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Scraps and Jacts. ? Long day and night sessions are the programme in the house this week, as the leaders plan to end the session on Thursday. The conference report on the postoffice appropriation bill is to be considered today. The Alaskan delegate bill is before the house as a "continuing order," to be considered in the absence of conference reports, which are yet to come on the military academy, the general deficiency, and the sundry civil appropriation bills. There undoubtedly will be many requests for consideration of minor matters by unanimous consent, and the outlook is declared by the leaders to Indicate an exceedingly uusy nmu-uf ? The warrant upon which John Bunyan, the author of "The Pilgrim's Progress," was arrested 230 years ago and imprisoned in Bedford jail was sold by auction at Sotheby's, London, last Saturday for $1,525. The warrant is signed by thirteen justices of the peace, six baronets and seven esquires. It sets forth that "one John Bunnyon of yor said towne Tynker hath divers times within one Month past in contempt of his Majties good Lawes preached or teached at a Conventicle Meeteing or assembly under color or p'tence of exercise of Religion in other manner than according to the Liturgie or practice of the Church of England." ? C. E. Henderson, a Methodist minister 60 years old, who lost his pulpit in Salt Lake City a year ago. because of his advanced age, says a Butte, Mont., dispatch of April 22, came here recently with his wife and two children. Since then he has been unable to get a call as pastor. He had eked out only a scanty living for himself and family. Today he called at the city employment agency, where he had for a year been a daily visitor, and announced that he was going to Los Angeles, Cal. He had a prosperous appearance, and he said that he had suffered from want long enough. He added that he had turned a gambler and that fortune had smiled uoon him. He said: "Every day for two *? T and onnMnilPfl Ifl weeits x nave pio^eu Vw....~.? ? luck. Today I have $1,500 in my pocket, and we are going to California to start life all over again." ? A New York dispatch of Sundaytells of a heroic fight that Captain Clark of the New York fire department, and two assistants had with a maniac on a twelve inch ledge forming the hose of a mansard roof 80 feet above the ground. The maniac's name is Robert Hlndman. He had been driven insane by a swelling in his ear, and had been sent to the hospital to await an operation. In some way he eluded his attendants and got on the roof, where he was in imminent danger of destruction. The circumstances were such as to threaten death to any who should try to rescue him; but the brave firemen would not allow themselves to be deterred by any such considerations. They went after the man, and although he fought like a tiger they succeeded at last in overpowering him and bringing him down from the thrillingly perilous position. ? Representative Bourke Cockran of NeV York, who has for some time been resting under the charge of having supported McKinley for pay, completely exonerated himself from the charge last Saturday. Representative Dalzell, of Pennsylvania, brought the matter up. Cockran was excoriating the Republicans unmercifully, when Dalzell suggested: "I will state that I have been informed that it was profitable to the gentleman from New York to support McKinley when he did." Cockran denounced the state ment, and Dalzell tried to fall back on the assertion that he had gotten.the information from a Democrat. Cockran demanded the name of the Democrat and Dalzell refused to give it. Cockran then defied the Republicans to show that he had ever received campaign funds from either party, stating that he had always been a contributor rather than a receiver, and asserting that he supported McKinley because of the objectionable financial plank in the Democratic platform. Mr. Cockran was cheered enthusiastically by the Democrats throughout the whole heated affair. ? London Daily News: With all his generous admission of the fine fighting qualities of the Japanese, the Russian Admiral Skrydloff was ill advised to say that "of course, they have not the traditions behind them that our soldiers have." If it comes to comparing national traditions the Russians, who could scarcely have been called a people at all three centuries ago, do not shine particularly as against the Japanese, whose national civilization is one of the oldest in the world. The military tradition of Japan, moreover, is one of the chief glories of her history. Bravery and skill in fighting were leading virtues in feudal Japan when the Russians were in a state of barbarism. The truth is that, to anyone knowing the elementary facts about the history of the two countries, Russia's assumption of superior civilization is just a little irritating, whatever we may think of the merits of the quarrel now being fought out. ? The far eastern dispatches published in London Monday morning were concerned chiefly with the reports and speculations with reference to the Japanese landings and plan of campaign. The Daily Telegraph's Tokio correspondent says the present delay is more apparent than real, both as regards field and naval operations. The Japanese, according to report, are acting prudently and will not be hurried. They realize that certain movements must precede tne next coupe oy lanu ? and sea, and they are awaiting: both favorable weather and occasion, and from Port Arthur to Vladivostok are on the alert. The Morning Post's Shanghai correspondent says that spies have informed the Russians at Kin Chau that Japanese warships, conveying transports, with 30,000 troops, are steaming northward. The Daily Telegraph's correspondent cables that a second Japanese army will sail shortly and will land on the Island of Diawato, near Yongampho. ? The Railroad Gazette: Russian freight cars, like those of other Continental countries, are all labelled with the number of men or horses which may be put in them in military service?usually forty men or ten horses. But what is possible for a journey of two or three hundred miles in weather not much below freezing may be quite impossible for one lasting two weeks or more, with the thermometer 40 or 50 degrees below zero. The men must eat and sleep enroute. To provide for this, the cars used for carrying soldiers were lined with felt or felt paper; little glass windows were set in , the sides, and an iron stove set up in each. The benches were made so that they could be transformed into bunks at night. At every alternate station I V>/xt ifntor U'ne nrnvidofl for makine tea. In nearly every train one car was fitted as a kitchen and supplied the men with hot rations of meat and porridge. Shovels were carried, so that in case of a snow blockade the men could dig the train out. A surgeon and hospital steward accompanied each train. At several stations on the line camps were established, where the men rested a day, with facilities for washing, etc., while the cars were inspected and cleansed. She Hcrhvitlc (Enquirer. YORKVUXE, S. C.: TUESDAY, APRIL 26,1904. Judging from his Chicago speech it is quite evident that Mr. Bryan does not propose to support the next Democratic nominee. And Mr. Williams's excellent record and service as chairman of the state board of dispensary directors at "$400" a year were not sufficient to send him to congress. The voters of the second district are to be congratulated on their judgment. There is a general opinion to the effect that the South Carolina representation at St. Louis has been agreed 1 upon among the political leaders, and that the work of the coming state convention will p.-ogress as If everything were well greased. The evident determination of the Japanese to keep out of Manchuria is wise. They might meet with temporary success should they undertake to beard the Russians in their strongholds; but the probability is that they will lose in the end. It is very well for them not to be too greedy. It is reported from St. Petersburg that the efforts of King Edward of England to bring about mediation between Russia and Japan have failed. The czar will have nothing of the , kind. He believes he can lick Japan ' out of her boots before the thing is over with and he proposes to keep on until he succeeds in this object. Richard Croker, former leader of Tammany, and in the opinion of many, still the real leader, is quoted as saying that there is absolutely no hope for Democratic success this year. He thinks that it would be a mistake to nominate Judge Parker; that McClellan is the most available man. and that the nomination of McClellan would only serve to hasten a reunion of the divided factions. The Louisiana Purchase exposition at St. Louis will open on April 30th and continue open until December 1, a period of seven months, against six months of the Paris exposition and the same period of the World's Fair at Chicago. The preparations at St. Louis are too vast for description and the indications are?in fact the certainty is? that the show will surpass anything of the kind that has ever been attempted. The United States supreme court has dismissed the cases involving the suffrage provisions of the Virginia constitution. The cases went off on a technicality. The petition sought to restrain the canvass of the returns of the election of 1902, but as the alleged offence had already been completed, the court was unable to see where the relief could be granted. There is nothing to prevent the question coming up again in a different form. Although there Is no reason to doubt that Mr. Bryan paid all the expenses of his Chicago meeting last Saturday night, we feel pretty sure that the Republicans would have been glad to furnish the money if there had been no other way to get Mr. Bryan's deliverance before the country. Democratic discord has always been Republican opportunity, and the suppression of Mr. Bryan would be an end of Democratic discord. ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS. Commercial Club's New Secretary?The D. O. O. K.?Baseball?The Ogden Party?Convention of the Daughters of the King?Other Notes. Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer. Rock hill, April 23.? me new secretary of the Commercial Club. Mr. John Wood, has arrived and has entered upon his duties quite enthusiastically. The new permanent secretary has created a decidedly good impression, and much benefit to the club and city is futorially expected. Mr. Wood comes with first-class recommendations and up-to-date training, for what could excel that of a newspaper man? Previous to his coming to Rock Hill he was associated with newspapers at Roanoke. Va.. and Bristol. Tenn.. and at both places his services were highly appreciated. Before leaving Bristol Mr. Wood was the recipient of handsome gifts from friends, who appreciated his sterling qualities and his tine record. Quite a number of Rock Hilllans were initiated yesterday into the mysteries of the D. O. O. K. The working team from Charlotte came down in force and from sundry expressions let fall every now and again, the "initiated" were taught to ride the "camels across the burning sands" in great shape. About twenty-three individuals essayed the dangerous performance and undoubtedly are sadder and no doubt are wiser men. The D. O. O. K. is to the Knights of Pythias what the Shrine is to the Masons, and the order has recently been doing a "land office" business. At the close of the initiation mine host, McElwee, entertained the camel riders and drivers at a sumptuous banquet, at which conviviality reigned supreme. Baseball is looking up. The Fats and Leans crossed bats in an amusing game the other day and handed $6.2G as the proceeds of their weird antics and wild escapades to the King's Daughters. A team from the Yorkvllle graded school journeyed over and played a very interesting game with the graded school here. The visitors were ultimately vanquished by the score of 4 to 1. A return game between the same teams will shortly be played in Yorkville. Rock Hill defeated Fort Mill in a well played game last Friday afternoon. The Catawba chapter, D. A. R., was brilliantly entertained at the elegant residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Johntho Inttor hoinc nsslstpd hv Mrs. Buist and Mrs. Latta Johnson of Charlotte. Miss Mitchell, the vocal teacher at the Presbyterian college of Charlotte, and Miss Mae O'Bryan rendered their songs exquisitely and delighted the audience, both with their selections and performances. The ladies were dressed in colonial style and looked stunning. A most novel way of pairing the guests for the tables was in vogue and furnished much amusement. The repast was delightful and recherche and charmingly served. The Ogden party drifted into the city yesterday morning. The party arrived early?about 7 o'clock?In elegantly appointed Pullmans, with two dining cars. The distinguished visitors were well taken care of by the citizens and were immediately driven to Winthrop college, where they were most hospitably entertained by President D. B. Johnson and staff. An impromptu gathering filled the large auditorium and capital speeches were delivered by Governor D. C. Heyward, State Supt. of Education Martin and Mr. Robert Ogden, after which an informal reception and inspection of the buildings was in order. Each visitor was furnished with a unique souvenir in a neat box, the contents representing cotton from seed to cloth and cotton goods. After a very enjoyable but brief stay the party left for Birmingham, Ala., via Charlotte, to attend the annual meeting of the Southern Educational society. The Daughters of the King will be present in goodly numbers this week? the state convention being held in this city on the 27th-28, at St. John's M. E. church. What with attending "otrWiv to business" and the recep tions at Mrs. J. B. Johnson's, Mrs. J. E. Roddey's and at Winthrop college, the "Daughters" will be kept pretty busy, but ladies generally have a way of accomplishing all they set out to do, and this meeting will be no exception. The hospitable doors of this hustling city will be thrown wide open and the members will be made to feel that they axe perfectly at home. Yet another convention for Rock Hill. This time it is the state council of the Jr. O. U. A. M., which will hold its sessions on April 26th and 27th. The local council will present the graded school with a Bible and a U. S. flag, at which presentation some very interesting ceremonies axe promised. The Winthrop college Y. W. C. A. has invited the different ministers to address their organization on separate days this week, and the invitation has been cordially accepted. Last Saturday afternoon a most unfortunate shooting scrape took place at the entrance to the gaol. Policeman Eubanks had arrested Spencer Rochester, colored, and had taken the prisoner to the "very threshold," when some altercation took place, the particulars of which are, as usual, conflicting. The policeman claims that he acted in self defence?that the prisoner had him by the throat, and then he fired his pistol, inflicting what is feared, a mortal wound. Say. what you will, it is shocking to witness the cheapness with Which life is regarded in South Carolina, and how often for the most trivial offence the deadly pistol is snapped and the cowardly answer "self defense" is blatantly and unblushingly pushed forward. SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS. Clemson Scholarships. Attorney General Gunter has given an opinion in which ne noias mai auui the 124 scholarships created at Clemson college by the recent .session of the general assembly must be provided by the college during the present year. The college has discretion in dividing the scholarships as to classes. Croft and Mayfield. The full returns from the primary election that was held in the Second district last Saturday are not all in yet; but the indications are that the second race Is to be between T. G. Croft and S. G. Mayfield. Williams, who expected to get to congress on his dispensary record, has been left far in the rear. State Board of Education. Governor Heyward has appointed the state board of education as follows: Prof. W. K. Tate of Charleston, Prof. J. E. Boland of Langley, Prof. D. W. Daniel of Clemson college, Prof. A. G. Rembert of Wofford college; Prof. A. R. Banks of Lancaster, Prof. B. J. Wells of Conway, Prof. A. J. Thackston of Orangeburg. The old board consisted of W. A. Brown. Marion; H. P. Archer, Charleston: A. R. Banks, Lancaster: J. I. McCain, Due West; H. T. Cook, Greenville: G. L. Knight, Graniteville; J. B. O'Neal Holloway, EUoree. Death of Judge Simonton. .Tnrlce Charles H. Simonton died in a Philadelphia hospital yesterday morning. His death was not unexpected. He had been in bad health for several years, and during the past few weeks his condition has been regarded as extremely critical. Judge Simonton was a native of Charleston. He played an important part in the revolution of 1876, and for many years was a leader in the general assembly. He was appointed judge of the United States circuit court by President Cleveland and filled the position up to the time of his death. His remains, of course, will be interred in Charleston. The Farmers' Alliance Case. Columbia Record, Saturday: Judge Oary has issued an important order in the now celebrated Farmers' Alliance case, which will probably dispose of the $16,000 now in bank, which has been awaiting the order for some months. The order was that the master of Richland county. John S. Verner, should advertise for several weeks for all creditors and stockholders of the Farmers' Alliance exchange to present to him all claims with proof preparatory to a settlement. There are several hundred sub-Alliances throughout the state who own stock in the Alliance, each having about $100 worth. Besides these there are a large number of claims filed, some of these being in the form or suits, this being the cause of the disruption of the Alliance. All of these will now be referred to the master who will have power to pass upon the validity of each. It is safe to say that all of the fund will be wiped out. although it is not thought that there will be any shortage or settlement for less than a hundred cents on the dollar. The money is now in the Palmetto bank of this city, Colonel J. Q. Marshall having been appointed a receiver some months ago. LOCAL AFFAIRS, j NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. \ W. M. Kennedy, Agent?Has fresh lot 1 German millet seed and advises you 1 to sow some for hay. He also has several varieties of cane seed. J. Q. Wray?Says his stock of men's and boys' shoes is made of the best ( values that money can buy. He of- ( fers choice of glassware to custom- . ers buying $1 worth of goods on Fri- ! day and Saturday. < Ferguson & Clinton?Have a limited ' supply of seed sweet potatoes. They . also call your attenion to the con- , venience of a celling broom for wall I brushing. Foushee Cash Store?Will soon give away a gold plated clock to buyers of gold band glassware. D. E. Boney, Manager?Offers you a i thousand dollar policy in the Farm- ( ers' Mutual for only $3 and one death claim. ' W. Brown Wylie, ex-Offlcio Probate ] Judge?Gives notice that T. E. McMackin has applied to him for letters of administration on the estate of John A. McMackin. deceased. Jas. M. Starr & Co.?Have received ; this week a complete line of specta- ( cles and eyeglasses. They guarantee a perfect fit. Sam M. Grist?Says it is true that all i first-class insurance companies are i "alike" in some respects, but wants to show you where the Mutual Benefit is of the different kind. J. Edgar Poag, Broker?Calls your at- i tention to his many real estate offerings. He also offers engines, gins, etc. He solicits your buying and selling orders. i W. M. Kennedy, Agent?Says that good clothes are always a source of satisfaction. He says he sells tailormade clothes that are guaranteed to satisfy. i J. J. Keller & Co.?Offer their services when you are ready to have any kind of construction work done. They are prepared to furnish m' ;rials of every description for this> purpose. It is also a part of their business to ( sell you brick, lime, cement, paim, oils, varnishes, hardware, etc. They > do all kinds of repair work, and make fly screens to order. J. M. Heath & Co.?Say that their line of merchandise is easily the best in town, and that there is noth- i ingr superior in the county. They quote prices that of interest to buyers of all kinds of dry goods, etc. NOTE AND COMMENT. The fall meeting of Bethel presbytery will be held with the Presbyterian church at Fort Mill. At the meeting of the Rock Hill Democratic club last Saturday, a resolution was adopted memorializing the county convention to provide for two boxes and two sets of managers at the primary election. Because of the growth of the population it is becoming very difficult for one set of managers to receive all the votes offered, and the counting of these votes is an all night task, lasting sometimes until after daylight next day after the election. The same condition obtains in Yorkville, and it would seem necessary to provide for two boxes and two sets of managers here also. RECRUITS FOR CHAINGANG. As the result of the recent term of the court of general sessions, there have been additions to the chaingang as follows: William Hampton, manslaughter: two years. John Guthrie, manslaughter; three years. jt Sam Cnrter, manslaughter; two years. -? - n t Geo. Lee Warren, .assault and battery with intent to kill; ten years. Frank Warren, assault and battery with intent to kill; five years. Will Gaines, assault and battery; twenty days. Tom Evans, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature; twelve months. Silas McCaw, car breaking and larceny; three years. Tnm Avprv. ohtainlne goods under false pretenses; two years. Robert Camp, housebreaking and larceny; three years in the state reformatory. SUICIDE OR WHAT? George Lee Warren, who was sent to the chaingang last week for ten years, died yesterday afternoon, and his brother, Frank Warren, who was sent up for five years, is critically sick. These are the two negroes who were prosecuted last week for assault and battery with intent to kill in connection with their effort to shoot Captain H. L. Ross at Bowling Green one night some months ago. Shortly after their conviction during the latter part of the week, they were sent to the chaingang and on yesterday it was noticed that both were sick. At about the same time both were seized with severe cramping pains and pretty soon these developed Intrt pAnvnlslnna Just what the trouble is nobody seems to know certainly. There Is a common theory to the effect that the two negroes may have been poisoned and that the poison was taken with suicidal intent; but what kind of poison it was, and how they got it except with the aid of outsiders, nobody has any idea at this time. Coroner Louthian went out to the chaingang this morning for the pur- , pose of holding an inquest. Dr. Walk- ( er went along to make an autopsy, and it is probable that some light maybe thrown on the subject as the result of these investigations. THE COUNTY CONVENTION. As far as we have been able to secure lists of the same, the delegates elected by the various clubs to the county ; convention to be held in Yorkville next Monday are as follows; i Bethel?A. H. Barnett, S. J. Clinton, | J. A. Ratterree. Bethany?J. M. Thomasson, J. D. Smith, T. E. McMackin, D. R. Smith, ! Felix Quinn. 1 Blairsville?J. L. Rainey, T. A. Gwin, J. P. Blair, H. J. Sherrer. , Bullock's Creek?Kelly Inman, W. B. Good. i lir d c?l.v, T TP Ponm. 1 guard, J. L. Jackson, J. E. Jackson, , Dr. W. M. Stenmeyer, W. E. Adams, Jr., W. H. Sparrow, J. M. Ford. Coates's Tavern?T. W. Boyd. Ebenezer?W. H. Stewart, J. A. Shurley. Forest Hill?J. D. Brandon, Perry Ferguson. Hickory Grove?W. T. Slaughter, W. S. Wilkerson, Dr. C. C. Leech, W. J. Muorhead, T. M. Whisonant, J. N. McGiil, J. E. Leech, John Ramsey. Newport?J. Q. Howe, J. M. Seagle, W. E. Gettys. Ogden?W. H. Dunlap, R. E. Griffin, W S. Percival. Rock Hill?\V. B. Wilson. Sr., C. W. F. Spencer, W. J. Caveny, T. C. Beckham, J. C. Wilburn, Iredell Jones, W. H. Stewart, O. S. Poe, J. M. McFadden, A. C. Fennell, J. B. Johnson, W. J. Rawlinson, J. J. Hull, J. A. Williford, NT. B. Williams, D. P. Lesslle, J. A. , Shlnn, W. W. Boyce, R. H. Peacock, B. F. Merrltt, J. W. Marshall, J. S. Stultz, Sep Massey, W. J. Cornwell, W. C. Wherry, A. H. Green, John T. Roddey, I W. H. Cowan. W. H. Wylie. Tlrzah?J. B. Barron, R. C. Jackson, L J. Miller. Yorkvllle?E. A. Crawford, Sr., M. S. 1 Carroll, James F, Hart, Frank P. McCain, Sam M. Grist, James L. Moss. J. J. Gaulden, T. N. Thomasson, Jos. A. Smith, John Caldwell, W. J. Jones, D. C. Clark, Geo. T. Schorb. J. S. Brlce, r. F. McDow, J. R. Comer, D. E. Finley, T. E. Burns, J. D. Land. N. A. Slmrll, Tohn A. Barron, R. L. Wilkerson, John S. Sandlfer, C. H. Sandlfer. THE CIRCUIT COURT. Unon convening yesterday morning the circuit court attacked Calendar 1 pf the common pleas division, all of the sessions business having been disposed of during last week. When the last Issue of The Enquirer went to press the sessions court was engaged on the case of Bolivar Neely, Sam Carter and John Guthrie, charged with murder. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the case of Neely and found Guthrie and Carter guilty of manslaughter, recommending the latter to the mercy of the court. Guthrie was sentenced to three years and Carter to two years. In the case of Jim Knox, charged with murder, the jury was unable to agree, and after it had remained out for six hours, the court ordered amistrial. The following petit jurors, drawn for service during the second week, an ? X. xl- - ? 11 swerea 10 ineir names uu mc tan ui the clerk yesterday morning: J. M. Williams, R. E. Steele, J. D. B. Currence, Julius Frledhelm, W. E. Griffin, R. B. Delhi, C. H. Bronson, Jonathan Buice, J. L. Hemphill, J. F. Williams, R. N. Whltesldes, Walter Stephens, J. F. Jackson, W. B. Leech, J. W. Alexander, J. B. Gaston, J. B. Pegram, J. F. Reld, R. M. Turner, John M. Smith, R. H. H. Cain, Tom Gordon, O. J. Gwin, R. T. Wright, R. S. Torrence, J. B. Mickle, W. T. Youngblood, J. M. Watson, A. P. Currence, W. T. Beamguard, T. L. Sparrow, R. M. Bratton. The following were excused by the court: J. M. Williams, C. H. Bronson, J. B. Gaston. In order to complete the venire of petit jurors it became necessary to draw six names from the seven mile box. The drawing resulted as follows: J. W. Simril, J. N. O'Farrell, H. C. Strauss, W. N. Nell, W. S. Barnwell, R. E. Gwin. The first case taken up was that of Lucy Keenan vs. D. P. Lesslie, involving the title to 5i acres of land near Lesslie station. There was an attempt to try this case last fall; but the Jury was unable to agree. The plaintiff claimed the land by virtue of purcnase from G. W. Sturgis; but had no title. The defendant purchased the land from the estate of Matthew Williams and has a chain of titles extending back to G. W. Sturgis. The hearing consumed all of yesterday until a late hour in the afternoon. The jury remained out until this morning, when it brought in a verdict for the defendant. The next case taken up was that of the Heath-Elliott Mule company, a suit for damages on account of injury to a horse alleged to have been sustained by reason of a defective piece of highway near the Catawba river bridge. ABOUT PEOPLE. Mr. R. M. Steele of Lowryvllle spent Sunday In Yorkville. Mr. W. Hope Sadler of Rock Hill spent Sunday in Yorkville. Miss Louise Guy of Lowryvllle is visiting Miss Bessie Pegram. Mr. J. C. Elliott is over from Lancaster on business with the court. Mrs. L. P. Roddey of Lancaster, is the guest of Mrs. R. J. Mackorell. Messrs. I. W. Johnson, Paul T. McNeel and F. G. Dobson spent Sunday In Rock Hill. Messrs. George Heath and John Crawford of Lancaster, were in Yorkville Sunday. Miss Lilla Herndon of Winthrop college, spent Sunday and yesterday in Yorkville with her father, Mr. W. H. Herndon. Dr. R. A. Bratton went to Columbia yesterday to attend the meeting of the state board of medical examiners of which he is a member. Rev. S. H. Hay of Clover, was called to Bessemer City last Thursday on account of the death of his aged mother, which occurred on that day. Mr. J. L. Dabbs, formerly a citizen of this county, but now a resident of Charlotte, is spending a few days with the family of his brother-in-law, Mr. t ri Mr. B. M. Dobson of Yorkville, lately appointed assistant paymaster In the navy, has been assigned to duty at Charleston, S. C. He left for his post Sunday afternoon. Mr. J. Edgar Poag Is over from Rock Hill on account of a case he has In court and Is putting in time while he Is waiting talking real estate to all who are seeking Information oi^, the subject, Rev. W. C. Ewart left today, accompanied by Mrs. Ewart, to attend the First A. R. P. presbytery, which convenes at Mooresville, N. C., next Friday. They will " md a day or two visiting frieiius in North Carolina, before presbytery convenes. Lieutenant Geo. W. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Williams of Yorkvllle, has recently been promoted to the command of the American torpedo squadron at Manila. Lieutenant Williams left America in command of a single torpedo boat. He now has command of half a dozen. Mr. W. M. Barnwell, who has been In charge o fthe Tavora Mill's electric light plant for several months, left last night for Savannah, Ga., where tie has accepted a more lucrative position. Mr. John G. Barnwell of StateDurg, S. C., takes charge of the plant lere. Clerk of the Court Wylie received a iheck for the York county pension noney Saturday, and has been paying ilaims quite rapidly since. It devel>ps as usual that the state board has nade a number of errors, putting on ind leaving off various names incor ectly, and all of these irregularities if course, must be adjusted. Mr. Geo. L. Riddle was in Yorkville yesterday for the first time since the iccident of last fall as the result of vhich he had a leg broken, and the i critical illness that followed. He was accompanied by his grand daughter, Miss Helen Riddle, and spent the greater part of the day meeting his many friends In Yorkville. Mr. Riddle is still unable to get about except on crutches; but his general health is now very good. He enjoyed his visit yesterday, very much. WITHIN THE TOWN. ? Mr. F. Happerfield is engaged in the work of building the foundation of the proposed Confederate monument in the court house yard. He expects to have everything in readiness for the laying of the corner stone on May 10. ? The members of the Ladles' Auxiliary society have done a considerable amount of beautifying work in the cemetery during the past week or ten days. They have been furnishd with lots of violets; but they need a great many more. People who have violets to spare should communicate with Miss Rosa Lindsay, president of the society. ? Prof. Stephenson's lecture on the Russo-Japanese war at the opera house Thursday night will be well worth hearing. The speaker has studied the subject thoroughly in connection with the history, character and traditions of the belligerent powers and will give his audience within an hour more information than could be gathered from months of reading. ? The baseball enthusiasts of Yorkvine were very much interested In a game that was played on the Garrison green last Saturday afternoon between the Bethany High school team and the Graded school team. Quite a large number of Bethany people were in Yorkville to witness the event and the town people also turned out in goodly numbers. The game was well contested on both sides; but resulted in a victory for the Graded school by a score nf IK tn fi ? "Getting orders for Devoe's paint?" replied Mr. J. J. Keller to a question from the reporter. "We certainly are, so many In fact, that we had to write the manufacturers that unless they shipped our order out at once, we wanted our name dropped as agent. We don't like to get orders that We cannot fill; it is embarrassing. But we have received an invoice and will be able to supply the demand In a few days. The Devoe people have been delayed by the confusion occasioned by the big fire." ? Owing to the fact that the location of the six wards into which the town of Yorkville was divided soon after being incorporated under the general incorporation act several years ago, was not generally understood by the public, the town council at the meeting held on the 18th, passed a resolution changing the boundaries of the various wards as follows: No. 1 embraces all the territory lying east of the centre of King's Mountain and Wilson streets, including both sides of Lincoln street. The line runs entirely across the town. No. 2 embraces all the territory lying between the centre of King's Mountain and Wilson streets, on the west side, and the centre of East and West Madison streets on the east side, both sides of Congress street from and Including the residences of Thos. F. McDow and Jas. M. Starr to, and Including the residences of R. J. Herndon and W. W. Jenkins. The lines run entirely across the town. No. 3 embraces all the terrl tory Jying between the centre of East and West Madison streets on the south and the centre of East and West Liberty streets on the north, and includes both sides of Congress street, commencing at the lots of J. -W. Dobson and E. A. Crawford and Including the Strauss store building and that of J. M. Heath & Co. The lines run entirely across the town. By this is meant that the waterworks as well as the Southern depot and the residence of J. P. White are in ward 3. No. 4 embraces all the territory lying between the centre of East and West Liberty streets and East and West Jefferson streets on the south side of the former and north side of the latter, and includes that portion of Congress street, both sides, extending from and including the court house to and inluding the Withers residence. The lines extend entirely across the town. The jail and also the residence of W. B. Steele are in ward 4. Ward 5 embraces all the territory on the south side of the centre of East Jefferson street, and the east side of the centre of Congress street, commencing at the centre of where Congress street crosses Jefferson. The line extends southwest and runs In the centre of Pinckney street to town limits, all territory on east side of Pinckney street being in this ward. The graded school building as well as all property on south side of East Jefferson street is in ward 5. as also Is the Tavora cotton mill and all property on the east side of Congress street, also that east of the Chester road and that between the Chester and Pinckney roads. Ward 6 embraces all the territory on the south side of West Jefferson street and west side of the centre of Congress street, and all on the west side of Pinckney street to the town limits. It includes all the territory south of West Jefferson and west of Congress street, not indicated as a part of the fifth ward. LOCAL LACONICS. We Will Send The Enquirer From now until January 1st, 1905, for J 1.34. Black Snake Six Feet Long. The first snake story of the season comes from Mr. G. L. Suggs of Enquirer. He says he killed a black snake a few days ago that measured 6J feet in length. From Lenoir to Charlotte. The C. & N.-W. railroad people are working on the idea of a daily train from Lenoir to Charlotte by way of Gastonia, over the Southern. The Southern people and the people of Charlotte are being asked to co-operate in behalf of the undertaking. Death of Mrs. Sallie Logan. Mrs. Sallie R. Logan, mother of Sheriff John R. Logan, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. L. Moore, at McConnellsville this morning at 7 o'clock. She had been in bad health for some months. The funeral win uiKe piace at .tseinesua lunivnuw, Almost a Fire. The residence of Mr. Wm. Dobson, two miles northeast of Yorkville, had a narrow escape from destruction by lire yesterday morning. The blaze developed in the roof of the kitchen, which joins the main building, and Mr. Dobson was enabled to extinguish it only because of its timely discovery. Magistrate For Bullock's Creek. In connection with the election held last Saturday for the selection of delegates to the Democratic county convention to be held in Yorkville next Monday, there was a special election in Bullock's Creek township to recommend a suitable person for magistrate, vice the late W. S. Plaxco. There were two candidates in the race, Messrs. S. L. Davidson and J. L. Duncan. Mr. Davidson received 81 votes and Mr. Duncan 85. The county delegation will, therefore, recommend the nomination of Mr. Duncan. Death of Mrs. Mason. The reporter has Just learned of the death of Mrs. Nancy Manner Mason, of the Wright's Ferry neighborhood, which event occurred on April 9. The funeral services were conducted at Bethel, of which church she was a member, by the pastor, Rev. W. B. Arrowood. Mrs. Mason was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Larkin Stowe of Gaston county, and was 78 years of age. She was married to her husband, the late George W. Mason on November 9, 1847. Mr. Mason was one _ of the first South Carolinians to give up his life for the Confederacy. He died in Columbia, on May 23, 1861, leaving six children, three of whom survive. They are Miss S. A.. Mason, Mrs. J. M. Bigger and Mrs. Geo L. Suggs. Mrs. Mason leaves two sisters and two brothers, Edwin Stowe of Mt Holly, N. C., Col. William Stowe of Belmont, Mrs. H. D. Stowe of Steel Creek and Mrs. G. W. Marks of Belmont. The deceased was a most esti IIULUIf WUIIIctll, UILU VVCUJ iu * CU auu toteemed by all who knew her. BETHEL PRESBYTERY. Synopsis of the Proceedings of the Recent Meeting at Winnsboro. Reported for the Yorkville Enquirer. The presbytery of Bethel held Its reerular spring meeting with the church In Winnsboro, commencing April 19 and ending on the night of the 21st. The opening sermon was preached by the retiring moderator, Rev. A. H. Atkins of Lowryvllle. Rev. H. J. Mills of Ridgeway was elected moderator for the next six months and Rev W. A. Hofner assistant clerk.. There was a splendid attendance upon this meeting?twenty-one ministers, forty-one elders and ten visiting brethren?in all seventy-two. The reports from the churches were unusually encouraging. The number of additions to the churches seemed to be larger than the average. The contributions to the benevolent causes make a good show. Each of four churches in the presbytery supports a missionary in the foreign field. These four churches gave to foreign missions last year, $2,203.00. The subject of Christian education was very prominent before the presby*ery. Dr. Smith of Davidson college and Dr. Thornwell of the Presbyterian College of S. C., made interesting speeches on their respective institutions. The presbytery decided to unite with the presbyteries of Enoree and South Carolina in the purchase and control of C.?icora college. It also overtured the board of trustees of the Presbyterian College of S. C., to place that institution under synodical or presbyterial control. There seems to be a determined purpose in the church to make a decided advance in the cause of church and Christian education. An Interesting conference on foreign missions was held, at which strong addresses were made by Rev. J. L. Stewart of the Forward movement in our church and Rev. Robt Adams of Laurens on Africa and our work there. Our church has 173 missionaries in the foreign field. We have sent out seven new missionaries during the last year. Our church gave 356,040 more to this cause during the last year than she did the year before. We gave last year $236,528.72. This is certainly encouraging. It puts our church in that small list that averages one dollar per member. Home missions came before the presbytery through the report of the committee and the evangelist We are making some progress here too. This subject however, is emphasized more at the fall meeting. Rev. James Russell was elected evangelist for another year. Mr. J. J. Brown in the senior class at the Seminary in Columbia was examined with a view to ordination. He has been called to the pastorate of Cedar Shoals and Fort Lawn churches. Mr. Carl McCully was licensed to preach the gospel. He is now In the middle class at Columbia seminary. Rev. C. R. Hyde was received from Fort Worth presbytery and arrangements were made for his installation as pastor of the church in Chester on May 4. The following commissioners were elected to the general assembly which meets in Mobile, Ala.: Revs. W. B. Arrowood and M. R. Kirkpatrick, and Elders T. L. Johnson and J. H. McMurray. The people in Winnsboro seemed to enjoy the meeting very much, judging from the number who attended the services. Sometimes the church was packed. Winnsboro is a splendid old town, filled with good people whose hearts are filled with hospitality and genuine refinement. The Presbyterians there are blessed in their new pastor, Rev. S. C. Bvrd. He is doing a splendid work there and the people appreciate it. They make a splendid report this year. The next meeting is to be held at Fort Mill, Sept. 20. Stated Clerk. MERE-MENTION. Congress has disapproved of the proposition to oust clerks over seventy years of age An Austin, Tex., dispatch, says that over 1,500 head of cattle were killed by a hall storm in the Las Cruces district of the state of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, one day last week. The corn crop was completely destroyed in the path of the storm Five cotton mills belonging to the J. & P. Coates Co., at Pawtucket, R. I., have adopted a schedule of five days a week. ....The Peary Arctic Exploration club has been organized under the laws of the state of New York for the purpose of raising funds for exploration purposes Russia is said to be feeling the pulse of the bankers of the world on a proposition to raise a loan of $100,000,000 Miss Helen Gould has subscribed $1,000 to a fund that is being raised to protect young women visitors to the World's F'air. The house devoted five hours last Saturday to paying tribute to the late Senator Marcus A. Hanna. Dr. Henry Lee, o nrnminont nhvslr?I?n of Chicago, was killed last Sunday by falling down an elevator shaft a distance of nine stories The appropriations of the present session of congress have amounted to nearly $600,000,000. Russia has purchased several steamers belonging to the Hamburg-American line. Fort Scott, Kan., has been damaged to the extent of $200,000 within the past few days by floods in the Marmatori river and Mill creek, both of which streams skirt the city. AT THE CHURCHEtt. TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL. REV. J. L. STOKES, D. D., PASTOR. Prayer meeting tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN. REV. W. C. EWART, PASTOR. There will be no prayer-meeting tomorrow afternoon. CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD. REV. J. C. JOHNES. RECTOR. There will be services this (Tuesday) afternoon at 5 o'clock by the rector. ' FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. REV. W. O. NEVTLLE, PASTOR. Prayer-meeting Wednesday evening at 8.15 o'clock. Preparatory services for communion Friday evening at 8.15; Saturday morning at 11 o'clock and Saturday evening at 8.15 o'clock, conducted by Rev. M. R. Kirkpatrick. Communion services Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. i