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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19

age limit was fixed at from Is to 35. There
were more volunteers than were wanted,
and some of our old soldiers were appre-
hensive for fear that the trouble would be
over before they could get to the scene of
conflict. But later, it will be remember
ed, that all got chance to volunteer, and
when the volunteers were exhausted came
the conscript law, and finally the govern
ment needed all it could get from l6 up.
Many of the boys volunteered just before
they were l6 in order to secure for them
selves certain privileges that they could
not get as conscrptS, which they would
have become shortly aiterward.
If troops are wanted for war with
Spain, it is probable that only those who
desire to go will be called upon. The
president will call for so many troops
from each state. South Cardinals quota,
of course, will be comparatively small.
The governor will call for volunteers, and
if he gets enough responses to make out
the number, that will settle it. Other
wise will follow the drafting process.
Names will be placed in hat, and GER
tain number in proportion to population
of each county will be drawn as are
grand and petit jurors. The wholesale
conscript law is resorted to only in an ex-
trenity that calls for all possible force
that can be raised.
Those liable to military duty include all
able bodied male citizens of the state be-
tween the ages of Is and 45 years who
are not exempt by law. The exemptions
include principally all United States,
state and county officials, practicing ply
sicians, ministers, professors, teachers
and students in colleges, academies and
schools; also ferrymen employed at fer
ries on post roads, idiots, lunatics, pau
pers and persons convicted Of infamous
crimes.
The outlook now is that if war breaks
out, the volunteers will be in excess of the
quota that this state will be called upon
to furnish, and for sometime yet, at least,
there will be no call upon or drafting of
those who prefer to remain at home.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19
ALMOST NINETY.

"Yes, sir, I can remember the war OF
1925; but was not old enough TO be III
it. I have meyer been in any war"
The speaker was Mr.. Cyrus Moore, OF
Bullock's Creek township, and one OF the
oldest citizens of the county. The old
gentleman comes to Yorkville occasion
ally. He was here on Wednesday, and
made the statement above in answer 70
question by the reporter
"The Mexican war? Yes, that was
lust while back" continued the old gen.
tleman with smile; "but didn't want
to CO." Then he continued, his eyes
showing more than a suspicion OF sad
ness, my second son-that was Hugh
Harshaw-was killed at the battle OF Sew
en- Pines.'"
Mr.. Moore, though showing some signs
of palsy, is remarkably active for man
of his age, and upon being asked about
his health, said he was never sick OF any
consequence in this life, except along
about the time of the "cold Friday and
Saturday." when he was down from jan
uary 8 to the last of February.
"Cold Friday and Saturday" was a new
one on the reporter and he took occasion
to ask Mr.. Moore about it more partlcu-
larly.
"That," replied Mr.. Moore, his mind
reverting back with apparently as much
accuracy as if he were looking at calen-
dar was February 8 and 8, 1885. 1t was
the coolest weather ever known in this
country. The oldest men then living had
never experienced anything like it, and L
have experienced nothing like it since.
1t was so cold that all the branches and
creeks froze hard and people crossed them
over solid ice. That was the time when
West was frozen to death on the Pinck-
ney road, about four miles from York
vile.
Speaking of the "famine" Of 1915, Mr..
Moore said that it did not intlict much
hardship in his section. Some people nad
good crops and others did not have so
much but corn, which nominally sold AT
so cents bushel, only went up to 10 cents.
There was suffering in some parts OF the
county; but he was unable to give any
particulars.
Mr.. Moore was born in the Blairsville
neighborhood on June "A, 1909, and when
years of age was baptized by Rev. VIM.
C. Davis, who died in September, 1881, and
who, by the way, was the first individual
to be inferred in the Yorkville cemetery.
His tombstone is to be found Immediately
to tho west of the south gate, and that OF
his wife is next. MIR. Moore's school
teacher was Rev. r. Y. Russell, one of
the early pastors of Bullock's Creek
church.
"When first knew the Bullock's Creek
country" said Mr.. Moore, sit was pretty
well settled but it was not cleared like it
is now. There used to be great bodies OF
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19
on A WAR FOOTING.
Proposed TO Increase Army to 100000
Men.

Proposed TO Increase Army to 100000
An Associated Press dispatch from
Washington says the largest measure
of preparation yet made by the war
department to meet the contingencies
of the future, has just been completed.
1t is preparation of a bill providing
among other sections for the placing Of
the army on Il war footing, full strength
of 100000 men. The bill has been
carefully gone over by the war depart
partment and will be introduced i'll the
house by Representative Hull, chair
man OF the house committee on militia
ry affairs, who, it is expected, will
urge it vigorously inasmuch as it is an
administration measure.
The basis of the bill will he the well
known three battalion organizations.
That is the ideal peace status of the
army but provision is made for the
exercise by the president of full power
to increase each one of the existing
companies from IS men, the present
strength, to $50 men.
In view of the possibility of con-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Hattie Crenshaw left on Thursday
for Rock Hill, whicE place she will make
her future home.
Miss Jessie Latimer has returned home
from pleasant visit to friends in Newton,
North Carolina.
Mr.. w. T. Barron has undertaken the
establishment of commission business.
His office is in the upstairs of the Nichols
Building.
Rock Hill Herald: Mrs. T. A. Robert
son and children will leave Rock Hill
next Monday for Shelby, N. c., and
thence they will 60 to Cotton Plant, Ar
kansas, where they will make their home
hereafter. Mr.. Robertson is already al
Cotton Plant, where he expects to go into
the mercantile business.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19

We have heard Of some people in this
section who want war because they be-
lieve it will raise the price of cotton to 10
or Is cents pound. These people merely
remember a circumstance that followed
the last war without considering the cir
cpmstances which enter into difference.
There is nothing in the present situation
which promises better prices except
through the cheapening Of money, and
that will not happen unless the expected
war develops into much larger proper
tions than anybody is now looking for.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19

DIR. Strait is very much worried about
the appropriation for fast mail facilities
south. The expenditure by the govern
ment for such purpose in this section is
less than in any other quarter OF the
Union. If we deprive ourselves of the
convenience, others will not, and we are
as much entitled to fast mails as anybody
else. Instead of trying to destroy what
mail facilities we have, we think the doc
tor will please his more intelligent con-
stituents better if he will try and get
more daily mails all over this district
especially in York county. There are
lots of intelligent people in York and
they believe in good mail facilities.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19
LOGAN. AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Grist Cousins-Announce that they have
decided to resume the sale of patent
medicines and household remedies and
at lower prices than usually prevail.
They now have number of the most
popular and meritorious on hand, and
others will be added in short time.
In all cases medicines will be sold only
for spot cash.
Louis Roth-Has fat mackel at 10 cents
each, best break fast bacon at 10! cents
pound, and choice ham at l21 cents.
DR.. w. II. Waketeld-Eye, ear, nose and
throat specialist will be at the Parish
hotel on AprilS.
c. +. Spencer, Attorney at Law-Has
money to loan on improved farms in
York county, or Cherokee township
adjoining.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19

The acts of the general assembly
which THE ENQUIRER is publishing from
time to time are of especial and general
interest. Some of them are of immedl-
ate importance to our readers. 1t IS
only fair to say, however, that we are not
entitled to credit for the original labor ana
expense incident to editing these acts and
getting them ready for publication. That
work is being done by The News and
Courier, in which the acts we are publish
ing originally appeared. Thus many peo-
ple are made acquainted with the pro-
visions of important laws, the existence
of which they would not have otherwise
known-probably for several months, un-
less they should go to the individual eN-
pepse of procuring certified copies.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19

incs have been commenced against G. T,
Ladson, of Atlanta, one of the most
prominent lawyers in the south. He is
charged with having attempted to bribe
witnesses in a railroad damage case. '''''''
A gang of pickpockets that have been
following VIM. J. Bryan over the coun-
try, was arrested in Atlanta last Wednes'
day. ....""B. X. Bruce, register of the
treasury, died in Washington last Thurs
day morning at SIS o'clock. 1.-The
New York Journal publishes an alleged
letter from Weyler saying that he had
prepared Havana harbor for the reception
of American gunboats, and that America
was afraid to send them during his reign,
knowing the punishment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19

- "It is said," observes The News anu
Courier, THAT the authorities at Colum-
bia have given the information that the
reward offered by the governor for the ap-
prehension and conviction of the Lake
City murderers applies only to convic-
ton in the state courts. In the circum-
stances we do not think that the govern
or,s reward will cause any jealous pur-
suit of the criminals. There is nothing III
il to excite activity on the part of the de-
tective agencies or their officers. Even
if the murlerers were apprehended the!
could not be convicted, and the reward
would not be paid without their convlc-
ton. 1t would not be wise, OF course,
for the murderers to surrender to the
state with the expectation Of trial anu
acouittal lest the United States should eX-
ercse their unquestionable jurisdictlon'
and the only chance of Furnishing the per-
petrators of the Lake City atrocity is
through the United States courts. we
hone that the Federal authorities will not
let the matter rest day or night until JUS
tice has been DONE"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19

- Some of the goldbug papers are very
much worried because people are willing
to pay admission to hear Mr.. Bryan
speak. Didn't Mark Hanna and the 9TH
er goldbugs pay McKinley's expenses,
even his previously contracted debts, and
don't they own the president? Then if
the people want president, they certain
" ought to pay his expenses, and from all
appearances they have never been more
willing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19
BELIEVES THERE WILL BE WAR;

BELIEVES THERE WILL BE WAR
Governor Ellerbe has the Impression
very decidedly that there will be war
with Spain. When he was asked
Tuesday night what he thought of the
prospects of war with Spain, he said :
War is a very serious matter, and
should not at any time be undertaken
except for special and sufficient rea-
sons. If, however, the court of inquiry
decides that the Spanish government is
responsible for the blowing up of the
Maine, it seems to me that war is in
evitable. The dastardly act of taking
the lives Of 256 unsuspecting Ameri-
can seamen while quietly sleeping in a
friendly port, should not be treated
lightly by any nation of courage. The
conservative policy which has been
pursued by the administration is to be
much commended.
If war be declared and you are
called upon what do you propose to
do?
| will order out the state troops
Immediately.
How many men could you put out
on short notice?
/ have about 1000 armed and
equipped men, who would respond to
a man and fight like circular saw
to protect the honor of the American
flag.
Whom would you put in command ?
If the troops of my state are put in
the field I will take command myself.
have ordered AdjutalI and Inspector
General Watts to fully equip every
company and to direct the captains to
recruit their companies to the numbers
required.-News and Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19

other civilized nation, would destroy
the great moral influence which the
United States, as a non.aggresSive and
non-grabbing power, wiclds through
out the world to-day. The sympathies
of The ruling classes of England are
really with Spain. They are rs hostile
to America today as they were in the
days of Washington, Jackson and
LincOln.N
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19

who arrived Wash
succeeds the Du FuyDe
department on wednesday
demand the
Benabe claimed
perenp
call gVen IL
warshps sailed SOUTH
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19

original forest all along the road I; but not
much of it is left"
Mr.. Moore lives on the same plantation
on which he was born, and has been liv-
ing there all his life. He is an elder in
Harmony church but when asked about
that, said, Don't mention it; it might
look too much like boasting."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-19
Chr 4lorkrilie Gnq'1irer.
YORKVILLE, s. c..
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1898.

Senator Proctor is right. The readi-
ness of the south to fight for the nation
is worth all that our preparations for war
have cost, and vastly more.-New York
World.
When was it that the people OF the
south were not willing to do their duty :?
The World talks like fool.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-31
khsumat..m Cured in a Day

N size Cure" for rheumatism and
nerra "a radic. lily cures in one to
three iat, - action upon the sys-
tenn i remarkable aud ny sterious.
II removes a. otce the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears The
first dose greatly benefits. - cents.
Sold by j I. Bennett aud Stone &
HasSell, druggists. Lancaster, Wis.
/. r Anthony. Ex-postmaster Of
Promise City, Ia, says. II bought one
hottie of Mystic Cure" for Rheuma-
tism and two g ,es OF it did me more
good han any medicine ever took.
sold hs jos. Bennett and StoLe & Ha
sell. druggists, Lancaster. 46m8t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-31
Consnmptlon ro.itIrelr coed

r. b. Greeve. merchant of Chlhow-
ie, Va. certifies that he mad cousnmp-
ton, was given MP % die. sought all
medical treatment he c.uld hear 81
but got no relief, spent many night,
sitting up in a chair; was induced to
try Dr.. Kings New Discovery and va,
cured by u~e Of two hotties. For past
three years have been attending TO
business and SAYS DIR. Kings New
Discovery is the grandest remedy ever
made as 1t has done so much for him
and also for others in his community.
DIR. Kings New Discovery is gr ,ran-
teed for coughs. colds and eonsump-
ton 1t don't fail. Trial bottles free
at Benefits Drag Store
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-31

Under this title the Passenger de-
Paftnent of the Chicago, Burlington
and Northern Railroad has issued a
splendid series of views made by the
half-tone process from photographs
taken in the Holy land The subjects
emsraee people, scenery and cities, as
they exist today in that famous coun-
try. The work is published in
twelve parts, each containing from
twelve to fifteen views. Each picture
is fully explained by descriptive read
ing matter. A sample part will be
sent TO any address on receipt of two
cents in postage, and the complete
set will be forwarded, postpaid. on
receipt Of 50 cents. Postage stamps
will not be received for the full set,
but remittance must be made to the
undersigned by draft, postal order.ex-
press money order. or registered let
ter. This is rare chance to secure
more than two hundred views of the
Land of Christ for less than one dol
lar. Address GEO. p LYMAN.
e. p. A. C. b. x n r. R. st.
DIVA Pau MINI.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-31
NO FEAR OF A PANIC.
Business u Good I'm spite az Mar
Talk. and All Records in Market
ing Products Surpassed.

New York. March 26.-R &. Dun &
Co. in their weekly review of trade saw:
"A waiting state OF things always him
/ ders business 10 some extent With more
/ than S34. 10000 gold received or on its way
| since this movement began, with acnnls
| bank reserves and treasury reserves ard
/ a redemption OF notes in all ways nearly \
| third smaller in February to dare with no
stringency on the money market and ster-
| ling exchange weak. with the volume OF
business at clearing houses outside New
YORK larger than in 1892 by So per cent
| this month, and with failures nearly 80 per
cent smaller than last year ard 80 per cent
smaller than in the same month OF 1892
there Is not much visible ground for panic
even IL earnest efforts should fail 10 keen
pace with honor Wariike reports come
every day, and stock operators make the
most OF them. and yet the average of prices
OF railroad stocks Is S53.9s, against $50 20
two weeks ago. Nor have Industrial opera
lions been perceptibly affected except
where Industrial buying Tor some weeks
past has made necessary a pause for breath
80 to speak. or where unnatural prices had
caused halt before the destruction of the
Maine. Some decrease In new engage
ments would be expected with war ap-
parentiy near. but yet scarcely any in
dicatton or decrease for that reason is seen
1t Is difficult to take dismal views when
the nation is surprising all records in mar
keting products. Atlantic exports of wheat
for the week have been 2l60 500 bushels.
against 1.272.2s6 bushels last year. and In
four weeks S.302.5l4 bushels flour included),
against 5.l03.42Y bushels last year. The
price has declined 25s cents, but the heavy
shipments and contracts for export are
having a constant influence. Corn has de-
clined only a small fraction, with exports
not sixth lower than year ago to date.
The iron and steel industry is more fully
employed than ever before in its history,
and although production of Bessemer pig
is beyond all precedent the price advances,
and billets are still bought in open market
by some of the largest producers. Other
pig is steady in price, and no decline appears
in finished products excepting steel plates
q the east.
Failures for the week have been PSI IN
the United States. against 29l last year,
and p in Canada. against so last year"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-31
Furious snowstorm.

Lincoln, Neb., March 2S.-A severe
storm, probably the worst of the win
ter, prevailed in central and southeast
Nebraska Sunday afternoon. The
snow, driven by high wind. was blind
ing, and was followed by drop in tenn
perature in some localities of over so
degrees. In Lincoln street car traffic
was badly interfered with, but railroad
trains were little delayed. The only
bad effects apprehended is to spring
wheat and fruit trees, which with many
days of unusually warm weather made
rapid DEVELOPMENT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-31

Good looks are really more than
skin deep, depending entirely on a
healthy condition Of al. the vital or
gans. If the liver be inactive you
have bilious look; if your stomach
he disordered YOU have a dyspeptic
look; if your kidneys be affected you
have a pinched look. Secure good
health and you will surely have good
looks. Electric Bitters" is a good
Alternative and tonic Acts directly on
he stomach, liver and kidneys. Pur-
ifies the blood, cures pimples. blotches
aud boils and gives good complexion
Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at
Benefits drug store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-31

Freeport, ILL.,. March 26.-Henry V.
Brown, postal clerk running between
Dubuque and Chicago, died at his home
here Friday afternoon of arsenical poi
soning. About two weeks ago Mr.. Brown
went to a dentist in Chicago to have
the nerve of a tooth killed. Through
the carelessness of the dentist, or in
some other way, the arsenic used got
into the system of the patient, who.
after two weeks CT suffering, died Fri
day afternoon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-31
THE PRIDE OF THE NAVY.
Launching of the BattIeshIps Ken
lucky and kearsarEe at New
port News, Va.

Newport News, Va, March 25.-Fully
10000 persons yesterday witnessed the
launching of the mammoth United
States battleships kentucky and Kear-
sarge, the latest additions to Uncle
Sans navy, and probably the most
powerful fighting machines afioat. The
Kearsarge was the first to receive her
baptism, and was christened by Mrs.
Elizabeth Maynard Winslow, wife of
Lieut.. Winslow, United States navy.
The Kentucky was christened by Miss
Christine Bradley.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-31
Ideal Treatment For Rhe.matism.

The Mystic Cure" for rheumatism
removes at once the rheumatic poison
from the system and the disease inn
mediatelv disappears. Whilst the
Mystic Lite Rcnewer' builds up the
shattered nervous system, improves
the digestion aud restores the general
health. 1t is the greatest cure for all
nervous diseases and weaknesses as
well a the most power1'd Nerre Buiid-
q tnoun Sold bv j. T. Bennett and
Stone x Hassell. druggists. Lancaster,
Wis. 36mSt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-31
Nervous Debility.

II was afflicted with nervous debil-
ity. My stomach was in a bad condi-
tlon and | was unable to do my work
for two years. have taken Hood 5
Sarsaparlla and am now able to do all
OF my homework am thankful for
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Mrs. W. F.
Garnett, zoos Cambridge Ave. Mil
waukee. Wis
Hoods pills act easily and promptly
on the liver and kidneys. Cure sick
headache