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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
LETTER FROM HOODTOwN.
Goods Mill Ffshiag Party-Memorial Ser
vice-Where the Chickens Went-Time

Goods Mill Fishing Party-Memorial Scr
vice-Where the Chickens Went-Timt
tn Register.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
HooDTowN, April N.-The fishing par
ty at Goods mill last Saturday was
decided success. The crowd, which con
sisted nearly altogether Of young people
while not very large, were in the best o
spirits, and the day was pleasantly spent
Angling was INDUCED in; but none OF th'
finny tribe were captured; ). but I am no
80 positive about there being no "dry
land fish" captivated. A very importan
feature of the occasion was the bountifu
repast, which was all that the mos
epicurean palate could desire or the mos
voracious appetite require.
Fishing has been the favorite pastim'
here; but luck has been rather agains
all the hook and seine fishers, and but s
few small specimens of fish have beer
taken, on account Of the streams being 81
clear and low. Mr.. A. E. Feemstel
caught an eel in fish basket a few days
ago which measured nearly 8 feet in
length, and made good mess for the
entire family.
Rev. Hawkins held memorial service
at Shiloh yesterday, on the occasion OF
the death of Miss Nina McSwain. The
basis of his sermon was II Cor. iv, 18.
After the service the sacrament was ad-
ministered.
Miss Lula Dowdle's school at Filbert
closed last Thursday, and she returned
home Saturday, where she will spend
vacation.
Mr.. Geo. w. Foster and wife, of Nc.
Connellsville, visited the family of Mr..
G. D. Hood last Saturday.
Messrs. C. S. Good, and j. j. Hood are
visiting relatives at Gaffney's
Mrs. j. ]. McSwain who has been an
invalid for several months is not thought
to be improving.
Mr.. r. s. Plexico, whose illness we
mentioned sometime ago, is lying very
low at the residence of his aunt, Mrs. E.
Plexico.
Mrs. r. Leroy Sherer, of Gould, who
has for sometime been in critical coEdi-
ton, is still in low state.
In removing lot of old fodder on the
barn loft which had not been disturbed for
two years, your correspondent discovered
the den in which the lninks have found
hiding place while destroying so many of
his chickens. The skeletons of several
and quantity of feathers were
found intermingled with quantity Of
finely cut fodder. Mr.. John T. Wilson
informs me that they lost number of
fowls last spring until, from some un-
known cause, the mink which had been
denning in the fodder, met its death.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
BLACKsBURG BUDGET.
Wind and Electricity-Brick by the NIL
lion-Personal. ~

lion-Personal.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
BLAcKsBURa, April 8.-A. very severe
storm of wind and rain visited this section
on last Friday. There was also frightful
display Of electricity and light fall Of
hail. The dwelling occupied by Mr.. A.
G. Smith, on John street, was struck by
lightning. A part of the therboarding
and ceiling was torn of, an oil can demql-
ished and the oil ignited. Mrs. Smith
and her daughter, Miss Nancy, were the
only occupants of the house. They were
not affected very much by the shock, and
by their presence of mind soon extin-
guished the flames so that little damage
resulted.
The Cleveland Brick company, under
the management Of Mr.. A. r. Eskridge,
Is an enterprise which is located between
this place and Grover, on the Southern
road which has switch to the works, and
promises to be not only q paying business,
but quite a help to the surrounding eoun-
TRY. Mr.. Eskridge has had considerable.
experience in the manufacture Of brick,
and will make fireproof, common build
ing and ornamental brick. He has fifty
horse power engine. will manufacture 30,-;
600 brick a day, employees or so men and
keep busy FIVE or six 2-horse teams and
wagons. His plant Is In close proximity
to the clay, which is obtained in great
abundance from the place of Mrs. Marriet
Hardin, about two miles from here.
Mrs. A. G. Mccoy lett yesterday even
ing for her home In Hoalidaysburg, Pa.
She was accompanied by her mother,
Mrs. Louise Deal.
Miss Nancy Brown, from near Clifton,
returned home yesterday after q brief visit
to her uncle, D.. u. Brown. WA.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
Ths atorkpille Gnqllirer.
YORKVILLE, s. @. {:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1896.

The editors of the Columbia State and
Columbia Register are Willing away the
tedious hours of the dull season by calling
each other hard names. Snake stories, or
even spring poetry, would prove more
edifying to their readers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29

The Missouri Democracy is getting
enthusiastic over the idea Of capturing the
Chicago nomination for Silver Dick
Bland: At big meeting held in st.
Louis alfew days ago, it was resolved to
make strong effort to get free coinage
delegation from Kentucky, in spite OF
Carlisle, and it is believed that if this
movement succeeds, Bland will have but
little trouble in getting a majority at
Chicago.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
Willing tn Work For His Board.

Greenville News: A young white
man who was put on the chaingang for
80 days fl Pelzer, after serving the
term aske feS he might continue on
the force oasboard.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12
SEWER TAX NOTICE.

All persons owning property in
Improvement District No |, TeXar-
kama, Arkansas, for sewer purposes
are hereby notified to come forward
and pay the special tax levied
therin for 1896, before the 18th day
of February, 1896. will be at A,
A, Adams store, on Broad Street,
to receive moneys in payment of
this tax, II payment is not made
before above date a penalty Of
twenty per cent will be added, and
collection made by law
j. II. ARNOLD, Collector,
TeXarkana, Ark, Jan. l6, 1896. If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12

The Queens speech was read yes
terday to Parliament, and it was
an excellent document, in that it
was conservative in its utterances
on questions of moment to England.
In treating of the Venezuelan ques-
tion, she says 'The Government
of the United States have express
ed wish to cooperate in termina-
ting the differences which have eX-
isted for maay years between my
government and the republic of
Venezuela upon the boundary of
that country and my colony of
British Guna, | have expressed
my sympathy with the desire to
come to equitable arrangement,
and trust that further negotia-
tions wilLead to a satisfactory set
tlement."
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12
UNIQUE AND NOVEL.
Will be the Benefit for the Ladies of
Episcopal Church

On Thursday Feb, 18th the
Ladies of the Episcopal Church viii
entertain their many friends at
Harmony Hall with a Bundle
Party" Although new to TeXar-
kanians it has proven very success
full in other cities and it is safe to
predict that it will here.
The price Of admission will be a
bundle, worth not less than twenty
five cents, and as much more as
you like, These will be auctioned
of to the highest bidder and will
afford no end OF amusement and
every one is assured a royal good
time. McCann's symphony orches.
ira will discourse sweet melodious
strains of music, such as the only
"McCansky' can. Refreshments will
be served by the young ladies' #
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12
DEMOCRATIC JOE.

Joe Murphy was handing out his
announcement cards yesterday, and
when one of the friendly to whom
he handed one, asked him what
party he was subject to, Joe said:
"Doesnot that card state Demo-
cratic?"
"No;" said the friend, 1T only
tells you want votes
"Just wait a minute said Joe,
"and | will have some more print
ed"
And when the reporter heard a
man coming up the steps with a
skip, hop and jump, he knew it was
Democrat who wanted more prin-
ter's ink Joe ordered a thousand,
and he said subject to the Demo-
cratic primary, March 3rd, 1896, or
no 60.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12
EXTRAORDINARY OFFER FOR 96
Jos w. Vestal 4 Son. the Little
Rock Florists, Offer Bargains in
Bulbs and Flowers

For the next thirty days we offer
the following bargains IN Bulbs and
Flowers, as introduction collections;
Twenty choice Chrysanthemums,
our selection, 81; twenty fine Gera-
NUNS for 81; twenty beautiful ever
blooming Roses for ST. Many other
bargains.-write us for catalogue
and see our low prices on all kinds
of flower seeds, flowers, bulbs, etc,
Address, JOS W. VEsrAL ~ Son,
little Rock, Ark.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12
Great Oaks From Little Acorns Grown

Is line we used to recite from the
old verse in our school boy days. 1t
has forcible application to those
small ailments which we are too
apt to disregard until they reach
formidable proportions. a fit OF
Indigestion, a Slight" attack OF
constipation, it is assumed, will
soon pass off, but it is very apt to
get worse, and in the meantime is
neglected until the ailment be-
comes chronic, and then, if not en-
tirely eradicated, is constant an
noyance and menace Of worse con-
sequences, for diseases, recollect,
beget one another How much wis
er to resort to a course of Hostet-
ter's Stomach Bltters at the outset
than to temporize with it at the
start, or treat it with violent rem
edies in Its maturity Be on time
with disease or it may floor you,
Malarious, rheumatic and kidney
complaints, dyspepsia constipation
biliousuess and nervousness are all
disorders of rapid growth, and
should be 'nipped in the bud" by a
timely resort TO the BitterA
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12

We are making room for spring
shoes. 300 pairs Ladies' Misses
and Childrens, and 800 pairs Mems
shoes to be sold at once. See our
bargain counter and prices,
2l1t DELAMAR & O'NEAL.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12
Chean GrOcaries.

The cheapest house IN the city,
Good goods, Lowest prices Qulcb
sales aud small profits is our motto
Call and examine goods and get
prices before buying elsewhere
w, II, WELLS 4 Co.,
Successor to Moore & Wells.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12
GIudness Comes

With n better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
tion Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup Of Figs, prompt
ly removes That is why it is the only
remedy with millions Of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur'
chase, thatyou have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laXa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
then one should have the best and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12

James X. Jones and Clarke are
having a picnic up IN Sebastian
making speeches. Clarke friends
can only save the county from
Jones by introducing Fishback's
name on the ticket. Fishback
should not allow his name as a
decoy, he is too brainy for that
but then what is the use of talking
about man who has bee in his
bonnet, Fishback would allow his
name to go before the legislature
If he only carried Sebastian
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12

Sam Ragland has the genuine
merschaum pipe, A guaranty goes
with every one as to their purity in
material,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12

The newspapers are all riding
some hobby and they dig their
rowells in deep. Clarke gets the
benefit of of most of the
bloodiest digs, and next comes the
Valentine that edits the Helena
World.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12

The Voters Music House do tun-
ing, repairing and packing of pianos
and organs. Give them a trial,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12

Feed stuffs of all kinds at cheap
est prices at T. j. Hobgood's,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12

Four cans corn tor 25c, at 2l3 e,
Broad st.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12

Feed and seed oats at extra low
prices, at w. H, Wells & Cos,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12

Go to Sam Ragland's and buy a
box of those Leading Counsels'--
they are free smokers,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12
THE BIG FIGHT.
Dan Says it Will Certainly Come of
on Time

Dan Stuart continues to say that
the different contests will be pulled
of on schedule time and without
the slightest change in the original
programme
Secretary WheelOCk says the out
outlook is brighter than ever; that
there is absolutely not a cloud on
the horizon. This is the general
impression, and as the crowds are
now rolling in on every train the
attendance bids fair to be larger
than was expected a few days ago.
Both the Texas and Mexican
troops are in readiness to pounce
down on them. But this does not
seem to ruflle the men a bit.
The managers of the fight will
probably attempt to pull it of
about four miles below Ell Paso,
where the Rio Grande cuts point
of land on the Mexican side, which
is in the state Of Chihuahua and is
still Mexican soil In this case
president Dlaz will probably take
steps to compel the governor of
Chihuahua to cross the river and
stop the fight as he would have am
pie authority to do 50 under the
law.
No one here believes the fight will
take place aud therefore none will
90 from here, with few exceptions.
The two most critical time in
woman's life are the times which
make the girl a woman, and the
woman a mother. At these times,
DR., Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
of incalculable value. 1t strength
ems and invigorates the organs dis
tinctly feminine, promotes re-
gularity of the functions, allays
irritation and Inflammation, checks
unnatural, eXhausting drains, aho
puts the whole delicate organism
into perfect condition. Almost all
the ills of womankind are traceable
to some form of what is known as
'temale complaint" There are not
three cases in a hundred of woman's
peculiar disease that DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription will not cure.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-02-12
THE TExARKANIAN
F. @. wOOTTEN, City Editor.

The Daily Commercial of Pine
Bluff is trying to break up glove
contests in that city. 1t says these
entertainment is growing vicious
and are of too frequent occurrence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-01
DEFECTS IN THE TEXAS.
Most of Them of "A Nature That Can
BE Easily Remedied.


Washington, Dec. 31.-Secretary Her
bert to-day gave out a formal statement
concerning the result of the recent Off
cial inspection of the second-class bat
tleship Texas. the vessel built by the gov
eminent at the Norfolk navy yard. The
statement was submitted to the Presi-
dent at a cabinet meeting by Secretary
Herbert before being made public. The
prepared statement reads as follows:
days on the Texas, carefully 1nVeStiga-
ting the vessel, herself, machinery, guns,
etc. They recommend quite number of
changes and improvements, among others
that docking keels be fitted on each side,
such as are now provided for in all new
battle ships; that the various bracket
plates be stiffened when convenient OPP
tight doors be fitted to facilitate commu-
nication between the fire rooms. The feed
pumps are not efficient" They also rec
ommend changes in the pumps so that
any pump can supply any boiler. In the
hydraulic pump room the leaking of
steam from these joints created a heat
that made it impossible for a man to
remain. The board suggests that the hy-
draulic appliances as they are, be put ia
proper condition, in order to fairly test
their efficiency. Work is also necessary
on the turrets, ammunition hoiSts, cleo
trio firing appliances etc. The location
of the Pinch magazines between the fire
rooms is bad for storing powder, being
too hot. The board states that this de-
feet can be readily remedied. The TEXTS
Will be sent to the navy yard, and all
the DEFICIENCIES pointed out will be rem
edied and when this is done she will
be a first-class ship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-01
STRIKERS NOT SATISFIED.
The Philadelphia street Car Hands
Issue an Address.

Philadelphia, Dec. 31.-When the street
railway strike was declared off a week
ago and the strikers returned TO work
it was the understanding. that they were
to have hearing from the Union Trac-
ton Company's officials, at which hear
ing the grievances of the men could be
presented.
This hearing was given last night, "a
committee of the employees having con-
ference with General Manager Beetem,
which lasted several hours.
TIL result of the conference, as stated
in these dispatches last night, was dis
appointing to the men, particularly the
refusal of the general manager to grant
them 81 for a ten-hour working day.
Mr. Beetem consented to give the men
that struck their old runs and to put
the non-union men as extras. The prop
ositions of Mr.. Beetem will be submitted
to a meeting of the strikers for action.
The strike leaders anticipate considerable
opposition from the men to these propo-
sitions, and this afternoon the executive
committee of STRIKERS met andl drew
an address to the Christian League, Toyn-
mans Health Protective Association, Wo-
mans Union in the Interest of Labor,
hood, Young Mems Congress and Mrs.
Dora Worthington Bellew.
The address is as follows: Acting up
on the advice of yours and many other
leading societies in Philadelphia in
bringing to a close the strike which was
irRugufated - bring about our just
demands, being assured that if we would
peaceably return to work that you would
assist us in every way in their power to
secure our demands which you felt were
just and right, we now appeal at this
time for your assistance, as we have been
making every effort in our power to Sc
cure these demands, but so far have been
unsuccessful.
"Our men have become restless and are
impatient We fear the worst and would
kindly ask you to lend US your assistance
and aid in bringing about just and am
icable adjustment of these questions" >,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-01

ably sinking. The schooner was sighted
al daybreak this morning. but as there
was no telephone communication and the
terrlnc sea prevented the life boat going
Cuisine, nothing could be done About 20
o CLOCK the vessel hOisted a signal OF dis
tress and at I O'Clock this afternoon no
assistance having come, the crew could De
seen iashing spar in the rigging where
on they could cling IL the vessel foun-
dered- This reused the AIuskegat crew 10
an extreme effort. and at the risk OF their
lives they crossed 10 Nantucket where
word was telegraphed to various wreck
ing companies. and IL is hoped that TUGS
are on their way 10 the crews assistance
AT sunset the wind continues blowing A
northwest gale and a heavy sea is run
ming.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-01
BUSINESS OF RICHMOND.
The Year just Closed a More Pros
porous One Than 1894.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 31.-The Dispatch's
statistical exhibit tomorrow for the year
1885, as compared with 1894, makes a good
showing for the city. Some of the fig
ures follow:
Manufactures-sales for 1894, $S1, 6s4. $50;
for 1895, 1872, O26,OOO
Jobbing trade-sales for 1894, 500, 213, $50;
for 1895, $50 1882
There has been an increase in the cap
ital employed in both of these depart
ments as compared with 1894.
There was a large increase in the sales
of tobacco, liquor cigar and cigarette
revenue stamps the total increase being
ISL, 1921. The surplus and profits of the
banks increased $69, 1910. Loans and dis
counts increased $52l, 1863, and deposits,
S16S 933 rs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-01
THIS DON'T LOOK LIKE A ROW.
Philadelphia Sends Patriotic Greet
ings TO Atlanta.


Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. 31.-The follow
ing telegram was sent by William o. Nc
Dowell, chairman of the liberty bell COM
mittee to-day:
Gov. w. Y. Atkinson of Georgia, Mayor
Porter King, Atlanta, Ca; Mrs. Belle F.
Carroll Col. c. A. Collier, care of Col. c.
A. Collier, Atlanta Exposition, Atlanta,
Ca: The Columbian liberty bell commit
tee, representing not only every state and
territory in the union: not only our sister
republics of Mexico France and Switzer-
land, not only our great liberty-loving
patriotic societies, but the cause of
world wide liberty and peace, send you
their congratulations on the wonderful
success of the great exposition at At
lanta just coming to its close.
This exposition will stand for all time
for its recognition of women and re-
united America, and united America
mankind and womankind), means liberty
for the world
William o. Mcdowell Chairman
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-01
A western Union Building Burned.

Newark, N. J., Dec 31-The cable room
of the Western Union Telegraph Com
panys new building at Broad and Mar
this morning, cutting off all communica-
ton with New York and Philadelphia.
An electric light wire crossing one of the
Western Union Company's wires caused
the fire, which destroyed all the cables
and interior finishing of the room.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-01
A HIGH WIND At MONTREAL.
'he Man Killed and Several Build
ings Damaged.

dohfreal, Dec. 31.-A terrific wind storm
.aseu mere to-day. The roof of No. 6 fire
stauoh' the steeDles of the Anglican
oHurch and st. Vincents, and portion
u 'he roof of the new Canada Life Insur-
b bhCe building on st. James street were
nAn unknown man was killed on st.
car ms us street by falling tree. The street
trass wee was badly crippled by falling
The he, Mueh other damage is reported and
e aggregate losses will be large.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-01
The smith-McMahon Fight a Draw

Cincinnati, o., Dec. 31.-What was prob
ably the hardest fought and most scientific
glove contest that has been seen in this
vicinity in a year was that in which
Paddy Smith and Dan Mcmahon took
part last night, before the Riverside Ath-
letic Club. Twenty-Five hard rounds were
put up and the lads seemed anxious to
go ahead when Marshal Schaeffer inter-
posed an objection and ordered the con-
test to cease. The referee decided the
contest a draw.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-01
HIGH WATER AT FALL RIVER.
The Fires in Several of the Factories
Exffngufshcd.

Fall River. Mass, Dec. 3i.-The east
erly and southerly gale of last night and
early this morning caused a very high
tide that did considerable damage along
the water front. The fires in the furn-
aces in the American Print works. Fall
River Machine Company, and COOk-BOr-
den mill were eXtinguished and operations
were partially suspended until noon. All
of the wharves We're more or less dam
aged by the beating of the high waves.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-01
A BIG BLOW IN MAINE.
considerable Damage Done by Wind
and Rain at Augusta.

Augusta, Me-, Dec. 31.-A terrific south
east wind and rain storm did considera-
oie damage in this city to-day. Telephone.
i'fe alarm and electric wires were disar-
a lang and several buildings were dam
aged. The Fuller observatory went down
~ morning with a tremendous crash
II was 1852 feet high
IN Hallowell the roof of the cotton mill
was oioWn off and boy named White
t has eoadly injured. The flying roof of
t1S factory struck a house and badly
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-01
A RIaze at Richmond.

vicksburg, Miss, Dec. S1.-Wright Bros
hardware store, a large four-story build
ing was burned last night. The stock,
valued at $4,000, is a total loss, with in
surance of $4,000 The building was valued
at At5,OO0 and was insured for $1,000 Five
fireA en- were seriously injured by an ex-
plost n of powder on the third floor.