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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30
BOIES DISCOURAGED.
The Iowa Man Does Not Believe That Free
Coinage Can Win.

Coinage Can Win.
"For one, 1 do not believe it possible
to succeed on a platform that demands
unqualified free coinage of silver at the
ratio Of 16 to l with gold. We have
fought that battle and it is lost. We
can never fight it over under circum
stances more favorable to ourselves
If we hope to succeed we must aban'
don this extreme demand"
In these words Horace Boies, former
governor of Iowa, and erstwhile Dem
ocratic presidential aspirant addresses
the voters of the United States who
demand the free coinage of silver. He
does it through the medium of a letter
to Colonel D. M. Fox, Of -Des Moines
"The friends Of silver, although once
defeated, are not yet demoralized.
This will not be true after second
defeat" he warmly says.
"In our next great battle we must
win or our cause is lost"
Although Mr.. Boies has in private
frequently expressed hostility to the
16 to l plank of the Chicago platform,
this is the first authoritative declara-
tion from him to the effect. In pub
licly declaring it to be dead issue, he
gives at length his reasons for assert
ing it to be such. He says the voters
buried it under the belief that it meant
silver monometallism, pure and simple,
which would increase instead of dimin.
ish the misfortunes attributed to the
single gold standard.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30
BACK FROM NASHVILLE.

The Confederate veterans who left here
on Monday of last week for the reunion
at the Nashville exposition have return
ed /; but they do not report the occasion to
have been anything like as pleasant as
was the previous reunion at Richmond.
The South Carolina delegation consist
ed of only about so members. The state
is entitled to l67 votes, however, and the
delegates were allowed to poll the full
vote of their respective states. Although
their was a higher ranking officer along,
the South Carolinans paid Major Hart
the compliment of electing him chair
man of the delegation.
"As a city," says one Of the returned
veterans, 81 was greatly impressed with
Nashville. 1t has built up wonderfully
since the war, and though not so large, of
course, has that solid substantial look of
say, Boston for instance. There are long
rows of beautiful houses built of Tennes-
see marble and other stones, and there
are evidences, of great wealth to be seen
everywhere.
The South Carolina delegation did not
reach the city until about IL o'clock
Tuesday, and was consequently too late
to participate in the exercises Of that
day. The Palmetto boys, however,
were on hand on Wednesday. Major
Hart put the city of Atlanta in nomina-
ton as the next place of meeting. He
would have been glad to have had the
next reunion on South Carolina soil, he
told the veterans but this state could not
dispense the hospitality that was so easy
in other states. Here, for instance, the
laws do not allow one man to treat anoth-
er; but each must buy his own beer, and
under these circumstances he thought the
next best thing was to go to Atlanta,
which place could be easily reached by
every old veteran who could spare four
or five dollars.
The boarding house charges are gen.
orally reported to have been simply out
rageous. Although Mr.. w. Fl. Stewart
had gone ahead and secured the promise
of very reasonable rates, members of the
York delegation were entertained by a
man who claimed to be Confederate
veteran and who charged them g each
for ths privilege of sleeping two in bed.
When they left, the fellow had the inn
pudence to tell them that the rates would
be reduced one-half at IL o'clock that
night, and told them that he would be
glad to entertain such of their friends as
were contemplating visit to the exposi-
tinn
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30
DESTRUCTIVE CYCLONE.

Quite severe cyclone passed over the
central portion of the county last Friday
afternoon from west to east, and left
considerable amount of destruction in its
path.
As to where the cyclone originated or
where it ended, the reporter has been un-
able to get any definite information. II
played considerable havoc in the neigh
borhood of Jones's mill and Philadelphia
church, and along the road to and beyond
Rock Hill.
An extensive orchard belonging to Mr..
Robert Love, near Jones's mill, was
almost completely destroyed. Quite a
number of houses on the Mrs. M. B.
Lowry place, and on the ]. T. Lowry
estate, were blown down and demol-
ished.
Some freshly shocked wheat belonging
to Mr.. J. F. Carson, and standing in q
field in the track of the storm, suffered
severely. The shocks, Of course, were
torn all to pieces and many of the bum
dies were blown distance of two hun
dred yards or more.
1t is reported that three Negroes who
were in house in that neighborhood had
an almost providential escape. The wind
turned the house over without breaking
the walls apart and the occupants all gol
out from underneath. Then, almost i'm.
mediately afterward, big tree fell down
on the house with terrific crash and
smashed it all to pieces.
Mr.. Frank Carson also narrowly es'
caped death. When he saw the cyclone
approaching he was standing near corr
crib. Without any definite idea as to the
particular source from which the greatest
danger might be expected, he changed
his position dozen or more yards, and
within in few moments afterward the
TOP of the corn crib came smashing down
at the spot upon which he had been
standing.
Though it is natural to assume that there
was great deal more, we have no infor'
nation of further damage until near the
vicinity of Rock Hill, where some ten
nant houses belonging to Mr.. r. Lee
Kerr were demolished. Hopewell Pres
byterian church, at Leslie station, was
blown down, and some pasture fence on
the plantation of Mr.. 7. F. Leslie was
carried away.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30
THE BICYCLE ORDINANCE.

Following is the bicycle ordinance pass
ed by the town council of Yorkville last
Wednesday night and drawn up by At
torney Brice in due form yesterday morn
ing:
Section /. That on and after the 18th
day of July, 1897, 1t shall be unlawful to
ride bicycle on any street or sidewalk in
the town of Yorkville, s. c., except aS
hereinafter prescribed:
Section 2. Bicycle riding on the side
walks of Congress street of said town,
between Madison street and Hopes alley;
and on East Liberty street, within thirty
wards of Congress street, respectively, Is
hereby strictly prohibited.
Section 8. Upon all other sidewalks of
the said town, bicycle riding is permitted
at q speed not exceeding eight miles an
hour, except between points within thirty
yards of street crossings, where the speed
must be reduced so as not to exceed four
miles an hour, with the bicycle well un-
der control.
Section 4. Bicycle riders approaching
pedestrian from behind must not assume
to ring such pedestrian out of the way;
but must either dismount or get permis-
sion to pass and get the right of way
without inconvenience to the pedestrian.
When bicyclist and a pedestrian meet,
the common law of the road will prevail
and each must bear to the right.
Section 5. In the street, between side
walks, bicyclists shall have the same
privileges with their wheels, except as
hereinafter provided as are enjoyed by
the drivers of other vehicles. No bicyclist
must ride at a greater speed than twelve
miles an hour.
Section 6. That "coasting," or riding
with both hands off the handle bars CT
the wheel, while riding on the sidewalks,
is strictly prohibited.
Section I. That each bicycle, when be-
ing used, must be provided with bell,
and such bell must be rung at least 30 feet
before reaching any street crossing; and
each bicycle, when ridden at night, in ad-
dition to such bell, must be furnished
with lantern, such lantern to be lighted.
Section 8. Any individual violating the
foregoing provisions of this ordinance
shall, upon conviction, be liable to fine
of not less than one dollar, nor more than
five dollars, or sentenced to labor not less
than one day, nor more than five days,
upon the public works Of the said town,
or on the York county chaingang.
Section 9. Any person found guilty of
carelessly running against another with 4
bicycle, on the sidewalks, shall be fined in
sum Of not less than ten dollars, nor
more than twenty-five dollars, or senten-
ced to labor not less than ten days, nor
more than thirty days, upon the public
works of said town, or OH the York coun-
ty chaingang.
Done and ratified in Council assembled,
in regular session, this 23d day Of June,
\. ID. 1897.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30

venue to Bethel township in order that
the case might be heard by Magistrate
johnson. OF this, however, there has
been no further developments.
Further disturbance was anticipated at
the church last Sunday. The understand
ing was that Rev. Turner would be there
and attempt to take charge of the pulpit as
usual. Chief of Police Love and Deputy
Harshaw were on hand pending such
developments as might seem to require
their services. Rev. Turner came into
the church, took a seat in the back part
of the house and quietly listened to the
services as conducted by another preach
er. There was no disturbance. Still,
however, the situation seems to lack a
great deal of settlement.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30

&C. Walton Whitman has written to
The News and Courier complaining that
the practice of the Democratic executive
committee in levying assessments on
candidates is undemocratic. He makes
the poirt that as the result of such assess
ments, which are often too heavy for any
but wealthy candidates to bear, the poor
man. however deserving he may be 9TH
erwise, is excluded from privilege that
every citizen should have as an inherent
right-that of running for office. There
is a great deal in what Mr.. Whitman
says; but, somehow, he seems to lose
sight of one very important fact. To run
a campaign of almost any kind, requires
certain amount of money, and unless
Mr.. Whitman, or somebody else, can
suggest some other means for the raising
of this money, we do not see any other
way for it than to make candidates foot
the bills. We confess, however, that we
would be glad to see some other arrange
ment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30

The statement that Mr.. A. B. CulI
has gone to California is mistake
THE ENQUIRER had good authority
for the statement; but it seems that
Mr.. Culp has changed his mind. A
letter from him a few days ago says
he is still in Fort Mill; but is no Ion
ger connected with The Times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30

The Piedmont Headlight, of which
Larry Can't is editor, and which has
all along been looked upon as very
close to Senator Irby, says: "It is the
general belief that the Hon. John L. NJ
Irby is stronger today than ever be-
fore. He will make vigorous cam
paign." Just what this means we car
hardly understand; but we note tha,
The Headlight does not say, as fact
that Irby will be a candidate, and
somehow we haye an idea that Irby
really has too much sense to embark
in any such undertaking. However
one way or the other, there is not the
slightest objection.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

J. J. Hunter-Says he is still at the top
with the best goods at the lowest prices.
Grist Cousins-Want you to know that
they sell the Babcock, and the Sayers
Il Scoyill buggies. Lemons have ad-
vanced $3.50 per box and will be sold
hereafter at 20 cents dozen. They
have canned moasses and wish to sell
you Buckeye mower.
Louis Roth-Can furnish you with Hires
root beer, one bottle of which will make
five gallons Of refreshing beverage at
cost of 25 cents. He has Bakers Co
Goa and full line Of hams, break fast
bacon and canned fish and meats.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30

- Bryan's state-Nebraska-recognizes
to such an extent the right of the peo-
pie to govern themselves, that it has
actually provided conditions whereby
the initiative and referendum may be
applied to municipalities. In this state
of South Carolina, there is at least one
municipality whose authorities do not
even seem to consider that the people
have any right to know how they are
being governed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30
The atorkrille Gnqllirer.
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 80, 1897.

- From his statement published in an
other column, it appears that Horace
Boies is faint-hearted on the silver ques-
ton. This, probably, is one of the reasons
he failed to get the Democratic nomina-
ton at Chicago.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30

- If the state constitution prohibits the
holding of two Offices, and the town char
ter requires members of the council to
serve without compensation, we submit
that if any member Of the council isacting
contrary to either the constitution or the
charter in these matters, his conduct
should be CONDEMNED" as ''unbecom-
inpO
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30
LOCAL LACONICS.

The Enquirer Until 1st of January, 1893.
THE SEMI-WEEKLY Enquirer will
he sent to any address, from this date
until the lst of January, 1898, for $l.0.
Commission For Charter.
The secretary Of state, on Monday, is
sued to Sam NJ. Grist, w. j. Waters and
ter for the Yorkville Baptist church.
Ready to Commence Work.
Charlotte Observer, Sunday: The A.
r. P's. are to build new church ut Rock
Hill, s. G. Mr.. j. Y. Orders, of this city,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30

- The Washington Star says that Sena-
ator Clark, of Wyoming, is arranging for
baseball game between mines picked
from the house and senate. The proposed
game is to take place in the national base
ball park, and the idea is to devote the
proceeds to charity. Just who the play
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-06-30

- Charlotte Observer, Sunday: A
very distressing story comes from Due
West, 5. c. Miss McQuiston, or Ar.
kansas, was pupil at the Due West
Female academy last year. When the
term was drawing to close, her father
wrote her to meet him in Nashville, at
such and such hotel, at such and
such time. She left Due West after
commencement for Nashville When
she got there she found that she was
ahead of time, and that her father
had not arrived. She thought she had
made a mistake in the hotel, and start
ed out to look for him at other hotels.
Not finding him she returned to the
hotel she had first stopped at. There
a gentleman met her who told her that
he had seen her father at such and
such hotel, and that if she would 60
with him, he would take her directly
to her father. That was the last seen
or heard of her. Her father came Il
hours later, expecting, of course, to
find his daughter awaiting him at the
hotel. He was told Of her having
been there, of her hunt for him, and
of her leaving the hotel with strange
man. The Observers informant had
daughters at Due West college, who
knew Miss McQuiston well. So far
nothing has been heard of her.
There was great excitement AT
Key West, Fla, last week, and for 4s
hours there seemed to be imminent
danger of race war. Mrs. Maggie
Atwell, white, was assaulted on Wed
nesday afternoon by Negro named
Svlvannus Johnson. AT the prelimi
nary examination the Negro was iden
tilted beyond doubt, and the fact o.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18
st. Pntrick,s Day IN Fiji. CIV

mere was nothing unusual going on
yesterday except that the dirrarent sn.
cletles attended mass in the lnornin.
qna at night the Independent Order Of
afoernians celebrated the day with a
banquet at l%lks' hall. m
AZ o'clock the assemblage was called
70 ORDER Then all sat down to eat und
enjoy the festivities Of tho cvcnine
After the inner man had been satisfied
Mr. -. j. Reardon, toastmastcr OF the
evening, called for order and number
OF toasts We're drunk. ellciting eloquent
responses. - = :
AT the conclusion Of the regu-
lar toasts number OF impromptu
speeches were made, songs ware sung
nnd a. good time generally was rad. AT
midnight all departed for home to re-
member St. Patrick and the pleasant
evening spent through the his. TALLY
Of the Hibernians.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18
I'M
BERK LEY

MI John Whetston, chairman Of the
flnance Committee Of the Town Coun-
Gill; advertises In another column for
sealed proposals for 900 worth Of
S0-year . per cent. permanent Improve
ment bonds.
The Berkley street railroad company
VIII begin work on their roa dbed again
to-day, wea ther permitting.
Miss Molle Frost, who has been quite
SICK with an attack Of pneumonia. Is
reported better.
There Were no services at Main street
Christian church last night, owing to
sickness III the pastors family.
Mis-. John NJ. Ar1nbrecht returned
from Richmond yesterday.
The Juvenile department OF the Berk-
ley Military Institute will give an enter
tainment at O'clock tonight al Pyth
ian hall. The public Is invited.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18
a Piece or E'archn,eut

When unwr:tten on. Is not more coIorless
than the cadaverous countenances of those
unfortunate persons whom we are ,accus-
toned to call confirmed invalids" What
MISSIONER! implying, too. despair. n Civ
Ing up for lost! AS long as the vivifying
power OF llostetter's Stomach Bittcrs On n
be felt. and that IS possible so long us there
is no absolute collapse OF the faculties.
fresh vitality can he infused into wasted,
feeble frames; color and flesh can he
this grand sheet anchor OF the dcbilitatcd
and the sickly 1t is tonic Of the great
est potency and the utmost purity, and q
remedy for and preventive Of dyspepsia.
bilious: malarious. rheumatic, nervous
and kidney complaints. Appetite and sleep
are greatly aided by It; il co,nteracts the
effects OF undue fatigue, or excitement,
and nulifies the often perilous consequent
ces Of exposure in Indictment weather or
damp clothing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18
Capt.El1sberry v. White md Il Is story
OF the Monitor aIerrtuac.

Mr.. Julien S. Rogers writes the Macon
tGa) Telegraph an interesting sketch Of
Capt. e. ". White and his account Of
uhe battle between the Monitor and Mer-
rimac. The story occupies nearly four
columns Of the Telegraph, and is H.
lustrated with q picture Of Captain
White and the famous Confederate iron
Glad Merrimac The story relates that
Captain White was born In Atkinson
county, Ga, In 1889, and that when 8
years old he came with his parents to
Macon. Ca He attended the public
Academy School until almost ready to
begin the battle Of life When he left
school he was apprenticed as machin-
ist and learned that trade. On the out
break Of hostilfties he Joined the City
Light Guard Of Columbus, Ca This
company arrived at Portsmouth, Va,
April 21st, 1861, two days after the de-
struction Of the navy-yal-d Captain
White. then sergeant in his company,
applied for admission in the Confede-
rate Navy and was received January,
1852. He was ordered to the Virginia
and commissioned as nn officer in the
engineer corps. He was her constant
companion from that time to her de-
struction by her own crew May IL: 1892,
and consequently Il participant In those
great engagements that VIII go down as
the greatest perhaps In naval history.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18
Tho Grons interest NJ anifcsteh.

1t was astonishing yesterday to see
the amount Of interest there was mani
Tested III the big fight All day long
Inquiries were made about it, and in this
Office people gathered eager to hear the
news as 1t came in. The Virginian did
not put any bulletin board out, but quite
a number came to the Office and were
made comfortable while they listened to
the returns as they came In by rounds.
It kept two persons busy at the phones
to answer the numerous inquiries that
came from every where, both city and
county The Virgfnfan gave the news
OF the result within two minutes after
1t was announced at Carson City, and
most Of It's readers We're made familiar
with the fight by phones in different
parts or the city when it was made
known that the result would be an
nounced.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18
PORTSMOUTH NE MS
DIED OF sUFEOCATION.
Thomas Moore Caught Bcncnts, am
! Avalanche OF IERniec,

Yesterday morning a number OF negro
men were employed in wheeling KANT
from the Atlantic and Danville ware
house. In Gosport, to schooner lying
IN the dock. A man named Thomas
Moore, one Of the gang, commenced
shoveling from the bottom of the pile.
Whieh reached nearly to the ceiling Of
Without warning the pile came rush
ing down on the gang. All the men
except tIoore managed to get out the
room and We're not injured Moore was
caught under the pile and was smother
cd 70 death before the men could get him
out. "a 80, - . N 1900
DR.: Culpepper was summoned, but be-
fore ne arrived life was extinct. Coroner
Holiaday was notified, but did not deem
an inquest necessary after hearing the
testimony. The body of Moore was
turned over to Mr. Thomas Scott. who
buried him at the expense Of the city.
It Is said that some OF NToore's re-
latiVes from North Carolina would reach
mere this morning and Will have the
Dody eXhumed and carry 1t to his home
in North Carolina.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18
Receivcrships Change Hands.

In the Hastings Court yesterday
Judge Watts approved DEGREES appoint
Ing G. w. Steele receiver Of the Ports
mouth Lumber N1anufa cturing COM
pany, vice w. w. Robertson, resigned.
and Of the Norfolk and Camden rail-
road. vice j. f. Cole. resigned
mir. Steele qualified by giving bonds
OF $4,000 In each position, secured by the
Fidelity and Deposit company, Of Mary
aand. and will at once enter upon his
new work. rE
The appointment OF Mr.. Steele is the
result of an agreement between Mess,s
Robertson, Cole and other interested
parties. those gentlemen having resign
cd their respective receiverships in
order that both might be united under
one management.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18
Officers Elected.

A meeting of the Elizabeth Might and
Day Ferry company was held last night
at 1880 o'clock at the Madison hotel, and
the following officers were elected:
Joseph T. Duke, president; Charles T.
Bland, vice-president; James A. Wal.
lace. treasurer. and r. i. Stewart, sec
rotary. Directors, Joseph r. Duke, Jno.
L. Newberne, Col. W. II. Stewart. VIII
T. Bland and r. T.. B. Stewart.
This company proposes to establish a
day ferry between Primers Point, Bear
Trap and Norfolk and night ferry be-
tween Norfolk and Portsmouth at an
early date. Quite a large amount of
the stock has been taken.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18
Specials for To-day.

Emo Baked Beans tomato sauce three
pound cans. &C.. or four for BIC Can YOU
duplicate these prices: Best Pho Pcaches,
t dhree pound cans, 7c., or four for Csc; line
lho's reaches, three pound cans, 1Oc., or
three for 25c.; ilne Bartlett Pears, two
pound cans. &c. per cnn: Rabbits Potash
Soap for 25c. two pound packages rolled
Oats, 7c per package. Come and got q
sample or our Cracked Grain Java Coffee
ilnu you Will find 1t the finest you ever
drank, and we only ask 23c' per pound
Old Phone. 1910, New Phone, TO-
c. w IuDGINS G. CO.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18
An Interesting Entertainments,

Miss Victoria Stafford Will give an en-
tertainment tonight at the house Of
MRS. Joseph Stafford, corner of South
and Pearl streets, for the benefit of lie
pen fund Of the South Street Baptist
church. The Misses Brown will render
sweet music, both vocal and instrument
tai; Miss Martin, an accomplished elo-
cutonist. will recte. and last, but not
least. The musical association Of the
church will repeat their Phantom, PARTY.
Admission, free. Appealing refresh
ments will he served AZ reasonable
prices and free will Offering accepted.