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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-11
YORK,s COTTON CROP.

Mr.. M. L. Smith, secretary and
treasurer of the Glover Cotton mills,
has, by means of circular letters, been
collecting information as to the cotton
crop of York county this year, as
compared with last year. He address
ed bis circulars to about 100 ginners
and received replies from so or more
of the largest public gins.
According to the replies received,
the aggregate amount of cotton ginned
by the so gins last year, was 1882
bales while this year it was only H.
269 bales, or about 81 per cent.
The best reports come from the Clo-
yer and Bowling Green neighborhoods,
where the figures showed that this
years crop is about IS per cent. of last
years crop. The reports from Bethel,
Point, Sharon and McConnellsville Sec
tions showed not more than 33 per cent.
of last years figures.
Estimating on the basis of the yield
of 1890, the total yield of the county
last year should have been about 30,-
900 bales; and on the same basis, the
figures collected by Mr.. Smith would
show that the total yield of the coun-
ty this year is not far from 1900
hales
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-11
METEORIC SHOWER.

The meteoric shower referred to in
The ENQUIRER several issues back, is
expected to make its appearance one
night next week but whether on Mon
day, Tuesday or Wednesday, the as
tronomers are not agreed.
Having no astronomer on The EN-
QUIRER staff, we are unable to speak
from information of our own; but from
the opinions of the scientific men who
have been writing on the subject, it
appears that there is no absolute GER
tainty that the spectacle will be seen
in this longitude at all.
All of the scientific men whose
writings have come under our observa-
ton are agreed that the date should
be somewhere between the 18th and
18th of November; but they disagree
as to the exact hour, for the reason
that astronomers have not yet gotten q
sufficiently accurate knowledge of the
orbit of the meteors to locate it with
precision. One of the most positive
writer's on the subject is DR.. G. john
stone Stoney, who says:
It is generally agreed that last year the
earth crossed the central line of the me-
teor path about o'clock in the morning
of November Is. This year she will reach
the same point in her orbit six hours later,
or at 8 o'clock q. M, Washington time,
November 15. If the earth finds the thick
of the meteor stream at that point this
year, as seems not unlikely, the shower
cannot be observed in Europe or IN the
eastern part of the United States, since it
will then be broad daylight. Observers
on the Pacific coast may witness the lat
ter part of it, and it will be at its finest
over the Pacific Ocean.
But Notwithstanding this discourage
ing statement, in view of the uncer-
tainty of the astronomers as to time Of
arrival, but their concurrence in the
fact that the duration of the shower
should be about five hours, it is still
possible that local observers may be
rewarded, if they will take the trouble
to remain on guard during the latter
half of each of the nights indicated.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-11
The result of TUESDAYS elections

- The result of Tuesdays elections
does not afford any special encourage
ment to the Democratic party; but on
the contrary it strengthen the Re-
publican administration by at least a
quasi endorsement of its present poll
cy. The most notable gains of the
Democrats was in Maryland and Ne
braska. In Maryland the Schley issue
cut a considerable figure, and the per.
sonal influence of Mr.. Bryan and ex.
governor Holcombe, no doubt. had
much to do with Nebraska. AS to
whether even Ohio is in favor of the
annexation of the Philippines is not
yet clear; but up to this time the Dem
ocrats have devoted themselves princi.
pally to criticism of what has been
done, without making it plain what
they propose to do if vested with pow
er. So far as the question of the coun-
try's foreign policy is concerned, this
same situation seems to be very general.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-11

- Much has been said of the terrible
lyddite, the new explosive that is be-
ing used by the British against the
Beers. 1t is claimed that in the battle
of Omdurman, about year ago, many
dervishes were killed by fragments Of
lyddite shells and hundreds of others,
as we'll as the birds of the air, were
suffocated by the fumes from them. 1t
is claimed that the new American ex-
plosive, thorite, quantity of which is
even now being sent for use in the
Philippines, is even more powerful
than lyddite. 1t is quite possible that
these stories are true but at the same
time it is probable that the power OF
the explosives are little overdrawn.
For instance, it is remembered that
during the siege of Santiago, we Amer
leans fondly believed, after we had
hurled great charges of dynamite
against the Spanish works with the
guns of the Vesuvius, that we had ami
bilated every living thing within ra'
dius of a hundred or so yards of the
spot where the shells exploded. When
the smoke rolled away, after the war,
however, we were somewhat cha
grinned to learn that if our dyna-
mite bombs did any harm at all, they
could not possibly have killed more
than half a dozen men. 1t is quite
likely that lyddite and thorite both
make noise largely out of proportion
to the execution they do.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-11

during the early part of the week.
On account of the uncertainty Of the
astronomers as to the exact time, or
whether it will certainly occur at all,
many people who would otherwise be
glad to witness it, will decline to 60 to
the necessary inconvenience of losing
sleep during all the three mornings.
This is where the fire alarm bell comes
in. Mr.. G. H. O'Leary, of the town
council, will instruct Night Watch
man Alexander to be on the lookout
for the meteoric display, and if it de-
velops, to ring the alarm. Under this
arrangement, interested people need
not concern themselves any further.
Notwithstanding the arrangement,
however, there is no prohibition against
young people sitting up for the display
though all three nights if they desire
to do so.
The New York cotton market BOOM
ed up considerably on Wednesday. 1t
looked for awhile as if January con.
tracts would sell as high as cents,
and a further gain of 80 points over
the highest point reached would have
justified cents in Yorkville. There
was reaction, however, on Thursday,
and the earlier reports of yesterday
indicated still further downward ten
dency. There was nothing panicky in
the situation, however, for as high as
7.45 was paid here during the day after
receipt of news of the decline in New
York. The local receipts this week
have been quite satisfactory.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-11

these sorties, however, have been quite
heavy. Last week General White re-
uuested General Joubert to permit
women and children and other non-
combatants to leave the town. Gen
eral Joubert refused on the ground
that this would only increase the sup.
ply of provisions left for the British
soldiers and lengthen the time that
they could probably hold out. The
Boer artillery around Ladysmith lis
said to be very superior to that of the
British and is we'll handled. But few
people have been killed in the besieged
town up to this time. This is because
of the common use of bombproofs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-11

- The Philadelphia Times, of the
9th instant, announces the finding by
its special commissioner, the spot in
Paris where lies the dust of John Paul
Jones, the famous commander of the
Bonhomme Richard. knowledge of
the exact spot where the body Of Jones
was inferred had been lost. Sometime
ago the United States government ar
ranged to find the grave with view
to bringing the bones or dust of the
great naval hero for interment at Ar
lington, near Washington. The COM
missioner of the Philadelphia Times,
by great deal of hard work, search
ing old records and tracing backs the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-11
LOCAL LACONICS.
Kings Mountain Reformer Sold.

Kings Mountain Reformer Sold.
H. P. Allison, for the past six years
editor and proprietor of the Kings
Mountain Reformer, has, according to
the Gastonia News, sold his paper to
Messrs. C. K. Gould and P. G. Barron.
New Paper For Gastonia.
The ENQUIRER has added to its
exchange list The News, a new semi
weekly paper published at Gastonia by
The News Publishing company. 1t is
six column folio, filled with we'll pre-
pared news of the world, nation, coun-
ty and town.
Second Crop Strawberries.
By the mail rider on the Bullock's
Creek route, last Tuesday, The EN-
oUIRER received from Mr.. T. G. Dow
die, of Hoodtown, some second crop
stra " berries gathered from his garden.
From reports it appears that second
crop strawberries are quite common
this fall over this section.
Back From the Fair.
Most of the Yorkville visitors to the
State fair returned yesterday morning.
Generally they report pleasant time.
The exhibits did not amount to a
great deal but there was a tremend-
Gus crowd of people in the city from
all portions of the state, good weather
prevailed and the occasion was quite
enjoyable.
County Commissioners.
The county board of commissioners
held its regular monthly meeting last
Wednesday. About the only business
of special public interest that was
transacted was the resembling of the
recent offer to sell the county's hold
ing of Carolina and North Western
Railroad stock at $500 per share with
the understanding that the board will
consider any other offer that Mr..
White might see ht to make.
Senator McLaurin Can't Come.
Under date of November Z, Senator
McLauriu has replied to Superinten-
dent Dendy's recent letter as follows:
81 have the honor to acknowledge
your letter, in which an invitation is
extended to me to address the York
Vile Graded schools on the 14th day
of December, 1899. I regret very
much that my duties as senator will
prevent me from accepting your kind
invitation. Congress will assemble on
the first Monday in December, and it
is probable that important measures
will be under consideration at that
time. My presence in the senate may
be important. Nothing would have
afforded me more pleasure than to have
visited Yorkville and met my friends
there. At some other time hope to
make the visit. Please accept my
thanks for yourself and other teachers
and pupils for the invitation"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-11
MERE-MENTION.

Marconi, the inventor of wireless
has sent assistants to South
Africa to give his system a test in ac-
tual warfare. ......''..There was a 400,-
900 fire in Masllon, Ohio, last Wed.
nesday. y.".'.."Admiral Dewey and Mrs.
NJ. Hazen were married in
the rectory of st. Pauls Catholic
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-11

church, Washington, Thursday morn
ing, at 10 o'clock. The marriage was
quiet affair and after the ceremony
the Admiral aud Mrs. Dewew left for
New York.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-11
The 4torkrille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. O..
SATURDAY,. NOVEMBER II, 1899.

- Unreliable reports from South Af-
rica are being designated as "Kafir-
grams"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-06
IS IT A 1RlfLE?
THAT COMMON TROUBLE, ACID
DYSPEPSIA OR SOUR STOMACH
Now Recognized as a Cause Of Serious
Disease

| Now Recognized as a Cause Of Serious
Disease
Acid dyspepsia, commonly
called heartburn or sour stomach,
is form Of indigestion resulting
from Fermentation of the food.
The stomach being to weak to
digest it, the food remains until
fermentation begins, filling the
stomach with gas, and bitter,
sour. burning taste in the mouth
IS often present. This condition
soon becomes chronic and being
an every day occurrence is given
but little attention. Because
dyspepsia is not Immediately
fatal, many people do nothing
for the trouble.
Within a recent period a rem
edy has been discovered, prepared
solely to cure dyspepsia and stom-
ach troubles. 1t is known as
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and is
becoming rapidly used and pre-
scribed as a radical cure for every
form of dyspepsia.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
have been placed before the pub
lie and are sold by all druggists
for SO cents per package. 1t IS
prepared by the F. A. Stuart Co.,
Marshall, Mich, anu while it
promptly and effectually restores
vigorous digestion, at the same
time is perfectly harmless and
will not injure the most delicate
stomach, but on the contrary by
giving perfect digestion strength
ems the stomach, improves the
appetite and makes life worth
living
Send for free book on Stomach
DiSea SeS.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-06
Best of All

To cleanse the system in a gentle
and truly beneficial manner, when
the Springtime comes. use the
true and perfect remedy, Syrup
Of Figs. Buy the genuine. Manu-
featured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only. and for sale by
all druggists, at so cents per
bottle.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-06

A. T. Thomas, Of the Dunpel-
Ion Phosphate Go was arraJgned
before Commissioner D. s. Will
liams Saturday, charged with OBJ
structing navigation on the With
lacoOchee river.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-06
We Wish Them Success

The Star, when it announced
the determination of tho firm of
Davidson and VanEchop to
close out their stock of goods and
locate In Charlotte, n. c., ex-
pressed regret, In which our
community joined.
Now, that Mr.. VanEchop has
gone and Major Davidson is
about to take his departure, we
desire to bid them an atfectlonate
farewell and wish them that de-
gree of success in their new field
of business which their enter
prise, business tact and judg-
ment and thoroughly correct
commercial methods entitle them
to.
These gentlemen have been res
idents of the town for the past
fourteen years; in business for
themselves for the past six
years, and in this time have been
intimately associated with the So
cial life and commercial activities
to such a degree that they were
leaders, not followers; and we
know of,no movement along the
lines indicated but what they
have shown a degree of citizen
ship which IS commendable in the
highest sense of the meaning of
the word.
If Major r. E. Davidson won
distinction among his fellows as a
man of business, his record as a
soldier was no less creditable, for
not only as captain OF the Ocala
Rifles, whose confidence and love
he won by bis kind, yet firm COM
manGs, and I tnoroughness of
training, which made them one of
the most efficient companies in
the states organization, but his
credita BILE record in the late war
won, for his soldierly bearing
and manly conduct, promotion
and larger esteem from his COM
rades in arms, with whom he
parted when mustered out last
winter, with only considerations
of the highest regard for him as
a soldier and the warmest of
friendship for him as a man. If
be had an enemy in the ranks or
in "the mess" We have never
heard a whisper of 1T.
During his absence, Ma or Da-
wilson, unsought, was made a
member of the city council, in
which he took a lively interest
and served with fidelity. He was
honored by being elected presi-
dent of the Nine O'clock Ger
man Club, the social organic alton
Of the young people Of the city,
attesting the consideration in
which he was held by them.
What has been said of Ma jor
Davidson is equally applicable to
his affable and popular partner,
Mr., George VanEchop.
In their leaving Ocala the Star
takes pleasure in commencing
them to the good citizens Of the
growing and prosperous manu-
featuring city of Charlotte, N.
c., knowing full we'll that such
young men are the ''salt of the
earth," citizens who are an orna-
ment and honor to any commu-
nifty, the material that makes
deserts bloom, towns and cities
grow and promotes the best
commercial interest of any
people.
We can not find words to ex
press our regrets in Ocala losing
two such model young men, yet
our sorrow in losing them is tenn
pered with the assurance that
Ocala'S loss is CharlOtte'S gain,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-06

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take CaScarctS Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or CSC.
Z. &. 9. fail TO cure, druggists refuu1 money
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-06
BUILDING MATERIALS

BUILDING MATERIALS
OF all kinds. Fire Clay, House Paints
and Oils. A complete line of Varnishes,
Coach, House and Hard Oil finishes.
Carriage and Wagon Paints. Kalsomine
or AlabastiDe. Paint and Varnish
Brushes. Wall Paper of all kinds.
GLASS-WirGow Glass of all kinds
Also, Plate Glass.
HARNESS in every variety. Saddles
and Brides. Robes. Blankets aud
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-13
A FINE PROCESSION.


The arrangements already made for
the celebration of ST. Patrick's day this
year promise very fine parade. Dele
gates from 13 societies met in a. O. ii.
halI on Dorrance street last evening.
The societies represented were: Diyi-
sions 3. 3. II. IL and 10. Ancient Order
of Hibernians; Branches John Dillon
and John Boyle OReilly, Irish Ma
tional FOresters Co. n, Hibernian
Rifles: co. A. IRISH National Foresters,
and Cos. b, G, Il and i, Irish Volun-
teers.
A long and well arranged line for
the parade was fixed upon and besides
The societies represented at the meet.
ing the following organizations VIII
parade:
81. Marys and ST. Theresa's Benc-
VIOLENT Aid societies OF Olneyvillc,
Cathedral Benevolent Aid society, Holy
Name Benevolent Aid society, Compa-
nies A, -. y and +. Second regiment Il
T. NJ. Olneyvillc Cadets, South Provi-
dence Cadets. Grattan Cadets. Emmet
Cadets. Company y. Hibernian Rifles
OF Pawtucket; Company &, Hibcrnian
Rifles of Valley Falls: Company \, r.
ish Volunteers. Of Woonsocket; Ccrcle
Literature Canadian Francais. SroiCie
st. Jean Baptiste. and two branches of
the Portuguese Benevolent society.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-13
ON CHARGE OF FORGERY.
Ernest Meyer Aragned in District Court and Held
In $1,000 Ball For Trial.

Ernest Meyer. 80 years of age, n
travelling salesman i'm the employ OF
George William Bentley corporation of
Boston, was arraigned before Judge
Sweetland this morning charged with
fraudulently endorsing a check which
was cashed by Alexander & White of
Providence. Meyer pleaded not guilty
and was ordered held in the sum of
$1,000 for trial on Friday.
Meyer. IL is alleged, endorsed. without
authority, check drawn by Haynes az
Company druggists on Broadway in
this city payable 20 his firm. the
George William Bentley company. an1
received cash for same, S22.0S from the
firm of Alexander & White, also of this
city. The treasurer of the Bentley
company is the only person empowered
To endorse that concerns checks. Hence
Meyer was arrested i'm Boston, by De-
tective Merrill and brought over TO this
city on Saturday night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-13
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT.


There were no trials in the Civil Di-
vision of the Sixth District Court this
morning, but decision was rendered in
some uncontested cases. The deci-
sions were as follows:
j. T. Mcmahon VS.. August Dobler
Decision for the plaintiff for possession
and costs.
Manchester q Hudson vs.. James
Bellins. Decision for the plaintiff for
$73.01.
Ann McHale VS. William Willis. De-
cision for plaintiff for possession and
costs.
Daniel +. Grady, Citizens Concrete
Company. VS.. James Lynch. Settled by
agreement of parties.
r. ". Merrill & Company vs. Frank
+. Aldrich. Decision for plaintiff for
Sl4.31 and costs.
Several cases of the city of Provi-
dence against delinquent taxpayers
were entered as settled
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-13
REV. LUCIEN W. ROGERS CALLED.
Requested 10 Become Rector Of ST. Gsonge's
Church a, Central Falls.

At meeting of the vestry of st.
Georges church ut Central Falls, im-
mediately after the morning service
yesterday, II was decided TO issue
call TO Rev. Lucien w. Rogers to tho
rectorship os the parish TO succeed his
brother Rev. Arthur Rogers. who will
accept the call from the Holy Trinity
church at Westchester. Penn.
The Rev. Luclen is the second son OF
Mr.. Justice Horatio Rogers OF the Ap-
pellate Division OF the supreme Court
of Rhode Island and is 81 years of age.
lie received an academic education at
Trinity college at Hartford. Conn.,. and
took the course at the Episcopal The
ological school at Cambridge, Mass. He
was ordainer about four years ago and
was rector of the Church of the Good
shepherd at Clinton, Mass. lie was
then given assistan. rectorship or ST
James church at Boston Tie is an
able and practical worker and was
highly recommended Go tho vcStrv or
st. Georges church by B'shop Clark,
and by Bishop Coadjutor McVickar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-13

before tomorrow. The Thermometer
stood at II degrees above zero.
The storm was reported 10 be CEN
trail off the Virginia coast this morn
ing and extends from South Carolina.
northward through all the Atlantic
coast states, and New England. All
points report low temperatures.
From New England points west OF
Boston reports show a heavy fall OF
snow and high winds which are caus-
ing bad drifts. Towards the east. how
ever, the storm apparently has not
reached its height, as the reports show
that the disturbance is not of an ex-
traordinary character.
Fall River. Mass, Feb. l3.--Snow
has continued To fall since late Satur-
day night, but the temperature is too
cold for heavy fall. During Sunday
the mercury fell to one degree, but at
noon today stood at IA degrees above
zero. The harbor is solidly frozen and
shipping, except by steamboat. has
ceased. All freight trains have been
held and passenger trains are late.
Sandy Hook, Feb. 13.--Instead of i'm
proving, the weather since yesterday
has developed into q regular blizzard.
A high northeast gale is blowing snow
has been falling since last night in
large quantities and the gale sends Ii
drifting before it,. No large steamers
are expected TO enter port until the
weather moderates and land marks can
be seen by the pilots.
New York, Feb. 13.-The driving snow
storm which began here Saturday
night and continued all of yesterday Is
raging today with unabated violence.
Ii is the combined efforts so the me-
teorologists say, of the blending Of
two storms, one from the gulf of Mex
leo and the other from the northwest.
While the weather in point of temper
ature is not so severe as that of the
past two or three days, the driving
wind from the northwest. accompanied
by snow, heightens the effect am
makes it appear more uncomfortable. IL
Is the elimination of climate rigors so
far as the poor and distressed OF the
city are concerned.
All day yesterday the wind blew and
the snow fell fast. This morning the
wind was aGSentuated in severity and
the snow i'm volume. The city today
puts on an appearance in the side
streets of some large village SO far ai
snow drifts are concerned. There are
very few people on the streets. and it
being a holiday. even the mair-streets
of New York look like those of VIII
lage.