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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-04
LETTING THE MAIL CONTRACTS.

An agent of w. B. Catchings, the sue
cessful bidder on the various mail routes
leading out of Yorkville, has been in
town for several days past for the purpose
of subletting the contracts, and has been
successful.
He had four routes as follows: From
Yorkville to Yorkville, via. Bethany,
Zadok, etc., 442 miles, three time week ;
from Yorkville to Gould, via. Bullock s
Creek, etc., 80 miles, six times week /;
from, Yorkville to Point, via. Bethel,
Zeno, etc., 3St miles, three times week ;
and from Yorkville to Enquirer, via.
Clay Hill, Bandana, etc., 36 miles, three
times a week.
The agent first called on all the white
men who had ever had any experience
with mail contracts in this section. All
of hem, however, were acquainted with
the prices that had been paid heretofore,
a nd also with the prices at which Mr..
Catchings had contracted with the gov
ernment. Nobody could see any money
in the prices Mr.. Catchings was to receive,
much less the prices he was willing to
pay, and Of course there was no trade.
The agent is quite shrewd talker.
He came here for the purpose of letting
out the contracts, and it was his evident
Intention to do so before leaving. Failing
on responsible white men, he devoted
himself to the Negroes. Among other
things, he assured them that daily mail
could be carried over the Bullock's Creek
route with only one horse. The price he
offered was more than sufficient to pay
expenses, and the people along the line
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-04
CHARGED AS ACCESSORY.

While in Blacksburg last Friday, the
reporter for The ENQUIRER was informed
by Colonel w. D. Camp, trial justice for
Cherokee township, that Mrs. Anderson,
the woman in the Reese Williams killing,
is beirg held as accessory before the fact.
1t seems that in making up its verdict,
the coroner's jury failed to include Mrs.
Anderson. Colonel Camp says that parties
afterward came to him and demanded that
she be included, and he inserted her name
in the warrant for Reese and Luckey.
Later, the magistrate was asked to with
draw the warrant in so far as it applies to
Mrs. Anderson, in order that she might be
made States witness; but he decided TO
let the matter stand as it was.
Major Hart asked Magistrate Camp a
few days ago for preliminary in the case
of Mrs. Anderson. The reply Of the mag
istrate was to the effect that he had already
heard the testimony in the case as coroner
and made up an opinion that he did not
think would be changed as magistrate.
The request for preliminary was, there
fore, not pressed.
There is strong feeling about Blacks
burg TO the effect that Mrs. Anderson
should be removed to Jail for safekeeping.
Others, however, hold that this is altogeth-
er unnecessary; that there is no danger
whatever of any attempt on the part of
the prisoner to escape. Not only this, the
doctors have given certificates to the effect
that on account of Mrs. Anderson's phys
ical condition, she having been sick for
sometime, besides being in state OF
nervous collapse on account Of recent
events, to take her to Jail would be at the
risk of her life.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-04
Ths atorkpille Gnqllirer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1896.

- There is talk of possibility of war
with Spain on account of the recognition
of the belligerent rights OF Cuba by the
United States; but really there is only the
slightest danger of such development.
Spain, of course, does not like the attitude
of this country in regard to the matter
but she is not going to undertake any such
contract as would be involved in declar-
alton of war. About the only thing that
is going to result from the whole matter
will be an assurance of Cuban independ-
ence.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-04
LETTER FROM HICKORY GROVE.
Will Have a Good Road
Get There-Stay There.

Marriage-They VIII Have Gooa F'oao-
Get There-Stay There.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
HICKORY GROVE March 3.-Not long
ago old "T" predicted there would be a
wedding in this settlement fore long.
Well, old "T" did not exactly know but
hecould just some way or other smell a
wedding in the air, and, sure enough, last
week, Miss Maggie Dowdle and Mr.. Duff
Smith drove in town accompanied by sew
eral friends and "liting" at Brother Thack-
er's residence, had the "knot tied" which
made these two popular young people
husband and wife. We extend our con-
gratulations to the young folks and sim
cerely hope that as they paddle the canoe
down the stream of lite, all shall be hap
piness and prosperity.
County Supervisor w. j. Stephenson
was with us last week, laying off the road
from Hickory Grove to the Darwin
Place." Work will commence at once,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-04

For FREE SILvER.-Mr. ]. W.
Bowden, the South Carolina member
of the National Free Silver party, has
issued an address to the people of the
State in which he calls for organization.
The national convention of the new
party is to be held in St. Louis on
July %, next, and in the meantime,
Mr.. Bowden hopes to secure an organ
ization at every voting precinct in the
State to facilitate the election of dele.
gates to the national convention, and
also the casting of the full vote of the
party in the next general election.
The platform is as follows:
lst. The free and unlimited coinage Of
gold and silver, at the legal ratio of to l6,
by the United States government, indie
pendent of the action OF any foreign
I'd. The power to control and regulate q
paper currency is inseparable from the
bower to coin money; hence, bank issue
should be abolished and all currency in
tended to circulate as money should be
issued and its volume controlled by the
general government only and it should be
q full legal tender. The volume of cur.
rency-gold, silver and paper-to be suf-
ficient to do the business ofthe country on
a cash basis.
Sd. Unalterable opposition to the issue
of interest bearing bonds by the United
States in time Of peace. The payment Of
coin obligations Of the United States, as
provided by existing law, in either gold
or silver coin, at the option of the govern
ment and not at the option OF the creditor.
The address instructs that county
conventions should be held not later
than May l, and at these conventions
there must be elected county chairmen,
county executive committees and men,
bers of the State executive committee.
AS soon as precinct organizations are
perfected, Mr.. Bowden requests that
the name of their respective secretaries,
be sent TO him at Denver, Anderson
county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-04

fcers. Upon hearing of this act, the
commander, of the Federal regiment
drafted IL Confederate soldiers to be
shot in retaliation. AS the line was
being formed a young man named
William Lear stepped forward and
asked permission to take the place OF
one of the condemned men. The re-
quest was granted and Lear was shot
in the place of his friend"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-04
Tuo Constables Shot,

Two dispensary constables, Jenkins and
Redmond, were fired on by four ambush
ed men in Walhalla last Friday night.
Both fell, and it is thought that Redmond
is mortally wounded. Jenkins says he
recognized the men who did the shooting.
jenkins, it will be remembered, was the
constable sent to Yorkyille some time ago
to investigate the Bob Feemster murder
case.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
REcH MURDER CASE.
Self Confessed Murderer stiu In jail In
Phuadelphia Awaiting Requisiiion.

Self Confessed Murderer stm In Jail In
Philadelpiiia Awaiting Requisition.
PHILADELPHIA, March 3l.-John Rech
is still in custody at police headquarters
here awaiting roquisition papers from New
Jersey. Prosecutor Perry Of Atlantic
county asserts that the evidence Of Rech's
guilt Of bis wifes murder is unquestion-
able. A dispatch from Mays Landing, ~
j., near which place the crime was com
mitted, says that additional evidence Of
the crime was obtained. The sheriff, &C
cOmpanied by a deputy, made another
search Of tho house at Estelville, whore
the couple had lived. Stored away in an
upstairs closot and hidden under q heap
OF rubbish they found the woman's night
dress. The garment was torn almost in
shreds, indicating tho victims desperate
struggle for life. The lower part was
missing.
The house Is in a lonely and isolated
place, considerable distance from eny
neighbor. and no noise made by the wom-
an in defending her life would be likely
to be heard. The only thing the murderer
seems to have neglected to make an ap-
pearanoo Of a peaceful death was the leav-
Ing Of the handkerohiefs, the Instruments
with which the crime was committed, on
the body.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
MoTlvg VS. aEVgMeg.
Ansaa stronc Arrested Tor the Murder OF
Alvin Stone and Wife.

AlAiu ntohe ana nles
AKRON O., March 81. - Arson B.
Strong was arrested az Rnyenna, Portage
county, and charged with the murder OF
Mrs Alvin n. Stone at Tallmadgo on
Saturday night.
The evidence on which the charge Is
based is largely circumstantial Thirteen
years ago Strong was sent TO the peniten-
tiary for horse stealing, his conviction be.
ing secured by the testimony Of Stone.
Several years later, after his release from
prison, he was arrested again for the same
crime and aqnin convicted on the testiino-
ny Of Stone. He gained his liberty the
second time about three weeks ago and
was at once suspected OF the murder OF
Stone and his wife. When taken into GUS
tody, Strong said he was at tho home of
his sister in Ravenna oil of Saturday
night and that he had gone TO church
Sunday morning A search OF the sisters
house, however, resulted in the discovery
of a suit of clothes and an overcoat which
had been placed by q stove to dry. There
were no blood stains on tho clothing. but
Strong's sister said she had washed tho
garments in an clubhouse. In one Of
Strong's pockets was found railroad tick
ct from Ravenna TO Kent, the latter place
being within two miles Of tho scene Of
Saturday nights tragedy. The ticket was
purchased last Saturday.
Strong was brought here and placed in
jail The news of the arrest soon spread
and big crowd assembled. There was no
disorder, but Mayor Harper decided TO pre-
vent an outbreak by ordering Battery A
of the light artillery to assemble at its ar
mOry and await developments.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31

Child's Cloak With Detachable Cape
This dainty little Que is wearing an ideal
Summer clock. Our model Is made OF
pale pink pique, trimmed with edgings
and insertions Of ecru bstiste-the very
latest OF Dame Fashions fads. The
pattern Is cut with a square yoke which
is entirely hidden oy the deep cape
trimmed with embroidery. Two double
box plaits sd0rn both the back and front
Of the garment. The sleeves have full
pulls but are tight fitting from wrist TO
elbow. A round turn over collar prettily
trimmed with desp IUfils Of embroidery
finishes the neck OF the cape. In warm
weather the little coat is very neat and
pretty worn without the cape. Pique,
duck, sail cloth o, any heavy wash fabric.
es we'll as ell sorts Of heavy silks and
light woolens, are appropriate for this
design.
No 20,552-C Cbild's coat with remova-
bic cape, requires for medium size, AZ
yards material % inches vide, yards
% inches wide, or yards 80 inches wide
Lace represented, 52 yards; insertion, 8
yards Cut in slz,s. ., 3 and 4 years
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
TELEeRAPHIc RREMTIEs.

A sharp earthquake shock, accompanied
By rumbling sounds, occurred at Rawlins,
Wy.
Rivers and streams in western New
York are greatly swollen BY the thaw and
doing damage to property.
Mrs. Booth fuckers child died in Eng
land, and her sisters child died as Il was
about to sail from India.
Lieutenant Colonel Amyott, one Of the
French Canadian members OF parliament,
died suddenly at his home in Quebec
Ovor tins championship course at New
oastie- on-Tyns Buboar beat Wallace Ross
10 q sculing race for purse of $1,000
Senator John sherman visited New
York and said he bolievcs Mckinley has
go Of the 8sS delegates thus far elected.
At the Democratic district conventions
held in Iowa up 70 this time Ex-Governor
Boies has been unanimously Endorsed for
the presidency.
The Ansa won the yacht race for tho
Grand Prix de Nice, which was sailed at
Nice. The Britannia was second and the
Satanita third.
The Harrison elevator, the property oi
the National Linseed Oil company at Bur
lsngton, Ia. was burned 10 the ground.
The loss is $50 600.
Charles o. Peckons of Rochester con-
victed Of grand larceny in the first degree,
was sentenced, TO state prison for ought
years at Gananaaiguaa y. \.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
Social and Personai Noto..

Joseph E Carter, of Smyrna, is visit
Ing relatives In this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Lukens returned
yeBterday from San Antonio, Texss.
They are now the guests of their sister,
4 Mrs. John Miller OF this city.
Harry Winks has secured position as
clerk 10 Long Branch hotel.
Among the visitors at the Philadelphia
Commercial Exchange yesterday was
Clerk OF the Peace J. B. Foard.
Mrs John Bowman has been visiting in
Phi.adelpbii
Mr. and Mrs Herbert H. Wsrd have
issued cards for an AT Home on Thurs
day evening, April ?. at their home, Fifth
and Rodrey streets.
Miss Bessie Malone Is seriously IN at
her home, Delaware avenue aud Madison
street
John F. Clark has returned from West
Chester.
Miss Emma Aydon and Miss Helen
Lawson are guests Of Niles Alberta
Oglesby, Of Chester.
Mr. and Mrs Leslie Appleby have re-.
turned from Chester.
Miss Alice Bernard hiss been visiting
Chester friends.
Miss Bessie d. Mills has returned to
Chester after q visit in this city.
Mrs. T. Allen Hilles will talk about art
at the meeting Of the Chester New
Century Club In that city this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs w. X Crosby will give a
dinner at the Clayton House this even
ing. The guests OF honor will be Rev.
and Mrs. William P. Swartz.
A l. Pratt, Of Millipgtou, Md, Is
registered at the Clayton House.
Secretary of State WhItsman is In
Dover to day.
h G Conrad Ia In o iessa attending
the funeral OF Jonathan E. George.
Mrs Ssllls George, OF Philadelphia, is
the guest OF Mrs, s. w. Springer, at No.
1923 West street.
Representative Columbus Watkins.
Of Odessa, was Ia town to-day and con
fsrrsd with General Smith relative to
projected changes in the Reedy Island
dJks.
Dr. H. M. Frist and John +. Kllmer
are on q cunning trip.
Ex-Councilman M. J. Sbarkey Is in
Philadelphia to.dsy.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
IlIEn

DIXON. .-on March 80 1895, Sarah G., wife
Of John Dixon.
GEORGE--In this city on March 81, 1896
Jonathan n. George. aged II years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 atte nd
the funeral service AZ his late residence, No.
West Eleventh street, on Tuesday morning.
March 81. a. . o'clock sharp. To proceed 90
OdoFsa. Del, On the train leaving the T. W.
and IS depot at Los n. m, where the inter-
ment will take place.
HUTTON this city. March 25. 1895,
Henry Hutten.
KONITZER.-On March %. 1896, Catherine
daughter Of Gustave and kosanna konitzer,
aged months.
MORROW On the 2sth Instant, James
NJ ,rrow. in the 7sth year OF his age.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend
the funeral ffom his late residence, No llu
Franklin street, on Tuesday afternoon a.
o'clock, lpternent private.
NOWELL.-On March 20. 1896. Ella Novel;.
NIXON. On Nerch 20. 1895. Ida May Nixon,
wife OF William y. Nixon. and daughter OF
Nathaniel Gregg.
PARSONS lon March 25. 1876, Priscilla
Parsons. AGED O5 years.
PORTER.- on Merch 20, 1895, Jennie Porter
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
Colonel Lyman Appointed.

ALBANY, March S1.-Governor Morton
has sent 20 the senate the nomination Of
Henry H. Lyman of Oswego to be tho new
commissioner Of excise under the Raines
liquor tax law. Colonel Lyman halls from
Oswego and is at present one Of the fish,
game and forest commissioners. He was
collector of the port OF Oswego under the
Harrison administration and is a man OF
considerable influence in central New
York. He is between so and go years OF
age and has held several Offices in Oswe-
60 county, where he is regarded as a man
of character and ability.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
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ing 10 Gents 10 the Evening journal
Onoe-Pattsrns for woman, maid:sand
chnd.
We have made an arrangement with
one Of the oldest and most reliable paper
pattern houses IN New York, which
enables us to offer to our readers stand
ard and perfect fitting pstternsof the
very latest and newest designs
These patterns are retailed In stores at
from 90 to 40 cents. We bavs made
arrangements whereby we can offer
them At the extremely low price OF 10
cents.
A paper pattern OF any size. OF this
illustration, may be obtained by sending
your nsms aud address, number and
size OF pattern desired. together with 10
cents for each pattern to the EVENING
JOURNAL, Wilmington. Del.
Please Observe the Following Measure
ments,
For Waists Measure around fullest
part OF bust, close under arm raise
slightly In the back, draw moderately
tight
For Skirta-Measure around the waist,
over tho belt; draw moderately tight.
Printed directions accompany each
pattern. showing how the garment Is to
be made.
When ordering patterns for children
please also state age Of child.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
FIre Department Election.

The local ERE compsnie1 are already
making arrangements for the FiIe Do
partment elections, which take place the
second Tuesday In Msy. The anti
combine, comprising the Water Witch
Fame Hose, Delaware and Reliance com
pauies. are msking strong Efforts to beat
the combine, composed Of the other fire
companies. Il is sald that Al j. Skelley,
of Weccsooe. is Sisted by the combine
for first assistant chief. and that present
First Assistant Chief Welcb Is to be
elected second assistant next time.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
MARuruD'

CONIY-HANBY-O Thursday evening,
March ed 1926, at the residence OF the brides
parents. Carpenter. Del. by Rev. Charles
Hendricks. pastor Covenant Reformed tps'
c1pal Church. James q. Comfy. OF this city.
and Miss Anna J. Hanby. OF Carpenter. Del.
GRhENW WELL-LNNCH.- On Wednesday
street. by Rev. Charles n. HendI icke, pastor
Covenant Reformed Episcopal Church, VIII
liam II. Greenwcll and Miss Mary A. lynch.
both Of this city.
HANBY-WHITE-A Brandywlne NJ. E.
parsonage. on March %, 1898 by Rev. Aabury
Burke, Frank Handy and Irene White.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
NOW sundaz sehooI Proisct.

The secading members OF OlIvet Pres
byterian Church, who withdrew about a
year ago. will opon Sunday school aud
Christian Endeavor Socisty NJ No. 1925
Lancaster avenue. No name has et been
decided upon. Il will not be. known as
Presby terlan Sunday school
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
hudson Navlrntion opepod.

KINGSTON, n. Y, March 81.-Naviga.
tion between this point and New York
has been opened. Tho passenger and
freight steamers James W. Baldwin and
William f. Romer OF tho Kingston and
New York night line win resume their
regular trips for the season tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
rhens Ronk.,Ars pnnutles.

We have q few copies OF beautiful
work, handsomely bound, containing sew
eral hundred pictures Of high artistic
merit, which will be sold at $1.75 = copy,
which is about one-fourth the publioa
tion price. Also some copies Of Rand and
McNslly's CYelopedia at 80 25, worth
four times the price asked. Can be seen
at the EVENING JOURNAL olfce.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31

Many Of our reduced Car
pets have been closed out;
others are being received daily
to take their places. We
have ten elegsnt patterns of
wool filling Ingram Carpets,
full count, extra super quality,
which we have just reduced
from soc to 35c per yard. All
first-class patterns; very suit
able for chambers and sitting
rooms.
The Window Shades ready
to put up at your windows for
25c. which we advertised a
week ago, sold right out.
Another lot is now here in
the best colors of oil shading.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
Amons Newarll. vIaItor..
special Correspondence Evening Journl

Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEWARK, March 3i-Miss Frauols, Of
Philadelphia, Ia being entertained By
Miss Steele at the Deer Park Hotel.
Miss MRrsha B Wilson, OF Greenvills,
Del, is the guest Of Mss Emma Arm
strong.
Alexander B. Williamson, OF Philsdel
phis. has been visiting his family here
for few days.
Miss Ella Todd is entertaining Miss
Nary Strickland. OF K kton
Miss Rsbs Pyle, Miss Anna Johnson
E. English and James Finley, OF Kennett
Square. have been visiting Mr. and Mrs.
p. A Riley. on Choate street.
Personal Notes From Smyrna Way.
special Correspondence Evening Journal.
SMYRNA, March 81 Professor G
Vergil Gordon, of Philadelphia, Is the
guest OF his father. g. W. Gordon
Miss Margaret Fell has returned from
a visit to Georgetown.
John L Trusx is visiting In Phlladel
phia
James P. Ransom and Harry v Pyle
have returned to Wilmington after q
brief visit TO Smyrna friends
@. REYNOLDS Stevenson left yesterday
to socspt position in Phlsdelphia,
Dc. J Frank Startling OF Elkton. Nd,
spent Sunday With relatiyssi in town
A.. Homer Smith and George NJ
Richards have returned TO Philadelphia
Edwird Fa1ies and wife, of Pnilsdel-
phia. are on visit to Mr.. Faries's
father
The Juoior Social was entertained last
night By Miss H. Edythe Beck.
Miss Margaret Robinson has returned
from Welt to Dover friends
Mrs. William Miller, Miss Harriet Lay
ton and Miss Stewart, OF Bhdgevllle, are
the guests OF Miss Elizabeth Hall.
The B NJ K met last night at the
home OF Mrs. " b Megsar.
John Anthony Is spending to day
with Wilmington fiisnis
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
FIve o,elock wedaIpg.

Miss Addie b Messick, formerly con-
nected With the EVENING JOURNAL, and
Gootes Stevens. OF the p w. & B rail-
road service, will be married at Scott NJ.
Il. Church at 5 o'clock this afternoon by
Rev. Robert Watt, After their wedding
trip they win reside at No 923 Spruce
street, with Mrs. Mary E. Msssick, the
brides mother.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
ReoeptIon 70 rheIr Pa.tor.

The congregation Of St. Paul's NJ. E
Church will tender a reception to the
pastor. Rev. w L Murray after the
Friday night prayer msetlng. The re
ception will be held In the parsonage Of
the church. Rev. T &. Terry, the pres
ent pastor. will leave on Thursday for his
chsrge at Harrington
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
prownea In a ces.pool.

ASHLAND, Mass, March S1.-Clarence,
the 5-year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
A. Coburn, fell into q cesspool on soma
vacant land no was crossing and was
drowned
Evening journal., 1896-03-31

Ladies Summer Ribbed
Vests, all white, low necks
and no sleeves. One special
lot of about 400 Vests which
we shall sell for I215c each,
in sizes 3, 4 and S. All we
have left of our Winter
weight Ladies Underwear
will be closed out at half
price.
We bought the balance of
an importers stock OF Main
sock Edgings and Insertings
at half price. They are in beau
tiful assortment and go on
our counters at the same re-
duction, as follows:
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
In Honor of eenern1 sIoeum.

ALBANY, March 31.-The senate has
passed Mr.. Raines' bill providing foi
placing an equestrian statue Of Major Gen
eral Henry Warner Slooum, deceased, on
the battlefield of Gettysburg.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
Mere AIarrled -nrarnh 1

The marriage has just been announced
OF Miss Audrey Miller and Charles H
Deane, both OF this city. The ceremony
occurred March /, in Philadelphia, and
was performed by Rsv. r VRrHorn.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
A rInnlI IL I.enred-

GENEsEo, n. Y, March S1.-The Gene.
SEQ river at this point is rising rapidly
and tho flats for miles around are sub
merged with ice and water. People in the
valley predict the worst flood In years.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
A Question.

The book The book What il Is!
Don't you know il2 Ring up telephone
No. 56l aud order case Of lobn A
Lsngel's original BlvRriau book beer.
All the bottlers have it.
Evening journal., 1896-03-31
Gauntlets For the Government.

GJOvERsvIILE, n. Y, March 31.-Lit-
tauer Bros Of this city have been award
ed contract to furnish $4,000 pairs OF
gauntlets to the United States government.