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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
LOOK OUT FOR FIREWORKS.

The young people have heard the old
people talk of the night the "stars fell" !"
That was in November, 1888, and the
Boston Globe says that it is probable that
there will be another such shower on
next Monday night, August 10.
Among the numerous systems in the
mighty procession around the sun Is an
almost endless stream Of meteors. To
pass given point it takes this stream
about two years, and the earth passes
through it at intervals of 80 years, gener-
ally in August and November. The ad-
vance line of the stream is just now ap-
preaching. The main body will not be
along until 1898; but it is figured that we
will 60 through the advance line about
next Monday night. 4
The astronomers are not exactly certain
about the matter, however. They say
that there are sometimes gaps in the
stream along about the ends, and although
we are sure to pass where the stream
ought to be, we might strike gap, If 80,
there will be no fireworks. But In 1893
the display will certainly be on hand.
Luz mOSI Iculdihoulo oioPioy VI ehio
kind within the memory Of people now
living was in 1888. It was on November
II, and for more than an hour it looked
as if it was actually raining stars. All of
the Negroes and many Of the ignorant
whites were almost. frightened to death.
The next big display was in 1885; but the
portion of the stream that was struck in
that year was not nearly 80 dense.
Those who care to watch for the shoot
ing stars next Monday may do no, of
course, if they see fit; but if they should
happen to be disappointed, they will
please not blame THE ENQUIRER for mis-
leading them. This information comes
from the astronomers and they pretend to
know all about the matter. Except what
they have told us, we know nothing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
FORT MILL MATTERS.
Personal Mention-The Gold Hill Picnic
Death From Sunstroke.

Pers0nal MentlOn-In6 UOiu I'LL Ficnic-
Death From Sunstroke.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
FORT MILL, August 6.-Mrs. Lila San
ford of the Gingham mills, died Angus
1st, of that dreaded disease, consumption
Her remains were taken to Rockingham
N. c., for interment.
Mr.. Edgar Jones of Rock Hill, spen
Saturday and Sunday with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Jones, near this place
Miss Susie Nelson, one Of Camden
fairest daughters, is visiting the family o
Mr.. A. A. Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Allen Of Rock Hill
are spending the week with Mr.. and Mrs
II. w. Huffman, parents Of Mrs. Allen.
Rev. J. E. Herring left Monday fol
Grover, where he goes to help Rev. F. G
Hickson in two weeks meeting.
Quite large crowd of our people atten
the Gold Hill picnic on Tuesday. Th'
picnic was not so largely attended this, as
previous years; but nevertheless there
was somewhere between 400 and 500 pres
ept. The music for the occasion was fur
nished by Bethel and Gold Hill cornet
bands. Nearly all of the candidates fol
county offices were present, and generally
everybody had good time.
Mr.. Sam Billue, aged rs years month
and days, died at the home of Mr.. B. r
Merritt on Monday, after months i'll
ness. His remains were inferred in Film
Hill cemetery on Tuesday at 10 o'clock.
Miss Mamie Meacham is spending
few days with friends in Gaffney City.
Ben Holley, aged II years, and an ope-
rative of the Millfort mills, died on Wed
nesday from sunstroke that was received
on Monday at 2 o'clock, p. m. The
young man, accompanied by two others
had walked over to see the Manchestel
mills, near Rock Hill, and as they reach
ed the Dinkins' Ferry road crossing, or
the return trip, he was overcome.
Mrs. Marion Sandifer of Rock Hill
Mrs. Emmet Watson and Miss Josie Saye
of Rome Ca, are visiting Mrs. w. A
Watson.
Mr.. s. A. Hotchkiss has moved intt
his new residence on Booth street.
Mrs. L. S. kirkpatrick and daughters
Kitty and Mabel, left this morning for tht
mountains of North Carolina, where they
will spend the remainder of the summer
OBSERVER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
THE COUNTY CAMPAIGN.

The county campaign, which has been
progressing informally for several weeks
past, will be officially opened in York
vile on next Monday, August 10.
Inasmuch as there is no reason to be-
lieve that there will be an unusually large
crowd of people in attendance, 1t has
been decided to hold the meeting in the
courthouse, where all the candidates who
desire it will be given an opportunity to
speak.
Voters who desire to hear what the
candidates have to say, should be sure to
come out to the first meeting. Crops are
all much more forward this year than
usual, and a day can be more easily
spared on Monday than 10 days later.
The voters owe it to themselves and to
the candidates to hear what the candid
ates have to say.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
LOCAL AFFAIRS,
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
w. E. Ferguson-Can furnish you canned
mackerel.
H. c. Strauss-Wants you to hurry up and
get the benefit of the bargains he is
offering.
Candidate for Coroner-J. Martin Brian.
ENQUIRER Ofice-Gold watch found.
Ganson Dry Goods Company-Make an
announcement with regard to additions
to their already large stock. They say
they have bid adieu to profits. A car
load of shoes last week and another ex-
pected next week.
r. T. Gillespie, Rock Hill, and G. j. Pc
terson, Tirzah-Have seven horse
power engine on wheels which they
want to sell.
J. s. Brice, County Chairman of the
Democratic party-Gives notice Of the
times and places of holding county
campaign meetings.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
Saturday, August 8, 1895.

sickness of Jinks Johnston, the youngest
daughter of Mr.. T. l.. Johnston, at Shell
by, N. C. Mr.. Johnston went to her at
once.
At about o'clock this morning the
spirit of Mrs. NJ. w. Russell passed from
time to eter nifty. She was lady we'll
known in Rock Hill and the vicinity,
and there are many friends to sympa-
thize with those to whom she was most
dear, in their bereavement. She leaves
two sons nd three daughters, who, more
than any one else can know, will feel
their loss. @. o.
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LETTER FROM TOWNSVILLE.
Hot Weather Damaging the Crops-Tele-
graph Line Completed.

Hot Weather Damaging the Crops-Tele-
graph Line Completed.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LowRYsvILLE, August I've are hav-
ing quite heated spell which is doing
great damage to the cotton and late corn.
If it continues for week or 10 days long
or the cotton crop will inevitably be cut
off to the ext ent of 33 per cent. at least.
Lowrysville has been saying "hello' to
Chester through the phone for three
weeks. The II ne runs by the residence Of
w. o. Guy and is nearly 10 miles in
length.
Quite number Of our citizens have been
on visit to the mountains and springs Of
western N orth Car olina. Some have re-
turned. They report pleasant time. As
result of this trip, I think 1t likely one Of
our bachelors will soon desert the BROTH
erhood.
+ DR.. J. C. and Sam Patrick Of White
Oak, are on visit to the family OF W. o.
Guy. They will extend their visit to rela-
tives around Blairsville also. w.o. @.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08

- Doubt as to the attitude of Senator
Hill on the Democratic platform is grad.
ually clearing up. Senator Jones visited
Senator Hill a few days ago and had
conference with him. After the confer
ence the newspaper men asked Senator
Jones as to whether or not he had any
thing to say. He replied no. The same
question to Senator Hill was answered in
the same manner. Later, however, it has
developed that Hill will abide the action
of the New York state convention, and
there is no longer any doubt that the New
York state convention will endorse the
Chicago nominees.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
Manuel Rateree In Trouble Again-Deat
of Mrs. Russell-Diphtheria.

of Mrs. Russell-Diphtheria.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, August Gas yet our
weather is hot and dry, nor have we seen
any showers passing in our neighbor-
hood. We have hope though that there
will be change in very few days.
Messrs. J. Edgar Poag, S. D. Avery
and r. L. Moore, former citizens of Rock
Hill, and now Of Baltimore, all came for
a visit to their old home this week.
Some time ago we mentioned the bad
habits of one Manuel Rateree, who
though quite young, seemed hardened
thief. He has been at even bolder ex-
ploits and is again in the hands Of the
law. Such cases ought to have the bene-
fit of long, long sentences, or a perma-
nent residence in house of correction.
There has no new case Of diphtheria de-
.eloped since our last letter, but news
was received here this morning of the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08

Cotton tie manufacturers are urging
as an excuse for the advance in the price
of cotton ties, the alleged fact that the
steel from which they are made is worth
twice as much as at this time last year.
Maybe that is so; but we cannot see that
it has anything to do with the matter. If
old bagging and ties will do just as well
and can be had for half the price of new
material, it looks silly in the farmers to
think of using anything else.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
LETTER FROM HICKORY GROVE.
The Sick Getting Better-Personsl-Allege
Mistakes by the Pension Board.

The Sick Getting Better-Personal-Alle
Mistakes by the Pension Board.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
HICKORY GROVE, July 2S.-The many
friends of Mr.. J. Ed Leech will be glad
to learn that he has about recovered from
his recent illness and will soon be among
his friends asking their suffrages.
Our friend, Mr.. T. P. McDill, who has
been quite i'll with bilious fever for some
weeks past, has recovered and is on the
streets again. much to the delight of his
many friends.
Misses Minnie and Della Keller, two Of
York's most charming daughters, paid q
flying visit to Misses Annie and Alice
Howell last week.
Childrens' Day at Salem was celebrated
on the 23rd instant. There was large
crowd present from York and Union
counties, and everyone seemed to enjoy
the exercises.
Messrs. Sam and Gus Deal and Ned
Whisonant were at "Salem exercises
shaking hands with their many friends.
Blacksburg has no more popular and
universal favorites than these young men.
Captain s. w. Skinner of Wilmington,
n. c., who has the contract for building
the boat, is in these parts pushing the
work.
Pensions! Pensions Pensions!!! For
months past the only thing that has
received careful consideration in these
parts are those who are to be benefited
by them. Now that it is no longer matter
of surmise, and those ''said to be entitled
to pensions. are known, the situation
darkens, and our citiz ems are asking /:
"Oh, where do we stand ?" In some in
stances we would like to know how they
are entitled to pensions; in others, why
are they not entitled to pensions? Allow
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08

Northern Republican newspapers are
arguing that the free coinage Of silver
will increase the cost Of living expenses
by increasing the price Of farm products.
Southern merchant and manufacturer,
suppose the price of farm products is
increased, how will that increase affect
you? Won't you have the opportunity
of doing a more flourishing business than
you are doing now2
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
BLACKsBURG BUDGET.

BLACKsBURa, August 6.-Messrs. Fin
ley, Strait and Trantham are here stop
ping at Thompson's hotel.
Mrs. J. 8. P. Hamilton left this morn
ing on visit to her sister at White Oak,
Chester county.
Miss Sarah Adickes stopped over at Dr..
w. Anderson's for q brief visit while on
her return home from Cleveland Springs.
The Blacksburg Cotton Mill company
has applied for charter. WA.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08

Tom Watts on is still looked upon as q
milestone on the tail of the Democratic
kite; but the situation is by no means
alarming. Whatever else may be said of
the rank and file of the Populist voters,
they are terribly in earnest, and they are
not going to lose this opportunity to Sc
cure what they believe will bring them
relief.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
Big Whisky Purchase,

The state board of control, on last
Wednesday, gave out orders for 1000
barrels of whisky. So much liquor is
not needed to supply the present de-
mand, it is said but the order is CIV
en- now so the bottling force in Colum-
bia can be kept busy during the dull
season, and there will be a good sup
ply ahead in the fall when business
becomes more brisk.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
made over $4,000, 900 out of the deal,

made over 81, 600, 900 out OF the deal ,
almost entirely at the expense of the
poor miners. 1t is estimated that in
the past 80 years over 1000 miners
have lost their lives in strikes that
were forced by Hanna. Hanna is
now trying to cajole the organized
labor that he used to cudgel but it is
not likely that he will succeed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
Ths aorkrille Gaqairer.
YORKVILLE, 8. @. ::
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1896.

-"I can't vote for free silver" Are
you q Democrat ?" eyes" Then how
can you vote for Mckinley?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-04
CARSON TO SIN NO MORE.
West Huntington's Former Citizen Re-
pents OF His Wrong Ac-s.

Special to the Register.
Huntington. w. Va. December g.
James Carson is now confined behind
the bars at the Winfield jail, in Put
nam county. Carson was arrested a
month or more ago on the Kanawha
river, charged with a robbery, and has
been in jail awaiting the action OF the
Putnam county grand jury. Carson is
a middle aged man. and was formerly
q resident of SciOto county, Ohio, lly-
ing a few miles back of Portsmouth.
He came to this city a few months ago.
and was employed for a week in West
Huntington, but disappeared rather
suddenly one day, and was heard OF no
more until to-day, when w. w. Magoon'
superintendent of the Consolidated
Street Railway. received a letter from
him stating that he was in the Putnam
county Jail.
His letter was a very interesting doc
ument. and from the pathetic manner
I'm which it. was written, it would bring
a tear to the eye of the most sturdy per-
son to scan the lines contained therein.
Carson was making inquiry prepara-
tory to sending back some goods which
he had stolen from the power plant or
the Consolidated Street Railway while
working in the West End. He further
stated that he had committed other
thefts. and that he was now attempting
to make everything right rs far as was
in his power. He claimed that he had
been very wicked during his life, but
that during his Incarceration he had
read sermon in daily paper deliy-
cred recently by D. L. Moody, in New
York. and that from now on he intend
ed to live a different life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-04
SADIE MrDoNALD's DEATH.
1t Was Caused by Cerebral Hemorrhago
md SninnI ParalYsis.

Copyright. 1886, by Associated Press)
SYDNEY. n. 5. w, December 3.-Ihe
representative in this city of the Asso-
ciated Press. acting upon Instructions has
investigated the death Of Miss Sadie Nc
Donald. the well known American actress
and finds there is no foundation for the
sensational reports circulated on the sub
iect in the United States.
There is no truth i'm the statement that
Mr.. Julian Harris, the manager of the
company with which Miss Mcdonald was
playing. is holding back shocking news
or any other news of the death of the
Young actress. Miss Mcdonald died sud-
denly early on Sunday morning, of cere-
bral hemorrhage and paralysis of the
spine. i'm all probability due to over-eXer-
ton. Her demise was quickened 10y Sc
we're fall she sustained recently while prac-
ticing handsprings at the Primo Thea
ire. Melbourne for the last production,
"Tbe Milk White Flag" which she ap-
peared i'm. Her rema ins We're inferred here
ON Monday last. the funeral being attend
ed by many theatrical and other friends.
and by an the members Of the company
she belonged to.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-04

ZANZIBAR, December 3.-The massacre
Of Senor Cacchi the Italian consul here
the captains of the Italian warships Vol
turno and Stanotta and about six other
Italian officers, by the Somalis at Maga-
doxo. on the coast Of Somailand, East
Africa. occurred on Saturday last. No
vember 2S The party was accompanied
10y 20 Askaris and was on a trip into the
country outside Of MagadONo when the
S0maUs attacked the Italians, killed all
the whites and also killed thirty Of the
Askaris.
Further advices from Zanzibar give ad-
diuonal details of the massacre Of Senor
Cacchi the Italian consul. and the Italian
officers who were with him at MagadoXo
Somailand. It is stated that Il Italians
were killed. The caravan was attacked
during the night 10y the Somais. The
latter were repulsed at first, but rallied
later and repeatedly attacked the retreat
ing caravan. The Italians and their escort
of Askars fought desperately, but were
eventually overcome.
So soon as the news of the fighting
reached MagadoXo, d. detachment OF sail
ors and a force bf Askaris were sent to the
assistance of the caravan. But they ar
rived too late TO save the Italians. The
rescue party recovered q bodies and ar
rested many somau tribesmen who took
part i'm the massacre. These prisoners
were punished in exemplary manner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-04
DESERTED.
Spanish Troops Leave Their Posts
aud Go Over to the Insurgents.
Big Let of Ammunition Captured.

Jacksonville, Fla, December "A
special to the Citizen from Key West
says:
News has been received here that
the Spanish garrison at San Jose de las
Laies, twenty miles southeast of Ha-
vcna. abandoned their post and joined
the insurgents.
MANY of the citizens accompanied
the troops and carried ammunition
with them. The news caused great eX-
citement at the palace and fresh troops
we're Immediately sent to the post and
order was restored. Before the troops
arrived anarchy reigned and when the
troops reached the city many residents
were shot down in the streets.
News from Santiago de Cuba reports
that the insurgents captured an import
ant Spanish convoy of ammunition and
supplies between Bueycito and Man
zanillo. with nearly million rounds Oh
Mauser and Remington cartridges.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-04
RED HATS FOR CARDINALS.
They We're Conferred at Rome and Several
Bishops We're Appointed.

ROME. December 3.-There was the
usual imposing ceremony at the public
consistory here to-day. and red hats were
bestowed on Cardinal Satolh and the 9TH
er cardinals nominated at the two last
consistories. After the service the new
cardinals proceeded to the Sustine Chapel
to return thanks to the ponuff. who on
his way back to the Vatican was carried
on the Sedi Gestatoria amid cries Of
Long live the Pope! Long live the Kng.'
Later the Pope held n secret consistory
and appointed several bishops including
the Rev. Edward C'Dea, of Portland. ore,
to be bishop of Nesqually, which embraces
the State of Washington.
The King of Servia was present at the
public consistory to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-04
WILLPUSH HIS BILL.
Senator Elkins viii Try to Secure
the Adoption of His Discriminating
Duty Measure--Will Urge the
President to Favor It.

% SPyS,}; PWySA,sHINGToN. D. c. December O.
e."ator Elkins. who arrived here to-
go 80 is bent ON pushing his bin to i'm
Ia5o -, 10 per cent. discriminating duty on
py@' 'y .,,o5s imported into this country in
ships of foreign ownership ne g,.''','s .I's
,ns lin viii pass Congress but fears lne
president viii veto it. He VIII see 'ne
president and endeavor to get him iavor-
llI,. disposed toward the bill He says
.,,.. rroposed discriminating duty would
- revenues about $59oooooo.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-04
10 FIGHT A BEAR.
Man and Beast to Meet ON the Stage and
lave II Out.

Special to the Register.
CEREDO. w. Va. December 2-It vas
announced to-day that match for 500
q side had been made between Thomas
Stevens. Of CaUousours Ky. and o. bear
owned by b. f. Wilson of This place.
The bear is ID ten-mor,hs-old cub. and is
a vicious young brute. Stevens is to be
provided with "a hunting knife with d.
four-iuch blade. while tine bear fights with
natures weapons. The battle is to take
place M Catcttsburg Christmas eve. ina
the Opera House. stevens is not 3D. novice
at bear lighting. and has killed several
of them I'm their native woods. though in
this contest he Will be handicapped by
the size of his weapon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-04

Copyrighted. 1886, Associated Press)
London, December 3.-The British
Empire League held a meeting this az
ternoon at the Guild hall The Lord
Mayor Mr.. George Faudel Phillips,
presided. The hall was we'll filled. but
there was a lack of enthusiasm.
Among the Canadians present were Sir
Charles Tupper, Lieut.. Governor Kirk
patrick, and Messrs. Dobeu and Lau-
rie.
A letter from the Canadian Secre-
tary OF the League, dated Toronto, was
read stating that the Canadian branch
had elected ten members to the coun-
ell of the League in England.
The Duke of Deyonshire, president OF
the council. made a speech in which
he said he believed that the sentiment
in favor of imperial federation was
growing. but that Mr. Chamberlain
proposal to establish free trade within
the empire had not yet met with such
hearty response in the great colonies
as TO demand Immediately another col
onial conference. Mr. Dobeil cordial
ly sympathzed with the aim OF the
League. although he regretted the lack
of progress. and expressed the belief
that the only solution of their dream
was a Zollverein OF Great Britain and
her colonies against the world.
Mr.. Dobell predicted that Canada
would be the means of bringing about
a better understanding between Great
Britain and the United States, which
he claimed would be one OF the best
things which ever happened to Great
Britain.
Referring to Prof Goldwin Smiths
statement taat the ultimate goal OF Can
ada was its absorption by the United
States. Mr. Dobeu said he believed that II
imperial federation was effected it might
be possible 20 absorb the United States
and he continued: OF ann sure that every
part Of the empire viii welcome back that
wandering child.
Sir Charles Tupper declared that no peo-
pie i'm the whole empire were reader than
the Canadians to contribute TO the de-
fense of the empire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-04
III CAUSE FOR ALARM NOW.
The Worst Results Of the Chippewa
Flood Have Been Seen,

Is the Opinion Of Col A. W. Jones,
OF the U. S. Engineers-A Pecu-
liar Set of circumstances Respon-
sible for the Flood-The River
Falling Now, and Backwater
Causing all the Trouble-Daring
Feat Of a Family-Escaped Over
the Ice Gorges to the Shore.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-04
WILL BE REFUNDED.
England WIN Advance the Money Needed
by Turkey.

~ UTNNN-
CAIRO. December Lord Cromcr the
British agent here. has informed the Egyp-
tian government that De is authorized to
state that in the event Of that govern
ment deciding to repay to the Caisse Of
the Egyptian debt the c5o0ooo advanced to
meet the expenses of the Anglo-Egyptan
expedition to Dongola, Great Britain is
prepared to advance such sum of money
as the Egyptian treasury is unable TO pro-
vide for that purpose.
The action of Great Britain i'm this mat
ter is the result of the decision of the
Court Of Appeals Of Alexandria that the
funds of the Caisse should not have been
used for the war expenses and that the
Egyptian government must pay back the
money advanced.