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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20
CRITICISM vs.. ABUSE.
Message of Governor McsYeeney as Viewed
by Philosopher and Scold.

Manning Times: The News and
Courier was much fairer in its COM
ments upon Governor McSweeney's
message than was the Colum bia State.
While the News and Courier does not
agree with the governor upon his views
concerning the dispensary, nor do we,
as for that matter, yet it saw a great
deal that was good in the message and
said it was plain, sensible and bust.
ness-like paper, giving him credit for
all be said that was good; but at the
same time criticising him upon his
views concerning the liquor question.
But not so with The State. 1t has GER
tain views concerning the liquor ques-
tion which, by the way, happens to be
pretty much our own hut at the same
time, because the governor did not
agree with that paper on the one ques-
tion of liquor, it goes to work and
gives him q two-column excoriating
editorial, charging him with weakness
and pronouncing the whole message
very weak. 1t did not give him credit
for saying anything else, and in its
treatment of the message, The State
simply proved itself not only. guilty of
what it charged the governor with be-
ing; but also demonstrated that it is
very biased. 1t is great thing that
people do not all think alike, and
when any governor is influenced sole
ly by the dictatorial opinions of one or
two newspapers and has no opinion of
his own, it is time for him to vacate.
And so far from being a cats paw, as
was insinuated by The State, we think
Governor McSweeney has shown HIM
self to be man-a man who not only
has convictions of his OWE; but dares
to express them, even against the opin-
ion of so powerful a critic as The
State.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20

- Senator Mauldin's wide tire bill
will probably go through b the senate all
right; but as to whether it will ge,
through the house remains to be seen
However, it is sincerely to be hoped
that it will become law. 1t will be
some hardship, maybe, on some of the
farmers; but it will help wonderfully
the cause of good roads. A still bet
ter thing than the wide tire bill would
be the enaction of the legal machinery
10 enable such of the townships in the
state as desire to do so, to vote bond:
for road improvement. Would not il
be splendid thing for this immediate
section, just now, if the townships il
which crop failures have hit hardest
were able to borrow from $4,000 tt
$4,000 each and put the money into
circulation by expending it on theil
roads?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20

- The Washington correspondent OF
The Atlanta Journal says there is q
generous rivalry between Congressmen
Stokes and Talbert as to which deserves
the credit for having secured free ru'
raj mail delivery. If reference is had
to the matter of the free delivery ex'
periments that have been made during
the past few years in rural districts,
then probably one does not deserve
much more credit than the other; but
if it is the question as to who secured
the establishment of free delivery along
star routes in this state, there is no
ground for dispute. DR.. Stokes is en-
titled to the fullest credit, and no one
else has a right to try to divide that
credit with him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20

At the time Representative Nc
Craw, of Cherokee county, introduced
his anti-bicycle bill, to prevent wheel
men from passing horsemen without
permission, there were a few lively
mules in the county that were disposed
to shy at a wheel. Most Of the horses
had already learned that bicycles are
harmless. Since that time the fact has
dawned upon almost every mule in the
land, and it really begins to look as il
Mr.. McCraw ought to be learning
also.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Snap Shots at More Important Develop
ments In House and Senate.

Snap Shots at More Important Develop.
ments In House and Senate.
Mr.. E6rd's bill to make the sessions
of the general assembly biennial came
up in the house again last Tuesday,
and the proposition to submit the pro.
posed constitutional amendment to the
people passed by the necessary two
thirds majority. The bill, of course,
will have to pass numerous pitfalls
before it becomes law.
A bill providing for the hire of state
convicts to the counties for road pur.
poses, resulted in a general threshing
over of the convict question. The
principle of competition by convicts
with free labor on farms and railroads
was discussed but it did not develop
that majority of the general assem-,
bly, sees any wrong in the matter.
The conduct of extensive farming ope-
rations by the state still commands
approval. The bill was passed to q
second reading. 1t gives counties the
option of hiring convicts at 81 month
per head, the counties bearing all ex.
penses.
The bill to prohibit the killing OF
partridges on the land of another with
out the consent of the owner, etc., has
been indefinitely postponed.
Senator Graydon, of Abbeville, in
troduced, on Wednesday, a dispensary
bill that is supposed to embody the
ideas of Governor McSweeney on this
subject. The bill was referred to the
committee on education, which was
expected to report it without recon-
mendation. There is reason to be-
lieve that it will receive strong sup
port. Following is synopsis of its
provisions: The state board is to con.
sist of the secretary of state, comptrol-
ler general and superintendent of edu-
cation. County dispensers are to be
appointed by the governor upon the
recommendation of the county delega.
tions, who may remove such dispen-
sers, as we'll as the commissioner, when
sufficient cause appears to him, he to
make a report of his reasons to the
general assembly. The commissioner
is to be elected by the legislature and
shall give three surety bonds of $685.
900. All liquors shall be bought by
the board from the lowest responsible
bidder. The proposals for bids, stat
ing quantity and quality of whisky
wanted, are to be published in Co.
lumbia paper for specified time. The
bids are to be opened publicly in the
secretary of states Office at the time
designated.
Representative Mauldin has intro
duced a bill to impose the work Of
registering municipal voters upon the
clerk of the town or city council in
stead of upon special officer appoint
ed for the purpose.
The house and senate adjourned on
Thursday until Monday out of respect
to the late Governor Ellerbe.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20
: The Porto Rico question is givinI

- The Porto Rico question is giving
the high protectionist Republicans a
great deal of concern. Leading Porto
Ricans wants the products of Porto
Rico admitted to the United States
free of duty. The result will be ruin
ious competition with many American
products that now enjoy protection,
and the people interested in these pro-
ducts, are, of course, aroused. The
administration, responsible for the &C.
QUESTION of Porto Rico being the ex.
ponent of the high protection, and also
charged with the duty of properly
looking after the interests of the pos
session, is confronted with an embar-
RAISING puzzle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20

- Although able to give only brief
synopsis of Senator McLaurin's speech
on the repeal of the 10 per cent. tax
on the issues of the state banks, we
think we give enough to enable any
body to see some of the benefits that
would be derived by such revision
of the banking laws as would enable
the people of this section to make
available such bank assets as they
have at hand. Senator McLaurin
shows up with unmistakable clearness
the nature and effect of the unfair
discrimination in the national banking
law, and the remedy he suggests is
just as plain. But they are not going
to give US anything of the kind il
they can help it. They would much
rather give US even the free coinage Of
silver.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20
McCRAW is PERSISTENT.
The Cherokee Legislator Still Pushes His
AntI-BIcycle Crusade.

The Cherokee Legislator Still Pushes His
Anti Bicycle Crusade.
Anderson Intellgencer.
Mr.. McCraw, from somewhere, is in
deed very fortunate parsonage. For
two successive sessions of the general
assembly he has succeeded in eluding
the fool-killer beautifully, so that at
the gatheringi in Columbia last week be
bobbed up as serenely as ever, riding
his favorite hobby, the anti-bicycle
bill. This bill provides that no wheel
man shall pass any vehicle or hosreman
on the roads without first obtaining
permission. 1t would be interesting to
study the inspiration for this persistent
persecution. Since studying the shy
ing propensities of his high nettled
hobby, we arrive at the conclusion
that timorous equestrians have Jared
badly at the hand of passing wheel
men, coupled with the unexpected
activity of his shying hobby. We
seem to catch a feeting vision of the
lone horseman unhorsed, wading knee
deep in u casual mud-hole, calling lusti-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20
THE COTTON MARKET.

Cotton has been practically at q
standstill for some weeks, there being
but little trade in spots. Just now
January contracts are higher than
those of any other month. This is
thought to be due largely to tempor-
ary squeeze or corner. The last sale
of January on the New York Ex-
change, on Thursday, was at 7.42, and
of February 7.39. Next November
sold at CTS. The general condition of
the market at the close of Thursday,
was described in an Associated Press
letter as follows
The cotton market opened steady in:
tone at an advance of 8 to 8 points
and developed great strength and &C
tivity following the call on bullish ca
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20
MERE.MENTION.

Admiral and Mrs. Dewey will at.
tend the mardi gras in New Orleans,
arriving in the city on February "a.
Rex, the king of the carnival, has
made the admiral "Duke of Manila" "
...'.".The senate has agreed to bring
the currency bill to vote on Februa.
ry 15.'....:'"General Otis has cabled
that the Philippine hemp ports
have been opened to trade. .''''''"'The
British government is trying to enroll
a corps of sharpshooters to consist of
the most noted marksmen among the
big game hunters throughout the
empire. ""'.""General Wauchope, who
died as the result wounds receiv-
ed in the battle of Modder river, is
reported to have definitely charged
General Methuen with responsibility
for the defeat. In letter home he
said: "This is the last time 1 shall
ever write. I have been ordered to
perform an impossible task. ."..'''''.'Dr.
Leyds, the diplomatic agent of the
Transvaal, is reported to have said
that his government does not need
men 80 much as it needs money! .'':''''''
Great Britain has stopped the expor-
tation of carbolic acid, on the ground
that the entire home supply is needed
for the manufacture of lyddite. '''''''''
The British losses in killed and wound
ed and captured reported up to last
Thursday, are 1887 officers and men.
.'..''""The American Sugar Refining
company has announced a reduction
of points in the price of what are
known as "soft" sugars. '..'''.''It is re-
ported that upon crossing the Tugela
river, General Butler issued this ad-
dress to bis army: "We are going to
the relief of our comrades at Lady
smith. There will be no turning back. !"
......'.The senate has decided that the
government printing Office will do all
the printing necessary in connection
with the census reports. 1t had been
proposed that some of the printing be
let out to private parties by contract.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20

ly for just a ream of paper on which to
draft his shifting and sulphurous sen.
timents for presentation to the general
assembly. He has no ink. If he could
catch the speeding wheelman, he'd
write it in blood but this he cannot.
He uses the next best thing, which is
mud and while the fool-killer tarries
he completes the document, and with
his unwashed countenance and gar.
ments still upon him, he rushes into
the midst of the fray, and finds, alas
that hobbies shy at less harmless things
than bicycles. Mr.. McCraw is splen.
did legislator-to stay at homeland
his constituents, out of respect for
him, ought to allow him to stay at
home.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20

Scott, accompanied by several friends,
walked in. The firing commenced
and both men, with their friends on
either side, participated. In all some
20 shots were fired. When the shoot
ing was over it was found that Scott
and Luther Damaree had been instant
ly killed, and Charles Julian was so
badly wounded that he died shortly
afterward. Colson was wounded in
the arm and Joseph Golden was also
hit. All except Colson and Scott were
innocent bystanders. After the shoot
ing Colson gave himself up to the
police.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20

The speeches of most of the senators
show that they have been giving the
most careful study to the problems
before them. There is some partizan-
ship in the discussion; but not great
deal. Several leading Republicans
are against expansion and several
leading Democrats are in favor of
it. Indeed it looks as if the matter
is being considered entirely on its
merits from the standpoint of duty
and the best interest of this country.
Under the circumstances, it would
seem that the country can very we'll
afford to keep quiet until the senate
has said its say.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20
Tl1s alurkpille Gnq'1irsr.
YORKVILLE. 8. G..
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1900.
: The Mecklenburg grand jury

- The Mecklenburg grand jury, ir
its report submitted last Wednesday
says it is alarmed at the increase o.
crime, and believes it due to the desire
for gambling, which permeates al
stratas of society, and that the "dainty
hands" that deftly deal cards at pro
gressive eucre parties, should be dealt
with as sternly as the Negro "crap
shooters"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20

- The Philippine question is now
receiving the serious consideration of
the senate, and the Congressional Rec.
ord these days is printing, along with
some politics, much patriotic wisdom.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-01-20
LoCAT. AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

York Drug Store-Says to take Cough
Ease. Price Is cents bottle.
The Ganson Dry Goods Company-Say
that their slaughter prices are moving
their goods at q rapid rate, and that the
sale will continue throughout the bal
ance of January.
The York Drug Store-Tells what drug
gist is given when he becomes proficient
in his profession.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-18
FANcH0N THOMPSON.

Patti. She made her debut in 1895 as
Marguerite in Faust" and it is in this
role that she makes her first bow to
New York. She sang last year at Co
vent Garden in London. Among her
triumphs were the creation of the roles
of Sapho and Fedora when the operas
were first given in Milan. Mile Stra-
kosch is both young and beautiful.
Ingeborg BallstrOm is the most dis
tinguished Swedish vocalist Of the day,
her art as a coloratura singer ranking
her high in the estimation of the royal
family. Rosina Violetta, Juliet, Su-
sauna, Martha, Aichaela are in her rep
ertory. She is also a particularly good
Mignon, and as the English opera sea-
son will continue until Dec is. with
spring season beginning April 8, all the
prime dome viii have a chance to ap-
pear in their best parts.
Rita Elandi, who makes her Amer
lean debut with the company, is
Cleveland girl and a pupil of Mime.
AIarchesi. She made her debut in Rome
in THE Pearl Fishers" She also tour
ed Italy, Spain and Germany with
great success. In the first English per-
Torrance Of "Cavalleria Rusticana"
Miss Elandi created the part of Santuz-
"a. BY command of the queen the COM
pany appeared at Windsor, and Miss
Elandi treasures a charming royal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-18
ZOE REFREsHINe sLErP.

Many women. even those accustomed
to being out of doors all day, think it
necessary when night comes to shut ev-
cry window This is q very. erroneous
idea. During the long hours Of the
night, when all doors are necessarily
obliged to be shut, surely fresh air is
needed through the window. Some peo-
pie say that they sleep more soundly IL
the window is shut There is no doubt
that their sleep is heavier, but at the
same time it is not so refreshing as If
they slept in purer air. SO much car
bonic acid gas being evolved from the
lungs acts like a narcotic in a close
room. we all know how sleepy and
heavy we feel in a crowded church.
theater or concert room Some people
would be afraid TO make a change in
the winter. but as spring advances the
change may be made with impunity
Open she window at the ton. Once the
habit IS acquired, X viii certainly be
continued. Accustomed TO sleeping in
q fresh air room. one feels sunocated if
the window is closed
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-18

souvenir Of the event. In the Carl Rosa
Opera company she succeeded Miss Ell
Ia Russell, her Wagnerian roles win
ming her special praise. She studied
these parts under the personal super
vision of Frau Cosima Wagner.
Miss Minnie Tracey, another soprano
new to New York, is a pupil of Marie
Sasse of Paris, for whom Meyerbeer
wrote the "L'Africaine." Her father,
Colonel John Tracey of New York, at
the advice of her first teacher, sent her
abroad to prepare for work in opera.
Her first role was that of Elsa in a
presentation of 'LOhengrin" given at
Geneva. She has appeared in nearly
all the capitals of Europe singing lead
ing parts in 'Lohengrin," ''Tannhau-
SCI" +Herodiade." 'L'Africaine. Isl
gurd, - Robert lie Diable" and other op~
eras.
Fanchon Thompson is a Chicago girl
who will play a leading part in the sea-
son of English opera. She is a mezzo
soprano and has had the advantage of
training for two years as a singer in
the Paris Opera comique, one of the
most exacting institutions in the
world. She made her debut there in
1898
Miss Grace Golden, one of the most
patient and painstaking of artists de-
serves the Iaurels which are now hers
as a member of the English Opera COM
pany. She began her career in a minor
part in grand opera several years ago,
but until she Joined the American op-
era company had appeared in comic op-
era At the close of her first season
with that company she went to Paris to
study, and has returned well equipped
for grand opera triumphs
Fraulein Elsa Marry, one Of the best
Of the young contraltos, has never be-
fore appeared in America. She is one
of Nine. Marchesi's pupils and is espe-
cially good as Ortrude and Amneris.
Fraulein Louise Meisselinger is a ma
tive of Vienna, but studied in Paris.
She has already been heard in this
country.
Nine. Selma Kronold. dramatic So
prano, has also been heard in this coun-
try in Damrosch and SeidI enterprises,
and last year in the Castle Square Op-
era company.
Mr.. Savage, who last season had
charge Of the Castle Square Opera com
pany, has secured a number of other
singers from that organization. Among
these Miss Della Niven. Miss Kate Con-
don and Miss Frieda Slender are all
from last seasons Castle Square com
pany. Miss Ragna Lime and Miss
Mae Cressy are two new American con
traltos, previously heard only on the
concert stage.
From this list Of singers It viii be
seen that out of the lot IS are Ameri-
can, two German and one Austrian
fine showing for the home talent, and
one most encouraging to American
girls with operate ambitions.
Among the operas in which these tall
ented young singers viii appear are in
Guided both light and grand opera.
They viii all be sung in English The
venture is one that is watched with
much interest by foreign singers. for if
it succeeds it will mean that they must
add English to their list of languages.
FRANCES HYDE.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-18

The teeth, 10 Sc maintained at fheir
best. require more than che daiiy more
Ing brush over. They should BE- theF-
oughly cleaned again az night ana #o-
men who are very ecrupuiola about
matters of tho toilet ere careful go
rinse out the mouth and brush tha
teeth after each meal Tho formation
a. tartar. a defect 90 which 1I feeta
are subject. IS due % the deposit ~ taa
natural moisture ~ the mouth uron tae
teeth. Tartar accumulate mostly far-
ing Sleep when the mouth f. Inactive.
The health - .the feefh depends greet
deal uron THE state ~ fhe af
health and On keeping enc moisture ~
the mouth free from aeitg others
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-18
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as well as it has started, American
singers win find their market at home,
and native teachers viii prosper.
The season opened on Monday, Oct. /,
with Faust "Tannhauser" and
"8Iignon' alternating through the
week.
Tt is the intention Of Mr.. Grau that
the English opera season shall give the
people, the real music lovers among the
masses, an opportunity to enjoy the
best productions.
The stage settings are on a lavish
scale Of magnifeences while a large and
well trained chorus and ballet add 10
the charm of each opera.
OF the prime dome, Miss Zelie de
Lussan is the most famous. She has
appeared for two seasons with Mr..
Grau's grand opera stars.
Miss de Lussan is of French parent
age, but native of New York. Her
beautiful voice received careful cult
walton under the direction of her moth
er. a woman of exceptional gifts her
self. When she was very young, Miss
de Lussan made her first appearance
on the stage in comic opera. She was
appreciated only by those discriminat-
rich, mellow voice of the inexperienced
young girl. During her entire career of
several years on the comic opera stage
she devoted her spare time TO study
and constantly improved. By the ad-
vice of Colonel Mapleson, the great i'm
presario. who heard her in Philadel-
phia, she went abroad, singing the role
of Carmen at Covent Garden, London.
She later appeared at Her Majestys
theater. She became an immense IA
vorite with the English people, Queen
Victoria having on three separate Oc-
casions commanded her appearance
once at Balmoral and twice at Wind
sor. This distinction marked the rise
of Mile de Lussan's star in America.
She was engaged to sing in the Grau
productions in New York, and has since
climbed rapidly to the higher rounds on
the ladder of fame and high salary.
She is young, is possessed Of great
beauty and magnetism and is a favor
lite with the smart women who on fash
ionable nights give diamond displays in
the lower tier of boxes at the opera.
our theater goers win be interested in
the American debut Of Phoebe Stra-
kosch. She is a niece of the Maurice
Strakosch who Introduced Patti TO the
public and who married the sister Of
the diva, Nile. Phoebes first training
in singing was obtained from Carlotta