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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13

The only plausible argument that we
have ever heard in favor OF secret sessions
of the county board of commissioners,
was that some of the members would be
inclined to express themselves more
freely" Granted; but whether right or
wrong, honesty and sincerity are never
afraid of the light of day, and how the
public can suffer by being apprised of an
expression that would haye otherwise
been in secret, we are at loss to under
stand. Indeed, it seems to US that any
statement of opinion or argument that
could be expressed more freely in secret
than in public, would be far better if it
were never expressed at all.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13

there a necessity for the bridge, and is
York county able to build it?" The in
dividual who can conscientiously answer
either one of these questions in the mega
tive is an honest opponent of the enter
prise and that is all there is of it.
So far as the western part of the county
is concerned, it will be admitted that
there will be no direct benefit in the build
ing of the bridge. The same is true of
the town of Yorkville. Fort Mill people
do not often come here to trade. AS q
rule, their onlysbusiness here is to attend
public meetings, or court, or to see the
county officials. For these purposes, when
necessary, they have to come, river or no
river. But is that reason why the coun-
ty should not build them a bridge? To
us it looks as if it should be all the more
reason why generous people should lay
aside all objection.
But we do not wish to be understood as
saying that this bridge should be built
solely for the purpose Of adding to the
convenienience of the the Fort Mill peo-
pie in visiting the court house. If that
was all the purpose the bridge was to
serve, the proposition would not be worth
a second thought. The main object OF the
proposed enterprise is to contribute to
the convenience and free intercourse OF
the people especially interested, and OF
the public generally, and incidentally to
take big step forward in business and
social progress. If the work is ever COM
pleted, we are sure that the whole county
will be the gamer.
And in like manner, we take pleasure
in seconding the motion Of Mr.. Wilker-
SON for bridge across Broad river. The
two propositions do not and need not con-
flict in the least. Leaving out the few
Fort Mill people who have to visit York
will on official business, the necessity for
the Broad river bridge is just as great as is
the case with the Catawba river bridge.
The only material difference between the
two propositions is that inasmuch as Broad
river is between two counties, the build
ing of the bridge should be the joint task
of both, each contributing half the e1-
pense, while the other bridge being alto
gether in York, should be built by York
alone. This is the rule which prevails
almost everywhere and it is just and righ
We recognize that on account OF the fact
that this is new subject, and compare
lively large amount of money is involved,
great many people will be inclined
to look first at the taxes rather than at
the wisdom and justice of the undertak-
ing. This, we confess, is perfectly natu-
raj; but at the same time, we hope that
the taxpayers will not fail to give the
whole matter most careful consideration.
This is the reason why we have taken es-
pecial pains to give such comprehen-
sive report of the debate on the subject at
the meeting Of the board of county COM
missioners last Tuesday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13
SITUATION In CRETE.-The reply

SITUATION In CRETE.-The reply
of Greece to the ultimatum of the pow
ers last Monday, was followed by the
appearance on Tuesday morning of a
number of British and Italian trans
ports off Canea. The transports were
loaded with soldiers. Considerable
fighting has been going on between the
Cretan insurgents and the Moslem
forces; but as yet there has been no
collision between the forces of the
Greek government and the powers.
Neither has war been declared between
Greece and Turkey. Still, however,
the situation is extremely critical.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13
LETTER FROM HOODTOWN.
Farmers Uneasy-Sermon by Rev. mr.
Thacker-Working on the Roads.

Farmers Uneasy-sermon by Rev. Mr..
Thacker-Working on the Roads.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
HooDTowN, March 1.-THE farmers
are beginning to get ''blue" over getting
80 little farm work done. Nearly every
one took advantage of the few days last
week when it was dry enough to plow.
They have not been idle, however, as
most of them have their guano hauled,
which is at least some help toward the
crop, especially as quite large quantity
will be used this season. Some land has
been cleared, and from all appearances
there will be no reduction in the acreage
of cotton, if not ar actual increase.
Mrs. A. E. Feemster and two childern-
Ella and Cluff-returned home yesterday
afternoon after spending few days with
relatives at Blacksburg.
Mrs. B. E. Feemster is visiting the fam
ily of Mr.. r. R. Gamble, at Blacksburg,
Mr.. J. T. Plexico returned home from
Catawba college a little over week ago.
He will engage this season in the occupa-
ton "appertaining to'' a "horny-handed
son of toll"
Mr.. G. E. Hood, Of Gaffney, was over
last week attending to some business.
Mr.. John j. Wallace returned on Tues
day from business trip to Union county,
where he had been for several days.
Rev. J. H. Thacker will preach spe-
cial sermon on christian Education," at
Shady Grove, on the third Sabbath in this
month at IL o'clock a. m. He will endea-
vor to have some prominent educator to
present some up-to-date ideas on the
subject if the arrangement can be made.
This subject is claiming the most earnest
consideration of many Christian men and
women at this time, when clash be-
tween state and denominational colleges
seems imminent. The subject should be
at least of sufficient importance to justify
a large congregation in coming out to
hear something of greater or lesser inter-
est to every parent.
In spite of all the mud and slush, and
a number of minor incidents, such as
getting stuck in the mud occasionally,
etc., our citizens are only taking sufficient
interest in the question of good roads to
put in day or two working some Of the
roads, which, like the convict labor,
sometimes makes bad matters worse in
extremely wet weather like that recently
experienced. VoCE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13
Saturday, March IL, 1897.

our clubmakers for their zeal and energy,
and hereby beg leave to return our thanks.
By comparison of the list above with our
prospectus, each clubmaker may see at
glance between what premiums he has
the choice, and as soon as possible after
we are notified of that choice, the pre-
miums will be procured by us and turned
over. The clubmakers who have not
already done so, are requested to indicate
their respective preferences at their ear
lest convenience.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13
ABOUT PEOPLE,

Mr.. and Mrs. r. 8. Withers, of Blacks
burg, are visiting relatives and friends in
Yorkville.
Miss Pearl Payseur. of Lancaster, and
Miss Lorine Hudson, of Bennettsville,
are the guests of Miss Annis O'Leary.
Miss Ophelia Davidson is at home from
Converse college, recuperating from an
attack of fever.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13

1t is fair and proper to acknowledge
here that the acts of the general assembly
in this issue of THE ENQUIRER are re-
published from The News and Courier.
The News and Courier is publishing quite
q number of the most important acts
passed, and in so doing is conferring a
great favor on the whole state.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13

CINE, while the rest of the gang rified
the mail and baggage cars and went
through the passengers in the coaches.
The Omaha officials intended to allow
the bandits to flag the3train, but would
call halt there. When the train ar
rived at the scene of the proposed
robbery, the bandits had departed. 1t
is understood one of the gang furnish
ed the information"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13
Tle atorkrille Gllquirer.
YORKVILLE, 8. @. {:
SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1897.

"A dispatch from the City of Mexico,
says that the story to the effect that Mex
leans are indignant against Americans
and are eager for war, was manufactured
out of the whole cloth and does not con-
tain q word of truth.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13

The Corbett- -Fitzsimmons prize fight
is to take place at Carson City,. New,
next Wednesday. The thing is brutal
it is true; but, all the same, a majority
of the newspaper reading public is anx-
ious to know the result.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13
LOCAL AFFAIRS
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

T. B. McClain-Talks to you again about
the merits of Masury's Railroad paints
which he claims to be the best paint on
the market. The price Of these paints
is S1.25 per gallon. He will sell you
Shellac at 81 per gallon-half the old
price. Linseed oil at As cents per gallon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13
Commissions Revoked.

Governor Ellerbe has published a
proclamation revoking the commits
sions of all dispensary constables on
March 12. The action is preliminary
to reorganization of the dispensary
force. This proclamation does not at:
feet the commission of State Detective
Newbold.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13

would not say as al aIVOTucy. ho uao
not been employed to come before the
board as an attorney, however. He was
there only as private citizen, and be-
cause of the interest he felt in the affairs
of the county.
Mr.. Ardrey took occasion to say that
the people of Fort Mill had employed no
attorneys in the case. They were plead
ing their own cause purely on the merits
of the case.
Mr.. w. S. Creighton, of Rock Hill, was
present and explained that the petition
that had been presented for postpone
ment of the bridge matter, referred only
TO location. So far as be knew, the peo-
nle were in favor of the bridge.
All the arguments being in, and the
case handed over to the board, Mr.. Brice
suggested inquiringly: II reckon they
don't want to 90 into executive session ?"
..No: : not that know Of" replied Super
visor Culp. Mr.. Brice then stated that to
get the matter properly before the ooard'
he would move that the petition for the
bridge granted.
Mr.. Riddle seconded Mr.. Brice's mo-
ton.
Major White said that he was not op-
posed to the building of the bridge; but
he was rather afraid that it might inter-
fere with the proposed road work.
Seriously, though" continued Major
White, "if Mr.. Brice will amend his
motion so as to provide for the erection
of the bridge when the way be clear I
will favor it."
Mr.. Brice insisted that the way was
already clear. There was nothing to pre-
vent the board from going ahead and
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal


WHEAT In anticipation of seeing
wheat go to s1-O5.the galleries of the board
of trade were jammed this morning by
sight-seers. But they were disappointed
in this, although witnessing decidedly
lively opening. There was perfect flood
of selling orders in all the grain pits and
this profit-taking knocked the top off
prices so quickly as to make traders
heads fairly swim. Opening at from s91zc
to 9S1zc, Saturdays closing price being
the higher of the two figures. September
wheat tunbled to CSC almost before the
crowd realized what had happened. But
it was quickly apparent that many ex-
pected wheat to go way beyond the magic
dollar mark and offerings of all kinds
the letting go'' was apparently reached
when 95c for September was touched and
prices again bounded, 991zc being reached
as quick time as the decline had occurred.
Again the market turned tail. this time a
option in the meantime was not a whit less
active. the opening in fact showing
First offerings of December, which closed
from 81 to 971Sc. and while September was
taking it's toboggan trip. December came
tumbling after, falling to 94Ac- There it
brought up with a jolt and rebounded to
went back to CSC. On the curb September
had sold high as s1.021z statistics were
rather lost sight of in the opening excite
ment, hut they soon began to control the
market. Liverpool opening prices showed
advances OF 41zH4Rzd NOTtd SnfpLneleS
last week amounted to 100000 bushels of
which amount 5,ZS. coo bushels came from
America, fact which attracted a great
deal of attention !: 80 p. m. Liverpool
cables showed a Id decline in some fu-
lures but at 2:30 D. m, nearly all this had
Hungary would be compelled to import
much wheat and stated that the situation
was unparalleled. This and the Liverpool
recovery had much to do with the reac-
ton in wheat here Northwest receipts
were very light, 115 cars against SzS last
week and 554 a year ago.
-CORN-Was not whit less active than
wheat and the pit was jammed with ex-
cited traders. The sharp advance in Liv-
erpoo1 cables. 2Nzzzd, coupled with some
poor crop reports, started the market on
n rampage, September opening at from
price of 31ssG311sc, while December, in
in which option trading was especially
heavy started at 3513515c, an advance of
lss6 21sc. But the break in wheat, the
rnilder weather and the enormous local
receipts, 1.T93 cars. checked sthe market
TO 317zc and December to 337zc- When the
bulls took hold of wheat again. corn fol-
lowed. September recovering to 321zc and
December to 45sc- After that the market
<suieted down considerably
OATS-Were very active and strong at
the opening, the natural result of the ex-
element in the other grain pits Traders
were controlled entirely by the huctua-
lions in wheat and corn. the infiue noes
controlling those markets being equally
applicable to oats Local receipts were
heavy S07 cars. September opened &c
lied to 1Sz< H197kc. December opened AG1c
higher at 2zIzz1zc and declined to 21ssa
PRovIsIoNs-of all the minor mar
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23
NO PLACE FOR WOMEN.
Women Can't Wear Clothes Enough
taKee Warm.

Chicago, Aug. 23.-Miss Cora NJ. Black
of Los Angeles, Cal. who is visiting in
this city. explodes the story about the
reported mountain of gold in the Island
of Metlakahta, OF the coast of Alaska.
The island is the property of a tribe OF
Indians. having been given them a few
years ago by the government as a res
ervation. Through the missionary en-
deavors of AfEDuncan they have en-
braced Christianity and become an in
dustrious, sober and thrifty lot of peo-
pie.
The story goes that a short time after
the island had been given them il was
discovered that a large mountain on it
was so fabuIously rich in gold as to be
veritable mountain of gold"
Miss Black, who has visited the island
and been all over it, says the story of
the mountain of gold is absurd and
there is nothing to it, ,
She has also been up in Alaska, and
this is what she says of women going up
into the klondike country: II would
never go to the Klondike- 1t is no place
for a woman They cannot wear clothes
enough to keep themselves warm. I
would not go up into that country for
any thing in the world"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23
Market Gossiu.

Exports four ports: Wheat 65.3S4. flour
80. ass, corn 1884. oats 3S4, AS. wheat and
-four equal 193. 693 bu.
Liverpool closed steady, September I'd
December sd lower from the top.-12OT
p. m
English visible decreased !, ,255 900.
h Chicago: There has been some little
buying the past few minutes by the tall
ent here, acts stronger now. French ca
bles are stronger.-1243 p m.
Clifford sold 5000 December wheat at
S<c.-11:54 a m.
Chicago estimated receipts tomorrow:
Wheat 375 cars, corn 1900 cars. oats 500
cars hogs II, 900 head
Puts September wheat 90G901zc. calls
September wheat $1.02Q1-03: puts Septem-
ber corn 316312sc, calls September corn
351zc.
Liverpool 4d higher.-S:4s a.. m.
higher; corn I'd to 224d higher.-s:4 a; m
Paris wheat 5G1Oc higher. worlds ship
ments 100000 bu., last year ,321, 600 bu
Chicago receipts today: Wheat 3S3 cars,
grade Is; corn 1888 cars, grade 1476; oats
S07 cars, grade 161.
Northwestern receipts: Minneapolis this
year 296 cars, last year 195 cars; Duluth
this year 10 cars, last year 364 cars; total
this year 315 cars, last year 559 cars
Chicago: It looks as if bull crowd had
distributed big selling orders throughout
the pit-10:35 a
Total visible: Wheat 16, 729, 600, corn 22s-
956 900, oats s. .005. .O00.
Vivible wheat decreased 497. 600. corn in
creased 4449, GOO. oats increased 1,425.OO0-
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23
Chicago Livestock Market.

Chicago, Aug g.
HoGS-Estimated receipts today $1,000:
leiI oyer 100 MARKET active and fully
40; heavy s. T004-15; rough $S- 70d3.S5-
500 Texans and $500 westerns Marker
steady to 10c higher Beeves IS 90d5. 40;
cows and heifers S1-90d4-40: Texas steers
g 10; westerns S3-50d445; stockers and
feeders 50. .40m45O
SHEEP-Receips II 600. Market steady.
Natives s.. 2.2on325: westerns $2.75d3. 20;
lambs S. 2565 %.
HoGS-Onicial receipts yesterday 14.0s1;
shipments 4,646.
CATTLE-onieial receipts yesterday
65S; shipments III
SHEEP-Onieial receipts yesterday p
252: shipments 1854.
Estimated receipts hogs tomorrow IA, 900
head.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23
Kansas City Produce Market.

WHEAT-Hard sold from 915sc to 94c,
ranging about SC under the Chicago De-
cember price Soft sold steady to &c low
er; offerings very large Receipts 81, 500
bu. against 20, 800 a year ago. No hard
9I1xd941zc: No. g. S9d92c: No. 4, S79S9c; No.
2 soft 9S1$1.01: No. s. 93u9Sc: No T. $50
95c: No. spring soc: No. 8. Sc
CORN-Mixed about 1kc higher: white
11sG2c higher; No. mixed 25S4 q26c; No.
white 2S15c.
OATS-Steady: No. white PIC.
RYE-No. 2. 531& soc.
HAY-Steady: choice timothy $780,
choice prairie $50.
: BUTTER-Firm: country grades scarce
and in demand; creamerey 12d151kc; dairy
EGGsLFirm. receipts light; Kansas and
Missouri stock lie.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23
FORESTERs OF AMERICA.
National Supreme Court Meets in
Denver-A New Button.

Denver, Col, Aug. 2S.-The national
supreme court of the Foresters of
America will convene in this city to-
morrow and daily sessions will be held
until Friday The delegations from the
extreme eastern and western portions of
the country-New England and Califor-
nia-are the first on the ground.
The CalifOrnianS have a button which
they will ask the supreme court to
a dark button with gold laurel wreath
surrounding a shield made of two flags
surmounted by an eagle. Under the
shield in gold text is the legend For
eSterS of America
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23
NOTICE.
Topeka. Kansas, August Is. 1887.

Topeka. Kansas, August 1s. 1887.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that we. the IN
city of Topeka, James Gillett. J. w. Max
well and John Ritchie we're duly appoint
of Topeka, and having qualified as ap-
praisers. as provided by law, under Ordi-
ating drainage district No. 3, and defin-
ing the boundaries thereof, as follows. to-
wit:
Beginning at a point where the north
line of Tenth avenue, east, intersects the
south along said west line of Washington
street about 525 feet to the north line of
the school property; thence along. the city
line produced of Alfred Schmidt's land in
street. SAID point being d " about SIS feet se1
south from the south line of Brady's sub
street and along said north line of Schmidt's s
land, about 232 feet: thence northerly
street and 10 feet therefrom to the south
line of land now or formerly owned by
Henry Ferrill; thence east along said
side of roadway commonly called
Chandler street: thence north along the
point where said east line produced will
intersect the north line Of Tenth avenue
Tenth avenue east to the place of begin
ming. except tract of land commonly
follows, to-wit:
Beginning on the south line of
east line of Anderson's addition; thence
east along said south line of Tenth ave-
nue. east to its intersection with the west
line of R. Beans addition: thence south
along said west line to it's intersection
with the center of Eleventh street in said
addition; thence west along the center of
Eleventh street to the east line of Ander-
sons addition; thence north along the
east line of Anderson's addition to the
place of beginning containing hve 90
triet and shall be designated and known
drainage district number three" And
also to make a true valuation and ap-
praiSment of all the lots, pieces and par
cells of ground situated in said drainage
district No. g.
And notice is hereby further given that
we will meet such appraisers on the
2Sth day of August, 1897. at O'Clock a. m.
of said day at the corner of Washington
Ave. and Eleventh street, in said drainage
district. for the purpose of aScertafnfng
the value and making an appraisement
of the same.
JAMES GILLETT,
(SealO J. w. MAXWELL,
JOHN RITCHIE,
Appraisers.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23
GOV. LEEDY TO SPEAK
At Harvest Home Picnic at Lecomp-
ton September IL.

The third annual harvest home pic
mic will be held at Lecompton Satur-
day, September IL, at Learners park.
Governor Leedy and w. A. Deford of
Ottawa are the orators of the occasion
The posters announce in large letters
that "a troupe OF professional actors
from Topeka will give a free show in
the evening"
Ball games. creased pole, slow mule
races, merry -go-roundS and other
amusements will occupy the day.
The Perry Mandolin club will be one
of the stars of the occasion
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23

The Topeka board of police commits
sioners Saturday met in regular session
and appointed Lacey Woods as a regu-
lar patrolman. Woods is a colored man
who is a silver Republican. He has
served as special policeman since
March last. The place to which he
was appointed was made vacant by the
resignation of A W. FowkeS. Fowkes
is now a government inspector at the
Swift packing house at Kansas City
DR.. Geo. W. Hogeboon was called to
OskaIooSa this afternoon to attend
Terry Critchfield, who is reported to be
seriously and probab bly, dangerously ill.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23

kets, was the least effected by the excite
ment, the market being strong but not
especially active Hogs were about sc
higher Armour was a good buyer of the
September and October product Decem-
ber. opened 71z4121se higher at $s.0oq9-05
and declined to $s.S5. December lard
opened nc higher at s4S7iz and declined
to N-S5. September ribs opened &c higher
at $.S5 and declined to $53215.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23

John Griffin OF GAINESVILLE. O., SAYS:
IT never lived a day for thirty years
without suffering agony until box of
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured my
piles" For piles and rectal troubles,
cuts and bruises, sprains, eczema and
all skin troubles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is uneQualled. G.. W. Stansfeld.
622 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23
CURLEY CHIEF Is DEAD.
He was 100 Years Old and Had Been
in Many Wars

Perry. o. T, Aug. 2s.-Curley Chief,
one OF the most noted of Pawnee In
dians is dead 80 miles east of here. Chief
was 100 years old. During all the In
dian wars, he took a prominent part.
In the war in Kansas so years ago be-
his tribesmen in many bloody battle.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-23
Sugar and Coffee.

New York Aug. %.
SUGAR-Raw quiet: fair refining SIC;
centrifugal, Sc test, 3zzc: refined quiet:
crushed 55sc; powdered 514e; granulated
CoFFEE-steady: No. T. s7sc.