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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18
CIRCUIT COURT.

Judge Gage on last Friday granted
q new trial In the case Of the negro
gamblers who had been convicted or
the testimony Of Mr.. ]. H. B. Jen.
kins and others. 1t Is thought that M
was influenced in his decision by the
alleged contempt of court incident al
ready reported at length.
The case Of Sutton against the Ca
tawba Power company. which was II
progress when the last issue OF THf
ENQUIRER went to press, resulted In
verdict for the plaintiff in the sum Of
1000. The defendant moved for
new trial, and Judge Gage reserved his
decision until he could read over the
testimony.
The case Of E. F. Bell against the
Western Union Telegraph company
asking for $1,000 damages because ol
the failure Of the telegraph company
to deliver a dispatch promptly, came
up on a motion Of Mr.. Thos. F. McDow
representing the company, to strike ou'
part of the complaint and asking
leave to answer out Of time. Judge
Gage allowed the portion Of the com
plaint to which the defendant objected
to be stricken out; but refused to al
low the defendant to answer out ol
time. His refusal, however, was with
out prejudice to the right Of the de-
fendant to renew the motion before an
other circuit Judge with a more COM
plete showing.
Court adjourned sine die on Satur'
day afternoon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ROLL.

The publication Of the roll Of the
officers and members Of the First Pres
byterian church of Yorkville, as the
same stood upon the installation OF
Rev. E. E. Gillespie as pastor Is not
inappropriate at this time. The roll
is as follows:
Elders-J. ]. Hunter, G. L. McNeel,
G. H. O'Leary, j. r. Schorb, j. F. Wal
lace, DR.. ]. D. Mcdowell, r. L. De-
vinney.
Deacons- -Withers Adickes, w. H.
Herndon, r. E. Mcfarland, j. B. Pc
gram, c. E. Spencer. w. P. Harrison,
M. L. Carroll, Brooks Inman.
Members-Withers Adickes, Mrs.
Helen w. Adickes, Clark w. Adickes,
Mrs. Emily Allen, Miss Mary Allen,
Miss Elizabeth Allen, Miss Mary E. AL
len, Miss Elmira Allen, Miss Alice AL
len, Miss Jessie Allen, DR.. James B.
Allison, Mrs. Susan B. Allison, Robert
T. Allison, Mrs. Robert T. Allison, Jas.
B. Allison, Jr, Miss Sudie B. Allison,
Mrs. w. M. Allison, Glenn Allison, j.
w. Alexander, Mrs. Sarah j. Ashe,
Thomas ]. Ashe, John Rainey Ashe,
Miss Mary c. Ashe.
Mrs. Lila r. Belts. Mrs. Rebecca
Bratton, N. ]. N. Bowen, Mrs. N. ]. N.
Bowen, John B. Bowen. Miss M. A.
Bludworth, Miss S. A. Bludworth, Miss
A. M. Bludworth, ]. M. Brian, Mrs. j.
M. Brian. Miss Daisy Brian, Miss Susie
Brian, Miss Mary Brian, Miss Mamie
K. Brian, Mrs. Margaret E. Black,
Fred C. Black, Arthur l.. Black, Nor
man s. Black, Mrs. Carrie G. Black,
Miss Fannie Barron. Miss Ruby Bar
ron, Mrs. Beatty E. Brooks.
Mrs. Sarah Carroll, w. r. Carroll, M.
L. Carroll. Mrs. Blanche l. Carroll, D.
]. Carroll, George c. Cartwright, Mrs.
M. ]. Clark, ]. D. Clark, Mrs. ]. D.
Clark, Miss Cora B. Clark, Miss Kate
Cody, Miss Jennie Cody. Miss Ella
Cody. Miss Florence L. Cody. Miss
Minnie Cody. Mrs. NJ. E. Conner. II: j..
Conner. Miss Kate II. Conner. MISS
Eliza Crenshaw, Thos. F. Cartwright
S. L. Davidson, Tscharner DeGraf-
fenreid, Mrs. Sarah E. Devinney, X.
L. Devinney. Mrs. Mary Deyinney'
Miss Mamie Devinney, Harvey Devin-
ney, Miss Catharine Dickson. j. Z.
Dickson. Mrs. J. C. Dickson, Miss M
Iva Dickson, Jas. B. Dickson. b. M
Dobson, F. G. Dobson. Mrs. Eugenia
Drakeford, James Miller Drakerora
Mrs. #. c. Dunlap, Miss Sadie Dunlap
r. c. Dunlap, Miss Annie Louise Dick
son, Marcus r. Dickson.
Mrs. Sarah j. Eccles. Mrs. Julia II.
Elam, Miss M. l. Ellit, Mrs. Elizabeth
Elder.
Frank l.. Feemster. w. H. Fowler.
Mrs. w. H. Fowler.
Mrs. Fanny Gist, Miss Maggie A.
Gist. Miss Daisy Gist, Miss Maggie l..
Glenn, H. C. Glenn. Mrs. H. c. Glenn,
Jas. F. Glenn, w. j. Gordon, Mrs. s. J.
Gordon, Miss Kate l.. Gordon, w. 5.
Gordon. Emory Grant. Mrs. Maggie
Grant, Mrs. Maggie L. Grist, Miss Ha-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18
ERE M ENTION.

The tobacco farmers claim that the
tobacco reports have also been manip-
ulated In the agricultural departments
statistical division, and Secretary
Wilson has promised an investigation
..... President Hubbard Of the New
York Cotton Exchange explains that
his recent letter to Secretary Wilson
was not the continuation Of contro-
versy that formerly occurred between
Secretary Wilson and Mr.. Samuel T.
Hubbard a former president OF the ex-
change. .... The first bale Of new cot
ton for the 1905 season was sold on the
New Orleans exchange last Friday for
20 cents a pound. According to Gus
tom, the proceeds went to charity. .....
Bradstreet's trade review indicates an
unprecedented demand for cotton goods
Of all kinds. Because of the increas-
ed vigor Of the censorship, very little
news Is being had Of the condition OF
affairs IN Russia. When the steamer
Manch dria arrived at Honolulu last
Friday II reported that Walter Sulli-
van. a passenger and a member Of Sec
retary Taft's Philippine party, had
been lost at sea, he having fallen over
board. Senator VIM. A. Clarke OF
Montana has just undergone an opera
ton for an abcess Of the brain. His
condition Is critical. .... The Federal
court at Portland, Oregon, has refused
a new trial in the case Of Senator
Mitchell. who was recently convicted OF
using his official influence to further
the business OF law firm in which he
was interested. IA large part Of the
state of Maine was shaken up by an
earthquake last Saturday. "A dis
patch from Toxic says that for several
weeks, Gen. Linevitch acted as II he
were anxious to precipitate a general
engagement: but Of late his tactics
have been less aggressive and more on
the defensive. 80. Gen. B. M. Thomas,
who was a distinguished Confederate
brigadier, died at Dalton, Ga, last
Sunday. =. The Chicago express dri-
vers who have been on q strike for
several weeks have not yet decided to
settle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18
HOT AFTER HOLMES.
President Roosevelt Denounces the
Statistician as a Scoundrel.

President Roosevelt Denounces the
Statistician as a Scoundrel.
President Roosevelt, according to
Washington dispatch of Saturday, has
determined that the scandal growing
out Of the cotton report leaks In the
de epartment of agriculture shall be
probed to the bottom. He holds
that the man or men responsible for
the leaks are even in a greater de-
gree culpable than they would nave
been had they stolen money outright
from the government. He proposes
that Assistant Statistician Holmes
against whom serious allegations are
made, shall be punished if 1T shall
be found possible to secure his ar
rest and conviction under present
laws.
The president has followed the
work of the investigation conducted
by Secretary Wilson with keen in
terest. The general results have been
presented to him. together with such
recommendations as Secretary Will
son had to make The president took
prompt and decisive action. He re-
ferred the matter to the department
of Justice with instructions that II
should be given immediate and care
full attention In accordance with
that order. Solicitor General Hoyt Is
now making a 4 orough inquiry in
to the case. To re-enforce his for
NAL order, PresiGen Roosevelt wrote
the following pointed letter to Attor-
ney General Moody:
MY Dear M. Moody: most
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18

earnestly hope that every effort Will
be made to bring Holmes to justice
in connection with the cotton report
scandal Please go over the papers
yourself. The man is, in my 1udg-
ment, a far greater scoundrel than
IL he had stolen money from the
government, as he used the govern
ment to deceive outsiders and to
make money for himself and Tor
others. Sincerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
In response to the presidents let
ter, Attorney General Moody replied:
Dear Mr.. President: I have re-
ceived your letter OF July IL and
note with care the anxiety you ex-
press that Holmes, the offending Of
fetal in the cotton case, be brought
to Justice If possible. I have kept,
through correspondence with the
solicitor general, in close touch with
this investigation. 1t shall receive
my most earnest personal considera-
ton. I will not now express an
opinion, as 1 think 1t better to await
the result Of some Investigations now
in progress in the department OF
Justice. At the first seasonable mo-
ment 1 will communicate to you the
progress we have made and the pros
pect of indictments.
Very respectfully,
WILLIAM H. MOODY
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18

IF It were not for general belief
that the president is too honest to
stand for crookedness and corruption
the probability is that the recent ex-
posures in the postoffice department
the agricultural department and the
diplomatic service would have never
been heard of. The president really
deserves much credit in the matter
Other presidents have winked at scam
dals as great as any that have been
exposed. However, we don't think the
public knows half the rottenness that
obtains in the public service. We are
Of opinion that even the courage OF
President Roosevelt is unequal to con-
sequences of lifting the cover from all
the corruption Of which he has more or
less direct knowledge.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18
I.oCAI. AFFAIRS
NEW Advertisements.

]. O. Wray-Offers some more Of his
extraordinary bargains In ladies'
dress goods at prices that are inter-
esting.
w. M. Kennedy, Agent-Has fresh
supply Of choice turnip seed Of vari-
Gus kinds. Also has large stock
Of depository Bibles at low prices.
Old George, the Butcher-Has garden
vegetables. everything to eat, gooo
beef, lemons and ice. He asks you tc
pay your bills when due.
Henry N. Snyder, President-Gives
notice that the next session Of Wof-
ford college will open on Dec. 20.
A. Mason DuPre, Head Master-An,
nounces that Wofford Fitting schoo
will open its next session on Sept 20
Sam M. Grist, Special Agent-Asks
you to allow him to prove the claims
he makes Of the superiority Of the
Mutual Benefits policies.
First National Bank-Presents a gooo
reason why you should put your
money in a bank, and offers Its SER
vices in taking care Of your money. =,
Hugh G.. Brown, s. Y. C.-Wfl sci
various tracts Of land under tax ex'
ecutions on salesday in August.
Carroll Bros.-Offer special bargains
in Early Bird, Schnapps and Browns
Mule tobaccos in caddies.
Foushee Cash Store-Has an attract
i've line Of boys shirts in ginghams
and fancy madras that 1t will sell a.
low prices.
Dobson Bros Cash Store-Receives
new goods every week, and keeps It's
stock fresh at lowest possible price.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The cost of paving Main street
from Madison street to Jefferson street,
with vitrified brick, would be. approx
imately, $4,000.
1t has been remarked that the re-
moval Of the dispensary down town
takes the Saturday evening crowd from
the vicinity Of the Liberty street cross
ing where 1t has been congregating
heretofore.
AS to whether 1t was a matter or
inconvenience for the local banks to
put up the large sums Of money that
were necessary to pay for the big lots
Of cotton that went on the marker
recently, nobody will know but the Of
ficers of the banks. Five, ten and even
fifteen thousand dollars In cash In a
single day was not unusual when
the movement was at its height; but
the banks were equal to every demand.
They seemed to like 1t, and In cases
where the farmer who received a check
for from $1,000 to $4,000 for his cotton
simply had the check entered to his
credit, and went about his business,
they liked it better
AS the result Of recent complaints
to the effect that Yorkville was dis
criminated against to some extent,
especially in the matter Of express
rates on fruits and vegetables from
Florida, Supt. o. M. Sadler has caused
a thorough investigation of the matter,
and has taken steps that promise to
remove all grounds of dissatisfaction.
Yorkvile is to be on an equality with
the surrounding towns as to the rates
referred to, and in addition, 1t has
been determined that a satisfactory
delivery service be established at once.
The express people say that they are
determined to give Yorkville the best
service that lies i'm their power, and If
their business does not soon begin to
show signs of development In this
place, it will be because of no fault of
theirs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18

vine appointment Then he reminded
the people that they had entered into
a very solemn covenant with their
pastor. He has promised to preach
the word from this pulpit and you
have promised to hear 1t. He has to
be here to preach the word and your
promise implies that you will be here
to hear 1t. The duty Of attendance
on public worship Is a most import
ant one, and you cannot excuse your
selves lightly. An excuse that would
be satisfactory for the absence OF
your pastor from his pulpit, will be
satisfactory for your absence from
your pew, but an excuse that would
not excuse your pastor ought not to
excuse you. Then, again, when you
come here to hear the word you must
believe and do. You must take what
comes from this pulpit not as what
Mr. Gillespie has said, but as what
God has said. You have given your
minister the reins Of government and
you have promised to be guided by
him. You have promised God that
you will do so. His success Is your
success and your success Is his sue
cess. Your failure is his failure and
his failure Is your failure. You are fell
low laborers truly and literally and have
your part to perform just as he has
his part. In this connection DR.. Eng
lish told of a pastor who dreamed
that he was trying to drag a heavy
coach over a muddy road. He called
upon members Of his congregation to
push. The coach got heavier and he
called for more pushers. The load
was greater than the pastor could
move and when he looked around he
found that instead Of helping him,
those on whom he had called to push,
were In the coach riding. II the con-
gregation wanted the coach to keep
moving 1t must push and not try to
ride. The doctor went on to warn
the congregation that its new pastor
Is not an angel; he Is only human
like the other church members, and
they must not expect too much OF
him. He also called the attention Of
the congregation to the fact that In
large measure the pastor stood as Its
representative, and that 1t must up
hold him in all things. The attacks
Of Satan are directed more against
the pastor than against the congrega-
ton, for Satan knows full well that II
he can overcome the pastor his battle
Is won. Therefore, he warned the
congregation to stand by its pastor.
At the conclusion of DR.. English's
remarks, DR.. Neville announced that
after the singing of the closing hymn,
and before the benediction by Rev.
| w. C. Ewart, the congregation would
be given the opportunity to extend
the right hand of fellowship to the
new pastor. He extended the invita-
ton alike to members Of the church
and to members of other denomina-
tions. Mr.. Gillespie held a general
reception before the pulpit for fifteen
minutes or more, during which time
he received earnest pledges Of CO.
operation from a great majority Of
the people present.
The services closed with a benedic-
ton by Rev. Mr.. Ewart and the congre-
CATION dispersed, feeling that 1t was
good to be there.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18

AT the meeting of the State Press
association last week. Mr.. w. w. Ball
of the News and Courier, called atten-
ton to the necessity Of comprehen-
sive libel law in this state, and we have
an idea that most responsible publish
ers will give a hearty second to his
suggestion. AS it now stands, the libel
law of South Carolina is vague and un-
satisfactory. There Is In 1t little to
guide the conscientious publisher, and
less to restrain the publisher who Is
irresponsible and unscrupulous. We
think the newspaper editor should be
made answerable before the law for
anything he may do to bring fellow
citizen in to unjust contempt. and the
best way to do this would be by means
of fine and imprisonment The offence
should be penalized as far as possible
The greater the truth the greater the
libel" is a commonly accepted axiom
in this state, and while there is some
good reason in the proposition, there Is
need for qualification. At least we
think So Generally speaking, libel
consists of a charge that would be fol-
lowed by conviction If true For in
stance, 1t is libel to say that William
De Smith Jones stole $40, and the pub
Usher who makes such a charge is liza
BILE whether he can prove the fact OF
not. 1t seems to us that If the pub
Usher making such a charge can fur
nish the proof necessary to convict, ne
ought not to be held for libel. We
would not ask that newspapers be CIV
en- too much license because 1t will
have to be admitted that such license
is liable to constant abuse; but taken
all in all, and looked at only from the
standpoint Of the public good, regard
less of the comfort or convenience OF
publishers, this libel question Is de-
serving of very careful consideration
at the hands of the lawmakers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18
LOCAL LACoNICS.
We Will Send The Enquirer

From now until January l, 1906, for
"a cents.
Miss Elizabeth May Jones.
Miss Betsy May Jones, eldest child of
Mr.. w. ]. Jones. died suddenly at
Lockhart last Saturday night. She had
been Ill for some time with malarial
fever; but seemed to be improving, and
was able to rise from her bed without
help. While attempting to get some
water, she suddenly fell to the floor
and In a few moments she was dead
The attending physician attributes her
death to congestion Of the brain. Miss
Jones was born on September 8, 1884
and was aged 20 years, 8 months and
days. The remains were brought to
Yorkville on Sunday and on Monday
inferred by the side Of Mrs. Jones, who
had passed away within year pre-
vious. Rev. r. A. Rouse conducted the
funeral services.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18

THE Beaufort Gazette calls especial
attention to the fact that there can be
no saloons under the present constitu-
ton. 1t also reminds its readers that
it was the constitution and not the
dispensary which knocked out the sa-
looms II the people Of the county vote
out dispensaries. legal prohibition will
follow.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18
ALONG THE RURAL ROUTES.
Life Among the People 40 Reported BY
the Mail Men.


Miss Minnie Palmer, Of Bullock's
Creek, is visiting relatives at Clay
Hill.
Misses Julia and Blanche Plexico
are visiting friends at Sharon.
Misses Marjorie and Ollie jackson
visited Miss Ferrie Bigger last week.
Mr.. Charlie Stewart Is at home Tor
q few days.
Mr.. Raymond Jackson and sisters,
Of Guthriesville. are visiting their
grandfather, Mr.. Perry Ferguson.
Miss Jessie Moffatt Is visiting Mrs.
]. 8. Wright.
Miss Floride Bowen Of Yorkville,
visited Mrs. w. T. Nichols last week.
Mr.. w. s. Hogue and family visited
In the Beersheba neighborhood last
week.
Mr. w. H. Chambers is quie sick
with fever.
The farmers still have about a
weeks work In their crops.
Smyrna No. I.
There is plenty Of grass as the re-
suit Of the recent rains and 1t will take
the farmers at least two weeks more
to get through with their work.
Guionmore creek got high out Of its
banks last week and did lots Of dam
age to the corn crops along Its course.
Mr. Moses White was q heavy sur
ferer.
Broad river was up fourteen feet
above low water mark last week and
corn In low places suffered very much.
Mr.. James Bolin has fever, and Mr..
r. M. Flexico is suffering from q BILL
ious attack.
Broad River school opened on the
18th instant.
People are having trouble getting
the little wheat they made threshed.
Mr.. Frank Faulkner Is operating the
only thresher on Kings creek.
r. L. Scoggins and family Of Hickory
Grove, are visiting relatives In Smyrna.
Rev. J. L. Oates conducted services
at Smyrna last Sunday, preaching
fine sermon. Mrs. Oates played the Or
gan.
YorkviIie No. 6.
Crop conditions have improvd Won
derfully since the rains. Fields or
old corn have undergone complete
change Tor the better during the past
week. and cotton Is growing rapidly.
The farmers are pushing the work
of laying-by as rapidly as they can,
being sDurred somewhat by the in
creasing heat; but many have a good
ways to go yet. Much of the cotton
has gotten real grassy again, being
almost as bad as 1t was early In the
spring.
The threshers are out threshing
what little grain there Is to be looked
after. There Is not enough wheat
and oats to make threshing profit
able; but the work has to be done.
and the owners Of the threshers are
The chaingang has been moved to
Bethel township, the stockade now
being located near the store OF Camp
bell & Co. There Is plenty Of work
to be done, the roads having gotten
in a fearful condition.
Mrs. M. ]. Miller is having chills.
Miss Mary Glenn has been sick for
some days; but was better yesterday.
Miss Annie Miller Of Newport, has
returned to her home after visit
of a few days to Misses Emma Ford
and Ida Ormand
Mr.. James Quinn. Of Gastonia,
n. c., and his son, Arthur, OF Blacks
burg, spent a few days Of last week
at Mr. ]. A. Ratteree's.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18

THE fact that the czar has appointed
M. Witte to represent Russia at the
peace conference is a guarantee of
Russia's good faith. M. Witte was all
along opposed to the war and was
driven from his high position because
of that opposition, He was opposed
to the war for the reason the ne be-
lieved Russia was unprepareC to cope
with Japan.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18

PRESIDENT Roosevelt has sent a
special commissioner to Venezuela to
investigate the situation down there
and there is good reason to believe that
If this commissioner makes an honest
intelligent report, he will show up a
great deal more rottenness than has
vet been found in the statistical divis-
ion of the department Of agricultural
notwithstanding the exhonoration OF
Loomis, many people throughout the
country think he is guilty.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18

Both Broad and Catawba rivers were
out Of their banks last week and corn
suffered no little damage.
Mr.. A. z. Feemster Of Bullock's Greek
township. Is quite a successful fruit
grower, having about ITS peach and
apple trees. He says he made g. very
good peach crop this year, except the
fruit was rather smaller In size than
usual. His apples are doing very
nicely.
Within a very few years this section
will be traversed by numerous trolley
lines. The lines are becoming more
necessary every day. and their con-
struction is inevitable. The PROPOSE
ton opens up a splendid opportunity
for the right kind Of ability, and all the
people of the country will do well to
begin giving the matter consideration.
Although there is noticeable steady
increase I'm the number Of people who
keep bank accounts, the per cent OF
people who ought to have such ac-
counts, but who do not have them, Is
very large throughout this section
There are numerous farmers who keep
500 or more about their person or
homes, where they should never have
more than S. or $40 at a time, and this
surplus cash necessarily gives them
much concern. After a man opens his
bank account he soons begins to won
der how the bank people can afford TO
do so much work for him as they do
without charge. He not only finds the
bank a source of great convenience;
but In a very short time he begins to
realize the greater safety Of his sur
plus cash. There are some old timers
who have from one cause and anoth-
er became prejudiced against banks;
this prejudice is rapidly dying out. 1t
should have been dead years ago, FOR
1t lives now only at the expense OF
those who still harbor It,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-18

The naval hero was somewhat Of
dandy. you know, and on the body
was a fine linen shirt, the bosom Of
which was laid with ruffles and plaits.
His clothing bore the initial j..