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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Commerce and Business
YANKEE.

1t has become the fashion of late to
decry business as unpatriotic. We
hear much of the 'sordid considerations
of capital" employment" industrial
energies" and prosperous labor" The
United States, differing from the me-
diaeval conditions which govern older
countries. differing from the militarism
which is the curse of European nations,
differing from thrones which rest upon
the sword, is pre-eminently and pat
riotically commercial and a business
nation. Thus commerce and business
are synonymous with patriotism. When
the farmer is afield sowing and reaping
the crops which find a market that re-
munerates him for his toll, when the
1aborer and the artisan find work seek
ing them and not themselves despair
ing of work, when the wage of the
toiler promises comfort for his family
and hope for his children, when the
rail is burdened with the product of
the soil and Of the factory, when the
spindles are humming and the fur
naces are in blast, when the mine is
putting out its largest product and the
national and individual wealth are con-
stantly increasing, when the homes
owned unmortgaged by the people are
more numerous day by day and month
by month, when the schools are most
crowded, the fairs most frequent and
happy conditions most universal in the
nation, then are the promises fulfilled
which make these United States of
America the home of the oppressed and
the land of the free.-Hon Chauncey
NJ Depew
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Flattertng Similarity.

There is something about your style
OF writing, Miss Urleigh," remarked
the literary editor, that reminds me
strongly of Joachim Miller"
Indeed" exclaimed the young won,
an, highly pleased.
Eyes. have to hire an expert to de-
cipher it. Chicago Tribune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Too Much Gospel.

There are men who have heard the
gospel so long that it has become sec
ond nature. They have heard it so
frequently that the divine grace makes
no impression on them, when the
hearts of others beat faster by reason
of the touch of divine love.--Rey. DR..
Pratt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
An provement.

He--'I am very sorry, Ethel, to have
seemed mean, but 1 really haven't a
cent with me-"
She-"You perhaps forget the little
flyer that l see through my X ray
glasses nesting in your vest pocket
From Frank Leslie's Popular Nsnthly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Too Bad.

Too Bad.
tits too bad" said the young woman
who wants to be new.
What's the trouble?" asked her
mother.
Just as soon as we've made up our
minds to show the world that we are
not the weak, timid creatures We have
been pictured, the announcement comes
that the trees are full of caterpillars
this year" buffalo Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Professional Ethics.

Mickey-Soy, Miss Proddergee, don't
yer want me ter carry yer satchell tel
the stoige door for yer?
Miss Proddergee (haughtily)-Wha,
yer dreamin'? Nothin' less nor lead
in man kin carry my satchell.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Been Killed So Often

First Tobacconist-Why do you call
those Havana cigars the Maxine
Gomez? Because the Cuban cause r.
popular with the people?
Second Do-Not at all. It's because
there's only few of him left-Chicago
Despatch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28

form of the completed manufacture
the same result was observed"
Here the Free Traders tell us that
"free raw material" will enable us to
capture the markets of the world"
England has the free raw MATERIAL
yet she is not only losing her grip on
THE markets of the world" but the
markets OF the world have the audac-
ity to capture the British market both
in coal and manufactured iron goods.
The Scotch manufacturer was con-
fronted by this condition, for he
said
or one thing we might be assured.
No foreign country aad cheaper raw
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
MiserS Of Time.

The only kind of miser that the
Bible approves OF is a miser OF time.
Every man should remember that each
hour contains 90 minutes studded with
diamonds OF knowledge. Rev. III. C.
PEBBLES.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Reward.

The most miserable man on earth
may be happy in the thought of a home
in the future. God has promised us
that, and it is that for which we hope
and work. Arch lshop Ireland.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
No Wondar.

Country Girl-"Don't you find the
constant noise and hurry and confus-
on and hustle OF a great city very
wearing when you are at home?"
City Girl-"Why. no. indeed; | live
in Philadelphia, YOU now"-Somer-
Vile Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Could Afford To,

what heap OF style Jimmie Wat.
sons wife throws ont"
"Oh, yes: Jimmie started a bicycis
repair shop last week. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Mother Goose In the Saddle.

Mother Goose In the Saddle.
Little Polly Flinders
Wheeled among the cinders,
Barking her pretty little toes;
Her mamma scorched and sought her
And surely would have caught her
But my! She slipped pedal and
came down upon her nose!
Cleveland Post.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
The States mans Hand.

Lives Of great men oft remind us
That the world has been too full
OF the class OF politicians
Who owe greatness to pull.
Truth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Not a Yonkers Man.

Johnnie-Ma, l didn't know pa was
so awful strong, did you?
Ma-No, indeed.
Johnnie-Well. he must be, cause
heard him say that he threw the board
of aldermen last night for the drinks.
-Yonkers Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
A Rule.

It's rule that holds good Throughout,
the entire race,
That a pinched pocket book shows II.
SELF in the face.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28

She-Yes, it is an invitation to din.
ner. I certainly don't care to go.
He-Nor |. Well have to send let.
ter of regret.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Making an Impression.

Alas! l cannot read her face
To tell if she'll be mine,
Because her type of beauty is
So very, very fine.
Life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Prime Havanas.

Watts--"Been reading anything
about these Cuban atrocities?"
Potts-"No. I've got a box Of them
at home yet that my wife bought three
months ago from an alleged SNUG
gler." -Cincinnati Enquirer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28

What have the murmuring leaves to
tell?
OF what is their low song treating,
That the dropping buds of the shy
harebell
Are stealthily repeating?
1t is the secret nature hears
In every zephyr blowing;
1t is the secret of the spheres
The only one worth knowing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Grand Times.

Blakeley--"I understand you ladies
have organized debating club"
Margaret-"Yes; We have such grand
times laughing at the girls who get up
to talk. "-Philadelphia North-Amer-
lean.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
A Duet.

He-"Hear the duet Mr.. and Mrs
Bacon are playing" She-'I hear Mrs.
Bacon playing the piano, that's all"
We'll, Bacon is playing the hose in
the yard. "-Yonkers Statesman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
LESSON v, AUGUST 2-THE
KINDNESS OF KING DAVID

Golden Text. BE Kindly Anectioned
One to Another With Brotheriy Love"
Romans 1910 - The Rewards Of
brotherhood
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28

Tho Statu Quo In Ice,
The biggest thing 80
On ice
Is still, by jing.
The price.
Chicago Tribune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28

is making such stuff at Sgd. III cents),
AZ and 80 inches wide. Is this the stuff
to keep out your billiards. ard cy-
clones?
YANKEE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
THE JOKER'S CORNER.
CURRENT CULLINGS FROM THE
FUNNY PAPERS.
Original and Selected JokeIets that viii
Put Flesh on Lean Readers-Guess -
No Wonder-ProfessionaI Ethics.

HAT is the breath
of the summer
sky?
w h a t d o e S 1t
W h i s p e r the
roses,
That all of their
d a / nty petals
sigh
And blush at the
tale it d / s.
closes?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
- HIS lesson, which center

HIS lesson. which centers
on David's kindness to
J onat h an s son, yet
reaches back more than
twenty years, to the
time when Jonathan and
David made their coyen-
ant of friendship (B. G.
1O62). and forward almost
twenty years. to the time
W h en- Mephibosheth's
friend gave aid To David
I'm his time of trouble and
seeming ruin (B. c. l022).
The whole range of his.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28

Jess-Is 1t true that you have applied
for divorce on the grounds of deser-
ton?
Bess-Yes; never expect to see him
again?
Jess-Has he run off with another
woman?
Bess-Worse. He's playing an inter
national chess game
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
BRITISH BUSINESS.
DISASTROUS EFFECTS OF FREE
TRADE EXPOSED.

Golden Club Theories Upset by Business
Experience of Democratic
Papers Rendered Useiess-Not . Leg
Left to stand on.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-26
TUNISON'S
NEW TOWNSHIP, COUNTY, RAIL.
WAY, DISTANCE, STATE
MAP OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

THIS new Map of South Carolina has
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It was constructed by the most accom-
plished draughtsmen and engravers; Is
based on government surveys, official
railroad information and other authentic
sources. Unequalled in accuracy, it is
newer in design than any other, and is the
only map of the State sold at q reasonable
price. Each township is colored separate
ly in sea shell tint colors by the hand and
stencil process and named. The counties,
plainly outlined and the principal wagon
roads all over the State are shown, also
the canals.
This Is also the most complete railroad
map Of South Carolina ever published, as
it gives the entire railroad system of the
State with the correct distance between
every station marked with figures from
official railroad guides. The names of the
railroads are printed on them; thus we
can tell what railroad to take to 60 to any
town or place, and the correct distances,
shortest road, and cost Of travel between
any two places.
This map locates each postoff1ce. includ-
ing those most recently established. It
gives the population Of towns and coun.
ties, also Of the State according to the last
C6uSuS ouu DElO1 ulStOIlC11 bhOtCh VA tAO
State with views Of Charleston and large
scale map Of Charleston Harbor from re-
cent government survey, making It the
latest and most valuable map Of South
Carolina ever published.
Size, feet inches by 8 feet. Colored,
vanished, bound with tape.
Will be given away free for club OF
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will be sent, postage paid, t9 any address
L. NJ. GRIST & SONS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-26

SOUTH CARoLINA's CoTToN CROP
The director of the South Carolina
bureau of the United States crop SER
vice, said in his report for the week
ending last Saturday.: "From all
portions of the state come reports OF
deterioration due to excessive heat
and want of rain. Not a single report
was received but that stated that cot
ton is failing. So general and extend
ed is the injury done by the heat and
want of rain that only sea island cot
ton escaped, and that is ripening pre-
maturely."
A prominent authority has furnished
some figures that may be relied upon
This years South Carolina cotton
acreage is placed at 1893, 9,23O a.
against 1,777,O2S in 1894, and 1,7S5,
O27 last year. The production ir
bales in 1S9495 was 73S,S40, and the
condition of the crop on August 1 was
.95; the production for the season o
1866 was 6SS, 1856, and the condition
of the crop on August l was 81. Th'
condition of the present crop on Aug
ust 1 was .SS, with every prospect o
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-26
'THE RESULT.

A tabulated statement of the returns
from yesterdays election will be found
complete in this issue, and although it Is
possible that there have been some mis-
takes, we have reason to believe that the
figures will not be materially changed by
the official count. The result is as fol-
lows:
W. B. Love gets the nomination fol
state senator.
S. H. Epps, Sr., J. R. Witherspoon, t.
K. Armstrong and w. B. deLoach, are
nominated for the house.
John R. Logan is nominated for sheriff,
H. A. D. Neely is nominated for treas
urer.
]. M. Brian is nominated for coroner.
w. B. Wylie and T. c. Beckham must
run second race for clerk.
It. G. Culp and ]. Ed Leech must run 6
a second race for county supervisor.
J. A. Shurley and James Cansler must
run second race for superintendent oi
education,
w. B. Williams and w. J. Waters must
run second race for auditor.
Incomplete returns from Chester indi'
cate large gains for Finley and there is
reason to believe that he will be in Sec
ond race with Strait.
The candidates who ran without oppo'
sition were voted for as follows: Fol
solicitor, ]. X. Henry, 3,O57; D. II
Thompkins, secretary of state, 2,9l0; Jas
Norton, comptroller general, 2,915; w. A
Barber, attorney general, 1920; w. II
Zimmerman, state treasurer, 1888 j. G.
Wilborn, railroad commissioner, 2,S65
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-26
Needs Heavy Wire.

Needs Heavy Wire.
For two months the Alliance ex'
change here, says a Columbia dispatch,
has been cndeavoring to get from
under the thumb of the trust as to
cotton ties. A plan to wire the cotton
instead of using the fiat ties was car
ried into effect. Several bales of new
cotton were wired in Columbia,
shipped to Charleston and subjected
to q test by the Cotton Exchange in
that city. The wiring was pronoun-
ced satisfactory; but the wire used
was No. 10. The difference in weight
between this and the ties was 80 great
as to enable the farmer to purchase
ties at the advanced price, sell them
by weight with his cotton and make
more than he could gain by the use Of
the cheap, light wire. To overcome
this and to strengthen the baling, No.
6 wire has been adopted. This Is
enameled wire of nearly the weight
of the fiat ties and but half as expen-
sive. The wire is being manufactured
by one big concern for use of the
South Carolina Alliance. In one end
of each wire there is a loop, through
which the other end passes, and is
fastened by twisting. No clamps are
used.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-26
AT THE CHURCHES.
BAPTIST.

BAPTIST.
Rev. DC. Freeman, Jr., pastor. Pray 81
meeting this evening at 8.15 o'clock.
SUNDAY SERVICES. YORKVILLE-
Sunday school at $50 a. m.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. w. G. Neville, pastor. Prayer
meeting this afternoon at o'clock.
SUNDAY SERVICES. Preaching Sun
day morning at 1870. Sunday school a
o'clock p. m.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
No prayermeeting this week.
SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday school a
o'clock p. m. No preaching morning
or evening.
EPISCOPAL.
SUNDAY SERVICES. Rev. John Ker
shaw, rector of st. MichaePs Church
Charleston, will conduct services on Sun.
day at the usual hour.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN.
No prayer meeting this week.
SUNDAY SERVICES. YORKVILLE-
Sunday school at 5 o'clock in the after
noon. No preaching until further notice
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-26
Aug. Sc
Sabbath School Convention Of Beth
el Presbytery

Sabbath School Convention Of Beth
ell Presbytery.
By order of Bethel presbytery, there
will be q Sabbath school convention held
at Bethel church, September, 10th, IL
O'Clock m.-the day preceding the meet
ing of presbytery. Every member of
presbytery, the superintendents of Sab
bath schools and other Sabbath school
workers appointed to attend, will be invi-
ted to take part in the exercises of the con-
vention.
PROGRAMME.
September 16, IL m. Enrolment and
organization. 1.3O p. m. Discussion. Pre-
vious preparation for exercises of Sabbath
school.
Disappointment, by Rev. ]. X. Hall,
5 minutes.
Of Teacher, by J. A. Watson, minutes.
OfScholars, by Rev. J. M. McLain, B
minutes.
Free discussion.
2.3O o. m. The Sabbath school as an
agent in home mission work-introduced
by Rev. G. Moore, Is minutes.
O.0U ID. III. DeSI IcSSOu llICldIuio III eho
Sabbath school, especially in primary
classes How to get the Bible and Cate
chisms taught in the school, by Rey. q.
w. Humphreys, Is minutes.
4.30 p. IN. Solution of problems. u)
How to run successful Sabbath school
in the country churches, by Rev. S. ID.
Hay, 10 minutes.
(2) How to interest the "outsiders" in
the Sabbath school, by Rev. J. H. Thorn
we'll, 10 minutes.
8 p. m. Sermon on "Christ," by Rev.
w. G. Neville.
August IL, $50 a. IN. What are the ele-
ments of a good superintendent, and how
developed, by Rev. D. N. Mclaughlin, 10
minutes.
Elements of good teacher and how
developed, by Rev. j. G. Hall, 10 minutes.
lOa. m. Methods and the method Of
teaching lesson, by Rev. o. G. Jones, ID
minutes.
IL a. IN. Illustration of how to conduct
the Sabbath school.
Rev. A. Sprunt- Superintendent.
A. Boyd-Teacher.
A. p. Brown-Blackboard exercises.
Whole convention will be resolved into
Sabbath school and lesson for September
| 13 used.
By order of permanent committee on
Sabbath schools.
M. r. KIRKPATRICK, Chairman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-26
PREDICTS THE RESULT.

Correspondent Kohn Tells Who VIII Be
Elected.
Mr.. August Kohn, the Columbia
correspondent of The News and Cou-
rier, wrote for last Mondays issue of
his paper review Of the state cam
paign, which, on account of the fact
that the official result will probably
not be known for several days yet,
will, in part, prove interesting at this
time.
In the first place, Mr.. Kohn says
that it has been charged all along that
there is regular slate. Whether or
not this is true he is unable to say posi-
lively but he rather inclined to be-
lieve it is, and the slate will be elected
as follows:
For United States senator, John Gary
For governor, w. H. Ellerbe, of Ma
rion.
For lieutenant governor, M. B. Nc
Sweeney, of Hampton.
For secretary of state, D. H. Tompkins,
For comptroller general, James Norton,
For state treasurer, w. H. Zimmerman,
of Edgefield.
For superintendent of education, w. D.
May field, of Greenville.
For attorney general, w. A. Barber, OF
Chester.
For adjutaut General, J. Gary Watts, OF
Laurens.
For railroad commissioner, ]. c. Will
born, of York.
The closest race, thinks Mr.. Kohn,
is between Messrs. Robinson and May
field, with Mr.. Mayfeld as a winner
There is a widespread opinion all over
the state that there will be a second
race for the United States senate but
of this, Mr.. Kohn is not certain. He
seems to think that Evans will beat
both Earle and Duncan in the first
race. But, at the same time, certain
politicians have given figures to show
that a second race is easily possible
The figures run this way: The tota'
vote cast will be about $4,000, of thai
number $4,000 are Conservatives, who
could not under any circumstances
be induced to vote for Evans. Most
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-26
BICYCLE RACES. BASEBALL
GRAND EXCURSION
TO
ROCK HILL
ON
THURSDAY, AUGUST a.

GEE large bills advertising BICYCLE
= RACES by the FASTEST RIDERS
IN THE SOUTH, MATCH GAME OF
BASEBALL between Rock Hill and
Orangeburg champions of the State) and
GERMAN at Oakland Casino, Rock Hill,
on August q. -
Round trip tickets for ONE FARE from
all points on the o. r. & G. and G. & l..
railroads. o. r. q G. train will leave
Yorkville at II o'clock and returning will
another train will leave Rock Hill on the
o. r. & C. north bound) at o'clock a,
m, Remember, one fare for round trip,
and the biggest days sport that has been
had in South Carolina this year.
E. F. DOUGHERTY, Manaoars
T. B. LUMPKIN, m"n"sei''
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-26

THE ENGLISH For MCKINLEY
The West Minister Gazette, says a
London dispatch of August "a, pub
fishes long article calling attention
to the political campaign in the Unit
ed States as being not only battle of
the east and west ; but between Amer
ican debtors and British creditors, and
advises Englishmen to lie low about
Mckinley as they might help to elect
Bryan.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-26

full corps of teachers, and the trustees
feel warranted in promising good facili-
ties for pupils to obtain practical educa-
ton.
The terms of admission to the white
schools are as follows:
All pupils residing within the York
Vile School District-embracing the cor
porate limits of the town of Yorkville-
are entitled to free tuition in the common
free school branches.
To pupils residing outside of the school
district, and the pupils above the free
school grades, the charges will be as fol-
lows for each school month:
Free School branches, ...................$l %
High School Branches, .................... 2 90
Ancient Languages and High School
branches, w
Ancient Languages. l 5O
Music on Piano. ,.............. ............. w
utAn incidental fee of 10 cents per month
will be required of each pupil.
The tuition and the incidental fee is re-
quired to be paid on or before Wednesday
preceding the second Friday of each
school month, under penalty of the dis
missal of the pupil.
No pupil will be charged for less than
one months tuition therefore, pupils
should enter at the commencement of
the school month. No deductions will be
made on account of absence except in
case of the continued absence OF the pupil
for q period Of not less than 10 days.
J. F. WALLACE, Chairman.
w. T. BARRON, Secretary.
August 6 " WI
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-26
being much lower on September

being much lower on September I.
The acreage for this year is very large,
but the condition two weeks ago was
only "a, which would indicate, allow
ing good margin, crop of 791, ,7O5
bales. The condition has fallen of
10 points since August 1, and stands
at .78 now. This would indicate a
crop of 7O1, ,729 bales, which is slightly
larger than last years. production, but
not 80 large as that of the preceding
year.