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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-14

land or harbors as may be necessary
for governmental purposes, being
deemed not inconsistent with the
same.
2. That in demanding and in receiv.
ing the cession of the Philippine is'
lands, it is not the purpose of the gov
ernment of the United States to secure
and maintain dominion over the same
as part of the territory of the United
States, or to incorporate the inhabi-
tants thereof as citizens of the United
States, or TO hold said inhabitants as
vassals, or subjects, of this govern
ment.
8. That, whereas, at the time of the
declaration of war by the United States
against Spain and prior thereto, the
Inhabitants of the Philippine islands
were actively engaged in war with
Spain to achieve their independence,
aud, whereas, said purpose, and the
military operations Hereunder, have
not been abandoned; but are still
being actively prosecuted Hereunder,
therefore, in recognition of and in
obedience to the vital principle an
nounced in the great declaration that
governments derive their just powers
from the consent of the governed" the
government of the United States recog-
uizes that the people of the Philippine
islands of right ought to be free and
independent; that with this view and
to give effect to the same, the govern.
ment of the United States has required
the government of Spain to reliuquish
its authority and government in the
Philippine islands and to withdraw its
land and naval forces from the Philip
pine islands and from the waters
thereof.
4. That the United States hereby
disclaim any disposition or intention
10 exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction or
control over said islands, and assert
their determination when an independ-
ent government shall have been duly
erected therein, entitled to recognition
as such, to transfer to said government,
upon terms which shall be reasonable
and just, all rights secured under the
cession by Spain and to thereupon
leave the government and control OF
the lands to their people.
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j. HI. RIDDLE.
1899.

We are now entering a new
year-one week having already
passed away-and although l was
confined to my bed and room du-
ring the past several weeks of
'o8, was not unmindful of your
generous patronage for the year
which was then drawing to a
close, and I take this opportunity
of giving public expression OF
my heartfelt thanks to all Gus
TONERS and friends who so kind
ly contributed to the volume of
my business in any of its depart
ments, and I assure them that
I propose to strive even harder
in the future than in the past,
to retain the confidence already
won. Again thanking everyone
separately and collectively, and
wishing all a happy and prosper
Gus New Year, I am
Respectfully,
]. H. RIDDLE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-14
GRUBER UNDERSTANDS 1T.
Senator From Colleton County Has County
Court Bill.

Senator From Colleton County Has County
Court Bill.
One of the most carefully digested
and considered plans for county courts
says the Columbia correspondent oi
The News and Courier, is that OF
Senator Gruber of Colleton county.
Senator Gruber, in talking over his
bill to me said:
"I do not care to enter upon any
extended discussion of the provisions
of my measure at this time. Should
it become law, it will, in my judgment,
accomplish two things, namely, a
material reduction of all expenses of
courts, while giving a just and more
capable administration of the law.
These two ends I have kept constantly
in view in the preparation of this
measure. I felt that the extravagant
and expensive cost of administering
the law in the circuit courts was bur-
densome to the people, while the in
competency and abuses of magistrates
courts contributed q shame and re-
proach to the state. The machinery
of the circuit court is too cumbersome
and expensive. Take my own county
as an example. 1t costs US about $500
for every case tried in the circuit
court; a large majority of the cases
tried being for petty misdemeanors.
The trial of these cases ought not to
cost the people one-fourth of that sum
but it is inevitable under the present
system. Think for moment of some
Of the items of expense in connection
with the circuit courts. A circuit
Judge at $4,000 per year, a solicitor at
1850, a stenographer at $1,000, 81
jurors, grand and petit, at $3.50 per
day each, besides mileage, and court
house literally packed with witnesses.
The aggregate of all these items of ex-
pense for the year is calculated to
startle one who has not studied the
matter before.
"Tbe measure which I propose, if
generally adopted, will reduce these
expenses to a minimum consistent with
just and capable administration OF
the law.
"The other objection to the present
system, namely, the incompetency and
abuses of magistrates courts, will be
fully met. 1t has been most upfortu-
nate for the people of the state that
these courts should have been clothed
with the Jurisdiction which they have
exercised for 80 many years. The
constitution of the state declares that
none shall be deprived of life, liberty
or property without due process OF
law; but what guarantee does this at
ford when the citizen is being tried be-
fore the ordinary magistrate? The
state has no right to appoint u man
Judge who never studied law 10 min
utes in his life, and impose upon him
the duty of declaring what the law is,
and clothe him with power to pass
upon the most sacred rights of the
citizens. In such a case this proud
constitutional declaration becomes a
vain boast.
"But the incompetency of these
courts is but one of many objections
which have to urge against the pres
ent system, and do not care to 60
fully into the matter now. | shall
content myself with saying that the
practical abolition of the jurisdiction
of these courts, as contemplated in the
bill l have prepared, is pressing ne
cessity, and 1 hope to see it accom-
plished."
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MERE-MEN MENTION.

E. C. Flanagan, who was four times
tried and convicted at Decatur, Ga,
for double murder, has at last been
adjudged a lunatic. '.'.''".A special
from Roanoke, Va, says that on last
Wednesday, moonsbiners caught an
informer by the name of Underwood
cut his throat and then threw him
across log and cut his head off.
1t is reported from Washington that
President Mckinley is about to back
out from his implied intention to annex
the Philippines.
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AT THE CHURCHES.
BAPTIST.

BAPTIST.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-YORKVILLE-
No preaching tomorrow. Sunday school
at $50 p. m.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-Preaching in the
morning at 11.O0 o'clock, and at night al
700 o'clock. Sunday school at $50 p. m
PRESBYTERIAN.
SUNDAY SERvICE.-Preaching Sunday
morning at IL o'clock evening service a.
700. Sunday school at $50 o'clock.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-YORKVILLE.-
Preaching on Sunday morning at !.
O'Clock; Sunday night at ZOO. Sunday
school at $3.50 p. NJ.
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-There will bt
services next Sunday in this church a
1l.OO a. m. Evening service at ZOO. Sun
day school at 400 p. m.
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YORK DRUG STORE,
CAROTHERS & WILLIAMS,
Successors to DIR. Clarence NJ. Kuykendal.)
Proprietors, - Yorkville, 8. G..
AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

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.
1t 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. I'm 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 frst-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.
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Spetial gotires.

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, CO
LUCAS COUNTY, So
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner ofthe firm of F. J.
CHENEY Il Co., doing business in the city
of Toledo, county and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December, A.
D. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
( Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testimo'
malls. free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
@- Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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THE DEMOCRATIC POSITION.
What the United States Government Should
DO With the Philippines.

Senator Bacon, of Georgia, intro
duced in the United States senate,
last Wednesday, the following resolu'
tions which are supposed to represent
the Democratic position with regard
to the Philippine islands:
l. That the government and people
of the United States have not waged
the recent war with Spain for conquest
and for the acquisition of foreign ter
ritory but solely for the purpose set
forth in the resolution of congress
making the declaration of said war
the acquisition Of such small tracts o.
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LOUIS ROTH.
NEW GOODS.

TVAPORATED Black berries in one
d pound packages at Is cents two for
25 cents.
Prunes Is cents pound two for 25
cents-large ones. Prunea Of q smaller
size at 10 cents pound, three for 25 cents.
White California Cherries-something
nice for desert-ln three pound cans at
25 cents can. ~
Extra quality of Jams, put up in glass
Jars any flavor at 20 cents.
still have few cans of Plum Pudding
left, at 25 cents can. Also the well
known star brand Of Ham, put up In cans
at 25 cents for one. also claim to have
most anything you may call for in the
canned goods line. LOUIS ROTH.
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STATEMENT
$l31,547 65
$l3l,547 65

Personally appears w. P. Harrison,
cashier, VINO, being duly sworn, says that
the foregoing statement is true to the best
of his knowledge and belief.
w. P. HARRISON, Cashier.
Sworn and subscribed to before me,
this 18th day of January, 1899.
GEO. w. 8. HART, Notary Public.
CoRRECT-ATTEsT.
H. A. D. NEELY,)
w. r. CARROLL, Directors.
w. B. MCCAw,
We take this opportunity to thank our
patrons and the public generally, for the
generous support we have received at
their hands during the year 1893. It has
been our aim and endeavor at all times
to extend to our customers and friends
one and all-every courtesy and accom-
mediation consistent with sound banking
and good business principles, and we
trust we have succeeded. -.
For the year1899, we expect to be bet
ter than ever prepared for the transaction
of the banking business in all its branch
es, and beg to ask for continuance of
this liberal patronage, promising that our
service shall be satisfactory in every re-
spect. We invite correspondence or call.
January Ia 1t
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w. II. BARRON.
ALMOST ANY MACHINE.

T HAVE made arrangements whereby
l. can furnish parties who desire to
purchase, with any of the following popu-
lar makes Of sewing machines:
THE AMERICAN,
THE DAVIS,
WHEELER & WILSON,
WHITE,
STANDARD,
NEW HOME,
HOUSEHOLD,
KRUSE, CHICAGO SINGER and other
reliable makes of machines.
can furnish them at prices ranging
from SIS to 800, and will take old ma
chimes in par. pay for new ones, and can
arrange to sell machines on credit until
fall where parties can furnish approved
paper.
1 can procure all parts and needles for
any kind of sewing machine on short
notice.
w. T. BARRON. Yorkville, 8. c.
a- Call and see me, or write me post.
al card stating your wants and will call
to see you.
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CHATTEL MORTGAGES, LIENS
TOR RENT AND SUPPLIES, Title
H to Real Estate and Real Estate Mort
cages in blank form for sale at THE EN-
QI1IRER OFFICE.
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FOR SALE.

A MONARCH (26-inch frame, 76-inch
n gear BICYCLE, in good order, for
Sl5. A bargain. Call at once on y; T.
GRIST. A. M. GRlSI:
January IA s u
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j. Nj. FERGUSON.
I AM NOW READY
TO SUPPLY THE TRADE

With CHOICE FRESH Meats,
such as beef, pork, dressed fowls,
etc.
beg to extend a cordial invi-
tation to the public to inspect my
stock and the manner in which
I am handling the meats I offer.
As heretofore, will continue
to carry a choice line of FAMILY
and FANCY Groceries, excelled
by none to be had in Yorkville.
Respectfully,
]. M. FERGUSON.
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COFFINS and CASKETS,

OUI IVS hVb SHeNss
T HAVE just received a full and com,
plete assortment of COFFlNS AND
CASK ETS, Including number of ME.
TALIC CASES, and am now prepared to
serve the public in most satisfactory
manner.
REASONABLE PRICES.
I carry large and complete assortment
of ali the usual sizes in the ordinary and
polished wood designs, and can supply
them at the lowest possible prices up to
the highest.
CHURCH-TRUCKS,
Casket Rests, Cooling Boards and all nee
essary conveniences adapted to the under
taking business, will be supplied by me-
NV best personal attention will be Civ
an and I can be found at anytime at my
store, where I will be pleased to serve you
when needing goods of this class.
T. BAXTER McCLAIN,
Yorkville, s. c..
VA am prepared to furnish a hand
some Hearse to all funerals.
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vided that a committee of live be
appointed by Governor Ellerbe to
investigate the management OF the
penitentiary, hospital for the insane,
dispensary and all of the state institu-
tions of learning; to make recommen'
dations for the more economical gov
erpmept Of the same. Said committee
to be composed of five members, VINO
hold no Office of honor or trust in the
state.
Mr.. Bacot, of Charleston, offered a
resolution to provide for a gilt OF q
sword to Lieutenant Victor Blue, u 3
N. The governor and attorney gen
eral are authorized to make the pur'
chase of suitable sword to present
Lieutenant Blue, U. S. n. The sum
of $500 is appropriated, if SO much oe
necessary.
Mr.. N. G. Evans offered a resolution
that the time for the payment OF taxes
be extended to the 1st of March, 1879
These resolutions were held, TO be
referred when the committees are ap
pointed.
At $40 p. m. the house adjourned t'
meet Wednesday at noon.
WEDNESDAY IL.
In THE HoUsE.-The speaker an
nounced standing committees. Ih'
members of the York delegation were
assigned as follows: McDill on PRIV
ileges and elections, interpretations
McDow on ways and means, enrolled
acts; Epps on agriculture, penitenta
nv; johnson on claims, state house
and grounds, accounts (chairman.)
Senator Graydon introduced con
stitutional amendment resolution. l
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-25
TAX COMMISSION TO MEET.
II VIII Take Up That Subject I'm At
Inntn To-mOrrOM.

II VIII Take Up That Subject in At
Iantn Tomorrow.
Atlanta, June 24-The state tax com
mission will meet on Monday at the CAPT
tol for the purpose of taking up the task
of preparing a new tax code. Several
months ago the commission of which Sem
ator E. L. Wright is chairman, held a
preliminary meeting and prepared an out
line of its work.
Since that meeting the secretary of the
commission has been in correspondent
with all the states and has secured copies
of their tax laws for the use of the mem
bers of the tax commission. The mem
bers of the commission have been study
ing these laws for some time. and 1t is
expected that when they get together
Monday each will have some well digest
ed ideas on tax reform and then the
preparations of the new code will be great
ly expedited.
Under the resolution of the legislature
creating the tax commission, Its sitting is
20 be limited to thirty days. Tax reform
is to be the great question before the
next legislature and the bill that is to be
presented by the commission will form
the basis of this legislation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-25
SMALL BOY AND A PISTOL.
Resulted as Usual in the Death of n
j Young Playmate.


atlanta June Acknowledgment
Ross Long accidentally shot and instant
ly killed 13-year-old Herbert Peters this
morning A cheap % calibre pistol, with
which the two boys were playing. was the
cause of the accident. which resulted in
a profound neighborhood sensation on ac-
count of the popularity of the boys and
the prominence of their families.
Herbert Peters was the son of Thomas
Peters, general agent for the Penn Mutual
Life Insurance Company, and former sec
rotary of the Southeastern Tariff Assoc
citation. Ross Long and the Peters boy
were chums. Long owned the pistol and
was showing it to Peters IN a crowd of
both girls and boys, at the house Of a
neighbor across the street from the Pc
ers' home.
In removing the cylinder a cartridge was
exploded. and the little bullet enerted the
breast of the Peters boy q quarter of an
inch from the heart. He died almost
instantly.
Young Long was hysterical with grief
at the death of his playmate. He ran
home and could not be comforted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
~-~~-~~>-~~---~-~NS---Sr
OPEN YOUR EYES
AND
SEE r.TIINGS As THEY ARE.

See that Savannah is to be the chief
city on the South Atlantic. That the rail-
road magnates in the North and West
realize that our geographical position and
deep water make this the shipping point
for the West Indian and South American
trade. and building to us as rapidly as
men and money can accomplish It.
That people from other cities are NOV
ing here to share in the business that re-
suits from such advantages.
That more houses will be needed this
fall than ever before
That already this scarcity is being felt
and far-seeing investors are trying to pre-
pare for 1t.
That this means higher rents and higher
prices for real estate, and that you must
do one of two things either help pay the
higher prices to some one else or own
your home.
Either be a newer of wood and drawer
of water for some one, or have some one
hew and draw for you.
Invest now; don't wait until everybody
else does it, and attend the sale of lots
on the 9th. c. II. DORSEII.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-25
REPORT MADE TO GAMBLER.
BOARD OF VISITORS SATISFIED
WITH UNIVERSITY.

intercollegiate Athletic Contests
Are the only subject of Condemna-
tion-BOard Wants Gymnasium
Established for the students.
Chair of Pedagogy should BE Es-
tablished-ChanceIIo Needs Some
Assistance in His Many Duties.
Atlanta. June 2l-The report of the
hoard of visitors to the State University
was made 10 Gov Gambler to-day. II is
rather a mild document, intercollegiate
athletic contests being the only subject OF
positive condemnation.
The visitors think intercollegiate orator
zeal contests preferable 10 intercollegiate
athletics. which is pronounced demoraliz-
Ing.
il is urged, however, that the state equip
a first class gymnasium at the University
and employ a competent physical director
SO as to provide fer Tie proper athletic ex-
eTcise of the students.
The visitors found that the students were
behaving themselves admirably this year
as was shown by the statements of the
Mayor and the Athens chief of police who
were interviewed on the subject.
Among the recommendations made Is
that a chair of pedagogy be established,
the professor in charge taking up some
OF the present duties Of the chancellor so
as to leave the head of the university free
20 give most of his time TO the executive
affairs of tho university.
Both the State Normal School and the
Agricultural College are commended and
Chancellor Boggs gets a nice little bou-
quet al the parting. Messrs. w. M. Slaton,
chairman, j. l.. Johnson, secretary, I. j.
Woofter, ]. W. Griffith and f. ). Jones
composed the board of visitors.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
OPTIMISM RAMPANT.
ARE the CRoAKERs ALL DEAD

At one time Savannah had the reputa-
ton of producing more croakers, calam-
ity howlers. to the square foot than any
city in the country.
They have all disappeared. and become
what the baseballists call Rioters"
Verify, prosperity persuadeth. We see
ourselves as others see us-as the growing
city of the South-the "City of Opportu-
mites" to which the eyes of the great
East and West are turned for the invest
ment of capital in the marts of trade.
They own our railroads, our trolley
lines, our gas and electric companies. our
water fronts, our fertilizer works, and
now they want our rice fields.
"Barkis is willing" but wants to see
home folks, homes TO live in, and lots to
sell again and make money.
Chalk it down. You are going to be
sorry If you don't buy at my sale of lots
on June q. c. H. DORSETT.
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IS THERE ANY ONE

Who has not been so fortunate as to find
their way to this store? If so, this 'ad'
is intended for you. 1t Is not too late;
you will sometime, in the near future,
need more clothing. We are in position
to save you money on every purchase
Possibly YOU will see special and cut
price sale all over town. Low rent and
small expenses enables use to
UNDERSELL THEM ALL.
You will find us but a few steps away
from the business thoroughfare. TAKE
THEM, IT WILL PAY YOU.
Our employees are instructed to treat
every customer as they would like to be
treated. A visit here VIII be pleasant
and profitable TO you.
FALK CLOTHING CO.,
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ST. JOHNS DAY CELEBRATED
Crowds of People visited BIacksheal
for the Occasion.

Crowds of People Visited BIackshear
for the Occasion.
Blackshear. Ca, June A.-Thls has been
gala day in Blackshear. The local
Masonic lodge celebrated the natal day
of St. John the Baptist. with public cere-
monies.
Rev. James Y. Fair, D. D.. of Savannah
was present and delivered a beautiful
and instructive address on Masonry
its Origin and Its Aims" The address
was listened 10 by fully 1900 persons, a
large proportion being ladies. Representa-
tives of the fraternity from a number
of the nearby lodges were present.
After the public ceremonies, which were
held In the large cotton shed of the A. p
Brantley Co., a basket dinner was served
under the beautiful oak trees on Main
street. The town has been literally
crowded with people all day, and the best
OF order has prevailed.
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GORDON DOES NOT APPROVE 1T.
viii Not Accept n Subscription to Re-
build His Home

Atlanta, June 2.-Gen. John b. Gordon
does not approve of the proposed subscrip-
ton fund for rebuilding his home at
Edgewood, which was destroyed by fire
several days ago
Shortly following the fire some of Gen.
Gordon's friends and admirers suggested
that a popular subscription be started 70
rebuild his residence, and some subscrip-
tons were paid in. This was done with
out consulting Gen. Gordon or members Of
his family.
In short card of thanks to the many
who have expressed their sympathy for
him in his loss, published this afternoon,
Gen. Gordon says he cannot permit the
subscription fund to be raised.