Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-02-13
Straps and faets,

velopmentS: 1t Is just ledrneu tndl
the government quartermasters in
the department of Missouri have
been rushing work night and day on
supplies of all kinds which are be-
ing shipped to the Orient as fast as
can be prepared. The shipments in
clude equipment, clothing, tents, ac-
coutrements, etc., and an examina-
ton of guns and ammunition has been
ordered. The goods were all shipped
by fast freight to San Francisco for
reshipment to the Philippines. Also
a poll of army headquarters has been
made for all clerks who can be sent
to the Philippines on short notice.
It is rumored among the soldiers at
Fort Crook and Fort Omaha that
war with China is imminent.
-Danville, KY, February 10: A
cave has been discovered eight miles
from Danville, which promises to RI
val in grandeur the famous Nam
moth Cave in Edmonson county. Al
ter a weeks exploration Of the cave
a party returned today with tales OF
wonderous scenes. Fragments of the
wall were brought back by the ex-
ploring party, and at first glance 1t
resembles a mirror. Throughout
eight miles traversed by the party,
glistening and Realistically shaped
objects abounded. Occasionally birds
were seen and strange animals never
beheld before by the men in the par
ty, wine went tumbling through the
darkness. Five o'possums and seven
coons were captured. One Of the
coons weighed fifty pounds. They
discovered the opening to the cave
in a secluded spot while hunting
minks.
-Algeciras, Spain, Feb. IL: The de-
sire on the part of the delegates to the
Moroccan conference to arrive at
satisfactory conclusion, remains un-
changed despite assertions to the con-
trary. The pessimism of certain of the
delegates even seems to have given
place to a sentiment more in confor-
nifty with the situation, which is any
thing but hopeful. The representa-
tives of powers not directly interested
are determined not to leave Algeciras
until not only has the question Of Mo-
roccan reforms been settled, but con-
fidence and harmony re-established
between the two antagonistic powers.
The German delegates declare that the
conference must and will find a solu-
ton of the points in dispute which, II
not complete, shall at least be pro-
visional and honorable for all, and that
despite the serious difficulties stand
ing in the way everything will come
right at the last moment.
AN announcement was made In
New York Saturday morning that
the Southern Railroad company has
decided to ask the stockholders for
authority to issue $200,000,000 de-
velopment and general mortgage
four per cent bonds. A special meet
ing of the stockholders has been
called to ratify the proposition, at
Richmond, April 13. The Southern
Railway already has stock and bonds
outstanding aggregating S350,00O,-
900. About $65,O00,O00 of the new
issue will be used to retire the lien
and mortgage bonds. Fifteen million
of the bonds are to be issued imme-
diately for equipment, double track
ing, new shops, etc. The remaining
500, 100000 it is announced will be
used for future acquisitions and bet
terment. This bond issue is the larg-
est announced in Wall street in many
days and has caused a great deal Of
conjecture. 1t is understood that a
syndicate, headed by ]. P. Morgan &
Co., has been formed to purchase the
$15,000,000 to be used now.
Savannah, Ca, February 8: Po-
litical partisans Of two rival factions
had a pistol fight this afternoon in
front of the city hall. Babe" Dyer
was killed; Frank Nagle, bystander
was shot through the eye and is in
a critical condition; Pat Kearney, a
policeman off duty at the time was
shot through the neck, and c. H.
Dyer was shot through the legs.
Watcher" Dyer and Thomas Hewitt,
private detectives are under arrest.
Besides those under arrest or wound
shooting were Harbor Master James
Mcbride, his son Tim Mcbride,
Plumbing Inspector Richard McKen-
ma, and James Lane, keeper Of the
known who fired the shots by which
the killed and wounded were struck.
The shooting was general and about
forty shots were fired. The battle
started when the three Dyers, it is
alleged, attacked McKenna, others
coming to the latter's assistance.
Political trouble was the cause.
A traveller who arrived at Will
lemstad, Island of Curaco, last Fri
day made the following report: Pres
ident Castro is busily engaged in en-
listing throughout the republic and
in other ways, preparing for war.
Generals in each state have been
commissioned and orders have been
given to call the recruits to the COL
ors. Information from the best
sources indicates that the people do
not support President Castro. On
all sides are heard expressions of de-
sire to revolt and overthrow the
presidents government as soon as
the French blockade is declared. A
well-informed Venezuelan told me
that the troops will desert their col
ors as they have all been compelled
to join the army. voluntary enlist
ment being unknown in Venezuela.
1t Is reported that the American
minister, Mr.. Russell, is a persona
non grata owing to the apparent sid
ing of the United States with France
and that he may be given his pass
ports. Matters are nearing a climax.
President Castro will compel obedi-
ence to his will. General Alcantara,
a Venezuelan educated at West Point,
has been appointed to the military