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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-18

mail rider a reasonable compensation
by the year to carry their mails; but
on account of the responsibility of
most of the riders, no reliance can he
placed in any kind of contract that
might be made with them.
The remedy for this state of affairs
is very simple and inexpensive. An
agreement on the part of the govern
ment to deposit mail in numbered
boxes along the roads, would, for one
thing, help the situation wonderfully.
There are many people, no doubt,
who would be glad to put up boxes
with holes in them to receive mail and
provide them with locks and keys. 1t
would not cost the government much to
make unauthorized interference with
these boxes a crime. But it would be
better still if the government would
provide these boxes and rent them 10
individuals at something like one or
two dollars year each.
1t is possible that such an arrange
ment as is proposed might raise the
cost of carrying the mails Oh most of
the routes; but at the same time it
will greatly improve the service rem
dered, and there is every reason to be-
lieve that the increased revenue on
account of more extended use of the
mails, will easily be sufficient to pay
all additional costs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-18
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. ]. Bratton Lowry spent lew
DAYS in Charleston last week on busi-
ness for Messrs. w. B. Moore & Co.
DR.. T. s. Bratton, of the U. 5. A.,
now stationed at Augusta, Ga, is in
Yorkville on months furlongh.
w. B. de Loach, Esq, is in attend,
ance on the supreme court. He will
not be home for a week or ten days
yet.
At a meeting of the members of the
Jasper Light Infantry last Friday
night, Mr.. Philip l.. Moore was unan-
imously elected second lieutenant.
Mr.. John J. Wallace aud family, OF
Tirzah, have moved to Yorkville, and
are occupying the Boyd" house, on
Lincoln street.
The home of Mr.. Walter T. Barron
continues u hospital. Including MIR.
and Mrs. Barron, four members of the
family are down 10 bed. One is con-
valescent and only four are still in
good health. The sick are Mr.. and
Mrs. Barron, Mary and Fanny. Little
Walter, the first to have fever, has re-
covered sufficiently to be able to sit up.
Mrs. Barron has been confined TO her
bed since last Friday. Her case has
not developed sufficiently TO warrant
DR.. Bratton in saying that she also Is
in for a spell of fever. MIR. Barron
rested fairly we'll Monday night and
appeared to be somewhat brighter on
Tuesday morning. He is very ILL.,
Little Fanny had bad time of it
Monday night, and was still no better
yesterday. Miss Mary is under the
care of Miss Daisy Williams, as are
also little Benny and the baby, Louise.
The two last named are still well. DIR.
Bratton thinks Miss Mary has grip.
Miss Bessie Barron, assisted by Miss
Alice Ross, who is trained nurse, has
charge of the sick at home. Mr.. John
I. Barron, who for some time has been
pursuing his studies in Baltimore, has
been telegraphed for and was expected
10 reach Yorkville on yesterday. =.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-18

To REIMBURSE THE GOVERNMENT
Senators Tillman and McLaurin, OF
South Carolina, says Washington
dispatch of Saturday, called on the
president today relative TO the recent
decision of the comptroller of the treas
ury that the states which expended
money in raising volunteer regiments
for service in the late war could not be
remunerated by the Federal govern
ment. In the case Of the southern
states the money so expended is to be
applied on the debt owing from the
states to the Federal government. In
the case of South Carolina, however,
this money was advanced by Govern
Or Ellerbe out of his pocket in order
to facilitate matters. The same thing
was true of the governor of Missouri.
President Mckinley suggested that the
only remedy lay in special legislation
by congress. He indicated thai he
would approve a special bill if it were
passed. Senator McLaurin will intro
duce a special bill.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-18

- At last comes the crash and the
old Rock Hill Cotton mill, one Of the
first of the new mills built in South
Carolina after the war, and for many
years the pride and boast of the more
progressive element of York county
goes into the hands of receiver. II
is not exactly news; quite number
of people have been looking for it fol
months. The management has made
an heroic struggle. 1t weathered the
storm of a few years ago and at heavy
individual sacrifice continued to ope
rate while other mills on every hanc
were going to the wall. Now tina,
misfortune has overtaken the company
at last, no one will rejoice. The presi
dent, directors and stockholders, we
believe, will have the sincerest sympa
thy of everyone acquainted with the
facts, and all of our people will sin
cerely hope for the quickest and most
favorable and satisfactory settlemen,
of the old company's troubles that is
possible.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-18

- Who can say what will be the fina
outcome of the exposures relative tc
the Gonzales. Ellerbe deal? 1t has
been suggested that the reason thai
Ellerbe went back on Gonzales, was
because he had already given a writ
ten pledge to Tillman. This, however
is only matter of conjecture. Sup
pose. it had really been true. Then
if Ellerbe had been as smart as he was
unreliable, instead of betraying
Gonzales, he would have betrayed
Tillman. He could have done thi:
for the reason that Tillman, being ir
a higher public Office, would not have
dared expose his duplicity. 1t takes
two to make a bargain and Tillmar
would have also had to suffer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-18
Ths ilurkuille Gaql1irer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1S, 1899.

- Patton's redistricting bill is tc
come up in the house again at the
present session. 1t provides for sever
districts to be known as Pee Dee
Santee, Wateree, Edisto, Saluda and
Catawba-seven in all. Under the
bill, the district in which York county
is located is. Catawba, composed o.
York, Chester, Lancaster, Spartan
burg, Union and Cherokee counties
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-18
INDIA HOOK NOTES.
Farmers Commence Work-AbOut People
The Bridge and the Ferry-Other Mat

The Bridge and the Ferry-Other Mat
ters.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
INDIA Hook, January 14.-Old
mother earth has been a scene Of beau
ty for the last few days, everything
white with sleet aud snow; but today
we are glad to know it is rapidly dis
appearing.
Some few farmers have already COM
menced preparing their lands for an:
other crop. One of our India Hook
farmers was so industrious last year
he ploughed with torch light. l
wonder if he will be so smart this
year?
Mr.. Calvin Youngblood, of Texas,
visited Messrs. A. G. and S. A. Hutch
ison and Mr.. J. A. K. Garrison this
week.
Mr.. Hope Robertson, of the Rock
Hill High school, spent last Saturday
night with Mr.. R. E. Fewell.
Mr.. J. w. Engle, of Yorkville, WIS.,
tied in India Hook this week.
The people Of Fort Mill township
had petition last fall circulated for a
free ferry above the old Garrison mill.
Fort Mill township pays a large
amount of taxes, and, therefore, they
should have free way of going to the
courthouse. They tried to get bridge
but failed, and now none should hest
tate to say they should have a free
ferry.
1t seems that renters are scarce this
year, as there are several farms of val
liable land in India Hook not rented.
The health of this community is
very good at present, there being only
one case of sickness.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-18
Letters For the Soldiers.

Friends of members of the Second
South Carolina regiment should ad-
dress their letters to Havana, indicat-
ing the letter of the company, and the
number and state of the regiment.
The postage is cents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-01-18

its fandango. 1t is our orders to keep
things quiet; but as we are on guard
at night, and the people seem to be
enjoying themselves, we are not dis
posed to interfere. We stopped them
one night on account of sick child
and we see to it that they do not con-
tinue their racket after o'clock.
So far as l am able 10 see, there is
but little, if any, religious faith among
these people, and no idea of morality.
The Spanish laws have required q
marriage license fee of from S25 to
500, and as the vast majority of the
people who desire TO marry are unable
to raise any such sums, they dispense
with the priests. There are about 300
families at this place, and l am told
that there is not Il single case in which
the heads of family are lawfully
married. Our regimental chaplain is
doing all he can to teach the poorer
classes of people about Guantanamo
something of Christianity, and thinks
he is making some headway.
LII lIC vi tuS
domestic establishment here, one finds
occasion for wonder. Each family has
lot of chickens; probably goat,
and a half interest in one or more hogs.
The owner of the plantation gets half
of every hog that is slaughtered. In.
stead Of being kept in pens, hogs are
tied to the front door of the houses by
means of ropes around their necks.
The hogs are fed on scraps, wild
squashes and wild sweet potatoes. AT
n ght, chickens, hogs, goats and, even
the horses, are taken inside the houses.
The chickens roost on ladder standing
in corner, the hog is tied to the bed
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

The Dell Rapids Tribune Of Friday
says: "Dr. Sawyer, who has charge, OF
the small pox cases in the Olson family
in Taopi township, reports that all OF his
patients are recovering. The two child
rem who had the disease are convalescent
and Mrs. Olson, who had the disease in
a quite severe form, is nov getting over it
and out OF danger. The other children
only had the varioloid and were sick but
a short time. MIR. Olson, the nurse and
the guard has also had a slight attack Of
the varioIoid and were sick for a couple
OF days, but Mr.. Olson was the only one
OF the three confined to bed. No other
cases have appeared in the neighlor.
hood and with the recovery Of the mem
bers OF the Olson family the email pox
scare will in all probability DO over" OF
the report that DIR. Sawyer the attend
ing physician had the small pox also the
Argus-Leader OF Saturday says: ut
is stated upon good authority that the
report that DR.. q. o. Sawyer OF Dent,
who has been attending the small pox
patients in Taopi township, has come
down with that dreaded disease, is ab.
solutely false. That DR.. Sawyer has
gone to the pest house to remain it is
said q number Of days, but that this
step was taken on account OF the fact
that the nurse and the male attendant
Of the small pox patients were both down
with q light attack of varioloid, and
needed temporary and constant nursing.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

to smother the aspirations OF a liberty
loving people:
Oct. l1-Sortie from Mafeking. Brit
ish success.
Oct. 20-British forced to retreat from
Dundee and Glencoe. General Symons
killed.
Oct. 2l-Ganerals White and French
sally from Lsdysmith and tight the
Beers at E~landslaagte, losing many men.
Oct. 2-General White fights the
Beers at Rienfontein. covering the re-
treat OF General Yule from Dundee.
Oct. % to Nov. 2-Fighting around
Lakysmith, N,cholson's Mex, Farquhar's
Farm. Lancers and Gloucestershires
captured by Beers. Heavy British
losses.
Nov. 9-Hildyard drives Bores back at
Beacon Hill.
Nov. lO-Reconnoissance from Bel.
mont. British beaten back.
Nov. 15-Britist beaten at EstcouIt.
Nov. 23-Small British success at
Moot River.
Nov. 23-Methuen beats the Beers at
Belmont.
Nov. 25-Methuen beats the Beers at
Gras Pan.
Nov. 28-Battle OF Modder River.
Beers retreat with heavy losses after the
fight, but Methuen's advance IS checked.
Dec. 10-Gatacre's attack upon Storm.
berg results in Z British defeat with
heavy loss.
Dec. 11-Methuen's attack upon the
Beers at Modder River repulsed with
heavy British loss.
Dec. 15-Buller'e attack at TuQela
river. British retreat and lose IL guns.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18
rERNS Up SUBSCRIPTION

Deadxood people are feeling very
confident now, that with a republican
Congress and president, and au appro-
prla,.on bill introduced by u republican
representative that they are going to get
a naw government building. The need
o. 1t is great. The government pays
high rents for United States assay office.
rostoffice, court and jury rooms, marshal
and clerks rooms. Few places in the
country need "a government building
worse, and 10 matter what party or
representative is IN power it ought TO be
forthcoming.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18
To day under gag rule the lower house

To day under gag rule the lower house
OF congress, or rather the republican
portion of it, passes the new monetary
bill, which will be the second great step
in the process of making the people the
legitimate prey OF the capitalist through
the gold standard. The first step was
taken 10 1873 and has been q decided
success for the purpose intended. The
step to-day completes the machinery by
which the select few can continue the
milking process through the endlesa
chain raid to b permitted upon the
government treasury through the
national banks and their note.issuipa
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

Subscriptions were taken up yester-
day and Sunday before in the Holland
churches in the vicinity OF Eureka for
the use OK the Beers OF the T~ransvaal.
1t is said that this subscription was
taken up in every church in the United
States. The money ls to be transmitted
through the Red Cross society and to
be used for the sick and wounded.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

The only Holland newspaper publish
ed 10 South Dakota, DeRode, OF Spring
field, has ceased to be after u life Of five
OF six years. The constantly decreas.
ing number OF readers ia that tongue
forced its suspension.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

S,urgis dispatch, -: The state sued
a farmer living IN Spring creek for his
poll tax of Sl.50. A judgment WAS secur-
ed against the farmer for the principal
aud costs, amounting in all to IS. This
is the smallest amount ever sued for in
Meade county.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

1t is now two months since the war
opened in South Africa and the cause Of
imperialism against democracy has had
good reason to count it q dear experience.
A short review OF the: battlefield during
those two months reveals tho heavy
lossee, and reverses that have befallen
imperial England's unsuccessful attempt
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

The first vouchers OF soldiers who
came home ahead OF the regiment for
travel pay we're received by State
Treasurer Sehamber on the 18th inst.
and averaged about 837 for each man.
These vouchers came from Sioux Falle
and Blunt.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18
Morse & nunrO.

system. There is but n possible
check to this now and hat ia in the atti-
tude OF the senate which may. but
hardly to be expected that it will. step in
and protect the people from this latest
proposed e~nslavement.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18
silks andSatinS.

! In this matter of silks and
(sa,ins you will hear all binds Of
Acla'ms as to largest stock, low
lest prices, best styles, and SO on.
1 Believe as much or as little as
\you want to, but be sure to do
zone thing-visit this store and
see our new fall silks. That's
all we ask, and if you do it we
are likely to make the sale.
j. A. JOHNSON
4
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18
Frederick EArlIng Hurt.

MMwAuKEE, Dec. 1s.-Word has
been received here that Frederick Earl.
ing Of this city, chief Of telegraph con.
struction and brother Of A. j. Earling,
president Of the Chicago, Milwaukee
and St. Paul road, had been badly
crushed in q fall beneath the wheels Of
n work train at Nemah,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18
Tried to win. Gu. III. Family.

TACOMA, WASH. Dec. lS.-Adam
Crist deliberately shot his wife, fatally.
killed his e-year-old son, seriously
wounded a second. aged 5 years. and
then ended the tragedy by putting a
bullet through his Owl brain. Jealousy
is the only motive assigned for the
crime.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

Sheriff Thomas OF Aberdeen has taken
back from Omaha, one Thos. Kimball
charged with stealing q pony and saddle
from that county and selling them in
Iowa.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

will take a limited number OF cattle
and horses to winter at q reasonable rate.
Good feed and facilities for taking carr
Of stock. CARL CHR1sTIANsEN. !.
Lake Madison. 81
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

Ladies, II you want a refined and bril-
liant complexion free from blemishss. use
Rocky Mountain Tea. Never fails.
FRANK G. SIXTH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18
Dress Goods.

The fabrics designed for won
an wear for this fall and wio,s
deserve high praise. They al
artistic in coloring and de,;r
attractive in quality, and wi
prove satisfactory in wear. II
cap the climax, many beau,iid
fabrics can be sold al populd
prices. In our Dress Goods id
partment you will find such vel
known fabrics rs the Gold Med
al the Broadhead and the Lad
Porte Wooden Mills productions
prices ranging from 10 cents 4.
50 a yard.
J. A.'JOHN>Oy
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

~ wouldn't be without DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve for any considers
tion," writes Thos. B. Rhodes, Center.
field, 0. 1nfall,ble for piles, cuts, burnt
and skin diseases. Bewsre OF counter.
feits.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

Geo. holland, Rockford, o.. sage. "My
wife had piles forty years. De W
Witch Hazel Salve cured her. 1t is the
best salve In America" 1t heals every.
thing aud cures all skin diseases.
Cook 4 ODEE
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

". Il. II: Haden, Summit, Ala, ssys,
II think Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure 4: =
splendid medicine. I Drecoribe Il. and
my confidence in it grove With oonfinued
use.. IL d'gests what You eat and
quickly cures ~dyspepsia and indigestion.
COOK q Op1n.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18
wGrOcerieS.

I You would have to 90 far to
find a better grocery department
than ours, or as good. 1t is
completely stocked with a splen-
did line OF pure and wholesome
food products, always fresI, be-
I cause of our large sales. For
I miles in every direction people
! come to supply their grocery
I needs here because they can do
I better than in other stores
\ Have you tried it?
\ j. A. JOHNSON
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

From too much love OF living,
From hope and fear set free,
We thank With great Thanksgiving,
That We have Rocky Mountain Tea.
FRANK Smith.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18
IHOw,'s This.

We offer one hundred dollars reward
Tor any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Cstarrh Cure.
+ J. Cheney Il Co. Props. Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned. have knokn Il.
j. Cheney for the last Is years. and be.
lievs him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry ont any obligations made
by their firm.
West Il Truax, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, u.
Walding. Kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. y.
Halls CatArrh Cure ~ taken
internally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces III the system
Price 15c. per bottle. Sold by I'll
druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls family Pills ara the best.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

!. hen|. logerson, OF Hutton, Ind. ssys.
ne had not spoken above . whisper Tor
monsns. and one bottle OF Folsy's Honey
BOO Lar restored bic voice. L n ueod
very largely By speakers ADD Singer.
CH1n. Sonu75
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

City residence lots Tor sale. s'5 TO 500
ELMER SHERIDAV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

The person who disturbed the congre.
CATION last Sunday by coughing. il re-
queeted To call on Chris Schultz and ge,
a bottle OF Foley's Honey and Tar, which
always gives relief.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-18

LaGrippe, with it's after effects, An
nually destroys thousands OF people. II
may be quickly cured by One Minute
Cough Cure. the only remedy hat pro.
ducas immediate results in coughs. colds
group. bronchitis, pneumonia and throat
and lung troubles. It will prevent con.
sumption.
-- N.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-17
LARRY KETR1cK's BENEFIT.
Attended by a Large Audience in
Music Hall Last Night

A benefit was rendered the ever-pop-
ular Larry Ketrick last evening by n
number of his well wishing friends in
Music Hall. Larry is in i'll health and
has been advised by his physician to
seek a more congenial climate for a
time. The benefit last evening was for
the purpose of raising funds for the
purpose of paying his expenses and
was largely attended.
An excellent program was rendered
by a large number of volunteers.
Among those best received by the audi
ence were the Banfield sisters, Flossie
and Blanche, who are rapidly acquir-
ing "A wide reputation as finished ar
lists: the Lally brothers and the Haan
brothers, four youngsters who made
big hits, the former by their clever
dancing, and the latter by their violin
playing and Eddie Harrington, who
gave a remarkably clever performance
on the slack wire, walking on stills,
and even skating on it with roller
skates.
The others who appeared were the
Wright brothers, John ]. Salmon, Hugh
Franey. Frank Barteo, Harry OMal-
ley. James Norton, James Mullarky,
"Sid" Hughes, Hanley and Tafe.
Johnny Howard. James Skifilngton and
Nullgan and lie Mar.
Dancing followed the entertainment.