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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04
TERMS OF ENLISTMENT.

Following is the form of the oath OF
enlistment that has been prescribed i'll
South Carolina for the volunteer army:
STATE OF SOUTH CARoLINA-ENLIs LIST
MEST: ----, desiring to enlist in
company - - regiment OF South
Carolina volunteer troops, do agree to
take the following oath as required by
law:
You do solemnly swear Tor ailirm) that
you will bear true allegiance to the United
States, and the state of South Carolina,
and that you will support the constitution
thereof; that you will serve the state OF
South Carolina faithfully in its military
service for the term Of two years, unless
sooner discharged, or you will cease to be
a citizen thereof; that you will obey the
orders of the commander-in- chief, and
such officers as may be placed over. you,
and the laws governing the military forces
of the state of South Carolina. So help
you God. -.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
-- day of --, 1S9-.
EnliStinp Officer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04
GENERAL COWARD.

a strong petition was gotten up nero
last Saturday. and Immediately forwarded
to Washington, asking President Mckin-
ley to appoint Colonel Asbury Coward,
superintendent of the Citadel, to be one
of the brigadier generals provided for
in the Hull bill.
There was not great deal of time fol
the circulation of the petition but it was
eagerly signed by all to whom it was pre-
scented. 1t is doubtful if there is citizen
of York county who would not gladly
sign such paper upon opportunity, and
all will earnestly hope for the favorable
action of the president.
Colonel Coward has had experience in
war. There were many from this state
who were his superiors in rank; but
none-not single man-who was his
superior in military capacity. Some ne
cessarily went above Colonel Coward un-
der the legitimate rules of precedence ;
but many others got there through wire
pulling and scheming-something that
has always been, and still is, as far from
the character of Colonel Coward, as is
even the possibility that under any cir
cumstances he should fail to do his duty
as he sees it.
If it is military ability that President
Mckinley wants, he need continue bis
search in this state no further, and if it is
patriotic devotion to duty, Colonel Cow
ard is his man. OF all the brigadiers that
will be selected, there will not he one who
is in any respect the superior of this idea
soldier.
What is said here is not based upon an
individual opinion of Colonel Coward.
The senior publisher of THE ENQUIRER
has been with the colonel in war and has
his opinion. Two of the junior publish
ers have been under the instruction OF
this same old warrior i'm civil life, and
they have their opinion. But these cir
cumstances are only a drop in the bucket
Not only old soldiers in York county
but all the soldiers of the state will bear
testimony to the superior efficiency of the
Fifth regiment, Colonel Coward's old
command. And neither is this anything
like the half. Colonel Coward is an eX.
tremely modest man, personally, and il
is doubtful if he has ever spoken of the
fact to any except his most intimate
friends; but it is known here in York
vile that he has among his most treas
ured possessions personal letter from
that greatest soldier of modern times
Robert +. Lee-teling him in the plain
est possible terms that there was not a
more capable colonel in the whole arm y
of Northern Virginia.
Unless the news has been sent to the
daily papers, Colonel Coward knows
nothing of the effort that has been COM
menced in his behalf. The whole thing
was sprang on the instant last Saturday
by Judge l. D. Witherspoon, and the pc
tition was ON its way to Washington with
in a few hours afterward. Whether the
president can be induced to make the
appointment or not, of course nobody
knows; but if he does, he will certainly
get brigadier who will prove brigadier
right.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04

moving about the fortress. What the
New York wanted was for Moro to
open fire; but Moro, for reasons sat
isfactory to herself, would do nothing
of the kind. Then the New York
passed Cabanas and Cabanas kept
quiet also. Then the New York con-
tinued on for about 80 miles further,
where there are some new fortifica-
tions. These are also called Cabanas.
There were quite number Of mount
ed guns. The torpedo boats Eric
son and Porter went pretty close un-
der the guns, and the forts fired on
them. This the New York considered
bad manners. The little torpedo
boats scuddled in behind the New
York and the New York steamed up
still closer to the forts. Then she
commenced business with her six-inch
guns. In all she only threw eight
shells but all, save one, struck where
it was intended to strike, and when
the eighth shell had been fired the for
tifications were all gone. Some dis
mounted cavalrymen over in cane
field, about a mile-anda-half away,
had the timidity to fire at the New
York with their carbines. A couple
of shells were dropped in amongst the
cavalrymeu, and all who were still
able to do so, ran away. 1t is not
likely that the New York would have
fired on the Notifications unless she
had been fired on; but, somehow,
Captain Sampson does not seen dis
posed to allow anybody to fire at him
except with the understanding that he
is to fire back.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04

According to Captain General Blan-
co.'s official account, the shelling of Ma
tanZas amounted to nothing. The only
thing killed on the Spanish side was a
mule. How much damage was inflicted
to the Americans, the captain general
says is impossible to tell; but their loss
must have been considerable as the ships
were forced to retire. 1t is reported in
the London papers that the Spanish pub
lie generally believes that the fleet which
has been at the Cape de Verde islands for
so long a time has, all along been, and is
still, engaged in a blockade Of the city OF
New York. The Spanish newspapers are
not allowed to print the truth when the
truth is at all discreditable to Spanish
operations. In America, of course, the
Spanish yarns are ridiculous.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04

Take note Of this and remember It,.
1t will he called to the mind of many later
on. We are not making the suggestion
because we would have it that way. The
observation, is based on the history Of the
past, that it will prove to be fact. Nc
Kinley may be the next president OF the
United States but that depends upon a
circumstance. 1t will not be a question
ofgold standard or bimetallism next time.
If this war does not develop a popular
hero in time for the next presidential
nomination, we may look for it at the
next election after, that the successful
candidate will be a man to whom is ac-
corded the most glory as the result Of the
approaching military campaigns. The
man may be deserving or he may not be !;
but when the people begin to agree upon
the hero, we may look for that man to
be president.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04

1t is claimed in Washington that in
answer to the call for 125, 600 volunteers,
the governors Of the respective states have
already offered volunteers to the aggregate
number Of 100000. 1t has been decided,
however, that the number will not be in
creased, and the offers will be trimmed
down to the l25,OO0 originally called.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04

- Manila, the scene of the terrible ma
val battle Of last Friday night and Satur-
day, is the capital of the Philippine is
lands. The majority Of these islands be-
long to Spain. They are about l,2OO in
number and lie off the southeastern shore
of Asia. The nearest cable connection is
Hong Kong, China, some 630 miles from
Manila. The cable belongs to Spain, and
even if Manila has been taken, the other
end Of the cable is still in control of the
Spaniards. A full and correct account OF
the battle cannot be sent out until cores
pondents or other witnesses reach Hong
Kong. The distance from Manila to San
Francisco is 6,52O miles, and to Hawaii
1880 miles. The reports of the fight so far
are conflicting; but there is no reason to
doubt that the Spaniards have been de-
feated. 1t is possible that they have been
completely annihilated.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04

Senator Tillman and McLaurin have
asked President Mckinley to appoint ex-
Senator NJ. c. Butler to be major gener-
al. The president took the request under
consideration; but as to whether he will
give the general the appointment, of
course, is a matter of doubt.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04
IS YOUR NAME HERE {?

Up to Monday morning, only the fol-
lowing citizens had been registered to
vote in the approaching municipal elec-
ton. There are 60 in all-considerably
less than half the total number entitled tn
registration. The last day of registration
is May 8; but nobody should put off such
an important matter until the last day.
Those whose names are not in this list
should at once hunt up their old certiti-
Gates, or state certificates and town tax
receipts. and call upon Mr.. A. f. McCon-
nell. He will be found in the southern
most office of Law Range, and will he
glad to issue certificates to all applicants
who may be entitled to them. 1t is the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04

- 1t is altogether probable that the
United States will be engaged in the war
business for some time to come, and peo-
pie may as well begin to make thier ar
rangements accordingly. 1t is well to
keep as thoroughly informed as possible
as TO the entire situation; but there is no
need for people to excite themselves UNI
necessarily. Let them be patient, con-
tinue in the transaction of their every day
business as best they can, and always be
ready to respond to the calls for duty.
How many more men may be needed be-
fore the trouble is over is, Of course, one
of these things which cannot be toretold
at this time; but one thing is pretty GER
tain, no individual will have to go outside
the United States, either now, or hereaf-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04

ter, except on his free will, and it is not
improbable that the 5000 volunteers, to-
gether with the regular army of 10000
now being mobolized-lS5,0OO in all-will
be all the soldiers needed for quite while.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04
Rock Hill, S. c., May 2
To BE Soldier Boys.

To BE Soldier Boys.
The following citizens of lorkville left
on Monday for Rock Hill, to enlist with
the Catawba Rifles under the call for
volunteers J. f.. Lowry, Jr., r. Kirk
Lowry, Philip l.. Moore, Crawford Moore,
a. b. Culp, Lewis Ferguson, William
Whiteuer, Charles Clawson.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04

Bairsvile-J. b. Stephenson, J. D.
Burgess, w. McBaiey, II. \. Gwin.
Clover-J. w. Lawrence, w. J. Davis,
]. T.. Bcamguard, J. Is. Robinson, w. ID.
Moore, +. b. Price.
Coates's Tavern-J. ID. Cornwell, II. NJ.
Lincbcrgcr, Nathan Williams, Robert
Gettys.
Ebenezer-A. b. Fewell, J. H. Mat
thews. }. G. Wilborn.
Fort Mill. NJ. Armstrong, d. A. Lee,
ID. q. Kimbrel, j. r. Halle, II. q. Culp,
u. o. Potts, w. II. Windle, S. ii. Epps,
b. NJ. Faris, G. II. Crook.
Forest Hill. w. Louthian, j. r.
Cook.
Hickory Grove-T. p. McDill, p. B.
Love, j. w. Leech, J. Ed Leech, r. l..
Scoggins, r. NJ. Whitesides, J. NJ. White
sides.
McConnellsville-J. McMoore, J. +.
Ashe, w. n. Elder, p. NJ. Burris, Robert
Conrad.
Newport-Jos. NJ. Taylor, J. NJ. Camp
bell, r. NJ. Anderson.
Rock Hill-A. III. Green, Iredell Jones,
w. II. Edwards, J. b. Heath, J. b. John
son, II. G. Beckham, w. j. Cherry, w. T.
Poag, w. G. Hutchison, w. J. White, w.
II. Stewart, j. J. Hull, J. T. Thomasson,
j. +. Wingate, w. II. Cowan, w. J.
Rawlinson, a. +. Smith, j. +. Lee.
Sharon-J. NJ. Sims, J. II. Sage, j. d.
Hamilton.
Smyrna-R. w. Whitesides, Julius A.
Hope.
Tirzah-IIenry Massey, J. J. Miller, w.
NJ. Potts, DR.. Il. b. Hough, j. p. Ay-
cock.
Yorkvillc-R. l.. Wilkerson, ID. NJ. Hall,
NJ. S. Carroll, d. G. Clark, w. J. Waters,
w. G. Gist, X. NJ. Sherrer, G. H. Sandi-
fer, +. 4. Crawford, j. S. Brice, j. r. Lo-
gan, l.. r. Williams, VIM. DObson, B. n.
Moore, w. w. Lewis, j. 4. Barron, j. M.
Hope, d. L. Finley, II. &. Strauss, j. L.
Lowry.
Bullock's Creek-J. S. Bankhead, Kelly
Inman, w. B. Good, w. ID. Hope.
Upon the adoption of the report of the
committee on credentials, the work of
permanent organization was completed
by the election of w. \. Elder as chair
man, and w. III. Edwards as secretary.
Upon motion, committee, consisting
of one member from each precinct, was
appointed 10 nominate as representatives
to the state convention, one delegate from
each township, and one delegate from the
county at large. The committee reported
nominees as follows:
At Large-Iredel Jones, delegate; A. B.
Smith, alternate.
Broad River-T. p. McDill, delegate /;
DIR. J. Ii. Saye, alternate.
Bethel-J. b. Ford, delegate; d. g.
Boyd, alternate.
Catawba-J. d. Cornwell, delegate w.
j. Cherry, alternate.
Fort Mill-Fred Minis, delegate; d. A.
Lee, alternate.
Bethesda-W. n. Elder, delegate; j. F.
AShe, alternate.
Kings Mountain-W. j. Davis, dele
gate w. d. Moore, alternate.
York;. S. Brice, delegate; j. R. Lo-
gan, alternate.
Ebenezer-J. c. Wilborn, delegate w.
II. Stewart, alternate.
Bullock's Creek-J. l.. Rainey, dele
gate; J. c. Blair, alternate.
The report Of the committee was uEan-
imously adopted, and upon motion of
Mr.. Us. Brice, the secretary was instruct
ell to cast the vote Of the convention for
the nominees.
While the nominating committee was
out, the convention selected a new exec
utive committee as follows:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The York County Democratic conven-
ton met in the courthouse last Monday
morning at IL o'clock, pursuant to the re-
cent call Of the executive committee, and
was called to order by Chairman Brice,
who though still very unwell, risked
coming out for the purpose.
Mr.. Brice explained that the object of
the convention was threefold. l. TO elect
delegates to the State Democratic conven-
ton, to he held in Columbia on May IS.
q. To elect new executive committee
and 3. TO elect county chairman. Here
tofore the county chairman has been
elected by the executive committee; but
under the constitution of the party, that
official must be elected by the conven-
ton, after which he becomes eX-oflcio
chairman of the executive committee.
The first business in order was the elec-
ton, and upon motion of Major Il. G..
Beck ham, Mr.. j. S. Brice was chosen
unanimously. Upon motion of Captain
Crawford, Captain w. II. Edwards was,
in like manner, chosen temporary Sec
retary.
Mr. Brice explained that owing to the
war excitement and apathy rs to political
matters, some of the precincts had failed
to hold an election for delegates, and went
on to suggest the next business rs the APP
pointment of committee on credentials,
to consist of one member from each dele
CATION. Upon motion, the committee was
q IL
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04
Wednesday, May 4, 1898.

G. Ferguson, w. b. Roddey, John a.
Love, Harry Mcdonald, l.. p. Huckabee,
II. II. Hope, w. +. Culp, V. c. Miller,
George Butler.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04
Che atorkrille Gnqllirer.
YORKVILLE, S. G.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1898.

The Associated Press these days seems
to be run somewhat on the principle OF
"four mems words being better'n one"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04

After retiring and examining the rec
ord, the committee reported duly accred
tied delegates as follows, and the report
was adopted:
Antioch-J. l.. Moore, ID. L. Black, j.
NJ. Steele, j. 5. Sandiier, John ii. Steele.
Bethel-J. a. Ratteree, JOS. Patrick, s.
n. johnson, w. n. Wallace, j. B. Ford.
Bethany-Not represented.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04

Upon motion of Captain w. II. Ed
wards, Mr.. J. S. Brice was unanimously
elected as county chairman.
D. L. Finley, Esq, was selected as
member Of the state executive commit
tee for this county.
Upon motion of Mr.. j. r. Halle, the
convention adopted resolution looking
to the holding of precinct club meetings
as often as at least once month.
There being no further business, the
convention adjourned sine die.
After the adjournment of the conven-
ton, the executive committee held short
session, elected Mr.. w. J. Davis as secre-
tary and j. S. Brice as treasurer, and
shortly afterward adjourned to meet again
upon the call of the chairman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-04

ticable means to this end is necessarily
the Associated Press.
This condition of affairs does not con-
stitute any considerable advantage, as is
easy to see. Being contidant of official
dom, while the Associated Press is bound
to be non-partisan, at the same time
it can only publish what it gets the way it
gets it, and often this matter is colored
lust as it would be colored by partisan
newspaper, except it is colored in the way
the officials giving it out want it color
ed. Then again, it must be remembered
that. left to their own discretion, officials
only give out what they want published,
and suppress great deal that the public
would be glad to know. 1t is here that
the special service and enterprise of the
metropolitan daiies comes in with impor-
tant information which would not other
wise be given to the public.
At the present time there is an Associa-
ted Press correspondent on each OF the
American warships-especialiy the blg
ones-and, besides, the Associated Press
has Il dispatch boat with Sampson's ileet.
On this dispatch boat there are also special
representatives of stockholding Associa-
ted Press members. This fact shows that
these papers want not only the Associated
Press stories, but they also want stories
from their own correspondents. But this
is not all. Besides the Associated Press
dispatch boat, various big metropolitan
newspapers also have dispatch boats of
their own along with the fleet, and the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-21
CHILD'S PECULIAR DEATH
He Upsets His High Chair And
Striking His Head on the
Floor Dies Immediately.


Little Charles Bentler, seventeen months
old, whose parents reside at No. 2l Ter
hume avenue, G~reenville. met his death in
a peculiar manne yesterday afternoon
while his mother was standing but a short
distance away
The child had been playing on the floor
just a few minutes previous to the time
he met with the fatal accident. The
mother had placed the infant in a high
chair near the window in the kitchen
and had turned way to do some house
work. The child became uneasy and evil
IDENTIFY wanted to get down on the floor
again. In his efforts to free himself from
the chair he overturned it. He was pre-
eipitated to the floor, striking on his head.
The force with which the babes head
came in contact with the floor must lave
instantly killed him.
DR.. HOLSTER was called in shortly after
n pronounced he child dead. The in
fant'S skull was fractured.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-21
BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS"

arrives Buffalo s.55 Ps NJ, Pullman Festiouie
nav Coaches and Parlor Cars. Dining Car
Service Meals a la carte. Connects al hui
falo with through sleepers TO Detroit ana al
Iis P. NJ. daily. for EAsToN. MAIcH
CHUNK. WILKESBARRE. sChAN4Css
PrTTsTON and Coal Branches.
Az P. NJ. daily, except sanaaF' rp@T
WTLKEsBARRE, PTTTSToN, SCRANTON
and principal intermediate stations. Connects
for all points in coal regions Pullman bunes
Parlor car to WILKESBARRE-
{ % P. M. Sundays Only, for Maucn Shun<
and intermediate stations
ga P. NJ. daily, except Sunday. Local Tor
EASToN and intermediate stations -
& az P. NJ. daily. except Sunday, lot EASioS
and principal intermediate sations-
III . ri daily for BUFFALO.
FALLS and all points West. Pullman sleeper
yesfibule Train. New York to Chicago. Sleep
ers To Buffalo and Toronto. Dining Car New
SA p N daily, stopping only at SOlIH
EASTON,
MAIJCH CHUNK. SAYRE, GENEVA ROGH-
ESTER BUFFALO and TORONTO. Pullman
Sleeper for Buffalo. None but Sleeping S
rassansers carried. No baggage carried
- M. daily for ITHACA, GENEVA.
ROCHESTER, BUFFALO, FALLS
and All points West. Pullman Sleeping cars
TO CHICAGO.
Additional local trains daily. except sunday.
for SOUTH PLAINFIELD. BOUND BRvON
ana intermediate points. leave as foHoWs-
n.0s A.. NJ; z4 ffor so. PLAINFtELD only'.
L. 81 and g.4s p NJ.
Tickets and Pullman Accommodation az
Pennsylvania Railroad Depot
n Y. Transfer Co. Will call for ana enecs
baggage from hotel or residence through 10
destination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-21
VILLAIN ESCAPES PUNISHMENT.
Richard Kennedy Discharge,
Through a Technialty.

Michael Kennedy was called for trial in
the General Sessions Court yesterday
afternoon on an Indictment for keeping a
disorderly house at No. 16 Golden street.
Kennedy had been arrested on complaint
of his wife, Harriet. who alleged that
her husband compelled her to be dis
orderly and beat her when she failed to
give him money. Mrs. Kennedy, who is
quite a pretty woman, was in court, with
a year and d half old baby in her arms.
She had been brought over from the
County Jail, where she had been incar-
cerated for forty-four days as a witness.
When she was called to the stand yester-
day, Lawyer Joseph M. Noonan. Ken
nedy's counsel, objected to her. being al
lowed to testify, as under the law a wife
cannot be a witness against her hus-
band in such cases. Assistant Prosecutor
Yah Wrinkle admitted the fact, and as
the other witnesses were not present, the
jury, by direction of the Court, acquitted
the defendant.