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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-16

words, one has fixed price, the same
for all and the other takes what it can
get from any, not neglecting, however,
to get all it can from all.
Of course The ENQUIRER does not
have to enter such competition. Un-
der ordinary circumstances it would
not think of doing this work for the
county at less rate than for an indi-
vidual. But with the unequal condi-
tions, our disadvantage is apparent.
Refusal to bid not only gives the pro-
prietors of personal organ maintain
ed for the promotion of private ends
assistance from the public treasury /;
but it deprives by far the larger por-
ton of newspaper readers of York
county, of certain official information
to which they are entitled. We are
forced, therefore, to do this advertis-
ing even if we find it necessary to do
it gratuitously.
But we do not think any public off,
cial should ever seek to take credit to
himself for any such condition of af-
fairs. The intelligent people of York
county realize that it costs time, labor
and money to make a newspaper.
They realize that live, honest and
enterprising newspaper, such as they
prefer to spend their money for, costs
much more to publish than does a
personal organ. Still further, they ap.
preciate the fact that advertising space
in paper that is read by more people,
represents greater value than adver-
tising space in paper that is read by
fewer people; that from the nature OF
the case more valuable advertising
space represents larger outlay on the
part of the producer and the producer is
entitled to receive a better price.
Either this, or the producer of superior
qualities must descend to the level of in
ferior qualities. And 80 we repeat that
no official should be 80 hasty as to
take credit to himself for saving the
people money in anything that has
been done by this socalled competitive
bidding. 1t is related of Israel Put
nam, that he once employed lawyer
to defend suit on a note. The law
yer began by denying the note. II
did not bring you here to lie," said
Putnam, "but to say that this is just
debt, and that only want time" And
so with the intelligent people of York
county. They are not robbers. They
desire to award fair compensation for
value received. They do not expect
their representatives to take advan-
tage of such a situation as has been
described, with the result of depriving
fellow citizens and fellow-taxpayers OF
honest compensation for honest SER
vice, honestly performed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-16
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The recent statement in The EN-
oUIRER that the meeting of the county
board of commissioners last Tuesday
was for the especial purpose of consid-
ering the advertising question, was
made on information given to the
reporter by a member of the board /;
but it is fair to say that other bust.
ness was attended to.
The first business attended to was
the consideration of a number of &C.
counts, some of which were passed
over, pending further information.
A petition asking for the appoint
ment of three commissioners to repre-
sent York county in the investigation
of the desirability of establishing a
free ferry on Broad river, was granted.
Messrs. D. G. Stanton, A. H. White
and j. F. Ashe were appointed. The
commissioners are to act in conjunc-
ton with commissioners from Chero-
kee, and if the undertaking be deemed
practicable, the ferry is TO be estab-
lished. The understanding is that it
is to cost not more than about 500
for the boat and necessary apparatus,
and that maintenance is to cost not
more than about 500 year. The
expense is to be borne equally by the
two counties.
In the afternoon of Tuesday the
members of the board paid visit
to the chaingang.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-16

men under me. Iknew that the Amer
lean fleet clearly outclassed US, but it
was question of fighting either inside
or outside the harbor. I have many
friends in America, and have only the
kindest feeling for them but every
man has duty to perform to his coun-
try, and all spaniards try to perform
that duty. There has been much feel
ing in Spain, and want all Spain to
know the truth that every ship of my
squadron fought until the last, and
when we could do no more, we sur
rendered. I have much interest to
know the exact situation in Spain.
Captain Goodrich has treated us all as
we'll as anyone could possibly be treat
ed. My officers have occupied quar-
ters in the saloon, and we cannot COM
plain"
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The board of experts appointed

- The board of experts appointed to
examine the wrecks of the Spanish
warships that are wrecked off Santa
90, has recommended that hereafter
the fitting out of battleships and
cruisers with torpedo tubes and torpe-
does be discontinued. For one thing,
it appears that the Vizcaya was blown
up by her own torpedoes. 1t has been
proven also that warships never en-
gage each other at close enough range
for the use of torpedoes, and the easy
destruction of the Spanish torpedo
boats proved that they stand no chance
whatever against warships. AS the
result of the Investigations, it begins
to look like the torpedo is getting in a
way to become back number.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-16

Official reports show that the
Brooklyn, Oregon, Texas, and conver-
ted yacht Gloucester, did the heavy
work in connection with the destruc-
ton of the four Spanish cruisers and
two torpedo boats. The Iowa was
also in it; but is entitled to compara-
tively little credit. The Brooklyn
had the brunt of the battle, and the
Texas accomplished more destruction,
while the Oregon assisted the Brook
lyn in her work. The work of the
Gloucester was also admirable.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-16

- From all quarters comes reports of
the heroism, gallantry and general eff
cheney of Joe Wheeler as commanding
officer. The old fellow is said to take
a perfect delight in remaining in the
most exposed positions along the front
lines of battle, and the men who do
not believe he is afraid of anything,
are willing to follow him anywhere.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-16
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

The Rock Hill Buggy Company-Pub-
fishes letter from Rev. John B. Will
son, in which he reports that his buggy
has been in use three years, has been
run $1,000 miles, is in good condition,
and has not cost dollar for repairs.
L. r. Williams-Is announced as a cam
didate for magistrate for York town.
ship.
w. H. Gibbes & Co., Of Columbia-Tell
you that if you want cotton gin of any
kind, an Ajax, Liddell, Chandler &
Thomas engine, Liddell Saw Mill,
Queen of the South Corn Mill, Steam
Fittings of any description, betting,
repairs for Deering moving machine,
or complete Murray ginning system
call on or write to Sam NJ. Grist, York
vile, S. c.
Loser-Wants pair of eyeglasses which
have been lost.
S. H. Epps-Is a candidate for house OF
of representatives.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-16
THE CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN


A meeting of the Democratic Exec
utive committee of the Fifth congress
sional district was held in Rock Hill
last Wednesday for the purpose of
arranging the campaign schedule.
There were present Messrs. P. l..
Hardin, of Chester; ]. S. Brice, of
York T. J. Kirkland, of Kershaw
and Ed H. DeCamp, of Cherokee.
The campaign schedule as agreed
upon, and subsequently corrected,
is as follows
Chester County-Chester, Monday,
August 1; Wilksburg, Tuesday, Au;
gust 2; Richburg, Wednesday, Au-
gust 8.
York-Tirzah, Thursday and Fri
day, August 4 and 5; Rock Hill, Mon
day, August 8; Yorkville, Tuesday,
August 9.
Cherokee-Blacksburg, Thursday,
August IL; Gatfney, Friday, August
IL.
Chesterfield Tuesday, Au-
gust 16; Bay Spring, Wednesday, Au-
gust II; Jefferson, Thursday, August
IS.
Lancaster-Kershaw, Friday, Au-
gust 10; Carnes's School House, Sat-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-16
The Columbia Register has ceased

- The Columbia Register has ceased
to exist as morning paper and has en-
tered the afternoon field. The under
standing is that The State and Register
have formed an alliance, and that they
are virtually under the same manage
ment. From the morning field, now
the competition in Columbia is trans
ferred to the afternoon field, where
The Evening Record will have to bear
the brunt of the battle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-16

urday, August 90; Lancaster, Mon
day, August %; Six Mile Church,
Tuesday, August %.
Kershaw-Westville, Thursday, Au-
gust 25; Cureton's Mill, Friday, Au-
gust 26; Camden, Saturday, August
27.
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Ths iturkrille Gnqllirer.
YORKVILLE, s. @.
SATURDAY, JULY l6, 1898.

"Don't swear; fight" is what The
odore Roosevelt said to his Rough
Riders when they suddenly ran into
their first Spanish ambush, and began
cursing. The saying will live in his
tory.
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To Build Bridges, Etc.

To Build Bridges, Etc.
A crowd of 600 Negroes have been
gathered by the government in Char
lesion. They are to 60 to Cuba as
laborers, and will be used as laborers
to build roads and do other work.
They are to receive 81 day each.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-08-03
commanding every apnroacn.

commanding every approach.
The work done by these troops
since landing. their heroism and pa
thence under discomforts. heat and
rain, calls for the highest praise; and
the work accomplished by Shafter,
his pertinacity and 'goaheadativeness
under adverse circumstances and dis
comforts is a revelation to me. /
doubt If there is another officer who
world have gotten there as he did.
Our loss was most unfortunate, but,
from character of country, could not
have been avoided if we had to get
there Last night the Eighth Ohio
were almost drowned out, and it
pours to-day; that's the climate; and
TO get out of it it would be cheaper
10 lose more fighting. and success,
than by sickness, which is sure to
come by staying.
1--WE have about thirty cases of yell
low fever and many of malaria, but
the men are cheerful. General Duff
field and Captain Wilcox have yellow
fever; they say mild form; gotten
from sleeping in infected buildings,
which are now to DE burned. Miss
Clara Barton and Mrs. Addison Por-
ter rode to the front yesterday in an
army wagon over rough roads and
raining. They are unselfish women.
Too much credit cannot be given the
'heroism, pertinacity, pluck, patience
and endurance of men, who have
borne the brunt of this work"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-08-03
WITHOUT AUTHORITY.
A Yellow Newspaper Correspondent
Trying TO Create DiscOrd Between
Americans and Cubans.

Santiago de Cuba, July 24.-The
document which is being circula ted
for signature among Cuban residents
in Santiago, addressed to the presi-
dent of the United States, thanking
him for cooperation of the army Of
the United States and expressing the
hope that the American government
viii recognize Cuban sovereignty in
the SURRENDERED portion of the prov
ince of Santiago de Cuba, was drafted
by Arms, the newspaper correspon-
dent on the staff of the Cuban Cas-
tito, who drafted the alleged letter
of protest from General Garcia to
General Shafter.
The following is the text of the doc
Ument:
"To PreSslent McKinley:-The I'M
dersigned, Ouibans by birth, land own
ers and residents of Santiago de Gu
ba, representing, with their families,
the non-combatant population that
suffered for many years Spanish rule
in this section of the island, wish to
express their warmest thanks to the
people of the United States for de-
livering them from the insufferable
yoke of Spanish rule.
They wish also to express their
absolute confidence in the good faith
and humanitarian purposes of the
United States and in the pledge that
the territory of Cuba is not to be
conquered by the American troops
for purposes of annexation. We be-
lieve, and would urge, that our own
people are capable of fulfilling the in
ternational obligation to establish a
government for the island. Cuba in
the future may possibly become, in
the course of a few years, part of
the territory of the United States,
thus increasing the comfort and hap
piness of this people, but now all de-
sire a government of our own, as
compensation for the sufferings and
heroism of our army, and the definite
establishment OF the Cuban republic,
with Cuban authorities, in accordance
with the resolutions of the United
States congress.
I'VE hope that the present state of
affairs at Santiago, where Spaniards
are still the administrators of our in
terests, property and fate, Will be
brief; that the city may soon be
turned over to the Cubans and that
our army may enter, the flag of Cuba
waving triumphantly beside the
American flag, as Cuban soldiers
fought side by side with the Amer
leans against the common enemy"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-08-03

Portsmouth, n. H.. July 27.-It was
learned yesterday that a remarkable
demonstration occurred Saturday
evening at Camp Long, on Seavey's
island, where the captured sailors of
Admiral Cervera's feet are confined.
AS the United States gunboat Frolic
passed the island, on her way to
Cuba, hundreds of the prisoners
greeted the vessel with cheers and
waving of hands. The ovat ton took
the Americans by surprise. The out
burst was regarded by those in
charge of the camp as a result of
the good treatment received here by
the Spaniards, who took this method
OF expressing their gratitude.
Surgeon Mcpherson said TODAY
that the condition of the prisoners in
the hospital showed a marked i'm
provement.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-08-03

became necessary TO make detours to
avoid these arid boys. Once or twice,
too, Freeman turned aside lest he
should trample upon some dry bones
that protruded in his path,-bones that
were their own monument, and told
their own story of struggle, agony, exc
hsustion, and despair.
None of these things kad any de-.
pressing effect on Freeman's spirit.
His heart was singing with Joy. To
mind logically disposed, there was
pothing but trouble in sight, whether
he succeeded or failed In his present
mission. In the former case he would
find himself In a hostile position as re-
garded the man he most desired to con-
ciliate; In the latter, he would remlin
the mere rolling stone that he was be-
fore, and love itself would forbid him
to ask the woman he loved to share
his uncertain existence But Freeman
was not logical; he was happy and he
could nor help IL. He had kissed
Miriam. and she loved him.
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Correspondence Rebnked.

San Francisco, July 26.-Several
privates in the Kansas regiment, act
ing as correspondents for their home
papers. have been printing complain
ing letters, and in some cases severe
criticisms Of their officers. Monday
Colonel Funston ordered the more
fragrant offenders of them to be
brought before him. to whom he gave
a scathing rebuke, with the warn
ing that they might expect punish
ment should they again offend in 90
unsoldierly q manner.
Eleven recruits of the Fourteenth
infantry, enlisted at Fort Leaven-
worth. Kansas. and but just arrived
at Camp Merritt, have been assigned
TO the Third battalion Of the Twenty
third infantry for rations. quarters
and equipment until they can be for
warded to their regiment, now on the
way to the Philippines.
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Roads nj Home.

ut is a revelation 70 stranger to
ride on the rear pla torn o. an ele-
waited railroad train and study the
track, its grades, its construction. its
curves, general condition and RIGHT of
way Here is right under our noses
the greatest railroad in the world.
carrying millions of passengers q
year, with s3O,COO,OOO of capital stock,
and gross earnings uf over So. ZOO. 900.
Yet ITS shares are knocking around
40. If such a road were in London
IL would be worth nearer 2CO, and
every Britisher who owned a share
would keep it under lock and KEY for
life. Americans-New Workers. ip-
more 1t. They prefer to own Atchi-
son, or Denver e Rio Grande. or Mis-
SCUM, Kansas & Texas, or Texas Pa
clhc' or Union Pacific, or any other
God-forsaken system in the impene-
'raole West which they are lucky to
see once in decade, if at au.-New
York Press.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-08-03
Germany Friendly.

London, July 25.-The Berlin cor
respondent of the Daily News says:
according TO a dispatch from
Washington, rhe interview between
President Mckinley and the German
ambassador. DR.. Won Holleben, was
very cordial. the latter assuring the
president of the friendly feeling of
Emperor William and Germany to-
ward the United States. 1t is said
that DIR. Won Holleben conveyed f.
peror Williams desire for an amiable
statement of Americas intentions re-
earding the Philippines. 1t is not
known here whether MIR. Mckinley
responded.
THE German firms at Manila have
decided to petition the government
again to obtain from the United
States indemnity for their losses.
They wanted the British traders to
join in the appeal, but the latter re-
ceived a hint from London not to
join, as Lord Salisbury had already
received favorable assurances frum
Washington"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-08-03
rnopporsune Questions.

Mr.. Curzon, under~secretary for In
dia, was making long and elaborate
speech in parliament, not long ago,
against a measure urged regarding
that dependency. as certain 10 result
in a loss TO the government of many
lacs of rupees. He reIgrited with em-
phasis: Consider. Not pounds nor
guineas. but hacs CT rupees.' A quiet
voice en- the opposition benches asked,
"Exa cnly hrw much is a lac or ru-
pees?" Mr.. OurZon opened his mouth.
stammered. grew red. and then said,
81 really don't know" The house
laughed, and in lat laugh he lost his
cause. A somcwhat s:T'.iar scene is
recalled by the Youths Compa n on as
having occurred mary years aSn IN
congress. 4 present Of Arabian
horses. a sword. etc. arrived from the
Imam OF Muscat FOR President -\Sla ms.
"A Western member. with snnFe hcat,
movett that the g,iJ SIOUX. be sent
back, with Il letter fr am congrss -. in
forming the ru&r o. MuScat that the
president of the United Sta ties was no
king, but the servant of Inc :;eos,le,
and was not permitted 10 give or re-
ceiNe preSPieiS- 'ii-Sincr :'sef. scr reSe.
Such a letter. MIR. SPea krr." he > id.
"can easily he written. But ,rhcre is
1t to be sent? Where is M;.Scat?"
There was TO response. ippa renily
not member of the h0use w : pre-
pared to answer, nor could Muscat
then be found in any atlas puS,iS!leI
IN this coIEntry. III was fC.fInl n; last
ON a German map. Nothing Per:or-
ates bonabastic or2t5ry like sharp
question When Burke in the height
OF taborod peroration in parliament
against France, drew n dagger and
threw 1T OH the floor. somebody nad<.
the act absurd by SAYING: YES. that's
the knife. But where's the fork?"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-08-03

purcAno sacrcu. Mt the same momeny,
the recollection REQUIRED TO him Of the
figure he had seen the night b.
fore with tho features OF
Miriam. Was 1t she indeod9
Was this she? To doubt the identity
OF the individual is to lose ones footing
on the solid earth. For the first time
It occurred to him that this doubt
might affect Miriam herself. Was she
obscurely conscious of two states Of
being in herself, and did she therefore
fear to trust her own impulses9 But
again, love is the master passion; it,
fire fuses all things, and gives them
unity. Would not this love that they
confessed for each other burn away all
that was abnormal and enigmatio, and
leave only the unerring human
heart, that knows Its own and takes ~
These reflections passed through Free
mans mind In an instant of time. But
he was no metaphysician, and he
obeyed the sane and wholesome In.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-08-03
Gold From the klondrke.

Seattle, Wash, July 27.-The steam
err Charles Nelson arrived here Mon
day from st. Michaels with 173
passengers from Dawson and gold
dust estimated all the way from ST.
100000 to $500, OVv.
~Purser NJ. A. Tucker said: 81 be-
lieve that one million and half is a
fair estimate. that amount I can
youch for 100000, which was turned
over to me and placed in the steam
er's safe"
One man, Mr.. Tucker says, had
$175,00O, and one other s125,000 He
would not disclose their names. Prof
T. S. Lippy, his father and two
brothers carried off the steamer nine
canvas sacks, which weighed about
100 pounds each. This was the clean
UP from Lippy's claim No. Is, Edo
RADIO
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Go b Co,sssssssed)
t.t ANTANAMO sURRENDERs.
<even ThOusand Spanish Soldiers Lay
Down Their Arms.


Down Their Arms.
Santiago de Cuba, July 26.-The
1000 Spanish soldiers at Guantanamo
laid down their arms Monday. The
$3.50 from Palma, Soriano, San Luis
and Longo surrendered yesterday to
lieutenant Miley, and to-day pack
trains with provisions were sent to
them.
The only others included in the
capitulation are 1000 troops at Bara-
Goa and 1000 at Sagua. They have
not yet been turned over, but they
are nowhere in General Garcia's vi
cinity. lie rs at Jiguany to-day, and
reached there Without encountering
any Spaniards. General Shafter au-
thorizes an absolute contradiction of
the report that Garcia encountered
a force OF Spaniards who were re-
turning to Santiago to surrender and
was defeated by them.
Colonel Ezra p. Ewers, of the Ninth
infantry, acting for General Shafter,
will receive -he formal surrender of
Guantanamo.
Yesterday General Shafter released
forty Cubans who had been confined
in the local Jail on political charges.
Indeed, some of them were confined
without charges of any character,
others on the most trivial pretexts
and yet others solely because of SYM
patty with the insurgent cause. The
jail is still filled with many whose
Grimes and sentences are not on
record and are an olutely unknown,
90 far as has been yet ascertained. A
general investigation has been or
6ered Immediately.
American newspapers which have
arrived here co-tain articles written
apparently under misrepresentation
OF the facts regar ing the conduct OF
the campaign and the dictat ton OF
the terms of surrender.
General Miles was here simply as q
visitor and adviser. In his official
capacity he had nothing to do with
the terms OF the capitula ton, the en-.
tire credit for which belongs to Gen.
eral Shafter, who, on July 10, re-
ceived the following dispatch from
Washington, Of that date:
General Shafter, Siboney.
1.-THE secretary of war directs me
to inform you that General Miles =
to inform you that General Miles left
here at 1910 last night for Santiago
but with instructions which do not
in any manner supersede you as the
commander of the United States
troops in the field at Santiago as long
as you are able for duty.
''CORBIN, Adjutant General"
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Pullnansn Pnlace Chr.

Starting with one car. and I'm
neral car at that, the Pullman Palace
Car Company in thirty-three wears
laid aside surplus of s24. 600 COO
which was divided few DAYS ago
between the stockholders. How cnr;.
Gus it all seems. Pullman's hearse ON
the rail brought him great fortune
yet he disinhcrited his two sons. l,
has always been a superstition that
hearses brought i'll luck. Anotbe,
amazing success was Edison Electric
which went begging at IS. a broker
of my acquaintance bought twenty
shares for $500, and sold ten of them
year later for $4,000. Bell Tele.
phone stock started at low price
but went TO 200, and made many rich
There is no end OF these good things
New York Press.