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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-05-17
GOT THEIR PISTOLS.

People of the neighburnOOd had
complained to Magistrate H. f. john
son that rowdy negroes were threaten
ing to make trouble at Jerusalem, Il
colored church about eight miles north
east of Yorkville, and although there
was nothing tangible on which to
prove proceedings, Constable II. l..
Johnson conceived the idea that there
was a way to manage the situation.
Repairing to tine church alone one
night last week. the constable walked
up to a bunch of negroes and in a
business-likc manner informed them
that he had come after their pistols.
The announcement produced conster-
nation that amounted to a panic, and
general scatteration, during which
the constable saw one negro drop a
pistol in a buggy as he passed by,
while another ran around the church
and pitched weapon under the build
ing.
The constable got the pistol out of
the buggy, and also the one that had
been thrown under the house. The
owner of the first pistol got away; but
the constable succeeded in capturing
the other negro along with his weapon.
Constable Johnson took his prisoner
before Magistrate Johnson, VINO dis
posed of the case in the usual manner,
and next day the other negro surren-
dered as the easiest way out of the
trouble and took his medicine also.
Those acquainted with the situation
say that if the constable had taken help
along so he would not have been hand
icapped by having to look after pis-
tolls, he would nave probably gotten
quite a crop of pistols.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-05-17
MERE-MEiNTlON.

President Taft has signed the bill
the raising of the Maine
from Havana harbOr. Permission
will have to be obtained from the Gu
pan government before the work can
be commenced. ... Dock McLain, Il NO
gro. was lyuchrd 10y Il mob of twenty
five men at Ashdown, Ark, Friday
night McI-ain had assaulted Il young
white man. IA locomotive on the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad blew up at Poughkeepsie, y.
Y, Friday, badly sc;lIdmg two train
hands and blowing the fireman 700
feet through the air. ...... Prince tau,
Il young Hindu millionaire, committed
suicide at Aurora, ILL.,. Friday, because
h" had been jiltcd 10y an actress.
MrSSrS. Forbes and Yates, the aero
mautiStS. vino met with an accident at
Center Ky. last week. had reached an
altitude of 2O.G0O feet during the "trip.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-05-17
Chr alorkrillr Gnquirer.
Entered at the PUStntiice in Yorkville
rS Mail Matter Of the Second Class.
TUESDAY, MAY IL, 1910.
YORKVILLE. S. c.:

THEY are raising quite a row over
i'm England about a proposition to re-
move from the kings corona ion oatn
certain declarations that are highly
insulting to the Roman Catholics. The
declaration was made matter of stat
ute law at time when the antagoniSm
between Roman Catholics and Protest
ants ran highest and was intended 10
prevent the possibility of the ascent of
another papist to the throne. The
words of the oath are indeed bitter
pill to the Roman Catholics of today.
and the more liberal of the Protestant
Englishmen are conceding that the
country could change the oath in this
particular without loss TO its self-reS-
pect or dignity. There is, however
much opposition to any change, espe-
cially among the Protestants. The
responsibility for the matter rests
with the ministry.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-05-17

This is the highest altitude ever
reached by n balloon At a height of
1900 feet they passed through Sc
we're snow storm. .....ln a coal mine
near Whitehaven. England. 1873 mi
ncrS are entombed. the result of a gas
explosion on Wednesday. TIE inte-
rior of the mine became raging fur
mace and the entrance was bricked up
i'm an effort to smother the flames.
President Taft has appointed Mr..
United States to attend the funeral of
King Edward NII......A tidal wave
swept the coast of Sicily on Friday.
destroying Il number of fishing boats
and about forty men are reported as
being drowned. .... Mr.. Roosevelt is
suffering considerably from n sore
throat, supposed to be due To exposure
while i'm Africa. ..... Yeggmen blew
the safe in the pOStOffice at Mt. Pleas
ant. Mich. early Friday morning, and
escaped with $4,000 i'm stamps and
$50 i'm money. .....B. w. Wheeler, a
butcher. was shot to death by his
night Wheeler'S wife had left him
because Of his abuse of her and he was
shot when he declared he would kill
her whole family if she did not return
to him. ...... EX- Governor Rollins of
New Hampshire. his wife and son
were arrested in New York on Friday,
charged with attempting to smuggle
goods through the customs house.
The parliament of Norway has voted
to grant universal municipal suffrage
to women over % years of age.
In 24-hour automobile race at
Brighton Beach, y. Y, early Saturday
morning. one man was killed and four
others were more or less injured .....
An unusually heavy hail storm visit
ed Putnam county, Ga, Friday. Crops
were ruined and many chickens were
killed by the hail stones. .....In at
tempting to force the closing of sa-
loon at Jacksonville, Fla, Thursday
night. Policeman Ammons was killed,
as was also Daniel Danson, proprietor
of the place. A Chicago woman,
tired of a fight against poverty, tried
to kill her four children by asphyX
alton and then committed suicide Fri
day. The children were resuScitated.
w Six men of Pittsburg. Pa, con-
victed Of bribery charges, were SEN
fenced Saturday to terms ranging
from four to eight months and fines of
$500 to $4,000. .... DR.. b. Clark Hyde,
after a trial lasting three weeks at
Kansas City, Mo-. on the charge of
numbering Col. ThOS. Swope, by means
of poison, was convicted Monday and
will be sentenced to prison for life.
The jury in the case was out sixty
hours. Hyde married the niece of his
victim and hoped to get mold Of Swope's
millions by the murder. The United
States supreme court on Monday, re-
fused to issue writ of habeaS corpus
in the case of Chas. w. Morse, the con-
victed banker, now in the Federal priS-
on at Atlanta. go. Mr.. Roosevelt ar
rived in London yesterday and was at
once received at Marlborough house
by King George w.. .Chas. +. Davis,
a Macon, Ga, attorney, has been sem
fenced to serve fifteen months in pris-
on and pay fine of $500 for fraudulent
use of the mails.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-05-17
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

]. A. Carroll, Filbert 1-OfferS Il fresh
milk COW for sale.
NJ. s. Carroll. Filbert Wants to
sell Il Jersey COW with young calf.
College of Observation-Disclosures eX-
aminations will be held in the court
house on July l. One free tuition
scholarship for each county.
Friends-Of JnO. f. Gordon present
his name as a suitable man to be
elected to the office of county su-
pervisOr of York county.
Bank Of Sharon-Tells you that it's
policy of pleasing its customers is
the secret of its success, but at the
same time it realizes that it must
give satisfactory service.
G. II. Smith. Yorkville-Has Bliss
seed potatoes, seed corn, hams.
lard and good milk cow for sale.
Ladies' Aid Society Associate Reform
ed Church-Bread and cake sale at
w. NJ Kennedy's store next Satur-
day morning, beginning at 9 o'clock.
f.. NJ. Pankhcad and others, Trus-
tees.-Give notice of special school
election. district No. Is. to be held
at w. r. Goods store on May 81.
Chester Realty Co.-Announces an
auction sale of the s. NJ. FAIRIES prop
erty at Glover next Saturday. The
property has been divided into lots.
York supply Co.-Suggests that you
protect your cattle from lice and
ticks by spraying them with tick
emulsion. 1t wants to sell you a
riding or walking cultivator.
w. NJ. Kennedy, Agent-Wants you to
see him for fruit jars. tops, rubbers,
Jelly tumblers. and also for field
seed and chicken feed.
]. l.. Williams & Co.-Are offering
some attractive specials in clothing
and pants for men this week, and
quotes prices on dOmestics.
National Union Bank. Rock Hill-Em-
phasiZes the fact that 1t wants your
bank account, no matter how small
il NAV be at the start.
Kirkpatrick- Pelk Co.-Gives prices
on variety of domesticS of every
day use and wants you to see and
inspect it's remnant counters.
Thomson CO.-HaS a lot of special
offerings for Wednesday. Thursday,
Friday and Saturday of this week.
J. c. WilbOrn-Has two additional
farms for the consideration Of inyeS-
tors. one in EbeneZer and one In
Kings Mountain township.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-05-17

but the old idea that these things are
in necessary association with hot
weather has long since been exploded.
A small boy went to Mr.. Henry
Summit recently to buy half rate
ticket. You are over II years of
be IA till next August" declared the
small boy. Full fare please" said
Summit. the age limit is 12."
A small negro bOotback complain
ed to Chief Love recently that a negro
man. who had called him. had his
shoes shined and refused to pay. The
chief promptly took the big negro in
charge. He explained that he WAS
to look around. OF course. ne intend
ed to pay the boy for shining his shoes,
but did not have the money with which
to pay cash. The matter was laid be-
fore Mayor Hart, and the negro was
sent to the chaingang for vasrancy.
Rev. DR.. Oliver Johnson Of Winns-
boro, assisted Rev. J. l.. Oates of the
Yorkville Associate Reformed church
in a series of services in connection
with the observance of the sacrament
of the Lords supper on Sunday. DR..
Johnson did the preaching and was
heard by appreciative congregations,
which included quite complimentary
representation from other churches.
Although brevity is a noticeable char
acteristic of the doctors sermons, it
is conceded that this quality is hardly
more noticeable than their strict ad
herence TO clear-cut gospel doctrine.
All who attended the services of the
occasion have cause for cOngratulatiOn
on the enjoyment of an unusual priv
iege.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-05-17
Duty to the Public.

The complaint as to the scarcity of
candidates to be voted for in primary
elections is a common one; but as to
how we'll founded it is, is a question
that is respectfully referred to the con-
sideration of each Individual who may
be interested in the matter.
From the standpoint of public in
terest, the matter of filling county Of
fees does not involve anything beyond
the selection of men of character and
ability who are willing to take the
places to be filled, and who deserve
we'll at the hands of their fellow citi
zens.
OF course, it is a fact that every
campaign involves considerable of the
element known as politics-wire pull
ing, trading, and hocus pOcus of vari-
Gus kinds. There is always more or
less of this and it will always be So.
Where there is one man who carefully
and thoughtfully investigates men and
conditions for himself and acts upon his
own judgment, there are at least two
who are influenced by wnat other peo-
pie say, and the other people include
quite a large per cent of the natural
born politician class. BY the politician
class, we mean people who just can't
help dabbling in the game, who fig
ure that their future welfare and hap
piness depend upon the election of GER
Ia. IL
as if their defeat would be the end of
all things. In the case of some of
these their concern as to what they
conceive to be the public welfare is
beyond question, while in the case of
others their motives are small and sell
fish.
But that is a political campaign.
Facts are facts and there is no way to
get around them.
Political control belongs to every
white man n the territory to be con-
trolled, and it is encumbent on every
white man to take u hand. Those who
do take hand and win, get only what
is theirs, and while those who take a
hand and lose out are entitled to con-
sideration, those who stand aloof with
out even voting, will SHOW consistency
at least if they will continue their
silence thereafter.
And il is the same thing with regard
TO candidates. There is no good rea-
SON why anybody should complain
about having nobody to vote for. II
would not be surprising if they should
be unable to find u cnUiCe among the
volunteers; but that need not end it.
If there are among their fellow citi-
ards of what the incumbent Of Il given
position should be, let them Try to
convince those men that il is tnril
duty to offer for the public service.
Failing in this, of course, they nave
substantial foundation Tor their COM
plaint Of inability To get suited; but
still there is no excuse for SulklnS.
After that, tine next best thing IL To
make the most Of it.
This matter of good government Is
really serious one, and it cannot be
trusted to haphuzard methods. AL
though there may be some who do NOT
realize the fact, because things have
neen and may be conducted 50 nicely
without their assistance, every citizen
is tremendously Interested.
The man VINO insists upon the neg
lcct Of his duty to the public can only
do 50 at the expense ut serious conHc-
qucmccS to himself, and tnv worst OF
it is that those consequences Whatever
they are, will bc richly deserved.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-05-17
Some astronomers are looking

Some astronomers are looking for
a meteoric shower tomorrow night
and others say there will be nothing Of
the kind. Some insist that northern
lights will be seen while the earth is
passing through the tail of the comet,
and still others say that there will be
absolutely no visible evidences of any
thing out of the ordinary.
Capt. John A. Maxwell, who has for
twenty years been roadmaster of the
Charleston division of the Southern
railroad, has been promoted to the po-
sition of claim agent. with headquar-
ters at Charleston. Cap,. Maxwell Is
well known to hundreds and hundreds
Of people along his old division and ne
is held in high esteem by all who know
him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-05-17

Attorneys for w. T. Jones few
days ago secured an order from Judge
Sease granting stay of execution of
the sentence Of the defendant, until
a hearing could be had last Saturday
on Il petition for new trial. On Sat
urday, however, Judge Seasc revoked
the order, and another order was is
sued by Judge Watts to the same
effect. The grounds for the proposed
new trial are alleged newly discovered
evidence.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-05-17

Judge Watts has granted new
trial to J. G.. Lindley, convicted ut
Greenville of first degree murder for
tine killing of Ben Allen.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-05-17
Cherokee Candidates.

There are quite a number of candi-
dates out for the various county offices
in Cherokee. Among them are Donald
Huggin, Thomas M. Caldwell, ]. Eb
Jefferies and II. Fay Gaffney. for clerk
of court; VIM. H. Bird. T.. Felix Lips
comb, d. r. Lavender, fOr supervisor:
w. D. Kirby, G. w. Speer J. f. Web
ster. for judge of probate: +. S. Nc
Keown. for superintendent of educa-
ton.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-06-17
TRIED THEM AND KNOW.

Here is a news item from Rosebud
that should be read by Anderson
county people, The same good re-
port comes from every section where
the split log drag is tried The drag
will do the same good work here if
given the chance. Read this:
The Business League had six split
log drags made, which they turned
over to the overseers of roads leading
to Rosebud, and the result is that all
the roads on which they were used
are in fine condition. Heretofore
after each rain for some time the
roads were very rough, drying as they
did with deep ruts and rough places,
which it took weeks of travel to
smooth down. The drags do the work
and are especially appreciated by the
motorists of Rosebud and vicinity.
Commissioner Ocker has bought five
steel drags for this precinct and will
cooperate with the business men in
improving the roads.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-06-17
BROTHER BAILEY'S PREDICA
MENT.

Despite past conflicts and present
differences, we can't help feeling sort
o. sorry for Brother Joe, who, ac-
cording to Brother Poindexter, is do
ing the work of two senators.
You see, it's this way:
Unless Joe has friend in the gov
ernor's office, his return to Washing
ton will be decidedly difficult.
If Cone goes in, Joe will be up
against a real antagonist.
If Bob goes in, he will believe so
strong in his sprinting abilities that
he will try for the other side of the
Potomac
If Oscar goes in, that inordinate am
bition of which he boasts will at once
assert itself.
If Bill goes in-well, that's Joe's
only chance to get an even start, for
Bill, of course, is committed to Joe
right up to, and if necessary into, the
fiery furnace.
Somehow, Bill isn't provoking that
degree of enthusiasm which is essen
tial to candidates success.
And this puts it up to Joe, who
must come onsthe scene and help Bill
out and actually land him or himself
to face a gloomy prospect.
Joe knows and every man knows
that Oscar will be merciless in the
day of his triumph.
Can you blame us, brother beloved
for bestowing on Joe a touch of pity?
Waco Times-Herald.
Brother Robinson of Waco is a stu.
dent of politics and of men and can
see condition as far as any man, but
how Oscar Colquitt could stand as a
stumbling block against Senator Bal
ley is almost too deep for us. Here
in this territory the men who are
strongest in the support of Colquitt
are also strongest in the support of
Bailey, and the friends of the senator
would not be making love to Colquitt
if they thought for a moment that he
would be an applicant for the senator's
warm seat at Washington. But the
game is worth watching all right.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-06-17

Up in Smith county the subject of
good roads is being made consider
able of an issue in the campaign. And
it is not a bad issue. East Texas
counties all need good roads, and
while it may not be practical in all
cases to make permanent roads there
is always room for improvement, and
ideas along this line should be at a
premium Any man can draw the sal
airy of an office, but it is the excep-
tional man who proves himself a
builder.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-06-17
GOVERNOR cAMPHELL's CALL.

Governor Campbell is never lacking
M courage, no matter Whar We may
think of his policies or his methods.
His determination to call the Texas
Legislature in special session to repeal
the present insurance law and to en-
act new measure is not an indication
of weakness. The man who can see
an error and acknowledge the error
and take immediate steps to prevent a
hastily prepared law from working
injury to the people, is evidencing far
more courage and a far greater de-
sire to do right than some of his bla-
tant traducers.
The Chronicle has frequently criti-
cised Governor Campbell and has op-
posed some of the laws for which he
is responsible. The present insurance
statute is an administration measure,
but it is not altogether unwise. There
are many good features in the law and
there are grievous errors in it or
grievous wrongs permitted under it.
The attempted enforcement of the law
has disclosed these evils. Governor
Campbell has recognized them, and
he has called the legislature in spec
iai session to repeal the enactment
and to secure from the legislative
body a law that will prevent discrim-
ination by fire insurance companies
and to prevent combinations between
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-06-17
WEATHER FORECAST.
JUNE IL IN HISTORY.

-1239-Edward 1 of England born
Died July Z, 1907.
t1673-Pere Marquette reached the
Mississippi river.
1745-Louisbourg N. S., taken by the
British from the French.
1775-Gen. Joseph. Warren killed at
the battle of Bunker HILL,
1s1S-Charles Francois Gounod, cele,
brated composer, born in Paris.
Died there, Oct. IS, 1898.
1S56-Republican national convention
at Philadelphia nominated Gen.
John c. Fremont for president.
1s65-James Johnson appointed COVER
nor of Georgia.
1S66-Gen Lewis Cass, soldier and
statesman, died in Detroit.
Born in Exeter, N H, Oct. 9,
1882.
1S76-Benjamin H. Bristow, secretary
of the United States treasury,
resigned.
1SS7-Osborne A. Lochrane, for many
years chief justice of Georgia,
died in Atlanta Born in Ire
land in 1929.
1S94-William Walter Phelps, states
man and diplomat, died in En-
glewood, N. ]. Born in New
York City, Aug. "a, 1889.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-06-17
TWENTY-FIVE BOYS WENT.
Juniors of the Y. M. C. A. Left Via
West Bound Train For Annual
Camp In Leon County.

This morning via the west bound
train twenty-five Y. NJ. G. A. juniors
left for their annual outing, going to
Leon county, where tents will be
pitched on a lake a few miles out
from Oakwoods. 1t was a great and
HAPPY crowd of boys, and in their bag
gage was represented about every
thing boys fancy would suggest
bedding, fishing tackle, musical in
struments, tents, rifles, ETC., etc.
The boys are going to have the time
of their lives, and are under escort
Of safe and competent men.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-06-17
MERCHANTS IN SESSION
Yesterday Afternoon to Discuss Early
Closing Movement-Begin the
New Plan Monday.

The Retail Merchants Association
held an important meeting in the
Board of Trade rooms yesterday after
noon, with a very large number of
merchants present. The matter of
closing the places of business at 6
o'clock of afternoons during the. sum-
mer months was fully discussed, and
it was agreed by all the merchants
present that the stores would close
promptly at 6 o'clock, beginning Mon
day afternoon. A number of the mem
bers of the local Trades and Labor
Council were present and assured the
business men that the council in
dorsed the movement and would use
their best efforts to make the move
snertte anala Z with the trad .pg -puhlic--
The Herald is sure the movement is
popular and that the buying public
will show their appreciation in no un-
certain way.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-06-17
PALESTINE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS.

The night sessions will be discon1
tinued until September. Will hold
forenoon sessions only, during the
summer, beginning next Monday. All
students must be present by 8 o'clo ek
sharp each morning. parents please
take notice)
Special Lessons In Penmanship-
At the urgent request of quite
number of Palestine's best citizens,
we will conduct a special class in
penmanship for one hour each after
noon, beginning at o'clock. This
session will continue for six weeks,
and the very moderate charge of $500
will be made for each pupil, we to
furnish all pens, ink and paper. All
ages admitted. The class will begin
next Monday afternoon at o'clock.
Three have already entered for the
summer term in the shorthand depart
mentr namely: Miss Butler, Miss
Chapman and Miss Rogers.
We will lend all books and con-
tribute the stationery to all who enter
either the business or shorthand de-
partment on or before July l. N pw is
the time to enter, as you save about
$1,000 by taking advantage of this
proposition. 17-2t
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-06-17
Ich companies to destroy competi,

such companies to destroy competi-
ton"
Such-a law is badly needed in this
state. The fire rating board is a most
excellent Institution, and the special
session of the legislature will no
doubt give the people a measure that
will amply protect their interests and
at the same time be just to the fire
insurance companies.
The Chronicle commends Governor
Campbell's action and hopes that he
will have the prompt cooperation of
every member of the legislature in his
efforts to secure law that will meet
every Observation-Disclosures Chroni-
Gle.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-06-17

If the information will be worth
anything in the premises at this par
ticular time, the Herald gladly gives
it that the governors race in Ander-
son county is between Messrs. John
son and Colquitt, and we hope John
son will lead by thousand votes.
Davidson has some following in Pal
estine, and Poindexter will get scat
tering vote.