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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-02
The Government Chemist Analyses two
Of the Leading Baking Powders, and
what he finds them made of

Inc government chemist AnalyZeS TWO
Of the Leading Baking Powders, and
what he finds them made of
have examined samples of "Cleveland's
Superior Baking Powder and "Royal
Baking Powder" purchased by myself in this
city, and find they contain:
Cream of Tartar
Bicarbonate OF Soda
Available carbonic acid gas 1851 per cent,
equivalent to 1882 cubic inches OF gas per OF.
of Powder.
"Royal Baking Powder.n
Cream of Tartar
Bicarbonate of Soda
Carbonate of Ammonia
Tartaric Acid
Starch
Available carbonic acid gas 1910 per cent.
equivalent to 1862 cubic inches Of gas per OF.
of Powder.
Ammonia gas 043 per cent. equivalent to
10.4 cubic inches per OF. of Powder
NoTE.-The Tartaric Acid was doubtless in
troduced as free acid, but subsequently CON-
bined with ammonia, and exists in the Powder
E. G. LOVE. Phi. D.
New YORK, JAN'Y 18th, 1881.
The above shows conclusively that "Cleve-
lands Superior" is strictly pure Cream Of
Tartar Baking Powder. 1t has also been
Analysed by Professor johnson of Yale Col
iege; DR.. Genth of the University of Fennsyl-
vania: President Morton of Stevens Institute;
VIM. M. Habirshaw, f. G. g.. Analyst for the
Chemical Trade of New York, and other emil
| nent chemists, all Of whom pronounce 1t abso-
l9tely.pure and healthfuf-- Halls Journal Of
| Hsaltka
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-02
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
JESSE JAMES.

JESSE JAMES.
The sensational play recounting the deed OF
the famous Missouri bandit, Jesse James, drew
q large up stairs audience to the Theatre last
night. The play proved to be all that its pa
irons could desire. They went to see robber-
les, murders, fights and other such pleasant
little pastimes, and they were satisfied to their
hearts content. AL of the strong situations
with which the piece abounds were received
with demonstrations Of delight The play con-
sists of a series of scenes and incidents in the
lives of Jesse and Frank James. The first
represents their happy home. the second the
plains OF Kansas, the third horse race and
robbery, the fourth the lair of the outlaws on
the Missouri river, introducing an encounter
between the outlaws and the sheriff, and the
fifth the home of Jesse James and his assass-
ination by the Fords The James horses are
both handsome and well trained animals, and
are the most creditable feature of the enter-
tainment. We do not believe in this class of
shows, although this one is no worse in its way
than many others that could be mentioned and
which have acquired great popularity. The
piece will be repeated tonight and Saturday.
coRINNE MERRIE-MAKERs
Little Corinne and her "Merrie- Makers"
will appear at City Hall, Saturday afternoon
and evening, in the opera of "Biiou, or Our
Company" The second act is medley from
the "Mascotte." The following will be the
cast:
Bijou.... .Corinne
Alice Mendrew........ '.........:: Jennie kimbali
Fred Blaine Mr.. Frank ha den
Dick Loiey... ...................Mr NJ. w. Fisk
Dan McCrew. $1,000. Mr.. Charles Osborne
Charles Wiley. Mr.. W alter Robinson
Col. Men1reW. MI Harry woodbury.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-02

REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET ,,
FOR MAYOR.
CHARLES F. LIBBY.
TOR MEMBERS OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE,
Herbert G. Briggs.
William M. Bradley,
Zenas r. Harrington,
John f. LiscOmb.
WARD J.
Alderman--Samuel Thurston.
Couneilmen-David B. Kicker, Horace A. Hallett,
Alfred L. Turner.
Warden-John NJ Stevens.
Clerk-Thomas A. Bowen.
Constables r. N. Field, B. X. Heath.
WARD 2.
Alderman--I eonard Jordan.
Councilmen-Joseph Dow, Watson L. Coleman,
Ezra Drew.
warden-Frank III. Plummer.
Clerk-H. X. Colesworthy.
Constables-Frank M. Floyd. Israel Hicks.
WARD 8.
Alderman-John c. Tukesbury.
Councilmen--Augustus H. Prince, Samuel B.
Kelsey. Franklin Smonds.
Warden--Mlton Higgins.
Clerk-Samuel B. Graves.
rill.
WARD 4.
Councilmen-N. e. Redlon, Edwin q. Libby,
Lewis Pray.
Warden-J. j. Perry.
Clerk-G. H. Libby.
Constables- j. H. Crowell, A. NJ. Sawyer.
WARD 8.
Alderman--James F. Hawkes..
Councilmen-Augustine d. Smith, John II. Fogg,
r. SaI uel Rand.
Warden-Ruel I. Mcclellan
Clerk-Josah H. Drummond, Jr.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES b. Mosey, Benjamin L.
Trickey.
WARD 6.
Accommodation Little.
Councilmen-Sylvester MARI, Thomas Shaw, Elias
B. Denison.
Warden-Frank S. Warehouse.
.Clerk-John Barrett.
Constables-William E. Hanson, Samuel W. Joy.
WARD Z.
Alderman.-Helman s. Melcher.
Councilmen-A1vin Jordan, Edward A. Noyes,
Stephen B. Winchester.
Warden-W. H. Plummer
Clerk-H. G. Briggs.
Constables-Benjamin Burnham, b. W. Slower,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-02
WASHINGTON COUNTY.


Gilman Hooper of Saco whose attempted sui.
eide was reported day or two since has since
died from his wounds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-02
Municipal Court

liz YOU do not feel well try the Health Ii
Rooms 1891 Middle Street, Portland. Me.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-17
THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.

The subject of an improved method of
working the public roads of the State is at
tracting general discussion. United States
Senator Butler, whose letter on this subject
we published two weeks ago has elected
favorable comment not only in this State,
but in other States of the Union. He prom
ises to devote this summer to a thorough in
vestigation of the question, and if possible
to evolve plan whereby the public roads
of the State may be made in good condition
and kept so. In this laudable work he will
have the good wishes and hearty co-opera-
tion of the people. Already are thinking
men beginning to apply themselves to dis
cussion of the important subject We pub
lished last week a timely letter from Sena-
tor Patterson, of Chester, giving his views
upon the matter, and this week we publish
an eminently practical letter from Senator
Hart, Of this county, in which some sugges-
tions are set forth in his usually clear and
forcible style. Senator Hart was probably
the first man in the State to discuss this
question before the people, which he has
done in at least one canvass in this county,
and at the solicitation of several persons he
has hastily committed his views to paper,
in the communication we publish this week,
addressed to the Commissioner of Agricul-
ture. We commend the letter as containing
many suggestions worthy the consideration
of the neODle
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-17
MEMORIAL DAY.

Memorial day was celebrated in Yorkville
last Thursday in quite successful and sat-
isfactory manner. 1t was rather an i'm
promptu affair, the ladies having taken the
matter in hand only on Tuesday morning,
previous to which time there was no organ
lied movement. But the movement, quiet
ly begun by the women, was heartily sec
onded by the men. The Jenkins Rifles, at
their regular meeting on Tuesday night,
voted to turn out, and the fact becoming
known at the Kings Mountain Military
School, the faculty of that institution per-
mitted the cadets to participate in the cere-
monies, the latter being escorted by the Ri
fles The procession, headed by these COM
panies in full dress uniform, proceeded to
the cemetery at 81 o'clock, p. NJ. At 6,
Maj. J. F. Hart addressed few introducto-
ry remarks in explanation ofthe ceremonies
to be performed when the Rev. Charles c.
Quin, of Charlotte, n. c., invoked the bless
ing of heaven in an impressive and fervent
supplicatiOn. Gen. f. NJ. Law then deliv
cred an address appropriate to the occasion.
The invitation to him to deliver an address
was extended only few hours before the
ceremonies began, which fact he stated
apologetically though it was conceded by
all that his address was happily conceived
and was just and beautiful tribute to the
brave men who gave up their lives for the
cause Of Southern independence.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-17

LETTER FROM BLACKS STATION.

BLACKS STATION, S. c., May 14.-The
farmers of this section have o good stand of
cotton and corn. The small grain crop is
promising, and there is an abundance of
fruit.
Parties have recently been along the Air
Line Railroad prospecting the minerals.
They gave this section special attention,
and some very fine specimens were pro-
cured.
The residence Of Mr.. Sherer, near Kings
Mountain battle-ground, was burned last
Wednesday night. This house formerly be-
longed to Mr.. A. Hardin, and was connected
being the place where Col. Williams died
after receiving his death wound in the bat
tie. The stump of the chestnut tree. under
which he died, in front of the house emain-
ed until only few years ago.
DR.. John &. Black has introduced in this
vicinity from New Jersey the stock of Jer-
sey red hogs, which are said to be desira-
BILE breed.
Mrs. Mary Little, wife of Mr.. VIM. Little,
living near here, and a very estimab.le lady,
died a few days ago. She was ma tive of
Mecklenburg county, N. c., and her maiden
name was Springs.
Mrs. Sarah Webber, wife of Mr.. j., G..
Webber, who was stricken with paralysis
ten years ago, and had ever since been con-
fined to her bed, died few days ago. 1t
was difficult at any time during her illness
to speak or make any physical es:ertion:
For the last few years of her life she could
neither speak nor mc've, and remained in
this inactive condition until death came to
her relief. Her only nourishment for five
years was liquid diet administered with a
spoon. She was SO y ears of age at her death,
and previous to her atflictiOn was healthy,
robust woman. EGO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-17
ANOTHER DESTRUCTIVE STORM,

Kansas City, was visited by terrific cy-
clone last Monday, which did considerable
damage, blowing down small buildings and
injuring large ones. A portion of the roof
of the Marshal College was torn away.
Damage to similar extent is reported in
Pattonsburg, Davis county. In the city at
least 80 buildings were blown down and 200
more were badly damaged. Krump's brew
cry, corner of Main and fourteenth streets,
suffered severely and the new German
Evangelical church, which cost $35, 900, was
ruined, as was also the new Methodist
church On Lydia Avenue.
The line of the storm extends through
the city nearly three miles and in it's route
trees, bricks rafters and household effects
are scattered in endless confusion, blocking
up the roadways in many places. From
Main street the hurricane followed Four
teenth street to the Grand Avenue, thence
McGee street, destroying all the houses on
the south side of the street. For one block
from Oak and Locust street, on Fourteenth
all the houses facing the park are wrecked.
Reports from Wyandotte, Kansas, state
that the destruction wrought in the vicin-
ity is much greater than at first supposed.
An appeal for aid has been received
from Muncie, station twelve miles from
Wyandotte, indicating that the disaster is
wide spread. A reporter drove for several
miles through the country along the track
of the storm and found everything in it's
track swept away. Many farm houses are
gone and several persons have been killed.
The cyclone passed an extent of territory
fully fifteen miles in length.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-17
At the conclusion of the address, the la

At the conclusion of the address, the la
dies proceeded to bestOw their floral Offer
ings upon the graves of the honored dead,
after which pleasant but touching incident
occurred \ beautiful floral cross, aboutti
feet in height had been placed in the princi
pal walk of the cemetery. By consent of
the young lady who made it, this beautiful
emblem, symbolizing womans love and de-
votion, was dedicated to the Confederate
heroes and especially those of York county,
sleeping in unknown graves, The dedica-
tory remarks were neatly made by Major
Hart, who feeingly alluded to the fact that
the tribute was from the hands of young
lady, the orphaned child of a Confederate
officer. With this ceremony the exercises
closed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-17

GREAT DESTRUCTION OF OIL.-The STAN
dard Oil Works at Jersey City were struck
by lightning at half past 3 o'clock last
Thursday morning. Six lives were lost.
The fire was not under control until even
ing, having destroyed 100000 barrels of
crude and refined oil, valued, with other
property burned, ut 81, ,50O,O0O.
The flash of lightning that started the fire
was witnessed by a fireman on watch in an
engine-hOuse in Jersey City a mile away.
1t was Of binding brilliancy. Immediate
ly huge sheet of flame shot up in the air
with deafening roar that shook the neigh
bOrhoOd and was heard for miles around.
A canopy Of smoke rose above the oil works
and spread itself over the city like the pail
of a volcano at the commencement of an
eruption. Then followed explosion after
explosion, rivalling peals of thunder, and
the extensive oil works were soon roaring
mass of flames, Before o'clock seven i'm
mense tanks were blazing. Rivers of fire
swept around the bottoms of other tanks
while the flames bombarded them above.
1t was soon discovered to be useless work to
play upon the flames, and all efforts were
directed to prevent them from spreading.
This was partially successful, until nearly
5 o'clock, when tank No. exploded with
terrlnC report, ana the DlaZlng OIL spread
with lightning rapidity. The bay was a
sheet of flaming oil and the long trestle
bridge of the railway, about a quarter of q
mile long, running from the works to Black
Toms Island, was burned down to the
waters edge. Fragments of the iron tank
were hurled halfa mile by the force of the
explosion. Many people in the neighbor-
hood vacated their houses. The space
burned over covers an area about three
quarters of mile inland.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-17
CARP CULTURE,

On the 25th of December, 1881, DR.. w.
NJ. Walker, of Yorkville, placed forty young
carp in his pond, constructed for the pur-
pose, near town. On last Saturday he drew
the water from the pond for the purpose of
removing the fish to another, and found
twenty-one living. The Doctor brought in
the two smallest of the lot and had them
served for his Sunday breakfast-they being
the first carp ever eaten in Yorkville. Those
who partook of the fish pronounce it as fine
ly favored as the shad, and superior to the
shad as table fish. Those taken from the
pond weighed pounds 2 ounces each, and
each Is! inches in length and st
inches broad. When placed in the pond
they were about the size of an ordinary Bar
low knife
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-17

Western statesman to pay $4,500,0O0 to be
rid of woman who objects to his pranks
1t is probable, however, that his haste is ac-
celerated by another consideration. Since
the retirement of Senator Tabor from his
thirty days successful craftsmanship in the
Senate he has had no fitting successor re-
naming in that body. 1t is clear that Sena-
tor Fair is determined to fill the vacancy
himself. 1t need not, therefore, astonish
the country next winter if there is another
wedding in Washington, when the loudest
and most vulgar display of money will be
made. Then there will be another retire
ment from the Senate and some other sill
ver-digger will have chance to buy his way
into the Senate. 1t is thus that the inter-
est in our politics and public men may al
ways be maintained.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-17
Of the YorkviIl Enquirer.
NOTES FIsOM CLOVER.

CLOVER, S. c., May Al am reliably in
formed that Mr.. s.; E. Jackson, who lives
near this place, has young calf that weigh
ed sc pounds when one day old.
The weather is fine now, and everybody
is-or should be-happy. 1t is a busy time
with the farmers and leisure time with
the merchants.
According to appointment of Bethel Pres
bytery, the Rev. NJ. r. kirkpatrick was
regularly installed pastor Of the Presbyte-
rian Church at this place on the 9TH instant.
The county treasurer was with us on the
18th. He informs me that the amount col
lected here is short of the collections usually
made here in May. VOX.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-17
THE GIBBET IN IRELAND.

Brady, one Of the convicted Phoenix
Park assassins was hanged in Dublin last
Monday. He rose at 6 o'clock in the morn
ing. A half hour later Canon Kennedy, of
st. James Church, and Father O'Reilly
administered the sacrament to the con-
demned man in the prison chapel. They
remained praying till the arrival of Mar
wood the hangman.
Brady submitted quietly while his arms
were being pinioned and walked slow
ly and unflinchingly to the scaffold. The
black flag indicating that the execution had
taken place was hoisted over the prison at
3 minutes past s. Almost Immediately after
the flag was raised a hearse and coach
with mourners were seen at distance COM
ing in the direction of the prison. The po-
lice interfered and prevented the vehicles
from approaching. There had been reports
circulated that after the hanging of Brady
his friends would endeavor to excite the
people to demonstration by parading an
empty hearse through the city.
Brady was visited by his mother on Sun
day evening. She was heard to exclaim !:
"Mind, Joe, no statements" Brady smi-
led and replied: "Don't be foolish; do you
think / am a fool?' 1t is stated that the
mother threatened to disown her son if he
gave the government any information. A
wreath of flowers was received by Brady
to which was attached card bearing an eX-
preston of grief at his fate from Irishmen
living in Liverpool. Brady made no state
ment to the Jail chaplain or to the Governor
of the prison. One Of the last things he did
was to write a letter to his mother. He car
ried prayer book in his hand to the scat
fold and was thoroughly resigned and firm.
His body fell feet and his death was in
stantaneous. He was dressed in the same
clothes he wore during his trial. The num-
ber of persons in the crowd outside the Jail,
it is estimated, reached ten thousand. The
throng is said to have been even greater
than those which collected when execu-
tions were public. At the moment the
black flag was seen over the Jail the cry
was raised of chats Off and every head was
uncovered. The crowd shortly afterwards
dispersed quietly.
The verdict of the coroner's jury was
that Brady's death was caused by the rup-
ture of the spinal cord. The jurymen sta
ted that the features Of the dead man were
slightly swollen and his eyes protruded.
His tongue was half cut in two between his
teeth.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-17
For the Yorkvllle Enquirer.
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION AT BLACKS.

BLACKS STATION, S. c., May II see by
the last letter to the ENQUIRER from this
place, in reply to "Citizen," that the writer,
Mr. Joseph Black, has attempted to mislead
the public in regard to my previous state
ment about the municipal election at Blacks.
In the first place, he says if it is of any in
terest to any one besides ourselves locally
how the vote was cast, and in vindication
of himself who has for long time CORES
ponded from this place for the ENQUIRER,
and always made an effort to be correct in
his information. In reply would say that
the public has never had but one side of the
question from him, and this can be seen
from his letter, for he thinks we can live
alone but I think it is of vast Importance
to the public to know why whisky issold at
Blacks and at no other place in York coun-
ty. for one, want the public to know that
there are yet a few in Blacks who have not
bowed the knee to Baal.
In the next place, he says the managers
of the election still have the poll list, and
are informed as to how each vote was cast.
Is this according to law? Such information
as this did not have, but obtained my in
formation from two gentlemen whose We
racity stands as high, if not much higher
He says that had no right to suppose
how the eight would have voted. did not
claim the right, but think, under all the
circumstances, had as much right to claim
it as he.
Again, he says as to what was the ques-
tiOn, the License party presented no other
question but prohibition, and that for the
sake of prohibition. If this be true, let him
stick to the truth and not make side issue
on day of election, for he says, if these tax
payers, property holders and good men, as
"Citizen" calls them, had not been so easily
put off their guard, they might have carried
their party triumphantly through.
Again, he says: "Citizen infers that
those voting for license are not very re-
spectacle nor responsible class" l say EN-
phatically, that / had no such intention
whatever but wished to show to the public
that it was not the permanent citizens who
held the balance of power in this place, but
only men whose interest was not identified
with that of our town. But I am not sure
if the line of responsibility were drawn,
she" would not make the number thirteen
instead of twelve, as he reports.
In the last place, he thinks if "Citizen"
would stick closer to the truth, it would
make him more respectable. How unjust is
he He wishes man to do what he does
not do himself. | don't wish to impute the
veracity Of any one; but / wish to say that
have never been seen, late at night, sixty
days before the municipal election, with the
worldly goods of colore,1 voter on my back,
bringing them inside the corporate limits
and colonizing him to ensure his vote, but
there is not wanting proof to show this Of
't!yOotr correspondent" CITIZEN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-17
LOCAL AFFAIR S..
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

]. Beatty Williams, Judge of fProbate-Citation-
Jos. i. Wallace, G. G. Pls, Applcant-Estate
Martha NJ. Rutland, deceased.
Jos. f. Wallace, Admnistrator-Notire.
II. NJ. DobsOn- Wonderful if true.
f. Happertield, Treasurer-Town Trcasurcr'S =
Report.
latta Brothers-Triumph Reapers.
j. NJ. Adams-Attention, housekeeprs.
w. G. Latimer-Nlilinery, millinery.
May May-"And all it costs is dollar bot
tle."
Withers Adickes-Sundries.
w. B. AllisOn-Notice.
Herndon Brothers-Reapers, reapers.
John C.. Kuykendal-Yo Drug store Para
graphs.
John II. AShn.-A new iSSuo.O u
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The Aurkrille Gnquirer.
YORKVILLE, 5. G. {:
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY II, 1888.
How to order the Enouirer.-Write tn,

How to Order the Enquirer.-Write the
office, county and State, in full, and send the
amount of the subscription by draft or post
Office money order, or enclose the money in a
registered letter.
Postage.-The ENQUIRER is delivered free
of postage to all subscribers residing in York
county, who receive the paper at post-offices
within the county; and to all other subscribers
the postage is paid by the publisher. Our sub
scribers, no matter where they receive the paper,
are not liable for postage, it being prepaid at
the post-ofice here, without additional charge to
the subscriber
m~ Mr.. j. L. Simmons is our authorized agent
for receiving subscriptions and advertisements
in the town of Chester
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-17
MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

There was very little interest manifes-
ted in the municipal election last Monday.
The same ticket for wardens was headed
by Mr.. +. Happerfield and Mr.. w. John
Hyndman. The result was in favor of Mr..
Happerfeld by a majority of 13, with the
following gentlemen for wardens: Messrs.
j. R. Lindsay, John F. Oates, John r.
ShOrb and S. Anderson McElWee.