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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-22
Friday, November 22, 1895.

"Well, this old gentleman soon saw
that Charles's sweetheart was dear,
sweet girl, in every way worthy of
him. And if he-the old gentleman
was in any doubt that the girl loved
Charles with all her warm little heart,
the doubt was dispelled as he stood
beside her at Henley, yesterday, and
watched her charming. face when
Charles won the diamond sculls.
$50 now, my dear, he has given
Charles the intended plum he has
made it all right with the young lady'S
father, and, in short, Charles is wait
ing for her in the library"
Maud sprang from her chair. She
wreathed her arms around the neck Of
Old Scratch. She kissed him again
and again. Tenderly he released those
entwining arms.
my DEAR" he said pIayfully, "do
not make it harder than it already is
for this whimsical old fellow to give up
mis- charming betrothed. He docs nrl
like it-he doesn't indeed ; but he re-
cognizes Natures law, my DEAR" con-
cluded Old Scratch little wistfully,
land has the sense to know that,
sooner or later, the youngsters are
bound to win"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-22

IT WAS TRUE.-Bright children at
school are in great danger sometimes
of passing over the border line OF
mathematics into the forbidden domain
of common sense. 1t is recorded that
the teacher in New England school
once said to her class in mental arith-
metic:
"Now boys, have a few questions
in fractions to ask. Suppose | have
piece of beefsteak, and cut it into two
pieces. What would those pieces be
called ~
"Halves !" shouted the class.
"Right. And if I cut each half into
two pieces?"
"Quarters
"That is correct. And if the quar-
tiers were each cut in half?"
"Eighths
eyes. And if those were chopped
in two?"
"Sixteenths
every good. And when the six
teenths were cut in half, what would
they be?"
The answers had been growing fewer
and fewer, but one boy meditated a
moment, and answered:
"Thirty-seconds!" J"
every good" said the teacher
"And now we will chop those thirty
seconds in half. Can any boy tell
what we have noW?'
There was silence in the class, but
presently little boy at the foot put
up his hand.
.'Do you know, Johnny? Well you
may tell me-"
"Hash!" answered Johnny, conf
dently-and truly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-22
Humorous department.
THE SAFEST PLACE.

General Fitz Hugh Lee told an anus
ing story to a Charlottesville Chronicle
reporter. When he was about TO de.
liver his address at the Confederate
reunion in Craig county recently, some
one came to him and asked him if he
would not speak to an old colored man
who wished to speak to him. The
general consented, and the old Negro
whose name was Sam, and who had
fought throughout the war, came
and received the profferred hand.
General Lee at once began to put ques,
tions to the old fellow, who answered
with wonderful skill. The general
then asked him where he had seen the
best time during the war.
Cat Chickamauga," at once replied
the darkey, "because l ran as soon as
the firing began"
"But how did you know which way
to run in such hot battle ?" asked
General Lee, with merry twinkle in
his eye.
"I went directly to the safest place,
and the first I could find," answered
Sam, coming to his climax. .
Again he was asked how he could
tell which place was safe.
"I knowed it was safe," answered
Sam, " cause I skipped for de place
whar de generils was"
General Lee enjoyed the joke, and
laughed heartily at the darkey's wit.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-22

HEARD AT LAST.-Father O'Hallo'
ran had a telephone put into the par
sonage in connection with the church
and the parochial school, says the Bos'
ton Transcript. Patrick McFee, his
reverence's handy man, was instructed
in the use of the instrument, and it was
only the next day when Pat, busting
out the church, heard the ringing Of
the telephone bell.
Taking down the receiver, Patrick
was pleased to hear Father O'Hallo'
rams familiar voice asking him some
thing or other about his work. In es
saying to answer, he remembered that
his reverence was long way oil, and
therefore he shouted into the trans
mitter at the top of his voice.
II don't understand you, Patrick,
said the telephone.
Pat tried again, with no better sue
cess. On his third trial, he came neal
splitting the telephone; 'tagain came
Father O'Halloran's voice: 81 CAM
hear what you're saying Patrick"
Pat had by this time lost something
of his patience, and as he stood gath
ering breath for a fourth blast, he
couldn't refrain from solloquizing in I
low tone; 'Ah, may the divil fly
away wild the ould fool" But Pa
dropped the telephone like hot potato
and fell to his knees in dismay whel
he heard Father O'Halloran's voice
once again:
"Now 1 hear you perfectly, Patrick.
n. Y. Tribune.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-22

AHEAD OF THE GAME.-As rode
along the highway I came upon man
who was arranging a scarecroW IN a
field in which I could see nothing but
weeds, says a Detroit Free Press
writer. I stopped my horse, and, aft.
er he had arranged the old hat and
coat on stick daiven into the earth,
he come to the roadside fence and sa-
luted me. After looking over the field
again, and seeing two more scarecrows,
but not one single hill ofcorn, asked {:
"Is your object to scare away crows"'
"That's the objick."
"Plenty of them around, l see."
ayes, heaps"
"Have you anything planted in the
field ?"
"Not a blamed thing! No, sir
nuthin' but weeds over thar"
II thought so, and l can't quite make
out why you want to keep the crows
away"
"That's easily explained, sir. I'm
too burned lazy to plant anything thar,
and so burned mean that if don't git
anything out of it myself I'm not will
lin that the crows should! Anything
more you'd like to kpow?"
II guess that's all,'
"Then, I'll put up another skeer-
crow"
"Say," called to him as he started
oa u;cn,t there a creek along here
where 1 can water my horse?"
"No, sir, not now," ne replied.
"Used to be one at the foot of the hill,
but as didn't hev no hoss to drink out
of it, / cut a new channel and sent it
into the swamp"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-22

Or other Musical Instrument should be highly pleased to have
YOU call on genial representative in Yorkve S. c. Mr. GEO
IT SCHORB Mr. Schorb knows his business thoroughly and
be depended upon do what he For catalogues and
other information address Mr. GEO T. SCHORB Yorkve C.
THE WILCOX & WHITE ORGAN CO.. Meriden Conn.,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-22

~ why" shouted the impassion-
ed British orator, "why is il that the
wife of the farmer lacks the happy,
contented look to be found upon the
faces of the bareheaded peasant wom-
en- ofthe continent?" Because" said
the man near the door. "because the
bareheaded peasant woman does not
have to worry all the time about her
hat being on straight
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-22
GRIST COUSINS.
ARE YOU A
SHOOTER

TT you are we beg to call your atten-
l. ton to the fact that we sell Loaded
Shells. We handle the CLUB, and sports
men tell us they are the best. Will sell at
35 cents boX-25 in Il box. We also sell
Powder, Shot and Caps and empty Shells
Before you start hunting on Thanksgir-
ing Day, call on us and get your ammu-
milton
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-22
AXES AND
HANDLES.

Ifyou want tirst-class Axe and Han
dle-something that will give you entire
satistaction-you can get it from us: We
only handle one brand Of Axes and their
reputation is second to none on the mark
ct. Try one.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-22
Try Our
OAT FLAKES.

We desire to call the attention Of Oat-
meal eaters to the fact that we have in
stock barrel of New Crop Oat Flakes of
very superior quality. We sell six
pounds for p cents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-22

Forget Us

When you want Pocket Knife. We
have the celebrated 1. Y. 1.-the genu-
inc Westenholm.
GRIST COUSINS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-22
YES,
We Have 1t.

We have in stock barrel of most excel
lent New Crop New Orleans Molasses. 1t
is worth 80 cents gallon.
The Washington times., 1895-03-05
GAS AND THE BOARD OF TRADE.

Editorial mention is made in local paper
that suitable committees of the board Of
rrade are making an investigation Of the gas
question with a view ot gathering facts and
figures, and ask the cooperation Of the
public.
The board Of trade Is composed of business
men and is an excellent organization. Its
efforts are always well directed, and t hey
have accom- plished great good in promoting
tue interests Of Washington But unless its
committees are thoroughly impressed with
the necessity Of cheaper gas and the i'm
portance OF making a united demand for it
from Congress, they could be better en-
ployed in looking after real estate and other
needed improvements.
The cost OF manufacturing gas has been
made subject of investigation in every large
city. Facts and figures have been published
and are on record in every newspaper office.
And all information thus obtained shows that
gas can be manufactured and sold with q
profit at so cents per thousand. Therefore no
elaborate investigation in this instance is
necessary.
II the Board Of Trade means business and
is really anxious that Washington should
have cheaper gas let il call meetings and
openly advocate that measure. Public senti
ment must be crystallized, organization :.
needed, and the board of trade could dc
much to direct the efforts Of gas consumers
by publicly demanding cheaper gas.
Don't let us have any more side-shoW
propositions. Heretofore every attempt to
obtain cheaper gas has been checkmated by
eounter-moye in what purported to be the
same direction. What is really everybody's
business has been left to the care of persons
who purposely neglected it, and the public
has suffered accordingly. Let Us all move
together now and secure cheaper gas.
The Washington times., 1895-03-05
GRIFFO TOO MUCH FOR LEEDS
Not Quite Enough Staying Power in
the Jersey Sluaqer.
Twelve Rounds We're Fought and at the
Close the Referee Gave the Fight
to the Australian.

Coney Island, March 4.-one of the hest
cards ever put up by the Seaside Athletic
Club was that prepared for its patrons to-
night. Young Griffo, the Australian, was
again to the fore to show his wonderful
skill, and big crowd came over from Phila-
delphia to see how Horace Leeds, OfAtlantic
City, n. J., would make out with the an
tpodean. There was good deal of quiet
betting onthe event, ard the 'Quakers' with
their money made Leeds a slight favorite,
but even money was the prevailing price.
Another newcomer was introduced to the
sports in the person of Tom Denny, who
holds the feather-weight championship of
Australia. Denny has expressed desire
to meet George Dixon as soon as a match
could be arranged.
There was a steady stream OF visitors
coming in during the first bout and half an
hour later there were fully 4 900 spectators
present Tim Hurst refereed all the bouts
ana Bob Stoll held the watch Capt. Clay
ton had charge of the police arrangements
in the absence of Inspector Nc Keivey, who
was on the sick list.
Marty McCue and Dan Mcbride had the
first set-to, which was awarded to the
latter Tom Denny, of Australia, and
Sol smith, or CaIifOTnia. then fought ten
rounds, when the referee declared the fight
a draw
The fight OF the night was then announced.
Horace Leeds was the first TO climb through
the ropes, accompanied by his seconds,
Harry Lawrence, of New York; Bob AHder-
son, Tom Henry, and Charles Shee. all OF
Atlantic City Young Griffo followed
just at 10 O'Clock Hbsseconds We're Paddy
German, Mick Dunn, and Benny Murphy,
of Australia
Griffo looked fat but in good condition,
while Leeds, who was the taller. looked
trained to the hour. The bout was TO be OF
twelve rounds duration at 1873 pounds.
Leeds looked about the weight, but Griffo
seemed TO be fully I40 pounds
In the twelfth round Leeds landed his left
on body Leeds led again. Griffo copn-
tered on face. Both ceuntered on the face,
and then GTiffo iabbed Leeds in the face.
Griffo was smiling while he tapped Leeds
lightly on the face. GriffO hit Leeds on
the ear. Leeds made a wild swing, but
Griffo lodged once more. Leeds punched
Griffo in the mouth, and Griffo tried his
shoulder once more.
The gong thenended the fight amid SHOUTS
of ''GFiffo'' and counter shouts of Leeds -
Referee Hurst decided in favor OF Griffo.
The Washington times., 1895-03-05
WILL THE NEXT CONGRESS DO BETTER

Unlike any Congress since war times the
late national body was entirely controlled by
Southern influence. so far as methods, ma
chinery. and committee work were con-
cerned. The House committees were organ
lied by Speaker Crisp, Southern man, with
Southern prejudices and sympathies. His
principal appointments were from Southern
members at Southern suggestion. and his
advisers and intimates were from Southern
States.
The Senate was organized by Southern
Democrats and lis important committees were
controlled by Southern Senators. Its delib-
erations were dire1ted by Senators from the
South and while its presiding officer is a
Western man his antecedents are Southern
and his sympathies are known To be with
Southern interests.
Perhaps it was because Southern men con-
trolled both branches OF Congress that de-
cisive action on important measures could
not be had. notwithstanding protests to
/ the contrary, sectional feeling between the
North and South is yet strong, and Con-
gressioual Democrats Of the North and West
did not act in harmony with their Southern
colleagues Had the South possessed power
10 enact, as well as 10 shape legislation the re-
suit might have been different. but it also re-
quired Northern and Western votes TO place
measures on the statutes. and on important
questions the North, South, and West could
not agree.
The Fifty-fourth Congress will be con-
trolled entirely by Northern and Western in
fluence, and it remains TO be seen whether
or not there viii be an Improvement on the
late Congress. So far as industrial and com
nercial legislation Is concerned the next
Sengress viii be more liberal, because in
dustry and commerce have firmer footholds
in the North and West than in the South.
But on the greater question of finance,
which must come before the Fifty-fourth
Congress, the North and West may be as
badly at sea as were the leaders Of the body
Just passed into history.
The Washington times., 1895-03-05
witness the passage OF the wedding process

witness the passage OF the wedding process
sion through the aisle formed by white rib
bons to the dais al the end OF the room.
Directly following Howard Gould and
Charles Raoul Duval came Brockholst
Cutting and Prince Del Drago. Then came
Miss Adelaide Montgomery and Miss Cathe
rine Cameron; next Miss Helen Gould and
Miss Beatrice Richa rdson, after whom
came the bride and her pages, Masters jay
and Kingdom, the two little sons of George
J. Gould
At the left of the platform, where the
Count de Castellane, was awaiting the
bride, with his brother, Count Jean, who
acted as best man, stood Mrs. George Gould
and the Marquis and Marqulse de Castellane,
the latter attired i'll ruby velvet with
jeweled trimmings of ruby,
AT the right of the platform were Frank
/ Gould and Mr. and Mrs Edwin Gould, Mrs.
Gould being attired in green velvet with
Russian ieYelledlace trimming and a. cream
Lace hat with pink roses. Mrs. ShFady, who
was also with this group, Wore frock Of
black satin, combined with pink, with
rhinestone eTrimmngss sand blackyhat with
rhinPstones and pink roses.
AS the bride and fgToom-elect took their
places before Archbishop .Corrigan. who,
with the two attendant priests, Fathers
Newey and Connolly, was on the platfossn,
Frau Rosa. .Sucher, of the German Opera
Company, sang Gounod's Ave Maria.n
j ust as the last strains died way the satin
rbboRs that fefned the aisle were dropped
and the guests moved forward surrounding
the couple. -
The archbishop prefaced the ebriefceremony
by some pertinent remarks relative TO the
solemnity and sanctity of matrimony
superb wedding brea kfast was
served.
The Countess de @Eastellane for her
going away costAme wore a light tan
skirt, black velyet Jacket. trimmed with
| chincHlla, and q large black hat. The
guests remained after the bridal couple
had driven 10 the railroad depot, en-
route to Lakewood, where they are to stay
until Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1895-03-05
MUST BE SUPPRESSED.

Well meaning citizens will be pleased with
GOV. 0'FerrRll's declaration that "all in
fringements of the law at Alexander Island
will be summarily dealt with and the Offend
ers punished. Such a statement is in keep
ing with the Governors reputation as an
officer who dares inforce the law, and it is
believed that through his efforts the outlaw
race track viii be suppressed.
There is no genuine sport, no Legitimate
racing at Alexander Island. The track and
horses are only excuses for plundering the
public by means OF the rankest kind of bet
ting robbery. Unlike other tracks, where
horses race upon their merits. the platers at
Alexander Island are fixed TO win or lose as
the gang may elect.
The TINES proposes to show up this high
handed method Of fleeing the public in all
its ugliness; giving the names and offenses
OF the thugs who belong to the gang, and
otherwise describing this moral tester, so as
70 bring the offenders to punishment.
Our National Capital must not be disgraced
by such ring Of race track robbers, and
every good citizen will unite with The
TIEEs in IFS effort to suppress such shame
ful attempt to debauch legitimate sport.
The Washington times., 1895-03-05
A CHANCE FOR ORGANIZED LABOR.

Notwithstanding promises to the contrary.
Congress did little or nothing for wage
earners. Even the arbitration bill in the
interests Of railroad employees was neglected,
and about the only thing labor men have
for consolation is the knowledge that their
bills were introduced and referred TO COM
mittees.
During the summer months Washington
labor organizations should prepare general
arbitration bill TO present TO Congress at the
beginning OF the next session. State arbi-
tration laws are not to be relied upon, and a
national law should be supplied. Every
argument against the practicability of such
law can be successfully met, and no greater
boon could be given industrial America
The Washington times., 1895-03-05
New York Cottor
Baltimore Markets

Baltimore, March 4,-Flour steady-WesteFn
super. .s0a2O do extra, :. .1oa2 40; do family,
260a2. IS; winter wheat patent, : s5a3 IS: spring
do, 3 40a365 Special brands higher: spring
wheat straight, 3-15a3. .35-receipts, it062 bar
rels; shipments, IA barrels; sales, So barrels.
Wheat strong-spOt and month, 59I a59Ss; May,
6015 bid; steamer M. ? red, 5e1sa56s4 6s4-receipts,
3,l2l bushels; shipments, 24,0O0 bushels; stock,
563,g45 bushels; sales, LOCO bushels; Southern
wheat by sample, 5SI5a60; do on grade, 51a60.
Corn hrmer-spOt, 475s bid; month, ala Did;
steamer mixed, q bid-receipts, ~ ,29S bushels;
stock, 25l, ,e64 bushels; sales 600 bushels; South.
ern white corn, 4a4S; do yellow, 4Sa49. Oats
quiet and hrm-NO. white Western. S5Isa36l y;
No. mixed, 3312a34-stock, 246. .g53 bushels Rye
dull-No. Z, j6a57-receipts. 5,0C0 bushels; stock,
25554 bushels Hay quiet but easy-goOd 70
choice timothy, - 50a1300 Grain freights
steady-steam TO Liverpool per bCshel, 2l5d.
March; Cork for orders per quarter, 2s. Cd as
lOl@d March Sugar firm-granulated, 40S
per 100 lbs. Butter Guiet-fancy creamery. 25s
do imitation, lSaI9; do. ladle 11a1S good ladle,
l4al5; store packed, 1Oal2 Eggs frm-fresn,
24a25- Cheese frm-fancy New York, so sizeb
ll94; do 90 size, I2l4; do. 20 to 25 size, I234
The Washington times., 1895-03-05
CLEVELAND TO GO DUcKING.
Now That Congress Is Off His Hands lie
Will Start for North Carolina.

Now That Congress Is Off His Hands He
Will Start for North Carolina.
The lighthouse tender Violet, in which the
President and party take their ducking trip
to the sounds of North Carolina, reached
here yesterday from Baltimore and was
made fast at private wharf at the foot
of Seventh street
When questioned as to its mission in Poto
mac waters the officers were reticent, but
it is known that the President, Dr. O'Reilly,
his physician, and two or three friends will
begin their trip to-day.
1t is thought that the party will be absent
at least ten days or two weeks. Secretary
Carlisle will not go with the President, but
as soon as he can close up some important
departmental matters viii take trip to
his home in Kentucky, where he has a
brother who is i'll.
The Violet is q side wheel steamer and is
painted black on the hull and yellow above.
The boat is small and carries a crew of
nineteen men commanded by Capt. Donald.
The Washington times., 1895-03-05
The time at the finish was:

The admirers of the Dakotah were jubi-
liant at the result of to-day's race, and say
it conclusively proves her superiority when
ever there is a good sailing breeze. The
only danger they apprehend is light weather,
when, some people say, the larger sail area
of the ST. Martial and her other opponents.
may prove dangerous. 1t was noticed that.
in spite OF the bad start, the Dakotah
simply walked away from her competitors
soon after she crossed the line.
The Herreshoff cutter is thus showing
her heels to the French yachts, as she gave
the English boats her wash last year. In
last seasons Tegattas along the British
coast the Dakotah won t~enty-six prizes
in twenty-nine starts. Here the Oakotah
has as rivals, among others, the new French
10-raters, st. Martial, belonging 10 COmte
de Rochechouard, already twice defeated
by the American boat; Luciole II. the prop
erty of NJ Louis Viton : and RolIa III. be
longing to Messrs. Giraud and Sahuque.
The DakotJh, according to the Union des
Yachts Francaise measurement, only rates
$50, and she consequently receives time
allowance from her slightly larger French
adyersaries.
However, in view of the decided super
iorty which she showed last year, over
all boats of her class, there is every prom
Use, especially with the victories she has
already gained here, that she will follow
up her almost uninterrupted list of victor
les.
1t is almost needless to say that these
races between the American built cutter and
French champions were looked forward
to with interest by French yachtsmen. In
fact, it might be said that in the minds of
the French yachting contingent these inter
ests assumed the same Importance as is
attached by Americans and Englshmen
to the coming struggle between the Ailsa
and Britannia.
The Washington times., 1895-03-05

TIE TIMES has been on the right side of
every important question taken up by Con-
gress. 1T opposed the Malone lot steal, the
pooling bill, the Nicaraguan fraud, the Pa
cihc Railroad lobby, the several currency
bills. the gold bond swindle, and every other
attempt TO defraud the public, and all of
them were defeated. There is no desire to
court favor by this statement Ii is a fact
patent 10 all readers OF this paper, and it is
reiterated to show that THE T1MEs is for
the people.
The Washington times., 1895-03-05

THE FAMOUS cAsTELLANE PEARLS AND TIARA.
and about 100 intimate friends of the fam
lilies were present More than 10000 La
France roses, lilies of the valley and Japan
lilies, together with profuson of tropical
plants, smilax, asparagus, and maiden
hair fern, were used in the decoration OF
the house.
As the bridal party, headed by Howard
Gould and Raoul Duval, came-slowly down
the stairs into the East India room to the tri-
umphant strains of the bridal march from
Lohengrin there was stir among the as
sembled guests as they pressed forward TO