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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
SOMETHING OF A FoReER.

Robert Seagle, Bethel township
negro. twenty years old, who has been
having q high rolling time on the pro-
.eeas of forged checks, has come to
grief at the hands of Magistrate john
son, Of Bethel township, and he Is
now in Jail awaiting a final settle
ment with the lazy at the next term OF
the court Of general sessions.
The Bank Of Glover was the prlncl-
pal victim of the negro's operations,
and the facts connected with the al
fair go to make up quite an interesting
little story.
Ihe forgery was discovered by Mr.
w. P, Smith, the well-known cotton
dealer of Clover, Fllbert and Bowling
Green, in connection with the check
ing up of his accounts at the bank.
There was included in his Cancelled
checks one of October 3 for $1i5, paio
to Campbell Berry and two of No
vember. 16, one for $145 and one for
S149, both payable to Arthur Morey.
All three checks carried what pur-
ported to be the signature OF N. b.
Duiin. who represents Mr.. Smith at
Bowling Green; but there was no
record of these checks in Mr.. Dunn
report to Mr.. Smith. and Mr.. Dulin
denounced them as forgeries as soon
as they were submitted for MS inspec-
tion.
Preliminary investigation disclosed
that three blank checks had been torn
from the back of the book being used
by Mr.. Dulin, and with but little more
than that to go on, the case was turn
ed over to Magistrate Johnson for fur.
ther development.
knowing to begin with that most OF
the negroes Of the neighborhood had
plenty of money, Mr.. Johnson did not
waste a great deal Of time along that
line but at once directed his erorts
to turning up those who had been
most free and reckless IN the spendine
line, and this effort pretty soon led to
the trail of Robert Seagle. One way
and another he got on to the fact
that Robert had commenced to cut
some pretty swell didoes we'll along IN
the middle of the fall and that the
pace he had maintained for several
weeks must have called for at least
two or three hundred dollars more than
he could have realized out Of his part
of the proceeds from his cotton crop.
But of course Mr.. Johnson took moth
ing for granted. He Is too much OF
detective and too much of a criminal
lawyer for anything like that. He
went right in after the negro's tracks,
learned Wnere ne ndu uteh' Wndt he
had been doing, and where and how
he had been blowing in a good deal
more money than he could have ever
come by through any legitimate means
within his abilities. In short, he got
plenty Of information to justly the
negro's arrest, and an the strength OF
that information he swore out a war
rant before Magistrate Quinn.
All this work had been done with
out creating any alarm on the part or
Seagle. Fact is Seagle seems to have
had no suspicion that anybody mad
lib sul pue WIu 20 uoIoIdsns Aue
rest was managed In the same thor-
outgoing manner. Everything having
been carefully planned beforehand,
Mr.. Johnson, accompanied by Police
man John Andy Jackson, of Glover
and several others, surrounded Sea-
gle's house at night and captured him
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
o B 1T u A R Y

DIED-In Yorkville, on Wednesday
night, at o'clock, Of influenza, Pc
TER, second son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Demas, aged six years. The little fel-
low has had long and tedious struB-
gle, extending over several weeks. The
interment was in Rose Hill cemetery
yesterday at o'clock p. m, after fu-
neral services by Rev. DR.. e. E. Giles
pie.
At the home of his son, B. F. Whit
ner, in Rock Hill, on January IA, Mai.
B. F. WHITNER, aged "a years. The,
deceased is survived by two children.
Mr.. B. F. Whitner and Mrs. W. L. Law.
both Of Rock Hill. The interment was
in Anderson.
At her home on Yorkville r. F. D.
No. 6, on the 18th instant, at 1880 q,
m, Mrs. ELIZABETH GORDON, Wild
ow Of the late James Gordon, who pre-
ceeded her to the grave sixteen years
ago. The remains were carried to
Pleasant Grove Presbyterian church,
Chester county, where, after appropri-
ate services conducted by Rev. Ro,' r.
Brown, the body was laid to rest be-
side that of her husband. Mrs. Cor
don was a daughter Of William and
Sallie Knox Wallace, and was born
18th, 1884, and was therefore In the
S5th year Of her age. Her death re-
moves the last Of her family. Mrs.
Gordon is survived by the following
children: w. s.. John F., Hugh B..
Ira H., and James G.. Gordon, and
Mrs John Mcmillan Of Basic City, Va.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
Reviews Past Efforts and Suggests
Further Linz of Endeayor.

Reviews Past Efforts and Suggests
Further Limo of Endeavor.
Pointing to high ideals of govern
ment and civilization, the last annual
message Of Richard I. Manning, whose
four years Of office as chief executive
will expire January 21, when he will
be succeeded by Robert A. Cooper of
Laurens, was read to the houses Of the
general assembly Wednesday.
Stating that the war Is won for
world democracy, and that the ideal of
autocracy is laid in its ashes, the mes
sage calls the people Of the state to
service in the following language:
Unless we as people are unable to
ideals, our unselfish endeavors and oui
moral, spiritual and material forces to
the ways and purposes Of peace as we
have dedicated those to the ways oil
winning Of the war, we shall fail to
hold and retain much Of that for which
the war has been fought; but the
splendid accomplishment oof the peo-
pie of South Carolina in their Lnstint-
ed and wholehearted support Of the
war leads me to believe, as have sald
that they have grasped the vision of
the higher citizenship and a clearer
understanding Of it's obligations"
Among the specific recommenda-
tions outlined and suggested In the
message are:
A broadening Of the educational
system, with liberal appropriations fol-
the maintenance Of schools and insti-
fufions of higher learning.
An improved system Of highways.
Continued liberal care Of the unfor-
tunate insane of the state.
Consideration of the splendid ac-
complishments of the state board OF
charities and corrections.
Thoughtful consideration Of the
work of the state tax commission.
The maintenance Of n system Of
state troops for the maintenance or or
der, suppression Of riots, safeguarding
the people against invasion and rebel
lion, should these occur.
Adequate salaries for state officials.
Sufficient remuneration for all class
es of workers.
Improved housing conditions for la
borers, particularly those In the cotton
mills
Improved sanitation, particularly in
the rural districts.
The stamping out Of illiteracy In
Sbuth Carolina.
The forepart of the governors mes
sage is taken up with the things &C
complished by his administration, and
they make a splendid recital. He tells
of the creation of the state board OF
charities and corrections. the state tax
commission, the conciliation board and
other agencies Of economic and Indus
trial advancement, and the improve
ments made at the state hospital for
the insane. He narrates the efforts he
made for law enforcement and his sue
cesses, and the effort to bring the peo-
ple to higher ideals Of service.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
WITHIN THE TOWN

The Church Home Orphanage !.
having a very serious time with infiu.
enza. There were twenty-three cases
on hands yesterday afternoon, and the
institution was seriously crowded fol
infirmary room.
Thieves broke a hole in one OF
Thos. w. Speck's show windows during
Tuesday night, and took therefrom
several watches, pieces of jewelry and
other articles Of considerable value ir
the aggregate. So far there is no clue
to the parties who committed the
theft.
At their annual meeting last Tues.
day the stockholders Of the First Ma.
tional Bank of Yorkville, elected di.
rectors as follows: r. c. Allein. A. A
Burris, w. B. Moore, ]. L. Rainey, j
M. Stroup, o. e. Wilkins, w. ]. With
erspoon. The directors elected r. c.
Allen, cashier, and w. r. Latimer, as.
sistant cashier. The report Of the pres
ident showed handsome profit on the
operations of the past six months, and
the directors ordered the distribution
of a semi-annual dividend Of pei
cent.
At the recent annual meeting Of the
stockholders Of the Loan and Savings
bank, the old board of directors was
reelected as follows: B. n. Moore, ],
s. Brice, w. s. Wilkerson, w. w. Lew
is, ]. R. Cannon, Quinn Wallace, c. E.
Spencer. The directors reelected B.
N. Moore president; j. S. Brice vice
president; c. w. McGee cashier; Miss
NJ. M. McCorkle assistant cashier. A
semi-annual dividend Of 6 per cent
was paid to the stockholders, and the
excess earnings over dividends, ETC.,
was passed to the surplus fund.
After q careful canvass Of the
whole situation, the local school board
has decided that 1t will not be best to
close the public schools on account Of
influenza. There were two important
considerations to be settled. lst. The
question as to whether the continuance
Of the school would involve greater
Fairness to those children who have
been so unfortunate as to lose time, as
we'll as fairness to those who have not
been so unfortunate. The second ques-
ton was settled on the principle of the
greatest benefit to the greatest num-
Der, and the first question was settled
In accordance with the boards judg-
ment as to safety and we'll being Of the
community. The school will not be
closed in the light of existing facts; but
for the benefit Of the children as well
as for the benefit Of the community.
Prof. Rambo has called upon the
teachers directly and upon the patrons
through their children to use greater
precautions than have heretofore been
customary. The parents are requested
to keep at home such Of their children
as may be showing symptoms of the
malady and the teachers arednstructed
to send back home such children i'm
mediately after their arrival at school.
Arrangements will be made for imme-
diate expert examination Of all sus-
poets. The total number Of pupils out
of school on account of influenza at the
present time Is thirteen.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
Friday, January II, 1919.
w citizens In Charlotte Wednesday. in

ty citizens in Charlotte Wednesday, in
the interest Of the co-county bridge
over Catawba river at Wright's ferry
on the Charlotte e-Yorkville road. The
York committee consisted Of Mayor !.
w. Johnson, Messrs. w. B. Moore, s. L.
Courtney, J. M. Ramsey, ]. A. Tate, 8.
s. Glenn, w. P. Boyd, G.. w. Nickel, A.
L. Thompson, R. s. Riddle. T. w.
Speck, J. G. Wilborn, A. c. Harper, ].
3. Pegram. Nothing definite was ac-
complshed beyond an opening up Of
the matter and the appointment Of
Of two members each from
York and Mecklenburg counties to
push the proposition before the legisla-
tive dele cations of the two states. w.
A. Grier and Mr.. Stroupe were ap-
pointed to represent Mecklenburg, and
Messrs. ]. 8. Riddle and ]. c. Wilborn
were appointed as the representatives
of York These committees will go
before the North Carolina legislature
at Raleigh and the South Carolina leg
islature at Columbia
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17

The market manipulators seem to
have been having their own way with
cotton during the past week or ten
days, especially as to future contracts.
Just what it means, We do not Know
unless the explanation lies in further
organized efforts Of the folks VINO
made such heavy short sales upon the
signing Of the armistice. There are
indications now that these manipula-
tors are being backed by the spinners'
who, sitting back on the tremendous
profits they made out Of war prices
are now concentrating their efforts on
getting cheaper cotton from the farm
ers. The whole thing, Of course, is
terribly unfair; but that does not count
with the folks who are out for profits
for themselves only, and how the thing
is going to turn out in the end will de-
pend upon the firmness with which the
farmers hold on to their crops.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
without difficulty beyond a short foot

without difficulty beyond short foot
race and the firing Of a few shots.
In the jail the next day, Mr.. John
son had an interview with Seagle ane
Seagle, after finding that the magis-
trate already knew whole lot about
his operations, gave up some more in
formation which though not strictly
accurate, included about everything
that seems necessary to prove the
case to the satisfaction Of a jury
without any further assistance from
the defendant
Among other things, to begin with,
Seagle had s110 Of honest money out
Of cotton Of his own raising, and with
this money he said that he had bought
suit Of clothes for $2s, had given
his girl $25, had paid fine for car
frying a concealed pistol and had
spent 80 otherwise; but that did not
nearly account for all the items the
magistrate had collected information
about, 80 the negro confessed to hav-
ing stolen the blank checks upon
which he worked his forgeries. max
ing one Of the checks payable to his
rival in the affections Of his woman
with the idea Of getting the rival in
trouble in case Of the discovery Of the
crime, and making the other payable
10 p6ISOu WIN cALSlSu oiiJ
own imagination. The name Of Mr..
Dulin. Of course, he signed to all the
checks.
Pressed further, the forger admit
ted expenditures as follows: Bought
wheel for $47.50; lost $50; spent s25
for railroad fare; So in restaurants;
$3.50 for overhauling suit; $3.50 for
pistol; $34 running around with a
woman; $31 at CASTOR fair; $3.50
going to Gastonia; $25 to his girl; $32
for phonograph in his possession; $50
sent by mail for another phono-
graph; not yet received; $3.50 for rec
ords: $116 for watch and various 9TH
er amounts.
Attempted verifcation Of the negro's
statements has showed that some OF
them are correct while others are not.
For instance, Mr.. Johnson thinks the
story of the $50 mailed for pono-
graph was Matched up to protect other
parties, probably the negro's girl, who
received the money.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17

The news that after all the peace
conference is to be behind closed doors
and the world is not to be taken into
the confidence Of the peace negotia-
tors, Is the greatest disappointment
that has come out Of Paris since the
signing of the armistice. America
went into this war, for instance. for
the purpose Of making the world ss.fe
for democracy" and that means, II 1t
means anything, the practice Of indi-
yiduals, through divine right, superior
power or any other consideration, Or
dering the affairs Of others in accord
ance with their own notions Of what
individuals or nations should or should
not be allowed to do. In the eyes OF
the world the disposition Of the peace
conference to act on its own judgment,
whether its final mandates are just and
righteous or otherwise, is suggestive OF
the big bully who stands at the street
corner with a club and makes passers-
by take off their hats and go to the
right or the left as his inclinations
seem to suggest. Open peace confer
ences, no matter what they might do,
would seem to have the sacred back
ing Of majority approval, and on that
account they would satisfy. or course
something may yet turn up to make
things look better; but just now we
feel that America is still long way
Off from the attainment Of the main
thing for which she has been fighting.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
The severest fighting between th'

The severest fighting between the
contending elements in Berlin, has
been over the possession Of the impor-
tant newspapers. The Bolshevist crowd
took possession of the newspaper Of
fees by force and the Ebert govern
ment finally managed to recover them
The idea, of course, was to get hold Of
the newspapers in order that the peo-
pie in control could keep away from
the people the things they wanted kept
away, and give the people the stuff
they wanted to give. The incident
shows the tremendously keen apprecia-
ton that all parties have Of the power
and importance Of the press. But the
underlying incentive involved In the
matter Is not new to publishers of ex-
perience. The capture Of South Caro-
lima newspapers by designing people has
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
Wrioht's Ferry Bridgs..-The lowe

Wrisht's Ferry Bridss..-The lower
part Of Mecklenburg mas been cut of
from the neighboring territory OF
South Carolina for many years, and
from one cause and then another, pc
riodical undertakings to bring about
the spanning of the Catawba with a
bridge that would unite these sections
have failed of naturalization. II
now appears that success Is In sight
Mecklenburg has made a liberal offer
and If South Carolina Is like-minded
the bridge will be built. Tho York
Vile Enquirer makes an intelligent
presentation Of the situation. It be-
lieves that, commercially, Mecklen-
burg stands for the greater immediate
benefits, and for that reason should
pay the larger part of the costs,
which It proposes to do. The En-
quirer argues: = s"'
While Mecklenburg will undoubted-
ly bear the larger part Of the expense
for the Wright's Ferry bridge, the
county has made no definite promise
to that effect. Legislative action Is to
be first sought, and then the matter OF
financing the bridge will be undertak-
en-. There is fine promise that this
time the bridge Is to be "a go."-Char-
lotte Observer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17

storm had been raised that would
force the question before the meeting
again before actual sessions Of the
peace conference begin Saturday
morning. The question Of whether
the meetings are to be open or closed
has been smoldering for several days.
It is associated with conditions which
have surrounded the lack Of method
in making public what has actually
been going on in the conference Tor
the past month. The American news
paper correspondents Of whom there
are about 100 here to report the peace
proceedings, have been received daily
in audience by the American COM
missioners under the stipulated con-
ditions that what was developed was
solely for their guidance and not to
be reported as bearing the stamp. OF
authority or coming from the mission.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17

The national house on Tuesday pass
ed a bill appropriating s10o.ooo,ooo to
be used for feeding the hungry people
Of Europe. The house at first refused
to pass the appropriation; but recon
adered on an urgent message from the
president, backed by a similar mes
sage from Henry D. White, peace del
egate. Joe Cannon, the venerable Re-
publican leader, came out openly in be-
half of granting the presidents re-
quest
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
Mayor johnson of Yorkville, sal,

Mayor johnson of Yorkville, said
yesterday that It developed at the
bridge conference in Charlotte We'd
nesday, that the North Carolina people
wanted the proposed bridge across the
Catawba at a point two miles above
Wright's ferry, instead of at the ferry.
It is fair to say that all the talk before
the York delegation meeting in the
courthouse last Friday, contemplated
the wright's ferry location. and 1t was
at that location the delegation was, in
clined to give its consent on basis Of
Mecklenburg paying two-thirds Of the
cost and York one-third. 1t is quite
probable that the upper location will
bring complications that may not be
easily adjusted with the York delega-
ton.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17

The telegram bringing the informa-
ton of Congressman Stevenson's INTRO
duction of a bill to give a captured
German cannon to Yorkville, mention
ed this town only. Subsequent infor-
nation is that the bill also includes
cannon for Lancaster, Camden, Che
raw, Gaffney, Chesterfield. Chester
Fort Mill, Kershaw, Rock Hill and
winnsboro. All of this is very proper
and 1t is sincerely hoped that the bill
will 60 through.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
DESIRABLE HOME FOR SALE.

T OFFER for sale my former Dwelling
on the south side of Kings Noun
tain street, Glover, s. c. The Dwell
ing is one story with seven rooms, In
cluding fully equipped bath room and
lavatories, and electric lights. The lot
is 80 feet front by 800 feet deep. and
on it is barn, garage and other neces.
sary buildings; also a good garden. II
you want a home in a real good town,
see me right away, as the first one
who agrees to pay the price I ask will
get this one. WIN. P. SMITH. SIT
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17

columbia, January Is: The house
of representatives went on record to-
day as approving a tri-state celebra-
tion, to be participated in by North
and South Carolina and Tennessee. on
the arrival Of the Thirtieth division
from France, when it adopted con,
current resolution to that effect and
sent 1t to the senate. The resolution
provides for a legislative committee OF
three members from the house, OF
which Speaker Cothran will be chair
man and three members from the
senate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
che Nurkrills enqairsr
Entered at the Postoffice at York as
Mail Matter of the Second Class
FRIDAY, JANUARY II, 1919.

Because Of the congestion Of legis-
lation Senator Smith has announced
that he will not press his bill prescrio-
ing specified grades Of cotton to be de-
liyered on-future contract.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17

A bill fathered by Senator Chris
tensen and Representative Bradford
provides for increases Of salaries Tor
state offices. The bill gives the gov
ernor $4,000 a year, the lieutenant-
governor $1,000, chief justice $4,000;
associate justices and circuit judges
$4,000 each and all other state officers
$4,000 each. The proposed act is to
take effect Immediately upon the ex.
piration Of terms Of incumbents and
effort is being made to get 1t through
and ratified in time to benefit Govern
or-elect Cooper and other state officers
not yet entered upon their new terms
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
H Y M F. N E A L

MARRrED-At the home Of Mr.. w. J.
P. Wylie, in Yorkville, Thursday, JAM
uary 16, at p. m, Miss JANE CUR
RENEE Of Clover, to Mr.. LESTER
HARSHAW Of McConnellsville, Rev. j
B. Swami officiating.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
Spetial Qotires.
Beershcba and Ramah.

Beersheba-Sunday school at 1918
a. m. preaching at II. Y. P. c. e. So
ciety at 4.30 p. m.
Ranrah-Sunday school at p. m.
Preaching at o'clock.
]. L. Yandell, Pastor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
THE GUERNSEY SALE

The sale of a lot Of thirty-two Guern-
sew COWS and heifers by the York
County Guernsey association, came off
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17

The State Baptist convention In
session in Columbia, has gone on rec
ord in opposition to universal mill
tary training in the United States.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
LOST.

ON the York Chester road. on De-
" cember 26, an Automobile Tire. II
the finder will return same to me at
York or to James II. Glenn at Chester.
all expenses will be paid.
2t r. T. ALLISON.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-01-17
FOUND

0N the streets of Yorkville Wednes-
" day, a Jeweled Gold Bar Pin,
which the owner can have by identify
ing same and paying for this advertise
ment. w. D. GRIST. IT.