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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-18

Icaref1Llly scruttntzed the gentleman 1Oho
had made so free actth nly property.
erty, but failed to recognize him. He
was a clean shaVen man, pallid with
midnight oil or whisky, with an abun-
dance of we'll creased hair curling behind
his ears He was got up with consider
able care in the extreme fashion of last
year, but on close scrutiny his clothes
were somewhat threadbare.
Ashe seemed to be enjoying his sleep
I did not disturb him, but seated myself
opposite and read the evening paper.
I had got pretty we'll through the
sheet before my visitor stirred. He
groaned uneasily, then lifted his feet
down with much anxiety, for evident
", like their owner, they also had gone
to sleep. He was too much occupied in
arousing them from their slumbers to
bestow any attention on me. At last,
when circulation bad been thoroughly
restored, he condescended to notice me.
Capital cigars, these Of yours, cap
tain," said he.
"I'm glad you like them," l respond
ed politely. perhaps you'll have an
other?"
"Thanksl don't mind II I do" he
coolly replied, and then selected one
with great care and proceeded to light it.
I had not intended my suggestion to
be followed, 80, with particular en-
phasis on my actions, got up, closed
the box, placed it in drawer and
turned the key.
81 suppose you've got to be pretty
careful in a hotel, oaptain?" my COM
panion went on after watching my pro-
ceeding with considerable interest.
Zone cannot be too much SO, re.
Joined, "otherwise somebody is sure to
take advantage of your negligence.
My visitor did not seem to consider
himself referred to by my speech, or at
any rate he did not deign to notice it
"Well, captain" he went on, II sup
pose you don't know whom you are ad-
dressing?"
81 have not that pleasure, replied
gravely.
~ am Finnecure Vandeleur.
! bowed.
"Finnecurs Vandeleur, captain, he
repeated.
$50 you said before. !"
"And so I say again, sir. There ts
only one Finnecure Vandeleur.
"Thank heaven for that, " l said to
myself.
(Which piece have you seen me in
oaptain?"
"I'm afraid dom remember to have
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-18
CHAPTER TX.

MORE ABOUT LADY FLORENCE MOSTYN.
I returned to my hotel pondering over
the singular incident of the photograph,
and was told a gentleman was waiting
for me in my room. l opened my door
and found some one was evidently max
ing himself very much at home there.
The room was hung with cigar smoke,
through which l could discern a pair OF
boots resting on the top of the table,
and beyond them their owner fast asleep
in an easy chair. A box of my cigars
lay open on the table.
carefully scrutinized the gentleman
who had made 30 free with my prop.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-18
THE PENITENTIARY MIsMANAGEMENT.
The Same General Loose Methods Prevail
ed Around the Brickyard.


ed Around the Brickyard.
The penitentiary investigating COM
mittee spent last Monday in inquiring
into the brick making operations of a
few years ago, and found signs of the
same loose methods that have else
where become apparent.
One of the most interesting develop
ments was information of an unchanged
claim for $4,000 bricks which the PEN
itentiary furnished to Senator Tillman
in 1895. A summary of Mondays
proceedings is made by the Columbia
State as follows:
In July of that year Senator Tillman
was in need of some brick. In an Off
hand way he said to Colonel Neal,
who, with Colonel Lipscomb, was oper-
ating a brickyard for which the state
furnished convict labor, the two par
ties to the contract sharing brick and
brick alike, that he wished he would
ship him y carload to Trenton. In
the same conversation about brick and
his need for $4,000 of them, according
to Colonel Lipscomb's recollection of
the story as narrated by Colonel Neal,
Senator Tillman's mind seemed to have
dwelt upon the ingratitude of repub-
lies, for not much sooner had he order
ed the shipment than he said: IL
have been going to Clemson and Win.
throp colleges as trustee and now l am
going to ask the legislature for remu-
neration." The brick were shipped to
the senior senator at the request Of
Colonel Neal, and Colonel Lipscomb
took the privilege of sending a bill
along with them. No answer was re-
ceived to the bill. Colonel Lipscomb
then mentioned the matter to Colonel
Neal, who said just charge the brick
to the penitentiary account. They
we're so charged the penitentiary paid
for them, but has never collected from
Senator Tillman. From the testlmo-
nv no effort has been made to do 80
and the item was not even carried on
the penitentiary books rs an asset.
What the committee is seeking to
find out in connection with the orick
matter is this:
In the penitentiary report of 1897
there are reported on hand of 225, 900
brick as an asset and are valued at $5
per thousand. In the report of 1898
only $4,000 of these brick are reported
on hand, while only S9.05 were real
lied on the sales. The committee
wants to know what became of the
other 100000. In the testimony that
followed about 100000 were accounted
for, though the committee has not yet
finished its inquiry into this particular
matter.
After concluding its labors of Mon
day the committee took recess until
Wednesday March %.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-18
GLASS DAGGER. HR
vwETHERLEY CHESNEY.
Copyrigbt, 1899, by Weatherley Chesney.

Copyright, 1899, by Weatherley Chesney.
SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS INsTALLMENTs.
In order that new readers of The En-
oU1RER may begin with the following in
stallment of this story, and understand it
Just the same as though they had read it
all from the beginning, we here give
synopsis Of that portion Of it which has
already been published:
Commander Duncan Brett, r. N, hav-
ing been accepted by Mabel Fenton, on
his way home finds her brother George
bending over the dead body Of woman.
In her hand is the broken off hilt Of q
glass dagger-a curio which has hung in
Georges room-the blade buried in the
woman's heart. A man, Fitzgerald, en-
deavors to take possession Of the womsn's
iewelry. Brett interferes, whereupon the
man denounces him to the police as the
murderer, and he is marched to the sta
ton. Brett proves his innocence and is
discharged. George Fenton endeavors TO
escape, but after long flight is last ar
rested, charged with the murder of Harri-
ct Staples, woman to whom he has long
been known to be attached. Mabel Fen
ton has faith in her brothers innocence.
She tells Brett that if George is guilty she
will never marry him, being the sister of
q murderer. Mr.. Keighley Gates is heard
talking about the glass dagger. Brett re-
solves to establish Georges innocence.
George describes the murder of Harriet
Staples as he witnessed it. She refused to
marry him. He turned from her, heard
her fall and saw man running away, the
dagger being in her breast. Brett gets
Harriet Staples photograph and discov-
ers that it is the likeness of Lady Florence
Mostyn, daughter of the Duke of Lundy.
Brett calls upon Keighley Gates and no.
tices in drawer Of Gates desk photo
graph of a woman which be recognizes as
one he had seen in Scotland Yard over the
name of Lady Florence Mostyn.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-18
Cheraw, s. G..

p6 The felt cloth which is made into
hats is composed chiefly of the hair of
rabbits, hares or goats, mixed with
much wool. These substances are en-
tangled together and pressed and beat
en- until they adhere to form a COM
pact but flexible material.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
CLAY POINTER WINS.
He Captures Cotton stakes at New
Orleaus--Otber Victors.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, February A.
Clay Pointer, with Winnie OConnor up,
galloped away with the Cotton Selling
Stakes. the star number Of tO-day's rae
ing card. The winner was a strong favor
ite. and had no trouble in overhauling
Laureate. who made the running. and
beating him out The McCafferty pair
Ben. Ronald and Beckon-were off in
front. but were pinched off and generally
messed about until worn out
Muey Chicka, Monk Wayman, and Ia
kanassee were the other winning favor
ties Weather cloudy and warm; track
fast
First race-selling, seven furlonSs-Jimp
GO to u won, The Dragon 90 TO l and 3
TO y second, Bright Night 60 to u third.
Time, 1:29.
Second race-two-year-olds. three fur
longs-Muey Chicka IS TO - won. Jen a TO
! and TO % second. Gussie Fay Is to y
third Time :S6 l-2.
Third race-selling, one and three
eighths mles-Monk Wayman a to y
won. Aunt Maggie % 10 1 and to u Sc
cond. Babe Fields Is TO . third. Time,
2:22 81
Fourth race-the Cotton Selling Stakes.
81 600, one miie-Clay Pointer g to - won.
Laureate q to and 3 to u second, Sea
Robber g TO u third. Time. l:il.
Fifth race--six furlOngS-Takanassee q
to lO won, Proteus 60 To I and TO u Sc
cond Marks go 70 u third. Time, lie II.
Sixth racer-selling; one mile-Coonel
Frank Waters G. 10 ~ won. Banquo |. 90
To and 10 y second. Tranby GO to -
third. Time. l :A3.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
BUY PTTERsBURG CAR LINE.
The Property Acquired by Mr. Lam
cnster Williams and Associates.

The Electric Railway and Development
Company recently organized and estab-
lished in this city, has practically ac-
quired the Petersburg street-railway pro-
perty.
Mr.. r. Lancaster Williams. OF Messrs.
John l.. Williams & Son. OF this city, has
negotiated the deal. Mr.. Williams was in
Norfolk last night. whore he was seen by
a Dispatch correspondent, who telegraph
ed the following:
Speaking OF the proposed Petersburg
street-railway deal, Mr.. Williams said
that his associates in the Electric-Light
and Power Company will purchase the
road as an investment. He indmates that
II they fail 10 find a desirable purchaser
for the prooerty - 'asonabl~ time
they wh eqalp the Eno and give Peters
burg service such as It has never had
before. Further developments viii be had
next week, he said, and until then ne de-
fers any statement Of policy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
AN IMPORTANT MOVEMENT.
Nethodists TO Raise Vast sum or
Money-yirginia's Part.
(For the Dispatch.) }


Virginia Methodsts are about entering
upon an important enterprise. which will
probably result in the raising OF at least
$4,000 in che State for the strengthening
of the educational Institutions controlled
by the denomination.
The Virginia Conference. at its late
session in Portsmouth, provided for the
organization Of the canvass under Rev.
\. Coke Smith, ID. D.. president of the
Board of Education. and Chancellor w.
w. Smith, IL. D., superintendent OF the
canvass.
This is but a part of a much wider
movement which was provided for by
the action Of the General Conference Of
the Southern Methodist Church, I'm Balti-
more, last May, but even this action had
been preceded by a similar movement
among Methodists In England and Can
ada The origin Of the undertaking was
a proposition made last year by MEM
Der of the English Parliament. himself
an active Methodist. that the Church in
England, numbering now 100000, should
bring a thank Offering of one million
guineas CS5,250O0O) for the wonderful
growth OF the Church In the nineteenth
century. which should be used as capital
TO begin the work of the twentieth. The
suggestion was received with enthusiasm,
and already great part Of the money has
been raised. and the managers expect
a surplus of $4,000 Canadian Merhodists
next took up the idea and are now busily
engaged in raising Sl,000.000
In the United States. where the century
has seen the Methodists grow from $1,000
TO 5.lo0,OOO the motives underlying the
movement were even stronger. The
Southern Church officially ordered n can
vass for 81 100000 as a minimum, while
the Northern Methodists, with their larger
numbers and wealth, propose TO raise
S20O00000, and nave set about the work.
with characteristic energy Worldwide
Methodism IS thus astir with a great
purpose to prepare to take a large part
i'm the great work which opens TO the
Church with the beginning of the TWEEN
tieth century.
Bishop Galloway VINO has immediate
charge Of the general work i'm the South
ern Church. is expected at an early
day. in Richmond. where there will be a
rally Of the followers Of Wesley. and the
movement will be publicly begun in Vir-
ginia. y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
FIRE IN NORFOLK.
stubborn Fiames-saiIOr swept Over
board and Drowned.

NORFOLK, VA, February 4.-(Speclal)
The cruiser Topeka arrived here this
morning from Cuba. A great deal of work
will have TO be done 10 her machinery.
The collier Sterling also arrived. and will
probably go out Of commission. orders
have been received TO put the monitors
Puritan and Terror out Of commission.
and preparations looking to this are be-
ing made.
A fire at 80 o'clock to-day. which IS
believed TO have started in a nickel
plating establishment i'm the rear OF John
Willis's furniture-store Church and Cove
streets, did damage estimated at nearly
$1,000. II was one OF the most stubborn
fires the department has ever had to deal
with. yet I'm an hours time II was under
control One fireman was hurt not seri-
ously. and there were many marrow es-
capes from falling walls. Those affected
are the American Printing Company;
John Wills. furniture; Norfolk Plating
Works. Fleischmann Yeast Company and
the Emerald Beneficial Association, whose
hall was destroyed.
The British steamship WiubOrne. Cap
tain Dalton. New Orleans 70 Rotterdam.
which coaled here to-day, reports that on
the trip up the ship was caught In gallo
and a wave swept overheard Thomas
Bowles. a sailor. The man was never
seen after he went into the sea. The
ships forecastle was flooded and other
damage done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
PrOncrfy Transfers.

Richmond: John r. Ellyson and wife to
Charles Freeman, 81 feet on east side
Sixth street between Baker and Preston,
81 l,S50.
Lucy Jane Moore's trustee TO Lewis
Gnter's executors. II feet on south side
Leigh street, C2 feet west Of Graham, s675.
Hill Montague. special commissioner TO
IAidlow MacKill & co. Qimited), 2jj feet
on north side Williamsburg avenue.
known as Kings Mill. with machinery,
fixtures. &c, 3 Silica acres. known as the
Mill-Pond lot, with water rights. &c,
So 900.
Henrico: L. II. Kemp and wife to James
Mantle. 3 acres on Williamsburg road,
three miles from Richmond. 500.
Clarence Peyton's trustees TO John II.
Rupert, 30 acres between James-River
road and James-River Division Of Chosa-
peake and Ohio railroad. eight miles from
Richmond, $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05

and misappropyiation Of funds. The case
will be tried ~ the United States District
Court. at AsheVille, y. c., on the 18TH in
slant.
An order OF Court to produce certain
books was served through the United
States MarshaFs Office upon Leonidas D..
Imreu yesterday at his home. I'm Green's
Vile county Counsel for the plainuff in
the case Of BOreus and others against
Gates and others. pending I'm the United
States Circuit Court of Appeals In the
trial Of the case before the United States
Circuit Court Of Appeals the decision was
rendered in favor of the plaintiff. and the
defendants now are making efforts for
new evidence from the books I'm the pos
session Of the plaintiff. The case involves
the possession Of some mineral lands
which are considered valuable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
ARCHBISHOP KEANE.
He IL 10 Return to This Country In
u short Time.

a. snort
The Baltimore sun has the following
from its Rome correspondent:
'I have the best authority for saying
that Archbishop Keane will in short
time return TO the United states, where
he will remain for at least one year, pro-
badly two. II has been found that man
with his admirable capacity for the work
OF collecting funds, which was utilized 10
such advantage in gathering the money
required for starting the Catholic Univer-
slty. at Washington, is now again re-
qulred. At the time OF his retirement
from the rectorship OF the university his
work In this line was not quite completed.
.Hence. Cardinal Gibbons has applied 70
the Holy See by letter, asking that the
Archbishop be allowed 10 return for a
time 10 the United States and lend again
a helping hand, 80 as 10 place the univer-
sity in such condition, financially, that
il may 20 on independently and without
loss
Leo XIII left the decision Of the mat
ter entirely 20 Archbishop Keane. The
Pontir is well aware OF the good work
that the Archbishop is accomplishing
in Rome by the course of excellent SER
mons that he has been preaching since
his arrival here. He was desirOus that
these should continue. but i'm view OF Car
dinal GibbOns's request, he will allow the
Archbishop 10 return until the funds are
collected.
1T is probable that in the coming sum-
mex Archbishop keane will leave Rome
for the United States, 10 remain there
working for the university, year or
two"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
COUNCIL MEETINGS.
Lower Branch TO-NorrOw ana the
board on Tuesday on the Budget.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Common Council VIII be held tomorrow
night Only routine matters will be
considered.
President Turpin has issued a call for
a meeting Of the Board of Aldermen. 10
be held next Tuesday for the considera-
tion Of the budget. II is generally be-
lieved that the measure Will pass as II
comes from the Council, but it may be
amended as TO the interest and redemp-
tiOn fund. which was divided into three
parts. on motion of Mr.. Pollock, after
lively and protracted debate The bone
OF contention was the sum of $500, which
was eventually transferred to the con-
tingent fund. Mr.. Wallerstein. sub
chairman Of the Finance Committee. could
not explain satisfactorily the reasons Tor
including this sum IN the interest and re-
demption account. II was stated after
the meeting that this sum was intended
for the redemption of certain bonds. and
ought not to have been transferred to any
other account.
A subcommittee OF the Committee on
Streets met yesterday afternoon In the
CITY Hall and assessed the damages TO
the Grassett property. caused by the re-
cent flood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05

west. where he boarded. some time yes
terday afternoon. Woodward had only
recently come to this city, and little Is
known OF him here. He was apparently
about % years old, and was man OF
good appearance.
He was last seen alive on Thursday by
members OF the family with whom he
lived Nobody knows exactly how Ions
he had been in his room, but yesterday
afternoon about o'clock a strong smell
Of gas was noticed in the hall ON the Sc
cond floor. Ii evidently came from Wood
wards room, and when an attempt was
made to open the door it was found to be
locked.
Special-Officer IT. L. Lewis was sum-
moned the door opened, and Woodwards =
lifeless body found. He had evidently
deliberately planned to end his life. A
small rubber tube was attached TO the
gas Jet the other end being held fast be-
tween the dead mans teeth.
The body was removed 10 the morgue,
and Coroner Carr notified.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
SCOTT COUNTY.
Taking Dispositions i'm the Walker
Rhca Case.

GATE CITY. VA. February 4-(Spe-
cial)-The evidence I'm the Walker-Rhea
contest drags YEARLY along. The testi-
mony Of some of the witnesses Is really
amusing. II is apparent they want 70
say what they can for General Walker,
yet are afraid that they viii say some
thing Injurious to his cause. The Demo-
Gratis are getting the best Of the fight.
Judge r. r. Kane Is attorney for Judge
Rhea, and is examining Walkers wit
nesses very closely. pulling much from
them that they would rather not tell. II
does not seem that the contest there will
amount 10 much, II anything.
G. L. Dougherty. who has been III at
the Myrtle House for several weews, went
to the home OF his father, six miles east
of here, yesterday. where he will remain
some time recuperating. He IS the only
candidate up to date for Circuit Clerk Of
this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION PROJECT.
Attempt to he Made To Raise n Fund
of sIJ,OOO,O0O.
washington Post-4th)

A committee Of prominent citizens OF
St. Louis called at the White House yes
terday. and in an interview with the
President. explained what had been done
thus far i'm the interest OF an exposition
at st. Louis I'm 1903 in celebration Of the
Louisiana purchase. The President ex-
pressed his warm approval Of the project,
and said he would be willing to assist
i'm any proper way the gentlemen having
IL In charge.
The committee stated that they expect
ed TO secure from private subscriptions
at least 100000; an appropriation Of as
much more by the city OF ST. Louis, and
at least g. 900 00O as a loan or otherwise
from the national Congress. making an
absolute guarantee OF Sl5,00000 in all;
otherwise. they would give up the enter
prise. They had no doubt, however, that
this amount would be forthcoming.
The committee consisted OF ID. B. Ro-
binson, Ex-Governor d. +. Francis. Breck-
inridge Jones. Charles w. Knapp. and
Richard G. Kerens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
HOTEL FOR NEGROES ONLY.
Grand Pacific at Atlantic City Leased
for That Purpose.

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j.. February A.
The fashionable people Of this city. as
well as the big hotel proprietors, We're
e,rprised yesterday to learn that the
large Grand Pacific Hotel, fronting the
hoardwalk. between Georgia and Florida
avenues. house Of more than sixty
rooms. had been taken on five years
iease bv Thomas c. Murray and Thomas
Hewett. two colored men, and would be
conducted during the coming season for
tho accommodation Of colored guests
the hotel IS 10 be improved, a bath
bo,,se 6 10 h. built. ard a pavilion erect
"a on tho ocean side Of the boardwalk.
rhe cafe ana bar are TO be well conduct
ed. and the hotel rates are to be from
81 10 Sc q day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
An ante-Lenten Reception.

Rev. Father Wilibald the popular and
energetic pastor Of st. Mary's Catholic
church, will. on Monday. the 18th instant.
tender an ante-I.enten reception 10 tho
young peopla Of his congregation at St.
Mary's Hall.
The han will be handsomely decorated
for the occasion. and the affair promises
to be a most enjoyable one. There will
be music. singing, recitations. &c, after
which refreshments will be served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
CENTENARItNs WED.
bridegroom, Aged 102, Bride, 100
10th HIVE the DlOOm of Youth.

FRANKLIN, PA, February 4.--John d.
Clews. aged i02 years. and Mrs Sarah
Jennings. aged 100, were married In this
city Monday by Alderman Henderson.
The bridegroom IL a wealthy oil producer
and veteran OF the civil and Mexican
wars. while the bride Is a cousin OF Abra-
ham Lincoln's. and resides In Foxburg.
She was married In 1884 to James Jennings.
and has four daughters and seven sons
and twenty-five grandchildren. all living.
Notwithstanding the advanced age o,
Mr.. and Mrs. cIcws. they are as viyacious
as persons OF 40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
BENEFIT for the Retreat.

Mr.. Jake Wells has rendered the Retreat
for the Sick a benefit at the Bijou Theatre
on next Thursday evening. This hospi-
tai Is the oldest i'm Richmond, and has
a large list Of charity patients. 1t is
sincerely hoped by the ladies of the
board that all patrons OF the hospital will
attend this performance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
In the United states Courts.

Mr.. +. w. Cunningham. City TaxCol-
lector and Mr.. A. II. Barber, secretary
and treasurer OF the Old Dominion Build
Ing and Loan Association. have been sub
pocnaed as witnesses I'm the case Of the
United States against William Il. Bresee
and others, charged with embezzlement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
Dwelling Burned.

WARSAW. VA. February 4.-tSpeclal)
About II o'clock last night the dwelling
house occupied by Presley McKenny and
family, near Lyelle's store, In this coun-
ty. was burned. The fire is thought to
have caught from defective flue. There
was no Insurance.