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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
LOCAL LACONICS.

No Paper Next Wednesday.
AS already announced, there will be
no issue of The ENQUIRER on next
Wednesday on account Of the Christ
mas holidays. The next issue will ap-
pear on next Saturday.
Big Radish.
Mr.. J. L. McGill, of Bethany, has
sent THE ENQUIRER a radish that is
4 inches in diameter and which is 18
inches long. 1t is, of course, interest
ing only as specimen of unusual pro-
portions.
Big Pigs.
There have been heavy porkers
slaughtered in the Clover neighborhood
during the past few days. Mr.. A. M.
Wallace, slaughtered one which weigh
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The Graded School suspended work
yesterday until January 3.
The local cotton market is rather
dull. When THE ENQUIRER went to
press it was thought that about u
would be the top of the market for the
day.
Constable Scoggins and Chief of
Police Love raided Amy Buchanan's
blind tiger establishment on East
Madison street, last Wednesday morn
ing, arresting Amy, seizing about FIVE
gallons of whisky, together with meas
uring pots, tunnels and other fixtures.
"The Chimes of Normandy" was
rendered by the Herald Square Opera
company to large audience in the
operahouse last Thursday night. Many
auditors never having seen an opera
before, were not pleased with it; but
the musically cultivated portion of the
audience pronounced the performance
throughout to be first-class. Indeed it
is likely that if the company had seen
fit to remain over, it could have played
to another full house again last night.
1t has developed that the turkey
and geese crop this year is greater
than for years past. There have been
two buyers on this market this season.
Messrs. McElwee & Sherer and Mr..
Brooks Inman. Mr.. Inman is buying
for the hotel trade, and after fattening
his turkeys ships them dressed. Mes
srs. McElwee & Sherer have been
buying for live shipment to Charleston.
They were offered more than they
could handle, and Mr.. Inman has now
confined his purchases to choice selec-
tions. 1t seems that increased intelli-
gence of turkey raisers, and a favor
able season, has accomplished much in
the development of an industry that is
good one if properly managed.
The fact that Mr.. Jennings K.
Owens had offered the members of one
of his classes two prizes for the best
and next best review of John Esten
Cookies famous novel, Surrey of Ea-
gle's Nest" was mentioned some time
back. The contest came to a close
a week or two ago, and since that
time the papers have been in the hands
of the Judges whose decision was an
nounced on Thursday. The first prize
goes to Miss Anna, daughter of Mrs.
Fannie B. McCaw, and the second
prize to Miss Angalise, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. McCaw. Under
the rules of the competition, all of the
papers were signed by nom de plumes,
and the judges, none of whom were
connected with the schools, were with
out the slightest hint as to the identity
of the writer's. Neither do the con-
testants know who the judges were.
For the best review Mr.. Owens gave
handsome copy of Tennyson, and for
the next best copy of "Drummond's
Best Thoughts"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23

county. He is buried in Neely's Greek
cemetery. There are only three living
children-Mrs. Leslie, Mrs. Caroline
Boyd and Mr.. Joseph Wylie, of Ches-
ter. Although it is fact that fully
three -fourths of the membership of
Neely's Creek church is composed of
lineal descendants of Thomas Wylie,
the name of Wylie does not appear on
the roll, and the only male descendant
living today is Mr.. Joseph Wylie, of
Chester.
But the history Of this remarkable
family cannot be satisfactorily told in
the space now available.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23

- 1t develops that the Philippine
resolutions introduced by Senator Till
man were not an individual express
sion but the result of a conference OF
anti-imperialists of the house and SEN
ate. Their principal significance is
the opportunity for speech-maklng
they will afford. AS to whether they
will ever be voted on is doubtful but
after all they do not cover any really
vital issue. The vital issue has been
whether the United States should re-
cognize the claims of Aguinaldo and
his followers to the government, not
only of Luzon, but of all the other
islands of the group. These resolu-
tions cite the declaration of independ-
ence and the constitution eff the United
States, to show that this country has
no power or right to rule over colonial
dependencies, and declares that it is
the purpose of the United States to
recognize the independence of the
Fllipinos as soon as they establish u
stable government, in which work the
friendly assistance of this country is
pledged. The discussion of the SUBJ
ject is likely to crystalize sentiment on
the best course to pursue, matter
that is not yet perfectly clear to a
majority of our leading statesmen.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23

- Having expended so much time
and effort in securing the establish
ment of free delivery on star routes in
South Carolina, Representative Stokes
is now especially anxious that the sys-
tenn shall prove success. Much will
depend upon the interest manifested
by the people to be benefited, who
must at least show proper appreciation.
The free delivery, as has already been
stated, will not be commenced until
July l, next; but DR.. Stokes thinks it
it will be we'll if the residents along
the mail routes will, previous to that
time, erect the necessary delivery
boxes. He recommends, too, that
these boxes be prepared with an espe.
cial eye to neatness and substantiabil-
ity. In all of his suggestions the doc
tor is eminently correct, and he is de-
serving of the compliment of having
these suggestions carried out as soon
as possible.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23

- There have been no indications Of
further unfavorable progress in New
York's financial crisis since last Mon.
day. The action of the New York
clearing house helped to check the
panic, and other considerations have
still further contributed to stability.
1t is being freely charged that Mon
days crash was precipitated through
the efforts of j. Pierpont Morgan, OF
the Southern, to cripple John Shelton
Williams, of the Seaboard, by pressure
on the New York Produce Exchange
Trust company, which is the custodian
of many of the Seaboard's securities.
This was made possible on account of
the tightness of money in London, and
the tremendous amount of New York
cash that is now being used for the
purpose of holding cotton in the south.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
LOCAL AFFAIRS
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Sam NJ. Grist, agent for the Mutual Bene-
fit Life Insurance Co., of Newark, y.
J.-Tels you of the advantages of his
company.
Thomas J. Glenn, Administrator-Says
that on the 4th day Of January, 1900, he
will expose to public sale all OF the
personal property of David j. Glenn,
Sr., deceased. The sale will begin at 10
O'Clock a. m., at the late residence OF
said deceased.
X err. Kimball Live Stock Co., r. S. Poag,
Manager-Extends best wis hes to their
customers and friends, and and asks
you to come and see them for anything
wanted in their line.
The Enquirer-Giyes notice of new seri-
al story, whichIwill begin soon.
Ganson Dry Goods Co.-Wishes all mer-
ry Christmas, and invite you to call
on them for substantial, reliable and
useful Christmas gifts.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23

- Among the big questions to be dis
posed of during the present session OF
congress, after the holidays, is the ship
subsidy matter. Most American COM
merce is now being carried in foreign
ships, and Americans generally recog-
uize the necessity for the development
of a merchant marine of our own a; but
there is difference of opinion as to
the best way to proceed. The matter Of
granting subsidies to shipbuilders as an
inducement to investment in this direc-
ton has been under consideration for
years. The principal argument in ia
vor of the idea is the alleged fact that
foreign shipowners already being estab-
lished in the transportation business, it
is impracticable for new corners to at
tempt to compete with them except at
great loss. Therefore, it is proposed to
have the government pay to American
shipowners a bounty of certain
amount for each ton of carrying capaci-
ty developed, and so much per thous-
and miles for each ton of freight car.
ried. Those opposed to the idea claim
not only that Americans can build ships
and operate them more economically
than can any other nation !; but that the
principal effect of the proposed subsidy
will be to develop big shipbuilding
trust that will reap all the benefits of
the legislation, by choking off all COM
petition.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
Che 4yorkrille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, 8. O. ::
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1899.

- God willing, The ENQUIRER will
be on hand again in time to wish its
readers happy New Year. For the
present we say: Compliments of the
season to all, and may every one Of
you enjoy a merry Christmas.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23

lasted about three hours; but was en-
tirely successful. A staff officer and
seven Americans were wounded. Gen.
eral Lawton was the only American
who was killed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
Christmas Sermon.

Rev. J. II. Thornwell will preach a
Christmas sermon at Fort Mill tomorrow
morning, December "a, and at Ebenezer
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
AT THE CHURCHES.
BAPTIST.

BAPTIST.
SUNDAY SERVICES school in
the morning at 10 o'clock.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
REV. ]. NJ. sTEADMAN, PASTOR.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-Sunday school at
4 o'clock p. m.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
PRESBYTERIAN.

PRESBYTERIAN.
REV. w. g. NEVILLE, PASTOR.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-Preachin in the
morning at 1l.00 o'clock and at night at
7. Sunday school at 4 p. m.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD

THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD
SHEPHERD.
REV. J. c. JoHNEs, RECTOR.
SUNDAY SERVICES service
at IL O'Clock; night service at 7 o'clock.
Sunday school at $50 p. m.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED.
REV. ROYCE q. GRIER, PASTOR.
SUNDAY SERv1cEs.-AT TIRZAH-
Preaching in the morning at ll.30 O'Clock.
Sunday school at 1890 a. m. YORK
VILLE-Sunday school al $50 p. IN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
REV. DIR. BAYS.

The following, of especial interest
to the Methodists of this district, is
from The News and Courier of Wed
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23


riet Abernathy. They have six chill
dren.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Leslie married
Mr.. J. w. Belts. Six children were
born to them. One, Miss Emma Jo-
sephine Belts, was married on Decem-
ber 81, 1889, to Samuel Walter Fergu-
son.
Miss Mary Josephine Leslie was
married to Mr.. N. B. Williams. They
have seven children.
Mr.. r. F. Leslie was married to
Miss Sallie Elizabeth Simpson. They
have four children, and have lost one
by death.
The total number of living grand
children of Mr.. and Mrs. D. T. Leslie
is, therefore As. Nearly all of them
were present last Wednesday.
During the afternoon photograph
was made of the family group, MIR. and
Mrs. Leslie surrounded by their chill
dren and grandchildren.
Mr.. D. IT. Leslie's father was James
F. Leslie, who was horn on Clark's
Fork, in York county. He afterward
moved to Lancaster, where Mr.. D. T.
Leslie was born. He was brought
back to York county at very early
age. Mrs. Leslie's paternal grandfa-
ther came from Ireland, and her father,
Thomas Wylie, was a native of York
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-10
pestruetlblIlty Of Human Bones.

Human bones are not 50 nOn-deStruct.
ible us many persons suppose. The
fact that they are occasionally discov-
cred hundreds of years old proves
nothing. 1t is the nature of their sur
rOundings that has rendered them so
long imperishable. AS showing the
readiness with which they disappear in
salt water the draining of the Haar-
lem Lake by the Dutch Government
has conveyed some important informa-
ton. 1t will be recalled by persons ac-
quainted with the history of the Meth
erlands that many shipwrccks and ma
val fights have taken place on HARLEM
Lake and there many thousands found
a watery grave. The canals and trench
es dug to Il considerable depth through
the rescued land must have had an ag-
gregate length of thousands of miles,
and yet not single human bone was
eXhumcd from first to last. Some
weapons and few coins and one or
two wrecked vessels alone rewarded
the antiquaries, who watched the op-
eratiOns with the hope of Il rich har-
vest. Here, as in cavern deposits and
river grayels generally, works of art
alone furnished evidence Of the exist
ence of man, even though no part of
the deposit could be more than three
hundred years old, as the lake was
formed by an inundation toward the
end of the sixteenth century.-New
York Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-10
Republican Iuiuuity.

hSpubllSaH luVVuitS.
The triumph of Quay and his ap-
pointment by Gov. Stone to the long
fought for Senatorship is but another
instance of Republican dedication of all
that is Ubiquitous in public life Their
theory seems to be that everything
done outside of prison walls goes"
so long as it is successful, regardless OF
its merits or moral aspect. Character
seems TO count for naught in the Re,
publican ranks where all men are vel
come who can get there" by hook or
by crook.
Quay Is Il man of pleasing person
ality and considerable magnetism. He
is loyal to those friends who assist him
in political crookcdness and bitter
enemy to those who oppose him. So
long as he is allowed to have possession
OF the plum tree, he is willing to shake
it literally for his friends, who are al
lowed to pick up enough plums to slim
ulate their appetite for another shake.
Quay is the most audacious politician
IN America, and appears to have been
born without moral bias. He stands
boldly up for all that is iniquitous In
public life. He is Il national shame,
and yet the Republican party hail with
pride Il man who has hopelcssly de-
bauched the politics of the great State
of Pennsylvania, and who regards
Legislatures and Governors us so much
merchandise.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-10
Conclusive Comparison.


The American revOlutiOnists had not
a tenth part the moral Justification for
waging war on their king that the Fill
Pine people would have in drawing the
sword against Il foreign government
which had proclaimed sovereignty over
them. King George, whatever his sins.
did not attempt to sell our ancestors
er. Samuel Adams, James Otis and
Patrick Henry We're not suddenly con-
fronted with Il claim of sovereignty by
France, Russia or Spain. The state of
civilization among the Filipinos does
not affect their moral right to contest
sudden claim of sovereignty over
them by the United States, any more
than the lack of Partisan manners
among the American colonists would
have affected their right to rebel
against the king of France had he
clained their allegiance after nine
months acquaintance. But the re-
sponsibility of the present attitude of
the FilipinoS cannot be shaken from
the shoulders of William Mckinley.
Not only has he negotiated Il treaty
which transfers their country for 500
100000 to the United States, in spite
of their most emphatic and long-con-
tinued protest, but he has publicly pro
claimed to them his purpose of ''assimi-
latioD." If he now persists in imitat-
ing the laundering old British king in
refusing to adopt Il more moderate pol
ley, and thus drive the Filipinos to II
struggle against foreign conquerors, his
administration will have earned ter
rible retribution at the hands of the
American people.-Springtield Repub-
lean.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-10
The Trust Prospect.

That the trust business is being over
done is evident from the apprehensiye
tone of New York paper. which for
several years has maintained that
trusts are philanthropic institutions.
conducted wholly in the interest of the
public. This newspaper now intimates
that it is possible to have too much
OF good thing, and advises the trust
promoters to give over their activity
for the present. The warning comes
none too soon. ~ smash Is about dt,,
IN some Of the highly watered "indus-
trials which have growing competi-
ton to face. But the concerns which
will collapse are precisel the ones
which did no harm. becJ they are
not mOnopolies. The ri ironclad
trusts of the Standard Oh ariety are
in no danger from compel On. nor do
they fear the law, as we sc seen In
Ohio and New York. In Ter words.
trust which does not EMF substan-
tial monopoly is perfectly .fe. 1t NAV
rob right and left without ear of com
petitors, or of GriggA VT, ney Gener.
al. The little fello{ will get the
worst of it, us usual.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-10
7B1gps;,gS;IkZ
I4S;s}[s,

Irish Barrister addressing the bench
Your honor, shall first absolutely
prove to the jury that the prisoner
could not have committed the crime
with which he is charged If that does
not convince the jury shall show that
he was insane when he committed it,
II that fails shall prove an alibi.
When the late Judge Pinncy was a
member of the Wisconsin Supreme
Court young lawyer who was argu.
Ing his first case began: Ancient his.
tory teaches U.S. The judge, look
ing up from the printed brief, remark.
ed: Young man. just pass over the
ancient and medieval periods and be.
gin with the modern era" The young
lawyer was put out for the nonce, but
learned lesson which has stood him
in good stead ever since.
A pompous Chicago lawyer In the
midst of his argument remarked: Gen.
tlemen Of the jury, | once sat on the
bench in Iowa. "Where was the
judgc?' inquired the opposing attor.
Ns' 'AiN' u. ~ SuliSal VI titt DOlllpOuS
gentleman went to pieces right there.
The late Right Hon. Richard Dowse.
who was baron of the Irish Court of
EXchcquer from 1879 till his death In
1870, was trying IL case on circuit where
the prisoner could only understand
Irish, and accordingly an interpreter
was sworn. The prisoner said some.
thing to the interpreter and the inter.
prefer replied to him. what does he
say" demanded the judge. Nothing.
my lord" How dare you say that
when we all heard it? Come, sir, what
did lie say?" "Nly lord, it has nothing
to do with the case" "If you don't an.
swer I shall commit you, sir. Now.
what did he say?' well, my lord.
you'll excuse me, but he said, who is
that old woman with the red bed cur.
tain round her sitting up thereY" and
what did you say?" asked Mr.. Baron
Dowse. 81 said to him: 'Whisht. INV
boy; that is the old fellow as is going
to hang you!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-10
UNEMPLOYED LANDS.
PARTS OF THE WORLD OF WHICH
LITTLE is KNOWN.
Scientists Striving to Increase Man.
Knowledge of Them In the Ameri-
cas-, Asia, as Well as in Africa, Are
Fields for Geographical Research.

There is more geography every day.
Governments, societies, committees
ind private individuals are busy max
Ing 1t to the satisfaction of themselves
and the general public, school children
excepted. The principal regions that
as yet are uncxplored are distributed
pretty evenly outside of the United
States and Europe. There are several
III Canada, one just to the east and an
other just to the west of Hudson Bay,
and also considerable areas up to the
east and north of the Klondike coun-
try. In South America there are five
large areas in the vast forest region
drained by the tributaries Of the ANA
zon, besides considerable territory In
Patagonia. There are large areas of
the desert of Sahara. where, as Sir
Richard Burton says, "the hand of man
has never set foot" and also along the
upper Nile, but the rest of the CONT
nent, some nine-tcnths of the whole, is
no longer dark" The unexplored
part of Australia is hardly one per cent.
of the whole. Greenland is pretty well
known. Southern Arabia has a large
piece MISUNDERSTANDING. Thibet still
holds out against all attacks by white
men, and In northern and In eastern ST.
IBERIA there are broad expanses about
which one may still imagine things.
The north pole and the south pole are
as unknown as can be, but assaults on
them are multiplying.
The poles are particularly seductive
to explorers. Their location is so def
mite. To get to either one means to go
to the limit, an achievement that can
not be outdone. 1t would win more
enduring fame probably than any other
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-10
IdcnI Kind of Trust

If the trusts and combines could be
organized with Il normal capitaliza-
ton, if honest and capable manage
ment of them could be assured, and ii
their shares could be scattered among
the thousands of laboring men and
others interested in their business, so
that their profits could De diffuscd, the
country would have better Industrial
system, even from the idealist's point
of view, than could ever exist under
direct government control of indus
tries, or by any socialist scheme that
could be devised, for then the incentive
to thrift and industry would not be
lost, while all men would have equal
chances in the struggle for life in pro-
portion to their abilities. But the OBJ
stacles TO this contamination seem in
observation-disclosures City Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-05-10

some Frenchmen who are planning
Lieutenant Gabes, with two balloon eX-
pcrts, Leo Dey and Captain Dides,
hopes to sail by the aid of northwest
winds from the Gulf of Gabes to the
middle Niger.
Besides the Andre search expedition
under Stadllng, Mr.. Peary Is working
north with the good ship Windward
and n company of Newfoundland seal
ers used to travelling ice fields. Captain
Sverdup, Nansen's friend, has been
battling in the same direction with
that tight little craft, the Fran. Mr..
Edward Bay. II young Dane of wealth
and much enthusiasm for science, who
was with Captain Ryder's Greenland
expedition. is wintcring on Melville
Bay with friend and party of Eski-
mos from the northeastern Danish col
onics, and will soon be striking further
north.
Sir George Newnes. the proprietor of
the Strand Magazine, has sent an expe-
dition on the Southern Cross, which
has been making Its way south during
the past five months. Borchgrcvink is
in charge. With him are Louis Bcr-
nacchi, the famous magnetician, and
the biologists, II. Hanse and Hugh
Ev1s. So late us Nov. 30, 1898, they
reported "a1l we'll" to the British
steamer Ruahine. The Belgian Gov
eminent has sent Captain Gerlach
south for the same purpose-to find the
south pole. This party is on steamer
that is to put in each winter at Austria
lila to recoup, and then to start out
again as soon as the ice begins to
break. A German committee on Antarc-
tic research proposes sending DIR. L.
Won Doygaltski to work along the
meridian of Kerguelens Land. on the
west side of Victoria Land. This point
of attack, owing to its relative position
with regard TO the observatorics ut
Melbourne and at Mauritius, will, 1t is
thought, advantage magnetic invests
cations.
Africa, besides having balloonists
sailing over its great desert. has a
good number of explorers at work map
ping her rivers, lakes and mountains.