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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03

mon. There Is plenty OF room and plenty OF
opportunities for men with brains and money.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22
ABOUT PEOPLE.

D. E. Finley, Esq, is able to be out
again and is rapidly growing stronger
J. S. Brice, Esq, left on Monday fol
a weeks visit to Ninety-Six and Due
West.
Mr.. w. l.. Law and family, of Bar
tow, Fla, are in Yorkville, the guests
of Mrs. Latta.
Mr.. J. F. Wallace has gone to Pied.
mont, where he expects to remain fol
about two weeks.
A correspondent writing from Glover
says that Mr.. T. H. Allen has the best
crop in that neighborhood.
Mr.. Henry P. Clarke, who has many
friends and acquaintance in this vi.
cinity, is i'll in Columbia with diph'
liberia.
Rev. J. P. Knox, of Hickory Grove,
was in Yorkville on Monday and Tues
day, having returned from Mississippi
last Thursday. He informed us that
before leaving Cotton Plant he had
the pleasure of a short chat with Mr..
David J. Hill, a former York county
school teacher, now about Is years OF
age. On learning of Mr.. Knox's pres
ence in Cotton Plant the old gentleman
walked in from the country, distance
of about miles, to see him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22
O. r. & G. TO BE SOLD.

The following, in the Columbia
State, sent from Charleston under date
of June 10, is of interest in this sec.
tion
In the United States circuit court at
Charlotte yesterday, on bill filed by
the Finance Company, of Pennsylva'
MIA against the Ohio River and Char
lesion Railroad company, Judge Sim
.onton, sitting in court, ordered the
sale of the Ohio River and Charleston
railroad.
The disposition of the Ohio River
and Charleston railroad is of great in
terest to Charleston. 1t is generally
understood here that the South Caro-
lima and Georgia Railroad company
will purchase the road, which means
that all of its business will be turned
to Charleston. The road penetrates q
rich section of country in the upper
part of this state, North Carolina and
Tennessee, extending from Camden to
Marion, N. c., from which place there
is a break to Union Springs, Tenn,
where the line is taken up again and
operated to Johnson City, Tenn. The
road was formerly the Three C's,
which was projected to run from
Charleston, through the coal beds OF
Tennessee, and thence to Cincinnati
and Chicago, thus making a direct
trunk line to the west. The company
met with reverses and the line was
never completed. Only short spurs
were built. The work of completing
the line will probably be pushed now,
since it is learned that the South Car
olina and Georgia road is after it.
The Ohio River and Charleston road
has recently entered Gaftney from
Blacksburg.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22
DEATH OF JAMES E. SMITH.

Mr.. James E. Smith died at his
home in Yorkville, last Sunday morn
ing, after three weeks painful suffer
ing, the result of the accident ir
which he broke his right leg at the
hip joint.
Mr.. Smith was the second oldest
native born citizen of Yorkville, hav'
ing been born in this town, in the old
O'Leary house, short distance from
where the bicycle track is now loca'
ted, on March 90, 1925. As he grew
up he became carpenter, and fol
many years, until sometime after the
late war, was the most prominent
contractor and builder in this section
Quite a number of the old substantial
buildings of the town were erected by
him.
Some ten or fifteen years ago the
old gentleman's eyesighL began to fail
and for the past five years he has been
totally blind. For long time he was
able to do a considerable amount o1
manual labor, such as saving wood
gardening, etc. but for several years
he has been closely confined to the
house, an object of the tender solici.
tation of his devoted wife and loved
ones at home.
Mr.. Smith leaves a widow and two
chidren--Mr. F. E. Smith and Mrs.
II. NJ. Dobson. He carried life insur-
ance to the amount of $3,000-S2, 600
in the Knights of Honor and 81, 900 in
the Knights and Ladies of Honor. He
was member of the Methodist Epls'
copal church, and also of Philanthropy
ic lodge No. 80, A. F. NJ. His funeral
took place on Monday afternoon from
Trinity church, Rev. A. n. Brunson
conducting the service. The inter
ment was under the auspices of the
Masonic fraternity, and was accom-
panied by the usual ceremonies of the
order.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22

At least so we infer. We noted the
same story in the New York Journal
and New York Sun of Thursday, and
also the St. Louis Globe-Democrat Of
the same date. Judging from mum
Der of good stories published in The
News within the past week, we con.
clude that while in New York, Editor
Williams picked up several valuable
pointers as to where to get the best
service for his paper.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Miss Lillian Cathcart Delivers an Interest.
ing Lecture Mt st. James.
Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.

ing Lecture mt 81. James.
Correspondence OF the Yorkvile Enquirer.
Miss Lillian S. Cathcart, returned
missionary from the South Pacific
islands, delivered an interesting lee
ture at ST. James yesterday on the
subject of her work.
The speaker based her remarks on
the last chapter Of Luke, referring tc
the resurrection of Christ and the
preaching of the gospel to every crea'
ture. She has spent several years in
Micronesia as a missionary, and she
gave a touching story of the heathen'
ism, ignorance and poverty of the
people among whom she labored.
The natives of the Gilbert, Marshall
and Caroline islands speak different
languages, or rather dialects, and fol-
a missionary to prepare herself fol
work among them, is long and te'
dious undertaking.
Micronesia is probably the most
poverty stricken section of the world
People there are not acquainted with
even such familiar tool as the axe.
TO build their huts they have to hag.
gle down poles with Jagged stones.
and fasten them together with cords,
twisted from cocoanut husks. The
roof is made of palm leaves.
The principal article Of food is bread
fruit, of which there are three different
kinds; but about the most valuable
product of their country is the cocoa
nut. They have, however, d wonder
ful potato-the real yam. 1t grows
in the ground as large as barrel and
requires about three years to mature.
1t is prepared and eaten the same as
our potatoes, and one of them is large
enough to feed a whole family for
weeks.
But to undertake to give all of this
interesting lecture, is task rather too
large for me, and as | can hardly do
justice to the subject, | will close.
SUIT.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22

guard, Hamp Mobley took the oppor-
tunity to leave. Mr.. Davinney fired
at him twice, but without effect, and
with the other convicts on hand, of
course, it was impracticable to follow.
WitAin a short time afterward, Mr..
Barney Miller came along, and at the
request of Guard Davinney, took up
the pursuit of the convict. On reach
ing home, Mr.. Miller learned that
Mobley had been seen short distance
away, and taking his gun, he soon
came upon the convict who sullenly
surrendered.
Accompanied by his son, Mr.. John
Miller, Mr.. Barney Miller set out with
his prisoner for the chaingang. Mob
ley, of course, marched in front; but
gradually allowing his captors to get
closer, he suddenly turned and seized
Mr.. Miller's gun. During the struggle
the gun was discharged but while
Mr.. Barney Miller held on to Mobley,
Mr.. John Miller wrenched the weapon
from the fellow, and with vigorous
crack across the head, knocked him
down.
By this time Mobley seemed to be
pretty thoroughly subdued; but in
sisted that he would not suffer him
self to be tied. He is a powerful fell
low, and the Messrs. Miller did not
care to have to kill him, and they pro-
ceeded on quietly until they overlook
Mr.. s. N. Johnson, who roped the fel-
low up in becoming style.
After an absence of only about three
hours, Hamp was again at his old
post on the road, undergoing taunts
and ridicule from his fellow convicts
on account Of the failure of his ILL
advised break for liberty.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22

- In letter from Tampa, Fla, to
The State, Mr.. n. G. Gonzales, the
former editor of that paper, makes the
direct charge that the Associated Press
is inspired from Washington, and is
deliberately engaged in deceiving the
people on many matters of vital i'm.
portance. The special grievance Of
Mr.. Gonzales lies in the fact that the
Associated Press has been busily en-
gagged in making the public believe
that the Cuban insurgents are insignif.
cant as to numbers and are ineffec-
tive as soldiers. The contrary, he
says, is true in both cases. He ex.
plains as the object of this deception,
however, desire on the part Of the
powers-that-be, to evade the letter and
spirit of the congressional resolutions
recognizing the independence of Cuba,
with view to securing continued con.
troll of Cuban affairs in order to make
more pie for politicians, etc. Whether
or not Mr.. Gonzales has correctly
sized up the object of the powers-that.
be, of course, is matter of opinion
but THE ENQUIRER is satisfied that he
is correct as to his estimate of the
Associated Press. We have been sus-
picious of this organization for some.
time past, and have plainly stated not
only our suspicious, but the grounds
therefor. Not only this, we have gen.
orally made it rule to look for con-
firmatior of many statements from
other sources before giving them as
facts. Of course, the Associated Press
gathers a great deal of news and
much of it is reliable !; but at the same
time we believe that the organization
is in the control of politicians, and to
avoid being taken in or misled by
false statements and dishonest color
ing, the average reader must exercise
the greatest possible vigilance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22
COMMISSION IN THE ARMY.

Mr.. James B. Allison, Jr., of York.
vile, will soon be second lieutenant
in the United States army. That isy
barring unforeseen contingencies.
The recent action of congress in
creasing the strength of the army,
created necessity for some 200 more
second lieutenants than could be filled
by young West Pointers, and the war
department has had to fall back on
the civilian ranks.
The situation has brought out hosts
applicants-the total number being
close on to 7,O00-and after much de-
liberation occasioned by the great i'm
portance of the matter, the list has
been made up by the president.
Among the young men selected are
80 college graduates-50 of them hon.
or men in their classes-and all from
colleges having military instruction.
Forty-eight are from the volunteer
and militia service, and 80 are enlisted
men in the regular army.
South Carolina comes in for three
selections all Citadel graduates. The
other two lucky young men are Ed
ward Croft, of Greenville, and Benja-
min J. Tillman, of Edgefeld !; the for
mer of the class of 1896 and the latter
of the class of 1897.
Mr.. Allison is Yorkville boy. He
was graduated from the Citadel in the
class of 1895, and since then has been
engaged principally in school teach
ing. His military record at the citadel
was an exceptionally fine one, as he
held the highest Office in his class from
start to finish, being graduated as sem
ior captain.
All of the young men selected will
be required to submit to strict mental
and physical examinations; but to
most of the graduates of the military
institutions, these will very likely
prove to be of little consequence.
Mr.. Allison is just recovering from
an attack of fever; but will soon be
on his feet again, and his many friends
wish him all success in his new pro-
fession, which for years has been the
ambition of his life.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22

arrive not later than tomorrow, but
nothing of special interest beyond the
fact of their arrival is anticipated for
two or three days at the earliest. The
landing of an army on hostile coast,
it is pointed out, is not a matter OF a
few hours, even under favorable Cir
cumstances, and therefore the officials
will not be surprised if forward land
movement is not begun before late
in the present week. At the White
House the usual Sunday quiet pre-
vailed. The president attended church
in the morning and spent the remain
der of the day with Mrs. Mckinley
and their guests.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22
SECOND PRIMARY.

The probability is that the first
primary this summer will not settle
much as to the matter of nominations.
To reasonable certainly two prima-
ries will be necessary, and the outlook
is that there will be even more inter-
est in the second than in the first.
For instance, there are seven can
didates for governor. Several of them
are men of state reputation who would
each poll a great many votes, even
without canvass. Others are strong
in their respective sections, and, as
the result of the canvass, may devel-
op great deal of additional strength.
As to whether Governor Ellerbe is
as strong as he was two years ago,
cannot be stated with certainty. 1t
is fact that he has number of friends
now that he did not have then but
most of the opposition remains un-
changed. The opposing candidates
are stronger. George D. Tillman has
quite following in the state, and
Colonel Watson is as heavy a weight
as was any of the other opposing can.
didates in the race two years ago. 1t
is possible that Ellerbe may be nomi-
mated on the first ballot; but at the
same time this is somewhat improba-
BILE. But if there is second race,
the chances are very great that he
will be in it, and we also think it very
likely that he will be nominated.
AT one time, it looked as if Nc
Sweeney was to have opposition for
lieutenant governor but at the last
moment C. C. Featherstone entered
upon the prohibition fight that had
been abandoned by Joel E. Brunson,
and that left McSweeney an unob-
structed field. McSweeney, however,
is clever gentleman, thoroughly COM
petent and honest, and no one need
be worried at his good luck.
With Brabham, Cooper and Tomp-
kins in the race for secretary of state,
we have very little idea as to the
probable result. In his section Brab-
ham is strong man, and the same
can be said of Cooper. Tompkins is
not well-known personally in this Sec
ton of the state, and as he has never
had to make canvass, we would cal
culate that the same is true of other
sections. But, all the same, he has
big advantage. Since Irby was de-
posed as state chairman, Tompkins has
held the position. That position has
brought him in direct contact with
the political leaders in every county,
and as he has the reputation of being
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22

1t is rumored that President Nc
Kinley has sent word to General Pan
do and Admiral Cervera, in command
at Santiago, to the effect that he will
hold them personally responsible for
any harm that might come to Lieu
tenant Hobson or his men on account
of willful exposure. Whether or not
this is true, of course, cannot be stated
positively; but we calculate that if
those spaniards know what is good
for them, they want to be very careful
what they do to these prisoners.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22

- The South Carolina troops at
Chickamauga are now receiving their
uniforms and other needed supplies.
No doubt the boys are fully aware
of the fact but they have reason to
congratulate themselves in having such
efficient representatives in Washing
ton. Senators Tillman and McLaurin
have been looking after the boys with
more zeal probably than has been
shown by any quartermaster in the
whole army. And this kind of thing
helps wonderfully. Without it, the
boys would have to depend entirely
upon the pleasure and convenience OF
the war department.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22
EOCAI. AFFAIRS,
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Sarah b. Moore, Executrix-Gives notice
to the debtors and creditors of Clark
w. Moore, deceased.
Grist Cousins-Can supply you with con-
densed milk at 20 cents a can, canned
mOlasses at Is cents can or two cans
for 25 cents, fruit jar rubbers at cents
dozen, green coffee at pounds for 81
and Arbuckles and Princess at 8 pounds
for 81. They can also supply you with a
COrbin harrow, which is uneXcelled for
planting peas on stubble land.
#. b. McClain-Will sell you ice at half
cent pound, will sell it on credit, and
will deliver it to customers in town.
r. b. McClain-Has engaged in the un-
dertaking business and is prepared to
furnish everything required in this line
at reasonable prices and to give his per-
sonal attention to funerals when desired.
w. B. McCaw-Has lost a lemon colored
Irish terrier, for the recovery OF which
he offers reward.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22

- The element of competition seems
to have been almost entirely elimi-
mated from the conduct of South Car
olina newspapers, especially the dailies.
In the matter of news, each one gives
virtually the same service. 1fall had
reached the top and there was no
room for Improvement, nothing further
could be said but such is not the case
There is plenty of room for improve
ment in all-both city and county pa
pers-and this stagnation is not beneh-
cial either to the newspaper business
or to the public. The only remedy IS
intelligent discrimination on the part
of newspaper purchasers who, other
things being equal, should be careful
to bestow their favors only upon those
papers which give the best values.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22

- Secretary Alger has telegraphed
Governor Ellerbe that under the Sec
ond call for volunteers, after filling the
regiment now at Chickamauga, South
Cardinals quota will be two more bat
talions. The secretary says there is
no objection to the consolidation of
these battalions with that of Major
Thompson and the formation of a Sec
ond regiment. Colouel Willie Jones
thinks it will be a difficult matter to
raise the new battalions but there are
others who think differently. There
are said to be several independent
organizations throughout the state that
are anxious to get into service.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22
TWO ESCAPES,

Cad White, a Negro convict on the
chaingang, who has been treated as a
"trusty," went out to feed the mules
on Monday morning before daylight
and kept on going. Superintendent
Gordon, accompanied by all the guards
except Mr.. Davinney, took the dogs
and hurried in pursuit.
Between 8 and 10 o'clock, while the
gang was at work out on the Charlotte
road, near the residence of Mr.. ]. w.
Love, with only Mr.. Davinney on
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22

- Under the presidents second call
for volunteers, it is stated that $4,000
will be needed to recruit the existing
volunteer regiments up to their maxi
mum strength. Of the remainder,
South Carolina will be called upon to
furnish two battalions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22
CHE aturkrille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE %, 1898.

- 1t is now reported on what is said
to be good authority, that Colonel
VIM. J. Bryan's regiment, instead of
being sent to the Philippines, will be
attached to General Fitzhugh Lees
division.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22

- The account of the battle of Gu
antanamo bay, published in THE EN-
QUIRER last Saturday, though mad
vertently credited to the Associated
Press, was really clipped from the
Greenville News of Thursday. 1t
was the best account of the battle
published in any South Carolinapaper,
and was gotten by The News from
some of the northern press syndicates.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22

&C. C. Featherstone is the probibi-
ton candidate for governor instead of
Joel Brunson, who failed to specify.
1t is said that Mr.. Featherstone will
hardly prove physically equal to the
task of making a speech in each of
the counties.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22

- Several of those gubernatorial
candidates have some pretty good
suggestions but there seems to be
mistake somewhere. Governors
are not supposed to make laws. The
gentlemen should have announced
themselves as candidates for the gen.
eral assembly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22
Until January Ist, 1899, For 81. 10.

Until January 1st, 1899, For S1.1O.
THE TwICE-A-WEEK ENQUIRER, filled
with the best and most reliable up-to-date
news, will be furnished from the date Of
this issue until January 1899, for Sl.lO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-02
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINE E.

Ernest White has been i'll since Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Bush and daughter,
Villa, are visiting at /. W. Bush's.
Ten people from here attended the Bap-
list association at Putney Wednesday.
School in district No begins next Mon
day, Sept. ), with Miss Lena Morse as
teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Bush of Northamp-
ton, Mass, are spending their semi-annual
vacation with friends here.
F.O. Mortified has some very tall sio
corn. He measured some that was II
feet. The ears are so high no ordinary
sized man pick them.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Bush of Bellows Falls
spent Sunday at Mrs. Bush's mothers, Mrs.
Walter Benefits, and made short calls on
other relatives.
Isaac Wooey had the misfortune to lose
his horse last Thursday night. The horse
dropped dead while coming home from the
Taft place on the hill Isaac has to walk
now.
VII. Gray of Townshend and the fam
ily of his brother, Adelbert Gray, of Al
bany. n. v, consisting of Mrs Gray and
son and daughter, with others from Towns
bend. and L. w Bush and family and E.
l.. Bush and family picnicked on the top of
Putney mountain Saturday, and enjoyed
the fine scenery very much, as it was a de-
hghtfully clear day.
Orlando Smith, while on his vacation
visited Mrs. Flint and her son, Dorr, in
New York. Mrs. Flint formerly lived here
Mr.. Smith also went about 100 miles up
the Hudson to visit friends and while there
visited the old-tme seat of the New York
legislature at Kingston. He says there was
one old house standing there called the
sold Senate House., which is filled with
interesting relics.
Charlie Day of Townshend, member
of the First New Hampshire regiment, who
is home on a furlough, visited old friends
in Brookine last Friday. He was i'll seven
weeks with typhoid fever, five of which he
spent in the hospital He gives some in
teresting accounts of camp life, and life in
the hospital. He says, we at home cannot
realize the hardships they have been
through He expects to return to his reg
iment about Sept 16, unless they should be
mustered out before that time.
We often chronicle the success of the
farmer and his crops, but it is seldom that
any one tells what the farmers wives are
doing. Your correspondent proposes to
tell this week what one farmers wife has
been doing this summer. Mrs. Arthur
Wellman has made so cheeses this season,
and is still at work. D. J. Hitchcock has
put his milk with Mr.. Wellman's and Mrs.
Welman has made the cheese, and it is
first quality cheese too, as your cOrrespon-
dent can testify. Can any farmers wife
make better showing this summer