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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11
A PEEP IN THE PAST

In the story Of Prof. r. J. Herndon's
recent trip to the west as he told it to
The Enquirer, 1t will be remembered
that he mentioned visit to the Custer
battlefield on the Little Big Horn river
where on June 25, 1876. General Custer
together with his entire command of
276 men, were wiped out by the Sioux
Indians under Sitting Bull.
Mr. Herndon had long been interest
ed in this famous battle, or massacre
as 1t is commonly called. for various
reasons not the least Of them being
because many Of the officers and men
who were slain as well as many others
who were under Major Reno and who
escaped, had previously been quarter
ed in Yorkville, and as q boy he had
pleasant recollections of them.
It will be remembered that Capt.
George D. Wallace, formerly Of York
vile, who was afterward killed by
these same Sioux at Wounded Knee"
in December, 1890, was in the battle of
the Little Big Horn, under Major Re-
no, and with him was Lieutenant E. S.
Godfrey, who had previously been
quartered in Yorkville as a member of
the famous 7th cavalry.
After his return to Yorkville Mr..
Herndon became interested to know
the whereabouts of Lieut.. Godfrey, and
at the suggestion of Mr.. Ike Van Tassel,
an old soldier who has been living near
Yorkville since his discharge from the
army in the early 70s, wrote to the
National Tribune. Mr.. Herndon re-
ceived a reply last week, and although
Lieutenant Godfrey, now Brigadier
General retired, probably had no idea
that what he was writing would be
published, the letter is of sufficient To-
cal interest to warrant its being given
out, and there is no reason to believe
that Gen. Godfrey will be offended.
The letter Is as follows:
Cookstown, N. j., Nov. 1, 1913.
Mr.. Robert j. Herndon,
Yorkville, S. c.
MY dear Sir:
Yours of the 21st Of October to the
National Tribune, has been referred to
me and / can assure you 1t brought
pleasant recollections Of my associa-
ton with many Of your good citizens,
many Of whom held in high esteem.
have often wondered how time has
dealt with them. / recall Mr.. Metts,
the banker, Mr.. Rawlinson, the hotel
man, Mr.. Wheeler, and then many
faces; but whose names l cannot re-
call, the editor of The Enquirer, the
druggist, several lawyers, Col. Coward,
Rev. Douglas, the faces Of my masonic
brethren and others.
While Capt. wallace, who was killed
at the battle Of Wounded Knee was liv-
ing, I used to keep somewhat in touch;
but since then l have not heard from
nv friends in Yorkville and Chester
II is now over forty years since I left
there to go to the northwest Dakota
and doubtless most Of my friends have
CROSSED the river"
Yorkville was then the third town or
city in the state; but being an agricul-
tural country, presume the town has
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11
: Washington. November 10:

Washington, November 10: The
administration decision to throw the
pending currency bill into a confer
ence Of senate Democrats resulted in
an outburst on the floor Of the senate
today and a do-nothing session Of the
deadlocked senate banking committee
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, who
has voted administration al
throughout the committees delibera-
tions, declared on the floor that he
would not change his convictions "even
to meet the views Of the president OF
the United States" and that he would
not enter a caucus that would prevent
his voting his convictions. Senator
Reed of Missouri, declared that the
time had not yet come to give up hope
for an agreement in the committee
and urged that non partisan delibera-
tions in the committee continue. He
declared his willingness to abide by q
caucus, however, II one was found nee
essary. The committee made two in
effectual attempts to get down to work
today. In the morning the committee
adjourned at the request of the admin
istration supporters to allow time FOL
Democratic conference. When the com
mittee again met after the senate ad-
journed, Senator Owen had departed
for New York. and the other admin
istration senators did not attend. The
committee then adjourned until to-
morrow. In conference today the Re-
publicans determined to await the de-
cision of the Democrats. If the latter
go to work on the bill in conference
the Republicans will prepare bill to
be submitted directly to the senate. l,
will be based on the administration
bill, but will include the various
amendments already adopted by the
committee which the president has de-
clined to accept.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11

jury's verdict that the murder was
committed in the brick works.. Thus
far, however, there have been no dis
orders. The trial of Mendel Beilliss,
Russian Of the Hebrew faith, for the
alleged murder for the purpose OF
blood ritual" of Andrew Yushin-
sky, Christian lad, began on October
s. The case caused an immense SEN
sation, which stirred the whole Of
Russia. The mutilated body of the
boy was discovered on March rs, 1911
in a cave on a suburb holding outside
Kiev. The hands were bound behind
the back and there were Al wounds
on the body. Beilliss was shortly af-
terward arrested, charged with the
murder and was kept in close confine-
ment until the trial. During the hear
ing many medical experts testified.
their opinions varying as to the rea-
sons for the crime. Other witnesses
threw suspicion on a woman, Vera
Theberiak, alleged to be the harborer
Of q band Of criminals. Extensive
precautions were taken by the au-
thorities to prevent threatened out
RACES by members Of society Of an
ti-Semite Russians known as the Black
Hundred, the vicinity Of the court be-
ing surrounded by hundreds Of troops
during the latter days Of the trial.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11

There was slight fall Of snow yes
terday afternoon but not enough t.
cover the ground.
The Presbyterian Synod Of South
Carolina met in Yorkville on November
4, 1875, and has met here once since
that time, about twenty-three years
ago.
Beginning with high wind from the
northwest Sunday afternoon there fol.
wed lively drop in the temperature
until now it is feeling as II the winter
has really set in. ".
The open season for partridge shoot.
ing does not commence until next Sat.
urday; but from reports received from
different sections, not few hunters
have already been forcing the season
There is no other one thing that will
give York county a better claim df
Kings Mountain battle-ground than 6
good road to Yorkville, and to make
the road fairly good over the whole
route calls for the expenditure Of only
few hundred dollars.
N. O. Pyles of Columbia, has favored
The Enquirer with a copy Of the sec-
ond edition of his Memory Gems, oi
Short Quotations" 1t is in booklet form
from the press Of the Lutheran Board
Of Publications and Is indeed gem
The price is Is cents.
The second Monday in each month
is horsetraders' day at Blacksburg
Horsetraders gather in the town from
twenty to thirty miles around on that
day with their stock and measure wits
with each other. There was quite
large gathering at Blacksburg yester.
day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11

NEwsApvERTIsEMENTs

A. D. Dorsett--Has good family horse
for sale. ,<s.&7 s. E-st, t6 -.
]. F. Watson, Admr.-Gives notice OF
sale of personally Of estate of J. NJ
3 Watson, deceased, on November 10
Jackson Bros, Clover-Call on all per-
sons who owe them to make imme.
diate settlement They need their
money and want 1t. .
Hart &NHart-Have removed their law
office to the second-fioor Of the
Witherspoon building, opposite the
court house.
Thos. W. Boyd, Co. Supervisor-Pub-
fishes report Of county chaingang for
the month of July.
Reuben Lindsay, No. Z, Yorkville-Is
hunting for lost red hound dog
Missing two weeks.
Lyric Theatre-Presents programme
for tonight and tomorrow night.
J. M. Stroup-Wants you to know that
his stock of heavy and fancy gro-
ceries is complete and quotes prices
on various articles.
Shannon -Smarr Co., Sharon-Call at
tention to the good points Of the
Walk Over shoes, which 1t shows in
various styles and feathers. s
]. M. Brian Co.'s ready to supply you
with fruit cake ingredients, and has
all kinds Of canned goods.
Kirkpatrick -Belk Co.-Presents a list
Of cold weather specials and invites
you to call and see Its offerings be-
fore buying.
First National Bank, Yorkville-Tells
you that prosperity is not an acci-
dent, but the result Of ability, relia-
bility and action.
Cloud Cash Store-Asks you to call to
see a new shipment of coat suits,
ranging in price from $3.50 to $25.
Sweaters for men, women, children,
Yorkville Hardware Co-Can furnish
you with Ever-Ready flash lights,
batteries and bulbs. ~ 80 20 r.
Thomson Co.-Talks about winter mer-
chandise, and especially coat sweat
ers, underwear and blankets, and
promises best que!ity-lowest prices.
Remedy Sales Corporation, Charlotte
Says that Mrs. Persons remedy has
been curing various diseases for a
period Of twenty years.
Yorkville Bargain House-During this
and next week, continues its special
price offerings. Standard ginghams
at 3 cents yard.
Carroll Bros.-Want you to remember
the "Oliver" when you think about a
turn plow. They also remind you of
the good qualities Of Perfection flour.
G. w. Sherer-Doesn't want you to for
get him when you want fresh meats,
vegetables, fruits, groceries. Five
pounds good coffee for $1.00.
]. J. Keller & Co.-Insist that 1t Is to
your interest to see them before you
buy lumber and lumber products,
builders hardware, paints, etc.
City Meat Market-Wants you to know
1t Is headquarters for butter and
eggs, fresh oysters, fish and choice
beef. pork, sausage, hams
York Supply Co.-Sells Sunshine feed
for chickens, also horse feed, and has
a few pairs of bargain shoes. Flour
at $500 a barrel.
]. C. Wilborn-Offers choice Of severa!
tracts Of farm lands in various Sec
tions of the county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11
Output Of the Cotton MilIs.-with an

Output OF the Cotton Mills.-With an
output valued at more than $625, ,000,-
900 the cotton mill industry in 1909.
among the industries Of the United
States ranked third In the number Of
persons employed and seventh in the
value of goods produced. Figures for
that year just completed by the census
bureau, were made public yesterday.
A striking feature of the report was
the discovery that the increase in
manufacture Of cotton products was
much greater In the south than In the
north. The industry was confined al
most entirely to states east Of the
Mississippi, says the report. Only 20
establishments west Of the river re-
ported. Massachusetts, was the most
important state; North Carolina Sec
ond; South Carolina third; Rhode Is
land fourth: Georgia, Pennsylvania,
New Hampshire, Connecticut and Ala
bama, in the order named, were the
states next in rank. In three states,
Alabama, South Carolina and North
Carolina. nearly 10 per cent Of all en-
ployes are under 16 years Of age. In
New England states 1t was found that
the per centage of women employees Is
much greater than in the south.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1913.

where the killing occurred and the
fact that there were evidently but few
eye Witnesses. AS well as can be de-
termined Tongue and Sibley had had
previous difficulty, an old-fashioned
fist and skull fight in which Yongue
had come out victor. On Friday af-
ternoon Tongue had been at Great
Falls, and was seen there in an intox-
icated condition. When he came
home he proceeded to sibley's house,
some say to report to Sibley about IL
quor which he was to bring for the
utter. but did not bring; and Wade
Tongue, brother Of the deceased
knowing that bad blood had recently
existed between his brother and Sibley,
followed few minutes later to pre-
vent any difficulty that might occur.
He: arrived too late, however, as "a
quarrel had arisen between the two
men, and Sibley had seized an axe ly-
ing on the woodpile and had attacked
Ross Yongue who was lurching or In
drunken fashion and had fallen, so 1t
is stated, in the cotton patch just be-
yond the woodpile. Here the killing
took place, and the rumor prevalent
says that Sibley planted his foot on
the chest Of the deceased and admin
istered four severe wounds. Two OF
these blows struck Tongue in the up
per part of the head. Both crushed
the skull and penetrated the brain
cavity, while third was across the
left eye and was also deep. These
three blows were with the blade Of the
axe, while the fourth which was on
the left cheek was with the blunt side
Of the weapon. At this juncture, or
slightly before, Wade Tongue appear
ed on the scene, and Sibley fed in the
direction Of J. w. Bankhead & Sons
store. Wade Tongue pursued for q
short distance, then came back to
minister to his brother. Parties In the
neighborhood Of the Bankhead store,
which Is distant about five hundred
yards from the scene Of the killing
heard cursing in the direction Of Sib-
ley's house. but had no idea that such
a terrible tragedy was being enacted
Deputies w. w. Bindeman and Jas
q. Howe left here early Saturday af-
ternoon and returned with Sibley al
about o'clock yesterday morning
He was apprehended without trouble
but the deputies experienced bad roads
and chilly temperature before arriv-
ing in Chester with their prisoner
Sibley was in his cotton house when
arrested, and made no effort to resist
arrest. The deceased, ]. Ross Tongue,
was about 2S years Of age and was
unmarried. He was a son Of the late
Hilliard c. Tongue and was born and
reared in the Slower neighborhood.
Ed s. sibley is about 40 years Of age
Is married and has three children
Just what provocation Sibley had has
not yet appeared. but the killing, ac-
cording to the only accurate accounts
obtainable, must have been particu-
larly brutal affair, and Sibley, as well
as his victim, must have been under
the influence Of liquor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11

You may look at it from any stand
point you please, but the recent oper
letter of Hon. John L. McLaurin in re-
ply to the illumination Of Senator Till
man is a gem. 1t is good tempered
filled with philosophy and its literary
style is scintillating. 1t is the kind OF
a production that one likes to put in q
scrap book. Mr.. McLaurin may never
be a factor in South Carolina politics
but this letter puts him in better stand
ing with the people Of the state thar
he has been in long time.-Andersor
Daily Mail.
A broad, wise and sensible comment
this. Every word of it is true and the
explanation is that truth crushed tc
earth will rise again" John L. Nc
Laurin has always stood and still stands
four square to every wind that blows
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11
At last the Democratic senators

AT last the Democratic senators
have found II necessary to call
caucus on the currency bill. This
was determined upon last Saturday.
The committee on banking and cur
rency has been wrangling without
making effective headway. One
Democratic senator has been voting
with the five Republicans on the
committee, making a deadlock Of
six and six. The trouble has seemed
to be along several lines; but particu-
larly as to the number Of regional
banks that will be established. The
president wants twelve; but will not
stand for less than eight and the Re-
publicans want to reduce the number
to four. To settle this is the purpose
Of the caucus which has been called
for Wednesday, next The Repub-
licans say they will introduce a mi
nority bill constructed along the lines
Of the Glass bill and providing for
four publicly owned and publicly
controlled regional banks.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11
Increase of WAGES for Railroad Men.

increase OF wages tor Railroad Men
The long-lived controversy between
railroads Of the east and their conduc-
tors and trainmen over the latter's de-
mands for more pay. ended last night
says New York dispatch The en-
ployes are granted an increase In
wages averaging per cent and total
ing $4,000. 900 annually-about half OF
what they wanted-from October /
last, effective for one year. One hun
dred thousand men will share in the
increase.
Thus ends by arbitration under the
Newlands amendment to the Erdman
act, a controversy that at one time
threatened to tie up by strike the
transportation facilities of all states
east of the Mississippi and north OF
the Ohio. The award Of the commits
sion, filed late yesterday in the district
court, is binding and final. The two
board representatives Of the employees
filed a minority report in addition and
the two representatives of the rail-
roads a dissenting opinion.
In reaching it's award, the board
mainly ruled against the employees on
four out Of the five points submitted
as reasons why the increase should be
granted and found for them on the fifth
tine increased Cost Oh uVlnS. SlHce
1909, when last an increase was grant
ed, the arbitrators found the cost OF
living had increased per cent. Ger
tain minor contentious embrac-
ed also were conceded to the employees
1t was, therefore, more than coinci-
dence, that the increase granted In
wages is exactly the increase in the
cost Of living as outlined by documents
introduced by the employees.
1.-The board does not found its ac-
ton entirely upon the increased cost
Of living" reads the award, a docu-
ment Of rs printed pages, though II
looks upon this as basic.
without attempting to standardize
the rates Of pay between railroad en-
ployes of the east and west, the board
asserts its belief that it is desirable
but not possible at the present time
Upon this award the board voices the
opinion that congress should make ar
inquiry as to whether there Is any
longer a substantial reason for the
maintenance of wage differentials be-
tween the two sections.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11

Cotton futures declined 81 bale last
Saturday and the market has beer
weak since. The decline is attribut-
ed to a bearish ginners' report and tc
the trouble with Mexico. We are inclin-
ed to think that the real secret, is as
we have stated before, brief breath
ing spell for the short sellers who have
filled most of their contracts or gotten
their obligations transferred to future
months. We are doubtful as to wheth-
er the Mexican situation has anything
to do with the matter and we are as
doubtful as to whether anybody seri-
ously believes that the crop is going tc
be large enough to supply the demand
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11

The Charlotte Observer has loome6
up as the leading newspaper forum fol
South Carolina political news-not
partisan news; but real news. And the
Observer, according to our view has q
broader and more correct conception
Of the actual situation in South Caro-
lima than has most Of our own dailies
It, the Observer, considers things ir
relation to the present rather than in
relation to the past.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11

The Tax Burden.-Colonel M. l.
Donaldson was long since an advocate
of tax reform. In a political race some
wears ago he was wont to illustrate the
inequality of the tax burden in this
manner: The cost Of government Is
fixed, or certainly cannot be lowered
The people must carry this cost. Now
suppose there are four men carrying a
log Of wood. Three Of them feel the log
getting heavier. They know this could
not be from increased avoirdupois OF
the log. so they look around to find the
trouble. They find the fourth man is
not "toting fair" They compel him to
do his part in order that the burden
might be equally Observation-Disclosures
vile News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11

Hon. John Gary Evans is quoted as
saying that there is no need to look to
the general assembly for changes in
the primary election laws, for Gov
ernor BIease will kill with a veto any
change that may be made. The state
chairman says that the only hope fol-
change lies in the control of the re-
organization of the party and that con-
troll Of course must begin with the pre-
cinct clubs
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11

The Mexican "Constitutionalists" are
unanimous in the belief that 1t would
be exceedingly unwise for the United
States to send an armed force into
Mexico for the purpose Of interven-
tion. They insist that Gen. Carranza
can restore order If he is given an op-
portunity, and that about all the op-
portunity that is needed is for the Unit
ed States to raise the embargo upon
the importation Of arms from the
United States.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11
WITHIN THE TOWN

"A reception given by Rev. DR.. and
Mrs. E. E. Gillespie at the Presbyte.
rian manse last Friday night was q
social event Of unusual interest, large.
ly attended and very much enjoyed by
all present
- Yesterday was the best Monday
for trade that Yorkville business
houses have had for quite a while
Ordinarily trade is rather dull or
Mondays; but many people who die
not care to come to town on Saturday
on account Of the rain, came out yes
terday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11
Tha Court Anusa.

We do not think we can say any
thing now that will induce the COM
mission to change it's mind and do the
sensible thing with regard to the loca-
ton Of the court house. AS a matter
of fact we have never had any reason
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11
Ths gurkrills Gnqairer.
Entered at the Postoffice in Yorkville
as Mail Matter Of the Second Class.
YoRKvILLE, 8. O., Is
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1918.

Ex-senator Marion Butler has new
er been big enough to move that Kings
Mountain battle monument. The shaft
is too heavy and it is too firmly an.
chored in the right place.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11
TilIman Said II .First.-The Hon

TiIlman Said Il First.-The Hon.
Benjamin Tillman was never more
plaintive than when he complains that
the Hon. Cole Blease. governor Of South
Carolina, Is stealing his stuff" This
burglary Of Mr.. Tillman's political
property may give posterity the notion
that 1t was Blease who first said ITO
HI with the Constitution" whereas
that admirable utterance, as the ut
terer passionately protests, was Ben
jamin,s.-Chicago Tribune.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11

The question now is whether Sulzer
Twill remain with the Progressives OF
go back to the Democrats. The matter
is of Importance for there is more OF
less danger that Sulzer will be govern
| or of New York again,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11

There is more in the state warehouse
idea than there is in any other propo-
sition now before the people, and that
is the thing that should be made the
object Of legislative effort. ..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11

olina that Is not his own, and Is not
hunting by special invitation. There
fore, you will see that every one who
does not live. In this state Is compelled
to have license to hunt.
Yours very truly. -
= A. A. Richardson,
Chief Game Warden Of South Carolina.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-11
SECOND WEEK JURORS.

The following venire of petit Jurors
was drawn this morning to serve dur.
ing the second week of the approach
ing term Of the circuit court: