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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04
LOCAL LACONICS.
Salesday For June.

Salesday For June.
Next Monday, June 6, is salesday for
June.
Washee, Washee.
Rock Hill has Chinese laundryman,
the first so far as we have any informa-
ton, to attempt to establish himself in
this section. He is known as Sam Lee.
Now at Raleigh.
The Raleigh correspondent of the Char
lotte Observer says: 1t is said to be quite
probable that Prof. Z. P. Moses will again
become superintendent of Raleigh's pub
lie schools, to succeed Prof. Howell, who
is in the Second regiment.
Work OH the Road.
Mr.. NJ. l.. Thomasson reports that the
grading and macadam work on the Char
lotte road is now completed from the
outskirts Of Yorkville to point beyond
his residence, distance of more than
mile and half. Mr.. Thomasson is de-
lighted with the work that has been and
is still being done.
Burglar Scare.
There was burglar scare over in Fort
Mill last Sunday night. The night watch
man heard noise in the bank and went
after Cashier Meacham. Mr.. L. B. Belk
remained on guard with drawn pistol.
The cashiers revolver and Winchester
were both in the bank, and he was some
what dubious about trying to enter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04
PAUL G. M'CoRKLE MARRIED.

The following, which will be Of inter-
est to many York county people, is from
the Charlotte Observer of Thursday. Mr..
McCorkle is a son of Probate Judge w.
H. McCorkle, and former citizen of
Yorkville:
Mr.. Paul McCorkle and Miss Eileen
Lemmond, of Lancaster, S. c., were mar
ried yesterday afternoon at the home OF
the bride. in Lancaster, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. J.. E. Carlyle,
pastor of the Methodist church.
The marriage had been kept secret,
only few intimate friends here aud there
being apprised of the fact. There were
no attendants, no best man and no maid
of honor, Just a simple ceremony in the
presence of few relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCorkle took north
bound train shortly after the ceremony
and passed through here last night on
the vestibule, ell route to washington.
They were met at the station by Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Scott, special friends OF Mr.
McCorkle, and Mr.. NJ. G. Mayer and
family, to whom the bride is related.
The bride is pleasantly remembered
here as guest last winter OF Miss Mary
Mayer. She is a daughter of MIR. w. ID,
Lemmond, and young woman OF many
attractions.
The groom is we'll known in social
circles i'm the Carolina. He is related to
Mrs. Thomas Grier, Mrs. John Walter
Miller and sisters, Mrs. Rufus Barringer.
and Mrs. E. S. Steele, OF this city. For
some years he has been a classifer for
Heath Il Springs, in Lancaster. He is
one of the most popular young men IN
either of the Carolinas. His host of
friends here and elsewhere wish him
good luck and golden wedding.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04

the open sea followed by the other yes.
sells. In all about 300 shots were fired
by the Spaniards and less than 100 by
the Americans. The Spaniard kept
blazing away long after the Americans
were mile beyond range.
Not a man was hurt on any of the
American vessels, and the damage to
the ships, if any at all, was slight.
That the Spanish batteries were badly
battered there is no doubt, aud there
is good reason to believe that the
Cristobal Colon is considerably used
up.
Schley's principal object was to find
out what he would have to do before
he could get into the harbor after the
Spaniards, and this he did. The en-.
trance to the harbor is protected by
contact and electric mines, and it is
thought that these will have to be
cleaned out with the help of the dyn-
amite cruiser Vesuvius. After this,
it is believed that Schley intends to 90
in and do up Cervera, as Dewey did
the Spaniards at Manila.
The. dispatches published Friday
morning mentioned rumors of an at
tack on Santiago from behind by the
insurgents. 1t was stated that a
bloody fight was going on; but these
rumors has no confirmation.
While the ships mentioned were
steaming past rhe channel entrance,
pouring fire into the Spanish ships
and batteries and receiving the Span
ish fire in return, the Brooklyn, Texas
and other vessels continued out be-
yond range, quietly watching the
engagement.
The Oregon and other large vessels
are said to be on the way to join
Schley, and the belief now is that
within a very short time the news
from Santiago will be interesting.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04

- Maybe Uncle Sam has appeared to be
moving slowly within the past 40 days
but when we consider that the old gentle
man now has organized and almost
equipped an army that is about as power
full as those we hear so much about in
Europe, we must admit that when be
makes rp his mind to do so he gets about
with considerable rapidity. And then
again, let it not be forgotten that so far
Uncle Sam has not exerted himself much.
If he should choose to get hump on the
boys-something he has not yet attempt
ed-all of a sudden he could have enough
soldiers to make the whole world trem-
BILE. Uncle Samuel can show up as toler-
able large potatoes when he has mind to-.
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through the air above them is matter
of no concern to these lads. Being
expert seamen, they can handle the
small boats in which they put of from
the ships with perfect skill. AS soon
as they reach land they know how to
advance in the manner of the best in
fantry. Another advantage which the
marines possess is that in addition to
being all sharpshooters of marked
ability they are accustomed to firing
at elevations, so that in storming a
height they can shoot with almost as
much accuracy as they would be able
to do on level ground. Under the
recent naval appropriation bill author
ity was given to increase the marine
corps from 500, the number fixed by
law in 1861, to 1900. Recruiting has
been going on for several weeks at the
marine barracks in WashingiDg and at
other points. The full quota has been
about obtained. A high standard of
excellence, both physically and intel
tectually, was established, and, as a
result, the recruits are a very superior
class Of young men. The relation of
all gallant deeds performed by the
United States marine corps since its
organization down to the present time
would fill large sized volume. The
motto of the corps is "Semper Fidelis.' y
There is no instance on record OF the
members of the corps not living up to
its motto
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04
hold out in this matter they are likely to

- The Yank is far better soldier than
the Spaniard. If, at the head of half
clothed, hungry, poorly armed Confeds,
Butler and Joe Wheeler used to make
the Yanks skedaddle, with an army of
strong, healthy, vigorous sons of old
confeds under their command, what ought
they be expected to do to the Spaniarls
Butler and Joe Wheeler are old, it is
true; but both are still possessed of the
courage, fire and cunning of war, as of
old, and as for these boys, they will go
into any place their daddies would have
gone and stay there just as long. Butler
and Wheeler have brilliant fighting rec
ords. The boys will not allow those
records to suffer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04
NERE,.MESTIOS,

A corrected list of the Spanish losses in
the battle of Manila bay is: Killed on
the ships IS, killed at Cavite arsenal %
wounded on the ships 235, wounded al
the arsenal 45. 1.-THE British steamer
Bestormel, loaded with coal for the Span
ish fleet, was seized near Santiago last
week and turned loose after the coal had
been confscated by the Americans. '''.'.
There are about 200 soldiers sick in hos
pital at Chickamauga.' ''''''"The work Of
mastering the l25,O00 volunteers under
the first call still lacks few remnants
.'''.'"President Mckinley on Wednes
day formally opened the Trans -Mississip'
pi and International exposition at Omaha
by touching an electric button in the tele'
graph room of the White House.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. Clough Steele, of Lowrysville, is
spending few days in Yorkville.
Miss Lula McClain is home from the
Agnes-Scott institute to spend her vaca-
ton.
Miss Daisy Euart, of Gastonia, is in
Yorkville, visiting Mr.. Pelham Morrow's
family.
Mr.. H. A. D. Nicely is still improving.
He is now able to be up and walk about
the house.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Mellow returned
from Baltimore last week. Mrs. McDow's
health has been very much improved.
An Alumni Association was organized
at the recent commencement exercises of
Cokesbury Conference school. Mr.. 81.
G.. Strauss, of Yorkville, was elected
president of the association
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

G. E. Thomas, two miles north of York
ville-Has in his possession an estray
yearling which he wants the owner to
have.
Grist Cousins-Intimate that they will
sell you goods cheaper than anybody
else. They offer you lemons at 20 cents
dozen and collar pads at 20 cents each.
Hart & Hart-Announce dissolution of
the firm heretofore existing for the
practice of law.
John R. Hart-Wants to secure number
of volunteers for company with which
he is connected for service in the vol
nnteer army of the United States.
w. H. Gibbes " Co., Columbia, s. c.
Have arranged with Sam NJ. Grist, of
Yorkville, to represent their establish
ment in York county, and by calling on
him you can be supplied with all kinds
of machinery, including threshers, en-
gines, boilers, horsepowers, cotton gins
of every kind, the Murray ginning sys-
tenn, piping, steam gauges, water gau-
ges, steam fittings of all kinds, piping,
etc.
John r. Ashe, Treasurer of York Cotton
mills-Gives notice of his desire to buy
a second hand cotton press.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04

1t was at first suggested that General
Butter might be sent to Porto Rico; but
that is not at all certain. The latest spec
ulation suggests the erection of new de-
partment to include North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, and
it is possible that General Butter may be
assigned TO this. If he is, there will he a
scramble between Charleston, Savannah
and Atlanta for his headquarters.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04

The weather in this section is certain
ly not of a kind that is calculated to en-
courage folks to volunteer for service in
Cuba. If the war was going on up about
the north pole, volunteers would be more
plentiful
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04

From all information yet obtainable,
it appears that Captain Sigsbee has credit
for definitely determining that the Span
ish fleet was in the harbor of Santiago. 1t
was dangerous thing to do; but Sigsbee
ran the st. Paul far enough into the pas
sage to actually see the ships of the Span
iarlS
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04

M. G. Butler is not too old for active
service in the war. He was born March
s, 1886, and, therefore, is only 81 years OF
age. The duties of major general do not
require so much physical as mental ac-
tivity, and mentally, General Butler is as
strong as he has ever been, which says a
great deal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04

1t is talked in Washington that the
principal reason for hurrying up the in
vasion is the fear that Spain might sue
1or peace before the occupation of Porto
Rico, and it is desired that by all means
Porto Rico shall become an American
possession as a result of the war.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04

In addition to the Associated Press
dispatches the Augusta, Ga, Herald is
giving the special news service of the
New York afternoon papers. The Herald
is live afternoon paper and is credit to
Augusta.
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The 4torkrille Gnqltirer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1898.
its motto.

- Wherever that South Carolina regi-
ment goes, watch it. South Carolinians
have ever made the bravest Of soldiers,
and they are of as good stuff as ever.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04

Senators Tillman and McLaurin are
being besieged for positions on the staff
of General Butler. 1t happens, how
ever, that the war department and not
General Butler has the selection of staff
officers, and the applications to the
senators are not calculated to yield sat-
isfactory returns.
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Peabody Scholarships.

EVuUOWy 5CfFUfHforffP"'
The next competitive examination
for Peabody scholarship, Nashville,
Tenn, will be held on July 81 and %,
1898, in the Office of state superintend-
ent of education. There are two va
cancies to be filled.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04

- The purpose Of the war department
to recruit volunteer companies up to LOG
men, instead of encouraging the organi-
zation Of new companies with only IS
men, is not at all popular in most of the
states. Aside from patriotism, one ofthe
principal incentives to capable men to
try to raise companies is the hope of COM
missions, and the right to select his COM
pany officers is also quite an incentive to
the private to volunteer. In great many
cases probably there will be no difficulty
in recruiting the companies to LOG nell
each; but in other cases it will be practi-
cally impossible. The idea Of the govern
ment is no doubt to save the salaries OF
commissioned officers; but if the men
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04

- The editors are being criticised for
criticising the conduct Of the war. The
Augusta Chronicle makes the point that
this is not fair. Every man who express
ses himself in the barber shop, hotel
lobby or in front of the bulletin board
has some suggestions which he be-
lieves would he of assistance to those
charged with actual responsibility in the
matter, and The Chronicle thinks that the
editors have at least as much right to criti-
else as has the other fellows. The point
seems to be well taken. In any event,
the editors will no doubt continue to crit
iciSe.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04
Until January 1st, 1899, For Size.

THE TwICE-A-WEEK ENQUIRER, filled
with the best and most reliable up-to- date
news, will be furnished from the date of
this issue until January 1899, for Sl.22.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-04
ROCK HILL DISTRICT.

Following are the current appointments
of Rev. J. A. Campbell, presiding elder
of the Rock Hill district:
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1898-11-11
RIG STONE CITY.
Nov 3. 1898

Big Stone Headlight Nov 3, 1898
Otto KuderIing has SO far recovered
from his late in Jury as 10 be able to walk
around without the and of a cane.
j. II Lorof returned Friday from
his visit to North Dakota He visited
the people from this county and rep rts
them as being satisfied with the country.
John filed on homestead III McHenry
connty. He thinks there is good fn-
ture Of the country.
CHRIS. Oeher left Thursday night for
his new home near Hallock, Minnesota.
His family had gone there The week be
fore but he remained a few days t" get
his business matters In shape, Chrls
has rented Ia half section OF land there
and viii Try farming. The people of
Big Stone City regret losing this estim
able family from our midst, Dul wish
them success.
Thursday evening tue stockholders n
the lnter-State Telephone Company ant
in The Gracevillp local company met ID
the office Of f. L. Cliff Esq, at Orton-
Vile and perfected the consolidation Of
the two. The Inter State Telephone
Company put their stock in at $4,000 and
the Graceville company at $1,000. The
Two companies are connected ana 1t now
makes ii very convenient to all phone rent
ers as il gives them free communication
To GracevilIe, Clinton and Dupont.
Both systems are growing rapidly and
prove n Nerv convenient enterprise for
our business men. The system is being
built upon the very best principles IN
telephone construction This new ven.
Iure makes il more for valuable service 10
the patrons as we'll as the cheapest IN
the state.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1898-11-11
The Official Count,

The official canvass Of the coun-
ty vote is being made this after
noon. The pluralities of the
republican congressman and gov
ernor have been slightly increas
ed and the election of Geo. Mitch
ell instead of Wm. Graham as
commissioner is announced as
the only material change from
the figures first announced. The
change in the commissioner vote
was caused by the reporting Of
nine instead Of nineteen from one
of the wards in Big Stone.
The off cial canvas makes Gam
ble's vote 838, Burke 757,
Knowles 553, Kelley sal, Phillips
83s, Lee 610. David Eastman
gets the highest vote on the state
ticket, SS5.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1898-11-11

In this city on Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, 1898,
of Cancer, Mrs. Julia Augusta Daniels wife OF
DR. c. +. Daniels OF this city.
The deceased lady, whose maid
en name was Julia Barlow, would
have been forty years of age the
Goth Of this month Her early
years We're spent in Cannon Falls,
Mimi, where she grew to wOm-
anhood, and where she was mar
ried to her surviving husband,
DR.. G. f. Daniels, Dec. /, 1877.
In 1881 the family moved to this
city, where they have since re
sized. Mrs. Daniels was baptiz-
ed in the Episcopal church when
a child, and con tirmed by Bishop
Whipple in 1874 Blessed with
a musical voice, after wards well
trained, her services as a singer
were always at command OF the
church, in early life in her own
own denomination and in later
years when there was no Episco-
pal society here she was for a
long time a mem Der of the choir
Of the Methodist church of this
city. During the long mon hs of
suffering which accompanied her
disease she bore with resignation
and without murmur the in
tense physical pain which fell to
her lot. She leaves a son and
daughter, both grown to young
manhood and womanhood, and
her husband to mourn for mother
and wife
The funeral services We're CON
Quoted this morning by Rev.
Tragitt, the Episcopal minister,
including a short ceremony by
the Order of the Eastern Star,
of which society the deceased
lady had been a member for many
years.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1898-11-11
A Policeman.

The Golden Penny tells an a'r'.'s's'.,
sto1 1y-some readers may think lal-
proba able--concerning the examination
Of young man who desired to pe ap
pointed member of the Hampshire
county (England) police.
He put in an appearance one morning,
accompanied by his mother and " .
taken in hand for examination by the
inspector. This progressed satisfactorily
until the inspector observed:
"Of course you re aware you'll have
q lot Of night work to do? You are not
afraid of being out late, l suppose?
Before the candidate could reply his
mother electrified the amazed oiliGiai
with the statement:
"That'll be all right, sir. His grand
mothers going round with him the first
two or three nights until he gets used
| to itv'
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1898-11-11
Matrimonial Exports.

In the early days Of Virginia, when
the adyenturers were mostly unmarried
men, it was deemed necessary to export
such women as could be prevailed upon
to leave England as wives for the plant
ers. A letter accompanying one OF the
matrimonial ships, dated London, Aug
u, 1921, says:
"We send you in the ship q widow
and IL maids as wives for the people
Of Virginia. There hath been especial
care taken in the choice of them. for
there hath not one Of them been recelv-
ed but upon good recommendations
There are 30 more that are ready to 60
For the 1eimbursing Of charges it IS or
dered that every man that marries them
give 100 pounds of best leaf tobacco Tor
each of them.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1898-11-11
Almost Ready to Quit.

When the dog licenses were collected
BY the collector Of queens taxes few
years ago, Sussex farmer was written
to to pay. and among other charges was
one for dog. He wrote back, Nov,
Mr. Brown, I've paid this tax for two
years and have not had dog, and /
pay it this time, but If you don't find
me dog at once l will not pay It
again. London Telegraph.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1898-11-11
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMEN.

Osceola township is entitled to
the broom as the banner republi-
can precinct, returning four-to-
one vote for the party Of prog
ress. The third ward in Milbank
also did itself proud, reversing
its or populist majority of two
years ago with republican ma
iority Of over 40.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1898-11-11

WASHINGTON, Nov. AT 4:3O
this afternoon Chairman Bah
cock, Of the Republican con-
gresslonal committee, said that
telegram from Chairman Chiv-
ely, of Washington state, stated
that the republicans had carried
both congressional districts in
that state. This together with
other advices received up to that
hour, absolutely insured, the
claim of the election Of 18O re-
publicans in the next house, a
majority of 3 over all.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1898-11-11
The British Empire.

At the present moment the British
empire is 58 times the size OF France,
SO times that of Germany, 81 times
that Of the United States OF America,
thrice the size of Europe, with treble
the population Of all the Russias. It
extends over II, 900, 900 square miles,
occupies one fifth Of the globe, contains
one fifth Of the human race, or $780,
900, 900 people, embraces four conti-
nents, 10, 900 islands. 500 promontories
and 1000 rivers.