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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22
THE CHAIN GANG.

Supervisor elect Gordon was In YORK
VILE on Thursday, and filed his bond
with the county board Of commission
ers by whom it was duly approved. 1t
Is a personal bond, signed by local in
dividuals as sureties.-,. &
In reply to questions by the reporter,
Mr.. Gordon repeated his already ex-
pressed intention Of taking charge of
the supervisors office on January l,
next. This of course, will depend on
whether he shall have received his
commission by that date.
Asked as to whether he had marked
out any policy as to the conduct of his
office he replied that he had not ex-
cept as 10 the management Of the
chaingang, which Is now the leading
item of expense in connection with the
county government.
IT expect" said Mr.. Gordon, ito take
an inventory Of all the tools, machin-
cry, utensils and other property that
the county has in connection with the
chaingang, and I propose to have that
institution managed as economically
as possible, having in view, Of course,
the best results to be accomplished.
It is my purpose also to have prescrib7
ed for the government Of the convicts
code Of rules somewhat similar t
that in use by the penitentiary, and
shall see to it that those rules f9e
Itrictly observed by the convi3h
sdards and superintendent. I-snl q
ing to see to it that the conVlds
are treated humanely, and I am going
to see to it also, that they do as much
good, honest work as could reasonably
be expected. 1t is my purpose, too,
see to it, that the best Of order sha
prevail about the stockade."
Have you decided upon a superinI
tendent yet?" Il
Eyes; have had quite number
applications from all kinds Of peopk'
at all kinds Of prices. Some Of the az
plicants were competent and sonse
were not. There were others about
whose qualifications I have no infor-
nation; but I have decided to start out
with Mr.. w. J. Whitener for the prep
~
ent. I have known him for a lor1s
time. He has had experience In
position and has a good record, and pl
selecting him I have simply acted
on my best judgment as to what 8
likely to prove best for the public F.
vice."
Asked as to what disposition Wo pa
next be made of the chain gang, 1r.
Gordon said that he was unable to say
yet. The matter will be considered IN
future board meetings, and the board
will use it's best judgment in the use
of the chain gang so as to distribute
the benefits of the institution IN the
wisest and most equitable manner pos
Sible
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22
Johnes. He will be gone for two or

Johnes. He will be gone for two or
three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Radcliffe leave
this morning for Charleston, where
they will spend the Christmas holidays
with their children. They expect to re-
turn to Yorkville on next Thursday.
Mr.. J. B. Pegram is conceded to be
the champion checker-player Of York
Vile. The experts make the Office of
Sheriff Logan their headquarters, and
none of them are inclined to seriously
question Sheriff Logan's supremacy.
Mr.. w. Meek Faulkner, Of Kings
Creek, was in Yorkville Wednesday,
paying his taxes and attending to 9TH
er matters Of business. He says the
roller mill, which has a capacity of
about 40 barrels a day, is getting about
all the grinding it can do in the day
time.
Associate Reformed Presbyterian:
The announcement Is made Of the mar
riage of Mr.. Ira Dunlap and Miss Josie
Black, Of Rock Hill. Miss Josie spent
much of her life in the home Of Mr.
Joseph Wylie, Of Chester, and is well
and favorably known. Mr.. Dunlap is
an Erskine boy and has good position
in the Bank Of Rock Hill. The best OF
wishes go out to this young couple.
Charlotte Observer, Wednesday,: A
letter last night from Squire w. O.
Bales states that he has married 12l
couples this year and II don't count
chickens before they are Matched, but
I am looking for a rush on next Sun
day and during the holidays" Last
Sunday he married Mr.. Daniel Shinn
and Mrs. Creacy Alexander, Of Pine
vile; and Mr.. Ed Fincher and Miss Es-
ther Flow, Of Matthews.
Mr.. w. ]. Whitener, who has been
selected by Supervisor-electG Gordon tc
be superintendent of the chaingeng, is
at present chief Of police Of Glover
tf1aving he'd that position with consid-
eralN satisfaction to all concerned fol
con 1erably more than a year. Mr.
VI aaer first went to the chaingane
as sYsuard several years ago, and af-
teri cbout two years Of good service he
vofhteered for the Spanish-Americar
wf and went to Chickamauga and
Jacksonville with the First Regiment
of tSouth Carolina volunteers. During
the time he served as a guard on the
chin gang, he made a reputation fol-
stl tdy-going, business-like firmness
arA developed various qualities which
i'm to especially fit him for the posi-
n Of superintendent. Those who
low him we'll think that Supervisor
elect Gordon has made no mistake in
his selection.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22

THE Christmas number of the
Youths Companion is to hand with l6
pages, exclusive Of the pretty cover.
After all that is good that can be said
Of the worlds best literature for the
young, it is not too much to say that
The Companion is still easily in the
lead. This model periodical continues
to hold the high place it made for it
self in 1927, and the great grand child
rem of it's first readers look to it for en-
tertainment and instruction as conf
IDENTIFY as did their great grand par
ents. In addition to its usual pre-
miums to clubmakers, The Companion
is sending out to each subscriber, old
and new, a copy Of it's unique 1901 cal
endar, one of the prettiest it has yet
issued. The price Of The Companion is
s1.75 a year and is published in Boston,
Mass.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22
DOWN TO BUSINESS.
General McArther Issues Proclamation t
Filipinos.

General Macarthur has issued proc
lamation warning Filipinos that here
after strict compliance with the laws
Of war will be required Of non-combat'
ants as we'll as combatants. The proc
lamation sets forth the principal laws
of war.
The new proclamation refers to re-
cent proclamations issued by the In
surgent commanders threatening ma,
tives who are friendly to the Amer1'
can forces, and also to the orders is'
sued to the men to kidnap and assas'
sinate residents Of towns occupied by
Americans. The insurgent leaders are
notified that such practices, If contin'
ued, will put an end to the possibility
Of their resuming normal civic rela'
tions and will make them fugitive
criminals.
Residents of places occupied b1
Americans will be notified that com
pliance with the demands Of the enc
my will create a presumption tha
such acts are voluntary and malicious
They are also notified that pleas of In
timidation will rarely be accepted, ant
that where secret committees are per
mitted to exist in behalf Of the fnsur
gents, even we'll disposed persons VII
be exposed to the danger Of being triet
as traitors.
The proclamation says that Its warn
ings and requirements are to appl!
with special force to Manila, the "ren
devious of the emissaries Of the insur
rection."
Newspapers are warned against pub
fishing sedition and the proclamation
declares that the rebels who are not
part Of an organized force, are not en-
titled to the privileges of prisoners o
war, adding that the fact that the!
have not hitherto been held RESPONSE
BILE is "evidence of the solicitude of tn
United States to avoid the appearance
of harshness."
The proclamation clearly disavoW
any recognition Of technical belliger
ency.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22

A cABLEGRAM from Caracas tells OF
a big row that has developed in Vene-
zuela because of the rival claims of
two American corporations interested
in the asphalt industry. Asphalt is
mineral deposit having the appear
ance of tar and very valuable for paw
ing purposes. There is lake of 1t on
an island about 20 miles from the coast
of Venezuela. Some IL years ago, be-
fore the value Of asphalt was known, a
shrewd American managed to secure
the concession Of the asphalt lake, and
disposed Of it to the National Asphalt
company, of New York, which subse-
ouently became a firm Of international
Importance, furnishing paving for all
the principal cities Of the world. A
few years ago a rival company OF
Americans began operations to secure
a concession on the asphalt island, al
leging certain irregularities In the orig
fnal concession. The matter got into
the courts and was finally decided in
favor Of the National company, which
seems to have had the greater pull
The rival syndicate then began to op-
crate upon President Castro and sue
ceeded in getting him to cancel a por,
ton Of the National company's con-
cession. This was done on December
13, last. The National company refus'
ed to submit and the result has beer
an explosion that threatens to deprive
it of the portion of the island thai
President Castro was willing to leave
in it's possession. The National com
pany has appealed to the United State:
government for protection, and is ask
ing that warships be sent to Venezuela
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22
LOCAL LACONICS.
Money For the Schools.

Money For the Schools.
According to the report that Superin-
tendent Of Education McMahan will
submit to the legislature, the appor-
tionment in York county is $22,669.2S
for the white schools, and $6,S34.13 for
the colored schools.
Remember the Orphans.
There is no Santa Claus to visit the
charges of Rev. j. H. Simpson, SUPER
intendent of the Grier orphanage, at
Hickory Grove; but still there Is
way to make them enjoy Christmas.
All contributions that may be sent 10
Rev. ). H. Simpson will be properly ap-
piled,
Mrs5>Martl,a McLeave.
Mrs. Martha McLeave died at the
residence of Mr.. w. B. Love, McCon-
nellsvi!le, Thursday morning, at II
o'clock, aged about so years. She was
the oldest member Of the old Bethesda
congregation. According to arrange
ments made on Thursday, the inter-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22

WILL HOLD ON AS CHAIRMAN.-Ine
attention of Senator Jones, Of Arkansas,
chairman of the national Democratic
committee, was on Thursday morning
called to the published statement that
he intends to call a meeting OF that
committee in the near future, for the
purpose of handing in his resignation.
Mr.. Jones said:
Such an idea has not occurred 10
me. The story is a fake, pure and SIM
ple, without any basis or foundation.
Before the campaign opened 1 had
some misgivings as to whether I ought
to retain my position as manager, be-
cause of the condition of my health
and the fact that a long and arduous
session of the senate had just closed.
But now my health is pretty nearly
perfect-better than for years, In 1act
and the political labors connected
with the committee are not very oner-
GUS at this time; therefore, 1 see no
reason to tender my resignation. ana
the thought never entered my head un-
til l saw the publication this morn
ing"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22
The Re.Districting Question.

Columbia Record 1t seems to be
practically certain that South Carolina
will lose one congressman under the
new apportionment act which congress
is about to adopt. Politicians are dis
cussing who is to be left out, althougi
the new apportionment will not go into
effect for two years yet. 1t will be nee
essary for the legislature to redistrict
the state but the question Will not
come up at this session, unless con-
gress acts definitely during the session
of the legislature. But whenever the
new districts are formed, there will
doubtless be a lively scramble on the
part of present congressman to hold
their own, and legislators will have q
miserable existence until the wh9h
thing is settled. There is one contS
gency which may simplify matters 20
some extent, and that is the PROBABILITY
that Congressman Latimer Will STAND
for United States senator to succeed
Senator McLaurin. In case he does, ne
will not be particularly interested IN
the redistricting, and his present dis
trict can be divided up and joined to
other districts, thus making six con-
gressmen for the state. Whatever re-
districting plan is adopted, 1t almost
certainly will not be Of the shoestring
character which characterizes some OF
the present districts. They will be
more natural in shape and in the peo-
pies embraced in the district. The
late H. Cowper Patton made an earn
est but futile effort to abolish the un-
natural division, but when congress
passes the reapportionment bill this
will have to be done, even though the
state loses one congressman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22

over the news, which increases the pub
lie disquietude. There is a persistent
rumor that he has demanded heavy
re-enforcements. According to The
Daily Mail, private kilograms received
in London yesterday depict the situa-
ton in Cape Colony as somewhat om-
inous. 1t seems that the invading
Beers are receiving considerable as
sistance from the local Dutch and that
the troops at the disposal Of the Brit
ish authorities are not sufficient to cope
with any serious spread of the military
operations. 1t is believed the govern
ment has at last awakened to the Sc
robustness of the situation and is max
ing the utmost efforts to provide LORD
Kitchener with horses and mules.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22
Biggest Pig III the state.

Spartanburg Journal: John N. Gibbes,
a farmer living near town, has brought
his celebrated big hog to town. ABOUT
the only expression that fits this hog
is: Hes a whopper." The hog IS OF
the Poland China breed and is Two
wears and two weeks old. The length
of this beast is Z feet 2 inches; height,
40 inches; circumference behind fore
legs, 8 feet; weight 961 pounds. He Is
hearty and is capable of more flesh yet.
This is so far the biggest hog on rec
ord in this county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22

WE have just received two and half
tons Of white paper on which to print
THE ENQUIRER during a part of next
year. This issue shows sample of 1T.
1t is soft, tough and smooth, and to
those people who prefer the best OF
everything ought to be thoroughly sat
iSfactory.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22

discussion in the sentence: "Give the
rank and file a chance" In reply to-
this Mr.. Bryan telegraphs: "The rank
and file Of the party expressed them
selves in 1896 and 1900, and have no
doubt they will continue to express
themselves as issues arise"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22

SAYS the Columbia State: "The city
of Columbia is in the shape of square,
one mile in each direction from a CEN
trail point near the State house. It's
area, therefore, is four square miles,"
The Irish" of The State has always
been it's chief characteristic.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22

1T is all we'll enough for Mr.. Cleve-
land to talk about giving the rank and
file a chance; but it will not be forgot
ten that he refused to do anything of
the kind while he was president. He
vetoed bills that were passed by repre-
sentatives from the people.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22

THE senate, on Thursday, passed the
Hay-Pauncefote treaty, as amended,
nv q vote of 55 to IS. It is not believed
that Great Britain will accept the
treaty in it's present shape.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22
Ths 1turkrille Gaql'trsr.
YoRKvILIE. Sc:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER %, 1900.
A MERRY Christmas to all mankind!

THERE will be no issue of THE ENou1-
RER next Wednesday. The next issue
following this one will appear next
Saturday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-22

THERE seems to be every probability
that the ship subsidy bill will go
through. Senator Hanna Is behind II
with all the pressure that he is able to
bring to bear.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
MoNTRoSE.
, the Scranton Tribune.

Special 10 the Scranton Tribune.
Montrose, July 26.-Myron r. Des-
sauer, of Fort Wayne, Ind, and Harry
Dessauer, of New York. are visiting
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. Des-
sauer, in this place.
The largest excursion that ever came
to Heart Lake over the Lackawanna
and Montrose road, was that Aof the
Foresters of America from Plymouth
today. The train included fifteen pas
senger coaches and these were packed
to the limits of their capacity.
The Montrose base ball club goes to
Laceyville tomorrow to cross bats with
the nine of that place.
Mrs. f. ]. Fuge and daughter, Bes-
sic, returned today from a visit to
relatives at Nanticoke and Plymouth.
Prof. Charles Cohen has organized
a dancing class in this place. which
meets at Village hall every Wednes-
day evening.
Miss Grace Gerritson is visiting rela-
tives at Lynn.
Wesley Herrick has accepted posi-
tion with G. Arthur sprout, jeweler.
Miss May Clahin, of Great Bend, is
visiting friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Fordham have
been spending a few days at their
pleasant cottage at Elk Lake.
Miss Millicent Halsey of Philadel-
phia. is a guest of her aunts, the
Misses Biddle, on Church street.
+. Morris Sayre, of Hampton Va,
is spending the season at "ROsemont,"
the guest of his aunt, Miss Mary
Sayre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Rosendale,
of New York, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. d. Hawley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
FACToRYvILLE.
the Scranton Tribune.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Factoryvllle, July 26.-The Ladies'
circle of the Grand Army of the Re-
public and Captain r. ]. Rice post
Will join hands and "circle" around
up to Lake Kewanee, on Aug. s, where
they will hold a picnic during the day.
All members of the post and circle
are expected to go and make the
days outing an enjoyable one.
Susquehanna county will run an
excursion to the Delaware Water Gap
on Aug. 1, under the auspices of the
Young Mems Christian association of
Montrose. The fare for the trip will
be one dollar and fifty cents, Several
of our townspeople are going to join
them here. as this Is the last stop the
train Will make to take on passengers
Factoryville encampment met in
regular session last Wednesday night.
They received and accepted an invi-
tation from w. S. Rogers encamp-
ment, Independent Order of Odd Fell
lows, of Clarka Green, to pay them a
fraternal visit on Thursday evening
Aug. 2. Every member of Factory
vile encampment Is requested to be
present at Clarks Green on the above
mentioned night, accompanied by their
wife or lady friend.
Mrs. j. T. Bush is spending yester-
day and today in Scranton.
Mrs. Charles Maynard, or Scranton,
Is spending a week with relatives here.
Rev. w. NJ. Hitler and wife attended
the golden wedding of Mr.. Killers
brother, at Wilkes-Barre, last Tues
day.
Miss Bessie Wilson has accepted a
position in Philadelphia, and left
Wednesday to enter upon the duties
of her position.
The funeral of the late Mrs. f. F.
Hartman was conducted yesterday
from the Methodist Episcopal church
at 10 o'clock. A large concourse of
friends and relatives were present to
pay their last respects to the departed.
Rev. w. NJ. Hitler officiated. Inter-
ment was made in Evergreen ceme-
terry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27

The results Of three months earnest
effort will be lifelong, and any one OF
the scholarship rewards will confer
upon it's winner an advantage that
would possibly not otherwise be within
his reach. OF the other rewards, viz,
the Sohmer Cabinet Grand Piano, the
Columbia Chainlcss Bicycle the Tele-
scopic Camera, the Gold Watch and
the Silver Watch, all have been select
ed from the viewpoint OF utility, and
the ones who come within the first ten
and prefer an immediate bestowal of
their rewards will have a valuable list
to choose from. Some may prefer the
scholarships in the various educational
institutions: others may choose the re-
wards that are exhibited in the win
dows of Scrantons business houses.
Educational Advantages.
A young man who understands book
keeping, can write a good rapid busi-
ness hand, spell correctly, compose and
punctuate a letter properly, UNDER
stands business arithmetic, knows the
use of checks, drafts and all kinds of
business papers, and can make himself
generally useful about an office is not
often found without a good situation.
When 1t comes to getting a place he
will stand ten chances to one over his
competitors who have not so prepared
themselves. The demand for young
men so educated is far greater than the
supply. The Tribune makes it possible
for several young persons to secure
Just such education at but little cost
The Plan of Action.
Every person who wishes to engage
in this contest will be furnished with
a book of credit blanks whereon will
be set forth the rules Of the contest
and a list of the special rewards. It
must be borne strictly in mind that
credit Will only be given for new sub
scriptiOns, and after the points have
been credited to any contestant they
will not be transferred to any other
These books of blanks can be had by
sent by mail. Each book of credit
blanks consists of ten leaves, giving
spaces for ten names of new subsCrib-
ers. Each contestant must fill out one
of these books entirely before being
entitled to receive another, but each
one may apply for and receive as many
as he or she desires and can use, but
only on at a time will be furnished.
The Tribune will also furnish all ap-
plicants with sample copies of the
paper, and all inquirers for additional
information will receive prompt and
courteous attention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
THE MARKETS.
Wall Street Review.

New York, July 26.-The waiting attitude Of
the stock market was emphasized today Both
buyers and sellers were secure and the market
was nearly stagnant as shown by the long inter.
walls during which the ticker was motionlcss. The
professional traders had a discouraging task in
their attempts to get sufficient variation IN
prices to make their trades. The market was
equally reluctant 10 follow the lead Of the few
stocks which showed any strength or to respond
to the exceptional weakness in one or two cases.
Sugars Tobacco and Brooklyn RlDid Transit
formed the center Of the rather feeble attempt
OF the bulls to advance prices. The latter stock
lifted at one time over points. But the
high price very poorly held and in fact was
entirely lost though a slight rally saves small
net gain, Baltimore and Ohio was the most prom.
iuent sufferer from selling and was traded in :
points below yesterday. Missouri Pacific was also
notably soft on the practical abandonment of re
Gently encouraged hopes OF a dividend The steel
stocks were quiet and irregular pending the con-
ference Of steel interests in Chicago and their
undertore was heavy on the rather threatening
attitude reported 10 have been assumed by the
most powerful interests in the trade. The adj
vanCes in ocean treinght rates owing 10 the
withdrawal Of various German steamships for the
transport service to China was an uufavorable
influence upon the steel group as the scarcity of
ocean freight room is hampering the export
prospects in the shipping iron trade, Metropol.
itan street railway sharply depressed with no
son due TO labor troubles in its mines. To.
tai sales, l05,30O shares. United States refund
ing 2s, when issued, and the 3s advanced a and
the new Is coupon, old Is and IS Is per cent, in
the bid price.
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