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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02
CASE OF BERRY ANDERSON.

Mention has been previously maze
of the inquest over the body of Berry
Anderson, colored, who died In Bull
locks Creek township on May 2S, last
under circumstances that led some OF
the neighborS to suspect foul play
They thought the man had been pols-
oned and as there was no way to de-
termine the fact except by an analysis
of the stomach Of the deceased, the
inquest was adjourned. until such an
analysis could be made. The stomach
was sent to Boyden Minis, bacteriolo-
gist and chemist of Columbia, and on
receiving this experts report, Coroner
Louthian went to McConnellsVilley yes
terday, and reconvened the jury
which rendered verdict to the effect
that the deceased came to his death
from causes unknown to the jury. The
report of Bacteriologist Minis, which
will be of especial interest In the
n n,iglborhoud that knows most about
the circumstances of this case, Is as
follows:
"Mr. l.. w. LOuthian, coroner:
have the honor Of rendering to you the
following report OH the analysis OF
human stomach received from you on
the 18th instant.
Stomach was very dark colored
from decomposition and was snghtly
distended from gas. 1t weighed about
2l5 gm. Contents consisted mainly Of
absorbed alcohol and a brick colored
sediment.
stomach, contents and preservative
were divided into approximately equal
parts after stomach had been chopped
into very small particles.
"One part was made acid with a
solution Of tartaric acid, subjected to
distillation, and the distillate examin-
ed for the volatile poisons, phosphorus,
carbolic acid, chloral hydrate and iodo-
form, none Of which were found to be
present.
1.-The residue from the above distil-
lation was digested with hydrochloric
acid and potassium chlorate and exam
ined for arsenic, antimony, tin, mer-
curry, lead, copper, none OF which were
found to be present.
Another part was made acid, as be-
fore and extracted with hot alcohol.
The extract was freed from most eX-
traneous matter by treating alternate
ly Will dlCollol ana uiSliiicu "obtSi.
This aqueous solution was extracted
with ether, and the extract examined
for acetanilide. phenacetine, picric acid.
antipyrine and salycilic acid. None of
the above substances were found to be
present. The so &C. Of acqueOus solu-
ton was next made alkaline with so
dunn hydrate and again extracted
with ether and the extract examined
for strychnine, atropine, cocaine and
other alkaloidal poisons, none of which
were found to be present. The ether
ial extract in each case. when evap-
GRATED. consisted only of globules of
oil that could not be entirely removed
in process of publication.
AT no step in the analysis was any
thing observed at all suspicious OF
poison. Respectfully,
"Boyden Minis.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02

THE question as to whether or not
Clemson college is state institution
is to be decided by the United States
supreme court soon. The case In
question has arisen out of a suit
against the trustees by John Hopkins
a resident of Oconee county for dam
ages alleged to have been sustained by
him, because of the action of the trus-
tees in changing the course of the
Seneca river. Judge Aldrich turned
down the complaint Of Hopkins
on the ground that Clemson Is a state
institution, and Judge Aldrich was sus-
tanned by the state supreme court
Hon. Joseph A. Mccullough has beer
associated with r. T. Joynes, Esq.
counsel for plaintiff, and the matter is
going up to the United States supreme
court
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

p. B. Conner, Prop.-Announces the
opening of the Amus-U theatre ir
the Rose building, tomorrow even.
ing. Two changes OF programme or
Monday. Admission, 10 cents.
Rev. Jas. Boyce, D. D., Pres.-Gives
information about Due West Female
college, and will send you a cata-
logue on request. ,
S. c. Byrd, d. D., Pres.-Calls atten.
ton to Chicora college-the South
Carolina College for Women, located
at Greenville.
Victor Cotton Oil Co.-Has overhaul
ed its roller mill and is ready tc
give patrons good flour and good
yield.
B. F. Smith, Ist. Lieut.-Publishes ar
order that is of interest to the mem
bers Of Co. L." 1st Reg, s. c. N. G
John r. Love and A; c. White-Cal
attention to the value Of Crawford
Spring water. Patrons desiring cot
tages at the spring can be accom-
modated.
]. M. Brian Co.-Tells about vari-
ety of new groceries that 1t has re-
Gently received. Visit them Mon
day when in town.
Bank Of Clover-Publishes a statement
of condition at the close Of business
on June 2Srd. Its assets are $685.
1864.
D. E. Boney, Manager-Says that OBJ
jections to life insurance are forgot
ten after the insured is dead. See
him about the new rates for Farm
ers' Mutual Life Insurance policies
w. T, Smarr and Others, Trustees
Advertise a special school tax elec-
tion to be held at w. B. Goods Store
(Bullock's Creek) for district No. 10
on July II.
w. B. Stroup and Others, Trustees
Give notice of high school election
to be held at Glover, district No. 81
on Monday, July 10.
J. L. Williams & Co.-Offer special
values to their customers on next
Saturday and Monday, July 3rd and
9Th. They sell for cash only.
York Supply Co.-Can furnish you
with all kinds of building material
including brick, lumber, hardware,
etc. 1t wants to sell you a moving
machine.
First National Bank-Tells you about
a song that you might sing to your
profit, If you will remember the
truthfulness Of its words and carry
them into effect.
Carroll Furniture Co.-Invites you to
make II a point to visit its store
next Monday. 1t will give away
a souvenir to every visitor.
York Drug Store-Says 1t Is looking
for you on Monday and will be
ready to cater to your wants In the
way Of cold drinks, ice cream, etc.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02

shall cease at maturity; savings ac-
counts not exceeding in amount $1OO
to any person and not subject to
check upon which the bank has re-
served in writing the right to require
sixty days notice of withdrawal, and
bearing interest at not to exceed 8 per
cent per annum. Deposits which are
primarily discounts or money borrow
ed by the bank, and all deposits
otherwise secured, are not guaranteed
under the act. Just what effect the
new law Is to have on the national
banks appears uncertain. The depart
ment of Justice at Washington having
decided that the national banks could
not participate in the guarantee fea-
ture of the Kansas law, the banks
themselves have started a movement
to organize an insurance company
among themselves to insure deposits
in their banks. Eventually, however,
It is expected that many of the ma
tional banks, especially those In the
smaller towns, will decide to donation
alize and become state institutions In
order to participate in the guaranty
law
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02
The Pride of Opinion. $

The Pride of Opinion. Some men
are proud of their wealth; some are
proud of their lineage; some are proud
of their achievements; some are proud
of their persons, but every mothers
son of us is proud of his opinion
We are less charitable in regard to
this matter of opinion than We are In
any other way. We are proud OF our
powers of augmentation and yet,
ninety-nine one hundredths We make
are wasted breath, and idle words.
When We fall into an argument with
any one, we do not weigh what the
other man says-we do not even listen,
We must be thinking of something else
to boost up our side of the question.
How many men. do you suppose. have
had their opinions changed In an ar
gument of this kind? Even the on
lockers OF listeners, If there be any,
watch more for amusement than for
edifcation.
The purpose of such augmentation
is not to arrive at truth but TO play
Battledoor and Shuttlecock with
words.
A wise man will not enter into such
IL discussion for he knows that the end
thereof is mild lunacy-that nothing
is to be gained and something Is to
be lost by it.
The man who thinks that he is al
ways right. and that other men are al
ways wrong who differ with him Is d
fool.
No man in this mundane sphere has
yet arrived at all the truth. You have
your opinion on everything, you do not
mind airing it. You are sure you are
right, but do you know that you are
mistaken i'm many instances? by what
means have you arrived at the whole
truth? Where is your particular
Delphian Spring.
Faith, Hope, Charity and the great
est of these is charity. At least 1t Is
| q grace more difficult to exercise than
either of the other two. Why can we
| not be charitable in respect for the
opinions of others? Why can we not
differ from other men and yet have a
high regard for their integrity and
| honesty in the matter of opinion?
The Good Book teaches us to be
charitable, and it neither makes eX-
ceptions nor applies special cases. We
are to be charitable in everything.
We ought to be charitable in this
Abbevile Press and Banner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02
THE CHESTER REUNION.
Captain John Smith Had Good Time
and Tells About IL

L
and Tells About IL
Editor Yorkville Enquirer:
would most respectfully ask you
for q small space In your valued paper
to give you something Of my TRIP to
the reunion In Chester
The doors of all the homes were
thrown open and wide to welcome the
veterans and visitors. When scaled
the old hill, found myself on the
square. and as looked around my eye
caught that magnificent structure with
its long shaft almost reaching the
clouds-a monument erected there by
the true and hearted people or
Chester and county as a memorial to
the dead heroes, who gave up their
lives for their country. It stands there
as q memorial to the boys that wore
the grey, and who now sleep on many
a battlefield for q cause that was just
and right.
many dear comrades that had not
seen in forty-four years. I recalled
many of the scenes We had together
on many q battlefield and hardships
and privations Of war.
It seemed as II was not q stranger
to any. Then the chat Of war began.
I met many dear friends Of old Chester
and Of the mercantile line. In the
court house yard, beneath those shady
old oaks, spreading out their arms OF
shade over the magnificent and sump-
tuous dinner prepared for the old vets
of the '60s, there was that noble and
true hearted, I. Med, Hood, assisted
by others and the u. d. C's. All kinds
of meats, turkey, chicken, ham, barbe-
cued beef and mutton. There were four
kinds of mutton-lamb, ram, sheep and
mutton. Bread, cakes and other
things, too tedious to mention. These
were all free to the veterans. The u.
D. c., and ladies gave the sponsors.
maids Of honor and vets, reception
and hearty welcome in the club rooms.
There I found the dear ladies, u. d.
Cs., with their whole-hearted and
loyal love for the old vets, dealing out
ice cream, cake, lemonade and cherry
juice, which had no end. 1t was an
evidence that their love had not grown
dim for the southern soldier. May the
hinges Of old Chester's hospitality new
er grow rusty.
No one should return to their homes
and say they did not receive a hearty
welcome
May my brain ever feed my memory
of the dear people Of Chester, and that
her reunion has broken the record.
May Gods richest blessings rest up
on the people and the city.
Your humble servant,
j. ]. Smith, Company G.,
Palmetto Sharpshooters, jenkins Bri-.
gade. Longstreets' Corps.
Glover, s. c., June 20, 1909.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02

The farmers have certainly been
working hard enough Of late to be en-
titled to a holiday next Monday, and
it is to be hoped that they will not
fail to enjoy themselves.
The South Carolina Rural Mall Car
riers' association will hold its annual
meeting in Rock Hill next Monday
There are to be speeches by Congress
men Finley, Aiken and others, and the
understanding is that the town Is to
be wide open to the visitors.
President Ashe and Secretary Black
hope to get as full q meeting OF the
Farmers Union next Monday as pos
sible. The understanding Is that the
session Is to be short unless there de-
yelops new business, Of which the ex-
ecutive officers have no present knowl-
edge.
There is some talk over in Sharon
Of bonding the town for the purpose OF
erecting a first-class school building
There is no doubt Of the fact that this
would be a wise move, and the prop
erty owners would not have occasion
to regret it. Other towns of the size
of Sharon may we'll afford to take the
idea under advisement.
We are reproducing today the ad-
dress that Insurance Commissions
McMaster delivered before the annual
convention of the South Carolina Fire
Insurance Agents association recently
1t is an able address dealing mos,
comprehensively with a very import
ant subject, and careful reading oi
| It will be found to be we'll worth the
while of those who know something
about insurance, as we'll as those who
know nothing.
Commissioner Watson has accepted
an invitation to deliver an address 81
Filbert on the occasion of the Wood
mems annual picnic there on Saturday
July "a. Mr.. Watson Is an entertain
ing and instructive speaker. He prob
ably is the best informed man In Soutf
Carolina on the agricultural condi-
tions and resources Of the state anC
knows how to tell what he knows in
way that is well worth listening to
He is not likely to talk any politics
People who go to Filbert to hear Mr.
Watson will have reason to feel thai
the trip is well worth their trouble.
The numerous special school Ia,
elections being held in different parti
Of the county are significant of the
fact that our people are awaking tc
the Importance of education; that they
realize the inadequacy Of the ordinary
school funds and that If they woulo
have better facilities they must pay
for them. And this situation is most
gratifying. 1t would be difficult tc
conceive of any other circumstance
which more clearly shows the upward
and onward trend of social and in
tellectual progress.
It gives The Enquirer pleasure tc
acknowledge the receipt Of a copy Of
handsome special edition of the Cul'
peper, Va, Exponent. There are
eight pages Of the issue, splendidly
gotten up on first-class book paper
with interesting subject matter ant
superior illustrations, all measuring
up to a high standard Of newspaper
making. This paper was sent by Mr.
James H. Evans, formerly connected
with the mechanical department Of The
ENQUIRER for the past two years ol
more, foreman OF the composing ant
press rooms of the Exponent. Mr.
Evans is evidently quite proud of hi:
achievement in getting out such al
edition and he has right to be proud
of IT,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02

Without exception every state in the
belt shows a decline ranging from two
points in Georgia to twelve points in
Alabama. What saved prospects from
threatened disaster was the relatively
small decline in the two largest pro-
ducing states, Texas and Georgia,
where the loss was 3 points and 81
points respectively. The chief cause
Of deterioration was excessive precip-
itation, preventing cultivation and en-
veloping almost the entire crop in
grass. Texas and Oklahoma excepted.
The spread of the boil weevil in Louis
lana, Mississippi, Alabama and Arkan-
sas added to the damage in these
states. Owing to generally hot, dry
weather in Texas their ravages ap-
pear to be below normal. Since the
date of these reports the weather has
been generally favorable, except in
some sections Of Georgia, Alabama,
and Mississippi, where continued rains
have put some fields hopelessly in the
grass.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02
COTTON CONDITION OFF.
Decline of 5.3 Points Noted by Journal
of Commerce.

New York, June 80. Replies from
1,S40 special correspondents Of the
Journal of Commerce, of an average
date of June 23, make the conditions
of cotton 76.S, as compared with S2.1
last month, a decline Of 5.3 points. A
year ago at this time the condition
was 10; in 1907 it was 74.2; in 1906
it was S2.7; in 1905 it was S1.2; in
1904 it was S3.2; in 1903 it was 74.9:
in 1902 it was S6.5, and in 1901 1t
was II. The average for the nine
years is 1914.
Since the beginning of these special
reports in 1901, deterioration has only
once exceeded the present figure,
when the loss was 5.4 points in 1902.
In 1908 there was a decline of OIL
point; in 1904 gain 3.4 points; in
1906 a gain Of 9S points; in 1906 a
gain of 0.6 points; in 1907 a
gain of So points, and in 1908 gain
of "a points. AS throwing light on
present prospects, government figures
of the yield and the average for the
past five years are appended, to which
are added July condition figures as
determined by the Journal of Com
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02

tax of mills for school purposes, re-
suited IS to 26 in favor of the levy.
Barn Burned.
A barn belonging to Mr.. Tom
Bradford, two miles east Of Clover
was destroyed by fire last wednesday
morning at about $3.50 o'clock. The loss
included the building and quite q
quantity Of provender, aggregating In
value several hundred dollars.
Hauling Cement.
The Charleston division Of the
Southern railroad Is quite busy these
days hauling cement for the Ninety.
Nine Island development. Altogether
the development will require 700 car
loads Of cement, and up to this time
the railroad has been able to deliver
only about twenty cars a day. The
capacity from Charleston to Kingvillt
Is forty cars; but this capacity Is di.
minished one-half on the upper end
The understanding Is that the con.
tractors at the island are using the ce.
ment as fast as 1t arrives.
Good Wheat Year.
Mr.. Bonner McGill Of Bethany, re.
marked in Yorkville, Wednesday, tha
the coming of the threshers in hi.
neighborhood, has proved this years.
wheat crop to be one Of the best tina
has been known for years. The aver
age yield is something like from Is Il
20 bushels of wheat to each bushe
sown. Mr.. William McCarter, nea'
Henry's Knob, sowed two bushel
and harvested "a bushels, and Kir
Foster sowed two bushels and got q
bushels. Mr.. L. B. McGill sowed fou
and one-half bushels and got 50 bush
els. Mr.. w. M. McCarter has mad
200 bushels There was more whea
sowed in the neighborhood than usual
but there Is very great regret that tn
aggregate acreage was not much lar
ger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02

Washington, July 1; Treasury Of
ficials are pleased at the present
showing Of the government finances.
Ordinarily deficit in the government
revenues of $S9,S11,156 as shown by
today's statement would not be a
matter for congratulation. Neverthe-
less at the close Of the fiscal year 1909
the treasury officials express much
qualification that the official estimate
of deficit Of $114,000.000 made last
December has not been verified, and
are hopeful for a continuance Of the
Improvement which has been espec-
tally noted during the last four
months. The customs receipts for
the year aggregated $301,209,S63
which Is an increase as compared
with last year of $15,000,O0O. The
internal revenue produced $246,329,-
063, q decrease Of about $4,000, 900
Miscellaneous receipts aggregated
6,S93919, which is falling off Of
about $6,500,000. The receipts from
all sources during the year aggregat-.
ed $500, 4,432,846. which Is an increase
over. last year of s3.25O,OOO. On the
side, of expenditures, the total for the
year was sS94.244,OO2, which is an
increase over 1908 of about $4,000
900. The civil and miscellaneous ex-
penditures amounted to $164,28S,53S,
an increase of s5,O00,OOO over last
year. The war department expendi-
lures aggregated $164, ,100,242, an in
crease Of $40,00O.000. The navy ac-
count is the only item in the list to
show a decrease, the figures for the
year being $115,9SS,S69 as against
$11S,7SO,233 for the year 1908. Pen
sion payments for the year amounted
to $161.6S9.423, an increase of over
$8,OO0,O00. The expenditures on ac-
count Of Panama canal were $6,000,-
900 less than for last year, being $751;
420,2S6.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02

SENATOR Bacon of Georgia, has fail
ed in his effort to secure a 20 per cent
duty on raw cotton imported into this
country, and we are not surprised. If
the duty had been levied and 1t had
been of benefit to anybody, that bene-
fit would have accrued to cotton pro-
ducers, and since cotton producers live
only in the south, the section that has
to pay most of the protection bills, the
northern folks would have none OF
it
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02

THE fact that the senators are Will
ing to continue the consideration OF
the tariff bill despite the swelterins
heat, seems to indicate that they are
made of better stuff than they usually
get credit for. 1t must be terribly try
ing on these old gentlemen to continue
at such hard work day after day, un-
der the circumstances.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02

One, Fletcher Davis, an alleged
whisky drummer. has been arrested in
Laurens on the charge Of violating the
law against soliciting orders for liquor.
Davis represents one Of the Salisbury
houses that went to Richmond, when
prohibition became of force in North
Carolina.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02
The aJurkrille gaqairsr.
Entered at the Postoffice in forkvilie
as Mail Matter Of the Second Class.
YORKVILLE. 9. C.i
FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1909.

THE Columbia State says flying ma
chimes should not be within reach OF
the average citizen for quite a WHILE
and we would like to know why.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02

ONE Democrat, Senator Bailey OF
Texas, and sixteen Republicans voted
with Senator Tillman for his proposed
tax on tea.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-02
LOCAL LACONlCS.
Until January ], 1910.

Until January I, 1910.
We will send The Yorkville Enquirer
from this date till January l, 1910 for
$1.02.
Tax Election at Glover.
The election at Glover last Tuesday
on the question Of levying a special
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30
Observation-Disclosures

The above is the name of German
chemical, which is one If the many
valuable ingredients of Foley's Kidney
Remedy. ACKNOWLEDGMENT is
recognized by medieal text books and
authorities as uric acid solvent and
antiseptic for the u-ine. Take Foley's
Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice
any irregularities and avoid serious
malady. DBL
Robt. w. Harvey
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

Folcy's Honey and Tar is the best
and afest cough remedy for children.
AT the first symptoms of a cold, give
as directed and ward off danger OF
Of Group. bronchitis, sore throat, cold
in the head and st,.ffy breathing. 1t
brings comfort and ease to the little
ones. Contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. Keep always on hand
and refuse substitutes. DBL.
Robt. w Harvey
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30
A Police mans Testimony

in. Paterson. night policeman Of
Nashua. Iowa, writes: Last winter |
had a bad cold on my lungs and tried
at least half a dozen advertised cough
medicines and had treatment from two
physicians without getting any benefit.
A friend recommended Foley's Honey
and Tar and twu-thirds of bottle cur
ed me consider it the greatest
cough and lung medicine in the world"
d3l
Robt. w. Harvey
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-12-30

Peter Brown, one of the we'll
known characters in this city
for the past forty years, died
Monday morning. He was ia
mi|iarly know as Indian Pete"
and was an inoffcnsive citiz IN.
His death removes one of the
old land marks Of the city. He
has O. sister in Lucas, Iowa, and
"a brother in Illinois who wele.
notified by Coroner H ennessey,
but they have telegraphed they
cannot be here. Funeral will
be held from the Hennessey
undertaking rooms Wednesday
at 2 p. m.
Harry Allstrand who is at
tending college at Ames is
working for the C. & N. w. of
this city during his vacation.
A. R. Hosbrook was in Co
Bluffs today on business.