Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-07-05
Straps and facts.


James Wilson, who built the Western
North Carolina railroad through the
Blue Ridge mountains, which at the
time was conceded to be the most Won
derful piece of engineering in Ameri-
ca. died at his home here tonight at
the age of 81. The greatest part OF MS
life was spent with this railroad ana
for many years he was its president,
rising from the position of civil engi-
neer. He was a Confederate veteran.
- Springfield. Mass, July 2: A COM
pany of Confederate veterans 10
strong. marched through the streets or
Springfield tonight, cheered at every
step. They were the guests of the e. X.
Wilcox post. G. AR Of Springfield,
and were members of the A. P. Hill
camp of Confederate veterans of Pc
tersburg. Va. After the parade
through the streets the Blue and the
Gray gathered at memorial nan
where they joined together in genu-
inc old-fashioned camp fire. The visi-
tors are to remain in Springfield until
the middle of next week and will par
ticipate in the city's Fourth of July
parade and celebration.
Memphis, Tenn. July 2: The Com
mercial-Appeals weekly cotton reVle"
tomorrow will say: owing to excess
sive rainfall east of the MISSISSIPPI
river and in Arkansas and louisiana
cultivation over a large area was sus-
pended during the week and grass mas
become a menace. For the best devei-
opment of the crop dry, warm weather
is imperative. In Oklahoma ana IeNas
moderate to light rains relieved an in
cipient drought. The crop in those TWO
states is late and small but has begun
to grow very rapidly and aside from us
lack of size there is no complaint, fields
being in an excellent state of cultiVa-
ton. Heavier and more general rains
however, would be very helpful. In
Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi
boil weevils are becoming more nu-
merous and in the former state are re-
ported as already at work on the cot
ton"
Indications are making on the part
of this government, says Washihs-
ton dispatch, toward the Nicaraguan
imbroglio, though in just what direc-
ton the state department Will turn II
is impossible to say. The situation IN
the republic begins to approximate that
in Cuba in the days preceding the war
between Spain and America wheh
President Mckinley declared IT a null
sance at Americas doors. A line seems
m he drawn north and south in Nicara-
pua which neither side-Madriz nor
Estrada-can cross; the country Is be-
ing ruined financially and the consld-
cradle foreign business interests are
seriously affected. Moreover, neigh
boring states in Central America view
with disquietude the probability OF the
strife in Nicaragua extending over the
borders into their own states. So II is
not improbable that there will be
concerted movement on the part OF the
other interested governments to force
by moral suasion or, if necessary, by
an exhibition of armed strength the
two factions in Nicaragua to stop
fighting and submit their respective
cases to the adjudication of disinter-
ested friends.
Philadelphia Times: A man was
standing on the Washington pier last
week when he was startled by some
one dashing past him and jumping
into the water. He was paralyZed with
astonishment for a moment, and was
rooted to the spot where he stood. For
a long, painful moment his arms and
legs refused to obey the behests OF MS
brain. After a moment of inactlon'
however, he peeled off his coat ana
Jumped into the water, and with a tew
vigorous strokes was beside the man
who was struggling in the water
Grasping the unfortunate under the
armpit in the most approved manner
he sustained his weight while the man
struggled to get loose and indulged IN
nice, unbroken stream of curses direct
ed at his would rescuer. In mo-
ment a boat shot from the end OF the
pier and two oarsmen. yelling and
cursing. shouting for the gallant res
cuer to let the man sink. Seeming
murder, or suicide plot, the man re-
fused, but was much enlightened when
the boat pulled alongside and one oi
the rowers said: Say, you blankety
blank old chump. why don't you mind
your own business and not interfere
with a moving picture"
Augusta, Ga, July 4: Resulting in
the killing of three negroes UValdia,
q small town of south Georgia, was
the scene Sunday afternoon OF race
riot which may result in further "a
talities as the white people OF the
community are thoroughly aroused
over the acts of negroes who caused
the riot and are preparing to pursue
them with bloodhounds. So far no
whites have been injured. According
to information received here the white
people of Uvaldia were annoyed by the
attitude of negroes stationed at cross
tie camp on the Georgia and Florida
railroad. The negroes made matters
worse Saturday afternoon and Sun
day morning by appearing at Uvaldia
in a drunken condition and becoming
unruly. Later number of white men
went to the tie camp for the purpose
of arresting a negro who appeared to
he the ringleader of the gang. Upon
approaching the camp they were met
by volley after volley from the negroes
but none of the white were struck.
Returning the fire, however, the whites
killed three negroes and the others
sought refuge i'm the neighboring
woods. They have been under cover
since. The whites are organizing to
take up the pursuit of the negroes.
Following the news of Johnsons
victory over Jeffries at Reno, New,
yesterday, troubles broke out between
whites and negroes in different parts