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Scraps ami facts. ? A distinct shock of earthquake was felt throughout New Jersey and in a portion of New York aud Pennsylvania last Sunday morning at about 6 o'clock. No damage is reported ; but as this is commonly regarded as earthquake seasou, the people have apprehension of a repetition of the shocks with considerably more violence. ? The four broncho riders, who recently started from Chicago on a race to Atlanta, were heard from last Friday in Kentucky. They were all riding hard and still believed that they would be able to make the trip to Atlanta at the rate of something like 100 miles a day. The race is to wind up in front of the office of the Atlanta ? Constitution. ? At Sullivan, Mo., last Thursday, three children of a widow named Jenkins went to the barn to gather eggs. One child stuck its hand in the nest aud drew it out with a cry, saying that the old hen had pecked it. The other two children reached for eggs with the same result. Then they discovered that they had been bitten by a rattlesnake and raised a distressing cry. The mother, who was at the well with her youngest child, just able to crawl, put the little one down and ran to see what was the matter. While she was gone, the baby fell into the well aud was drowned. The three children who were bitten by the snake died. ? A dispatch from Shanghai, China, savs that within the past week, 16 per sons have been beheaded for the recent massacre of missionaries at Kucheng; but there is little reason to believe that the unfortunate victims had anything whatever to do with the outrages for which they suffered. The executions seem to be having but little effect on the fanatical Chinese elsewhere. Within the past few days there have been more outrages iu the province of Fokien, and missionaries have been forced to flee for their lives. So long as the Chinese are allowed to select the victims who are to suffer from the outrages, they do not seem to be deterred from committing such crimes as they see fit. ? Captain Simon Hersley, a man who served with distinction uuder General Forrest, died at the home of his brother in Arkansas last week. Intimate friends have known for some time that he knew of the killing of the noted Confederate guerilla, Quantrell; but the facts have just become generally known. He was sent as a recruiting officer by General Forrest into Kentucky, and as Quantrell was returning from a raid, he stopped in the vicinity of Bardstown and began depredations. Hersley, at the request of the citizens there, waited on Quantrell and asked him to desist; but Quantrell would not listen to the demand. He was warned to make no more raids on the property of the Kentucky Confederates, and the two men separated. It was in the spring of 1865, and Quantrell became desperate. He made auother raid, and during an engagement was killed. It had been generally believed that Quantrell was killed by Federal troops. ? Judging from the recent utterances of high officials, it appears that the Texas people do not propose to resort to any milk aud water tactics in puttiug down the proposed Corbett-Fitzeimmnne nw7n firrhf Tn o nQU'or f n CtUIUiVUO llbV ilgilVi A" VI vv questions from Sheriff Cabell, of Dallas county, Attorney General Crane has just handed down au interesting opinion. He says that, in effect, the referees, fighters, etc., constitute an unlawful assemblage, and the statutes of the Slate make special provisions for the disbandment of such unlawful assemblages; that the sheriff is empowered to summon a posse, or even the militia, to his aid, and in case the fighters will not cease their unlawful conduct, the statutes especially provide that homicide is justifiable when absolutely necessary to suppress riot for unlawful gathering. In conclusion, the attorney general, says that while he does not believe it will be necessary ; still, if it is necessary, the sheriff can use firearms in disbanding an unlawful assemblage. ? Another star, the 45th, is to be added to the United States flag. The new star will represent Utah, and the order for its addition to the national colors has been issued by Secretary Lamont. The star will be added to the right of the fourth row from the top. The order for the addition of the star is accompanied by one changing the size of the colors. Heretofore the standard has been six feet by five. The new order makes the regulation size five feet six inches, by four feet five inches. 'The order provides for the new colors to be issued to all iufautrv and the batallions of engineers. and also for uew standards for all cavalry. The new flags will be very handsome. They will be made of the finest American silk, aud their cost will be very considerable. Utah will not attain Statehood until the fourth day of next July; but all the flags hereafter contracted for and issued will contain the star heraldiug the admission of that territory into the Union of the United States. ? A special to the Savannah Morning News, from Athens, Ga., tells of a remarkable incident that occurred at a big Methodist revival in progress for the last week at High Shoals, 14 miles from Athens. William Hogewood, living at High Shoals, was once a Methodist; but turned unbeliever. tt .1 j% .41 i 4: i xie wouiu atieuu uiecim^s u.uu yu iu the church, but soon coming out would ridicule the whole proceedings. Sunday afternoon, while loudly railing against religion, etc., and while in the midst of a sentence, he suddenly stopped and has not spoken since. Everything possible has been done to restore his speech ; but to no avail. The man is sound and hearty in every other respect. He went to church the next Sunday and was seen by the minister to be shaking all over. He took paper and pencil and wrote a few lines and handed the note to the pastor, who read it to the meeting. It was: "I am doomed to hell. I now believe there is a hell. Pray for me." The affair has caused an immense sensation. He is still dumb. ? Judge Wilson, of Little Rock, Arkansas, a few days ago, dismissed a prosecution against a Mrs. Noe, who had been arrested for appearing on the streets in bloomers. In delivering his opinion, the judge said : "Women have a constitutional and God-given right to ride a bicycle, and they are hound to have some comfortable and appropriate dress therefor. Were the costumes of a woman with one foot iu the irrave and the other on a pedal, of such a size that they threatened to frighten horses and impede truffle, or were her habiliments of the sort originally designed by the woman whose name they bear, I should be disposed to give her the limit of the law. As it is, the case is dismissed at the city's costs." ?hc IJorkviUf (Enquirer. YORKVILLE, S. C.: nmnvPDniv tSPDT A ICO" CJLiI 1 . t, lui/u. ? In another column will be found a pretty generally signed call for a meeting to be held in Yorkvilleon Monday, September 9, for the purpose of organ izing a camp of United Confederate veterans. Quite a number of the old soldiers have become quite enthusiastic over the subject, and there is reason to believe that the meeting will be largely attended. The invited, of course, include all veterans who desire to participate. We are informed that those who enroll as members will be entitled to participate in the election for major-general next Saturday. ? The gold standard defenders often poiut to Mexico, where it takes $2 of silver to go as far as one will go in this country, and then ask how we would like to have our money put down on the same level by free coinage. This argument rather begs the question ; but it is very easily answered. Suppose silver were suddenly demonetized in Mexico, like it has been in this country, and the purchasing power of money were doubled, as it speedily would be, what would become of the poor wretch of a debtor who had contracted his obligations on the basis of present values ? He would have to pay back $2 where he only received $1, wouldn't he ? ? Elsewhere in this issue, we publish General Order No. 12, providing for the election of a major-general to succeed Geueral S. S. Crittenden, in command of the South Carolina division of the United Copfederate veterans. So far, there have been two nominations for the position. Camp Pulliam, of Greenville, has nominated General C. I. Walker, and Catawoa Camp, of Rock H^ll, has nominated Colonel James Armstrong. Both nominees are residents of Charleston, and both were gallant soldiers. There is a feeling up this way, however, that there is no man in the State who is better qualified to make a complete , success of the office than Colonel Armstrong, and most of the veterans , in this county who are not yet qualified to vote, will strongly hope for his election. Those who can vote will go for him almost solidly. A NOTABLE SPORTING EVENT. A sporting event of international importance, and of special interest to all patriotic Americans, is to take place off Sandy Hook, N. Y., within the next few days, commencing on Saturday, September 7, aud lasting at least until Thursday the 12th. The event referred to is another great yacht race for what is known as the Queen's Cup, aud the championship of the world in the construction and management of sailing vessels. For a long time the English had < been acknowledged as the superior j yachtsmen of the world. They had I annual contests open to all comers, and the prize was a silver cup offered ( by the Royal Yacht club and the J world's championship. In 1851, Com- j mA/lAro vltnvotiQ r\f th A York i UiVUUI V UVVT VUO| V* VMV ? Yacht club, went to England with a two masted schooner, called the America, cleaned up all competitors aud came back home with brooms at his masthead and the cup in his cabin. As the result of Commodore Stevens's triumph, the English were dumbfounded. At first they tried to console themselves with the belief that it was all an accident; but robbed of their proudj eat boast, they were soon brought to their senses and they began to make efforts to get the cup back. The first attempt was made in 1870, the second in 1871, another in 1870, another in 1881, and still others in 1885, 1886, 1887 and 1893. s The last attempt, that of 1893, was t under the directiou of Lord Duuraven, who came with a syndicate-built boat named the Valkyrie. A syndicate in this country matched against him a splendid yacht called the Vigilant. He was sent back home without the cup; but still determined to have it, he has come over again with a formidable yacht which he calls Valkyrie III. On receiving Duuraveu's challenge, sometime last year, a syndicate of American millionaires, headed by W. K. Vanderbilt, went to work to build a boat to beat him. At the expense oKnnt siinn ftfin iKatt hova /?nnctrnot. ed the Defender. In order to be sure that they were falling into no mistake, they had a trial last week between the new Defender and the old Vigilant. The Defender proved to be the better boat and consequently has been selected to make the race. The races, as already stated, will commence on next Saturday, aud they will be a matter of best two out of three, over a course about 40 miles in length. One week day is to intervene between each race. The Americans are of the opinion that if heavy winds prevail, the Defender will surely be the winner; but if the winds are light, there is a chance that the Valkyrie will carry off the cup. WHITE SUPREMACY IN REPLY. Editors of the Yorkvllle Enquirer : I see that my protest against undue haste in rushing headlong into the purchase of an electric light plant for this town, regardless of expenses or the sober second thought of the citizens, has elicited a spirited and sarcastic reply from the "Town Council, per IV. B. Moore, Intendaut." I went ou the assumption that if the proposition is a good one it can be carried out as easily after the holding of the constitutional convention as now, for I felt sure that none of the intelligent taxpayers are to be disqualified. I also lelt that with a little delay for serious reflection, our people would secure a better knowledge of what they are doing, and be less likely to make a mistake. Where we had been getting along without the proposed improvement for about 100 years, I did not think that a few months more of delay would make any serious difference. The "Town Council, per Mr. \V. B. Moore, Intendaut," seems to think that now is the accepted time, and unless the plant is purchased and installed before the meeting of that convention,,the opportunity will be forever gone. At least, that is what I understand from their communication to you. I am told by the "Town Council, per W. B. Moore, Inteudant," that I do not understand the significance of a petition?that it is a virtual primary election participated in by property owners alone. I beg to say that I have always accepted that view theoretically ; but as to the practical working of a petition, I have a very different notion. It has been my observation that a frond irlpver fellow can easilv net a " O"""* ? ? o majority of the people to sign a petitiou for anything, even to having the members of town couucil beaten over the head with a soot bag. Why, I believe he could even get the members of the town couucil themselves, to affix their signatures to such a paper. No, Mr. Editor, I fear that it is the "Town Council, per Mr. W. B. Moore, Inteudant," who does not understand the significance of a petition, especially the one under discussion. This petition in no way affects the merits of the question. Its signers do not say that they are in favor of issuing bonds for the purchase of an electric lightplant; but that they are merely in favor of submitting the matter to a vote of the people. They leave themselves free to vote in the election as they may see fit, and they may just as consistently vote in the negative as in the affirmative. So the petition racket is in no sense a primary election. It leaves the question to be settled at the polls by the Negro. Therefore, in all fairness, I say let us wait until after the proposed readjust 4. . l.? o^rl I LilCUl UI 111C surname vjucol lV/Wj ttuu theu, after we have thoroughly investigated the very doubtful advisability of installing an expensive electric light plant in so small a town, let us give our people the opportunity of saving at the polls whether or not they want to issue bonds and buy "progress." White Supremacy. Yorkville, S. C., September 2, 1895. MERE MENTION. According to a police census, just completed, Charlotte, N. C., has a population of 19,583?10,S57 whites and 3,726 colored. Organization of the Southern Fertilizer association was perfected at Asheville, N. C., last Friday, with \V. A. Clark, of Columbia, aspresi rleut. it was agreea to renuee me output and to maintain prices at fixed figares. President Cleveland has reappointed ex-Senator Ransom as minister to Mexico. Twenty armed Cubans from New York, on their way to Cuba, were arrested at Penn's Grove, on :he coast of New Jersey, last Friday, md held on charge of violating the recent proclamation of the president of :he United States relative to the Cuban ebellion. Several violent earthquakes have occurred in Mexico rejently. ro Perfect the Luw. Surpervisor Scott, of Union, has jailed for a conference of the various jounty supervisors, especially of the Piedmont counties, to be held someime during the month of October, for ,ho purpose of swapping experiences >n the county government law, and igreeing on such changes as might leem desirable to make the law more jffective. plants had proved unsuccessful, and he had just that morning received a letter from Winston informing him that the plant at that place was in bad trouble. "In addition to the information I got from Mr. Latin, I have received a letter from a well known business man who owns an electric plant iu a neighboring towu that is considerably larger than Yorkville. For reasons that will at once appear, he does not want me to publish his name or towu ; but here is a part of what he said : 'My advice will be not to put one cent into it. We put a plant in a uumber of years ago and have worked hard ever since, and if we have no bad luck, we hope to get it up to 5 per cent. There is a continual expense which you cau know nothing about until you get into it.' "As I said at first," concluded Mr. O'Leary, "there is no doubt about the fact that the electric light is a fine LOCAL AFFAIRS, INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. A. M. Grist?Can tarnish you with a Rapid Writer Fountain pen for $2, an oil stove Tor healing purposes, a watermotor for running your sewing machine, all kinds of sewing machine attachments, and will clean your sewing machine. H. C. Strauss?Continues his summer closing out sale, promises a special shoe sale, and announces that he is going to the Yankees to buy more fall and winter goods. John J. Hunter?Talks about Strousc A* Brothers' clothing. Mine A* Lynch's and Weylman shoes, ladies' dress goods; and says that he is going to New York in a few days to buy a stock of goods which will lie of the best Quality and will be sold as cheap as the cheapest. The Enquirer?Talks about job work. Grist Cousins?Have just received pure leaf lard, imported rice, pearl grits, New Orleans molasses, and a case of E. L. C. coffee. M. M. Lcminond, president of the Southern Business College, Asheviile, X. C.? Offers to receive two worthy boys from York county, and require payment of but half tuition. J. W. Dohson?Announces the arrival in a few days of crockery, glassware, chinaware, bagging and ties, candies and crimson clover seeds. Me can also supply you with tobacco of different grades. Sain'l W. Watson?Tells you that he is prepared on Cleveland avenue to make pictures of everybody, from grandpa to the baby. He is also prepared to enlarge pictures. Latimer's Bazaar?Has sailor hats for school chililren, ladies' undervests for oe n.wl Tt iu o 1 un nmnnrwl tt-uia, twin ... ....... r-~, to get up ladies' dresses in first class style ; but iu every case it must be remembered that cash is required before delivery. J. M. Starr?Has reduced the price of Whittemore's shoe polish to 15 cents. He otters 780 matches for 5 cents. He has crimson clover seed for sale, and also red clover, orchard grass, rye and lucerne. The Rock Hill Buggy Company?Want you to call on their agent in Yorkville, Mr. Sam M. Grist, when you want a buggy or lady's phaeton. They make no other styles of vehicles, and say that as a result, they can sell those vehicles cheaper than others can who manufacture a full line of vehicles. W. H. McCorkle and Others?Call for a meeting of the survivors of the Confederate army, at Yorkville, on next Monday, for "the purpose of organizing a camp of Confederate veterans. W. O. Petty and G. T. Gresham, principals of the Baptist High School?Want parents and guardians to notify them of the coming of pupils, in order that they may he met at the depot. S. Wittkowsky, Assignee of H. Baruch, ' Charlotte, X. C.?Advertises that a stock of goods of the value of 850,000 must be sold without delay. The stock embraces dry goods, millinery, satins, laces, carpets, notions, hats, etc. "THE UNKNOWN*." In next Wednesday's issue, we will commence the publication of the serial "Unknowu," which first appeared in The Enquirer during 1871. The story was written by the late Dr. Maurice A. Moore. It is founded on fact, and the principal characters were the progenitors of a number of well known and highly esteemed famSKao r\f V/\rlr orul rihpsitf-?r PnillltipS Upon its original appearance, the story attracted widespead interest, and it is in compliance with an often repeated request of many of the older people, and some of the younger ones, that we have arranged to republish it at this time. Individuals who desire to read the story, and who are not now subscribers . to The Enquirer, can have the paper mailed to their addresses, twice-aweek until January 1, 1896, for 60 cents. DIED IN BROOKLYN. An Associated Press dispatch, published in the daily papers of Sunday announces the death, on Saturday, of Andrew Thomassou, "the most noted colored horseman on the continent." Andy was a native of Yorkville, and was a sou of Hamp Thomasson, a wellknown and respectable colored man of this place. He was taken North about 15 years ago by Mr. T. M. Whitaker, the well-known horseman, and he soon after developed into an expert jockey. He was very successful, made money and kept it, aud the understanding is that he leaves to his widow and bis father, quite a comfortable fortuue. Hamp Thomasson, the father, was first apprised of his sou's illuess last < Saturday by telegraph. He left for Brooklyn immediately ; but did not i get there until after Andy's death. . Andy was about 36 years of age. He died from pneumonia. RATHER TOO EXPENSIVE. "There is no doubt about the fact | that the electric light is the best that ( has ever been invented, and if we could afford it, I would like to see a . plant in Yorkville; but from recent investigations, I am satisfied that it i would soon prove rather a more ex- | pensive luxury than we thought we j had bargained for." , The speaker was Mr. G. H. O'Leary. j He had just returned from a business j trin to Charlotte. N. C., where he had < ? J- - , taken occasion to look into the work- ] ings of the electric light plant with a view to getting whatever information j that might prove valuable in Yorkville. f He told the reporter for The Enqui- f rer that the result of his investigations i tiad been anything else than favorable, especially from the standpoint of ecou- 1 >my, and went on to say : < "Among others, I talked with Mr. E. i D. Latta, who is one of the principal jwners of the light and trolley plants. ^ He said that except in connection with l ;he trolley system, the electric light c ilant in Charlotte would not pay. c The fact is,' said Mr. Latta, 'there is i iot a plant in all this broad land, in a c own of less than 40,000 inhabitants, J or which I would be willing to give 50 f :ents on the dollar.' Continuing, Mr. t L.atta said that all the North Carolina c thing, and if it don't cost too much, I would like t3 have it; but I have already learned enough to convince me that prudence requires that we go slow. The fact that some of the other small towns that have electric lights continue to look pleasant, is no sign that they are not hurting; and if they have made a bad bargain, tbat is no reason wby we should make one too." CRIMSON CLOVER. The Gastouia Gazette, last Thursday, contained a letter from Dr. T. W. Campbell, of Energy, to Mr. J. P. Culp, of Gastonia, on the subject of crimsou clover. Mr. Culp wrote to Dr. Campbell in regard to the matter, and the doctor's reply was as follows: "In reply to your inquiry in regard to crimson clover, I will say I sowed two bushels of it last September on both sandy and red lands. "I tninK it is ine mosi economical image that can be raised. It grows better on poor land than red clover and makes better teed. The seed is cheaper than peas; besides you can make a crop of clover, then sow the land in peas, and make two crops on the land in one year. "I don't think you can do better than to sow a large quantity of your sandy land in crimson clover and then, after cutting it, sow peas on the clover stubble. You will make more peas that way and at less expense than any other, besides you will improve your land rapidly. Dr. Campbell is one of the most experienced and successful farmers in York county, and his opinions on such matters as he is willing to express them, are entitled to very careful consideration. The forage crop of which he speaks will no doubt prove of great value to the people of this section, if they will only give it a trial. It should be remembered that now is about the time to sow. .LOCAL LACONICS. Until January 1896. The Twice-a-Week Enquirer will be furnished from this date until January 1, 1896, for 60 cents. From 7 1-2 to 7 3-4. If there were any cotton to be sold just at this time, a good article would bring 7\ cents, and something real line would command at least a quarter of a cent more. For Violating the Dispensary Law. Ernest Massey, colored, of Rock Hill, was committed to jail by Trial Justice Waters last Monday for selling liquor in violation of the dispensary law. Now for the First Bale. The cotton pickers are busy all over the county, and we have heard of at least one farmer who has out more than a bale. It is likely that the first bale of the season will be offered on this market before the close of next week. Assignee's Sale. S. Wittkowsky, assignee of H. Baruch, Charlotte, has an advertisement in another column that is likely to prove of interest to a large number of people in this county. The big stock of Baruch is offered at greatly reduced prices, and it is the purpose of the assignee to close it out without delay. Auction Sales. The only auction sale last Monday was by the clerk. Under foreclosure, at the suit of The Savings Bank of Fort Mill vs. F. M. Whitesell, that official sold a house and lot in the town of Fort Mill. The property was bought by the Savings bank for $200. riirown Down by the Storm. A big warehouse, oeiongiug iu iuc D. R. & C. railroad, and situated near :he depot at this place, collapsed with 1 loud crash on last Friday moruing at ibout daybreak. The collapse was probably due to the strain sustained in v fearful windstorm on the precediug ;vening. Released on Bond. Mr. J. Logan Gibson, the slayer of Mr. Rufus U. Hardin, was released on i $3,000 bond last Friday morning, ind he returned to Blacksburg by the ifternoon train. His bondsmen are Messrs. A. H. Pollock, John F. Jones, D. S. Ramseur and J. L. Hartwell, all )f Blacksburg. -ady Manage . The chairman of the South Carolina Roman's room at the Atlanta Exposiion, has appointed lady managers to :ollect aud forward exhibits in the vari>us counties. The managers appoin ted n this county are Mrs. B. N. Moore, >f Yorkville; and Mrs. S. L. Reid, of ioek Hill. These managers will be urnished with tags that will ensure he free transportation of the exhibits ?f the women of this section. Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Reid will also furnish to intending exhibitors whatever information that may be desired. Vacated the AMidsmnent. Judge Benet has sent back the papers in the case of Stephen Putney & Co. vs. T. F. McDow, assignee of A. Y. Cartwright & Co., and also in the case of J. A. Gleun vs. Walker Steele. In the first case his honor vacated the deed of assignment, and in the second he sustains the report of the special referee. J Meeting of the A. K. P. Presbytery. The fall meeting of the First presbytery of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Synod of the South, will meet at Clover, on Monday, the 30th instant. The opening sermon will be preached by Rev. J. P. Kuox, the retiriug mode- J rator, and the sessions will be presided over by Rev. J. M. Garrison, moderator elect. Three Cents a Copy. Anticipating quite a demand for extra copies of last Friday's edition of T he Enquirer, containing a report of the reuniou occasion at Rock Hill, A we printed enough papers to supply r" any reasonable demand. Quite a number of these have already been sold ; but we have some on hand, and as long as they last they may be had for 3 cents a copy. Mr. Parl?h wax There. The name of Mr. J. Leander Parish, of Yorkville, was omitted from the / published list of Confederate veterans at Rock Hill. The omission occurred as the result of an obscurity in the record which did not show to what arm of service Mr. Parish belonged. We have since ascertained that he was a member of Company B, 1st Regiment S. C. t V., McGowan's brigade. " Will CuiivaiH for the School, Rev. W. J. Langston, of Yorkville and Union churches, has been granted a leave of absence for a few months in order that he might canvass the counties of Chester, Union, Lancaster and York, in the interest of the" Baptist High school. During bis absence, his pulpits at Yorkville and Union will be supplied by various ministers from the four associations. Will Teach Art. The mangement of the Baptist High school has decided to make art lessons an important feature hereafter, and to that end it has secured the services of Miss Virginia R. Brodie, an accom- 1 plished graduate from the Woman's Art.snhool. of New York. Miss Brodie brings with her flattering recommendations from the Greenville Female college and other institutions in which she has been teaching. The Sweetest of Music. 1 Mr. Z. P. Kirby is in town with an 1 Edison phonograph of the latest improved kind, and is provided with a varied assortment of vocal and instrumental music, old time and up to date, fresh from the most noted living artists. He will exhibit the instrument only to white people?ladies, gentle- ^ men and children?and it will prove *" wonderfully interesting not only to those who have never before had the ex quisite pleasure of listening to a phonograph ; but also to many who have a desire to hear famous performers. He Still Has Grapes. Grapes, in this section, are pretty generally done. There were lots of them in their season; but now, as a t rule, all that have not been used are dried up on the vines. This is not the case at Major Hart's. The major still has lots of grapes, and his good luck is the result of quite an ingenious device resorted to in the early part of the summer. Shortly after the grapes begun to form, the buuches were encased in small paper bags, fastened over the stems with pins. Some of the fruit that would have otherwise matured and rotted long ago, is just beginniug to ripen. BLACKSBIRU BUDGET. ^ Cold Weather? Cotton Is Opening?Basebull?Division of the Jolui Moore Lands. Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer. Blacksburg, September 3.?For the ? ID I U??., J.. past to iiuuro tucic una ifccix a ^tauual, but decided, fall in the temperature, and this morning feels as if it had suddenly been jerked into the middle of October. This barometric freak must be caused by the rather severe earthquake shocks which were felt along the New York and New Jersey coasts, and in the eastern part of Pennsylvania on Sunday morning. I remember how cold the weather was just nine years ago, immediately after / the Charleston earthquake. Cotton is opening fast, and by the 15th I shall expect to see some on the market. The graded school opened yesterday morning with Superintendent Gillian, and all the teachers promptly at their posts. One hundred and twenty children were in attendance. Another game of baseball was played on Thursday by the Grover nine and the Blacksburg team. This time the contest was on our own ground, in the graded school enclosure. It was very exciting, and was witnessed by a large number of our citizens and visitors. The Grover boys, after a hard fight, were victorious. By the last will and testament of the late John Moore, his executors were directed, after the death of his widow, to divide equally his large and valuable real estate, lying on Buffalo creek, between the eight legatees. Mrs. / Moore died several months ago, and