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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-16
BALTIMORE sroCK MARKET

BALTIMORE, MD, May 15.-Virginia
Ss. new. 70 IL; do. Century, bonds. 81 IL
G62; Baltimore and Ohio, is; Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern lists, 1902; Gas
stock, 81 7-Sd62 Is: do. bonds, 6s.
III IL; SIS, 1N IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-16
LONDON AND PARIS.

LONDON. ENG, May l5.-Bar silver.
81 1-sd. Consols, 1l2 7-l6 for money, and
1l2 IL for the account
1880 p. M.-Paris advices quote per
cent. rentes at lO2f., 81 1-2c. for the ac-
count.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-16
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

Richmond, Va. May Is 1896
-Wheat-Longberry 7id76c. (;
mixed, 73d76c. shortberry, 72a76c.; No. :
red, 75G7sc. CorR-White, Virginia, BIC. /;
No. white, 36n36 he; No. mixed $50
IS lie. Oats-No. 2 mixed. "A i-2c.; No.
mixed, 2ic. Rye-42di5c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-16
Ovcr-Exertion Of Brain or Body
TnIxe HorsfOrd's Acid Phosphnte.

It is Wholesome tonic for body brain,
and nerves. Wonderfully quick in its ac-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-16

Cash quotations: Flour quiet and steady
81 l-s66S 1-4c.. No. red. IS l-4n67c. No
? corn. % l-2Q29c. No 2 oats. 10 Lao
10 5-sc. Mess pork, s7.e0QSe5 Lard. 500
4S4.62 H. Short-rib sides, St05Q42 %. Dry
sides, $Ai2 1-3qs475. Whiskey y2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-16

UNION STOCK-YARDS, ILL, May Is
Cattle-Receipts. 800 head Market weak:
common TO extra steers, $500 $3.50. stock
ers and feeders, s2S50s5; cows and bulls,
Sl.5OuS. AZ: Texans. S2259Nl0.
Hogs-Recepts, 1900 head. Market &c.
higher early. closing weak heavy pack
ing and shipping lots, {32as3 Is; common
TO choice mixed, 8.25g850; choice assort-
&b
Sheep-Receipts. 100 head. Market
steady. inferior TO choice, S2.50G$3.90
lambs, S25HS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-16
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

Sun rises. ....5.0O HIGH TIDE.
sun sets ...... TIP orning............7:19
Moon sets. III .o2 ning............7:32
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-16
AGAINsT nOND IssrANcr-

iA pursuance OF previous notice. Mr..
DemocroD. Of Georgia. addressed
.', senate iu favor OF the bill 70 prohibit
issuance ~ bonds or other interest
Nf obligations % the government
ln' Secretary OF the Treasury. or other
on the government, without the
'oniY OF Congress lie argued that
."tfe.s. either hy action or non-action
"'i.l he responsible n more bonds were
under the law by which S9S2 900 go
ponds had been sold In the last three
-'' III the session closed with that
n" ulrepcaled. Congress would be saw
t lo The people that it approved Of the
ana also that Il approved Of what the
r'ary of the Treasury had done under
h ihe past and would approve OF what
might 90 In the future lie argued
lti "a delegation Of the powers Of Con
.s over the finances OF the country
'Ns a violation o. the letter and OF the
tlifi OF the Constitution. Under the
suing law. that autocratic power over
r finances was exercised. not only In
-r absence 81 popular consent. but IN
o.postion 10 the wishes OF the people and
e-sx sAosea EesSsssaLsSs-S Sresa
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-16

From all present indications there
seems to be no longer much reason to
doubt that the United States will not only
soon be compelled to recognize the Cuban
insurgents as belligerents; but probably
also eventually take hand in.the strug-
gle. Almost every daily paper is now
publishing statements of companies OF
volunteers being formed in different parts
for the purpose of going to Cuba to help
the insurgents, and this fact is more than
significant. 1t may be that in a great
many sections of the Union, the people
are not now especially interested in the
Cuban struggle; but it does not stand to
reason that any section can long remain
Indifferent to the fate of the Americans
who may 60 to Cuba to fight. The result,
therefore, will be that however loath con-
gress may be to take action in regard to
the matter, it will be unable to stand the
pressure and will eventually be forced to
commit itself to something definite. 1t
is out of the question that this something
definite should be in opposition to the
struggling Cubans, and nobody need be
very greatly surprised if it results in war
with Spain.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-16
LOCAL LACONICS.
The County COmmissIoncrs


The annual meeting of the county board
of commissioners was held yesterday
Supervisor Stephenson was not presen
and no business was transacted except
the auditing of large number of ac'
counts.
The Vote Canvassed.
The vote cast in the recent new county
election at Blacksburg and Buffalo was
canvassed by the board of election COM
missioners yesterday. Except for dis
crepancy Of one vote, the result was as al
ready reported. There was no notice of O
contest.
.'Doing No Good"
The cotton market does not seem to be
doing much good just now. Although
THE enquirer is instructed to report
the market at from 81 to 6i this morning,
the understanding is that it will take a
real first-rate article to bring the last
named figure.
Denounced AZ Untrue.
Some Blacksburg gentlemen have sent
The ENQUIRER a copy of printed cir
cular relating to the published statement
to the effect that the officers for the pro-
posed new county of Cherokee are al
ready slated. In the circular, it is stated
that the report had its origin in The
Piedmont Headlight of December 4, and
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-16
Wednesday, December l6, 1896.

Leonard; Tradesville, l.. L. Beden-
baugh; Chesterfield, ]. P. Attaway JEFF
ferson, Allan McFarlane; Blackstock,
P. B. Ingram. -.
SPARTANBURa DIsTR1cT.-Presiding
elder, A. J. Cauthen; Central, M. L. Car
Isle Duncan, w. G. Kirkland city mis-
sion, E. B. Loyless Clifton, J. L. Harley;
Union Station and mills, J. e. Carlisle
and J. c. Roper; Gaffney, ]. D. Croutj )
Laurens, r. n. Jones; Cherokee, j: M.
Friday Jonesville, r. w. Spigeneri Kill
ton, J. N. Isom; Pacolet Station, q: M.
Boyd Enoree, J. D. Abercrombe Clin-
ton, N. B. Clarkson; Whitmire, ID. A.
Phillips Santuc, A. F. Berry; Campo
bello, s. A. Nettles; Belmont, 8. q. Black
man agent Wofford college, G. B. Smith.
SUMTER DIsTRIcT.-Presiding elder, L.
j. Clyde; Sumter, J. w. Daniel; Sumter
Mission, j. G.. Herbert, Jr. Sumter cir
cult, T. P. Phillips; Manning, w., II.
Hodges Ssntee, A. B. Watson; Jordan,
w. A. Pitts Foreston, E. II. Beckham
New Zion, w. A. Wright Lynchburg,
J. G. Porter; Oswego, j. E. Bushton
Bishopville, J. E. Elkins Bethany, j. ID.
Frierson Salem Station, s. W. Henry {;
Kershaw, J. G. Bockworth Smithville,
Peter Stokes; Camden, J. T. Pate;
st. Johns Mission, T. B. Bailey; Wat
cree, B. w. Robertson; Richlaud, I. j.
White; Wedgefeld, w. j. Dowell.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-16
The MEDIUM APOLOGIZEs.-Th

The MEDIUM APoLoGIZEs.-The
Abbeville Medium has taken occasion
to apologize for what it said recently
in regard 10 the Reese. Luckie case. 1n
its last issue it says:
We have no inter-
est whatever in the case and know
nothing of the parties or of the jury
that tried the case, and what We had
to say was entirely impersonal. 1t has
not been our custom to have anything
to say upon such cases; but the style
with most newspapers has long been to
write up such matters and approve of
or condemn the verdict of the juries. 1t
struck us in this case that the jury was
inconsistent in finding a verdict of
guilty against the parties and then
recommending them to mercy. Reese
and Luckie could not have been found
guilty unless the jury believed that
they lay in wait for Williams and shot
him down. If such was the case how
could these men be entitled to mercy.
Under the old Jewish dispensation
cities of refuge were appointed to which
a man might flee after killing another
if he did not lie in wait for him, but if
he waited for his victim and then slew
him the in junction was "thou shall
take him from mine altar that he may
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-16
SHARON SHAFINGS.

Farewell to Cherokee-Reception of Mr..
and Mrs. Grier-Personal Mention.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
SHARON, December 1--we regret
very much to see that Cherokee town.
ship has cut loose from York county |;
but since she has done so, we wish her
all the good and prosperity that she may
wish, and hope her condition may be
much bettered by being in a new county.
Rev. J. E. L. Winecoff and wife spent
several days in this neighborhood last
week. Mrs. Winecof's health is very
much improved.
Rev. ]. 8. Grier and bis charming bride
arrived in Sharon on last Thursday even
ing, and will make their home with Mr..
J. H. B. Jenkins for the present. We
wish them much happiness and pros:
perity. Mrs. Grier was Miss Julia Cain
of Georgia. Mr.. and Mrs. Grier were
given a pleasant reception at Sharon
church by the congregation, and all
seemed to have a delightful time, the
time being spent in pleasant conversation
and satisfying the inner man on the
bountiful provisions which were spread
by the ladies. Again on Friday night,
the young people thought they must 20
zone better' and gave them a delightful
party at the home of Mr.. WIN. Ross
Again a bountiful supply Of refresh
ments were served.
Miss Mamie White of Hickory Grove
is spending some time with Mrs. McGill.
Mr.. E. F. Ratchford spent several days
in Gaffney City last week.
w. N. Elder, Esq.,, was in town on Fri
day and Saturday.
Miss Mollie Thomas is visiting friends
and relatives in Blacksburg.
Mrs. D. A. Stuckey of Sumter county,
visited the family Of DR.. j. H. Saye last
week.
DR.. Saye has sold his residence to the
Sharon congregation for a parsonage, and
will at once build another for himself.
A. J, B.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-16
NERE,.NENTION.

DR.. Talmage denies the story that he is
to be married to young lady at Sing
Sing. '''''''''The supreme court of Missou-
ri has decided that the printed contract on
telegraph blanks has no binding force, and
that the telegraph companies are respon'
sible for damage caused by errors made
by them in the transmission of messages.
1.-THE window glass factories of Pitts
burg, Pa, which have been idle for sew
eral months, resumed operations on last
Monday. '''''''''Of the 34S, ,9SS, ,64S pounds OF
second class mail matter carried last year,
53,34s,OOO pounds were carried free OF
charge, under the franks of senators, rep
resentatives and other government Off
cials.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-16

- 1t begins to look now as if, after all,
the United States has gotten left on the
Venezuelan question. The famous mes
sage Of President Cleveland, in which he
gave Great Britain to understand that she
would not be allowed to bully little Ven
ezuela, and that she must either arbitrate
the boundary dispute or fight this coun-
try, is still fresh in the public mind. The
position of the president looked like u
very nervy one to take, and when Great
Britain appeared to back down and acqui-
esce, it made the people of this country
feel like they were living under govern
ment that foreigners had best not monkey
with. But now it looks like that puffed up
feeling is entirely unwarranted. The cor
respondence between Great Britain and
the United States has resulted in the prac-
tical agreement ON a treaty which is to
serve as a basis for the settlement of the
Venezuelan question. 1t has been arrang-
ed that the matter shall be arbitrated as the
president originally demanded in such
a peremptory manner; but the board OF
arbitration must be governed by the terms
of the treaty, which among other things,
prescribe that so years occupation of any
of the disputed territory shall give posses
sion to the country that has so occupied
it. The result of this is to give Great
Britain practically all that she has ever
claimed or even desired, and, after all,
poor Venezuela is to be literally robbed
by her more powerful antagonist, while
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-16

the originator of the report is denounced
as malicious liar. The circular is signed
by F. H. Dover, r. M. Jolly, T. Daven-
port, I. G.. Sarratt, R. o. Sans, j. G..
Black, Jas. T. Moorhead, N. w. Hardin,
#. B. Butler, VIM. Jefferies, M. M. Tate,
G. w. Webster and j. E. Webster.
The New Chandeliers.
There was a slight inacuracy in the
statement in last Saturdays issue about
the new chandeliers in the Presbyterian
church. The statement should have been
that the chandeliers would be "lighted
up'' for the first time on Sunday night.
They were '"put up'' sometime ago.
Bonds For School Purposes.
Pursuant to due notice, an election Is
to be held on next Tuesday, December
%. to decide whether or not the York
Vile school district shall borrow 1900 to
be used in the purchase or construction
of school building, and in furnishing
the same. According to the notice, the
matter is to be disposed of by the ''quali-
fed" voters.
Out at the Factory.
Owing to the failure to get brick rapidly
enough, the brick work out at the factory
has been progressing rather slowly dur
ing the past two weeks or more. The
walls of the main building, however, will
be completed about Christmas. The
carpenters are we'll along with their work.
The probability now is that the mill will
be ready to commence operations about
the last of February or the first of'March.
Mr.. Brunson Comes Back.
The Methodists of Yorkville have been
in state of uneasy suspense for several
weeks past; but have experienced q
pleasant relief. Their suspense was
caused by fear that Rev. A. N. Brun-
son might be transferred from this sta
ton. Mr.. Brunson has been in Yorkville
a year now, and although a quiet, unas-
suming gentleman, he has made his
presence felt in more ways than one, and
has endeared himself not only to his own
congregation but to the whole commu-
nifty as well. This has been because OF
his ability as a preacher and his many
admirable qualities as a citizen and q
man. Had he been transferred else
where this year, there would have been
serious disappointment to others besides
the members of his own congregation,
and his return is a cause for general con.
graduation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-16

AS to just when the new county OF
Cherokee will be able to get things in
working order, the lawyers are not ex-
actly certain. The constitution is not
clear on the subject, and neither is the
statutes. One of the first preliminaries
to be attended to will be the drafting
of bill for the incorporation Of the
new county. This work has already
begun to receive consideration and will
be completed in time for presentation
at the next session of the general as
sembly. 1t is very likely that authority
to 60 ahead and organize a government
by the election of county officers, etc.,
will be given the new county at once
but as to how the new county will be
able to get representation in the general
assembly until after the next general
election, does not yet appear. We have
no idea, however, that the interests of
the new county will be allowed to suffer
for lack of prompt and intelligent atten-
ton, or that its affairs will not be put in
shape at the earliest possible moment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-16

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

lNDEA IO NEW ADtEnIlSE"LNlo
w. Brown Wylie, C. C. G. Pleas-On the
first Monday of January, 1897-will sell,
under foreclosure Of mortgage, house
and lot in Yorkville, and the balance OF
the Ross place." at the suit Of George
tie and others. Also tract of land
containing "a acres, at the suit of Joseph
H. Saye against Sarah Cordelia Laugh
ridge.
w. w. Lewis, Attorney for Administra-
trix-On the 9Th day Of January, 1891, at
the late residence Of 8. Leroy Davis, de-
ceased, will sell the personal property
belonging to the estate of said deceased.
T. NJ. Dobson Il Co.-Talk about holiday
goods. By reading the list you will see
that he has something for all ages, sexes
and conditions of people. They advise
you not to wait until "the night before
Christmas" but to come while the stock
is full.
w. E. Ferguson-Offers you axe-handles
for Christmas, besides fruits, nuts, plain
crackers, mackerel and Goldfish. Wal
lace Jackson is his factotum and will
deliver goods to you promptly. :.
J. j. Hunter-Says that his entire stock
of clothing for men, boys and children
must be sold between now and Christ
mas.
Reg M. Grist-Can supply you with any
kind Of reading matter you want.
Oliver E. Grist-Has q lot of Fountain
pens suitable for holiday presents. They
are of different grades and at different
prices.
J. M. Starr & Co-Can furnish you with
horse and cattle powders, laxative-bro-
mo-quinine which is warranted to cure
a cold in "a hours, and many other ar
ticles both useful and ornamental.
Grist Cousins-Can supply you with fire.
crackers-two packages. for cents
torpedoes, Roman candles, paper-cap
pistols, cannon crackers, bananas at 2
cents dozen, plain and fancy candies,
nuts Of different kinds, evaporated
peaches and apples, vegetables, pie
peaches, etc.
w. F. Marshall-Gives notice to persons
indebted to him that he wants them to
make payment Immediately.
P. A. Observation-Disclosures to sell you
Christ mas presents.
N. B. Bratton and Agnes B. Harris
Warn "a: persons against trespassing
on their lands.
j Ohm J. Nichols and w. T. Nichols, Ex-
ecutors-Sale of lands belonging to the
estate of John Nichols, deceased.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-16
JUDGE WITHERsPOON.

The Greenville News of Sunday con-
tains the following, which was unani-
mously adopted by the bar of the city
in relation to the intended retirement
of his honor, Judge I. D. Witherspoon,
from the bench:
"Whereas, We, the members of the
Greenville bar, have learned with sincere
regret that the Honorable I. D. Wither-
spoon has determined to retire from the
bench upon the expiration Of his present
term of Office:
"And whereas, he has disch arged the
responsible and delicate duties of circuit
Judge for period of Is years with credit
to himself and with advantage to the pub
lie, we deem 1t fitting occasion to place
upon record an expression of our appre-
citation of his estimable private and off,
cial character:
Therefore, resolved. that the Hon.
I. D. Witherspoon, In the administration
Of the high Office Of circuit judge, has
ever manifested supreme purpose that
exact and equal justice should be done to
all litigants, without regard to person,
and has won the esteem, confidence and
affectionate regard of the members of the
bar by his high and exemplary Christian
character, and by the uniform courtesy,
patience, ability and impartiality shown
to the members Of the bar who have
practiced before him.
"Resolved, that our highest regard and
best wishes for his health and happiness
will go with Judge Witherspoon in his
retirement.
Resolved, that the secretary of this
meeting be requested to send copy OF
the foregoing resolutions to Judge With
erspoon, and to furnish copies to the
newspapers of the city for publication"
Although Judge Witherspoon's term
of Office does not expire for more than
year yet, to the great regret of the bar of
the whole state, he has definitely made
up his mind not to stand for reelection.
That he could be reelected there is but
little reason to doubt; for not only is he
conceded to be one of the ablest men who
has sat on the South Carolina bench since
the war; but his record, private and otfi-
cial. is absolutely spotless. But the judge
thinks that after such long service he is
entitled to take rest, and for that reason
it is his purpose to retire to private life.
He has been too hard a worker to remain
idle. however, and he will resume the
practice of law in Yorkville.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-16
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
Winthrop Entertainments-The Hunter
Gathering Other Notes.

Gathering Other Notes.
Correspondence Of the YorkviIle Enquirer.
Rock HILL, December 12.-Mr. and
Mrs. w. C. Whitner and family have re-
turned to their home, in Anderson, after
short visit to the old home Of Mrs
Whitner.
The entertainment given by the Mozart
Symphony club, last Thursday night, at
Winthrop college, was much enjoyed.
The attendance on these entertainments
has justified the action of President john
son in making arrangements for the sea-
son. The profits from the receipts on
these occasionsis to be used in furnishing
the halls of the two literary societies.
Major A. H. Greene of the Carolina ho-
tel has attracted number of guests by
making known the attractions for hum
ters, that are to be found around Rock
HILL. Several parties have favored US
with their presence from his persuasive
powers.
One of the most pleasant attractions in
our midst last week was handsome
music box in the Office of Mr.. David
Hutchison, who is the agent here for the
New York Life Insurance company.
The music is certainly fine and is said to
have betrayed Ii Hung Chang into an
act of American admiration. He pur-
chased three to carry back to China with
him.
On Sunday morning, DR.. Saunders,
chancellor of the college at Fredericks-
burg, Va, occupied the pulpit of the
Presbyterian church. He gave a state
ment of the work done there and the
scriptural warrant for it, that was appre-
ciated by his hearers. At night Mr..
Neville of Yorkville, delivered his lecture
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-16

- Judge Witherspoon rendered de-
cision recently in which he held that
magistrates have the same power and
jurisdiction as was exercised by trial
justices. In his view of the case, it
was clearly the intention of the recent
constitutional convention to vest the
magistrates with the power of trial
justices, at least until the Legislature
should define the duties of magistrates,
and it is altogether likely that this view
will be sustained by the supreme court.
In the meantime, Governor Evans is
repo orted to have advised magistrates to
continue in the exercise of their duties
without regard to decisions of circuit
judges holding that they have no pow
ers, etc.