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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-15

Don't it seem strange to think
of Mark Hanna, the millionaire
plunderer, going out upon the
highways and byways as a phi
lanthropist and patriot, crying
"an honest dollar, for honest la
Dor p' when he never performed
an honest days labor, or earned
an honest dollar in his life? He,
who has plundered more homes
and ground the very lifeblood
from the heart of honest labor
now posing as a saint ! He who,
when asked for a crust of bread
by starving women and children,
would begrudge them the "coal
dust" that would be blown in
their eyes by the cold blast of
winters wind. No, my friends,
Mark don't love "honest labor''
for itself, but for HIMSELF, and
we are all more or less selfish !;
but some of us like to see a gen.
eral prosperity among our neigh
bors, and most of us know that old
man Mark, is talking through his
hat expecting his words to reach
the !"peanut gallery )" but the
"goober train' with Flagman
Sewall and Engineer Bryan in
charge, is scheduled to arrive in
Washington, March a.
My Grand Summer Closing
Out Sale can't last much longer,
only three weeks, and you have
my hearty assurance that have
no objection to your buying
goods elsewhere and paying more
for them. 1t only shows that my
competitors, if I have any, are
only more winning Gin their
ways" and more oily with their
tongues than I, and not because
of better goods and lower prices.
If you want Towels of any
kind, 60 see Strauss. He is
closing them out at great bar
gains.
Thousands of pairs flow cut
Shoes for Ladies at less than the
value of the leather.
Summer Dress Goods cut to
shreds. No one shall cut my
prices. I will not recognize COM
petition Let every intending
purchaser visit my store during
the next 10 days, commencing
today, August IS. Makes no diff
ference what you want, whether
it be Shoes, Clothing, Dress
Goods, Towels, Doylies, Counter
panes, Parasols, Fans, Ribbons,
Shirt Waist Material, Negligee
Shirts, Collars or Cravats.
H. c. STRAUSS,
Corner Fountain Square.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-15

AN IMPORTANT MATTER SETTEED.
The silly season is on, and it seems to
possess a special intensity this year.
A large number of electrical men are
more than usually affected, and several
have developed soft spots in their
craniums of really alarming proper.
tions. One of the worst afflicted oi
these stopped US on one of those
sweltering days last week, says The
Electrical Review, and remarked ex-
citedly:
"Have you heard the latest9"
"No."
"Why, man and his wife and their
son were waiting at street corner in
Brooklyn for a trolley car. Pretty
soon they saw one coming. The man
said Here he comes' The woman
said, Here she comes = The boy said
Here it comes!' Now, who of the
three was correct?"
"Well, who? ?" we asked, taking q
firm grip on our umbrella.
"The man." replied the silly one.
"WhyP" said we, as we stepped
back pace and got ready to swing
our weapon.
because it happened to be mail
car"
The umbrella swished through the
air; but the gibbering idiot saw it in
time, lodged, and dashed off, cackling
to himself.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-15

S~ A fellow was on trial before q
police magistrate for stealing chickens
The proof was circumstantial, the
main thing seeming to be that foot
marks were found in the snow near
the roost, exactly cor: esponding with
the prisoners boots-patches, nails and
all. The prisoners counsel thought
he had green one in the prosecutors
witness, who was apparently all that
fancy painted him. Counsel put this
question: "Now, how do you know
my client had on these boots last
night? How do you know I hadn't
them on ?" The witness demurely
answered: "Cause you didn't know
they's any chickens there"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-15

1~ "It is wonderful" said young
Mrs. Torkins, "to think of the prog
ress the world has made" EYES," re.
piled her husband, Zone can't help see,
ing evidences of progress everywhere.
If you walk out on the streets you see
electric cars and electric lights every
where" ayes, whenever I see an
electric light I do feel so sorry for the
poor Romans. How they ever man.
aged to read anything by the light Of
those spluttery Roman candles is more
than I can imagine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-15
A HOUSEHOLD REMEDY.
DR.. j. B. Delvaux's Great Indian
Blood Purifier Is Natures Own
Remedy.

IsChiCuy'
MADE from the best and most power
Nl full medicinal and curative roots and
herbs Of the forest. DIR. ]. B. DELVAUXS
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 vitali-
ty, and as tonic it has no equal. 1t in
vigorates the system, overpowers dyspep-
sia and walks roughshod over all ailments
having a 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. 1t 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. 1t 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
first-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 it direct from
us by applying to DR.. j. B. DELVAUA
tS CO., Yorkville, S. G..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-15
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.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-15
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 a select stock Of Millinery,
and in a measure we yielded. Our stock,
though not the largest ou earth, is unique
and varied, and is comprised of the very
latest designs and shapes including the
most popular shapes in Sailor Hats.
the requirements of the most exacting
critics and at prices only commensurate
with the quality of the goods offered to be
sold.
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
WALL PAPER,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-15
ESTATE OF HENRY WATSON.

HAVING been duly appointed agent
IL of the .heirs-at-law of HENRY
WATSON, deceased, to settle up his es'
tate, all persons indebted to the said es'
tate, are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned. Persons
having claims against the estate are re-
quested to present them duly authenti,
Gated. c.. C. BEAMGUARD,
Agent of heirs-at-law of Henry Watson,
deceased.
July 25 60 sgt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
Dearth of Real Hauanas.-

one of the most extensive handlers OF
cigars and cigarsmaterial in this city de-
clares that smokers who insist upon real
Havanas" have an exceedingly gloomy
prospect before them. They might as
WE'LL he remarked yesterday. begin to
habituate themselves TO cigars made from
the native leaf. The supply of Cuban to-
bacco is practically exhausted, although
considerable quantities are still held by
n few manufacturers. who had sufficient
foresight 10 lay in extra stock year or
two back. This seasons crop amounted
to only IL per cent. OF the normal output.
and rebellion or no rebellion, there will
be no crop next year, at all events not
enough OF a crop to affect the situation
here No serious advance In prices Is
anticipated for some months 10 come. but
when the famine does arrive. as il surely
will, you will have To pay p cents each
for the cigars you now buy at the rate
of two for a quarter. Still later, when
the meager stocks OF Cuban tobacco now
in this country are completely used up.
the lover OF the real Havana will be
compelled to burn up the nicotian pro-
duct of Connecticut. Re
cord.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
No Snobbishness In Russia.

The Wiener Tagblatt. an influential
Austrian journal. has found an extraor-
binary reason for praising the demeanor
of tho Car. He actually allowed Nine.
Faure and Nine. Brisson. who are not
even hoffahig. to dine at the same table
with himself and the Czarina. Such a
concession to republican principles. the
journalist continues. would be absolutely
impossible In Vienna, where. though a
low-born man might be admitted 10 the
Emperor's table his wife never could be
The fact is correct, and was once the
occasion of A curious scene at the Hof
burg when the Emperor had TO exert his
personal authority to obtain partners for
his Premier's daughter. but our contem-
porary surely mistakes the feeling OF the
Car. In his mind. as In that OF every
true autocrat there is no rank excep,
that derived from his favor. His notice.
in fact as Nicholas |, once openly said.
OF itself confers rank. The we'll born in
Russia have social advantages. as every
where else. but Peter the Greats ablest
minister was a cook or sutler. and tho
tradition has never been forgotten. In
Russia. as in every Oriental country with
out exception, all careers are as open as
In the United States.-Spectator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
Wheat's Rise justified.

LONDON, October 27.-The Mark Lane
Express. in its review of the grain mar
ket. says.
THE rise in the price Of wheat Is JUS
titled by the situation. IL is not "A specu-
lative advance: on the contrary, a specu-
lative effort to bear the market Is on
foot The English wheat crop did not
exceed 10000 quarters. though 1t Is
stated that 1t reached 100000. Let the
farmers wait. The thrush of wheat into
the market from California and Argen-
tina is now arriving. but 1t will not ar
rive freely until February or March. and
IT cannot depress prices II English wheats
do not incumber the earlier markets.
Let all farmers take courage. The epoch
Of over-production is on the wane'
At Antwerp the wheat market was In
active, and holders were compelled 10 ac-
cept lower bids. Time business has been
paralyzed by the violent fluctuations Of
the American markets.
Mr.. Robert PIN, member OF one Of
the leading houses doing business as
brokers in Baltic wheat on the Grain
Exchange. said: THE fall of half
crown in California wheat in Liverpool
has disorganized the market. and we do
not know exactly where we stand. In
til we receive some of the arrivals Of
wheat which are now due from Califor-
mia. thus fixing actual values. the mar
ket must be uncertain. At present we
can take every bit of California wheat
we can possibly get. and | expect an i'm
mediate rise of another shilling"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
He Was q Mheelman Himself.

IT presume upon the fraternity that
exists among wheelmen," said the nattily
dressed young man as he lifted his hat
on approaching a group OF 'cyciers at the
side of the Boulevard. Il never feel
alone since nearly all the good people Of
the world are awheel."
After gracious welcome he proceeded /:
IL have just returned from abroad. and
am convinced that the bicycle Is doing
more to level the social barriers now
existing in Europe than is any other sin
gle influence. In Venice 1t Is quite tho
proper thing for man on a wheel to
greet lady similarly mounted, whether
she be attended or alone. It's radical
departure, but the influence Is good. 1
made as many desirable acauaintances rs
though armed with the highest social
credentials.
but | want TO tell you that the BIZ
cycle contagion has "A stronger hold In
my native city of Denver than anywhere
else in the world. People so old that they
can scarcely walk, children that have
lust learned to walk, stately matrons.
smartly dressed servant girls. ministers.
dignifed business men, Judges, lawyers.
toilers and gamblers. all pedal through
the maze of riders that crowd the thor
oughfares.
That's a new one TO me-" he said,
interrupting himself to examine the I'm
est wheel In the collection. Its beau
~. Do you mind my trying IT,
All that the police have found out about
the affair is the number OF the wheel.
Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
PRODIGY AZ yIRTUOSO.
Bradshaw Huberman, whose sRiil Win
the Violin Has Ainszed Europe

A New York special says:
There is the promise Of musical SEN
sat,on in st,re Tor New YORK TINS sea-
son. ,.ov,
A few DAYS ago there arrived from
rurone A thirteen year-old boy, brauis-
law Huberman, who, according 10 INC
opinion OF eminent musicians ana CIV
noissseurs OF the old world, ID one u
The most remarkable muslcal sehiSu'S
~ this and OF the century-a violrist VINO
* not merely an infant phenomenon
hut a yirtuoso who rivals Sslrasdle'
All this seems extrayaeant, out no mas
been heard by exactlng critics hhe iia' Ia.
slick. Helm, Spiedel, bngei anu '1pp ip',,
ana such leading musicians do 49,,
stein Brahms, Goldnl.uA' tN'"' -,
Dyorak, and they nave NJ "a
with the most extravagant praise
The voungster Is accompanied mere ~
h,s rather and mother, who are not want
inc i'm a. ful appreciation or the pla0.,Na'
value OF his accomplishments ana u,yS
are already making arrangements io' ni'
American debut, which VIII proDdp's 'AA'
Mace November 18th at Carnegie nan.
Young Huberman is Of Polish-hepre"
a1traction. WAS born in Warsaw IN De
conher. 1883. and received his nrst 'ioiih
lesson when six years OF age rom az
obscure local yiolinist. AFTER ohis tnie'
,ronths' instruction he played from mem-
or i'm nublic. Rode's seventh violin con-
certo a most difficult number, which few
,.ioIinists have in their repertory.
The remarkable younGster was taken
~ Joachim al Berlin. when in his eighth
wear. and then il was he composed
violin concerto of his own, an eiesy ana
a romance. A.
In Vienna. Huberman has been the
bright particular star of the last two
seasons. He made his premier at a Patti
farewell" and took the audience by
storm.
Either he is a great genius or a be-
wItching humbug. lie has certainly cast
his smell over the musicians and concert
patrons of Europe. and it now remains
to be seen what success he will meet in
the new world.
In appearance he IS certainly not
handsome lad-that is he has not tho
points OF beauty which preordain him
as a darling OF the matinee young
women" He is Of the average height
Tor his years, but his head is much too
large for the proportion Of the rest of
his body. There is a slight cast in his
dreamy gray eyes. his lips are large,
and his hair is long. thin and dark. of
a heavy fiber and falls in a curve TO his
shoulders.
All this does not seem prepossessing.
but when he appears on the concert
platform. with violin poised and bow in
hand. his whole face lights up. and those
who have seen and heard him say SER
aphic is the fitting word 10 describe the
impression that Huberman and his music
makes.
If it is all true, New York has the
promise Of a veritable sensation for the
coming concert season. and, following
New York, tour OF the principal cities
Of the country viii be made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
Reform in the Consular Service.

WASHINGTON, oct. 27.-The Presi-
dent, in making three appointments in
the consular service to-day. followed ci-
vil-service reform principles, by making
promotions from lower grades In each
instance. The vacancies at Windsor, on
tario. caused by the dismissal OF Con-
sui Thatcher. who insisted upon residing
at Detroit. was filled by the appointment
OF julius g. Lay. of the District of CO.
lumbia. Vicc-Consul at Ottawa; Samuel
VI. Simmons, of Texsa. Vice-Consul at
Piedras Negras. Mexico, since 1889. is
promoted to Consul at the same place
Vice Jesse ". Sparks. deceased and
John F. Walls. of Louisiana. who has
been twenty-five years in the service.
is promoted to the Consulate at Mata-
mcras Mexico Vice John b. Corn an. Of
Georgia, deceased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28

Allison and Sherman acts have convinced
him he was mistaken. His silver theories
of 1871 have been shown by the event
TO have been fallacious. Our coinage or
over 4oo, 600 90 silver dollars has not kept
up the price of silver. and II Is silly to
think the coinage OF 400. 600 900 more would
do 1t. He now favors free coinage at the
ratio of 30 to /, but observation and
study lead him TO conclude that after all
the single gold standard is best. Other
countries have found it so and we have
tried IL with success since 1884. lie adds:
I'VE have done all we can for silver
moro than any other nation ever did. or
ought to-and we have got to stop med
ding with the market, to our own detri-
ment. International bimetallism need no
longer command soliditous attention-we
could not get it II We wanted 1t. and we
do not need II. We should go on as VIC
are. There is an abundance OF gold In
the world for the money measure OF the
nations that carry the commerce, and
have the skilled labor. and are the mas
tiers OF the world. And have to say the
whole silver question as 1t IL in this CAM
paign. is not only fantastic fiction. but
an actual anachronism. There are those
who think 1t will go on forever, but 1t
is nearly played out-and with the beat
ing of Bryan there Will be an end to it.
Baltimore sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
She Accented the Nomination.

An AtchlsoH man recently asked q girl
to marry him, and though she had been
sitting up nights for him for six months.
she replied that she would notify him
Of her answer by mail. After spending
a week in suspense. he received a letter
from her. 1900 words in length. In it she
explained her position on the tobacco
question. stated what she had always
advocated as the best kind of baking
powder told him that it was with a
feeling OF deep qualification that she ac-
cepted the honor he had done her. and
hoped that she would always faithfully
preserve the traditions OF good house
keeping. &c. He was nearly dead with
exhaustion when he reached the post
script. which read: you are so fun
OF politics. thought ii might please YOU
TO be accepted like the candidates ac.
cept their Presidential nominations
Atchison Globe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
4 Nine-l ear.0!d Criminal.

you have con mitted five or six bur-
gldries, and ] don't know where you will
wlld up. Ii is terrible record for a boy
OF your age. All your crimes are COM
mitted in the night. and you buy whisky
and 80 home drunk like a confirmed old
topper. When your parents have locked
you up TO keep you out of mischief you
have kicked off the lock and made your
ecape. My boy. you have broken your
fathers heart. He has asked me for
Gods sake 10 send you away. | cannot
send you TO the penitentiary or State
prison. as you are too young. / will send
you 10 the House of Refuge"
These words were addressed 10 nine
year-old Carl Werner by Judge Asphalt
in the County Court in Brooklyn yesler-
day, and brought tears to the eyes OF the
youthful criminal. Carl has the distnc-
ton or being the toughest boy in Brook
Ign. and Is credited with two nighawy
robberies New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28

Emil Pilzen. lad of fifteen years,
whose parents live in Hartland, Mich.
created a sensation near the Flushing
tunnel by jumping into the lake and start
ing TO swim toward the Michigan shore.
The employees of the tunnel jumped into
a boat and started after the swimmer.
They reached him just In time, Ak ne had
overestimated his strength and was un-
conscious when taken into the boat.
When he reeained consciousness the boy
said he had started TO swim Tor Ger
many. As II was evident he was out OF
his mind, he was sent 10 the Central po-
lice station where IT was found he had
come 10 Milwaukee yesterday 10 visit
friends. A ticket was bought for him.
and he was taken 10 the 81. Paul depot
10 be sent hcme.
While there he suddenly began 10 dis
robe. insisting that he was spirit from
Heaven 10 fight q duel with Satan. lie
was returned 10 the station for safe Keep
ing until his parents can take him home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
An Honest Young.

A well-dressed young man Of proposes
ing manner asked the clerk Of one OF
the leading hotels last evening TO point
out the proprietor of the house. On this
being done the young man held out 10
the proprietor 4 number OF bills of vari-
Gus denomina lions. amounting to quite
a sum, with the remark:
i've just picked this up in the lobby,
and suppose some OF your guests must
have dropped it,"
The hotel man thanked the finder took
his name. and address and sealed the
money up to await being claimed. To
Post reporter. who Witnessed the incident
the proprietor said:
1T isn't every day that such an act OF
honesty is recorded. IL would have been
easy TO conceal the finding of the roll, and
II Is lucky that the money was picked up
by a man OF honor. 1 am afraid that the
average man would have yielded 10 the
temptation of keeping Tit isn't often
that L find OF that sort Is voluntarily
surrendered. told the young man that
IL no owner turned up the money was
his. and when he laughingly answered
that he needed II I thought more highly
OF his integrity than ever. Washington
Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
DEMOCRATS AND POPULiSTS Sif
BRIAN WILL CARRY the STATE.
The Biblical Recorders Attack o"
Catholic CandIdate-Butler's
Paper Replies.

RALEIGH. n. c., oct. E.-Speclai-
The Democratic and Populist State Chair
men now unite in the statement that
Bryan will carry the State by $1,000.
The Biblical Recorder. the Baptist or
gan. attacked Robert NJ. Douglas, Re
publican nominee for Associate Justice.
for being Roman Catholic. To-day
Senator Buffers paper makes counter
attack on the Recorder. IL says;
well, 1t seems we are into 1t. Here
Is the organ OF the Baptist denomination
in the State attacking Il candidate on
the cooperation ticket because of that
candidates religion. We wonder II the
Recorder knows that the great mead OF
the Democratic party In this State, Hon.
Clement Manly, chairman is Romanlst
IL the Recorder does know that, why
does it keep silent as to Mr.. Manly? Is
IL because Mr.. Manly is a Democraty
If the Recorder is going into fight
against Catholics. is it right to attack
a Catholic belonging to one political party
and keep still with reference to a Catho-
lie OF another political party?'
STRONG REPUBLICAN ORGANlZA-
TION.
The Supreme Court is at work this week
on Fifth district appeals. All the dock
cts are light. There are no cases of
special Importance at this term.
I.indley Vinton, who Is campaigning
for Palmer and Buckner. says he finds
the Republican organization remarkably
strong in this State. He does not ex-
pect Palmer and Buckner TO get over
1900 votes. Delaney Neville. McCreary
Skies. w. G. Peckham. Burton Harrison
and DistrictAttcrney Eaton are now
speaking in this State in the interest OF
Palmer and Bufkner. Harrison spoke
here tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-28
Eve Headache.

DR.. s. Weir Mitchell attributes many
headaches to disorders in the retroactive
and accommodative apparatus OF the eye.
Ii is becoming the custom TO go to the
oculist when stubborn headache asserts
itself. In some instances the brain symp-
tom Is often the most prominent, and
sometimes the only prominent, indication
or trouble in the eye. There may be no
pain or fatigue in the organ itself, and
tho strain in IL may only show itself by
ache in the brow or back of the head
Long continued trouble in the eye may
be the unsuspected cause of insomnia.
vertigo nausea and general ill-health. In
many cases the trouble in the eye be-
comes suddenly mischievous, owing 10
some sudden failure of the health, or to
increased sensitiveness of the brain from
moral or mental causes