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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22
LoCAL. AFFAIRS,
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

INDEX TO NEW ADthhAASEh
H. C. Strauss-Gives some information of
interest to buyers of dry goods and no.
tions.
The Carolina Buggy company-say that
their buggies are to the private CON
veyance tourist" just what the Pull
man palace car is to the railroad tourist.
Sam NJ. Grist-Talks about the benefit to
be secured by buying Pratt Cotton
gin.
w. II. McCorkle, Probate Judge--Gives
notice that Mrs. Mamie Davis has ap-
piled for letters of administration on the
estate of Samuel Leroy Davis, deceased /.
J. S. Brice, County Chairman.-Gives no.
tice that the Democratic primary cleo
ton will be held at the various precincts
in York county on next Tuesday. Polls
will be open at 8 o'clock q. M, and close
at D. m.
ENQUIRER Objective tons of soft coal,
suitable for blacksmith purposes, is
offered for sale.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22

The argument in the big railroad in
junction case at Greenville progressed
during Saturday, Monday and a part OF
Tuesday. The principal point involved
in the preliminary argument was the ques-
ton of jurisdiction-that is, whether OF
not Judge Simonton had right to inter
fere in the matter. The judge took the
case, and on Wednesday left for Flat
Rock, N. c., where he will render his de-
cision.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22
Murdered by q Burglar.

Captain J. H. Blassingame, an old
and respected citizen of Spartanburg,
was murdered last Sunday night by q
Negro burglar. Captain Blassingame
had gone to the house of his brother
in-law for the purpose of protecting it
from burglars. During the night a
fusilade of shot was heard in the
house, and upon investigation Captain
Blassingame was found lying on the
floor dead with two bullets through
his heart. Shortly afterward a Negro
named Cannon was found in his cabin
with bullet wound in his side. 1t is
thought that Cannon, who is noto'
rious thief, is the murderer. Captain
Blassingame was about "a years o!
age and was for many years sheriff
and treasurer of Spartanburg county
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22
THAT WATERMELON.

At the conclusion of his speech at Bar
nett's mountain last Wednesday, MIR. d.
E. johnson asked his audience to just re-
main quiet for little while and he would
"cut watermelon"
The promise was made in evident good
faith, and the curiosity of the audience
was considerably excited to know what
Mr.. Johnson meant. But the watermelon
was not cut, and Mr.. johnson failed to
get an opportunity to explain why.
The reporter, however, caught on to the
matter little later and learned that be-
hind the promise was a good joke. Jus'
before Mr.. johnson took the floor to make
his speech, Mr.. Dan Hunicut and Miss
Minnie Robinson, a bashful swain and
blushing maiden from CASTOR county, n.
c., had notified him that they wanted
him to unite them in marriage. "All
right" said Mr.. johnson; 'just wait by
that tree for 20 minutes until get through
with my speech, and I will tie you sc
tight that all the courts in the state cannot
break you asunder."
When he got through with his speech
Mr.. Johnson went to the tree according
to promise; but was unable to find the
couple. He explained as how it was his
intention to perform marriage ceremony
on the stand in the presence of the assem-
bled people, and several obliging indivi.
duals, now keenly interested, started out
to help him hunt up the couple.
But it soon developed that the water
melon had already been cut. The i'm
patient couple had grown tired of waiting
and applied to Mr.. T. n. Kendrick, notary
public, who, unaware Of the previous ar
rangement, performed the ceremony
while Mr.. Johnson was still speaking.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22
LOCAL LACONICS.
Until January 1897.

Until january 1897.
The Tw1CE-A-WEEK ENQUIRER, or
The WEEKLY ENQUIRER will be furnish
ed from this date to January, lst, 1897,
for ~ cents.
Escapes Recaptured.
Says the Warren correspondent of the
Rock Hill Herald: Two convicts escaped
from the chaingang on the 10th instant
near this place. Mr.. Will Duncan cap
tured one near his home. He was quite
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22
The atorkrille Gnqllirer.
YORKVILLE, 8. Q. /:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1895.

We would like to know what The
News and Courier thinks of Mr.. Coch-
rams charge that the unreconciled slave
owners of the south are responsible for
the free silver movement.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22

Since Mr.. Bryan has denied that he
has ever been in the employ Of silver
mine owners, Senator Thurston, who
made the charge, has retracted his words.
He says that Mr.. Bryan's simple state
ment in regard to the matter is all the
proof he needs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22

The state campaign is now over and
il is doubtful as to whether it is possible
for the people to select their candidates
with much more judgment than if there
had never been campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10
TWcntX-Milc ROaL Rnce.

During the week arrangements for a
twenty-mie road race was made, the event
to be held the 9th of reXt month. Ii the
necessary permission can be obtained, the
race will be over the twentymile course
of the Conduit road. If permission cannot
be obtained for the use CT the road the
race will most likely be held on some other
course. While the affair viii be under the
sanction of the Washington Road Club
Mr.. William Jose. the official Handicapped
Of the local division of the league, will have
full charge, and will make all the arrange
ments. The preliminary work has been
commenced and the entry blanks have al
ready appeared. 1t is expected 10 make
this race the event of the year.
Riders from Baltimore and PHILADELPHIA
will be invited to participate, and III.
prizes offered viii be large enough to III
uuce the speedy men to come. Already the
promise of three bicycles as prizes have
been secured, with the possibility of OBJ
tanning several more. These will be put
up for first and time prizes. The prizes
for the other places will be graduated in
value and altogether IT is calculated to put
up at least twenty prizes. This will be ar
iEducement, 1t is supposed, for a large
field of entries, as the riders will stand a
better chance of securing something fol
their entrance fee. The race will be q
handicap affair, and all men given lime
handicap
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10

Perhaps the youngest tandem team In the
city, and likewise the smallest consists nf
Frank Day and Eddie Smith. Both of the
riders are exactly fifteen years of age. and
both weigh between one hundred and one
hundred and two pounds. Despite their
age and size, they have been in training.
and have made some good time at the In
ternational Athletic Park track. For a
third of a mile their best time is ~ seconds
fiat. In the quarter mile their record is
% Is seconds, while for an eighth, on the
sprint their time is Is seconds fiat. This
is remarkably good time. Though they
have never ridden a record mile. they are
confident that they can cover the distance
in less than 2.O5.
Day and Smith have issued a challenge to
ride Lang Shearer and Ebert Hebar1 a
match mile tandem race. The challenge
has been accepted, and the race can be
looked for in the near future, possibly next
Saturday. The opposing team averages
about 10 pounds per rider, giving them a
great handicap against the lightweight
crew. The race will undoubtedly prove in
teresting to a good number of people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10
PETTY THIEVING,
Ways In Which Riders Are Made IN
Suffer.

Suffer.
or late the hicyclists of the city have suf
fered considerably by what appears to be
regular system of petty thieving, which
ofte1times results in good deal of in
convenience. From experience the riders
have learned that 1t is dangerous thing
to carry around detachable things on the
wheel The tool bag, with its outfit. is a
good object for petty thieves, and MANY
persons have found this out, to their sor-
row. This accounts for the fact that while
riding around town a majority of the old
riders do not carry a tool bag with them
while the novtces on the contrary en-
deavor to make a showing by carrying the
bag and the repair outfits.
The latest mania of the petty thieycS
seems to be for lanterns. Lamps which
are not securely fastened to the wheel
are apt to be stolen. In one style of lamp
there is little lock arrangement, which
makes it impossible to remove the lam,
without a key. Unfortunately. the lower
I.ortion of the lamp. the reservoirs. is
detachable. and the thieves have found this
out. large number of reservoirs have
been stolen from wheels to the great in
convenience Of the rider, as none of the
stores in town carry on hand any parts
of the lamp. AS result, the cyclist is
either obliged to buy a new lamp or else
send to the factory and have the missing
part replaced. Just what the thieves gain
out Of this practice is hard to say, but
most likely they manage to dispose of their
plunder for few cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10
Wheeled to Baltimore.

Messrs. A. b. Griffith and ]. 1. Griffith,
two local wheefmen, left the city last Sum-
day morning at $50 o'clock and rode over
to Baltimore, taking the short route, and
covering the distance in three hours. In
Baltimore they were met by Messrs. J. G.
Leckie, ID. ID. Croswell and Charlie Banks
cyclists OF the monumental city, who
showed the visitors around. After riding
through the city and Druid Hill Park they
went out to the Pimlico road, as far as the
Electric Park. and thence out to Pikesville
The return to the city was made by train.
Tomorrow the two Washingtorians will
make a century run to Frederick with the
Columbia Athletic Club. and the following
Sunday they will act as hosts for their
three Baltimore friends. who Will pay a visit
to this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10
NheclA Stolen.

During the week the theft of seven
wheels was reported to the police depart
ment. several of which were recovered
The victims are as follows:
Edward S. Keys, 1O11 1 street northw est,
hired Crescent bicycle No. 711O6 to a white
man, and it has not been returned.
Joseph Patterson. 1927 18th street. Fowler
bicyc.e; stolen from in front of his house
George Noble, 1872 G street northwest
Rambler wheel No. 1855; stolen from
yard in rear Of his residence.
G.. P. Hooker, 1900 street northwest
Vistula wheel No. l2393; stolen at l4th and
/ streets northwest.
G. d. Sudduth, 141i 1ith street. Crawford
bicycle, stolen from in front of 12US /
street. The thief was arrested the fol
lowing day by Detective Carter while try
ing to dispose of the machine.
p. NJ Julian OF Brookland. Liberty whee
No. 1920 stolen from in front of the towr
hall at Brookland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10
American Wheelmen,. League.

There was no meeting of the local divi-
sion of the League of American Wheelmen
on Monday evening. The chief consul did
rot deem that there was sufficient business
on hand to warrant the calling of meet
ing No more meetings will te held until
the first Monday IN November. at which a
date will most likely be announced for the
annual election Of officers. This Will be the
last meeting of the current year Of the d.
vision. If deemed expedient. however. the
chief consul will call meeting at his owr
discretion. and it Is most likely that this
will be done
1t has been decided to make the first
league century run of the season as large
an affair as possible. The century will be
made on October Is, starting at o'clock
in the morning, and will be to Frederick
An Invitation will be extended to all Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10

other. This was deemed to be a much
better plan than to have one large organi-
cation, as that would be too unwieidy 10
handle 1t was not designed 10 nave a
separate club house. Accordingly, the
scheme was devised to have clubs with the
membership of between thirty ana forty'
composed of male and female riders.
An experimental club was organized, win
a membership of over twenty, with Harry
Kimbau as captain. He called several runs.
hut the attendance was not as large as
was anticipated. considering the member
ship and this has somewhat disheartened
the projectors Of the scheme. For TINS
reason nothing more will be done towaro
crfeciyrp an organization this season. Next
wear il is likely that some changes VIII De
made and the movement pushed through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10
Coming His Way.

From the Chicago Post.
NO" said the man. sternly, Il viii never
give my consent to this marriage. The idea
of asking me for my only daughter
The young man shrugged his shoulders
suit yourself" he said. IF you don't
give your consent I'll marry her without
it."
All. young nan. you do not know her IL
you think
She has already promised" interrupted
the young man.
ION the square?" asked the old man.
arxiously. You're not fooling me, are
you?"
SIR
''Oh. no, of course you wouldn't do that"
said the old man, with a sigh of relief.
Well, go ahead. then. TN he cheaper all
round. am more determined than ever to
refuse my consent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10
SCHADE At GEORGETOWN.
He Now Wears the COlors OF the
University.

The statement published in The Star
few weeks ago, relative to the fact that
Fred Schade would ride under he colors
of Georgetown University, has been veri-
fled, despite the reports to the contrary
that were made shortly after the appear
ance of the article His first race under
the varsity colors was run MONDAY al
the circuit races. Though he is entered
in the races this afternoon at Columbia
field he will not ride under the Georgetown
colors for the reason that none oil the
GEORGETOWN men will be permitted 10 par
ticipate in the games. Schade Will take up
the study OF law at night, and during the
day will pursue the classical course at the
university, embracing political economy,
ethics and philosophy, in addition TO the
study Of the languages and other courses
of the regular curriculum. While ne re-
mains at Georgetown he will ride under
the colors of the university and VIII most
likely be sent next spring TO Berkeiey
oval to represent Georgetown in the inter-
collegiate games.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10
COLUMBIA CENTURY MEDAL.
Which Will he Given TO Those VIII,
Achieve This Record.

The club century medal of the Columbia
Athletic Club. selected by a committee con-
sisting of Capt Harry Stiles and Lieut.. j.
Hart Britain, has been chosen. The medal
f. a very pretty and costly affair, and Will
be given to all of the survivors of the club
centuries. 1t is of silver. the accompanying
ill stration being a fac smile of the exact
size. The body of the medal is partly cir
cular in shape, with uneven edges, and is
Of oxidized silver. The centerI see is the
club emblem, imitation enamel, and raised
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10
Profiting by Advice.

From the Roxbury Gazette
Blagson-"You ought to stay at home and
take care Of that cold
Graymore-"I suppose ought. but can't
spare the time
Blagson-"If you don't look out for II you
nay get laid up"
Graymore-"Oh, In that case I'd find
plenty of time to attend to It"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10

considerably from the surface Of the medal.
There is the letter c, pierced by the winged
arrow, and surrounding the whole is a
laurel wreath. The whole is pendant by
two silver chains from the bar which
f&stens the medal to the coat. The bar IS
OF bright silver, with the inscription of the
club century run One Of these medals Will
be given to each of the survivors, and
thereafter for each additional century, in
stead Of a similar medal, silver bars will
be given. upon which will be inscribed the
ates the centuries were made. These
bars will be fastened to the medal as
souvenirs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR CYCLISTS.
A Movement to Organize n Series OF
ClnIA.


Clubs.
An attempt has been recently made to
organize union of Christian Eadeavor
cyclists, but for some cause the movement
has not turned out well as was expected,
and nothing further will be done this sea-
son toward accomplishing this object. The
movement grew out of the recent Christian
Endeavor convention held in this city. when
the strength of the local members Of the
society was fully shown. The formation Of
the Christian Erdeavor union Of cyclists
was thought Of at the time. and Harry
G. kimball. who acted as lieutenant at
the convention. and Capt. John G. Muir
have been pushing the matter.
The idea was to form a number Of organi-
cations. and. II possible, a club m each
Christian Endeavor society at every
church. Each club was to have a separate
name, but all to be affiliated with each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10

local clubs 10 participate in the meeting
and help swell the attendance for the &C.
casion.
The regular weekly league run was held
last night. and was TO Cabin John bridge,
with Road Consul Leeke in charge, and a
good attendance. The run next week will
be to Silver Spring. Nd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10
A Matter of Taste.

Customer-'You are using different kind
Of soap from what you were, aren't you?"
Barber-'What makes you think SOP
1T doesn't taste the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10


Already six men, Playing various instru-
ments, have been secured, and several more
will be ready by next week.
Nothing more has been heard of the pro-
losed relay ride 10 New York, which, it was
understood, the War Department was anx-
ious to have the men make some time next
month. The rifle practice of the team dur
ing the week showed gratifying increase
In the craftsmanship of the company.
ColOred Wheelmcn.
The colored wheemen held meeting
during the week, rela alive to the lantern
parade which it is proposed to hold on
The evening of the 10th instant The meet
ing was held at the Co,ored YM.CA build
ing on 1lth street, and was attended by
representatives of most of the leading col
cred bicycle clubs in the city. The parade
VIII be under the auspices of the District
Associated Wheelmen, and it being Their
hrst pubic effort. they viii strive to make
IL as successful as possible. At the meet
ing 1t was decided not to hold reception
AFTER the parade, as originally contemplat-
ed, thus giving plenty of time for the
management OF the parade Louis Phillips
was selected as chief marshal and given
power 10 select his own aids. Another
meeting will be held next Tuesday even
ing at the same place, and all the colored
clubs OF the city are requested to send
delegate. at least, if not more, to that
meeting. A great deal yet remains to be
done between now and the day of the pa
rade. and the details for the event VIII
be pushed right along.
Club Notes.
Quite number of the members of the
Liberty Whselmen will make a century run
to Frederick tomorrow, accompanying the
w ashington riders, and meeting the Bal
tlmoreans along the line of route. The
start will be made from 18th AMI w streets
at u O'Clock in the morning.
The Pole Hill Cycle Club of 32d street TX
tended has once more changed its name
and Is now known by the more euphontous
title OF NGugautuck Cycle Club, with Capt
Frank Shillue in the lead.
The Altar Cyclists held a meeting during
the week. but only business of club i'm
portance was transacted. On account of
the cold weather ii is likely that the club
runs will be discontinued for the remainder
of the season.
The Eastern Athletic Club gave a benefit
lhursday evening to the widow Of Louis
Gebicke. formerly trombone player in the
Marine Band. and a member of the club. A
good program was rendered by popular
talent. which was followed 10y a dance The
benefit was held at Odd Fellows Hall. On
Sth street southeast, ami was well attended.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-07

he has gone on fortifying his position
year after year, until his word is law
in New York state today, as Emperor
Williams Is in Germany. The next
United States senator from New York
will be Thomas G. Plat. unless he has
other yiewssf, II Platt~wants something
else and can getit at Washington, or If
Plat should conclude that his boss
ship would be better promoted by
placing some puppet Of his own in the
senatorial seat, there will be the farce
of contest and an election. In that
case Platt will name the man and the
legislature will select him. The more
reasonable probability is that Mr. Plat
wants it himself, and he can have it
by raising finger. Mr.. Choate and
the little band of reformers in New
York city care as helpless as babes.
Plat owns the state today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-07
VENETIAN GLASS BLOWING.
An Ancient Science Revived at the
Royal Prussian Museum of Arts.
St. Paul. MINI

The art of glass blowing before the lamp
is now being carried on in the Royal Prus-
sian Museum of Mechanical Arts in the same
manner in which it was practiced by The old
Venetians during the most flourishing period
Of their glass industry, says the Legal Ad-
wiser. The famous glass artist, FIR. Zitz-
mann, of Wiesbaden, occupies a room in the
museum in which he produces from his stock
Of glass tubes Of different strength and color
by blowing those fine and delicate drinking
vessels, carafas, vases, etc., as are seen in
the numerous collections of old Venetian glass;
Similar products of more recent date are be-
ing manufactured again in Venice and Murano
since 1860 when the in dustry was revived
by Salyiati, and by the Rhenish Glass COM
pany, of Cologne-Ehrenfeld.
These factories are operating on a large
scale, and with the assistance of all the ap-
planes that modern technology can furnish.
Zitzmann, on the other hand, works without
few absolutely necessary tools. Otherwise
he relies entirely on his sense of form,
which is developed to extraordinary keenness.
1t is extremely interesting to watch him at
his work, and observe hiw fast and sure the
numerous articles, SO different in shape, size
and decoration, are created by him. A large
number of his products are exhibition in
the museum. While the drinking glasses are
destined for use show forms just as delicate
and elegant as pure, the artist has been
tempted by his great virtuosity in overcom-
ing all technical difficulties to overload some
of the larger ornamental vessels exhibited
with too much by-worI1 This ought to be
avoided, If the article shall not lose. it's prac-
teal value. The demand for such fancy glass;
ware in Europe is very fair at present.