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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26

shotgun and finding the negro as re-
ported, told him to hold up his hands,
with the idea Of marching him off the
place. The negro drew a pistol and
tried to dart around the corner Of the
cabin and Mr.. Williamson fired at him
as he ran, filling his leg with shot. The
wounded negro was given such atten-
ton as was practicable, but blood pois-
oning set In and he died as stated.
The jury, after taking all the testi-
mony available, rendered a verdict to
the effect that the negro died from
blood poisoning resulting from a gun
shot wound inflicted by c. F. William
son, and that c. F. Williamson inflicted
the wound in defense Of himself.
Mr.. Williamson came to Yorkville
yesterday for the purpose Of submit
ting himself to whatever the authori-
ties might deem proper. The coroner
however, thought that under the cir
cumstances It would be better not to
issue a warrant at present; but 1t
would be just as well to leave the mat
ter open until 1t would be convenient
to reach a judge with jurisdiction to
grant bail. He was not required to go
to Jail; but will Of course. be on hand
for trial at the next term Of the court
of general sessions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26

Playing at War-A correspondent Of
the Atlanta Journal writing under date
OF Antioch School house, In the Field,
Camp Pettus, Admission, Ala, July 23,
sends that paper the following:
The Georgia troops acquitted them
selves gloriously yesterday and the
brigade. under command Of Colonel
Pomeroy. rested In the field when
night came with victory as their re-
ward for hard days work The army
Is known sas the Red army, and their
position was attacked on the front and
both fanks simultaneously by the
Brown army, under Colonel Lewis. Of
the First South Carolina
The main body Of the Browns was
held in check until the rest, consisting
Of the Second and Third battalions Of
the Fifth, were brought up, when the
Browns were put to full flight.
The battalion under Major Mozen
captured two troops Of cavalry and
practically annihilated third. Caval-
ry does not mind so much a defeat at
the hands Of cavalrymen, but TO be
captured by infantry is the bitterest
Of deals A little before dawn on the
23rd, Colonel Pomeroy began a shrewd
movement on the right flank Of the
Browns to press his victory Of the
tase Of supplies.
The movement was highly success
full and the Browns began a full re-
treat towards Semiston, to defend that
place from invasion and to hold their
wagon trains After the fight Of the
22nd the brigade bivouaced dn q large
field with an unusually fine spring and
stream on each side.
There was not a man there that will
ever forget the sight at night Each
one cooked his own bacon and meat
over small fire with utensils carried
In his haversack, and then slept on the
ground on small shelter, or dog tents,
as they are dubbed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Hattie B. Lowry Of Yorkville
Is spending sometime In Shelby, N. Z.
Mr.. w. Frank Smith, Of Fresno, Cal.
ifornia Is visiting relatives and friends
in York county.
Mrs. T. s. jeans of Clinton, Is visit
ing the family of her brother, Mr.. M
E. Plaxico in Yorkville.
Miss Ella Rhoda Mackorell, who has
been visiting in Lancaster, has return
ed to her home in Yorkville.
Mrs. R. B. Hannahan and children
Of Winnsboro, are visiting Mrs. Re-
becca Bratton in Yorkville.
Mrs. Paul N. Moore and daughter OF
Yorkville. have returned home after
visit to relatives in Columbia
Miss Grace Castles of Spartanburg
Is the guest Of Misses Minnie and Lois
Whitesides in Hickory Grove.
Mrs. Charles Schafer and daughter
Miss Elva, of Middletown, Md. are
visiting, Mrs. S. L. Steele in Yorkville,
Misses Inez McCarter of Lancaster
and Hannah Brown of Seneca are the
guests of Miss Annie ]. Ashe In York
vile.
Mrs. w. NJ. Kennedy returned to her
home in Yorkville yesterday. after
spending a week with relatives at
Smyrna.
Mrs Harry E. Neil Of Yorkville
took her little daughter. Gladys, to the
Fennell Infirmary in Rock Hill this
week for treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Lindsay Caldwell,
who have been living in Mortimer, n.
c., have moved to Dallas, where Mr..
Caldwell Is to act as agent of the Car
olina and North Western railway.
Rock Hill Record: DR.. q. M. Kuy-
kendall met with a very painful and
serious accident about noon Of Tues
day. He was riding his bicycle and
the handle bar broke or became loose,
throwing him violently to the ground.
His nose was broken and several teeth
were also broken.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26
WITHIN THE TOWN,

Remember the date Of the munich
pal bond election to be held in the
court house at Yorkville on Tuesday,
August 6.
- Ember T. Brown, q white man who
has been suffering with pellagra for
quite while, became 80 violently in
sane last Tuesday night that 1t was
necessary to lock him in jail. After
the usual inquiry in the probate court
Wednesday he was adjudged a lunatic
and on yesterday afternoon he was
sent to the state hospital In charge Of
Mr.. R E. Steele. The case is a very
pitiable one. When the violence of the
homicidal mania had passed off, and
reason had returned he was very well
able to realize that the asylum was the
best place for him; but he was not 80
much concerned about that as about
his family. He has wife and six chill
dren, and the only source Of revenue
Is from the labor Of the oldest child
who gets two dollars a week for work
in a mill. The poor fellows distress
was heartbreaking. Some kind heart
ed people have made a few small con-
tributions for the assistance Of the
family; but additional help Is needed
and 1t is needed quickly.
- Sections 10 and 20 of the charter
under which the town Of Yorkville Is
supposed to be governed read as fol-
lows: Sec. 10: The members Of each
council shall, within thirty days after
the expiration Of their term of office,
and at the time Of the qualifying Of
the members Of the new council, make
and deliver to the members Of such
new council a full and accurate account
Of their receipts and expenditures dur
| ing the term for which they were elect
ed. And they shall likewise publish at
the end Of each year after the begin
ming Of their term Of office a full state
ment Of their receipts and expendi-
lures during the proceeding year. At
the expiration Of the term Of office Of
any council, 1t shall be their duty to
pay over to their successors any money
In their hands or under their control
at the time Of making such return be-
longing to said corporation, and like
wise deliver up promptly at the end
Of their term all books, property, rec
ords or other property incident to
their said office to their successors;
and on failure to do so, they shall be
liable to the punishment prescribed by
the following section. Sec. 20: For
any willful violation or neglect Of duty,
malpractice, abuse or oppression, the
mayor or aldermen so offending shall
be liable to punishment by fine not
exceeding one hundred dollars or i'm
prisonment not exceeding thirty days.
besides being liable for damage to any
person injured by such neglect, mall
practice abuse or oppression"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26

Although the average individual who
has not been thrown in close contact
with the state campaigners cannot be
expected to realize the fact, 1t Is q
fact nevertheless that a county tc
county canvass Of this state Is very
strenuous proposition. This thing OF
making a stump speech Of from fifteen
minutes to an hour long every day is
of its self no small undertaking, to say
nothing Of the railroad travel, shaking
hands and having to do with friends
and opponents. The whole task Is some
thing fierce, and 1t Is well calculated to
try any man to his utmost limit. But
most of the public sees and hears only
the platform utterances without conr
sidering the circumstances. Being the
older man, Judge Jones is somewhat
at a disadvantage from that stand
point; but the probability is that both
candidates for governor are pretty well
worked to a frazzle. All Of the cam
paigners are no doubt glad Of the in
termission which began with the close
of today's meeting and which will
continue until Monday, August s.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Eli Deal, Yorkville No. 1-Will pay re-
ward Of IS for return Of pocketbook
containing SIS.
Hickory Grove Realty Co.-Offers two
valuable lots Of land in the town Of
Hickory Grove at bargain prices.
j. Ed Harper, Yorkville No. S-Offers
a thoroughbred Jersey bull for sale.
Carroll Bros.-Want housekeepers to
try Perfection -four and guarantee 1t
to please
/. w. Johnson-Asks you to call on him
for Heinz's pickles, Royal. Rumford
and Good Luck baking powder, etc.
Carroll Furniture Co.-Recommends
Golden Star polish as a cleaner and
polisher. Piano for sale.
J. M. Brian Co.-Can furnish you with
Economy fruit jars, bowls, pitchers,
and good things to eat.
Herndon & Gordon-Invite farmers
and others to see them for the best
Of everything in groceries. Fruit
jars, cans, wax strings, etc.
Mcconnell Dry Goods Co.-Puts on
special sale variety Of goods to-
morrow, Monday and next week.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Calls special
attention to the excellent qualities of
Keen Kutter safety razors. Sold un-
der guarantee
InOS. w. bOyQ-lS dlIOunCeu dS D. can =
didate for reelection to the Office of
county supervisor.
J. K. Henry-Announces his candidacy
for reelection to the office Of solicit
tor Of the Sixth circuit
White w. Jackson-Is announced as q
candidate for county commissioner of
York county.
R M. Wallace-Of Piedmont Is an
nounced as a candidate for the house
of representatives from York coun-
ty.
D. c. Clark, Chairman-Gives addition
al information relative to the picnic
at Fflbert on August 1st.
F. L. Campbell, Chief Of Records-Calls
for full meeting Of Big Chief Tribe
Red Men, next Tuesday night.
J. c. Wilborn-Offers an attractive
piece Of real estate near Filbert.
]. @. Wray-Puts on sale a lot Of spe-
cial bargains for tomorrow and Mon
day.
Cloud Cash Store-Have new lot Of col
ored corduroys at zoe ward.
Thomson Co.-Reminds you Of Its sale
that is now on and which closes
Monday evening.
Loan & Savings Bank-Urges you ia
begin q savings account with II
now. Small beginnings will grow.
National Union Bank-Talks to the
man working on a salary. Saving Is
the way to become Independent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26
The report Of the Winnsboro meetir

The report Of the Winnsboro meeting
as printed in the last issue Of The En-
quirer was from the Spartanbure
Journal, the only paper containing 9
story Of that meeting which reached
Yorkville Tuesday morning. In that re-
port Judge Jones was made to object
to the circulation Of certain campaign
material that was emanating from Mr.
U. r. Brooks, and the judge was quot
ed as saying that unless Mr.. Brooks
should let up, punishment would be
inflicted on one Of the candidates fol
state treasurer who is relative of Mr.
Brooks. 1t has since developed, as will
be seen by the correction republished
elsewhere from the Columbia Record
that 1t was Governor Blease and not
Judge Jones who referred to the ac-
tivity of Mr.. Brooks.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26
THAT HAMPTON SPEECH.
Question as to Whether Judge Jones
Was Correctly Reported.

Question as to Whether Judge Jones
Was Correctly Reported.
Governor Blease today quoted from
the News and Courier's story of Judge
Jones's Hampton speech of March 6.
the article being written by this cor
respondent. The governor said he made
the same charge at the Hampton cam
paign meeting week before last and
that Judge Jones did not answer 1t.
The point Of contention rests on the
words Down with you Anarchists "
which the News and Courier's corre-
spondent quoted Judge Jones as utter
ing at Hampton, Governor Blease using
the statements of the reporter as the
basis of his argument and Judge Jones
at Chester and Winnsboro, disclaiming
them.
Now Boney," said Governor Blease,
addressing the reporter, who was on
the platform at the time, who has
lied. you or Jones?"
There was a mighty shout from the
crowd. The governor, turning again to
the audience, said: II believe Mr..
Boney is an honorable gentleman and
will tell the truth"
Lets hear It," shouted some.
The News and Courier's correspon-
dent, who was on his feet some mo-
ments before the hubbub subsided.
said, when quiet was restored: Il do
not deny authorship Of the article. 1t
Is possible for one to make an error In
reporting a speech, and I stand by my
article Of March 6, as being correct as
I heard it." There was more shouting
but the governor resumed, saying:
Now, Boney, is a Jones man and Bo-
ney says Jones said it. Now. what
says Jonesey?"
Il say did not say it." returned
Judge Jones, who was still on the
stand; "I'll tell you, If you wish, what
did say" but the incident was closed.
for Governor Blease had already turn
ed again toward the audience. (The
News and Courier's correspondent, in
the above account, has employed not
his own notes, but those taken by Mr..
McDavid Horton, one OF the other
newspaper representatives present.)-
S. E. Boney's report of Lexington
meeting.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26
MERE.MENTION.

Chas. L. McCracken, q clerk In a
national bank Of Norristown, Pa, was
arrested Monday, charged with steal
ing $4,000 from the bank. ;. United
States District Judge Hanford of
Washington, has resigned, rather than
face impeachment proceedings. An
iceburg 1000 feet long and 300 feet
high was sighted by q trans Atlantic
steamship last Friday directly In the
lane" OF the vessels crossing the At
lantic. AN electric lineman fell
across q live wire in New York Mon
day. and although his clothes were
burned Off him, the 1000 volts failed
to kill him. %. President Taft and
Governor Wilson will speak from the
same platform at Atlantic City, N. J.,
at the sessions Of the American Road
congress early in October. A French
army killed 200 Moorish tribesmen
near Saffron, Morocco, Monday. The
French loss was three killed and sew
en- wounded. -. Governor Deneen OF
Illinois, has declined to go further with
the third party, and says that he will
support Mr.. Taft. 49,. Seven girls en-
ployed In a London, England, factory
that manufactures celluloid Christmas
cards. lost their lives last Tuesday in a
fire that destroyed the building. :.
Bishop Henry w. Warren, Of the
Methodist Episcopal church died at his
home In Denver, Colo, a few days ago.
80. The Mexican government has de-
clared martial law In several states of
the republic. :. Congress has been hav-
Ing much trouble during the past few
days holding a quorum because 80
many members preferred to see the
baseball games. go. Late reports from
Toxic are to the effect that the condi-
ton Of Emperor Mutsuhito is improy-
Ing. 80. Edith Gamble, 25 years old.
shot her father to death at Kansas
City, Mo-, Tuesday night when he fore
ed his entrance into the house and at
tackled his wife. -. The trial of John
M. NORM, director Of public safety at
Pittsburg, Pa, Is bringing out testimo-
ny to the effect that NORM sold protec-
ton to houses Of Ill fame and women
Of the street. Mrs. Daisy Opie Grace
will be put on trial In Atlanta, Ga,
next monday on the charge Of having
drugged and srot her husband, Eugene
Grace, last fall. Grace is still paralyz-
ed In his legs from the wound receiv-
ed In his spinal column. :. "A free
for-all fight was started at a poker
party at Hammond, Ind, Tuesday
night, when 1t was found that one of
the players held five aces. One man
was shot In the leg and another had
his skull fractured.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26
FRIDAY, JULY as, 1919.

Is undoubtedly the leading agricultural
college in America T. w. Carter.
president Of the Mississippi Farmers
Union and Of the National Warehouse
company, spoke along the same lines
followed by Hon. John L. McLaurin.
Hon. John L. McLaurin and President
E W. Dabbs were appointed a commit
tee to draft g. new warehouse act in
accordance with the supreme court de-
cision. The election Of officers resulted
as follows: E. w. Dabbs, president;
B. F. Keller, ,vice-president; J. Whit
ner Reid, secretary treasurer; w. e.
Bodie, chaplain; c. w. Suber, conduc-
tor; w. p. Caskey, sergeant -arms;
A. F. Calvert, doorkeeper. Member Of
executive committee for full term Of
three years: R M. Cooper Member
Of executive committee for unex-
pired term Of one year to succeed A.
D. Hudson: B. Harris. Delegate to
national union: E w. Dabbs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26

The Enquirer has already forwarded
twenty one dollars to the Wilson cam
paign fund and will forward such ad-
ditional subscriptions as may be Of
fered. All subscriptions, regardless OF
the amount will be acknowledged.
All citizens who expect to vote in
the primary election must see to II
that their names are on the rolls OF
the club precinct at which they expect
to vote on or before August %. Unless
a mans name is on his club roll. he
cannot vote.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26

- Lancaster, July "a: This city was
visited last night, between IL and 1
o'clock, by a veritable cloudburst. ac-
companied by a terrific electrical
storm. Several houses in the city We're
struck, but fortunately the damage was
slight and no one was hurt. The CHM
ney on R. M. Mackey's residence, on
Elm street, was struck, the bolt going
on down the chimney and tearing up
the tiling on the hearth. The houses
of r. S. Beckham and Sam Crenshaw
were struck, the weatherboarding be-
ing torn off in different places A pc
culiar freak Of the tightening happened
on a farm on the outskirts of town,
where barn was struck in which two
cows were in the same stall. One was
killed and the other was uninjured. The
storm lasted for over an hour, the rain
all the while coming down in torrents.
but the rain was not general over the
county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26
THE WAREHOUSE ACT.
Can Be Re-Cast So as to Comply With
the Constitution.

The State of last Saturday carried a
headline over the decision of the su-
preme court in the warehouse case
which is calculated to create a wrong
impression and as several county pa
pers have practically adopted the
heading, it is well enough to set the
record straight. The heading in ques-
ton stated that the opinion of the
court held that the state could not en-
gage in the warehouse business when
a close reading reveals the fact that
the act was held to be unconstitutional
solely by reason of the method by
which the system was sought to be
made effective.
The decision is far-reaching in effect
in that it establishes a new principle
and, so far as our knowledge goes. is
the first pronouncement of our higher
courts on subject that Is of vital
concern to the agricultural interests of
the entire south.
The opinion of the court, which was
written by Chief Justice Gary and was
concurred in by every justice sitting in
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26

Error correctsd.-Through an error
in transmission Of the report Of the
state campaign meeting at Winnsboro
the statement was published that
Judge Jones in his speech referred to
a pamphlet gotten out with the evi-
dent intention Of injuring his candi-
dacy in which statements by General
u. r. Brooks were quoted. The report
Of the meeting as published said that
Judge Jones made the assertion that
IL General Brooks persisted in interfer-
ing in the governors race that he
(Jones) would take a hand In the
treasurers race and cause one Of the
two candidates in that race to lose
votes.
AS matter of fact, the assertion
above referred to was made by Gov
ernor Blease and not by Judge Jones.
The way in which the report Of the
meeting was received at this Office
made 1t appear that Judge Jones made
the reference to General Brooks and II
was so published. This correction Is
gladly made.-Columbia Record.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26
JUSTIFlABLE KILLING.

A negro named Ulysses Adison died
at Guthriesville last Wednesday night
as the result of a gunshot wound in
nicted by Mr.. Chas. F. Williamson the
Saturday night previous and a coro-
ner's jury that investigated the matter
yesterday said in effect that the killing
was justifiable.
According to the evidence given at
the inquest Adison was a bad negro
who had been ordered off Mr.. William
sons place some time previously and
told to stay off. On Saturday night a
tenant reported to Mr.. Williamson that
Adison was raising a disturbance in the
cabin of a negro family on the place,
and asked Mr.. Williamson to look into
the matter. Mr.. Williamson took his
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26
Pittsburg there is a scene of desola

Pittsburg there Is a scene of desola-
ton. Wrecked buildings are visible
everywhere, while streets are strewn
with debris. In some places the de-
of small bridges have been torn from
their moorings and broken to pieces
in the raging waters. At a number of
points the bridges held long enough
to clog up the streams and back wa
ter far into the towns. Cellars by
thousands were submerged and in
many cases the water reached the Sec
ond and third floors of buildings.
Hundreds Of families have been driv-
en- from their homes and tonight
sought shelter with friends or camp
ed on the hillsides. At midnight the
rain had ceased at all points the wa
, ter had started to subside.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-07-26

That New York situation in which II
is believed that the police were not
only in partnership with gamblers
but that they murdered one Of the
gamblers who was about to give them
away is not pleasant to contemplate
The district attorney is doing all in
his power to turn on the light; but
with all the people who can tell any
thing and who are willing to tell hold
ing their tongues for fear Of being as
sassinated, there is not much promise
in the matter.