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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1901-09-06
They Skinned Our Boys.

Alexandria Herald: The ball game
between Mitchell and Alexandria
Thursday afternoon was very pretty
contest up to the end OF the third inning
when the score stood, Alexandria one,
Mitchell none. The fourth inning the
home club made three and the others
two. The fifth inning our boys scored
two and their opponents drew blank.
BY this time the home boys were sure
they had y pudding and commenced to
get careless. Mitchell changed pitch
ers and things went from bad to worse.
The home club practically gave Mitch
ell all the scores they got but four.
Alexandria made 18 scores in the last
three innings. The game stood at its
close, Alexandria 25, Mitcehll u.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1901-09-06

away Prof. Cropp got several games
with Iowa teams for the future. Among
the best games that will be seen In
Mitchell this season will be the one
with the Fargo, N. D., team, arrange.
ments having been made for its appear
ance some time during the season. II
is the aim to make the team much
stronger than it was last year and the
new blood that is being infused Indicates
that it will be so. The athletic quar-.
ters will be much improved by the time
the players report for training and they
will be provided with the best uniforms
and equipment that can be obtained.
This is bound to be . great football
year with Dakota University.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1901-09-06
Got His Piano Tuner.

Along late in the winter L. W.
Cooke, of Huron, was in Mitchell in
pursuit of a piano tuner who had de-
camped from Huron with some OF
Mr.. Cookies money, having made some
collections that he failed to turn in.
Mr.. Cooke never gave up the search for
the party and few days ago located
him in one of the western states. The
piano tuner stopped in Mitchell over
night. but on leaving here covered up
his tracks sufficiently we'll as 70 effec.
>tually get away from the officers until
located as mentioned. He will be
brought back to Huron and given 8
dose of the law to fit his case.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1901-09-06
GREAT FOOTBALL YEAR.
Some Swift Games Will be Seen on
Home Grounds Between
Teams This Season,

Prof. D. Bertram Cropp has arrived
from his home in Monticello, Iowa, and.
is now ready to begin his training of
the University football team. While
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1901-09-06
BOYS GROWING CARELESS.
Jumping On and Off of Trains at the
Milwaukee Will Soon Bring
Fatality.
CARELESS,
a Fatality.

One Of these days there is going to be
an accident at the Milwaukee depot in
which some boy will pc the victem of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-27
THE WAS THERE.

Mr.. r. w. Whitesides, Of Smyrna,
was in Yorkville Monday on business,
and during a half hour in which he
was rainbound at Strauss's store, he
entertained the writer with some inter-
esting war "reminiscences.
Mr.. Whitesides was orderly sergeant
of Company B, 18th regiment, and was
with the regiment during all of Its
hot work, except when he was at home
on account Of wounds.
"Oh, yes, I was very much interest
ed in that old Gaines's Mill casualty
list" he said. was there, and speak
ing of Gaines's Mill, reminds me Of a
funny little incident. That morning 1
had found a partridge nest containing
13 eggs, and I put them in my Beaure-
gard cap. During the battle we were
ordered to charge, and the charge car
ried us through a swamp. I begged up
and somehow my cap fell off, spilling
my eggs; but did not break them."
And I guess you just went on" sug-
gested listener.
"And I guess I didn't do anything Of
the kind" said Mr.. Whitesides, with
a plying look. "It was a hot time
around there; but by that time I had
learned by experience that when I got
hold of anything to eat, the proper
thing was to hold on to it. I stuck
right there until got all Of those eggs
that I could find and then I went on"
Mr.. Whitesides carries the scar of a
bullet that went through his left ear
and plowed the flesh to the skull and
along the back Of his head. Asked as
to how he had gotten the wound, he
said:
'It was at Deep Bottom, or Frazier's
farm, the next Tuesday after the bat
tie of Gaines's Mill. Colonel Barnes
knew that the enemy was in front; but
did not know exactly where, and called
for a volunteer to go forward and un-
cover him. Somehow it looked to me
as if I felt called upon to go, and I
volunteered. I was instructed to pro-
ceed ahead until I saw the enemy's
line, after which was to fire and fall
back. Creeping along as cautiously as
possible, I finally came in sight Of
three lines-two Of niggers and one Of
whites, in the rear. I raised my gun
and blazed away; but before I could
turn around, there came volley and I
went down. When came to myself, I
found dead and wounded men lying all
about me-"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-27
WITHIN THE TOWN.

There was hail on Monday after
noon.
average rainfall for a year at
this point is in the neighborhood Of so
inches. From this one can form an
idea of the significance Of nearly 81
inches of rain in a single "a hours.
Rev. B. P. Reid, formerly Of Be-
thesda, and well-known throughout the
county, preached in the Presbyterian
church on Sunday. His congregation
was we'll pleased with his sermon. 1t
had a right to be, for Mr.. Reid is an
able preacher.
The firm of Reed & Co., lessees Of
the Yorkville Roller mill, now consists
of Mr.. w. j. Reed and Mr.. w. E. Kiser.
Mr.. Kizer came down to Yorkville last
week. Mr.. Reed said, a few days ago,
that business is not especially brisk
Just at this time; but he Is satisfied
that the roller mill Is needed and lit
tie proper management, such as he
hopes to give it, will prove the fact.
He seems to be very we'll satisfied with
the situation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-27
MERE.M MENTI0N.

A Havana dispatch Of Sunday says
the Cuban constitutional convention
will probably accept the conditions
imposed by the United States in what
is known as the Platt amendment.
Pensacola, Fla, was considerably dam.
aged last Saturday by hurricane.
The new Pacific Mail liner Korea. was
launched at Newport News last Satur-
day. 1t is the largest vessel ever built
for the American merchant marine SER
vice. London dispatches suggest
great uneaSineSs among cotton mill
operatives and the imminence of Sc
rious strikes. Out of a total regis
tration Of $4,000 in Topeka, Kansas
5000 are women. The city now has a
prohibition campaign on its hands
The election will take place April 2.....
A London dispatch says that Russia
and England have agreed to submit
the railroad siding dispute to the arbi-
tration of Count Won Waldersee...
The Japanese squadron has sailed fol
Korea and there is lots Of talk about
the probability of a clash with the
Russians. Rev. StonehOuse, of the
London Missionary society, was MUIR
dered by brigands. a short distance
from Tien Tsin, a few days ago..
The senatorial deadlock in Nebraska
continues unbroken.... "A moving rail-
road train was blown from the track
near Buena Vista, Ga, last Monday, by
a cyclone. Several people were injured,
but nobody was killed. The amount
of the indemnity that Germany is
claiming from China is $6O,O00,OOO. 80.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-27

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

H. C. Strauss & Co.-say that their
new goods please the ladies who
have come in and inspected their
stock Of ladies' dress goods and fix
ings. They are pleased with the
qualities and low prices.
j. E. Thomas, Carp, S. C.-Has red,
white and yellow sweet potatoes for
sale for either seed or table use.
York Implement Co.-Says that now Is
the time to buy that disc and smooth
ing harrow that you have beeen go
ing to buy" for several years. They
say they have the best there Is Of the
kind. They also have something to
say in regard to corn planters.
Sam M. Grist, Special Agent-Says he
does not ask that you place your In
surance with him because he Is q
home man; and says he don't want
your business unless he can prove to
your satisfaction that the Mutual
Benefit is the best there is in the bus
mess.
r. ]. Herndon-Says Solomon was
wise when he chose wisdom, and that
you will show wisdom by buying the
Weser piano or the Bridgeport or
gan in preference to all others, as
they stand the test Of time.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Tell you about
the benefits to be derived from the
use Of Pratt's foods for horses. cat
tie, hogs and poultry. They sell both
articles.
Riddle & Carr6ll-Tell you Of the mer-
it's Of Dutchess pants, which they
have in stock. Every pair Is guar
anteed not to rip or lose its buttons.
c.. P. Lowrance & Co.-Offers eleven
pounds Of good straight green coffee
for 81 for one day only, for cash.
Jas. F. Hart, Commander-Calls on
the members of Micah Jenkins camp,
U. c. ", to attend a business meet
ing Of the camp at the court house on
Monday. salesday in April.
w. B. Williams, County Auditor-Gives
notice of a meeting of the county
board Of equalization at his office on
next Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-27
UNPRECEDENTED RAINS.

The rainfall of Monday and yester-
day throughout this section seems to
have been heavier than has been
known for years.
The rain came down in sheets and
floods Monday afternoon, and during
Monday night and Tuesday morning, it
seems to have increased rather than
diminished in severity.
Gardens in Yorkville were badly
washed up, the cutters along the
streets were overfowed, and all the
streams on the outskirts were swelled
to unusual proportions.
People who came to Yorkville over
the South Carolina and Georgia Ex-
tension yesterday morning, report all
the creeks between Yorkville and
Blacksburg as filling their valleys from
hill to hill. There was some hes1ta-
ton as to the advisability of attempt
ing to cross the Kings creek trestle
with the passenger train. After ma
ture consideration, the engineer decld-
ed to cut loose his engine and make a
practical test of the strength or the
structure. He did so and went back
after the passenger cars; but some or
the passengers, still not fully assured
insisted on crossing the trestle on 1oot.
About a half an hour was consumed at
the trestle.
1t is likely that the reports OF today
will tell of many bridges being wasn-
ed away in different parts of the coun-
ty. and it is probable also that the ag-
gregate damage to newly plowed farm
lands, will foot up to large figure.
Mr.. ]. r. Schorb, the experienced
government weather observer at this
place, measured the rainfall as usual
on Monday and yesterday. From 3
o'clock to $50 Monday afternoon, the
fall was LII, and from $50 Monday
until 10 o'clock yesterday morning, the
fall was even 5 inches-a total of GIL In
less than "a hours. Mr.. Schorb says
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-27
XABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. Robert Steele, Of Yorkville, spent
Sunday with relatives in Chester coun-
ty.
N Col. J. G. Wardlaw is over from Gaff-
ney on account of the death of Judge
Witherspoon.
Mrs. Rebecca Jackson. of Newport. is
spending a few days with DR.. and
Mrs. S. A. Weber.
Mr.. Paul o. Grist, Of the Morganton,
N. c., Herald staff, is visiting friends
and relatives in Yorkville.
Mr.. p. e. Moore, Of Chester, came up
to Yorkville Monday to attend the fu-
neral of Judge I. d. Witherspoon.
Mr.. w. M. Faulkner Of Kings Creek,
has been having a very uncomfortable
time with a carbuncle. At one time it
was thought that his life was in dan
ger; but the latest information is that
he Is now able to be up.
Mrs. S. E. Corbett, Of Camden; Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. E. Wilson, Of Charlotte;
Rev. and Mrs. Mckay, of Maysville
and Mr.. r. E. Wylie, of Lancaster,
came to Yorkville to attend the funer-
al Of Judge Witherspoon.
LIMITATIONS are out for the marriage
of Miss Willie Eloise Rose, Of Yorkville,
to Mr.. Thomas A. Covington, of Lam
caster. The ceremony is to take place
at the residence Of the brides parents,
on Wednesday afternoon, April ~, at 3
o'clock.
Speaking of the heavy rains Of yes
terday and Monday, Mr.. J. F. Ashe
said yesterday: "I'll bet there Is
enough guano in the creeks to kill the
fish; and another thing, there is many
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-27
he has never known such a heavy fall
in such a short time.
WHERE ARE THE PIGS

Pig, pig, a-whoo! The call seems to
be in vain. Where are the pigs? Such
scarcity has not been known in this
section before for several years.
During the past few weeks the re-
porter has heard numerous inquiries for
small pigs to be penned for raising
purposes, and it now seems to be de-
veloping as an undisputed fact, that
there is a scarcity in the county that Is
really alarming.
On last Saturday a well-known farm
er who is generally informed on such
matters, was asked this question: DO
you know where any small pigs are to
be had?" He replied that he did not,
and not only that, he was Of the opin-
ion that nobody else knew-not in this
section; for he had been trying for
weeks to get pigs without success.
The matter is important. A scarcity
of pigs now, means a more distressing
scarcity next fall, and a scarcity next
fall promises to hurt. The present
prospect does not promise high priced
cotton with which farmers can buy
anything they want. On the contrary,
it promises unusually low prices. 1t is
easily possible that we may again see
the figures that prevailed few years
ago-down in the neighborhood Of five
cents. The purchase Of meat under
these conditions will be embarrass-
ing, and, If possible, something should
be done to remedy the situation before
II Is too late.
Possibly the situation is not as bad
as represented. Possibly there Is not
such a scarcity Of pigs as those who
have been investigating the situation
have reason to believe. 1t may be that
there are many pigs for sale in this
section, and to help out the matter, 1t
will give THE ENQUIRER pleasure, dur
ing the next three weeks to publish.
free Of charge, the names Of all people
in this section who may have pigs to
dispose Of. Possibly the putting OF
sellers and buyers in communication
with each other, will help out the sit
uation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-27

IT is now pretty generally believed
that if the Beers had agreed to the
British peace terms, Russia and Great
Britain would have already Joined is
sues in the long impending struggle
Unable to get rid of her pressing en-
gagements in South Africa, Great Brit
ain is loath to go to war with Russia
Because of Russia's steady encroach-
ment upon Korea, the Japanese are
feeling that they must fight now OF
never, and if they precipitate trouble
the generally anticipated outbreak will
occur. The outlook for a continuance
of peace is not the best.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-27
POLITICS..

Inasmuch as the social, religious, in
dustrial and commercial health and
prosperity of the country depends to
such a large extent on sound and SEN
sible politics, it is a matter of grave
concern that the people Of the state
should give the subject intelligent at
tention. We have not been disposed to
consider the political interests Of this
section as seriously as we should. At
least many Of us are open to this
charge.
Editor A. B. Williams, then Of the
Greenvile News, used to refer to the
revolution of 1890 as a political drunk.
He thought that, figuratively speaking,
the people were indulging in an ire
sponsible orgie, which he predicted
would eventually be followed by So
bering up. His figure was not alto
gether inapt; but it would have covered
the situation more correctly had he
used the word stampede rather than
debauch. Debauch carries the idea of
devil-may-care recklessness, and what
ever may have been their faults, the
people of South Carolina have never
been guilty of anything like this.
A herd of wild cattle are feeding
quietly on the plain. From afar there
comes the faint scent of wolf. The
exact location Of the scent is unknown;
| it's identity is not absolutely positive.
Here and there timid cows lift their
muzzles from the grass, sniff the air
uneasily, and return to their feeding.
Presently the vast herd begins to move
in a certain direction, slowly at first;
but faster and faster until it begins to
roll along the plain, a laundering, ire
sistible avalanche of fury. No obsta-
cles are regarded. Those behind push
on those in front. The weak go down
in destruction and the strong go
through to the end, bruised and ex-
hausted. Then the herd resumes it's
feeding as quietly as before, having
accomplished nothing but loss and a
change Of feeding ground.
The political upheaval Of 1890 was
more in the nature Of stampede.
There was a feeling that the offices in
the state had fallen into the hands of
ring of politicians who divided power
and patronage as they saw proper.
The people were not especially con-
cerned at this, and would have proba-
bly, continued to feed quietly, had not
shrewd rustlers succeeded, by charges
of corruption, in introducing the scent
Of the wolf. Here comes the stampede
and after the mad rush was over, 1t
was found that nothing had been ac-
complished except-not q change in the
feeding ground, but a change in some
Of the feeders, and considerable des-
truction by the way.
But whether it was a stampede or a
debauch that the state Of South Caro-
lima has passed through, it is to be
hoped that there will be no repetition
of it. One experience of the kind In a
generation is enough, and the way for
people to avoid another is to individ-
ually apply their faculties to such
alarms as may be raised by designing
individuals, and not act except in the
full knowledge Of what they are doing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-27
Ths 1lorkrille enquirer.
YORKVILLE. s. c.:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1901.

IF some of those who are trying for
Senator McLaurin's shoes would as
pire to his hat, instead, there would
be a much better prospect for an able
and instructive campaign. The num-
ber of people who can fill the senator's
shoes is almost countless. The hat test
would be ever so much better.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-27

The Republicans of New York city are
trying to induce Andrew Carnegie to
become a candidate for mayor.......
Mondays dispatches report cyclones in
Texas, Michigan, Ohio, and other
states. Mr.. Chamberlain, the Brit
ish colonial secretary, announces that
there will be no more negotiations
with the Beers. .. The French govern
ment is using troops to suppress strik-
ing miners.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-27
HOW TO STOP 1T.

During the past few days we have
received a number of complaints from
subscribers who have failed to get
their papers promptly when other sub
scribers at the same office were more
fortunate.
One subscriber said: II sent to the
office Immediately after the arrival OF
the mail, and the messenger was told
that there was no paper for me. I sent
back again next day and got my paper.
I am satisfied that the postmaster
gave my paper out to one Of his friends
to read and kept me out Of what was
mine until the friend had finished with
It,"
We have been aware Of the fact all
the while that borrowing Of the paper
was quite general; but we had no IDEA
that there was a postmaster In the
county who would violate the postal
laws and the rules of common decency
to the extent Of giving out the property
of a good citizen to a deadbeat. In this
particular case, however, we have the
facts, and the witness is as good q cit
izen as there is in the county. 1t is our
duty, no doubt, to publish the name Of
the offending postmaster, and also re-
port him to the postoffice department;
but under the presumption that his Of
fense may have been due to ignorance,
we prefer not to act too hastily.
To those of our subscribers who have
been suffering in the manner indica-
ted, we beg to suggest that there is an
efficient remedy that they might use In
their discretion. Should they deem
such a step warranted, they might ad-
dress to the postoffice department a let
ter something like the following:
S. c., March -, 1901.
Second Assistant Postmaster General,
Washington, d. G.
Sir: Mr.. -, postmaster at TINS
place, is in the habit Of giving out my
YoRKvILLE ENQUIRER (and other pa
pers, if such be the case), to his friends
for their use before I see 1t myself.
He so gave out the issue Of March -.
This is very annoying to me, and
would be pleased to have you investi-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-27

BILE, but every precaution was taken
The troops in New Viscaya and New
Ecija and the gunboats Vicksburg and
Albany were to cooperate with Gene
raj Funston's force. The Vicksburg is
expected here tomorrow.
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gate the matter with a view to putting
a stop to it. Very truly,

Just one letter like the above and
there will be no further trouble from
scriber does not care to write and will
report the facts to us, we will under
take to present them to the depart
ment
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-03-27
GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY.

The jury commissioners on yester-
day drew petit jurors for the first
week of the approaching term Of the
circuit court, the twelve grand jurors
to complete the panel for the ensuing
year. The drawing was as follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-27
LUzERNE MEN SELECTED.
Former Wilkes-Barre Boys Appoint
ed to Regular Army.

Among the thirty-three appoint
ments to the regular army from Penn
svlvania are two young men well
known in this city. The president
made the appointments Wednesday.
Norris NJ. keck, formerly Of this city,
was one of the fortunate ones.
Lieutenant kecll served with The
Ninth regiment during the war with
Spain and two years ago, when the
volunteer regiments were sent to Ma
Mia, he was commissioned a first lieu
tenant in the Forty-second regiment.
The other appointment was that of
James a. Higgins. a former resident
OF this city. Lieutenant Higgins is n
native of Philadelphia and we'll known
there socially. He is a brother of Cap
tain Ambrose Higgins, formerly of the
signal corps, who also resided here and
had charge of the Postal Telegraph
company. Lieutenant Higgins was a
student at the University of Pennsyl-
vania. but at the outbreak of the
sh-American war was appointed
a second lieutenant of the signal corps.
Wilkes Barre News.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-27
This and That.

The iourneymen BARRIERS of the cen-
trail city will meet in Industrial hall,
Monday night to form a union.
a meeting of the recently organized
Bootblacks and Newsboys' union will
be held Sunday at Economy hall. The
youngsters will be served with u ban
quet by =. II. Durkin.
The old glass works at Green Ridge
arc being torn down, after having been
an eycsorc to the public for a, number
OF years. The machinery and the ovens
are yet in good condition and will be
shipped to Moosic, where the new plant
is to be erected.
Bids on the machinery Foundations
are being received byTimmes d Hecht,
who will operate the spike manufac-
turing plant being built in 1<eyser
valley, and today is the last for en-
tering any estimates on the cost. There
is a large and varied amount of work
of this sort to be done, as founda-
tiQns insult be constructed for the three
furnaces, boilers, engines. and other
machinery. -Four hundred cubic yards
OF concrete and stone will be used.