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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-13
The Charlotte Observer thinks that

The Charlotte Observer thinks that
the remarkably small American loss in
the war with Spain, and the compara-
lively heavy loss in the war with the
Filipinos, shows that Providence was
on our side when we were engaged In
a righteous struggle for humanity but
that in our war of oppression we are
fighting alone. The mysterious ways
of Providence are rather beyond the
comprehension of man-at least they
are beyond our comprehension. We
believe in the power of Providence to
control, shape and make events; but
we shall not undertake to say which
events are so made, controlled or
shaped. However, the point that is
pointed out by The Observer looks
very significant, and however, just
may have been our war with Spain,
our war with the Filipinos is certainly
one of unjustifable oppression.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-13

not more than 6 cents net, there is
very little profit. The margin is not
more than from one-half to a cent
pound and even at that they are just
as apt to come out two or three dollars
behind as two or three dollars ahead
on a single beef. The biggest portion
of the profit just now, and that is not
much, is in the hides and off-fallings.
The idea of raising the price of beef,
especially steak, has been considered
by the butchers but, for various rea-
sons, they are not looking upon the
proposition with especial favor.
One of the causes assigned by one OF
the butchers for the present scarcity of
cattle in the country, is the tendency
on the part of owners to sell their
four-weeks' old calves too cheaply.
For instance, man will dispose of
calf of four weeks at from $3.50 to 81,
when with very little trouble and ex-
pense he could keep it 6 months, or
such matter, and get S. or Sc for it.
Such calves are shipped away by deal
ers in large numbers, to other markets,
where they bring from $5 to So per
hundred pounds.
In the opinion Of local butchers, the
present scarcity of cattle threatens to
last for at least year but it will not
be felt so badly after few weeks from
now. The frying chicken will soon
be on the market, and garden vegeta-
bles and summer fruits will also help
to take the place of the fat beef. In
the meantime people who have not
yet done 80, will do we'll to take les
son from the present situation and
take steps to hereafter keep on hand,
at all times, some good marketable
beef cattle, ready to catch favorable
markets wherever they prevail.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-13
Paw of Public OH GERS.

Pay of Public OHcers.
Columbia State: Public officials are
sometimes in doubt as to the date at
which their pay begins to accrue. At
torney General Bellinger, in reply to
Mr.. L. NJ. Gasque, bookkeeper in the
comptroller generals office, says :
"You ask: AN officer is elected and
receives his commission upon certain
date, and on that day presents his
commission 10 his predecessor and de-
mands the Office but it is several days
later before the Office is turned over
to said officer with commission. What
day does the new officers pay COM
mence? Upon the day he demands the
office, or the day his predecessor turns
over to him? Replying to the same, l
beg to give as my opinion that as soon
as one duly elected to office and prop
erly commissioned presents his COM
mission to his predecessor and makes
demand upon him for possession of the
office, that the salary and other emol-
uments of said Office belong to the
newly commissioned officer"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-13
MEMORIAL DAY.

In accordance with the announce
ment already given by Mrs. Hunter,
president of the Ladies' Memorial as
sociation, memorial exercises will be
held in Yorkville on next Tuesday af'
ternoon at 5 o'clock.
The people generally are invited to
participate, and to meet at the old
Methodist church, at the hour named,
when the address of the occasion will
be delivered by Rev. D. s. McAllister,
of Bethel. There will be singing and
other exercises.
Ladies who desire to contribute
flowers are requested to send them to
the place of meeting during the after
noon, done up in bouquets.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-13
ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.

The "lazy" season, if the county Of
fcers ever have such, is now on about
the court house, and the various off,
cials are occupying themselves about
as follows:
There is a good deal of steady work
going on in the Office of the auditor.
The work of putting tax levies on the
books is a pretty big task, and it is
upon this task that Auditor Boyce and
bis assistant, Mr.. John Boyoe, are now
engaged.
Treasurer Nicely has not great deal
to do just now. 1t is the only season
of the year during which he has much
time on his hands, and, of course, he
always chafes under it. He is waiting
for the books of the auditor, and as
soon as they are turned over to him,
he will be busy again and conse-
quenlly happy. In the meantime he
sits about his Office preparing an occa-
sional report, and paying such school
or general orders as may be presented.
There has been lots of work in the
clerks Office this spring, and the pres.
sure is still very great. With the
work in sight, there is no prospect of
any Stacking up for two months yet.
In the meantime the accumulations
may be sufficient to keep the clerk and
assistant steadily at it all the year
round.
In the Office of the sheriff and the
of education, conditions
are about as usual. Both officials are
always on hand and while both have
something to do every day, neither
has enough steady work to keep him
constantly employed. They find time
to play checkers occasionally-the
sheriff and the superintendent of edu-
cation-and have not yet agreed which
is the champion. Both are good play
ers.
Judge McCorkle, of course, is always
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-13
RACK FROM CHARLESTON.

Several York county veterans who
left for the Charleston reunion on last
Tuesday morning, returned on last
Thursday afternoon. Among them
were Messrs. Herod Neal, T. N. Thom-
asson, W. E. Adams, w. E. Jackson,
w. H. Sherer and perhaps others whom
the reporter did not see.
All of the veterans speak in the
highest terms of the success of the re-
union and the treatment they received
at the hands of the reunion commit
tees and the people of Charleston gen.
orally. They returned so early, prin-
cipally, on account of business at
home, and because they thought they
had seen about all they could expect
to see.
Mr.. Herod Neal gave the reporter
some particulars on yesterday. He
said that the veterans were treated
with unbounded hospitality. They
were just given anything and every
thing they wanted, and as to whether
they had money or not made no differ
ence. If they wanted anything, all
that was necessary was to let the fact
be known. 1t was not only 80 at the
committee headquarters; but through
out the city generally. Every door
was open and the veterans could 90
where they pleased. At the commit
tee headquarters people were as kind
as it is possible for men to be. Meals
were served at regular hours ; but if
veteran wanted anything between
meals, all be had to do was to say 30
and he got it. Mr.. Neal says he has
not the words with which to describe
the treatment that was accorded to the
veterans, "but," he concluded, "if you
hear anybody say that those Charles
ton people failed to do all and more
than could be expected of anybody,
you can put it down as not So"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-13
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
INDEX To NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Mrs. T. NJ. Dobson-Tells you to look to
your wants and tells you of some of the
wants she is prepared to supply.
Oliver E. Grist-Talks to you about his
ability to supply you with all kinds of
periodical literature.
John H. Simpson, Superintendent of the
Hickory Grove Orphanage-Asks that
piano coupons which are being dis
tributed by the Ganson Dry Goods Co.,
be given to him for the benefit of the
orphans.
Thos. w. Speck, the Jeweler-Tells you
about nice line of sash and neck clasps
and beauty pins which he has just re-
ceived.
Ganson Dry Goods Company-Commenc-
ing next Monday, will offer Martha
Washington prints at 81 cents-40 yards
for 81; yard wide percales at 5 cents;
window shades at 10 cents; Whitmore's
shoe polish Is cents; ladies' oxford ties
at 80 cents, and soaps and perfumeries at
popular prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-13
Colonel Neal to Settle.

Columbia Record: There have been
rumors current for several weeks to
the effect that Colonel Neal was pre-
pared to settle with the state on ac-
count of what he acknowledges he is
due. But not until last night were
the reports confirmed. Chairman
Cunningham says the board has been
assured by Colonel Meals attorney
that the shortage will be made good
before the board meets again and be-
fore the investigating committee as
sembles again. This will be June l3.
Mr.. Julius E. Boggs and Mr.. George
E. Prince, who are Colonel Meals at
torneys, are in the city in attendance
upon the supreme court.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-13
AROUT PEOPLE.

Mrs. w. c. Black, of Greenville,
is visiting in Yorkville, the guest OF
Misses Annie and Pearl Wallace.
Miss Kitty Blair, of Blairsville, who
has been visiting Mrs. D. W. Hicks, in
Yorkville, returned to her home on
last Tuesday.
Charlotte Observer, Wednesday :
Mrs. R. P. Sullivan, who lives eight
miles from Rock Hill, S. G., was bitten
by a mad dog yesterday, aud came up
to have the mad stone applied. The
stone adhered.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-13
Barrett Pardoned.

Barrett Pardoned.
Charles p. Barrett, who was con-
victed in Charleston last July for vio-
lating the postal laws and sentenced
to Is months in the Ohio penitentiary
was pardoned on Thursday by Presi-
dent Mckinley on account Of i'll health
of the prisoner. 1t is presumed that
he will return to his home in Spartan
burg.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-13
Ths 1torkrille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
SATURDAY, MAY l3, 1899.

- The Columbia State observes that
the recent severe freeze was fatal to
yellow jessamine vines and Cherokee
rose thickets in the vicinity of Colum-
bia.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-05-13

with barred heads. The absence OF
General Wheeler in the line was a
source of considerable disappointment.
He reached the city Wednesday morn
ing, but did not participate in the
parade.
Including the kindred organizations
and distinguished guests and commit
tees, there were probably 5000 per-
sons in line, probably 5000 of them
veterans. The parade was led by
General C. l. Walker and staff, follow
ed by the escort composed of the local
military companies, cadets and the
naval reserves. Then came General
Gordon and his staff, followed by a
long line of carriages containing the
sponsors and maids of honor of the
various camps. The veterans were
led by General Wade Hampton, at the
head of the Army of Northern Virgin
ia, and preceded by 81 battlefiags with
their escorts. The Army Of Tennes-
see followed, led by General Stephen
D. Lee and followed by the camps
representing the trans Mississippi
Army in command of General Cabell.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans
brought up the rear.
The state divisions were in command
of the following officers: South Caro-
lima, General c. I. Walker; Virginia,
General Brader; Maryland, General
Tripp; West Virginia, General White ;
Mississippi, General Campbell Flori
da, General Law; Alabama, General
Ferguson; Georgia, General Evans ;
Louisiana, General Tunnard Texas,
General Polly; Arkansas, General
Arizona republican., 1899-01-01
OUR FIRST FLOOR.
CROCKERY. .....

Our Croekery Department is the pride of the town. No house can compare with US in that line. We are constantly placing import orders for some of the choicest and rarest Euro- pean productions. We are a1- ways on the alert for new things, and yet reasonable in price.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-01

Our stock of Bar Glass Ware and Bar Fixtures, was never as complete as now. Call and see our inn mense display of these goods and our prices are satisfac- tory.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
ENGLAND GALE SWEPT.
Steamer Arno Foundered- Rivers Out of
Their Banks

Steamer Arno Foundered- Rivers Out OF
Their Banks
London, Feb. PA heavy gale
swept the British island yesterday and
has continued today, causing floods at
many points. Rivers have overlooked
their banks, railways have been sub
merged and there have been numerous
casualties along the cost. A coal light
or has foundered off Cromer, Norfolk
county, and five of her crew were
drowned.
1t is feared that the loss of the British
steamer Arno, which foundercd in the
gale of Nab lighishlp, will prove a
serious disaster. The captain and three
members of the crew who reacht d
South sea IN an exhausted condition
with their boat partially smashed up,
report that Is men are missing of the
ships company.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
STEAMER DISABLED
Ocean Liner Bulgaria Drifting Helplessly
in Mldocean.

Ocean Liner Bulgaria Drifting Helplessly
in Mldocean.
Ponla del Gada, Azores Islands, Feb
12.-The British tank steamer Wehaw-
ken, Captain Casey, from Philadelphia,
Jan. p, for Hull, has arrived here with
20 passengers from the Hamburg Amer
lean liner Bulgaria, Captain Schmidt,
from New York, Jan, %, for Hamburg.
The Wehawken reports the Bulgaria
drifting helpless 800 miles from the
Azores.
Nothing is known here as to the fate
of the other passengers.
London, Feb. 2.-According to
dispatch from Ponta del Gada to the
Daily Mail, the 25 members Ct the Bull
garia's company on board the Wehaw-
ken are women and children. The rest
of the passengers and the crew could
not be taken of owing to the heavy
weather.
1t is understood here tonight that the
Bulgaria carried 80 passengers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
DR.. Humphreys

Specifies act directly upon the disease,
without exciting disorder In other parts
of the system. They Cure the Sick.
NO. CURES. PRICES.
I-Fevers. Congestions, Inrammations. ID
2-Worms. Worm Fever, Worm Collie. %
3-Teething. Collie, Cry Ing, wakefulness .2j
4-Diarrhea. OF Children or Adults. rs
7-COughs. Colds. Bronchitis ............ .2J
S-NeuraIgia. Toothache, Faceache..... .25
9-Headn che. Sick Headache, Vertigo .@J
10-Dyspepsin. Indigestion, Weak Stomach.2 J
11-suppressed or Painful Periods. .2J
12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods ........ .2J
13-Croup. Lnryngitis. Hoarseness...... .2J
1t-sslt Rheum. Erysipelas Eruptlons.. .25
15-Rheumati-m Rheumatic Pains. .25
16-Malaria. Chills, Fever and Ague 600. rs
19-Catarrh. Influenza. Cold In the Head rs
gov hopping ough ....,............... %
27-kidney Diseases ...................... 10
2s-Neryous Debility. ...................1.O 90
3O-Jrinary weakness, wetting Bed. %
77-Grip. Hay Fever ..... INSTRUMENTATION. ID
DR.. Humphreys Manual OF all Diseases at your
Druggists or Mailed Free.
Sold by druggists. or sent on receipt or price.
Humphreys Med. Co., Cor William John Sta,
New York
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
The KumQuat.

The Kdmquat has been considerably
planted in Florida. and in the otl or
Cuff States, and IN Southern California,
aud the fruit will find its way to mar
ket in due time. The Kumquat is
known bOtanically as Citrus Japonica.
Il grows To height of from ten to
twelve feet, and bears abundantiy, the
fruit of one variety being about the
size and shape of a medium sized plum,
and another Is quite round like a large
goose cherry, and with a skin like that
of an orange. The pleasantly acid fruit
j. used for eating, and in cooling
drinks, and for crystalizing, and
otherwise preserving The plant is
SAID To- be very amenable TO green
house or even window culture, being
"a easily cared for AS the Otaheite
Orange, aud in pot culture need not
become more than eighteen inches in
height; 81 treated il blooms and bears
fruit freely. The flowers are like
orange blossoms and delicately fra
grant Two years ago an account
was given ia small tree in Florida,
not over six feet high, which bore that
year 1000 fruits From Vicks Maya
zine for February.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
PREPARING FOR BATTLE.
Fiipinos Trying to Rally Forces to At
tack Otis


Washington, Feb. l2.-The follow
ing cablegrams were received at The
war department today:
"Manila, Feb. l2.-To Adiutant
General, Washington: Reported that
insurgent representative at Washington
lelegraphed Agunaldo to drive out the
Americans before the arrival of rein
forcements. The disp tch was received
at Hong Kong and mailed To Malolos,
which decided on attack to be made
made about 9TH. inst. Eagerness of
insurgent troops 10 engagement preci-
pitated battle. Very quiet today on
lines from Calcoocan on north, to
Panay on south. Yesterday small re.
connoitering party twelve miles south
of city fired on two men, slightly
wounding them. Two insurgents with
arms captured. Affair IF Tenth, Mae
Arthur's division, very successful.
Enemys loss considerable; have col
lected seventy dead bodies, more not
yet discovered. Insurgents reported
to be gathering force twelve miles north
on railway, but evidently perplexed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
FEAR OF UPRISING PASSED.
Mlnilans Fast Resuming Their Ordinary
Business.

Manilans Fast Resumlng Their Ordinary
Business.
Manila, Feb. II In Manila the in
habitants have generally recovered
from the alarm occasioned by the fear
of a native uprising and are resuming
their ordinary business.
Today crowds have visited the scenes
of last weeks fighting. But beyond
burned villages and new mounds in the
fields there was little 10 he seen. A
close inspection showed that most of
the enemy's dead had remained at their
posts to the last. as the bodies were
usually surrounded by empty cartridges
while in the trenches, wherever there
were no dead, there was little and often
no ammunition.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
RUSSIA MA SSINi TROOPS.
Car Is Hurrying Them Into Port Arthur
and Talien Wan.

Car Is Hurrying Them Into Port Arthur
and Tallen Wan.
San Francisco, Feb. 12--Advces
from the Orient say that the Russian
government is pouring troops into Port
Arthur and fallen Wan, on the ground
that the force now garrisoning hose
places is to small, in view of the APP.
parent discomfort of the inhabitcnts of
Lao lung peninsula, who have within
tae last two months risen up against
the Russians in - towns and districts.
No less than 5000 men have arrived
at Port Arthur within month, and it
is intended TO add $4,000 more before
the end of the Chinese first moon. max
inc fnll army corps of some $4,000
in addition to the garrlsons Of $4,000
men for Port Arthur and 5000 from
fallen Wan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
Receives Much Praise.

Owosso, Mich, Feb. /, ls99.-Mrs.
Amspoker, residing at 800 North Shia.
wassee street, this city. states that the
well known medicine Hoods Sarsapar-
lila has been used IN her family as a
tonic and blood purifier with entirely
satisfactory results. Her son has been
greatly benefited by taking it. N
other medicine receives so much pras,
as L
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
The Art Amateur for February con-

The Art Amateur for February con-
tains an excellent picture in color, of "a
COW, by James M. Hart. The second
plate is of California Poppies. There
is an exceedingly interesting article
with ~ illustrations) on the work OF
the Kit Kat Club and practical articles
on japanese Carving, Drawing for
Process Engraving, Landscape Paint
ing, Animal Painting, Flower Painting,
Plaster Casting. Wood Carving and
Embroidery. The Note Book and The
Collector give as usual all the latest
news and happenings IN the world OF
Art. Price 35 cents.
j. w. VAN OosT, Publisher,
% Union Square, New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
ST. LOUIS.

The Monday Club will meet with
Miss Hofstetter on Monday afternoon,
Feb 20.
John Palmer is one of the lucky
ones this month, receiving Sl7 re-
issue of pension.
The b. Y p. u. will be led Sunday
evening by Miss Yerington. Subject,
A Missionary Church,
The b. Y. p. L. Bible Class will
meet at the home Of Mrs. Arnold at
1880 p M, Friday, Feb. Il.
j. Nj. Nichols, better known to St
I ouisltes "a, Mari Nichols, has moved
70 Cleveland. Ohio Mrs ~ is in Alma
packing up.
Born to George j. johnson and
wife last Saturday "a nine pound boy.
Mother and baby are doing nicely. No
need of explaining further the cause
of Georges smile.
The Ann Arbor railroad will sell ex-
curslon tickets TO Jackson, Mich, and
return, Feb'y 2Sth and March LIST, re-
turn limit March 2nd, at one fare for
the round tup, account of Prohibition
Party State Convention.
The Ann Arbor railroad will sell ex.
cursion tickets to Detroit and return,
at one fare for the round trip, Feb'y
2lst and tor morning trains Of the -,
good to return until Feb'y 23rd, ac-
count of Michigan Club Annual Meet
ing and Bouquet.
Senatb c. w. Giddings was home
from Lansing over Sunday ming
Tuesday morning. The senator was
too busy to talk politics and put in
most of his time investig Eating the dam
age done by the cold wave to the con-
tents of his cellar.
The New Harm gton, under the
management of G. W. Ease, is rapidly
increasing its transient trade. Mr..
Ease is well known to the travelling
fraternity, and is rapidly popularizing
the Harrington among them, placing
1t IN its old position of one of the best
ho.els in central Michigan.
We wish to say TO our friends that
Beulah Court is not asleep. We held
our entertainment Feb. 10, which we
closed with a supper, after which we
NSote up some members and got the
promises Of more for our next meeting.
We had very nice time and a large
attendance, although there were some
who could not attend on account of
sickness.
ID. NJ. Peters, of Pleasant Valley, is
full of gratitude to the Harrington
mineral waters. When Mr.. Peters
came to take advantage of the baths,
he had to be assisted from the convey
ance that brought him. After four or
i've OdluS ut NuAtW dNd1 HIS tiuts anu
is now working as though there were
no such thing as rheumatism. He at
tributes his cure entirely to the water,
as physicians had given his case up.
Not quite but nearly everyone in
Gratiot is acquainted with Charley"
Gsaham of Ithaca, the genial Michigan
representative of the big Chicago dry
goods firm of John b. Farwell IL Co.
Charley is an enthusiast in whatever he
undertakes whether it be reciting some
fayorite from Burns poems. assisting
in comforting degree in Masonry or
trout-fshIng and 1t naturally stands to
reason that he gets there in his bust
ness. However his success IS in placing
orders for his popular house reached
high water mark last week when he
sold one order TO Bay City firm of
$25, 900 and he can well be pardoned
\ for taking a little pride in the deal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
Chinese-Japanese Engagement.

About the middle of January "A bat
tie occurred between the Chinese and
the Japanese troops at Talpehfu. The
engagement resulted in "A victory for
the rebels, who, after succeeding by
their flank movements in lodging the
japanese fire and coming to close quar-
tiers, fought hand to hand for three
hours. Hundreds were cut down, and
when the Japanese were finally beaten
back they left between $50 and 400
dead on the field. The rebels loss did
not reach 100.
The Manitoba hotel at Winnipeg,
the largest and finest hotel structure
in the west, has been totally destroyed
by fire. Over 400 guests were in the
building, but all escaped uniniured.
The building was owned by the n. Z.
X. K. Co.
The large fve-story brick building
occupied by the book and stationery
firm of A. c. McClurg & Co., Chicago
was totally destroyed by fire. The loss
was nearly $3.50. 900, of which $500, 600
was in stock. The stock was insured
for about $3.50 600. Stock in adjoining
buildings was damaged to the extent
of Sl2. 500 bv water.