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The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-05-14

Washington, May 14-Naval
officials have stated that the Ore
gon was delayed at Bahai by some
slight repairs which were needed
but that she had sailed from there.
1t is believed here that the real
reason of the delay was that Capt.
Clark might hear some news as to
tho whereabouts of the Cape
Verde fleet.
Denver, May 1.-The Colorado
troops leave Tuesday for San
Francisco. The transportation
bids will be awarded tomorrow
The cavalry goes to Cheyenne and
is to be mustered into a cavalry
regiment there.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13
COUNTRY PRODUCE.

1t seems to THE ENQUIRER that
there might be considerable improve
ment in the manner in which country
produce is disposed of in Yorkville
and other small towns.
The present system, or lack of sys-
tenn, is often discouraging to sellers
and very unsatisfactory to buyers.
1t is often the case that country
produce is sold at much less than its
value, because of the inability of the
seller to find purchaser who wants
it badly enough to pay for it what it
is worth. Sometimes, too, produce of
the kind referred to sells for more than
its value but not often.
The situation seems to call for a
bright, intelligent middleman, who will
keep himself informed as to sources of
supply and demand, and, consequent
ly, of values.
This middleman need not be retail
dealer; but a commission man, rep
resenting both the seller of the pre-
duce and the local dealers. There is
more than enough traffic in country
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13
.ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Nettie Melton, of Chester, :s
visiting Miss Annie Watson.
Mrs. w. H. Gwin and children are
visiting relatives at Hickory Grove.
Mr.. Sam Deal is in Yorkville on a
short stay with Mr.. R. Latta Parish.
Mrs. NJ. J. Clark, who has been WIS.,
iting kindred and friends in CASTOR
county, returned to Yorkville on We'd
nesday night.
Mr.. J. B. Mendenhall has resigned
from the Columbia police force of
which he has been a member for
sometime past.
Mrs. D. B. Johnson, who has been
spending few days in Yorkville with
Mrs. D. w. Hicks, returned on Thurs
day to her home at Henrietta, N. G.
William Banks writes the Columbia
State from Headquarters of the First
South Carolina Regiment, Panama
Park, Jacksonville, Fla, under date
of August 9, as follows: "Mr. How
ard Caldwell has been quite unwell
for several days. He is missed from
the Y. M. c. A. tent, which he has so
faithfully conducted"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13
THE YORK COTTON MILLS.

The following is from The Manu-
facturers' Record of August Z:
The gratifying facts of the recent
dividend declared by the York Cotton
mills, of Yorkville, S. c., having been
questioned in South Carolina, The
Manufacturers Record asked for an
official statement. In reply, Mr.. John
R. Ashe, treasurer and manager of
the company, writes as follows:
"Our company was organized in
March, 1896, with a subscribed capital
of $4,000, all of which is held in
Yorkville, S. c., and is fully paid up.
The plant began operation in May,
1897, and consisted of 3,120 spindles.
At our first annual meeting, held July
20, 1897, covering operations to June
80, 1897, we had a profit of $412.2S,
which was carried to surplus account.
The profits from operations for the
year ending June 80, 1898, was $751;
469.89, which, added to the surplus
account, is S1S,Ss2.17, from which a
cash dividend of S per cent. and a
stock dividend Of 80 per cent. were
declared. The amount of dividend
was $18, 200, leaving a total net sur
plus of S6S2.17. Our plant now has
1892 spindles in operation. The ad-
dition of 672 spindles started about
July l, 1885,"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13

was necessary at this time, he would
withdraw from the race. York coun-
ty had supported him every time he
had asked for support, and he was
grateful. He said that he stood on the
Democratic platform now, as he did
two years ago. He did not believe
there was any real benefit in protec-
tion. Protection had been so managed
as to give all the benefits to the north
at the expense of the south. 1t had
made millionaires, at the north and had
congested wealth in that section; but
still the north was not as well off as
the south. Where there is one mil
lionaire north, there are also thous-
and paupers. The masses in the south
are much hetter off in comparison, and
in this respect the south has tremen-
dous advantage. He wanted an in
crease in the circulation and reduc-
tion of taxation but policy of saving
with one hand and wasting with the
other, could not win. There must
also be economy in the administration
of the government. Referring to his
fellow candidates, he said that while
they differed in their views, he was
sure that all of them are Democrats
none are Republicans. He was not
one Of those who believe that this
country is going to the demnition bow
vows. Our nation now is more capa-
BILE of self-government than it has ever
been. The people are patriotic and
liberty-loving and equal to any emer-
gency that might arise. We have to-
day tne strongest government on the
face of the earth, and we are going to
fulfill destiny that has been espe-
cially set apart for us. In conclusion,
Mr.. Finley said that York county had
not had Democratic congressman for
81 years, and he thought she was now
entitled to have one. He, however,
did not want to be considered as a
sectional or county candidate. If
elected, he would represent the whole
district and every county in it. He
referred to his record in the general
assembly as an economist, and said
that he would endeavor to pursue the
same policy in congress.
When Mr.. Finley concluded, his
friends, who were in large majority,
gave him an enthusiastic round of ap-
plause, and the meeting adjourned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13
DIDN'T CATCH HIM.

Sheriff Logan, Magistrate Sandifer
and Constable R. l.. Scoggins, engaged
in a man hunt last Tuesday afternoon
with bloodhound. They were after
Charley Finley, a Negro who is wanted
for selling liquor, assault, and other
offenses.
Finley's headquarters are over on
Fishing creek, in the neighborhood Of
the residence of Mr.. James l.. Moss.
The officers took one of the blood
hounds from the chaingang and un-
dertook to run the fellow down.
The Negro was at home when the
officers approached but as soon as he
learned that "they were after him.
he broke for the cane thickets along
the creek. The dog followed in good
shape; but after a while came back.
Sheriff Logan believes that it was
driven back at Finley's request, by a
number of Negroes who were at work
in the vicinity. The Negroes claimed
that they had not interferred ; but the
sheriff continues to hold to his theory
nevertheless.
"And we never could have caught
him, without a dog" Sheriff Logan re-
marked to the reporter. "The creek
bottoms out there are worse than the
jungles of Cuba"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13

produce in Yorkville to furnish a good
living to the right kind of a man on
the basis of very small commissions,
and it seems practicable to conduct
such business to the advantage of all
concerned.
The subject is worth. investigation.
Some energetic and intelligent man
who will give his entire attention to
country produce in Yorkville, as mid
dleman between the producers and
the local grocerymen, will find that
the business can be developed to pro-
portions that will astound him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13

- Now there is talk of war between
England and Russia. The trouble
grows out of dispute in China. The
Chinese government granted railroad
concession to a British firm. After
the contract had been signed, Russia
began bringing about pressure looking
to its annulment. England delivered
an ultimatum in which she said she is
going to build that railroad. China
has Yielded to the demands of Russia,
and now it is question as to whether
England will back down. Both gov
ernments are busy grinding their
knives, and it is just probable there is
on foot sure enough war.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Thos. w. Speck-Suggests that if Sagas-
ia had been supplied with pair of his
spectacles, he could have been able to
see that it was quitting time before he
commenced.
Mrs. T. NJ. Dobson-Lets you know that
she is receiving new goods every week,
and among the latest arrivals are boys
wool hats, ladies' sailors, face powder,
toilet soaps and hair brushes, laundry
soaps. school pens, etc.
A. f. Mcconnell, Secretary-Calls upon
the Confederate veterans OF York coun-
ty to meet in the several townships, on
the Goth of August, to make necessary
arrangements with regard to Confeder-
ate pensions.
S. P. McElroy, Principal Publishes a
notice with regard to the Kings Noun
tain High school for boys and girls.
A. Y. Cartwright, Chief of the Fire De-
Acknowledgements the members OF the
several reel companies to meet at their
respective reel houses on Tuesday after
next at 6 o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13
PROGRESS OF PEACE.
Both Governments Have Agreed to the
Protocol.

Both Governments nave ARTcou W tuc
Protocol.
Peace between the United States
and Spain is now practically agreed
upon. 1t remains only to arrange the
terms.
1t is understood that the terms will
be about as already reported-inde-
pendence of Cuba, cession Of Porto
Rico, Ladrones, Carolines and part
of the Philippines, etc. The matter
of indemnity and other details will be
settled by the joint commission to be
appointed for the purpose.
The afternoon papers of Thursday
announced that orders had been issued
to the American commanders in Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines to cease
fighting but from the papers of Friday
morning, it appears that this announce
meut was premature. The prelimina-
ry papers had not been signed but it
was expected that they would be dur
ing Friday, and that hostilities would
come to an end forthwith.
The only American soldier who has
so far lost his life in Porto Rico, was
accidentally killed by an American
picket. About one dozen Spaniards
have been killed.
1t was confidently believed in Wash
ington, Thursday at midnight, that
Friday would be the last day of the
war, and the understanding is that
peace will be finally concluded by
about the middle of September. One
of the problems now under considera-
ton is the best means of restoring or
der in Cuba. Porto Rico is not expec-
ted to give any trouble.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13
ATTORNEYS COSTS.

"There is one piece of foolishness
that was committed by recent gen.
eral assembly in the name of reform
that has cost great deal more than
it has come to-" remarked Yorkville
lawyer to a reporter for THE ENQUIR-
Err few days ago. ~ REFER" he
continued, "to the act abolishing at
torney's COSTS"
"But it don't hurt anybody but the
lawyers" twitted the reporter.
~ don't know about that" the law
yer returned. GAS a rule, you will
find that the lawyers are generally
able to take care of themselves, and
they can and do it in this matter"
"I've understood" pursued the re-
porter, "that the costs allowed were
of but little benefit to successful liti-
gants that as rule the lawyers look
ed upon the costs as perquisite to
which they were duly entitled, and
after appropriating this item, they usu'
ally required their clients to pay fees
in addition.
"You are partly right and partly
wrong. Some lawyers, no doubt, prac-
tice the plan you have outlined, es'
pecially in suits involving large
amounts. You could hardly expect
lawyer to collect a sum of several
thousand dollars for the taxed cost as
fee. In small cases, he should be
satisfied with taxed costs, and in large
ones he should give credit for the
costs but this is not the whole point
the abolition of costs has tended to in
crease litigation.
"I would have thought that the
effect has been exactly the opposite, "
the reporter interrupted. "It seems
that with the probability of costs as
an incentive, lawyers could be induced
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13
DEATH OF MRS. McCLAIN.

The remains of Mrs. Sarah Ann Nc
Claim, whose death was mentioned
i'm THE ENQUIRER, were brought to
Yorkville on last Wednesday afternoon
and inferred in the family plat in the
cemetery at this place, the service at
the grave being conducted by Rev. j.
w. Humbert. The following notice
of Mrs. McClain's death is from the
Charlotte Observer of Wednesday
morning:
Mrs. Sarah Grist McClain, wife of
Mr.. J. G. McClain, died yesterday
morning at II o'clock at her home, 315
North Pine street. She was taken ill
Monday night, and from 10 o'clock
Monday night to II o'clock yesterday
morning, had 4S convulsions.
Her sufferings were intense. Every
thing was done for her. Physicians
and loved ones worked with her all
night; but all remedies failed, and
death only relieved her agony.
Mrs. McClain was 81 years of age.
She was born in York county, S. c.,
and has number of relatives still
living there. Her brother, Captain l..
M. Grist, is editor of the YoRKvILLE
ENQUIRER. Mr.. McClain and family
moved here from Yorkville six years
ago. Mr.. Frank McClain, the fourth
son, who is operator at the Seaboard
Air Line freight depot, having pre-
ceded them two years before. Mrs.
McClain was a woman of excellent
qualities, gentle, kind and amiable.
She was a devoted member of the
Methodist church, and great help in
the work at Brevard street church,
where her membership was. Her hus-
band and seven children-Messrs. Ed
ward, Lon, Charles, Frank and Tru-
man, and Misses Bessie and Fannie
live to cherish her example.
The remains will be taken to York
Vile, S. c., this morning, and the in
terment will take place this afternoon
at o'clock. The family will be ac-
companied by several friends.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13
Hot Times In GreenXille.

The candidates for railroad COM
missioner monopolized the fun at the
Greenville campaign meeting Thurs
day. Thomas repeated his challenge
to pay $50 to the candidate who would
calculate an equitable rate. Candid
ate Evans made the calculation and
claimed the money; but Thomas act
ing as judge, claimed that the calcu.
lation was not correct. Then followed
spat between Gray and Thomas, and
in which the two candidates abused
each other with such epithets as liar,
scoundrel, etc. There was talk OF
fighting but no blows were exchanged.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13
COLORED CARNIVAL.

There is to be big time in York
vile next week among the colored
population. 1t is to last during three
days, and those who have the matter
in charge look for large number OF
visitors from all part of the country.
One of the principal features of the
occasion is to be series of games OF
baseball between the "Mohawks," of
Yorkville, and the "Quicksteps," OF
Charlotte, both crack teams. The
games are to take place at the bicycle
park from Thursday to Saturday, in
elusive, commencing at 4 o'clock each
afternoon.
The Yorkville team has defeated
the crack teams of all the neighboring
towns, and the series of games with
Charlotte is to decide the question OF
supremacy in this section.
The circular advertising the event
described, also gives notice of a musi-
cal contest between Sharon, Hope
we'll, Hickory Grove and Yorkville
Negro cornet bands. This is to take
place on Friday afternoon, commence
ing at 8 o'clock, and is to be under
direction of capable judges.
Local committees are at work max
ing extensive preparations, and the
outlook is that they will make sue
cess of the occasion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13
LOCAL LACONICS.
January LIST, 1899, For 7e Cents.

Until January LIST, 1899, For 72 Cents.
The TwIcE-A-WEEK ENQUIRER, filled
with the best and most reliable up-to-date
news, will be furnished from the date of
this issue until January, 1899, for 72 cents.
Death of a Young Lady,
Miss Matte C. Mcknight, daughter
of Mr.. Calvin G. Mcknight, died at
Smyrna on August 10, 1898, aged 10
years, 2 months and 81 days. The
funeral took place at Smyrna on
Thursday.
They Are Working.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
voters are not supposed to be taking
any interest in politics this year, the
various candidates are doing harder
work and more of it than for years.
So far as The ENQUIRER has infor.
nation up to this time, things are pro.
ceeding on the legitimate still-hunt
plan and all is fair and square.
They Are Live Folks.
Messrs. w. 81. Gibbes & Co., have
sold three Liddell engines in York
county during the past month, and
their local agent-Mr. Sam M. Grist-'
has several more sales almost in sight.
Each sale made was in the face of
strong competition, indicating that
Gibbes & Co. are after the persimmon
with long pole.
The Last Day.
The first regular meeting of the
county canvass is to be held at Rock
Hill next Tuesday, and on that day,
at noon, the time-limit by which all
candidates must sign the Democratic
pledge and pay their assessments, ex-
pires. For the convenience of the
candidates, Chairman Brice will be at
the opening meeting with receipt
book and copies of the pledge in blank.
Looks Significant.
A representative of the South Caro-
lima and Georgia railroad was in
Yorkville, on Thursday, taking an in
ventory of the o. R. & G. property at
Yorkville. The railroad man kept his
counsel as to the significance of his
work; but those who are watching the
situation, draw the conclusion that in
some shape or other the South Caro-
lima and Georgia is soon to take charge.
Will Supplement With Steam.
Since putting in of his new ginning
system, Mr.. G. L. Riddle has learned
that at times he can't get sufficient
power to run both the gins and mill
at the same time. Accordingly he re-
Gently purchased a stationary engine
to supplement the water power, and
this fall he proposes to be prepared to
keep the machinery Of both plants
running full time during the whole
season.
A Fall Carnival.
The directors of the Yorkville Wheel
mems association have under consider
alton the idea of holding big carnival
of sport in Yorkville sometime during
September or October. 1t has been
suggested that every business interest
of the town be united to make the oc-
casion a grand success; and while
neighbors generally will be welcome,
especial attention should be given to
the entertainment of all of York
county.
No Fruit Jars.
There is fruit jar famine in York
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13

- In view of the heroic work our
soldiers did about Santiago, it was
reasonable to expect all concerned
to continue to act like men. But
now those who haYe had charge OF
affairs in Washington, and those who
directed operations in the field, are
quarreling like so many children.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13
After covering himself with glory

After covering himself with glory
as soldier, Theodore Roosevelt made
a bad break by claiming that the
"Rough Riders" were three times as
good as state troops. The Rough Riders
did some good fghting-some remark
able fighting but it should not be
forgotten that other volunteers stood
their ground just as we'll. Colonel
Roosevelt should not have made such
q comparison.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13

to take up cases that they would not
otherwise care to trouble themselves
with"
"And that is where you have looked
at only one side of the matter" the
lawyer replied. GAS matters now
stand, even in small cases, each liti-
CANT has to pay his own lawyer. Say
that there is involved claim of only
$50 or 800, and the claim, though
Just, is of rather doubtful value, and
the debtor is disposed to resist pay
ment. He only has to employ an
attorney, and if he loses, he is not out
anything except the attorneys fee,
whereas if costs were allowed he
would be rather more thoroughly
amused. In one case there is much
less inducement for resistance than in
the other, and I think that upon the
whole taxed costs would be calculated
to keep down much of this litigation. /"
"However, that is not all of it," the
lawyer concluded. "The abolition of
costs has brought about another con-
dition that amounts to nearly the same
thing. In "costs," it used to be under
stood that a debtor had to pay the
expense of collecting a note on which
he might default. In the absence of
such understanding, nowadays, there
is usually incorporated in notes an
agreement to allow 10 per cent. to de-
fray the expense of an enforced COL
lection. This comes pretty nearly an
swering the same purpose :; but with
all that can be said on both sides, taxed
costs should be restored.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13

kansas there has been no change. The
average for the states are as follows !:
Virginia, "a; North Carolina, 90 ;
South Carolina, 80; Louisiana, 80 ;
Texas, 81; Arkansas, 90; Georgia, 81 ;
Florida, 81; Alabama, 95; Mississippi,
So; Tennessee, 81 Missouri, 90; Ok
lahoma, 90; Indian Territory, "a.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13

- The rainy season in Cuba will be
over within so days more, and then,
no doubt, the United States will begin
in earnest the reconstruction Of the
island. Soldering down in Cuba will
be pleasant rather than otherwise.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13
CHE aturkrille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. O.:
SATURDAY, AUGUST ID, 1898.

- We would be glad to see South
Carolina raise her quota of soldiers.
However, there is one consolation,
York county has done her duty.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13

- Who will be the next railroad
commissioner THE ENQUIRER has
not the slightest idea but it certain
ly looks as if Candidate Thomas is to
be left.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13

- The campaign meeting last Tues
day was in Laurens, the home county
of Candidate Featherstone. Mr.. Feath-
erstone was accorded an ovation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13

- Not only did General Joe Wheeler
prevail against those who were in
favor of retreating from before San
tiago; but he alone refused to sign the
Ground robin" in which the other gen.
erals placed themselves in the attitude
of mxineers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-08-13
Straps and fatt5.

- General Garcia with 5000 troops,
is said to be engaged in the siege of
the town of Holguin, which is defend
ed by General Lugne. Garcia has de-
manded the surrender of the town.