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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-26
BECAUSE THEY WERE TRUE.
That Is Why Augustus Deal Made State
ments About TilIman.

That is Why Augustus Deal Made State
ments About TilIman.
Editor Yorkville Enquirer:
I have received THE ENQUIRER of
October 19, and have read the signed
statement by members of the Second
South Carolina in reference to the dis
order at Camp Lee, together with The
editorial comments thereon. While /
recognize the evident intention of the
editor to he fair aud impartial, l can
not but take exception to his referring
To my statements as "charges" and
saying that he did not believe that
would Internationally misrepresent the
situation"
What l stated then, l repeat now ;
not as charges against anyone, but im'
partially, disinterestedly, as d mere
matter of news, irrespective of upon
whom it casts "refeclions. Neither
do agree with the editor that it is u
question of "staudpoints." Colonel
Tillman was either under the influence
of liquor and used profanity, or did
not. When 1 saw him, l unhesitating-
ly pronounced him to be drinking, and
that to a considerable extent. As
said, he had been drinking or he had
not. Not wishing to do any injustice
to anyone, if Colonel Tillman will state
positively that he had not been drink
ing, will concede that I was wrong
in my judgment and will cheerfully re-
tract in that particular; but that only.
Now, as to the other disputed point.
Lieutenant R. L. Dargan, of Company
B, who was officer of the day, stated to
ME that when he communicated Major
Eaves's order to Colonel Tillman that
he should leave camp, Colonel Till
man refused to do 80 with an oath.
Lieutenant Dargan is a gentleman
whose veracity cannot be impeached,
and 1 trust and feel assured that when
the gentlemen who signed their names
so heedlessly to a paper denying the
same, read this, they will be convinced
that my statements were correct.
I heard several of the officers de-
clare that charges would be preferred
agaist Colonel Tillman, and hence my
statement to that effect. That there
was disorder ; that whoever caused il,
it would not have occurred had not
Colonel Tillman been present; that
his junior officer felt juslifiable in TAX
ing steps to have him forcibly elected
from the camp; that the "long roll''
was sounded and the companies form
ed as a last resource to preserve discip
line, and that number were sent to
the guard house, is not and cannot be
denied.
Now, in making this statement, sole
ly to viudicate my veracity, which has
been attacked, 1 have tried to cover
every point touched in my letter, and
feel safe in leaving the decision to any
fairminded, intelligent person who
cares enough about it to read it.
AUGUSTUS DEAL.
Camp Cuba Libre, Panama Park,
Fla, October 20, 1898.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-26
IN CAMP AT SAVANNAH.

The Second South Carolina First on the
Grounds-Regiment Has Been Promo
ted-Boys Are Good Foragers-What
Become of the Old Negroes Pigs-Colo-
mel Jones Is Popular.
Correspondence Of the Yorkyille Enquirer.
CAMP CUBA LIBRE, Savannah, Ga,
October 23.-The movement of the
Seventh army corps from Jackson
Vile to Savannah has begun, the
Second South Carolina being the first
regiment to be moved. 1t was follow
ed closely by the Ninth Illinois. The
Second had everything ready and left
on schedule time at p. N. on the 2lst
instant; but suffered long delay in
Jacksonville on account of freight
blockade. After that it came at a
snail's pace, arriving here the next day
about IL m. 1t took several hours
longer to make the run than from
Columbia to Jacksonville.
After u brief lunch of bread and
coffee, the men set to work to remove
the immense amount of baggage from
the cars to the camp site, about two
miles distant. They worked far into
the night and are still working this
morning, with a considerable task
still ahead of them. We have had the
use of numerous big 4-mule wagons,
and but for the confusion the work
would have progressed much more
rapidly. Everybody seemed to he
bossiug and getting into everybody
else's way.
The camp site is on the street car
line, about two miles from the city,
and appears to he healthy and suita-
BILE place. Everyone l have heard
express himself is glad of the move
glad to get away from Jacksonville.
Although Jacksonville was declared 10
be the heallhiest, and one Of the best
camps in the United States, fully one
fifth of our men were sick, while in
some of the regiments the proportion
was even greater.
The investigating committee ap-
pointed by the president to inquire
into the conduct of the war, visited
our camp few days before we left
Jacksonville, and held its session in
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-26

We note that the North Carolina
Democrats are not disposed to say much
about silver; but rather disposed to
make the Negro question the all i'm
portant issue. This is all right maybe
but we believe there is many Popu-
list in the state who has been driven
out of the party by gold standard pa
pers, and who would be glad to return
10 the Democratic fold upon proper
recognition by the Democrats of the
all important plank in the Chicago
platform-free coinage.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-26

Gates. The papers of those who were
examined last Friday will be graded
by next Monday, and the names of
those who were successful will, if the
list is furnished us in time, be pub
lished in THE ENQUIRER of next
Wednesday.
Burned to Death.
Rock Hill Herald On Wednesday
last, the baby of John M Mofiatt, colored
vas burned to deuth. The little one
had been left in the cradle in chnrge
of other children, while the parents
were at work picking cotton. The
clothes on the cradle caught fire in
some way unknown, the child being
so seriously burned before being res
cued that it died of its injuries in
about an hour.
Home Made MoIasses.
Messrs. Grist Cousins have sent THE
ENQUIRER sample of molasses made
Ivy Mr.. w. S. Wilkerson, of Hickory
Grove, from sorghum, by his new and
impro. cd process. Mr.. Wllkerson has
made quite large quantity of molas-
ses this season, and now the problem
is over the development Of market
which, if The people will consult their
interest, will he furnished at home.
Messrs. Grist Cousins have barrel of
this new molasses and are offering it
10 the retail trade.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-26

Uncle Ben to warrant his immediate
recognition as Tillman, and although
while here he comported himself in
public with becoming dignity, even
the most casual observer of his manner
and actions could not have failed to
be impressed with the idea that the
young officer carries in his heart
feeling of great personal Importance.
However, if this is true, in sense 1t
is pardonable. Lieutenant colonel Of
a South Carolina regiment is a very
distinguished position, especially for
man so young as Colonel Tillman.
Mr.. August Kohn, the well-known
manager of the Columbia bureau of
The News and Courier, was in York
vile last Saturday in attendance on
the funeral obsequies of Colonel Alston:
He was not here in a professional
capacity, but as personal friend OF
the deceased. Mr.. Kohn had known
Colonel Aston for long time, and
the relations between the two gentle
men were very intimate. she was
noble man." said MIR. Kohn, in private
conversation with the reporter, "and
if he had only had the opportunity, he
would have won distinction for himself
and his regiment on the battlefield.
He did not seek popularity with his
men; he was too good disciplinarian
for that; but he loved them as if they
were his children. One of his leading
characteristics was firmness; but in
cases of necessity, this was often exer-
cised at the expense Of mental suffer-
ing. For him to have attempted to
explain would have only been TO defeat
the result desired, and for man of
his noble nature to realize that he was
misunderstood by any one, was indeed
bitter. But think most of the men
had begun to understand and appre-
ciate him at last"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-26
COLONEL J. K. ALSTON.
What Exchanges Have to Say of the Late
Commander of the First Regiment.

What Exchanges Have to Say of the Late
Commander of the First Regiment.
Charleston Post.
The death of Colonel Alston, CON-
mander of the First South Carolina
regiment, is a very sorrowful happen
ing. Colonel Aston was gallant
gentleman who did honor to the stale
in the dignity of his bearing and the
ability of his command. He would
have made finer record in the field
had he beeu given the opportunity of
service, and in the camp his conduct
was exemplary. 1t appears that his
death was caused by an illness con-
tracted in camp, aud he gave his life
to his country as truly as if he had
perished in battle.
Spartanburg Herald.
Colonel Aston was peculiarly well
qualified by nature and training for
military career, though he stood close
to the top in his chosen profession
the law. He was broadminded, pos
sessed of sound judgment and an abun-
dance of perseverance. He loved his
state and was such man the people
of South Carolina might call to the
front in any emergency, knowing that
he would act well his part.
Columbia Record.
In the death of Joseph K. Aston
the state of South Carolina suffers
distinct loss. He was young man,
intellectual and the soul of honor.
He would have been of valuable SER
vice to the commonwealth as age
matured his many gifts. Already he
was among the foremost in many ways.
Decidedly he was the leading military
man and was abreast of the hest ad-
vanced young men of the legal pro-
fession. Columbia suffers keenly in
the loss of progressive, popular and
courtly citizen.
Columbia Register.
The death of the soldier in time of
war has ever been accounted glorious.
Not less honorable is the same sacri-
flee where the call Of duty may not be
to actual service in the field. Joseph
K. Aston died of disease-disease
contracted in the discharge of duties
required by the government he had
promised to serve. None the less hon
orable is the sacrifice because unatten-
ded with the roar of battle, the blare
of trumpets or the waving of banners.
Truly soldiers death, it came to one
who was good soldier because he
was also a good citizen.
Columbia State.
Had it been his fortune to reach his
goal, the bloody soil of Cuba, we all
well.know how proudly be would have
led his men to the charge, with what
GOODNESS and courage he would have
met the crises of The campaign. There
he would have preferred to fall under
the blue banner of his state and with
the shout of triumph to tell him as he
passed away that he died for South
Carolina, for his country and for the
world d-wide cause of humanity. 1t
was not to be. In suffering, but in the
peace of home, he was to give up his
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

II, C. Strauss-Tells you about some Of
the things that he wants to sell you
during the continuance of his great cut
price sale now in progress. He special
iy mentions ready-made clothing,
capes, underwear, ladies' ready-made
wrappers and dress skirts, shoes and
hosiery, hats and blankets.
P. w. Love, Real Estate Agent-Adver,,
t;ses some town property for sale and
some for rent.
Grist Cousins-Are prepared to sell you
grated pineapple, green coffee at III
Cents, York county molasses, good to-
bacco, tomatoes and corn, laundry soap
at two cakes for a nickle, cobbler's sets
and smoothing irons.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-26

- The Columbia State holds that the
Greenville News is not Democratic.
The News Indignantly denies the JUS
tice of The States claim, and refuses
to submit the issue to the arbitrament
of the Chicago Platform. They are
very curious arguments that some Of
the newspapers are setting up these
days.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-26
THE MAINE MONUMENT.

Superintendent of Education Shur-
ley wants the signatures Of all the
school teachers in charge of schools
and of all the school children in York
county. These signatures are for de.
post in vault to be constructed in
the base of the monument to be erec-
ted to the memory of the officers and
sailors who lost their lives in the de-
struction of the battleship Maine, in
Havana harbor, on February 10, 1898.
From the committee having charge
of the matter, Mr.. Shurley has just
received a large supply of blanks,
enough to contain the names Of all the
children in the county, and the com.
mittee wants the signatures entered
by Tuesday, November l, and the
blanks mailed to Paul Latzke, secre-
tary of the National Monument fund,
Room so, 154 Nassau street, New York
city. 1t is desirable to secure the sig
natures by the date named if practi-
cable but if it is not practicable to
secure them by that date, then lists
may be mailed later, though there
should he no more delay than is abb
solutely necessary.
The plan of the monument com
mittee on schools, which consists of
General Nelson A. Miles, Rear Ad-
miral Thomas o. Selfridge, General
Frederick D. Grant and Chauncey NJ.
Depew, contemplates the collection of
the signatures of all the school teach
ers and all the school children in the
United States. 1t also contemplates
the raising of subscription by means
of contributions that will be limited in
amount to 10 cents, and if these con-
tributions, in the aggregate, amount to
a sufficient sum, they will be used fur
the purpose of constructing the base
of the pedestal of the monument,
" which will be properly inscribed. But
whether the children contribute or not,
and they are not asked to contribute
unless they so desire, the signatures
are earnestly requested.
The practical objects of this under
taking are, in the first place, to teach
TO the children of the nation valu-
able lesson in patriotism, and in the
second place, to furnish the oppor-
tuuity for making a permanent record
of all the school children in the United
States at this time, in order that in the
future the children Of these children
may, upon occasion, have the satisfac-
ton of finding the names of their
parents upon the roll.
There is nothing compulsory about
any part of the undertaking. No one
has to contribute or sign the roll with
out he or she desires to do so, and con-
tribution is not a prerequisite or even
incident to signing. The blanks, with
full instructions are free, and any
school teacher or pupil of school can
get them by calling on or writing to
Superintendent of Education Shurley.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-26
Che 4torkrille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1898

- Ten-years-of-good-ste John-J.
Patterson, carpet-bag senator from
South Carolina from 1878 to 1879, is
still living in Lancaster, Penn, where
he is the president of trolley COM
pany.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-10-06

The Soldiers Return. away happy.
healthy farmer boy in the first flush OF
vigorous manhood; he came back ghost
of the self that answered to President
Lincoln's call for 100000 more''
To-day he is an alert, active man and
tells the story of his recovery as follows:
Il was great sufferer from sciatic
rheumatism almost from the time of my
discharge from the army. Most of the
time l was untitled for manual labor of
any kind, and my sufferings were at all
times intense. At times l was bent al
most double, and got around only with the
greatest difficulty. Nothing seemed to
give me permanent relief until three years
ago, when my attention was called to
some of the wonderful cures effected by
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
/ had not taken more than half box
when l noticed an improvement in my
condition, and I kept on improving stead
lily. l took three boxes of the pills, and at
the end of that time was in better con-
dition than at any time since the close of
my army service Since then have never
been bothered with rheumatism. DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People is the
only remedy that ever did me any good,
and to them / owe my restoration to
comparative health. They are a grand
remedy"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-10-06
FIRES IN THE FORESTS.
Lumber Districts of the North Are
Threatened with Destruction.

Rain has come to the rescue of the tim
Der districts and lumber towns in Wis
consin. Minnesota and South Dakota, and
the forest fires that threatened great de-
struction to cities and forests have been
partially quenched Reports received in
st. Paul indicate that the worst is over,
but precautions will not be relaxed. 1t is
impossible to estimate the loss. Tele-
graphic communication with some of the
stricken towns is still interrupted. Clay
ton, Clear Lake, Alamena and Poskin
were almost wiped out, but many of the
residents managed to save goodly por-
ton Of their household goods. Latest re-
ports from Barron said that place was still
in danger, but it is probable that the great
est danger is passed.
The loss to standing pine in Chippewa
County, Wisconsin, is enormous. Glen
wood, WIS, passed the danger point, but
a twelve hours fight with the flames was
Necessary to avert entire destruction. Ce-
dar Lake Dam suffered severely, many
buildings being burned at and near that
place. The dam was also destroyed.
Among the heaviest losers at Cedar Lake
Dam are Knapp, Stout & Co., whose large
lumber barns and other buildings were
burned. Rice Lake, Wis, narrowly escap-
ed being wiped out sixteen farm houses
ON the outskirts being destroyed. Hun
dreds are homeless, and thousands of feet
Of hardwood lumber are lost. The fate Of
many settlers in the forests can only be
coniechlred. Fire depa rtments in the big
cities have been appealed to for assistance,
and are ready to go if they are needed.
Some estimates of the loss are $4,000
Many lives are supposed to have been
lost in the forest fires around Idaho
Springs. The fires cover most of the
northwestern part of the State, and the
loss to woodlands is greater. than money
could replace. Counties most affected are
Routt, Rio Blanco, Grand Lorimer, Gar
field, Eagle, Pitlin and Summit.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-10-06
MADE 1T HIMSELF.
The Treasurer Knew the Money Was
Good,


Ex-Treasurer Jordan frequently
amuses his friends by telling of an ex-
citing experience he had while treas
urer of the United States. MI. Jordan
occasionally INDUCES in joking re-
marks, uttered with serious counte-
nance. 1t was the indulgence Of this
proclivity, says the Washington Star,
while connected with the Treasury De-
partment, that came near resulting in
his introduction to a pair of handcuffs
and incarceration in a dingy cell. Mr..
Jordan had occasion to make a trip to
New York just at time when q new
So bill was issued by the Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing. 1t happened
that the treasurer, on the day of start
ing on his trip, drew a portion of his
salary, and the cashier handed him a
bunch of the new S. bills, which had
When he arrived in New York, Mr.. Jor-
dan proceeded to purchase some need
ed articles and handed the clerk one of
the new bills The clerk had never seen
money that looked like that bill, which
was spotless and interrupted by hand
ling. He examined the alleged money
and the man who gave it to him with
equal care. Mr.. Jordan watched him
with suppressed amusement, and re-
marked in a matter fact way:
Its good money. made it myself. y
That was enough for the clerk, who
went to the cashiers desk with the bill.
There was a hurried conference, and a
message was sent to police headqnar-
ters over the telephone. In short time
a couple of detectives in citizens attire
were standing on either side Of the
treasurer of the United States. They
waited there to watch developments,
fumbling their handouts in their peck
cts. In the meantime the cashier stud
led the new bill further, looked care
fully over his counterfeit detector, and
rummaged through treasury circulars
relating to the issuance of money. F1n-
ally he came across a description OF
the new SIS bill which was to be issued
by the Treasury Department. His mes
sage had not yet reached the clerk,
who was exchanging significant glances
with the detectives and watching Mr..
Jordan, when the latter, getting tired
waiting for his change, and realizing
that his new money was probably puz-
zEng the cashier produced his card. AL
the same moment the cashier S message
that the money Wss not counterfeit
reached the clerk, the detectives wap-
dered off with crestfallen countenancaS
and the treasurer proceeded to the near
est bank, where he exchanged his now
bills for money that had passed through
thousand hands and was far from be
ing sanitary.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-10-06
How to Strengthen the Eyes.

A simple and excellent plan to pre-
serve and strengthen the eyes is this:
Every morning pour some cold water
into your wash bowl; at the bottom of
the bowl place a silver coin or other
bright object; then put your face into
the water with the eyes open and fixed
on the object at the bottom. Move your
head from side to side gently, aud you
will find that this morning bath will
make your eyes brighter and stronger
and preserve them beyond the ordinary
allotted time.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-10-06
"IF At FIRST you DON'T
SUCCEED,
SAPOLIO
Heavy e. A r. Business.

General Manager Rawn Of the BATH
more and Ohio Southwestern Railway has
prepared detailed statement Of the num-
Der of peopk carried into Cincinnati on the
occasion of the thirty second annual en-
camement Of the Grand Army of the Re-
public Sept to - inclusive. According
to the train records, 1897 people were
transported. the largest number being on
Sent. 5, when tie total reached 1922.
According to these statistics. the Balti-
more and Ohio Southwestern carried
about 80 per cent Of the travel.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-10-06
Distinctly Marked.

'Were there any marks about him
by which you would know him again?''
asked the policeman, who had arrived
at the scene too late to be of any ser
vice.
Eyes, sir,' said the indignant young
woman, whose pocketbook had been
wrenched out of her hand by the dar-
ing scoundrel. u left two long finger
nail marks on his face. I'd know him
all right enough. New York Evening
Journal
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-10-06
.rhe Princess of Wales.

Here is portrait of the Princess Of
Wales painted by an American girl,
who saw her at the theater: 'She is
rather tall, and very sweet-looking,
but, oh, most awfully thin. She has
lovely blue eyes, with a shine in them
like a bahy's, but was disappointed
bit, For I thought she had golden
hair. To be candid, her hair is of
quite mahogany tint, but it was
charmingly coiffured, and showed off
her diamonds beautifully. She wore
deep collarette around her neck, and
had glistening white satin gown on.
She looked very young and girlish, but
l think she has the saddest face I've
ever seen. She listened very atten-
lively to the music, and when she
smiled you felt as though you wanted
to have a good rousing cry. don't
wonder one bit that every one in Brit
ain loves her so devotedly, for they
simply can't help It,"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-10-06
Took Them All.

when he awoke in the morning
there wasn't vestige of his clothing in
the room"
"All stolen?'
mo. His wife had Gu his outing
shirt and his bicycle coat; his daughter
had his cap, his sash and his stockings,
and the pet dog had run away with
his knickerbockers and his Shoes.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-10-06
His HOme.Run Hit.

There had been some hard words
from each on the faults of the opposite
sex, and she finally gave what she
thought would be parting shot.
''You rail at u.s." she said, land make
fun Of us, but what, 1 ask you, would
you do without women!'
Get rich,' he replied promptly, and
she was indignant that it took her
three weeks to make up her mind to
ask for new bonnet.-Minneapolis
Journal.