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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22

that undoubtedly an army of such
proportions is required. We of the
army have supreme confidence in Gen.
eral Lawton's judgment, and it is his
practice to underestimate rather than
to exaggerate when passing upon ex'
isting conditions. II don't know Otis
never saw him." the general added.
II think Lawton had right to criti'
else the tactics of the commanding
general if he believed them to be un-
wise. The Filipino is suspicious fell
low, Just like the Cuban. He can't
see the good intentions Of this govern.
ment and he never will until we sub
jugate him with powder and ball.
have said before that it may be neces'
sary to kill half the population of the
islands in order that the remaining
half may be lifted from their semi
barbarity to the civilization we are
ready to give them. And let me tell
you," General Shafter concluded i'm
pressively, "that I don't believe our
troubles in Cuba are over by any
MEANS"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22
LAKE CITY CASES.
Argument Was Commenced on Last Wed
nesday.

Argument Was Commenced on Last Wed
nesday.
Tha argument to the jury for The
government in the case against the
alleged Lake City lynchers was com
menced last Wednesday by j. 2. K
Bryan, in a speech which lasted foul
hours and which was characterized by
boldness of expression and by direct
ness of the charges against the prison
ers and the witnesses who testified fol
them.
Mr.. Bryan declared that not only
had the conspiracy alleged been
brought home to the defendants, but
in the attempt to escape from the con-
sequences, the public records had been
mutilated in barefaced and reckless
manner. Two defendants went before
the Jury without the semblance of tes
timony in their favor. An accomplice
swears that he was with them at the
lynching. Three unimpeached wit,
nesses swore they saw them there and
yet they did not 60 on the stand to ex'
plain their whereabouts nor were wit
nesses offered to show where they were
when Baker was killed. For the other
six men alibis of the most flimsy char
acter were set tup-statementsi in which
the individuals contradicted each other
at every turn, and in which the false
and marvellous were so blended that
they faded away to nothing IN the
light of reason and fact. He declared
that things had come to pass in South
Carolina at which human life was
cheaper than cents cotton, and the
majesty of the law could never be re.
established unless jurors could be found
who would see that such diabolical
crimes as the lynching of Frazier
Baker are punished.
In reply G. S. Legare argued for the
defense. He declared that the testi'
mony of the government witnesses had
been impeached and contradicted in es-
sential details and be argued that the
alibis for the defense had been well
and conclusively established. In the
midst of Mr.. Legare's defense of him
the defendant Stokes created sensa.
ton by breaking down and crying
bitterly.
Mr.. Legare concluded his argument
for the defense on Thursday morning
and was followed by w. j. Bass, a
Lake City attorney, who was followed
by Hon. W. A. Barber in a strong ar
gument for the prosecution. There
were two more speeches. One by Mr.
Jervey for the defense and the other
by District Attorney Lathrop. 1t was
expected that the case would 60 to the
| jury about noon yesterday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22

the work of soliciting subscriptions
has not been pushed during the past
three weeks. The library, however,
ought to have at least $3.50 as a starter,
and additions may be continued indef-
initely.
Colonel McCorkle has replanted his
banana tree in his court house flower
garden. The plant lived through the
winter very nicely, and this summer,
with favorable seasons, will probably
attain considerable development.
Sheriff Logan, of the committee,
has been engaged for day or two in
making repairs on the bicycle track.
As yet there have been no definite
arrangements for a bicycle meet this
spring or summer; but the wheelmen
have the matter we'll in mind, and that
they will have big meet is reasona.
bly, certain.
The early closing matter has been
under discussion by the local dry goods
clerks for week or more. From May
l, until further notice, the dry goods
stores will be closed at $50 p. ~.
Saturdays, of course, are excepted.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The teachers of the graded school
are contemplating picnic excursion
to Cliffs, N. c., about the middle oi
May. The success of their plans, o.
course, will depend upon the CO.
operation of the patrons of the
school. 1t is believed that arrange
ments can be made whereby the chill
dren may be furnished ticket at sc
cents, or less, for the round trip, and
outsiders who may desire to 60 along
will not have to pay more than a dol
lar. Cliffs, which is on the Carolina
and North Western railroad, is an
ideal spot for picnic purposes, and it is
hoped that the children will not be de-
prived of their promised outing.
The fund that is being raised by
Superintendent Dendy and the teach
ers of the Yorkville graded school
now amounts to about $75. For good
reasons, providential and otherwise
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22
NERE-MENTION,

Smallpox is reported in Charlotte,
N. C..'.'.''''The Pennsylvania legisla-
ture adjourned on last Thursday with
out electing a United States senator to
succeed Quay. The last ballot result
ed Quay (R.), 90; Jenk's O), S5;
Jones (R); SO. Total, 247. Necessa-
ry to a choice, 1874; paired or not vot-
ing, 6......'.".The Second South Carroll
ma regiment was mustered out at Au-
gusta, Ca, last Wednesday, '':'''"'A
New York dispatch says that Thomas
B. Reed has accepted an offer to be-
come a member of the law firm of
Simpson, Thatcher & Barnes, of New
York city, on a guaranteed income of
not less than s50,000a a year, and that
he will resign his seat in congress. '''''.
Carter Harrison, the recently elected
mayor of Chicago, is on a visit to Nir-
ginia. '...''."B Brigadier General Guy '.
Henry has been relieved of the mill
tary governorship of Porto Rico. 1t is
likely that be will be succeeded by
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22

- Pursuant to authority conferred
by the New York legislature, a rigid
investigation into the municipal affairs
of New York city is in progress. The
investigation is directed principally at
Tammany Hall. Richard Croker has
been undergoing a searching examina-
ton. Among other things it has de-
veloped that Tammany leaders main
tain complete control of the city gov
ernment and levy blackmail right and
left on account of any and every val
liable franchise that is granted. The
responsible officials are only figure
heads for the real powers in the back
ground. Croker answered a great
many questions willingly enough but
when asked about the ownership OF
certain stocks, how he came into pos
session of them, what he paid for
them, and matters Of that kind, re-
fused to answer on the ground of per-
sonal private business. The investi-
eating committee has not yet taken
decided action; but is considering the
advisability of ruling him, and also
others who have taken the same posi-
ton, for contempt.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22
Ths aturkpille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
SATURDAY, APRIL %, 1899.

- The California legislature recently
passed law requiring newspapers to
publish the signatures of the writers Of
all articles containing criticisms calcu'
lated to bring into discredit dead OF
living men. The law is said to be very
absurd in many of its provisions. Ii
became operative last Wednesday. AS
the result of previous understanding
however, all the newspapers of San
Francisco ignored it. They propose to
continue to do as they have been do
ing, and in case of prosecution to
stand together. The law is develop
ment of the recent senatorial contest
Bribery money was used freely and the
newspapers freely discussed details
There was wrongdoing on all sides
and the resentment against the news
papers was unanimous. Such q law
if it should become operative, would
muzzle the press completely, and leave
the men who practice bribery and cor
ruption in politics free hand to pur'
sue their schemes with impunity.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22
FILIPINOS CAPTURE AMERICANS.
First Serious Disaster Yet Sustained by the
Navy.

First Serious Disaster Yet Sustained by the
Navy.
A piece of very bad news came
from Manila under date of last Tues
day. 1t was to the effect that the
Filipinos have probably captured the
crew of a boat from the Yorktown,
in all Is men.
The first news of the disaster was
sent by Admiral Dewey to the secre-
tary of the navy. 1t appears that at
the town of Baler, on the east coast
of the island of Luzon, there was II
Spanish garrison of about so men, who
had been defending themselves for
more than a month against the attacks
of some 200 Filipinos.
The gunboat Yorktown went to
Baler for the purpose of relieving the
Spaniards. Anchoring off Baler, the
commander of the Yorktown sent a
boats crew of Is men up the river to-
ward the town, which is some distance
inland. The expedition was in COM
mand of Lieutenant J. G. Gilmore,
and under him was Ensign W. II.
Standley, who, for some purpose, was
landed at the mouth of the river.
Ensign Standley reports that short
ly after the departure of the boat, he
heard up the river bugle call follow
ed by firing apd cheers. The Ameri-
lean sailors had with them an automat-
ic gun; but this Ensign Standley did
not hear. He padded back to the
Yorktown in a canoe, and afterward a
search was made for the missing boat
crew without success. The Yorktown
then sailed for Iloido from which place
her commander cabled Admiral Dewey
his theory that the Filipinos had cap
tured or sunk the boat, or that the
Americans had been rescued by the
Spaniards.
At the navy department the news
Just related created considerable ex-
element; but it is said that there is
not a great deal of uneasiness about
the Is Americans. 1t is now claimed
that the Filipinos are kind to their
prisoners, and although they are not
disposed to make any exchanges, still
the men will not be put to any dis
comfort. All this, however, is ques-
tion of very doubtful speculation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22
THE WATERWoRKs.

The Yorkville fire department turn
ed out last Wednesday afternoon al
the call of Chief Cartwright for the pur
pose of making test of the efficiency
of the "old" pump.
On account of damage to the "old'
pump at the first of the year, it was
necessary to buy new one. The old
pump was afterward repaired, and has
since been doing a great deal of work
but had never been tested as to power
The test last Wednesday was made as
to power, and the pump was found to
be in thoroughly good condition. This
was demonstrated by the throwing Of
three streams of water over the Nc
Claim building, on the corner of Con
gress and Liberty streets. The feat
was accomplished easily, with some Is
or 20 feet to spare, and the capacious
cutters were unequal to the task Of
carrying off the water as rapidly as II
was poured on to the roof.
After the test of the pump and hose,
etc., there was meeting of the fire.
men in the courthouse. 1t was the
first meeting since DR.. Cartwright's
reelection as chief. The doctor took
occasion to say that although he had
felt that he could not, in justice to
himself, give the matter his attention,
be could not be insensible of the honor
that his fellow iremen had conferred
upon him, and it will be his greatest
pleasure to at all times give the inter
ests of the department his best atten-
ton. He suggested, among other
things, that during the summer, at
least, the various reel companies should
turn out as often as once month, in
order to be assured that everything
was in proper condition.
Intendant Carroll was advised re-
Gently that the inside of the standpipe
should be painted. The information
came in the nature of surprise. No
paint had ever been been applied to
the interior of the standpipe, and the
inside surface has now been without
protection for something like five years.
1t is expected that the painting will be
done within the next two weeks, as
soon as possible after the arrival of the
necessary material. At the time OF
the painting the standpipe is to be
thoroughly cleaned from top to bottom,
inside and out.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22
SITUATION IN: CUBA.
General Gomez Is Cooperating With the
United States.

United States.
A Havana dispatch says that Gener-
al Gomez has determined to announce
to the people of Cuba bis intention to
cooperate with the United States
pending the establishment of stable,
Independent government. He has not
yet issued manifesto ; but will do so
soon.
To the correspondent of the Asso.
ciated Press, General Gomez made it
known that he intends to take this
step after consulting the views of the
leading men in his following. He is
content to cooperate with the Ameri-
cans until the island is pacifced, the
rural police organized, the Cuban SOL
diers at work and insular RECONSTRUCT
tion far advanced. No definite period
for the occupation by the Americans
will be mentioned; but the manifesto
will favor cessation of the agitation
for the immediate withdrawal of the
United States troops.
The declaration will be so worded as
to retain the support of those who de-
sire independence, yet will illustrate
the necessity of American assistance.
Governor General Brook is aware of
the purposes of Gomez, and has talked
with him about them. The announce
ment will include a recital of the per-
sonal views of the commander-in.chief
regarding the $3,OOO,OOO. On this
point he will say that he favors buying
plantations and factories in which SOL
diers could hold stock, drawing wages
and dividends; but as the soldiers
need them over present necessities the
money should be paid out now. He
thinks the rural police should be one
body, so that detachments living in one
part of the island might be sent, on
emergency, into districts where they
would not be affected by local infu-
ence.
Five Havana newspapers now advo-
cate annexation to the United States.
Ell Reconcentrado prints caricature
of Gomez driving over the flags of
Santo Domingo, Spain and Cuba, and
flying the American flag. The paper
asks: "What next ?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22

- VIM. J. Bryan has written a letter
to the Fresno Democrat giving his
views on Imperialism. He says in
part: "I think it can be shown from
a pecuniary standpoint that it will cost
us more to conquer the Filipinos and
keep them in subsection than we shall
be able to make out of the enterprise,
and that money which does return
from the Philippines will not find It's
way to the pockets of those who sup
ply sons for the army and whose taxa
ton furnishes the sinews of war. But
there is a higher view to take of it
than the money view. The principle
of conquest is wrong. Our nation has
steadily contended against it, and it is
impossible to calculate the farreach-
ing effect upon our people of a doc
trine that would substitute force for
reason in the declaration of the nations
policy. Those who oppose Imperial
ism plead not for the Filipinos but
for the American people. Our nation
is strong enough to do harm; but it
ought to be too great to do wrong. l
feel confident that the sober second
thought of the American people will
sustain those who believe that the
Filipinos should be treated like the
Cubans, namely, given their independ
ence and protected from outside inter.
ference"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22

- The question of board and lodging
during the Charleston reunion is being
agitated by The News and Courier
The matter came up legitimately
People from neighboring states who
have tried to secure accommodations
in advance have been quoted extor'
tionate prices. The News and Courier
has taken hold of the problem without
gloves, and for several days the matter
that has been printed in its columns on
the subject has been quite interesting
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22
CONQUEST OF THE PHILIPPINES.
Arrangements to Increase the American
Force to 35 900 Men.

Arrangements to Increase the American
Force to $4,000 Men.
A Washington dispatch of Thursday
has the following with regard to pro-
posed operations in the Philippines:
Fourteen thousand regulars are to
be sent to reinforce General Otis at
Manila as soon as the necessary marine
transportation can be provided. The
first regiment to be ordered will proba-
bly, be the Seventh artillery, of which
the two light batteries, G and NJ, have
been ordered home from Porto Rico
for the purpose. They will be sent at
once to San Francisco to await availa-
BILE transportation across the Pacific.
The 13 heavy batteries of the regiment
will be equipped as infantry according
to present plans, although one of them
may be used as light artillery.
The headquarters of the regiment
and four batteries are now at Fort Slo-
cum, N. Y, two are at Fort Adams,
R. l., and one each at Portland Head,
Me-, Fort Preble, Me-, and Growers
Cliff, Mass, Fort Schuyler, N. Y, and
Washington Barracks. These garri-
sons, like most of the other posts of
the army in the United States, will be
left in charge of the detachments.
1t is not expected that the bulk of
the large body of reinforcements can
reach Manila until the end of the
rainy season, which has just begun
but they will closely follow the depart
ure from the Philippines of the volun-
teers. With the regular troops already
ordered and on the way to Manila,
General Otis will have an effective
force of 81, ,72S men in addition to the
recruits being sent every few days
from the regiments already in the Phil
ippines.
This force is to be raised to $4,000
men by the time aggressive operations
can be pressed in the early autumn.
The volunteers to be returned to this
country from Manila number barely
10000, many of whom are greatly de-
bilitated, so the determination to send
$4,000 able-bodied regulars to take
their places is calculated to show the
rebel leaders that the United States is
terribly in earnest about meeting its
responsibilities for preserving order
and commanding respect throughout
the archipelago.
1t is announced that the army in
the Philippines will be increased to
81, 900 men whether the rebels aban-
don the field or not. If Aguinaldo
gives up his hopeless fight as result
of the negotiations now in progress
between his followers and the presi-
dents commissioners, $4,000 men are
deemed the right number to garrison
the forts in the outlaying islands and
establish lawful government in them.
If the insurrection continues in .Luzon
at least 10000 American troops, it is
estimated by the authorities, will be
required there for the campaign that
will be undertaken, the remaining few
thousand going to garrison the chief
places which have been opened to for
eign trade.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
J. A. Watson, Executor-Gives notice to
the debtors and creditors of Miss Sue y.
Watson, deceased.
w. II. McCorkle, Probate Judge-Gives
notice that D. G. Thompson has applied
to him for letters of administration on
the estate of E. D. Thompson, deceased.
w. A. Burns-Having made final re-
turn to the judge of probate as admin
istrator Of the estate of Mrs; EriXena
1899, will apply for final discharge
from further liability as administrator.
The Ganson Dry Goods Company-An-
nounce their spring opening on cloth
ing for next Tuesday. On that day ~
per cent. discount on regular prices will
be allowed on all cash purchases.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22
The Pension List.

The Pension List.
Columbia Record: There are about
eight counties whose pension boards
have not yet sent in their reports; but
even without them it is evident that
the pension list will be materially in
creased. 1t is hardly probable that
pensioners will receive their checks be.
fore the reunion, as they cannot be
made out until all of the counties re-
port.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22
PROGRESS OF THE VOTING.

Up to yesterday at noon, the voting
for Confederate veterans to 60 to the
Charleston reunion from the respec-
tive townships on the complimentary
tickets offered by The ENQUIRER,
stood as follows:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22

The last coupon will be printed in
the issue of THE ENQUIRER of May 3
and all votes must be in by 8 O'Clock
D. m. on May 4.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-22
The Raleigh at the Reunion.

The navy department has ordered
the cruiser Raleigh, recently from Ma
Mia, to remain ut Charleston during
the Confederate reunion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-18
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SCIENTISTS SENTENCED
For Refusing 10 BE Nacciuated'-Their
Gases win he Appealed.

AMEEICUs, GA. Nov. 1.-THE cases
Of The Christian Scientists who refused to
be vaccmated were settled to-day so far
as the Mayors Court can settle thcm' by
the sentencing of e. }. McMath TO impris-
onment at the city Hall for thirty days
and "a fine of So
Five ladies of the congregation were
sentenced TO fifteen days confinement at
some place to be designated by the chief
of-policc and Co pay a fine of 81 each.
The same sentences Of fine and imprison-
ment viii be assessed against such other
members Of the congregation as may re-
fuse 10 obey the vaccination ordinance.
Mr. N1cMath is a leading merchant Of
Americas. and the ladies involved belong
10 the best families I'm the city
Counsel has been employed to repre-
sent the Christian Scientists. and their
eases win Doe carried 10 the Superior Court
and viii ultimately be carried to the SUI
premc Court of the state, If necessary.
The cases have caused a great deal Of
talk throughout this immediate section,
and there has been no small amount Of
feeling aroused 10y the vigorous enforce
ment of the law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-18

farmers wife and her chickens is that
she fancies she can take out of herself IN
daily cares and tolls what she does not
put back in the form of nourishnient for
nerve and body. But she can't. Sooner or
later the woman who tries il breaks down.
The warning signs of physical break
down are, among others, headache, weak
stomach, fatulence, pain in side or back,
difficult breathing, palpitation of the
heart. These are only some Of the In
dications OF arrangement Of the stoin-
ach and organs Of digestion and nutri-
ton. The one sure remedy for this con
diton is DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, which strengthens the stom-
ach, purifes the blood and nourishes
and invigorates the nerves.
Mrs Martha r Barham. Of MELVILLE, Prince
George Co Va writes: " I commenced to take
Or pisrce's Golden Medical Discovery in June.
1877 also his Favoritc Prescription and can
not express the benefit I have received from
these medicines ] was suffering with what the
doctors called chronic indigestion. torpid liver
and vertigo. The doctor did not do me any
good Ny symptoms were giddiness IN head.
pains In chest and an uneasy feeling all over.
also suffered With female weakness. was an
rundown and could not do any work at all with
out suffering from nervous attacks, so wrote TO
YOU for advice. You advised me 70 use Or
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and 'Iavorite
Prescription when ! commenced to use the
medicines I weighed only III pounds. now
weigh fao pounds I thank God aud Dr. K v.
Pierce for my recovery"