Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-07-13
Straps aud facts,

and nIlY-IOuT alh9 N@-~
United States through the port Of
New York during the fiscal year end
ed June 80, an increase of 19S,OI5
over last year. The largest number
2226O6, came from southern Italy.
Hebrews were second, with 125,OOO.
The immigrants brought with them
total of $19,000,0O0.
A singular military speed test be-
tween an airship and automobile was
carried out at Zurich the other day by
Swiss army officers. Major SchaecX
was sent to carry dispatches from the
city, which was supposed to be invest
ed by an enemy at a distance of about
nine miles. Twelve motor cars, vary
ing from forty to sixty horsepower,
were sent in pursuit. They were 10
pursue for five hours, and had fifteen
minutes after the landing of the aer-
onauts in which to effect their seizure.
For two hours the balloon disappear
ed behind clouds at an altitude OF
1900 feet, and appeared near Baden.
The automobiles dashed in pursuit,
but bad ground favored the aeronauts'
who could not be overtaken within
the fifteen minutes allowed after COM
ing to earth. The balloon won the
contest, which is to be annual.
Paris, July 12: The verdict of the
court martial of Capt. Dreyfus, con-
demning him for betraying French
army secrets to Germany, was annulled
by the court of cessation by which the
case was reviewed. The former YER
dict is annulled without ordering
new trial which was the point Tor
which his counsel contended in the
rehearing just closed. AS result OF
the verdict Dreyfus will re-enter the
army with the stain upon his honor
wiped out. The report is current In
army circles that his promotion to the
rank Of major has been decided upon
and he will take command under this
higher rank Immediately. Dreyfus was
not in the court when the verdict was
rendered. His brother Mathew, who
has been his constant attendant at the
rehearing, at once rushed off to carry
the good news to Captain Dreyfus, who
awaited him at home.
Washington, July 10: Officials OF
the navy are greatly pleased over the
news received this morning from Ma
nila, of the safe arrival at Olongape,
P. l., of the dry dock Dewey. When
1t was first proposed that this immense
steel structure should be towed half
way round the world, many wise old
sea dogs shook their heads and pre-
dicted that the expedition would meet
with disaster. AS it was, the trip was
marked with several mishaps, but
none so serious as to damage the big
craft. The start was made from
Chesapeake Bay December %, last.
Never before In naval annals of the
world has such a feat been attempt
ed Captain Holstrey, who managed
the expedition, is being warmly prais-
ed today for his achievements. The
Dewey cost $1,124, 900, is 500 feet in
length and capable of docking the
largest United States battleship in
four hours.
The rural free delivery service has
been hampered by all sorts of petty
regulations, one compelling patrons
to purchase boxes from one of the 200
listed manufacturers, who have put
on the market 800 different styles of
boxes, approved by the department.,
costing from so cents to 81 each.
This order has been rescinded to go
into effect on August l. The order
SAYS that patrons of rural routes will
be permitted to construct their own
boxes, provided that in doing so they
conform to the requirements of the
department as to size, durability,
safety and protection from the in
clemency of the weather. In order
to maintain the government protec-
ton of the mail placed in rural box
es the patron must secure the APPROX
al of the postmaster of the office
which serves the route, and paint on
the box the words Approved by the
Postmaster General"
Omaha, Neb., July 10: Mae Thorn
as, the nineteen-year-old girl who
stole a $3.50 diamond in a jewelry
store here last month and swallowed
the gem when about to be arrested,
was sentenced to serve five years in
the penitentiary. Miss Thomas broke
down and cried Historically when the
Judge pronounced sentence. In re-
turning the verdict the jury asked
leniency, and Judge Sutton announced
that he reduced the term from seven
to five years on that account The
case attracted attention all over the
country because of the efforts made
to recover the diamond which was To-
Gated in the girls stomach by means
of an X-ray machine. Before sem
tence was pronounced Miss Thomas
said: II did not steal the diamond
nor do know what has become OF 1t.
If / swallowed it, l don't know it. l
did not intend to steal the stone, and
only my fright at the appearance OF
the detective caused me to let go
Of it,
- San Francisco, July 10: One hun
dred and sixty-six settlements that
have been effected by fire insurance
companies indicate that i'm the busi-
ness section of San Francisco more
than 500, 900 will be paid in cash
to fire losers. The average adjusted
loss in the 166 instances mentioned is
$S4,325. the total payments being
$14,OOO.OOO The round value of the
properties is given at Sl9.OOO,OOO, by
the adjusters. consequently the reduc-
ton for earthquake damage and for
all other causes is $5,0O0,00O. Ger
man insurance companies will pay in
full" said F. Bopp the German consul
here. II am in a position to know
that this is true, and l wish TO advise
every person doing business with Ger
man companies here not to accept
any compromise" The consul would
not commit himself on the attitude of
Emperor William toward the com
panies which showed a tendency to