Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-19

the late Samuel Johnson and Mrs. Vlo-
let Johnson, who reside in the Bego-
MIA neighborhood. Mr.. and Mrs. r. E.
Johnson and Mrs. M. T. Parham Of
Gastonia, and Mr.. John l. Wood Of
Kings Mountain, attended the funeral
yesterday.
Only 81 Feet High.
The Enquirer has been advised that
the Kings Mountain monument will
be only eighty-seven feet high instead
Of 115 feet as was originally intended.
This Is because of the difficulties that
developed in connection with the foun-
dation. 1t was at first thought that 1t
would be necessary to excavate only a
few feet for the foundation, and the
trouble encountered here
Is to be taken off the height Of the
unless there is an addi-
tional appropriation.
West Point and Annapolis.
Washington special to the Columbia
State: VIM. Ezzard Bell, Jr., Of Cher
okee county and Albion Smith Of York
county have been formally named for
appointment to the United States ma
val academy at Annapolis. This an
was made today by Repre-
sentative Finley. They will report at
Annapolis for examination. The al
named are w. c. Young OF
Lancaster county and young man
named Stevens from Fairfield county
Mr. Finley announces also the nomi-
nation Of Fred Adams of Lancaster to
be cadet at West Point. with the
same two young men named above
Young and Stevens, as alternates.
Old Man of the Delegation.
Washington correspondence Of the
News and Courier: Just now Repre-
sentatives Finley and Johnson are try
ing to settle the question Of who is the
"old man" of the South Carolina del
egation. Neither will admit that he is
the Oldest, although by reason Of con-
tinuous service, Mr.. Finley is the dean
of the delegation. Last year George
Legare gave a dinner and just before
1t ended Mr.. Finley asked for a cup OF
coffee. Mr.. Legare told the waiter to
bring it. When it came and he asked
where to place 1t, Mr.. Legare said:
"Give 1t to the old man." whereupon
it was placed in front of Mr.. Finley
Mr.. Johnson, thereupon, claimed that
he had won and that from thence and
ever after his colleague, Finley, should
be the "old man." The latter will not
have 1t so, and when Johnson and Fin
ley meet in the Hobbies or cloak rooms
each salutes the other as "old man.
and that's the way the matter stands
now and will stand until George 'Legare
comes back and finds some other way
to settle it.
Killed BY Falling Tree.
Master Carroll, the 14-year-old son
Of Mr.. J. D. Clark. of the Beersheba
died last wednesday
night at about II o'clock as the result
Of injuries sustained by being caught
under a falling tree. The accident oc-
Cured on Tuesday afternoon, at Mr.
Clark's home. The tree was cut by
the brothers of the lad, and all were
interested in the work. A strong wind
was blowing. Just as the tree was
about to fall, warning was given to
all in the vicinity. Young Carroll saw
the tree falling; but because Of the
wind very probably, became confused
as to exactly which way 1t would go
and was caught about midway from
the trunk He was badly bruised in
and rendered unconscious.
assistance was sought at
once, but very little could be done.
The sufferer fingered on in comatose
condition till the end came. The de-
ceased was a bright, kind hearted boy,
well liked by his playmates and older
and his tragic death
produced quite a shock in the commu-
nifty. The funeral service was con-
Quoted at the home on Thursday by
Rev. o. M. Abney, and the interment
took place at Beersheba. There is
much sympathy for Mr.. Clark and fam
lily in their heavy bereavement.
Mr.. Bales Replies to Mr.. Stewart.
In its issue Of yesterday, the Fort
Mill Times printed the following from
Mr.. q. T. Bales: I'm reply to Hon.
w. H. Stewart in regard to his bill
on the roads. he seems sur
prised at my ideas Of things unright,
Where he seems to think I should have
gotten some exalted ideas in regard to
good roads, Is exactly where find so
much fault. The Mecklenburg road
law, so far as the grading and maca-
dam goes, is all right; but when you
get off the finished roads you find
some of the worst roads I have ever
seen. We will take the Nations Ford
road leading from Fort Mill to Char
lotte. 1t Is one Of the oldest, straight
est and best laid off roads entering
Charlotte. A part Of this road, about
seven miles in North Carolina, can't
be travelled for the want Of work and
repairs to bridges. The bridge over
Sugar creek, seven or eight miles
south of Charlotte has not been cross
ed In eight or ten months. Now, this
Is one of the oldest roads that we have.
/ have no doubt but that 1t has been
used for $50 years as public high
way. Then, take the road from Pine
Vile to Wright's ferry. I have often
seen it so bad that 1t was dangerous
to travel. These two roads have been
worked somewhat on Mr. Stewards
plan. They turn out and work the
roads in July and August, sometimes
in September; spend all the money and
time that the law requires, then If the
season Is wet and big rains come, the
roads must go till the next year, be-
cause there Is no money in the treas
ury. Mr.. Stewart, If you or anyone
else doubts this assertion, just come
up and 1 will show you the. roads. /
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