Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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jtoap# and Jacts. ? Will E. Williams, an editor of St. Joseph, Mo., had great fun at the expense of a car load of brother editors on their way to St. Louis a few days ago. Unnoticed by the others, he slipped a mask over his face: presented a big revolver, and told the car load of editors to shell out. They all shelled. Williams then left the car. His victims did not see through the hoax until after their arrival at the next station. Then Williams returned the valuables, and explained that the pistol he used was not loaded. ? Charlotte Chronicle: Colonel John S. Mosby, the noted Confederate guerilla who was appointed consul general at Hong Kong by General Grant, and who now holds a job in the interior department, called on President Roosevelt a few days ago to pay his respects. This visit recalls an incident of the war which displayed Mosby's daring character. On one of his raids about the capital he rode up near the Chain bridge, cut off a lock of his hair and gave it to a woman who sold vegetables in the city and had a pass to go In and out. He told her to take the hair to President Lincoln and say that he would be In to visit him in a short time. Lincoln got the hair and merely laughed. ? The report of Professor Dunston to the London board of trade on cotton cultivation in the British empire and in Egypt has been issued as a bluebook by the government. The report sets forth that whereas in the early days of British cotton manufacture practically the whole supply of the raw material was drawn at first from India, and later from the west, the amounts at present obtained from these sources are relatively Inslgrnlflcant. and that the British cotton industry Is now almost entirely dependent upon the United States for supplies of raw cotton, a state of things brought about by various causes, such as deterioration of Indian cotton, replacement of cotton by sugar in the West Indies, and improved cotton fibre in America. ? After two men had resigned because of the rigors of the place, says a New Bedford. Me., correspondent, Miss | Ruth Lano, aged nineteen years, a graduate of Tabor academy and educated for a teacher, has been appointed rural mail carrier. In the recent civil service examination for candidates Miss Lano was the only woman to enter. She stood third. The first two applicants had a trial at the work during the winter and resigned. One of the requirements is to cover twice daily a route of twenty miles. In winter the route is full of difficulties, in many places being practically impassable. In the last four years none of the men cared to carry Uncle Sam's mail again after a year. Miss Lano, who is a Western girl born and bred, a crack rifle shot and a fine horse-woman, says she is confident she can do the work. ?Major General Leonard Wood has started out to punish the Mindanao Moros who ambushed American troops on May 6. This news came to the war department today in the following telegram: Major General Wade, commanding the division of the Philippines at Manila. "Major General Leonard Wood, with 450 officers and men, is en route to recover the bodies of our killed. Two of the number who were previously reported killed have come in. It is learned that four more who were reported killed are alive. The first reports said seventeen were killed. There is no trouble outside of Datto Ali's band. Datto Piang is friendly to the United States. Everything is quiet in the Cattabatt valley. The people are planting crops - ? 1 *!! ? V.nr>a ana are anxious iu ua\c mi o ua>m taken and are furnishing assistance freely and willingly. All's outfit is in the country east of Lake Lignasau, which is swampy and almost uninhabitable. Word from the expedition is not expected for several days. It will take the command six days hard marching to reach the place where the engagement of May 8 occurred." ? Says a St. Petersburg qpble of Wednesday: One of the reasons for the desperate effort of the Russians to get to Port Arthur what is officially called the "ammunition train" has been revealed by the information which leaked out today. There was little need, it appears, for more ammunition, great quantities being stored in the fortress, but General Stoessel was very anxious to be provided with balloons. The highest point of the fortress is the Eagle Nest, from which much of the surrounding country can be seen, but balloons will facilitate observations. Before the war the Russian authorities loaded on a vessel a complete balloon equipment for Manchuria, but it was captured by the Japanese, who will use it perhaps in their operations against Port Arthur. Recognizing the need of CfA?lCOQl with Jill t Vl P (I1I/I1U1I>6 UC..SI?I - requisite instruments with which to conduct the defense of Port Arthur. General Kuropatkin is believed to have sent balloons on the "ammunition train." The Russian balloons are stationary. "If the Japanese try to drift balloons over Port Arthur and drop explosives on the fortress," an officer said today, "the world will hear of the first balloon battle in the air." ? Some significant official predictions regarding the ravages of the cotton boll weevil are made in a report soon to be issued by the department of agriculture and written by W. D. Hunter, who has charge of the entomological part of the boll weevil investigation in which half a hundred experts are now engaged. Mr. Hunter says that conservative authorities agree that unless contingencies at present unexpected occur, the pest soon will cause an increase in the price of cotton through out the world. By living within the fruit of the plant the weevil is well protected from any poisons that might be applied; it occupies but fourteen days for development from egg to adult and the progeny of a single pair in a season may reach 134,000.000 individuals; it adapts itself to climatic conditions and is remarkably free from parasites and diseases, all combining to make efforts at control difficult. The report estimates that the presence of the weevil practically doubles the area of land required to produce a bale of cotton and that the weevil caused the Texas planters a loss of about $15,000, 000 in 1903. Assuming $500,000,000 as the value of the normal cotton crop of the country, Mr. Hunter says the probable ultimate damage when the pest has become spread over the entire belt would approximate $250,000,000 annually, providing nothing were done to check it. Planters, however, are adopting changes in methods that tend to avoid so much damage. The report predicts that the weevil eventually will be distributed all over the cotton belt, advancing into new territory at the rate of approximately 500 miles a decade and it probably always will be as destructive in a series of years as it has been in Texas since 1894. The report suggests that the probability of its being carried to West Africa or elsewhere abroad is not at all remote. In case the seed happens to be sacked or even shipped in bulk there is nothing to prevent the weevils from being carried long distances on shipboard as they are able to adapt themselves successfully to climatic conditions. It is pointed out, however, that the danger could be avoided by fumigation or by leaving the seed sacked in store rooms, isolated from new cotton for a year previous to shipment. (Slit Itorlmllr <?nquirrr. YORKVILLE, S. .s FRIDAY, MAY 20,1904. It seems to be a foregone conclusion that Judge Parker will be nominated on the first ballot. He now has 288 votes practically assured. The defeat of ex-Governor McSweeney for the chairmanship of the state convention probably indicates the pass ing of that gentleman's chances of further political promotion. But really McSweeney is a much better man in every way than is Colonel Henderson. Although the strictly logical selection, we are not at all surprised at Senator Latimer's failure of election to St. Louis. Indeed we shall be surprised if he is re-elected to the United States senate. It seems that when a man tries to do something else besides talk he is hoodooed at once, and Latimer has been trying to accomplish something of practical benefit for the country. "We fear this thing is going to last always; but we hope not. Stories of frequent attacks on the Russians by bands of Chinese robbers are interpreted in this country to mean that China is holding herself ready to take an active part in the war at the first favorable opportunity. China continues to profess neutrality; but nobody will be surprised when she comes out openly against the Russians, especially if Japanese success continues. While there is but slight probability that the name of Grover Cleveland will be mentioned in the St. Louis convention, if it should be mentioned there will be enthusiastic applause. More than that, if Cleveland would just say the word, he would stampede the convention. Many of the delegates who have been elected to St Louis would rather vote for Cleveland than for anybody else who could be named. The report of the scientific people published in another column with reference to the ravages of the boll weevil, present and prospective, indicates at least a world wide scare, if nothing else. But really we do not think that there is any need to pay too much attention to reports of this kind. The bugologists have to admit that they have learned nothing as yet that was not already known to the plain cotton farmers who have been sustaining the losses, ana just anyooay can inan.c predictions. Nobody need be surprised if the boll weevil finally makes its way to this territory and then again it is quite possible that it may never be seen here. Although it has been published that the war correspondents who went to Japan to report the operations of the Japanese army had been allowed to go to the front, it develops that the statement was premature. But the correspondents are hardly to blame for the mistake. It seems that the Japanese officials have been playing wifh them. That is, the correspondents were kept in anticipation of being allowed to start soon; but were given first one excuse then another for being held back. At last they were told they could start on a certain day, and they advised their respective papers accordingly. Since then, however, they have learned that permission to start was not given with the intention that they should be allowed to get anywhere, and it is doubtful as to whether any regular correspondent has really seen any fighdng on the Japanese side yet. The understanding is that there are quite a number of correspondents at the front with the Russians; but they are kept so persistently on the run that they have not had an opportunity to send in any report of value. Turnixj the advertising or a stare college over to a private advertising agency may be a very good way to dispose of the labor connected with sending out copy, but it is not going to tickle the publishers of the state. And the more so when the price offered by the syndicate is less than half formerly paid by the college. There are over one hundred weeklies in the state and if the same scale of rate is followed the syndicate will get about one hundred and fifty dollars for placing a two inch ad. at a cost to the syndicate of a few dollars. The college in question is President Johnson's of Rock Hill and the syndicate is Rev. Jacob's of Clinton.?Greenville Index. Others will do as they please about this matter; but Thk Enquirbu will certainly insist on its price. Of course, Winthrop does not have to advertise; does not have to let Interested people know when Its examinations take place. With the liberal appropriations it has at its disposal, it can continue to run even without any patronage whatever from the public, and without asking any assistance at the hands of the newspapers. But all this is no reason why the newspapers should give away gratuitously that for the sale of which they depend for their existence. Unless they can get a little revenue from advertisements the newspapers will find it difficult to raise their part of the taxes that are paid for the support of Winthrop. SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATS. Grand Council of the Party In Biennial Session. The State Democratic convention met in Columbia last Wednesday, elect ed delegates to the National convention at St. Louis, expressed its sense as to party policy indulged In a few pyrotechnics and adjourned. There was a full representation, of course, from all the counties of the state and York county was represented as follows: D. E. Finley, Thos. F. McDow, S. N. Johnson, P. M. Burris, J. H. Saye, J. L. Rainey, J. C. Wilbom, W. H. Stewart, S. H. Epps, Sr., W. B. Smith. The convention was called to order by Gen. Wille Jones, chairman of the state executive committee and by arrangement of the element in control. Mr. E. Marlon Rucker, of Marion county, was elected temporary chairman. The temporary organization was completed by the election of Mr. T. C. Hamer as clerk, and Mr. J. T. Parks as assistant. The most prominent candidate for the honor of permanent chairman was ex-Governor McSweeney, and It had come to be generally regarded that he would be elected without opposition. But on Tuesday night a movement was started by W. F. Stevenson and others for the defeat of McSweeney with Col. D. S. Henderson of Aiken, and the movement proved to be a success. The vote resulted 213 to 115. York's vote was divided, five going to each candidate. Col. Henderson was escorted to the president's chair by ex-Governor McSweeney, Senator Tillman and Mr. Stevenson. He acknowledged the honor in a few remarks, during which he referred to the political struggles of South Carolina in the past and expressed the hope that there was a brighter day ahead, especially for Democratic success throughout the nation, etc. . In concluding his remarks Col. Henderson suggested the election of a vice president from each congressional district, and the suggestion was acted upon with the following result: First district?Col. C. S. Gadsden of Charleston: Second, Mr. S. G. Mayfleld of Bamberg; Third, Mr. F. B. Gary of Abbeville; Fourth, Mr. M. F. Ansel of Greenville; Fifth. Mr. W. F. Stevenson of Chesterfield; Sixth, Mr. P. S. Wall of Williamsburg; Seventh, Mr. W. A. James of Lee. Two committees were appointed consisting of delegates from each county, one on resolutions and platform and the other on constitution and rules. The committee on platform delegated its work to a sub-committee consisting of Senator Tillman, Col. J. H. Hoyt. MaJ. J. C. Hemphill,-J. E. Tindall and Edward Mclver. The committee on constitution and rules, of which Senator Manning was chairman, reported unfavorably on all the proposed changes in the rules governing the primaries, notably the following: Resolution adopted by Aiken county convention and presented by delegation, authorizing county executive committees to have dispensers and county boards voted for in primaries as magistrates are in some counties. Also a resolution to provide for a temporary chairman to be chosen in the organization of county conventions. Also the resolution to permit clubs to organize on Monday when for any reason they fail to meet on the fourth Saturday in April. There seems to be a strong sentiment in the state in favor of restricting participation in primaries to those qualified to vote in general eiecuona. Resolutions to this effect were offered by the Sumter delegation, the Chester delegation, the Richland delegation and the Greenville delegation. All of these received unfavorable reports. When it came to the election of delegates to the St. Louis convention. Governor Heyward and Senator Tillman were chosen by acclamation. There was a motion to elect Senator Latimer by acclamation also; but it failed, and the convention proceeded to express its preference as between R. Goodwin Rhett of Charleston, Gen. Wilie Jones and Senator Latimer. The vote resulted: Rhett 272; Jones 235; Latimer 164. Rhett and Jones were declared elected. The other delegates were chosen as follows: First?E. St. Clair White of Berkeley and J. E. Tindal of Clarendon. Alternates, R. S. Whaley of Charleston and J. D. Bivens of Dorchester. Second?Jno. C. Sheppard of Edgefield and Claude E. Sawyer of Aiken. No alternates designated. Third?Dr. R. F. Smith of Pickens and S. H. McGhee of Greenwood. Alternates, E. H. Aull of Newberry and L. C. Baker of Lowndesville. Fourth?J. J. Gentry of Spartanburg and J. A. Hoyt of Greenville. Alter nates, O. B. Goodwin of Laurens and B. G. Williams of Spartanburg. Fifth?Leroy Springs of Lancaster and A. M. Aiken of Chester. Alternates, T. B. Butler of Cherokee and D. L. Stevenson of Fairfield. Sixth?D. R. Coker of Darlington and D. D. McColl, Jr.. of Marlboro. Alternates, James Stackhouse of Marion and D. H. Traxler of Timmonsville. Seventh?Altamont Moses of Sumter and T. G. McLeod of Lee. Alternates, W. E. Gonzales and T. J. Lipscomb, Jr.. of Columbia. A resolution offered by Col. John C. Haskell was adopted providing that the delegates vote as a unit, and in brief speeches, each of the delegates indicated Judge Alton B. Parker of New York as his first choice. The report of the committee on platform was adopted without amendment. The platform commends the course of both United States senators with reference to the collection of sums due the state from the National government, and in opposing the confirmation of Crum to be collector of the port of Charleston. It denies that the people of South Carolina are unjust in their treatment of the negro, and condemns the president's efforts to create racial friction. There is a declaration in favor of state's rights and against the alarming tendency toward a concentration of power. It also declares for tariff revision and against discrimination against one section of the country in favor of another. Senator Tillman was named as the South Carolina representative on the National executive committee. After the convention the state executive committee got together and arranged for a meeting to be held on May 26, for the purpose of providing for a campaign Incident to the next primary. There is reason to believe that the canvass of the state will be done away with. THE CONFEDERATE RE-UNION. Charleston Crowded This Week With Old Soldiers. There were between 2,000 and 3,000 ulolfAro <n r?^ot?lAntA? +V? i a utAolf fin Of count of the state re-unlon of the Confederate veterans. The city was handsomely decorated from end to end with flags and bunting and almost everybody Joined in the efTort to see that the visitors were hospitably entertained. The features of the programme were a monster parade in which the veterans were escorted by the local militia, a dress parade of the United States troops on Sullivan's Island and a grand concert of war songs. There were numerous receptions, excursions and other attractions. At the business meeting it developed that but little had been done toward the enrollment of the Co- ederate veterans of the state by townsnips and counties. The only counties that have completed the work are Colleton, Chester, York Lee and Barnwell. A resolution was adopted providing for the erection of a monument to the South Carolina women of the Confederacy. A resolution recently adopted by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, recommending that hereafter audiences rise and remain standing during the rendition of "Dixie" was endorsed. The system of pensioning old soldiers occupied a large part of the attention of Thursday's session, which with the election of officers constituted practically the entire business of the meeting. When the meeting had been called to order, Major William Foster of Spartanburg, offered the opening prayer. The first matter which came up was the election of the representatives Af tha Aro-Qnl7QflAn An tho fltA.tP hrtftrd of pension commissioners. Dr. B. M. Lebby of Charleston, W. D. Starling of Richland and W. H. Hardin of Chester, were re-elected on the board. General Teague then stated that there had been considerable complaint because of the way the pension money had been distributed over the state, and he made a motion that the pension committee look into the matter of the distribution of the pension money. General Carwile stated that he knew of his own knowledge that the state pension board tried to do its duty in the matter of distributing the pensions, though he was satisfied that some drew money from the state when they were not entitled to a penny. Colonel O. L. Sphumpert of Newberry, said that in a. great many counties the trouble was " with the county boards. They showed favoritism, and there was too much politics mixed up in the matter of granting pensions. In some counties, he declared, it was a disgrace to look upon the pension rolls, for they contained the names of men who were drawing pensions who were no more entitled to them than men who had served In the Union army. Mr. Bradham, chairman of the county pension board of Clarendon county, stated that he had been a member of the board of that county for a number of years and that his pension board had been careful In allowing pensions. Only those who were deserving were recommended to the state pension board. There was a great discussion about the pension law, several Confederate veterans taking the position that the law was defective and that the trouble could not be remedied until a new law is passed. John Larrisey, C. G. Henderson and others spoke about the defects in the law. Amotion was made that the commander appoint a committee consisting of one from each congressional district In the state to meet with the state pension board for the purpose of straightening out the matter of the distribution of the pensions and to recommend to the legislature any changes in the pension law they might see fit. The motion was carried and Commander Carwile will make his appointments from the congressional districts within the next thirty days. On motion of Colonel Schumpert of Newberry the convention endorsed General Stephen D. Lee as the successor of the late General John B. Gordon, and the South Carolina veterans will go to Nashville pledged for General Lee. Resolutions on the death of General Gordon were adopted and ordered to be spread on the minutes, Colonel Sehumpert presenting them. The election was then In order. General Carwlle vacated the chair, requesting Brig. General Davis to preside. General Carwile's name was the only one presented for the general of the division and General Zimmerman I Davis and General Teague were also unanimously re-elected to the command of the First and Second Brigades respectively, without opposition. The officers then addressed the convention, thanking them for the honor conferred upon them. On motion of Colonel Sehumpert, Miss E. C. Gailllard, the official stenographer, was made an honorary member of the association. Major Foster then read an original poem on "The Confederate Veteran," and then he paid a tribute to the women. Colonel H. P. Griffith of Gaffney, offered resolutions thanking Charleston for her hospitality. Major Mclver of Darlington made a motion that the next place of meeting be left to the commanding general, which was adopted. CLOVER CULLINGS. Enforcing the Road Law?The Cotton Mill Business?Other Matters. CorreaDondence ol the Yorkrllle tnqulKJ. Clover, May 20.?Mr. Petty is overseer for the public road leading from Mr. Dan Forbes's to Bowling Green. Mr. Petty moved into York county from Gaston county, N. C., and was overseer before "coming across." As is well known the idea prevails in North Carolina that laws are made to be lived up to both in theory and practice. and that the individual who violates them, be he rich or poor, white or black, must pay the penalty "made and provided." The road over which Mr. Petty was placed was made "public" ten or twelve years ago by the county commissioners on petition prepared by the late Dr. A. P. Campbell, but up to the time he took charge about a year or so ago, had never been laid out and worked in accordance with the provisions of law. As stated, Mr. | Petty imbibed the idea in North Carolina that road laws as well as all others were made and provided to be en forced, and not having had a great deal of South Carolina experience, naturally concluded that such a thing as an invisible state line would make no marked difference in a matter of that kind. After getting his South Carolina commission and reading the law he discovered that the road over which he had been placed did not measure up to the specifications of the law, and went to work to remedy the defects, possibly with the idea that if he did not do so he would be called on to pay the penalties provided for the punishment of overseers who neglected their duty. The road up to that time merely consisted of a single track of sufficient width for one vehicle, whereas the law provides that the minimum width of a public road shall be 16 feet, and that ditches shall be opened up on both sides and kept open. Mr. Petty laid out the road strictly in accordance with specifications and put it In fine shape. In making It the required width In several places it was necessary for him to make his side ditches through land that up to that time had been cultivated by land-owners abutting the road, and where such work was necessary it was done without hesitation, or consulting the landowners. Among the number was Mr. Dan J. Forbes. Mr. Forbes concluded that he would not give up the land transferred from his use to that of the public by simply making ditches, and when he commenced to prepare for planting his crops, had the plows to go across the ditches and to the edge of the old track, thus destroying the work done under the direction of Overseer Petty, and incidentally defying the law. On being notified that he must restore the ditches, Mr. Forbes defiantly refused to do so. Mr. D. J. Stanton, county commissioner, was advised as to the situation and a few day ago looked into the matter in his official capacity, and after becoming convinced that Mr. Forbes had violated the law and had no defense called at his home to try to induce him to restore the road. Mr. Forbes was not at home and Mr. Stanton left word for him to restore the road to the condition in which it was left by the road hands, and the matter would be allowed to drop on his paying the costs already incurred In a suit that had been commenced. The advice was ignored, and as a result the matter was taken before Magistrate Falres and a Jury yesterday afternoon. After hearing the testimony the jury returned a verdict adverse to Mr. Forbes, who was fined $8 by the magistrate. Mr. Forbes paid the fine, and it la nresnmed the matter is ended. This Is the first case of the kind ever tried In this section, but it is to be hoped that now that a precedent has been established that not only the overseers in our neighborhood, but those in the entire county will make it a point to see that the road laws, even though they be poor, are lived up to. Professor W. H. Hamilton, who has had charge of the school at this place for the past two years, has decided that he will discontinue teaching, at least for a time. It is his purpose to take a post-graduate course in one of the leading colleges. During his stay among us, Mr. Hamilton has made many warm friends who will regret to ?ee him leave. The term just closing has been very satisfactory and the attendance unusually large. The stands of both corn and cotton in this section are unusually good. Mr. J. J. Henry, one of our best, most progressive and prosperous farmers remarked In the presence of the writer yesterday that "if we had only known what to expect in advance we need not have used more than half the seed we did in order to get a stand of cotton." The strawberry crop in this section is good and the harvest is now on. Many families in and around Clover have an abundance of this luscious fruit, not only for home consumption but to spare. The ruling price today Is ten cents a quart. While all the machinery of the cotton mill here is running night and day, as has been the case for years past, and everything is going with that characteristic smoothness peculiar to the Clover Cotton Manufacturing company, still the management is not so enthusiastic over the prospect for satisfactory profits as it has been on some former occasions. The trouble is due to a lack of demand for yarns at profitable prices. In fact it is said that right now the outlook is less encouraging than at any time since 1893. Of course there is little probability of present conditions as to the yarn market continuing very long, and we are certain that owing to the able, conservative management that has always been a leading characteristic of the company, it is in both a physical and financial condition that will enable it to successfully withstand unfavorable conditions as long as any mill in the south, if not in the United States. The general health of the community is now very good. There are a few cases of dysentery reported from time to time. Mr. W. B. Stroup commenced to harvest his crop of crimson clover on yesterday. Owing to dry weather the yield will not be so good as last year. Mr. D. J. Stanton has planted anew variety of cotton this year, and is expecting results, of course. He ordered the seed and it cost him about $2.75 a bushel. The testimonials and advertisements of the sellers claimed that It had yielded as high as from four to six bales to the acre. It is to be hoped that Mr. Stanton will at least get three bales to the acre. However, he did not say that he was expecting even two. Clover is enthusiastic in her praises of the manner in which the Memorial Day exercises were conducted at Yorkville on the 10th. WAR IN THE EAST. Japt Lose Two Ships and Russians Lose 2,000 Men. News from the far east continues to come in confused and unsatisfactoryscraps, generally from two days to a week late. The most important news of the past few days concerns the loss of two Japanese ships off Port Arthur, and reports of a battle in which the Russians are said to have lost 2,000 men. One of the Japanese cruisers, the Yoshino, was sunk in a collision, all of the crew going down except about ninety men. This was on May 15. On the same day the Hatsuse struck a Russian mine and went down in half an hour afterward. Three hundred of her crew we"- saved, but how many were lo.,? is not stated. Some reports have It that four instead of only two Japanese ships went down during ine aay; uui il ia quw possible that this Impression has galn|ed currency on account of a confusion of names. The London Standard of yesterday, has a story from Its correspondent at Tien Tsln to the effect that there was a terrific battle on last Monday and that the Russians were defeated with a loss of fully 2,000 men. This battle is said to have occurred at Hsin Yen Cheng. The Russians retreated, and the Japanese occupied Kai Ping and Kal Chan. The Russians destroyed the railroad behind them as they retreated. There is great rejoicing in St. Petersburg on account of the loss of the two Japanese vessels, the Russians attributing the disaster to the intervention of Providence. Death of Dr. Griffin. Dr. Peter Evans Griffin, former superintendent of the state hospital for the insane, died at his home in Columbia, last Wednesday night, as the result of a stroke of paralysis. LOCAL AFFAIRS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Graded School?Announces the last entertainment In the lyceum course to be the Edison Projectoscope Co., at the Graded school auditorium tonight at 9 o'clock. P. W. Love, City Treasurer?Publishes city treasurer's report of receipts and disbursements from June 1, 1902, to April 30, 1904. J. B. Plaxco?Wants to sell a fine milch cow with young calf. D. Wyatt Neville?Still has Oconee shingles on hand and wants you to get his prices before buying. Riddle & Carroll?Are guaranteeing the quality of their Magnolia hams, which they offer at 15 cents a pound. They want you to see them before you buy a vehicle. First National Bank?Invites you to make your deposits with it against a rainy day. Jas. M. Starr & Co.?Say that this is the season for sowing varibus field seeds and they have the seed, good and fresh. They have various Insect destroyers, and advise you to give your horses and cattle "lick." Foushee Cash Store?Announces a special sale for next Monday, June 23rd, of lace curtains. It makes the girls a proposition. J. M. Heath & Co?Want customers who are due on guano notes to see them at once about the matter. Sam M. Grist?Offers the "proof of the pudding" for the consideration of parties who expect to buy life Insurance. J. Q. Wray?Tells about a special sale of suitings, ginghams, etc., beginning tomorrow, and makes attractive prices. He also offers 500 handsome pictures at 10 cents at each. NOTE AND'cOMMENT. The minutes of the spring meeting of Bethel presbytery Issued from the press last Tuesday and have been distributed. The city of Rock Hill has the question of constructing a sewerage system under consideration; but has not yet definitely decided whether or not It will undertake the contemplated Improvement. ABOUT PEOPLE. Miss Carrie Beard is visiting in Chester. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Montgomery are visiting in Charlotte. Mr. Joseph F. Wallace is spending this week in Charleston. Mrs. D. A. Matthews of Clover, spent Monday with friends in Yorkville. Mrs. Sarah C. Ashe and Miss Mary Spann spent several days this week in Fort Mill. Mr. Tschamer DeGraffenreid of Davidson College, is visiting Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Starr. Prof. R. J. Herndon left Monday for Heath Springs, where he is instructing a band. Mrs. James McDowell of Sumter, is In Yorkville on a visit to Dr. J. D. McDowell's family. Mrs. W. A. Carson of Delphos, is spending this week in Kershaw, the guest of her son, Mr. James M. Carson. Mrs. Emmie Beard and little daughter Camilla, have returned from a two weeks' visit to Mrs. Dawklns atAshevlile, N. C. Mr. John M. Rawlinson returned to Yorkville this week, after spending several weeks with his daughter, Mrs. Eldred Griffith in Charlotte. Mr. R. L. Craig of Blackstflck, has taken a position in Mr. D. E. Boney's insurance office, and is boarding at Mr. Brooks Inman's. Mrs. W. J. Roddey, Mrs. Ira B. Dunlap, Messrs H. M. and W. M. Dunlap, and Rev. W. L. Lingle of Rock Hill; Mrs. J. M. Campbell and Mr, Herbert Wright of Clover; and Rev. J. K. Hall of McConnellsvllle, were In Yorkville on Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mr. J. R. Wltherspoon. THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION. The general municipal election called for the purpose of electing officers to govern the town of Yorkville during the next two years was held at the sheriffs office last Tuesday, and resulted as follows: J. Ernest Lowry, Mayor; W. P. Harrison, alderman from ward 1; W. E. Ferguson, alderman from ward 2; W. H. Herndon, alderman from ward 3; Q. W. S. Hart, alderman from ward 4; W. S. Neil, alderman from ward 5; C. F. James, alderman from ward 6. W. R. Carroll, G. H. O'Leary and Dr. W. G. White, commissioners of public works. oioptinn nt ?phnoi trustees at the same time resulted In the election of Messrs. Withers Adlckes, W. B. McCaw and T. F. McDow. With' the exception of Mr. C. F. James, substituted for Mr. I. W. Johnson because the latter was not registered, all of the members of the council had been previously announced as candidates. During Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, however, some opposition developed and additional candidates were nominated. The result of the vote In detail, for mayor and aldermen was as follows: For Mayor. J. E. Lowry 66 W. B. Moore 61 Sam M. Grist 8 For Aldermen. W. P. Harrison 12 G. M. Lowrance 5 W. E. Ferguson 17 W. H. Herndon 30 J. P. White 6 G. W. S. Hart 36 D. T. Wood 20 W. S. Neil 14 C. F. James 6 The new council was duly sworn into office last Wednesday night, and now has control of the affairs of the IUW II. WITHIN THE TOWN. ? There is plenty of ability on the new town council and no reason why the administration of the next two years should not be broad, clean and intelligent. ? The regular spring examination of applicants for certificates qualifying them to teach In the public schools is in progress in the court house today. The attendance Is about as usual. The examination is being conducted by the county board of education consisting of Messrs. John E. Carroll, J. W. Thomson and T. E. McMackln. ? The funeral of Mr. Joseph R. Wltherspoon was conducted last "Wednesday morning at the late residence of the deceased. Quite a number of relatives and friends of the family were In attendance, and also five ministers, Rev. W. G. Neville, Rev, J. K. Hall, Rev. W. L. Llngle, Rev. J. C. Johnes and Rev. W. C. Ewart. The services were conducted by Revs. Neville, Lingle, Hall and Johnes. ? A merry-go-round outfit known as the Improved Riding Gallery, has been doing business in Yorkvllle for the past two weeks to the great delight of the young people and many of the older folks as well. The management Is quite intelligent and liberal and the amusement has received more general patronage probably than any similar attraction that has avar visited York ville. ? Mr. Loftin B. Sherrer is in a dying condition at the home of his son-inlaw, Mr. S. N. Johnson. He was in his usual good health until last Sunday, when he was suddenly taken down with an intestinal trouble, and his condition grew rapidly worse until this morning his physicians announced that there was no further hope. Mrs. Sherrer was on a visit to relatives and friends in North Carolina, but reached her husband's bedside yesterday. ? There were three automobiles in Yorkville yesterday, a circumstance \ involving considerable novelty to many of the citizens, as up to this time the visit of a single machine of this kind has been rare. Two of the machines were from Rock Hill, one belonging to Mr. W. J. Roddey and the other to Mr. J. T. Roddey. They were accompanied by a number of friends. The third machine was that of Mr. J. N. Lipscomb, who with his wife stopped over night on their way from Charlotte to their home in GalTney City. The owner of each of the automobiles treated quite a number of Yorkville people to short trips over town, and the unusual sight attracted lots of Interest. JIM GILMORE CAPTURED. Jim Gllmore was captured at Pursley & Parrott's saw mill, near King's Mountain last Tuesday evening by Sheriff Logan and Mensrs. Calvin Pursley and C. F. Gordon. Gllmore Is the negro who was arrested at Lowryvllle last year on the charge of having broken Into a house occupied by some unprotected ladles. He had a narrow escape from being lynched at the time and after he was committed to the Chester jail, It was necessary to call out the military company to protect him from violence. He made his escape shortly afterward and nothing had been heard of him since. Gllmore had been worklog at the * saw mill since early spring; but It was only a few days ago that his identity with the man wanted In Chester became known to the whites. Mr. Calvin Pursley was the first man to make the discovery. He promptly notified Sheriff Logan and the raid o' Tuesday night was planned at once. "Feeling pretty sure," said Sheriff Logan In telling about the arrest, "that If we approached the fellow In daylight, he would run, and knowing the custom of the saw mill people I arranged to get there about supper time. The hands live in little shacks, without windows and only one door and when you come up to the door you need not let anybody get by you unless you want to. "It turned out about as I expected. There were the negroes eating supper, arid I began asking first about some lumber in which I pretended to be interested. Then I wanted to know whether any of my old saw mill niggers were still in the business, and asked about first one and then another until in this way we spotted Gilmore. He did not try to deny his Identity, and we started on for Yorkvllle with him." Gilmore Is about thirty years of age, ginger cake color and a fine physical specimen, just such a fellow as is wanted about a saw mill to do heavy lifting. Sheriff Cornwell came up from Chester Wednesday morning and took the prisoner back to Chester on the freight train. MERE-MENTION. Senator A. C. Latimer delivered an address on "Good Roads" In St. Louis last Wednesday. His subject was government aid along the line of the bill he has pending In congress The town of Williamsburg, Va., was badly damaged last Wednesday by a cyclone. No lives were lost The Louisiana legislature has re-elected Murphy J. Foster to succeed himself In the United States senate. Mrs. Amelia Noquese, an old woman of New Or leans, died about two weeks ago ana on Thursday her heirs found 140,000 In an old iron safe that she had kept In her house. It was not known that she had anything like the sum mentioned Bishop Kelly of the diocese of Georgia, has mailed to each church In his jurisdiction a letter directing that the use of female voices in choir music be discontinued. This is In accordance with a recent order of the pope Senator Daniel of Virginia, says the next Democratic platform will deal principally with the tariff Issue The Democratic convention of California has instructed the state's delegates to St. Louis to vote for W. R. Hearst... The outlook is that the Republicans will be practically unanimous in the nomination of President Roosevelt... The plant of the Augusta, Ga., Herald was destroyed by fire last Monday night and the paper has since been Issued from the office of the Chronicle The new battleship Rhode Island was launched at Qulncy, Mass., last 'Tuesday, and stuck in the mud; but was afterwards floated all right In obedience to a strong rmKHr* sentiment created bv the news papers, the Western Union Telegraph company has removed its wires from the outlawed poolrooms of New York and declined to give these gambling places further race track news. The telegraph company, however, deserves no credit in the matter, because If it had not taken this step of its own accord it would have been forced to discontinue the service. Drowned In Charleston Harbor. Charleston special of Thursday to Columbia State: The first and only casualty of the Confederate reunion | occurred this afternoon In the capsizing of a small catrigged sail boat between Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's island and Fort Sumter, resulting In the drowning of J. D. Carmichael of Dillon, and J. W. Harmon of Lexington. J. H. Bond of Lexington and another man from the same place had a narrow escape, being rescued in an exhausted condition. requiring medical treatment at the army hospital on the island. Sullivan, Nelson and Gibson, three Charleston men, were also saved by the fine work of the life saving crew on the beach, assisted by several men of the garrison. The boat was owned by Sullivan and the party was on a pleasure sail. A hat was blown into the wacer, and In putting about suddenly, the boat was capsized. The bodies of Carmichael and Harmon were recovered. The former has a son, William Carmichael, manager of a hotel at Marlon, who has been notified of the death of his father. The harbor was as calm as a mill pond.