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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16

by the house bill are left in the bill.
The number Of torpedo boat destroyerS
is increased from l2 to l6 and the ap-
propriation for the construction of this
class of vessels from S4,6SO,0OO to
st. 100000. They are to be OF four
hundred instead of three hundred and
fifty tons's displacement, as provided
in the house bill. The appropriation
for improvements at the naval station
at Port Royal, S. c., is increased from
sS5 900 to S330,00O.
- News and Courier: Congressman
Stokes got the floor on Tuesday while
the house was in committee on the
state of the Union and discussed al
some length the bill introduced by him
sometime since against gambling in
cotton futures. He endeavored to
show, from the testimony Of Cotton
Exchange experts before the commit
tees of Congress several years ago, that
these gambling operations contribute
a large measure of the disturbance in
the price of cotton. He particularly
emphasized the point that the Ex'
changes, by their own admission, have
the power to control prices absolutely.
The question is, having the power,
will they exercise it? The mere pos
session of such power over prices is an
overshadowing menace that of itself
would be sufficient to demoralize
prices. He cited the laws of Germany
and Russia for the protection of their
agricultural classes, and commended
these laws to the consideration of the
house, along with the several bills
pending in the committees.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16

- The enterprise Of THE ENQUIRER in
getting the latest war news by telegraph,
is being followed by nearly all county
weeklies, much to the satisfaction, no
doubt, of their readers. But so far as we
have seen, not one of the papers has gone
to anything like the length in the matter
to which THE ENQUIRER has gone.
THE ENQUIRER's news comes from
HEADQUARTERS simultaneously with the
dispatches to the daily papers OF the
same date of issue, and not only do we
pay day rates (nearly twice the night
rates. for telegraph but we pay head
quarters literally for sending the news.
The common practice among the other
county papers of which we have knowl-
edge, is to get some friend to send the
bulletins that are posted in the cities to
advertise the morning papers. This plan
has its advantage in that it only costs for
the telegraph tolls, and where the mes
saees are sent at night, these, Of course,
are not heavy. When we only want bull
letins on other than press days, we resort
to this plan also hut when it comes TO
news to be published in THE ENQUIRER,
there is nothing good enough for our sub
scribers except the best and most accurate
that is to be had. This explains in part
why it is sometimes easy enough to ap-
near to initiate THE ENQUIRER, while to
actually do so, involves trail over road
of stumps too rough for most people to
travel
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16
LOCAL LACONICS.
Not Incendiary.

NOT lncenuiary.
A full investigation of the fire of last
Monday in the Millfort mill by President
Watson, develops that it was of accidental
origin.
They Are Working.
Work on the bicycle track at Clover is
still in progress. The track is being made
higher and broader. 1t has not yet been
enclosed.
And Why Not?
There is rumor to the effect that York
county will probably have candidate for
the Democratic nomination for one of the
high state offices this summer.
Communion at Bethel.
Communion will be dispensed at Bethel
tomorrow. Services were commenced
yesterday at II a. m, the pastor being as
sisted by Rev. NJ. MEG. Shields, of Gas
tOnia.
Going to Charleston.
Quite a number of old soldiers in the
vicinity of Glover expect to attend the
reunion at Charleston. The representa-
ton from York county promises to be
large.
Frost and Fruit.
The fruit crop was badly nipped by the
frost of last week but it was not entirely
destroyed. Unless further misfortune
comes along, there will still be fairly
good peach crop this year.
Until January 1st, 1899, For S1.3s.
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 lst, 1899, for Sl.3S.
For Counterfeiting.
G. w. Barnhill, of Rock Hill, has been
bound over for trial on. the charge OF
counterfeting. There have been num-
ber of spurious silver dollars in circula-
ton in Rock Hill recently, and it is be-
Iieved that Barnhill is the man who made
and passed them.
Catawba Camp.
Correspondence of The State: The Ca
tawba Camp of United Confederate vet
Grams held their meeting on Monday pre-
paratory to attending the annual encamp-
ment at Charleston. They decided upon
attending as near in full as possible, and
25 or 30 members Of the camp will 60.
Their election for sponsor was held and
their choice-a particularly happy one
fell upon Miss Frances Beckham, the
charming daughter of Major Tom G.
Beck ham, of this camp.
Fire In Fort Mill.
Correspondence of The State, Tuesday:
The alarm of fire was sounded last night
at II O'Clock, and but for the promptness
of the night watchman at the Luna mill,
would have been very serious confiagra-
ton. While making his rounds he dis
covered a light in the card room and rum
ming there at once succeeded in smother
ing the flames. Finding the room smear
ed with kerosene he sounded the fire
alarm. Some niiscreant evidently in
tended to destroy the building. 1t can
not come from any dissatisfaction of the
hands with the management of the mill,
for the officers are all pleasant and atfable,
and they and the hands are upon the best
of terms. 1t was astonishing to see how
quickly the people gathered after the
alarm.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16

Although there has been a great dea
of diplomatic bungling which has served
to confound the issue, the war agains
Spain is just and righteous. 1t should
have been inaugurated 25 years ago. we
hope it will be a holiday affair for Amer
lea: but we do not believe It will. How
ever. now that it is on, America expects
every American to do his duty, and
against America, Spain or even all the
powers of the earth, cannot finally pre-
vail.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16

- The dispatches to THE ENQUIRER last
Tuesday afternoon, coming as they did at
short intervals, told plainly of the political
struggle over the war resolutions. First
the Republican members Of the house
foreign committee were at a practical
deadlock as to what was best to do, and
the senate Republican members were in
pretty nearly the same position. Finally,
the Democratic minority announced itsac-
ton. This was the move that decided
the dispute. Within few minutes al
terward, the senate Republicans agreed
to a report, and then followed the house
Republicans. Some people might be in
clined to characterize the result as dog
fall : but the truth of the matter is, it was
a victory for the Democrats over both the
Republican houses and the administra-
ton.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16
CIRCUIT COURT.

In addition to the one already men
tioned-that of T. Glib Culp, supervisor,
against J. F. Jenkins-there have been
but two jury cases tried by the common
pleas court this week.
The first case was that Of Miller Il Har-
rison against J. NJ. Taylor. This was one
of the Planters Register cases, which has
been figuring before the court for sonfe-
time. The Jury found for the plaintiffs in
the sum Of $40, and the plaintiffs prompt
" gave notice of a motion for a new trial.
Jury No. 2 was discharged Oh Wednes-
day, and Jury No. l was kept over to
complete the trial OF the only other jury
case that was ready at this session.
This was the case Of j. E. b. Sloan
Il Son against Francis j. Pelzer, William
A. Courtenay, John r. London, Thomas
G.. Robertson and Allen Jones. 1t seems
that in 1892 the defendants wanted to pur-
chase the Landsford water power prop
erty. J.E. b. Sloan Il Son had a mort
gage on the property, and to get their
money had the mortgage foreclosed.
PelZer and the other gentlemen obligated
themselves to see that the mortgaged
interest would bring the full amount OF
the lien. At the sale, the mortgaged in
terest did not bring the full amount, and
Pelzer and others agreed to make good
the shortage by each paying cne-fitth.
Mr.. Courtenay understood that a fifth
would be about $40, and sent in his
check for the amount; but when
afterward he learned that fifth was in
the neighborhOod of $500, he refused to
pay. 1t was misunderstanding. The
other gentlemen each paid their full pro-
portion, and the suit by Sloan Il Son was
against all, Of course, to recover the bal
ance due by Courtenay. The trial of the
case continued from Wednesday until
Thursday night, and resulted in verdict
against Courtenay for the full amount sued
for, S36O.57. Courtenay was represented
by l.. w. Youmans, w. b. Wilson and
Finley Il Brice. Sloan IL Son were rep
resented by Witherspoon Il Spencer and
Hart IL Hart.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16

= In another column is published the
form Of a petition looking to the REIN
statement of the boys recently expelled
from the Citadel. We have said our say
i'm regard to the matter, and have no oc-
casion to change our opinion. We should
like very much to see the boys rcinsta ed
on proper terms; but we fear that they
need not look for anything of the kind on
a petition wor,lcd as the one published.
There may be behind both sides of the
question great deal of which we are not
aware No doubt there is. We do not
believe that many of the boys were
drinking, or that many of them, if any,
would have really attacked constituted
authority with deadly weapons. The
charges of this kind, we think, only APP
piled to few, and are made to include
all on the general bad company princi-
pie. But the fact remains that all were
guilty of INSTRUMENTATION, and on that
ground the board of visitors was war
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16
WHEREABOUTS OF WARSHIPS.
This Is Subject of Absorbing Interest
just Now.


just Now.
From the Atlanta Journal.
WASHINGTON, April 13.-As Secre-
tary Long has given notice that no
news whatever respecting the move
ments Of the navy will be made pub
lie, nothing can be learned of the
whereabouts of the flying squadron,
consisting of battleships Texas, Mas
sachusetts, cruisers Brooklyn, Miunea-
polls and Columbia, which sailed from
Hampton Roads yesterday. The i'm
preston is deep, however, that the
squadron has moved for the purpose
Of intercepting hostile fleets bound for
American waters.
The movement Of the Spanish fleet
is now of more importance to us than
our own. The Spanish flotilla is still
at the Cape Verde islands, fully 1000
miles from Porto Rico. The armored
cruisers Viscaya and Almirate Oquen-
do have sailed from Porto Rico with a
view of joining the torpedo fleets.
There is now no doubt among navy
officials here that the whole Spanish
fleet is mobilizing at Cadiz and the
Cape Verde islands, forming two
<quadrons for hostile purposes.
The prize Spanish battleship Pelayo,
has arrived III Cadiz, and the Norma.
MA ami the Columbia are expected
there today. Information has been
received here that Spain is securing
the European markets for merchant
ships to he converted into auxiliary
cruisers for privateering purposes.
The report that Spain has bought the
Saale and the Spree Of the North Ger
man Lloyd line, is not confirmed here.
Should it prove true it can he stated
that the Spanish flag will never fly
from one of them, the Saale. The
latter is due to arrive in New York
Saturday, and in all probability will
be pressed into the American navy.
The government yesterday pressed
into service the ST. Paul and the ST.
Louis. 1t is not known whether they
were bought or leased IF bought the
figure placed is $4,000 900 for the two.
The only ships the Spanish now have
in Havana are the cruisers Alfonso
MI and Nueva Espana. This gov
ernment has massed at Key West two
battleships, three cruisers, five gun
boats, three monitors and six torpedo
boats.
This government is still buying ves-
sells. The st. Paul is expected in port
today, but the St. Louis is not expect
ed for week at least. They will be
sent to Cramps shipyards to be fitted
out as auxiliary cruisers. 1t will take
three weeks to transform those vessels
into fighting machines.
The option which the government
has on the dynamite throwing Bra
lillian ship Nichteroy will be closed, so
it is said at the department. Orders
were sent TO every bureau in the navy
department this morning that no in.
formation should be given out con-
cerning the movement of ships by any
officer under penalty Of Il courtmartial.
The navy department looks upon
war as settled and is moving rapidly
under full speed to be ready to strike
heavy after the first gun is fired.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16

Some of our friends have construed
recent statement in THE ENQUIRER tt
the effect that we would like to print
a daily paper, as indicating that we really
intended to do something of the kind
We have no such idea. THE ENQUIRER
as it is. is by far the most complete news
paper in the state, and it is the cheapest
but twice-a-week is as often as it can be
published in this section, at reasonable
profit, and we have no idea OF trying t'
publish it any oitener.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16

A Spanish diplomat is quoted as say
ing that he thought war between the
United States and Spain would last six
years. Maybe the Spaniard is right and
maybe he is not We hardly think he is.
But if it turns out as lie suggests, at the
end of the six years the United States
will not be just like it is at this writing.
1t will have developed its tremendous
military power to the highest degree oi
efficiency, and at the same time will have
the most powerful navy in the world.
We do not make the suggestion because
we consider either consummation to be
earnestly desired, or as an attempt at
prophecy but think the outcome merely
the logical conclusion, resulting from
conditions that will necessarily be brought
about.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16
sIECKLENBURG CELEBRATION.

a granite shaft, erected to commemo-
rate the signing of the first declaration OF
American independence at Charlotte, \.
c., OH the 2Oth of May, l1775, will be dedi-
Gated next months, says an exchange.
The declaration was signed by the pa
triots of Mecklenburg, in the old county
court house, more than year before the
delegates of the 13 colonies declared them
free and independent states at Philadel-
pha.
The anniversary of this event is cele-
brated with appropriate ceremonies each
year, but the celebration of 1898 will in
its scope eclipse all such previous occa-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16
The atorkrille enquirer,
YORKVILLE, S. G.
SATURDAY, APRIL Is, 1898.

= The proposition to try Mark Hanna
before an Ohio jury for bribery, is a mis-
take. If senators and representatives OF
that state, chosen by the people, are not
proof against the temptation of Hanna's
dollars, how could petit jury, drawn at
random, be expected to acquit itself with
more credit? If Hanna is guilty, he
ought to be punished; but the prospects
are not encouraging.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16

Some of the younger generation Will
be surprised and disgusted at the scraln-
ble for political advantage even in the
consideration of step so important as
that taken hy the house on "Wednesday.
But we beg to remind them that it is the
same old story. 1t was so in 1850. 1t was
so i'm 1917. 1t was so in 1872, and we
doubt not that, to a certain extent at least,
il was so i'm l176. The more porlentious
the crisis, the greater the strife for power
and distinction.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16
Prof. Jones Acquitted.

Columbia correspondent of The
News and Courier, Wednesday: Much
interest was taken in the case against
Prof. Jones, who was indicted for as
sault and battery. He whipped Ar
thur Martin, a 15-year-old son of Mr..
w. It. Martin, and it was charged that
the whipping was unnecessarily severe
and raised welts. The evidence show
ed that the boy was liable to a whip
ping on account of dement's, and other
boys whipped at the same time said
their whipping was about as bad. The
jury, after being out for five minutes,
acquitted Prof Jones.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16
The Prohibition Ticket.


There were about 100 delegates to
the Prohibition convention in Colum-
bia last Thursday night. The follow
ing ticket was suggested: For govern
or, Joel E. Brunson, Of Williamsburg
lieutenant governor, L. d. Childs, of
Richland secretary Of state, d. H.
Tompkins, of Greenwood state treas
urer, w. H. Zimmerman, of Edgefield ;
attorney general, Geo. S. Mower, of
Newberry comptroller general, Ep-
ton, Of Spartanburg; superintendent of
education, f. D. Smith, of Sumter;
adjutant and Inspector general, Hen
ry r. Thompson, of Darlington; rail
road commissioner, II. n. Berry, of
Chester.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16
LETTER FROM HICKORY GROVE.
Personal Mention-Big Picnic on Broad
River April 80.

Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.
HICKORY GROVE, April 14.-Rev. j. H.
Thacker is attending the Prohibition con-
vention in Columbia.
Mrs. S. w. Knox, of Huntersville, n.
c., is visiting her son, Rev. j. P. Knox.
Mr.. j. H. Wyle's two little girls, Mary
and Ina, are very sick with fever.
On Saturday, April 30, there will be a
big picnic on the banks of Broad river,
near the old DR.. Wright place. Every
body is invited to come aud bring we'll
filled baskets.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16

TCt Ott OVU1IFy'
An election on the question of the
formation of the new county of PeeDee
has resulted favorably; but further
proceedings are being fought on the
ground that the territory lacks the
required area. The matter will 60 to
the supreme court.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16
LOCAL. AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Calvin G. Parish-Is announced as cam
didate for county auditor.
D. +. BOney, Manager-Tells you what
you are to expect if yol secure certiti-
cate of insurance in the Carolina Benev-
olent association.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16

- From our understanding Of the mat
ter, we are inclined to indorse rather than
condemn the votes Of Congressman Strait
and Elliott on the Cuban resolutions.
What their motives were we have no
way Of knowing. Neither, of course,
had the opportunity, to express himself.
Both, however, voted with the Demo
Gratis in favor of the only position that
this country can occupy with any credit
to ITSELF and we do not blame them for
not following the Republicans into an
absolutely unjustitiable policy. If it was
really advantage that the Democrats
were playing for and they wanted that
advantage to be permanent, they should
have held out for the right and not sub
mitted to compromise.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-16

ranted in its action. The Cantey incident
was, in itself, only a secondary matter,
and really does not cut much of figure
About the only hope, therefore, we fear,
which the boys have to smooth the mat
ter over, is to make frank confession Of
their error without rejecting in the least
on the duly constituted authorities, and
then let their friends throughout the state
petition the board of visitors on that basis.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-07-18

A most fattering congregation
greeted Rev. d. p. Birnie in Ka-
waiahao church Sunday evening
on the occasion of his last sermon
to the Haw aiians. The church
was crowded, the majority of those
present being young people, it be.
ing understood that the pastor of
Central Union church would speak
particularly to them.
Among other things, Mr.. Bir-
ME spoke of his great aloha for
the Hawaiian people. He coun-
seled them to lead the christian
life and expressed sincere hope
for their future welfare.
Rev. H. III. Parker of Kawaia-
hao occupied the pulpit at Central
Union.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-07-18
The Old Commercial.

This well-known place has been
placed under the management of
p. +. Ryan than whom no one is
better known as a dispenser of
liquid refreshment. The Com
mercial is the oldest drinking
place in the city. 1t has been en-
tirely renovated and is the coolest
and most comfortable saloon in
town. The celebrated John VIE
land beer on draught as well as
all brands of the best wines and
liquors. Corner of Beretania and
Nuuanu streets. Telephone 1913. X
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-07-18

81 was in poor health and the
prescriptions 1 tried did not bene-
fit me. At last the doctor began
to give me Hoods Sarsaparilla
and it proved to be the best of all
medicines for me, and l can speak
of it only in the highest terms
and deem it a duty to recommend
it," Charles S. Powell, 429 lowe
Street, San Antonio, Texas.
Hoods Pills are the only pills
to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cure all liver ills.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-07-18

BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Macintosh, 30 runs, A wickets,
II overs, 6 maidens; average, 7.3.
Harvey, 81 runs, Z wickets, 16
overs, 5 maidens; average, A.
HARvEY's TEAM.
Harvey b Wansey. ........... 4
Herbert C Biddell, b Lane. -. 6
Ballentyne Barnett, b Wan
Sey ............ ........... v
Stanley b Lane. ...... ...... 4
Macintosh Barrett, b Lane. "a
Murray run out. ............. 2
Parish and b Wansey. ..... 7
Sloggett b Wansey. .......... 0
Ross, L, run out. 0
Willis, not out. ............. 4
Monsarrat, Seymour b Lane. 2
Weldon b Wansey. ........ 0
Total ................ 63
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-07-18
RAINFALL FOR JUNE, 1898

From Reports to Weather Bureau.
STATIONS. ELEv.FT.) RAINUN)
IJ.u-,rT
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-07-18
Business

is fair exchange of advantages.
You give good money to your grocer;
he gives you Schtlltng,s Best tea-the
best he has. COG
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-07-18

This O ,mpany will reserves the right to
make cha ages in the time of departure and
arrival of its steamers without notice and
it will not hs responsible for any conse
quences arising therefrom.
Consignees must be at the Landings to
receive their Freight; this Company will
not hold itself responsible for freight afte,
it has been landed.
Live Stock only at owners risk.
This Company will not be responsible
Tor Money or Valuables of passengers
unless placed in the care of Pursers.
Packages containing personal effects,
whether shipped as baggage or freight,
il the contents thereof exceed 800 90 in
value, must have the value thereof
plainly stated and marked, and the
Company will not hold itself liable for
any loss or damage in excess Of this
sum except the goods be shipped under
a special contract.
All employees Of the Company are
forbidden TO receive freight without de-
livering a shipping receipt therefor in
the form prescribed by the Company
and which may be seen by shippers
upon application to the pursers Of the
Company's Steamers.
Shippers are notified that il freight Is
shipped without such receipt, it will be
solely at the risk Of the shipper.
| Passengers are requested to purchas,
tickets before embarking. Those failing t.
do 10 will be subject to an additions
charge of twenty-five per cent
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-07-18

LANES TEAM.
Lane b Harvey. ............. 0
Piianaia thrown out, b Harvey ID
Jordan b Harvey .......... 0
Wansey Sloggett b Harvey. Is
Ross, ID, not out. ............ %
Biddell b Harvey ............ 0
Walker b Harvey. 0
Barrett b Harvey 0
Marks b Macintosh l
Hagerup Stanley, b Mackin-
tosh NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 0
Hogs b Macintosh. ........ l
Seymour b Macintosh. ..... 0
Extras ............... Z
Total 67