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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-01-08

A surprisingly large number of farm
ers are leaving their farms to work in the
cotton mills. That they will improve tt
condition we sincerely hope; but, at the
same time, we fear that rather than 9TH
erwise, in many cases the change will
prove bad venture.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-01-08

- If the story Of the discovery of coal
at Kings Mountain proves true, as seems
likely, and that coal is found in consider
able quantities, lookout for significant
developments. The iron ore of this Sec
ton ranks with the finest in the world,
and the only reason it is not now being
utilized, is because of the lack of proper
fuel in sufficient quantities.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-01-08
CHE 4torkpille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. G. {:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1898.

"A dispatch from Fall River, Mass,
says that the price of print cloths has
dropped to 23-16 cents yard. This is
the lowest price on record, and takes up
all that was gained by the recent reduc-
ton of the wages of operatives.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-01-08

The New York Journal, sometime
ago, offered a prize of 800 for the best
definition of the word "mugwump."
The prize was awarded for the following:
ga mugwump is like ferry boat. He
wears his life out crossing from one side
to the other"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-01-08

Some people will reason that If it is a
good thing to plant few acres of cotton
to the plow, it will be good thing to
plant as many acres as plow can profit
ably cultivate; but for obvious reasons
this is not true. A capital illustration is
to he found in the story of the man who
was told that he could have as many gold
pieces as he could take out of a narrow
mouthed jar without dropping any. He
gathered up so many pieces that he was
unable to withdraw his hand. So also
with cotton. After raising all necessary
supplies, a farmer can protitably produce
cotton with whatever labor and energy he
may have left. But when he tries to buy
supplies with the proceeds of Il crop that
has too large proportion of cotton, he
gets his hand fastened in the jar.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-01-08

We are informed that there is move
ment on foot by certain members OF the
legislature, to reopen the tax books. 1t
is to he hoped, however, that the project
will be abandoned. While it is true that
some of the counties are badly behind,
TO reopen the books now, after such posi-
tive assurance from the governor that no
such thing would be done, would do more
harm than good. Take the case of York
county, for instance. Understanding that
there would be no extension of the time
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
BOWDOIN DEFEATED.

Bangor, June 6.-The University OF
Maine-Bowdoin game at 0rono was won
by University of Maine, 5 to 1. Hits, G
to 5; Errors, 2 to 6. Batteries, Cushman
and CLARK: Libby and Wignott.
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.
At Boston-Cleveand, 5; Boston. O.,
Second game, Cleveland, 2; Boston, O.
At New York-Cinoinnati, 10; New
York, 1.
At Brooklyn-Chicago. Is; Brooklyn,
2.
At Baltimore-St. Louis, 8; Baltimore.
3.
At ington-Louisville, 8; Washing
ton, s.
At Philadelphia-Pittsbu 5; Phila.
delphia, z.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
At Taunton-Taunton, 10; Fall River.
z.
At New Acknowledgements, Q; New
Bedford, 0.
AT INSTRUMENTATION, 6; Pawtuc ket,
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
SPAIN a BANKRUPT
English Markets VIII Trust Dons TO
Nothing Without Cash.

London, June 6.-The silver market is
cautious in quoting for forward delivery
owing to fears that it may be mo1pen-
tarily notified thatSpain has suspended
specie payments,
The marketis already treating Spain
as bankrupt and does not book any or
ders for silver unless the gold for ID is
deposited.
In spite of the increase of coinage in
last weeks return the bank of Spain
shows further decrease of seven million
pesetas in it's reserve, making q total de-
crease of 149, 100000 pesetas since the be-
ginning of the war
Every evening paper of this city echoes
the morning newspaper praise Of Lieut.
Hobson's exploit with the collier Merri.
mac at Santiago de Cuba which tbev
saw. was gallant deed, ably planned
and pluckily carried out.
The Pail Mall Gazette says: "The hero.
ism of these men and the oourteous cbiv.
iIary of Admiral Cervera will NOT he for
gotten in hurry
Continuing, the Pail Mall Gazette saws
it thinks that as result of the Merrimsc
expedition the naval war between Snain
and the United States is practioaliy An.
ished and the paper adds; "Had the
Cadiz squadron meant business il wouId
not have dallied until Admiral Cervera,s
fleet had been rendered useless -
The Gazette concludes by commentina
on the probable military operations, saw.
ing; IT. will pay Americans to secure
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07

That Oadiz feet which was reported to
be doing strange things in the West
Indies yesterday, is not giving the naval
officials any concern. They have learned
Ehrough the State Department that the
Spanish ships were at Cadiz last Friday.
Up to the close of office hours it could
not be learned at the War or Navy depart
ments that any news had reached there to
show that troops had landed in force near
pantiago and the officials made no con-
sealment of their incredulity.
Major De Grandprey, military attaohs
sf the French embassy left tonight for
Tampa, where he will proceed with the
troops embarking for Cuba. Prince
sian royal artillery, and recently assigned
Tor special service In connection with the
war, called on the war and naval officials
Today and later left for the South. These
pre- the last of the foreign observers to
leave for the scene of action.
1t was stated at several of the foreign
embassies and legations today that there
was no warrant for the published reports
that the foreign military and naval at
tackes were making unfayorable reports
10 their home offices on the American
army and navy, particularly the former.
e 1t is said these foreign observers know
from experience the difficulties attending
the equipment of raw levies and that they
In which two hundred thousand men
have been assembled, armed and equipped.
The foreign experts say that more or less
confusion is unavoidable in such a
gigantic undertaking, and that military
science recognizes this confusion as in
Eeparable from the assem- bling of q large
volunteer force.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
AIDED BY MRS. PINKHAM,

Mrs. W. E. PAXTON, Hometown.
North Dakota, writes about her strug-
gle to regain health after the birth of
her little girl:
DEAR MRS. P1NKHAM:-It ia with
pleasure that add my testimony to
your List, hoping that it may induce
others 90 avail themselves Of your val
liable medicine.
AFTER the birth Of my little girl,
three years ago, my health was yerv
poor; L mad leucorrhma badly, and a
terrible bearing-downI pain which
gradually grew worse, until could do
no work. Also had headache nearly
all the time, and dizzy feelings. Men
situations were very profuse, appear.
ing every two weeks.
took medicine from pood doo+or
but 1t seemed to do no good NO,
becoming alarmed over my condition
when read your advertisement ~ -
paper. l sent at once for a bottle -
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Con
pound, and after taking two-tbirds -
the bottle / felt SO much better that T
send for two more. After using three
bottles felt as strong and we'll as anv
one.
81 think it is the best medicine for
female weakness ever advertised, and
recommend it to every lady I meet suf-
fering from this trouble"
Maternity is wonderful experience
and many women approach 1T wholly
unprepared. Childbirth under right
conditions need not terrify women.
The advice of Mrs. Pinkham is freely
offered to all expeotant mothers, and
her advice is beyond question the most
valuable to be obtained. If Mrs. Pax
ton had written to Mrs. Pinkham be-
fore confinement she would have been
saved much suffering. Mrs, Pinkham's
address is Lynn. Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
OF INTEREST TO BANKS.
Tax Provision of War Revenue Bill as
Passed by Senate.

Washington, June 6.-The following is
the test of the bank tax provision of the
war revenue bill as passed by the Senate
Bankers using OF employing capital
not exceeding $25, 600 shall pay $50.
when using or employing capital ex-
ceeding $25, 900, for every additional
thousand in excess of S25, 900, two dol
lars, and in estimating capital surplus
shall be included. The amount of such
annual tax shall in all cases be computed
on the basis OF the capital and surplus
for the preceding fiscal year. Every
person, f1rm or company, and every in
corporated or other bank having o place
of business where credits are opened by
the depositor, or for collection of money
or currency, subject to those paved or
RENTED upon draft, check or order.
or where money is advanced or loaned
or stocks, bonds, bullion, bills of ex-
change or promisory notes, or where
stocks, bonds, bullion, bills Of exchange
or promisory notes are received for dis
count or sale shall be banker under
this act. Provided, that any savings
bank having no capital STOCK and whose
business is confined to receiving depos-
It's anu 4odulnS OF lnVeSLlng Tue same IOr
benefits of its depositors and which does
no other business or banking shall not be
subject to this tax. Bank check. draft
or certificate of deposit not drawing in
terest, or order for the payment of any
sum of money drawn upon or issued by
any bank, trust company Or any person
| or persons, companies or corporations.
at sight or on demand, two cents.
Bel of exchange, GnlanD draft, en-
tiicate or deposit, drawing interest or
money, otherwise than at sight or on de-
| mand, or any promisory note except
bank no&es issued for circulation. and
for each renewal of the same for sum
not exceeding $1.00 two cents, and for
each additional S1.00 or fractional part
thereof in excess of S1.00, two cents
| And from aud after July l, 1893, the pro-
visions OF this paragraph shall apply as
we'll to original domestic money orders
issued by the government of the United
States and the price of such money Or
ders shall be increased by sum equal
of the stamps herein provided for.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07

At the conclusion of Mr.. Carter's state.
ment, Mr.. CockrelI, Democrat of Mis-
souri,, called attention to that part of the
phi providing that the director, assistant
director and certain statisticians shall be
appointed as soon as practicable after the
passage OF the measure. He thought this
the work to be done. He proposad amend.
ments to the bill that the officials shall
enter 6de upon their duties on January i.
1899 he offered also nm amendment nro,
viding that the minor employees of the
census Office should be appointed by The
Secretary of the Interior instead of direo.
tor of the census.
the Senate at 400 p. m, went into ev.
ecution session and soon afterwards ad-
journed.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
DYNAMITE THE MERRIMAC.
So Admiral Aunon Orders But Who VIII
Bell the Cat.

London, June 1.-THE Madrid CORE
spondent of the Times says: SIT is stated
that the Merrimac sank befors reaching
the entrance to the channel Capt. Aunon,
minister of marine, has sent orders that
she be dynamited. The Impartial saws
that the government denies absolutely
that any American expeditions have land
ed in Cuba and no attack has been made
on Santiago from the land side.
Calixto Garcia's forces hover in the
neighborhood and are frequently beaten.
but the government insists that he has
not yet succeeded in collecting enough
troops to attack the capital of the PROV
ince.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
CARRANZA ARRESTED.
Spanish Lieutenant Finds Himself in
More Trouble.

Montreal, June Magistrate La
Fonatine today honorably discharged
Chief Kellert of the Metropolitan De-
tectiye agency from custoday, on the
charge of stealing the now famous letter
from Lieut.. Carranza. Immediately af-
forwards Kellert's lawyer took steps to
take out suit for s25, 1000. jointly and
severally, against Seniors Du Bose and
Carranza for false arrest. A capias will
be asked for to prevent them from leay-
ing the country. The money they have
in the bank of Montreal will be gar
nisheed and leave..will be asked to seize
all their personal property before judg-
ment so as to have a guarantee on their
part for costs.
COL. HAY PROTESTS.
London. June 6.-Ths United States
Ambassador, Col. John Hay, called at the
foreign office today and presented evidence
or Spanish officials making Canada the
base OF operations and protested against
test is based on the fact that it would be
a breach for Great Britain to permit her
territory to be used for such hostile pur-
poses.
Col Hay also drew the attention of
the foreign office to small expectations
from Great Britain of war nun itions for
Spain.
RESPITE FOR CARRANZA.
Washington. June 6.-Lieut. Carranza
and Senior Du Bose who are conducting
their Spanish operations from Montreal.
have obtained brief respite from expul-
ton, through the denial by Carranza of
the accuracy of certain features of the
letter attributed to him.
The original letter is understood to be
in the hands of the secret service branch
of the treasury. When the accuracy of
the translation is established, the British
authorities will act promptly.
THE ARREST MADE.
Montreal, June S.-Lieut. Carranza and
Senor Du Bose, were arrested this after.
they were about to leave the country. The
prisoners We're taken before Judge Math-
hue, who released them in $1,000 bail.
which was furnished. The writ of capias
is returnahle in six days and no action
can be taken until the end of that time
unless the prisoners consent to speedy
hearing.
In the meantime new element is in
troduced into the cases. The bodies of
Carranza and Du Bose are the property of
Detective Kellert until claim is satisfied
or the capias is dissolved. The United
States authorities are desirious of having
Carranza and Du Bose leave Canada
which the two Spaniards cannot do with
out FORGETTING their bail. Du Bose and
Carranza might jump their bail, but
their present desire is to remain in
Canada.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
BRAZIL'S FRIENDSHIP.

Washington, June 6.-Another evidence
of the friendship of Brazil for the Unit
ed States appeared today in the presents
ton OF the new minister, Senior Joaquin
Francisco de Azziz, fiom Brazil. Senior
Mendonca, the returning minister, few
weeks ago, when he took his leave deliv-
cred an address remarkable for the
warmth of the friendly sentiments ex-
pressed and today the new minister in a
briefer address, delivered a panegyric
upon the United States. President Nc
Kinley made friendly reply.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
REPORTS OF LANDING TROOPS.

New York, June GA special from
Kingston, Jamaica, reports that 5000
United States troops have landed near
Punta Cabrera, a little to tho west of
Santiago de Cuba, where junction was
effected with Gen. Garcias army of 1000
Insurgents. 1t is added that the landing
was effected under cover of fire from
Admiral SIMPSONS feet. With the
troops we're several heavy siege guns.
New York, June GA special from
Cape Haytien, today, reports that at
daylight this morning, under cover of
Admiral SIMPSONS guns, a force of
United States troops were landed at
Aguadores, short distance east of San
tisgo harbOr.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
Weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, June .. taken at
Is p. M, meridian time, the observa-
ton for each section being given in thiS
order: Temperature, direction of wind
Boston. 81 degrees, E, olondy; New
York. 60 degrees, E, pity cldy; Philadel-
phia degrees, o,:,; Wash
ington. ~ degrees, SE CLEAR; Albany, 80
degrees, N cloudy; Buffalo, u degrees
e, ut cloudy; Detroit, 70 degrees, S, pt
cloudy; Chicago, 20 degrees, NE, pit cloudy |;
St Paul, 20 degrees, Il. pit cloudy: ST.
Vincent, 50 degrees, E, pit cloudy Huron,
OAK, - degrees, Bismarck,
- degrees, - jackson
Vile, ~ degrees, NE, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
PARLIAMENT REAssEMBLEs.

London, June 6.--The House of Com
mons re-assemlbed today after the Whit
suntide holidays. The attendance swas
small. The financial secretary of tho
treasury, Mr.. Il. W. Hansbury, replying
to Sir George Baden Powell, said the
government id not think a large expen-
diture for the purpose of establishing a
weekly mail service to China via Canada,
would be warranted.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
Local Weather Report.

Portland, June 6.-The local weather
bureau Office records as to the weather
are as follows:
a. m.--Barometer, 80 1875; thermome-
ter, 81; dew point, so; humidity, 81;
wind, S; velocity, 8; weather, cloudy.
Sp. m.-Barometer, 80.197 thermome-
ter, 55; dew point, 81; humidity 90;
wind. SW; velocity, 5; weather CLOUDY
Mean daily thermometer So; maximum
thermometer, 81; minimum thermomenee1r,
total precipitation, 0.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
MAY AGREE SOON.

Washington, June 6.-The conferees
upon the war revenue bill held their first
session today and with the exception of
two hours for dinner they were in con-
tinuous session from 8 o'clock this after
noon until late tonight A feeling was
manifested that the conference would
be not so prolonged as the members had
been led to feel it would.
There was no suggestion of a party
division.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
THE WEATHER..

Washington, June 6.-Forecast Tues
day, Maine, New Hampshire and Yer
mont: Occasional showers in Northern;
fair in Southern portions, variable
winds.
Boston, June 6.-Forecast Tuesday,
fair; winds generally easterly.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
AGREEME Mt ON SUNDRY CIVIL
BILL.

Washington, June 6.-The report of
the conference committee on the Sundry
civil appropriation bill was made to the
two houses today. and accepted by the
Senate. The report shows a disagree
ment Upon the more important of the
Senate amendments and concurrence in a
majority of the others by the House con-
ferenceS.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07

Porto Rico and the Philippine islands.
The seizure Of those islands will place
America in a position to dictate the only
terms she could possibly accept. .
Admiral Cervera's action in connection
with the capture Of the M aas;rh crew,
war and snreiv help in securing honor.
able peace. The United States may we'll
be Generous to such chivalrous foes. -
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
BLOW FALLS AT LAST

London, ssEJune 7.-The Madriducorre.
spondent of the Daily News says: "The
cabinet has decided that no effective
blockade exists and will SO notify the
powers. An Informal notification has
already been made. %
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
GAVE WINNINGS TO POOR.

Paris, June 6.-Baron de Rothsohild,
on account of his first victory In race
for Grand Prix de Paris, with Leroi
Soloil, at Long Champs, yesterday, has
given his winnings, 200, 600 francs, to the
poor of Paris.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
FITZ WILL FIGHT MCCOY.

New York, June e.-The Press to-
morrow will say: Bob Fitzsimmons has
promised to meet Kid Mccoy in the ring
in battle for the pugilistic champion
ship of the world.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
PAY FROM DATE OF MUSTER.

Washington, June Elm answer to
numerous queries on the subject it is an
nounced officially that the government
will pay all volunteer troops for the time
between the dates of enlistment and mus
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
MAINE INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS

MAINE INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS
WaterviIle, June 6.-The annual tour
nanent Of the Maine intercollegiate Ten
mis- association, began here today upon
the courts of the Colby athletic assooi-
alton. The first days play resulted as
follows:
White and Dana. '8a. Of Rowdoin, beat
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
The House Disposed of Revenue Bill
without Debate.

Washington, June 6.-After the revenue
bill was sent to conference, the session of
the House today was devoted to routine
business chiefly under suspension of the
rules number of bills being passed.
Adjournment was taken pending the dis
posal of measure providing code Of
criminal law and procedure for Alaska.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07

Stevens and Lawrence of Colby. 40,
6-3, OIL McFadden and Shannon of
Colby beat Dana, 1901, and Stills of Bow.
1oin, rs, 6-2.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07

This is Outside of the Big General De-
ficiency Bill to Come--No Progress was
Made Toward the Completion of the
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
MEDALS FOR HoBsoN AND GREW

Washington. June Representative
Hartman of Montana has introduced a
joint resolution directing the secretary
OF the navy to have prepared and deliv-
cred suitable medals of honor to Lieut.
Hobson, and each member of his crew
for gallant heroic and patriotic services
rendered to the United States at Santiago
harbor on June 3, 1893. 1t appropriates
5000 for the purpose.
CAPT. MILLER OF MERRIMAC.
Key West, Fla, June 6.-Capt Miller
OF the collier Merrimao, arrived today.
He said
Lieut.. Hobsons' act was the bravest
ever saw or heard of. The idea was to
block the narrow channel of the harbor.
Whether Hobson proposed sinking the
MerrimRc l do not know, but he ar
ranged the details between himself and
the commander.
The story printed in New York that
Lieut.. Hobson and Admiral Sampson
quarrelled just before the Merrimac went
in is an entire falsehood.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
LITERARY GOSSIP.

The wife of Richard Hovey, the poet,
is . teacher of the Delsarte system.
Rudyard Kipling has given permits
sion to Miss Olga Nethersole to drama
tie his novel, ''the Light That Failed"
One of the novel features of the great
interest in Mr.. Beilamy's Equality" in
the west was the display of huge imi-
tation copy on float in the Labor day
parade in an Illinois city.
Miss Adeline Knapp. whose upland
Pastures" has been so favorably re.
ceived, is preparing for publication an.
other volume along the same line. She
is also editing version of some of the
Arabian Nights entertainments for
children.
Mr.. Duncan Campbell Scott. the
Canadian poet. has volume of verse
entitled Labor ard theAngel," in press.
The book is named after the initial
poem, and viii contain several others
OF considerable length, besides many
songs and lyrics.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
FOR AND ABOUT. WOMEN.

Miss Jessie Fuller is the competent
and efficient clerk of the supreme court
of the state of South Dakota.
Mrs. Jennie c. Croly ("Jennie June")
was appointed by Mayor Strong, Of
New York, an inspector of public
schools for term of five years. :
Baroness Hirsch will found a colony
near Smyrna for the $50 families who
fed from Russia, some three years ago.
on account of persecution.
Mrs. Janet Carlyle Hanning. sister
Of Thomas Carlyle, and the last mem.
Der of the family, died few days ago
at the residence of her son-in-law in
Toronto, aged IS years.
Miss Este.le Reel has been success
as state superintendent of public in
struction in Wyoming. BY virtue of her
Office she has charge of leasing and SELL
ing the state school lands. Under her
administration the income of the
state from this source has increased
from 500 to $1,000 week. Just now
she is trying to get longer tenure OF
office for teachers.