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Scraps and .facts. ? Governor Holcomb, of Nebraska, has commissioned William J. Bryan to orgaui/e a third regiment of volunteers from the state, and tender their services to the president. Mr. Bryan has accepted the commission and is now getting up the regiment. ? There is a good deal of talk at the war department of the possibility of an issue by the president of another call for volunteers, but careful inquiry tends to warrant the statement that this is at least premature, and that no further call is likely to issue until the aggregate number of soldiers already called for have respouded and have been equipped for service. This last matter, the equipment of the newtroops, is the main source of delay and promises to become even worse in the future. ? The cruiser Charleston left San Francisco Wednesday on her long journey to meet Admiral Dewey at Manila, and should arrive there in about 24 days, allowing a couple of days at Honolula for coal. Admiral Dewey's cablegrams show that he is able to maintain the ground he has gained until reinforcements arrive in the usual course so that the Charleston will get there in time to serve him. The stock of ammunition which the Charleston carries is believed to be the greatest essential just now, the fierce engagement at Cavite having consumed a large part of the American admiral's shot and shell. ? Spain has three ships named AIfonso, and confusion exists as to which is which. One of the Alfonsos, the armored transport Alfonso XII, is in Havana harbor, and was there when TVfoino moc Klntvn ii n ftunp n t. VUC iuaiuv ?? 1*0 VIV f> U V|/, v*w* w. Cadiz there is a brand-new protected cruiser named the Alfonso III. The other ship of the name is the Alfonso XIII. It was formerly a merchant vessel and is now being used as a troop ship. When last heard from in this country, it was at the Barbadoes with a load of soldiers on board. The Barbadoes belong to Great Britain and are located about 100 miles south of Martinique, off the north coast of Venezuela. > ? Naval officers, says a Washington dispatch, are indignant over an order just issued by the chief of the bureau of navigation prohibiting them from conversing with newspaper men on any topic relating to naval affairs. They regard it as reflecting on their integrity and discretion. A number of them were bold enough to say that it was merely intended to cover iudiscreet admissions made by members of the strategy board to personal frieuds outside the service concerning the plan of operations against the Spanish fleet, and which has gotten into the newspapers in that way. One said that if the deliberations of the strategy board became public it must have been because some member of the board had been indiscreet enough to talk about it. ? It was given out on last Monday that the Philippine expedition, in charge of General Meritt, was to consist of 15,000 men, including only 1,000 regulars. The New York Tribune of Tuesday morning published an interview with General Meritt, and in it the general was quoted among other things as saying that he would not go to the Philippines with any such force. As a reason, he stated that the Spanish army in the Philippines was composed of the best and most experienced troops of Spaiu, not boys like the army in Cuba, and he would not move against such troops without an army that is made up of at least a fair proportion of seasoned regulars. Next day General Meritt wrote to the department claiming that he had been misquoted ; but did not state in what particulars. All the same, however, the department has appreciated the force of bis reasoning and has decided to give him not less than 5,000 regulars along with 10,000 volunteers. ? Probably there is no nautical term more frequently used during the present naval war than the word knot. The word is synonymous with the nautical mile, or (5,080.27 feet, while, as every one knows, the geographical mile is 5,280 feet. This would make the kuot tqual to 1 15 100 of a geographical mile, and therefore, iu order to compare the speed of a boat expressed in knots with a railroad train it is necessary to multiply the speed iu knots by 1 15-100. Another point to remember is that speed means a distance travelled in unit time, so that when one speaks of a boat having a a speed of 20 knots it is not necessary or proper to add per hour, as the word itself when employed as a unit of speed signifies nautical miles per hour. A cruiser that makes 21 knots travels 24.15 geographical miles per hour. The fastest speed yet obtained by any boat is said to have been obtaiued by the yacht Ellide, which is known to have a record of one geographical mile in 1 minute 36.1 seconds, or 38.2 miles an hour. Iu fact, a recent article in oue of the engineering journals states that a record of 40 miles an hour has been made by this boat. ? Rev. W. T. Davidson, fraternal delegate from the British Wesley an church, on last Wednesday addressed the conlereuce of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, in session at Baltimore, as follows: "When I landed on your shores a few weeks ago war had just been declared between your country and Spain. I waut to express on behalf of the church I represent and the country from which I come the strong sympathy we have for you iu the present crisis in you national history. It is not necessary for me to say that England is entirely on your side in this war. Our nation can appreciate more perhaps than some other nations the righteousness of your cause. The barbarities iu Cuba, too, outraged human feelings in this country, and you were at last driven to trust the issues of the matter to the arbitrament of war. We appreciate the lofty nature of your motives. We are assured that only the claims of the highest humanity forced you reluctantly into this struggle. We congratulate you on the splendid victory at Manila (great applause) and I may say also we have no fears as to tire, final outcome of the war. Although war is an evil thing in itself, it is probable that good will come out of this struggle. I think it may be an epoch-making war with you, and fliopa mnv hp spvpi-jiI fhincs for YOU1' J ? o country to learn from it. It may be that out of it will come a larger sense of your responsibility abroad among other nations. But whatever else comes from it, I sincerely trust that it will result in binding together into still closer fellowship our two nations." Oihc iluvhrillr tfnqitim. YORKVILLE, S. C.: SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1808. ? The war has already lasted longer than some people thought it would and it is not fairly started. ? The only real battle that has been fought up to the present time is Dewey's Manila fight. The rest has all been child's play like. The next battle will probably be when Sampson or Schley run across the fleet of Cervera. ? A number of statements- have been made to the effect that there are now two Spanish fleets in the Carribean sea, one under command of Admiral Gervera and the other under command of Ad mi ral Villamil. Whether or not this is true cannot be definitely stated until there have been further developments. ? Dewey's first shot at Manila was fired at about 5 o'clock, a. in., May 1, according to the local time of his neighborhood ; but that instant in this quarter of'the globe, it was in the neighborhood of 4o'clock, April 30. The difference in time between this meridian and that on which Manila lies, is about 15 hours,. This calculation, which is approximately correct, is from the meridian, of Greenwich. ? From the begiuning of the blockade up to last Monday night, no lights were displayed in Morro Castle, at the entrance of Havana harbor. A bright red light was burning Monday night, and it has been burning every night since. The circumstance is capable of two interpetrations. One is that Blanco is expecting the arrival of Cervera's fleet at any time, and the other is that he merely wants the Americans to think that he is expecting, the fleet. ? The army officers at Tampa are reported to be very much chagrined over the failure of the Gussie expedition recently, and charged up the result to the newspapers correspondents, who, they claim, prematurely gave the whole thing away. The correspondents ba?e been notified, says the Associated Press, that hereafter any paper which publishes any information before it is permissible, will be debarred the privilege of sending correspondents into Cuba. The government will redouble its efforts iu the direction of censorship of the press; but, notwith standing, the papers will continue to print much that is going along, together with much that is not. ? Up to the past few days the war hoard has been trying to conduct even all the details of Sampson's naval operations from Washington. Sampson and the other commanders had to wait for orders before making any kind of a move. As the result the Spaniards have been able to do a great many things which they would not have otherwise been able to do. For instance, they have materially strengthened the defenses at all the important ports. They could have been easily prevented from doing anything of the kind. The war board is beginning to see some of its mistakes, and now it is said that all instructions to Sampson carry with them a wide range for discretion. ? During the same day that the navy department announced that it would give out no more news with reference to the movements of ships, etc., one .of the officials stated to the Associated Press and the special correspondents at Washington, that Sampson had left Cape Haytien for Cienfuegos. The independents papers, of course, printed the story ; but it was with the suggestion that their readers would have to draw their own conclusions. The statement published elsewhere with reference to the Oregon will have to be accepted in the same manner, J at least until the whereabouts of the ship J is reported by some .special correspondent. There is abundant reason to believe that Spanish consuls will keep their government advised of the whereabouts of this vessel, and the American correspondents can see no reason why they should not tell their readers also. Death of General Diiiiovaut. General Dunovant, a veteran of two wars, died on the 12th instant at his home in Edgefield in the 78th year of his age. Many of our old soldiers will remember him as the first colonel ol the Twelfth reguueut of S. C. V., in 1861. The men who made South Carolina history are passing away. LOCAL AFFAIRS. INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. John A. Logan, S. Y. C.?On tbe first Monday of June will offer for sale under execution two lots in Yorkville, levied on as the property of Sam Watts at the suit of Charles E. Spencer. W. Brown Wylie, C. C. C. P.?Will sell at auction a lot in Hickory Grove known as the Hood Brothers' store lot. Grist Cousins?Offer you tbe Nine O'clock Washing Tea, which is claimed to be something extra. They have Plankington hums, flavoring extracts and pure vinegar. They want 1,000 dozen of eggs, for which they propose to pay 10 cents a dozen in trade. D. E. Boney, Manager?Tells you about the advantages of securing insurance in the Carolina Benevolent association. No additional premium is required because of military service. ABOUT PEOPLE. Mra. A. M. Aiken, of Chester, is visiting the family of Rev, W. G. Neville. Miss Mary Grouse-, of Hickory, N. C., is visiting Misses Willie and Lee Williams. Dr. R. L. Moore, of Rock Hill has successfully passed an examination before the state board of medical examiners. Miss McLure, of Chester, and Miss Addie Moore, of Morganton, X. C., are visiting the family of Mr. W. B. Moore. Rev. Edward S, Reaves returned home from the meeting of the Southern Baptist convention at Norfolk last Monday. Mr. W. S. Smith, of Chester, was in Yorkville on Tuesday, and with his camera took a number of snap shots at the races. Winnsboro News and Herald: Mr. Shannon, of York county is visiting friends in town. He is a guest of Miss Laura McMaster, A delicate mirgical operation was performed on Treasurer Neely last Wednesday morning. It consisted of the removal of an abcess from the lungs and was [leri'ormed by Dr. R. A. Bratton assisted >y Mr. Robert de Loach, As the result ol" the operation there has been a considerable improvement in Mr. Neely's condition, and his many friend are now hoping for bis speedy recovery. REBUILDING IN ROCK. HILL. In the last issue of the Rock Hill Herald appears the following with regard to the rebuilding of the burned district in Rock Hill: Mr. J.. B. Johnson is the first of our citizens to begin the rebuilding of the burned district. He bas.a force of bands now at work cleaning otf the lot formerly occupied by the storehouse of R. T. Fewell <fc Go. The new store will be two stories in height and the room fronting on Main street will be 30"feet wide by 135 deep with a back wing 25> by 27 feet running toward the Friedbeim storehouse. The room fronting on Railroad avenue will be 25 feet wide by 78 deep. The front of the building will be of pressed brick, in crrnnite..and will be provided | with iarge plateglaas windows. Messrs.. A. Friedheini it Bro. have not yet perfected their plan for rebuilding, hut are taking steps in that direction. This is also true of A. K. Smith & Co. and Major LondonCaptain Roddey has decided upon bis plan for rebuilding on the lot where stood J. B. Johnson's drug store. The build-1 ing will be of pressed brick, two stories? in height,.30 feet wide by 75 iu depth, the window and door sills of granite and the windows of plate glass. Captain Roddey has not yet settled upon the kind of building he will erect on the Roddey Hall corner, but is now considering plans that are being submitted him. It is highly probable that this will be one of the best buildings in town, fitted up in a manner that will be a credit to our city. We may be able to state something more definite in a few days. LOCAL WHEELMEN. That tf series of races between local wheelmen will prove interesting there is no reason to doubt. Just what there is in the local riders nobody knows exactly, and this fact alone will add zest to the first meet. Without any personal knowledge on the subject himself,.the reporter has taken occasion to talk to a number of the most observing young riders with a view to getting a concensus of opinion as to the merits of the different riders. It is understood, of course, that the classification here is mere guesswork ; but here is the list as indicated by the opinions expressed. Of the young men class, there is difference as to whether Walker Latimer or Bob Alexander is entitled to the first place. Geo. W. Williams and J. A. Tate came next and are thought to be pretty evenly matched. TUq-q u.-o ,, lamp number of fast ridel's among the small Iwys, and each of the small hoys has his own idea as to which is the fastest. Jefl'erys Ashe and Jack Gardner are probably the two fastest. Then follow John Jenkins, Tcharner I)e Gratfenried, Lindsay Hunter, Felix Walker, Lee Hart, Paul Moore, Joe Walker, Raymond MeC'lain, Marion Grimes. In the list young Grimes was given by two of the boys as last; but if that is his proper place, some of the other riders are capable of making time that will break some records, for Grimes has already done a quarter of a mile in about 40 seconds. However, as yet the whole matter is mere speculation. The boys cannot be properly graded until they have run at least one series of competition races. ECHOES OF THE RACES. It was impracticable to tell the whole story of the races in the last issue of This Fnquiiikr for several reasons. For instance, the paper was on the streets within two hours after the races were over, and to get in so long and correct an account as was published in so short a time, i required hustling. Then again, there were other facts which did not fully develop until after the races were over. The total receipts from all sources was $J37, a sum that was quite creditable; but it would be a serious mistake to tigure this down as all profit. Aside from their work?and many of the committeemen worked like good fellows?the expenses generally wero heavy. With the prizes, the advertising, printing and numerous other expenses settled, there was left but a slight, if any, margin. However, the gate receipts wero heavier than many'exuoeted. and the result was entirely satis factory. One thing which gratified the association people very much, was the pleasure of the visiting racers at the condition of the track. One or two riders said something about a "low place" or so; but it was noticed that they were of the number who had gotten left. Mr. C'onnnrat, of Savannah, is a very fast rider. He did not win any races Tuesday; but he has been a winner. IIo made a remark to this effect: "I have been defeated under circumstances where 1 justly felt that I could lay the blame on the track ; but not so in this instance. You people have the best track in the south, not even excepting our asphalt track in Savannah." A provoking accident occurred during the boys' race. About the time the race was fairly started, Lipdsay Hunter's wheel played out. There was a snap, snap, followed by a rattling sound, and when young Hunter, who was at the time well along with the others, got himself checked up, be found that there were a half a dozen or more spokes broken out of his front wheel. Just how the accident happened, the reporter is unable to state positively; but it is said that the wheel was struck by Felix Walker's pedal. It is not thought that Hunter wonkl have stood any show to win the first place even if the accident had not occurred ; hut he may have come out second or third. He gives promise of becoming a fast rider. Hopo Bryson, the little fellow who set the crowd wild at (.'lover last fall, made another hit. At Clover he rode a man's wheel with the saddle much too high. Near the end of the race he got down oft the saddle on to the frame of his wheel unci, rimihled himself for his best, coming out an easy winner. On Tuesday he rode a Sterling wheel that exactly suited him, and the riding he did stirred tho crowd to the highest pitch of .enthusiasm that was developed during the afternoon. Some of the visiting wheelmen afterward wanted to enter young Bryson in the handicap- race, and offered to back him heavily;: but under the rules there could be no more entries, and the project was abandoned. The Clover people say young Bryson is good for two miles. One notable incident of the day was a striking advertising idea. Most of the partizanship of the Neill and Ardrey factions was based on the rivalry of the bicycle agents. Ardrey is partial to the Monarch and Neill to the Columbia. Both are wheels of unquestioned merit, but the persistent and aggressive advertising that the Monarch has received has placed it .more prominently than any other wheel before the public in this section. On account of this fact, all the local, and many other bicycle, agents are naturally arrayed against it. As the resu It, the preponderance of talk for months has been against the probability of Audrey's being able to win, and locally he was anything but a favorite. His-borne people, and those of Rock Hill, backed him up as long as they could find anybody who was willing to bet. Some Yorkville people bet the same way but not many. The race, therefore, was a considerable damper to those who were defeated, and the Monarch agents rubbed it in by meeting the crowd as it came from the race track, with drums and a big sign bearing a picture of the familiar lion, and in large letters, the now wellknown legend, "Ride a Monarch and keep in front!'' Upon being asked about the matter, President Cartwrigbt, of the Wheelmen's association, says be does not know yet just bow the grounds will be disposed of with regard to the public. It is the idea of the committee to give the public the fullest and freest use of the grounds possible, consistent with the proper preservation of the property and the best interests of the association. It is desired to develop to the utmost local talent, and it will be furnished every facility. But, at the same time, it will be necessary to have some safeguard against giving the privileges of the grounds too freely to those who may not properly appreciate the courtesy. It is likely that an arrangement will be made by which entrance may be had through a system of passes, or something of that kind. All this is a matter for future consideration. The date and character of the next meet are also matters to be considered later on. It is not likely that there will be more than one more big meet, like the last one, during the year, and it may be that this will be the last. But there will, no doubt, be a number of minor meets participated in by purely local talent, with 10 or 15 cents admission. The splendid accommodations furnish every facility for diversions of this kind, and also various other entertainments which have not been practicable heretofore. With careful and proper management, the bicycle track promises to be worth a great deal to Yorkville, and perhaps something also to the stockholders. THE CATAWBA RIFLES. The roll of the Catawba Rities was signed up ' on last Tuesday, and the ? -? -J . 1.~ Company was musiereu mill iuo umhcu States service as Company G. The roll, as published in the Columbia papers, with such corrections as we are enabled to make, is as follows : COM MISSIONKD OFFICERS. Captain?Frel Mobley, Rock Hill, merchant, married. First Lieutenant?Walter M. Dunlap, Rock Hill, bookkeeper, single. Second Lieutenant?James S. White, Rock Hill, merchant, single. NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. First Sergeant?Herbert Dunlap, Rock Hill, bookkeeper, single. Quartermaster?T. 13. Lumpkin, Rock Hill, railroad agent, single. Sergeant?Fred A. Marshall, Rock Hill, electrician, single. Sergeant?James H. Beckham, Rock Hill, clerk, single. Sergeant?John C. \\ .:herspoon, Rock Hill, student, single. Sergeant?Ernest L. Adams, Rock Hill, railroad clerk, single. Corporal?Win. S. Adams, Rock Hill, bookkeeper, single. Corporal?Win. D. Bolick, Rock Hill, printer, single. Corporal?Albert A. Bradford, Fort Mill, clerk, single. Corporal?Augustus M. Deal, Blacksburg, student, single. Corporal?Wade B. Roddey, Richburg, student, single. Corporal?William Banks, Rock Hill, editor, single. Musician?Herbert M. Davis, Rock Hill, cotton buyer, single. Musician?Marshall A. Steele, Rock Hill, cotton buyer, single. Artificer?Thos. L. Shaver, Rock Hill, carpenter, single. Wagoner?Edward A. Davis, Rock Hill, married. PRIVATES. Win. L. Abernathy, Catawba, clerk, single. James L. Adams, Rock Hill, clerk, single. Gilmore B. Barron, Rock Hill, student, single. Preston D. Barron, Rock Hill, teacher, single. Win. L. Black, Newport, bookkeeper, Geo. \V. Butler, Rock Hill, student, single. Win. II. Campbell, Rossville, farmer, single. Sam'l. B. Carroll, Rock Ilill, loom fixer, single. (.'lias. E. Carter, Lancaster, merchant, single. Jesse B. Clyburn, Van Wyck, machinist, single. Morrin F. Cobb, Rock Hill, clerk, single. Wm. C. Copeland, Clinton, farmer, single. James L. Cullitis, Belair, farmer, single. Alva B. Culp, Rock Hill, journalist, married. C'has. H. Gulp, Chester, merchant, single. Roy J. Cunningham, Lancaster, student, single. Win. J. Cureton, Rock Kill, fireman, single. Geo. E. Fincher, Plinis, single, Lewis G. Ferguson, Yorkville, painter, single. Emory D. Holler, Rock Hill, student, single. Eugene M. Holler, Rock Hill, student, single. Claud H. Howie, Rock Hill, weaver, single. James M. Ivy, Charlotte, drummer, single. Geo. V. Jbrdan, Fort Lawn, cotton buyer, single. Isaac P. Cline, Rock Hill, fur.mer, single, Cicero J. Knott, Winston, N. C.,-bricklayer, single. Franklin s. Dove, lUccnnneusviue, clerk, single. Ernest B. Lowry, Yorkville, student, single. Vincent G. McFadden, Rock Hill, mechanic, single. Robt. E. McCraw, Rock Hill, weaver,single. Benj. S, Mayer, Lancaster, painter, single* Robt. J. Misenheimer, Rock Hill, mechanic, single* W.. J* Morgan, Leslie, farmer, single. Crawford . Moore, Yorkville, druggist, single. George M. Moore, Belle Field, farmer, single* Phillip L. Moore, Yorkville, student, single. Whi.- J. Neeiyr Rock Hill, farmer, single. Lawrence L. Phrks, Ridgeway, saw mill, single. Arthur L. Parks, Fort Mill, weaver, single. Ernest Rv Patterson, Fort Mill, clerk, single. Raymond G* Pa.xton, Bellair, farmer, single. Chas.- Peterson, Stanley Creek, X. C., farmer, single. James F.-Pbag, Rock Hill, clerk, single. David L. Poplin,. Bessemer City, X. C., mill man, single. Geo. Pbpe,. Bellair, farmer, single. John R.. Purser,. Monroe, N. C., mechanic, singleWin. M. Roy,. Monroe,. X. C., farmer, single. Albert H. Sanckenr Augusta, Ga., clerk, singleLewis B- Session, Sharp's, farmer,.single. Samuel Steele,.Rock Hill, farmer, single. Woods Mi..Steele, Rock Hill, telegrapher, single. Perry Stokes* Fort Mill, farmer, single. James F. Tompkins, Rock Hill, bookkeeper, single. John W. Tripp, Blacksburg,.train dispatcher, single. Wm. L. Turner,. Sharon, N. C., engineer, single. Daniel M- Wallace, Union, surveyor,, single. Julian C. Watson, Sellers, student, single. Robt. B. Welsh,.Lancaster, miller, sin_1 *. Kie. Wtn. J. Whitener, Yorkville, farmer, single.. Alva Y. Williamson, Rock Hill, farmer, married. John C. Williams,. Ridgeway, farmer, single. Rinloch Mathis, Lancaster, printer,, single. LiOCAL LACONICS. Indefinitely Postponed. The Rock Hill bicycle races which were to have taken place on May 18, were indefinitely postponed.. Fell From a Wagon. Mr. J. G. Sponcer, a prominent business man of Gaffney City, was killed last Thursday morning by falling from a. wagon. Until January 1st, 1809) For 91.26. The Twu k-a-Week Enquirer, filled with the best and most reliable up-to-date news, will be furnished from the date of this issue until January 1809, for ?1.26. To Be Dedicated Tomorrow. The Baptist church at Hickory Grove will be dedicated tomorrow?Sunday. Rev. Thomas Dickson, of Shelby, will preach the dedicatory sermon. A Severe Blow. Mr. Frank Lynn, who lives on the King's Mountain road, three miles from Yorkville, bad two cows killed by lightning last Sunday aXternoon. They were the only cows- he had, and the blow falls upon him quite heavily. What'* Hobba Up To * Mr. S. L. Hobbs, agent at the 0. R. C., has purchased from Mr. R. J. Herndon, what is known as the R. J. Withers property, on the eastern outskirts of Yorkville. The property consists of a handsome two story dwelling, surround CCI uy a smuu lurui. Approaching Marriage. Cards are out for the marriage of Rev.. McElwee Ross (Job)and Miss Lylla Boyd Ketcben. Tbe ceremony is to take place in the Associate Reformed church at Winnsboro, on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 1. In Charge of the St. Charles. Mr. J. S. C. Timberlake, of whom mention was made in The Enquirkr recently, has assumed the management of the St. Charles hotel, Charleston, and is having it completely renovated. Ho expects to conduct a first-class commercial and family hotel, at moderate prices, and from his general reputation as a hotel man, hereafter tbe St. Charles will be a good place for the people of this section to go to when they visit Charleston. The Graded School. Alter a hard week's work on final examinations, the Yorkville Graded school wound up the year with a big basket picnic at Moss's pond. The picknickers were returning as Thk Enquirkr went to press. The exercises in the operahouse Thursday night, the programme of which has already been published, were highly creditable. The annual report of the board of trustees, which was read by Chairman Lewis, made a capital showing. As to \Vuterworkn. Winnsboro News and Herald : Intendant C'oan is very much interested in waterworks, and on his visit to Yorkville made an examination into tho works in 4uI> la lflmllr nnnpopttwsirv nnw Hint iwoii. 11. 10 ?' j to state the great advantages of waterworks. For vegetable and llower gardens, for a hundred eonvienees in one's home, everyone now knows the value of waterworks, lly having water through houses, the destruction by lire is improbable. It is true that waterworks will cost money, but by reducing insurance nites it will nearly oll'set the increase in taxes. Not At Its Best. Chief Cartwright, of the fire department, was very much humiliated 011 Tuesday at the failure of the water system to show up as it should have showed up. He had neglected nothing that was essential to the best possible showing, and notwithstanding the most urgent orders, repeated over and over until within two hours of the time when the matter i should have been attended to, the stand pipe was only half full of water. There were quite a number of citizens present from adjoining towns to see the display, and they were well pleased with the showing that was made ; but th?y failed to see the system at anything like its best. Prof. Momch Resigns. Rock Hill Herald : Prof. E. P. Moses, pTofessorof pedagogies in Winthrop college, has tendered his resignation to the board of trustees, to take effect at the end of this session. The resignation of Prof, Moses was not unexpected, but it is to regretted that an occasion has arisen rendering it advisable on nis pari, tie is one of the best teachers in onr section and stands high among educators in the south. His connection with Winthrop dates from the beginning of the first session. Mir, Moses has not yet perfected bis plans for the future, but we understand lias several desirable places under advisement. Besides himself, the removal of his charming family will be & distinct loss to Rock- Hill, LITTLE LIGHTNING. Clover's Flyer Leaves the Whole Bunch at Charlotte. By telegraph to- The Yorkvlllc Enquirer. Charlotte, N. C., May 20.?Hope Bryson, of Clover, won the one-third, of a mile boy's race here yesterday afternoon in 44 seconds. About all the crack boy riders in North and South Carolina were among the en~ tries. Bryson won easily leading his closest competitor over the tape by full 30 feet. In conversation with his friends after the races Hope talked as though bis achievement was nothing to be especially proud of. "Why,"' he remarked, with much seriousness,, "those boys are Dot in my class." Sam M. Grist. M'LAURIN THE STATESMAN. He Has Not Lost His Head In the War Excitement* The speech of Senator McLaurin, of South Carolina*, was ine ieaiure of Thursday's debate on the war revenue bill. The money sharks are trying to force a large but unnecessary bond issue. They are more concerned about that than they are even about the taking of Cuba.. With characteristic cold-blooded calculation they realize that the American people are apt to allow the war anxiety to overshadow selfish aims, and under the pretense of public safety, it is a good time to line pockets with private profits. But the following synopsis of bis remarks as reported by the Associated Press, shows that Senator McLaurin not only understands the situation, but has the manhood to sound the alarm : Mr. McLaurin (Democrat, S. C.)#. opened the discussion of the bill today with a carefully prepared speech,. < touching all of its features. He was ready, be said, to vote for any measure that would tend to bring the war to a successful conclusion. People on the island of Cuba are dying every hour.. Their condition is beyond the power of description. Every day now means the loss of hundreds, perhaps thousands of lives in Cuba, Mr. McLaurin. declared. Liberty on the island is at stake and the war has placed our national prestige at stake. Concerning the proposed issue of bonds, he said.that there was an influence at work in this country more powerful than the president, more potent than congress. It was the silent,, secret influence of the money power which was endeavoring to force an issue of bonds. Once the senate, the forum of the people, yields to this clamor, Mr. McLaurin declared, and becomes entangled in the meshes of the money octopus, the people will okCTox inilowl "Thorp is an armv in this country," said he, "just as anxious to raid the United States treasury as our volunteers are to raid the island of Cuba. To the army I refer to no volunteers are needed. These jobbers and speculators form a greater menace to us than the war with Spain." Mr. McLaurin defended the bill as reported by the majority of the finance committee, and hoped that, with the possible exception of the stamp tax,, which he deemed unnecessary, the bill would pass as reported. He strongly urged the adoption of the proposition to issue legal tender notes. "It is the dealers in futures," declared Mr. McLaurin, "the financial speculators and cormorants, the transportation companies, the manufacturers of ammunition, who make money out of the war. Upon these the financial burdens of the war ought to fall, and not upou the families of the men who go to the front to fight for their country." At the conclusion of Mr. McLaurin's speech, the clerk proceeded with the reading of the bill. MERE-MENTION. At the instance of Senator Butler, the North Carolina Populist convention, in session at Raleigh last Wednesday night, adopted a resolution looking to co-operation with the Democrats. William E. Gladstone, the greatest statesman of the present century, died at his home in H awardeu, England, last Wednesday. He was born at Liverpool, on December 29, 1809, entered the house of commons in 1S32, and quit public life iu 1894. Schley's Hying squadron arrived at Key West on last Wednesday. The Spaniards captured two American newspaper men near Havana recently, and arrangements have been made to exchange fop them two Spanish prisoners, out of a number now being held at Fort McPherson. Forty-two persons were killed in a cyclone which dovasted portions of eastern Iowa, Western Illinois and northern Wisconsin last Wednesday night. ? On May 19th, the Oregon, Marietta and Buffalo were at the Barbadoes. From there they were ordered to Key West. A Washington dispatch says the government has finally purchased the Holland submarine torpedo boat and taken it into commission. I