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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-12

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

H. G. Strauss-Is offering ladies' capes,
ladies' dress goods, boys clothing,
mems clothing, hosiery, underwear,
hats at cut and slaughter prices, and
the rush has been so great and the
sales SO large that in several lines he
has found it necessary 10 duplicate his
orders.
L. NJ. Grist-Offers for sale for cash No.
secondhand cooking stove.
Charleston Festival-Will commence on
October "a and will continue for one
week. The railroad fare will he low
and the attractions will include PAINS
great spectacles of the battle of Manila
and the destruction of Cevera's fleet.
Geo. Il. Schorb-Publishes testimonial
from w. w. Lewis, Esq, with regard
to the Lester piano, and lets you know
that ne has one on hand which he says
that he will sell at bargain.
Grist Cousins-Talk to you about the
Champion Grain and Fertilizer Drill,
for the sale of which they are agents.
w. b. Moore & Co.-Have Mastic mixed
paints and offer a reward of 800 for any
adulterations found in them. They can
also furnish you with scissors, shears
and raZors that are warranted, raZOrlne,
guns and sporting materials, and furni-
ture of all varieties which can be bought
on easy terms.
w. Brown Wylie, C.. G. C. P.--On the
first Monday of November, will sell q
tract of land in Bethel township as the
property of Horace e. johnson.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-12

- Secretary Alger has made an Off
cial report of the losses of the army
during the war with Spain. Accord.
ing to this report, $50 men were killed
in battle, G5 died of wounds received
in battle, and 1865 died of disease.
making the grand total 2,9l0. In the
navy the losses included only II killed
and 81 wounded. Taken altogether
this showing is most remarkable.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-12

- The American and Spanish peace
commission continue their conferences
in Paris from day to day. Their deliber-
ations are secret, and although the city
papers from time to time publish al
legged outlines of their proceedings,
these outlines are of doubtful accuracy.
1t is the general belief that the Ameri-
can commissioners went to Paris with
their minds made up as to what they
would demand, and although there
may be more or less protest from the
Spaniards, it is not considered likely
that these protests will avail anything
practical. 1t has been reported several
times that the commission was about
to adjourn without arriving at an
agreement. How long the commits
sion will require to complete its work
cannot be safely predicted.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-12

- Mr.. D. It. Leslie, of Leslie station,
a successful wheat grower of long ex-
perience, stated to THE ENQUIRER and
submitted figures to prove his assertion,
that there was more clear profit in
wheat raising than in any other ordi-
nary field crop produced in this Sec
ton. His calculations were based on
$l.OO wheat, s cents cotton and 80
cents corn. If Mr.. Leslie made no
mistake then, ard we do not believe
he did, with cents cotton and rs
cents wheat, his statement still holds
good.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-12

of the custom house, provided that
the American flag be not raised. Col
onel Ray retorted that it was not the
custom of the United States to take
possession of property without dis.
playing its insignia of authority, and
continued his march until he halte |
his troops in the public square.
The entrance of the Americans, with
colors flying, produced much excite
ment in the city, and through some
body's orders Spanish bugler sounded
the call to arms Within few min
utes the entire Spanish garrison to the
number of 500 men was also lined up
in the square, under arms, and the
situation appeared to be threatening
in the extreme.
Colonel Ray went to Colonel Par
ron's palace to secure an understand
ing of the situation. Colonel Parron
claimed that he had understood from
Colonel Ray that the Americans were
not to occupy the city until October
10. Colonel Ray insisted that he had
said nothing of the kind, and Colonel
Parrou claimed that he had been
tricked, and said that he would order
the arrest of the guard at the gate.
IF the guard had refused TO allow me
to enter," said Colonel Ray, II would
have been under the necessity of shoot
ing him and entering by force" After
some more sharp talk, Colonel Parron
told Colonel Ray that the American
troops must be withdrawn or he would
make them withdraw. Colonel Ray
answered as follows:
eff you wish to precipitate further
hostilities with the United States, am
unable to prevent it. But so far as l
am concerned, have certain orders
which, as a soldier, 1 am bound to
carry out. 1 appreciate the position
in which you find yourself; hut am
unable to help you. If the United
States troops are fired upon, l believe
the men who are with me are quite
able to take care of themselves, al.
though little outnumbered, and
although opposed to a useless waste
of life, I shall force the issues in any
way it suits you"
This kind of talk brought the Span
ish colonel to his senses, and within
few moments afterward the two Of
icers walked out into the square
where they arrived just in time TO
prevent collision between their forces.
1t seems that when Colonel Ray went
to the palace, he left his command i'll
charge of Captain Frost, of South
Carolina. The Spanish representative
of Colonel Parron told Captain Frost
to take his men out of the square or
their blood would be on his own head.
Captain Frost gave the Spanish to
understand that the Americans would
remain right where they were, and 1t
was Just at this moment that Colonel
Parron ordered his subordinate away.
A short time after the difficulty vas
settled, there came to cablegram from
General Lawton, instructing that the
occupation of Manzanillo be deferred
until October 10. Upon this, the
Spaniards became very courteous and
invited the Americans to occupy the
barracks, which they did. At the re-
quest of Colonel Parron, however, the
American colors were furled. The
Spanish claimed that the sight of the
colors would precipitate disturbance,
and in consideration of the revised
orders from Santiago, Colonel Ray
was willing to comply with Colonel
Parron's request.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-12

- 1t seems that the Indians are still
not afraid to have an occasional brush
with United States troops, and if the
truth were known, it is probable that
they are not to be seriously blamed.
Many of the tribes are imposed upon
and it is only at the
muzzle of the rifle that they can draw
to their rights.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-12
Rescued From the Sea.

A Charleston fishing smack, on last
Friday, brought in Norwegian sea
captain whom it had rescured from a
piece of drifting timber 65 miles out
from the city. The captain was in
such condition as to be able to give
but little information. His vessel had
been wrecked during the storm of the
previous Sunday; but the name of it
or his own name he was unable to give
to his rescuerS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-12
Wednesday, October II, 1898.

secure the arrest Of Alternately by
wire; but nothing was heard Of him
until Monday, when, very much
changed in appearance, he has arrested
on the streets of Yorkville. His ar
rest followed shortly afterward with
the result stated above.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-12

- The Republicans have nominated
candidates for congress in about all of
the districts but there is no intima-
tion that they propose to put up a
state ticket.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-12
ANOTHER COTTON PICKER.
A Fort Mill Boy Who Says He Has Never
Been Beaten. ...' ..-

Been Beaten. .'-
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
am "Lee," and Fort MILAN,
and my father is subscriber to The
ENQUIRER, and want you to please
publish this for the benefit OF Mr.. E.
H. Jackson, the champion cotton pick
er of Newport" If I were just close
enough I would wager IS that can
heat him, for was never beaten pick
ing cotton in my life. would like to
show him u thing or two on the cotton
picking question. B. NJ. LEE.
Fort Mill, October 9, 1898.
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Che 1torkrille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, 8. c.:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER ~, 1898.

- The News and Courier, State, and
Greenville News are having a monkey
and parrot time of it that is interest
ing-to the editors of those papers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-12
PETIT JURORS.

Jurors to serve during the first week
of the approaching term of the circuit
court for York county, which convenes
on Monday, October 81, were drawn
.....l.,, -, fo11ou,c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-10-12

His Honor G. ". Gage will be The
presiding judge. From the outlook
now the criminal business will be
quite heavy.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr.. John
oliver, OF Philadelphia, was the subject,
Is narrated by him as follows: "I was in
most dreadful condition. NV skin was
almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite-gradually growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Fortunately friend
advised trying Electric Bitters;' and to
my great joy and surprise, the first bottle
made a decided Improvement. I con
tinued their use for three weeks. and am
now well man. know they saved my
life, and robbed the grave of another VIC
tlm." No one should fail to try them.
only DO cts. per bottle at HI. W. Fithian's
Drug STORE. q mWf
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
He WAS SURPRISED,
The Sheriff Has Beautiful Christmas
Tree.

Ihe Sheriff Has Beautiful Christmas
Tree.
When Sheriff Cheesman came down
stairs Christmas morning, his mind ran
back to his boyhood days when he used
to stand shivering, bare feet, and in a
short night gown upon cold oil cloth.
at four O'Clock in the morning. gazing
upon his Christmas tree.
Ihereupon the dining room table was
Christmas tree, tastefully trimmed.
surmounted by handsome flag. 1t had
been arranged by the Sheriff's household.
and was surprising picture for the high
county official. Surrounding the base of
the Tree we're the generous presents for
the Sheriff, chief among which was a
little man of dough that represented a
man that had had his leg pulled. This
dough man was a present to papa from
his loving daughters, and was very sug-
gestive to the Sheriff.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
uneral Instead of Marriage.

A funeral instead of marriage took
place at New Providence. on Wednes-
day. Frederick Harmon Baldwin. of
New Providence, and Miss Bertha
Dixon, of Newark, were to be married on
Thursday. Baldwin fitted up a cottage
at Long Hill. near Providence. and
on December 10th visited his atfianced in
Newark for the purpose of selecting
furniture. In the evening he complained
of being sick, and his condition was
worse the following day. 1t was found
that he had contracted pneumonia. Mrs.
Baldwin came to the house, and the two
women nursed him. Sunday night he
became unconscious and at 10 O'Clock
died. Miss Dixon was prostrated. The
body was taken to New Providence on
Tuesday. The service was held in the
First Presbyterian Church on Wednes-
day afternoon.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
WHOLE NO. 2636
THE SERIES CANCELLED.
Bridgeton Will Not Play its Games With
MilIviI1e.

There will be no more games this sea-
san between the Millville and Bridgeton
A. A. bask ct ball teams, Manager Evans
having cancelled the remaining four
games of the series.
In the first game of the series, played
in Bridgeton, Manager McMurray, of
Millville, sent his second team here, and
1T was easily defeated. Last Saturday
night Manager Evans sent his second
team to Millvil1e. giving McMurray just
what he had already done. The second
Bridgeton team was easily defeated by
the strong Millville team So to II.
McMurray did not like the dose of his
own medicine. and he said he would
show up the Bridgeton team, and tele-
graphed all over the country the score of
the game and wrongfully and unpro-
fesslonally taking out every name of the
Br1dgeton second team and substituting
the names OF the first team in the lineup.
None of the first team took part in the
game, and McMurray's sole effort was to
injure the standing Of the Bridgeton
boys.
Manager Evans don't like that sort of
courtesy, and he promptly cancelled
every game yet remaining between the
two teams.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
Important Advancement.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has announced several important promo
tions of faithful employees. Two of the
fortunate ones are Cumberland county
men. F. L. Sheppard, general superin-
tendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad
division, will succeed F. w. Jackson, as
general superintendent of the United
Railways. E. F. Brooks has been made
general superintendent of the Philadel-
phia, Wilmington q Baltimore.
Mr.. Sheppard is brother of Mrs. John
Smalley. this city, and Mr.. Brooks is
native of Greenwich. and nel,hew of
John and Isaac Smalley.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
YOUNG HIGHWAYMEN,
They Beg a Ride. and then Hold up a
Woman.

They Beg Ride. and then Hold up a
Woman.
Two young bandits, named Tony Barr
Der and Oliver Mattison, were arrested
Thursday afternoon, on the charge of
highway robbery. Theyswere locked up
and this morning were sent over to iail.
to stay until wanted by the court.
The two young bandits were out in the
country, and stopping a horse and car
riage which Mrs. Gould was driving, they
asked the woman for ride. Their re-
quest was granted, and the boys got in
and the carriage started for Bridgeton
Coming in, the boys held Mrs. Gould
up. and robbed her of her purse, contain
ing several dollars. The woman lodged
q complaint against the boys. and they
were arrested and locked up,
They both strenuously denied that
they had stolen her pock etbook. but later
on, young Barber admitted the whole
business to Officer Lore, but Mattison
stoutly denied it. The purse was not re-
covered.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
LIGHTNING'S FREAK. .
Levi j. Loper Thrown From His Wagon
by Bolt of Electricity

Levi j. Loper Thrown From His Wagon
by Bolt of Electricity.
Levi j. Loper, the South Pearl street
grocer, had narrow escape from injury
or perhaps death, Thursday. 1t was
during the thunder storm which passed
over this section shortly after seven
O'Clock.
He was coming home from his Thurs
day trip in the country and when nearing
the hill on the Greenwich road leading
off the Bowentown road, bolt of light
ming came down and struck a cedar tree.
This was perhaps fifty yards directly in
front of Mr.. Loper and his team. The
horses gave lunge to one side of the
road. Mr.. Loper was thrown out of the
wagon prone on the ground. The horses
did not attempt to run, but stood as if
paralyzed for few minutes, and then
shook like leaves, from fright. For
moment or two Mr.. Loper was dazed,
but soon regained himself. 1t was indeed
narrow escape from serious conse-
quences.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
Not a Case.

Inc state Board of Arbitration has
made its annual report to the Governor.
During the year the Board has not arbi-
trated case, not even been asked to ar
oltrate strike. The salary of the Board
costs the state 5000. The Board has been
in existence three years, and has never
settled single difference. 1t cannot.
The Board has no power, and could not
be given power that would avail good
for labor. This little amount of money
that is each year invested upon the Board
OF Arbitration, could certainly be ex-
pended very much better in the interest
of labor, than as now. Labor cannot use
the Board, but it could use the money it
costs judiciously expended.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
WANT HIM OUT.
"erchossky's Friends are After a Pardon
for Him.

"efchossky's Friends are After Pardon
for Him.
The friends of Samuel Werchosskv are
now anxious that he should be liberated
from the State Prison, where he is now
confined for horse stealing. Petitions
are being circulated, but as yet have not
been freely signed,
Werchossky. it will be remembered.
was sent to Prison for several years. tinoh
d charge of stealing horse from a rartv
in Baltimofe: He was we'll defended by
ex-Judge Westcott, of Camden. and Hon
Thomas w. Trenchard, of this city. bnt
the weight of evidence was against him.
The State officers were satisfied. from
the evidence obtained by detectives, that
Werchossky was one of large gang of
horse thieves who had committed many
crimes in this locality. 1t is intimated
that If Werchosssy is assured of pardon
or parole. he will give the whole gang
away, and there will be some important
arrests likely to be made.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
The Fifteenth Anniversary OF Well
Known Couple.

The Fifteenth Anniversary OF Well
Known Couple.
The fifteenth wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. Melbourne Robinson, was
last Friday night celebrated at their home
No, 1856 North Laurel street.
A most delightful evening was enjoyed
by all those present, music being fur
nished by the Misses Maggie and Mamie
Robinson, assisted by Misses Ray and
Myrtle Aker.
From six until ten O'Clock most eab-
crate collation. wss served, the menu en-
bracing all the delicacies of the season.
After the banquet Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
hostess to the centre of the parlor, and
Rev. L. D. Stultz in a most appropriate
and humorous address, assured the
couple that Heaven had called them to-
gether to share the joys of wedlock, and
live a life that should be shining ex-
ample to all about them. They then re
oeived the congratulations of their many
friends who were present.
Among those enjoying the occasion
were:
A. A. Charles. wife and daughter, G.
w. Charles, wife and son, all of Kokomo,
Indiana; Miss Mary Brill, Philadelphia;
Mrs. Lawson, and son, Clayton. The
Bridgeton guests were: Rev. l. D Stultz
and wife, VIM. Wolfe, and wife, Thomas
Wolfe, wife and daughter, VIM. Marks,
wife and son, Thomas Duffied and wife;
Chas. Carton and wife; Harry Dickinson
and wife, Nelson Woodruff and wife,
5 George Hustled and wife, Chas. Garrison
and wife, John Garrison, wife and
! laughter, Frank Crane and family, John
Charles and wife, James Mitchell, wife
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Buckson aud
son, Andrew M;nks and wife, Misses
Minnie and May Friant, Oliver Fowler
wife and daughter, Mrs. Minnie Wolfe,
Mrs Congable and daughter, A. j. Ciev-
enger, wife and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson were the re-
( cipients of many useful and beautiful
gifts including handsome glassware,
china, silver and linen.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
Remarkable Rescua.

Mrs Michael Curtain, Plainfield, H.,
makes the statement that she caught cold
which settled on her lungs; she was
treated for month by her family physi-
clan, but grew worse. He told her she
was hopeless victim of consumption
and that no medicine could cure her.
Her druggist suggested DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption; she bought
bottle and to her delight found herself
benefited from first dose. She continued
its use and after taking six bottles, found
herself sound and well; now does her
own housework, and is as we'll as she
ever was.-Free trial bottles of this Great
Discovery at H, w. Fithian's Store.
Large bottles so cents and $l.OO.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
WEEK OF PRAYER.
The Announcement Made of the Various
Subjects.

Ahe announcement Made of the Various
Subjects.
The Ministers Union, of Bridgeton, has
decided to observe the first week in jan
uary as the Week of Prayer. The general
subjects are as follows: Sunday, sSer-
mons on Christian Unity" Monday,
"Prayerful Confession;" Tuesday, 1.-THE
Church UNIVERSAL" Wednesday, 'Na-
tions and Their Rulers;" Thusday, For
eign Missions;" Friday, Home Mis-
sions;" Saturday, Families and Schools;n
Sunday. sermons on 1.-The Power of
United Effort"
The time of meeting was fixed at $50
p. M, and the election of churches and
ministers as follows:
Monday-Rev. L. D, Stultz, Christ's
English Lutheran.
Tues iay-Rev. FL. H. Beadle, Com
merce st. Methodist.
Wednesday-Rev.W w. A. Kump, Berean
Baptist.
Thursday-Rev. R. A. Ashworth, First
Methodist Protestant.
Friday-Rev. Parker, West Presby-
terian.
Saturday-Rev. E. w. Stone, First
Presbyterian.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
~ mwf

Major Carl Lentz, the Essex county
Republican leader, has announced his
candidacy for the position of Prosecutor
of the Pleas, now held by Elvin w.
Crane, the defeated Democratic candidate
for Governor. Cranes term expires next
year and Governor-elect Voorhees, will
have the appointment of his successor,
Major Lentz's chances are said to be
about two to one against the other candi-
oates, who include Frank Swayze, John
A. Miller and Edwin s. Black,
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
HARRY THOMPSON.
Went Home Monday Night Complaining of
Being Ill and Suddenly Passed

Away.
Harry L. Thompson dead? The as
sertion, spoken in almost whisper last
night, did not seem possible and could
not be believed, but the awful truth was
soon established and the popular young
man has passed forever from the scenes
of life.
Harry was the second son of Mr.. and
James Thompson, and died at his
parents residence, on East avenue, at
$50 Monday evening. Deceased had
not been well all day, and stated to his
friends the fact, but still he was able to
be around and enjoyed the Christmas
holiday as best he could. 1t was not
until about six O'Clock in the evening
that he went home.
He chatted with his father, mother and
brother, and shortly before s o'clock he
went to bed, saying he felt ba6 and was
very cold. He was given a warm drink
and remarked to his mother and brother
that he would be all right pretty soon.
They went down stairs and in a few
minutes heard him groaning. His
OiOlbCl3 AIO0Lt, CdllOO W Al1ll, Uub TO-
ceived no answer, and going up stairs
found him dead. He never uttered
word. nothing but a few groans were
heard.
Mr.. Thompson was comparatively
young man and one who was we'll liked.
He was hale, robust man, weighing
nearly two hundred pounds, and the very
picture of health. He was well-known
throughout this county. having for
twenty-five years been clerk in Buck
ley's china store. Deceased was drummer
in the City and Park bands, and had
been ever since the organization started.
Harry, as he was familiarly called by
his associates, was of jovial disposition,
slow to anger, and above all, mothers
joy and pride, and while the affliction to
the family is great blow, no one feels
his loss more than the writer.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
A Veterah's Plight.

CHILL1coTHE, o., Dec. 2S.-John w.
Kelly. veteran of the civil war, has re-
ceived notice from the Pension Bureau
that his pension, of $l2 per month, issued
for general disability, has been stopped,
because he did service in the war with
Spain. Kelly first offered to enter the
service as soldier, but was rejected on
account OF disability. He then secured a
place as a mule driver.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-12-29
Evening Star Lodye

The officers of Evening Star Lodge, F
A. M, for the ensuing year will be:
w. NJ, Barton F. Sharp.
s. w., j. Richard Brockson.
j. W.. Samuel Iredell.
Treas, Martin Anderson.
Sec., Henry F. Barth.
Chap, Chas. HI. Pierson.
S. D., Geo. Paullin.
J. d., Byron P. Robbins.
S. M. of c., Louis Meyers.
J. M. of c., Francis w. Wamsley.
S. S., Henry A. Jorden.
u.s., Timothy. Woodruff.
Marshall. w. Francis Hort.
Tyler, Geo. Miller.