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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-22
MUSIC AT MEMPHIS.
Interesting Information About an
Important Feature Of the nast Re-
Union.

Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
ETA JANE, June 1S.-No one feature
of the reunion attractions in Memphis,
was more generally appreciated than
the musical. One in position to know,
said there were as many as 3SS per-
formers in the different bands and 9TH
er musical organizations present. The
band Of the First Ohio infantry. from
Cincinnati, that led in the floral parade,
as we'll as that of the veterans, Is
strictly a military band. In all, 1t Is
composed Of 335 musicians and a band
master. It is claimed for it that it is
the best band in the west, anywhere,
and we are not disposed to dispute it..
The st. Louis band is also an excellent
one. It, too, is composed of 80 men,
bers, besides the bandmaster. 1t is
known as the Wiel band, and goes far
and near on important occasions. 1t Is
a concert band ard performed at the
grand ball given in honor Of the spon-
sors on the night of the 29th ultimo.
Then the Union band, of Memphis,
under the direction of Prof. Arnold,
with SO performers. was much enjoyed
by the veterans. Their uniforms were
very attractive and the members re-
ceived many congratulations from the
veterans and their friends. On We'd
nesday afternoon, this band gave con-
cert at Court Square, which was high
ly enjoyable.
The First Regiment band, from Lit
tie Rock, Arkansas, comes next. 1t
has 25 musicians. 1t played many pop
ular pieces and was highly compliment
ed for it's proficiency. 1t is an out-and-
out military band, and our Arkansas
friends are justly proud Of it.
The oxford, Mississippi, band, al
though not so strong in numbers as
some of the others, did some excellent
playing and were loudly cheered by the
veterans and others.
Two very good bands were present
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-22
CHAIRMAN JONES DENIES 1T.
Columbia States authoritative In
formation No Good.

Columbia States authoritative In
formation No Good.
Columbia State, Friday.
Since the talk about Senator McLau-
rims position commenced, there has
been no end Of chat in political circles.
Recently much has been said about the
state executive committee ruling sena-
tor McLaurin out Of the Democratic
party. In this weeks issue of the Abb
beville Press and Banner, State Chair
man Jones is asked If he has anything
to do with such an effort and censuring
him and criticising such action on his
part in case he has done so.
This, yesterday, caused Colonel Jones
to give out the following statement for
publication: IAN editorial in The Press
and Banner seems to demand that 1
make some reply in justification Of the
state Democratic executive committee
and myself.
THE state Democratic executive
committee is composed Of Al men-in-
cluding Senator Tillman-and Is one OF
the fairest and squarest bodies of men
I have ever had the pleasure Of being
connected with. do not believe there
is a man on the committee who would
be unfair to any Democrat in the state
in any manner, and each one of them
will do the utmost to do absolute JUS
tice to every Democrat. / have been
associated with these gentlemen for
years, first as member of the COM
mittee, and now as chairman OF the
committee, and the committee has nev-
er done a single thing that had the
slightest tinge Of injustice. I know Of
no reason why the committee should
be called together until next May,
when the committee will meet to call
the state convention.
PERSONALLY I have frequently said I
was absolutely opposed to ruling Sena-
tor McLaurin out Of the Democratic
party and primary, and that being my
position do not see how I could be in
any way held responsible for any effort
or suggestion to rule Senator McLfLu-
rim out of the primary. I do not, how
ever, speak for the committee; but par
entheticaliy I may remark, without
any breach of confidence, that Sepator
Tillman also is now opposed to ruling
Senator McLaurin out Of the primary,
for he as we'll as I think the people,
can at all times be trusted and can
take care of themselves and their in
tereStS.
LAS to the oath to be prescribed for
Democratic candidates, that Is a mat
ter for the convention itself, and II
they do not prescribe a form, then 1t
will be the duty Of the next committee
to prescribe the form of oath. I am
satisfied that no Democrat will object
to subscribe to an oath prepared by
the convention or executive committee
of his own party
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-22

ger, and Momjako, too, he slew in
the duel. He is an expert swords
man and surely means to kill you if
he can"
'1 am aware of that, my mother.
But do you know that we are all
prone to overlook our own powers
when pondering upon the feats of
others? l may be pardoned for as
suring you that the only man who
has ever yet overcome the count at
the sword play was one of my own
scholars. While in Spain I practiced
with some of the best swordsmen in
the kingdom. But, listen, I will
send one word. For yourself I can
tell you nothing which you do not
know. But yet you may see Rosa
lind. If you do, tell her But you
know my soul. You can tell her as
you please. But I shall not fall"
1t was now late, and ere long Ru-
ric kissed his mother and then re-
tired to his bed.
And the widow was left alone.
With her eyes she followed the re-
treating form of her beloved son,
and when he was gone from her
sight she bowed her head and Sob
bed aloud. When she reached her
humble couch, she knelt by the side
thereof and poured forth her pent
up soul to God. When her head had
pressed the pillow, she tried to hope,
She tried to fasten one hope in her
mind, but she looked only into the
night. Not one ray of light reached
her struggling soul. She opened her
eyes of promise in vain, for she
looked into a gloom so utter that
out of it's depths loomed only the
blackness of despair.
Sleep on, Ruric. But, oh, couldst
thou know how thy fond mothers
heart is racked there'd be no sleep
for thee!
TO BE CONTINUED.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-22

The weather bureaus weekly sum-
mary OF crop conditions says: In the
central and western portions of the cot
ton belt cotton is generally improved
and well cultivated, although in need Oh
rain in some sections. In the Caro-
linas, Georgia and Florida heavy rains
have caused much damage and the
crop is greatly in need of cultivation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08

London. May 6 There was unu
sual animation and attendance in the
house of commons today when the
last instalmeut Of the coal tax re-
solution debate was opened by Sir
Edward Grey. Liberal who defined
the measure as harsh and oppressive
The house adopted the coal tax by q
vote of 333 TO 227 Consequently
the tax of shilling con export coal
was adopted by majority of l06
These figures, apparently do not re-
present the feeling of the members
of the house, but the government
msde the issue strictly a party one
and secured the record attendance
for this parliament. and by vigorous
efforts polled within score of the
normal majority
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08
LIKE A SHOT"
So Gen. Hampton Rejected the
Offer of the Columbia Post
Office.
70 the Editor af The State

TO The Editor Of The State
Since the "cat is out of the bag"
and since there are runors of hesita
tlon ON the part of Gen Hampton in
declining approaches looking to his
appointment as postmaster at Colom
bia. it becomes my duty to state that
his enpha,ic rejection cane like a
shot out of cannon
Nv action IN the matter was SIM
ply in the capacity of his friend, re
ones,ed 10 ascertain if he would &C.
ceDs a position rendered IS tribute
to his merit without eny mention
whatever of politics, or political con
siders,iou 1t was represented to
me ehs, the ac.uating motive was
only sincere desire 90 do Gen
Hampton personal service, and thai
MeLauyin vas not even spprlseo O
the plan Three other parties were
in previous conference and called ms
in only after reaching conclusion te
make the tender Though | divlnee
his answer before receiving it, YET
went through the form of performing
the mission entrusted to me, knowing
that my position in the matter wouic
not be misunderstood by him
That be kept faith as to the conf
dental feature of the case ls JUS
what we all knew he would do, ane
how the public came into knowledg'
of the facts is as great a mystery t.
me as it appears to have been to Mr.
Koester Respectfully,
W Il Glbbes. Jr
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
ON BURLINGTON.
Passenger Train Dashed Into a
Heavy Freight.

Ostumws, Ia, May Burlington
passenger train No 8 today, while pass
ing Thayer, small town l8 miles east
Of Creston, struck 40 engine attached
to freight train, which vas eDdeavor-
!! Jog to get out of the way by backing
90 the side,rack, and was derailed
killing Engineer s. D. Brown. of Bur-
liDgtop, and iDjuring 80 people
All but the two rear cars of the pas
senger train left the rails and rolled
down 20 foot embarkment Tbsycr
is situated 10 the bed Of deep rsviue,
through which the track is laid A
heavy train, 10 order to make schedule
time. is compelled to use steam down
hill to reach the top of the other
Owing to the fact that both tracks for a
great distaocc are heavily curved,
neither engineer could see the other
train until within 200 feet of it. The
eogiueer Of the freight train heard the
passenger train ooming and made fran'
tic eodeavors to back the heavy train
on the eide,rack He succeeded in get
ting all but bis engine to place Of
safety.
90 cane the passenger train at tb's
rate Of 10 miles an hour. When within
200 feet Of the point of collision Ecgi
ueer Brown saw the danger. threw tho
air brake TO sbe emergency nosch. sp
piled sand and stuck to his engine in
the grim endeavor TO save the precious
freight behind. The crew Of the freight
engine, uakiDg desperate efforts to
avoid the inpeodipg catastrophe, stay
ed With the engine until the last second,
vben they jomped and saved them
selves from instant death The freight
engine wes thrown across the ,rsck
The passenger engine was buried down
the 20 foot embsukmeut, followed by
the baggage car, express car. day coach
aud three chair cars. the chair cars aud
day coach having large number of
passengers.
Among the injured was J. p Burke.
of Jacksonville. Fla, who was slightly
Injured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08

Washington, May 5 5-Af'er a care
ful consideration OF the situation IN
the Philippines as it exists. today the
Administration has decided TO reduce
the army in the islands to forty thou
sand men The opinion prevails here
that .his number will be ample for
the present needs of The service in
the islands. aud if conditions con-
tinre to improve in the satisfactory
manner that has been shown in the
past few months the force may be re
duced still further The expectation
of the war department is that the
volunteers in the Philippines will
have left the islands by end of June,
leaving only the regulars on duty
there. aud the Oldest regulars in the
Philippine service will likewise be
brought home
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08
CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN
For injury of Men Blown Up
on the Maine.

Washington. May "a claim was
filed with the Spanish claim co0miss'on
TO-DAY 10 behalf of Harry MoCano a
seamen on toe i'll fased Maine when she
vas blown up 10 HabaDa barbor, asking
$4,000 for injuries sustained by bin
10 consequence Of the explosion A
claim OF 100000 vas fled 10 behalf o,
Catherine Burns. whose 500. corporal
Of marines, vas billed By the same
eyplosior. Butler & HarWood. o.
New York city. who filed the claims
base them 90 she grouDd tbas spa'a
direcslg, OF By reason of negligence
wss responsible for the explosion
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08

Melbourne, May 5-One thoasand
sigbtseers tbroDged the streets OF
Melbourne today to witness the
beautiful decorations in honor of the
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall aud
York Lord Ropetoun, the Governor
General, accompanied by Lady Hope
soun, visited the Ophir this afternoon
to welcome the Duke and Duchess
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08

Among the injured was J p Burke.
of Jacksoo Vile. Fla, who was slightly
Injured
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08

Coluubia has made great prepare
sioDs for the Reuuion shis week aod
ne have no doubt the veterans will be
royalty entertained. We are confident
that all Who attend the reunion will be
veil taken care of aud will enjoy their
stay 10 the Capital City, the future
senser of the cotton manufacturing 10
dussry of Anerioa The growth of
Columbia has been SO wonderful within
the past two years that ;s will repay
scyone to spend day OF two 10 the
city st sny time. bat during reunion
week there viii be greater attractions
than ordinary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08

Il would be an interesting problem
for q political nsshemstioian 70 figure
out what the railroads get out of the
gorgeous excursion they are giving
President Mckinley Can i; be that
they are laying pipes for 3 big pul: Oh
the treasury 10 the shape of increased
mail subsidies 2
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN

ColumO Oia. 8 &C, May ! -fb'
week eudiDg Monday, May 6 o, averag
ed warmer than usual. being the 6's
week of the present season With ten
peratures above the normal Max'
mum tempe7asures OF 80, or soove
occurred generally 90 the first three
days Of May, With 40 exreme maxi
mum of 96 at Biackvllle on the 4
the minimum for he week vas 40 a
Greenville and K,ogstree. on April
29sb, on which date light frosts occur
red at numerous po'uts, bat without
doing any material damage
The rainfall for the week was very
light, ADD confined entirely to thr
western counties bordering on North
Csrolioa. The ground has become dry
over the eastern half of the State where
there is a marked deficiency in the sea
sonal rainfall, while over the whole
State rain is needed TO stimulate plant
growth. to germiuase recently plao'ed
seeds, to facilitate srausplansiDg tobac
co, and to softes the baked aud crossed
soil so as TO permit young sprouts TO
come up
Truck is suffering severely for rain,
and yields have beea materially di0io'
isbed By she drought Wbea. aDd oats
also would be greatly benefited BY
showers at this time
Corn improved 10 appearance. stand
and color, although stands continue
generally poor and broken. Late
plantiogs are coming up better Corn
hiss not all been plated over sbe
western counties, and bottom laOds are
now being prepared for corn Over sbe
central and eastern ceuut,es, cora is
recelving its 6rss cultivation, but it is
small for the season This crop ueeds
rain at present
Co,soa that vas recently planted is
coming up uicely where sbe soil is
moist, bat over two thirds of tie S. ate
it vas necessary to replaus from one
half TO two thirds of the cotton that
vas planted previous to April lob
Seed continues scarce, and there is
diversity of opinion as to the effect OF
so replsnsiug. some correspondents
noting decrease 10 the acreage while
macy of them believe the acreage will
not be materially decreased thereby
Planting is about flushed Sea island
oos,ou is dwarfed, and much repian,ipg
is necessary.
Tobacco ,ransplautiog is delayed BY
drought, aod is is not more than two
thirds 6oisned. although some farmers
are setting oct plants eud watering
then Rice is doing we'll. Wheat
has improved aud is heading Osrs
vary greatly 10 condition, but in most
localities continue promising although
generally heading low Wirh mauy
exceptions, peaches. pears aud pluus
will be plentiful, but apples are less
promising
Truck shipments are comparatively
light Strawberries are ripeniog geo
orally Gardeas ADD pastures need
raio. Melons have poor stands. aud
much replautiDg has been dOOe. Fe"
insects, ezcep, Colorsdo beetles 90
Write potatoes, have made their sp
peasaDce Sweet potatoes rot'iug 10
beds
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08

Senator McLaurin and President
Mckinley are not lacking in sudsoi'y
in sbis campaigu to build up repab
can party in this State and they made a
bold and astute move when they at
tempted to bring Gen Hampton into
the fold. They played to lose. how
ever, as they should have kooWn. but
IL seems that they were incapable of
sppreciasiDg what manner of uan Wade
Hampton is apd always bss been
Hamg,oD cannot be tempted By Repub
licau 6esh pots. and toe stand he has
taken is in such striking coosrass 20
the political career of Senator McLau
Sin and the methods he advocates that
@he democrats Of South Carolina will
have food for Thought and the coupari
.son they will make Of the two man
and saeir principles will DOT tend to
promote the growth of Senator McLau-
rims party that is, as yet, ashamed to
scknoaledgeis's name
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08

Gen Hsmp,eD is the sort of Demo
crat that ae Gao count on and respect
there are other sorts of Democrats, but
they differ fsom Hampton as nuoh in
politics as they do as men.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08

The Sumter Natsnmon was tounde,
in 1850 and the True Southron in 1866.
The Watcsmom and Soathron now has
the combined circulation and influence
Of both of the old papers, and is mani
festly the hest advertising medium in
samter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-08

Charlotte, N G May 6.-Gharlotte
today complied with Mr. Carnegie's
offer to give the city $4,000 for a
library by voting an annual sppro-
priation of 81, 500 for the mainten
ance of the institution.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01
Evo,ution Of /. Gen,.s.


Professor Pupin. who has suddenly
become known as one of the creates,
electricians of the age, has had a ro
mantle career. He Is a native of Ser
via: his family were Of humble station
and he came to this country an ortii.
nary emigrant while young man
obtaining employment as masseur In
a Turkish bath establishment in New
York city. His leisure time was spent
In the qualification of a natural tastt
for study. particularly mathematics
One of the professors of Columbia uni
versity. who was In the habit of patron.
izing bathrooms In which he was EN-
ployed, was astonished to discover hif
masseur engaged In solving an alb
struse problem in higher mathematics.
Becoming interested In the young man
he obtained for him scholarship In
the university, where Pupin completed
his education, and upon taking his de.
gree was appointed tutor and after
ward professor of mathematics. In
the meantime he married young lady
Of wealth and social prominence. who
has furnished him means to conduct
his experiments. He promises to be
the foremost mathematician of his gen.
Grafton.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01

To all such people DR.. Hartman's
remedy. Peruna, comes as a great
boon. Not only is 1t more successful
IN curing catarrh than the treatment
of the catarrh specialists, but it ia
within the reach of every person in
this land. Peruna can be bought at
any drug store, and is remedy
without equal for catarrh in all
forms. coughs, colds, bronchitis, con-
sumption, and all climatic diseases of
winter.
Peruna is not guess. nor an ex-
pertinent; 1t Is an absolute, scien-
tific certainty. Peruna cures catarrh
wherever located. Peruna has no
substitutes-no rivals. Insist upon
having Peruna. Let no one persuade
you that some other remedy will do
nearly as we'll. There Is no other
systemic remedy for catarrh but Pc
runa.
Mr.. Byron ]. Kirkhuff, attorney,
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01

weight 1876 pounds. and ? believe 1t
is Peruna that has given me such
good health. u. Makinson.
AS a result of the changeable cli-
mate, catarrh has become one OF the
most prevalent and universal dis
eases known to man. Nearly one
third of the people of the United
States are afflicted with catarrh in
some Of Its many phases and stages.
Add to this the TACT that catarrh rap
idly tends to become fixed or chronic,
also the further fact that 1t is ca
pable OF producing a great many
other diseases, and we begin to real
ize the true nature Of this dread dis
ease.
So formidable has catarrh become
that in every city or town Of any
size numerous doctors are to be
found who make the treatment of ca
tarrh specially. OF course a great
deal Of good is accomplished in this
way. but as yet a comparatively
small number of the people can avail
themselves of this treatment be-
cause of the great expense necessa-
rily attached to 1t.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01

10, ca. oss Ansas Esot-Esss Frss.
Write to-day to Allen s. Olmsted. Le
Roy, N. Y, for . FREE sample OF
Aliens Foot-Ease, . powder. 1t cures
sweating. damp, swollen, aching feet.
Makes new or tight shoes easy. A GER
tain cure for Chilblains and Frost-bites'
At all druggists and shoe stores: Csc.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01

| bills can be
saved by the
use of Peruna.
l have all my
friends taking
Peruna, and l
h a We h e a r d
n o t h l n & b u t
pr a is 9 fro m
them. Last fall
1 had a bad
cough. l took
four bottles of
Peruna and 1t
cured me. l am
! C IL n e d to-
W ar d 9 c o n
sumption. as all
my family have
died with 1t. II
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01
Thrifty Chicago.

There is nothing slow about Chicago.
1t is said that If she beats st. Louis in
the drainage canal suit she proposes TO
put in meters and charge the st. Louis
people for water.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01
The Best Herb Tea.

Garfield Tea is made from HERBS:
there are no harmful drugs in its COM
position 1t is the best blood purifier
known to medical science.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01

Mr.. Ed j. Makinson, contractor
and builder, 610 Grand Block. Wa
bash street, st. Paul, MINI, says:
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01

Hon N Roach United States Senator from North Dakota
sonay
letter to The Peruna Medicine Company Columbus Ohio written
from Washington, D. c., Senator Roach "
"usded friend have used P.runa =
10 testify helped
Roach Larinore
North Dakota.
No other remedy can take the place of Peruna
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01

When Jones had been duly obligated
the High &Iuck-a-Muck of the lodge
said: Il will now give you the grip"
Don't" shouted Jones, i've had it
twice this winter already"
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01

my endorsement" B. ]. Kirkhuff.
II you do not derive prompt and
satisfactory results from the use OF
Peruna, write at once to DR.. Hart
man, giving full statement of your
case and he will be pleased to give
you his valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, president Of
the Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus,
Ohio.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01

DO NOT SUFFER THE AGONIEs
OF RHEUMATISM. Marshall's Rene
dy for ---.eumatism. Gout and Neuralgia
is guaranteed by all druggists.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01

c o u n s euor-at-
law writes from
SOL Gates ave-.
Brooklyn. N. Y,
the following:
Il have used
your Peruna for
catarrh and hnd
its C u r a t ! v .
powers all you
recommend. 1t
cured me Of q
very bad attack
a n d though /
s u Il g r e d for
years l feel en-
tirely relieved.
and II it will
benefit others.
l gladly give it
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01

Habit is peculiar word. Take the
first three letters away and you still have
all Of it left.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-03-01

Another terrible example. Visiting sa-
looms got Mrs. Nation in jail.