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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22
ESTABLISHED 1855.
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SPANS STARVING MEN.
The Story One of Her Soldiers Told
Camp McCalla.

The Story One of Her Soldiers Told at
Camp McCalla.
The following is Camp McCalla
cablegram of last Wednesday, pub
lished in the New York Sun of Friday ::
1t has been repeatedly asserted by
the Spanish government that the
blockade of Cuba was not effective,
and that little difficulty was expert
enced in landing supplies of provis-
ions on the island for the use of the
troops. This assertion was not sup
ported by an incident that occurred
here today, which goes to show that
the Spanish troops in this part of the
island, at least, are famishing, owing
to the impossibility of their govern
ment getting supply ships to Cuba.
Early this morning Spanish soldier
stepped from the brush close to where
one of the sentinels was pacing back
and forth. The Spaniard hailed the
guard; but the latter did not under
stand him. The sentinel, however,
could see that the strangers intentions
were peaceful, for though he had two
rifles, they we're carried muzzles down.
A bag of cartridges was slung across
his shoulder. Finding that he was
not understood, he motioned that he
wanted to 60 into the camp.
The sentinel called out, and Ser
geant Glass, of Company G, with
Cuban, was sent to see what was wan.
ted. In a short time the sergeant re-
turned with the Spaniard, who had
told, through the interpreter, that he
desired to surrender to the Americans.
The fellow was poor, miserable
looking specimen of humanity. He
limped as he walked, and from his
general appearance it was .surmised
that he was starving. He was so weak
that he could scarcely stagger along.
Sergeant Glass took the man to
Lieutenant Colonel Huntington, the
commander of the camp. Through
the interpreter the Spaniard described
the condition of the Spanish troops
and gave some valuable information
concerning the intended movements of
the enemy.
He said that he surrendered because
the Spaniards had so little to eat that
most of them were in starving con-
dition. The only rations which the
garrison at Caimanela had had for
week were fat pork and sweet potatoes
in small quantities. Hundreds of the
Spanish troops, he declared, were
ready to surrender if they were as
sured that they would not be killed.
Before he came in he had a talk with
his party, which was watching the
camp from the crest of the hill. They
told him that he would be killed by
the Americans if he surrendered but
he persisted in his plan to give himself
up. He afterwards crept up bride
path until he came to the sentinel, to
whom he had waved his hat as sign
of peace.
The man is member Of the regular
Spanish army. He told Colonel Hunt
ington that he had been in Tuesdays
fight, and that after the Spanish de-
feat they had retreated to a fort which
is six or seven miles from the camp.
He said that $50 Spaniards were killed
in the engagement.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22

governor had to stand or fall accord
ing to his defence of the Saluda sena-
tors merciless excoriation. To his
credit be it said that he repelled the
accusations with vigor. 1 dare Wat
son, said he, to furnish one scintilla of
proof that ever made political deal.
If his baseless charge were true I
ought to be kicked out of Office, but
the man who robs another of his good
name is worse than the thief who
steals his horse from the locked stable.
Aye, he is unworthy of the name of
man or gentleman and is no gentle
man.
1t is absolutely false that I went
into a contract with Charleston. I
told them that whenever they gave
me assurances that they would en-
force the law I would remove the
metropolitan police. I made that
statement publicly, but never prom
ised any man that I would uncondi-
tionally remove it.
I had more appointments than any
other governor had to Make but for
every friend 1 made gained dozen
enemies, yet some of these political
pirates have tried to misrepresent me
by saying that traded appointments
for popularity. You may defeat me,
but no man under heaven shall mis-
represent me to the people. I intend
to run the government without fear
or favor and not according to the die
.tates of bob-tailed politicians.
The governors defence was roundly
applauded, and his speech ended the
meeting.
George D. Tillman is also inclined to
pour it into Ellerbe at every opportu-
nifty. The principal "reforms" he is ad-
vocating are the sale of liquor through
high license system under constitu-
tional regulations, and the abolition
of witness fees in criminal cases. He
denounces the dispensary system as
corrupt and despotic and claims that
the old Republican system of fees and,
mileage for witnesses in criminal cases
is the cause of many cases that would
otherwise never be heard of in court.
Featherstone is for prohibition, Arch
er wants better educational system,
Schumpert wants recognition of his
record as solicitor and as man,
and Walt Whitman maintains that if
be is crank, the other fellows are all
fools.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22
bonded Warehouse In Laurens.

Correspondence of the News and
Courier: While the times are dull
and anything but buoyant, yet new
enterprise has been put upon its feet
in the last few days. A bonded ware
house is to be built at once, with a
capital of $4,000, for the storage OF
farm products, against which certif-
Gates can be issued, which will be
basis of credit, giving oproducers the
means of holding their crops and SELL
ing at their option. All the stock has
been taken and a site secured, as well
as a charter. 1t is thought a good
thing for the farmers, city and invest
tors.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22
CAIMANERA FORTS.
They are Demolished by Texas, Marble
head and Suwanee.

They are Demolished by Texas, Marble
head and Suwanee.
Compiled from Cable Dispatches.
After thrashing the Spanish regulars
and hushwhackers who had been an
noying them 50 much at Camp McCalla
last week, the American marines had
an opportunity to investigate the
shores of Guantanamo bay and the
general conditions surrounding, with
the result that they discovered that
the principal base of operations of the
Spaniards were the town of Caimane-
ra, and some outlying Notifications.
Caimanera is at the terminus of
the Santiago and Guantanamo rail-
road, about II miles from Guantanamo.
1t is on the opposite side Of the bay
from Camp McCalla, and it was learn
ed that bodies of soldiers were coming
down from Guantanamo, being ferried
across the bay, and reinforcing the
bushwhackers who were so distress
ing the marines.
The defeat of the Spanish forces al
ready in the vicinity only gave tenn
porary relief. With their base of
operations still in good condition, there
was nothing to hinder the coming Of
other re-enforcements and making
necessary a repetition of what the
marines had just had to go through.
Therefore, it was deemed advisable to
destroy all the Notifications and earth
works in the vicinity of Caimanera.
This condition of affairs was repre-
sented to Admiral Sampson by Cap
tain Philip, of the Texas. While coal
ing his ship in Guantanamo bay, Cap
tain Philip, was fired upon by riflemen
from the shore, and when he informed
Admiral Sampson, before Santiago,
Admiral Sampson told him to 60 back
and destroy all Notifications to be
found, and also to capture or destroy
some Spanish gunboats that were
known to be hiding somewhere in the
harbor.
At about l o'clock, Wednesday af-
ternoon, the Texas entered Guantana-
mo bay, followed by the Marblehead
and the little Suwanee. Caimanera is
about FIVE miles up the bay from Camp
McCalla. TO reach point where the
forts could be shelled to advantage, it
was necessary to pass through long,
narrow channel, fringed on either side
with thick underground. For much
of the distance, the vessels were with
in $50 yards of the shore, and men on
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22
GIVE UP MANILA, SAYS BRYAN.
Clad as q Colonel of Volunteers, He Talks
About the War at the Exposition.

Clad as a Colonel of Volunteers, He Talks
About the War at the Exposition.
Tuesday. of last week was Nebraska
day at the Trans Mississippi exposi-
ton, and w. ]. Bryan was the orator
of the occasion. In the presence of
large crowd and the governors per-
sonal staff, Mr.. Bryan spoke. He was
arrayed in the uniform of colonel of
volunteers. After discussing the re-
sources of Nebraska, Mr.. Bryan made
the following reference to the war and
its results
"History will vindicate the position
taken by the United States in the war
with Spain. In saying this, I assume
that the principles which were invoked
in the Inauguration of the war will be
observed in its prosecution and con-
clusion. If a contest undertaken for
the sake of humanity degenerates into
a war of conquest, we shall find it
difficult to meet the charge of having
added hypocrisy to greed. Is our
national character so weak that we
cannot withstand the temptation to
appropriate the first piece of land that
comes within our reach? TO inflict
upon the enemy all possible harm is
legitimate warfare, but shall we con-
template scheme for the colonization
of the Orient merely because our fleet
won remarkable victory in the har-
Dor of Manila? Our guns destroyed
Spanish fleet, but can they destroy
that self.evident truth that govern.
ments derive their just powers not
from superior force, but from the con-
sent of the governed? Shall we aban-
don just resistance to European en-
croachment upon the Western Hemis-
phere in order to mingle in the contro-
versy of Europe and Asia?
Nebraska, standing midway be-
tween the oceans, will contribute her
full share toward the protection of
our seacoast. Her sons will support
the flag at home and abroad. Wher-
ever the honor and the interests of the
nation may require, Nebraska will
hold up the hands of the government
while the battle RACES, and when the
war clouds roll away her voice will be
heard pleading for the maintenance of
those ideas which inspired the found
ers of our government and gave the
nation its proud eminence among the
nations of the earth. If others turn
to thoughts of aggrandizement, and
yield allegiance to those who clothe
and.covetousness in the attractive
garb of national Destiny the people
of Nebraska, if I mistake not their
sentiments, will place themselves on
the disclaimer entered by congress,
and expect that good faith shall char
aeterize the making of peace as it did
the beginning of war;"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22

Hobson and his men are dead they
have simply been murdered.
Cuban spies have reported to Admi-
raj Sampson that the Spanish general,
Joral, and several officers, were killed
by one of the gun cotton shells of the
Vesuvius, and it is likely that this is
the meaning of the mourning flag over
Moro castle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-22


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26
GOOD TINES IN WISCONSIN.
Mr. CassOn Says That Republican
PrOspects Nre Rright.

Mr.. Henry Casson, formerly secretary of
state Of Wisconsin and who is now inter
ested in republican politics of that state, is
in Washington.
The prospects are very bright for re-
publican success in Wisconsin," said Mr..
Casson 10 a Star reporter today. I'VE Will
carry the state and the legislature without
doubt I also feel confident that we will
elect a republican representative in Con
gress from each Wisconsin district
Many conditions combine to promise a
republican victory. In the first place there
is general prosperity throughout the state.
The farmers have large crops and are get
ting good prices for their produce. The
working men are doing well, railroads are
busy and there Is Il revival OF trade and
Industry on every hand.
The results Of wise republican legisla-
ttou and administration are being realized
and the people are not slow to contrast
them with the results of democratic rule
and the operations Of free trade and WI
ron tariff. The people are proud Of the adj
miuistratiGn. President Mckinney is strong
with all classes and there is absolute con
hdeuCe in his wisdom and ablIiry TO solve
the grave problems which Confrcn. the
United States
There is no serious dissatisfaction over
the experiences Of the soldiers. Snrne of
the boys had pretty rough time but
when they began to put up d poor mouth
about II they were discouraged. There
Were too many veterans Of the civil war in
wisconsin who had known the hardsnips
ana horrors Of war, and they soon demon
strated by comparison that the complaints
OF the boys were trivial Thus the veterans
set up baCk-dre. which soo, so,,4Iri1e 4
the mutterings."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26
WAITING FOR TRANSPORTS.
Troops for Manila Expect to Gel
AWAY IN Two Weeks


SAN FRANCISCO, September 26-Brig
Gen Miller says he may go to Manila on
one of the first transports to leave with
what remains to him of his 1st Brigade of
which the Washington regiment is consid-
cred a part. In that case Col. Funston,
with the Kansas, Iowa and Tennessee regi-
ments, forming the I'd Brigade, will go last.
The rain which began on Saturday night
has caused the Issuance of orders by the
military authorities at Preside for the re-
pair of all defective tsntage Maj. Rafter
Of the Goth Kansas. chief surgeon of the di-
vision, says he thinks the men will get
along all right In tents during the weeks
remaining to the forces here before they
depart for Manila. All that now delays
the sailing is the non-arrival of transports.
The first of the returning vessels should
arrive here this week. and it will take at
least a week for them to recoal and take
on supplies, so that they could not hope 70
get away under ten days after they make
this port.
Typhoid is diminishing in the camp. OF
the forty cases remaining in the division
hospital twenty-one are reported as improv-
ing and but three as serious. There are but
three dptheria cases, and they are show
ing Improvement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26
Nelson,
Matter & Co.
Bed Room
Suites.

These suites represent the very
best products OF the country. In de
sign. finish and workmanship they're
rot to be surpassed. We've made a
big purchase OF n. NJ. & Go. Bed
Room Suitcs-mostly in fine ma
hogauv. 1t was an entire sample
line. Naturally we got them low
THEY'LL be sold low.
Fine Mahogany Suites, some
swell front, some serpentine front,
all with large French beveled plate
mirrors. at the following prices:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26
WORK ON MEN-OF-WAR.
Repairs on Several Old Pacific Coas
Vessels Nearly COmnIefed

VALLEJO. Cal. September 26.-Work on
the gunboat Yorktown is nearly completed
at Mare Island and will be ready to go into
commission next month.
Work on the Adams is about finished,
and all the workmen will probably be off
of her by Wednesday,
Commander B. F. Tilley has been as
signed to the vessel, and she will proba bly,
go INTO commission soon after his arrival
at the yard.
1t will be but short time also till the
Hartford is able to leave the dock
The Albatross is at the yard awaiting
repairs. She Will be put in thorough condi-
ton by the Navy Department before being
turned over to the fish commission
The Ranger will be moved under the
shears next week to receive her engines
and boilers, which are ready to be placed
on board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26
SICK SOLDIERS AT MANILA
Gen. Otis Reports All Doing Well md
Mostly ConvaIesceut

Adtt- Gen. Cortin today received the fol-
lowing cable messt ge from Gen Otis. com
handing the military forces in the Philip
pines. dated Manila, September 20:
Understand reporters send exaggerated
account of sickness Total In hospital to-
day, highest Of any day. 500. typhoid fever
patients. ninety-five; all doing well and
mostly convalescent. About 1920 excused
from duty; mostly slight ailments, show
ing condition fair for this latitude. Nine
teen deaths from disease this month; TWEEN
ty-three In August"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26

He Was Charged with Rape and Az
sault With a Knife.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, September ga
special to the Sentinel from Mountain City,
Tenn, says:
About 2 o'clock this morning a mob of
100 men overpowered the johnson county
jai1er and took John Williams, the negro
who seriously stabbed Sherman Dunn and
raped Mrs. Mollie Shelton in this county a
week ago, from the Jail and hung him to
a tree about one mile back of town. His
body is still hanging to the tree with a
large crowd viewing the body. Great ex-
citement prevails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26

raine j. Pitkin of Chicago, Ill. She has
filed all the Offices including that of most
worthy grand matron. On retiring from
that office in 1888, she was elected right
worthy grand secretary, but declined IN
favor of the then incumbent. In 1889 she
was again elected to that position, and was
reelected in 1892 and 1898. She has filled
the Office so acceptably that her reelection
this year is a foregone conclusion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26
Virginia Bank Closes It's Doors.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va. September 26.-The AL
legheny Bank at Clifton Forge closed its
doors today. No statement of its financial
condition has so far been made public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26
Grand Chapter of District.

The Grand Chapter of the District of Co
lumbia was organized in 1896 The first
worthy grand matron was Mrs Alcena La
mond of Ruth, No. /, and the first grand
worthy patron, Mr.. l.. Cabell Williamson
of Naomi No. 2. Mrs. f. Ella Espey and
Mr. c. w Okey next held those offices, re-
spectively.
The present worthy grand matron Of the
District is Mrs. Carolyn A. Handy of Es-
Their Chapter, No. s. She fills her present
trying position with grace. tact and dignity.
Mr. w. E. Nalley of Ruth Chapter, No. l.
is worthy grand patron. He is the founder
of the order in the District, and Is past
Master Mason and a member of tn Royal
Arch Chapter Mr.. c. L. Patten Is the
grand secretary and an indefatigable work
er, and MIR. John f. O'Neill is the chairman
of the executive committee for the enter
tainment Of the General Grand Chapter
which commences it's ninth triennial session
at the Masonic Temple at 10 o'clock tomor-
row morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26

The very best Furniture and Carpets
made are in Hoeke's Clearing SaIe.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26
Double Tragedy in Chicago suburb.

CHICAGO. September 26.-In the suburb
of Edison Park last night Joseph Pfaff was
shot to death by Albert Danish. The shoot
ing followed violent quarrel about some
trivial matter Danish disappeared and
after several hours search his body was
found In the woods. He had committed
suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26
The Grand Officers,

The present most worthy grand matron
of the Order of the Eastern Star is Mrs.
Mary E. Partridge of Oakland, Cal. She
joined the order in 1871, being initiated in
Golden Gate Chapter, No. l, of San Fran
cisco. At present she is q member o. Oak
Leaf Chapter. No. s. of Oakland. She
served in all the elective Offices Of that
chapter from associate conductress to Wor-
thy matrOn. In 1SSS she Was elected grand
worthy matron of California; in 1892 she
was elected right worthy associate grand
matrOn of the order, and three years ago
was elected at the meeting of the General
Grand Chapter at Boston to her present
office. She has visited the grand chapters
OF Elaine, New Hampshire, oregon, Wash
ington, Texas, California, Colorado, Min
nesota. South Dakota, Nebraska, New Jer-
sey and Washington. d. c.. besides subor-
dinate chapters in Arizona Idaho, New
Mexico Utah and Wyoming. AS the most
worthy grand offices have never been twice
bestowed upon the same parsonage she
IS not a candidate for reelection.
The most worthy grand patron is Mr..
| Henry Harrison Kinds of Stanton, Mich.
| He is past worshipful master OF stanton
| Lodge, F. and A. NJ; past high priest of
Stanton Chapter, Royal Arch Masons. He
| is also sd degree member OF the Scot
| fish Rite.
| Mrs. Hattie E. Ewing Of Orange, Mass
| is the associate grand matron. and is thus in
| line for the grand matronship, though the
order is free to choose all its officers from
among tne delegates present. far as
! could be learned however. Mrs. Ewing is
! without rival for that office
| Judge Nathaniel Award Gearhart of Du-
| luth. Mimi. is the right worthy associate
| grand patron. He was made a Master
Mason in Geressee. n. Y. in 1867 and be-
| came member Of Zenith Chapter No. %
| o. E. s., Duluth, Mimi, in 1889. lie was
! chosen patron of his chapter and associate
| and worthy grand patron, respectively of
| Minnesota before being elected TO his pres
ent office. II is said that some recent
| trouble in the jurisdiction of Minnesota
| may initiate against his election to the
| highest office in the gift of the order and
| l." Cabeli Williamson, past most worshipful
| grand master of Masons, and past most
/ worthy grand patron of the Order of the
Eastern Star. District of Columbia, is ia
| vCrabiy spoken of Cor the honor.
| Perhaps the most important Office in the
! order is that of right worthy grand score
| tary, which is at present held by Mrs. Lor-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26

Degrees by Word of Mouth.
The degrees were first conferred by Rob-
ert Morris by Communication or word
OF mouth, and the groups organized were
called families" Mrs. L. J. Pitkin, right
worthy grand secretary, recorded the de-
ices in this manner. The state of Michi-
gan was the first TO call the organization
the "OrGer Of Adaptive Masonry" and will,
therefore, have the place Of honor at the
banquet and be TIE first to respond to the
toasts TO the different states represented.
New York comes next. Illinois Is, how
ever the banner state" as far as num-
bers are concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26
Leading i'm silk values.

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new e"lor combinations such as red ana
black. red and E3cen. green and black
ana green and heliotrope. and brown and
grade, will go for a day ut. u.s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26

The grade of black brocade satin Ouch
esse Tor which you usually pay 60 cents
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good, desirable weiGht-win go S6ho
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26
Undertaking them all.

Two-tone novelties. in n beautiful com
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10 inches wide-colored grounds ann
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26

Usual 75c grade 81 inch rustling tafeta
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26
All hats trimmed free.

Small natural black birds will Ice ,o,>
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Large curled quilts in all colors-
Will De offered tomorrow at the spe- e
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-26

"n-inch silk-and wool crcpnu -lnc Il the
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