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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-26

Not the least interesting feature Of
the drive was the company Of Cap
tain Roddey. The captain, as stated,
has been a part Of Rock Hill almost
from the beginning. His was the sec
ond general store established there.
There were several barrooms and
probably a blacksmith shop; but alto
gether there were not more than fifty
or sixty people in what are now the
incorporate limits Of the town. He
grew up with Rock Hill and Rock Hill
grew up with him. 1t was not until
about twenty-years ago. after he had
become we'll established, that he began
to take an enthusiastic interest in
town building. He and the late James
8. White built the graded school. 9th
ers helped; but without either Of them
the work would probably not have
been done. After that he had an in
terest in almost everything, and ex-
cept for his guarantee Of the bonds
voted in aid OF Winthrop, Winthrop
would have gone elsewhere. The hos
pital owes it's existence solely to
his liberal benevolence. He has
interest in several Of the cotton mills
and owns the Victoria almost outright.
He Is in all the biggest real estate
ventures and besides several handsome
business houses on Main street, has
built numerous residences in various
rarts of the city. His principal bus
mess pleasure now Is to see Rock Hill
grow, and with the town moving along
at it's present rate, his satisfaction Is
complete. But while these are facts,
known of pretty generally, 1t would
take a shrewd inquisitor, indeed, to
get such information from Captain
Roddey. He Is not a boaster. In fact
he shuns notorfety of all kinds; but
the knowledge of many Of his good
works can no more be concealed than
the evidence of the works themselves.
Up to fifteen years ago, Rock HilPs
principal importance was as local
trade centre, the supplying Of the peo-
pie Of the country surrounding with
various kinds of merchandise. This
business, Of course, has kept pace with
all the outside demands on 1t; but
now it is only a feature Of the city's
commercial life. The city lives to a
large extent within itself, the people
employed in the various industries
supporting the stores and the trade
from without being but little greater,
II as great in volume. as that within.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-26

pouch did not occur until next day
when the mail reached Paris, and
since that time American officers have
been engaged with the French officers
in the search for the missing mail.
There was an arrest last week in Par
is of a man named Butless in connec-
ton with the affair. He had $4,000
in American securities, which were a
part of the contents of the registered
sack. Under pressure Butless made
q confession and implicated a gang
Of international mail robbers as re-
suit of which it is probable num-
ber of other arrests will be made. 1t
Is believed by some of the postal OFF,
cials that the robbery was committed
in New York and the thieves escaped
to France on the vessel carrying the
mail over. The postmaster at New
York contended all the while that the
theft must have occurred in France
and the arrest of the man Butless and
his confession seems to uphold the
theory. Out of the 100000 contain
ed in the mail sack there was only a
very small amount Of it that was ne
gotiable, and even If the thieves had
gotten away with the booty they would
have been very little better off.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-26

while the case was pending, he tried
to get the senate to investigate the
changes against him, but 1t steadily
refused to do so, and it was about to
eXpel him without an Investigation,
when he resigned to avoid expulsion.
A great wrong, he said, had been
done not only to him, but to the peo-
pie of Kansas as we'll, and to the peo-
pie of the entire country.
For the greatest of all crimes
against a people," he said, lis where
executors ravish the law in the tenn.
pie of justice as they did in my case .
Mr.. Burton in his speech declared
that he was the victim of political
persecution. He admitted having un-
Willingly violated the law in acting
as an attorney while member OF the
senate, but claimed that the onence
was common among senator's and oth-
ers who held places under the govern
ment. ..
Enough convicted of misconstru-
ing a statute, was guilty of nothing.
MY only offence was that L onended
the head Of the political community
of interests'-the president, the most
powerful member of the commercial
community Of interests-the sugar
trust. These, and these alone, are
the offences for which l have sur1er-
ed. I violated no law.
'I have been frequently asked who
It was that inspired this unjust ana
cruel persecution against me. l have
not made any public answer to that
question. I do 1t now. 1t was Theo-
dore Roosevelt. True, he had to op-
crate through others. Some of them
acted with malice OF the kind that
animated Roosevelt. Others were
driven to help in the great wrong
through fear. 1t was like him to deny
having anything to do with instituting
proceedings aginst me until was con-
victed. Then he boasted 1t was l VINO
aimed the gun
Mr.. Burton attributed the presi-
dents wrath to his (Burton's) oppo-
sition to a bill in the interest, as he
claimed, of the so-called sugar trust.
which was said to have contributed
largely to Republican success at the
polls.
This is why" he said, II was first
struck down, why / was bounded for
years for a crime I never committed,
why all the vast enginery Of the gov
ernment was brought up against me
to hunt me to death.
But the door of hope cannot be
closed against me, nor against any
man who will waste no time in pro-
voking nor brooding over injury, but
has an abiding faith in the philosophy
of the good"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-26
RAILROAD NOTES.

There used to be a good deal Of
trouble in getting the passenger trains
on the Marion and Kingville division
"out of the hole" at Rock Hill. People
who have not been to Rock Hill will
understand that these trains have to
leave the main line and go down a
grade to get to the passenger depot.
t is with great difficulty that the en-
gine which takes the cars down can
get them out again. Now, the matter
is so managed that there is always on
hand an extra engine, to help push or
pull as the case may be and there Is
no longer any delay on account Of "the
hole"
President Finley has recently issued
to all the employees Of the Southern a
circular letter instructing them that
hereafter they are requested to give
prompt and satisfactory information
as to trains whenever requested to do
so. Heretofore 1t has been the rule of
the Southern to keep waiting passen-
gers in suspense as to delayed trains.
For instance If train happened to be
three hours late, 1t was the custom to
bulletin it as thirty minutes late and
at the end of half hour mark 1t be-
hind another thirty minutes. The new
instructions require that no matter
what may be the trouble or how late
a train may be, employees, particu-
iarly station agents, must give as full
and satisfactory information as possi-
BILE as to the cause of the delay.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-26

fellow was playing about a wash tub
and tumbled in and when pulled out
was all but unconscious. Considera-
BILE work was required to get the wa
ter out of his lungs. The little fellow
is all right now.
For various reasons many have
thought that the dry goods business
has not been so good up to this time
this year as up to the corresponding
period last year. In discussing the
general situation with one of the larg-
est local merchants last Saturday
evening, the reporter was assured that
sales up. to that date this year were
several thousand dollars in advance of
sales up to the same date last year.
- The spring millinery opening Of the
Yorkville Banking and Mercantile
company was held last Friday and
Saturday, and was visited by large
numbers of ladies from both the town
and country The display, in charge
of Miss Hayman, was quite an elabor-
ate one, and all the ladies who visited
the millinery show were enabled to
get a good insight into what Is to be
the proper thing in ladies' headgear
during the spring and summer sea-
sons.
Rev. I. G. Murray and Mr.. ]. G.
Burge have formed little partnership
for the purpose of trying the William
SON corn raising plan on the Baptist
church lot. There Is about an acre or
the lot, and the purpose Is to see what
it will produce. Mr.. Murray remarked
Yesterday that II was the purpose or
himself and Mr.. Burge to do their best
to carry out the Williamson plan in
every particular: but, Of course, he di
not undertake to make any promise as
to the outcome.
applied to The Enquirer last Saturday
afternoon to know whether or not
anybody was advertising for a lost
bill book. He was advised that there
had been no such application. A let
ter received shortly afterward from
Mr.. T. H. Riddle Of Glenn & Riddles
store instructed the insertion Of an
advertisement for such a book, lost
by Mr.. T. E. Brandon Of Glover No.
4. Mr.. Riddle was promptly advised
Of the situation. The incident illus
trates that the people know pretty
we'll what to do in the case Of lost or
found.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-26
nQcAx. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Jno. r. Hart, Captain-Gives notice to
Co. IL" S. c. N. G., that there will
be a drill at the armory next Satur-
day night at 8 o'clock.
Bank of Clover-Publishes statement
of condition at close Of business on
March 10Th. Total resources $127,-
170.25.
Miss Bessie Barron, Sec.-Gives no
tice that the ladies Of the A. R. P.
church will sell cakes and bread al
w. M. Kennedy's store next Satur-
day morning, 8 to IL.
Bank Of Hickory Grove-Publishes It's
statement of condition at close OF
business March 18th. Resources OF
$32,594.11.
D. E. Boney, Agent-Offers home in
surance at cost in the Farmers Mu-
tual Fire Insurance company.
York Supply Co.-Has about 500 BUSH
els cane, seed at $1.25 bushel; seed
potatoes at 81 to- S1.20 bushel; gar
den seed, sweet potatoes, farm i'm
plements and supplies.
M. w. White-Has a few remarks on
how long 1t takes to get experience
Of certain kinds. Has a town lot on
East Jefferson street for sale.
First National Bank-Remarks that a
full grown fortune will not fall into
your lap. II WdulS yOu W SldIl q
fortune by depositing your money
with It. It's safe.
York Hardware Co.'s showing a big
assortment Of baseball goods, in
Guiding balls, bats, mitts. gloves,
masks, etc.
Clover Drug Company-Invites you to
see it's display Of Easter post cards.
II has a very complete assortment.
York Drug Store-Reminds you that 1t
has fresh supply Of Lowney's can
dies for the Easter trade. Easter
post cards and egg dyes.
Thomson Co.-Announces its spring
millinery opening for Wednesday
evening and Thursday night. Other
new goods are talked about.
j. Q. Wray, The Leader-Will begin a
special Easter week sale Of spring
clothing for men and boys next Fri
day which will continue until Sat-
urday, April 9Th.
Strauss Smith Co.-Inform you that
while spring goods are arriving slow
ly, still they have some goods that
will interest you in quality and
prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-26
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The Civic League ladies have done
quite a good deal Of work along the
streets and when the seeds, plants and
vines they have put out begin to grow,
they will make a handsome showing.
- There was quite a large audience
at the presentation of Faust at the
opera house last Tuesday night. Mr..
Hubert Labodie is an actor of unusual
ability and he is backed by a strong
company. The only draw back to the
perfect presentation of the play Is the
smallness of the opera house.
Rev Homer Mcmillan, Of Atlanta,
Ga, secretary of the Assembly's Home
missions presented the cause he rep
resents in the Presbyterian church last
Sunday morning and preached in the
evening. Both services were very in
teresting, and were very much enjoyed
by the big congregations present
Master Walter c., the little son Of
Mr.. James Beckham, had a narrow
escape from drowning in the backyard
of Mr.. A. Rose yesterday. The little
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-26

THE Charlotte Observer takes occa-
sion to explain that it does not be-
lieve that story that was published re-
Gently to the effect that certain Mas
sachusetts physicians had scientifically
demonstrated that the soul has weight.
The Observer says that along with
other papers, it printed the story SIM
ply because of a certain interest that
attaches to it by reason Of the start
ling assertions it contains. 1t then
goes on to quote Scripture to show
that even if science should make pre-
tensions along this line, the Scriptures
would repudiate such pretensions. The
case, it thinks, is covered by the fol-
lowing from Corinthians IL, 13-l4'
Which things also we speak, not In
the words which mans wisdom teach
eth, but which the Holy Ghost teach
eth; comparing spiritual things with
spiritual. But the natural man receiv-
eth not the things Of the Spirit OF
God; for they are foolishness unto
him; neither can he know them, be-
cause they are spiritually discerned.'
We are inclined to agree with the OBJ
server throughout. There is no ques-
ton of the startling interest Of the
story as printed, and it is quite possi-
BILE that the whole thing is a. fake, in
Guiding the names that were quoted to
give credence to the story. But even
if it is a fact that the body loses
weight at the moment of death to the
extent of from an onuce to an ounce
and a half, it is quite probable that
the phenomenon must be accounted for
in some other way than by attribut-
ing the difference to a sudden depart
ure of the soul.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-26
TAXATION OF BONDS.

Comptroller Jones has sent out the
following letter with reference to
the taxation of Federal bonds held by
national banks:
Dear Sir: 1 am in receipt Of your
favor, asking for a ruling regarding
the taxation of government bonds held
by national banks as a part Of their
investment.
Replying, will call your attention
to code of laws, South Carolina, article
s, Special rules as to banks and bank
stock and unincorporated banks and
banking associations" You are es-
pecially directed to sections 313 and
317, which 1 quote as follows:
Section 313. All shares of the
stockholders in any bank or banking
association, located in the state,
whether now or hereafter incorpor--
ated or organized under the laws or
this state, or Of the United States,
shall be listed at their true value In
money, and taxed in the city, ward,
town or incorporated village where
such bank is located and not else
where: Provided, That the words
true value in money as used In line
three of this section shall be so con-
strued as to mean and include all sur
plus to extra moneys, capital and ev-
cry species of personal property OF
value owned or in possession of any
such bank.
Section S17. The auditor Of the
county in which any such bank or
banking association may be located.
upon receiving the return provided
for in the preceding section, shall de-.
duct from the actual total value or
the shares in any such bank or bank
ing association, the appraised value
of the real estate owned by such bank
or banking association, as the same
stands assessed on the duplicate, and
the remainder of the total value or
such shares shall be entered on the
duplicate Of the county, in the names
of the owners thereof, in amounts
proportioned to the number Of shares
owned by each, as returned on said
sworn statement, and be charged with
taxes at the same rate as charged up
on the value of other personal prop
erty at the place where such bank or
banking association is located"
1t is clear from the foregoing that
the entire interest Of the shareholders
is taxed without any deduction for that
portion of the capital which is invest
ed in United States securities.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-26
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

- Secretary Of War Taft and party
left Charleston, Sunday, aboard the
Mayfiower on an official visit to Pan
anna and the West Indies.
4! -Twenty-three students Of the en-
gineering class Of Clemson college
spent last week visiting the great iron
foundries in and around Birmingham,
Ala.
Fire swept the Spartan mill settle
ment in SpartanburB yesterday morn
ing and destroyed sixty-one houses.
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
There were no fatalities.
e. J. Watson, commissioners Of
immigration, and Mr.. p. II. Gadsden
Of Charleston, have arrived at Brem-
en-, Germany, to work up interest
among possible immigrants to South
Carolina.
- Spartanburg special Of Saturday
to News and Courier: Bobo cottage,
one Of the buildings on Wofford CAM
pus, used by the students for dor
mitory, was burned to the ground this
evening. It caught from burning rub
bish.
Columbia, March %: Superin-
tendent o. M. Sadler, Of the Southern
Express company, was here today
from CndTlOlle III SoiiCfChSC Will
Governor Ansel and Attorney General
LYON regarding his company's hand
ling Of liquor under the new dispen-
sary law. There had been complaint
from several quarters that express
agents are aiding the tigers and
giving them succor In order to in
crease the express business. Mr.. Sad
ler assured the governor and the at
torney general that 1t was the In
tention of his company to In every
way aid the officers in carrying out
the law; that any agent or other rep
resentative of the company acting
otherwise would promptly be dismiss
ed. He said his company had to ac-
cept such shipments and his patrons
had to be served, but the express COM
pany wants no business that has to
be gotten at the expense Of the spirit
or the letter Of the law. The attor-
ney general, after the conference,
wrote the chief Of police Of Williams
ton, who had complained that the
agent there was delivering to tigers
under cover of night and on Sundays,
that If there was any further conduct
Of the kind to report 1t to the express
official who had promised to discharge
such employees. The agreement Will
effect a large and steady growing jug
trade with Georgia and North Caro-
lima points.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-26

II the Williamson plan will do only
half of what Is claimed for it, the aver
age corn raiser will be immensely
benefited, and If it will do all that is
claimed for it, which we do not doubt,
there is no reason why the people of
this country cannot raise corn with
which to feed cattle and hogs.
The Rock Hill people do not think
great deal of the. plans Of the South
Carolina Public Service corporation.
AS they see it, the Public Service cor
poration wants too much for too little.
It wants the people to pay for the
work it has in hand and it wants them
to give it ownership for its part in
collecting subscriptions. That is the
way the matter looks at present; but
maybe the corporation will loosen up
later on and get more liberal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-26
ROCK HILL AND VICINITY.
The Knights of Pythias-PersonaI
and Other Notes.
respondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.


Correspondence OF the Iorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, March 25.-The sixth
district knights of Pythias will hold
IS Of this city on the 28th. Grand
Chancellor Rivers, grand keeper Of r.
& s., DR.. ]. II. Thornwell are expected
to be present and assist District Dep
uty H. v. Davidson in the meeting.
There will also be a delegation from
each lodge in the district present and
great time is looked forward to. At
the opening session, Rev. w. 3. Dun
can will make the invocation: the well
come of the city will be extended by
the mayor, Hon. Jno. T. Roddey; the
by Chancellor Commander George
Moore; the response by District Dep
uty q. Vance Davidson.
In the evening, after an exemplifica-
tion of secret work In the comforting
Of rank by Oakland Lodge, the annual
banquet will be served at McElwee's
cafe.
Mr.. Max G.. Bryant, who Is past"
most everything In Pythianism, will
oe toast master and the following
speakers will be heard.
Candidate Jno. G. Anderson will
respond to "The City Of Rock Hill"
Grand X. Of R. & s. Thornwell will
answer to THE Relationship Of Pyth-
Moral Side of Pythianism," Will be
talked upon by Rev. w. B. Duncan.
"The Use of Libraries In Connection
with Pythianism," will be toasted by
the Grand Chancellor M. Rutiedge
Rivers Of Charleston.
Sandwiched between these speeches
will be a debate upon the following
subject: Resolved: That the Lawyer
Is a Greater Nuisance to the Commu-
nifty Than a Buzzard." Messrs. w. M,
Dunlap Of this city and w. w. Dixon
If Winnsboro, two brilliant young dis
ciples of Blackstone will do the debat-
ing, Mr.. Dunlap championing the law
yer and Mr.. Dixon the buzzard.
]. Porter Hollis, Phi. D., who was
licensed about a year ago to practice
law In this state, has about decided
to locate in Rock Hill. He is well
known here, having taught In the gra-
ded schools before going to Johns
Hopkins university to take his doctors
degree. After getting his degree, Mr..
Hollis entered the government service
at Washington and was a special agent
In Mr. Garfield's department, where he
lid some good work. His investiga-
tions were the basis upon which Com
missioner Garfield based his report
early in 1906, which created such a
sensation.
Mr.. Frank Starnes, a native Of this
county, who has resided in Gastonia
for the past eight or ten years. with
his son Clark, Is visiting the family OF
Mr. Clark Starnes, Sr., near the city.
Mrs Jack Myers of Charlotte, is
visiting her brother, Col. Walter Raw
linson. She is accompanied by her
daughter, Miss Mary Morgan Myers.
Mrs. Jennie Lyon Murdoch and Miss
May Lyon of Jackson, Tenn, are VS.
tting their sister, Mrs. R. T. Fewell.
Miss Mabel Ardrey Of Fort Mill,
came down Monday to visit Miss LII
Ian Massey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay L. Adams spent
Sunday In Charlotte.
Miss Sidney Gage Of Union, Is Wis
ting friends here.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-03-26
BLAMES 1T ON ROOSEVELT.
Ex- Senator Burton Of Kansas, Tells
Why He Was Prosecuted.

Jos. B. Burton was welcomed home
at Abilene, Kan, from a five months
confinement in the Ironton, Mo-, Jail
last Saturday night with an enthusi-
asm that exceeded any welcome he
received in his home town while Uni
ted States senator from Kansas.
Burton was convicted of appearing
for pay before a government depart
ment while senator. The former SEN
ator rode from the station to his
home in an open carriage and his
passage through the street was in the
nature of triumphal procession. The
sidewalks were lined with people who
lifted their hats as Burton passed.
After an informal reception at their
home Mr.. and Mrs. Burton were en-
tertained at dinner by County Treas
urer Schneider. Later they went to
the theatre, where Burton delivered
a speech on why l was prosecuted.
Ex-senator Burton began his speech
by referring to three indictments
found against him, and the two con-
victions under them, saying that.