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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-03
SUPPRESS The TIGERS.
A Taxpayer Makes Some Suggestions That
Are Interesting.


Are Interesting.
Editor Of The Yorkville Enquirer.
1t is a well-known fact that the town of
Yorkville is in debt, and that the council
is doing nothing in the way of improving
the streets and making other needed i'm
provements on this account. The council
does not seem to know that there is any
way of raising money except by taxing
the abiding property-owners OF the
town, and my object in appearing in
print" is to try to show the town council
how they can raise several hundred dol
Iars-and perhaps thousand-and at the
same time do something that will tend to
the comfort, happiness and profit OF the
law-abiding property
owners. The thing is practical, and will,
I am sure, appeal to the better judgment
of all sensible people.
In the first place, would suggest that
a privilege tax be levied on every dog IN
town of not less than $25O-S5 would be
better. There are probably not less than
500 or $40 worthless ours inside the lncor-
porate limits, and many OF them are
owned by individuals who are not able 10
feed cat, much less dog. These dogs
get their living by fOraging in the yards
and sometimes in the dwellings OF the
neighbors of their owners. 1t costs the
town in the neighborhood Of 80 cents a
month to feed each one Of these ours, and
estimating that there are 500 in the incor-
porate limits, their cost for feed alone is
not less than $1,000 year, and no one is
benefited TO the extent Of three cents.
Now, in my opinion, those who desire to
,wn dogs, allow them to roam at large
day and night and among neighbors,
should be required to pay for the privi-
lege. Let the council pass rigid dog
law and enforce it, and it will find that
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-03

The Greenville News is evidently
sorry that Governor Ellerbe removed
the metropolitan police from Charleston.
Having nothing else to go on, it contin"
ues, at this late day, to abuse the governor
for not having acted in the matter sooner.
The amende honorable from The News
now calls for frank expression of graft
tude, for had the governor removed the
detested police system from Charleston
Immediately upon his accession topower,
our esteemed contemporary would have
been all these months without anything
to quarrel about.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-03
PAID FOR EXEMPTION.

Two citizens paid SZO each last MONDAY
to secure exemption from jury duty. The
citizens were Messrs. a. f. Smith and
B. NJ. Fewell, of Rock Hill.
1t was exactly in accordance with law
and was right; but such thing does not
often happen. On more than one pre-
vious occasion, under the same circum-
stances, reluctant jurors of no greater
prominence than the two gentlemen
named, have been excused by the court,
not with fine; but with gracious
smile and bow.
Mr.. A. E. Smith had been drawn on
the jury. 1t did not suit him to serve,
and through Mr.. Finley he handed up an
affidavit to that effect. The affidavit set
forth that Mr.. Smith had the manage
ment of large guano and supply busi-
ness that this is season when it is espe-
cially important that he be at home to
look after collections, ETC., and that he
could not serve on the jury except at
serious financial loss.
The affidavit was supplemented by a
very persuasive verbal explanation by
Mr.. Finley but it failed to go. His
honor remarked that the excuse was no
excuse. About the only hindrances that
were recognized in the statutes to jury
service were Providence or the public
enemy. The statement Of Mr.. Smith
would apply with equal force to almost
any other juror. All had more impor-
tant business. The law, however, provi-
ded fine Of $40 for refusal to serve on the
jury, and if Mr.. Smith saw proper he
could pay the fine and be excused.
Mr.. Smith promptly wrote out check
for the amount indicated, turned it over
to the clerk, and was allowed to go.
Mr.. Fewcll had, in the meantime, de-
cided that he also was worth more than
$50 week to his business just at this
time and procured exemption on the
same terms to which it had been granted
to Mr.. Smith.
"If he keeps on at that rate, he will
make the jurors pay the expenses Of the
court" remarked Il member of the bar
but that was the end of it, although two
other jurors were excused on the certiti-
Gates of physicians.
Speaking of the matter atterward, Mr.
Smith said it was all right if that was the
rule and everybody was made to comply
with it. lie had no desire to shirk his
duty as a citizen, and was perfectly viii
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-03

"Mysterious" fires in ships loaded
with cotton, have been so frequent in the
docks of Charleston of late, that the COM
mercial bodies of the city have become
satisfied that they are of incendiary ORR
gin, and the city council has offered a
reward of $1,000 to be paid for proof to
convict anyone who may have been
guilty of such incendiaryism in the past
or may be guilty Of it in the future.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-03
The atorkrille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 3, 1897.

- Right now, during seeding time, it is
not out Of place TO repeat that farmers
who fail to raise wheat will have to buy
flour. And if cotton remains at present
prices, it will be an unusually poor wheat
crop that won't pay expenses, even on
the very best cotton land.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-03

They have been trying to mix Bryan
up in the New York municipal campaign
by identifying him with the Henry George
element; but they did not succeed. Just
before the sudden death of Mr.. George,
Mr.. Bryan telegraphed the New York
Journal that he had not said a word di-
rectly or indirectly, or in any other way
taken any action that could be construed
as interference with the campaign in New
York city. This telegram is fortunate.
Had Mr.. Bryan not sent it, there would
be an effort hereafter to make it appear
that he had antagonized the regular De-
mocracy of New York, and that appear
ance would be used to his injury.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-03

The esteemed YoRKvILLE ENQUIRER
appears to favor high tariff and free silver.
1t is a perfectly consistent platform, and
is composed of Bryan Democracy and Nc
Kinley Republicanism in exactly equal
parts.-Greenville News.
Pretty severe lick esteemed contempor-
ary; but no matter what the appearance,
THE ENQUIRER is not deserving Of the
imputation. For free silver, yes; for high
tariff, no, not exactly. The people have
been fooled from one side of the tariff
question to the other long enough to let
the matter rest for awhile. 1t is a capi-
tai issue for the politicians; but expert
ence has not shown that there is anything
in it for the people. High or low, the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-03

- There is one thing to be thankful for.
The low price of cotton this year is not
nearly so great hardship as in lS93-94.
Since that time our people have learned
to live more at home. But still, the
present low price of cotton is hardship
enough
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-03

tariff should be let alone until the finan-
cial question is settled, and although THE
ENQUIRER does not believe to the slight
est degree in protection, it would be glad
to see sidetracked the whole business I'M
til the people can say their say on silver.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-03
Wednesday, November 3, 1897.

along all the lines indicated that it is right,
there is absolutely no question. Fewer
malignant fevers and other fatal diseases
will be the proof.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
Merit

Merit talks" the
intrinsic value of
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II 10
fails to cure. &c. 10-515St
HoUsToNs NAVAL DAY.

Houston, Texas, Feb. 22.-Special.-
In response to the invitation Of Gener-
al Manager Polk, of the Santa Fe. who
placed a special car at their disposal,
Capt. Glass and the officers of the
Texas" arrived in this city this morn
ing and were met at the Central depot
by committee of citizens and escort
ed to the Capitol hotel From II to
II o'clock the visitors were entertained
by the Houston club at a reception
at which Mayor Rice, the city council,
all field and staff officers state militia
in the city and members of the cotton
exchange were present. Dinner was
served at the Capitol at l o'clock this
afternoon and later they were tender
ed a reception at the residence of John
F. Dickson.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22

moderate price. Betsy's sons have had
very different luck from hers, for three
of them have been killed as the result of
engaging in the Illicit whisky traffic.
Their graves lie just outside her door,
and she can see them without stirring,
but the sight, instead of making her re-
peAt, only hardens her in crime. Prob
ably she reflects that their fate shows
very strikingly by contrast the personal
advantages which she enjoys. It Is sew
eral years since Betsy grew too large
to get through the door. She has lived
hitherto contentedly in her little hut
with big chair and big jug, but re-
Gently a desire for social relaxation
awole in her. She said she would like
to attend large dance which was to Be
given at Sneedville, village six miles
from her mountain home. Obviously,
it was no light matter to move Betsy
Mullins. Her neighbors built sort of
railway TO facilitate her progress down
the mountain. The side of Betsy's house
was taken out, and she waddled, with
assistance, to the specially constructed
car, in which she was loaded. Then
with a very stout cable and windlass,
worked by strong hands, she was low
cred down the mountain and on to the
dance
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
His Suit Settled BY Cards.

A peculiar condition of affairs is pre-
santed in the little town of Idaville,
White county, Ind, where Hiram liar
vey, the plaintiff in a lawsuit, made the
charge that verdict in his case was ar
rived at by the jurors playing cards. A
new trial was granted in consequence
and verdict given Harvey for S12o. At
the fret trial he was beaten, as the al
legged result Of the card game. Harvey
has now been arrested ON complaint of
the jurors charged with perjury and
placed under heavy bonds for trial.
The entire town has taken sides in the
case end the alleged card game will
play conspicuous part In the litiga-
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
IN MEMORY OF FRIEpA scHIMD,

The days Of yore have now passed DER,
Troubles and cares youp share no
MnfH
May your pescefulness now gotten,
Still continue up above,
Near the throne of our Heavenly Fs-
ther,
Whom we all SO dearly love.
May the courage of your parents
Grow stronger day by day.
For their only little Frieda.
Is slumbering far away,
May your name be long remembered.
And those lovely eyes of blue,
For who could have helped loving,
Such a girl. 50 dear and true.
MAMIE L. s.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
SHE WANTED TO DANCE.
And, Being a Determined Woman.
She Had Her WAY.
Special Railway Had to BE Constructed
to Garry Mrs. Betsy Mullins, Who
Weighs $50 Pounds, Up and
Down the Mountain.

The most curious problem that ever
confronted the legal authorities of the
United States was that of moving
Betsy Mullins, weight $50 pounds.
They gave it up, but the task which
could not be performed for the enforce
ment of the law was undertaken in or.
der that Betsy might attend a dance.
Mrs. Mullins, says the New York
Journal, belongs to the race of Tenncs-
see mountaineers, and lives on the top
of Walden's Ridge, in Hancock county.
Her occupation is that of selling moon
shine whisky. 1t furnished her with a
livelihood for 20 years, and will, no
doubt, continue to do so to the end. She
enjoys absolutely unique advantages
for engaging in this nefarious traffic.
In the first place, her hut among the
mountains is four miles from any other
house, and is reached only by a winding
and treacherous. path. The mountain
GERS of the neighborhood are lawless
and dead shots with the rife, which is
their invariable companion. 1t is a work
of no small danger and difficulty to
reach Betsy Mullins hut, but once
there the excise officers have only their
trouble for their reward
1t has been found impossible to re-
move her. The old lady is of a trucu-
lent spirit, and is powerful as well as
heavy. 1t required the efforts of six
strong men to get her as far as the
door, and then it was discovered that
she could not go through. She was too
large for that. The question of demol-
ishing the house in order to make an
arrest for selling liquor illegally was
a delicate one, and could not be decided
on the spot.
Betsy returned to her great wooden
chair in triumph, having defied the au-
thority of the United States, at which
she jeered. The small stock of whisky
she had on hand was seized, but there is
plenty more where it came from, and
Betsy continues to deal it out with lib
eral measure toall visitors who have the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
7 aIks

Merit in medicine means the power to
cure. Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses actual
and unequalled curative power and there
fore it has true merit. When you buy
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and take it according
to directions, to purify your blood, or
cure any of the many blood diseases, you
are morally certain to receive benefit.
The power to cure is there. You are not
trying an experiment. 1t will make your
blood pure, rich and nourishing, and thus
drive out the germs of disease, strengthen
the nerves and build up the whole system.
Severe Case of Dyspepsia
az suffered from dyspepsia 20 years.
had feeling as though there was lump
in my stomach. l did not dare to eat
meat or warm bread, very few vegetables,
for fear Of the great distress food caused
me. Experienced relief right after COM
mencing to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. My
appetite increased, l gained in general
health and strength. can eat almost any
thing now without discomfort. Although
/ had been an invalid for twenty years,
can truthfully say that am better than
for long time. Inever weighed so much
in my life" MRS. EMILY F, BUMP, 45
Portland Street, Middleboro, Mass.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
sfeanest Man In Georgia.

A man In Lumpl1in county. Ga, not
only sued person for IS cents, but ten
dered bill for one dollar to his sister
for a sock of -four and some lard used
while she and neighbors were sitting up
with the corpse Of his father at his
house, besides charging his daughter
rs cents for what she ate while visiting
him on that occasion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22

last nights services sixteen arose for
prayer. One united with the church
for baptism. Services again tonight
at 100: Prof. Lincoln, of Dallas, will
sing for the meeting tonight. He is
quite noted author and musician
and is a relative of the great and
sanity eX-president of the United
States
Work in macademizing Main ave
nue. on Laurel Heights is daily pro-
crossing, and when completed will add
considerable Improvement to that
suburb
Officer Bergin was called to Main
avenue this morning to stop the emp
tying of cess pool into the Labor
ditch, which is now closed and aban-
doned.
A special chicken fight was ar
ranged last Saturday night west of the
San Pedro for the visiting editorial
association.
The postoffice and city and county
officials. as well as the departmental
officers at Fort Sam Houston, observed
Washington's birthday today by taking
a holiday.
Alderman and Mrs. Mahncke We're
greatly gladdened today to receive the
news that their daughter, Mrs. Max
Becker, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, had
made them the grandparents of fine
baby girl February 18th. The mother
and daughter are we'll and getting
along nicely.
Papa Steneken is the first of the
boys" to open the straw hat season
today.
Officers and superintendent of AL
amO W. C. T. T., will submit their
reports at Trinity NJ E.
church tomorrow at p. m.
The committee of arrangements for
the Stockmen's convention, held
meeting this morning in the Frost
building.
The ball of all nations takes place
mt Beethoven hall tonight in cclehrH-
ton of WashingtOn'S birthday.
The Young Mems Hebrew associa-
ton yellow Kid" bail at Harmony
'lub rooms Saturday night was the
best Of the season and we'll attended.
Further report next Sunday.
The Redmen will celebrate Wash
ngtOn'S birthday tonight in their wig
VAN on SOledad street.
A good barber wanted-steady job
apply to Chris shop. opposite Scholz
garden. > % t1*
Herman Wagner was fined $50 as Il
'agrant by the recorder today.
-Quonfg Lee was fiend 800 by the
'ecOrder today for keeping an opium
len.
To-day. Texas Arbor day. was not
celebrated in San Antonio.
GAINESVILLE. Texas, papers announce
he death there. Feb. IS, of Mrs. ke-
urah Benson Keyser, mother of Mr..
Harry Fracker. of this city.
Steve" the artistic tOnsOral artist.
$ getting good. He attended bap-
Using yesterday.
A Chattel mortgage was filed in
he county clerks Office this morning
~ the San Antonio Edison company
o secure the Guaranty Trust company
II the issuance of 100000 worth of
,onds to the Edison company.
An alarm of fire on Burnett street
allied out the fire department at 2:4O
}. m. today, from box 153.
Recorder Lewis had seven va
rant women and two vagrant men
,efOre him this morning.
There were twenty-four cases be-
ore the recorder today.
San Antonio Liquor Dealers ball
axes place tonight in Mission garden.
The athletic entertainment of the
8exar Athletic club takes place tonight
1t the club room.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
FIVE SUFFERED DEATH.

st. Louis, Mo-. Feb. 22.-The store
and residence of NJ. Marks. Hannibal,
Mo. took fire early this morning and
before being controlled. Mr.. Marks, his
two boys, 13 and IL years of age, and
VIM. Reid and Thos.. McCarty were
smothered to death and 81, 900 worth of
property was destroyed. Mrs. Marks,
her mother and two other men who
lodged in the building. barely escaped
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
LIGHT FLASHES.

-"AlaDama' was presented by a
very capable company to small au-
dience at the Opera house last night.
The play was seen in this city two
years ago. The company deserved
better business
Hoods Pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsparilla. Cure
all liver ills
-Messrs. Page. MicklejOhn aud
DOwny and DR.. BarnitZ spent yester-
day on fishing expedition and re-
turned with nearly % pounds of fish
to each one.
Spring medicine is necessity
which Hoods Sarsaparilla grandIy
supplies. 1t purifies and vitalizes the
blood and thus gives tone and strength
to the whole system.
The local bird hunters yesterday
found the game very widely scattered
and scarce.
Be sure to go to the Mission gar
den tonight. % 1t
"A game of the Casino Bowling
League will take ?place tonight.
Justice Shook called his civil dock
ct this morning.
-LOst-A female pug dog, from S16
South Concho street. Reward, $3.50,
for return. 2 % 1t
After three attempts at Sunday
balOOning, the wind graciOusly per-
mitted the man at the Jockey club
grounds yesterday to fulfill his con-
tract with the public.
-Washington's birthday at Mission
garden tonight. 22-1t
The Bexar Athletic club will give
an entertainment tonight. A good pro-
gram has been arranged by Sport
Ernest and "Tep."
-Wanted-A good. stout boy. at
PigOtt's carriage shop. - Its
About 100 of the ladies' who &C.
COmpanied the National Editorial as
sociatiOn delegates Saturday, visited
the collection of horns at HOeke's sa-
loon about 10 o'clock Saturday night,
accompanied by their escorts.
Don't fail to attend the annual
ball Of the LiqOur Dealers Assn to-
night at Mission garden. Tickets Soc
The Washington theatre closed
down last night TO avoid being closed
by the district attorney.
The county Jail is now overcrowd-
ed with prisoners, many being gam
oilers who are paying out their fines
and cost attached in this way, in pref
erence to putting down the cash.
Let US all celebrate Washington
birthday at the s. A. Liquor Dealers
Ball at Mission garden tonight.
Mrs. Mary Maurer, aged 40 years,
died suddenly at 400 South street Sat
urday night and the funefaI took place
yesterday afternoon.
Several hundred people yere nj.
trHcted to an East street saloon YES
terday afternoon by a drunken mans
violent resistance Of arrest, in which
several bystanders had to helm the
officers, but he was finally got undcI
control and rolled away to the CITY
hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith, of 3O1 Ave
nue. c, are the happy parents of 8
newly born boy.
"A good time is assured to ever,
one attending the S. A. Liquor Deal
ers' Ball tonight at Mission garden. i
The revival interest at Prospec
Hill Baptist church deepens anC
brOadens daily. Large congregation,
greeted the preacher yesterday. A
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22
SHORT SNAPS.

The saloons should be careful not to
violate the anti-screen law.
1t is just as sinful to fight chickens
on Sunday as it is to shoot craps.
The positive assurance of going to
Jail, will force some people to be good.
Public institutions should not be used
to forward schemes for private gain.
This is the kind of weather for real
estate agents to get a move on them
selves"
Our Business Mems club showed up
very small potatoes in the eyes of our
visiting editors.
Sheriff Campbell has a fine lot of
boarders just now. He will give them
fish on Fridays.
Quartermaster Sergeant Blum was
rushing pretty piece of Austin cali
co. Saturday night.
The Gossiper has recovered from the
late election, and dashes off a column
in the morning paper.
tourist hotel should have at least
block of ground and not be stuck up
on little chicken coop lot.
"Rebecca" has been to Monterey to
see the bulls fight, and Seventh ward
Carl is said to be still running
The new electric company promise to
give their patrons a first-class light,
and put in meters that don't run so
fast.
Prof Carl Beck lost a fine opportu-
nifty to advertise his big brass band in
not giving the visiting editors a sere-
made.
The sports suspect a board Of politi-
cal deacons, who are pushing the
evangelistic work around the court
house.
The district attorneys crusade will
reduce the price of beer across the
creek from 81 a bottle to cents
schooner.
LUZ IDS uOl Illeu MS petition with
Bryan as superintendent of the hose
department, but his friends are urg-
ing him on.
Otto Praeger, the popular little re-
porter, will leave tomorrow for Flori-
da. He says he will bring his "refor-
mer" back with him. -e
old Glory" was waving from the
court house today. It would do no
harm to fly a few Of them from our
public school buildings.
It's small reporter with a small
mind. who will scoop himself In Civ
ing the news, for fear he might give
his rival proper credit for enterprise.
The Light dominates Mr.. Herman
Kampmann, as president, secretary and
general manager for the public enter
tainer's club. San Antonio needs a few
more live men like Herman Kamp-
mann.
Our district attorney is doing some
practical evangelic work among the
sinners; legal prayermeetings are be-
ing held daily at the court house. The
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22

Our district attorney is doing some
practical evangelic work among the
sinners; legal prayermeetings are be-
ing held daily" at the court house. The
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-22

The Light dominates Mr.. Herman
kampmann, as president, secretary and
general manager for the public enter
tainer's club. San Antonio needs few
more live men like Herman Ramp-
mann.