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Evening journal., 1904-06-14
Anniversary celebrated.

Last night the seventeen anniversary Of
the Athenaean Literary Society was held
in the Oratory. The exercises were opened
with prayer by the Rev Rowan. Charles
W. Clash, 1906. delivered the general ora
tion. His subject was. Have We Been
Just?" The society address was made by
John S. Strahorn, Esq, Of the Elkton bar,
and o. C, Short. 1904. delivered the So
ciety grafton.
Tonight the Delta Phi Literary Society
will celebrate its anniversary. f. b.
Evans viii make the society address; the
Rev. G Edgar Folk will deliver the adj
dress to the society, and the farewell ad-
dress by Joseph NJ. McVey.
The inter-elass track and field meet viii
take place on the Newark Farm track this
afternoon. There viii be twelve events.
Last evening the members of the gradu.
ating GLASS were entertained at the home
Of President George A. Harter.
At a meeting OF the Athletic Council
the following men were awarded the regu.
lation d. for having played in a sufh.
cient number Of baseball games: Groves
Willis, Wilson, Gooden. Schabinger Stew.
art, Lyndail, Russell, Davis, Cooper Fol-
track work, Schabinger. Wilson, T.. w
Warrington, j. S. Frazer
Evening journal., 1904-06-14
The Crushed VIoIet Episode.

Crushed violets and a huge purple
stain upon the shirt front of one Of
his ushers wrecked James King Clarke's
happiness on the day of his first mar
riage, and caused Mrs. Clarke to be-
come famous as the Violet Bride"
CLARKE and Miss Esther Bartlett were
married four years ago. They went TO
New York after the ceremony. and
stayed at the Holland House. With
them was Mcintosh Kellogg. one Of
the ushers. who swore at the divorce
proceedings which followed that he ac-
companied the bridal party at Clarke's
request.
There was merry dinner at the ho-
tel. Later Clarke left his wife and
Kellogg in the Clarke apartments for
a few minutes.
When he returned he swore at the
trial there was purple stain upon
McIntosh's shirt front, and a bunch
Of violets which Mrs. Clarke wore at
her corsage was tumbled and crushed.
Two weeks after the marriage.
Clarke swore, he left his wife at Attain
tic City, saying that she had broken
his heart
The jury disagreed. Later Mrs.
Clarke obtained a divorce and Clarke
is said to have settled $4,000 upon her.
Mrs. Clarke married Lyman r. White
head, of Erie, Pa, in Washington two
years ago.
Evening journal., 1904-06-14
ELSMERE ROAD
HALF COMPLETED
Contractors Say They Have
Done Work Amounting
to $4,000
ASK LEVY COURT FOR A A,PAYMENT

Court Passed a Resolution to the Effect
That it Looks on chaneellor's Deei'
sion in Regard to the Mcdaniel Bill
as Final.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-11
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Sarah Thomas, Of Carlisle, is
the guest Of Mrs. w, B. Williams.
Miss Helen Riddle of zeno, is visit
ing Misses Hazel and Mamie Lee Grist.
Misses Emma and Lula Ford OF
Bethel, are visiting the Misses Hunter.
Mr., ]. l.. Sanders has moved his
family into the Boyd house on Lincoln
street.
Miss Mary Patterson Lyles Of Ches-
ter, is the guest Of Miss Mayme
Moore.
Miss Mayme Darby Of Lowryville, Is
the guest of her sister. Mrs, j. H.
Witherspoon.
Mrs. c. c. Randleman and two chill
dren, Of Ramseur, N. c., are the guests
of Mrs. Brooks Inman.
Miss Bessie Adams of Glover, was
the guest of Mrs. A. Y. Cartwright on
Wednesday.
Mr.. T. w. Clawson, who has been
living in Texas for several years past,
returned to Yorkville last Wednesday.
Rev. and Mrs. A. A. James Of Pac-
olet, visited relatives and friends In
Yorkville Thursday, guests Of Miss II.
Belle Crops.
Mrs. S. M. McNeel, Mrs. R. ]. Hern-
don and Miss Daisy Gist are attending
the state convention Of the Daughters
of the American Revolution In Spar
tanburg.
Mrs. Sarah c.. Ashe, Miss Esther
Ashe and Mr.. John R. Ashe went to
Charleston for the marriage OF Mr..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-11
Jefrreys Ashe to Miss Bird on wednes-

Jeffreys Ashe to Miss Bird on Wednes-
day night.
Mr.. Sam Berlin, manager Of the
Aztec girls show suffered an attack
Of appendicitis last Wednesday night,
and has since been under the treat
ment of DR.. Miles Walker at the Bow
en- house.
Mr.. J. C. Darlington Of Spartanburg,
is in Yorkville, soliciting orders for the
Confederate rolls which he has had In
course of preparation for the past year
or two. The complete roll Of each
company is printed on parchment and
makes a handsome souvenir for the
old soldiers and their descendants.
Miss Carrie Beard, manager Of the
Western Union telegraph office, at
Yorkyille, did some exceptionally cred
table work in connection with the
taking of the election bulletins last
Tuesday night. These bulletins are
delivered with much greater speed than
is the case with ordinary messages,
and only the most thoroughly compe-
tent operators are able to take them
accurately. Miss Beard held her post
pluckily until the last bulletin was in
along about IL o'clock, and during all
the high pressure work Of the oeca-
sion did not make a mistake. The bull
letin service at Yorkville was as good
as 1t was anywhere else in the coun-
try and much better than at most
places. .... ...
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-11
MERE-M ENTlON.

James H. Barrett, formerly general
superintendent Of the Southern Rail-
way, died at his home in Rochester, N.
Y, Tuesday, aged So years. At the time
of his death he was general superin-
tendent of the Buffalo, Rochester and
Pittsburg railway. -Four persons
were burned to death and three fatally
injured in a hotel fire at the Sour
Lake, Texas, Oil field, Tuesday. .....
The cotton mills of Fall River, Mass,
which have been closed down since
July on account Of a strike Of opera
tives caused by 12a per cent reduc-
tion in wages, on last Tuesday were
opened up to such operatives as desire
to return to work under the reduction.
President Roosevelt said last
Wednesday night that he regards the
three years he has served as a first
term, and that he will not be candi-
date for reelection after the expiration
of his second term. 49,. West Virginia
gave Roosevelt majority Of about
10000. ...... Maryland Is so close that
1t will require an official count to de-
termine whether it has gone Democrat
ic or Republican, but the indications
are that the Republicans have carried
the state. . There Is in circulation
story to the effect that w. r. Hearst,
Tom Watson and w. ]. Bryan propose
to undertake the reorganization OF
the Democratic party. Missouri
elected Folk the Democratic candidate
for the governorship; but gave the
electoral vote of the state to Roose-
Welt by about 1000 majority. VIII
liam Mayer Of Mount Carroll, ILL.,, bet
his home on the election Of Judge Par
ker. After the returns showed Par
ker's defeat, he committed suicide. -.
A fourteen year old boy died from In
juries received in a foot ball game In
Savannah, Ca, Wednesday. "A close
friend Of President Roosevelt Is quoted
as saying that during his next term
the president will, If possible, avoid
friction with the south, and do nothing
to stir up race prejudice. American
stocks In London were put up 81 all
around on the receipt Of the news of
w. L. Douglas, who has just been
elected governor Of Massachusetts an
nounces that he will not be candt-
date for president In 1908. Chair
man Cowherd, Of the Democratic con-
gressional committee, was defeated for
reelection.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-11

In claiming that he had a fighting
chance until the ballots were counted.
1t is difficult to make the willing work.
ers in the party understand the result
in New York, and all the doubtful
states upon which Democratic hopes
were based. 1t is playing the baby act
for Tammany Hall to cry fraud" and
corruption, in the face Of their boast
ed powerful organization and perfect
party discipline. When all the dust
of the political battle clears away, 1t
will probably be shown that combi-
nation Of the financial interests OF the
country was formed to secure the
nomination of a sound money Demo-
crat to run against Roosevelt. In the
event of the latter's defeat there would
be no fear of a financial upheaval to
disturb the business prosperity of the
country. There are others who inti-
mate that the New York Democracy
promised to supply all the sinews OF
war in return for the right to name
Judge Parker. 1t is charged that they
either did not make good their prom
ise, or else they monopolized all the
campaign funds and left the other de-
batable states hungry and at the mer-
cy of the rich and powerful Republi-
can organization.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-11
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The local cotton receipts have been
increasing during the past few days.
The horsetraders drove quite a
thriving business last Monday, sales
day for November.
The Tavora Cotton mill people are
due our thanks for allowing the elec-
trio lights to burn all Of Tuesday
night, thus enabling the issue Of our
extra edition without having to resort
to kerosene.
The opinion Of local business men
seems to be somewhat divided on the
question as to whether carnival COM
panies are a help or a hindrance TO
trade. Some think the carnival brings
business, while others think otherwise
The Dreamland Carnival company
continues the centre Of attraction to
all classes of people in Yorkville and
the country surrounding. The large
attendance of Tuesday night has been
increased each night since. There
have been lots Of people on the grounds
every day; but the attendance at
nights has been positively astonishing.
There were hardly less than 1000 peo-
pie out Wednesday night and estimates
of last nights attendance ranged from
1900 to 1,5O0 and over. Every attrac-
ton and booth on the ground Is receiv-
ing liberal patronage, the electrical
theatres especially being crowded all
the time. Confetti throwing has also
grown quite popular. During the first
two nights the crowd did not seem to
enter into the spirit Of the confetti
foolishness; but last night the little
paper discs were showered over people
indiscriminately. The Hit the Coon
game has been quite popular. Mr.
Ross Clinton knocked Nancy" out OF
the box Wednesday night, and last
night Messrs. Ross Clinton, Will Nc
Corkle and John Barnwell made 1t so
hot for the negro as to put him out OF
business. Nancy threw up the
sponge and left the place until the
baseball terrors got off the grounds.
Carnival tin types, made in three
minutes have become quite popular.
Director Finnegan puts in his time
lodging in from one show to another
seeing that everybody Is having
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-11
Mr.. FINLEY ON THE RESULT.

Congressman Finley, like the good
Democrat he is, Is very much disap-
pointed at the result Of Tuesdays elec-
ton; but he Is not at all surprised. In
fact he would have been surprised had
the result been otherwise.
There Is nothing the matter with
Judge Parker" said Mr.. Finley yester-
day, in reply to a question from the
reporter. Judge Parker Is able, clean,
pure and patriotic. He measures up
to every requirement, and is the very
best man the Democrats could have
nominated.
"The trouble, in my opinion, Is due
more to the characters and regulations
of the men who had the management OF
our campaign than to anything else. 1
refer to Hill, Sheehan, McCarren, Bel
mont and the rest Of that New York
crowd. They are not fit to lead the
Democratic party, and the people Of
the country have no confidence IN
them. It was on their account that
even New York was afraid to vote for
Judge Parker"
1T Is being suggested" observed the
reporter, that as logical outcome Of
the election, Mr.. Bryan will be restored
to the leadership Of the party. What
do you think Of that?"
II think 1t is all foolishness," Mr..
Finley replied with considerable en-
phasis. while 1t Is true that Bryan
carried more states four years ago than
Parker carried this year there Is no
reason to believe he would have done
any better than Parker did, had he
been the nominee. Why Bryan did not
even carry his own state last time, and
he could not have done 1t this time had
he been the nominee.
"All this talk about reorganizing the
party" continued Mr.. Finley, "is bosh
the worst kind of bosh. The party
does not need reorganization. 1t Is
just getting right again and only needs
to get rid Of the Populist element to re-
cover the confidence of the country.
Let the party rally around John Sharpe
williams of Mississippi, the braipiest
and levelest headed man in its ranks.
and we. will begin to do something.
williams Is a real Democrat. He Is
able, he Is young, he is honest, and he
knows how to lead. If the Democratic
party will listen to him, he will show
1t the way to victory"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-11
NOTE AND COMM EMIT.

The question Of the adoption or re-
lection Of constitutional amendment
by the people is settled by a bare ma
jority of the votes cast. The legisla-
ture can submit proposed amendments
only by two-thirds vote: but a ma
jority vote will ratify. q.
The report Of last Tuesdays general
election in the extra ENQUIRER OF
wednesday morning was about as sat-
isfactory as the reports that were pub:
lished in the morning papers Of We'd
nesday, and the cost to THE ENoUI-
RER's subscribers was nothing. The
whole enterprise, In fact was matter
Of the compliments Of THE ENQUIRER,
there being no charge even for the ex-
ira insertion and double circulation OF
regular advertisements. The two edi-
tions, the regular and the extra includ-
ed nearly four thousand copies.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-11

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Enquirer Offlce-Has a Worlds Fair
purse that has been found.
S. ]. Kimball-Announces a sale Of
western horses at Walter L. Jack
sons stable next Monday, Nov. 14th.
w. Brown Wylie-Gives notice to per-
sons having mortgages and other
papers In hfs office to call and pay.
o. L. Sanders, Observation-Disclosures
his home for sale. Good location for
farming and merchandising.
w. Brown Wylie, c. c. c. Pls.-Gives
notice to the creditors Of r. K. Sea-
horn, deceased, to present and es-
tablish their claims before Nov. 26.,
J. @. Wray-Tells you not to forget his
10 per cent bargain sales today. He
also calls attention to his lines OF
shoes for men, women and children.
Also has trunks, suit cases, etc.
w. M. Kennedy, Agent-Has a fresh
lot of choice seasonable goods, in
cluding molasses, raisins, currants,
citron, nuts, hams, etc.
Foushee Cash Store-Announces q
special sale Monday Of sweaters for
ladies, men, boys and girls. Fun be-
gins at 9 a. m. .. !.
Strauss-Smith .Co.-Call the gentle
mems attention to their lines OF col
lars, cuffs, etc. They also make
few remarks about blankets and bed
quilts. .. %
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-11
The DispensarY.

The proper solution of the dispense
ry problem is now the most serious
duty that confronts the people of South
Carolina.
Cherokee is the first county that
ever had the opportunity to vote d.
rectly on the question as to whether
she would rather have the dispensary
or prohibition. She had never tried
prohibition; but had tried the dispen-
sary and the result of the voting shows
that she is satisfied that prohibition
cannot be worse.
The rottenness Of the dispensary sys-
tenn begins at it's heart, the great GEN.
tral establishment in Columbia, and
that is the point at which the people
must begin their attack. With the
central establishment wiped out, the
situation will begin to clarity and the
people will find but little difficulty in
arriving at the right thing.
THE ENQUIRER stands for prohibi-
ton; but before it Is a prohibitionist 1t
is a believer in the rule Of the major
ity. We do not doubt that there are
many counties in the state, in which
the voters have not been educated to
the desirability of prohibition and we
would not have prohibition forced up
on them against their will.
But let us down with the central
state machine and leave each county
to do with the dispensary as it will.
Where a county prefers to continue the
liquor business on it's own responsible
ity and in accordance with the provis-
ions of the state constitution let it do
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-11
Friday, November IL, 1904.

pleasant time Of 1t, and Mr.. Bernard
B. Smith, the secretary and treasurer,
sticks to his post In the headquarters,
paying bills and looking pleasant. AL
together the carnival seems to be a
great success. There has been no row.
diness or disorder so far, and the peo-
pie have really enjoyed the whole &C.
casion very much. The stay Of the
company comes to a close tomorrow
night, and II the weather holds good
the probability is that the crowds of
tonight and tomorrow will be the 'iaEg-
est Of the week. ---..---z-at a..
The marriage Of Hiss Margaret
Robson to Mr.. Francis Tiddy OF Rock
Hill, which took place at the home Of
the brides sister, Miss jamie Robson,
Wednesday evening at half past eight
o'clock, was an event Of much local in
terest. The home had been elaborate
ly and tastefully decorated, and che
color scheme, gold and white. was ef-
fectively carried out In the decorations
of white and yellow chrysanthemurns,
the lights and the costumes Of the at
tendants.. About~fifty" invited guests
had gathered, when at the appointed
hour, the entrance OF the dainty little
flower girl Miss Marian Hurt an
nounced the approach Of the bridal
party. TWO bridesmaids MISS DOT
Montgomery and MISS Emily Jones OF
Columbia, dressed IN white ana carry
ing armtuis OF yeiow ehrysantne-
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-11
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The county board Of commissioners
held its regular monthly meeting In
the office Of the supervisor on Wednes-
day and gave its attention to pending
business.
The most important matter disposed
of was the selection Of a superintend-
ent of the county home for the next
year. There were three candidates for
the position, Messrs. w. P. Wylie, A.
M. Setter and ]. Brown Gaulden, the
incumbent. Mr.. Gaulden was re-elect-
ed at a salary Of 3270 a year. o.
The Allison creek bridge matter was
discussed, but no definite action was
taken.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-11

IT seems that the people Of Cherokee
county were really in earnest about
getting rid Of the dispensary. About
six to one was the proportion for and
against, and this regardless of the law
a tax on those who would en-
joy freedom from this horrible nui-
sance. But will that tax ever be paid?
We haven't the slightest idea that It
ever will. The people Of Cherokee Will
pay it all right IL they are required to
do so; but the legislature will never
dare insist on such a requirement.
Even had a majority Of the old MEM
bers been returned, they would not
have had the temerity to insist on the
tax provision in the face Of such pro-
test as this. This election may very
properly be regarded as the beginning
of the end at least Of the rottenness in
connection with the dispensary system.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-11
THE pIsPENsARY ELECTION.

Senator Brice In very much pleased
at the result Of the dispensary election
In Cherokee county; but Is really a lit
tie surprised at the overwhelming ma
jority that was rolled up against the
dispensary. -f-
When the enemies of the Brice bill
proposed their half mill tax on coun-
ties that should vote against dispen-
saries, the senator denounced the prop
osition as an effort to penalize morali-
ty, but since the Cherokee people have
said that they will have morality re-
gardless Of cost, Mr.. Brice is delighted
with their choice.
Speaking of the dispensary situation
in the presence Of the reporter yester-
day, Mr.. Brice said:
II am opposed to the sale OF liquor
under any circumstances. That is. I
am not willing to endorse the traffic.
I believe It Is wrong, and as an indi-
vidual I would not feel warranted In
giving 1t my approval. There are
those, however, who think otherwise,
and while I cannot bring myself to
agree with them. can concede that
they have a right to their views-as
much right to their views as I have
to mine.
81 have become convinced that this
dispensary business-especially the
central institution In Columbia-is rot
ten. As see 1t the people Of South
Carolina are not responsible for the in
stitution Of the dispensary. They were
never consulted about 1t and they have
never been allowed to say whether or
not it has their approval. For the con-
tinuance Of the dispensary, however,
they are responsible, and want them
to have an opportunity to say whether
or not they are willing to bear that
responsibility.
1T was for this reason that I intro
duced what is known az the Brice bill.
The intention Of this bill was to give
the voters Of the state free and full
opportunity to say what disposition
they would make of the dispensaries.
Those who feared the ultimate result
secured the adoption Of the tax pro-
vision, very much against my will; but
It begins to look as II the people are
anxious to abolish the dispensary
abomination In spite of the tax.
"As to what the next general assem-
bly, will do about the matter !, Of
course, cannot say; but SO far as I am
concerned, have no hesitation in say
ing that I am in favor Of abolishing
the central establishment forthwith
and leaving 1t to the voters Of each
county to say whether they will have
prohibition or dispensaries under In
dividual or county management. AS to
what is best to be done with the reve-
nues derived from the sale OF liquor, l
have not fully made up my mind; but
I am quite free to say that I am op-
posed to using them in any manner
calculated to fortify the liquor busi-
ness or encourage its further develop
ment."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-11

columbia special Of Wednesday to
the News and Courier: Governor Hey
ward today, In talking about the vote
in Cherokee county, said that he would
take the people Of Cherokee at thc!r
word and give them every chance to
enforce the law without constables.
He would not employ any constables or
do anything towards interfering with
the expressed will Of the people until
there is an official call made upon h'n.
for relief. He does not know that such
an appeal will ever be made to hiri,
but he wants 1t known that he will not
send any constable to Cherokee nor
will he spend any Of the fund that has
to be appropriated for the support OF
the constables until 1t Is officially re-
ported to him that there Is need for
such action. Governor Hayward an
nounces that this will be his policy In
the event any county wishes to remove
its dispensaries-that Is. he will take
the counties at their word and take 1t
for granted that they mean to have
prohibition when they say so by their
votes. There seems to be an impress
sion that the action of the voters OF
Cherokee county will stimulate other
counties to undertake. to remove the
The idea Is that about
ten or twelve counties at least Will
follow the lead taken by Cherokee
county, and that then the tide will be
stopped for a while at least, and II
there is to be any further contest 1t
will be as to the state at large and not
in the individual counties.