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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-23
aliseellaneplts Reaains.
WHAT IS MIXED FLOUR?
An Important Ruling on the War Reve-
nue. Bill.

An Important Ruling on the War Reve-
nue. Bill.
From the Augusta Chronicle.
The tax which the war revenue bill
places on "mixed -four" will give a
new reign to pure wheat -four. A de-
cision has just been made by the COM
missioners of internal revenue that is
likely to cause a commotion in the
-four trade. The question of what con-
stituted "mixed -four" within the
meaning of the law was presented by
many dealers. The language of the
law is:
"That for the purposes of this act the
words mixed -four shall be understood
to mean the food product made from
wheat mixed or blended in whole or IN
part with any other grain or other mater
fal, or the manufactured product OF any
other grain or other material than wheat"
Quoting this language, the commits
sioners holds that any article or trade
of which -four forms part, whether
great or small, and which is CONNER
cially known as -four, is "mixed Hour"
and the package in which it is offered
for sale must be branded "mixed -four"
in letters at least two inches high, and
the manufacturer must be licensed to
do business and pay tax of 4 cents
on every barrel he sells. Under this
ruling all "self-rising" fours, buck
wheat, -four containing any proportion
of wheat -four, and all similar combi-
nations are placed under the ban.
1t is likely now that it will be more
popular to furnish pure flour. The
people will have in their favor not on
" the tax and the label that will be
required upon "mixed -four" but the
big wheat crop and the low price OF
wheat promises to rule when the new
crop comes in. The revenue tax will
do good work in this department. 1t
will prevent fraudulent competition
with manufacturers who make pure
-four, and it will enable people who do
not object to "mixed -four" to pur-
chase it, and save those from doing so
who do object.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-23

safety of your lives, we, being men,
though enemies, are. bound by the laws
of humanity to afford relief to the dis
tressed who ask it of US. We cannot,
even against our foes, take advantage
of the act of God. You have leave,
therefore, to unload your ship, if that
be necessary to stop the leak. You
may fit her here, and traffic so far be-
sides as shall be needful to pay the
charges. When repaired you may de-
part. will give you pass, to be in
force till beyond Bermuda. If, after
that you are taken, then you will be a
lawful prize, whereas, now as you are
only stranger you have strangers
right to safety and protection"
The ship departed and arrived with
out any further accident in the port OF
London.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-23
IN COUNTIES ADJOINING.
Summary of the News That Is Being Pub
lished by Exchanges.

CHESTER-The Lantern, July 10 !:
In competitive test of craftsmanship
at Chickamauga, for the purpose of
selecting men to make up regiment
of sharpshooters, the South Carolina
regiment beat the whole camp, and
Mr.. ]. NJ. Fudge, Jr., of Chester, was
best in the regiment, striking the bulls
eye 10 times in 10 shots, which, of
course, was the very best score posi-
BILE. The next best was 5 out of 10.
The distance was $50 yards. Jim has
always been handy with gun. ''''''''
Rev. J. E. Grier and Mr.. w. H. Har-
din attended district conference at
Fort Mill last week. .'''''''''Mr. W. Y.
White has started his melon wagon.
He always has good goods and is lib
eral to his customers. He has COM
plimented this office with the first
fruits of his patch. '..'''"A good num-
Der of operatives have already moved
to the Eureka mills. We learn that
the superintendent is selecting only
the best class of help. The machinery
has been running some days grinding
cards and making other preparations
for getting all the spindles in motion,
which will be done without any delay.
........Mr.. Eddie Mcdaniel had his
I'm broken a few days ago while en-
gagged in the feat of climbing fence.
.........Capt. and Mrs. J. L. Agurs and
Mrs. A. NJ. Aiken left Monday morn
ing for Blowing Rock to spend the
summer. Mrs. Hollis, wife of Rep
resentative P. T. Hollis, died Sunday
night, after a long illness. The re-
mains were buried in Pleasant Grove
(M. E.) cemetery.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, July 20:
Diphtheria has taken another of Mr..
Connor Flows children-this time a
12-year-old girl. She died last Friday.
He has one or two other children sick
with the same dreadful malady.' '''''''''
Lancaster will be we'll represented at
the reunion of the veterans in Atlanta
this week, if not entirely by veterans.
Misses Minnie Miller, Ida Hood, Nan
ME Crockett, Mrs. J. Wylie Porter,
Mrs. J. S. Gladney, Capt. ]. H. Fitz-
patrick, Messrs. J. B. Mackorell, T. M.
Fitzpatrick and w. J. Evans has gone !;
also Messrs. w. G. A. Porter, H. H.
Shute, R. J. Flynn and J. Davis Caskey
from the county. Ledger, July 20:
Hon. D. E. Finley, of Yorkville, can
didate for congress, was in the city
yesterday. His friends were glad to
see him. .''''''..'Mr. J. ]. Copeland and
wife arrived here yesterday from Gen.
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ZADOK ZIZZAGS.
Fine Wheat Crop-Successful Fox Hunt
The School at Pleasant Grove.

Fine Wheat Crop-Successful Fox Hunt
The School at Pleasant Grove.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
ZADoK, July 1S.-I have been try
ing to get up some detailed informa,
ton as to the yield of the wheat crop
in this section, but find it a rather
difficult task.
It is safe to say, however, that west
ern and northwestern York has made
enough wheat to last for the next IL
months, and that this neighborhood
made great deal more than it did
last year. If Mr.. Faulkner, of Clark Is
Fork, did not make enough to do him,
I can let him have hundred weight
to piece out with until the next crop ;
but guess be will hardly call upon
me, as they say his crop amounts to
over 400 bushels.
Cotton and corn are both good in
this section. e.
Our school at Pleasant Grove open
ed last Monday with Miss Mamie Hall
as teacher.
Messrs. Hall, Neill and Brown broke
the record down in Kershaw county
last week catching foxes. They caught
seven, and when they came back home
it looked as if they were peddling
hides.
The people up in this section are
greatly rejoiced at the surrender OF
Santiago, and now they hope that
peace is near. I have been very much
interested in the heroic work of our
soldiers at the front, and like the old
man said to his wife after she had killed
the bear, "ain't we giving it to them,
though ?" SUIT.
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HAS NOT FORGOTTEN.
Old Joe Wheeler Thought He Was Fight
ing Yankees.

Old Joe Wheeler Thought He Was Fight
ing Yankees.
They are telling a good joke, that
may or may not be true, on brave
old Joe Wheeler.
In the assault on Santiago he led
the Rough Riders, the Seventy-First
New York, and regiment or two OF
regulars. The place, as will be re-
membered, was defended by the flower
of the Spanish army in strongly en-
trenched position, and the fighting was
simply terrific. The old general was
in front. His men began to show signs
of wavering, and the fact excited him
tremendously.
"Steady, boys" he shouted over the
roar of the battle. "Steady the
Yankees are giving away. Look
there they 60. They are leaving their
guns"
1t was a fact, and about this time
General Wheeler caught himself, and
continued even louder than before.
"Spaniards, I mean; damn it, the
Spaniards are running. Go for 'em,
boys"
It was a serious time, the story con-
tinues but Notwithstanding that fact
the men caught on to the humor of the
6rery old generals slip, and with
shouts Of laughter and enthusiasm,
steadied, closed up the gaps, advanced
with much more determination than
before, and within 20 minutes after
ward they had won Santiago heights
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OLD.TIME SPANISH CHIvALRY.-

OLD.TIME SPANISH CHIvALRY.-
In the year 1746, when England was
engaged in war with Spain, Captain
Edwards of the Elizabeth of London,
coming through the Gulf from Jamai-
ca richly laden, met with a violent
storm. The ship sprang a leak that
obliged it to run into the port OF Ha.
vana. The captain went on shore and
waited on the governor and told him
of the occasion of his putting in, add
ing that he surrendered the ship as a
prize, as we'll as himself and crew
prisoners of war, only requesting good
quarters.
"No, sir" replied the governor; iii
We had taken you in fair sea or ap'
preaching our own coast with hostile
Intentions, your ship would be law
full price and your people prisoners
but, when distressed by the hand o.
providence, you come to our port fol
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nag "The man who owns the farm
next to mine is the luckiest fellow
ever saw" "What are you talking
about? There's no such thing as
luck" "There isn't, hey? Then
will you kindly tell me how it happen
ed that he bored for water and struck
oil, while I bored for oil and struck
water?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-23

THE MAID.-"What are you doing
with the Bible, Freddie ?" "Picking
out a text for today's sermon. When
/ come home from church I always
have to tell pa what the text was"
"But how can you know the text until
you hear it?" "Any text will do.
Pa won't know the difference" "But
your grandmother is going with you"
"But grandma will be fast asleep long
before they get to the text"
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R@ Karter-So Waggener is mar
ried? Wonder what kind of a wife he
has got. Wheeler-She's a prize.
Not only does she build the kitchen
fire without grumbling, but she pushes
the lawn mower. Waggener is going
to buy an axe and saw. He declares
he believes she is equal to anything.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-23

Hd- A thirsty Quaker, having stop
ped at tavern to get glass of beer,
observing that the measure was def
cient, asked the landlord how many
casks he drew in a day. "Ten," was
the reply. "And would'st thou not
like to draw eleven, my friend? ?"
eyes" "Then I'll tell thee how: fill
thy measures"
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B6~ She-He insulted me grossly.
He actually stole kiss. His Friend
1 know but he told me you surely
could not miss it; for so handsome a
woman as you could get plenty more.
He's sad rogue and one cannot help
liking him.
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p@ First Familyman-Ilike summer
the best. There is no snow-shoveling,
you know, and no furnace to take
care of. Second Familyman-There's
something in that !; but I think pre-
fer winter. In the winter, you know,
you don't have to wet down the front
ward or shove lawnmower.
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GUT PRICES.

SINCE announcing our medicine busi-
- ness, there has been great demand
from live stock owners for a reliable con-
dition powder and we now have it. 1t is
a powder used by the United States army
and is sold everywhere at 25 cents pack
age, our price however, is 20 cents for
single package or three packages for so
cents. Put your cattle in the proper con-
dition to stand the summer weather at
once. We sell the very best Cold Pressed
Castor Oil at go cents quart. Bring your
jug and have it filled.
Notice our list of patent medicines to-
nathar ,uith the rod need nrinas
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Besides the above, we carry full stock
of Castor Oil, Turpentine, Paregoric,
Cough Medicines, Calomel, Cattle Pow
ders and Toilet Soaps. See Us.
Take our pills and keep in front!
GRIST COUSINS.
@- Our terms under any and all cir
circumstances are SPOT CASH-credit
most cheerfully refused. No barter, no
produce exchanged. 1t takes coin.
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SMALLPOX.

WE desire to call your attention to the
w New Combination Accident and
Health Policy, issued by the FIDELITY
AND CASUALTY CO., of New York,
one of the strongest and most popular ac
cident companies in existance. The poll
cy provides against all kinds Of accidents,
and indemnifies the assured against loss
of time through sickness by smallpox,
measles, typhoid fever, etc., for 26 weeks.
For further information, see
S. M. Il L. GEO. GRIST, Agents.
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PROTECTION.

MAKE 1T ABSOLUTE by a 9o1
M mental Tornado Policy. Ito
less than a NICKEL A WEEK to- 1nsl
your home for 81, 900 for three years
L. GEO. GRISF, Agent
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF Rock Hill, s. @.
ORGANIZED JANUARY, 1887.

THIS BANK is prepared to handle
i any business entrusted to it, and So
licits the accounts of Merchants, Farm
ers, and private individuals. We will
extend every accommodation consistent
with safe and conservative management.
w. L. RODDEY, President.
W.. RODDEY, Vice President.
I'll. JOHNSON, Cashier.
L. C. HARRISON, Asst. Cashier.
DIRECTORS:
Jno. R. London, w. L. Roddey,
J. f. Roddey, I. u: johnston,
A. F. Ruff, WI Roddey, ,,rs
J. H. Miller. ~
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BANK
ROCK HILL, @.
Capital, $4,000.
Surplus and Profits, 35, 900.

WITH ample resources and every ia
cility for the transaction of the Banking
business in all its branches, this bank
solicits the business Of corporations,
firms and individuals, rendering all the
courtesies and accommodations that are
usually extended by WELL CON-
QUOTED AND OBLIGING BANKING
HOUSE.
Correspondence or call solicited from
those contemplating a change in their
banking arrangements or the opening of
q new account.
Interest bearing certificates of deposit
Issued under special agreement.
OFFICERS.
D. HUTCHISON, President,
J. R. LONDON, Vice President.
r. LEE KERR, Cashier.
J. r. BOULWARE, Teller.
GEO. D. WHITE, Book Keeper.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
Cotton Letter

New York, March 3O.-on light trading cotton prices scored sharp advance to- day. The rise was due to short covering, buying for Liverpool account and a lack of any selling pressure. It was to a large extent in sympathy with sharp bulge in stocks. There was nothing definite in the political news, but the general feeling was that more hopeful of peaceful outcome of the trouble with Spain. On what this feeling was based, it Is hard to see. Liv- erpool advanced one-half sixty-fourth this morning, and our market opened points higher. After the opening 1t gradually im- proved throughout the entire day. Re- ceipts were comparatively moderate and the Southern markets were higher. Au- gust opened at 6.01. advanced to 60s and closed at COS to eos, with the tone of the market steady We do not think 1t proba- ble that the advance will be sustained.
 RIORDAN & co.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
Paine, Murphy & Co.'S Stock Letter.

Birmingham, March 30.-"The unexpected always happens" Every reputable com mission house who were supposed to under stand the situation, advised selling after the early strength of the opening today Shortly after opening it was stated on good authority that cablegram accepting proposition from administration financial cabinet looking towards armistice permis- sion to feed the starving, and the purchase of Cuba had been received from Sagasta. This had effect of a a general rush to cover shorts, and buy, the market. This was further augmented by Bailey, Of Texas, who offered Cuban resolution In the house being turned down by striot party vote, the republicans supporting Reed and the administration for the present, at least. This dissipates the revelation that was looked for in the house.- Around p. m. there was a general profit taking, and the skyrockets declined to 2 points, but again rallied on renewed buying. in the closing hour some concessions were made and the market again declined slightly, closing feyerish and irregular, but higher than yesterday. Latest news condensed snow evidence of peaceful deal promulgating' probably giving congress forty-eight hours until the congress will uphold the adminis- tration.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
Chicago Change

Chicago. March 3o-wheat today closed nervous with all but 1sc of an early ad- vance Lost. The sailing Of new Spanish fleet, the news from Washington and ru- mors of a. favorable Kansas crop report, precipitated general selling, particularly by longs who had profit. Other products fol- lowed wheat in a marrow way, closing quo tations. showing scarcely any change from yesterday.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
 1-73I 0,anII 5- U ,s-6.aa1 | S1--1,,af 1IIoa1ng
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
Financial

New York, March 30.-The Evening Post s London financial cablegram says:
 More eagles were withdrawn from the Bank of England today for shipment to New York and the bank has since raised the selling price by half a penny. There is possibility of a rise in the bank rate soon.
 were practically booming today being led by Spanish fours, Americans and Grand Trunk. There Is a tendency here again to buy Americans and prices here were above the New York parity all day. The close was a tri1s under the best. There was sharp rise in Kaffirs.
 The satisfactory termination of the set- clement has given fresh heart to the mar- kets. but much liquidation must perforce occur.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
Daily Statement


 Galveston-Steady; middling, 11-16; sales, 66S; receipts, 1,743; stock, 80,928-
 Mobile-Steady; midding, Sss; sales, 1000; receipts, 281; stock, 1888.
 awannah-Quiet; middling, 9-16; sales, 31; receipts, 9OS; stock, 6o,9S5. s ,t. Charleston-Steady; middling, 9-16; re- ceipts, 724; stock, 32 3A 17
 Wilmington-Firm; middling, 5A; receipts, 252; stock, if, 800. .N Norfolk-Firm; middling, 13-16; sales, SO; receipts, 3O2; stock, 43,705.
 Baltimore-Nomfnal; middling, 6; receipts, S49; stock, 30 ,366.
 Boston--Quiet; middling, SIS; receipts net, 1,063; gross, 5,204
 Philadelphia-Quiet; middIins 6 7-16; re- ceipts, S5; stock, Il ,S07
 Memphis-Steady; middling, 51a; sales, D. 900; receipts 1,5S2; stock, 96,549.
 Augusta-Firm; middling, 5B; sales, 2so receipts, 2O5; stock, 42,164. }u Louisville-Cotton unchanged. B4ft
 Cotton Letter By Private Wire to T. G. Hewlett, Agent. Birmingham, March 30.-Ldverpool cables were regarded as favorable with our close of yesterday, futures there showing an i'm provement of 1-6ith, closing firm; spot de- nand good; sales, 120OO bales; middling upland, 31sd New York opened at an im- provement of to points. The disposition was to sell on the opening but it soon de- veloped that these liberal buying orders in the market which quickly absorbed of- ferings, resulting in recent shorts turning buyers, which, in connection with the good demand for Wall street account gave the market strong undertone, prices advanc- ing to points over the opening figures. Some realizing occurred which resulted in a reaction of to points. but the noon call reported a steady market. Prices to 8 points higher than yesterdays close.
 T. G. HEWLETT, Agent.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31

NORTHERN ALABAMA RAILROAD COMPANY.
 TIME TABLE NO. 3-IN EFFECT Monday, January 4, 1897, at 6:00 a m. Passenger, Passenger, Daily except Daily except Sundays. Sundays.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
Paine Murphy & Co.'S Grain Letter

Birmingham, March Se.-Foreign cables showed wheat dull with cables about A sa1,a weakness with reported fine growing weather in France. The opening here was lh up for July option. which was further advanced one-half cent to sS, on shorts, covering on reported news of a peaceful uninistratio and the strength in New York stock market This strength confirmed until the last half hour when there was quantity of wheat offered and advices from Washington brought denials of diplomatic solution. This caused realizing and the market sold off closing weak and at the lowest of the days, showing decline from the high point overt one cent. May option was dull but supported by the clique this market is strictly influenced by the war situation and responds or declines accord ing to news.
 The Iron Market.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31

No. 2 carries Pullman Sleeping Cars Bir- mingham to Cincinnati and from Birming- ham to New York without change.
 No. 4 carries Pullman Union Sleeping Car Birmingham to Cincinnati and Pullman Sleeping Car Chattanooga to Louisville. J. M. Culp Traffic Manager. Washington. D. c.
 Frank s. Cannon, General Manager Washington, D. c.
 c. W. Wickersham, Superintendent, Bir- mingham.
 c. A. Benscoter. A. G. P. A., ChattA- c. M. Billheimer. T. P. A. Birmingham. Ala.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31

Local Staple Groceries Fiour-Best patent, $5.5065.75. straight-s5.Oo; extra family s4so. Coffee-Green, Sd1Oikc; Arbuckle's pack ages, $1O.1O: Lowering & Lyons packages, $10.10. Lard, 6c basis Clear ribs, sides, $5.S0. Molasses-CeptrIf., 15Q25c: sugar-house, 20@35c. Rice. 51hQ61kc.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
DrY Goods

New York, Morch 30.-The dry goods market Is in an unsettled condition, the war talk and unsatisfactory sales of cot ton goods having demoralized 1t to no small degree. Trading still light Buyers in the market are few and mail orders not heavy. Jobbers report a light week so far with little or no store trading and unsatisfactory results from direct mail or ders or salesmen's efforts in most depart ments. The domestic demand for staple goods is universally poor. Exporting goods are quiet, although there are continued de- liyeries. previous orders for China and oth- CT eastern demand. The steady demand, however. comes from South American ports. Print cloths are bid for at Pc for extras, but manufacturers will not sell
The age-herald., 1898-03-31

FIOur, qulet; NO. sprlng Wheat, yOcW 9314c; No. red s1.0d1z91o24; No. 2 corn, 95c; No. white, f. o. b. 2sAc@2sz4c; No. 8 white, f. o. b. 291k@3S1s; No. rye, A.S71k; No. 1 flax seed $1.16; new $1.18; prime tim othy seed. sSSO92.s5; mess pork, per bar rel $9.4Ods.45; lard, per 100 pounds, s4.95@ -49715 short ribs sides Qoose), $4.S5957 72ls; dry salted shoulders (boxed) 4&c@47sc; short clear sides (boxedD s525Q5 40; whisky distillers' finished goods, per gallon, $1. .191s sugars, cut, loaf, s5.6sQ5SS; granulated, 5S2Q5.55.
 On the produce exchange today the butter market was firm; creamery, 13cQlSc1s; dairy, 1O11c@1sc; cheese, quiet, ScqSAc; eggs, steady; fresh, 9c.
The age-herald., 1898-03-31
|Marketsby Telegraph
LOCAL MARKETS.
Local Cotton Market Cotton-Mtddling, SAC.

Fruits and Produce Butter-Elgin, 25c; Dairy, No. I; nss 5ve Dairy No. 2, 1Sc; country, l5ci cooAiie' 10c012c. ..ha,. |. Potatoes-Irish, e0c to s1 per busnel' sweet, per barrel. S2.75.
 Eggs, g1s91oc.
 Apples, $l00a4.50
 Lemons, $3001350 per box. Oranges, $300d400 per box. Cocoanuts, $400 per 100 Corn-Yelow, Ale: white. 42c. Hay-Choice Timothy, $15; No. 1. s14; No g. SIS. .o.,--.,,- Poultry-Hens. 25kc;. fries, 151scgzOc; ducks, 15cQ30c; geese. BOG