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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-23
DEMOCRATS OF YORK COUNTY,
ATTENTION.!
Rooms Of the Democratic Executive
Committee of York County,

Rooms Of the Democratic Executive
Committee of York County,
YoRKvILLE, S. c., April %, 1898.
NOTICE is hereby given to each and
~ every Democratic club in York
county, to assemble at their respective
places of meeting on SATURDAY,
APRIL 30, 1898, at 2 o'clock, p. m, for
the purpose of electing delegates and al
ternates to a Democratic county conven-
ton. which is hereby called to meet in the
COURT HOUSE at Yorkville, on MON
DAY, THE 2D DAY OF MAY, 1898, at
IL o'clock a. M, for the purpose of elect
ing a new executive committee, and for
the purpose of electing ten delegates to
represent York county in State Demo-
cratic convention to be held in the city of
Columbia on the 18TH DAY OF MAY,
1898, and for the transaction of such other
and further business as may properly
come before said county convention.
The delegates and alternates to the
county convention will be elected by bal
lot, and for the purpose of conducting
the precinct elections, the member of the
executive committee, or president or vice
president of each precinct club, will ap-
point, in writing, three managers of cleo
ton, who shall open the polls at their
respective precincts on SATURDAY,
APRIL 80, 1898, at 2 o'clock, and keep
them open until o'clock, p. m.
The persons voted for as delegates and
receiving the highest number Of votes,
shall be declared delegates, and those
voted for as alternates, and receiving the
highest number Of votes, shall be declared
alternates.
Managers of election will send up to
the secretary of the executive committee,
their written appointment and also GER
tificates Of election of delegates and alter
mates, which certificates must be signed
by the president and secretary of the pre-
cinct club.
Under the law of the state, all managers
of election must, before entering upon
the discharge Of their duties, take and
subscribe an oath to the effect that they
will fairly, honestly and inIpartially con-
duct the election according 10 the rules of
the Democratic party and the provisions
of an Act to Protect Primary Elections
and the Election of Delegates" etc.
At the said precinct elections, all per-
sons known to be Democrats shall he en-
titled to vote.
Managers will administer to each voter
an oath to the effect that he is qualified to
vote in this election and has not before
voted therein.
Each precinct will, at its meeting on the
said 30th DAY OF APRIL, instant, elect
one of its members to serve on the exetu-
tive committee for the next two years.
The basis of representation is the vote
cast in the first primary in 1896. The del
egates from the various precincts are,
therefore, apportioned as follows, to wit =
Antioch, 5; Bethel, 5; Bethany, s.;
Blairsville, 4 Glover, Z; Coates's Tavern,
4 Clark's Fork, !; Ebenezer, 8; Fort
Mill, 10; Forest Hill, 3; Hickory Grove,
7; McConnellsville, 5; Newport, 8; Rock
Hill. 1S; Sharon, 3; Smyrna, 2; Tirzah,
5; York, 20.
By order of the executive committee.
j. S. BRJCE, Chairman.
Attest: w. j. DAVIS, Secretary.
April l3 33 SIT
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THB WAR B ON.
1t Virtually Commenced on
Thursday.
SPAIN REFUSES To MAKE REPLY.

In the last issue of The ENQUIRER,
the record of war developments were
brought practically up to date. The
daily papers of Wednesday gave our
dispatches of Tuesday in rather more
detail but contained no new impor-
tant developments. The more impor-
tant events of Wednesday will be
found in more or less detail elsewhere
in this issue, and the news in the
papers of Friday morning is summa-
rized comprehensively in the follow
ing:
In the natural order of things, it
was expected that there would be no
hostile demonstration until Saturday
morning; but matters have not turn
ed out exactly in accordance with cal
culations. Minister Woodford was to
have presented the ultimatum of the
United States, and with the failure of
the Spanish government to comply by
Saturday morning, the ball was to be
opened. 1t did not work that way.
Bernabe had already cabled the ulti-
matum to Spain, and instead of re-
ceiving the document from Woodford,
the Spanish government, on Thursday,
gave to Woodford his passport, &C.
companied by the following note, sign
ed by P. Gullon, the Spanish minister
of foreign affairs:
"DEAR SIR-In compliance with pain
full duly, | have the honor to inform you
that there has been sanctioned by the
president of the republic a resolution of
both chambers Of the United States which
denies the legitimate sovereignty of Spain
and threatens armed intervention in Cuba,
which is equivalent 10 a declaration of
war.
1.-The government of her majesty has
ordered her minister to return without
loss of time from North American terri
tory, together with all personnel ofthe
legation.
"By this act the diplomatic relations
hitherto existing between the two coun-
tries and all official communications be-
tween their respective representatives
cease.
~ am obliged, thus, to inform you, so
that you may make such arrangements as
you think fit. l beg your eXcellency to
acknowledge receipt Of this note at such
time as you deem proper. Taking this
opportunity to reiterate to you the assllr-
Upon receipt of this note, Minister
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''BEST
RIDING"

HICKORY GROVE, S. c., March 7, 1898.
Rock Hill Buggy Company,
Rock Hill, S. c.:
DEAR SRIs-I have tried your "Best
YETI Spring and find it the best riding
buggy I have yet used. Please send me
two more of them. Yours truly,
J. B. MARTIN.
AGENTS.
@- j. w. Dobson, Yorkyille; G. L.
Wroton, Rock Hill J. R. Barron & Co.,
Clover Cline Bros, Blacksburg Joseph
Wylie Il Co., Chester, S. c.; and j. w.
McElhany, Fort Mill, S. G.
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AONE SIDED MATTER.-Some news.
papers in the state say the Ministerial
union of Rock Hill made grave mis-
take in calling on the clergy of South
Carolina to use their influence fol
Prohibition. Did these papers object
to ministers publicly favoring the dis
pensary law? Oh, no! That, they
say, was a very different NATTER
Sumter Freeman.
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Spetial Aotires.
500 Reward, 500.

The reader of this paper will he pleased
to learn that there is ut least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith in
its curative powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails
to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, +. j. CHENEY Il CO., o.
Toledo,
J.S" Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Woodford cabled the home govern
ment, notified American consuls to
quit Spain, placed the American lega-
ton in the hands Of the British min
ister, and then quilted the country
without unnecessary delay.
The circumstance related was con-
sidered in Washington as an actual
beginning of war, and it was expected
that congress would make formal
declaration during Thursday but no
such action was taken. Captain Samp'
son was ordered to proceed to Cuba
with the North Atlantic squadron, and
during the day, in compliance with in
ternational law, there was framed a
formal notification to the Powers Of
the intention of the United States to
blockade the harbor of Havana.
The scores of newspaper correspond
ents at Key West kept close watch
upon Captain SIMPSONS fleet all
Thursday afternoon and night. They
noticed nothing unusual until after -
o'clock Friday morning. Then there
commenced incessant signaling, and at
2.3O o'clock, the powerful searchlights
of the floating fortresses began sweep
ing the mouth of the harbor with
view to discovering whether or not
they could 60 out without danger.
The latest information in the morning
papers is to the effect that it was un-
derstood that the fleet would sail at 4
o'clock a. m. The time required to
reach Havana is not more than FIVE
hours.
The senate, during Thursday, passed
the sundry civil bill, carrying large
appropriations for war purposes also
bill providing for the purchase of
armor plate, and the new army bill,
which authorizes the president to call
for volunteers, and fixed their terms Of
service at one year, unless discharged
sooner.
A dispatch of Thursday afternoon
to THE ENQUIRER said that Postmas-
ter General Gary had resigned on ac-
count of dissatisfaction with the policy
of the president, and that Charles
Emory Smith had been appointed in
his stead. The news is confirmed in
the papers of Friday morning with
the exception that there is denial of
disaffection. 1t is claim that the res
ignation was because of i'll health.
Charles Emory Smith is former min
lister to Russia and is editor of the
Philadelphia Press.
A late dispatch to THE ENQUIRER,
on Tuesday afternoon, said it was the
intention of the president to call for
80, 900 volunteers. The understanding
is that such a call will be made; but
the papers of Friday morning had it
that the call would probably be for
100000.
Another dispatch of Thursday after
noon said that the government had
forbidden further export of coal from
the United States. A cablegram from
Madrid says that the Spanish govern
ment has no coal to speak of, and that
grave fears are entertained in official
circles to the effect the navy will be
prevented from accomplishing what it
might have otherwise accomplished on
thic oonnunt
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CADETS VOLUNTEER.
Been In Two Wars and Ready For
Third.

Been In Two Wars and Ready For a
Third.
Governor Ellerbe received n large
number Of letters last Wednesday with
reference to military service, and CHIEF
among them was the following:
His Excellency, Gov. w. II. Ellerbe.
Declaration Of war with Spain being
now an assured fact, am authorized to
tender to you the services of the officers
and of the Sc cadets who have remained
loyal to duty, for such military work in
the state as the exigencies of the times
may render necessary. Their predeces-
sors have done the same in two wars.
ASBURY COWARD,
Superintendent.
Governor Ellerbe replied as follows
Colonel Asbury Coward, Superintendent
Citadel Academy, Charleston, S. c.
Your telegram received. Tender ac'
cepted. Will call upon officers and cadets
of the South Carolina Military academy
if exigency shall demand. Your patri.
otic and spirited action appreciated.
w. H. ELLERBE, Governor.
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LATEST FROM FRONT.
Developments Of Friday In the
War Situation.
Special Dispatch to the Yorkville Enquirer.
Waiting For First Lick.

Special Dispatch to the Yorkville Enquirer.
Waiting For First Lick.
WASHINGTON, April eff the
president has authorized orders for
any offensive operations, the fact had
not been made public here up to II
O'Clock this morning. He is quoted
as having said that he intends to wait
for Spain to take the initiative.
They Are Demoralized.
MADRID, April 22.-There is every
indication that a crisis in the ministry
is imminent.
Howling Mob After Woodford.
BAYoNNE, France, April 22.-Min-
lister Woodford left Madrid yesterday
with his staff. At Valladolid the
train was attacked by mob with
stones, and at Hondaye, the police at
tempted to arrest Moreno, an attache,
as Spanish subject. Minister Wood
ford barricaded the doors of the rail-
way carriage and gave the police to
understand that Moreno could only be
taken by force. Minister Woodford
and staff are now safe on French ter
ritory.
Not Verified Yet.
1t is reported that the Nashville, OF
SIMPSONS North Atlantic squadron,
this morning captured a Spanish trans
port loaded with soldiers. Up to the
time the forms were closed for our
first edition, the report had not been
verified.
Freighter Captured.
KEY WEST, April 22.-The Nash
Vile, of Captain Simpsons North At
lantic squadron, this morning captured
Spanish freighter.
Guns For Gomez.
NEW ORLEANS, April 22.--Seven
fillibustering expeditions are being fit
ted out here, and will leave at the
earliest practicable moment for Cuba
to aid Gomez. They will carry con-
siderable quantities of arms and am
munition.
Havana to Be Blockaded.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-Formal
notice was issued today of the inten-
tion of the United States to blockade
the port of Havana. The notice is in
accordance with the requirements OF
international law. Blockade goes into
effect from and after time limit fixed
for the expiration of ultimatum.
Food for Lead.
MADRID, April pa call was is
sued today for the transfer of thirty
thousand reserves to active service.
The response is general and enthusias-
tic throughout the kingdom.
Get Your Gun.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-The pres
ident this afternoon issued a call for
100000 volunteers. He also signed a
proclamation declaring a blockade OF
all the ports of Cuba.
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The story is very interesting; but
in these times it is impossible to say
whether or not The Globe-Democrat's
correspondent has been stuffed by the
Spaniards, or he is really on to their
schemes.
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''BEST
YETI"

WARDS, S. c., March 7, 1898.
Rock Hill Buggy Company,
Rock Hill, S. c.:
DEAR S1Rs-In behalf of your latest
Spring, "Best Yet" we think it is cor
rectly named. 1t is by far the best Spring
we know of. Its ease in riding surpasses
all others. Its durability is unquestion-
ably the best. Our friends and custom
ers speak very highly Of it.
Yours truly,
JAS. A. SATCHER & Son.
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w. b. MOORE 4 co.
s! |!
Sg~eBicys1es

WE represent the we'll known and
w most popular wheel in the United
States. $1,000 sold in 1897. Standard
prices from $50 to $50. Christy Saddles
Bells, Tires, and all kinds of Wheel Sun
dries.
GUANO DISTRIBUTORS,
Cotton Planters, Harrows, Plows, Doors
Sash, Shingles, Machine Oil, Harness
Oil, Linseed Oil, Turpentine, Lead and
Oil, Mixed Paints, Steam Fitting Goods
Betting, Lacing, Packing, Groceries OF
every variety, Farm and Shelf Hardware,
Crockery and Glassware, and Furniture,
See our
NEW FURNITURE STORE
Which is now filled with rare bargains
in furniture, Pictures, and Cook Stoves.
Get move on yourself before the sun
strikes you, and inspect our stock. We
will make your visit to our store both
pleasant and profitable, and you can gain
more information by a trip through the
various departments of our Everything
Store" than you can learn in any store in
the county.
w. B. MOORE & co.
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FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

WYE are authorized to announce j.
w ED. LEECH, of Broad River
township, as candidate for COUNTY
SUPERVISOR, subject to the result of
the Democratic primary election.
April % te
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JOITRNAL AND STATE.

T HAVE recently taken the agency for
l. the COLUMBIA STATE, in addition
to the NEW YORK JOURNAL and will
he pleased to furnish the public with Ell
ther at 20 cents per week-6 STATES or
the daily and cents for the Sunday
editions. Single copies of the STATE, 5
cents. OLIVER Il. GRIST.
Yorkville, S. c., April 2l.
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If you Know
Anything
CONSIDER THE FACT

THAT when you buy WILCOX &
l. WHITE ORGAN from me, you are
getting THE BEST ever offered in this
section. Numbers Of my customers say
it is worth $40 or S25 to an organ to have
my unlimited guarantee to keep it in or
der. You can always find NE ready and
willing to go on short notice and fix the
organ if it needs it. Others make great
promises, but when they are needed they
are not to be had. | have proofs Of that.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-23
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

WYE are authorized to announce CAL
w YIN G. PARISH, of Yorkville,
as a candidate for recommendation for
appointment as COUNTY AUDITOR
for York county, subject to the result Of
the next Democratic primary election.
April Ii SS tc
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VIVE CAMERA

keep in 'front.'" Mr.. "Ves" Smith,
manager of the w. U. Tel. Co. at Ches-
ter, S. c., recently bought one and writes:
ut is the very box 1 have been looking
for" See ME or write for catalogues and
full information before buying a Piano,
Organ, Camera or Typewriter.
GEO. II. SHORB, Yorkville S. C.
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D. w. HICKS. R. B. RIDDLE.
BUCKEYE FRAMELESS
BINDER,

THE outlook for good wheat and oat
l. crops in York county is, we are in
formed, the best in several years, land in
view of this fact we consider this an op-
perfume time at which to call the atten-
tion of progressive, wide awake farmers
to the merits of the Buckeye Frameless
Binder. The Frameless is a complete
automatic binder, no more no less. 1t
has fewer parts and less weight about it
than any other binder, and is capable Of
handling grain whether it be long or
short, thick or thin in the most perfect
style known to the mechanic arts, leaving
in its wake nothing but cleanly shaven
stubble and round, tightly bound sheaves.
There is neither neck weight, nor side
draft, and it turns like q cart.
1t Is Sold
on a Guarantee
To give perfect satisfaction. 1t will cut
and bind from 10 to Is acres of wheat or
oats in day and will not waste a quart
Of wheat to the acre, whereas the old
style reaper or cradle will, so we are in
formed by farmers who know, waste
from one to two bushels.
You Don't Run Any Risk
In buying the Buckeye Frameless. Sup
pose you call and see US. We will have
machine on hand in few days. We are
prepared to make low prices and liberal
terms. GR1ST COUSINS,
Under Old Masonic Hall.
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LESTER PIANOS

Are still sin the lead" First Glass and
Ten Year Guarantee from the company,
and mine in addition, with each instru-
ment. Prices lower than any other First
Glass Piano can be bought for. Over 25
years experience with Pianos and Or
gans makes my guarantee "solid as
rock -
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j. iii. RIDDLE.
$50 TONS. $50
CORN AND HAY,

have also large quantities of the best
Timothy Hay and good Corn, and will be
pleased to mention prices to those in the
market for goods of this class
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EXTRA FANCY GROCERIES,
SNUFF AND TOBACCO.

My stock Of Lorillard Snuff and Chew
ing Tobaccos is very large, and I can save
both consumers and dealers money.
I have the finest quality of Porto
Rico MOlasSes.
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AS USUAL MY FLOUR

Stands at the head of the list for quality
and always gives satisfaction.
Remember that I always have Lime,
Cement and Shingles, and that we lead
competition. J. H. RIDDLE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-23

Attest a: w.
April l3
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-22
The Only Placet

The Anchor Saloon is not the
only place where Seattle book beer
and other liquid refreshments are
served but they have a way of
serving drinks that everybody else
do not know of. Will Carlyle and
Charlie Andrews are still on deck
to make their friends and patrons
welcome. Seattle beer on draught
can always be had, as well as the
best brands of WHISTLES, etc., in.
Guiding John Dewar's Scotch
whisky. A full stock of other
liquors, wines, ETC., is kept on
hand ALSO.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-22

Nicely furnished rooms at the
Popular House, l54 Fort street,
from 81. 90 per week mp. -
For a nice clean shave or an
artistic hair cut drop in to the Elite
Barber Shop, King street, near
Alskea.
Your photos will soon be spoil
ed if exposed without glass over
them. King Bros. have struck a
very neat and inexpensive way OF
doing up photos which is giving
great satisfaction. ITO Hotel
street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-22
BURDEN SHOULD Be EQUAL
Committee Reaches the Root Of the
Income Tax Principle.
Pay In Proportion 10 Benefits Received
Plain Social Proposition "A Mastery
Argument.

lne report OF representatives |
W. f. Pogue and A. V. Gear in
the House on Wednesday morn
ing on the purposed Income Tax
law is admitted to be remark
ably strong and clean argu-
ment in favor of the measure.
While it was being read there was
a deep silence in all parts of the
room, and it was received with
every evidence of general appro-
baton. The committee in its in
vestigations consulted every inter
est in the community and spent
great deal of time 10 it's work, and
the report is based upon actual
conditions and the requirements
of the future. One part of it deals
with the principle of taxing in
comes, and presents a mastery
argument. II lie as follows:
sin considering this bill, we
have made inquiries as to the
mode of assessing and collecting
income taxes in other countries.
"We have also consulted many
of our citizens and taxpayers as to
the fairness and business of the
principle of tax on incomes, and
although much opposition was
found to a tax on incomes in add
ton to the present property tax
law, it was without exception con-
ceded that tax on incomes was
the fairest and most just and
equitable tax that could be levied.
I'VE believe that a tax on in
comes most perfectly carries out
the intent of Section 2, Article IL
of our Constitution, which states
that each member of society, in
return for the protection by law of
his property, shall contribute his
share of the expenses Of such pro.
lection.
Your committee consider that
those members of society who
have large incomes should contri-
butte more than those having
small incomes. We find that al
the present time, in some cases
persons having large incomes
contribute no more towards the
maintenance of the Government
than the common laborer on the
road or in the field. This is Ger
taiply unjust.
1--WE believe that tax on in
comes, in addition to the present
property tax, while it might not
be wholly just and equitable, is
absolutely necessary in order to
initiate that system of taxation in
this country.
again, what should be done
today, ought not to be put off un-
til tomorrow aud we would, by
postponing the enactment of an
income tax at this session, be
placing on others the responsible
lily which we should assume.
Further, by the very conditions
of our community, it is impossible
to arrive at just rate for assess.
ment, until the amount and num-
Der of taxable incomes are obtain.
able. This can only be obtained
after an income tax has been 10
operation, aud the passage of the
present Act, with amendments
will form a basis on which the
next, or coming, Legislatures may
perfect the whole system Of taxa