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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10
PERSIA MAKES AMENDS.
Executes Murderers Of o. Missionary
and Pays Indemnity Of $4,000.

Executes Murderers Of o. Missionary
and Pays Indemnity. Of $4,000.
Information has reached the state
department at washington, that
complying with the insistent demands
Of the United States, the Pssian gov
ernment has made to the widow par
tial reparation for the murder Of the
Rev. Benjamin w. Labaree. hn Amer
lean missionary, by a gang Of fanatics,
and has promised that all the guilty
persons involved in the crime will be
purisi1ed.- the -folTown1gY stafsnent
regarding the case was made by an
official Of the state department to-
night;
ION March 13, last, the department
of state received telegraphic intelIi-
gence of tn murder Of the Rev. Benz
jamin w. 4Abaree, an American mis-
sionary, near Ouropmia, in Persia, by
"a gang of fanatic Kurds,
"A demand was made Immediately
for the arrest and trial Of the murder
ers, whose leader. Seyd Mir Ghafar,
was looked upon as a lineal descend
ant of the Prophet, This circumstance
and the fear of arousing religious dis
turbances7 obviously interfered with
prompt and efficient action on thd
part Of the local authorities, The
most pressing and earnest representa-
tions Of the American legation at
Teheran remained fruitless uptil Oe-
tober IL. when Mr., Hay Instructed
it's minister by cable to make known
to the government Of the Shah the
presidents concern in the adequate
punishment of all the criminals and
his intention to lay the matter before
congress, with appropriate reeommen-
dations, II compliance with his de-
mands for full justice were further
The The murderers were tHsreupou ar
rested, but the Persian government,
holding the life Of descendant of the
prophet sacred, offered a pecuniary in
demnity In lieu Of the death penalty,
for Mir Ghafar and promised execut
ton Of the accomplices, After con-
sultation with the widow Of TIE Rev.
Mr.. Labaree, the offer was accepted,
and an indemnity Of 0,0e0-greatly
in excess of the sum vDRnied BY the
widow--was paid to tn american le-
CATION on January 8. solemn assur-
ance was given that AL the guilty
would receive effective and swift pun
ishment, and that no special tax would
he levied on Christians in the province
to recover the amount Of the indemni-
ty."
The president has complimented
limited States Minister Pearson at
Teheran for the energetic and efficient
manner In which he has managed the
casa there,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10
THE CHRISTIAN CRUSADERS.
Correspondence Of the Yorkvills ENQUIRER.

Correspondence OF the Yorkvills ENQUIRER.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
weather was very inclement, the
Christian Crusaders held their open
ing service, of a special series Of un-
denominational revival meetings in the
court house on last Friday night, tc
which there was fair, attendance
Gen. M. K. Light introduced his band
of workers to the people, and stated
their mission in Yorkvills whittier they
have been directed by God to labor
for the salvation Of the unsaved. The
workers made short Introductory ad-
dresses as the Lord gave them utter
ance.
There was a larger audience out to
the Saturday night service. Among
those present was Mr., ]. 2. Lowry
mayor of the town, who gave the
Crusaders a hearty welcome to York
Vile. ....
The meetings Of Sunday showed in
crease In attendance, and also In in
terest. The gospel was preached In
purity and simplicity. and Jesus was
lifted up to the unconverted. who
were exhorted to look to Him by faith
and live. The Holy Spirit brought
conviction to the hearts Of many pres
ent, some Of whom manifested a de-
sire to have the prayers Of the Chris
tians. One man was almost persuad-
ed to surrender to God.
In the night meeting the power OF
God to convict and convert the unre-
generate heart was demonstrated.
Five young men came to the altar,
three Of whom professed to be born
of the Spirit.
This Is bnt the beginning OF what
God wants 10 do In Yorkville during
the coming weeks. II the Christians OF
the various denominations will unite
their prayers and cooperate with
these workers in their effort to tear
down the strong holds Of Satan and
build up the kingdom Of God among
the children of men.
Meetings are held every night at
7.30 o'clock and on Sunday afternoons
at p. m. b.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10

THE Spartanburg Journal contends
that South Carolina is as thoroughly
under the control Of the state dispen-
sary management, as was Missouri
under the control OF Democratic cor
ruptionists. We believe the Journal
is right in it's contention; but we fear
that 1t will be a long time before an
other Jos. W. Folk, appears to arouse
the people to appreciate the con-
ditions by which they are surrounded.
The Missouri canker had festered for
years before it could be brought to a
head, and ours must tester likewise.
The Journal, however, is doing good
work, and we sincerely wish it un-
bounded success.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10

ST. Petersburg is said to be very
much stirred up over report to the
effect that a strong Japanese squadron
has started for the island Of Madagas-
car in search Of the Russian Baltic
fleet now stopping there. 1t is fair to
assume that the Russian ships are not
in very good fighting trim after their
long voyage, and then it is known that
the Japanese ships are much faster
than the Russian ships, which ara
slow. It is impossible to say whether
or not there Is any truth in the report
Of the alleged dash; but there seems
to be no reason to doubt the concern
Of the Russians over the matter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10
CLOVER CULLINGS.
New Town couneil-Burning Cotton
In Georsia-Smart Setter Dog.

NOW Town Councll-burnIng SottoH
In Georsia-Smart Setter Dog.
Correspondence Of ths Yorkvills Enauifer.
CLOVER, January 10.-As stated In
this correspondence several weeks
ago, Clover has been re-incorporated
under the General Incorporation Act.
The first election for mayor and al
dermen under the new charter Is be-
Ing held today, and the following tick
ct Is being voted for: For mayor, w.
T. Beamguard; for aldermen, u. M.
Neill, James Grice, E. B. Price, M. l..
Smith, w. B. Stroup s. A. Sifford.
Mr.. M. L. Smith attended the meet
ing or hard yarn spinners in Chariotte
last Thursday and expresses the opin-
lon that the conference will result IN
good to the industry. Mr.. Smith says
that during the meeting one cotton
mill man propounded the following
question to a manufacturer from
Georgia: Are the farmers burning
much cotton in your section, Mr.. p?
NO." was the quick retort, but l
nave a lot that's burning me like
h-l?"
Mrs. D. A. Matthews, accompanied
by Miss Beulah and Masters Johnnie
and Gus went down to Yorkville FRI
day night to visit relatives. They re-
turned yesterday morning.
MIR. w. E. Adams, who has been In
the mercantile business here for more
than year. has sold out to Mr.. II.
+. Jackson, who will occupy his old
stand, and the old stand Of the latter
VIII De occupied by Mr.. ]. G. Enloe.
A representative Of one of the lead
ing Dry goods merchants Of Anderson
was here last week endeavoring to
rent store room in which to open
up first class dry goods store, but
In view Of the fact that there are no
vacant rooms here, failed.
Mr. w. P. Smith has a setter dog or
Whlch he thinks a great deal. Some
time ago complaint was turned In
against his dogship to the effect that
ne had been killing turkeys belonging
TO farmer living near town. Mr..
Smltn doubted the statement. but In
order TO be on the safe side concluded
TO put the block and chain on the dog
TO Keep him in the yard. Naturally
the new arrangement was some incon-
Venience to the dog, but it furnished
him an opportunity Of displaying his
Intelligence. He attempted to
enter the house, but was prevented
because of the block hanging on the
step. He made several efforts, failing
each time, and then deliberately pick
ed up the block in his mouth and trot-
ted In.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10

THE proposition to admit the terri
tories of New Mexico, Arizona, Okla
homa and Indian territory as states Is
probably the most interesting subject
before the senate at this time. The
matter will take up the balance of
this week at least and it may consume
a great while longer. There is no
no special objection to the admission
of Oklahoma and the Indian Territory
as a state; but the division is on the
question as to whether Arizona and
New Mexico shall be admitted as a
quite probable that no definite con-
clusion will be reached at the present
session Of the senate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

There was a light fall Of snow ir
Charleston last Saturday. 1t was the
first Of the season. ..
The students Of the South Caro-.
lima college have fixed January 2I as
the date for a big cross-country run.
- Dispensary constables seized six.
ty fiye-gallon kegs Of whisky from w
II. Sellers near Columbia last Satur-
day.
The Democrats Of Marlboro. have
unanimously chosen the Honorable 7
III. Hudson to succeed the late Senator
McColL e
Chester county has elected dele.
Gates TO the New Orleans cotton con-
Vention as follows: ]. L. Glenn, T, I
cunningham and A. G. Brice, princi. :.
nails. and ]. M. Wise, ]. G. l. White
and Jos. B. Wylie, alternates.
Mr. C.. G. Voight, who assisted IN
the establishment Of a creamery AT
Union about six weeks ago, has turn :
ed the management over to Mr.. w r
Scales who has been connected with
the enterprise from the beginning.
Lancaster special Of Saturday n
tba News and Courier: While the far
mers Of this county are not fooliship
burning any cotton, they are doing al,
in their power to help the price hv
holding on to the staple. They are
carving out in good faith the resolns
tions of their county convention, held
a few weeks ago, advising against thu
sale of cotton at present prices
Scarcely any cotton, In consequence
10 seen on the market nowadays. OnIy
one bale was sold here yesterday. =
News and Courier, Saturday: OF in.
terest to all Edgefield and the state
generally will be the marriage of Gen
M. G. Butler, which has been ANNOUNCE
cd bv personal letter to his son. DR.
r w p. Butler, to take place on tba
1Itb OF this month in New York citv
The bride is Mrs. Charles Whitman
She belongs to an old Maryland fam.
iIv and is a very cultured and hand .
some woman. Gen. Butler has Dur.
chased a large house in North Angus. .
"a and II Is there the couple win
make their home. Already the car.
penters and furnishers are getting the
house In order for the pair.
spartanburg special Of. Saturday to
the Charlotte Observer: A rather un.
IsI,aI oyster supper was served at An
eating house last night, at which An
acouitted defendant In a murder case
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10

THE hard yarn spinners sympa-
thize with the cotton producers, in the
present condition Of the market. They
would much prefer that the farmers
receive fair prices. At their recent
meeting in Charlotte they adopted the
following:
Fully realizing that the price OF
cotton Is abnormally low, even ad-
hitting that a $4,000, ,000-bale crop has
been made, which no one living In the
south and familiar with the conditions
believes, we desire TO go on record as
in sympathy with the cotton growers
in their movement to hold the balance
of their crop until they can get price
commensurate with the cost Of pro-
duction."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10
MsRa.MRNrloN.

: President Roosevelt has appointed
John e. McCaA, Of New York. federal
Judge for the western district Of Ten.
'nessee to succeed E. ~, Hammond,
lately deceased. ,Ths safe Of the
postofIlce at Cave Spring, Georgia.
was blown open by burglars Friday
night, and $4,000 In money and notes
were stolen. The burglars made
their escape. :. . The American steam.
ship Dora, from Colon, Panama, to
Vera Cruz. Mexico. put In, and was
detained IN quarantine at ,,!s hayans
three passengers with yellow fever.
-. James F. Rule. editor Of the Ma
nila American and Manila Town
Topics, died In Manila, Philippine Is
lands, Saturday, aged forty . four
years. He was a native Of Knoxville.
Tennessee, and will be buried In that
city,. 1t has been definitely decided
by the president and the leaders or
congress that there will be no extra
session Of congress this spring. 49,.
Justice Greenbaum, OF the New YORK
state supreme court, on Friday de-.
MED the application Of Nan Patterson
for bail pending new trial on the
charge Of the murder OF Caesar
Young, the New York book-maker..
One man was killed, and a half dozen
persons were seriously injured In q
rear-end collision between three
trains on the New York elevated
railroad Friday. 49,, one man was
killed and four injured by the burst
ing Of a fifty-ton fy-wheel IN the
National Tube Workers plant at Nils
port Pennsylvania, Friday. The
damage to the plant is estimated at
S1OO, 900. Theodore Thomas, the
orchestra leader who died In Chicago
last Tuesday, bequeathed his musical
library, valued at 100000, to- the Chi
cago orchestra. ......- Seven SWISS
guides were frozen to death while
making an ascension Of Mt. Saint
Bernard. near Como. Italy, Friday. =.
The mayor and the city marshal OF
Hamilton, Georgia, fought q duel on
the streets of that town Thursday.
The marshal was severely wounaea.
=. Eight persons were wounded In
an affray between striking women
employees of a tobacco factory at
Fricase, Italy, and the police OF thst
town, Friday. 49,. The city hall or
Springfield, Massachusetts,, was de-
stroyed by fire Friday, and nIty PEI.
sons narrowly escaped with tneir
lives. The property loss was $5O,ooo.
..... Russian generals, Fock, Smyr-
noff and Govbatovsky, and Rear Ao-
miral Wren, refused to give their pa
roles not to serve In the Russian army
again during the war, and VIII De sert
to Japan as prisoners. 49,. :Lioyi
former governor OF Mary
land, died at his home in Cumberlanss
Md, Sunday of heart failure, aged
years Admiral Dewey and Secre
tary Morton inspected and reviewe1
the North Atlantic squadron. the Car
ribbean squadron, and the Coast De-
tense squadron at Hampton Roadit
Va, Monday. =. Kingdom Gould, son
Of George Gould, who was expellea
rom Columbia university, New Yoris
during the holidays, for insubordinas
ion. has written letter to President
Butler asking that the four stu, stu,
dents who were associated with nina
!n the riot. be allowed to return to COL
lege. His request viii be granted.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10
many folks II you have not got some
way to make them do their duty, they |
will never do It."
LOCAL LAcONlcS.

LOCAL LAcoNIcs.
Sheriff Browns First Prisoner.
Bob Johnson, colored, was commit
ted to Jail last Friday by Magistrate
Duncan, for attempting to break into
a house.
For the Poor and Needy. ...
Rock Hill Messenger: Capt. w. L.
Roddey has ordered two car loads of
wood which he will give to the poor
and needy people Of Rock Hill, among
both races, who are not able to buy
wood or coal One car load will be
given to needy colored people. through
the distribution Of the city council
and the other to needy white people,
through the distribution Of the Kings
Daughters. Capt. Roddey wishes II
understood that the wood will not be
sold to any one, but Is for free dis
tribution only to those who are unable
to buy, and needy.
Death of Mrs. Amanda BeIk.
Fort Mill special Of yesterday to the
Columbia State: Mrs. Amanda Belk
relict of the late D. d. A. Belk, died
this afternoon at s o'clock at her home
on Confederate street. Mrs. Belk was
stricken i'll only a few days ago with
pneumonia which disease was the
cause of her death. The deceased was
about 50 years Of age and Is survived
by two sons and two daughters, these
being Messrs. T. B. and c. H. Belk oi
this place, Mrs. E. P. Calling Of Halls
boro, N. c., and Mrs. N. r. Hotchkiss
Of New Haven, Conn. Before marriage
Mrs. Belk was Miss Heath, a sister OF
Messrs. B. D. and o. P. Heath OF
Charlotte, N. c. The funeral arrange
ments have not been announced.
Deserved the Cake.
News and Courier: Mrs. M. Gardner
Of the Arcade Mill village, Rock Hill
is one Of the good women who de-
plore the senseless use of strong
drink In order to enjoy" the holidays
Saturday after the holidays had gone
and the operatives who had returned
to work were dismissed for, the day
Superintendent G. A.. Buchanan, at the
request Of Mrs. Gardner, made a neat
little talk to the male employees ir
which he said that he had been COM
missioned by Mrs. Gardner to present
a cake, which he held in his hand, to
those Of the men Of the. village who
had abstained during the holidays
from the tasting Of intoxicating IL
quors. For a moment or two not 9
man moved and there was some
curious" looking and gazing In won
derment. Finally, however, two young
men walked out Of line and there, was
a still greater stretching Of gazers, but
one Of the two recanted and admit
ting that he had tasted" the wine
when it was red, stepped back, leav-
ing Leonard Isom, the only son Of q
widow, to claim the prize Of honor
The incident was very much enjoyed
in the village.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10
NEED OF A MARRIAGE LAW.
Il Would Afford Practical Protection
- :, in,,,.nt Ignorance.

70 Innocent Ignorance.
oct, e. ht,x,, ,,,,o hat the South Car
ol,no ,ao5sIot,,ra lad aside the sentI-
mental rot about the passage Of a
marriage license law peihs oil opening
wedga ,or q a,vorce law, and passed
the license law, and am suie THAT IL
q ma,or,tv ~ tho members were IA
miliar with conditions as 'hey eHl''
in cotton mill communities' OF III the
counties bordering on North |aroiili'
ana caoroIo tho law would be passed
almost without disseh'ihs 'oioe'
The foregoing stalehheh' H'
Gently made In the presence Of the
News and Courier correspondent py
one of the most successrui anu ie'ei'
headed cotton mill managers III eiie
state. man wbo could not be per:
suaded to advocate any measure tna'
he was not sure would be for the well
fare Of the state.
Continuing, he related the Following
instance that recently occurred at MS MS
mill: There is widow whose family
is in our employ. She has daughter
between 10 and IA years Of age. Sew
eral weeks ago she learned that TIE
child had agreed to marry young
man also employed In our MILL and
in. the hope of thwarting their scheme
went to see the local magistrate. the
various preachers and notaries In ths
town. and requested that they would
not perform the marriage ceremony, V
case they should be asked to DO so
Each of them agreed to comply with
the distressed mothers request Whe-
the appointed day agreed upon to have
the ceremony performed arrived ths
man and his victim applied to severa-
Of the officers whom the mother had
talked with. and asked that the cere-
mony be performed. Each OF them re.
fused. The man then hired con-
veyance and took the child to ths
home Of q magistrate living about
four miles away, and whom the moth.
er had not seen or thought Of and
he performed the ceremony. That Il
only one instance, II necessary
dozen as pitiable and some that are
worse could be related. With q mar
riage. license law such occurrences
would be impossible" -
Literally hundreds Of couples, whose
homes are In various sections OF NORTH
Carolina, cross the state line and ART
married In this state each year. In
comparatively few instances do they
come to this state In order to avoid
paying the license fee, but IN many In
stances either one or both the con-
tracing parties have not reached tho
legal marriageable age. There ars
numerous valid reasons why Law
providing for marriage license, ths
marriageable age, the recording Of
births and deaths SHOULD be passed
and enforced, and not one why i
should not be,-Yorkville correspond.
ence Of the News and Couiier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10
couraged to repeat 1t. It will very

couraged to repeat 1t. It will very
probably be a smoker next time, how
ever. .s
A number Of new houses are to
be erected shortly In answer to the
pressing demand, and 1t Is quite prob
able that the building Of the Nicely
Yarn mills will call for still more
building.
The Dobson Bros. Millinery store
has been moved to the room next to
the York Furniture store, lately oc-
cupied by Mr.. N. ]. N. Bowen. MISS
Daisy Williams Is to occupy the store
room vacated by Dobson Bros.
A handsome monument has been
placed over the grave of the late
Judge I. D. witherspoon. 1t Is In the
form of a granite sarcophagus, and Is
a highly creditable piece Of work.
The cost was something over $500.
The northbound Southern train,
due to arrive in Yorkville at $3.50 p.
m. did not reach here Sunday even
ing until nearly Z o'clock. The engine
broke down at Kingville and 1t was
nearly two hours before another en-
CINE could be gotten from Columbia.
During the holidays the Foushee
Cash Store offered to give doll worth
rs cents to all customers bringing a
cow of the advertisement containing
the offer and trading to the amount OF
81. The advertisement appeared but
one time; but: Mr.. Foushee reports
that he was called upon to make good
to the extent of 5S dolls.
There was considerable excite
ment at the residence Of Mr.. K J.
Caldwell yesterday afternoon on ac-
count Of the disappearance Of little
grandchild aged about two years. the
neighbors and police were called In
and anxious searchers made a careful
examination of the entire premises.
At last the little fellow was found
peacefully sleeping under a bed In the
house.
1T will not cost a great deal to
have Congress street surveyed with a
view to establishing a satisfactory
grade level from Jefferson to Madison
streets. 1t is quite possible that some
of the property owners along this
stretch Of street would be willing to
put down cement sidewalks independ-
ent Of municipal assistance; but they
would not feel warranted in doing so
until a satisfactory grade level has
been established. -
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Loan & Savings bank
was held in the offices Of that insti-
tuition at noon today. Two hundred
and ninety-two shares were repre-
sented. The only business transacted
was the reelection Of the board Of d.
rectors as follows: s. M. McNeel. w.
s. wilkerson. J. s. Brice. ]. F. Wal
lace, w. B. Wylie, c. e. Spencer, w.
W. Lewis. The directors will hold
their annual meeting later.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10

THE capitation tax Of so cents to be
imposed on ell dogs this year must be
in addition to the ad valorem tax.
This is in accordance with instruc-
tions that Auditor Williams has just
received from the comptroller general.
Some of the auditors thought that the
capitation tax was in lieu of the ad
valorem tax; but the attorney general
holds otherwise. He explains that
the capitation tax Is in the nature OF
a police regulation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10

THE call that was made at the re-
cent mass meeting of York county
cotton growers, etc, for state con-
vention to be held in Columbia on
January II, has been annulled by Mr..
John A. Latta, chairman Of the exc
cutive committee. 1t developed that
Mr.. E. D. Smith. president of the
South Carolina Cotton Growers as
sociation, had previously made a call
for the election of delegates to the
convention to be held in New Orleans
on January 24-26, and Mr.. Lattas ac-
tion was with a view to avoiding con-
flict and confusion. This state, how
ever, is assured of proper represen-
tation at New Orleans.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-10

JOHN Temple Graves, the we'll
known Atlanta editor. claims that the
southern people are assuming the
same degree of confidence in Presi-
dent Roosevelt that they felt In the
late President Mckinley. He holds,
however, that the future Of the DEM
ocratic party is as bright as 1t has
ever been.