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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
LOCATION OF OUR FLEETS.

Where They Arc Supposed To Be-Making
aCircle Of Cuba
Associated Press Dispatch Boat Dandy.
Montego Bay, Jamaica, May 25-fCopy-
right. 1898. by Associated Press. 1.-THE
waters south Of Cuba have suddenly be-
come the scene Of great naval activity.
Commodore Schley. who left Key West
last Thursday with the battleships
Massachusetts, and Texas, the armored
cruiser Brooklyn and the armed yacht
Scorpion. is believed to be cruising of
Cienfuegos and Santiagod de Cuba When
the Dandy left Key West last Friday
morning Admiral Sampson was still
there. It was the opinion Of naval Of
ficers that he would sail. for .Cienfuegos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
Pound,

At T. H. Thomas drug store. q
marvellous cure for kidney complaints
nervous exhaustion and female weak
ness. 1t is Foley's Kidney Cure.
For Sale by I. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
DON Is NOT ALWAYS A CHUMP.
Trick by Which He Secured Coal for Ont
of His Terrors.

Trick by Which He Secured Coal for One
of His Terrors.
st. Pierre, Martinique. May 25.-ECopy-
right. 1898, by Associated Press. 1.-The
Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror
is being coaled by the Spanish steamer
Alicante The Alicante lies at the mouth
of Ft. de France harbor. 1t was all along
supposed that she was a hospital ship,
but there is now no doubt that she car
ries a cargo of coal for the Spanish
warships. Her pretentions to be a hos
pital ship were obviously put forward
as blind.
The United States consul has eau
toned the French officials Of the port
not to allow the Terror to take coal in
excess Of the quantity necessary to car
ry the Terror to the nearest Spanish
port. 1t is reported that the Terror
will leave Martinique today. She is un.
derstood to be in good condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25

Ii you are not feeling well. why
don't YOU take Hoods Sarsaparilla?
1t will purify and enrich your blood
and do You wonderful good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
LATEST NEWS FROM MANILA.
Rioting Breaks Out and Starvation Is Neal
Insurgents to Attack,


Hong Kong, May 25.-The Japanese
cruiser Akitsushitma which arrived here
yesterday from Manila, reports that
when she left there rioting had broken
out and a number of houses had been
burned. Food was daily becoming
scarcer. and horse flesh was sold at s1.50
a pound. The Spanish volunteers were
making angry demands for pay and
food. which the Spaniards were utterly
unable to satisfy. The cruiser reports
that Admiral Montijo is awaiting trial
by court martial for alleged incom-
potency during the engagement with
the United States squadron under Com
modore Dewey. while the captain of the
Spanish revenue cutter Callao, captured
by the American warships. is to be
shot for not making resistance.
Aguinaldo. the insurgent leader. had
q great reception on his arrival at the
Philippines from Hong Kong Rea,
| Admiral Dewey supplied the insurgents
with two guns and 800 rifles, and at the
time the japanese cruiser left Aguin-
| aldo was expected to make an immedi-
| ate attack. The archbishop Of Manila
| announcing in a pastoral that foul
| Spanish warships were coming, prom.
| ised victory for the Spaniards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
Bust of Hon. Peter White.

Marquette, Mich, May ga white
bust of Hon. Peter White. presented by
the citizens, was unveiled in the pres
ence Of a large crowd at the Opera
House last night and presented to the
board Of the Peter White library. The
bust is by Trentanove. The sculptor
was present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
To Cure Con.tipation Forever.

l.. Take CascaretS Candy Cathartic 10c or &c
II c. c. c. fail TO cure, druggists refund money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
Ready to Wear De-
partment.

One lot OF strictly up-io-uaic
Ladies' Dress Skirts bought at
40 cents on the dollar, To be
closed out at less than cost of
material.
See our 9Sc. $l.4S and xl.9S
Skirts for this week.
l lot of Ladies' Wrappers, made
To sell at $1.50. choice of en-
tire lot until sold only, Q0c
each. WV
Special bargains of 9Sc A2c
Wrappers for. r......... "
/ lot of Fancy Underskirts OQc
regular $50 values, at WV
| lot of Children's school 06r
Aprons. all sizes, at. wv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
Special.

With every quarters worth Of Free
Cuba Soap we will give free OF
charge, an elegant portfolio of Uncle
Sans NAVY, sold regular for 25c each
Another Great Baking Powder Deal
With every can of our Premium
Baking Powder this week, we will
give free Of charge, an elegant Rus
sian Iron covered roasting pan, size
13 by Is. One to customer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
Big Grocery Department

10 pounds best Granulated AOc
Sugar, with any order. S0
Fresh Dairy Butter. 101c
per pound. ........ 2S
Strictly fresh Eggs Or
per dozen n............ v"
Finest Sugar Cured regular 3c
Hams, per pound. .......
Tar soap, box of 3 cakes 6c
only. .-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
Great Naval Battle Imminent.

in south Cuban waters is confirmed by
all incoming bulletins. although no in
formation has ben received from our
ships. The feeling that a great naval
battle is imminent amounts almost to
conyiction
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
Aumurous department.

THE POWER OF IMAGINATIoN.-Th
indianapolis Sentinel says that during
the cold weather few weeks ago a
little incident happened in the Wood
ruff place kindergarten that illustrates
the vivid Imagination of children.
The morning was bitterly cold and
the teacher was watching with some
anxiety for the arrival of her little
pupils.
As she looked out she saw one little
tot, Johnny by name, coming down
the street with his feet raised very
high and his head bent over as though
playing horse. He did not come in at
the ringing of the bell, and she in
some wonder went to the door to look
for him.
Out in the cold he stood by tree,
stamping his feet and shaking his
head, his face blue with the cold.
"Aren't you coming to school, john
ny ?" she asked.
"Yes'm."
"Well, come on in then, the bell has
rung."
"But I'm horse" was the reply.
Gall right, little horsie, come trot
into the stable and get warm"
"But I can't" he chartered. 81
can't get away for I'm playing I'm
tied to tree"
And to get the little fellow to come
in Miss Anna had to 60 out and pre-
tend to unite him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05

few of our more exposed seaports
We, in turn, would take possession Of
Cuba and the war would ultimately
end on account of Spain's inability to
continue it,"
General Hampton was asked wheth'
er he would offer his services to the
government in case of war, but de-
clined to answer directly. From bis
subsequent conversation the Inference
was drawn that he would not serve
under General Miles.
He would advise, he said, that the
men of the south stay at home and let
the north furnish the troops. awe
are," said he, "just recovering from q
terrific struggle which depopulated our
section of the country, and another
war would give US another set back.
If it becomes necessary our citizens
should take up arms to defend our
seaports, but not otherwise"
When asked what disposition should
be made of Cuba, General Hampton
expressed strong disapproval of an
nexation. 1--WE have enough bad vot'
ers in this country now," said he,
"without taking in any more. 1t would
be well for the United States to exer-
else a protectorate over both Cuba and
Hawaii, but am unalterably opposed
to annexation.
she is big. headed fool vain pea,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
Pleasant Work, Good
and Certain Pay
IN UNUSUALLY VALUABLE PREMIUMS.
Two High Grade Buggies and a Monarch Bicycle the
Leaders and Every Worker Winner.
COMMENCE TODAY

DETWEEN this date and the MIDDLE OF
b MARCH, 1t is usual for the people of this
section to select their reading matter for the
following year. Being one Of the cleanest,
most enterprsing and reliable newspapers In
the state. it is natural, therefore, that TIL E
YORKVILJE ENQUIRER should also be
one of the most popular. Ninety per cent. OF
the families in the county desire It as regu-
lar visitor to their homes, and all those who
can afford It, may reasonably be looked upon
as probable subscribers. One OF the most Sc
rious drawbacks, probably, Is the inconven,,
ience of writing letters. sending money and
attending to the matter Of subscribing at the
proper time. 1t Is this fact that makes 1t es-
pecially desirable for us, just at this time, TO
secure the services of large number OF intel
llgent and energetic assistants, and to make 10
worth their while to give the matter their
attention, we are making the liberal offers
which we will presently explain.
The price of a single subscription one year
Is TWO DOLLARS. This Is to the Individual
who does not give his name to clubmaker
but sends it direct to this office: In clubs,
however, the price Is only ONE DOLLAR
AND SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS. That Is the
price which the subscriber pays the clubma-
ker, and the price which, under all circum-
stances, he is expected to pay us. Now TO our
propositions
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05

Too BAD.-Some persons develop a
positive genius for looking on the dark
side. An exchange gives this ex-
ample:
There was a very rich farmer who
would never own that he had anything
to be thankful for in the way of profits.
The parson once said to him during a
fine harvest season
"Come, Mr.. Jones, you can have
nothing to complain about this year,
at all events %
~ can't say that" said the farmer.
"Still you can't say what is amiss. "
He thought bit, and then replied
very grudgingly, "Well, you see, there
will be no spoilt hay for the young
calves"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
Note the Conditions.

TWO SIX MONTHS SUBSCRIBERS at 81
each, will be considered the equivalent OF one
yearly subscriber at sl.75 and so counted. A
Subscription paid for two or more years In ad-
vance at sl.75, will be counted as one name for
each year so paid.
Clubmakers will be held personally respon-
sible for the payment Of all names returned Dy
them. After O clubmaker has returned and
paid for any name, he can, at anytime there
after, discontinue the sending Of the paper to
the person for whom he has paid, and transfer
the unexpired time TO any otnea person, pro, is
desired was not subscriber at tne Ilme tne
original name was entered on our BOOKS
No name will be counted in competition for
a premium until the subscription price mas
been paid nor will any premium be delivered
until a satisfactory settlement has been MADE
for oil names returned by the clubmaker.
Persons who commence making CLUBS VIII
not be permitted to transfer their club TO an
other clubmakers list after the names have
been entered on our books.
II is not necessary that the names on q club
should all be ut the same postoffice. Names
may be taken at any numoer C, OF Gi piaGeiS; or,es
Ciubmakers are requested to send In names
q, 1877.
All subscriptions must be forwarded to us at
the expense Of those sending them.
We will be responsible for the safe transmits
sion of money only when sent by draft, regis
tered letter or money order drawn on the
Yorkville poStoffice.
In sending names. write plainly, anu give
postoffice county and state.
All subscriptions will be discontinued at the
expiration of the time paid tor.
\ separate list will be kept for each clubma-
ker, who will be credited with ench name
sent, so that the number sent by any one per
son may be aScertained at n moments notice.
In case of a tie for either premium, Two
weeks will be allowed in which to "untie."
The time in which names may be returned
under our propositions will commence now,
23d day of October, 1897, and expire at
O'Clock p. M, on Wednesday, the 9th day
of March, 1898.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05

, HIGH LIVING IN GEoRGIA.-A Ne
gro, being hotly pursued by dogs that
were guarding a farmhouse in the own
er's absence, fled to a swamp and
climbed a tree for safety. In telling
about it afterwards he said:
eyes, sub! I wuz in tight place,
tell you! Up dat tree went, and
dar 1 stayed fer two days en- nights,
wild dem dogs keepin' guard at de foot.
When dey'd git tired, dey'd relieve
each yuther, but dey wuz always a
couple er dem on duty all de time, so
dar wuz, en- 'fraid ever minute lad
bring de farmer, wild his gun !"
"And you had nothing to eat all
that time?"
"Oh, yes, sub; 1 wuz we'll fixed in
dat respec' 1 lived high, so ter speak. "
"And what did you live on ?"
"Well, sub, ter make long story
short, dar wuz 'possum up dat tree
likewise, and bless God, he wus ez
'fraid er de dogs ez wuz!"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
HAMPTON ON WAR.
Would Not Serve Under General Nelson
A. Miles.

Would Not Serve Under General Nelson
A. Miles.
General Wade Hampton was inter-
viewed a few days ago at his home
near Columbia, in regard to the Maine
disaster and probable complications,
etc.
II cannot express my opinion as to
the cause of the tragedy" said the
distinguished Confederate cavalry lead
er, "as that is a matter which will be
determined by experts and divers.
But as to what course the United
States should pursue should the disas-
ter prove to be due to Spanish treach-
cry or to the fanatical hatred of the
United States on the part of some
Spaniard, I do not hesitate to say that
we should demand heavy indemnity
and enforce the collection of it at the
muzzle of the guns.
"Here again another contingency
arises. 1t is whether or not Spain will
choose to pay or 60 to war. In the
latter event there is not much doubt
as to the outcome. There is one fact
that should not be lost sight of, how
ever, at this point, and it is that Spain
has a navy as large or slightly larger
than the United States, though / doubt
if it would fight as we'll as ours. Once
war is declared we all know that the
issue will be determined on the sea.
Spain will be unable to invade the
United States and likewise we unable
to invade Spain. There would, there
fore, be but little land fighting, except
that the Spanish feet might shell a
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05

HER TOUCHING APPEAL. - Who
says the art of writing love letters is
no more? Here is a passionate and
fetching epistle from "Clara," a CO.
respondent in a New York divorce
suit now pending. 1t is filed in the
evidence as "Exhibit K" Horace
My heart is bleeding today. cannot
live without you. 1 would once more
kiss you and say good-by. Darling
what love more perfect than life
with thee? Tonight we meet! Dc
not fail, Horace, to bring me bottle
of rock and rye and bottle of rasp'
berry JAM"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05

The FAMILY.-NIrs. Winks-"This
paper says that the average size of the
American family is 5.04. Now, what
in the world does that mean? Take
our family for instance. Do you un-
derstand it ?"
Mr.. -"Certainly. 1t is as
plain as day. The - represents you,
of course, and as we have four chill
dren the a represents them"
Mrs. Winks-"Oh, I begin to under
stand now. But what represents you?"
Mr.. Winks-"The '0.'"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
OTHER PREMIUMS.

In addition to the competitive premiums
mentioned above. we also offer various other
premiums for clubs containing specified num-
bers of names, and propose to deliver the pre-
returned and paid for. Upon securing one
premium-a watch or sewing machine, say
the clubmaker will be at liberty to try for the
same thing again, or for anything else on the
list, and if in the aggregate, by the 9TH DAY
OF MARCH, lS9s, he shall have succeeded In
returning and paying for the largest number
of NEW NAMES. he will be entitled to the
SECOND CHOICE of the three leading pre-.
miums mentioned above, just the same as II
he had not previously taken other premiums.
Nn,r then rnad the LIST I.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05

WHIsKER Es.-Barbers,
who have to be silent so much of the
time, have taken to writing their jokes,
like other witty people.
"Do you think I-aw-shall have a
good beard ?" asked an unpromising
candidate for such honors.
"I'm afraid not, sir" answered the
barber, after close inspection.
CAV, weally. My fawther has aw
very fine beard, you know"
"Maybe you take after your nam
ma, sir r'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05

cock kind of a fellow" was General
Hamptcn's characterization of General
Miles.
He said that General Miles was re-
sponsible for having ex President Da-
Wis put in chains where there was no
demand from other quarters for such
action. His book on his Indian cam
paigns contains nothing, said General
Hampton, but vainglorious praise of
himself.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05

SURE ENoUGH.-Two gentlemen
were walking up the street engaged
in a lively conversation.
"Since you have some notion oi
marrying" said one, "why don't you
take Marguerite, your sisters charm.
ing friend She is an angel"
~ don't dispute that, but she
paints"
"Oh, come now, my dear fellow,
honestly, have you ever seen an an
gel that painted?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
To Each New Subscriber.

The same as above except that if the paper
is COMMENCED NOW, IT WILL BE SENT
UNTIL JANUARY l, 1899, without any
charge for that portion OF the time between
now and January /, 1898. 1t is understood,
however, that If the subscriber fails to pay
the clubmaker the subscription price, he will
be due him for all papers that he may have
received.
names were not on OUR BOOKS ON OCTO-
BER LIST, 1897. except we will not count as
new subscribers, cases where the subscription
may have been changed from the name OF one
member of a family to another. This is in
tended emphatically to mean new additions
IN our SubScriptiOn list.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05

Too GREAT A RIsK.-A woman in
China, Me-, called on local insurance
agent the other day to inquire about a
policy for her house. aye see,
Squire" she said, "we haven't had it
insured for some time. We've been
kinder trustin' in the Lord for bettern
seven year, but, to my mind, in these
times, it's terrible risky"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
THREE BIG PREMIUMS.

The three leading premiums are q CARO-,
LIMA BUGGY. a ROCK HILL BUGGY. and
q MONARCH BICYCLE, for lady or gentle
man. The Crock Hill Buggy" is to be q
quarter leather top. and the "Carolina" an
omen buggy. Both vehicles are to be of the
very best grades manufactured by the respect
i've well-known establishments. The Bicycle
is to be of the highest grade manufactured by
the Monarch Cycle Company, and the Mon
arch wheel, as every wheelman knows, Is
,vithnrt a SnneriOr.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
TERMS OF THE CONTEST.

The clubmaker who returns and pays for
the largest number of subscribers-NEW AND
0ID-Will be entitled to the choice of the three
above described premiums. The clubmaker
who returns and pays for the largest number
of NEW NAMES, will be entitled to second
choice. The clubmakcr who returns the sec
ond largest number OF namesInew ana OIL
will be entitled to the third choice. In other
words. the first choice goes to the largest club
the second choice to the largest number OF
new subscribers and the third choice TO the
conond lo rnoSt cl1h Of old and new SubScriberS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05

s8 Bobby-"Papa, what is natural
philosophy ?" "Natural philosophy is
the science of cause and reason. Now,
for instance, you see the steam coming
out of the kettle, but don't know why
or for what reason it" "Oh, yes,
do. That's for mamma to open your
letters so you won't know it,"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
For 60 Subscribers,

We will give the clubmaker his choice Of the
following premiums, each valued at $25: a
FOUR DRAWER ENQUIRER" SEWING
MACHINE, together with all attachments
n "HOUSEkEEPER'S" SET OF KNIVES,
FORKS AND SPOONS, made by Rogers q
"WALTHAM" WATCH in coin silver, dust
proof case a NO. AUTOHARP. a BANJO,
GUITAR MANDOLIN, or VIOLIN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
For DO and Less Than 60

SUBSCRIBERS, we will give the clubmake1
his choice of the following, each valued at $l5
WALTHAM WATCH, In open face silver
case; set of half dozen ROGERS BROS.
KNIVES and FORKS ~ PIECES: NO:
AUTOHARP, BANJO, MANDOLIN, GU:
TAR, or LOW ARM SINGER SEWING
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
For 80 and Less Than 40

SUBSCRIBERS, choice of the following, each
valued ut $40: NEW YORK STANDARD
7-JEW Fled WATCH in dust-pr0of case; l4k
GOLD FILLED WATCH CHAIN, or HALF
DOZEN TEASPOONS, HALE DOZEN IA
BLESPOONS and BUTTER KNIFE Q3 PIE
CES).
Address,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
And to Each Old Subscriber,

THE YoRKv1LLE ENoUIRER-TWICE-A-
WEEK-filled with bright, fresh news from
THE COUNTY, STATE, NATION AND
WORLD, interesting Stories instructive mis-
cellaneous matters, and humorous selections,
explanatory editorials, etc. The paper will be
held up to it's present high standard, and will
continue prompt, explicit reliable, and, in
short the hest.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
For 4 and Less Than 6

SUBSCRIBERS, q YANKEE" WATCH,
warranted for one year; "Siren" pattern BUT
TER KNIFE, or TWO-BLADED POCKET
KNIFE, with name and address on handle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
For 6 and Less Than 10

SUBSCRIBERS, o "CLIMAX" WATCH, war.
ranted for one year; an extra quality THREE
BLADED POCKET KNIFE, or CHlLD'S
SILVER PLATED TABLE SET. Good val
hes at 81 80
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
AND KEEP AT 1T.
For 20 and Less Than 80

we will give NO. "a AU-
valued at $50; or THE ENQU!R-
Err and any monthly magazine or weekly
newspaper published in the United States, for
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05
For 10 and Less Than 20

SUBSCRIBERS, q CoNCAXE WARRANT
DIE, or an extra quality FOUR BLADED
POCKET KNIFE, with name and address on
the handle. Any of the articles mentioned
would be q bargain at 81.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-05

October %, 1897.