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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

ABsEST-MINDED PEoPLE.-Here
are couple of stories of absent-mind-
ed people that are worth repeating !:
NV brother lives in New England
town, and he went to Boston once to
transact some business that would oc-
cupy two days. At the end of four
days he had not returned. His wife's
anxiety was relieved on that day by
telegram, which read:
"What did 1 come to Boston for ?
Have been trying to remember for three
days"
sReal estate" telegraphed his wife.
"Of course" came back the answer.
A similar case, but one which could
hardly be called Observation-Disclosures,
is that of c., the stock broker. On
the morning on which his first baby
was born, he came on the floor with
a radiant face. Catching sight of me,
he rushed up and said with beaming
smile and joyous eye:
"Congratulate me, old man; I'm
the happiest father in New York city.
There never was such handsome
baby born before"
~ do congratulate you, Harry, old
man." I answered, as I squeezed his
hand warmly. "Boy or girl?"
He looked at me for moment, and
then wave of blank despair went over
his face. "I'll be hanged if l know"
he said.
c. disappeared from the floor; but
in couple of hours I felt someone
nearly jerk my arm from its socket.
"It's boy" exclaimed c., gleefully.
"I went home and found out"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
Note the Conditions.

TWO SIX MONTHS SUBSCRIBERS at 81
each will be considered the equivalent OF one
yearly subscriber at sl.75 and so counted. A
Subscription paid for two or more years In ad-
vance at 81 rs, will be counted as one name for
each year so paid.
Ciubmakersi will be held personally respon-
sible for the payment OF all names returned by
them, After clubmaker has returned and
paid for any name, he can, at anytime there
after discontinue the sending OF the paper to
the person for whom he has paid, and trans
fer the unexpired time TO any otner person,
provided the person to whom the transfer Is
desired was not q subscriber at the time the
original name was entered on our books
No name will be counted in competition for
a premium until the subscription price has
been paid nor will any premium be delivered
until satisfactory settlement has been made
for all names returned by the clubmaker. ,
Persons who commence making clubs Will
not be permitted to transfer their club 10 an
other clubmaker's list after the names have
been entered on our books.
It is not necessary that the names on club
should all be at the same postofhce. Names
may be taken at any number OF places.
Clubmakers are requested to send In names
as rapidly as they secure them after NoSem-
All subscriptiors must be forwarded to us at
the expense CT those sending them.
We will be responsible for the safe transmits
sion Of money only when sent by dran, regis
tered letter Or money order drawn on tne
Yorkville posto6ice.
In sending names, write plainly, and give
postoffice, county and state.
All subscriptions will be discontinued ut the
expiration Of the time paid for.
4 separate list will be kept for each CLUB
maker. who will be credited with each name
sent. SO that the number sent by any one per-
son may be ascertained at q moments notice.
In case Of tie for either premium, two
weeks will be allowed in which to .'untie"
The time In which names may be returned
under our propositions will commence now,
1st day of November, 1896, and expire at
O'Clock, p. m, on Wednesday, the 10th day
of March, 1897.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
Autuuruas department.

1T WAS "RECoRDED. During a
certain sea voyage the mate of the
brig Y, who usually. "kept the log,
was found one day to be unable to at
tend to the duty because of inebria-
ton, and the work was done by the
captain, whose last entry was "The
mate was drunk all day." On the
following day, the mate having recov-
cred from the effects of his indulgence,
resumed his former attention to the
clog" entries, when he discovered his
superior's record, and Immediately re-
monstrated with that officer, asking,
"What the need, sir, of making that
entry ?" "Wasn't it true?" demanded
the commander. eyes," replied the
delinquent, "but I don't see any neces-
sity of making any record of it there. "
"Well," rejoined the captain, Gas it
was true, it had better stand it had
better stand"
At the close of the following day,
when the captain examined the log
book, he was astonished and provoked,
on finding therein, "The captain was
sober all day." Summoning his sur
bordinate officer, he fiercely demanded,
"Why did you make that entry?"
"Why," said the mate, "it was true,
was it not ?" "Of course it was true ;
but am not sober every day ?" asked
the now enraged captain. "Well," re-
piled the mate, "but, as it is true, it
had better stand ; it had better stand )"
whereupon he turned on his heel and
left the captains presence, but had not
taken many steps when he felt cur
rent of air caused by rapidly NOV
ing marline-spike passing in dangerous
proximity to one of his acoustic or
gans, having been hurled by the an
CRY captain.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

AN EFFECTIVE APPEAL.-Some
years ago, at session of the legisla-
ture of Kentucky, an effort to repeal
the law offering a bounty on foxes
scalps was made, but was defeated by
the appeal of a member from noun
famous and sparsely settled region.
"Do the gentlemen want to deprive
my constituents and me of the benefits
of hearing the gospel preached ?" he
demanded, indignation in his tone and
overspreading his rugged countenance.
awe are all Methodists up my way,
and our preachers won't come without
we can give 'em chickens, know.
We can't raise chickens unless the
foxes are killed by somebody, that's
sure; and there amt anybody that
can afford to spend their time hunting
foxes and getting nothing to pay for it.
So, gentlemen, if you repeal this law,
you'll be depriving my constituents OF
the benefit Of hearing the gospel
preached that's the way it looks to
mel" The law was not repealed that
session.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
READ CAREFULLY AND

DETWEEN this date and the MIDDLE OF
b MARCH, It Is usual for the people Of this
section to select their reading matter for the
following year. Being one Of the 'cleanest,
most enterprising and reliable newspapers In
the state, It IL natural, therefore, that THE
YORKVILLE ENQUIRER should also be
one of the most popular. Ninety per cent. Of
the families in the county desire # as regu-
lar visitor to their homes, and all those who
can afford 1t, may reasonably be looked upon
as probable subscribers. One Of the most Sc
rious drawbacks, probably, ls. the inconven;,
ience OF writing letters, sending money and
attending to the matter Of subscribing at the
proper time II is this fact that makes II es-
pecfally desirable for US, just at this time, to
secure the services Of large number OF intel
ligent and energetic assistants, and to make 1t
worth their while to give the matter their
attention, we are making the liberal offers
which we will presently explain.
The price Of single subscription one year
Is TWO DOLLARS. This Ia to the individual
who does not give his name to o clubmaker ;
but sends 1t direct to this office. In clubs,
however, the price IL only ONE DOLLAR
AND SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS. That is the
price which the subscriber pays the clubmaker,
and the price which, under all circumstances,
he is expected to pay us. Now to our propo-
sitiOns.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

a9- There is burden of care in get
ting riches; fear in keeping them ;
temptation in using them guilt in
abusing them; sorrow in losing them ;
and a burden of account to be given
up concerning them.
s9~ He who reigns within himself
and rules his passions, desires, and
fears, is more than a king.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
To Each New Subscriber.

is COMMENCED NOW, IT WILL BE SENT
UNTIL JANUARY /. 1893, without any
charge for that portion OF the time between
now and January l, 1897. 1t Is understood,
however, that II the subscriber fails to pay
the clubmaker the subscription price, he will
be due him for all papers that he may have
received.
BY new subscribers we mean those whose
names are not now on our books, except we
will not count as new subscribers, cases where
the subscription may have been changed from
the name OF one member OF family to an
other. This is intended emphatically to mean
new additions to our subscription list.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

A KEEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Jubal
Early was as keen sometimeswith his
tongue as he was with his sword for
the Southern Confederacy. The Pitts
burg Dispatch illustrates this by the
following incident:
In the summer of 1877 General Ju-
bal A. Early was guest at the Ar
lington hotel, Hot Springs, Ark.
Among the other notables stopping
there was the somewhat famous ex-
Governor Stearns of Florida, who had
been recently appointed by President
Hayes a commissioner to adjust the
claims of citizens of Hot Springs who
had improved real estate which was
afterward decided to belong to the
national government. One day the
two gentlemen, who had no personal
acquaintance, met in the hotel office.
General Early" said Stearns, po-
litely, "you ought to be willing to
shake hands with me. You owe me
an arm" and he indicated his empty
sleeve.
"How is that, governor queried
Early, at the same time extending his
hand.
81 lost that arm in the cause of the
Union at Winchester, where you com
manded the Confederate army"
"Indeed," responded the general
suavely, as he stroked his long gray
heard and slightly Strengthened his
bent figure. "You mustn't blame me
for that. I always instructed my men
to do their duty but somehow the
rascals would blunder."
The future intercourse of the two
gentlemen was limited to passing bow.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

s9~ A Tioga youth started to take
his best girl to the city one evening
last week, says the Philadelphia Rec
ord. The couple boarded the street
car, and when the conductor came in
for the fare, the young man dived
down in his pocket. To his horror,
he discovered that his pocket was alb
solutely empty. Looking up at the
conductor, he blurted out, "I've
changed my pants, and left my money
at home" Then he looked question
ingIy at the girl. She shook her head
and murmured, $50 have l." The
conductor grinned, the maiden blushed,
and the young man signalled to stop.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
FULL PREMIUM LIST.

But this Is not oil. In addition to the pre-
miums offered for the LARGEST AND SEC
OND LARGEST CLUBS, and the largest club
of NEW SUBSCRIBERS, we also offer other
valuable premiums for q given number OF sub
scribers. This, 1t will be seen, ensures that the
clubmaker who starts out for one OF the larger
clubs and falls short, will not fail to be paid
full. followed by the conditions below:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
s75.0O BUGGY.

To the clubmaker who returns the largest
number of names. will be awarded the BEST
BUGGY manufactured by the CAROLINA BUG
GY COMPANY of Yorkville, 8. c., for SOU.
The Buggy may be taken out of stock or
manufactured fo order ut the option of the
Cluhmaker.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
And to Each Old Subscriber,

THE YoRKvILLE ENoUIRKR-TWICE-A-
WEEK-filled with bright, fresh news from
the COUNTY, STATE, NATION AND
WORLD, interesting stories, instructive mis-
cellaneous matters, and humorous selections,
explanatory editorials, etc. The paper will be
held up to It's present high standard, and will
continue prompt, explicit, reliable, and, in
short, the best.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
CENTRAL TIME STANDARD.

Trains Nos. and 10 are first class, and
run daily except Sunday. Trains Nos.
GO and 6l carry passengers and also run
daily except Sunday. There is good con
nection at Chester with the G. C.. Il n.
and the c. c. & A., also L g. G. r. R. :; at
Gastonia with the A. & G. A. L.. at Lin
colnton with C. c.. and at Hickory and
L. T. NICHOLS, supt.
G. w. F. Harper, Receiver.
IIanOir, n. c..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
$4,000 WAGON.

To the clubmaker who returns the second
largest number Of names will be awarded q
WHITE HICKORY TWO HORSE WAGON,
valued Mt $50. The wagon Is the equal In
every respect Of any other to be bought at the
price named.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
$500 LA BELLE" ORGAN.

For the largest club Of NEW SUBSCKIBEKS
we will give one WILCOX & WHITE Oh
GAN, known as ia Belle" and worth S500
by Mr.. GEO. T. ScHoRB, and which is giving
such perfect satisfaction to oil who have gur.
chased It. 1t has five octaves, two complete
sets of reeds and octave couplers, and nine
ed with bevel plate mirror, and In tone, work
manship and durability, the instrument Is
equal to any reed organ ever sold on this mar
ket. With the organ will go n handsome
stool, for which there will be no charge.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
GLENN & ALLISON.
MULES AND HORSES

MULES AND HORSES
TUST RECEIVED from MISSOURI
u and KENTUCKY. If we have not got
what you want, give us II suggestion, and
we will meet your judgment and fancy
in the next lot.
HAYDOCK AND COLUMBUS
BUGGIES. Full line always in stock.
They are perfect i'm material, unexcelled
in finish and right in price.
HARNESS, ETC.
Our business requires that we buy GOOD
HARNESS cheap. We have found the
place, and are willing to share good thing
with the public. Full line on hand.
TERMS-Everything for Cash or ap-
proved paper, and guaranteed to be as
represented. GLENN IL ALLISON.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
For 20 and Less Than 80
For 6 and Less Than 10
For 3 and Less Than 6

SUBSCRIBERS, "Siren" pattern BUTTER
KNIFE, or 2BLADED POCKET KNIFE,
with name ani address on the handle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
BIG PAY...L|TTLE WORK.
HERE ARE SOME LIBERAL
OFFERS TO CLUBMAKERS.
YorkVille Enquirer
FOR 1897.
Valuable Premiums to Be Given to Those
Who Send in and Pay for Names.
BUGGY, 2-HORSE WAGON, ORGAN, ETC.
Special Inducements For Clubmakers to
Get New Subscribers and Special
Inducements for New Sub.
scribers to Subscribe.

GO TO WORK TODAY.
For 80 and Less Than 40
SUBSCRIBERS, choice Of the following, each
valued at $40: NEW YORK STANDARD
7-JEWELED WATCH in dust proof case; lax
GOLD FILLED WATCH CHAIN, HALF
DOZEN TEASPOONS, HALF DOZEN TABLE
SPOONS and BUTTER KNIFE Q3 pieces);
or an EXTRA FINE ACCORDION.
For 20 and Less Than 80
SUBSCRIBERS, we will give NO. 2M AU-
TOHARP, valued at $50; or THE ENQUlR-
ER and any monthly magazine or weekly
newspaper published in the United States, for
one year.
For 10 and Less Than 20
SUBSCRIBERS, a CONCAVE WARRANT
ED RAZOR, SILVER PLATED GRAVY La
DIE, or an extra quality FOUR BLADED
POCKET KNIFE, with name and address
on the handle. Any Of the articles mentioned
would be bargain at S.
For 6 and Less Than 10
SUBSCRIBERS, an extra quality THREE
BLADED POCKET KNIFE, GENUINE
FRENCH BRIAR PIPE or CHILD'S Sill
YER PLATED TABLE SET. Good values at
Sl.5O.
Fnr 9 and T,ess Than e
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
For 60 Subscribers,

We will give the clubmaker his choice OF the
following premiums, each valued at $S: 4
FOUR DRAWER 'ENQU1RER" SEWING
a "HOUSEKEEPER'S SET OF KNIVES,
FORKS AND SPOONS, made by Rogers; a
"WAL.THAMr WATCH in coin silver, dust
proof case o NO. AUTOHARP, q BANJO,
COR NET
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04
For 30 and Less Than 60

we will give the clu5maker
his choice of the following, each valued al Sl6
WALTHAM WATCH, In open lace silver
,ase: set of halt dozen ROGERS BROS.
KNIVES and FORKS az PIECES MOI AU-
TOHARP, BANJO, MANDOLIN. GUITAR,
DR. LOW ARM SINGER SEWING MACHINE +.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-04

from Cork. On one occasion he was
placed on the lookout. Seeing land
he cried out, Gland away yr' The u.s.
ual response, "Where away ?" brought
out the original Irish answer, GAIL
along the shoore, sir"
sasH Let US have done with vain re-
grets and longing for the days that will
never be ours again. Our work lies in
front, not behind us; and "Forward'
is our motto. Let us not sit with folded
hands gazing upon the past as if it
were the building is but the founda-
ton. Let us not waste heart and life
thinking of what might have been, and
forgetting the "may be" that lies be-
fore us.
a9 At the convention of the Irish
race last month in Dublin, two speak
ers, who had come from the United
States, contributed the following SEN
tences in the course of their speeches.
One of them, in giving some details OF
personal history, informed his hearers
that "he had left Ireland So years
before, a naked little boy, without
a dollar in his pocket" Said the
other: "Until last week, I had never
set foot in the land of my BIRTH"
s9~ An Irishman who had been
brought up in the country, where
stones lay loose about the fields, and
the dogs, on account of the sheep, were
kept in kennels, visited the city for
the first time, when dog rushed out
and barked at him. He stopped and
tried to pull stone out of the pave
ment to fling at the cur, but found it
fast. "Faith," said he, "this is a
quare country where all the dogs are
loose, and all the stones are tied"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-22

Rock ISLAND. H.. Aug. 19.-To all
Military and Civic Organizations and
Societies of Rock Island and Moline:
To the end that the procession on
the afternoon Of Sept. 5 may be in
keeping with the imposing occasion
and at the same time creditable in
rejecting the public spirit and pric 9
of the cities of Rock Island and Mo-
line. it is hereby most earnestly
sought that all organizations Of what
soever kind, both military and civic.
that all orders make it point to ar
range to participate in the parade oil
that day. We desire a turn out OF
every organization Of men in the two
cities, and we feel assured that bv
making special effort this sugges'
ton may be complied with on the
part Of all.
1t is hoped that all orders viii
take this subject into consideration
at once and advise the undersigned
OF their purpose to respond.
II. l.. WHEELAN.
Secretary Arrangement Com.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-22
Right and Left

Paralyzing blows are being dealt at disease by
the great tonic and regulator. Hostetier's Stom-
sch Biiters. Fever and ague, general debility.
rheumatism. nervous ailments, constipation and
dyspepsia, are among the maladies for which ex-
perience has proved II specific. Its work is
thorough, lis Effects are pronpt. IT is not. how
ever. advertised TO produce immediate cu;es.
though 1t Affords speedy relief. ami will, il given
reasonable til al, such as a y standard remedy
deserves, root out the maladies to which It ID
adapted In emergencies arising in faml es, II
Is particularly serviceable. and il is esteemed
throughout the land a. medicine OF comprehen
rive uses, wholesome vegets bic composition and
nnobjectionahie Il .Vor. 1t has risen 10 popular
ity ny pute'y legitimate means, ard only we'll
substantiated facts are alleged in regard to it.
Use it sy dramatically.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-22
East Moline CompAny's Position.

The following was given out yes
terday afternoon by the East Moline
company, apropos of the reports of
the failure OF the Weir Plow COM
pany. Of Monmouth. to carry out its
purpose TO move:
This company does not advocate
the discussion Of its business in the
newspapers. but feels called upon to
state at this time that the East Mo-
limo company does not owe the Weir
Plow company dollar. but on the
contrary the Weir Plow company has
violated its contract and is large "
liable to the Eas, Moline company.
EAST MOLINE COMPANY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-22
In FIRST TEMPLES,
Woodland Worship at Tindail's
Grove.
CAMP MEETING HAS OPENED.

A Largo Numbsr Present ut the Initial
Today and Also For romorrow-A Big
Attendance Expected.
CAMP MEETING GROUNDS, TIN.
DALLs GROVE, Aug. 22.-The Rock
Island district NJ. L. camp meeting
opened last evening with a larger
number in attendance than ever be-
fore for the first day. The houses
on the grounds are filled with good
ly number of tenants, and ali look
forward to a successful meeting. NJ
V. Crumbaker. presiding elder; Rev.
G. S. Cummings, Of Moline; Rev.
Thompson. of Port Byron. and the
president of Hedding college were
present last evening. Exercises
were opened with song service led
by student of Hedding college. az
ter which Rev. G. s. Cummings
preached, followed by an address BY
the president of Hedding college.
Several other ministers made short
addresses, after which the benedic.
ton was pronounced.
that has ever sang at these meetings.
The program for today is appende' :
500 a. m.-Prayer meeting
y:l5 a. m.-Bibie Reading.
lo3o i. m.-Prcaching.
1::D D. m.-Junor league.
3:1 p. m.-Epworth league.
100 p. m.-Sons service
$50 p. Mcclure. The Higher Values. by
Rev. }. 7. Mcfarland. d. d., of Jacksonv lille.
Sundays program will be as fol-
laws:
$50 Il. Move feast.
Io:t a. IN. Preaching by Rev. J. Il. McFar
land. ID. ID. of Jacksonville.
I::o p. m.-Junur league.
400 p. -Epworth league.
go p. m.-Song service.
.:3op m.-Preaching and revival services.
Should the weather and roads be
favorable large attendance OF peo-
pie from Rock Island and Moline is
anticipated the first Sunday.
Effect of the storm.
Although the storm last night was
very severe for the campers. all
arose this morning bright and early
after night Of what was. to say the
least, uneasiness. A number oil
camps were soaked badly. but other
thsn a general scare no damage wa:
done. Little Brothers have opened
their boarding tent and the first
meals were served yesterday. David
son has charge of the cooking. Jane;
Glow the ice cream and meat depart,
ments. and host OF pretty maiden'
from Milan act as walters. john
Lambert has all the business he can
attend to at his stables.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-22

has declared in favor of paper
money. Instead of following up the
ideas of the immortal Thomas Jeffer-
son the democratic convention at
Chicago assumed the arbitrary 16
to / policy-for what purpose'
There is no purpose but to benefit
the few silver mine owners and assist
the debtors to repudiate their obli-
cations. II the minis of this coun-
try are thrown open to free coinage
at the Is to l ratio our dollar will
be worth less than the Mexican dol
lar. The idea is not alone dishon-
est reputation but conspiracy
against wages" Mr.. Volimer said
the coming campaign will be one Of
education. He advised all people to
study up the financial question.