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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-06

- Contract price, s22.11; sworn
claim, s1OO.S6a amount paid, $780,
364. Amount that should be credited
"by restitution" S7S.25!. The tax
payers are willing to pay for value re-
ceived; but they are. not willing to be
gouged. Justice demands restitution.
Say, ex-Supervisor Stephenson, should
you and your bondsmen, or the
"Cheaper Advertising Cost 'Em Mon
ey" enterprise make good this amount?
That this is due to York county there
is no question.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-06

- There was as much politics at Tir'
zah this year as usual, no doubt but
if any states were agreed upon, they
are not necessarily so sure of being
preserved whole as has been the case
in former years. The old slate bust
ness seems to have about played out
The people are on to the racket.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-06
To Wholesale to Blind Tigers.

At last Thursdays session of the
state board of control, wholesale dis
penser's license was granted to Mat
theirs F Stelling, of Charleston, who
argued that with such a privilege
they could pick up large quantity Of
blind tiger and other trade that the
state could never get. They are to
sell in large quantities.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-06
The New Regiment.

TIC -NtW INeSIfIICHt'
At the suggestion of Colonels Jones
and Thompson, Governor Ellerbe, on
Wednesday night, decided upon this
scheme to facilitate the raising of the
Second regiment: Whoever will raise
81 men, third of company, will be
given a commission. When the COM
pany is completed they will be muster.
ed in and the governor will say who OF
the three commissioned men thus
brought in shall be respectively cap
tain, first and secoad lieutenants.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-06

- Peace negotiations continue with
but little friction along the lines al
ready indicated. From the published
reports, it appears that Spain is willing
to concede about all that has been
demanded by the United States; but
for reasons that do not appear to be
altogether clear, is somewhat slow
about putting conclusion to the ex-
listing expense. There may be hitch
es in the negotiations but up to this
writing, such developments do not
appear likely. The administration at
Washington fully realizes that it can
dictate whatever terms it sees bit to
dictate; but at the same time it is
showing a strong disposition towards
forbearance and moderation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-06
Ths atorkritls enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. G. !:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1898.

- With the apparent dawn of peace,
the newspapers are trying to settle
upon the real hero of the war. Some
say Dewey, some Hobson, some Joe
Wheeler, and others have still other
favorites. We vote for Captain John
w, Philip, of the Texas.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
ORDER OF GOLDEN FLEECE
Conferred Upon President Faure by the
 Spanish Government.

Paris, November 1S.-There were three official functions here yesterday afternoon and evening which aroused considerable in- terest among the American peace commits sioners. The first was the bestowal of the Order of the Golden Fleece upon President Faure by the Queen Regent of Spain through the president of the Spanish peace commissioners. Senor Montero Rios.
 The second was dinner given by Pres;- dent Faure to Senor Montero Rios and his fellow-commissioners. Finally, at o'clock last night, President Faure received the American commissioners at the Elysee Palace, where there was a comic opera en- tertainment in their honor.
 There is some surprise expressed among the members of the American colony at the bestowal of the decoration upon the French president at the hands of the Spanish com mission at this moment and others are ask. ing themselves whether the entertainment at the Elysee Palace was to be regarded as a sort of compensation to the Americans whose sensibilties may have been wounded by the bestowal of Spanish decoration upon M. Faure before the conclusion of the peace negotiations.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
MAKING OUT OUR
 EXPENSE ACCOUNT
American Commissioners Figur-
 ing on Cost of the War.
COST OF BATTLESHIP MAINE
Together With the Amounts Expended for Actual Fighting Will be Plac- ed Against the Value of Phil
 ippine Archipelago.

Paris, November 1S.-The United States commissioners are devoting the day, as they did yesterday, to formulating their next presentation for the consideration of the Spanish commissioners.
 While the Americans are reticent as to their intentions, it may be said without re- serve that the occasion Is near upon which the exact peace terms acceptable to the American commissioners will be laid be- fore the Spaniards with a time limit for their acceptance.
 As previously indicated in these dis patches, the American commissioners will not involve the United States in any obliga- tions to the creditors of Spain in any shape or form In other words, the Americans will not guarantee any of the Spanish bonds even though Spain may have mortgaged as security the revenue of territory to be ta- ken by the United States, as set forth in these dispatches on October 31 and previ- ousy.
 The United States may now balance the war ledger, debting to Spain the value of the battleship Maine, the cost of the naval and military operations, the losses incurred by American commerce and the future pen sion rolls, etc., while on the other side or the sheet may be placed Spain's equities and values in the Philippine islands. If a difference is found to exist in favor of Spain, this amount in cash may be offered by the American commissioners at the next joint session here. What this balance may be is not definitely known, but it may be about $20 900 ,000. or possibly less.
 The Americans may also require until next Monday or Tuesday to prepare the final presentation of their case. which was understood al the adjournment of Wednes- day last.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
CORDIAL FEELING
 TOWARD ENGLAND Mckinley Grateful to the Mother Country for Her Sympathy. THE CAUSE OF HUMANITY Will be the Gainer by the Understand ing Between the Two Nations and
 Written Alliances are En-
 tirely Unnecessary.
THE CAUSE OF HUMANITY

Washington, November 1c.-Among the callers upon the president tonight were Senator Proctor and Hon. Harry Foster, who represents the district of North Suf- folk in the parliament of Great Britain. MT. Foster, accompanied by Senator Proc tor5 arrived this evening. He is in this country and Canada for month, and came to sbis city to see the president, whom he desired to meet before returning to England.
 Speaking of his call, MT. Foster said: "The American people must be, as they have ample reason to be, proud of their president. He is one of the most delightful men ever met. Quite naturally what i'm pressed me most strongly was his cordial good will toward Great Britain. In the course of the interview, alluding to the re- suits of the Spanish war, he said. to him the most remarkable result was the wonderful expression of feeling among the people of the United States-a feeling which was quite as notable in the west as in the east. When I asked him what he referred to, his words were
 ''The deep affction for the mother coun- try"
 MT. Mckinley then went on to say that he thought the feelings of the two peoples would be fruitful for the cause of humanity and civilization, and that the cooperation of the two countries did not depend upon paper treaties or written obligations, but upon much deeper and more lasting basis He said that, of course, we had our family jars in the past, but that neither country had believed in the probability of an armed contest between us. This, he thought was best evidencd by the fact that we never were both angry at the same time. If the American people showed signs of irritation the English people were sober, and if England seemed guided for the moment by a want of reason, the Americans were calm and collected.''
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
I erribie FratricicIe

Knoxville. Tenn, November 1S.-News reached this cty today of terrible fra tricide, which occurred last night in the mountains of Polk county near the North Carolina line. A number of young men became engaged in drunken row and two brothers Garrett and Bedding Hadden. took sides one against the other. Garrett shot his brother, k Hing him instantly and fled at once into the mountains. At last accounts he had not been captured. The men were sons of John Hadden, one of the most prominent citizens of Polk county. Considerable excitement reigns.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
WILL ANNOUNCE THE COMMITTEES Much Interest Centered in lm- poTtant ChaiTmaRship' THE PROBABLE WINNERS Maj. Kyle Will be Head of the Judiciary Committee. TWO MEMBERS FROM JEFFERSON Will be Honored With Important Chair manshps by the Speaker. SCHOOL BILLS OF INTEREST Will be Introduced Today by Senator Abercrombie = Steering Committee Appointed to Work for Their
 
Will be Honored With Important Chair
 manships by the Speaker.
SCHOOL BILLS OF INTEREST
Will be Introduced Today by Senator Abercrombie = Steering Committee Appointed to Work for Their
 Passage = Counting Votes.

Montgomery, November 1S.-(Special)- The business of special interest in the leg islature tomorrow will be the announce ment of the committees by the speaker, and the joint caucus to canvass the vote of the August election.
 Much interest is centered in the impor- tant committee chairmanships. They will most probably be assigned as follows: Judiciary-Kyle.
 Revision of Laws-McQueen. Ways and Means-Mitchell. Agriculture-Poole.
 Public Roads--Hefiin. Banking and Insurance-McGuire. Privileges and Elections-Davs. Education--Robinson.
 Commerce and Common Carriers-Lav- retta.
 Penitentiary-Gibson. Mining and Manufacturing-Foster. propriations-Brandon. orporations-Brown.
 Temperance-Flewellen. U Public Health-McRee. County and County Boundaries-Bulger. Local egilsation-Tunstall Immigration and Labor-Wallace Public Buildings-Rogers. Federal Relations-Seymour. Military-Lee.
 Claims and Fees-Screws. Printing-Hood.
 Engrossed Bills-Bibb. Enrolled Bills-Killen. Senator Abercrombie will introduce four important school bills tomorrow. A steer age committee, composed of Senator Aber- crombie J. B. Cunningham, J. M. Dew berry, of Birmingham E. J. Cowart, of Troy, and H. Clay Armstrong; of Mont gomery, was tonight appointed to look after the interest of the school bills. This committee was authorized by the Alabama Educational association at its last session.
 KERSH
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
OBTAINED A LOAN.
Carlists Have Succeeded in Raising
 Money.

London. November 19.-The Daily Mails correspondent at Biarritz says: "The Carl ists declare that they have obtained loan, but not from England. Proof that the sit- uation is serious is seen in the general alarm, and the strict censorship In Na- varre. 'f4t
 "The Red Cross association's circular contains the following:
 "'The unfortunate proximity of days of sorrow and blood necessitate the prepara- tion of all our means and services
 Marshal Martinez Campos has had a long conference with the captain-general of Madrid who was formerly captain-generaI in the northern region of Spain, and is therefore acquainted with the situation in the Basque provinces and Navarro"
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
SENATE.

The senate was opened with prayer by Senator Buchanan, of Crenshaw.
 The following bills were introduced and referred as follows:
 S. 29, by Rather-To amend section 3441 of the code.
 S. 30, Rather-To amend section 5s7S of the code.
 S. a, Hurst-To incorporate Walnut Grove Baptist college at Walnut Grove, Etowah county.
 S. 32, Stephens-To amend section 93O of the code (relates to deduction from judges salary when special. judges be ap- pointed)
 S. 8, T. l.. Sowell-To define the boun- dary line between the counties of Jefferson and Walker. Municipal and county organ izations.
 s. 34, T. L. sowell-To regulate the prac- tice in suits upon accounts Judiciary. s. 35, Windham (by requesD To make each incorporated town city in the state a separate school district with powers to establish and maintain public schools. Ed ucational.
 s. S6. windham Coy reauest-To provide for the establishment and maintainance of public high schools in the several counties of the state. Educational.
 S. 37, Caffey-To fix and regulate the com pensation for keeping the jail of Lowdnes county. Penitentiary.
 S. 2S. Moore-To incorporate the Alabama Steel ana wire company. corporations s. 39, by Buchanan-To establish a print ing office and bindery; to provide for state printer to dispose of the profits of said state printing office by devoting the same to the schools of Alabama to pun ish violators of this act
 The president announced the following committees
 On Judiciary-Boykin, Wiley, Moody, sowel, of Limestone. Rather, Mccain. Revision of Laws-Brown, Fully, Sowell of Walker, Stevens, Caffee Sowell of Lime stone.
 Constitution. Constitutional Revision and Amendments-Jelks. Jenkins, Horton, Boy- kin, Moody, Hurst and Brown.
 Finance and Taxation-Meader, Mathews Moody, Thompson, Jelks, Nunnelee. Hor- ton, Windham, Case, Lyons, Deans of Shell by
 Banking and Insurance-Moody, Thomp- son. Wiley Pulley. Grant.
 Penitentiary. Prisons and Punishment Mathews Caffee. Jenkins. Stevens, Nun melee, Deans of Shelby, Hall.
 Corporations-Wiley. Moore, Stevens Sowell of Walker. Lyons. Lee, Deans of Shelby.
 Local Legislation-Sowell of Walker, Pull ley, Abercrombie. Jenkins. Thomasson, Lee, Lyons, Mccain. Deans of covington Commerce and Common Carriers includ- ing Highways and Manufacturers-Rathe Nunneee. Moore. Wiley. Lee, Brown, Jelks Agricuture-Horton, Thomasson. Case, Windham, Meador. Buchanan. Brooks. Municipal and County Organizations-Ly-
 
 LContinued on Second Page.1
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
Consultation of Commissioners

Havana. November 1s-The Spanish evac- uation commission today delivered to the American commissioners note covering in- formation received on points affecting the administration of the island Generals Wade and Butler and Admiral Sampson held a private consultation at the Hotel Trocha, at the close of which a long cable message was sent to Washington. The strictest reserve is maintained regarding it's contents.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
should be Accepted

Little Rock, Ark. November 1S.-At the session of the Arkansas state convention tonight a resolution was adopted giving it as the sense of the convention that the res- ignation of Dr. Whitcott as the president of the Southern Baptist Theological semi nary ought to be accepted. and that in case the resignation be accepted that the Bap- lists of Arkansas wifi give to the seminary their cordial and sincere moral and finan- cial support.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
situation is Critical

But the situation Is now realized to be critical So far as the Spaniards are con cerned, perhaps they can be left to take care of themselves, but the foreign resi- dents at Iloilo are differently regarded The difficulty in the situation is that, with the best intentions to intervene to protect the Europeans and other foreigners and to save the city of Iloilo, the second in importance in the Philippine group, from footing, the United States forces appear to be stopped, under the rules of war, from moving from their positions. Such is the construction placed upon the clause in the protocol re- lating to a suspension of hostlities
 The immediate effect of this state of af- fairs may be to hasten action in the Paris conference, for it is only by the termina- ton of that tribunal that the United States can come to the relief of the beleaguered Spaniards in Iloilo and at other points. It is said to be fact, however, that total disagreement at Paris may result in speed fer action than If the commissioners agreed upon the main principles of the Philippine cession, for in such case several additional sessions probably would be required in or- der to arrange the details of the treaty.
 Win Hurry Negotiations
 It is now thought to be certain that the commission at the meeting next Monday or Tuesday will do one of two things. i. e.. either agree to the cession of the Philip pines or note disagreement and dissolve the meeting, for the administration is not disposed to tolerate further delay, and has so instructed the United States commis- sioners. The latter sent long cablegram to- day in cipher. The deciphering occupied the entire official day, and meantime there were wild rumors touching the nature of its contents. As a matter of fact, it was nothing more than an extremely verbose statement of the Spanish side of the case, relating to the Philippines. There was a renewal of the attempt to take issue with the American contention as to the meaning of the protocol clause relative to the dis position of the Philippines and much quib- bling, accompanied by quotations from French, Spanish and other European lan- guages, in the effort to demonstrate to Americans just what an English word might mean. The latter will take no mo- tice of this kind of hair-spltting plea, but at tomorrow's meeting will call on the Spanish commissioners to make answer to the American proposition to cede the Phil ippines. probably allowing iantil Monday or answer on that point.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
Misslonary Murdered

London, November 19.-A despatch to the Daily Telegraph from Shanghai says that the Rev. MT. Fleming. a missionary and a native evangelist, was murdered in the re- cent attack by the rebels in the town of Kwi-Fu in the upper Yang-Tse-Kiang val ley when the Catholic mission there was burned.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19

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The age-herald., 1898-11-19
SPANIARDS ARE
 IN GREAT DANGER Town of IIOilo BeSi'sed by Eight Hun
 dred Insurgents. PROTECTION OF AMERICANS BeSeeChed by the Foreign Residents of
 the City. ADMIRAL DEWEY POWERLEss TO ACT Under Clause of the Protocol He Cam not Move His Forces From the
 Points They Now
 Occupy.
PROTECTION OF AMERICANS
ADMIRAL DEWEY PoWERLEss TO ACT

Washington. November 1S.-News of 8 mixed character came to the navy depart ment today from Admiral Dewey touching ,he situation in the Philippines. The ad- miral sent two of his warships, the Charies- ton and the Concord, some time ago to the southward from Manila to ascertain wheth- CT there was any truth in reports that the insurgents had extended their activity in that direction. Today he cabled as follows:
 Manila November 1S.-Secretary Navy, Washington: Charleston and Concord ar rived today from Iloilo. Glass reports that the entire island of Pana is in possession of insurgents except Ioilo, which is de- tended by 500 Spanish troops. All foreign citizens there beg for American protection. The island of Negos has declared independ- ence, and desires American protectorate.
 (S.gned DEWEY
 Glass is the commander of the Charleston. So far nothing has been done by the ad- ministration towards curbing the insur- gents in their operations save verbal repre- sentations from the American commanders to Aguinaldo in which it has been pointed out to him that it would be good policy in view of the probability of the annexation of the islands by the United States, to pur- sue a course that would not be obnoxious to the United States.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19

oil and Gas stoyes at Cost.
 Ala. Gas Ffxt. 6 Plmb Go.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-27
REFUSE INSTEAD OF COFFEE.
This Country q Sort of Dumping
Ground for Rejected Goods.

While pure food laws have been and
are being enacted by many OF the state
legislatures. and the standard Of excellence
in food products Is being elevated IN con-
sequence there Is yet room for much need
ed legislation In another direction. al
though along the same line. and that is tho
prevention by statute of the importation
of teas and ccffees of a quality so low and
filthy az to render them unfit for table
use. II may not be generally known that
thousands OF tons OF vile stuff under tho
name OF coffee-the pickings and refuse OF
the markets Of London. Havre. Hamburg,
and Brazil are annually imported into
this country: Coffees that were too low in
grade 10 find sale or consumption In these
markets have found room and ready sale
IN this country to satisfy the insane eray-
ing for cheap goods. Pure food laws
this trafic, since these goods are not
aduiterated In the common acceptation OF
the term; Il Is coffee. but Of a grade so low
that the garbage box Is the proper recep-
The United States government has rem
dered an Inestimabie service TO the peopls
by the appointment OF inspectors nj the
different ports Of entry. whose duty 1t Is to
pass upon the quality OF all teas imported
into this country. rejecting and contlscat-
ing all that fall short OF the required stand
ard. this action has driven out many OF
the vile. poisonous compounds that form
erIy flooded the markets. II should now
turn its attention TO the more fruitful
field OF coffee, the peopss's beverage. be-
inspectors of known ability should be APP
pointed TO pass upon all coffee arriving in
the country. confiscasing all that falls be-
low the required standard.
Competition among roasters OF coffee in
the East has augmented this desire for
cheap goods. prices have been cut below
the profit line. and as natural conse-
quence. quality has given place 10 quantity
and room has been made for the importa-
ton OF the rotten refuse OF European mar
kets. Coed coffee that would be all that
the name implied II cheaper than for many
years: willis the Java and East India
varieties are higher this year. there are
yet many high grade cofrees offered at very
low prices The country should have pure
food laws with scope enough To prevent
the importation as we'll the ma nusact-
ure and sale OF unheaithfui goods; 10
should have standard OF quality equal
at least TO that of Europe where the pub
lie 10 protected against unhealthful goods
and II should prevent by rigid statute the
dumping In the markets Of this country
Of merchandise that cannot be consumed
in the home markets.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-27
MARINE NEWS.

ASTORIA, Nov. 2s-Sailed-Cer sh Ner-
Gus, Br blk Mozamo Que. for Queenstown
Sailed Nov. -, schr Beulah. for San Fran
cisco. ArrlVed-Sfr AonnsouthShire from
Hongkong; str South Portland, from San
francisco, schr Lucy, from San Pedro.
COOS BAY. Nov. 2S,-Arrived-Schr Sc
rena Thsyer, from San Pedro; schr q. II.
Merchant. from San Francisco. Sailed
Sehr Jennie Thelin, for San Francisco: schr
Ida Schnauer. for Port Harf7r.; schr
Azalea. for San Pedro schr OF.fnt for san
Francisco; Charles II. " isen. f.r san
Francisco; schr Emma Utter. for san
Francisco; schr A. j, Jewett. for San Fran
cisco.
ASTORIA. Nov. 2s-Salled-Br sh
Nivele. for Queenstown.
PORT TOWNSEND. Nov. 2s.--Schr
okanogan. from Honolulu. for Port Gam
bic. schr Ethel Zane, from kahuiui Tor
Olympia. Passed-Schr wawona. from
GRAYs HARBoR. Nov. u.s. Sailed-ssr
Signal, for Nanaimo.
PORT REYES. Nov. 26.-Passed-Aus
cisco.
LONDON. Nov. ?5-Arrived-Ger sh Dar-
chin. from Port Biakeley.
HOQUIAM, Nov. 2s.-Arrived~Sckr Ser.
ena Thayer. from San Pedro. for Aberdeen:
schr G. II. Merchant. from San Francesca.
for Aberdeen: str Signal. from San Fran
cisco. with merchandise for Grays harbor
coal. Sailed-For San Franc SEQ. schc ORR
ent. from Cosmopoliss scbr W. +. Jewe,t
schr Webfoot, schr Emma Utter. schr Jen-
ME Thein, schr Charles Hanson. schr VIII
son and schr Ida Schnauer, from Aberdeen,
schr Azalea, from Aberdeen. for ksdondo.