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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21
THE CONFEDERATE REUNION.

In another column, Judge /. d.
Witherspoon, a member of the execu-
tive committee for York county, calls
upon the citizens of the respective
townships for voluntary contributions
to assist the Confederate veterans who
will attend the reunion in Charleston
next May, in having an enjoyable
time.
Judge Witherspoon's call sets forth
fully the objects sought, and also gives
all necessary information as to the
proper method of procedure; but to
it, it might be we'll to add one sugges-
ton. The various committees can
pursue their work still more effectual.
ly if they will now appoint sub-com-
mittees to canvass the different Sec
tions of their respective townships,
and thus give every body the opporlu-
nifty to contribute.
1t is hoped that York county will he
able to make up at least two or three
car loads of the kind of contributions
described by Judge Witherspoon, and
it is understood that arrangements will
he made to transport them to Charles.
ton in ample time for disposition by
the committees there.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21
Saturday, January q, 1899.

to make the bicyclists more careful"
"But then is it proper subject of
legislation Don't you think it looks
kinder small minded? Suppose the
bill was law and next summer you
had occasion 10 20 into the country.
On the road you overtake Negro
driving load of wood, and when you
ask for permission to pass he pays no
attention to you; would you jump
down and follow him on foot, or would
you-"
"I'd just knock him off the wagon
with a rock" replied the apoligist for
Mr.. McCraw.
'"Yes, and you would get into more
trouble" continued the first speaker.
81 think the bill is a silly attempt TO
do something whefe there is nothing
to be done-a kind of would if /
could effort. 1t is true that country
mules are easily frightened by bicycles,
and this fact is generally known. But
most drivers know enough about mules
to control them without the assistance
of silly statutes, and most bicyclists
have enough gentlemanly considera-
ton to not only prevent them from
attempting to pass without warning
mules that are liable to be frightened;
but to get down and out of the way
when they happen to meet such teams.
However, it is hardly worth while to
consider this proposition seriously.
Even if it should become law, no.
body would pay any serious attention
to it-neither wheelmen or teamsters. s."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21

- Jerry Simpson, the Kansas Popu-
list, does not look with favor on the
proposition to secure pension for
General John NJ. Palmer, of Illinois.
He says that in the winter of 1S90-9l
there were close senatorial contests in
Illinois and South Dakota. In the
former state the Populists and in the
latter the Democrats held the balance
of power. An agreement was reached
that if the Populists would support
Palmer in Illinois, the Democrats
would vote for Kyle in South Dakota.
Jerry says he went to Springfield, and
with two of the three Populist men,
bers held a conference with Palmer,
who said he was not only q silver man /;
but a greenbacker. They took him at
his word, and Palmer was elected on
the 154th ballot, and Kyle was success
full in South Dakota. Since then Pal
mer became the candidate of the gold
Democrats for the presidency, and
Kyle has practically deserted the
Populists. For this reason Jerry says
he feels be was sold out in both states,
and hence he proposes to get his re-
venge by depriving ex-senator Palmer
in his old age and affiiction of the pen
sion he earned during the war for the
Union.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

J. S. Brice, Clerk-Gives notice that a
county physician will be selected on
January 25. 1899, and asks for bids for
The position.
Louis Roth-Has in stuck ginger snaps,
fresh mackerel, buckw heat flour, pre-
pared buckwheat, maple syrup, and q
full supply Of canned goods.
1. D. Witherspoon-Appoints persons in
the several townships to solicit contri-
buttons in aid Of the Confederate e-un-
ion to be held in Charleston on the 10th
of May, 1899.
Martha Latham, Administratrix-Gives
notice to debtors and creditors Of A. L.
Latham, deceased.
DR.. c. M. Kuykendal-Talks about anti
ferment.
John r. Logan, s. Y. Con the 9TH OF
February, at the residence of w. G:
Finley, in Bethel township, will sell
certain agricultural products belonging
toe. G. Parish, to enforce agricultural
lien.
Mrs. C. H. Smith-Offers for sale Wyan-
dotte roosters suitable for breeding
purposes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21

however, 60 SO far as to affirm that
such a project will encounter no
serious opposition in either of these
departments of the British government.
1t would be premature to say more.
| will add only that this is one of the
possible solutions of the Philippine
problem which are within the range of
practical politics.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21
PHILIPPINES FOR WEST INDIES.
An Interesting and Plausible Story From
London.

i
London.
A subject which will engage the
attention of Ambassador Choate i'm
mediately upon mis- arrival in England
is one which links the political fate of
the Philippines and that of the British
West Indies, says a London dispatch.
Several public hints have been made
within the last few weeks as to the
great natural advantage that would
accrue to the United States and Great
Britain from the latter's REIMBURSEMENT
of her principal possessions in the West
Indies in exchange for foothold in
the Philippines.
The suggestion has not met with the
outburst of opposition which might
have been expected. This is perhaps
due to the fact that it is not taken
seriously by the English public. The
idea of the surrender of foot of soil
anywhere which has long been under
the flag, is deeply repugnant to the
British heart, no matter how obvious
the advantages Of an exchange might
be. British opinion, however, has un-
dergone some radical notifications in
the past few months the desperate,
almost hopeless, financial and CONNER
cial conditions of Jamaica and other
islands has been fully explained by the
English newspapers, and, in fact, it
has been admitted that the only way
to re-establish prosperity is through a
political union with the United States.
On the other hand, the enormous
political and material value of. the
Philippines had been clearly pointed
out.
The grave difficulties Of administra
ton on the basis Of liberty and free
institutions will in no way discourage
British statesmen or laymen. 1t is
probably true, therefore, that if a
proposition of an exchange of the
British West Indies for the Philippines
is made after these considerations have
fructited in the public mind it will not
cause the uproar with which it would
have been greeted six months ago.
l will not venture to assert that
there have already been important
pourparlers on the subject and that
consultations and an exchange Of
papers bearing thereon between the
foreign and colonial officers have
taken place this week, because such
an assertion would probably call out
prompt and official denial. I will,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21

notes in the post Office. Nothing was
"added" to the information except the
suggestion that the increase did very
"well for young county just growing
up" There was no malice in this re-
mark but we confess that we did
hope that it would call 10 the minds
of some people our warning of a
few years ago, to the effect that it
would be unwise for them to listen 10
the siren promises of the new county
advocates, who were going to reduce
taxes, make the wilderness blossom
like rose, and perform other wonders.
And it was not from feeling of re-
venge that we desired to call the mat
ter to mind but merely from very
pardonable desire to show that while
others-The Ledger among. them
were engaged in a game of deception
for their personal benefit, THE EN-
QUIRER was telling the truth.
But for our pains, we have received
terrific bolt from our highly esteemed
contemporary the Gaffney Ledger, a
paper which gives all the news from
all the world-except Cherokee and
Gaffney City. Unfortunately, we fail
ed to wound a conscience; but the
reason, however, is obvious. How
ever, we did succeed in bringing forth
some remarkable irony, a considerable
amount of brass, and apparently to
make the irony fit better, little lying.
There was no semi-weekly paper in
Yorkville 76 years ago. The authority
our contemporary misquoted says ::
"There are 8 stores, 5 taverns, male
and female academy, post Office and
printing office, which issues 2 papers
weekly; one devoted to agricultural
subjects"
1t was taxation that was being dis
cussed. Since the remarkable erup-
ton of our Gaffney City contemporary,
a reporter went to one of the gentle
men who had mentioned the matter in
the postoffice-not the So and 81 man /;
but another, and got exact figures.
He showed the reporter his books and
tax receipts, relative to piece of land
lying in Cherokee township, of Chero-
kee county. When the land was in
York county, the taxes theron
amounted to 1921. The first year in
Cherokee county the amount was
raised to $6.33, and this year the gen.
tleman has receipt for S11.20. There
have been no improvements whaterer
on the land. Last year it rented for
only $40. The owner is anxious 10
sell, and should we'll be considering
the idea of giving the property away.
In view of this illustration, it is
hardly worth while to refer to the IL
lustration about the Rock Hill man.
Rock Hill men are not fools.
If we had time, space and inclina-
tion, we might also have few words
to say about the magnificent court
house and Jail promise and the highly
honorable manner in which it was full
filled. We might 60 still further and
point out the commendable manner in
which The Ledger stood by its out.of.
town constituents and saved them
from being hoodwinked and swindled
after they were no longer in position
to help themselves. But these things
will keep for another time.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Rev. T. M. Lowry, of Shelby, has
been in Yorkville this week. He re-
turns today-Saturday.
Mrs. w. Brown Wylie received a
dispatch last Tuesday night announc-
ing the death, in Warren, Ark, of Miss
Mamie, youngest daughter of J. R. S.
Meek.
Mr.. Pelham Morrow is at DR.. w. G.
Whites recovering from the effect of a
surgical operation performed on last
Thursday. He will probably be con-
fined to his room for two or three
weeks.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21

- Senator Love, introduced on Tues
day, concurrent resolution fixing
Tuesday, February 10 as the day Of
According to the cor
respondent of The News and Courier,
the resolution was the occasion of some
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21

Although Senator McLaurin's last
speech was one of the best that he has
delivered, we have not yet heard of
its having been claimed by that Ala
bama humbug. Wonder what they
will get up against Senator McLaurin
next?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21

- Sergeant Augustus Deal seems to
take life with considerable philosophy.
After such an experience as he has
passed through; but few men would
attempt to describe it. Nine out of
ten could only swear.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21

FINDING OF THE WAR COMMISSION
FoRECAsTED.-The Washington cor
respondent of the New York Herald
says:
Briefly pui, the com mission to inves-
tigate the conduct of the war will place
the blame as follows:
Secretary Alger-For weakness, es.
pecially in his relations with Major
General Miles. For permitting Gen
eral Miles to 70 to Santiago.
General Miles-For his conduct be.
fore, during and after the war;. For
his selection of certain army camps.
For telling Secretary Alger he was in
the habit of making out bis own orders.
For bringing unfounded charges that
bad beef was supplied to the troops in
Porto Rico.
General Shafter-For certain points
which he admitted in his testimony.
General Breckinridge-For leaving
bis department 10 take part in the
Santiago battle. For not making more
inspections.
General Brooke-For conditions at
Camp Thomas.
Medical Experimentation lack of
inspections. For failure to carry out
proper sanitary regulations.
Congress-For failure to make ap-
preparations for smokeless powder.
President Mckinley will have in his
possession the full report of the war
commission within the next ten days.
This report, it is asserted, will not
be whitewash of the army admins.
tration. 1t will be unanimous on all
essential points. 1t will declare that
the primary trouble is due to the lack
of proper military organization.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21
The aJorkrille Gaq'lirer.
YORKVILLE, 8. @. {:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2l, 1899.
at any momen

Senator Tilllnsn's present term in
the senate expires on March 4, 1901.
The SENSATIONAL primary, therefore,
should take place next year. AS yet
there are no formidable candidates in
sight.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21
DID HE DO IT?

The story recently published from
the Statesville, N. c., Landmark about
the young farmer-F. w. Brawley-
who claims to have raised crop of
cotton at an average of 2.97 cents a
pound, is pretty bard to believe. 1t
was published in THE ENQUIRER, not
because we did nor did not believe it /;
but because the story from one stand
point or another is interesting. 1t has
attracted considerable attention among
the York county farmers; but the re-
porter has not yet run upon one who
believes Mr.. Brawley's story exactly.
"Say," said Mr.. G. G. Ormand, TO
the reporter on Wednesday. ~ have
been intending for several days 10
write The ENQUIRER a letter; but
have not yet finished what I had to
say. 1t is about that North Carolina
farmer who claims 10 have raised "a
bales of cotton on % acres at an aver
age cost of 2.97 cents pound"
"And you don't believe him ?' ask
ed the reporter.
II didn't say that" said Mr.. Or
mand, smiling "but 1 don't under
stand how be did it. Now here"
he continued, drawing from his vest
pocket a sheet of paper that was COW
cred with, figures. 81 have made lit
tie calculation, and with the best I can
do I can't get the cost down as low as
that claimed by Mr.. Brawley."
On the paper was an estimate of the
different items of cost that 60 into the
production of single acre of cotton.
Mr.. Ormand had these items as follows
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-21

"Now, here is the cost of cultiyatiug
l acre. TO cultivate % acres would
cost $4O7.3S, and the entire yield, $500
pounds, would be at an average cost
of 4.24 cents per pourd. The only
way 1 can see to get the price down to
2.97 is to allow pretty liberal estimate
for the value of the seed"
"Then you don't believe Mr.. Braw-
ley did what he claims? ?" again asked
the reporter.
~ did not say that" retorted Mr..
Ormand, smilingly. 81 said 1 cau'l
figure it out that way!'
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-19
SEA SERPENT

Rose Up From the Deep and Tore
Through the Water Alongside
the Shamrock.
NEW YORK. Aug. 19.-Now that the
Shamrock is riding safely at anchor in
the harbor at Fort Tompkinsville,
Captain Hoyarth has found time to tell
of a few incidents of the trip. He said
today:
eve were towed just 1.255 miles
and our voyage was extremely lucky.
son. August 10, late in the evening,
the crew saw huge monster rise out
of the water, and after swimming
alongside the boat for while it disap-
pesred.''
The sailors say the monster was 80
feet long and tore through the water
like snake. They firmly believe that
it was a sea serpent.
e The Shamrock will be docked at the
Erie basin next Tuesday. Big crowds
are constantly visiting the dock to look
at the cup challenger.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-19
A Card From Editor Gould.

Editor HERALD:-My name having
twice appeared in your paper in con-
nection with a new journalistic VEN
ture, kindly permit me to say tha. my
only work in Ell Paso Is to assist Mr..
A. b. McK1e in preparing an illustra-
ted edition of the Intern national Indus
trial Record.
This will occupy my entire time and
attention for some weeks to come.
However, when that shall have been
completed. will not be averse so con-
sldering any promising newspaper
proposition, new or old, but the latter
preferred; for my studying of Ell Paso,
preparatory to the illustrated edition,
has convinced me that no town in my
acquaintance has future equal to that
OF which Ell Paso seems assured.
GEO. T. GOULD.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-19
Peculiar Testimony of the
Witnesses At
RenneS.
TORMENT THEPRISONER
With Impassioned Accusa-
tions Instead of Relating
the Cold Facts -Cuig-
net on the Stand.

RENNES, Aug. 19.-Captain G. Cuig.
net, aid-de-csmp at the war Office, was
the first witness called today before
the Dreyfus courtmartial.
Captain Cuignet was the man who
discovered the Henry forgery.
He had also testified before the court
of cessation of the bad faith on the part
of the foreign Office in tampering with
the dispatch in order to incriminate
Dreyfus.
Notwithstanding this, Cuignet be-
gan his testimony today with long
speech denouncing Drey fus, which
lasted until the accused man raised his
hand in protest. Then Cuignet began
his evidence.
FINANCIAL CONDITION INSECURE.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 10. The banks
here are receiving large deposits from
French capitalists because of the finan-
cial insecurity in France until the
Dreyfus affair is settled.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-19
A NEW STAR.
Texas Girl Who Has Become An
Author And Actress.

Another southern actress who is ra-
pidly gaining public notice is Lucille
Dyer a native of Texas and graduate of
Baylor University.
She comes from one of the Oldest
families in the state. The oyer" and
'anti-Dyer" parties at one time being
important factors in Lone Star poll
tics.
Miss Dyer is one of the most popular
girls in society circles of Kansas City d.
where she has lived the past three
years and where she made her debut as
the star in a melo-drama called the
''Secret of Sable Island" last May,
scoring big popular success.
She has just written a book called
"Con fidences, which is now in the
hands of the publishers.
Her season opens Oct. 16, and she is
booked in the larger cities only.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-19
AMERICANFORESTERS
Supreme Court In Session At De-
trOit.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 19.-Hesd-
quarters were opened in Detroit today
for the convention of the Supreme
Court of the Foresters of America
which will commence five days. ses
sion here next Monday.
The Foresters of America is an of
shoot of the venerable Euglish order
of Ancient Foresters.
The split between the two branches
was caused by the English order in.
sisting tn at the Anne rican branch ad-
NIT negroes to membership. This re-
suited in the organization of the For
esters of America at a convention held
in Minneapolis ten years ago.
From a mem bership of 1900, it has
grown to an order of $4,000 members
in its subordinate courts, of which
there are now l.342 in the United
States
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-19
FAST SWIMMERS
Are Contesting For the Champion
ship.

LAFAYETTE, Pa, Aug. ia score
or more of the fastest swim mers in the
country are taking part in the sixth an
nual swimming championships of the
Amateur Athletic union, which are be-
ing contested this afternoon in the
Schuylkill river.
The principal events are the one
hundred-vard championship straight
away and half-mile championship over
the ITO yard course, open to all regis
tered amateurs belonging to the Allan
tic association clubs, and the one-hun-
hundred yards novice and 220-yard
handicap, open to all registered swim
mers.
The large number and high stand
ing of the contestants will probably re-
suit in the break ing of one or more re-
cOrds
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-19
THE COLORED RACE
Want a Portion of New Mexico or
Oklahoma In Which to Settle and
Form d Brand-NeW State.

CHICAGO, Aug. 19.-The Afro-Amer-
lean council resumed its session today.
A scheme for the ameloration of the
colored peoples troubles is proposed
by Bishop L. b. Kelsey, of Texas.
His idea Is to have the government
set aside q sufficient amount of the
public domain, in which to locate the
entire colored race, giving them a dis
tinct state, with all the rights and priv
ileges accorded the other states in the
union.
The scheme will, it is stated, be pre-
sented to congress at an early day.
Oklahoma or a portion of New Mex
leo will be acceptable sites, but the in
habitants thereof are likely to object
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-19
EXCITING RUNAWAY.
Last Evening on Mesa Ave.

There was quite an exciting run
away yesterday afternoon on Mesa
avenue.
down the avenue at pretty stiff gait
with load of lumber in his wagon
when his horse became frightened
at the switch engine popping off.
The animal started off on a run, the
Mexican tugging at the rei1s and the
lumb ber scattering out behind.
He finally succeeded in stopping the
animal at San Antonio street without
any serious damage being done. The
street was crowded at the time and it is
q wonder that nobody was hurt.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-19
HARRIS'S SCHEME

N rants The CONSTITUTION AmenQcO
So As To Change, The Terms
OF The President, Senators And
Congressman.
TOPEKA, Kas., Aug. Ex-senator
Harris will leave for Washington in a
short time prepared for the winters
work.
He says he willintroduce q resolution
in the senate providing for three i'm
portant amendments to the coustitu-
tion of the United States. They
are:
irst-Making the term of the pres
ident six, instead of four years.
Second. d.---Providing for the election
of United States senators by the direct
vote of the people.
Third Making the terms of con-
gressmen four years, instead of two.
Harris claims there are entirely too
many elections and that the president
should be elected for six years and dis
qualified for a second term.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-19
A QUIET WEDDING

The Bride Was Baptized Yesterday.
D. w. Coffey, of this city, and Miss
Ruby Williams, of Amarillo. Texas,
were married by Rev. Father Arthuis
at half past six O'Clock this morning at
the church of the Immaculate Concep-
tiOn.
The bride was baptized a Catholic
yesterday afternoon py Father Arthuis,
and became q convert to the faith. She
Is very pretty young woman and was
popular in society in Amarillo.
Mr.. Coffey has resided in Fl Paso a
number of years and is connected with
the Ell Paso branch of the Dallas
brewery.
The young couple will go to house
keeping on North Mesa avenue.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-19
Deeds Filed.

The following deed was filed with the
county clerk yesterday:
Joseph Magoffin and Octsvia Magof-
fin to Waters Davis, the following real
estate: Lots %, "a, 25, 26. 27. %, 20
and 80 in block Z, of Magoffin's addi-
tion, for the sum of $4,000.
Campbell Real Estate company to
John Sneed 39x12O feet on the west
side of Auge street Campbeil's addi-
tion, 1925.
Leila McBurney to II. V. Oden for
tract of land in San Elizario: $500.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-19
WARNINGS ASHES
His Widow Denies That They Mer,
Buried With Those of PduperS.

ST. PAUL, Aug. 19.-Mrs. George E.
Waring, widow of the former commits
sioner of street cleaning in New York.
says there is no truth in the dispatch
saying her husbands ashes were bur-
led with those of the paupers at Swine
burne island.
Further than that she had obtained
permission from the suth critics at
Swineburne island to leave her hus-
bands ashes there until her return
from New York in September.