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Scraps and partis. ? General Reyes, the newly elected president of the Colombian republic. Is still In Washington awaiting the reply of the state department to his representations with regard to Panama. For some reason the state department has not yet seen proper to give an answer. Pending the action of the United States, it is reported that Colombian troops are still assembling at points most convenient for an attack ? ? ?- -ah. Vof on jfanama. 11 is sun ueueveu n?c?.t the reply of the United States will give the Colombians but little satisfaction and the probability Is that hostilities will occur. ? War between Russia and Japan, says a Washington dispatch, would greatly stimulate trade of the United States with those countries. This has already been shown In the rush orders placed in this country by Russia for large consignments of mess meats, and in the orders of Japan for special shipments of flour. In the fiscal year 1902 our exports to Russia were valued at J7.446.680. In 1903 they increased to $17,605,000. Our exports to Japan in the fiscal year 1903 were valued at $20,924,000, a decline of $1,000,000, compared with the figures of the preceding year. "War In the far east would greatly develop our trade in that part of the world," said Mr. O. P. Austin of the bureau of statistics. "Russia and Japan would make heavy demands upon us for various commodities, principally provisions." ? When Admiral Evans's fleet was ordered back to its station from Honolulu, says a Washington dispatch of the 6th, it was arranged that the cruiser squadron should stop at Midway Island, where there is a cable station, to receive any Instructions the department might dpslre to send. These instructions were simply for Admiral Evans's fleet to await instructions at Guam. It is expected that Admiral Evans will reach Guam in a few days and report his arrival to the depart1 +*.6 *Vrv /lonorf_ merit, n is me purpuoe ui m*= uvj?.. ment to cable to the admiral a special set of instructions to meet the present conditions In the east, and these instructions will be delivered to him at Guam according to the present programme. It is stated at the department that they will show no discrimination whatever as between the parties to any possible hostilities, but the admiral will be expected to dispose his force so as to maintain the appearance of strict neutrality between the belligerents. ? Addressing an audience of 3,000 persons on Tuesday, the Rev. Dr. Broughton, a leading Baptist minister of Atlanta, Ga., denounced Senator Tillman's anti-negro views. In the course of his speech, Dr. Broughton said: "I heard Senator Tillman on Friday give his lecture on the negro. I tried to be fair in .my estimate of it. For reckless frankness it was a model, for sensible argument it was a mess. His whole talk, from start to finish, was that of the cheap politician playing upon the prejudices of ignorant people. Never once in his treatment of this great question did he get out of the realm of the rankest paganism. It was a great blunder to put the ballot in the hands of the negroes when they were freed. Senator Tillman's effort to fire southern hearts with hate for the north because they forced this iniquity on us is unjust. I tell you the best people of the north are perfectly willing that we should take the negro out of politics. Socially the negro is not a problem to us in this country, and never will be." ? The Wright brothers, inventors of the flying machine, which has attracted such widespread attention, have prepared the following, which they say is the first correct statement of the two successful trials made by them. The statement was issued from Dayton, O., on Wednesday: "On the morning of Dec. 17, between 10.30 and noon, four flights were made, two by Orville Wright and two by Wilbur Wright. TV>o ptorta u-nm nil made frnm n noint I on the level and about 20 feet west of our camp, which is situated a quarter of a mile north of Kill Devil Sand, in Dare county, N. C. The wind at the time of the flights had a velocity of 27 miles an hour at 10 o'clock and 24 miles an hour at noon as recorded by the anemometer at the Kitty Hawk weather bureau station. This anemometer Is 30 feet from the ground. Our own measurements, made with an anemometer at a height of four feet from the ground, showed a velocity of about 22 miles when the first flight was made and 22J when the last flight was made. The flight was made directly against the wind. Each time the machine started from the level ground by its own power with no assistance from gravity or other source whatever. After a run of about 40 feet along the monorail track which held the machine eight inches from the ground, it rose from the track and under the direction of the operator climbed upward on an inclined course until a height of eight or ten feet from the ground was reached, atter which the course was kept as nearly horizontal as the wind gusts and the limited skill of the operator would permit. Into the teeth of a 25-mile gale the 'flyer' made its way forward with a speed of 10 miles an hour over the ground and 30 to 35 miles an hour through the air. It had previously been fViof for roocnnc of norcnnnl safety these first trials should be made as close to the ground as possible. The height chosen was scarcely sufficient for manoeuvering in so gusty a wind and with no previous acquaintance with the conduct of the machine, and its controlling mechanism. Consequently the first lllght was short. The succeeding flights rapidly increased in length and at the fourth trial a flight of 59 seconds was made in which the machine flew a little more than half a mile through the air and a distance of more than 852 feet over the ground. The landing was due to a slight error of judgment on the part of the operator. After passing over a little hummock gf sand in attempting to bring C.e machine down to the desired height the operator turned the rudder too far and the machine turned downward more quickly than had been expected. The reverse movement of the rudder was a fraction of a second too late to prevent the machine from touching the ground and thus ending the flight. The whole occurrence occupied little if any more thq/i one second of time. Only those wh<y""&re acquainted with practical aeronautics can appreciate the difficulties in attempting the first trials of a flying machine in a 25-mile gale. As winter was already set in, we would have postponed our trials to a more favorable season, but for the fact that we were determined before returning home to itnow whether the machine possessed sufficient power to fly, was sufficiently strong to withstand the shock of landing and of sufficient capacity of control to make a flight safe in boisterous winds as well as in calm air. When the points had been definitely established we at once packed our goods and returned home, knowing that the age of the flying machine had come at last. From the beginning we have employed entirely new principles of control and as all the experiments have been conducted at our own expense without assistance from any individual or institution, we do not feel ready at present to give out. any picture or detailed description of the machine," 2TUe llotkuiUc (Enquirer, YORKVILLE, S. C.: FRIDAY, JANUARY 8,1904: Notwithstanding his politics since the war there are many Confederate soldiers who hold that Gen. Longstreet was one of the ablest generals in the Confederate service. Some rank him above Lee and Jackson even. This is rather too high in our opinion. As we see it the places of Lee and Jackson are almost indisputably fixed; but that Longstreet was an able general, second to none after the two just mentioned, there is no reason for general controversy. AccoRPfNG to . a Columbia dispatch, Capt. D. J. Griffith cleared $29,600 on the two state farms last year. That is certainly a good showing; but we would be better satisfied with more complete details. There has been a tendency in the past to count receipts as profits, and say nothing of expenses. For instance the state furnishes the farms with everything, labor, stock and provisions, and sometimes at very heavy cost. We would like to feel assured that the $29,600 referred to Is the amount left over after all bills of all kinds have been paid. On such a showing Capt. Griffith will certainly be entitled to the highest commendation. As we understand the law; the only question that Is properly involved in the case of Antioch church vs. the Jenkins distillery is whether or not the distillery is located within two miles of the church. If the two institutions are within two miles of each other, then one of them should be moved. According to our view, of course, there is no question as to which. We are certain that the church has been there innc.act- hut in the oninlon of the board this may be a point against it. There seems to be a pretty strong sentiment in this state to the effect that churches have had their day and dispensaries and distilleries should now have a show. However, aS matters now stand, the law is fortunately in favor of the church, and we presume that the board will be forced to so decide. Russia and Japan. Although conflicting opinions are still emanating from apparently authentic sources, the developments of the past few days seem to have made more for war than for peace. The reply of Russia to Japan's last communication was delivered at Tokio on Wednesday, and although its terms have not been made public, the understanding is that it is not satisfactory to the Japanese, and that there is now left nothing for them but action. Dispatches from Korea bring the news that on account of the disturbed condition of affairs in the kingdom, various foreign governments have landed marines at different places and ordered them to the capital. Russia landed a force of marines a few days ago and when Japan refused to allow them to be transported over the railroad under her control, they were marched through the country to Seoul. The movements of the Russian and Japanese fleets, as reported in the papers add seriousness to the situation, and the probability is that within the next few days there will be news of a conflict. This seems to be the leading opinion of all the European capitals. RURAL MAIL ROUTES. Comprehensive Summary of the Situation in South Carolina. There are 284 rural free delivery routes doing business in the state of South Carolina, according to the Washington correspondent of the Greenville News. On an average they deliver mail to 600 people each. It will be seen from this that about 175.000 people get the benefit of rural free delivery in the state. It costs Just about $600 a year to operate one of these routes, and Uncle Sam is, therefore, paying into the state of South Carolina alone the tidy little sum of $175,000 a year for a service that is entirely for the benefit of the people. The average route is about 23 miles long, so that the rural carriers of South Carolina travel in the neighborhood of 6.500 miles every day. Each route coyers about eighteen square miles of territory, so that the free delivery sys1 <- ?*-* nf Cnnth PnrAlInn onvoru nvor r? - 000 square miles of territory. The people of the state have asked for 713 routes In' all. Of these 284 have heen granted and 283 have been rejected. The other 146 are still pending. It will be observed from these figures that the people are getting just about half as many routes as they are asking for. At the same ratio, when all the petitions have been acted upon, there will be 357 routes and as many carriers in the state. The figures of the department show many interesting things in connection with rural free delivery in South Carolina. In the first place they show that free delivery seems to be the universal desire in some districts while in others it seems ' A- + + rvAnulorl v iv ciiju^ time The Third district, represented by Wyatt Aiken, is the banner district in the state in the number of rural routes. There are now in operation within its borders, 82 rural routes. There are also 21 petitions still pending and awaiting Investigation by the department. The department has refused to grant 62 routes asked for in the district. It will be seen from this that the people of that district have asked for 157 routes all told and have gotten 82, more in proportion than the state at large. The Fourth district comes second in regard to the number of routes established. This is the district represented by Mr. Johnson. There are 60 routes in operation in the district There are 33 petitions still pending, and there have been 64 rejections. There have been more applications rejected in this district than from any other in the state. In all, the people of the Greenville district have asked for 157 routes, exactly the number asked for by the people of the Third district, but they have not gotten as much in proportion by a good deal as the people of the third. The constituents of Mr. Legare have asked for 58 routes. They have received 10, 35 of their petitions have been turned down, and 13 are awaiting action. The most of these rejected were petitioned for under the predecessor of Mr. Legare. Representative Croft has secured 18 routes for his constituents, has 21 petitions pending, and has had 24 petitions rejected. He has forwarded to the department 63 petitions. ? The Fifth district, represented by Mr. Finley, has 44 routes in operation. There are 31 petitions still pending and 31 have been rejected, making in all 106 routes that have been asked for by the people of that district. In Mr. Scarborough's district there are 30 routes in operations, 6 petitions are awaiting action, 33 have been rejected; in all, 69 routes asked for. Mr. Lever has 40 routes in operation in his district, 21 petitions pending investigation, and there have been 44 rejections, making 105 petitions submitted from that district. ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS. Electric Improvements ? RattereeFriedheim Marriage?Case of Rev. Barr Harris?Other Notes. Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer. ' rr..T Ton ft?mho electric light company has recently installed some new and more powerful machinery, which has added greatly to the effectiveness. The light now supplied is "electric" in reality and brilliant in operation, while its quality is unsurpassed. It is a most satisfactory light and gives genuine satisfaction. The city was stirred socially td its very center last Tuesday evening by the romantic -elopement of Mr. Pride Ratteree and Miss Sadie Friedheim. Rumors had been floating around Indefinitely, but these young people had guarded their secret well, and the denouement created quite a mild sensation. The story goes the round that the bridegroom called in the services of the Rev. Waddy Duncan, the Methodist minister, in the most laconic manner?characteristic of him, "Tell that preacher-man I will have some business with him immediately," and forthwith he had. It appears that the expected was quite unexepected after all and especially so its romantic consummation. The happy couple is domiciled with Mr. and Mrs. J. Ed Reid on Hampton street. Miss FrledIheim is a ovely and estimable young lady, with hosts of friends and Mr. Ratterree is bright, vivacious young fellow who Is deservedly popular. A charming supper was tendered the bridal couple last Wednesday night by the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Friedhelm. Apropos of this wedding season the following notice 'will be read with much interest by the many friends of the apparently confirmed old bachelor, Mr. Sam Freidheim: "Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sternau request the honor of your presence at the mariage of their daughter, Sophie to Mr. Samuel Friedhelm, on Monday, Jan. 25, 1904, at one o'clock, Moseback's Drawing Rooms, 1043 North Broad street, Philadelphia." Mr. Friedhelm is being handsomely congratulated on his determination to assume the role of Benedict. Rev. J. Barr Harris, in whose behalf a petition for pardon from his incarceration in a Montana prison, had awakened the sympathies of Rock Hillians, has replied through the columns of the Herald that he will not accept his release except conditionally. He still maintains his innocence and insists that the "lady" In question must exonerate him of any criminality before he can accept any favors. The showing of the National-Union Bank of Rock Hill, as exhibited in published statements In the local press, is simply magnificent and calls eloquent attention to the volume of business transacted in this city. Its.indisputable motto "Absolutely safe" is no empty boast either, as is demonstrated in every particular. The Catawba Power company will soon be in a position to begin operations. It has been extensively patronized by local industries, and it will have no difficulty In disposing of all its power. That this company means a great deal to the city is undeniable, and a great impetus will be given to the commercial activities of this place. Colonel Pride, while still confined to his bed and feeling very feeble, is hold ing his own fairly well. He was heart II" congratulated on the New Year's admission. Arrested For, Retailing. E. W. Deadman, a white man who Is wanted in Gastonla for illegally retailing liquor, was arrested at Pinevllle yesterday afternoon. He was brought to Charlotte by Officer Summerrow last night and lodged in a cell at the police station, where he remained until Chief of Police Alexander of Gastonla came for him this morning. He was carried to Gastonia on the local train this afternoon. Deadman left Gastonia for Rock Hill, where he remained until yesterday, when he left for Charlotte. The police officers here were on the lookout for him, but Deadman appears to have suspected that he would be arrested. He left the train at Pineville, and when this fact was communicated to Chief Irwin instructions were telephoned to have Deadman placed under arrest and held for the arrival of an officer. L.OCAX. AFFAIRS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. W. Brown Wylle, C. C. C. Pis.?Gives notice of extra term of court of common pleas to be held at York court house, beginning Monday, Jan. 25. J. F. Jackson, Bowling Green?Has a carload of fine mules at his farm and invites parties Interested in mules and horses to see his before buying. W. Blown Wylle. C. C. C. Pis.?Gives notice of sale of lands involved in the suit of J. F. Wallace, Executor against Mary Jane Guthrie et al. First National Bank?Receives deposits, makes loans and collections, and invites you to call or write. Foushee Cash Store?Tells about a "cinch" it is offering its customers during the next few days, n win give away a five-cent article with every dollar purchase. Miss Rosa Lindsay?Has glass suitable for passe partout pictures In various sizes. Call and see new frames and picture mounts. James M. Starr & Co.?Say that If you will use powdered borax on your meat it will keep the skipper fly and other insects away. They have the best borax, salt petre, pepper, etc. T. W. Speck, The Jeweler?Invites you to see his stock of sterling silver and cut glass. Best qualities at the lowest prices. York Drug Store?Tells you to take Bowen's compound syrup white pine tar and honey for coughs, colds, etc. J. M. Heath & Co.?Say that they had a prosperous year last year and are preparing for bigger things this year. They are offering all kinds of dry goods, clothing, shoes, etc., at reduced prices in order to make room for new goods soon to arrive. They call your especial attention to their supply department and want you to see them before making arrangements for this year's supplies. THE JENKINS PAMPHLET. Up to this time copies of Col John P. Thomas's Mlcah Jenkins pamphlet have been sold as follows: N. B. Bratton Guthrlesvllle. John D. McConnell McConnellsvllle. A. F. McConnell Yorkvllle. J. H. Barry Newport. R. M. Carroll Yorkvllle. J. W. Y. Dickson Yorkvllle. J. W. Brown Rock Hill. S. A. Glenn Bethel. W. J. Jackson Tlrzah. W. B. Moore..:.... Yorkvllle. There are still on hand at. The Enqui-rer office about ninety copies of the pamphlet that ought to be dlstrlbted among the veterans of York county rather than returned to the author. The price of the pamphlet Is 25 cents. NOTE AND COMMENT. The extra term of the court referred to last week has been called and notice has been posted for the drawing of Jurors, which will occur next week. The court will convene on January 25, with his honor Judge J. A. McCullough presiding. The Presbyterial High school opened last Monday, and The Enquirer Is advised that Its dormitory facilities have been crowded to the limit. A number of applications had to be turned down, and the management Is now considering the question of adding to the dormitory or otherwise providing additional room. It is an interesting question with the local cotton buyers as to whether there is as much cotton in York county now as there was at this time last year. Some of the buyers, think there are fully as many balGs being held in the county now as there were then and oth era think that there are not half so many. Unfortunately, there is no way of deciding the matter. There is no doubt, however, of the fact that receipts have been considerably larger up to this time than they were at the same date last year. "I read what was said in The Enquirer of Tuesday about lap robe thieves," said a local physician to the reporter on Thursday, "and," he continued. "I want to say that I would like to see some practical plan adopted to break up the annoying business. I suggest this. Suppose those of us who are interested raise a fund, say something like one hundred dollars for the prosecution of the thieves. I'll give ten dollars to such a fund or rather stand pledge to pay that amount if necessary, and if other physicians and liverymen will come into a pool, I think we can raise an amount that will be interesting. I have an idea that If we had a pool of a hundred or so dollars with the understanding that we would pay a reward of $20 for the conviction of each lap robe thief together with incidental expenses, etc., it would not be a great while before we would be able to leave our lap robes in our buggies without so much danger of having them stolen." ABOUT PEOPLE. Miss Ellie Steele left yesterday for an. extended visit to Manning. Miss Janle Massey of Rock Hill is the guest of Miss Rose Lindsay. Dr. Jas. L. Hanahan of Columbia, was in Yorkville Wednesday and yesterday on business. Mr. J. Hamilton Witherspoon left for Due West Wednesday to enter Erskine college as a student. Mrs. M. W. White and daughter have returned from a three weeks' visit to relatives at Riverside. Mrs. J. S. Brice entertained on Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 5, in honor of her sister. Miss Elise Moore. Mrs. D. T. Woods and children are expected home this evening after a visit of ten days to relatives at Gastonia. Mr. Lindsay Hunter of Forest City, N. C., is spending a few days in Yorkville, on a visit to relatives and friends. Mr. Moffatt Kennedy has returned to Atlanta after spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Kennedy. Mrs. T. J. Kirkland of Camden is visiting friends and relatives in Yorkville, the guest of Mrs. W. B. Moore ?.T?*o T T> T IUIU 1UIO. u. ajiiiuouot . Mr. Felix E. McClain, telegraph operator and express agent at Lincolnton, N. C., spent yesterday In Yorkville, shaking hands with old friends. Mrs. Lacy Little, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. W. H. Herndon for several weeks, returned to her home at Little Mills, N. C., yesterday. Rev. T. D. Latimer, for a number of years past pastor at Columbus, Miss., assumed charge of the Presbyterian church at Springfield, Ky., on Jan. 1st. Misses Hazel and Mamie Lee Grist, the telephone "centrals," were the recipients of a purse of $20 contributed by patrons of the 'phone system as a New Year present. Miss Annie Hafner of Guthriesville, and Miss Pearl Mendenhall of Fort Mill, spent Wednesday in Yorkville on their return home from a visit to friends and relatives at Wllkinsvllle. The condition of Mr. J. D. Gaulden is critical. His lungs cleared up during last Wednesday and he appeared to be getting better. Then came a stroke of paralysis, and since then he has been steadily sinking. The latest information from him this morning was to the effect that he was still alive but unconscious. IUITUIM TUC TftWM ? Mr. S. M. McNeel has sold his south congress street residence to Mrs. Dr. J. H. Witherspoon. The trade was consummated yesterday; but it was arranged that Mr. McNeel Is not to give possession until June. ? The First National bank had its first regular visit from an official examiner last Tuesday. He went through the bank's books and accounts, and made a careful investigation of every detail of its business. He found everything in proper shape, and took occasion to compliment President Wilkins and Cashier Allein on their management. ? There were several interesting and important developments at the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Loan and Savings bank last Tuesday. It was decided to Increase the capital stock from $34,000 to $50,000, and to add two more members to the directorate. Messrs. J. S. Brice and W. S. Wilkerson were elected. At a subsequent meeting of the directors, the old officers were re-elected as follows: S. M. McNeel, president; J. S. Brice, vice president; W. P. Harrison, cashier; F. G. Dobson, teller: Paul T. McNeel, book-keeper. The board of directors Is now constituted as follows: S. M. McNeel, Jos. F. Wallace, W. Brown Wylie, C. E. Spencer, W. W. Lewis, J. S. Brlce, W. S. Wilkerson. ? The regular monthly meeting of the King's Mountain chapter of the D. A. R.'s was held at the residence of Mrs. D. E. Flnley Thursday morning. After several business matters of importance had been disposed of, the election of officers for the ensuing year took place. Mrs. S. M. McNeel was elected regent; Miss Lesslie D. Witherspoon, vice regent; Mrs. W. B. Moore, treasurer; Miss Daisy Gist, secretary; Mrs. Moultrie Bratton, historian, and Mrs. G. H. O'Leary, registrar. Mrs. W. B. Moore was elected delegate to the annual D. A. R. congress to be held in Washington, and Mrs. R. M. Bratton was elected alternate. After the adjournment, a luncheon was served. Those present were: Mrs. B. N. Moore, Mrs. W. R. Moore, Mrs. G. H. O'Leary, S. M. McNeel, Mrs. Moultrie Bratton, Mrs. D. E. Flnley, Mrs. C. G. Parish, Misses Daisy Gist, Lesslie Witherspoon, Bessie Barron and Eloise Fant of Union. ? The marriage of Miss Sallle Caldwell, eldest daughter of Mr. Wm'. Caldwell of King's Creek, and Mr. Charles W. Smith of this place, occurred at the residence of Dr. A. Y. Cartwright at 7.30 o'clock Wednesday morning. Quite a number of relatives and friends of both parties were present. The entrance hall and parlor were tastefully decorated with evergreens and holly. To the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, beautifully rendered by Miss Pansy Traywick, the bridal party consisting of the two) bridesmaids, Misses Mary and Carrie Cartwright, and the lovely little (lower) girl, Miss Margaret Cartwright, and lastly the bride and groom, entered, and took their places. In a few im-1 pressive words, Rev. J. L. Oates of Hickory Grove, pronounced them husband and wife. The bride wore a beautiful and very becoming navy blue tailor gown, and the bridesmaids and little flower girl wore white. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Smith left for a few weeks' visit to different points in Florida. Among the out of town guests present were: Mrs. J. W. Campbell, Misses Mattle Caldwell, Emily Wright and Bessie Adams of Clover; Miss Pansy Traywick of Gastonla; Mr. Tom Caldwell of Gaffney, and Rev. J. L. Oates of Hickory Grove. THE JENKINS DISTILLERY CASE. The hearing of the Jenkins distillery case was continued before the state board of dispensary directors on Wednesday. This hearing was based on a rule issued by the board against J. F. Jenkins of Cherokee, requiring him to show cause why his permit should not be revoked for having his place within two miles of Antioch church, and for conducting a nuisance, etc. The Coumbla State of Thursday reports the proceedings as follows: The affidavits and petitions submitted by the two sides indicated that about 500 people in the community have been drawn into the fight, includ1 *- ?L/?-n A# fkn A ntlnnh phlirph lllg IIICIIIUCIO Ul me niiuuvii v.. of the Baptist church at Grover, nearby, and the Presbyterian church In the neighborhood, some of whose members testified for Jenkins and others against him. The board after a brief executive session following a lengthy hearing of affidavits, petitions, arguments, replies and rejoiners thereto, charges and counter-charges,, statements and answers, reseryed its decision until today in order to determine definitely from the internal revenue collector's officer whether or not Jenkins holds a retail liquor dealer's license, this being prima facie evidence of guilt under the dispensary law. When the hearing opened the attorney of the prosecuting church submitted a written statement from Mr. H. R. Culley to the effect that the latter had visited the collector's office and had found by an inspection of the records that Jenkins was credited with having bought such a license. At this, however, the defense fired a typewritten statement over the signature of the collector and his deputy, declaring that after a careful inspection of the records they were prepared to say that Mr. Jenkins had not purchased a retail license. Mr. Culley, being called on for an explanation, stood firmly by his original statement, saying if the records did not show the granting of such a license that they "had simply been monkeyed with." He would not yield when a message came in over the 'phone from Deputy Collector Huggins saying that Mr. Culley was mistaken, that he must have gotten mixed over the record or the granting of a rectifier's and a wholesale dealer's license to Mr. Jenkins, for which $100 each had been paid. Mr. Culley insisted that he was not mistaken, that he had seen the record with his own eyes In the presence of Chief Clerk Harris, that he could not be mistaken, because he noticed $25 put down opposite the name, the price of a retailer's and not a rectifier's or wholesaler's license. A member of the board directed attention to the improbability of the government granting a retailer's license to a distiller with a plant like Jenkins, because such an act would be in violation of regulations. The defense sprung a technicality on the board in the form of a demurrer to the effect that the church's complaint having failed to allege specifically the manufacture of alcoholic liquor the case should be thrown out under the act on which the board was proceeding against the distiller. At this Chairman Williams so completely lost patience that he forgot the presence of Pastor Bailey and asked with warmth: "Do you suppose the shipments we have been getting from Jenkins all this time were turpentine?" Pastor Bailey arose to make an eight-minute reply to the affidavits submitted from members of his church by the defendant's lawyer. He attacked these members, mentioning one by name as "a drunkard and a liar." This provoked Mr. T. B. Butler for /?nfanoo tn oolr wViv thoao orrfnc brothers were retained in the church, to which Mr. Bailey replied that they would be dealt with when he got back home. He had used only a small portion of his time when Chairman Williams interrupted with a plea that the board be spared "this washing of dirty church linen in public;" that the board would like to excuse his remarks along this line unless they involved some essential feature of the case. This seemed to confuse Mr. Bailey and he sat down. Mr. Jenkins in his affidavit referred to one of those present as being one of the two men who had started the fight against him for spiteful business reasons, saying that this man's anger had been incurred by Jenkins's refusal to purchase his land. The man referred to explained the whole situation from his point of view and said with feeling and warmth that Mr. Jenkins' statement was not only untrue but that it was "maliciously false." He said that the only thing that Jenkins could call an offer to sell was his statement to him that if he could not force his nuisance of a distillery out of the community he would be compelled to sell his land; that the rowdiness created by the distillery had compelled him to send his children into North Carolina, where he had to pay tuition whprpaa he nreferred and was entitled to have them attend the Antloch school, where he would not have to pay, but whither he dared not. send the little ones on account of the drunkenness along the road. At the December hearing the prosecution appeared with an affidavit from two of the three members of the county board of dispensary control. At the hearing yesterday the defense submitted an affidavit from the member who had not appeared in the case then, and a statement * from one of the others saying that since he had found out the standing of the third member, who lived in the section affected, he had changed his position and now wanted to be understood as favoring the retention of the permit. Mr. Butler admitted that it is probable that the place lacks about a quarter of being two miles from the church, but argued it had been placed in good faith with the belief that it was far enough, and pointed out that there was abundant evidence to be found of this good faith in the fact that many of those now petitioning for its removal had signed his petition for a permit five years ago. Mr. J. C. Otts in concluding his argument said that the board would have some bad results to answer for if it continued the permit. He said that that section would be dotted all over with small illicit distilleries by men who are already arguing that if the state permits a big nuisance like the Jenkins distillery they are entitled to run at least small ones, and there was so much Justice in their position that he would advise them to go ahead. Jenkins Wins. The state board of dispensary directors has dodged the issue in the case of Antioch church vs. the Jenkins distillery, by suggesting that the distillery go a little further down the branch. The board's conclusions are reported in. the Columbia State of this morning as follows: The Antioch Baptist church has lost out in its vigorous three months' fight before the state board of dispensary directors against the Jenkins distillery. But the bone of contention is to be removed a quarter of a mile further from the church, in order to put it outside of the two mile limit. Much feeling and bitterness have been engendered by the contest and it is likely that the church will renew Its fight against the distiller in the Cherokee court by bringing specific charges of \ lumuuu ui mw ubciiiisl 111111. The following resolutions adopted by the board yesterday, explain the position the board has taken in the premises: Resolved, first, That it is the judgment of this board that the petitioners vs. the Jenkins distillery in Cherokee county have failed to prove that the Jenkins distillery Is a nuisance to the community, in that they have failed to allege and prove any specific violations of the dispensary law, consequently we cannot revoke the permit upon the ground of nuisance. Second. That after investigating the books of the revenue oifice we find that Jenkins has no retail liquor dealer's license, but that the entry to that effect as testified to by Mr. McCulley was a clerical error, hence that charge does not constitute a prima facie case against him. It wati made to appear and is not denied that the distillery is within two miles ol* a church in contravention of the law. and it is ordered: That unless the said Jenkins removes his distillery beyond the two mile limit from a church or school house as is provided by law, and within the confines of Cherokee township in the county of Cherokee, by the first day of February, 1904, his permit to distill alcoholic liquors shall stand revoked. LOCAL LACONICS. The County Commissioners. The county board of commissioners held its regular annual meeting In the office of the supervisor on Wednesday. But little was done except to pay accounts, and of these nearly all that had been presented were disposed of. Death of Mrs. W. E. Jackson. Mrs. W. E. Jackson died at her home about four miles northwest of Yorkville last Wednesday morning at 7.30 o'clock, after an illness of only a few days. The funeral took place at Union Baptist church, of which she was a member, on Thursday, the services being conducted by Rev. W. E. Hurt. She leaves a husband and three children. Death of Dr. R. A. Crawford. Dr. Robert A. Crawford died at his home near Smith's Turnout, in Chester county, last Sunday morning, of heart failure. He arose and dressed himself as usual, and death came suddenly a few minutes afterward. Dr. Crawford was a son of the late James E. Crawford and a brother of Captain E. A. Crawford and Mrs. Aggies I. Moore of Yorkvllle, also of Mrs. J. M. McFadden of Chester. He was born In ' the neighborhood of the spot where he ! spent his life, about seventy-eight years ago, and was twice married, the first time, to Miss Amanda Wherry and the second time to Miss Marlon Williams, both of the same neighborhood. He studied medicine previous to the war, and was a graduate of the South '< Carolina medical college; but he prac- | tlced only a short time. Immediately j after the breaking out of the war, he 1 went to the front as a sergeant In the Calhoun Guards of Chester, and served until the second battle of Manassas, In which he participated as Captain of Company F, Sixth South Carolina volunteers. As the result of severe wounds received In this battle, he secured a discharge from the service. Dr. Crawford was widely known In both York and Chester counties and stood high In the estimation of his many acquaintances as a man of sterling worth and high Integrity. He was kind-hearted and true In all his relations with his fellow citizens. For irany years previous to his death he was a member of Bethesda Presbyterian church, and his body was Interred In the cemetery there on Tuesday. MERE-MENTION. An Incendiary set fire to the dispensary at Wilson, N. C., last Wednesday and the resulting damage was about $1,000 Frederick Pabst, the brewer who died in Milwaukee the other day, was possessed of property valued at about S15.000.000 The Mississippi legislature has passed a resolution Instructing its senators to vote for the isthmian canal treaty Japan has completed the purchase of two" cruisers from Chili The Princess Mathilde, who was a niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, died in Paris on the 1th instant Rendered Insane on account of the burning of his son In the theatre fire of Chicago, M. D. Seymour of Chicago, on Wednesday attempted to end his life by cutting his throat Fifteen murders were committed in Fayette county, W. Va., during Christmas week In a strong speech at the McClelland banquet in New York city last Monday night, Richard Olney insisted that Grover Cleveland is the only available man for the Democratic presidential nomination A British steamer left Norfolk, Va., on Wednesday last, with 11,500 tons of coal for the Japanese navy There was a net decline of 70 points In the New York cotton contract market last Wednesday, anriDUianie maimy 10 uisquieung war rumors and taking of profits by nervous bulls Seventeen persons were killed and thirty-seven were Injured In a head-on collision between the Rock Island and Mexican express at Wlllard, Kans., last Wednesday General John B. Gordon Is critically 111 at Miami, Fla. He is not expected to live. Secretary Hay has answered the note of General Rafael Reyes with reference to the alleged violation of the treaty between the United States and Colombia. He gives the general no comfort Florida boards uf trade are passing resolutions Instructing their senators to vote for the Panama canal treaty Daniel J. Sully has purchased a seat on the New York Cotton Exchange for $68,000. REPORT FROM THE GIN8. Figures Up to December 12, 8how Decline From Last Year. The census bureau on Tuesday lasued a report showing that there had been ginned up to and Including Saturday, Dec. 12, 8,848,747 commercial bales, compared with 9,311,835 bales up 'o and Including Dec. 13 of last year. The census found that 29,971 ginneries had been operated this season, against 30,194 up to Dec. 13 of last year. Counting round bales as half bales, the number of bales ginned Is 8,626,244 this season, against 8,905,503 last season. This report will be followed by two others showing the quantity of cotton ginned from the growth of 1903 up to and including Jan. 16, 1904, and a final report at the end of the ginning seasdh, about March 15, which will distribute the crop by counties, segregate upland and sea Island cotton and give weights in bales. Of the total of 8,848,747 commercial bales for the United States, 8,144,493 were square bales, 645,006 round bales, 59,248 sea Island crop bales. The report by states follows: Alabama, 946,656 commercial bales, against oao.sai iasi season; a.oou acuve ginneries, against 3,889 last season. Arkansas, 544,680 bales, against 768,861 last season; 2,059 active ginneries, against 2,510 last season. Florida, 50,084 bales, against 54,443 last season; 269 active ginneries, against 284 last season. Georgia, 1,202,815 bales, against 1,376,850 last season; 4,978 active ginneries, against 5,046 last season. Indian Territory, 238,732 bales, against 372,042 last season; 485 active ginneries, against 428 last season; Kansas, no crop reported. Kentucky, 428 bales, against 1,027 last season; two active ginneries, against three last season. Louisiana, 686,600 bales, against 670,485 last season; 2,167 active ginneries, against 2,143 last season. Mississippi, 1,211,744 bales, against 1,135,557 last season; 4,192 active ginneries, against 4,276 last season. Missouri, 28,811 bales, against 39,185 last season; 74 active ginneries, against 59 last season. North Carolina, 502,591 bales, against 517,068 last season; 2,715 active ginneries, against 2,683 last season. Oklahoma, 155,242 bales, against 163,190 last season; 232 active ginneries, against 218 last season. South Carolina, 747,828 bales, against 863,989 last season; 3,173 active ginneries, against 3,187 last season. Tennessee, 210,668 bales; against 272,135 last season; 778 active ginneries against 815 last season. Texas, 2,310,725 bales, against 2,167,472 last season; 4,431 active ginneries, against 4,452 last season. Virginia, 11,143 bales, against 12,537 last season; 116 active ginneries, against 109 last season. AT THE CHURCHES. TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL. rev. j. l. stokes, pastor. Sunday Services?Services Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Sunday school at 3 o'clock p. m. Evening services at 7 o'clock. PRESBYTERIAN. rev. w. o. neville, pastor. Sunday Services?Morning services at 11 o'clock. Sunday school In the afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. Evening services at 7 o'clock. CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD. rev. j. c. johnes, rector. Sunday Services?Morning prayer at 11 o'clock. Sunday school at 4.30 p. m. E.enlng services at 7 o'clock. ASSOCIATE REFORMED. Sunday Services?Preaching at 11 a. m., and at 7 p. m., by Rev. W. C. Ewart. Sunday school In the morning at 10.00 o'clock. , BAPTIST. REV. W. E. HURT, PA8TOR. Sunday Services?Sunday school In the morning at 10 o'clock. Services each second and fourth Sunday at 11 o'clock In the morning and 7.00 o'clock In the evening. Serial jMiqis. Communion at Bethesda. There will be a communion service it Bethesda church next Sunday with i preparatory service Saturday. Both services will be at 11.30 a. m. In this service the pastor will be assisted hy Rev. R. A. Miller of Lowell, N. C.