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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-04-12
GREAT CON-
S~TRUCTION.

Though we have already more
miles CT railway than all the rest
of the world combined, railroad
construction is proceeding All a
greater rate than it has gone for
several years past.
The Railway Age is a reliablt,
and conservative authority on
this subject. AT the beginning
Of last year it predicted that
something over 1000 miles of
railway would be built in 1899.
The actual figure were 1888
miles.
We are therefore confdeutfhab
the estimate Of Cher 4lway Age
for this year may DE relied ppou
as approximately correct:
It gives the following sum-
mary OF new railroads, mileage
projected and already under con-
Struction:
Lines Miles
New England States....... 10 AT
Middle States .-........... III 2,54
South Atlantic States,.... 11z {, 1852
Gulf and Miss. Val. States. 113 6,7S6
Central northern ~states... 112 1923
Pacific los 6,377
Commenting on this table The
Railw&y Age said:
"We DO not undertake to say
that all Of this mileage viii be
built; in fact, it is certain that
much of it never will be. l. is an
easy matter to take out a charter
for a new company, but IT is quite
another thing to rnise the moce,
with which to build TIE road.
Many of the 1uarrerr cover prac-
tically parallel lines, and it Is i'm
possible to tell which stand the
best show of being carried to COM
pletion. Some will never get be-
yond the preliminary stage, while
others will make some surveys
and probably do a little grading,
with the hope Of securing local
aid and then disappear from pub
lie notice -. If the same ratio be
applied to 1900 las TO 1899 there
will be 5000 miles Of road COM
p!eted during the current year, and
it will not De surprising if the fig
ure exceeds that amount"
In spite Of the fact that steel
rails have about doubled and that
everything else necessary to rail
way construction has gone up very
much, it is certain that the new
railroad mileage this year will ex
coed that Of any single year since
1890.
This is q Of the most con-
vincing proofs of the prosperity OF
the country and the confidence Of
capital in its future development.
1t will be g e that a great deal
more than half the projected
mileage is in the South.
The South is by far the most
hopeful section of the country and
the n that is making the most
rapid progress
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-04-12
Safe Cracked.

Grantham Station, N. c.,
April 7,-Burglars broke into the
postofice here at 9 o'clock this
morning, blew open the safe and
stole about $500 IN stamps and
cash. Postmaster HOLT wired for
the Inspector who arrived at one
o'clock and investigated the loss.
No clue to the robbers has been
discovered as yet.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-04-12
hAN3A}S Jf inh RAMBLER
BREEZY MEMS. VIEW AND
NENTS.
Y at %4~.S "A Il IL arS While
6~AltHnia:s { = Str cts.
E~sser Sunday ia Frog Pond

c. - uUuSOot lhhCI est
Anmt 4 'ci ok in the morning
OF }hab 3Ay he peOpin begin TO
s1ir and'f4t' ;n,o line with a brass
band in the lead. By sunrise the
whole tlJwn Is out ON parade, the
wonen wearing the brightest col
urs OF f pWers. feathers aud fsb>
RIGS their small amount of money
will buy, and the men wearing
he broadcast brim straw hats on
the market. This grand pageant,
with brass baud accom painment,
fest visits TIE silent city of the
dead, where they have planted
one OF more human beings every
Sunday since the town sprapg
into existence. The most noted
psalm Singers of the town chant a
solemn r. QUEEN owe the marble
slabs which mark the f1ai rests
ing place Of those who r wait
lug for a blast from Gabriel's
trumpet. After the services the
shriii nO5es Of the cornet awake
an echo among the tali sycamores
below the Cemetery and the pro-
cass1on moves toward The town.
L4serin the day al the modest
church building, which has been
profusely decorated for the oc-
casion, the society people Of
Frog Pon5, which embraces
every condition OF life, gather to
listen at the graudest sermon Of
the year. The fashions for tn.
coming season r here, forecast
by a few Of the leaders. While
soma are listening at the preach
ing. a great May others are
watcniug the style Of dress and
bat worn by cerFa;n young las
dies. Yesterday and to-day the
Ramoler has seen many famitiar
fetainine faces from Frog Pond
on our streets, who were here to
attend Caste ks millinery opening
and carry tue styles TO their u
raj homes, which would turn
their Ass for uaa e sisters green
with envy. When we see all this
we cannot help thinking, and re-
greet shat We do think SO, that the
sacred intents and purposes of
Easter Sunday have been per
verGed into a fashion sheet.
Frog Pond is the last place in the
world we ever expected would
take on such worldly ways, but
even that secluded village is not
immune from the naughty spirit
of vain pride which dominates
me more arrogant cities of larger
population. With two brass bands
and a Woman's Club there is no
telling what the old town will do.
W. shall see, if we live long
enough.
This sudden change in the
weather has caused the Rambler
right much discount ure.O On Sun
day morning with the thermom~
eter Standing at rs in the shade
we thought il SAT. to take our
annual bath and shed our winter
wOoleDs, winch were far more
noly than righteous. This morn
ing the frosty atmosphere made
as regret it. We are getting hoarse
now and we do not expect to be
able to sing our palt Of the Easter
music next Sunday unless we gel
good treatment in the meanwhile,
We do not anticipate any more
rash deeds of this kind until after
Jim HolIowell sends in his spring
poem, which we hope is not fal
off. If it is we will never live te
read If if this wnathar oontinoae
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-04-12

Whites Black Liniment will cure
when others fail. It does not blister
but goes down to the seat of the trou
BILE. A full size 25e. bottle for Is cent
at HIPS Drug Store.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-04-12

Do not suffer from Neuralgia,
Sciatica, Rheumatism, and other pain,
when you can get a full size 25c. a bot
tie of Whites Establishment at Ell ll's
Drug Store for Is cents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
CLERKS SALE.
The State of South Carolina-County
of York.

The State Of South Carolina-County
Of York.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
voorhees,, Miller & Co., vs.. Amanda M.
Byers, ct al.-Notice of Sale.
DY virtue of decree of foreclosure,
d dated 18th of April, 1899, | will ex-
pose to public sale IN FRONT OF YORK
COURT HOUSE DOOR, on the FIRST
MONDAY (salesday) IN FEBRUARY,
1900, the following described real property,
to-wit:
All that certain piece, parcel or tract OF
land situated in York county, state afore-
said, known as the "Wisher land" con-
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY QsO)
ACRES, more or less, bounded by lands
of Alexander Martin, Thomas White
sides and the Kings Mountain Iron COM
pany.
and the balance on credit of one and two
years, secured by the purchasers bond,
and mortgage of the premises. sold.
Purchaser to pay for all papers and reve-
nue. stamps. w. BROWN WYL1E,
Clerk of Court of Common Pleas.
January l3 s At
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
NOTICE OF SALE.

DY virtue of decree Of the Court of
D. Common Pleas for York County, in
the case of Mrs. Ida NJ. Wylie against
John 1. Barron and others, will expose
to public sale, in front of York court
house door, during the legal hours of sale,
on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 1900,
(salesday) part or all OF the real estate
ordered to be sold in the said case, to wit !:
That certain piece, parcel or tract or
land situated in the town Of Iorkvllle,
County of York, South Carolina, lying
from half mile to one mile east or north
east of York Court House bounded by
lands formerly belonging 70 Napoleon
Worth, lands of DR.. w. g. White, Mrs.
Mary Withers, South Carolina and Geor-
gia Extension Railroad track, lands OF j..
w. Dobson, lands formerly belonging to
Hickson and others, containing las stated
in the decree) about SIXTY ACRES.
A recent survey of the lands places the
number of acres at about FIFTY-SlA.
Of this, fifteen and half acres have been
set apart (under homestead proceedings)
to the children of Walter Il. Barron,
deceased. The remainder of the tract
about forty and a half acres) will be first
offered for sale. II the amount offered
for it be less than the mortgage-d debt,
costs and expenses, this part OF the land
will be withdrawn from sale and imme-
diately thereafter the entire tract Will be
offered torSale.
A plat Of the forty and half acres can
be seen at my office, and plat of the
fifteen and a half acres is attached to the
return of the appraisers in the homestead
proceedings, on file in the clerks office:
TERMS OF SALE-ONE-HALF CASH
and the balance on a credit of twelve
months, with interest from day Of sale,
secured by purchasers bond and mort
gage of the premises sold. Purchaser is
to have privilege of paying all cash, and
is to pay for all papers, recording fees and
revenue stamps. Purchaser must comply
as to cash portion of bid within one hour,
or the property will be at once re-sold at
the risk of the defaulting purchaser.
JOHN r. LOGAN,
Sheriff of York County.
| January IL At
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
Almost q Race Riot.

Almost a Race Riot.
Last Saturday, at Pinewood, small
station on the Atlantic Coast Line,
near Sumter, Conductor Frank B.
Hursey shot and instantly killed a
Negro train hand, Lewis Burton, who
was advancing, threateningly, upon
the conductor. The Negroes at Pine
wood became disturbed and the white
people, who are in great minority,
are fearful of violence, although Con.
ductor Hursey has been committed to
Jail at Manning. The coroner's jury,
with the exception of three Negroes,
was disposed to exonerate Hursey'
On Tuesday A. L. Burkett, intendant
of Pinewood, wired Senator Applet
for 20 rifles and 1000 rounds of am-
munition, as an uprising was feared.
Governor McSweeney wired Sheriff
Brabham to proceed to Pinewood with
a posse, and Captain w. L. Lee was
ordered to have his company, the
Sumter Light infantry, sleep on arms,
ready to proceed to Pinewood at any
moment. The trouble was at last
peaceably averted.
The State and .Drunkards.
This is a Columbia dispatch to the
New Orleans Times-Democrat: The
question of the state, which has mon
opoly of the liquor business, establish
ing an asylum for drunkards, where
thew will be treated for the disease on
a system similar to that used in the
Keely institutes, has been discussed for
some weeks. The idea has taken some
hold and it is probable that bill will
be introduced in the legislature max.
ing some such provision. There are
two propositions that have advocates.
One set propose to establish the asylum
or institute as an annex to the state
insane asylum, conducting it under the
same management. They contend
that excessive use of liquor is in many
cases disease that the imbiber is to
all intents and purposes insane, and
entitled to treatment by the state
doubly so when the state is the sole
dealer in liquor. Others urge that the
legislature pass law making drunken.
ness crime and establish reforma-
tory for drunkards, where they can be
given hard work in a cotton mill,
machine shop and on a farm. As
most drunkards are from cities and
towns, it is contended that the fear OF
being humiliated by being sent to re-
formatory will do more to keep them
sober than any other earthly power.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
Jafluar
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

WHEREAS, a petition, signed by, a
w majority of the freeholderS Of the
town of Yorkville, South Carolina, as
shown by the tax-hooks of said town, has
been submitted to the Town Council of
said town, praying that All election be
ordered to ascertain whether or not Section
of the charter should he amended so as
allow levy of three mills for ordinary
municipal purposes,
Now, Therefore, notice is hereby given
to the qualified electors of said town, that
an election will he held at YORK
COURT HOUSE. on WEDNESDAY,,
JANUARY oath, 1900, between the hours
of 7 O'Clock in the forenoon and O'Clock
in the afternoon of said day, for the pur-
pose of amending the charter of said town
in the following particular, to wit: BY
striking out the word 1.-TWO" on the
second line of Section of same, and in
serting in lieu thereof the word THREE,
so that said section Gf amended) shall
read as follows:
Section 8. The Town Council shall have
power and authority to impose an annual
tax, not to exceed THREE mills upon
the dollar, for ordinary town purposes, on
all the real and and personal property
within The corporate limits Of the town,
etc.
The additional levy of ONE MILL is
for the purpose of obtaining electric lights
for the streets of said town.
Electors tavoring the proposed amend
ment, will vote the following ticket !:
"Amend Section Of charter by striking
out two and inserting three on second
line thereof-IeS."
Electors opposed to said amendment
will vote: "Amend Section s Of charter
by striking out two and inserting three
on the second line there0f-No."
4. +. Mcconnell, w. III. Herndon and
Geo. II. Schorb are hereby appointed
managers to conduct said election. They
will qualify prior to the election, and will
administer the constitutional oath to each
voter.
Electors must exhibit their municipal
registration certificate and furnish proof
of the payment of all taxes assessed
against them during the previous year.
BY order of the Town Council of York
will, 5. G. w. II. CARROLL,
ATTEST:- Intendant.
p. w. LOVE, (SEAL.(
Clerk of Council.
Yorkville, S. c., January 10th, 1900.
January IL 2t
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Sperial gutires.

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, CO
LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner ofthe firm Of F. j.
CHENEY & 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,
fa 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.
y. CHENEY tS CO., Toledo, o.
w- Sold by druggists, 75c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
ADMINgSTRATOR,S SALE.

r WILL sell at public auction, at the
L late residence Of f. D. THOMPSON,
peceased, on the 17TH DAY OF JAN
UARY, 1900, at 10 o'clock, a. M, the
PERSONAL PROPERTY belonging 10
the estate of said deceased, consisting. OF
Mules. Cattle, Sheep, Wagons, Farming
Tools and other articles not mentioned.
Terms of Sale-CASH.
D. G. THOMPSON, Administrator.
January 9th, 1900. 1t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
Saturday, January l3, 1900.

first ballot after canvassing the evil
dence, a subsequent agreement will
always be open to suspicion as having
resulted mainly from desire to get
out of duress. From this standpoint
the unanimity rule is bad thing.
The ends of pure and practical justice
would probably be met by allowing
nine or ten members of jury to bring
in verdict, if they are agreed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
DURING MY ABSENCE,

TN attendance upon the sessions OF the
i General Assembly, w. w. LEWIS,
ESQ, whose office is next door to mine,
will have charge of my legal business.
Clients and others having relations with
me are requested to call upon Mr.: LEW
rs. THOS. F. MCDOW.
Io,,,.ry 3t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
HYMENEAL.

MARRIED-January4 4, 1900, in the Pre-
byterian manse, at Bowling Green, s. G.,
by Rev. w. A. Hafner, Mr.. G. w. HUG
GINS, of Richburg. s. c., and Miss K.
GAINES JENKINS, of Ferry, y. &.
At Glover, on January 10, 1900, by +. r.
MEEK and Miss ADDIE FERGUSON.
Both of York county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
REPAIRING AND PLUMBING.

HNHE facilities of the SUTRO COT
TON MILL MACHINE SHOPS
are offered to the public for the repair
ing of all kinds of MACHINERY
and PLUMBING. Besides good work.
men, will be found a drill press, gear
cutter and lathe, and if you have gin,
engine, saw mill or pump that needs at
tention it will be our pleasure to accom-
modate you at reasonable and fair prices.
#. BAXTER MCCLAIN.
September 2 tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
OBITUARY.

DIED-Of pneumonia, on December %,
1899, in Lower Steel Creek township,
Mecklenburg county, n. c., LONNIE
OSCAR, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. T. V.
Boyd, aged years.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
COTTON GINNING.

WELL GIN YOUR COTTON while
w you wait, furnish Begging and
Ties and will pay the highest price in
cash for COTTON SEED. Nobody turns
ont better sample than we do.
We are making as FINE FLOUR as is
to be had i'm this country.
YORKVILLE ROLLER MILLS,
r. II. CLeANINGER, Assistant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
AT THE CHURCHES.
PRESBYTERIAN.

REV. w. G. NEVILLE, PASTOR.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-Preachin in the
morning at 1l.O0 o'clock and at night at
7. Sunday school at p. m.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL

REV. ]. NJ. sTEADMAN, PASTOR.
SUNDAY SERVICES in the
morning at IL o'clock, and in the evening
att. Sunday school at o'clock p. m.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
DIR, II. =. PECK,

THE Charlotte Eye Specialist, will be
L in YOrkville, at the Parish Hotel, on
January 18th. One day
only.
January 10 Was st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
Preserved Pomona Fruits

In pound pals at 6Oc. Extra Quality OF
Preserved Fruits-all kinds-in quart bot
ties at SOC. One pint bottle of Jams at zoe.
Apple Peach and Plum Butter in ] pint
cans at 1Oc. Condensed Soups-ready for
immediate use-all flavors-in l pound
tins at 10c.
I have heat Flour both medium
and dark as, we'll as the prepared Maple
Syrups in / gallon tins and quart and pint
bottles. A Georgia can Syrup in quart
bottles at zoe.
have received new lot of Cranb berries.
LOUIS ROTH.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
AT ALL TIMES
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE.

Estate of s. j. Garrison, Deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
IN dersigned executors of the estate
of S. J. GARRISON, deceased, having
made a final settlement with the Judge
of Probate for York county, on the
9Th day of FEBRUARY, 1900, will
apply for a discharge from further liza
bility as executors of the said estate.
d. i. FINLEY, Exoo,tors
P. J. GARRISON, Executors.
January s 5t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
LOUIS ROTH.
Preserved Fruits, Jams etc.

THE well-known Ritter brands OF
Il Fruits and Jams can be had at my
place. They stand at the head OF the list
for their superior quality and are yet rea'
sonable in price.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
The aJurkrille Gaqairer.
Published Wednesday and Saturday.
PUBLISHER
l.. NJ. GRIST, W. D. GRIST, U. E. GRlST.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:

Single copy for one year, W
One copy for two years, ,.."...........-. SO
For six months, ,.......-........... LOO
For three months, hs,......".........."...... SO
Two copies for one year,............. 50
Ten copies one year,.................". IL 5O
And an extra copy for acluh of ten.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Inserted at One Dollar per square for the
first insertion, and Fifty Cents per square
for each subsequent insertion. square
consists of the space occupied by ten lines
of this size type.
Ms- Contracts for advertising space for
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
tended for Wednesdays issue, and on
Wednesday when intended for Saturdays
issue.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
Shiloh Baptist Church,

There will be preaching at Shiloh Bap.
tist church on the third Sunday Of January
1900, at IL o'clock a. IN. by
Rev. II. r. CHAPMAN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13

OLD IRON AND BONES WANTED.
T WILL pay the highest market price
i for OLD IRON, except stoves, pots and
CRATE bars. Will also buy CLEAN DRY
BONES. Weighing on Latta Bros. scales.
J. +. MCELWE EE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
HERE and COMING.

We have a CARLOAD OF FLOUR
and a CARLOAD OF LIME HERE, and
a CARLOAD OF CORN ON THE
ROAD. Such other supplies as may not
happen to be in stock at this writing, are
pretty apt to be on the road.
We will continue to handle the same
brands of Guano as heretofore-the Edisto
and the ChicOra. We are now ready to
give prices.
New Orleans Molasses coming.
RIDDLE & PEGRAM.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13
lICH COMS AND BEEF CATTLE

WHEN you want GOOD
aMH1 MICH COW, or want to
sNEE trade a FAT BEEF for a
ILL good milker, call at the
Meadow Brook dairy.
J.O. WALKER, Proprietor.
January l3. 81
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13

THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD
SHEPHERD.
REV. ]. c. JoHNES, RECTOR.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-Morning service
at II O'Clock; night service at O'Clock.
Sunday school at $50 p. IN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-13

ASSOCIATE REFORMED.
REV. BoYCE Il. GRIER, PASTOR.
SUNDAY SERv1cEs.-AT TIRZAH-
Preaching in the morning at ll.30 O'Clock.
Sunday school at 1890 a. m. YORK
VILLE-Sunday school a. $50 p. IN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-02-17

One recalls the method Of discover
ing q thief by chewing rice. said to
have been practiccd in the east. But 1t
is not necessary to go so far to find a
more remarkable method Of thief
catching and not so well supported by
sound reason. A lady in Paris is re-
ported to have lost her purse in a
dreSsmaker's establishment. She had
all the young ladies Of the establish
mcnt called in. so it Is seriously report
ed, and demanded from each one lock
of her hair.
The tokens were then pinned to
pieces of paper bearing the owners
names. and as the customer left the
establishment she remarked: My
purse has been stolen, but as l do not
wish to subject innocent girls to the
humiliation of being searched l intend
early tomorrow morning to submit
your hair and handwritings to SOM
nambulst and clairvoyant, who will
tell me which of you is the thief"
In the course Of the evening the lady
received an anonymous parcel con-
tanning intact her purse with its con-
tents.