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one in authority here will say that the
Asiatic cruiser squadron is being mo-
bilized at Shanghai because of the re-
port that the Chinese squadron is going
to drive the Russian cruiser Mandjur
out of the harbor, it is understood that
this may have something to do with
the direction of American naval activ-
ity in the Far East.
Since the outbreak of the war found
Confined ON Pare 2. CoIunn
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Russia's OmciaI Notification.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 21.-Em-
bassador Mccormick was to-day Of
ficially notified that Russia will not
participate in the St. Louis Exposition
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THE THEATRES.

A1cazar-"The Wrong Mr..
Wright" Matinee to-day.
Caifo Hearts."
Central-"King Of the Opium
Ring" Matinee to-day.
Chutes-Vaudev.1
Co1um bia-"O1d homestead
Fischer's-NRoly-Poly." Matinee.
Grand-''The Ganlekeeper." Mat
inee to-day.
Orpheum-VaudeviI1e. Matinee
to-day.
TivoH-'sWhen Johnny Comes
Marching Home" Matinee.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-03
COLLINS MAY
SUE FOR LIBEL
Accused Attorney Decides
to Force Bar Association
to Make Formal Charges
is ON THE AGGRESSIVE,
He Says His Enemies Have
Fired a Gun and Run, but
Must Fight in Court

Attorney George d. Collins has filed
in the Supreme Court his answer to
the expected accusation of the San
Francisco Bar Association. He says
he has done this to force his accusers
to file the threatened charges against
him and that he will sue them for libel
if they fail to do So Collins argument
is labeled, I'm re Accusation Against
George D. Collins; Brief of Accused" T"
But where is the accusation? The
clerks of the Supreme Court have been
waiting until after the closing hour
for many days in order to be sure to
get the charges which are aimed to
disbar the attorney. The secretaries
have kept their rooms cleared of visi-
tors in case the accusers wish to enter
their brief secretly. The Justices have
been perusing the answer to the
charges which have not been preferred.
The whole situation is anomalous.
The lawyers about town ask, why
this delay?" The charges against Col
lins have been made public. Their
transcription into legal form is not a
difficult task. Whenever the matter is
mentioned there Is general interroga-
ton. No one knows anything of these
charges apparently.
1t is rumored that for some cause
or other the charges will not be filed.
None of the interested parties will
vouchsafe any information. A Justice
of the Supreme Court said yesterday:
II cannot see what has been done so
far except to give him (Collins) plenty
of free advertising" Collins stated
last night that if the accusation was
not presented within ten days he would
institute a libel suit.
Referring to the case last night At
torney Collins said: Il have been ac-
cused by committee and there the
case has ended. They have fired a
gun and hunted their holes. They
must file the threatened charges or 1
shall sue them for llibel."
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-03
GRAND CIRCLE
HAS NEW CHIEFS
American Companions of the
Forest Elect Their Leaders
for the Ensuing Year

At the second session Of the Grand
Circle Of the Companions of the Forest
Of America in Elks' Hall yesterday the
following grand officers were elected:
Mary Thoman of Stockton, grand chief
companion; Mrs. c. Tucker of San
Francisco, subchief companion; Agnes
D. Bremen OF Alameda, grand financial
secretary; Mrs. E. ]. N. Steinwig of
San Francisco, grand recording secre-
tary; Essie Kragan Of San Francisco,
grand treasurer; John J. Cordy Of San
Francisco, supervisor of bylaws; P. H
Coyle of San Francisco, grand mar
shal; Mrs. d. O'Callaghan Of San Fran
cisco, right guide; Mrs S. ]. Finnegan
of Marysville, left guide; Addie Bagley
OF lone, inside guard; Bessie Waters of
Nevada City, outside guard; r. Kemp
Van Ee of San Francisco, grand or
ganist; Mrs. L. Power of Woodland
(chairman), Mrs. L. Baston Of San
Francisco and Mrs. Mate H. Cart
wright of San Francisco, grand trus-
tees. At a quarter to the grand body
adjourned to meet again this morning,
when the business of the session as yet
unfinished will be disposed Of.
A large part of the days sessions
was devoted to consideration of new
bylaws, and much legislation of i'm
portance to the order was adopted.
Last evening a banquet was given
the grand officers and delegates in the
Assembly Hall of the Alcazar building.
Covers were laid for $50 and every seat
was occupied. Supper was served on
tables garnished with roses, carnations
and ferns, and at the close Jacob Label,
editor Of the American Forester Re
view, the official organ of the order,
presided as POSTMASTER. Addresses
were delivered by many Of the officers
and members Of the order.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-03
Full Waterfalls Make Yosemite GIo-
riOus

The waterfalls in Yosemite Valley are superb
this year, the melting snow having ewelled
all the streams TO immense volume. Thou
sands are enjoying the wonderful sight OF
these falls. which thunder down from stupen-
dous heights
The Southern Pacific route to Yosemite takes
one there IN the easiest way. The stage road
from Raymond is oiled and smooth and Is
the only road that reaches the finest of the
big trees II you want 20 go comfortably
ask about "the Raymond-Wawona route" at
GLIB Market street. San Francisco.
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Lacks Power 10 Commit for Contempt
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, June a.
The Missouri Supreme Court to-day
decided that the State Board Of Arbi-
tratiOn had no power 10 punish wit
nesses for contempt who refuse 70 tes-
tify before It
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Total Assets ...............
LIABILITIES


Losses adjusted and unpaid ....-
Losses in process OF Adjustment
or in Suspense .......---.-..---
1 osses resisted. including expenses
Gross premiums on Fire Risks
running one year or less, S2.2IO.-
36I "a: reinsurance so per cent.
Gross premiums on Fire Risks
running more than one year, ~
1S1, 100 "a: reinsurance pro rata.
Gross premiums on Marine and In
land Navigation Risks S68.-
949 90; reinsurance 100 per cent
Gross premiums on Marine Tine
Risks. s37. $50 81; rsinsuranee 50
per cent ....s.s...s..-ss-
Amount rsclaimablo by the In
sured on Perpetual F1ro Poll
c1es .....s.....s.ss ..s...s
Due for Commission and Broker-
age
Return Premiums and Reinsurance
Premiums .....-.ss.sssssss
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Collins Sues ottinger.

George d. Collins, the attorney, yes
terday filed a complaint IN the Su-
perior Court against Adolph Ottinger,
the ticket broker, demanding judg-
ment for $4,000 for professional SER
vices.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-03
Hiss CIaussen Saved from Surgical Operation.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-It seems to me that
all the endorsements that have read of the value
of Lydia Z. Pinkham's Compound do not express
one-half of the virtue the great medicine really
possesses. know that it saved my life and
want to give the credit where it belongs. / suf-
fered with ovarian trouble for five years, had three
operations and spent hundreds of dollars on doc
tors and medicines but this did not cure me
after all
However, what doctors and medicines failed
to do. Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound did. Twenty bottles restored me to per-
fact health and feel sure that had known of its
value before, and let the doctors alone, l would
have heen snared all the main and eXnenSe that
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Total Liabilities .-..-..---.
INCOME

Net cash actually received for
Fire Premiums ....s-.....s.-. .
Net cash actually TNcetved for
Marine premiums ..---.....-..
Received for interest on Bonds
and Mortgages ....-ss..+..-...
Received for interest and dividends
on Bonds. Stocks. Loans and
from all other sources ...--....
Received for Rents sss.sss.s......
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-03

Ladies are cordially invited to visit the
new gas range and heating department
of San Francisco Gas and Electric Co.,
415 Post st., now open for inspection.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-03

If the who suffering and
help them, will Lydia Pmkhams Vege
Compound they will be disappointed with the results
u CLAUssEN, 1907 Penn St, Kansas City, Mo-
T..
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Net amount Of Risks
written during the
year ...s...-...s
Net amount Of Risks
expired during the
year -........-...-
Net amount In force
December 81, 1908. 9.
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90
Total Income .-.-.-.......
EXPENDITURES.

Net amount paid for Fire Losses
Including t31seOs 81 losses Of
previous years. 10 -
Net amount paid for Marine Losses 13697o At
ps1o or BPokersgs Se ssDsso ~. ssz4ss 70
1an Charges nS % for offc.rs. clerks. etc 1AssI Al
rSad cal ia taxes So. ................... ss115 SO
AT lures res. s6.s5s IS
Total Expenditures sass. 51s O5
"
Fire.
Losses Incurred during the year 81. e62. 921 SO
Risks and Premiums Fire Risks.l Premiums
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Thomas Moore was asleep in a
Chinatown gutter when Patrolman
Clancy scooped him in.
'Tll hand 1t to you quite severely
Tomorrow" said His Honor Mogan.
II hope you'll get the limit for giving
the name of Erin's immortal bard,
whether it's your correct one or not, F."
growled Bailiff Hickey as he rudely
thrust Mr.. Moore into the pen"
you've been drinking again." re-
marked Judge Fritz as he glanced at
the flushed face and heavy eyes of
Mrs. Mary Calvin, the "Aristocratic
Soak" to whom on Tuesday he had
given two days freedom In response
to her appeal for permission to see her
daughter graduated from an out-of-
town seminary.
'Deedno," expostulated Mary, val
iantly endeavoring to separate her
words and steady her wavering frame.
go back to Jail till next Thurs
day." said his Honor. severely, "and
then I'll decide how much longer you
are to stay there"
AS she staggered away in the bailiff's
custody Mary expressed regret that she
had not forfeited her $50 bail money.
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when his Honor pronounced Peter
guilty. Then 1t developed that the
baseball belonged to neither of them,
but was the property of a third boy
who did not participate in the quarrel
at all. Peter will be fined IS to-day.
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ASSETS.

ASSETS.
Real Estate owned by Company.
Loans on Bonds and Mortgages.
Cash Market Value OF all Stocks
and Bonds owned by Company
Cash in Company's Office.
Cash IN Banks ..-.-...ss.....s 6.
Interest due aud accrued on all
Stocks and Loans ns-........--.
Interest due and accrued on Bonds
and Mortgages .................
Premiums in dus Course OF Col
lection .......ss-.. q.
Bills Receivable, not Matured,
taken for Fire and Marine Risks
Rents due and accrued .-
Due from other Companies FOR Re-
insurance on losses already paid
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-03

Risk. and Pr.mians- Fire Risks Premiums
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-03

Gladys st. Clair corroborated all that
Rose Decker told Judge Mogan anent
the disorderly conduct of kid" Nash,
who was Tilted by Miss Decker and
uttered dire threats against her life.
Miss st. Clair was described by the
prosecuting policeman as the star
roomer" of Miss Decker's select apart
ment-house in the 200 block of Mason
street, and she seemed to enjoy the
distinction thereby conveyed.
81 wasn't in me right mind zen I
did de things youse say 1 did," said
Mr.. Nash to his accuser, AN dis bull
knows dat 1 wuz bughouse wen he
pinched me. Amt dat right?"
Miss Decker acknowledged that her
erstwhile consort's behavior was rather
irrational on the occasion referred to,
and the policeman testified to the same
effect.
Tell youse wot I'll do, judge" sug-
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Total Expenditures

Losses Incurred during the y.Ar.-s1. ssaaai 50
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-16
LAST WEEK OF SESSION.
Members Of General Assembly Come
Homo Next Saturday.
Cpaoio1 dicDotcb IN Epn,irar.

COLUMBIA. Feb. 15.-The general as
sembly will leave here probably on
next Saturday morning. There is no
reason in the world why the session
should last minute longer. The fact
Of the matter is just as much as has
already has been done, could have been
done in thirty days, but the constitu-
tional convention fixed a forty day
limit for the session and 1t seems If the
law makers are going to stick to it.
1t seems as II the tax commits
sion is going to fall down on all
Of it's pet schemes, with the exception
of the franchise tax bill. which is
practically a hold up Of the corpora
tions. This franchise tax bill does not
impose a tax upon any class of
property other than corporations, and
a three mill levy is provided for on
the gross income of all public utilities.
The finance committee of the senate
has agreed upon this and the bill will
probably go through in this shape.
A little bill, which Is known as the
"gleaner BILL" will probably go through
the house: but it will amount to little.
This bill has already passed the SEN
ate.
Strange to say, one Of the big and
hard fights Of the sessions has been on
the bill to place telephone companies
bill has brought more people here than
probably any other legislation in the
session. The bill. as it came from the
senate committee fixed maximum rates
to required physical connection be-
tween different companies. 1t now
places telephone companies under the
control Of the railroad commission and
leaves 1t with the commission to fix
the rates, and stipulates that no rates
ch ha RSn1 ho
force. This is the status of the bill
as it goes to the house where it will
probably be considered tomorrow.
The candidacy Of Mr.. T. Yancey Will
liams Of Lancaster has been announced
for congress from the Fifth district.
Mr.. Williams will retire from the house
where he has been an efficient member,
and make the race for congress
against Mr.. Finley.
Mr.. Leon J. Williams who has been
chairman board Of control for a num-
ber of years, retires from the board to
make the canvass for congress against
Mr.. Geo. w. Croft. AS usual thing.
a congressman newly elected Is given
at least two terms before opposition
develops. In the case Of Mr.. Croft,
however, Williams seems to be so thor
oughly satisfied that he can defeat him
that he has already announced his cam
didacy. The talk now is that there will
be no opposition to the major portion
of the state ticket. and if there is any
opposition to the reelection Of Gov
ernor Hayward. it has not yet devel-
oped.
State treasurer r. H. Jennings, who
has already served two terms. will have
opposition and will probably have to
retire from that Office as there is no
other position for him to take in the
state house. AUGUST KoHN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-16
Col. w. n. McCorkle.

Grand and noble was the life career
that was rounded out when Col. Wm
H. McCorkle breathed his last on Sat
urday afternoon. For more than four
score and two years he fought the
trying battle Of life; but more remark
able than his great age is the sterling
record of character and citizenship
that he leaves as a heritage to his de-
scendants and his fellow men.
Col. McCorkle was essentially a
public character. He belonged not
alone to his family or to the town Of
Yorkville; but to the country and the
state, and all are better for the life he
has lived-not materially better: but
what is worth more better morally and
spiritually. The key note to his life
was love and charity to all; and few
there be who ever came in contact with
him without being impressed with the
unusual depth and breath Of his nature
in this respect.
But it seems like a useless waste Of
words to undertake to tell about the
character of Col. McCorkle. Every
body knew him. He was known to
the old and young of a generation ago,
just as he was known to the old and
young of today, and to all he was the
same. His kind, genial nature, ever
bubbling over with good humor was
filled with love for his fellow men. He
had his convictions, his likes and dis
likes, and his weaknesses perhaps; but
utterly devoid Of malice even toward
the meanest of creatures, he enjoyed
the love, respect and esteem of all.
Those who were nearest and dearest
to the colonel-the members Of his i'm
mediate family, children and. grand
children. have been sorely bereaved In
his death. The town and county also
sustain a distinct loss in the removal
Of character and personality that
cannot be duplicated; but in important
respects his life teaches lessons that
| ay us all under a debt Of gratitude.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-16

ARCHITECT Frank P. Milburn Is out
in a card in which he claims that the
new state house commission was un-
warranted in the wholesale charges
and. insinuations it made in its re-
port. He intimates that the whole
hula -balloo was raised by Col. ]. Q.
Marshall, who has all the time stood
for another architect, and who was
never reconciled Mr.. Milburn having
the job. He goes on to point out that
the new commission has never made
any complaint to the contractors or to
himself. More, that the commission
did not even make a suggestion. On
the contrary the commission, largely
at the instance Of Col. Marshall, pre-
pared q long type written criticism,
containing general charges, and hand
ed it over to the newspapers and the
general assembly without even giving
him notice of its proposed action. He
says he has received $4,000 in fees and
he is willing to turn the whole amount
over to some charitable institution, II
the. commission will show where he
has been a party to any kind Of fraud
The, general assembly has passed a
resolution providing for the investiga-
ton Of the whole matter. and after all
this is the way to secure the most
satisfactory settlement.
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ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr. Dan T. Woods is confined to his
room by sickness.
Prof. H. A. G. Walker has been quite
sick for the past ten days.
Mr.. J.. @. Wray left last night for
business trip to Baltimore,
Mr.. Less WiIliamsbf the Santuc sec
tion, visited friends in Yorkville Sat-
urday. -
Rev. w. c. Ewart was duly installed
as pastor Of Hebron congregation last
Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira B. Dunlap Of Rock
Hill, attended the funeral Of Col. Nc
Corkle on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Heath and little
daughter returned to Yorkville from
Monroe, N. c., Yesterday. =.
w. w. Lewis, Esq, went to Bullocks
Creek today to attend the funeral OF
Mrs. Sarah N. Russell, who was his
aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Wilson. Sr. and
Mr.. w. B. Wilson, Jr., Of Rock Hill, at
tended the funeral Of Col. w. H. Nc
Corkle.
Master James Knox, little son of
Rev. w. G. Ewart, has been quite sick
be getting along very nicely.
Mr.. J. G. Elliott Of Lancaster, and
Messrs. Will Nicely and Sadler Love of
Rock Hill, were in Yorkville on Sun
day, to attend the funeral Of Col. Nc
Corkle.
Miss Alma Walker who Is conva-
lescing from pneumonia, has been very
uncomfortable during the past few
days. but her condition is now very
hopeful. She seems to be decidedly on
the mend.
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when he became a member Of the
firm. Later the late Joseph A. Mclean
was admitted into the partnership, and
the business was continued until the
breaking out Of the war under the
name and style Of Adams. McCorkle
& Co.
In 1856, Mr.. McCorkle was elected
colonel of the Thirty-fourth South
Carolina militia, and he was promi-
nent in militia circles until. the break
ing out of the war, when he took 1t
upon himself to raise a company. At
the organization he was elected cap
tain; the late L. M. Grist was elected
first lieutenant; the late J. T. Parker
was elected second lieutenant, and the
late I. d. Witherspoon was elected
third lieutenant. The company first
went to camp at Lightwood Knot, near
Columbia; thence to Beaufort, and
then to Hilton Head where they were
baptized In fire from gunboats. In
April 1862, the regiment went to .Vir-
ginia, and became a part Of Gregg s
brigade, A. P. Hills division. 1t was
at this time that Capt. McCorkle be-
came lieutenant colonel Of the Twelfth
regiment. He was wounded in the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-16
EQCAE. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Mutual Life Insurance Co., New York
Wants men capable of earning from
$1,000 to $4,000 a year. Experience
not necessary.-See fourth page.
Opera House-The Schiller Male
Quartette will occupy the board: on
Saturday evening, Feb. 20. fine
entertainment Is promised.
Jane Meek-Warns all persons against
giving employment to her son, Rob
Meek, a minor, who has left her
home without consent
o. E. Grist-Will pay reward for a
gold breast pin lost last Sunday.
Miss Rosa Lindsay-Does Photographic
work promptly and guarantees satis-
faction.
York Drug Store-Says the doctor pre-
scribes-it follows directions care
fully and invites you to give 1t your
next prescription.
Ferguson & Clinton-Invite your at
tention to their stock Of tobacco and
cigars, and say they can suit you in
the quality Of the goods as we'll as ir
the price.
Foushee Cash Store-Announces q
special sale of towels on February
1S. when 1t will sell towels worth II
and Is cents for cents, and towels
worth Is to 30 cents for 10 cents.
w. B. Moore & Co.-Present a few
facts relative to the furniture trade
that will interest prospective furni-
ture buyers.
Sam M. Grist, Special Agent-Tells OF
some scraps which Mutual Ben.
eft agents have been having witt
the agents of other life insurance
companies. He says the Mutua
Benefit agents were successful in the
scraps"
J. Edgar Poag, Broker-Says that dir
is the best investment, and gives 6
number of reasons therefor. He alst
gives a large list of valuable proper
ties for sale or rent.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Have Pratt:
poultry food-a guaranteed egg pro-
| ducer, and also horse and cattle pow
ders.
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firmary. The death was a shock and
a blow to the students, one and all:
Although but short time student Of
the college he had won the esteem and
respect Of his fellow students. Only a
few days ago he was among his
friends, but now they have only the
tender recollections Of him whom they
had been privileged to call friend. Mr..
Sandifer was for some years a stu
dent of Erskine college and after leav-
ing that institution taught school for
some years near his home in Yorkville.
At the beginning Of this session he
entered the normal department Of the
South Carolina college, having won the
scholarship from York county. Soon
after his entry he was recognized as a
man worthy Of holding the honor he
had won. He was faithful to all duties
and a student in every sense Of the
word. Although Of a retiring nature
he was recognized to be man of high
worthy to take a position in the world
In his chosen professionalism Of a
teacher.
He had been sick for some days with
measles and later developed a case of
pneumonia, which proved fatal. His
death was unexpected both to the stu
dents and those in attendance.
Mr. Sand1fer was member Oh tne
normal class, which class has decided
to send three members to accompany
the body to its last resting place. His
father, Mr.. c. H. Sandifer Of Y!orkville,
has been here for several days and will
take the body home.
AS q mark Of respect for their de-
parted friend the faculty and the en-
tire student body will assemble at the
infirmary this morning at $50 and ac-
company the body to the train.
The body of Mr.. Sandifer arrived ir
Yorkville yesterday, and was taken. tc
the Bethesda cemetery for inter
ment. The death Of this young man l:
peculiarly terrible blow to the pa
rents Of the deceased. Their hearts
were literally wrapped up in their son
They had worked hard to assist hin
in getting an education, and he wa!
giving unusual promise Of his ability
to fulfill their highest expectations. II
its terrible bereavement the distresse:
family. has the deepest sympathy O
the entire community.