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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-08
LOCAL LACONICS.
On Account of Measles,

Prof. J. A. Barron's school at Post Oak,
Bethel township, has been closed until the
10th instant on account of the measles.
The Outlook is Good.
The Baptist High School opened last
Monday with an enrolment of 81 pupils,
including six new ones. Several more
pupils are promised within few days,
and the management of the institution
feels very much encouraged at the outlook.
Salesday.
Monday, salesday for January, broke
the record for several years past. The
crowd was the largest, there was more
land sold, there was more mules in town,
there was more liquor afloat, more fight
ing and more arrests by the police. The
town treasury realized about $50 in forfeit
ed bonds.
More Changes.
Mr.. J. r. May and family have recently
moved into Mrs. E. C. McClain's house on
Cleveland avenue, and Mr.. Thos. Walker
has moved his family from Sharon to
Yorkville, and they are occupying one OF
Mr.. S. NJ. Men eers houses, on Pinckney
street. Mr.. NJ. Props and family have
removed from their former residence on
Cleveland avenue to the building belong
ing to H. w. Smith, south ofhis residence,
on Main STREET.
Knows Nothing of 1t.
The Rock Hill Herald has interviewed
Constable Thomasson in regard to the
published charge that the shooting OF the
colored preacher near Ebenezer recently
was done by dispensary constables. MIR.
Thomasson is the only regular dispensary
constable resident in the county. He told
The Herald that if there were any dispen-
sary constable at Ebenezer at the time iii
question, he has no knowledge ofthe fact.
1t Is Good Idea.
In another column School Commission
er Shurley announces that he has opened
i'm his office book for the registration OF
the public school teachers. 1t is his idea
to have all the teachers registered i'll order
that he may know who and where they
are, what they are doing, and when occa-
sion offers, secure employment for the
unemployed. The idea is good one, and
the teachers should lose no time in regis
tering their names as requested, not only
for their own benefit; but also for the
benefit of proper persons who may wish
to communicate with them through the
office ofthe school commissioner.
County Commissioners.
The county board of commissioners held
their quarterly meeting last Monday and
spent most ofthe day in auditing accounts.
The road matter came up for little dis
cussion, and as the result, it was decided
to put the operations of the chain gang in
charge of committee consisting ofSuper-
visor Stephenson, Messrs. It. G. Culp and
D. NJ. Hall. A question was raised as to
the exact line between the court house
property and the "Law Range" lot Of
Messrs. Miller e. McElwee. Itwas decided
that the question could best be settled by
a survey, and the matter was put in
charge of a committee consisting Of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-08
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


IS. w. Watson-Wants all who wish pho
tographs, to call on him at his gallery on
Cleveland avenue.
P. w. Lovc-Has found a bay horse
mule.
E. A. Crawford, S. Y. C.-Advertises a
tract of land to be sold under execution
rs the property of Alfred Stewart at the
suit of w. II. Carroll.
School Commissioner Shurley-Publisbes
notice that is of interest to public
school teachers and those who desire to
teach.
J. O. Moore, McConnellsville, S. c.
Wants information with regard to stray
mule.
w. Brown Wylie, G.. C. G. Pls.-Gives no.
tice of an application by Mrs. Jane A.
Parish, for homestead in the personal
property of the late Rufus A Parish.
w. Z. Ferguson-Wants you to call on
him before buying any goods in his
lines. He claims to sell as cheap as any
body.
II. C. Strauss-Announces a "Mid-winter
Clearing Sal" " and prints the prices'of a
few articles he proposes to sell at slaugh-
ter prices.
T. M. Dobson & Co.-Advertises Janu-
ary clearing out sale and quotes some
prices. They also quote prices on some
dlIlClCS Ouao hdNO DCOh lOSOlNO Ou olbNS WIN
first of the year.
j. J. Hunter-Talks about shoes, and men
tions the Weylman and the Cincinnati
shoes for ladies, and the Dorsch and the
Hine & Lynch for men. He also has
derby and slouch hats of the latest style.
Miss Willie Williams is at Hunters as
saleslady. He don't want you to forget
the Atwood suspender or the wauken-
hose.
Moore & May, at the Old Wheeler Facto-
ry-Announce that they have again Sc
cured the services of Mr.. Tom Walker,
the champion horseshoer, who can be
found at their place everyday. They are
still ready to repair all kinds of vehicles
and guarantee prices and work.
Reg M. Grist-1s prepared to order for
you at publishers prices, any newspa-
per you want.
Grist Cousins-Talk about the Monarch
bicycle and claim that they are the best.
James NJ. Starr-Is prepared to supply
you with blank books of different kinds.
He also has red clover seed and Starts
harness oil.
Grist Cousins-Print what they say is not
fairy story.
Kennedy Bros. and Barron-Have few
left over Christmas goods which they say
are suitable for wedding presents. They
also have stand lamps suitable for pull
pit, dining room or reading room. Also
hardware, laundry soap at retail or by
the box cheap.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-08
fight, and they applied for relief to DR.

fight, and they applied for relief to DR.
Jameson.
DR.. Jameson is an official of the
British South African company. He has
quite reputation as warrior, and has
had considerable experience in the busi-
ness of enforcing the toleration of Eng
lismen where they are not welcome.
Some time ago, King Lobengula objected
to the presence Of the English in his do
minions because they did not seem to
know what belonged to them and what
belonged to his subjects. DR.. Jameson
lost no time in placing himself at the
head of a large force and annexing the
kingdom of Lobengula to the empire of
the queen. And last week, when the
foreigners in the Transvaal applied to the
doctor, he responded without delay. He
invaded the country with the British
South Africa's force Of about 300 men,
armed with Maxim guns and rifles, and
cutting the telegraph wires behind him,
marched on johannesburg, the chief city of
the republic. According to the program
me, he was to have been Joined by the
foreign residents as soon as he crossed the
frontier of the invaded country.
The Dutch Beers are hardy and cour-
ageous people. They are said to be the
finest rifle shots in the world, and on ac-
count of their nearness to the thieving
Kaffirs, they are trained in war from the
time they can walk. The president of the
Transvaal republic is Paul Kruger, a
white haired Boer, who came into the
country with the first settlers, and who
has been through all the ups and downs
that have been experienced by his people,
including two successful wars with the
British. AS soon as he learned that DR..
Jameson was on the march, he began to
send out runners for the Beers, who col
lected to the number of about l 900, and
under the lead of General Joubert, went
to meet the doctor. A battle followed.
1t was short but sharp, and the English
were completely wiped out. All of the
particulars are not in yet; but the reports
have it that DR.. Jameson was captured and
that all of his men who were not killed on
the field, are being held prisoners pend
ing decision of the Transyaal authori-
ties as to what is best to be done with them.
The affair has created widespread
excitement throughout Europe. Great
Britain has already fastened to deny that
she has any responsibility for the action
of DR.. Jameson. She claims that the
doctor invaded the Transvaal on his own
responsibility, and that so soon as the
London authorities heard Of it, they
telegraphed for him to return; but could
not reach him on account of the cut wires.
The people of Holland are rejoicing over
the proves of their brethren, and
Emperor William, of Germany, has sent
to President Kruger a message of warm
congratulation on his success in repelling
the invasion without calling for the help
of friendly powers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-08

Secretary Carlisle is advertising for
sealed proposals for the purchase of $780,
100000 worth of United States registered
coin bonds, bearing interest at the rate of
4 per cent. per annum. The advertise
ment was given to the papers last Sunday
night. The bonds are to be issued in
denominations of $50 and multiples ofthat
sum, as may be desired by the bidders.
1t is understood that the same syndicate
that bought the last issue of S50, 900, 900, has
arranged to take the whole issue at about
8 per cent. interest.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-08

Down to Business Again-Measles-Got q
Broken Nose-FIre Alarm-An Opinion
of Lancaster-Other Notes.

Down to Business Acknowledgements q
Broken Nose-FIre Alarm-An Opinion
of fLancaster-Other Notes.
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, January 6.-Having re-
covered from the eXhilirating effects Of
Christmas, we again make our appear
ance. Everyone seems to have entered
upon the New Year with resolve to do
more this year than last, aud considering
the cold weather, everything is moving
along brisklv. The most of the college
boys have .,.. for their different institu-
tions, and every train brings in crowd
of young ladies for the Industrial COL
lege, and the baggage masher" is revel-
ing in glory.
A young man who, according to his own
statement, had never ridden on the train
before, came down on the Southern on
Saturday. Rock Hill was his destination,
and so All nXious was he to get there, that
when the conductor shouted "Rock Hill,"
he ran out of the car and jumped off the
platform, breaking his nose, cutting his
lip, and loosening all his front teet b. He
VOWS that when he goes back home he will
wait for the train to stop.
The measles have not finished their
rounds in the city, and the fatalities
among children have not abated. Mr.. j.
q. Saddler lost a 8 months old child from
the after effects Of measles, and there have
been several deaths among older persons.
We had the pleasure of visiting Lancas-
ter during the holidays, and outside of
st. Augustine, it is the oldest looking town
we have seen. People tell us that the
Lancaster people are the best and most
kindhearted people in the State, and we
have no reason to doubt it. But if history
didn't teach us that Columbus discovered
America. we would say that Noah's ark
landed near Lancaster, and he built the
town-whtewasheu it-and died.
The weather has been so cold for the
past week, that mason work has been en-
tircly suspended and carpenters are max
ing but about half time. Verify, among
the laboring class, the factory people are
to be envied.
The boilers for the Arcade mills have
arrived.
The fire alarm was sounded Sunday
morning about 10 o'clock. The fire was
located in the old "Holler and Anderson
building" occupied by "Uncle Miles" as
a harness shop, and Asbend Brothers
furniture store; but was extinguished
before the engine arrived. This is the
second time this building has caught on
fire in the past three months.
An election will be held Thursday for
three aldermen.
Rock Hill is soon to have another paper
published for the colored people by the
colored people. c. P. T. White is to be
the editor. JURDY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-08
Wednesday, January 8, 1896.
Messrs. A. H. White. T. G. Culp and w.
g. WilkersOn

Messrs. A. H. White. T. G. Culp and w.
s. Wilkerson.
The Confederate Veterans.
The regular quarterly meeting ofMicah
Jenkins camp of Confederate Veterans
was held in the court house last Monday.
with Commander Hart in the chair. But
little business of importance was transact
ed. Commander Hart explained the
reason for the postponement of the pro-
posed night meeting. 1t was on account
of the prevalence of measles. The
citizens of the town had not asked to be
relieved (; but the resident veterans them
selves had decided on the advisability Of
postponement. Upon motion it was agreed
that the next quarterly meeting Of the
camp be held in the court house at 8
o'clock on the evening of the first Monday
in April. There was no further business
and the camp adjourned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-08
Wholesale Arrests.

A Greenwood special of January 1.
to the Columbia State, says A dep
uty sheriff pounced down upon US to-
day, and in the twinkling of All eye
had % of our best citizens bound over
for hearing through Squire Cox's Of
fee, returnable on date at Abbe-
vile. Constable Lafar, assisted by
some supernumeraries, made the afi'
davits. On account of the business OF
witnesses, request was made for
change of venue from Abbeville to
Greenwood.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-08

Messrs. Dye and Thomson, of Blacksburg,
not long ago, received big consignment
of rainbow trout and other valuable fish
with which they have commenced the
work Of stocking the river. If by means
of legislation, or otherwise, we can now
keep the trappers and seiners in check,
during the spawning season, it
won't be great while longer before we
have larger and more varied supply of
fish in the river then we ever had"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-08

- The finace committee of the senate is
reported to have decided on an. amend
ment to the bond bill, that provides for
the free coinage of silver. 1t is thought
that the amendment will easily pass the
senate but it will occasion battle royal in
the house and finally be killed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-08

The senate seems to be close on the
verge of voting lack Of confidence in
President Cleveland's bond issuing idea,
and unless there is pretty decided
change in the presidents policy, there is
possibility that he may be impeached.
That is the direction in which congress
sional sentiment is drifting.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-08

YORKVILLE, s. G. {:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1896.

Judge William Smith, who was the
first chairman of the ways and means
committee of the national house Of
was citizen of Yorkyille.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-22
A BEAUTIFUL MEDAL.
Is That Made by R. II. stearns Co. for
 ca First Prize in the Bicycle Race.

In the show window of the iewelrA house of k. II. Stearns < Go. can now be seen an exquisite piece of work of the jewelel $ art. It is q gold medal which was made by l. H. StearnS & o. to be given as il first prize ill one of the bicycle events to take place at Jones' Park on the afternoon of Thanksgiving Day. It is a work of such exquisite and beau- tiful design, and perfect finish. that the most famous iewelry house in the country might well be proud to claim that it was executed by one of their workmen. The medal is made of gold raging from l. up to 24 karats: is of design exceedingly novel, but most beautiful. It is in two principal parts, all upper bar from which is suspended a double star entert wined. On top of tine bar is a sun i'll pure gold with rays in red gold: under this is a couple of laurel twigs The bar bears the inscription, First prize-one mile" The points of the stars, twelve in number, are en- ameled in rca white and blue. al- ternately, and the center is adorned with a five letter monogram in varie- gated gold, red, green and yellow. richly chosen and surrounded by q circle in white enamel. It. produces striking effect on the polished back groud. The five letters of the mono gram "P. B. c. R. 4, stand for Pine Bluff Cycle Racing Association.
 The fortunate person who wins this beautiful and valuable piece of work will have won a prizeindeed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-22
"Hoc'' BUTLER.
uut of the Pen" and in Again .-ie Cant
 Resist Stea!lug.

,but of the ''Peh' ahd ih gain. lie Sah,
 Resist stea!lng
 "HO9' Butler is q well known negro charaeo1in it. this coaHtx. ala many amusiug stories are toid Q him. One of them is ls follows:
 4 few years ago Butler lived on BaFUH Bartholomew near a spot often used by fishing parties as q camping place. [ was frequent occurance for the fishermen, on re- tiring to their tents at night, to awake in the morning and find their stores nearly all gone. For a long time this could not be accounted for. One night party of campers were mush annoyed by what appeared to be an old hog that was feeding about among the horses in the shadow of the camp fire. This supposed hog was quite familiar to the fishermen oa the bayou. who cainpel cut. for it wore Il small bell tied around it's neck On the night il question, one  of the campers was so disturbed by the bell that he could not sleep, SO he secured club, quietly stole from his tent and lid behind 'og near where he knew the hog would come. His surnlise proved correct, for the hog slowly approached the hidden man, going ir the direction oi the campers wagon. When eaienOugh the man slowly raised UP and with his clul, hit the hog Il terrible bell across the back; when, instead oi grunting, the supposed hog gave vent to a yell of pain. and rose on two legs and ran off. IL was the negro now known as "Hog" Butler. and he adopted this means to gain access to the wagons Of fishermen.
 Since the occurrence " Hog Butler has served q number of terms in the State Penitentialw. About two years ago he was convicted ef hog stealing and was given one year, lie was released about January, and again begun his old habits. \ few days ago he stole some cotton from Mr. ". H. Taylor, and a warrant
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-22
RAcK1o KENTUCKY.
The Louisville Detecttye Left Saturday
 With Jake Mareks.

The GRAPHIC of Friday made men, tion of the arrest of Jake Marrks by the police here on a telegram from Louisville Friday night Mf. Ed. Burks. Louisville detective, arrived for the prisoner and left for Lonis- vile with him Saturday atnoon.
 The officer informed q GRAPAIc re- porter that Marks was under an in dietment in Louisville for burglary and grand larcerny, and that many of the goods stolen fad been secured.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-22
DIED.

ALEXANDER, in Pine Bluff. Ark, Saturday, November 21, 1896, at + o'clock Il. III. ANNIE SHERIuIL, daug- ner of Mr. and Mrs. V. O Alexander, aged T months.
 The Angel of Death has touched another beautiful blossom and called it to it's heavenly home; and today the hearts of the parents of little Annie Sherrill Alexander are oyerburdened with sorrow, for death lies on her, like an untimely frost on the sweetest flower of alt' the field" Words can not portray this feeling of the mothers heart. There is no grief like unto it-
 Rachael weeping for her children, and refusing to be coinforted, be- cause they are not
 i'he bereaved parents have the sym aathy of the entire community. and may they take comfort i'll the thought that God in His moral til iagr cultiyatcs many flowers secin- ingly only for their exquisite beatty aud fragrance, and yet ere they burst into fnll and perfect blossom the Divine hand gathers them from the earthly field to be kept incrystal vases in the deathless mansion above Thus little children die- some in the sweet bud, some in the fuller blossom; but never too early to make heaven fairer and sweeter with fheir immortal bloom.
 The funeral services over the earthly remains of little Annie sher- Til Alexander viii take place from the family resiaence,on West Fourth avenue, at 5 o'clock today, Rev, F. l.. Gald well officiating.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-22
Rlockaded Side walks.

The atten tion of the Chief of Police and his officers is called to the fact that quite a nice sum of money could be secured for the city treas ury if he and his officers would ar rest those parties who daily violate a city ordinance by placing barrels, boxes, goods apd cotton on the side walks of the principal thorough fares of this city. There is a law against this practice. It is good one, and should be enforced, upon one and all alike.
 r.srre is also great complaint be- ing made about the manner in which negroes, especially on Saturdays, congregate on the sidewalks in front of several Of the negro saloons aud catfish stands, and thus blockade the walks. This would not be tol- erated in any other city in the world. for it is simply disgraceful.
 On Saturdays if a lady is so brave as to venture down town she has to push and shove her way through these dirty, noisy, lll-smelling crowds, and Chief Stewart and his officers would confer a favor on our entire people if he would force these obstrueting crowds to move on, y
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-22
INDICTED FOR MURDER.
Emma Jones Charged With Killing Her
 Husband.

The readers of the GRApa9e will remem Ger tila during last March this paper published an account of the murder of 8 negro farmer named Jones, wno lived near Famo, ard the burning of the house with Jones body in it. A few days after the crime was discovered Emma Jones, the wife of the murdered man, was arrested on the charge of having committed the crime, but at the examining trial the State failed to make 3 case, and she was released. Since that time, however, additional evidence has been found, and the re- cent Grand Jury found a true bill against her, charging her with mur- der. The woman is now in jail. A strong case will be made against her.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-22
A Eelom rownslnan nonored.

Ata meeting of the Masonic Grand Chapter held in Little Rock Friday, Gen. George P Taylor, of Forrest City, was elected Grand High Priest and Mr. 4. B. Grace, of this city, was advanced to the second position of Deputy Grand High Priest.
 In secret organizations, as in all other things, Pine Bluff citizens are always honored, and in the selection oF Mr. Grace for the exalted position of Deputy High Priest the Masonic fraternity made worthy selection,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-22

for Buffers arrest was placed in the hands to Deputy Constable Creed Taylor to serve. The arrest was effected yesterday, and Hog Butt Ter will once more go to the pen. 7
 He was the first man Constable. z. NJ Philpof ever aiieepicd ta arrest, but lie gave the, then mex periencel, officer the slip and made his escape, and t was several months before lie was finally arrested.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-22
Prof. French.

Prof W. NJ. R. French, the director of the Art Institute, of Chicago, lee lures at Merrill Institute Monday night, November 9. His stbject is "The Wit and Wisdom Of the Crayon." This is one of the most entertaining and instructive numbers of the course this season. The lecture will be illustrated by free-hand drawing in the presence of the audience Admission, . cents.
 1l.22 d2t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-22

Attention is called he advertise ment of R H. NJ Mills < Sons, the well known insurance, real estate and loan agents. The insurance companies represented by them are the best in the world, and have well established reputatiohs Of prompt ness in the settlement of losses. At tention is given by this firm Ip all details of the real estate business. loans are made, and money invested by them to the very best advan- tages. If you have any business in their line, YOU will do well to give them acall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-22
COMMENCING NO

notwithstanding the great values in
 large stock on hand, compels