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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
VISALIA CONVENTION.
Republicans IndOrse Binetaliisr, Pro-
lection and Mckinley.

hepHoHc0ns IndorSe BinIetuItisDf, Pro-
lection and McKinteV.
V1SALIA, CAL, April 25.-Tulare
county Republicans met In convention to-
day. Resolutions were adopted indorsing
bimetallism, protective tariff, restriction
OF foreign immigration, Government
ownership of railroads, suffrage of women,
reciprocity, recommending pensions to
soldiers who fought for the maintenance e
OF the Government, condemning the main
tenance OF Sequoia Park. and recommend
ing some action whereby, under proper
restrictions, this park would be of some
use to the citizens of Tulare county. The
resolutions recommended the nomination
of William Mckinley for President, and
indorsed Congressman w. w. Bowers.
Delegates to the Congressional and State
conventions were chosen as follows: l.. J.
Redfeld, w. 2. Ratliff, /. H. Thomas. A.
J. Bump. o. B. Phelps, E. o. Larkins, A.
J. Pillsbury and ]. ]. Cairns.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
CaIareras Wants McKin1ey.

SAN ANDREAs, CAL. April 25.-The
Calaveras County Republican Convention
convened to-day, and the following dele
gates to the State Convention were elected: :
F. ]. Solinsky, Alexander Brown, C. D.
Fontana, Ed Casey, w. w. Wood. Willis
Dunbar. Walter Tryon and n. thinner
man. A resolution pledging the delegates
to the State Convention to use all honest
means to secure Mckinley delegation to
the National Convention was adopted.
State Senator E. G.. Voorhies was indorsed
as delegate to the National Convention.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
JOSE CARNIVAL.

GILROY, CAL, April 25.-The news of
the election of Miss Lillian Rea. one of
Gilfoy's fairest daughters, as queen of the
Santa Clara County Carnival of Roses
was received with great rejoicing here.
Immediately on receipt of the news a COM
pany of Miss Rea's friends gave the sue
cessful aspirant serenade, and informed
her of the result of the voting. Miss Rea
had retired, but arose and thanked her
friends for the compliment they had paid
her.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26

Samuel Rea, wealthy farmer of this val
ley. She is beautiful and accomplished.
possessing sweet, attractive manner that
wins friends everywhere. She will wear
the honors hecomingly. All day she has
been the recipient of messages from near
and afar, congratulating her on her sue
cess.
Miss Rea has chosen Miss Irene Hanken.
sen, another fair representative of Gilr oy,
as maid of honor. The ladies in waiting
will soon be announced.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
San Joanuin Prohfhitinnists.

STOCKTON, CAL, April 25.-The Pro-
hibition County Convention was held here
this afternoon. The delegates declared
for absolute prohibition, woman's suffrage,
free silver at the ratio of 16 to 1. and
passed resolution against the funding
bill. Another resolution favoring the
speedy completion of the Nicaraguan
canal under American control was passed.
The delegates urged that no interest-bear-
ing bonds should be issued by the Govern
ment in time of peace.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
Reoubtieans Mt node.,o.

MODESTO, CAL, April -Stanislaus
County Republicans met in convention
to-day and Endorsed Mckinley for Presi-
dent. The delegates declared for the free
coinage of silver. The delegates 10. the
State and Congressional conventions are:
T. T. bennett, G. w. Nelson, Joseph Nc
Neil and A. Rand. The Seventh Congress
sional District Convention will be held
here Nav a.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26

For the past two days pending the final
count there was great rush for ballots,
the citizens and the committee from Gil
roy being determined to win the fight at
any cost. 1t was rumored that the Stan
ford University had candidate to rush in
the last moment and carry off the honors,
and this was an incentive for Miss Rea' s
friends to redouble their efforts. Gilroy
responded nobly, sending in 905s ballots of
the II, 268 cast for the winner.
Miss Rea is the youngest daughter of
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
SAN MATEos DELEGATES.
They Will GO to the State Convention.
U7ainstrIcted.

They Viii GO to the State Contention
U3iinstructed.
REDWOOD CITY, CAL, April 25.-At a
meeting of the Republican Central Com
mittee of San Mateo County this afternoon
the following were elected delegates to the
State and the Fifth Congressional District
conventions, to be held at Sacramento on
May s.:
At-Large-George c. Ross. First Dis
trict. W. J. Martin of Baden; Second Dis
trict, S. g. Goodhue of San Mateo; Third
District, E. F. Preston of Portola and ]. ].
Bullock of Redwood City; Fourth Dis
Fifth District, B. V. Weeks of Pescadero.
The committee favored Mckinley for
President but was opposed to iron-clad
instructions, and the delegates therefore
60 to the convention unpledged. The
meeting was harmonious.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
FRESNO ooUNrY,s CHOICE.
FrGnk III. Short Urged as a Delegate to
st. Louis.

FRESNO, CAL, April 25.-The Repub-
lican County Convention to-day selected
as delegates to the State Convention and
TO the Congressional Convention at Mo-
desto, George H. Monroe, George A.
Nourse, 6. H. Aiken. A. j. Shields, r. N.
Barstow, P. f. Peck, A. NJ Drew, A. e.
Snow. NJ. S. Rose, w. f. Rowell, Dr. G.
Rowell and f. S. Earl. 1t indorsed Nc
Kinley for President, a protective tariff,
free silver and reciprocity. Hon. w. w.
Bowers was Endorsed as candidate for Con-
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
Propertv- O,pners Sued.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 25.-C. w. Fay, a
street contractor, to-day began suit against
Henrietta c. Naumann, F. A. Malech, E.
Orth, w. S. Clayton and others for $483 due
for Improvements on Third street, between
Santa Clara and San Fernando. The work
was done in compliance with resolution
passed by the City Council. An order of
sale of the property abutting the improve
ments is asked.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
TuIare Co,.ntv Pon,lf,t,.

VISALIA, CAL, April 25.-The Populists
held their convention to-day and passed
resolutions indorsing the Omaha platform
and the regime of the present county off,
GERS. The following delegates to the State
Convention were elected: II. F. Brew,
George Manchester, j. w. Thomas J. r.
Reed, G.. M. Lumreau and w. H. Gilstrap.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
.Ertendiae seattle Trade.

SEATTLE, WASH. April 25.-The Puget
Sound aid Central American Steamship
Company announces that it will within the
next thirty days dispatch four ships from
this port to Central American points with
cargoes constituted mainly of goods sold
bv Seattle wholesalers. Several members
of a committee of business men, sent to
investigate, have just returned, and they
say great trade can easily be built up
between the Pacific Coast States and South
American republics.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
To Check tuberculosis.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 25.-Veterinary
Inspector Spencer, acting under directions
from Chairman Greeninger of the Board of
Supervisors, will, during the coming week,
proceed to kill all the stock afflicted with
tuberculosis that he has examined and
condemned. A large number of milch cows
were found to be infected. but the owners
objected to the stock being killed. The
order to kill the stock is made in COM
pliance with State law.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
The Murderer unknoar,,.

SAN JOSE. CAL, April 25.-The inquest
over the body of Emma Hawkins, the
woman found in the Hensley House with
her throat cut Thursday afternoon, was
concluded this morning. The jury re-
turned a verdict that death resulted from
wounds inflicted by some unknown person.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
DEFEAT OF THE INSURGENTS.
As Usual the Spanish Leaders Report Vic.
tories in Several Minor En-
0aqemeHtS.

HAVANA, CUBA, April 25.-Colonel Her
nandez reports meeting a party of 600 in
surgents under the leaders Maceo and Col
lazo and dispensing them after hot skir-
mish. The rebels left twenty dead on the
field. The troops did not lose any men.
A force Of marines on tug engaged in
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
DEBTS OF THE PACIFIC ROADS.
Majority Report Recommending the Settle
ment Favored BY Huntington Sent
to the Senate.

WASHINGTON, D. O., April 25.-Chair-
man Powers of the House Committee on
Pacific Roads to-day presented the major
ity report OF that committee on the bill
recently reported to settle the debt of the
bond-aided railroads to the Government.
The report is voluminoHs and covers all
material points.
1t discusses the history OF the issue of
the bonds, the Congressional provisions
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26
Woes OF a SAN JOSE SLEUTH.
Witnesses Stcear That He Committed
Perjury IN Saloon Cases.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 25.-H. P. Haw-
kins, private detective, who has been
Jealous in prosecuting saloon-men for
selling liquors to minors, was examined
before Justice Dwyer to-day on a charge of
perjury preferred by J. R. Berryessa. At
the trial OF ]. Hermelin on January 30
Hawkins swore that Hermelin sold liquor
to Paddy Olmstead, minor. This Her
M elm denied.
The testimony for the prosecution was
concluded to-day. 1t was strong against
Hawkins and showed that Hermelin was
MOI i'll the saloon at the time the LIQUOR
was sold. The examination was continued
until Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26

gress from this district. Frank n. Shor
OF this city was nominated as the choice of
tnis county for delegate to the st. Louis
convention, and DR.. Chester Rowell was
lndorsed as elector from this Congressional
district
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26

Altamont is the highest recorded point
in Maryland, 2620 feet.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26

Every man who has
any pride in his makeup
knows how precious to
his life's happiness, how
necessary to his self-re-
spect, is the feeling of
strong, vigorous man
hood. No man enjoys
life who has always
hanging over him the
dread of Nervous Debil-
ity. There is that deep
rooted disgust with him
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22

IT BEAT THE BIKE.-Alongside the
highway was an old farmer ploughing
out corn, and riding the razor-backed
horse, man fashion, which drew the
plough, was a girl of 16.
"Say, you !" called the bicycle agent,
as he stopped his team, "can't sell
YOU bike for your daughter there p
"Agent, eh ?" queried the farmer, as
he leaned on the fence.
eyes, I have the agency of a $50
bike. How many daughters have
you"
"Seven."
"Then you want at least three bikes,
and I'll tell you what I'll do. 1fyou'll
take three"
"Don't want 'em!" interrupted the
old man. "You are a week too late.
Seven or eight days ago them seven
gals was jest dyin' fer bicycles, but I've
made 'em take turns ridin' that ole
hoss fer half day at time, and now
you couldn't give 'em machine fer
nuthin.' Say, Mary!"
"What, dad ?" answered the girl on
the horse. .
"Want one of them bicycles ?"
"Good lawd, no !" she replied, as she
wriggled about. "Let's finish gittin'
around, SOS I kin 60 to bed fer the
rest of the week !"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22
Humurnus department.

Not TO BE BEATEN.-An amusing
story is related in the New York In
dependent of farmer who came into
a village store in one Of our western
states and exhibited to an admiring
crowd an enormous egg about six
inches long, which was laid by one OF his
old hens. He had it packed in cotton,
and wouldn't allow anybody to han
die it for fear of breaking the phenom'
enon. The groceryman examined it
with the rest, and, intending to chat
the countryman, said:
"Pshaw! I've got something in the
egg line that will beat that"
"Ill bet you FIVE dollars you have
not" said the countryman, getting
excited.
"Take it up," said the groceryman
and, going behind the counter, he
brought out a wire eggbeater. "There's
something in the egg line that will
beat it, guess" said he, reaching for
the stakes.
"Hold on there!" said the farmer,
"let's see you beat it," and handed it
to the grocer.
The latter held out his hand for
it, but dropped it in surprise on the
counter, where it broke two soup plates
and platter. 1t was Of iron, painted
white.
"Some folks think they are tarna-
ton CUTE" muttered the farmer, as he
pocketed the stakes and left, "but
tain't no use buckin' ag'inst the solid
g. -
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1IQUZ1l81,

like the drowning man who catches at
a straw, I looked toward it, half hop
ing to get rescue from thence. But it
was only moth fretting at the win
dowpane, and, sick at heart, turned
my gaze away.
Yet, although at the moment I ex-
pected it not, it was from that insig-
nificant insect that deliverance came.
There was fracture in the glass, and
through it the moth presently careered
into the room. 1t flew aimlesslS about
for a few seconds, until attracted by
the Turing light, it sped toward the
candle. Hesitating an instant, it made
a circle around the burning wick, and
then, with the mad impetuosity of its
species, dashed headlong into the
flame. The fatuous act cost the crea-
ture its own life, but saved mine, the
impact completely extinguishing the
light at time when it wanted but a
few more moments to reach the powder
and explode it.
This unexpected escape from what
looked like certain death had such an
effect upon my overwrought nerves
that I swooned right away, and when
consciousness returned to me daylight
was breaking into the room. With re-
newed strength I struggled at my
bonds, and at last the ring that held
them gave away, and fell exhausted
to the ground. Somehow l managed
to crawl to the window, and after q
while succeeded in attracting attention.
Soon after I was free.
A clew to the identity of the wretch
who had thus diabolically designed my
death was furnished by sheet of note
paper found in his room. 1t bore the
impress of an address on the outskirts
of Paris, and proceeding thither in due
course, I found it to be the locale Of
a private lunatic asylum. Description
and inquiries established that my as
sailant had formerly been an inmate of
this place, but had succeeded in maxi
ing his escape some time previously
and was entirely lost sight of.
1t transpired that he was an En-
glishman by birth, but had lived for a
time in Paris, where he lost large
fortune in gambling. This fact had
caused his mind to give way. A tea-
ture of his madness was the belief that
some one had robbed him of his "es-
tates," and his one cry was for revenge
for his supposed injury. Ofcourse there
was no foundation for his wild fancy.
His ruin was due sorely to his own
acts, and no one else was in any way
responsible. But the fellow persisted
in his tale, and evidently believed in
it implicitly. Sane in all other re-
spects, on that point he was danger
Gus madman. Nemesis finally over
took him, for sometime later he met
his death in a railway accident in Ger
many, whittier his wandering footsteps
seemed to have led him, and his career
is now forever closed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22

JAMIE WAS VIcIoUs.-One day a
half-witted youth was standing on the
bank of river when he was accosted
from the other bank with:
"Hi, jamie! What is the best
place to cross" ?"
Jamie, who had spite against the
gentleman, sent him to the deepest
part.
The gentleman in crossing was near
ly drowned, and, when he came up to
where Jamie was standing, began
scolding him for telling him wrongly.
swell! we'll! !" returned Jamie. II
have seen the ducks and the geese
cross there often, and you have longer
legs than them ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22

e6- On one occasion the late John
Stetson went to New York. At that
time the J. roads did not run on Sun
day. Stetson took walk with Jack
Haverly on this day, and was dis
pruntled because he could not take
ride on the road. Happening to see
the letters IN. E. R. r." which stood
for Metropolitan Elevated r. R., Ha-
verly asked John what they meant.
"Blessed if I know" replied John ;
"Methodist Episcopal R. R., guess" "
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22

p@ "Now, you tell me I have faii
memory, a great capacity for learning
languages, large bump of veneration
and we'll developed head generally =
"You have," said the phrenologist. "1>
there anything" asked the man under
examination, in the exuberence of his
Joy, "that my head needs to make il
absolutely perfect p "Yes." "Wha'
is it, pray ?" asked the man. "a
shampoo"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22

b6 The story is told of certain Of
ficer of transatlantic steamship who,
in the absence of any clerical passen-
senger, was asked during storm to
undertake the duties of chaplain. He
was anxious to oblige, but felt that he
was altogether unequal to ecclesiastical
operations-to preaching, or even
reading. ~ can, however," he said,
"take up a collection"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22

WISE OLD MAN.-"What made that
young man stay so late?" asked the
father.
ave got to talking about the coin
age question:" said the fair daughter,
Sand did not notice the flight of time. u
~ don't think that story will do"
said the old man. "People who dis
cuss the coinage question make LOT
more noise than you two did,"
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A HOUSEHOLD REMEDY.
DR.. j. B. Delvaux's Great Indian
Blood Purifier Is Natures Own
Remedy.

iheme0y.
MADE from the best and most power
lXl full medicinal and curative roots and
herbs Of the forest. DR.. J. B. DELVAUX'S
INDIAN BLOOD PURIFIER is truly q
marvellous remedy for the treatment of
all chronic disease in individuals who
have thin blood and have lost their yitai-
ty, and as tonic it has no equal. 1t in
vigorates the system, overpowers dyspep-
sia and walks roughshod over all ailments
having tendency to depressed spirits.
Within radius Of 100 miles it has nearly
run all other preparations from the mar
ket and is emperor of all family medicine
chests. It cleanses and tones up the
stomach, promotes healthy action Of the
liver, bowels and kidneys, and produces
pure rich blood, thus giving the patient
The strength to withstand the attacks Of
diseases. It cures syphilis in any stage,
scrofula, old sores, piles, shaking chills,
nervous prostration, general debility.
and will prevent malarial fever. This
great remedy has no rival. Sold in all
frst-class drug stores, and general coun-
try stores, and by authorized agents, who
are now covering ever nook and corner Of
the county; or you can get 1t direct from
us by applying to DR.. ]. B. DELVAUX
IL CO., Yorkville, 8. G.
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SCHOOL BOOKS.

NOME to the old stand of Kennedy
" Bros. & Barron for your school books.
I may run ont on some days but friends
in New York have offered me better terms
than ever, and others closer by at the
same old price, which will enable me to
have orders filled in very short time.
Have sold lots of them during the
past week.. Come on here before going
anywhere else. We know what they
0' ~ " w. M. KENNEDY.
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r. L. McCants Testifles.

SMITHS TURNOUT, June 8, 1885.
w. NJ. PRoPsT, Agent, Yorkville, 8. G.
DEAR S1R-In reply to your inquiry, I
will say that I cannot give too much praise
for the ELEcTRoPoIsE. I have tried it
for pleurisy, neuralgia, rheumatism and
restlessness at night. From II to l O'Clock
every night had to rise and sit up. The
ELEcTROPoIsE has cured me and now
sleep well and feel better than have felt
for SO years. Yours truly,
r. L. MCCANTS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22

s9 Miss Brown, who is no longer
young, was chiding Miss Moire for hei
foolishness in carrying a parasol
which, Miss Brown said, was useless
and a piece of affectation. II never
carry a parasol," she said. "No,'
replied Miss Moire, "people on the
shady side of life have no use for
them"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-22
THE ELECTROPOISE. 8,

$40. THE ELECTROPOISE. $lO.
TN view of the increased and growing
l. demand for this remedial agent, the
Electropoise Go. have made arrange
ments with the manufacturers for re-
duction in the cost of manufacture which
now enables 1t to sell the instrument for
$40 CASH. This arrangement, however,
will not extend beyond October lst, next,
under the present contract. Those who
are suffering with any kind Of disease,
and desire cure without medicine, should
take advantage Of this reduction and Sc
cure an GLECTROPOISE at once. It
is simple and can be used without incon,
venience to the patient. A book givin5
full directions how to use 1t with each
instrument. Send in your orders at
once to W. NJ. PROPST, Agent,
Yorkville, s. G.
~ Call at DR.. Kuykendaps Drug Store.
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s@ Brooks-I say, Smithers can you

s@ Brooks-I say, Smithers can you
spell blind pig?
Smithers-Ofc course.
"Well, let me hear you"
"B-l-i-n-d pig"
"No, that's wrong"
"Well, let me hear you spell it."
"B-l-n-d p-g."
"You left the two is out"
"Yes. If 1 put the two is in 1t
would not be blind, would it ?"
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DRESS MAKING

Is still feature at LATIMER'S FASH
ION BAZAAR, and the work and finish
of the gowns at our establishment are
equal to that Of any establishment in the
United States.
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TIRES--M. & w.
Job Printing,

During the past twelve months, has
come to THE ENQUIRER office
unsolicited, from North Carolina
and Virginia. Why this IS, IS a
matter for YOU to determine. We
may not do the finest work on
earth; but we do the work that we
undertake, the best that we know
how, and the quality executed in
THE ENQUIRER office evidently
suits some customers, while we are
sure that it was not on account OF a
HIGH PRICE that brought the
work our way.
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UNDERTAKING.

COFFINS ROBES AND CASKETs.
WYE now have probably the largest
w stock in the county to select from.
Prices to suit customers, from the cheap
est to fine Oaks, Walnuts, Broadcloth,s OF
various qualities. Metallic and White
goods in infants and adults sizes. Fer
sonal attention. New Hearse.
w. B. MOORE & co.
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LATIMER'S BAZAAR.
MILLINERY.
Forced by a Popular De-
mand to Order a Select
Line of Stylish Head

THE highest testimonial Of our ability
l. to please our customers was popu-
lar demand from them about ten days
ago to put in select stock Of Millinery,
and in a measure we yielded. Our stock,
though not the largest on earth, is unique
and varied, and is comprised Of the very
Latest designs ssaSes sad s1nPss Sailor neHHans Hs
Our Flowers and Ribbons come up to
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Besides the above, THE, BAZAAR,
from the standpoint Of the ladies, has q
lovely line of Silk and Kid Gloves for
evening dress.
Remember to see us when you want
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