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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11
Railroad Discrimination.

Although we do not pretend to know
Il great deal about the matter of rail-
road rates. we have given some at
tention to the claims that the city Of
Charleston has been making to the
effect that the railroads are discrim-
mating against it unfairly, and we are
impressed with the idea that the mat
ter is one of very considerable i'm
portance to the people Of the state.
That the discrimination actually eX-
lists, there is no question. Mayor Rhett
showed this conclusively by figures
submitted in his recent address before
the Anderson Chamber of Commerce.
The figures were taken from current
tariff sheets and they make it plain
that Norfolk, Va, for instance, has the
over Charleston from diff
fcrent points in the west, even in
cases where Charleston is the nearer
port These figures also show that the
people of South Carolina have to pay
more for hauling to tide water at
Charleston than the people of Georgia
pay for hauling the same distance to
tide water at Savannah.
Now, if Charleston alone were af-
fected in this matter, the people of
the Piedmont could not be very much
interested except in the way of senti-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11

in the county, floats representing the
business houses of Yorkville, a big
barbecue and other features. There
are about 1000 Woodmen in the coun-
ty.
There was a very enjoyable hop In
the opera house last Friday night, Civ
en- in honor Of visitors on account OF
the unveiling ceremonies. The follow
ing were present: Misses Margaret
Moore, Josie Carroll, Leon White, Bes-
sic Sandifer, Maggie Sandifer, Rose
Lindsay, Matte Caldwell, Carrie Cart
wright, Mary Cartwright, Helen Low
ry. Gerald Lowry, Wilma Logan, Elise
Latimer, Mamie Lee Grist, Agalice
McCaw. Frances Finley, Ada Hayman,
Margaret Daniel, Nellie Schorb, Mar
garet Glenn, Pauline Lindsay, Maggie
McFadden, Miss Hamilton, Kate Ham
ilton. Ella Love, Rosa Steele, Bessie
Barron, Mary Henley Willis, Mary B.
Wilson, Mary FAINT Herndon. Georgia
Richards, Mabel Gaines, Emma Clin-
ton, Jennie Stoney, Annie Ashe, Mabel
Ashe, Messrs Robt. Falcomer, Arthur
Hart, Ben Johnson, Keene Dobson,
Philip Hunter, Sam Steele, Glenn Alli-
son, Frank Riddle, John Barnwell, W..
C. Erwin, H. Stowe, Roe Willis, Roy
Carroll, Craig McCorkle, Rob Lindsay,
Bedford Gaines, Tod Lowry, George
Cartwright, Will Willis, John Miller,
Minor Bigger, Bob Herndon, Ross Clin-
ton, oliver Hart, John Ashe, Manning
Stanton, DR.. Bratton, Sam Ford, Earl
Willis Chaperones-Mr. and Mrs. Will
lis, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. McCorkle, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. H, Carroll, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. w. Speck, DR. and Mrs. John Bowen
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Glenn, Mrs. Geo.
Hart, Mrs. M. H. Metts, Mrs. d. E
Finley, Mrs. Ed Sadler, Mrs. s. c.
Ashe. Mrs. Tom Moore, Major and Mrs.
Walter Moore, Capt. and Mrs. ]. r.
Lindsay.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.

Rev. w. c. Ewart and party return
ed last Saturday afternoon from their
trip to the jamestown exposition pref
tv well broken down from the effects
of three days Of strenuous sight-see-
ing, but thoroughly pleased with the
result of the visit and feeling amply
repaid for their time and trouble.
1T comes up to the measure OF a
great exposition" said Mr.. Ewart to
The Enquirer reporter on Saturday;
but when you ask me to compare 1t
to the ST. Louis. l would be somewhat
at q loss to know how to comply. 1t
Is different in character and general
scope. and then Of course, it is not on
such an extensive scale.
"The fair is incomplete, as yet
Most of the buildings have been fin
ished and all have been completed as
to their exteriors. but there is quite
good deal Of work to be done on some
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11
SOuTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Mr.. r. B. Teal, manager of lum-
ber plant at Bannockburn, fell into a
hot water vat on Thursday and died
Friday from his injuries.
Judge ]. S. Bossier of New Or
leans. q Confederate veteran return
ing from the Richmond reunion, fell
from Southern train No. II, two miles
west of EaSley last "Wednesday ana
was instantly killed.
- Governor Ansel has ordered pri-
mary election in Chester county to Sc
lect a successor to Jno. r. Culp, late
Judge of probate of that county. The
date of the election has not yet peeh
fixed.
MIR. w. B. RADON has resigned as
q member of the county board of con-
troll of Kershaw county. On June ~
that county will vote on the question
of dspensary or no dispensary ana at
the same time will settle the matter
as to whether whisky distilling snail
be permitted within the county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11
WITHIN THE TOWN.

THE Yorkville cornet band came in
for many compliments last Friday.
The music it makes is highly credlta-
BILE.
THE Presbyterian church bell was
tolled during the funeral hour covering
the funeral of Rev. Dr. w. G. Neville
yesterday.
Local members Of Woodmen Of the
World are working on a plan to have a
big Woodmen rally in Yorkville on
July 4. The plan has not taken def
mite shape as yet and as to whether or
not the rally will take place will de-
pend on several details that will not
fully develop for several days. Among
the suggested features are an address
by Sovereign Commander Root Of
Omaha, Neb., Woodmen parade with
floats representing the different camps
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11

Of them yet; but work Is being pushed
as rapidly as possible, and within an
other month or six weeks there will
be little left undone.
1.-THE state exhibits are complete,
and they are very fine, that Of South
Carolina, l am gratified to be able to
say, being the finest Of all. Our state
has a really credltable exhibit, one Of
the most creditable state exhibits in
fact, that I have ever seen at an exhi-
bition. So far as / could see, 1t Is
lacking in nothing that would seem to
make 1t more interesting; but the
most prominent feature is easily the
industrial department. This includes
manufactures of all kinds; but prin-
cipally our cotton manufactures, and
the display is very we'll calculated to
surprise even most Of the home people.
There Is also q creditable dis
play of agricultural products, and
the mineral exhibits seems to in
clude almost everything found in the
ground. There is quite an interesting
exhibit of building stones also.
"The government buildings are COM
plete and up to the usual high stand
ard. The aquarium Is especially in
teresting; but as usual this exhibit is
probably strongest in the matter Of
arms and munitions of war. There are
specimens Of all kinds Of modern guns,
the 16-inch ordnance being represented
by wooden models and the smaller guns
being represented by actual speci-
mems.
"The liberal arts and machinery
buildings though incomplete, are pref
ty we'll filled with interesting exhibits,
and the contents of the food products
building are up to an unusually high
standard I do not know that l have
even seen a more interesting or elabor-
ate display.
1.-The 'Warpath' includes the usual
large aggregation of amusements; but
did not take in anything except the
panorama Of the battle Of Gettysburg.
ITO those who have never seen 1t,
the ostrich farm is we'll worth while.
The habits and development Of these
big birds are shown, and grown peo-
pie as we'll as children cannot fail to
be interested in the sight Of a big
bird drawing full grown man in a
vehicle.
"One Of the great features Of this
exposition Is the naval display. The
water front, though not completed, will
be- something magnificent. There are
number Of foreign war vessels there
now and several American battleships
always within easy reach. Our party
went aboard the Alabama, and had a
very satisfactory examination Of It."
Asked about the attendance, Mr..
Ewart was not able to speak very en-
couragingly. The grounds include tre-
mendous area and 1t Is difficult to form
an idea Of a crowd. Last Friday was
big day, being the occasion Of the
tide water jubilee, and there were lots
of people there, including thousands of
school children.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11
TUESDAY, JUNE II, 1907.

and he began a search for the victim,
which he was sure could not be far on.
He shortly afterwards found the thief
dead in an old barn. 1t was an o'pos-
sum. Eggs continued to disappear and
another dose of poison was placed In
gone A careful search of the prem
ises failed to locate the second ma
rauder. A few days later a negro boy
found a large dead o'possum on a
branch, several hundred yards from
the house. Since the second egg thief
was poisoned the disappearance of
eggs has stopped.
The Case Of George Peters.
A Winston-Salem, N. C. special Of
June to the Charlotte Chronicle says:
George Peters, a white man, who was
arrested last week on the charge Of
killing Rev. Joseph Easter, at the
home Of the latter in Carroll county,
Va, has been transferred from that
county to Pulaski, Va, on account
Of the bad feeling existing against
the prisoner in the county in which
the horrible crime was committed.
A report has been received here to
the effect that Peters has made full
confession to the officers who accom-
panied him to Pulaski. 1t is said
that Peters does not implicate any
body else in the killing, but said he
alone was responsible. 1t is rumored
that he has already secured counsel
for his defense who will plead insani-
ty as the cause of such an unusual
crime. A special term Of the grand
jury was ordered by Judge Jackson
last week to hear the evidence in the
case Of George Peters, charged with
the killing Of Rev. Joseph Easter.
Only two witnesses were examined
and a true bill was promptly found,
which places him on trial for his life
at the next term Of court, which will
convene in July next.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11

IT Is with feelings Of unusual regret
that The Enquirer today records the
death OF Rev. w. G. Neville, D. D.
DR.. Neville lived and labored in this
community for more than ten years,
and during that time the people here
had full opportunity to learn some
thing of his character and worth. He
was a good man. There Is no ques-
ton of that. He was a man who tried
to do things, and who generally sue
ceeded. He stood for something. He
tried to obey the laws Of God as they
are laid down in the Bible and made
no hesitation in bringing all legitimate
pressure to bear to make others do the
same thing. His earnestness and ag-
gression along this line brought him
in frequent antagonism with people; !;
but he was not. compromiser. He
has never been known to sacrifice his
plain duty to temporal expediency. He
may have made mistakes. We have
no doubt that he did, but we feel sure
that all of his mistakes were honest
ones, and we have never known man
who was more willing to face about
when convinced that he was wrong.
He was Christian gentleman In
every fibre of his being. 1t would be
better for the country If there were
more men like Dr. Neville.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11

o. j. Gwin, an original Jasper said
last Friday that Yorkville has always
occupied a big place in his heart, but
after the proceedings Of that day, the
place is bigger than ever. He was de-
lighted with the way things passed Off.
The information given in a para
graph last week about weather and
crop conditions in Bullock's Creek
township" was credited to Mr.. j. H.
Youngblood Of Blairsville. 1t should
have been credited to Mr.. ]. H. Sher-
rer, from whom 1t was received.
Since the publication Of the list Of
Confederate dead Of York county, on
May 10 last, there have been ninety
five additions, bringing the total up to
$40. These figures are somewhat sur
prising to many no doubt; but the
probability is that there are more than
1000 Confederate soldiers buried in the
cemeteries of this county.
Capt. w. 3. Smith was missed by
many friends who would have been
glad TO nave seen lllll ueIe idSl I'll
day. The captain did not like the
moving Of the monument to the cem-
etery: but that is hardly the cause
Of his absence. The condition of his
health is such as to make trip from
Clover to Yorkville quite an effort.
There was some complaint on the
part Of several Of the veterans In at
tendance on the unveiling exercises
last Friday, because Of the oversight
Of the committee with reference to
providing seats for the veterans. Il
don't want to be understood as COM
planning" said veteran of the from
Sumter to Appomattox" class; but l
wish you would call attention to the
fact that some Of US are getting old,
and we cannot stand up for an hour
or two at a time like we once could.
1t gives me great pleasure to come to
an occasion Of this kind; but II l am
to be kept on my feet all day 1 would
rather know it beforehand. At the
same time, l would have you think
that this complaint is not so much on
account Of myself as Others"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11
THE SHAM BATTLE.
Major w. q. Moore Explains Why 1t
Did Not Occur.

Editor YOrky1lle Enquirer:
Because Of numerous inquiries as
to why the sham battle was not in
cluded in last Fridays programme, and
because of numerous expressions Of
regret on that account, I will thank
you for space in which to explain the
matter.
The sham battle was not promised
in the original programme for the
reason that at the time that pro-
gramme had to be sent out. there was
still uncertainty as to whether all four
of the companies Of my battalion
could be here. Some days before the
7th, however, I had information that
the battalion would be complete and
all arrangements were commenced for
the battle. Blank ammunition, etc.,
was provided and the sham battle fea-
ture would have taken place, except
for the fact that only two of the COM
panies expected, came. The battle
could not have been presented In
satisfactory manner with only two
companies, and under the circum-
stances, in justice to the spectators as
we'll as the battalion, 1t was deemed
best to abandon the idea.
Every other advertised feature OF
the programme was carried out, be-
lieve, and I regret that 1t was not
practicable to present this feature
also. Respectfully,
w. B. MOORE,
Major End Bat, 1st Reg, n. G. s. G.
Yorkville, S. c., June s, 1907.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11

THE county solicitor, w. B. Wilson,
Jr., is to be commended for guiding
the county commissioners away from
that county printing ring, which for
wears has been throwing practically
all of the county printing to The York
vile Enquirer. For the first time IN
the history of the county letter was
sent to each county newspaper pup
Usher inviting him to bid on publish
ing the quarterly statement of the su-
pervisor. AS a result, on wednesday
the contract was awarded to the Rock
Hill Herald and the Yorkville New
Era-thay to divide the $50 allowed by
law for this publication-an entirely
inadequate price. We are certainly
glad to see this action taken.-Rock
Hill Record, June 10.
Really, we are unable to appreciate
the feelings on the part of our contem-
porary that would justify such state
ments as are included in the foregoing.
The Enquirer has never at any time
asked any county official for any kind
of advertising. No politician has ever
been able to influence the conduct of
The Enquirer in any way, not If we
knew it. We never ask for any kind
of advertising except purely on pa
sis of value received. The advertising
controlled by the county commission
ers has several times been let out to
the lowest bidder, regardless of the
difference in advertising values Offer
ed by the different bidders. The En-
uuirer has more than once done this
at nominal sum, and 1t
also allowed others to bid lower. This
particular advertising, the quarterly
reports of the supervisor has previous
ly been given out on exactly the terms
submitted in The Enquirer PROPOSE
ton, and the Rock Hill Herald and the
Record (Journal them were both ben
eficiaries. We beg leave to assure
our esteemed friend the Record, that
we have no quarrel with anybody
about this matter. The commissioners
are running their business as they see
proper, and we promise also that there
will be no complaint from US such as
we have heard from other quarters
about discrimination against our
readers" Nobody has ever been able
to discriminate against the readers of
The Enquirer, and we don't think they
ever will be-certainly not for such
small matter as $50. These reports
are not copyrighted, neither is any
other official information that is of
more interest to the public than to
.l,a ,t-hn criH
readers of The Enquirer have ever suf-
fered on account of anything of this
kind that it was to their interest to
know, we are not aware Of the fact.
No malice here contemporary, no cha
grin, no unpleasantness, and no wran-
gle. If you are glad, we certainly have
no desire to Snoil YOur pleasure.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11

gers or kinds of traffic, to compel all
common carriers to have SUFFICIENT cars
and motive power to meet all require
ments for the transportation Of pas
sengers and property which may be
reasonably anticipated. and to see that
every common carrier be held specif-
ically liable for loss or damage due
to delay in transit occasioned by neg
ligence. The public utilities bill was
passed first sometime ago and sent to
Mayor Mcclellan of New York for his
approved, as are all measures dealing
with affairs of the city. The measure
was returned to the legislature with
the mayors veto and it's passage was
then forced over the mayors veto IN
the face of strenuous opposition.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11

At their annual meeting at Cataw-
ba Falls yesterday, the Engineering
Society OF the Carolinas elected OFF,
GERS as follows: w. s. Lee, president;
]. Frank Wilkes, first vice president;
C. E. Waddell, second vice president;
D. w. Gill, secretary; John H. Roddey,
assistant secretary; Edward Clarke,
treasurer, and Mr.. D. A. Tompkins, d.
rector for three years.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11

THE committee in charge Of the en-
tertainment of the newspaper men at
Charleston, has arranged for a fishing
trip: but will not go outside the bar
for the reason that most Of the party
being land lubbers, might get seasick.
This would apply to almost any other
gathering Of people from
different interior localities; but not to
the editors. Most of them have patent
insldeS
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11
Ths aIorkrille Gnqt'irer.
YORKVILLE, 8. c.:
TUESDAY, JUNE IL, 1907.

WHAT about ]. S. Brice for the
United, States senate? If a good, clean
man Is what the people want they
might go great deal further and fare
worse
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-06-11
LOCAL LACONICS.
We Will Send The Enquirer
From this date until January lst'
1QO2 for 81 10

We Will Send The Enquirer
From this date until January 1st'
1908, for $1.10.
Millions Of Locusts.
Mr.. John S. Jones, carrier on York
willie r. F. D. No. 5, says there are MIL
lions of 13-year locusts along his
route. At places the fields are literally
alive. with them, and where they come
out Of the earth, the ground Is
literally honey combed. The noise
they make sounds like a threshing ma
chine.
Two o'Possums.
Several weeks ago Mr. j. c. Blair
of Blairsvllle, began missing eggs from
his hens nests. AS the eggs disappear
ed completely 1t was evident that the
stealing was not the work Of egg-suck-
ing dogs, as the canine egg thief
breaks the eggs, swallows the contents
and leaves the shells in the nest. Mr..
Blair supposed that cats were carrying
the eggs off and decided to try poison
ing with strychnine. He loaded an
egg with the poison and placed 1t in
a. nest. The next morning 1t was gone
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-09-12
Teachers Wanted.

There is a shortage of teachers
in almost every part of Nebraska.
Custer County will be in need of
fifty more teachers than it now
has. This condition is largely
the result of the new law which
requires everyone who has not
taught to receive Normal train
ing.
After September l, 1907, no
teachers certificate will be issued
to beginning teachers who have
not had normal training. This
means better schools and larger
salaries. Custer College makes
a speciality of fitting teachers for
first, second and third grade
certificates. There has, also,
been law passed prohibiting all
who have not 10th grade
education, or, its equivalent,
from entering the State Normal
Schools of Nebraska.
Custer College can equip you
for the active duties Of the
school room in less time than is
possible in other schools. Fall
term begins September 10.
Write for particulars and
catalog to Loren Cornett, Pres,
Broken Bow, Nebr.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-09-12
Opening Monday Sept, 10th.

Il is the greatest pleasure that
Mgr. Groat, of the Broken Bow
Opera house, is at last able to
announce to the people of this
city that he has been able to
secure the Famous Arlington
Coumedians, to again fill the
fair date. This company, which
has played the Broken Bow fair
for the last five years, needs no
higher recommendation than to
announce that they are coming.
Each year that Walter airing ton
has come to Broken Bow, he has
brought us stronger company
than the year before; this season
he comes to us with the greatest
repertoire company that has ever
been in the West. A company of
twenty-five people, including the
Polmatier Sisters, Ladies Orches-
ira, an organization of five young
ladies that cannot be surpassed
for music.
They play a concert in the
Opera house every evening, in
addition to their regular music,
from eight to eight.thirty. The
opening play will be one of the
strongest bills ever written in
four acts entitled, Gan American
Girl" The plays and specialties
will be changed nightly. The
performances will start sharply
at eight-thirty each evening,
The seats are on sale at the usual
place. Ladies will be admitted
free on the first night when
accompanied by one paid ticket
Seats at McComas drug store
] and Greats furniture store.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-09-12
Freak Ears of Corn.

Merely to add to the interest of
the National Corn Exposition,
from a show standpoint, cash
premiums are to be paid for freak
or odd-shaped ears of corn ex-
hibited there. The curiosities
thus shown will undoubtedly
prove most amusing, and ad-
ditional interest will be created
along this same line by the en-
tries in those lots calling for the
largest ears and the smallest ears.
Cash premiums are likewise to
be paid on these exhibits. The
exposition opens in the great
Coliseum, Chicago, October 5,
and continues until October 10,
inclusive.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-09-12
A Church Wedding.

Mr.. Maurice T. Ryerson and Miss
G. B. Job, both of this city, were
united in marriage at the Christian
church, Sunday night at 8:45 p. m.
Rev. N. L. Early officiating and Mr..
and Mrs. Ramah Ryerson acting as
assistants and Miss Bertha Koozer
playing the wedding mardh.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of a crowded house though,
we are informed that it was intended
TO be a surprise.
The groom is member of the firm
If Ryerson Bros. Co., one of the lead
ing grocery firms of the city, a steady
young man of integrity and excellent
business qualities.
The bride has resided in this city
for about ten yelrS, is practicing
physician, and by industry anda ptness
in her calling, has gained a large prac-
tice.
They went to housekeeping imme-
diately at the home of the bride where
they will reside in the future.
The BEACON joins the many friends
of this deservedly popular couple in
wishing them long, happy and pros
porous voyage on the matrimonial sea.