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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-25

PATS PLEDGE.-"Tim, this won't
do; you must take warning from the
fate of your friend, O'Shaughnessy.
Only three nights ago he came home
much soberer than you are, but in at
tempting to blow out a candle his
breath took fire and he exploded
blew up-so his friends in three days
have not been able to scrape enough
of him together to hold wake over"
can do you name to tell me that
he burst up ?" said Tim.
"Indeed I do, upon my honor"
Tim said he would take the pledge
at once, and he did so in the following
form: II swear never to blow out a
candle while I am drunk again."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-25

s9~ In arguing a point before a judge
of the superior court, Colonel Folk, of
the mountain circuit in North Caro-
lima, laid down very doubtful propo-
sition of law. The judge eyed him a
moment, and queried "Colonel Folk,
do you think that is law?" The colo
mel gracefully bowed, and replied :
"Candor compels me to say that l do
not, but l did not know how it would
strike your honor" The judge delib-
Grated a few moments, and gravely
said: "That may not be contempt Of
court, but it is close shave"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-25

sg Canvasser-Beg pardon, but
would you object to look at book
have with me? Busy Man-Not al
all. 1t is not the book I object to-
You can leave it, if you like-or il
you prefer, you can leave with it."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-25

CHATTEL MORTGAGES, LIENS
TOR RENT AND SUPPLIES, Title
u to Real Estate and Real Estate Mort
cages in blank form for sale at THE EN-
QUIRER OFFICE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-25
FINLEY & BRICE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Yorkyille, s. G..

A LII business entrusted to us will be
n given prompt attention.
OFFICE IN THE BUILDING AT
THE REAR OF H. G. STRAUSS'S
STORE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-25
GOING NORTH,

Trains Nos. and 10 are first class, and
run daily except Sunday. Trains Nos.
go and 81 carry passengers and also run
daily except Sunday. There is good con-
nection at Chester with the G. c. q N.
and the C. C. & A., also L q G. R. r. :; at
Gastonia with the A. q G. A. L.; at Lin
colnton with c. c.; and at Hickory and
Newton with w. N. G.
G. F. HARPER, G. P. A., Lenoir. n. G.
J. NJ. MOORE. G. F. A., Lenoir. n. G.
E. F. REID, Auditor, Lenoir, N. c.,
Il. T. NICHOLS, Supt., Chester, S. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-25


%: Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Nathan
Sanders and Miss Rosa Jenkins were
united in the holy bonds of lnatrimony
by the Rev. G. f. Robertson. The
ceremony was performed at Pastor
Robertson's residence in the presence
of few friends and the contracting
parties. Their many friends wish
them smooth sailing on the sea of
matrimony. y.''.'''''.There will be SER
vices next Saturday and Sunday at
Arrat church by Rev. w. II. Thomp-
son. .....''..The banks and the court
house officials will close their places
of business on the Fourth of July '''''''
Mr.. w. A. Hass is the champion weav-
er at the Gaffney Manufacturing Co.
He wove 14.446 yards of cloth in IA
days, averaging 1,O35 yards per day.
.'....'..Mr. John McKeown, of Wilkins
Vile, brought the first cotton bloom
of the season to this Office Tuesday.
1t was plucked on the 10Th. '''''''''The
Company store at Cowpens was struck
by lightning last week: :''''''"Camp
Jefferies, U. C. Veterans, will meet at
Elbethel on Saturday, July End, at 2
O'Clock p. m. All members are earn
estly requested to attend. ''''''"Mrs.
Dorcas Littlejohn, who lives near the
old Union and Spartanburg lines on
Thickety, was 80 years old yesterday.
A family reunion was held in which a
large number of her descendants took
part. ......"Sergeant G.. A. Cooper,
Company, F. attached to the First
battalion, is in the city in search of
recruits for the army. He is at Lips
combs hotel, where he would be pleas
ed to meet any who desire to learn of
the service. ..'.'.There will be big
basket picnic at the new iron bridge
across Broad river at Durham shoals,
Saturday, July 2.
CLEVELAND-King's Mountain
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-25
HAVE YOU ANY

You will find my Gallery warm and
pleasant. Come and see me whenever
you need photographs. Respectfully
j. R. SCHORB.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16
REPORT OF CAprAfN srGBEE.
Asks That Public Opinion tie Suspended
Nearly All the Onicer. Saved,

Washington, Feb. 16.-The secretary
of the navy has received the following
telegram from Captain Sigsbee: Maine
blown up in Havana harbor at $40 and
destroyed. Many wounded and doubt
less more Killed ard drowned. The
wounded and others are on board a
Spanish man-of-war and Ward line
steamer. Send lighthouse tenders from
Key West for crew and the few pieces
of equipment still above water Public
opinion should be suspended till further
report. All the officers are believed to
be saved. Jenkins and Merritt are not
yet accounted for. Many Spanish off,
GERS, including representatives Of Gen.
eral Blanco. are now with me and ex-
press sympathy.
fSigned.l "SIGSBEE."
The officers referred to in the above
dispatch are Lieutenant Friend w.
jenkins and Assistant Engineer Dar-
wiz Il. Merritt. From the wording of
the dispatch the navy department
thinks it is possible that they were on
shcre at the time of the accident. The
secretary of the navy received another
dispatch from Key West at the same
time as the above, but lis contents were
not made public. The orders for the
lighthouse tenders were at once sent
TO Key West In plain language. thus
avoiding the delay that would have
arisen from the use OF cipher. The Maine
was built In New York in 1890 at cost
Of 3. SIS coo. She had a steel hull and a
complement Of 3.i men.
Secretary Long received Captain
Sigsbee's dispatch but a few minutes
before the Associated Press dispatches
from Havana were handed TO him. He
received the news with apparent calm.
and his first act was to comply with
Captain Sigsbee's request that assistance
be sent from Key West. Secretary Long
then sent fer Captain Dickens and the
two discussed Captain Sigsbec's brief
telegram. No other naval officers were
present. and besides the secretary and
Captain Dickens the naval colony here
- va hlSdcNtl.
which has befalien the American navy
since the disaster at Aria many years
ago.
The secretary IL inclined to believe
that most.of the officers Of the Maine
were on shore at the time ef the>acci-
dent. as II was still early in the night.
While neither the secretary nor Captain
Dickens are Inclined to discuss the
probable cause OF the accident. several
suggestions were ventured upon. They
believe that Il may have been caused
by fire in the bunkers. heating the
bulkhead near a magazine: or that an
accident may have occurred while in
spectirg high explosives for torpedoes.
Of course this is mere speculation. and
the secretary is anxiously waiting a
more detailed report from Captain
Sigsbee. Later the secretary sent an
other telegram to Key West directing
that the tender Mangrove also be sent
another telegram to Key West direct
ing that the tender Mangrove also be
sent to Havana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16

sccldeltal. causes an uodercurrea
% the greatest interest among con.
gressnea, senator's and publ; off
eisl. Members OF both boy ses. as o
rule. expressed an opinion for publ.
cation thai the ert strophe Was Il Q
result OF 81 acs'debt but there ., e
some opinion-. generslly expressed
under breath. With the sdmoni;ion
not 10 pabli.h. 10 the eject that ,he
adsir lookef very mysterious and
doubiful HIS ssid: Ill would bs
veil for the Piblic TO suspesd judg.
ment until tue cause is asce.tained =
Ex-Seas'or Batter, member OF the
foreign relations com nittee during
his service. vas OF the opinion that
some MAJ nd gone aboard among
the msay doab;less allowed to visi,
the ship. and placed . grenade with
slo- mach where IL would explode
the msgsz'E-.
Two a embers OF the cabinet. Who
spent some time with the president.
state that everything received iuci-
Gates that the loss Of the NJ sine was
due 70 acciieuh Capt. Sigsbee do.
olines to express IA opinion.
Amopg the matters discussod by
tie president ald cabinet vas the
question Of The o,p,tiency OF imme-
d.a'ely sending one or more war
ships to Havans TO take the place OF
the Maine. The conclusion was
reached tbs; u, present. such course
vas not desirable and IL |. au,horita.
lively stated at the White hosse'tha:
the Information 50 far received indi.
Gates that the loss Of the Msiue was
the result Cf an accident, and In tie
absence OF ev!detce to the contrary
this should be assumed to be fact.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16
DEATH ROLL WILL BE rRraarrU1-
Cow Of Neasly 400 ~ Caught Mos, II
Asleep ana Scores Dead or Manned.

Havana, Fen. 16.-A. a quarter OF 10
o'clock lest evening a terrible explosion
took place on board the United States
battleship Maine In Havana harbor.
Many were killed or wounded. All the
boats OF the Spanish cruiser Alfonso
MI assisted in rescling the dead and
injured. As yet the cause Of the ex-
plosion Is not apparent. The wounded
sailors Of the Maine are unable to ex-
plain It. 1t Is believed that the cruiser
Is Totally destroyed.
Havana Shaken to Its Dase,
The explosion shook the whole city.
The windows were broken In all the
houses. The correspondent Of the As
sociated Press says he has conversed
with several Of the wounded sailors and
understands from them that the ex-
plosion took place while they were
asleep. 20 that they can give no par
ticulars as to the cause.
Wild CONSERVATION in Havana.
The widest CONSERVATION prevails in
Havana. The wharves are crowded
with thousands Of people. 1t is be-
lieved the explosion occurred in a small
powder magazine. At 10:45 o'clock
what remains Of the Maine was still
burning. Captain Sigsbee and the other
officers have been saved. 1t is esti-
mated that over 100 of the crew were
killed, but II is impossible as yet to
give exact details. Admiral slanterola
ordered that boats Of all kinds should
go to the Assistance of the Maine and
her wounded. The Havana firemen
gave aid, tending, carefully to the
wounded as they Nere brought on
shore. 1t vas a tezsible sight. Gen.
eral solano and the ofher generals have
been ordered by Captain General Blanco
20 taken steps TO help the Names crew
in every way possible.
Took Place IN the Vessels Bow.
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press has been near the Maine in one
Of the boats Of the cruiser Alfonso
MI. and seen others of the wounded.
who corroborate the statement of those
first interviewed that they were al
ready asleep when the explosion oc-
CURED. Captain Sigsbee says the ex-
plcsion occurred in the bow OF the ves-
sell He received a wound in the head.
fnrhgrc " c-fx 60 ,th Oh
TO save themselves as best they could.
The latter. who We're literally thrown
from their hunks in their night cloth
ing. gave the necessary orders with
great self-pcssecSion and bravery. Ad-
miral Manteroia believes that the first
explosion was of a grenade shell that
was hurled over the navy yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16
The Presiden. and Cabinet Discuss the Awful Affair
and Possible Effect.
STATEMENT Of SURVIVING CAPT. sIesBEE
Conflicting Stories as to the Cause, Whether it Was
Accidental or Vicious.

Havsns. Feb, is-rwo officers and
more than 200 oi tie crew o, the
bsssleship. Maine, wrecked in thi,
hsrbor ey an explosion last night.
are still missing.
R.ps,s ss ouiy ~ srsy rarse SAVED.
New York, Feb. is. "A H,vans
special to the Eveaiag Telegram
says q the eres Of $50 men AMI OH
GERS ouly - are huovn TO be saved
The relegram's corre'ponien, ale
ssys AS FAR as I esa learn nov " Q
explosion took place 10 the magazine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16


used for the storage Of gun cotton for
torpedoes. The vessel lies with bow
submerged and only part Of the stern
showing"
s'sssn.n, 90 Captain Big.b.e.
ws,hington, Feb. l6.-while with
the president. Secretary Long re.
eeivsd the following from Capt sigs
bee; I'll advise sending o wrecking
vessel At once, as the Maine 10 sub.
merged, and to remove the debris 4,
mostly the work Tor divers. Jenkin.
aud Merritt arc still missing. aud
there is little hope Tor the safety oI
these mon. The known to be saved
ere; 0nicsrs, ~; uuip iared crew. Is;
wounded now on board Ward Lin
steamer and in the city hospital and
ut the hotels, So A. far as known
all others on board went d,vn. Thc
loss or missing are ass. The
Ward steamer leaves for Mexico thi.
afternoon. The officers saved snd no.
Injured we're in their compsrtmen,s,
The crew is preparing 10 telegraph
the liss Of wounded aud saved. rhe
olivetts leaves Tor Key IVES,
N p. m, and I will send
by her 90 key West the tficer.
stved eycsnt meal w.in~y;,h.
Holman. weauerberger. Ray and
Holden. viii turn ever the thres
uuiniured boats to the captain c, ~,
port With request foe safe keepiag
Will send all wounded 10 hospital al
Havana stesR,,
vssuss IA Ws-h,sos 20.
In The absence o' details OF the &C.
e.dent 10 the Maine and the i'm mea.,
gravity Of the situ t,ioa IN case lstsi
advices show thu disaster Vas no,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16

Washington, Feb. 16 The mem.
eers OF the spanish legation ex-
pressed the must profJund regret
atd eondo'en'e. and Chargad & Affairs
Daeoso fastened 10 the state depart
mens Tor the'parpo,e Of expressing
deep coedolenee TO the authorities.
He received . message from B.anco
this morning stating tns, every thing
vss being done for the survivors of
the disaster. srd expressing the be-
lief ths, the accident Was due to an
explosion ofthe b,iler or the dynamo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16
THE MAINE

THE MAINE
used for the storage Of gun cotton for
torpedoes The vessel lies with bow
submerged and only part Of the stern
shoWing.r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16
DEFENDS THE AFRIDI WAR.
Curzon Gives the Government View Of the
Situation in India.

London, Feb. ls.-Continuing the de-
bate on the address in reply to the
speech frem the throne in the house of
commons yesterday. II. II. Asquith. Lib
eral. formerly secretary Of state for
home affairs, described the Indian
frontier expedition as being "one of the
most inglorious adventures in the an
mails Of Great Britain" and asked the
house to declare the war ...viol.tion
Continued on Second page
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16

Continued on Second page.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, Is and 50 cents. Reiss'
drug store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16

The evidence in the case proves
Hood's Sarssparilla cures scro'ula.
salt rheum, boils, humors and all
eruptions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16

Madrid. Feb. ls-Cspt. Gen.
Blanco csblsd tie authorities here
ami ai Washington that the disaster
OF ,he Msinc vas Cue indi.putably to
accident.
I6.es en %, eHs.
London. Feb. is American sc.
curi,ies broke rapidly on news Of
the Maine disaster.
New rort. Feb. le.-The stock
market wss ieverish on accouu, Of
the Maine disaster.
Caicseo. Feb. i6.-Asy wheat sold
st el.0Ss on the curb this afternoon.
Calls wsss 10 Clio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16

In The absence o' details OF the &C.
e.dent 10 the Maine and the I'm mease
gravity of the situ t,ioa In case later
advices show thu disaster vas NO,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16
&c COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ACCIDENT.
s'snihesat Statement Fsom Capt. Sam
ne-. Of Bfoohiyn Navy yard.


New York, Feb. l6 Capt Sum.
ner. In charge tf the Brooklyn Navy
yard, eeelares the explosion Of the
Maine could MT have been al acci.
dent. The naval tender, M.ngrove.
aud dispatch boat. Fern. OF the navy,
have been sent to Havana. The lat.
est report says over half Of the cre y
or the Maine were killed outright.
Sharks are devouring many Of the
bodies, and 1, is feared that but few
will be recovered. The opinion is
expressed that torpedo wss ex-
plodet under the bow Of the Milne.
The Central Cable com paay rs.
ports TO the Postal Telegraph c7m.
psny thss Its cable to Cuba has been
cut; where or Why is not Known AZ
this ~ss the only cable directly con-
Meeting the island and the United
81 les. Communication By wire 4.
closed for the time being.
Ex. Minister De LONE refused In
credit the news. but when the truth
dsvned upon him be expressed the
utmost sympathy and declared II was
nos due to any action Of the Spsn-
isrd'. He further declared that such
ashiag as var Vas out Of the qaes.
ton. The Spanish ministry aud
people dssirs psscc. not only from
motives oi policy. bat because Of love
Tor America
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE south At
lantic storm has moved northeastward
between the Bahamas and the Florida
coast without evidence of marked
strength. The storm which was cen
trail over Lake Superior, Monday night,
has moved eastward over the ST. Law
renee valley.
The rain area which covered the CEN
trail valleys and the Western Lake re-
gion, Monday, has extended over the
East Lake region, the st. Lawrence
valley and the Atlantic coast states
from Virginia southwark. Fair weather
has prevailed from Mississippi valley
to the Rocky Mountains.
High southwest winds, for which sig
nails were displayed. Monday, have pre-
vailed over the Lake regions and brisk
east to northeast winds are reported
along the south Atlantic coast. The in
dications are that fair weather will
prevail, Wednesday,. except in the
states of the Missouri valley, where
conditions will favor local rains. Along
the immediate Atlantic coast high
winds and rain will be followed by
clearing and cooler weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12
NO CONCL USIONS.
Peace Commissioners Again
Adjourn Without Deciding
Upon Any Point in Protocol for En-.
bodiment in Final Treaty.
Philippine Question Has Not Been Discussed
In Joint Session.

Paris, Oct. 1.-THE peace commits
sions each held a separate session, this
morning, preparatory to the fourth
joint session, which began at 2 O'Clock.
this afternoon.
After a fourth joint session, lasting
from o'clock, this afternoon to- AS,
the American and Spanish peace COM
missions adjourned without having
reached final conclusion as to any
point in the protocol. Thus far there
has been no joint formulation or crys-
talization of views to be returned by
each commission to it's government for
embo6ying the final treaty.
The question of the. Philippines has
not yet been considered in joint ses-
sion, though the Americans with their
seperate sessions have acquired exhaus-
tive information from persons who
have lived in the Philippine islands and
done business They are now therefore,
well equipped to discuss the subject
when it comes uD.
The Spanish commissioners have pre-
scented written views, expressions and
propositions, to which there have been
written rejoinders. These, in the origi-
nal and in translations, have been read
at the joint sessions, while during the
recesses they have been respectively
digested and responses formulated to
them, rendered into both English and
Spanish for the next joint session.
The Spanish, it is believed. have
asked to have the Cuban debt assumed
by the United States, urged that the
debt should pass with the sovereignty.
The debt SO presented for American as
sumption. covers the expense of the
10 Years War, the recent insurrection
and the war with the United States.
SO far as Spain's outlay in the war
can be classified against Cuba.
The Americans probably have replied
that if indeed any part of the so-called
Cuban debt is allowable the part in
Cured in suppressing instructions or
in the war with the United States is
not allowable.
The Spanish will doubtless also urge
equities in stocks, water front better
ments, public buildings and perhaps
war material. 1t is possible that this
convention will receive consideration
on the basis of equities between mort
ager and mortgage.
Thus far no disposition has been de-
veloped on either side to delay the ulti-
mate conclusions and the end of the
work in hand. The American commits
sioners are anxious to conclude as soon
as possible and on recess days they are
devoting from three to five hours dis
cussions. The adjournment, yesterday
(Tuesday) was to Friday.
Both commissions have accepted an
invitation to a reception to be given
by the Figaro, this wednesday, after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-12
TOPSHAM FAIR.
rs~
Bad Weather Keeps Down
Size of the Crowd.
But the Stage Attractions and Races
Are All First Class.
Banker Wins ESQ in Straight Reats-7he
2.24 Race Unfinished.


Topsham Fair Grounds. Topsham,
Me-, Oct. n.-(SpeciaD.- 1.-The gath an
nual fair and exhibition of the Sagada-
hoe Agricultural and horticultural So
ciety opened this morning and will con-
tinue, through Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Contrary to all desires and hopes. but
in full accordance with the weather of
the past few years, the morning opened
cloudy and cold, with every prospect of
a stormy day. Such unfavorable
weather greatly affected the attend
ance, though after dinner fair crowd
was, present.
AS people from far and wide attend
the Worlds Fair as regularly as the
dates come about, so if tomorrow and
Thursday are fair there will be thous-
ands on the grounds.
The grounds were never in such good
shape for a successful fair, and the ex-
hibits in most departments warrant the
outlay. The old stables that formerly
occupied the space at the east end of
the track have been removed to the
west end, with the others, all now be-
ing arranged in three rows, easy of ac-
cess and convenient for the horsemen
Just in front of these stalls has been
erected a new row of 20 covered pens
for sheep and pigs, doing away with
the old ramshakle affairs formerly To-
Gated within the track enclosure.
Every one of the stock stalls are oc-
cupied and some stock is obliged to find
outside places to stand.
The change of the horse stalls to the
west end gives large open space
which has been taken advantage of by
scores of shooting galleries, photo
aphers, dime shows, curiosities, mer-
ry go-round and other attractions.
The track has been put in good shape,
though the recent bad weather left it a
little rough for today's races In the
enclosure, just east of the judges stand
has been erected a large platform with
dressing rooms underneath, on which
a variety and athletic performance is
given during the waits between heats.
Farther down stands the 90-feet pole
from which daring young man leaps
headlong into a shallow pond.
Not thing has been neglected by
the management to make Topsham fair
Of 1898 equal if not better than the best
ever before given.
The innovation of the performance
between the heats is a good one and
took we'll with the people. 1t will be a
great attraction for the next two days.
The tumblers, strong woman, trained
horse and slide for life are great fea-
lures.
With good weather Wednesday and
Thursday, it is confidently expected
| that the attendance records will have
to hustle to keep from being>broken.
The great attraction, of course, was
the races and better October races are
seldom seen. The ESQ trot and pace
was landed in three straight by
Banker; time, 2.35i4, 1884, 2.3212. The
2.24 was unfinished and was a grand
fight between grand horses.