Of Col John
P. Thomas's Micah Jenkins pamphlet
have been sold as follows:
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PRESBYTERIAN.

REV. W. @. NEVILLE, PASTOR
SUNDAY SERVICES Morning services
at II o'clock. Sunday school in the
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. Evening SER
vices at o'clock
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after which the course was kept as near
ly horizontal as the wind gusts and the
limited skill Of the operator would per-
NIT. Into the teeth Of 25-mile gale
the flyer made its way forward with a
speed Of 10 miles an hour over the
ground and 80 to 35 miles an hour
through the air. 1t had previously been
decided that for reasons Of personal
safety these first trials should be made
height chosen was scarcely sufficient
for manoeuvering in so gusty wind
and with no previous acquaintance
with the conduct Of the machine. and
it's controlling mechanism. Conse-
quently the first flight was short. The
succeeding flights rapidly increased in
length and at the fourth trial flight
OF SO seconds was made in which the
machine flew little more than half a
mile through the air and distance of
more than $50 feet over the ground.
The landing was due to a slight error
Of judgment on the part of the opera
tor. After passing over a little hum
mock Of sand in attempting to bring
tie machine down to the desired height
the operator turned the rudder too far
and the machine turned downward
more quickly than had been expected.
The reverse movement Of the rudder
was a fraction Of a second too late to
prevent the machine from touching the
ground and thus ending the flight. The
whole occurrence occupied little If any