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= Thomas E. Miller, president of the
colored college of South Carolina, de-
livered at Spartanburg, last Monday,
an Emancipation Day speech in which
he said many wise things to his breth-
rem. The burden of the speech was
to the effect that Notwithstanding the
prattle to the contrary, Negroes re-
ceive better treatment in the south
than in any other portion of the world
where whites and blacks are trying to
live together. He advises the Negroes
that the white people are going to rule,
no matter what comes, and that they
are going to keep within the consti-
tuition sufficiently to guard against
Federal interference. He tells his
brethren, also, that they will do well
to submit quietly to the superiority of
the whites and devote their attention
to education rather than government.
"I am convinced" he says, 'ehat the
south is the place for my people. Here
we will in the end become a strong
people; yes, we will be great factor
in the accomplishment and develop
ment of this nation but we must not
rely upon assistance from without.
We must depend upon the aid that is
to be had at our doors. Each family,
every individual, must depend on itself
The greatness of a race is the measure
of the greatness of eseh person, OF
each family, of each community"
Tom Miller has always had the repu-
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were sung, and the exercises, which
were most heartily participated in by
the prisoners, were quite solemn; but
only slightly emotional.
AT 1lS0, the two prisoners, having
both been dressed by. their relatives in
new clothes Of a very good quality,
were brought out into the execution
room where, over. some stout steps
that had been especially provided,
they mounted tothe scahold and quiet:
ly took their places under the dang
ling nooses. Amzi Dunovant showed,
by q tremor of his limbs, a slight ner-
yousness; but Castles appeared per-
fectly calm and composed. IS
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seven months ago, and also the scene
of suferings that none Of US can
recollect with pleasure"
Monday passed without especial in
cident-out of sight Of land; but on
Tuesday morning, at Q o'clock, the
of electric lights to be seen in
the distance, marked the city Of Haya-
na. The vessel did not attempt TO en-.
ter the channel until about 6 o'clock,
shortly after daylight.
"The harbor entrance seemed to me
very narrow indeed. Itappears to be
only three or four hundred feet wide.
Growing the cliffs and hills on the
outside, are numerous forts, with the
muzzle of q cannon sticking out from
almost every spot where cannon
could be conveniently placed. The
most CONSPICUOUS fortress is the famous
MORO Castle, and it seems to bear out
about all that has been said Of it as to
strength, etc. But I will not attempt
q full description. You have all seen
pictures Of the defenses of Havana.
%ssAs we proceeded between long rows
of cannon, the channel widened out
into a magnificent harbor, surrounded
by sloping hills and filled with ship
ping Of every description. When we
passed the wreck of the Inflated Maine,
the men stood with uncovered heads
and the band played the national
hymn.
ga ship loaded with Spanish sol.
diersl going back to Spain; passed us
and we cheered them. They returned
the cheer most heartily. / learn thai
[there are several other ships in the
harbor being loaded as rapidly as pos.
sible with returning Spaniards:n
When Sergeant Hart's letter was
concluded, Tuesday afternoon, he was
still on the transport, and the under.
standing was that the soldiers would
tbe .disembarked on Wednesday, when
they would enter upon provost or poi
lice duties in the city or Havana.
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ABOUT: PEOPLE,

:: DR.. Robt. s.. Withers and family, of
Blacksburg, are visiting friends and
relatives in. YorkviIIe this week.
DR.. VIM: M Walker is able to be up
and about again. He was on the
streets Al short time Thursday after
noon and was greeted by number OF
bis friends.
Mr.. H. G. Strauss has a letter from
his nephew; Mt. Howard Caldwell, and
in it Mr. CALDWELL i'sannounces that he
has decided TO! continue inrthe y. M.
.C. "A. work instead of entering the
ministry, as for sometime has been his
Intention.
|. The State: Mr.. T. a.. Mills, of Fort
Mill, receivede:a very painful wound
one night last week. |. He was attempt
ing to fireSa cannon cracker when it
accidentally sweatNof :ins his hand,
bruising the right @sideof his face con-
siderably. The wound is painful, but
not serious. .,:s;.s - -: 80 W; I:
Mr.. B.. ID Springs, Of Charlotte,
came to YorkViile Thursday afternoon
ito consult with This attorneys, Messrs.
Thos. F: McDowii iand. g. e. Spencer
about the case recently DECIDED In his
favor. He was, Of: course, very much
pleased at the outcome The plaintiffs
may or may, not appealto the supreme
Among The students who won spec
ial destinction IN their studies at the
South Carolina college during the last
examination, are found the names OF
j. II. Witherspoon .and r. Latta Par
ish, of YotkYille: Mr.. Witherspoon is
marked sshigbly J. distinguished" in
junior lawS1 AND "distinguished,n in
stsenior and constitutional law - Mr..
Parish is marked proficient" in histo.
ry and Latin.
DR.. George Walker returned to
YorkyilIe last Thursday afternoon after
an extended trip abroad, He left Bal,
timore in August, 1897, and went to
Breslau, GermalYrsto pursue special
studies. After four months at Breslau,
he went to :Leipsic, where he remained
a year, and after that spent some time
travelling in: Germany and other por.
tions of Europe: He has taken some
additional degrees and is now thor.
oughly prepared Ito successfully con.
tinue the life of research and investiga-
ton that heShas, marked ont for him
self. The doctor,:on his return, was
cordially greeted by scores of old
friends and acqnaintances. e.yhas
mot yet, however, had the opportunity
to see even assmsu per; cent. of those
who are anxious TO greet him with
congratulations for bis achievements
and good wishes for his future.
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INpEx TO iNsEw ApvERrIsEMENTs.

INDEX To NEW, ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Ganson Dry Goods Company Want
2 you to come to the stock ck.taking sale
during tbis,Iilonth. ..is. -
Grist Cousins-Can furnish you with brass
riVets and burs with which to repair
broken brides, upholstery nails cleo
stpic starch, prepared uekwheat, trace
,r;chains at. .25 or so CENTS, besides other
CarotbersfG Williams Make their bow
n ta You as proprietors Of the York Drug
]. Store and tell you what they are doing
:. and what they propose TO do ,;o:ss;.
J:aH. Riddle Extends New Year greet
:<ings and returns thanks to his frlenGs
. intentions in.the future,
Louis Roth-Offer a number OF tooth
some eatables, in evaporated black
berries prunes, white: California cher,
ries, jams, plum pudding, Star brand
ham, and almost anything else In the
canned goods line.
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LETTER FROM HAVANA.

Major james b Hart has just re.
ceived an interesting letter from his
son; Sergeant ): Frank Hart, who lis
a member Of the, Louisiana regiment
that left Savannah December a on
the Mobile, and which arrived in
Havana barbor on Monday of last
week. The letter. which was not
written with any"idea that it would
find its way into print, is quite in
tercsting, and at the request of the
reporter, Major. Hart has permitted
a few extracts from it.
The first few pages are DEVOTED to
a description Of the embarkation of
the troops-some 1000 in number-on
board the transport. The experience
was quite a novel one to most of the
men; but soon they were packed
away like bees in a new hive, and
all were filled with more or less salts.
faction at the idea that at last they
were to 60. Thousands OF Savannah
citizens came down to the wharf to
see the boys off, and many of them
brought Christmas cheer in the shape
of tempting delicacies, which atten'
tion the soldiers, of course, appre-
ciated.
The next few pages are devoted to
a description Of soldier life on the
ship. 1t was necessary to place a
strong guard below decks to keep
the men from smoking and running
the risk of fire. After the transport
reached the ocean, large number
Of the boys began to grow sick and
cast their dinners into the sea.
Christmas was dull day. The men
were rationed very much as usual,
except the. meals on the vessel were
poorly cooked and bunglingly served.
The problem of feeding the 1000
soldiers on shipboard appeared to be
rather too big an undertaking for
those who had been charged with the
task but Sergeant Hart seems to
have Jared better than most of his
companions. He says:
"During the afternoon, one of my
bunkies stole a turkey and cup Of
butter from the officers mess. We
had plenty of hard tack. Quite an
anomoly, eh ?-hard tack and turkey D
Well. six of US tackled the bird land
if you have ever heard about the space
Of time required for 'Hades to sc6rch'
a feather you can have an idea about
how long that turkey lasted. This
was the comparison that was drawn
by one of the boys. Anyhow, we had
turkey for Christmas, no matter how
dubious may have been the method by
which it was procured.
"When we got on deck Monday
morning at 9o'clock, we could see in
the distance Miami, and Flager's hotel,
the "Royal Palm. " We recognized the
beach where we vi sed to bathe nearly
- - T.
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ban army, it is necessary that before
the liberators of the people can dis
solve as a guarantee of order, the debt
which the country owes to its soldiers
should be satisfied. Awaiting this
result, I remain in my present posi-.
ton, always ready to help the Cubans
finish the work to which I have ,dedi-,
Gated my, life.n
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tation Of being very smart Negro.
He used To talk to the members of his
race differently; ut:since 1875 he has
learned lots of sense. His talk now is
sensible. Then again he is shrewd.
He has a good job, and his talk is of
the kind that will help him holdit.
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LOCAL rIAooNICs.

Jasper Light Infantry.
The members of the Jasper Light
infantry held meeting in the court
house last Tuesday night, pursuant to
the call Of Captain Moore. Uniforms
were issued and arrangements were
made fora detail to serve at the Jail
during the execution of the two con-
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YoRKyILLE. 8. @.
SATURDAY, JANUARY Z, 1899.

- All the candidates for the Office of
superintendent of the penitentiary be.
lieve strongly in the principal in rota-
tion in Office; but when it comes to
the question of which one of them is
to be rotated into the position now oc-
cupled by Colonel Neal, the unanimity
is at an end.
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THE MuRDERsRs OF BEN GooRR

Frank Castla and AMI Dunovanl
were hanged yesterday for the murder
of old Ben Gooe, in accordance with
the sentence pronounced by Judge
Gage at the Sst term Of the court Of
general sessiok, and the terms of the
respite subseaently granted by Gov
ernor EIlerbe a
). The ,execu)on was remarkable for
the orderly tanner in which it was
conducted all for the quiet resigna-
ton with wlch the condemned men
met their dqm. Only a limited num-
ber of wib} }sses were admitted into
the. execUbn room, and all these,
except a fail of the Jasper Rifles
thaf acresS guard, were admitted by
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Saturday Sal ll'lly January Z 1899.

seems to be succeeding harfsomely.
XIV. B, Moore & Co. have bsp taking
stock iu the Everything sttep dur
ing the past week, and they hve had
quite an undertaking. Af8ng the
new articles to which this Shcern is
giving its attention, is an bproyed
hay press, which Mr.. Moore is the
best that has ever been inveht 2. He
has been doing with it q grea zeal Of
sample work round through q coun-
try, and next summer and u he
expects to sell quite number them
to the more progressive farme 5f the
county. :
Messrs. Grist Cousins hayl sd q
good trade this season in the yfrious
lines they handle, aud are prepaf TO
push their operations with RED wed
energy. They brag on the dyer
chilled plow more than anything fse;
but they keep quite q number Of stnd-
ard agricultural implements in adj
tion.
Mr.. G. II. O'Leary is not mailing
any unusual STIR. He just pnrs,lesthe
even tenor of his way aud is always
to be found when wanted, whitl Is
pretty often. II Is whispered s.ibat
thar llesis contemplating some iaiapr-
tant building operations that will slL,l
considerably TO The appsa,ancs. y
things ON Main street. This, howeves,
rs, not AUTHENTIC. ~. y
Louis Roth is one of the busiest iner
lin Yorkville. he is a worker from
awayback. 1t will be remembered
that when he came to Yorkvilie, his
capital was bis hands, his trade and
his brains. IF there is any concerniin il
town that now has a more complete
stock in his line, the reporter has nc
knowledge Of it. And his restaurant
loo, isi an important institution. i
does q fair business oil along and
booms on big days. The reporter
asked him the other day s How many
people do you suppose you fed yon
MondayPn 81 don't know he replied
amaybe 2oo.n aWould you say. posi-;
lively that you. fed as many as 100 r
aNo doubt Of t. ] Idon,ts,hink / Ted
less than 2OO.n' On pinch Mr.. Roth
does his own cooking. i5s
Mr.. Geo. T. Schorb fissstill in the
field with pianos, organs, wives, etc.
He has in his store a beautiful piano,
| lI.is one of the finest be says that has
eyer,been offered on this market.
. The lawyers complain that there Il
not much business going on in their
line just now. The reporter has OBJ
served, , howeveT, V rs tnas q. q tnem A are
pretty busy. ias' wolking ~; 4 lon
maybe. a.. ! s., .,.z,,, !, ], !,
Messrs. dien % AiIlson tngnre h on
doing their ful share Of the business
in their line tbs spring. They are al.
ways on The llert: and people know
r.s,,9s ~. =
frm is Glenn& Allison: a.-.-s,-s
The times., 1899-03-20

mon, DIR. Bristol invoked the blessings OF
God upon the President Of the United
States, and prayed that rest and strength.
to renew his labors be given him, that the
spirit of the Lord may rest upon the heroes
who during the last week risked their lives
to save the lives Of others and that they
may be filled with the spirit of sacrifice
to save the souls of others as we'll. He
also prayed that the influence of saloons,
sinners. and Sabbath breakers might be
lost to them.
In developing his subject, DIR. Bristol
said that no book contains such a revela-
ton of the human heart as the Book of
Psalms, in which David speaks for all 1t
is an appeal that God shall be revealed,
speak and shine forth 70 us. The heart
Of man, he said, cries out for God, not
substitute, just as the man who thirsteth
cries out for water from. the brook and
not substitute for il. The force
OF this argument was beautifully
illustrated by saying that no mat
ter how much one loved. cherished, and
preserved the photograph of friend or
relative it in no way satisfied him as IL
he had that friend or relative with him.
So 1t is in regard to God. No matter how
near men may imagine he is to them. they
cannot be satisfied unless they are able
to see and discern him. and II is only by
the spirit of truth they will be able to
do this. Men demand ~ know him not
philosophically, but as the one true. living
God. No formulated substitute will fill his
place in their hearts. Nothing made from
the formula for gold will satisfy them.
for they cannot purchase anything with
it. nor will a description of farm. no
| matter how beautiful. be used for agricul-
tural purposes. IF they would said DR..
Bristol. Il would have several of them. '
a maj hpv Had .ttr,
ideas of religion, DR.. Bristol continued,
but not have pure conception of the
truth, just as a man may have a clear
| idea of what bread is but still be hungry
The times., 1899-03-20
Easter gloves, ST.

The new spring gloves are crying for
attention now-and the stock is the
most worthy we've ever had to show
you. We invite your attention to our
line OF Dollar Gloves. with the proud
knowledge that it hasn't a peer any
where. Made Of superior quality kid.
in white. pearl. mode. tan. and gray
in 2-clasp style-with fancy and self
stitching. We try on every pair-and
guarantee them as well.
The times., 1899-03-20
senator Jone. Much Imrr,.-a.

Senator Jones, who has been ill at his
residence in NJ Street for the past month.
has so far recovered that the attendance
Of physician has been dispensed with.
Senator Jones has been suffering with
weakness of the heart, and for some time
his condition was considered critical. He
will now recover.
The times., 1899-03-20
NO SUBSTITUTE FOR TRUTH.
DR.. Frank VI. Bristol breaches an In
terestiug Sermon.

The difference between the real and the
substitute was the general subject of a very
interesting and instructive discourse yes
terday morning by the Rev. Frank NJ
Bristol. the pastor at the Metropolitan NJ
e. Church. The speakers argument was
to show the vast difference between God
and truth and anything else that may be
substituted for them. DR.. Bristofs sermon
was based uon the second verse of the
eightyfourth Psalm: MY soul longeth.
yea, even fainteth, for the courts of the
Lord; my heart and life crieth out for the
living Cod
In his prayer which preceded the SER
The times., 1899-03-20
Mems Japonetfe hand
kerchiefS, Z I-2C.

Today we shall put on sale big
lot of mems soft. silky Japonette In
itial Handkerchiefs-of generous size
and splendid wearing quality-sueh as
you may consider cheap at IL 1-2e-
and offer them for 1-2c each. All in
itials in the lot
The times., 1899-03-20
The Eugene Field Primer.

"The Tribune Primer" written by Eugene
Field. while employed on the editorial staff of
the Denver Tribune (the last copy of the
original edition of which was purchased few
weeks ago for $50, has been reprinted at Sc
the Field Monument which ii is proposed
10 erect at Columbia. Mo- Single copies, %
cents. Apply 10 J. West Goodwin, Secretary and
Treasurer. Monument Association, Sedalia. No.
mhIE-imo
The times., 1899-03-20
SIPS pefficOafs, soc.

To-Day we shall offer a lot OF Ia
dies fine sateen underskirts. made ex-
ira full and wide-lined and uRlined
in black and all wanted colors-made
umbrella style and finished with rows
of cord-well finished and never sold
for less than s1.25-for 50 cents.
The times., 1899-03-20
Toilet wares under price.

Woodbury's facial soap. lie a cake.
Lyons tooth powder. lac box.
Tooth brushes, the 15c kind. good
bristles. SC.
Dr. Aliens Talcum powder for 4c a
box
15c English linen correspondence pa
per. Z 1-2c box.
The times., 1899-03-20
&MuMz@
THE Dependable Store"
s22. s2a. s26. s2s 7th ST.. rum
ming through to 7oa-6 K st.
A 29c corset offering.
JeweIry & leather go odS.

Usual 10c belt pins in black and
metal for &c.
Usual 25c Friendship hearts in ster-
ling silver for i9c.
Black watch chains. 25c sort for 15c.
Usual 39c brooches, plain and jew
eled. for Csc
Usual 25c leather belts in black and
all colors for 19c.
The times., 1899-03-20

Though one-half of the space on the
programmes passed around last night at
the Grand Opera House was given to ad-
vertising this weeks bill, the remainder
was filled with the names Of persons who
had proven their ability to please and
consequently there was no complaint from
the audience present.
Most of the performance was given by
Ackley's Band and Orchestra. This or
sanization is becoming really notable and
the numbers It rendered were well played.
The first of these was the march from THE
Bride Elect" the second medley of rag
time" melodies, the third Suppe's over
ture, 'Sommernachtsraum," and the last
national fantasie Arthur Middleton.
whose range is great, sang Asleep in the
Deep" and THE Bell Buoy while Ray l..
Royce repeated the impersonations that
have made him such favorite here, and
Gertrude Haynes offered her musical spe-
cialty. Josie Beaumont, who was down
on the programme, failing to make her
appearance, Kitty Wolfe provided two
popular songs, and Mary Landor made
hit with her reproductions of Southern
negro characteristics and selections. The
| entertainment was most enjoyable thu ough-
| out and will do much toward making its
| successors profitable.
The times., 1899-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest ". sydnor. of Rich
mond, Va, whose marriage occurred at
that city last Wednesday. are visiting
friends on Grant Place The bride is a
cousin OF Lieutenant Hobson and the
daughter of Capt. William Washington
Myers, of the Confederate Army. Mr.
Sydnor is connected with the Webb Chem
ical Company. of Richmond
The times., 1899-03-20

rather extraordinary orchestra and
five soloists of great ability were the. fea-
lures of the Washington Saengerbunds
concert last night at the Columbia The
atre. And since this combination provided
almost every number on the rather long
programme a statement OF its merit is
equivalent to saying that the entire per-
formance was most praiseworthy. Certain
ly the excellent audience present appeared
to think SO, for it applauded everything
vociferously and came very near doubling
the bill and the labors of those concerned
by its enthusiasm.
The soloists OF the evening were ali
well known and hence the real surprise
was the orchestra under the direction of
Henry Xander This organization was of
picked men. and showed the most careful
training. II responded TO the baton of its
leader in a most musicianly manner prov
ing its individual and collective ability by
the first number given-the overture from
William Tell The selection was heartily
applauded. Following it Adrian L.
Freni's robust baritone was heard in
Schumann's "Fruhlingsnacht," in Schu-
| bert's 'Trockne Blumen," and Men
| dessohn's "Fruhlingslied." Next Ernest
| Lent who is an artist of no mean worth,
| gave Peppers "Andante Maestoso," and
''Papillon' on the cello in marvellous
manner. Mr.. Lent's .bowing and lingering
are both admirable and he plays with
notable feeling. The Saengerbund sang
so Welt" and "Mutterliebe,' while the
| orchestra contributed a selection from
| "Mignon and Mary Helen Howe gave a
scene and aria from Faust" Miss Howe's
fine soprano has been heard too often
| in Washington to require extended COM
ment. II is OF extraordinary timbre con-
| siderable sweetness, and has been well
trained. Her rendering of Gounod's COM
| position won for her an encore.
Anton Kaspar. violinist, followed with
selection from Wieniawski. which he die
remarkably well and then he combined
with Messrs. Lent and Xander in Men
delssohn's "Andante Expressive" Thi
number was quite the event of the even
ing and was applauded as such. The con
cert was brought TO an end by the Saen
gerbund and orchestras offering of one O
Weinzeirl's waltz idyls ~
During the concert Hon. Simon Wolf ap
peared and briefly addressed the audience
on behalf of the silent members of that or
ganization which was acting as host II
detailed the history of the Washington
Saengerbund and dweit with considerable
pride on the fact that IL had succeeds
where it's seemingly stronger rivals ha,
failed. His speech was much appreciated
The entire programme was well selecte,
| and well given so that the enthusiasm
brought out was fully warranted.
The times., 1899-03-20

Quite an extended bill was given last
night at the Bijou before an audience so
large that the chairs were numerically no
match for it. and many of those present
were obliged to stand. Considerable va
riety was afforded in the programme pro-
vided, and the house seemed to enjoy it
immensely. Among those who appeared
were Mae Raymond. whose soprano voice
was heard in operate selections Charles
Lawler and Arthur Perry, who contrib
uted a number of character songs;
"The Primrose Quartette'' which gave
among other things several darkey melo-
dies. and the manipulators of the Ameri-
can Vitagraph. moving picture machine.
Everyone in the auditorium seemed 10 en-
Joy himself and encores were many.