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Straps and Jacts. ? The Washington and New York newspapers are publishing stories to the effect that the mind of Secretary Sherman is weakening. Quite a number of times lately has the senator expressed conflicting opinions on the same subject within the space of an hour. It is said that all of the important work in his apartments is attended to by his assistants, and the various members of the cabinet regard him as practically irresponsible. The advisability of retiring him from office has been suggested by some of his colleagues ; but this the president will not hear to for various reasons. ? T? ic oaift t.h? fnrpiom rpilatinns committee has about decided not to try to secure the consideration of the Hawaiian treaty at the present session of the senate. The committee will investigate the matter at once; hut will not submit its report until during the last days of the session. The newspapers which have polled the senate in regard to the matter claim, that there are 57 senators for the treaty, 21 against, and 11 undecided. To ratify the treaty requires a two thirds vote, and up to the present three votes are lacking. Senator Tillman is said to be against ratification, and Senator McLaurin is said to be undecided. ? An unusual case is reported from Deadwood, South Dakota. Sometime ago a Negro named Brown murdered the wife of Colonel L. P. Stone. A mob was organized for the purpose of lynching the Negro; but at the instance of Colonel Stone, the law was allowed to take its course. The Negro was duly tried, convicted and senteuced to be hanged ou July 14. Last week the citizens of the vicinity signed a petition asking the sheriff to allow Colonel Stone to hang the Negro. The sheriff consented, Colonel Stone says he is willing, and unless the arrangement is interferred with, on the appointed day the colonel will adjust the black cap and cut the rope which will allow the Negro to drop into eternity. It is the first case of the kind on record. ? Colonel William Lamb, of Virginia, called at the White House on Saturday and urged the appointment of Geueral Curtis, of New York, as rail -J II a nrao fnllnWO/l ruuu t'uuiuiidsiuuui. iiv tv<M ivuvuvu by Colonel John S. Mosby, who told the president that the retention of General Hampton would add more to the credit of the Republican party in the south than any appointment that the administration would make in the whole of its existence, and by Judge T. J. Mackey, of South Carolina, who informed the president that General Longstreet had recently received a royalty of $10,000 from his book, and apart from that was on the verge of imbecility. The president's reply was a repetition of what be said to the South Carolina delegation, a few days ago. It is settled that General Longstreet will receive the appointment unless some opposition develops that imperils his confirmation. ? One of the oldest living American statesmeu is Colonel Richard W. Thompson, of Indiana. "Uncle Dick," as he is fondly called by his admirers, has just pussed his eighty-eight birthday ; but his mental faculties are still vigorous aud active. Says the Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune, in speaking of Cononel Thompson : "He has seen, known and talked with every president except Washington aud John Adams. As a young man he often discussed political subjects with Thomas Jefferson, aud he was a friend I of Madison, Monroe, John Quiucy Adams, Jacksou and of every succeeding president excepting Grover Cleveland. In 1840 he was a distinguished advocate of the electiou of William Henry Harrison to the presidency, and in 1888 he was an equally prominent advocate of the election of William Henry Harrison's grandson to the same position. Richard W. Thompson holds a unique position in the political history of the country." ? Atlanta Constitution : Mr. F. E. Wright, of Chippewa county, Min., lO an'oe 1 n tKo Toll f\f 1 ViOl fnt* UUU^lIll X id C ?> to 111 1 IIV 1(111 VI JL W IVl which he paid $35.50. Iu 1892 the 12 ewes raised 12 lambs and gave So pounds of wool which sold for $12.95. In 1893 the flock raised 20 lambs and produced 1G8 pounds of wool which netted $22.30. In 1894 40 lambs were raised and 275 pounds of wool were clipped from the flock which sold for $27.40. In that year 16 wethers were sold for $35, and 9 head were killed for home use. In March, 1895, the flock numbered 59 ewes. If the living ewes are valued at the low price of $2.50 each, and the 9 head killed at $20, ;he original investment of $35.50 in the fall of 1891, had grown into $265.15 in March, 1895. But $2.50 is entirely too low a price at which to estimate the ewes in March, 1895. They were then about to drop lambs, and another wool crop was well nigh ready for the market. With the advance in the value of sheep, each of the 59 ewes was easily worth $4 at the date already named. It would be correct to say, therefore, that the original investment of $35.50 had grown into $353.65 from the fall of 1891 until the spring of 1895. ? Wilmington Star : We have since the presidential election read some editorials in gold staudard papers on the "Passing of Bryan" and a good deal of fatherly advice to that gentleman from the same source. They coolly assumed that the defeat at the polls relegated 3Ir. iiryan, and tnat ne could never again loom up as a potent factor in our national politics. Whether the writers were in earnest or not, or really believed what they wrote, neither their criticisms nor advice have had the slightest effect on that gentleman, who has proceeded on the lines marked out by himself and counselors, and grown stronger and stronger with the people with every day that has been added to his years. He is a stronger man today than he was when he received the nomination for the presidency and made that memorable canvass of the country, his judgment is more mature and his devotion to the people more fully and geuerally recognized. This is made strikingly apparent by the way the people greet him. No man who had not the highest place in the esteem of the people could, alter defeat, meet with such cordial and enthusiastic receptions as greet him in every part of the country which he visits, greetings to which he responds with good taste and admirable judgment. All this shows that the people have not lost sight of William J. Bryan, and are not going to lose sight of him between this and the time of the meeting of the next national Democratic convention. <Thc \|orkrillr iiquircr. YORKVILLE, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1897. ? The Grecian question seems to have dropped entirely from sight during the past few days. ? If there are any who have doubts as to the sound statesmanship of Senator McLaurin, they should read that magnificent speech he delivered last Thursday. ? A Columbia dispatch says that the only men positively known to be in the race for United States senator, are John L. McLaurin, of Marlboro, and S. G. Mayfield, of Barnwell. ? While discussing the tariff bill last Friday. Senator Tillman created something of a sensation by saying, "And I say plainly, that if we are to have this stealing, I want my share for South Carolina." This expresses the situation exactly, and Tillman is right. ? The celebration of Queen Victoria's diamoc 1 jubilee was commenced last Sunday with special services in all the churches throughout the United Kingdom, and in the British possessions throughout the world. There were also special services in all the cities of the United States aud other countries in which there are any considerable number of Englishmen. ? The Grand Army of the Republic has been holding its annual encampment in Chillicothe, Ohio. Among tho resolutions adopted was one providing for a pension of $8 a month for every soldier and sailor who served on the northern side in the late war. Under the present law, the $8 class has to make a showing of laboring under such physical disabilities as prevent them from earning a livelihood. ? The Enquirer is unable to see any advautage either in tho annexation of Hawaii or Cuba. It would be gratifying if Cuba were independent, and it would be much better so than if annexed to the United States. The annexation of Hawaii would inaugurate a policy from which this country could expect no good. The United States has territory enough f nd should not seek to cultivate that env.'ous spirit that would covet all the land by which it is joined. ? A printing office is usually considered a tough place, and a newspaper worker a mighty bad man, says an exchange. Statistics, however, do not bear out that idea. Of 3,890 convicts in the state penitentiary of Texas, there is not a printer or newspaper man, while there are ministers, doctors, bankers, cooks and members of all professions and callings. The printers gets a bad name because the nature of his business teaches him to detest shams and he scorns the hypocrite. ? "News comes from Washington," says a correspondent of the Columbia State, "that Evans and Irby have made friends and that Irby will be a candidate for governor next time. Conservatives are to be encouraged to run against McLaurin to split that vote in order to let Evans be elected senator, it is to ue hoped that those Conservatives whose names have been mentioned, will see through the game and will not allow themselves to bo made catspaws to pull chestnuts out ol the fire for Evans." ? We have not noted, so far, that there is any special demand for a candidate to run against Senator McLaurin. It is possible that there maybe candidates; but the ouilook is that if there are any, they will come out on their own responsibility. Still, however, this does not argue against the desirability of a primary. Democratic principles as they are recognized in this state, demand that every interest and every individual should have a fair showing, and the primary election is the only means by which such showing can be secured. ? John Sherman, in the closing lines of his "Recollections of Forty Years," says; "If my life is prolonged I will do all I can to add to the strength and prosperity of the United States; but nothing to extend its limits or add new danger by an acquisition of foreign territory." And now, at the tailend of his life, we find John assisting in a scheme to hitch this country on to a number of semi-civilized little islands, half way across the Pacific ocean. It is being charged in all quarters that the secretary's mind is failing, and really there seems to be but little reason to doubt the fact. ? We ilo not care to go into a discussion of all the circumstances in the case ; but, in our opinion, the action of the town council of Yorkville in prohibiting the riding of bicycles on the sidewalks, is right. It is true, that in the case of a prudent and judicious rider there is no more danger or inconvenience from a bicycle than there is from a baby carriage ; but bestrode by an imprudent, reckless rider, the wheel is certainly a source of danger to pedestrians. It is also true that the bicycle is 110 longer a toy or play thing ; but a recognised adjunct of business and pleasure, whose owner is entitled to the same consideration that is given to other members of the body politic. The right of the pedestrian, however, at common law, is more sacred, (and it should be so) than any mounted individual, whether on horseback or vehicle. So, under the circumstances, unless there can be devised some plan whereby the irresponsible and dangerous rider cau bo eliminated, thore can be no other sensible course than to confine all bicycles to the street along with other vehicle?. ? Senators Tillman, McLaurin and Pritchard have succeeded in getting the finance committee of the senate to agree to a duty of G cents a pound ou monozite. This valuable mineral is found in considerable quantities in York, Lancaster and other northern'South Carolina counties, and also in quite a number of counties on the North Carolina border. The price of tnonazite was at one time high enough to make mining in this section a profitable business ; but on account of foreign competition, it is now a drug on the market. Several people in York county have great piles of it on hand, waiting for a market that will admit of its being sold without loss, and there is reason to believe that the 6 cents a pound duty will help them wonderfully. ? The State Democratic Executive committee meets in Columbia this (Tuesday) evening, to decide, in the first place, as to whether or not a primary election shall be held for the purpose of nominating a United States senator for the "long term," and in the event such primary shall be determined upon, as is likely, to arrange U state campaign. Quite a number of people have made suggestions to the effect that a canvass of the entire state is unnecessary; that with a few meetings in each congressional district, and the speeches published in the newspapers, there will be enough of it to warrant the people in casting intelligent votes. Chairman Tompkins, of the Democratic Executive committee, however, has called attention to the fact that the constitution of the party requires meetings to be held in each one of the counties, and if a campaign shall be decided upon at all, there is no other way for it than the holding of 40 meetings. The probability is that the meetings will start with the first week in July, and continue on until about the middle of August. STRAIGHT TALK THIS. McLaurin Tells theiu Plainly the Naked Truth. If there have been any doubts heretofore as to the exact position of Senator McLaurin cn the tariff question, there is uo reason why such doubts should exist any longer. His speech of last Thursday was clear and to the point, and has not only gratified his numerous friends; but has actually converted a number of Democratic senators who have heretofore held different views. One of the most motable of these is Senator Morgan, of Alabama. These are some extracts which will give a pretty good idea of what Mr. McLaurin had to say : The south seeks no advantage and only asks for equal rights under all national legislation. Sound public policy, if nothing else, should secure to us these rights, since continued injuries to the south in the near future must react on the balance of the country. When I consider the evident unfairness of this measure, I must confess to a feeling of alarm that the spirit of oppression yet prevails and that the south must continue to conserve the greed and avarice of the north. This measure will doubtless pass and become a law. There is littlo hope of changing few, if any, of its oppressive features. Yet I desire to go on record as protesting against its sectionalism and demanding justice and equality for the industries of the south. Going further into the details of the hill, I find free binding twine for the northern farmer and taxed cotton ties and jute bagging ior me soumern pmnier; protected wheat and corn for the north, and, until recently, free cotton for the south. The senate committee attempted to protect the northern railroad tie industry and leave the southern tie industry to fight for itself. As the bill came from the house, there were free hides for New England and taxed boots and shoes for the balance of the country. I find northern linseed oil protected 20 cents per gallon and southern cotton seed oil but 4 cents per gallon. Maple sugar, for Vermont and the north, is protected 4 cents per pound, while the tar of Georgia and the Carolinas is put on the free list. The turpentine of the south is put on the free list, while the maple syrup of the north is protected by a duty of 4 cents per pound. Northern hay is protected $3 per ton, while southern oil cake is placed on the free list. Cotton waste is found on the free list, while New Eugland shoddy is protected 20 cents per pound. I might continue this list of discriminations to a greater length. I might take up the list of manufactured products and show that certain grades manufactured in the south are not protected in proportion to other grades in similar lines manufactured at the north. I might analyze the iron, coal and the other great industries and show how the eastern monopolists have arranged their intricate schedules to plunder the south. I might point to the outcome of the recent contest over the railroad ties, rice, and cotton schedules as further evidence of the sectional animus of this bill. If all the tricks and schemes of the New England manufacturers and eastern importers could be fully exposed, the people would be amazed at their extent and the cunning manipulations which fixed them in this bill. Hut I have already printed out enough to sustain my contention that this bill is framed upon sectional lines and is unjust and injurious to the south. Even in its provisions of reciprocity with Hawaii the south bears tllC ourueil, Willie uie norm, as listen, reaps the benefit. I venture the assertion that 90 per cent, of the free imports from those islands come in direct competition with southern industries, while 90 per cent, of the exports to those islands are northern products. While I disclaim most positively any attempt to stir up sectional strife or sectional animosities, I feel a sense of deep concern over the sectional features of this measure. Without intending to criticise anyone, or in any manner assume superior knowledge, I give it as a matter of personal opinion, if those who are opposing this bill had taken time to thoroughly analyze its sectional provisions and had fought it out on that issue as persistently and int"l'igently as they now are doing on other hn?s, 'he bill might have been defeated or a full measure of justice and fair play secured. I believe there are those on the other side of this chamber who would recognize these unfair conditions and vote with us to correct the wrong. Mr. President, in a speech upon this bill while under consideration attheother end of the Capitol, I took occasion to disclose the result of sectionalism in previous tarilT legislation, and the disclosures made at that time have so far remained uncontradicted. I gave the facts and statistics concerning the different sections of the country with reference to the decrease in wealth, the accumulation of wealth, and the distribution of capital and wealth. In each and every instance the result favored the manufacturing and moneyloaning states. I will quote the conclusions given at that time : ******* Mr. President, the more I examined the subject the more thoroughly I became impressed with the belief that the people of the south were being plundered, and that, as a rule, we were giving more attention to the propaganda of a political theory than the material interests of our constituents. Acting upon this belief, I demanded of the committee of ways and means an equalization of the benefits of this measure between the north and the south. I asserted that if the policy of the measure proved beneficial, the south was selfish enough to want her proportion ; if, on the contrary, the bill snouia ue ueinmental, the south was patriotic enough to stand its share of disaster; that in any event and at all times we of the south demanded that all national legislation should distribute its burdens and benefits equally among all the sections and all the people. The novelty of such a position was so great and the spectacle so rare for a southern representative to make such demands, that I have been called a protectionist. Mr. President, I am not a protectionist; have never given a vote in support of that principle or uttered a word in defense of that doctrine. I look upon the doctrine of protection as indefensible and a potent factor in building up and maintaining trusts and monopolies. Certain newspapers in the north, instead of answering my arguments against protection, have been pleased to call me a protectionist because I demanded equality before the law. I stand squarely upon the tariff plank of the Chicago platform and base my actions entirely upon its teachings. My votes upon the lumber, cotton and rice schedules are in strict accord with the doctrines of Democracy. They were given in defense of the people whom I represent, and to compel the Republican party to place the south on an equal footing with the balance of the country. So far T have been guided by a sincere desire to serve the best interests of my own state and the south. And I want to say most emphatically that no matter who may criticise, or what criticism may be made, I shall continue to labor for the welfare of South Carolina to the very limits of my ability. I believe that if the representatives of each state would labor more earnestly for the material interests of their people, the laws on our statute books would be less sectional and far more just and equitable. Continuing, Mr. McLaurin submit- j ted a long array of facts and figures, and in conclusion proposed as the first step to prosperity, the opening of the mints to the free coinage of silver, and the reduction of expenses to the lowest point consistent with good government. After that he would abolish the internal revenue system and substitute instead gruduated income and inheritance taxes, and fiually he would inaugurate a good old-fashioned Democratic tariff for revenue, so ad* - -? iL. I jusiea as 1.0 piace me uuiucuo ui 5^.ernraeul equally on all citizens in all sections. OLIVE LEAVES. Picnic on the lOtli?Death of J. S. Gourley ?Some Political Suggestion*?Pernonal and Other Notes. Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer. Oi.ive, June 10.?'There bas been plenty of rain in this section to answer all farming purposes, and the crops are looking well. All of the old corn is about "laid by but I notice some bottom corn that needs cleaning badly. Tbe annual picnic for the benefit of New Bethel Sunday school takes place on Saturday, the 10th of July. We anticipate a big time of it, and assure our friends everywhere hospitable welcome. Mr. James S. Gourley died at his home near here, on the 17th instant, aged 05 years. He was one of the old soldiers who joined the "Jaspers" under Captain Seabrook. After remaining with the company one year, he joined the Sixth regiment band, afterward famous as one of the finest bands in General Lee's army, and, without doubt, the best in Longstreet's corps. Since the war Mr. Gourley has lived the life of a quiet, peaceable citizen and enjoyed the respect of everybody. He leaves a widow and seven children. He was buried at New Bethel church, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. J. E. Mahafley. And one by one the old soldiers are passing "over the river to rest in the shade of the trees." Of the 3<i boys that left this and the McConnellsville neighborhood 011 the 13th of April, 18(51, only throe remain. They are Captain John D. McConnell, Dr. T. M. Gwiu and O. J. Gwin. Rev. J. L. Freeman, the now pastor of New Bethel and Liberty churches, has arrived from the seminary, and is now settled down in the parsonage at Lowrysville. Wo are glad to see our friend J. E. Braketield, of Furman university, at unoin Ho will cmanri hid VUCJltinn here. Well ! The king of South Carolina politics is crawling into another man's boat. Heretofore everybody has been trying to crawl into the king's boat; but when the king deserts his own boat and goes sailing around in Johnny McLaurin's boat, what will the rest of the good people do? Well, the fact of the business is, Mr. Editor, (I just whisper this) Senator McLauriu is the leader of South Carolina politics. I do not care what The Register, Cotton Plant or Stanyarne Wilson say or do, they cannot down brains, and Johnny McLauriu has got them. There is another thing I am going to whisper in your ears. Senator Tillman had better not tote John Gary Evans's skillet any longer. If Tillman insists in toting Evans's skillet in the next senatorial race, then Governor Ellerbe will be the next junior senator. There now; if this be treason, make tho most of it! o. J. a. Rich Gold Strike.?A strike of fabulous richness has just been inude in the ninth level of the Gregory BobTail mine, at Central City, Gilpiu county, Coiorada, says a dispatch from Denver. The real value of the ore found cannot he learned, as the operators of the mine refuse to divulge it, and have placed an armed guard at the mine; but it is known that the vein struck is 2 feet in width aud is so full of wire gold as to run many thousands of dollars to Uie tot), w uai muK.es the liud more interesting was the fact that the Gregory was the first lode worked in Colorado, and has been worked for 38 years. It was the announcement of Gregory's find in the gulch, which was afterward named for him, that produced the rush to Colorado in 1859. The latest strike in the Gregory is 950 feet below the surface, and is said by those who have seen specimens of the ore to bo the richest ever made in the state. LOCAL AFFAIRS, INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The Druckenmiller family will give an entertainment at the opera bouse, Thursday night. Grist Cousins?Are offering palatable New Orleans molasses put up in small cans, at 15 cents each or two for a quarter. They can furnish you with a Babcock buggy or a Monarch or Defiance bicycle. W. B. Moore A Co.?Can supply you with a Champion mowing machine which is claimed to be equal to the best. II. 0. Strauss?Is still cutting down his prices on summer clothing. J. M. Starr A Co.?Talk to you about Johnson's chill tonic, soaps, proprietary medicines, Mason's fruit jars, and icecream and sodawater. Geo. T. Schorb?Lets you know thatProfAuunr .InsAnh T.fllseh. of Columbia, will be here this week for the purpose of tuning pianos. F. A. Gosman?Announces that he is now prepared to give attention to the repairing of bicycles. AT THE OPERA HOUSE. The Yorkville Opera bouse will bo opened tomorrow (Thursday) night by the celebrated Druckenmiller family, with a delightful musical entertainment. The opera house is not quite completed yet. It is in practical readiness, all but the seats. These have been ordered ; but for some reason have not arrived. For this occasion, however, comfortable chairs will be provided, and the accommodations will be first-class. The Druckenmillers have been here before. They gave a splendid entertainment that was greatly enjoyed by everybody then. Since that time they have enlarged their company and still further improved their entertainment. Those who go out will be delighted. COULDN'T BE BULLDOZED. A well-known citizen of Yorkville tells a funny story of a member of the town council. He mentioned the name of the member; but that is hardly necessary for the purpose of illustrating the point involved. The citizen referred to is a bicyclist who does not think that the wheelmen have received the consideration to which they are entitled at the hands of the council, and was arguing the matter with the warden. The warden had referred to the proposed meeting of the wheelmen tonight, as an attempt to "bulldoze" the council. The bicyclist insisted that such was not the intention and went on to say: v.*.,, liorfl onnnnao wo should be able to convince you and the other members of the council that you have acted hastily, without due deliberation ; and, suppose we should make it clear to you that we have certain rights, the granting of which would be no inconvenience or injustice whatever to the general public, you would, at least, take the matter under advisement, would you not?" "I'll be switched if I'll let you bulldoze ine," replied the warden. "I'll resign first!" PETIT JURORS. The following petit jurors woredrawn 1: st Saturday to serve during the approaching term of the court of general sessions, which convenes on Monday, July 5. J. S. Hood, Bullock's Creek. A. E.- Sifford, Bethel. B. F. Merritt, Bethesda. M. B. Love, York. W. A. Fewell Catawba. 0. J. Gwin, Bullock's Creek. I). C. Boyd Bethel. R. A. Minter, Bethesda. \V. C. Latimer, * York. R. N. Whitesides, King's Mountain. W. J. Blair, Bullock's Creek. J. T. J. Harris, Fort Mill. J. W. Jackson, Bethel. J. P. C'rowder, Fort Mill. J. J. J. Robinson, Broad River. A. C. McKnight, Bullock's Creek. J.C.Lilly, King's Mountain. B. R. T. Bowen,... York. J. M. Seagle, Ebenezer. J. L. Moss York. John N. Steele,.. Bethesda. W. M. Thomaason Catawba. T. B. Roach, Bullock's Creek. R. E. Sadler, Catawba. | W. S. Barnwell, King's Mountain. W. W. Steele Catawba. R. L. A. Smith, Broad River. B. N. Craig, Catawba. J. B. Jackson, King's Mountain. J. B. Woods, ...King's Mountain. S. P. Pierce, Ebenezer. J. N. Russell, Bullock's Creek. John M. Hope, York. F. T. Pegram, Fort Mill. J. G. McKeown, Broad River, Robert Witherspoon, Bethesda. ABOUT PEOPLE. Mias Evelyn Parish is visiting friends and relatives at Newport. Miases Alma and Straussy Walker, are visiting in Lancaster. Dr. M. W. White is down with fever at the residence of Dr. W. G. White. Mrs. W. J. Waters and her little son, Max, left for Atlanta last Monday. Mr. D. T. Woods, returned home Tuesday from Blacksburg, after spending several days with his parents. Mrs. M. J. Ingold leaves tomorrow for an extended visit to her daughter, Mrs. Randleman. at Randleman's, N. C. Misses Julia and Mamie Campbell, of Koek Hill, are in Yorkville, the guests of Mrs. F. A. Gilbert. Mr. C. E. Spencer, Jr., who has been attending the Washington and Lee University, is at home. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Clarke left on Monday for a short trip to Blowing Rock, N. C. They expect to return tomorrow. Professor Wm. L. Law, wife and child, of Bartow, Fla., are visiting relatives and friends in Yorkville, the guests of Mrs. Latta. Miss Nellie B. Schorb returned home last week, from a visit to relatives in Rock Hill. She was accompanied by Miss Allie Butler Cherry, a daughter of Colonel J. M. Cherry of that city. The following persons took the train at Yorkville last Monday for the Nashville exposition : T. C. Dunlap and daughter, Miss Sadie; P. R. Currenco, Jerry Walker, J. F. Wallace, E. A. Crawford, J. J. Smith, J. F. Hart, I. B. Gordon. THE ARCADE COTTON MILLS. The first annual meeting of the stockholders of the Arcade Cotton mills was held on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, says the Rock Hill Herald, of Saturday. The report of the president, Mr. R. T. Fewell, was very flattering indeed, especially as this is a period of great depression, the price of cotton being high and that of manufactured goods very low. Incident to starting up, the Arcade has incurred a great deal of unexpected but unavoidable expense ; but still it is quite likely tuat a uivmena win ue aeeiareu un the 1st of January next, when the mill will have been running but nine months. Mr. Fewell's report was one of the fullest in every detail ever presented to a stockholders' meeting by a mill president. lie reported that the mill had made money since all its latest improved machinery was set in motion in March. Of course, the profits were small; but, taking everything into consideration, it is a matter of congratulation for any mill to be able to say that it is making money just at this time. Mr. Fewell suggested that, when the crisis is past and the market for cotton I goods advances, the capacity of the mill < he increased by adding 100 looms and i 3,000 Hpindles. ] The stockholders were so well pleased ] with the condition and outlook of the i mill that they instructed the president to i have the new machinery placed in posi ] tion within the next 90 days. The following board of directors was elected : J. R. London, R. T. Fewell, D. Hutchinson, Dr. T. A. Crawford, J. M. i Cherry and W. J. Itawlinson, of this city; I J. H. Sloan and D. A. Tompkins, of i Charlotte, and J. E. Reynolds, of New < York. Mr. R. T. Fewell was unanimous- < ly re-elected president and treasurer, and ! Captain W. B. Dunlap was continued in I the office of secretary. I OFF THE Si'DEWALKS. ' There is a great commotion among the wtieeimen ana waeei women m iurivville. It is all on account of the bicycle ordinance passed by the town council last Friday night, and among other things, they have called a meeting to be held at the residence of Mrs. M. H. Metts this (Tuesday) evening to take some action. The feelings of the wheel people in re- , gard to the matter can probably be better imagined than described. It is a fact, however, that some are indignant, while others take the matter more philosophically and admit that with the large number of irresponsible "scorchers" to be dealt with, riding on the sidewalk is extremely dangerous to pedestrians and cannot be safely authorized by the town council. But still, the wheel folks are having their say, and they are expressing all kinds of views. At an impromptu indignation meeting held on the streets last Saturday, one or them said: "And all this comes of the town council's violating its own ordinance. It is not our fault. First, they gave certain ladies the right to ride on the sidewalk in the prohibited district. This they had no right whatever to do. Next, they threw open the sidewalk on Liberty street, without amending their ordinance, and now they claim that somebody was hurt at the corner. But if there was, it was their own fault. If the town council does not respect its own ordinances, I do not see how they can expect us to respect them, because we, at least, are certainly under no moral restraint iu regard to the matter." Another speaker said: "I would not give a cent for the privilege of riding on the sidewalks. I would rather go into the road anyway. But they have got to give us better roads; if nothing else, at least a bicycle path along the sides. They seem disposed to treat us like babies. As a matter of fact, however, the bicycle interests and connection of this town, own a majority of the taxable property, and not only that, I believe they can poll a ?f tho vrnfou Under these cir uinjwi ivj \/i vuv ?vww. ^ __ cumstances, we do not ask any favors. We have a pretty good idea as to what our rights are, and all we have to do is to stick up for them." Still another said: "No matter what the council does, the ladies should be allowed to ride on the sidewalks. The only danger to pedestrians from a bicycle is because of these idiotic 'scorchers,' and ladies have too much selfrespect to 'scorch' on the sidewalks. Some claim that to make an exception in favor of ladies is unconstitutional. That's all buncombe, or ignorance. The constitution don't prohibit discrimination on account of sex. If it did, the ladies could vote." Other views, more or less pertinent, and all dissatisfied with the existing situation, were expressed ; but to reproduce them all is impracticable. The developments at the meeting called for tonight, however, will no doubt prove interesting. THE TOWN COUNCIL. The town council of Yorkville held a regular meeting in the council chamber last Friday night, and a representative of The Enquirer, who, for the first time in many months, was able to find out beforehand that the meeting was to be held, was present to report the proceedings. All of the members were present, and Attorney Brice was on band to give such information as the members might desire as to points of law, etc. The meeting, though in session for two hours or more, transacted but little business. It seems that the members have never appreciated the necessity of such rules of order as usually govern deliberative bodies, and instead of proceeding along the lines laid down by Mell, Roberts or other parliamentarians, the meeting is rather more like a sewing circle or other unreportable function. Intendant Lowry gave the signal to begin in the form of a call to "order," and opened proceedings with an announcement to the effect that he bad received a number of complaints as to bicycle riding on the sidewalks. Mrs. W. T. Barron, Mrs. G. W. S. Hart and other ladies had complained about the riding of.bicycles down their street, and said that if the town council did not take * 11 u moftnx {n action mey wuuiu umc wo matrei their own hands. If they could do no better, they would sprinkle tacks in the way of bicyclists. Another complaint was from Mr. McNulty, who said that his child had had a very narrow escape from serious injury by a bicycle ridden by Mr. Propst, and be also wanted the council to take action. With this explanation, Intendant Lowry asked what was to be done about the matter, and Warden Parish said, "I move that we put them off the sidewalk all over town." Warden Pegram seconded the motion. Warden Moore suKge9ted that the council was dealing with a very large interest, and should not take action without due deliberation. There were in town, between 75 and 100 bicycle riders, he said, and unless their interests were given the consideration to which it was entitled, there would bo some lively kicking." "Let them kick," said Warden McKlwee. "They are already kicking on the other side. There will be kicking anyway, and let them kick it out among themselves. I don't care for that." Warden Parish suggested that the change go into effect at once. "Let's don't give them live minutes," he said. Warden Moore called attention to the fact that, the council was bound to give eight days' notice. The statement was called into question ; but was, of course, sustained by Attorney Price, I 'ni ~ ....... i.wi.fl ilisiiMissinn. and the illt'IU ??w? auwkv , "ordinance" was finally passed, to be written out afterward with the following "duly" passed upon points us a basis: "The bicycle ordinance now in force is hereby repealed. From and after July 1, 18!>7, bicycle riding is prohibited on all the sidewalks within the incorporate limits of the town, llells and lanterns are no longer required." Not a word was said about a penalty, without which any ordinance is a nullity; but it is presumed that when the matter appears in due form, the penalty will be included, and notwithstanding such a trivial irregularity, it will been forced as law. I The next matter taken up was theques tion of surrendering the preseut town charter and applying tor incorporation tinder the general act passed and approved in 1896. Attorney Brice read the present charter entire, and also the general incorporation act, and explained to the members of the council the various points upon which they asked for information. Tho present charter, it seems, expires in the year 1900. At this time the town council has but little, if any, money on band. A claim of $700 must be paid at m early date, and besides this, there is in contemplation the idea of renting a rock crushing outfit for use during the next e r.,(n.,flan* T niuru nvnlninni IUW IIJUIILUa* AlirauuniiH M 'M.J w?| ? that on account of these matters the town would need not less than $2,000. Under the present charter of the town, the council is not authorized to levy a tax exceeding 2 mills on the dollar, while under the general incorporation act, as much as 10 mills may he levied. The principal inducement for incorporation under the general act is this additional authority in the levy of taxes. The change, however, from one charter to the other, cannot be made, except upon the approval of a majority of the qualified voters, as expressed in a special election. Action on the matter was postponed until a future meeting. During an informal discussion of the two charters, Warden Parish asked Intendant Lowry as to whether the general incorporation act would allow the intendant to receive a salary. "The act is silent on that subject," the intendant replied. There is a provision in the present charter which authqrizes the council to create such offices as may be necessary and fix compensation, etc. Intendant Lowry asked Attorney Brice if nnder this provision, the council could not create the office of "superintendent of the streets" and pay him a salary. Attorney Brice assented, whereupon Warden Parish suggested, somewhat sarcastically, that the council might create an office and fix a salary for each member. Warden Pegram said that be would not have any office with a salary ; the charter required members to serve without pay. Intendant Lowry said something about the members getting their water tree, and the subject was dropped. Next, the discussion drifted on to the question of taxation, and Warden McEIwee asserted "that a town which was not taxed pretty heavily, was not worth talking about." Someone suggested the idea of requiring licenses of various businesses and professions, etc. Under the present charter, or under the general incornoration act, the council is author ized to require such license. The matter was eventually disposed of by submitting it to a committee of three, consisting of Wardens Moore, Parish and Pegram. The committee has no instruction; but from the tenor of remarks that were made, the presumption is that its business will be to investigate the suggestion. At one stage ot the proceedings, two members got into a heated discussion as to their right to say what they wanted to say for the edification of the members. No motion was pending at the time, and the remarks even were more unparliamentary than otherwise; but for some reason it did not occur to the chair to call the obstreperous members to order. Along about 11 o'clock, Warden Pegram moved that the meeting adjourn. The motion, however, did not receive a second, and, shortly afterward, Warden Pegram picked up his hat and left. About this time somebody else repeated the motion. There was a second, and the question carried. ROW IN THE CHURCH. There was a big row at Clinton African Zion Methodist Episcopal church, last Sunday morning. The members and others were greatly excited over the matter. There is considerable stir among the colored people of Yorkville yet, and the understanding is that the whole matter is to be ventilated before Magistrate Sandifer tomorrow?1Thursday. It seems that Rev. Oilmer had been appointed by Presiding Elder Robinson to preach. Rev. Gilmer was present and the congregation had begun to assemble. Shortly before 11 o'clock, Rev. J. H. Turner, who has for sometime past been the regular pastor?but who was recently de posed?made bis appearance and attempted to enter the pulpit. The appearance of Turner was not altogether unexpected, it seems. The congregation and officers of the church were anticipating just such a development, and the officers were prepared for it. Turner found his way to the pulpit barred by four church officers ; but a small obstacle like this be affected to scorn. Bending his head for business, be went at Nelson Davies, one of the most prominent officers and largest in size, like a battering ram, and came near butting him out of a window. There was a lively scuffle for a while, and it looked like there was going to be bloodshed; but at length Turner changed bis tactics, and taking up a position before the pulpit, gave out the hymn, "Oh! For a Thousand Tongues," etc. While he was singing the thousand tongues, at a giveu signal, the officers and members walked out of the church, leaving the preacher, and probably two or three members, in full possession. Turner continued to sing and preach for an hour or more, and dually dismissed himself and the other member or two of his I congregation, and those outside who, at times, had been restrained from violence only with the greatest difficulty, dispersed to their homes. "This was only the culmination of a trouble which has been brewing for months," said one of the church members to The Enquirer yesterday. "Turner is a northern Negro who has been down to Atlanta for a long time, and who, after leaving there, came here. Becoming dissatisfied with his conduct, some of the members wrote to Presiding Elder Robinson at Rock Hill, and on the 18th of May the presiding elder came over here to look into the matter. When he called the meeting to order and asked as to its object, three of the most prominent church officers stuted that the church was going down hill, and that Turner could do 110 more good in Yorkville. Turner said that if the church was going down on his account, that he would re sign and give up?the parsonage as soon as the church paid his back salary. The presiding elder asked for thirty days in which to raise the money. Turner agreed to this, and as the understanding was that he was to till the pulpit in the meantime, he would help. The church officers accepted Turner's resignation by a vote of 9 to 5. Afterward, on May 31, the preachers' meetiug discussed the resignation as a matter of course, and Turner sat there acquiescing in all that was said. On the 14th of June, we tendered his back salary of ?58. He came forward in the presence of tho otlicial board and a great inauy preachers, and refused to take the money. Then be leil the church and could not be found. The presiding elder declared the pulpit vacant, and we served an official notice on Turner to come and get his