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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05
MERE. MENTION.

Germany Is said to be encouraging
Turkey to make war on Bulgaria. .....
Secretary Hay has expressed the opin-
ion that a war between Russia and ia
pan will not affect the price Of either
cotton or wheat. 80. 1t was necessary
to kill a $500 lion at st. Louis last
Monday to save the life Of its keeper
Rev. Robert A. Elwood, a Pres
byterian preacher of Wilmington, DEL
is on trial for having preached a SER
mon that led to the burning of a negro
rapist at the stake. The issue Is
whether or not Mr.. Elwood shall be
deposed from the Presbyterian min
istry.. .Isador Rayner Of Baltimore. has
been nominated by the Democrats to
succeed Senator McComas. ...... Mrs,
Maybrick has not yet gotten her liber-
ty. She has merely been removed
from one British prison to another
where conditions are less severe. .....
The New Holland cotton mill, which
has shut down at Gainesville, Ga, pur-
poses to pay its operatives half wages
until the mill starts up again.
Secretary Shaw has notified the va
rious national banks that are deposit
tories of government funds that 1t may
be necessary to withdraw $30,000,0OO
within the next thirty days on account
of the Panama canal obligation.
The senate committee has unanimously
decided to make a favorable report on
Senator Latimer's bill providing for
the appropriation Of s24,OO0,OOO for the
building of good roads. Three men,
bers of an Augusta family suffered
operations last week for appendicitis.
......In his speech at the opening of
the British parliament a few days ago,
King Edward emphasized the disa-
bility of an effort on the part Of the
British government to secure cotton
supply independent Of the United
States.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05
EASTERN WAR CLOUD.
Clash Between Russia and Japan Near
at Hand.

Clash Between Russia and Japan Near
at Hand.
Weak and slender are the cords that
hold the war dogs Of Russia and ia
pan in leash. This fact has become
plainly apparent within the last few
days, and there need be no surprise
should the crisis be precipitated at any
moment.
There was bucket shop rumor yes
terday that war had been declared, and
because there was a general apprecia-
ton of the critical nature Of the situ-
alton, it received widespread credence.
T. has since developed however, that
the story was untrue; but how far 1t
actually anticipates the event cannot
even now be predicted. But the time
Is evidently short.
On last Wednesday the dispatches
brought news that a powerful Russian
fleet that had been lying In the harbor
at Port Arthur, had sailed to some un-
known destination. 1t was widely as
sumed that this meant that there would
be something doing very shortly. The
news came yesterday that the fleet had
returned to the harbor and that 1t had
merely been outside for a manoeuvre
against some sixty Japanese ships that
were lying off Wei-Hai-Wei.
The Associated Press dispatches pub
lished this morning indicated that Lon
4 20 ha
is practical certainty, and this dis
patch of yesterday from Toxic is in
tended to give an idea Of the situation
as it appears in Japan:
Premier Katsura and his associates
in the cabinet gave dinner today to
eighteen representative peers and COM
municated to them the nature and
progress of the diplomatic negotiations
with Russia. The Marquis Ito had
private audience with the emperor at
which the situation was discussed.
These and other incidents clearly indi-
cate the seriousness Of the situation.
1t is generally believed that Russia
Is massing troops north of the Yalu
river so as to be prepared to resist
possible invasion by the Japanese.
The cabinet, elder statesmen and
commanders of the army and navy are
in almost constant conference or COM
munication. There is, however, no in
dication of the course they intend to
pursue. The belief is prevalent that
Russia is seeking to provoke Japan to
take the initiative.
The first break in the reticence of
the Japanese government was the pub
lication today of four of the dispatch
es from Manchuria and Siberia, which
are significant, showing as they do the
trend of events.
The Japanese commercial agent at
by the commander of the Russian gar
rison, that he might at any time, in
accordance with orders from ST. Pc
tersburg, have to proclaim a state of
siege. Consequently he desired the
agent to make preparations for the
eventual departure of the Japanese
residents. Should any wish to remain
they will be ordered to repair to Hab-
arovsk.
Japanese official reports confirm
marked military activity in Manchuria.
Houses have been prepared at Lao
Yang, Haicheng, Kaichow and other
places for the accommodation of Rus
sian soldiers. Carts also have been re-
Questioned to transport ammunition
and stores.
Troops are steadily moving in the di-
rection of the Yalu and the Chinese
residents Of Ying Chou are preparing
for flight.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05
ABOUT PEOPLE,

Rev. w. c. Ewart went down to Co.
lumbia yesterday on business.
Mrs. Paul G. McCorkle of Chester, is
the guest of Mrs. B. N. Moore.
Capt. w. B. Smith Of Glover, was ir
Yorkville yesterday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Brown Neil return
ed from their bridal trip yesterday.
The condition Of Col. w. H. McCor-
kle does not show signs Of improve
ment.
Mr.. E. P. Castles of Smyrna, was In
Yorkville Saturday shaking hands
with his many friends.
Miss Susie Brian, who Is teaching
the Smyrna school. spent Saturday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. M
Brian.
Mr.. R. R. McCorkle who has been
quite i'll during the past two weeks,
was able to be in town yesterday. He
is improving slowly.
Messrs. Mace Williams and w. S.
Boyd of Leslie, were in Yorkville yes
terday on business, having come
through the country by private con-
veyance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05

and military system in the world. 1t Is
a well-known fact that the prepara-
tions for an expected war have been
going on for some time. Japan has
sent her emissaries to all parts Of the
world to learn the art of warfare OF
each nation and to bring home that
which is best in each. The Japs are
good imitators. 1t is common for them
to purchase an intricate machine In
this country, then take it apart to learn
it's mechanism and proceed to manu-
facture it themselves. I met a Japan
ese lady in Tokyo who spoke English
fluently, and she told me that the Eng
lish language was a part Of the curric-
ulum at the Imperial college. also
met several Japanese dentists, who
learned their profession at a dental
college in our own city, Cincinnati.
The same idea is being carried out in
all branches and hundreds of Japanese
young men go to Germany to study
medicine. At their own colleges Euro
pean instructors are engaged"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05

between the court house and the
waterworks. To secure a reasonable
grading Of this road would cost great
deal more than the town would likely
be willing to spend, and the expedient
suggested by the petitioners referred to
seems to be about the only practicable
way out.
There is some little difference be-
tween Supervisor Boyd and the Cataw-
ba Power company because OF the
bridge over Allison creek. It was fore
seen some time back that the ap-
proaches to the bridge would be flood
ed and Mr.. Boyd proposed that the
county would do its full share II the
company would agree to help move the
road further back from the river. The
road at the creek crossing Is now with
in about a half a mile Of the river
bank. It seems that the company,
however, was not disposed to agree to
Mr.. Boyd's proposition. When the
dam was closed recently the water
backed up to a depth sufficient tc swim
horse on both sides Of the bridge.
That was the principal reason why the
water was let out again so quickly.
Since then the power company has
been engaged in the construction Of
new bridge, which requires several
hundred feet Of trestling. The work Is
quite expensive and 1t is being done
well. but Mr.. Boyd Is not exactly sat
isfied with this arrangement. ITS all
right for now," he says: "but who is
going to keep that bridge up, the coun-
ty or the power company? If the power
company purposes to keep it up and
be responsible for damages, I don't
know that the county has much to
say; but If the county has to be re-
sponsible, the bridge ought to be fur
ther up the creek, where its maintain
ance will be less expensive"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05

theory that the nation was not as such
concerned with the success or failure
of any exposition. He was supported
by Mr.. Lodge and Mr.. Elkins while
speeches were made in support of the
amendment by Messrs. Hale, Allison,
Cockrell, Spooner, McComas and 9TH
ers.
Mr.. Tillman said he wanted to say
something on this loan or gift" the
latter he thought, as 1t was not likely
that the government would ever get
anything back. In the course Of his
remarks he said South Carolina had a
share of the steal that had been secured
by other cities and he had helped to
get it. What he meant was that this
expenditure Of money was unlawful
and unconstitutional.
Mr.. Spooner remarked that the sena-
tor from South Carolina had put him.
self on record as participating in a
steal.
What I mean," declared Mr.. Till
man, "is that when congress takes
money from the people and gives 1t
away for expositions it amounts to
steal. What I want to know is how
far we are to go, and how much longer
we are to participate in" here Mr..
Tillman hesitated.
Steals" interjected Mr.. Spooner.
| "Yes, steals" said Mr.. Tillman. de-
family.
Mr.. Bacon said that as he intended
to vote for the amendment he did not
want the impression to go out that 1t
was in the wrong. He thought the ap-
preparation a proper one. In reply to
question from Mr.. Bailey, he said
that abstractly he did not endorse the
principle, and If the practice Of giving
aid to expositions was now being ini-
tiated he would oppose the practice
But in view Of what had been done In
the past he considered it not out OF
place to make the appropriation.
Mr.. Elkins suggested that better Sc
curity should be given than the amend
ment requires and made AN argument
|
He called attention to the fact that
there Is an imminent possibility of a
deficit of s40,OO0,O00 in the treasury
Where is the money coming from
Are we going to take it from the rivers
and harbors?" he asked.
Mr.. Cockrell said there could be lit
tie doubt that the money would be re-
funded as the provision gives a lien on
the entire proceeds. Il want 1t dis
tinctly understood" he said, that this
is not a gift, but a loan, which 1 be-
lieve will be returned"
Mr.. Bailey quoted Mr.. Tillman as
having asked where the practice OF
giving aid to such instNnions would
stop and replying said = like the
brook, at would go on forever"
He also referred to the fact that not
withstanding Mr.. Tillman's impatience
with the amendment, he intended vot-
ing for it because of the aid that the
Charleston exposition had received
from congress.
Mr.. Tillman made an explanation OF
the assistance given to Charleston. He
also referred with evident feeling to
Mr.. Bailey's reference to his own at
titude, saying that the latter had
characterized the appropriation as
steal"
Mr.. Bailey disclaimers any intention
to speak of the appropriation so harsh
ly. II don't go so far he said, Il con-
slider it a misappropriation."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05
BUSINESS OE THE r. E. DIS.

Following is the report Of the car
riers on the several rural free delivery
routes leading out Of Yorkville for the
month Of January:
Route No. l, D. C. Clark, carrier. De-
livered 2 registered letters, 617 letters,
262 postal cards, 2,097 newspapers, 9o9
circulars, 329 packages; total 4,216.
Collected 81 money order applications,
ages; total TIA. Sold stamps to the
value Of $12.75.
Route No. 2, J. o. Allison carrier.
Delivered registered letters, 366 let
ters, 81 postal cards, LII newspapers,
665 circulars, Ill packages; total 1850.
Collected 10 registered letters. 10 mon
ey order applications. 244 letters, 1S
postal cards, packages; total 305.
Sold stamps to the value Of $5.31.
Route No. 3, S. E. Lowry carrier.
Delivered 2 registered letters, 376 let
ters, So postal cards, 957 newspapers,
$50 circulars, 263 packages; total 2,2O9.
Collected registered letters, IA money
order applications, 377 letters, 80 pos
tai cards, IL circulars, 13 packages; to-
tai 458. Sold stamps to the value of
1891.
Route No. 4. Charles H. Smith car
rier. Delivered 297 letters, so postal
cards. SCI newspapers. 371 circulars,
121 packages; total 1.400. Collected 8
money order applications, 230 letters,
II postal cards, 5 newspapers, pack
ages: total 257. Sold stamps to the
vaule Of $3.50.
Route No. 5, John S. Jones carrier.
Delivered 267 letters, 43 postal cards,
SO7 newspapers, 4S4 circulars, 1877
packages: total 1.73S. Collected reg
istered letters. 10 money order applica-
tions, 206 letters. IA postal cards, 2
newspapers, l package; total 235.
Sold stamps to the value of s462.
Route No. 6, John w. Miller carrier.
Delivered / registered letter, LOSS let
ters, 429 postal cards, 2,510 newspapers,
2,129 circulars, 229 packages; total g.
354. Collected registered letters, 12
money order applications 44S letters,
Is postal cards. II newspapers. pack
ages; total sos. Sold stamps to the
value of $10.62.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05

THE United States supreme court
has confirmed judgment against the
state of North Carolina in favor Of the
state of South Dakota on account OF
some railroad bonds Of the former
state held by the latter. 1t seems that
somebody gave to the state of South
Dakota about 100000 worth of bonds
issued by the state of North Carolina
in aid OF the North Carolina railroad.
North Carolina had repudiated the
bonds OH the ground of fraudulent is
sue and the holder of big block of
the bonds gave part of his holdings
to the state of South Dakota because
the sovereign state of South Dakota
could sue the sovereign state of North
Carolina, which he himself could not
do. The scheme was quite a pretty
one in ali but one particular. There is
nothing in the constitution or laws Of
the United States to provide for the
enforcement of a judgment against a
sovereign state. The decision there
fore will not count for anything so far
as the state of North Carolina or the
holders CT the bonds are concerned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05
IT is stated that a number Of Demo

IT is stated that number of Demo-
cratic senators have agreed to vote for
the Panama treaty If the administra-
ton will guarantee rroper comp pS:::'as
ton to Colombia for the loss of the
isthmus. We cannot see that this ar
rangement can help the principle in
volved in the opposition to the treaty.
If the administration exceeded Its pow
ers and violated the constitution in
bringing about the secession Of Pana-
ma, the wrong cannot by righted by
the payment of additional dollars.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05

THE Columbia merchants are get
ting after the Columbia States shop
lifting story with a sharp stick. Sew
eral of them came out in cards denying
any knowledge Of the alleged circum'
stances and suggesting that the State
give names. The State published ar
editorial explanation in which 1t re-
iterated the allegation that it's story
was not without foundation and sug-
gested that the guilty party has sneak,
ed out in a card of denial. Then nine
merchants addressed the State de-
manding that they be vindicated. The
State vindicated each Of them by
name, and the identity Of the alleged
blackmailer remains unrevealed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05

REFERRING to the Columbia States
shoplifting article, the, Anderson Dali
ly Mail. of Wednesday,, suggests that
ito a man up a tree it read like 1t was
copied from some metropolitan daily
and appropriated to Columbia" The
Mail goes on to suggest that newspa-
pers should be careful about being too
enterprising sometimes. If the States
article was true it's publication was
right; but If it was not true, its pub
lication was very reprehensible.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05

THE house has killed bill providing
that ten hours shall constitute days
labor in factory and prohibiting long
er hours. The house reasoned that
the passage Of such bill would work
more hardship on laborers than on
factories, especially since most work
is paid for by the piece, and the la
borer would make less money in ten
hours than he can now make in eleven
hours. We are glad that the bill was
killed and we hope that the houses
action may be taken as indicative of
the fact that it is learning something
about this labor question.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05
EXPOSITION APPROPRIATION.
Senate Decides to Loan St. Louis $4,'
100000.

After almost allowing the amend
ment to the urgent deficiency ap-
preparation bill providing for a loan of
s4,600,000 to the st. Louis exposition to
go through without any discussion
whatever, the senate on Thursday
changed it's tactics, just as the vote
was about to be taken and entered up
on a debate on the loan provision
which lasted about four hours and
was still in progress when the senate
adjourned for the day.
The debate was precipitated by a
point of order made against the amend
ment by Mr.. Bailey who supported his
point with a speech based on the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05

THE committee on dispensary has
reported a bill providing that counties
have the right to abolish dispenssries
on a majority vote; but that. such
counties as do not maintain dispensa-
ries must submit to an extra half mill
levy ito pay the expense Of the con-
stabulary." The dispensary element is
certainly not disposed to surrender
back to the people any Of that liberty
of which it has deprived them if it can
help it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05
Ths Ilorkrille Gaq'1irer.
YORKVILLE, 8. c.:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5. 1904.

A BILL providing for compulsory edu-
cation has been introduced In the house
of representatives. 1t seeks to compei
the attendance Of children at school
for at least twelve weeks during the
year. There seems to be but little
probability that it will become law.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05
LOCAL LACONicS.
Tax collections.

Tax collections up to Feb. 1. amount
ed to $92, 1929. The total book. exclu-
sive Of "additionals," is $96,5s497. The
total number Of receipts issued was
about 5000, leaving nearly 1000 still to
issue. Practically all Of the large tax
payers who had not paid previous to
Jan. /, paid during last month. The
collections for the month amounted to
$9,164.77.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05
WAITING TILL MONDAY.
Crisis Will Depend Upon Nature Of
Russia's Answer.

By Telegraph to Enquirer:
CHARLOTTE, N. c., Feb. 5.-The war
news up to this hour o'clock, relates
principally to preparations that Russia
has made to fight. The Russian popu-
lace is not at all excited over the Sit
uation. Some of the Japanese mer-
chants at Port Arthur are selling out
and returning to Japan, while others
with more confidence in the ability of
their officials to protect them remain
during the progress of negotiations.
1t is understood that Russia's answer
will be made public next Monday.
THE EVENING CHRONICLE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05

THERE were some lively times on the
New York and New Orleans Cotton
Exchanges last Wednesday. During q
clined from Sc to IS n bale. After the
close Of the market on Tuesday it was
noised abroad that large bear interests
had been settled, and this had dis
turbing effect. The market opened at
a serious decline under the preceding
day, and shortly after it opened there
was a report to the effect that Mr.. Sui
ly the reputed bull leader, had taken his
profits preparatory to taking vaca-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05

We still have on hand about eighty
copies of the pamphlet. The price is
only rs cents, and we have no doubt
that Col. Thomas the writer, would
be very much gratified to know that
they had all been sold.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05

GOOD ROADS BrLLs.-There Is the
liveliest sort Of rivalry among the sew
eral statesmen to be known as the
father Of the good roads movement in
congress. Undisputed possession Of the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05
THE JENKINS PAMPHLET.

The sales of Col. Thomas's sketch OF
Gen. Micah Jenkins have not been so
numerous as they might have been, es-
oecially in view. of the fact that 1t
would be eminently proper for York
county to pay the entire expense OF
that portrait that is to be presented to
the state. Those who have purchased
copies up to this time are as follows
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-05
Scraps and facts.

Hon. VIM. c. Whitney died at his
he In New York last Tuesday after
following an operation for ap-
tits. Mr.. Whitney was secretary
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-14
DEATH or MRS. ID. COGDELL.
Nr. J. Il. Miller Much Improved
Go!dSbOFo Ne2{o Lands i'm Virginia
PcDi.CDtiarV
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Goldsboro, N. c., Oct. 13.--It will
be exceedingly gratifying to his host
Of friends in this city to Learn that
DR.. j. +. Miller, the popular suDeln-
tcndent Of the Eastern Hospital, Who
went last week to the Memorial Hos
pital in Richmond, Va. for traatn.e ut,
IS so much improved in health that h.
$ expected to return home today.
Yesterday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock,
surrounded by her two devoted sisters
and a number of other friends and
loved ones. the spirit of Mrs. d. Cog
cell, the widow of the late Dr.. d. Cog
cell, and sister of Mrs. Is. Y. j. Hut
ton, of Washington ID. c., and Miss
S9llic Churchill, of this city, its flight
and returned to the God who gave 1T.
She had been in declining health for
several years and was stricken with
paralysis q few weeks ago. from which
she never rallied and from the effect
II finch she died yesterday afternoon,
Her death was therefore not uneX-
pectel, neither did it come upon her
unprcpared for she was q cOnsecrated
Christian and died in the faith and
with the full assurance of an eternal
home among the saints in glory, who
have gone on before.
Mrs. Cogdcu was seventy-fcuT years
Did and had liVeG alone with her SIS
ter, Miss Sallie Churchill ever since
the death of her husband, some ten
years ago, at the old Churchill resi-
dcnce On East Centre street, where
she died, and from where the furcra
WAS held this afternoon at o'clock
Rev. Mr.. HCrsfield officiating. The in
tcrment was at old WaynesbOro at the
family buryins ground
The following acted as pall-bearers
Messrs. w. II. Borden, Charles Dewey
W. w. Crawford. Geo. c. Royal, w
Il. Yclvcrton, Capt. Jack Collier, Col
r. H. Balm and Col. JOS. T.. Robinson
The honorary pall-bcarcrS We're
Messrs. j. II. HILL L. b. Borden dnC
capt. ID. ]. BroadhUrst
The funeral was largely attended
there being present friends anc rela-
tives from Washington d. c., enc
from all over the state, who were
trends of the deceased III the Older
times"
Some time ago negro boy of thi:
city, by the name of Dave Hines sol
into trouble here and ran away, going
to Norfolk, Va, where he met d lady
on the streets. Seeing that she had .
| fat pocket-boOk in her hand, he struck
her q heavy blow with his fist
snatched the purse and took 10 MS
| heels but he was captured after a no
chase by two young sailors, who hal
| witnessed the assault. and turned over
| 10 the proper authorities, who locked
| him up. te
IN the Superior court in Virginia
| this week he was tried and sentenced
to the penitentiary for a term OF
eighteen years.