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The evening times., 1899-08-19

Again We have i'll news from Oporto.
Thirty-nine cases of bubonic plague, thir-
teen of which already have proved fatal,
are reported, and the health authorities
acknowledge that the disease is spreading.
The evening times., 1899-08-19
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

The Advertisers Guarantee Company, OF Chi
cago, hereby cerIihes that it has, by its expert
examiners, proven and sttested the circulation ol
THE TIMES of Washington, d. 1. lhe ualls
average PAID circulation for the monlh oi
JULY 1895, was s02 253 copies
This is CT ARANTEED 10 the advertisers ot the
country 10y a bond of S50.000 in the Fidelity ana
Deposit Company Of Maryland, deposited Win
The Northwestern National Bank, OF Chicago.
ADVERTISERS CT ARANTEE COMPANY,
By j. r. MASON, President
The evening times., 1899-08-19

THE TINES. in all its editions. Morning. Even.
ing and SUNDAY, will be mailed TO one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month Addresses changed
as often as desired.
The evening times., 1899-08-19

Readers Of THE TIMES who may at any tim
be unable TO procure copies of il al any news
stand or railroad station. on railroad trains,
will confer fsvcr upon the management by
se.Iding to this office information OF the TACT.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1899.
The evening times., 1899-08-19

Communications intended for publication in
THE TIMES must be tersely and plainly written
and must in all cases be aocOmpag-d d by the
hsme and address OF the writer. Pejected COM
uunicaiions will not be preserved. and only man.
uscTipts Of obvious importance will be returned
20 their authors
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IIITII3TN
erlas in which bearers would naturally be en-
poyCd. but il IS found useful in other church
funerals, and especially in churches having
row aisies. in which there might not be
for bearers to walk az the side of the casket.
A curious old custom is building up 4 remark
able collection Of horseshoes at Oakham CxsTie.
in Rutlandshire, England At this place, whsn-
peer of the realm rides by he is required
by the constable 10 contribute a horseshoe in
lieu of fee. These are then hung upon the
walls of in the castle, which is thought
TO have been formerly used as a chapel The
custom still obtains. though nowadays nobeuen
who pass through the town generally contribute
shoes OF some precious metal. richly decorated
and bearing their eoatsOf-aFms. Quite lately the
Earl OF Onslow forwarded TO j. T. Whitehouse,
the constable of Oakham4 Castle. new horseshoe
richly decorated, bearing the inscription: ''Wiil7
lam Hitler. fourth Earh of Onsow" Another
nobleman who driving tandem through the
town a short time age. called upon for the
customary shoe When it arrived il was found
TO be of pure gold. and beautifully chased L, a
row one OF the most interesting objects in the
collection.
So well known and eminent an authority n,
Prof. Koch expresses the opinion that the indis-
criminate Use of quinine as a prophylactic in
nialarial countries is attended with great danger
and is in many eases the indirect cause of the
pernicious ''black-water'' fever one of the most
virulent forms of malarial disease. The general
practice among persons coming from temperate
to tropical latitudes Of saturating their systems
with quinne. taken in regular aud often excessive
doses, is vigorously condemned by Prof Koch.
because, first, il seriously weaksns the action OF
the heart; and. second. because the SYSTEM hay-
ing become Injured to the drug, fails TO respond
10 quiniBe treatment in case of actual sickness
the efficiency OF the article having been exhausted
as n preventive, il has no longer any important
value a remedy. and experience shows that a
person debiiitated by the immotlerate use of quI-
isine may tale ma,aTiai fever and die OF ir
increased destlI rate in certain portions of West
A:fiea. where tie conditions OF living have been
greatly improved during the last ten years. 10
GEe laFGt.y TO the increased and indiscrirninats
use Of qiiinine, obtained 50 much cheaper.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18
THE ARCHER BILL.

Important Measure Providing For Local
Self Government.
The Archer bill passed by the senate
on Tuesday, did not reach the house
until Wednesday, when it was regular
ly referred to the judiciary committee.
1t was reported by that committee ON
Thursday night, too late for action.
The bill, as it passed the senate, is as
follows:
There may be one or more county
dispensers appointed for each county,
except the counties of Horny and
Greenwood, the place of business OF
each of whom shall be designated by
the county board of control but the
state board of control must give con-
sent before more than one dispenser
can be appointed in any county, ex-
cept that in the county of Spartan
burg, only one dispenser shall be ap-
pointed and only one dispensary shall
be established and when the county
board designates locality for dis
pensary, 20 days. public notice OF
which shall be given, it shall be CON-
petent for a majority of the qualified
voters of the township in which such
dispensary is to be located to prevent
its location, in such township by sign
ing d petition, or petitions, addressed
to the county board, requesting that
no dispensary be established in that
township.
Any county may secure the estab-
lishment of a dispensary or dispensa-
ries, or the re noval of dispensary or
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18
Saturday, February Is, 1899.

power people had strong pull and ii
looked as if the bill would certainly
90 through. The Bethel people, how.
ever, so far as we know, did not see fit
to send representatives. They figured
that having sent in their protests by
letter, they would allow their case to
60 at that.
From the daily papers of Thursday,
it appeared that the power bill, having
already passed the senate on Wednes-
day, passed a second reading in the
house, and lacked only one more read
ing of being through the general as
sembly.
The power company, if successful
with its plans, intends to construct a
gigantic electric plant that will furnish
sufficient power to run all the machin'
cry of Charlotte, Rock Hill, Fort Mill,
Chester and perhaps other surround
ing towns. 1t is q tremendous under.
taking, and if finally successful, will
be of the greatest significance to this
whole country. But as already sug-
gested, how much of the undertaking
is talk and how much is dead earnest,
The ENQUIRER has no means of de-
termining.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Synopsis of the Proceedings of House and
Senate,

Synopsis of the Proceedings Of House and
Senate.
There was but little legislative busi.
ness transacted on last Monday. The
steam heating apparatus had gotten
frozen up on Sunday, and it was so un-
comfortable in the statehouse, that
the senators and representatives were
able to remain but short while.
During Tuesday, the senate discuss
ed at length the proposition to allow
dispensary funds only to those coun'
ties that support dispensaries.
Senator Ilderton made an argument
which was virtually to the effect that
men bought and drank liquor princi-
pally in order that the profits might
be used to support the public schools,
and this being the case, the men of one
county should not be required to de-
bauch themselves for the benefit of the
children OF another county.
Senator Mayfield also held that the
proposed distribution was unfair. His
argument also was that those counties
which furnished no profit for the dis
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18

dispensaries within its limits, in the
following manner: Upon the petition
of one-fourth of the qualified voters of
each county praying for an election
upon either the question of the estab
lishment or the removal of dispeDsa-
ries therein, being filed with the coun-
ty supervisor of each county, he shall
forthwith order the commissioners of
state and county elections to hold an
election within 80 days, and on at least
81 days. notice in the newspapers Of
the county, submitting the question of
"dispensary" or "no dispensary" to the
qualified voters of such county, which
election shall be conducted as other
special elections aud if majority of
the ballots cast be found and declared
to be for dispensary, then a dispen-
sary may be established in said coun-
ty; but if majority of the ballots
cast be found and declared to be against
the dispensary, then no dispensary
shall be established therein, and any
dispensary already established shall
be closed. Elections under this Sec
,ion can be held not oftener than once
in four years.
No dispensary shall be established
in any county, town or city wherein
the sale of alcoholic liquors was pro-
hibited prior to July l, 1893, except as
herein permitted, provided that where
dispensaries have been established in
such county, town or city, they shall
remain as established until removed or
closed as permitted jn this act.
That all acts, or parts of acts, in
consistent with this act be, and the
same are, hereby repealed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18
AN ANNOUNCEMENT.

WE respectfully beg to say to the
w public, that we are now In
charge of the YORK DRUG STORE,
recently purchased from DR.. G. NJ. Kuy-
kendall, and are located at the same old
stand.
During the past few weeks, we have
completed the work of stock taking, add
ed many new goods that were needed to
make the stock complete, and are con-
stantly receiving still further additions
to our stock.
It is our purpose to give the most care
full attention to the filling of prescriptions
by physicians, and we will keep on hand,
at bottom prices the very best drugs OBJ
tainable and all standard proprietary
medicines. In addition to these things,
THE YORK DRUG STORE will
continue headquarters for Stationary,
Spectacles, Tobacco, Cigars, Snuff, Win
dow Glass, Lamps, Lamp Chimneys, Oils,
Paints, along with everything else one
should reasonably expect to find In con-
nection with first-class drug store.
We beg to say also, that we have been
very much gratified at our reception as
proprietors of the old "York Drug Store,"
and we shall strive to merit the fullest
confidence of the people at all times.
CAROTHERS & WILLIAMS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18

OUR POLICY In THE PHILIPPINES
The Greenville News wishes TO know
what policy we would have advised
with regard to the Philippines2 No
"policy" at all. We have no right to
interfere with the people of the islands.
Having dislodged the Spanish authori-
ties and forces, we should have pro-
tected the alien population of Manila
until their safety was fully assured by
the native authorities, and then should
have withdrawn from the island for
ever, with a plain understanding all
around that if any government should
undertake to profit by our withdrawal, ,
at our expense, we should take care of
our interests to the best of our ability.
We had and have no "rights" in the
Philippines except such as we inherit
ed from the Spanish and they had none
to give US. We are in the position OF
receivers of stolen property, and prin-
ciple, if not policy, requires US to un-
load at once. And we are in precisely
the same position in the West Indies
News and Courier.
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that he had been calculating on, have
to be discontinued. The best thing
for the subscribers to do is to get up
the money now, pay it, and be done
with it.
Star Routes.
The mails over the star routes lead,
ing out from Yorkville have been very
irregular this week. The contractors
on the routes from Yorkville to York
vile by way of Bethany, Zakok,
etc., and from Yorkville to Yorkville
by way of Bethel, Zeno, Point,
etc., made their trips on Wednesday.
1t was terrible hardship on both con-
tractors, however. Neither of them
were inclined to make another trial on
Thursday morning. 1t was not on
account of the experience of the day
before; but on account of still more
wretched weather conditions. The
contractor on the Bullock's Greek
route did not attempt trip either on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or
Thursday. The roads on this route
are rougher and more dangerous than
on the others.
Once Was Blind But Now Sees.
Blacksburg correspondence of the
Columbia State, 18th: Your cores
pondent at Gaffney presumes good
deal when be. says that IN. w. Har-
din, lawyer of Blacksburg, after hav-
ing instituted and prosecuted several
suits which have had no other effect
than to retard the material progress of
the county, has now commenced one
against the county com missoners, etc. i"
TO a person not familiar with all the
facts in the premises, the above state
ment will be unintelligible; but to
those of our citizens in Cherokee town.
ship No. 1, of the so-called new coun-
ty of Cherokee, who were honestly
opposed to leaving old York and going
into the new county, it means that
Mr.. Hardin, having at last gotten his
eyes open, is now trying to make some
amends to the citizens of our town.
ship of Cherokee, No. l. There is no
doubt, from expressions 1 have heard
from many of our leading citizens, that
the majority of our people would
gladly welcome return to old York
county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Adjournment on the 21st.
As matters now stand, it is the in
tention of the general assembly to ad-
journ on February 81.
A Novel Point of Law.
A novel question was raised in the
court of general sessions in Berkley
county last Friday; says correspond.
ent of The News and Courier. 1t was
in the case of the State against Mary
Gibbs, charged with arson. The de.
feudant, an old colored woman, was
prosecuted by her husband for burning
his harm, adjacent to his dwelling.
The testimony was entirely circum-
stantial, but strong. These old people
had a disagreement, which resulted in
the old woman leaving home and
going to live with her son, about half
a mile away. On the night of the fire
parties going to the scene met the old
woman coming away, who told them
she was unable to cross the branch
and was going back to her sons house.
The old man testified that he found
tracks around the place next morning
which he recognized as his wife's. At
the conclusion of the testimony Messrs.
Dennis & Dennis, representing the de-
fence, asked the court to charge the
jury as follows: eff the jury believe
from the evidence that the relationship
of husband and wife existed between
the defendant and the prosecutor, the
owner of the barn alleged to have
been burned, then, although it be
proven that the defendant did burn
the barn as is alleged, she must be &C.
quilted, for it is not arson for either
husband or wife to burn the house OF
the other, since in legal contemplation
they are one person." The judge
stated that this was good law, and
verdict was promptly rendered acquit-
ting the defendant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18

Weather COndttiOnS-Sh DoilarS u Sotu coi
Wood-Convicts For the Springs Farm
Drank Wood Alcohol and Died-Clem.
son 10 Visit winthrop.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, February 16.-The well
come sunshine comes again, and on
how we dislike it in midsummer when
the mercury is bobbing up towards loo
above 0.
Wood wood !! wood !! !! is the cry
on every hand, and it can't hardly be
had for love or money. Some instances
have already come to light where it
was being sold at five to six dollars
per cord; but this is not a general
thing. Most of the men who have
wood to dispose of just now, are either
donating to the poor or selling 1t at a
very reasonable price.
Mr.. J. A. Crowder, who is farming
on the plantation of Messrs. Brevard
and Eli Springs, about three miles
from Fort Mill, went down to Boy
kiu's this evening, where he is to get
ten convicts from the state authorities
for the purpose of working on the
"Springs place." Mr.. Crowder tells me
they have contracted for 18 convicts
for the farm, and that the contract is
for three years, with privilege of five.
The farmer boards the convicts, fur
nishes the guards and pays the state
$3.50 per month, per capita, the year
around. The state furnishes the
clothing, shoes, etc., and pays the doc.
tor bills. In case where convict gets
away, the person who has them leased,
pays forfeit of $50. Mr.. Crowder
thinks that two guards are sufficient to
take care of his gang. Therefore, the
expense will be but little more than
what it costs to maintain free labor ;
but to offset this additional cost, he
claims that the convict labor is much
better than the free labor, ss more
work can he gotten out Of them.
Mr.. E. A. Humphries, who lived at
the Highland Park mill, died yester-
day evening from the effects of drnk'
ing wood alcbohol. The day before
he drank some of this stuff and went
out hunting; but before he returned,
he became exhausted and had to be
brought home in a wagon. A doctor
was summoned at once; but it was
too late. The deadly poison had done
its work, and it was not long until the
man died. He was q member of Cher
okee Lodge, K. of P, at Blacksburg,
S. c., and it is the intention of the K,
of P. lodge here to send his remains 10
Blacksburg, where his home was. He
leaves widow.
The cadets from Clemson college are
expected to visit their sisters at Win
throp college here on the 22nd instant
and the young ladies of the college
here are looking forward to this event
with much pleasure in view. Oh
course, it would he hard if each cadet
only had the privilege of calling on
his own sister; but l think it is pretty
we'll understood that he will be allow.
ed to pass a few remarks with bis
"chum's" sister as well, and, of course
his own sister will be allowed to smile
on his "chum." JOHN.
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LOUIS ROTH.
IHAVE IN STOCK TODAY.

A MERICAN Beauty Ginger Snaps,
n put up in barrels of q pounds each,
at 80 cents.
Fresh Mackerel-scarce this winter
at 10 cents each.
Buckwheat Flour, both dark and me-
dunn, at pounds for Is cents.
Prepared Buckwheat in packages at Is
cents.
Maple Syrup in pint bottles at Is cents ;
in gallon cans at S1.OO.
In canned goods I have full suppl y ;
but will name only few articles. AS
paraagus in 1-pound cans at 25 cents. Ear
ly June Peas-fne quality-two for 25
cents Okra and Tomatoes, 3-pound two
for Is cents. Corn and Tomatoes 29-lb.;
TWO for Is cents. LOUIS ROTH.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18
AT THE CHURCHES.

BAPTlST.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-YORKV
No preaching tomorrow. Sunday school
at $3.50 p. m.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
SUNDAY SERvICE.-Preaching Sunday
morning at II o'clock; evening service
at 700. Sunday school at $50 o'clock.
PRESBYTERIAN.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-Preaching in the
morning at l1.O0 o'clock, and at night at
700 O'Clock. Sunday school at $50 p. IN.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED.
SUNDAY SERvIcEs.-YORKVILLE.-
Preaching on Sunday morning at IL
O'Clock; Sunday night at ZOO. Sunday
school at $50 p. m.
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-There will be
services next Sunday in this church at
LOO q. m. Evening service at 200. Sun
day school at 400 p. m.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18
Fertilizers.

In the past have taken an especial
pride in hs handling only the best HIGH SE
the merits and popularity of which are
attested by the constantly increasing sales
as each successive season passes by, and
although my arrangements of the past
have been very satisfactory, they do not
compare with present arrangements, and
am now better prepared than ever to
quote prices on FERTILIZERS, and
since it Is quite an important item with
most farmers, / am sure that it will be de-
cidedly against their interest to buy fer
tilizers without first seeing me, for.
have taken the best advantage Of the
lowest fluctuating prices and made con-
tracts accordingly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18
Sperial gotires.
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is
a blood or constitutional disease, and in
order to cure it you must take internal
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not a quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for y ars, and is regular
1t is composed of the best
tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing Catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, ToledoO.,
Sold by all druggists, price Is cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18
TOBACCO and SNUFFS

In boxes or by the pound, at wholesale
and retail, inall grades and at prices to
suit the taste and times and sympathize
fully with the low prices of ex.King
Cotton.
also keep full and complete stock
of the choicest Canned Goods and the
most select Fancy Groceries at the lowest
prices consistent with the best quality.
]. II. RIDDLE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18
NOW DON'T TELL ANYBODY

That we told you but there are ladies in
Yorkville and in the country who are do
ing their laundry work at home now who
never did it before, and they are not doing
it because they are not able to hire it
done but because by using Nine O'Clock
Washing Tea there is very little work or
time necessary. The Tea is time, mon
ey and labor saver. We sell 1t and also
Celluloid and Electric Starch. Smooth
ing Irons at cents a pound. Others
charged. GRIST COUSINS.
re- Keen Kutter Shears are the best.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18
FOR SALE.

T HAVE for sale a lot of machinist's g
i tools, consisting of one drill press and
drills, pipe and bolt taps and dies, and
stocks, combination wise, pipe wise. ham,
mers, soldering irons, wrenches, etc.
Also first class New Lee No. Cooking
Stove. Call and see me.
OLIVER E. GRIST.
February 8 II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18

- Mr.. Felix Faure, president of the
French republic, died suddenly on
Thursday of apoplexy.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18

Beer Privileges Abolished.
The house of representatives, on
Thursday, voted to abolish beer priv
ileges.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-18
j. I'll. RIDDLE.
READY FOR BUSINESS.

MY stock of FAMILY GROCERIES
N1 AND PLANTATION SUPPLIES
is full and complete, which stock con-
sists of every needed article of supplies
which can be used to advantage on we'll
regulated farm. In word I am fully
prepared to do business, and it is my
purpose to utilize my PAST expert
ence in furthering my business interest,
and invite consultation with those who
expect and need assistance and business
accommodation in the production Of their
crops of 1899. See me before making
your arrangements. No one can do more
than to guarantee satisfaction at all times.
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FINLEY & BRICE,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
YOrkville, 9. C..

A LII business entrusted to us will be
II given prompt attention.
OFFICE IN THE BUILDING AT
THE REAR OF H. G. STRAUSS
STORE.
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Ths Aurkrille Gaql1iret.
Published Wednesday and Saturday.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
ADVERTISEMENTS

ADVERTISEMENTS
Inserted at One Dollar per square for the
first insertion, and Fifty Cents per square
for each subsequent insertion. A square
consists of the space occupied by ten lines
of this size type.
three, six, or twelve months will be made
on reasonable terms. The contracts must
in all cases be confined to the regular
business Of the firm or individual con-
tracing, and the manuscript must be in
the Office by Monday at noon when in
tended for Wednesdays issue, and on
Wednesday when intended for Saturdays
issue.
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OBITUARY..

D1ED-At his fathers home, five miles
south of Yorkville, s. c., on February
7th, 1899, ofgrip, Mr.. w. T. ASHE, aged
% years months and IL days.