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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18
things at Havana as being pitiful in

things at Havana as being pitiful in
the extreme.
The Associated Press dispatch boat
Kate Spencer has accumulated all the
facts obtainable along the blockading
line, the latest news being obtained
through two captures made by the
United States gunboat Machias, which
has just returned here for the first
time since the blockade opened, max
ing the longest single service of any
blockading vessel off Cuba. The
Machias caught two fishing boats cd
Havana just before her return here.
The Americans offered the fisher
men money for part Of their catch, as
the fish were needed on board, but
they demurred at taking money. They
preferred to have bread, adding that
they were desperately hungry.
When questioned as to the preva-
lence of yellow fever at Havana, the
fishermen said there was little sickness
at the Cuban capital, but they added
there was much starvation. The re-
concentrates, they say, are nearly all
dead, or have been expelled from the
city to die in the suburbs. This agrees
with other reports from Havana and
Matanzas to the effect that the Span
ish authorities, on the departure of the
American consul, seized all the relief
supplies and applied them to the SER
vice of the army. The Spaniards then
drove the reconcentrados into the
desolated sections of the country, be-
tween the coast towns and the insur-
gent lines, the regions described by
Senator Proctor and others as being
too barren and desolate to support
grasshoppers. The insurgents them
selves have been chary Of receiving
reconcentrados, and hundreds of the
latter who had no personal friends in
the insurgent camps, have heen left to
starve between the lines, which they
did.
About Havana the situation is even
worse. Hundreds of reconcentrados
from the big reconcentrados' barracks
in Havana were too weak to walk out
of the town and fell in the streets or
died in the suburbs where hocks of
vultures, "Weyler's Chickens" as they
are now termed in Havana, have feas-
ted on the remains. In Matanzas
this feature of the situation is equally
distressing. The fishermen who have
been brought here are mostly soon re-.
concled to capture, which means food
and decent keeping. Finally, the fish
ermen say that certain Of the most
desperate Spaniards threaten to burn
Havana or blow the city up in the
event of authorizes deciding to capi-
tulate to the American forces.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18

tie sickness of serious nature,
though many cases of illness of mild
sort are reported. There is little fever,
and the weather is good. The news
of the result of the engagement at
Manila is disheartening to the Span
iards, who now hope that Rear Ad-
miral Sampson will be defeated and
the Cape Verde fleet will raise the
blockade of Havana.
- Syracuse Post: There is nothing
very inspiring about the voyage of the
Oregon as it sails silently on its track
less course. 1t left San Francisco un-
attended to make the long journey Of
over $4,000 miles. For the last two
weeks it has been advised of the peril
that awaits it and watchful, eyes night
and day, are on the lookout. Still it
pushes on, attended now only by its
little consort, the Marietta. The anx-
iety which is felt by the navy depart
ment at Washington, for the safety oi
this splendid vessel cannot compare
with the anxiety of her officers and
men, who fully appreciate the trust
imposed in them. In the history Of
naval warfare there has seldom been
voyage to compare with that of the
Oregon. The great distance covered
the danger that threatens it, the value
of the ship and the still greater value
of the precious lives it carries, com
bine to make the trip one of fascinat'
ing interest. 1t is picturesque, it is
beautiful, it is inspiring. Like brave
knight setting out single-handed tc
fight his way through legion of his
foes, the Oregon sails steadily on
ready for any peril that may await it,
prepared to 60 down fighting if over
taken by the Spanish fleet before as
sistance comes from the north. When
the Oregon reaches Admiral Simpsons
feet in safety, what welcome it will
have! Its long and hazardous trip
will be one of the memorable voyages
of naval warfare.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18

The May Democratic convention meets
in Columbia this, Wednesday, evening
Owing to the war excitement, there has
been but little interest in the matter; but
all the same, it is likely that there will be
a full attendance. The main business OF
the convention will be to elect new ex-
ecutive committee, and probably make
such changes in the party constitution
and primary rules as may be deemed ex.
pedient. There is talk of doing away
with the canvass Of the state by counties
this year, and instead hold only one meet
ing in each congressional district; but
what will be the outcome of this PROPOSE
ton cannot be foretold.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18
HOLDING THE PHILIPPINES.
Senator Tillman Thinks They Should Bt
Given UP For Indemnity.

Senator Itllnlan THINKS lhey SnOuiu Be
Given UP For Indemnity.
A New York paper has been inter
viewing a number of senator's and
representatives as to the advisability
of holding the Philippine islands.
Senator Tillman, of South Carolina,
gave his views on the subject as
follows
In the first place, we have not got
the Philippines, though l suppose all
we have to do to take Manila is to
send some troops there, as Admiral
Dewey's fleet has the city at its mercy.
The population is turbulent one, and, /,
judging by the tenor of the last tele-
gram, they are already in arms to
overwhelm the Spanish rule there.
Things may shape themselves SO that
we would have to conquer the natives
rather than the Spaniards. Taking ii
for granted, however, that we will
occupy the Philippines and hold them
till the war is over, l would be disin-
clined to retain possession of them as
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a colony. At the same time 1 would
not favor their restoration to Spain
unless cash indemnity for the war
expenses that we have incurred was
paid. We could retain a harbor there
for the use of our navy, or sell the
islands, or make some other satisfac-
tory disposition of them other than
undertaking to hold them ourselves.
This country should stand pat with
England and Japan, and serve notice
on governments that are getting ready
to carve up China that we intend to
have as free access to those people,
and the right to buy and sell with
them, as any other nation, and, there.
fore, we will be necessarily compelled
to have a large army.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18
Timid "Volunteers."

Timid "Eolunteers."
The News and Courier reports that
considerable trouble is being expe-
rienced by some of the companies in
getting up their quotas on account
of virtual desertions. In some instan-
ces, after companies had gotten up
their full quota past the physical ex.
aminations, there were Withdrawals at
the last minute. The men refused TO
sign the muster rolls. AS many as
ten substitutes had to be found for
backdowns in the Lee Light Infantry,
and the Catawba Rifles also had "a
similar experience. The names OF
those who backed out are not publish
ed. 1t is stated, however, that they
were hurried out of camp without
unnecessary delay. Circumstances of
this kind are very aggravating to the
captains, and also to the men of stam-
ina in the ranks.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18
STARVATION IN HAVANA.
Terrible Stories Told by Captured Fisher

KEY WEST, May 15.-The condi-
tions in Havana resulting from the
blockade are being gradually brought
out by information obtained from fish
ing smacks and other small vessels
captured off the coasts. Affairs at
Havana now appear to be worse than
at any time since the Weyler regime.
The fishermen who at first braved the
blockade for the high price which fish
brought in Havana, now run the risk
not for money, but for the food which
they obtain from the sea. A number
Of these men have been captured at
different times, being released after
having been questioned by our officers.
They all unite in picturing the state of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18

a number of dispatches have intima-
ted unfriendly discrimination of France
against the United States in favor of the
Spaniards. The state department gives
out that these intimations are unwarrant-
ed, unfair, and likely to bring about un-
desirable complications. An article on
another page throws additional light on
the subject
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

w. w. Boyce, of Fort Mill Township
Is announced as candidate for county
alditOr.
John T.. Carroll-Announces himself as a
candidate for superintendent of educa-
ton and tells some things which he
proposes to do if he is elected.
w. H. McCorkle, Probate Judge-Gves
notice that Pelham Morrow has applied
for letters of administration on the es-
tate of Leroy Morrow, deceased.
G. +. Spencer, Attorney at Law-Pub-
fishes notice with regard to the real
estate that he has been advertising in
THE ENQUIRER since the 9th of March.
Mrs. II. NJ. Observation-Disclosures list of
useful articles, which she offers for sale,
and quotes prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18

The New York Journal was Dragging
the other day about having been the first
to inform the navy department Of the re-
turn of the Spanish Cape Verde fleet to
Cadiz; but after the fleet was definitely
located at Martinique, The Journal had
nothing more to say Of its wonderful
achievement. Just where the news came
from, or who deserves the credit of get
ting it up originally, THE ENQUIRER
does not know; but of this we are very
certain. On Tuesday, the 10th instant, the
day The Journal and the Associated Press
were claiming that the fleet had returned
to Cadiz, a dispatch, published in THE
ENQUIRER, said it was at Martinique.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18

The definite news of the presence OF
the Spanish fleet at Martinique last Fri
day caused another change in the plans
for the invasion of Cuba. Everything
was at the time in readiness for the inva-
sion; but with powerful Spanish fleet
sailing the coast at will, such movement
would have been worse than folly. The
war board issued orders at once changing
the plans already sent out.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18
Wednesday, May IS, 1895.

two or three times at the bicycle meet.
He cannot he expected to do his best un-
der these adverse conditions; but it is safe
to say the game spirit which actuates him
to go in against the odds will enable him
to make good showing for the Palmetto
state. Mr.. Ardrey speaks of bringing
two other South Carolinians AZ team to
do battle in the pursuit race OH the 10Th
..,ct
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18

well. 1t was announced yesterday that
Mr.. w. E. Gonzales, also of The State,
had been appointed adjutant on the staff
of Major Henry T. Thompson, with the
rank of lieutenant. We wish for each Of
the three brothers distinction and sue
cess
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18

- That our boys on the ships are made
of the same kind of stuff as their fathers
has been proven. Now we are waiting
to see how it is with our soldier boys.
They will show up all right also, there is
no reason to doubt.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18

-"Mr. n. G. Gonzales, the brilliant
editor of the Columbia State" says The
News and Courier Of Saturday, "has
abandoned his desk to serve at the front
in the war with Spain. He reported for
duty Yesterday on the staff of General
Emilio Nunez, and hopes to be among
the first to set foot on Cuban soil. The
dispatches yesterday announced the ap-
pointment by the president Of Mr.. Am
brose +. Gonzales, also Of The State, as
assistant quartermaster in the volunteer
army, with the rank of captain. This is
Il particularly good appointment of a
particularly fine man, and we have no
doubt that the captain will do his work
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18

A Madrid dispatch, by way of Paris,
states that if the Spanish fleet succeeds in
evading Sampson and Schley, it will
lombard Charleston. The danger Of the
fleets making it's escape from Sampson
and Schley is thought to be very slight.
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YORKVILLE, s. G. :
WEDNESDAY, MAY IS, 1898.

- Mr.. J. H. Rice, Jr., has editorial con-
troll of the Columbia State during the
absence of Editor Gonzales. He is hold
ing the paper up to the standard.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18

of the 125,OOO troops called for some
weeks ago. only about $4,000 are yet ready
for service. There are enough volunteers,
but the work of organization has not
been completed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18
BETHEL AND BETHESDA.

Clerk Wylie, on Monday, received from
the comptroller general I. list of Bethel
and Bethesda township people who are
entitled to peneic1s, together with the
money to pay tr3 amounts due each.
The list is as follows:
r..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18
IMPORTANT DISTANCES.

Some Figures In Which Everybody IL
Interested.
The following table of distances an
swers some questions that are being
asked by great many people just
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-18

If a Spanish feet undertakes to go
from Cadiz to Manila by way of Cape
Town, the distance would be as fol-
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-06

A Name.
"why do you call your house The
B%lockhead?"
"simply because It is the first in our
ow."-Boston Courier.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-06
Hired weh.tsr For . weeA.

OF course Webster was in demand by
those who could afford to pay for his
services. A sharp Nantucket man is
said to have got the better Of the great
defender of the constitution in an anus
ing way, however. He had a small case
which was to be tried at Nantucket
one week in June, and he posted to
Webster's Office in great haste. It was a
contest with a neighbor v a matter
Of considerable local interest, and his
pride as a litigant was at sake. He told.
Webster the particulars and asked what
he would charge to conduct the case.
"Why," said Webster, "you can't
afford to hire me. I should have to stay
down there, he whole week, and my fee
would be more than the whole case is
worth. I couldn't go down there for
less than 81, 900. I cau!d try every case
on the docket as we'll as one and it
wouldn't cost any more, for one case
would take my time for the entire week
"All right. Mr.. Webster quickly
responded the N%antucketer. "Here's
your 81 1000. You come down. and I'll
fx it so you a try every case"
Webster was SO amused owe this
proposition that no kept his word. He
spent the entire week in Nantucket and
appeared ON ono side or the other in
every case that came up for hearing.
The shrewd N%antucketer hired Daniel
out to all his friends who were in liti-
cation and received in return about $l.-
500. 90 that he got Webster's services
for nothing and made q good profit to
boot.-Boston Herald.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-06

Black Hills COLLEGE.
Z NEWS OF THE WEEK.
-v-
o. H. sourHMAyp. EDITOR.
Q. H. SOUTHLAND. RplroR.

s. A. Calhoun, 96, has visited us sew
eral times during the week. He is the
same genial "Cal" although he has en-
tered on Mr.. Holmes slong way"
In the ball GENE last Friday thehigh
school nine ran out 9 scores in five in
nings, while the college niue succeeded
in making 26 in four innings. Each
team now has one victory, such as it lis,
to its credit.
The pupils of this piano department
gave a recital Wednesday evening that
was a credit to themselves, to theinsti-
tuition, and above all, to the faithful
teaching of Professor Boicourt.
Most of the chapel seats have been
reserved by the management of the
Wesleyan concert which occurs in the
chapel next Tuesday night. These
seats are selling SO we'll that we are
very glad we procured an evening from
the quartet. This is certainly the best
quartet in the west this season, and all
lovers of good music should hear them
The alumni held meeting Wednes-
day night and appointed committees
to make the necessary preparations for
the proper celebration of alumni even
ing. Whatever is decided upon it is
certain that q lively time will result
when these congenial spirits get TO-
gether
May o an elocution recital will be
given by the class in oratory. This is
something new, and you are invited to
be present. More about 1t later.
By the courtesy OF the Sons of Vet.
Grams our military company is nov
using their guns in their regular drills
The poor juniors and sophomores are
now giving US their orations on the in.
stallment plan. Probably they think
1t would be too much if we heard them
all the same morning. The seniors art
reserving their fire.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-06
A HISTORIC HOTEL
Tho FaverNs aostelvy Ii Ants-esIum Days-oftsn patrenlzsd b.
Abraham Llnseln-Frem 10 veranda Stephen 4. Dsugas Dslv.
cred Great Speech AsaIat the Scene fan important Event.
From ahs Tts-counsy Scribe. Plymouth, N.

Mr.. aud Mrs. Campbell Thompson run the
historic Cuyler House at Plymouth, Ill, Q hos
telry where Abraham Lincoln often slept,
where "Dick" Yates, Lyman Trumbell and
Richard Oglesby bought refreshments for the
inner man in ante.bellum days, and from the
veranda Of which Stephen A. Douglas de.
livered one of his great speeches.
This article has not SO much to do. how.
ever, with this historic hotel, as it has with
the landlords thirteen-year-old laughing,
bright-eyed, rosy-cheeked daughter Ollie.
As n sees her to-day, the picture of per.
nine of the thirteen years of her life were spent
never walked, and for years suffered the pain,
misery and distress of infammatory rheuma'
tism In its worst form.
Able physicians were employed but no
permanent benefit resulted.
Mrs. Thompson heard Of q wonderful cure
which had been effected BY DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People, and was inAu.
enced by it to purchase some of the pills fol
her daughter.
Before she had taken half q boz, there va.
marked improvement in her condition: when
she had taken two boxes she was completely
restored to health. To-day, there Is not !
healthier child than Ollie Thompson.
The case came to the attention of the editor
Ct the 1tt-Counsy Scribe, and . reporter was
detailed to learn the story Of this remarkable
cure tom Mrs. Thompson's " lips. She
eaid:
collie was . hearty, velldeveloped child
from the time she was born until she wa
three years old. In 1887 she was taken down
With infiammatory rheumatism. For Mint
years she was never entirely free from the die
ease. and much Of the time was in an alarm,
Ing condition. At times, she could not walk
and her spine was drawn out Of shape 20 thu
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-06

system and enrich the blood. Chronic
catarrh in all phases and stages, cases
that have def1ed the best treatment for
many years, take q few bottles of Pc
ru-na to their entire relief. Nervous.
ness, debility, weaknesses of both SEX
es, sleeplessness, irritability, despon-
dency, hypochondria, all these disap-
pear when Pe-ru-na is used according
to directions.
One of the most instructive books on
chronic catarrh ever furnished free is
being sent by the Peru ma Drug Man
ufacturing company, Columbus, Ohio.
This book is very instructively illus
trated with expensive drawing, and
will be sent free to any address.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-06

she could not stand straight. One of the doc.
tors said If she became well she would be .
cripple for life.
"br. Grigran, of Augusta, was the first
through two serious times of the disease, and
finally told us he could not cure her. We
doctored her most all the time, but when she
was ten years old she had an unusually severe
attack, and We called in DIR. Kreider, Of Prai-
rie City, where we were then living. He
tried hard to cure her but finally gave it up.
He said, .Ican do nothing further, the case Is
the worst I have Witnessed
eve nearly gave up hope then, but called
DIR. Mcdaniel who doctored her after We came
to Plymouth, but no benefit was derived;
had been cured by DIR. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People. Knowing the condition he
had been in, ! thought if the pills cured him,
they might help Ollie. Consequently I bought
. box for her, and before she had finished it
them, and when the second box had been used
she was well, and has never had rheumatism
since.
81 cannot say too much for the DR.. Will
!!iams,, PM Pills for l believe Ollie would
them" VICTORIA THOMPSON.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of September, 1897.
w. s. RoM1cK, Notary Public.
] hereby state that I have examined Miss
Ollie Thompson, and end no outward ap-
's''."'' Of sAs'"'f''%%: : D. WADE, M. D.
Subscribed and sworn to before me This
18th day Of September, 1897.
WIS. RoMIcH, Notary. Pubic.
All dealers sell DR.. Williams Pink Pills
paid on reeeipt ofpriee, 10 cent. : box d FL! IL
boxes for $50 (they are never sold in bulk,
or by the lOO), by addressing DR.. Williamss
Medicine Company. Schenectady, N. Y.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-06
FREEl cntil June i.
We direct special attention to the following
POM vla h1n skoka,,oo ,ko.

The late Rev. w. e.
Penn, the noted Evan
gelist, to Mrs.W. II Wat
son, New Albion, N.Y..
Dear Madame: / re.
commend the Moore
treatment, have tried
It, and know it to be
just what he says it
Is; was cured by it and
have remained SO eight
years: have known of
many others being cured
of the very worst cases.
By all means get 1t.
PENN, Eureka Springs,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-06
Catarrh
RheunatlsmI
Nervous rostratlon
Completely Cured

~ suffered ssvses pain from rhsuma.
tkm. Il sppsarsd In my left side and I
could hardly breathe. I trisd various
remedies bat did not obtain any bensdt
and at Last decided 20 take Hoods 6arsa.
pa.illa. Altse I had taken four bottles
The pain va sntirsly gone. lind Hoods
oarseparilla hes also entirely xelisved me-
Of eetarrh.n VIZ. NcVnR1AH, Xampsks,
Oouth Dakota.
aI was completely run down. Ihads IN
tetaek Of nsevous p~eostratioo. and ! did
noe 81 mueh hstp until I begsn taking
Hoods 0assapaIfla. Aftse using I've @
stx bottles O this medjedns / was com.
plstely cured" ODo11 eSnGIs 10 Gym.
dieate g., Sioux yAllg, South Dakota.
Hoods 1 p:;;;;.
q ~ bsst-hfAst tAs0ssTtu BsoeaPutAse.
~ n IN Aeueeiets. o1jstx e. g
Hoods pills 49,. vsssssisl =
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-06
SCHOOL CLERKS REPORT
Ful

OF Independent District No. 10 from .Apr,,
10. 1897, to April 10, 8
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-06

these cases. Poor
shrunken d y g.
peptics become
strong, vigorous
and hearty after
afew bottles oft
People who are
blotched, PIN
pied and sallow
and hnev
er fail to find a
course of Peruna
to clear the skin.
i%nvigOrate b
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-06
A BACKWARD SPRING
Brings Blood Diseases. Nervous De
rangements and Chronic

Never was there q greater demand
for spring Notwithstanding to
cleanse the blood, strengthen the
nerves or regulate the digestion. Is
there any medicine SO good for these
purposes as Pe-ru-na? Thousands of
doctors, druggists and tens of thous-
ands of people of all classes and voca-
tions have long ago decided this ques-
tion-that Pe-ru-na has no equal in