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Ihc f0rhviUc inquirer. i ? ft f f&Btsfc? YORKVILLE. S. C. s <V WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1886. THE TOWNSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS. Sandersville, S. C., September 13. Editor op the Enquirer : Will you be -? J A ? ?1L. ^-li T7n.,/v ikn pittiiKiU wauswur mo luuuwiug . nave uic County Commissioners the right to transfer the indebtedness of a township to that of the county without an Act of the Legislature or a vote of the people? A Taxpayer. Undoubtedly the County Commissioners are vested with no such power as that suggested by the interrogatory of our correspondent, who, we suppose, refers to the question now before the people of York in reference to the township subscriptions iu aid of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad. These subscriptions were voted by certain townships upon conditions and terms varying in the respective townships, and are binding upon the townships only upon compliance by the Massachusetts and Southern Construction Company with the terms of agreement embraced in the conditions upon which the different elections were ordered. A county subscription to take the place of the subscriptions made by the townships, could be made only by cancelling or wiping out the obligations already assumed' by the townships and be ? # xi? o i. ginning ae novo?irora me urau preeeeuiug of obtaining the requisite number of signatures of freehold voters of the county, petitioning for such election. But while this is the fact, and the County Commissioners are powerless to change the vote of the townships to a debt to be assumed by the entire county, it is well to have in office a board of Commissioners, who, while acceding to the Massachusetts and Southern Construction Company every right and privilege guaranteed by the vote of the townships, will at the same time protect the tax-payers and guard them against loss or involvement by any peril usually attending public enterprises of this magnitude. We are not to be understood, however, as intimatipg that any candidate in the field is incompetent to this important ' trust. While on this subject, we will correct an erroneous impression prevailing in some sections of the county. We are informed that it is currently reported in some localities that Yorkville is working to secure a transfer of the township subscriptions to a county obligation. Such is an entire misstatement of the fact. Since the question has been mooted we have heard a free expression of opinion by citizens of this township, both in town and country, and the only and unanimous expression is against any such proposition. CROP REPORTS. The State Department of Agriculture has received 229 special reports from county and township correspondents regarding the condition of the growing crops to the 1st instant, and furnishes the following summary of these reports for publication: The Weather.?The weather during August has been variable in different sections of the State. In some localities there has been too much rain, and in others too little. Northeast winds have prevailed in some counties, and the nights have been cool, but, generally, the weather has been propitious, 174 correspondents reporting it as favorable, and 51 unfavorable. Cotton.?-Cotton shows considerable improveraenfcsince the 1st of August. Up to r. that date the seasons had been generally unfavorable to the crop, but during August the plant grew rapidly and put on a fine amount of fruit. In many sections, however, the correspondents say that the weed is still small and poorly fruited. The crop on red lands promises a much better yield than was anticipated a month ago, but on sandy lands little improvement has been noticed. Rust is reported in nearly every section, and slight shedding of under leaves is noticed. The caterpillar appeared in Abbeville, Greenville, Clarendon, Orangeburg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Hampton, Marion, Sumter and Williamsburg, but the damage to the crop of the State from this cause amounts to less than 2 per cent. In the lower counties, where the loss is usually greatest, remedies were promptly applied So onnn aa tho ootcpnillar annonroii ann fur ther injury prevented. The yield of cotton will depend largely on the Fall season. It will be materially reduced by an early frost, while much of the young fruit will mature if frost is late. The top crop has been injured in some sections. The average condition of the cotton crop for the months of June, July and August of the present year was 77, against 1)6 for the same months in 1885. There is this difference, however, in favor of the present crop: In 1885 the crop sustained the greatest injury in August, when from the effects of drought, high winds and caterpillar, the condition dropped to 84 on the 1st of September. This year, as already stated, the crop improved during the month of August. The condition on the 1st of September this year is reported as follows: Upper Carolina 78; Middle Carolina, 76, and Lower Carolina, 80. Average for the State, 79, against 84 at tho same time last year, and 67 on the 1st of August this year. The area of the present crop is 1,630,856 acres, against, 1,722,109 acres last year. Corn.?Early in the year the outlook for a full corn crop was very promising, bu^ the total yield has been reduced by the destruction of the crop on bottom lands, and the partial failure of the crop on sandy lands. The reports for August show that early planted upland corn will give a full average yield; the late planting will make a fair crop, while that part of the crop replanted on river and creek bottoms does not promise the usual yield. The condition of the crop, September 1st, is reported as follows: Upper Carolina, 72; Middle Carolina, 83; Lower Carolina, 87. Average for the State 80, agaiust 100 on the 1st of September, 1885. The area of the present crop is 1,584,851 acres, against 1,420,298 acres last year. national crop report. The September report of the Department oi Agriculture at wasningcon snows a Deuer yield of Spring wheat than was expected a month ago. The entire wheat product of the country will apparently exceed that of last year by 80,000,000 to 90,000,000 bushels. The exact determination of the area harvested and the results of threshing are easily equivalent to a variation of at least two per cent. Corn has declined from 81 in to 77. The present crop prospect, with no further decline, is 19 per cent, worse than last year, and indicates over twenty-one bushels per acre, or nearly 1,600,000,000 bushels. Cotton returns show a vigorous condition of the plant, with lateness and defficiency in the fruit. There has been an improvement in some of the States, with a decided decline in Texas and a little in Arkansas. The indisputable reduction of the condition last month in the South and "West of Texas has been emphasized in this ieturn. The average of the condition of the crop area, 82, is slightly above that of August 1st, for the first time in September in fifteen years. With a long and favorable Autumn it indicates an average crop yield. Decline in condition after this date is unusual. Insects have appeared in most of the States, with a little loss. The loss is more from the boll worm than from the caterpillar. The Staio averages of condition are: Virginia 77, North Carolina 82, South Carolina 81, Florida 83, Georgia 81, Alabama 80, Mississippi 82, Louisiana 81, Texas 76, Arkansas 93, Tennessee 95. THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE. Under date of last Saturday the National ' - Cotton Exchange of New Orleans publishes ] its report for the month of August, based ou full returns from all parts of the cotton belt. The report gives the condition of the R crop in South Carolina as 80. As to the H general condition of the crop the report J says: R In contradistinction to last year, cotton this season had not nearly so good a start, D and low averages prevailed during the early months, except west of the Mississip- ^ pi and in Tennessee, but in the Atlantic y States and nearly all the territory east of h the Mississippi there has been an improve- 11 rae'nt during the whole of August, and the T fruiting season has shown an advance in- ? stead of retrogression.. Within this area, f 5a Into nn/I HUWCVC1, LUC giU|l 19 gcucimij 1UIC, mm therefore exposed to any future unfavora- g ble circumstances. On the other hand, in v formerly high-rated of Texas and Arkansas a portion of the plant has suffered from H lacK of sufficient moisture, the hill and ^ prairie lands being, of course, the most seriously affected, and shedding has been quite general. Taken altogether, however, the loss on one side has been more than counter- & balanced by the gain on the other and the general condition of the crop is improved. Worms have appeared in very many localiities, but as yet have done no damage. 01 Labor is plentiful. ai ? ? tl( For the Yorkvllle-Enquirer. WHO CAN VOTE IX THE PRIMARY ELECTION? Editor of the Enquirer : In the proposed Constitution of the Democratic party n) of York county, published in the Enquirer immediately preeedingthe re-assembling of the County Convention on the Gth instant, I was forcibly impressed with the wisdom of the committee of revision in de- w clarirfg in Article 10 who are entitled to f vote in the primary elections, viz.: "All ti enrolled members of. the clubs and all reg- t0 istered Democrats whose names shall appear on the rolls of each club as prepared by the committee on registration, including all persons known to be Democrats, who m will become of age previous to the day of f0 fka dronoral oWfinn anrl nrnvidfi thpm- a HIV ^VMVIUi VIVVVIVU MMV* J^* v , >V?V ------- A selves with registration certificates." ti By this wholesome provision, all preju- a( dice to clubs, (which under the Constitution of the Democratic party of South Carolina are a necessity,) should have abated, because the bitterest opponent to club dis- y? cipline could urge nothing against it. To qi enjoy his political franchises he did not la have to subscribe his name to any club roll. If he was a Democrat and was duly regis- nj tered, the committee on registration for his p, club poll would have reported him as such, and by their act he became entitled to all the privileges of a club member without being subjected to any of the incon- le veniences and embarrassments of club dis- fc cipline. et Another most excellent feature suggested Si by the committee of revision, and also in- st serted in Article 10, was the bulwark against jr fraud which the following language afford- g, ed: "Each club, after the enrollment and registration lists shall be complete, shall file with the secretary of the Democratic executive committee, at least one day prior to the Y day fixed for the primary election, a copy & of such enrollment and registration list, w certified to by the president and secretary fi: of each local club." The effect of this pro- ? vision was to provide each club poll or'vot- ct ing precinct with a complete list of all jr Democratic voters who were registered to p( vote at such precinct; and although any Democrat offering to vote would not be required to exhibit his registration certificate, yet unless hie name appeared upon the reg- cc istration list for that club poll, he could not g vote. U] But, unfortunately, both of the above tb highly salutary provisions, which were t0 reported to the County Convention by a a{ majority of the committee on revision, were a| struck out, and the following minority re- e: port of one member of said committee was inserted in lieu thereof, to-wit: "At all primary elections all persons known to be Democrats shall be entitled to vote, who will be entitled to vote at the next general m State election." The evident intent of the ei amendment was to suffer all Democrats, ai whether registered or unregistered, to vote at M primary elections; but the language proves treacherous to the intent and will not ad rait oi sucn a construction, j^o vote at me next general State election, each elector 1 must have been a resident of the State lor one year, a resident of York county for six- 10 ty days, and must have provided himself with a registration certificate before the 1st day of July last, when the registration books were closed, unless at that time he . was under twenty one years of age, but * would attain majority prior to the day of the general election, in which event he r would be entitled to register at any time ce prior to the day fixed for the general elec- 11 tion. See Sections 90, 94 and 97, Revised si Statutes of South Carolina. i" Therefore, as the amendment to Article D 10 of the Constitution establishes qualifica- of tion to vote at the next general State election, as the criterion of a Democratic elec- s tor's qualification to vote at the primary election, and residence in the Statefor one year, si in York county for sixty days, and registration ec prior to the 1st of July last, are the conditions d' precedent to enable such elector to vote at the dt next general State election, it follows that no tb Democratic voter who cannot make oath to a the three conditions above recited can vote m at the primary election onjthe 27th instant, to September 14,188G. ?Qui Pense ? af ? fe For the Yorkville Enquirer. MEETING OF BETHEL PRESTERY. Bethel Presbytery held its one hundred ti? and twenty-fifth semi-annual meeting at 3u Clover, beginning September 7th, and last- r0 ing two days and a half. Nineteen minis- c< ters and thirty-three elders were present. w Rev. W. B. Jennings, of Rock Hill, was in chosen Moderator. re Since its last meeting in April, Rev. W. , G. Neville has been installed pastor of Con- \ cord, at Blackstock ; Rev. J. A. Wilson has been ordained and installed pastor of Aim- * l well and Longtown ; and Rev. J. L. McLin, th pastor of Catholic and Pleasant Grove. P1 Arrangements have been made for the in- to stallation of Rev. J. P. Marion, pastor of us Lancaster, and for the ordination and in- 1,1 stallation of Rev. G. A. Blackburn, pastor 111 of Olivet. Rev. H. B. Gariss, of Harmony Presbytery, has been called to Salem Church, in Fairfield county, and licentiate B. P. Reid, Pl of Enoree Presbytery, to Bethesda. It is ar understood that both of these ministers will ?' accept. Rev. J. C. McMullen, the efficient evan- Oi gelist of Presbytery, reported that sixty- th four members had been added to the church si under his ministry since last April, and 4 that two church buildings had been erected; one at Fort Lawn, and the other at Fishing vi Creek Factory. Presbytery appointed com- vi missions to organize churches at these places (|t nnd gave the evangelist permission to solicit jn aid for the completion of these buildings. Presbytery is determined to maintain the evangelist in the field, and appeals to all the churches to contribute to his support. A manual of the Presbytery was adopted and two hundred and fifty copies ordered B( printed, and one distributed to each elder and minister. N ' Clover Church was organized in 1881. ' Itev. J. S. Adams first began preaching at w "Old Centre." The church was organized ' almost bodily from Bethel. It entertained * J the Presbytery with true hospitality. In this it showed itself a worthy daughter of a ' worthy mother. The next meeting will be Tj. held at Winnsboro. V1 ? Geronimo, the leader of the marauding ?f Apaches and four hundred of his hostile Y ' band have been captured by U. S. soldiers. \ Geronino will be sent to Fort Marion, Fla., ce and as to the future disposition of his case te i the Washington Post quotes the commis- di ! sioner of Indian affairs as insisting that the hostile chief must be put to death. "The fo J President," he says, "will probably acqui1 esce in whatever proposition Gen. Miles makes for disposing of the murderer. His hi proposition will doubtless be a court-mar- OI j tial, which will not fail to award the death c? sentence. There is no doubt that the public al sentiment of the country demands the ' death of Geronimo." j ?Thirty-four cadets at West Point, among l them six officers, are charged with disobe- 01 dience of orders by going beyond a pre- CI scribed line of the garrison limits. The six b; 1 officers, of whom Cadet Jenkins, of South Carolina, is one, are undergoing court mar- st I tial for the offence. ai UOCAL AFFAIRS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. . W. Clawson?Land for Sale. . H. Glenn, S. Y. C.?Sherilfs Sale. [. A. D. Neely, County Treasurer?Tax Notice, no. E. Mason, A. B., and E. M. Law, Jr., (S. C. M. A.)Principals?Yorkville Male Academy. . H. Glenn, County Chairman?Primary Election. / . E. Finley, Executor?Application for Discharge. os. F. Wallace?Piano for Sale, t. H. Currence, Executor?Land at Public Sale. J. C. Latimer?Gone North. .iddle A Pegram?Bagging, Ties, Ac. [. F. Adickes?Grand Central. . M. Dobson A Co.?Fine Cincinnati Clothing. . G. Parish?An Old Maxim. . C. Pressley?Candidate for the Legislature, owry A Starr?Tobacco by tho Box, Pound or 'Plug. rand Entertainmentat Hunter A Oates' Hall. Withers Adickes?Notwithstanding the Earthquake. [unter A Oates?Now is the Time. indsay A Moore?Shingles, Ac. . Harrison, Chairman?Public School Notice. UNTIL JANUARY I, 1887. The Enquirer will be furnished from this ,xte until January 1, 1887, for 70 cents. BASEBALL. ^ A game of baseball was played in this place i last Saturday afternoon between the Clover id Yorkville boys in which the former were Seated by a score of 20 to 10. EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS.NC By reference to the notice of D. Harrison, hairman, it will be seen that a public examiition of applicanta for certificates as teachers ill be held on Friday, the 1st of October next. PICNIC NEXT FRIDAY. V, * We are requested to announce that a /picnic ill be given at Maj. T. P. Whitesides' mill on riday next, 17th instant, to which an invitaon is extended to the public generally, and i the various county candidates. THE PRIMARY ELECTION. The voters of York county are reminded that [onday, the 27th instant, is the day appointed >r holding the primary election of York county, n official notice, giving the rules and regirta^ ons governing the election is published^m our Ivertising colpmns this week. \ CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CH^RLESTON> At a festival given by the ladies of Yorkville ssterday evening for the benefit of the earthaake sufferers in Charleston, about sixty dolrs were raised. At the (colored) M. E. Church last Sunday ight, a collection, taken up for the same purise, realized 87.21. SUNDAY-SCHOOL ADDRESS. Prof. J. H.. Miller, A. M., of Erskine Col ge, Due West, S. C., will deliver an aaaress oeire the Sunday-school of the Associate Reforml Presbyterian Church in this place on next unday afternoon at 4 o'clock. All the Sunday:hools in town have been invited and a general ivitation is extended to those interested in unday-school work. AMATEUR PERFORMANCE. ^ On Friday evening next the Amateurs of orkville will give an entertainment in Hunter Oates' Hall, opening with a broom drill, in hich a prize will be spiritedly contested for by fteen young ladies; after which the drama A.mong the Clouds," will be rendered by a full ist of characters. The entertainment has been l preparation for some time and an enjoyable jrformance is safely promised. COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION^ On yesterday a competitive examination was inducted by John E. Mason, Esq., Rev. J. C. alloway and Dr. R. Andral Bratton, to pass pon the meritB of applicants for cadetship in ie Citadel Academy. York county is entitled i two beneficiaries, and there were only two >plicants?H. Colcock Moore, of Yorkville, id Frank B. Grier, of Bethesda township. The lamination papers have been forwarded to jadquarters for inspection. ARRESTED FOR BLOCKADING.^ On Saturday night last Rufus Collins, a white an who lives near Grover, N. C., was arrestl at Greenville by Deputy U. S. Marshal Xeely id lodged in the jail at this place at noon Monday, charged with retailing whisky withit United States license. On Monday after>on he was released on a bond of $300 for his ipearance for preliminary examination before ammissioner G. W. S. Hart on the 7th of .Ocber next. OFF FOR GREENVILLE. On Monday last the following prisoners were ken from the jail in York county for trial in ie United States Court now sitting at Greenville, ue bills having been found against them for tailing liquor without paying the special li(nse: Joseph Partlowy alias Mason, Abram owe. both colored, in charge of Deputy Mar uil T. C. Beckham ; Nathan D. White, white, i charge of Deputy Marshal R. E. O'Farrell; ennis Corkill, alias Corkle, colored, in charge " Deputy Marshal W. J. Neely. THE WOODS FULL OF 'EM. It is complained by some of our citizens thnt nee the Democratic Executive Committee failI to make appointments for public speaking aringthe present county canvass, the candiites have deployed in every direction and that ie woods is so full of them that in cutting down tree there is danger of it falling on one. One an near Clover declares that he was compelled suspend the clearing of a new ground until ter the primary election, fearing that he might II a tree on some candidate. MR. GWIN'S* POSITION. We briefly stated last week that on the quesan of York county assuming the township ibscriptions in aid*of the C., C. and C. Railed, propounded to the candidates for County immissioner at Blairsville, Mr. J. C. Gwin as non-committal. We misunderstood our formant, from whose statement we inferd that Mr. Gwin publicly addressed the peoe on that day and in his address failed to sfino his position on the question. Mr. Gwin d not make a public speech there, but he auorizes us to say that in conversation with the sople he opposed any such conversion of the wnship subscriptions, and he further requests i to make the statement that he is opposed to e township subscriptions being assumed by o county. . CHURCH NOTICES. Methodist Episcopal.?Rev. W. W. Daniel, astor. Services next Sunday at 10.30 A. M., id 8 P. M. Prayer-meeting this evening at 8 clock. (The bell will not be rung this evening.) Associate Reformed Presbyterian?Rev. J. C. alloway, Pastor. No services next Sunday? e pastor will be assisting Dr. Ross at Smyrna, inday-school address by Prof. J. H. Miller, at O'clock, P. M. Baptist.?Rev. J. E. Covington, Pastor. Serees at Union next Sunday at 11 A. M. Serces in the church at Yorkville at 8 P. M. Sunty-school at 4 o'clock, P. M. Prayer-meetg this evening at 8 o'clock. Presbyterian?Rev. T. R. English, Pastor, srviees next Sunday at 10.30 A. M. and 8 P. M. PERSONAL MENTION. V Judge Witherspoon left on Friday last for eaufort, where he is holding Court this week. Mr. W. C. Latimer, left here yesterday for tlie orthern markets to purchase a stock of fall id winter goods. Miss Sallie White, Miss Jennie White and iss Nannie McAliley, of Chester, are visiting rs. J. A. Ratchford. Mr. and Mrs. Horaco Massot, and Mrs. G J. uhn, and children, of Charleston, are in Yorklie, the guests of Col. Asbury Coward. Miss Lizzie Ratchford and Mr. John F. Brison, ' South Point, N. C., spent a few days in orkville last week with kindred. Mr. Percy H. Thames, of this place, has acipted a position as clerk at the Lincolnton Ho1, Lincolnton N. C., and is there now in the scharge of his duties. Mr. W. D. Trantham, of Camden, a candidate r Congress in this district, paid Yorkville a irried visit last week. He will make a more ^tended visit to the county before the election, iving been compelled to return home this week i account of his engagement as counsel in iuses to bo heard in the Circuit Court of Kerlaw county, now in session. RAILROAD MATTERS. Steps are now being taken for a consolidation ' the different railroads chartered by the States * North and South Carolina, embracing the tiarleston, Cincinnati and Chicago, incorporated y amendatory Act of the last Legislature of suth Carolina; the Rutherford Railway Conruction Company ; and the Rutherford, Marion id Tennessee Railway Company, the last two incorporated by the laws of North Carolina, which, when consolidated, will constitute the line of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad. A meeting for this purpose, affecting charters in South Carolina was held in Columbia j'esterday, at which the County Commissioners of York were represented. There will bo meetings of stockholders with a view ol completing the consolidation at Rutherfordton on the 17th and at Marion on the 20th instant, and the first annual meeting will bo held in Charleston on the 00th instant for the purpose of electing thirteen directors, a president, treasurer and secretary. Tniinunn writnu fn u frftnt.leman in this place: "If there is any uneasiness about beginning construction in York county, you can saj that I am only waiting to consolidate tho companies, as the contracts must be made by the consolidated road." Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer. LETTER FROM CHESTER. " A public meeting was held at this place on last Tuesday afternoon to raise monej in behalf of the Charleston sufferers. The sum of $200 was obtained in Jbehalf of this praisewhorthy object. The Odd Fellows had previously given $25 to aid the suffering oi their order. Inspired by the same motive, to aid the poor and the distressed, the two baseball clubs of our town?the Hill and the Valley, played a match game on last Wednesday afternoon. The admittance fee was 25 cents. The amount realized was $30 The Hill club was represented by Messrs Hunter, Melton, Sftricken, Brandt, Cuny Lewis, Eherlick, Means and McArthur The Valley club, was represented by Messrs Gray, Lumpkins, Massey, Samuels, Hamilton, Cousar, McArtyvfend Mclver< The Hil beat the Valley by a score of 28 runs to 10 MissSallie Killian, a Very estimable ladj of our town, departed this life on last Wed nesday night. She was holy in life anc lovely in character, and when the angel oi death called, she was ready for the sum mons. Her age was 72 year^. Miss Sallie Kennedy, a daughter of Mr ' Addison Kennedy, of this place, died a fev days ago. Her health had been feeble foi many months. The earthquake, as a subject of conver sation, is gradually giving way to othei themes. There are those of our people whc still feel almost every night some sligh tremors of the earth. These motions are only the effect of the "big shake," anc need not give anybody any anxiety. It ii fervently hoped that at least a century will Eass by before our country will be visiter y such another earthquake as we recently had. Some Charlestonians have found refug< in our town. Two daughters of Mayoi Courtenay have been gladly received bj friends, and will remain here until theii home is repaired and ready for the family to return to it. Farmers are now pleasantly occupied ir picking cotton. In a few days the fleecy staple will begin to roll into town, anr the hearts of the people will rejoice witl exceeding great joy. Money will begin t( flow into the channels of trade, and as s consequence there will be an improvemen of the financial situation. Our town lately suffered from the depre dations of a robber. He operated so se cretly that he escaped detection for a while By the prompt and vigilant action of ou: Chief of Police, Major J. K. Marshall, h< was discovered and is now in jail. He wil eventually land in the penitentiary. The surveying party of the Chester Greenwood and Abbeville railroad reache( Clinton, Laurens county, on Saturday They are well pleased with the route thej have surveyed. The prospect of building this road is good. Baton Rouge township in this county, will doubtless vote a town ship subscription. M. Correspondence of tke Yorkville Enquirer. s/ LETTER FROM ROCK HILL. Rf&qc Hill, September 13?Considerabh dissatisfaction is expressed by the white Democrats of this section on account of th< action taken by the Congressional Conven tion in prohibiting colored Democrats froir votrng in the Congressional primary. The action is considered unjust and uncalled for onH wil! lilrplv dn mnrfi harm than pood. A meeting of the executive committee o the Rock Hill Agricultural and Mechanica! Society was held on Friday afternoon. Ii was decided to hold the next exhibition o the Society on Thursday, September 30th None but thorough-bred and graded stock will be exhibited. Agricultural products of all kinds will be exhibited. The ladies are requested to exhibit specimens of but ter, bread, cakes, preserves and pickles The exhibition will be held in the grove east of Maj. A. H. White's residence. The committee will meet again this evening anc adopt rules governing the exhibition. The citizens of the neighborhood of Shi loh Church had quite a pleasant picnic a' that place on Saturday last. Hon. W. B Wilson, Jr., was present and addressed the assemblage. Only one bale of new crop cotton was re '"ceived here last week. The receipts of cot ton for the year ending August 31st, 1886 were 10,127 bales against 11,972 for the yeai 1885. A large quantity of hay is brought to thif place daily in wagons from the surrounding country. It finds ready sale at from $l.o( to S4 per wagon load. Two colored men from Bethesda townshit had a hearing before Trial Justice Fewell on Thursday last, the charge against their being the stealing of a sheep from the past ureofMr. Scott Wilson. Justice Fewel thinking the evidence sufficient, sent them in default of bail, to York jail to awail their trial at the next term of Court. The case of W. M. Henry, alias J. J Smith, charged with using the United States mails for fraudulent purposes, will be heard in the U. S. District Court at Greenville this week. Several of our citizens are in attendance upon.the Court. Hal. Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer. LETTER PROM BLACK'S. Black's, S. C., September 13.?Last week the contractor, Mr. Taylor, commenced I laying iron on the new railroad, and thej have now laid about four miles or traca and will progress as rapidly as possible until completed. The material train runs up as far as the track is laid, and it is expected at a very early day, to have direct railroad communication between this place and Shelby. We have not. yet heard anything as to the letting out of the contract betweeo this place and Yorkville, as it appears there is some difficulty a.txjut.the township bonds, We hope this matter will soon be adjusted, when work will soon be commenced on that end of the route. There seems to be considerable excitement in this part of the county about the coming election. Candidates are plentiful, and they can be seen most every day interviewing our people. The town of Black's seems to be an attractive point just at this time. Several persons have been here prospecting for the future, as it is supposed that the increase ol railroad' facilities will increase business. There is not a house in the place that can be rented, either for a residence or business. During the present week we have seen several familiar faces from Shelby who seem to be anxious to see the progress ol the railroad. If our citizens expect the town of Black's to increase in business they will have to build more homes. Our merchants are receiving their fall stock of goods. Drummers have not been as numerous as usual during the past week. Money is exceedingly scarce in this part ol the moral vineyard. We look forward to better circulation after the loth, when the railroad employees and contractor will be paid off. Seniaii. ? Mr. David .Jenkins, ex-State Treasurer of North Carolina, died at his home in GasA ~ ' ? - -?? ?~o. Ga?? o o!/?lrnnac lOQiu msi r riuuy iiiuniiu^, auci <v that extended through five or six weeks. The Charlotte Observer, in recording his death, says: Mr. Jenkins served as State Treasurer under the Republican administration for a number of years, and was always faithlul to his trust. In time he became known as "Honest Dave," a sobriquet that was applied to hira by the people ol both political parties. He was a man ol many good qualities, genial in his disposition, sincere in his friendship and kindly disposed to all. The last years of his life were spent in peace and quiet, surrounded by his children to whom he was devotedly attached. , Correspondence of the Yorkvllle Enquirer. J LETTER FROM FORT MILL. Fori"Mill, Sept. 13.?People in this section have not ceased to talk about the earthquake, 1 but their fears have been somewhat calmed. The cotton crop has suffered greatly during j s the past two weeks from drought and cool, r dry winds. .The damage cannot bo estimated. | Half grown bolls are falling from the plants, 1 and those that are grown, in many fields, are not ( ' nearly so large as usual. i i Oeorge Mobley, who was stabbed ten days ago, , ! is still living, and atlbrds a sample ol won- j . derful endurance; but it is altogether probable that he cannot last much longer. Our railroad authorities have put on accommo- < 1 dation freights going south in the morning and north in the afternoon, which is a great conver nienco to our shippers and travelers. The question of building a town hall in Fort Mill is being agitated. The town council have ' orueruu un bibchuh uh uicsuujm. A protracted meeting will begin in the Methodist church to-night. Another will begin in the , Presbyterian church on the fourth Sabbath in this month. A good attendance is expected at both meetings. , The haymakers have been busy for two weeks, 1 and the cotton pickers are beginning to be in , earnest about gathering the ileecy staple. A few candidates have invaded this predint. Mr. Trantham put in his appearance last week, and told our people his wants. Afterwards, Mr. Huffman came to see us and tell us how badly he wanted to be elected as County Commissioner. Then Mr. Hemphill came along explaining his position on the silver question, and tried to convince the people that experience was worth great odds in a Congressman. The latter has gone over into Lancaster to tell the people all about matters and things in general. This primary business is making candidates for Congressional honors stir about smartly. They have considerable territory to go over, and must do it fast. Anon. EARTHQUAKE* REVERBERATIONS. ? During the year 1885 fifty-one earthquakes were recorded as having taken place in the United States. ? Of the 12,000 buildings in Charleston, it is estimated that at least 3,000 are so badly damaged that they will have to be rebuilt. ? There is a big sink of the earth near Appleton, Barnwell county, since the earth) quake, and three miles below Columbia a P number of cracks in the ground and circular openings have spouted mud and water. * ? Of Charleston's 60,000 population 32,540 r are negroes. The Providence Journal says: > "In such a position a city is not prepared to t restore itself as were Boston and Chicago. ? Boston needed no foreign capital and Chi1 cago could command it." 3 ? Langley and Bath -e heavy losers by I the earthquake. It is estimated that the 1 Langley dam alone will require from $30,000 r to $50,000 to replace it, but besides- this, the loss sustained by the stoppage of the i mill and the throwing of three hundred r operatives out of employment will be very r great. r ?Among the curious freaks of the earth7 quake is the peculiar effect that it had upon clocks. In Charleston pendulum clocks 1 facing north or south were stopped. The 7 motion of the vibrations coming from a di1 rection contrary to that of the swinging 1 pendulums, immediately stopped the clocks, } while in the case of those that were point* ing east and west the motion of the pendu1 1 urns was only accelerated. ? The Charleston News of Sunday says: The old city has almost recovered its unanimity, and that, too, after an experience * that would have prostrated many another ; city beyond the hope' of restoration or reJ demption. Only twelve days have elapsed since the rude shock of the earthquake stopped the wheels of social and commer1 ci$l life, and to-day a review of the situation shows that as far as the business of the ' city is concerned it is again running along 7 as smoothly as could be expected. ' ?Says the New York Star: "There has I been some talk in commercial circles in this city within the last day or so concerning a possible cqmbination among the insurance companies to resist the payment of losses caused by the action of the earthquake in shaking down buildings. We do - not see that it is open to criticism; but 5 if the companies seek to escape liability for * the fires accompanying the disaster they * will create a a deep feeling against them in 1 the minds of fair-minded men." J ? Charleston is the recipient of sympa? thotio toloiymmQ frnm all nnrtH nf thfilTninn. f and the queen of England, the president I and the crowned heads of Europe likewise f tender an afflicted city and a suffering popf ulace their heartfelt sympathy. Substantial aid is flowing in from all quarters, and ; everything possible is being done to allevi| ate the trouble and suffering that have be; sieged the "City by the Sea." Contributions are being raised in London for the sufferers, and the cities of the North, the West and North-west are contributing lib' erally. New York city has contributed $33, I 122, and Philadelphia $30,000. POLITICS IN THE STATE. I ?Anderson nominates E. B. Murray for the State Senate. 5 ?The Newberry legislative delegation are opposed to the Citadel Academy and to free . tuition in the South Carolina College. ?The Democrats of the Third district , have adopted the primary plan for nomir nating a Congressman. W. C. Benet, of Abbeville, announces that he has with3 drawn from the contest for Congress in that f district. ) ? The Laurens primary resulted in a signal victory for the farmers' movement, the ) following nominees being avowed Tillman, ites: Senator, T. B. Crews; Itepresentai tives?W. A. McClintock, \V. H Wharton and J. L. M. Irby. The State House, the I Canal, the Military Academy and free tui, tion in the South Carolina College will be t solidly opposed by the Laurens delegation in the next Legislature. ?At a recent meeting of candidates for 1 the Legislature in Marion county, seven out 5 of the eight present were opposed to free tu ition in the South Carolina College, one in 5 fuvor of it. Three were opposed to the Citadel Academy, one in favor of it and the others non-committal. The proposed agri cultural college was unanimously opposeu. The Columbia Canal, so far as there was an , expression of opinion, had four opponents I and one advocate. All the candidates were r in favor of reducing salaries so far as could ( be done without loss of efficiency in the . service. ? The Swanannoa tunnel on the Western | N. C. Railroad just west of Old Fort caved [ in one day last week, filling the tunnel for a P distance of 300 feet with fallen rock and | dirt, which will require several days to re, move. It is thought that the roof of the tunnel was weakened by the earthquake shocks. ' ? Every post office in the United States will become a special deli very office on Octo[ ber 1st. Every post master will be held re' sponsible for the immediate delivery of ; mail matter stamped with a special delivery stamp within a distance of one mile of the post office. \ lltarlict Reports. II YORK VTLI-iE, September 15.?Cotton 7 to 81. LIVERPOOL, September 13.?Cotton in fair demand ; middling uplands, 5 3-lGd. ( CHARLESTON, September 13.?Cotton quiet; middling, 88. NEW YORK, September 13.?Cotton quiet; ' uplands, 9J. Futures closed quiet with sales of 1 I 2.r>,100 bales, as follows: September, 9.09 to 9.10 ; ] i October, 9.10 to 9.11 ; November, 9.13 to 9.13; De- j ceinber, 9.10 to 9.17; January, 9.23 to 9.24; Feb- . ruary, 9.31 to 9.32 ; March, 9.39 to 9.40 ; April, 9.48to 9.49 ; May, 9.56 to 9.57; June, 9.04 to 9.05 ; 1 July 9.72 to 9.73. ' , J9Jl'UiU &IUUU3. A Curd from Capt. E. R. 91111s. j Circumstances over which I had no control . have prevented me from canvassing the county I as one of the candidates for the office of County Commissioner; and since the candidates are i called upon to express thoir views on the quesi tion of "transferring the township subscriptions in aid of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad to the county," I take this occasion to 1 answer that I am opposed to any such transfer, 1 1 since I believe it would be dishonest. ] E. R. MILLS. Rock Hill, Sept. 14. ttacrauient at lletheNda. 1 i The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be ] dispensed at Bethesda Church on next Sabbath, i 19th insta it. Services will be conducted by Rev. < J. R. McAlpino, and will commonco at 11 A. M. 1 jjjmal otolites. A Card from D. W. Fowler. To the Voters of York County: Various reports prejudicial to my political antecedents hav- \ ing been put in circulation since the announce- t nient of my name as a candidate for County j Commissioner, I deem it but an act of justice to t myself and my friends, in contradicting the i name to make a plain statement of facts. It is | charged by some of my onemies, as I am informed, that I was in sympathy with the Radical party during its ascendancy in tkis State ; that I accepted a position on the equalization board at the hands of the Republicans; and that ' I have also acted as a Republican supervisor of ' * ("innr..naoini,ol nlnntinn hnlrlinor tlifl nnnnint- ' ? ?- "j-f- - . mont from the Republican party. As to the first of these charges, I have only to ' say?and my assertion is susceptible of proof by 1 all my neighbors?that I have always acted with the Democratic party and worked for its promotion, and neyer cast a ballot for a Republican candidate in my life. i I never accepted a position on the equalization j board at the hands of the Republicans; but two years ago I was appointed to that position, which ] I yet hold, by the Democratic Auditor of York i county, W. B. Williams, Esq. ] As to my connection with a Congressional i election as one of the supervisors, the facts are simply these: In the contest in 1882, between i Mr. Hemphill and Col. Cash, some of the adhe- i rents of Col. Cash proposed my name for appointment as the supervisor to represent them at the election precinct. I at first declined, or signified my unwillingness to act in that capacity; but on consultdHon with several of my neighbors, who advised and urged me to act, suggesting that it would in no manner compromise my political affiliations, I consented and ' with my colleague representing the Democratic electors, was appointed by Judge Bryan, the i commission of supervisor representing either party emanating from the same source. In that election I worked and voted for Hemphill, as all my neighbors know. A refutation of these charges is unnecessary where I am known. A soldier in the Confederate army from October, 1881, until the surrender of Lee, and in all the political vicissitudes of South Carolina since that date, a consistent Democrat under any and all circumstances, I have no fear of full ventilation of my political record. On another question, which is now before the public?in reference to the conversion of the townshiD subscriptions of the county in aid of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad into one general obligation to be assumed by the county?I have so say that I am unalterably opposed to any such conversion of the township subscriptions, but am in favor of the subscriptions remaining upon the conditions and terms of contract upon which- they were originally voted. In conclusion, I beg to say to the voters of York county, that if nominated as one of your County Commissioners, I shall serve all sections of the county to the best of my ability for the welfare of all. Very respectfully, D. W. FOWLER. September 15 37 It A Card from Dr. Wm. M. Walker. To the Voters of York County: Having announced myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives, and as no provision has been made for public meetings at which the candidates could meet the people, and as the time is limited in which to see the voters before the primary election, while under ordinary circumstances it would be impossible to meet and converse with all of then* upon the issues of the day, I address this brief card to my fellow citizens. To the Democratic voters of the county, who will be called upon on the 27th instant to make their nominations of the various public officers to serve them for the next two years, I deem it unnecessary to say that I am a Democrat, and have been of that political household in all the political throes to which our State has been subjected since the close of the war. But there are local or State questions upon which Democrats may fail to agree, and as the Farmers' County Convention formulated some interrogatories for Legislative candidates to answer, I cannot ignore the functions of that respectable body, and in response to the questions by it propounded, and only on which, as I understand the situation, is there any division of sentiment in the count}, I cheerfully place myself on record, having no hesitation in expressing my views, which, of course, I cannot do^s fully within the limits of this advertisement as if addressing the people face to face. As to those questions, taking them in the order presented, I briefly define my position as follows : 1. "Are you opposed to abolishing work on the Columbia Canal ?" I am opposed to any appropriation by the Legislature, of public money for work upon the Columbia Canal, which is purely a local enterprise^ for the benefit of a local community, who alone should pay the expense of its development. 2. "Are you opposed to the Citadel Academy?" I have no opposition to offer to the Academy; but I oppose the admission to it of beneficiary cadets. If parents wish to give their sons an education in accordance with the course of instruction of that institution, I would offer no objection; but I am opposed to the Academy being kept up for that purpose at the expense of the tax payers of the State. Let those who avail themselyes of the benefit of the institution be required to pay for the same. 3. "Are you opposed to abolishing free tuition at the State University?" I am in favor of abolishing free tuition to all who are able to pay ; but under certain circumstances would favor the admission of deserving young men, unable otherwise to procure an education ; proper restrictions being thrown around this condition to guard it against abuse. 4. "Are you opposed to reducing the salaries of some of our county and State officers?" I should favor a reduction of all salaries admitted to be excessive. I advocate, under all circumstances, an economical administration of the government, and recognize the fact that economy should begin with the amount of salary ofa public officer, and that the number of public officers should be restricted to the actual requirements of the public service. 5. "Are you in favor or reducing me amount of the contingent fund?" I should favor the reduction of this fund to the minimum consistent with meeting the requirements for which it is set apart. This answers all the questions propounded by the Farmers' Convention. My answers are unequivocal and sincere, and by them I am willing to stand before the people. A farmer thyself, strongly identified by that pursuit, yet if chosen to represent the people of York in the next Legislature, my aim shall be to represent faithfully and fairly all classes and professions, having for my watchword the best interests of my county and the Stato. Wm. M. Walker. September 15 37 It In the Twinkling, Etc. In the use of our J. I. C. Harness Oil, should any of it, by accident, got on the clothing, it can be taken out in the twinkling of an eye by . our Chinese Cleansing Cream. Sold only by Kuykendal. < "Silence is Gold." ( This is an old proverb preserved and treasured for the truth it is supposed to contain, when, in 1 fact, there is only a modicum of truth in it. Silence on the part of the manufacturers of the celebrated Longman and Martinez Pure Pre- < pared paint would have worked untold injury ind financial loss to the property owners all 5 over this continent, and would have brought ( neither gold nor greenbacks?not even the much ihnooii Ttiand dollar?to the nockets of the man- I ufacturers, or of Kuykendal, their local agent. No, no, our plain duty is to cry aloud and spare not until every house from Cape Cod and Buzzard's Bay to the mouth of the Rio Grande is protected by a covering of this paint. Sold in town only by Kuykendal. ? ( Old Song. Let those now chew the Beauty Who never chewed it before; Let those who've always chewed it Now chew the more. Our present stock of Piedmont Beauty Tobacco is now over two years old and exceeding- , ly rich and waxy. Can bo had only of Kuykendal.* Long Wanted butJunt Out. Detroit Carriage Lake or Wine-Colored Paint, < for running gear of Buggies and Carriages, has 1 long been wanted and is just out. It has the same properties as the Carriage Black. One soat, no rubbing, 110 varnish, beautiful tinish. Sold and controlled in town by Kuykendal. Spiral D^litis. To the Voters of York County. The reports, which I learn are being circulated, hat I am in favor of a County Subscription to lie Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad, n lieu of the present township subscriptions, ire entirely and absolutely false, and are l^ing ised for the purpose of injuring me in my election. JAMES W. BLACK. Black's, S. C.t Sept. 10, 1880. 37 - It A Card from Perry Ferguson, E?q. Candidates for the office of County Commisjioner having been called upon to define their position in regard to York county assuming the township subscriptions in aid of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad, I take this opportunity to say that I am opposed to any such change. " PERRY FERGUSON. September 15 37 2t A Card from R. W. WhiteHide*. A n AiiAoliAti af f ka Aaciiitviritmn liir IUC ijucobiuu ui tuo aooum^vivu \>j vuu :ounty, of the various township subscriptions in aid of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad, seems to have become a factor in the present canvass for theoffice of County Commissioner, as a candidate for the office in the approaching primary election, I take this method of saying that under no circumstances would I favor or vote for the transfer to the county, of the debts of the townships contracted in aid of the said railroad. R. W. WHITESIDES. September 15 37 It A Captain's Fortunate Discovery. Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth, plying between Atlantic City and N. Y., had been troubled with a cough so that he was unable sleep, and was induced to try Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. It not only gave him instant relief, but allayed the extreme soreness in his breast. His children were similarly affected and a single dose had the same happy effect. Dr. King's New Discovery is now the standard remedy in the Coleman household and on board the schooner. Free Trial Bottles of this Standard Remedy at Lowry <fc Starr's Drug Store. Renews Her Youth. Mrs. Phcebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay co., Iowa, tells the following remarkable story, the truth of which is vouched for by the residents of the town: "I am 73 years old, have beeu troubled with kidney complaint and lameness for many years ; could not dress mvstM' without help. Now I am free from all pain and soreness, and am able to do all my own housework. I owe my thanks to Electric Bitters for having renewed mv youth and removed completely all diseases ana pain." Try a bottle, only 50 cents, at Lowry & Starr's Drug Store. Bucklen'M Arnica Salve. The best Salve in the world for Cuts," Bruises, Sores, Ulcere, Salt Rheum, Fover Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Lowry & Starr. July 14 28 ly "^HYMENEAL. Married?At the residence of Capt. T. S. Jeffef-ys, in Yorkville, S. C., September 8,1886, by Rev. J. C. Gallowav, Mr. NEWTON WHITESIDES and Miss MATTIE JEFFERYS. All of this county. )( OBITUARY. Died?Near Bethany, in York county, on the 9th instant, INFANT SON of J. A. and M. A. Thomas, aged 16 days. HUNTER & OATES' HALL. ? GRAND ENTERTAINMENT. Friday Evening, September 17. PRIZE BROOM DRILL, In which FIFTEEN young ladies will appear. To conclude with the beautiful Drama, AMOIT6 THE CLOUDS, With full cast of ELEVEN Characters. AN EVENING OF IHNOOEHT AMUSEMENT. Doors open at 8 o'clock;, performance commence at 8.30. Admission, 25 cents; Reserved Seats, 50 cents. Spntemher 15 37 * It PIANO FOR SALE. A SECOND-HAND PIANO, in good order, is offered for sale by the undersigned. Price $75.00. JOS. F. WALLACE. September 15 37 2t ' LAND FOR SALE. 1 OFFER for sale 100 ACRES OF LAND from the northern part of my farm, on the King's Mountain road, one mile and a fourth from York Court House. Sixty acres in 'cultivation; 40 acres in woodland ; 5 acres of BOTTOM. T. W. CLAWSON. September 15 37 tf APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Executor of 'the estate of Mrs. MARY CAMPBELL, deceased, has made a final settlement with the Judge of Probate for York county, and on the 9th day of October, 1888, at 12 o'clock, M., will make application for a final discharge from liability as Executor of the said estate. D. E. FINLEY, Executor. September 15 37 5t YORKVILLE MALE ACADEMY. At the K. M. SI. S. Barracks. 1ST TERM OPENS SEPT EMBER 13TH, 1886. Tams, per month, in advance: Primary,'. $1 50 Intermediate, 2 50 Academic, 3 00 Classical 4 50 Modern Languages, each, extra, 1 00 JNO. E. MASON, A. B. ) Principals E. M. LAW, Jr., (S. C. M. A.) / ^rlnclPalsSeptember 15 37 4t* PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTICE. A PUBLIC EXAMINATION of applicants for certificates as teachers, will be held at YORKVILLE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 1886, for one day only, and applicants are urged to be present by 9 o'clock, A. M. All certificates issued prior to January, 1886,expire September 30th, unless holders are notified to the contrary. None but applicants admitted to examination room. t?? ?ar\f vromiiiora X>V UIUCI JUUU1U \JA D. HARRISON, Chairman. September 15 37 2t TAX NOTICE. TN conformity to law, my books will be open JL for the collection of STATE AND COUNTY TAXES, for the fiscalyearcommencing November 1st, 1885, on FRIDAY, THE 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER, and will remain open until WED- * NESDAY, THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1886. For the accommodation of tax-payers, I will attend at the following places, on the clays named: At Yorkyille, on Friday and Saturday, the loth and 16th days of October. At^Massey's Store, Ebenezer township, on Monday, the 18th day of October. At Fort Mill, on Tuesday, the 19th, and Wednesday, the 20th days of October. At Clay Hill, Neelv's Store, on Thursday, the 21st day of October.* At Thompson's Mill, Bethel township, on Friday, the 22nd day of October. At Bethel, Glenn's Store, on Saturday, the 23rd day of October. At Bethany, McGill's Store, on Monday, the 25th day of October. At W hitaker, or Grover, on Tuesday, the 26th day of October. At Buffalo, (Moore's Cross Roads) on Wednesday, the 27th day of October. At Black's, on Thursday and Friday, the 28th ind 29th days of October. At Clark's Fork, on Saturday, the 30th day of Dctober. At Yorkville, from Monday, 1st, to Saturday, ;he 6th of November. At Hickory Grove, on Monday, the 8th day of November. At Rainey's Mill, on Tuesday, the 9th day of Li u v cm uci At J. W. Carroll's Store, on Wednesday, the lOtli day of November. At McConnellsville, on Thursday, the 11th day 3f Noyember. At Brattonsville, on Friday, the 12th day of November. At Yorkville, on Saturday, the 13th day of November. At Coates' Tavern, on Monday, the 15th day of November. At Rock Hill, on Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th, Friday 19th, and Saturday 10th day of November. At Clover, on Monday, the 22nd day of November. At Yorkville, from Tuesday, 23rd day of November, until Wednesday, the 15th day of December, after which day the books will be closed ind the 15 per cent, penalty will attach. By act of the General Assembly, there can be ao extension of time on this collection. Notice of tax levies will be published hereafter. H. A. D. NEELY, County Treasurer. September 15 37 tf