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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

On the first round Lieutenant Beck
er is convicted of murder. That is
what the jury thinks about the case
Now there iS to be long fight over the
question as to whether the crime the
jury says he committed was actually
without the law. According to the tes-
timony, Becker was in partnership
with Gambler Rosenthal. Rosenthal's
part Of the business was to catch and
fleece suckers and Becker's part was to
use his official position to keep the law
off of Rosenthal. The public at length
became too suspicious and Becker's
superiors ordered a raid on Rosen-
thai. Rosenthal would not stand for
the raid and began giving away his
partnership agreement with Becker.
When it began to look like Rosenthal
was going to succeed in making the
public believe the truth, Becker in
structed thugs who were under his pro-
lection to murder him. The truth
came out. In the trial Becker tried to
make it appear that he had no relation
with the murderers except as an enc
N.Y. and they were trying to frame up
against him in such way that sue
cess would mean the sacrifice of a
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS

The Columbia street car strike was
settled last Friday night by compro-
mise arrangement that put the cars in
operation again. The terms Of the set
tlement have not been given out.
Chester Reporter: The Rev. John
Pass Shelton, who was pastor of the
First Baptist church Of this city sew
eral years ago, died at his home in
Montgomery, Ala. Friday morning
from heart trouble, to which he was
subject. The deceased was native Of
Kentucky, and was a graduate Of
Bethel college and the Southern Bap-
tist Theological seminary. He was an
eloquent speaker, had commanding
presence, and was always listened to
intently. Mr.. Shelton is survived by
his widow and three children.
= Spartanburg Herald. John Gary
Evans, chairman of the state Demo-
cratic executive committee, announced
yesterday that he will issue a call to
the Democratic voters of the state
asking them to assemble on Novem-
ber 2. and observe Wilson and Mar
shall Day." The day will be observed
by the Democrats in every state in the
union. The call will be directed to
the chairman Of the different counties
and they will be asked to issue a SIM
liar call to the presidents of the vari-
Gus precinct clubs. The plan is for
the clubs to assemble on November 2,
at which time some speaker will read
a message written by Mr.. Wilson to
the Democrats Of the United States.
The day set aside for the observance
Of Wilson and Marshall Day" Is just
three days before the national cleo
ton and IL the enthusiasm Is created
there will be great outpouring Of
voters at the polls.
-Thurston U. Vaughan, former su-
perintendent of the Odd Fellows or
phanage at Greenville, has confessed
his guilt Of the horrible crime Of which
he was charged. He was put on trial
and the testimony Of the little girls
he was accused Of mistreating was
delivered against him. His counsel did
what they could to break down the
testimony on cross examination; but
without success. It was clear that
cided to make clean breast Of 1t. On
Saturday he told everything. He did
not plead guilty; but rather sought by
telling the whole truth to move the
jury to mercy. Members Of the jury
cried like babies while he was telling
his story. They retired after a short
charge from Judge Purdy and within
about four minutes returned with a
verdict Of guilty. Defendants counsel
made and argued a motion for a new
trial. The motion was overruled, and
Judge Purdy sentenced Vaughn to be
put to death on December 20. The
miserable man was hurried out Of
Greenville as a precaution against
summary violence and taken to Spar
tanburg in an automobile. At Spartan
burg he was put on the Southern train
and taken to the penitentiary where he
will remain until his execution.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

1t will be remembered that at the
general election next Tuesday the
qualified voters of the state will pass
on the question Of issuing $1,000,000 of
state bonds for the purpose of paying
for lands and completing the erection
of the buildings Of the new state hos
pital for the insane. Considerable
work has been done with money bor-
rowed from the sinking fund commits
sion; but this money has to be replac-
ed, and it is proposed to do this with a
part of the sum realized on the sale of
the bonds. The proposed bonds, If
they are issued, are to be secured by a
mortgage on the present asylum prop
erty, and it is expected that long be-
fore the bonds become due this proper
ty will sell for sufficient to retire them
If the bonds are not voted, the means
with which to do the proposed work
will have to be raised through increas-
ed tax levies.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29
THE INADEQUATE COURT HOUSE

John R. Hart, Esq, has addressed
letters to the various county officers,
seeking to develop information as to
the adequacy of room, light and venti-
lation in their respective quarters. All
of the officers addressed have replied,
and the testimony of all Is to the ef-
feet that their quarters are inadequate
for the proper discharge Of their bust
ness. 1t Is not to be understood that
any of the officials are complaining;
but merely that they are stating facts,
which facts it is proper that thspublic
should know.
superintendent of Education Quinn
saws his quarters are now crowded to
the limit. They are without sufficient
light or ventilation, there is insufficient
room for the comfortable and convent
ent examination Of records and the re-
ouirements of the office have outgrown
the available room. 1t Is necessary to
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29
LOCAL AFFAIRS,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

j. F. Smith-Until further notice will
run his ginnery only three days pei
week
J. c. Wilborn-Offers two tracts OF
land near Bethany, and one tract
near Sharon.
]. s. Brice, Plaintiffs Attorney-Pub.
fishes summons for relief in the case
of Allison Bert ct al. VS.. Lawrence
Davis, ct al.
J. M. Ferguson-Has crimson clover
seed and wants to supply you with
feed stuffs Of all kinds.
Cloud Cash Store-Quotes prices or
underwear for men, women ant
children at right prices.
City Electric and Water Plant-Tell!
you about the convenience Of the
electric table grill.
Carroll Bros.-Can supply you will
the best Of everything In groceries
Also want to sell you farm tools.
Bank of Clover-Invites your banking
business and advises you to start 6
savings account.
W. H. Herndon-Tries to serve hi!
customers satisfactorily. Has Tar
bells cream cheese, molasses, syr'
ups, etc.
M. A. McFarland-Makes special Of
ferings for Saturday. Extra cloth
ing bargains.
]. @. Wray-Calls attention to the ex
ira good bargains he Is offerings II
clothing for men and boys.
National Union Bank. Rock Hill-Ad
vises you to stop your money leak!
and start a savings account with 1t
Thomson Co.-Direct special attention
to Queen Quality shoes for ladies
and invite the ladies to shop with 1t
Palmetto Monument Co.-Has satisfied
hundreds Of customers and can sat
isfy you.
Kirkpatrick -Belk Co.'s receiving
new goods by every freight and ex.
press, including coat suits, coats. etc
First National BANK. Yorkville--Points
out the advantages Of savings ir
youth for the benefit Of old age.
]. M. Stroup-Wants you to see hi:
lines Of Peters and Herman shoes
and tells about other seasonable
goods, including clothing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29
SHOULD SUPPORT WILSON
Governor Blease Issues Address to
Democrats of the State.

Governor BIease Issues Address to
Democrats Of the State.
To the Democratic Voters Of South
Carolina:
Much has been said and written in
regard to the coming election, which
Is to be held for state, national and
county officers, on November s, and
deem 1t absolutely unnecessary for
me to make any further statement in
reference to the matter. However, as
I have received some communications
and have also heard great deal of
talk, possibly 1t Is not amiss for me
to urge upon the voters Of this state
to go to the polls on the date of the
election and vote the straight Demo-
cratic ticket from president Of the
United States down to the coroner Of
their county. We pledged ourselves
in the Democratic primary to abide
the result and to support the nominees
Of the party. We took a solemn oath
to do this and In my opinion that
pledge and oath covers and binds us
to support the nominees Of the ma
tional Democratic party just as much
as 1t does the nominees Of the state
and county Democracy. I have heard
several say, and 1t has been reported
to me that many others have said, that
there were two men on the Demo-
cratic electoral ticket that under no
conditions or circumstances would
they vote for. It Is true that these
two men were very obnoxious in the
recent campaign, and in their speeches
and writings were very bitter against
me and against the interests of the
people Of South Carolina, and con-
slider the placing Of their names on
ha bot fn nl e.
every man who voted for me; how
ever you remember who controls and
dominates the present state executive
committee, and you also remember
their attempt to defeat the will Of the
people as expressed at the primary,
but there will come time" when we
can repudiate them and their acts, but
we must not injure our party in order
to punish few who, on account Of
neglect upon our part, are temporarily
In power; therefore, beg my friends
to remember that they are not voting
for the men whose names are on the
electoral ticket but that they are only
the tools which the Democratic party
uses to express their preference for
the Democratic presidential candidate.
Our congressman, particularly. should
have an overwhelming vote polled in
their behalf, for If there should be a
contest about any Of their seats,
nothing would be more beneficial to
them than to be able to point to the
fact that large majority of the quail
flied voters of their district have cast
their ballots for them and I hope that
all Democrats will go to the polls and
register their votes.
Let's all rally to the polls on No.
vember and give the Democratic
nominees the heaviest majorities
South Carolina has ever rolled up.
Yours for South Carolina, and for
peace, prosperity and happiness to all
her people. Cole L. Blease.
Columbia, October 26.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29
There Is a good deal more than m,

There is good deal more than mere
sentiment in the observation Of Miss
Fannie Parish to the effect that al
though Woodrow Wilson may have
been nominated in spite Of the fact
that he is a southerner, there is reason
to believe that If elected 1t will be be-
cause of this fact. There is no disput-
ing the proposition that the south is
more intensely American than any
other part of the country. and that be-
cause he is a typical southerner Gov
ernor Wilson is a typical American
That the country should turn to q
genuine American in the present crisis
is not surprising to say the least of it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

The North Carolina legislature came
very near passing law providing fol
registration of land titles under the
Torrens system; but didn't. After II
had been demonstrated that both the
house and senate were overwhelming
ly in favor of the law, interested ene-
mics succeeded in smoothering 1t In
committee. A similar law has been un-
der consideration in South Carolina
for several years past; but 1t has not
yet been taken under the serious con-
sideration of the general assembly. We
are inclined to think that with proper
effort it could be put through the next
session.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29
che a1urkrills Gaquirer.
Entered at the Postoffice in Yor<rillr
as Mail Matter Of the Second Class.
YoRKvILLE. q. O.,
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20. 1912

AS South Cardinals representative
on the national committee. Senator
Tillman has issued a warning to DEM
ocrats not to support the Bull Moose.
The senator says that he knows Taft is
a better man than Roosevelt; but in
the case of Wilson there is no COM
parison because the Democratic candi-
date is immeasurabIy superior to eth
er of the others. He goes on to advise
that a careful watch be kept on voters
at the nolls and threatens that those
who support Roosevelt will be punished
hereafter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

as furnishing complete exemption
from suspicion Of guilt, where there
may be evidence to the contrary.
That the citizenship of Greenville
county deserves much credit for the
conviction of Vaughan there is no
question: but 1t should also be remem-
bered as a fact that except for the
very great interest and activity Of Gov
ernor Blease, Vaughan would not have
been put on trial. When the fellow es-
capped, the governor not only offered a
large reward from his contingent fund;
but he supplemented the amount from
his personal purse, and 1t was the
heavy rewards that finally brought the
fellow back to jail.
Under all the circumstances 1t does
, not seem strange to US that the gov
ernor should be very much interested
in trying to bring to the bar Of justice
the man or men who were responsible
for Vaughan's escape, and in further
consideration of the case 1t would
seem that all reference to politics
might as we'll be omitted.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

Butte, Montana, October 81: Gov
ernor Marshall, Of Indiana, the Demo-
cratic vice presidential nominee, in
non-political address at local theatre
today, declared that he would rather
see the American people following a
false god than no God at ALL He said
the country was in need Of new Pur-
itanism that would make every man
follow the dictates of his own consci-
ence rather than the laws Of legisla-
lures and congress and the advice of
legal counsel. There are three classes
Of men in this country" said Governor
Marshall. There Is the man that
obeys the law because he fears It;
there is the man that obeys the law be-
cause he respects II, and third, and
best Of all, there is the man that obeys
the law for neither OF these reasons,
but because his heart and mind are
right. This man does not need to con-
suit a lawyer about what he can do or
what he cannot do"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

ly desired to have understood is that
there Is to be nothing exclusive about
this occasion. The purpose is strictly
educational and 1t is desired that
everybody who is interested come and
get all the benefit that is to be had.
Miss Garrison particularly regrets
that because of the lateness of the
start, the membership in the Tomato
club was not larger and more generally
distributed, and she is hopeful that
there will be large attendance of
girls from all parts Of the county. She
wants the girls to come and see what
has been done, get an idea Of what can
be done and give in their names for
membership during the next season.
She not only wants the girls to come
out but she wants their mothers to
come, and also their fathers.
The foregoing as explained, is only a
general summary Of the plans and ex-
pectations Of the occasion. It Is quite
certain that other and more particular
information will be published later.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

faithful official and the triumph Of
Shiny crooks and murderers. It is diff
ficult indeed, for a mere reader Of the
testimony to determine with any de-
gree of satisfaction where the truth
lay; but it is hardly to be presumed
that jury of twelve men would have
decided with criminals against faith
full officer of the law. Becker we be-
lieve is guilty; but how he will come
out in the end remains to be seen. AT
best the case is one of the ugliest and
blacklist that has ever figured in an
American court
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29
LOCAL LAcoNICS
Football.

The Hickory Grove football team
played Shelby at the latter place on
Saturday the 18th instant and was de-
feated by a score Of 13 to 6. On last
Friday the Hickory Grove team de-
feated the Glover team at Glover IS to
0. The Rock Hill team defeated the
Winnsboro boys last week.
Death Of Mrs. GauIden.
Mrs. Dorcas Gaulden, widow Of the
late James Gaulden, died at the home
Of her son-in-law, Mr.. Jas. A. Shil-
linglaw, on Sharon r. F. D. No. 2. last
Saturday night, and was buried at
Ebenezer on yesterday. Mrs. Gaulden
was in the 83rd year Of her age. She
is survived by the following children:
Messrs. j. j., Brown and Robert, and
Mrs. j. A. Shillinglaw.
Death Of Mrs. Anna Latta.
Mrs. Anna Latta, died at her home
In Yorkville at about daylight Sunday
morning after a period Of failing health
extending over several months. The
deceased was the third wife of the
late VIM. A. Latta, Of Yorkville, and
was 80 years of age. She Is survived
by one son, Mr.. John A. Latta, of York
Vile; and the following step children:
Mr.. Robert ]. Latta, Of Yorkville, Mrs.
e. M. Law, of Barlow, Fla, and Misses
Maggie and Florence Latta Of York.
vile. She is also survived by one sis
ter. Mrs w. A. Moore Of Sumter.
Acquires Edsemont Inn.
Charlotte Observer: The announce
ment that Mr.. w. w. Barber Of Column
bia, 8. c.. who for some time has been
yardmaster Of the Southern there, has
tNrr hoo ha
operate 1t next summer will be Of In
terest in Charlotte. Mr.. Barber con-
templates making a number of changes
In the inn, adding several rooms and
otherwise improving It. He Is planning
for a large. business next summer.
Edgemont Is the terminus Of the Caro-
lima & Northwestern railroad and is
one Of the coziest little summer re
sorts In the state. It Is beneath the
lofty crags where Wilson's creek is
sues from the mountains and possesses
wonderful possibilities. Mr.. Barber Is
an experienced hotel man.
Death of Mrs. T. c. Dunlap.
Mrs. Harriet McFadden Dunlap,
widow Of the late T. c. Dunlap, died at
her home In Yorkville at an early hour
Sunday morning. Mrs. Dunlap was be-
fore her marriage, Miss Harriet Julian
McFadden, and was SO years Of age,
having been born in Yorkville. Feb. Z,
1S43. She had been an invalid for sew
eral years and for the past few weeks
had been rapidly growing worse. Dur
ing the past week she had been unable
to leave her bed and her death Sunday
morning was not altogether unexpect-
ed. The interment took place in Rose
Hill cemetery Sunday afternoon after
funeral services conducted by Rev. E.
E. Gillespie. Mrs. Dunlap is survived
by the following children: Mr.. Will
liam T. Dunlap, Charlotte; DR.. Chas.
F. Dunlap, San Antonio, Texas; Miss
Sadie Dunlap, Yorkville and Mr.. T. c.
Dunlap, Columbia.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29
ABOUT PEOPLE

Mrs. Felix McClain and children of
Calhoun, s. c., are the guests Of Mrs.
J. w. Kirkpatrick in Yorkville.
Miss Louise Guy Of Lowryville, is
spending several days with friends in
Yorkville.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Hart Of York
vile, left yesterday on a visit to rela-
tives in Virginia Mr.. Hart expects to
return to Yorkville tomorrow.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

ed PRESBYTERIAN church which has bern
holding its annual meeting with White
Oak church, near Newman, Ca, ad-
tourned yesterday afternoon. Rev. ].
H. Simpson, the oldest minister Of the
synod, served as moderator. Quite q
good deal of important business was
transacted. Little Rock. Arkansas and
Statesville. N. c., asked for the next
meeting, and Statesville won by a very
close vote.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

back before the victorious allies.
They evacuated the town of 1stip In
Macedonia without resistance, although
it occupies a strong natural position.
In the Bulgarian diplomatic quar-
ters in London it was stated tonight
that bulgaria, far from assuming
that the war is approaching a conclu-
sion, has summoned another $4,000
reserves to the colors. Turkish dip
lomats do not conceal their disap-
pointment and surprise at the results
Of the campaign, but they point out
that the main Turkish army has not
yet been engaged, much less defeated.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29
The Asylum Bond Proposition.-Vo-

The Asylum Bond PropositIon.-Vo-
ters are urged to vote yes" on the bond
issue for the state Hospital for Insane
in the general election. No other way
of relieving the disgracefully over
crowded conditions of these wards of
the state Is possible unless the annual
levy for taxes Is considerably increas-
ed. This bond issue will furnish the
money that can be paid back annually
over a period Of twenty years and en-
able the state to sell present hospital
holdings in Columbia as favorable as
opportunities offer and retire the bonds
with little If any tax on the people.
This plan Is the result Of mature leg
islative deliberation covering two
years and based on careful investi-
CATION. II the vote is yes" South Car
olina will again take its place among
those who are giving adequate care to
the cure and custody Of the most help
less and appealing of its citizens. At
present its position is not creditable.-
Beaufort Gazette.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

- The receivers of the defunct Semi
mole Securities company have mailed
out to stockholders checks amounting g
to ten per cent of the subscribed capi-
tai
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-06

strewn snore the feet OF the fs.il-,iN' <.
had left no trail. Though Coast cas-;
about in a wide radius. he found 1s
sign of the missing man. The peb.
bles scratched and bruised his ur
protected feet, and he began 10 shiver
with cold. He gave it up. presently
returned to the tender, pushed of
and sculled out to the Echo.
Then. having rubbed his flesh to q
blush with coarse towel, he dressed.
took the small boat back to the beach.
drew it up and. now fully committed
to an enterprise the folly of which he
stubbornly refused to debate, set OF
to reconnoiter along the waters edge.
feeling his way.
After a time the beach grew more
sandy, and emboldened by the knowl-
edge that he would have his foot
prints to guide him back. he left the
find his progress in that direction
checked by steep wall OF earth, a
ciff-like bluff of height indetermin-
able, its flanks wave-eaten and deeply
scanned by rain
AT random. with no design, he
turned again to his left and proceeded
as before but now along the foot OF
the bluff, trudging heavily through
damp. yielding sand.
Still no sign ef Appleyard.
He must have tramped. at rude
guess, several hundred yards before
he discovered either a break In the
bluff or any change in the general
configuration of the shore. Ultimate
ly however, the one fell away in
land and the other widened.
A moment later he came upon a
small catboat careened above high
tide mark, with gaping wound in its
starboard side, forward and below the
waterline.
She lay stern to the water Taking
the point of her stem as his guide.
Coast turned inland again. on a line