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la burning shambles. The firemen
worked with desperation, and in few
minutes after the fire broke out scores
of physicians and trained nurses were
on the scene. The Iroquois was situa-
ted in the down town business portion
of the city, and the department stores
sent their delivery wagons to be used
in removing the dead and dying.
Stores were turned into improvised
hospitals, and the dead and injured
were laid in CHASTITY rows upon the
sidewalks. The city morgue was soon
full to overfowing, and the authorf-
ties refused to receive any more
bodies
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-01
War In the East.

All the world seems to have turned
its attention to the controversy be-
tween Russia and Japan, and although
as yet the situation does not appear
to be exactly desperate, there Is
growing opinion that war is inevitable
and that it will commence in a very
few weeks.
AS already explained the issue Is
question of supremacy in the Liaotung
peninsula. Russia has been acting as
though she intended to quietly and de-
liberately absorb Korea, and Japan,
which looks upon this territory as her
own birthright is determined not to
give it up without fight.
The exact nature Of the correspond
ence now in progress between Russia
and Japan Is involved in diplomatic
secrecy. The public only has a gen.
eral idea Of It; but the probability is
that this general idea Is pretty nearly
correct 1t is to the effect that Japan
has made certain demands upon Rus
sia, amounting to Russia's recognition
of the justice of Japans claim, and
Russia has either made no answer at
all or an aggravatingly evasive one,
and whether it be one way or the
other, the situation is believed to be
such that Japan will have to back
down or fight.
While the open quarrel Is between
Japan and Russia only. it is not under
stood that it Is confined entirely to
these two. Great Britain has import
ant interests in the controversy, and
those interests are opposed to Russia
II is understood that Great Britain
and Japan have a treaty agreement by
which Great Britain is to assist Japan
in the event any European power
should assist Russia. This arrange
ment is thought to contemplate an off,
set of the treaty arrangement between
Russia and France, whereby France
is expected to lend her fleet against
that Of Japan. Also, it is whispered,
with some show Of reason too, that
the United States government may al
Il So USSOIIlc SIlldHSlCu VII lllC SiAS VI oel
pan and Great Britain, especially in
the event the latter country finds it
necessary to take hand.
The dispatches of the past few days
have contained stories to the effect
that China also, Is likely to figure
against the Russians. 1t is claimed
that since the suppression Of the Boxer
outbreak by the powersA the Chinese
army has been under the instruction OF
Japanese drill masters preparatory to
just such developments as now seem
to be in sight, and that the Chinese
will be able to put an effective army
OF at least 100000 men in the field.
An authentic report of few days
ago (Tuesday) was to the effect that
the Japanese government has procur-
ell unlimited credit for war purposes,
and has taken steps to secure complete
control of such railroads as are neces-
sary for the movement of troops to
the ports, etc.
The entire Japanese people are rep
resented as literally boiling over for
war and behind the government with
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-01

SENATOR LArIMER AND GOOD ROADS
Senator Latimer is meeting with
marked success as an advocate Of the
good roads movement. He has framed
bill to be introduced when congress
convenes, providing for a general sys-
tenn Of cooperation in road building
between the United States and the va
rious states. The Latimer bill pro-
vides for a commission Of three per-
sons to be appointed by the president
of the United States.
So far the work done by the United
States government through the office
Of public roads inquiries has been en-
tirely non-partisan, and the indica-
tions so far in reference to the en-
largement of this work are that 1t will
be kept non-partisan in the future
Senator Latimer Is one Of the strong
est advocates Of this general measure
in either house Of congress. In the
last political campaign he stumped his
entire state on the good roads propo-
sition. He will go to Little Rock, Ark.
next month to address what Is expect
ed to be the largest state convention
ever assembled to consider Industrial
misunderstanding Cor. of News
and Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-01

TopAY's issue Of THE ENQUIRER is
sent out to all subscribers who were
on our list at the close Of the last
year whether their names have been
returned for 1904 or not. After to-
davis issue, however, all names that
have not been returned for 1904 Will
be stricken from our list. Those who
have not yet returned their names; but
who do not desire to miss an Issue
will please notify someone Of the club
makers whose names are published IN
another column, or send the price OF
subscription to this Office with instruc-
tions as to the club to which 1t shall
be credited.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-01
MERE.MENTlON.

At the request Of the governor OF
the state, Brigadier General Carle A.
Woodruff, U. S. A., retired, has been
detailed for duty with the North Car
olina militia during the next four
years.. j. A. McBeth, wife, daughter
and brother-in-law, were burned &c
death in a fire that destroyed the fur
niture store Of J. A. Osting, at Gal
weston, Texas, last Wednesday. The
White Star Line Steamship company
has ordered the construction Of ves-
sci which, when completed, will be the
largest in the world. It will be TIE
feet in length. 80. Great Britain Is re-
ported to have arranged to send 25,ooC
men to the far east. Russia has
ordered 100000 pounds Of meat from
the Cudahy Packing company at Kan
sas City. 1t is to be delivered within
the next sixty days.. "A murderer
named Frank White was put to deatf
at Auburn, N. Y, by electricity las,
Monday and 1t required six shocks Of
full power to kill him.. There are
now three distinct revolutions In prog
ress in San Domingo. ........T The Rus.
slams of Kishineff have planned anoth-
er slaughter of Jews to take place l2r
their Christmas, January Z. and the
leading Jews Of the world are trying te
bring to bear on various governments
all the influence at their command: ir
the hope Of preventing the bloodshed
Richard Olney Is a willing can
didate for the Democratic presidential
nomination. :. John Shelton Williams
has resigned from the presidency Of
the Seaboard Air Line railroad, ano
Vice President Baer has been elected
as his successor. Consul Genera
Gudger has cabled from Panama tina,
Colombia has disbanded her volunteer
troops and that the probability Of wal
seems slim. The United States, how.
ever, continues to maintain close
oversight Of the situation. .Senatoi
Platt claims that the New York Re.
publican delegation will be solid fol
~.
Third Pennsylvania district propose te
nominate Samuel ]. Randall, Jr., sor
Of the late illustrious statesman Of
that name, for congress. The mil.
itary people Of Georgia have started 6
movement to disband the negro mill
tia Of the state. 49,. July. futures lost
nearly S. bale during last Wednes-
day. ;. "A Philadelphia scientist claims
to have discovered a process by which
the skin of a negro can be bleached
white. He uses the X-ray in the pro-
cess. w. ]. Bryan is quoted as say
ing that his views on the currency
question have not been changed by his
European trip. >. japan has purchased
two ships that were being built al
Genoa for Argentina and which Russia
was trying to buy. ......A Berlin dis
patch says the German government
does not consider that war between
Russia and Japan Is at all imminent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-01
WITHIN THE TOWN.

- According to the handsome new CAL
endars that are being distributed by
some of the enterprising local business
houses, this Is leap year.
The local business men have been
busy this week taking stock. All OF
them report that the holiday business
was better than for several years past,
and most of them are agreed that the
results Of the years work have been
quite satisfactory.
The colored people Of Yorkville and
vicinity have arranged to celebrate
emancipation day in the Friendly Aid
hall beginning at 2 o'clock this after
noon. They have an interesting pro-
sramme consisting Of music and ad-
dresses. The emancipation proclama-
tion Is to be read and addresses are to
be as follows: Rev. g. H. Hemphill,
OH "The Moral Advancement Of the
Race" Rev. S. D. Williams on the
Educational Advancement Of the
Race" Rev. a.. Bolton, on the "Relig-
ious Advancement Of the Race" Rev.
S. c. Smith on the Industrial Ad-
vancement Of the Race" Rev. J. M.
Irwin on the Financial Advancement
Of the Race"
= The old custom of ringing out the
old and ringing in the new was car
ried out in a somewhat novel manner
last night. Usually this custom owes
it's discharge to a lark Of the young
men only; but last night party OF
young ladies participated as well.
There was New Year party at the
residence of Mr.. J. J. Hunter, which
lasted we'll into 1904. Shortly before
midnight the young men and young
ladies divided into groups and took
charge Of the bells at the churches and
the court house, and the farewell they
gave the old year was equaled only by
the greeting they gave the new. The
young people had fine time Of 1t and
the incident was very much enjoyed
by the people Of the town generally.
- The Merchant Of Venice company
referred to In THE ENQUIRER Of Tues
day gave two performances in the
opera house this week, one Tuesday
night and the other Wednesday night.
Because of the short notice to the
theatre going public, the attendance
Tuesday night was quite small. The
entertainment, however, was Of rath-
er higher class than the town Is accus-
toned to and Manager Moore induced
the company to remain over Wednes-
day night on the assurance Of better
audience. There was a very good
house Wednesday night and the play
was presented in a highly creditable
manner. The receipts Of the two
nights, however, were insufficient to
pay expenses, and the members Of the
company had to appeal to private in
dividuals for funds with which to get
out of town.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-01
LOCAL LACONICS.
At tho York Cotton Mills

At tho York Cotton Mills.
At the annual meeting Of the board
Of directors Of the York Cotton mills
held on December 20, Mr.. W. I. With
erspoon was elected to membership on
the board vice Mr.. E. B. Beard, de-
ceased. The usual dividend of 4 per
cent was declared.
Applications For Pensions.
All new applications for pensions
must be made to Mr.. j. F. Wallace,
commissioner, during one Of the five
Saturdays in January. People who are
already drawing pensions are not re-
uuired to make new applications. Mr..
Wallace and Auditor Williams will be
here every Saturday to attend to all
applications.
The County Commissioners.
The annual meeting Of the county
board of commissioners was held In
the office Of the county supervisor on
last Wednesday. All Of the members
were present. The proceedings were
Of routine character. Because of
the slow progress Of tax collections,
but few bills were paid. The regular
monthly meeting of the board will be
held on next Wednesday.
Finley and the Presidential Nominee.
Answering a question from a Wash
ington paper as to the most available
Democrat for the presidential nomi-
nation, Congressman Finley expressed
himself as follows: Sentiment in
South Carolina is overwhelmingly in
favor Of Senator German. Personally,
1 am for Judge Parker, for the reason
that he would poll more votes than any
other man liable to be nominated. The
main thing is to elect Democrat, and
think we can elect Judge Parker"
The Jenkins Pamphlet.
Up to this time THE ENQUIRER has
only sold five copies Of Col. John P.
Thomas's Jenkins pamphlet. The pur-
chasers were as follows: N. B. Brat
ton, Guthriesville; John D. Mcconnell,
McConnellsville; A. F. Mcconnell,
Yorkyille; R. M. Carroll, Yorkville;
J. H. Barry, Newport. Major Barry's
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-01

their full support to man. The Rus
sian people are also very much stirred
and the popular sentiment is In favor
of pushing Japan out Of the way; but
it is understood very we'll in Russia
as elsewhere, that If really serious
war develops, all the malcontents OF
the empire will probably do what they
can against the government.
If the threatened war breaks out, 1t
Is possible that it may be confined to
Russia and Japan; but that Is by no
means certain. Among those In a po-
sition to best understand the situation.
there are many who think tnat pretty
nearly the whole civilized world Will
become involved.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-01

application was made In answer to the
announcement that the pamphlets
were for free distribution; but when he
learned that they were for sale, the
proceeds to go to the Jenkins portrait
fund, he sent the price, with the mes
sage that the pamphlet was we'll worth
lit and more. We still have on hand
ninety or more copies Of the pamphlet
that may be had at rs cents per copy.
Another Special Term.
At meeting Of the members OF the
local bar yesterday 1t was definitely
decided to ask for another extra term
of the court Of common pleas for York
county, during the two weeks COM
mencing January rs, and to ask for the
appointment Of Hon. Joseph A. Nc
Cullough Of Greenville, as special
Judge. There are still about so cases
OH Calendar No. 1, and the members
of the bar can see no other way out
of the difficulty. It Is explained that
common pleas business fell behind dur
ing 1901, because Of the mistake Of the
general assembly which resulted in no
jury trials that year. and also 1t is ar
gued that it Is impracticable to keep
up with the common pleas business In
county like York with only four
weeks Of court each year.
Harper. Atkins.
Married near Tirzah, on the 30th in
slant, at 4 o'clock p. m, by Rev. w. A.
Hafner, at the residence Of the brides
parents, Miss Mary, eldest daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Atkins, and Mr..
J. S. Harper. The ceremony was per-
formed in the presence Of large num-
ber of friends and relatives Of the con-
tracing parties. The newly welded
couple were the recipients of NUM-
ber Of nice presents. After receiving
the congratulations Of their friends,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harper, accompanied by
a number Of invited guests, drove to
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. n. Young
blood, (relatives Of the groom), where
an excellent and substantial supper
was served. The bride is a charming
young lady and has many friends.
The groom Is a young man Of excep-
tionally fine character. 1t is the SIM
cere wish of the numerous friends OF
these young people that they may en-
Joy the happiness and achieve the sus-
cess which they deserve.
Charged With Ineendiarisn,.
Two negroes Newton Love and John
Love have heen arrested and commit
ted to Jail on the charge Of burning the
Post Oak school house some weeks
ago. Newton Love Is held as principal
and John Love as accessory. Newton
has confessed to the crime. He claims
that he was paid by young white
man to commit the deed. He says that
the white man first made an attempt
on his own, account and failing hired
him to complete the job. John Love
had knowledge Of the crime and re-
ceived some pay to keep his mouth
shut. The case was worked up by
Magistrate S. N. Johnson, and the ne
groes were arrested on warrants Is
sued by Magistrate Conner. The name
of the young white man who Is charged
with having procured the commission
Of the crime is known to the officers,
and the understanding this morning
was that he would probably be arrest
ed today. The two negroes were first
arrested on the charge Of assault and
battery by Constable sRatterree .aon
warrants issued by Magistrate john
son. The second arrest was effected
by Constable Peters In the Jail.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-01

GROWTH OF THE BELL CoMPANY.-
The Bell company has bought practi-
cally every independent telephone sys-
tenn in North Carolina. 1t has been
pursuing the same policy in this state
and it will not be long before there
will be no other system operating.
One system generally Is better than
two, but the legislature may have to
regulate rates eventually as 1t does
with railroads. Columbia Record.
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1'Ae 4torkrille enquirer.
YoRKVILLE, s. c.:
FRIDAY, JANUARY |. 1904.
bodies.

THE slump in the price Of cotton Is
attributed by some to too heavy buy
ing on the part of spectators and by
others to the disturbed condition OF
affairs in the far east-the danger OF
var between Russia and Japan.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-01
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers Of real estate
were recorded in the Office Of the coun-
ty auditor during the month Of De-
cember:
BETHEL.
M. R. Barron to Catawba Power Co.
sos acres; consideration, $10,OO0.
Thos. L. Boyd to Catawba Power Co.
95 acres; consideration, $1,000.
Mary M. Watson to ]. Lyken Wat
son, 127 acres; consideration, $410.
]. Lyken Watson to ]. E. Roddey.
121 acres; consideration, s61S.08.
r. H Smith to w. A. Harper. 5S
acres; consideration, $3.50.
w. B. Wylie, C. c. c. Pls. to Cataw-
ba Power CO. 513 acres; consideration,
s217.
Peyton r. Currence to Catawba
Power. company. 11s acres; consider
alton, s1,744.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-17
SURVEYOR THE
WHOLE THING
Settlers Must Abide By The
Field Notes of Govt
Surveyor.

No further notifications of his
ruling that the character ofpublic
lands claimed by the state as
swamp shall be determined alone
by the surveyors field notes will
be permitted by b. A. Hitchcock
secretary Of the interior. A re-
quest was made by the officials
Of the land Office early in Novem-
Der asking that bona fde settlers
be allowed to contest by oral
testimony the states claim to
the lands.
Formerly it was the practice
to allow homesteaders to show by
oral evidence the exact nature of
tracts they had settled upon but
had been selected by the state
as swamp.
Under the present ruling no
testimony is permissible to con.
tradict the surveyors notes and
the documentary evidence alone
is conclusive proof Of the nature
of the land. The field notes, it is
asserted, are often misleading in
character and it had been hoped
by many local attorneys that the
former ruling would be repealed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-17
MERCHANTS
ARE BUSY
Christmas Offerings Bring
Large Number Of Buyers
to the City.
TRADE THIS YEAR WILL BE
LARGER THAN EVER.
Indications Point to General Rush
in Every Line Of
Business.

The merchants of Bemidji at
present are enjoying very good
trade and the buyers who crowd
the stores daily for the purchase
of Christmas gifts add to the re-
ceipts of Bemidji business
houses.
AS the holidays approach, it is
expected that a much larger
trade than has been prevalent
will materialize, as the influence
of Christmas and New Years up
on business invariably is good.
This year business is expected
to be much better than in former
years, as the city is in a state of
greater prosperity at the present
time than ever before. The past
year has been exceptionally good
for the local retailers and as a re
suit large stocks of Christmas
and New Year goods have been
installed.
A prominent merchant Of Be
midi this morning said that dur
ing the time he has been engaged
in business here his gross re-
ceipts for each month have been
greater than the month before,
and that during the past twelve
months his business had actually
increased to twice it's former pro-
portions. This is a fair example
Of the conditions existing at the
DreSant.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-17
BACKUS COMPANY
WILL NOT QUIT
Ask Permission to Cut g..
100000 Feet At Koch
iching.

Another turn has been given
to the water power question on
the International boundary which
indicates that Backus and Com
pany have no immediate intention
of giving up the development of
the Koochiching Falls, not for
the present at least as they have
asked permission from the Crown
Lands Department to cut some
5000, 900 feet of lum Der on Stokes
Bay up Rainy Lake.
They state in their application
that they do not wish select tim.
Der in the way Of pine, as it will
be demolished after it is used
with dynamite. Although the
application does not say so, it is
the opinion of Mr.. Steeman, the
Grown Timber Agent, that the
timber is for the Golfer dams and
that the company intend getting
it out this winter in readiness
for construction in the spring.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-17

payers, who agree to be respon-
sible for the proper care of the
library. A fee of 81 for SO books
and SOC for 25 books is charged
for each library to cover cost of
transportation both ways. The
books may be retained six
months, but will be changed Of.
teneI if desired.
There are still a few libraries
to be located this winter. For
blanks and further
information, apply to Miss Clara
3. Baldwin, librarian, Minnesota
state library commission, SIS
Masonic TEMPLE, Minneapolis.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-17
GIVEN UNTIL
NEXT SPRING.
Squatters Will Not Be Fired
From Chippewa Lands
Until May Is.

Secretary Hitchcock has grant
ed the request of Senator Clapp
and Representative Buchanan
that settlers or squatters in the
Chippewa forest reserves be al
lowed to remain in their present
homes until May Is next. The
settlers are clearly squatters but
are living upon these lands under
a misrepresentation of the law in
the premises, and it is asserted
it would do a grievious wrong to
cause them to remove in the win
ter, and their time of removal is
therefore extended till next
spring.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-17
FREE LIBRARIES
OF MANY BOOKS
Fine System in the State at
Service Of Country
Residents.

It may not be known to many
residents of Bemidji that our
state has a free circulating Ii
brary which now contains nearly
$4,000 volumes. This library is
under the control ofthe state IL
brary commission, which was es-.
tablished by the legislature in
1899, and is loaned in travelling
libraries of 50 or rs books each.
These libraries are especially de-
signed for the use of farming
communities and small villages
which cannot Import a local pub
lie library, and in many cases
have proved an incentive to the
establishment of libraries in such.
villages. They are also Of great
service to small public libraries
which cannot have frequent ac-
cessions to new books. a library
will be loaned to any village.
town or community upon applica-
[tion Of at least 10 resident tax
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-17
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sign OF approaching re.
volt and serious trouble in your
system is nervousness, sleepless-
ness, or stomach upsets. Elec.
trio Bitters will quickly dismem-
Der the troublesome causes. It
never fails to tone the stomach,
regulate the kidneys and bowels,
stimulate the liver, and clarity
the blood. Run down system
benefit particularly and all the
usual attending aches Vanish
under it's searching and thorough
fectiveness. Electric Bitters is
only Soc, and that is returned if
it don't give perfect satisfaction.
Guaranteed by all druggist.