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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-06
National Secretary, Fort Wo
ROCK HILL AND VICINITY.
Mr.. Forney Resisns-Farmers Co.
Operative Union-Marriase Invita-.
tions-llIness of Mr.. Nelson.

Operative Union-Marriage Invita-.
tions-IIlness of Mr.. Nelson.
Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL January 6.-Mr. Don"
Forney, the very efficient agent Of the
Southern Express company in this
city, has rendered his resignation to
the company, the same to take effect
just as soon as his successor can be
appointed. He is expecting to be re-
lieved at any time. Mr.. Forney has
tired Of the ardous duties attached
to the office he has filled so faithfully
and desires to make a change. He
has not fully decided where he will
locate yet, but is considering an offer
from Texas and another from Colo
rado.
The Farmers Cooperative Union
will meet in the Commercial club
rooms on next Tuesday at IL o'clock
noon, for the purpose Of discussing
the present alarming condition Of the
cotton market and to take such action
as may be deemed best by the asso-
citation.
Invitations have been issued an
nouncing the marriage Of Miss Jessie
Fewell, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Fewell to DR.. A. Ransom McLaugh-
lin on Wednesday, Jan. Is, at 6
o'clock p. m, at the home of the bride,
No. 241 Oakland avenue, Rock Hill.
On Friday afternoon and evening,
the 18th instant, the ladies of the A.
r. P. and the Methodist churches,
will unite in serving a hot supper at
McElwee's restaurant. The proceeds
will be donated to the various char
liable institutions Of the churches.
William L. Nelson Is dangerously Ill
at the home of his mother, Mrs. M.
A. Nelson in this city. He has been
sick for some time and has finally
contracted a case Of pneumonia.
w. S. Chaplin, night clerk at the
postoffice, has been confined to his
bed for several weeks by sickness.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-06
SUDDEN DEATH.

Mr.. Napoleon A. Simril, a we'll
known citizen Of York township. drop
ped dead of heart disease on his prem
ises two miles east Of Yorkville, last
Tuesday afternoon.
Shortly after his return from a trip
to town, Mr.. Simril learned that the
boy whose duty 1t was to drive up the
COWS was away, and after telling his
wife that he would attend to the mat
ter himself rode to. the pasture for the
purpose. After he had been 1 absent
ten or fifteen minutes, Mrs. Sirnril be-
came alarmed and went to see what
the trouble was. Before she had pro-
ceeded great distance she saw the
mule walking about with It's bride
dragging and short distance further,
her worst fears were realized when she
found the body Of her husband lying
on the ground, cold in death.
AS soon as possible after her heart
breaking discovery. Mrs. Simril noti-
fed the neighbors, and q atelephone mes
sage was sent, for DR.. ]. D. Mcdowell
The doctor had been treating Mr.. Sim
ril for heart trouble for more than a
wear. and after an examination, which
developed no sign Of a bruise Of any
kind, decided that this was the cause
Of death.
Nobody saw Mr.. Simril from the
time he left the house until his dead
body was discovered by Mrs. Simril,
and it is not certainly known whether
he fell from his. mule. or felt the attack
coming and got down. Because Of the
fact that there were no bruises on the
body, however, and the additional fact
that the mules bride was dragging
the ground, the latter conclusion seems
to be the most probable. -
Mr.. Simril was born In the Clay Hill
section of York county on June 8. 1850,
and had lived in York county prac-
tically all of his life. He moved to the
home In which his family now lives
some twenty years ago. He was a
good farmer. thrifty and industrious,
and most excellent citizen, being
patriotic and public spirited In all
things. He had many acquaintance
throughout the county and was held
In high esteem wherever he was
known, News Of his sudden and to
many, unexpected death. came as a
profound shock to all who knew him.
He leaves a widow and four children
two sors and two daughters-Mr
James Simril. Misses Lottie Belle and
Daisy Simril and Master Willie Sinril
The funeral took place at Ebenezer
on Wednesday morning. the services
being conducted by Rev. DR.. W. G.
Neville, assisted by Rev. DR.. ]. b
Thornwell. A large concourse Of peo-
pie was In attsnAaEGes. ..S,--. >
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-06
WITHIN THE TOWN.

= Monday was Emancipation Day
and there was quite crowd Of ne
groes in town to celebrate the occa-
sion.
= Everybody was busy last Monday
but the police. and they had little to
do. Trade did not suffer because OF
the closed dispensary.
-Cordwood Is more plentiful than 81
was before Christmas and the prices
do not range quite 80 high. People In
town are paying from 50 to $3.50 q
cord.
- There is still no cotton selling. Lo-
cal buyers have orders at prices some
what in advance Of the future contract
quotations; but they are able to gel
hold of but little cotton.
The sale Of school furniture, etc.
at the Garrison building last Monday
was largely attended, and a great
many Of the articles advertised were
disposed Of at fair prices.
State Constable Rose continues to
do the best he can to keep tab on vio-
lators of the liquor laws, and the IT,
gers are not disposed to take any
undue liberties with him.
The interior Of the Star Drug Store
is being remodeled so as to give more
room and more light, and a glass front
Is to be put in as soon as Messrs. ]. ].
Keller & Co., the contractors, can get
to 1t.
The merchants have about COM
pleted their January stock, aking and
are now selling off odds and ends
Some good bargains are being offered,
and trade holds up very well, consid-
ering conditions.
Mr.. A. Rose has moved his family
into the Kuykendal house recently pur-
chased by him and Mr.. G.. w. Sherer
has moved into the Rose house. Mr..
w. Thompson Jackson has moved into
the house vacated by Mr.. Sherer.
- Sheriff Brown and Clerk Of the
Court Tate are now at home to their
friends and the public generally in
their respective offices. Mr.. Tate has
made no change In his clerical force.
Mr.. Fred Quinn Of Zadok, Is deputy
sheriff.
Frank s. Davidson played Old
Farmer Hopkins to a crowded house
last night. The audience was one Of
the largest that has assembled on ar
count Of professional play for many
months past. Mr.. Davidson, who
plays the leading part. was at his best
and was ably supported by Miss
Manius Fink as DAISY Lindon" and
Jimmie Turf" The company generally
was strong. The orchestra music was
good, and there was some good sing
ing. The audience was kept in roars
Of laughter from start to finish.
The reception given by the Com
mercial club last Tuesday night was a
most pronounced success. Invitations
were limited to the families Of the
members, visitors. the local ministers,
and such ladies as the members chose
to invite. The rooms Of the club were
put in special shape for the occasion,
and about 80 or 80 guests were present
during the evening. Refreshments
consisting Of sandwiches, olives,
pickles, celery, Ice cream, coffee, cho-
colate, candy, nuts, etc., were served,
and the guests were entertained at
pool, cards. carroms, etc. The enter
tainment committee Of the club re-
ceived high praise from the clubmem-
bers and the guests for the highly cred
liable manner in which the whole az
fair was managed, and everybody was
delighted with an unusually pleasant
evening.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-06

borers. He made no resistance when
placed under arrest and acknowledged
that he-was wanted In Charlotte Tor
killing a man. He told of the trouble
with Will Bremen concerning the lat
ters bicycle, but claimed that he did
not know that the man he shot was
an officer. Springs agreed readily to
accompany the officer to Charlotte.
There Is a reward Of $500 for the cap
ture of Springs-$100 having been Of
fered by Sheriff Wallace Sunday night
Immediately after the commission OF
the crime, and $500 by Governor Ay-
cock today. II is presumed that the
three men who made the arrest Will
share in the distribution Of the money.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-06

FARMERS and others who are will
ing to put cotton in the hands Of trus-
tees in accordance with the resolutions
adopted at the mass meeting last Mon
day, should make their reports to the
different township committeeman
without delay.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-06

servant each may, upon signing their
parole not to take arms during the
continuance Of the war, return to Rus
sia. Non commissioned officers and
privates will be held as prisoners. For
the benefit of the sick and wounded
Russians, the sanitary corps and the
accountants belonging to the Russian
army and navy will be required to
serve under the Japanese sanitary
corps, and accountants for such period
of time as may be deemed necessary.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-06

SOMEBODY in Charlotte has suggest
ed the idea Of a prescription dispensa-
~ in Charlotte, where whisky can be
sold for strictly medical purposes
only. Our Charlotte friends had bet
ter go slow on this matter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-06
Total ..............

A levy Of Al mills will be required
to raise the foregoing amount and
such a levy is recommended. In ad-
dition to the foregoing the board rec
commends special levies in the town.
ships named to pay interest on bonds
issued in aid Of the Charleston. Gin
cinnati and Chicago railroad: Ca
tawba township, 81 mills; Ebenezer
township, Il mills; York township, 81
mills.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-06
COUNTY SUPPLY BILL.

The county board Of commissioners
estimate that the expense Of the coun-
ty government next year will be in the
neighborhood of $25,66S. This .esti-
mate was made up at the boards re-
cent annual meeting and based upon
4o,,rao 90 follnua.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-06

THE people Of various counties are
moving in behalf of organization In
the interest Of cotton. The prospects
of a rousing stete convention seem to
be good.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-06
WILL HOLD COTTON.

Since the last issue Of THE EN-
eumBR other farmers have sent word
that they are willing to put their cot
ton In the hands Of trustees In accord
ance with the resolution adopted at
the mass meeting Of January Q as
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-06

YORKVTLLE, 8. O.,
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1905.

THE general assembly convenes
next Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
DAVENPORT BOY IS
DROWNED IN CREEK
Roy Gabriel, an Inmate of the Orphans
Home Dove Beyond His
Depth.

Roy Gabriel, an inmate of the Dav-
enport Soldiers Orphans home, was
drowned in Duck Greek last evening.
Two companions who had entered the
water at the same time he did, mar
rowly escaped the same fate Accord
ing to the decision of the coroner's
jury, the boy came to his death by
drowning though his own neglect.
George Bethel, the assistant engi-
neer at the institution, received per
mission to take a party of boys bath
ing after supper last evening. When
he started with the party, four boys,
Roy Gabriel, Dan Hornbeck, Charles
McGovern, and Clyde Mcknight. ran
ahead and, on reaching the creek at
the bridge first north of the grounds,
partially stripped and plunged into the
water.
AS far as can be learned, young
Gabriel dove off the bank and was
never seen afterwards. Two of the
other boys, Hornbeck and McGovern,
were soon beyond their depths and
began TO cry for assistance. Mr.. Beth
el and his party reached the scene
very quickly and, through the efforts
of Mr.. Bethel and the other boys,
Hornbeck and McGovern were taken
out of the water in time.
The body of young Gabriel was re-
covered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
COMES To
PORT WITH FIRE
RAGING IN HOLD

New York, June 17.-With hundreds
of bales of cotton smouldering in her
forward hold, the Savannah line steam
sip Kansas City came up the bay today
escorted by half a dozen tug boats and
other vessels which had been summon
ed to stand by and take off the passen-
gers, should the fire become serious.
The fire was finally extinguished, after
the steamer reached the pier.
Later the fire broke out anew and
late this afternoon was smouldering
obstinately in the hold, tons of water
being poured into it. 1t is feared the
flames will reach a quantity of resin
and turpentine in the bottom of the
hold, and a serious explosion may &C.
cur
Before reaching the dock 60 passen-
gers became panic-stricken, but all
landed safely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
CREPT UP ON FORT
Navy Scores in Last Day OF
Mimic War at Fort
Monroe.
ATTACK JUST AT DAWN
Admiral Dickens Gets Close Enough to
Do Damage Before He Is Dis
covered.

Fort Monroe, Va, June 1.-THE last
day of the war game opened with an
attack on Fort Monroe at dawn by de-
stroyers and gunboats of Admiral
Dickins' feet. Just between dark and
daylight there was a brief period when
conditions were most favorable for Of
fensive naval operations.
Makes SteaIthy Attack.
These conditions were taken advan-
tage of by Dickins, and his boats crept
close to the walls of the fort before
they were discovered. The fusillade
was brief, but lively.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
Meeting Place of Peace
Delegates Being Re-
considered.
RUSSIA DISSATISFIED
Cars People Back War Party
in Case Iapan'S Terms
Are Not Moderate.

ST Petersburg. June 1.-THE Ques-
tion of the place of meeting of the
Russian and Japanese representatives
has been reopened and there is a pos
sibility that The Hague, instead of
Washington may he selected.
After the announcement that Wash
ington had been selected Russia ex-
pressed a desire to have the selection
reconsidered and exchanges TO that
end are now proceeding between for
eign Minister I-amsdorff. Ambassador
Meyer and Washington.
Several Advantages.
Russia's preference for The Hague
is based on the obvious advantages
that it is the entirely neutralized capi-
tai of a small state and the site of the
arbitration court. also by the consider
alton of time.
People Back War Party.
St. Petersburg, June 1.-THE note
to the foreign office announcing that
negotiations for Il meeting of Russian
and Japanese plenipotsntiaries were
proceeding rapidly was printed without
comment in the morning papers, but
the press of all shades of opinion is
discussing Japan's probable terms and
declares with practical unanimity for
a continuation of the war rather than
the acceptance of humilating condi-
tions. In this the newspaper are up
held by public opinion, which is steer
ing around to support a war policy if
Japan's terms prove too hard.
Glad Duke Is Out.
All papers comment on the retire
ment of Grand Duke Alexis from the
Office of high admiral, and a general
feeling of relief is manifested at the
fact that the present naval regime is
ended. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
EDITOR is ADJUDGED GUILTY
Moses Harman, Publisher of Lucifer,
Again Convicted.

Chicago, June 17.-Moses Harman
was found guilty yesterday by a jury
before United States Judge Kenesaw
M. Lands of sending unavailable mat
ter through the mails. Mr. Harman is
the editor of bi-weekly paper called
Lucifer, devoted to the science of en-
genics. incidentally is opposes indis-
soluble marriage and advocates in
struction of the young in the laws of
heredity. He has served three terms
in prison because juries decided some
of the articles published in his paper
were improper for circulation through
the United States mail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
J. w. Parmelee Dead.

Chicago dispatches announce the
death of J. W. Parmelee ct the Audi
torium Annex in that city after an
illness with pneumonia Mr. Parme-
lee was known in Rock Island. his last
visit here having been made when he
passed down the river two years ago
in a magnificent houseboat on his way
to Florida to spend the winter. He
was 81 years OF age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
LIVES IN DANGER
Excursionists at Detroit Spend
Night on Boat Aground
in the River.
RETURN IN THE MORNING
Make Best of the Situation-Another
Boat Stays Out All Night
in Fog.

Detroit, June 17.-Eleven hundred
people who started out last evening on
the steamer Columbia for a moonlight
ride on the river, and dance, were fore
ed to spend the night on the steamer,
which went aground The excursion
lists made the best of the situation and
spent the night dancing and singing.
They were transferred to the steamer
Promise after number of Intellectual
attempts had been made TO pull the
Columbia into the channel, and arrived
here at 7:3O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
Worst WashoutS in Years
Result From Rains
in North.
TRAINS ARE LAID OUT
All Rivers in Southern WiScOn-
sin Have Again Begun
to Rise.

La Crosse, Wis, June 17.-Washouts
worse than any other the railroads
have experienced this year have been
caused by heavy rains yesterday and
last night.
Deprived of Service.
Fifty miles of stations on the Mil
waukee road from La Crosse to Wa
basha, Mimi, are deprived of railway
service as a result of a washout at
Minnesota City. All rivers are again
rising.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
NEW ORLEANS EDITOR HELD
Doniniek c. o'MaIIey Accused Of Con-
spiracy to Kill.

New Orleans, La, June 17.-DOmin
ick c. O'Malley. owner and manager Of
the New Orleans Item, was arrested
yesterday, charged with COnspiring
against the life of Inspector of Police
f. S. Whitaker O'Malley was involy-
ed through the confession of an en-
ploye, II. G. Slocum, who had been ar
rested on a charge of blackmail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
FIRES 80 EMPLOYEES
BUT RESCINDS ACT

Philadelphia, June 17--The only de
velopment of any importance in Mayor
Weaver's crusade for good govern
ment was the dismissal Of 80 employees
in the bureau of health.
Later in the day the mayor Tescind-
ed the order dismissing the health bu-
reau employees. He will make an inves-
tigation of the bureau before putting
the order into effect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
BAD START IN RACE
FOR WILLIAMS CUP
Thirteen Yachts Leave Dover in Rain
American Boats After Special
Prize.

Dover. England. June 17.-Thirteen
yachts started from here today in the
annual race from Dover to Heligoland
for Emperor Williams cup in a heavy
rainstorm and with light wind blow
ing.
The American yachts Atlantic and
Apache and the British yacht Valhalla
started over the same course for spe-
cial cup offered by Emperor William
for auxiliary yachts which participated
in the recent transatlantic race
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
HEAT CLAIMS FIRST
VICTIM OF SUMMER
William kIoe, Davenport Laborer, Sue
cunbs to An Attack Of
Prostration.

The first fatality in the three cities
from the extreme heat occurred in
Davenport this morning, William Kloe,
an emplOye of the Mccarthy Improve
ment company, dying from prostra-
tion yesterday afternoon He was
at work at Fourth and Green streets,
when he was overcome by the intense
heat, and though every effort was
made 10 revive him, he died during the
night. He was about 30 years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
Fatal Shooting.
THOUGHT 1T NEXT WORLD
Negro Rejoices When Rope Slips at
Hanging in South.

Decatur, Ala, June 11.-Harvey
Smith, John Collier and Will jackson,
colored, were hanged in the Jail yard
here yesterday afternoon They were
hanged together, but when the drop
fell the knot slipped off of Smiths
neck and he dropped to the ground.
crying out Thank God / am free; yes,
am free" He was picked up in a
semi-conscious condition and hanged a
second time, the rope drawing so taut
that it cut deep into his flesh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
ST. LOUIS KEEPS PRIZE
Wins Team Shoot at Central. Tourna-
ment at Davenport.

Wins Team Shoot al CentraI' ouTHd-
ment at Davenport.
St Louis won the team shoot at Dav-
enport yesterday, this match being one
of the most important connected with
the Central SharpshOoters' tournament
which closes today at Schuetzen park.
BY winning this year the St. Louis
team is entitled to keep the trophy, a
banner. The scores in the team shoot
were as follows: St Louis, No. l, l.
126; Highland, Ill, 1915; Davenport,
No. l, 1,196; New Glarus, Wis, 1,16S;
Milwaukee, LAB; St. Louis, No. 2, l.
129: Dubuque, LOO.
Tomorrow there will be big picnic
with crowning of the king of the shoot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
CAR HITS A MAIL WAGON
Driver Killed and Women Passengers
Severely Injured.

New York, June 17.-In a collision at
Thirty-sixth street early today between
an electric car and a mail wagon, the
driver of the latter was fatally injured.
More than a dozen passengers, many of
chem women, were severely hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
Hoch is Writing His LIE.

Chicago, June 1.-THE Life Travel
and Experiences Of Johann Hoch," is
the title of an autobiography which
the bigamist who is to be hanged next
Friday for wife murder is writing in
his cell. He hopes TO use the proceeds
in appealing his case 10 the state SUI
preme court Three chapters were
completed yesterday. HOch declares
il will be lively and full Of incident
and romance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
MRS. CHARLES STOUT WINS
Captures Metropolitan Golf Champion
ship from Miss Travers.

Short Hills. n. j., June 17.-Mrs.
Charles T. Stout, formerly Genevieve
Hecker. and who was the metropolitan
and national golf champion for two
years. won the metropolitan golf cham
pionship at the Baltusrol links today.
defeating Miss Gertrude Travers of
Glen Cove, l.. l.. by up and l to play.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
WATERFOWL HAS ELECTION
Question of License or No License Is
the Only Issue.

The first election of the village of
Watertown is in progress today for
the choice of a board of trustees. Two
tickets were nominated a couple of
weeks ago, one d citizens ticket,
which is understood to be for saloons,
and the other is called the antilicense
ticket. The names on the two pro
posed boards are as follows:
Citizens. o. Geisler, J. w. Daw-
son. John Rauh. Erick Bohman, S. p.
Cosner. F. A Cartwright.
Anti-icense-Harry Nicholson, ID.
Y. Allsbro. Henry Hillberg. II. c. Me
Neal, John Rauh, F. Sovey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
-.
TOWN Is
NEARLY WIPED OUT
Forty Buildings in Business Part of
johnson City Are
Burned.

Mt Vernon, ILL.,, June IA great
part of the business section of John
son City was destroyed by fire. The
loss is estimated to be 100000.
The fire started last night. Owing
to the scarcity of water it was not un-
der control until today. Forty build
ings. including the entire business sec
ton, was burned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
OLD MAN KILLED BY A TRAIN
William Suiter, Davenport JeweIer, Fa-
tally Injured at Buffalo.

William Suiter. an aged jeweler, who
recently opened a small business in
Davenport, was struck by Rock ISL
and train at Buffalo Thursday evening
and fatally hurt. He was hurled some
distance and sustained fracture OF
the skull and a broken shoulder and
leg. He was taken to St Luke's hos
pital, Davenport, where he died yes
terday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
EXPECT TO WIN HENLEY RACE
Crew of Philadelphia Boat Club Arrives
in England

Plymouth, Eng. June 1.-THE crew
of the Vesper Boat club of Philadel-
phia arrived here today on the steamer
New York. They are in the best of
health and spirits and confident of
taking back the grand challenge cup
for which they are to compete at the
Henley regatta.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-17
Fairbanks at Mansfield.

Bloomington, H., June IA re
ception was given Vice President and
Mrs Fairbanks last night at the home
of his brother. w. ID. Fairbanks, at
Mansfield. Several hundred persons
from central Illinois called.