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The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11

A few years ago hard times made
the Western farmer deny himself
everything save the barese necessities
of life: Then came the great crop
year of 1897 and with it story.
Nebraska farmer carried mortgage
of $4,000 on his property and it was
n burden hard TO contend with. The
wheat crop in '97 was enormous and
prices We're high. He appeared at the
bank shortly after harvest, pulled out
$4,000 and asked for a loan of $500 TO
enable him to cancel the mortgage
note. The banker. who held the note,
urged him not to bother about it. but
go and buy cattle with his $4,000, feed
his corn crop and in that way get the
maximum for his product. No, sir;
replied the farmer. 81 want to pay
that note now. Then when | harvest
the corn crop I'm goin' TO pay you back
that 5000 | just borrowed, and then
do you know what I'm going to do?'
and his honest face bcamed all over
with pleasure. I'm going to buy
buggyr This little incident tells the
story of thousands of others out in
Nebraska, end the fact that during the
past six months one concern (The
Slower Carriage Company of Chicago)
have shipped to one firm in Omaha
alone one hundred and thirty carloads
of bugsies and carriages. averaging
about 90 to the car. makes il very evil
dent that prosperity is with Nebraska.
1t is wonderful state with great re-
sources, and the crops of the past few
years have put Nebraska farmers in
an enviable position.
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
HAVE DoG-TIGHT GATES.
Ours Must Net he Killed by Prusslan
Railways.


According to a recent decision OF
Prussian court, the railroads in that
country must have dog-tight crossing
gates or stand liable for any canine in
juries resulting from failure to dc
so, says Law Notes. Some time ago.
while the gates were closed at rail-
road crossing in Munster, an aristo-
cratic hunting dog, in the active pur-
suit of his vocation, eluded the obsta-
simultaneously with an express train.
The train passed on unscathed, but the
dog had to be picked up with a sponge
In suit by the owner to recover $50
damages for the taking of of his blue
blooded pet the railroad company
claimed that 1T had performed its
whole duty in shutting the gates, and
that If the dog was SO Ill hammered
as to climb over or crawl under In
the face of such manifest desire to
exclude him, then the blame was with
his master. The court, however, held
that it was the duty of the railroad to
keep the dog off its tracks, and ap-
pointed experts to determine whether
the barriers provided were reasonably
calculated to prevent the passage of
unwary dogs, They reported adverse
ly to the defendant, and, after fur
thcr reference to experts in canine ped
igree to detnrmine the value of the de-
ceased. the plaintiff was awarded $50.
with interest from the date OF the
catastrophe.
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11

find relief in Pc-ru-na. This has been
my experience. A friend in need is a
friend indeed. and every bottle of Pc
ru-na | ever bought proved a good
friend to me."-Susan Wymar.
Mrs. Margaretha Dauben, 12l4 North
Superior St, Racine City. Wis,
writes; 81 feel so well and good anu
happy now that pen cannot describe 1t.
Pe-ru-na is everything to me. l have
taken several bottles of Pc-ru-na for
female complaint. l am in the change
of life and 1t does me good" Pe-ru-na
has no equal in all of the irregularities
and emergencies peculiar to women
caused by pelvic catarrh.
Address DIR. Hartman, Columbus, o..
for free book for women only.
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
Tea for Everybody.

When Admiral Dewey and his flag
ship arrived at Colombo. June 22d. Sir
Thomas Upton. the yachting tea mcr-
Chant, whose Shamrock is soon to try
for the Americas cup. had character
istic part in the welcome. BY Sir
Thomas order tive-pounh box of tea.
marked with the recipients name. was
presented to every one-oificer and
man-on board the Olympia.
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11

have received
from the use Of
Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegeta-
bic Compound.
Soon after the
birth of my first
child, i COM
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
Dealer for Aliens Foot-Ense.

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Ensc.
A powder to shake in your shoes. 1t
rests the feet. Cures Corns. Bunions
Swollen, Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching,
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails.
At all druggists and shoe stores, e5 cts
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen
S. Olmsted, lie Roy. n. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
Rnckca by Rcputntion.

The Union Pacific has added new. mod
ern equipment to its service both east
and west from Denver. and gives even
better satisfaction to its patrons than In
the past. 1t stands without rival as the
quickest and most elegant route, With
accommodations TO accommodate all
classes of passengers. Only one night to
Chicago. St Louis and St. Paul and over
ten hours saved between Denver and the
PACIFIC const. Ticket office gil llth street.
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11

Railroads generally East and West
are rapidly fitting their freight cars
with air brakes and automatic coup
lers. An officer of the Burlington
road said in Chicago recently that on
his line there are $4,000 freight cars,
so per cent OF which are equipped
with Westinghouse Air Brakes. and 90
per cent with Master Car Builder Au-
tomato COuplerS
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
I,,,Il., Cnn yycnr Sine,

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease. II powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or new shoes easy. Cures swol-
len, hot. sweating, aching feet. ingrow,,
ing nails, corns and bunions. At all
druggists and shoe stores. % cts Irlai
package FREE by mail. Adde'S Allen
S. Olmstcd, lie Roy, N y.
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
Mrr. Perkins Letter.

~ had female trouble of all kinds,
had three doctors, but only grew worse.
l began taking Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills
and used the Sanntive Wash, and can
not praise your remedies enough
Mrs. EFFIE PERKINS, PEARL, La.
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
MnsIIinr Dmy

Is relieved of much OF its druICcry by tho
use of "Fnultle.s Starch" Oucc tried,
always used Get n package from your
grocer. lUc. Book of Wit and Huinor fire.
with every package.
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
IInM tn Nuke NInncY.

We want an agent In every town to take
subscriptions for Georges Weekly tfor-
merly The RoadD. Liberal terms. Write
for particulars. 1nciosc &c stamp for
sample copies. Herbert George, Editor.
p. q. Drawer 1924. Denver. Colo.
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11

has lived in Denver most of her life.
She attended school mt Wolfe Hall. and
was married here. She is quite Il noted
musician herself and improviseS re-
markHbly well.
The march has been arranged for
piano. orchestra and band by Mr.. c. II.
Anderson, and has been received with
marked favor wherever played. Lieu
tenant Dan Godfrey's British Guards
band first publicly played the piece in
the city park. Denver. last month, and
he is now using it in his concerts IN
eastern cities.
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
Tortures of IndecIsIon

rs that woman crazy? What is she
rushing back and forth that way for?"
There are two elevators in this shaft.
and she can't make up her mind which
one she wants TO take"
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
bookkeeping Comes High.

at males me tired" said the young
man-"these advertisements guaran-
teeing to teach a person bookkeeping
for So" "But can't it be done2" was
asked. Not on your life! Why, |
spent six months and over a hundred
dollars to learn the art. and what do
You suppose happened at the close Of
the first year?" Get your figures
mixed?" well. should smile! There
was discrepancy of $500 between the
cash book and my ledger, and my faith
er had to make it good, while hunted
for another job"
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
For Easy Ironing

rise Fautless Starch" No sticking, biis-
tering or breaking. 1t leaves beautiful
finish and does not injure the most delicntS
fabrics ALI grocers sell it, l0c u package.
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
A Neixhl,nrhnnd Gain.

THAT girl next door lost her pet dog.
feel sorry for her
well. l can't feel any real grief: she
died"
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
Too ssonu to Rellcye.

like your mother's%"
Not a -
"Oh. Williamf''
That's so: mother was too lazy to
stone her cherries. and her pies always
had a soggy pudercrust.'
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
CnnutIur the Cost.

Aunt Julia, do you think Is 1t ms
grace to die poor?'
NO. David: but IT is an awfully moan
trick to play on YOUR relntlNee
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
A SuunrInr Sort,

Jonas Hopkins brags more about his
youngest baby than about his other two.
Yes; he has been told that 1t looks like
him"
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11

[.El7ER To MRS. riwEuAx NO. o3.asIl
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-For some
time | have thought of writing to you
20 let you know of the great benefit
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11

You're for expansion. aren't you, Emo
linc?' 81 don't know. Have the Phil
ippines any literature we shall be expect
ed to keep up with?'
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11

Don't you dare touch my shoulder
again, sir - was only taking a pinch
ing bug off your back. Here, IN put IL
on again If you say So
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
NO REMEDY EQUALS PERUNA,
so THE WOMEN ALL SAY,

Miss Susan Wymar, teacher in the
Richmond school, Chicago, H., writes
the following letter to DR.. Hartman re-
garding Pe-ru-na She says: only
those who have suffered as l have can
know what blessing it is to be able to
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11

MAUD would you sue IL man for
breach of promise?'' Not unless the
promise he had made was to buy me ice
Ireunl
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
Wisdom of Advancing Years.

looks. ~,
What makes you think so?
why, she went wear a trail dress ON
the street. and says she'd rather be neat
than Stylish
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11

He-So YOU give me tbe rHitten? She
Yes. Ie-Aud this Is all? She-l Ilish,
throw IN n few moth balls.
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
nrnutY L. Rlno,l Deep.

Not skin decp--bo d d cp' Pure healthy blood
means pure. h a. thy oomnlt xiVn. tasosr.ts make
the Jurc AMI h-aitny. Dr gg.sts, iUc 25c jOc
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11

"What is n cosmopolitan"
"Hc's man who can go all around the
world without buying "A souvenir spoon"
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
A CAGE FOR BABY.
It's Was Delighted and So Was the
Mother.

It's Was Delighted and So Was the
Mrs. Ebert Clark lockwood of Iowa
City, Iowa, described a way to keep the
baby safe while doing the ordinary du-
ties of the day. says the Ladies' Home
Journal. THE essentials" she writes,
seem to be that the child should be
kept from the floor and be given free
dom without danger of falling. This
is the plan l adopted, and which
called a cage: Two high-backed din
ingroo,n chairs were utilized, being
set with the fronts of the seats to-
gether. This left the backs at each
end. Then the sides of the two chairs
were measured and light frame made
of that size, to which was fastened
small mesh wire fencing. These frames
were tightly tied at the top and bot
tom Of the char posts and thus the
cage was completed and could be cas-
lily put together and taken apart at
pleasure. Into it was put the baby.
with playthings and cushions. The
conditions were fulfilled. for the baby
was off the floor and could stand or sit.
or even walk a little, as the fancy
seized him. The baby was delighted
and cp uyaS tho mothern
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11

admiral Dewey can put great deal
in "a few words. Yes. the Spanish knew
what he meant when Eij first gun said
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11

Much doing is not SO important fs
well doing.
The Springfield herald., 1899-08-11
"A Denver Woman uonorcd

The directors of the Festival of
Mountain and Plain have chosen "'rhe
Black FILLS March" as the official
march for 1899 and it is expected that
at least six hundred musicians will pa
rnde the streets playing this piece in
concert some time during carnival
week. The piece is the composition of
John BrIri. Il Swiss composer. and
has been dedicated by him to Mrs. Liza
Hawley-Druly of Denver. Mrs. Drury
is the wife of DR.. John Drury. the we'll
known dentist. and the daughter of T..
G., Hawley of Sturgis. South Dakota.
n great friend of the composer She
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-04

MADE A SLIGHT MIsTAKE.-Before
accepting an invitation it is as we'll to
be sure it is given in good faith. After
an afternoon service held many years
ago in a certain village in Scotland
the preacher, a stranger, who had OH
ciated, accompanied one of the elders
of the congregation home, and was in
troduced to his wife. The good man
having asked the clegyman to stay to
dinner, the latter, after little pressing,
consented.
The good lady hurried off to prepare
for the unexpected guest, and seeing,
as she thought, her husband washing
as was the custom in those days, al
the family sink, she seized the family
Bible, approached stealthily from be-
hind and brought down the ponderous
tome upon his bald pate, exclaiming:
"Tak' We that for bringing hungry
preachers here to dinner every time
they come to the.parish."
As soon as the assaulted one could
get the suds out of his eyes he looked
about him, and after thinking the mat
ter out, concluded that the old lady
had made slight mistake. She. too
came to the same conclusion when, or
returning to the parlor, she beheld her
husband patiently waiting for his rev.
erend friend!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-04
'orts both roads in very good condi'

ports both roads in very good condi-
ton.
GASTON Gazette, No.
vemLer 2: Mrs. ]. L. Carson, of York
vile, visited here this week. ''''''''''''
Married, at the residence of the brides
father, Mr.. r. F. Putnam, on last Sab
bath, Mr.. Weldon Bridges to Miss
Bertha Putnam. Captain w. l. Stowe,
officiating. .''.'.."'It is with regret that
we announce that Mr.. T. w. Kendrick
who has been with J. E. Curry & Co.,
for some time, has decided to 60 to
Kings Mountain. He has been offered
position with the firm of Hord &
White and accepts with view Of
going into partnership. ...''''"Mrs. ]. c.
Galloway left Monday night for More.
land, Ga, where she goes to attend
the funeral of Rev. j. L. Hemphill. ''''''
Handsome cards are out for the mar
riage of Miss Nettie Asbury, of Burk-
mount, and Mr.. John Yoder, of New.
ton. Miss Asbury once lived in Gas.
tonia, and her many friends wish her
a long and happy life. .'.'''''.A colored
man was found dead in the woods
near Mr.. Parham's house on Tuesday
morning. 1t is thought that death
was caused by hard drinking. His
name was Laban Adams,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-04

BREEcHLEss AT THE BALL.-The
mayor of a provincial town recently
gave a fancy dress ball, at which al
the elite of the town were present
One worthy alderman, who was rather
stout, wore a pair of tight breeches
and in the course of one of the dances
he felt its seams giving way. Hastily
seeking out his wife, be told her of his
dilemma and she, procuring a needle
and thread, sought out an ante-room
where she thought they would be free
from intrusion while the breach was
repaired.
The worthy alderman had no sooner
pulled off his breeches than two ladies
came along the corridor, with the in
tention, as she supposed, of visiting
the same room. Mrs. Alderman look
ed around the room for some place in
which to hide her breechless spouse
and, opening the first door she came
to, she said "Quick, John, 60 in here
there's two ladies coming" At the
same time, pushing him through, she
closed and bolted the door and turned
to meet the intruders with smiling
face, when a loud knocking occurred
On the other side of the door, and hel
husband frantically yelled:
"Open the door! Open it quick
I'm in the ballroom !"-The London
Daily Telegraph.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-04
AS Far As Prices
When You Want
Nice Clean
Job Printing

You should always 60 to THE
ENQUIRER office where such
printing is done. Excursion
Bills, Programmes, Dodgers, Cir
culars, Pamphlets, Law Briefs,
Letter Heads, Note Heads, Bill
Heads, Envelopes, and Cards o1
all kinds printed on short notice
and at very reasonable and legit'
mate prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-04
Here Is Pleasant Work
And Good Pay.
GET UP A CLUB FOR THE ENQUIRER.
Two High Grade Buggies, a Handsome Suit
of Furniture, Sewing Machines, Guns,
Watches, SilverWare, Books, Etc.

THIS is the season during which the
Il people of this section generally make
selection of the newspaper they expect TO
read during the following year.
We want THE ENQUIRER to go as a
TWICE-A-WEEKv visitor to every home
in York county. With the assistance OF
intelligent and trustworthy friends in the
different localities, we know it can be
gotten into many homes to which 1t is not
now going. This assistance is of much
value to us, and it is our purpose 70 pay
for it most literally, in proportion to the
service rendered.
The propositions we make herein are
to all responsible individuals, in each ana
every locality. There is no monopoly IN
the matter. Because an lndlvldual re-
turned the name of certain suhscrlber
last year, is no reason why he should
have any claim upon that subscriber this
year. Because one individual may al
ready be at work in a given neighbor,,
hood, is no reason why another should
not also canvass in that neighborhood.
Every clubnaker is entitled to get SUBJ
scribers whenever and wherever he or
she may be able to get them, and upon
compliance with the conditions hereln
stated, have them counted.
Our plan of compensation to cluomak-
ers this year is on the same line as mere
tofore-a competition for TWO LEAD
ING PREMIUMS to be awarded for the
TWO LARGEST clubs, and third lead
ing premium for the largest club OF
NEW SUBSCRIBERS. After that the
value of the premium is in proportion to
the number of names returned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-04

GREATER STILL.-At an agricultur'
al show in Dublin pompous member
of parliament, who arrived late, found
himself on the outskirts of a large
crowd.
Being anxious to obtain good view
for himself and some lady friends who
accompanied him, and, presuming that
he was well-known to the spectators
he tapped burly coal porter on the
shoulder and peremptorily ordered:
"Make way there !"
"Who are We pushin' was the un'
expected response.
'Do you know who l am, sir ?" cried
the indignant NJ. P. "I'm represen'
tative of the people!"
"Yah J" growled the porter; "bu'
we're the bloomin' people themselves
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-04
Humorous department.

He COULDN'T HELP IT.-The fun
niest interview ever had or heard OF,
relates Julian Ralph in his reminis.
cences, was when l was on the staff OF
the New York Sun. I had been sent
to look up some one in suburb OF the
the city. The address was number
on Fourth street; but, to my amaze
ment, I found three such streets in the
place. The house I sought was not in
any of them. Tired and almost dis
couraged, I turned into a cobbler's
shop, and seeing bearded German
bending over a last in the glare of a
swinging lamp, I cleared my throat
and said {:
81 beg your pardon; but am re-
porter of The Sun -"
"Well, WE'LL" he said soothingly, be-
fore could finish the sentence, "you
cannot help dot"
could not continue for full min
ute, so struck was by the unexpected
philosophy and wisdom OF his reply.
I could not help being reporter, and
knew it. When 1 explained that l
wanted an address on Fourth street,
and had already been to three Fourth
streets, and would like to know if there
were any more, he lifted his hammer
and poised it in the air for half min
ute.
"You want to know if dere is some
more of dose Fourt' streets ?" he asked.
"Vell, 1 will tell you. haf live here
dwenty years, trying to find Something's
owt, and didn't find anydings owt
vet -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-04

'Hold up your hands, and be quick
about it'll" said the man with the pistol
The place was solitary. and the bishop
had no thought of resistance. He did as
he was commanded. and the man with
the stake began to go through his pock-
cts The bishop was calm. His nerves
did not quiver. As he stood there with
his arms uplifted an ignorant spectator
might have thought that he was pray
ing for the souls of these two men. And
he was, and his prayer was singularly
answered that very night
TO BE CONTINUED.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-04

SLIGHTLY Observation-Disclosures
your husband ever help you about
taking care of the baby ?" was asked
the wife of a young professor in a
neighboring city.
"Not often, though sometimes he
does. Last evening he said he'd take
Willie for an airing as he was going tc
walk down to the postoffice. Half an
hour later I saw my husband sitting in
the parlor reading scientific maga'
zine; but I could see nothing of the
baby.
"Where's Willie? What have you
done with him p / asked.
"Why,' said the professor, 4 forgot
all about him. I think he is sitting in
the postoffice.' "--Detroit Free Press
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-04
l.. M. GRIST & SONS, Yorkville, s. G.
PHOTOGRAPHY
rs AM Art

A ND it takes an artist to be photo
II grapher: One who is not an artist
doesn't stand much of a chance of max
ing success at photography. l have
given years of study to this especial line
and I can say with pride that my work
will compare favorab ly with that OF any
photographer in this section.
The best and most perfect photographs
are the results of experience and not ex-
periments. I do all of my developing,
retouching and finishing, thereby obtain
ing the best possible results.
AS Far As Prices
Are concerned, you need not worry your
self along that score. know that my
prices are reasonable and you will agree
with me when I tell you what they are.
I am also prepared to develop and print
pictures taken with pocket cameras. Ii
YOU have Kodak or Vive or any other
camera, and for any reason you can't de-
velop and print your pictures, bring them
to- ME at my gallery on West Liberty
street. j. II. SCHOhb.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-04

WAS CERTAINLY CooL.-"I hope
you are one of the people who can
keep cool in the presence of danger"
81 am" answered the man who
wanted place as private watchman.
"Have you ever demonstrated it ?"
~ have; 1 once came near being
drowned in a skating pond."-Wash-
ington Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-04

ONLY ONE LEFT. ACT QUICK!
THE undersigned offers for sale for
Il CASH ONE NEW 16-1NCH II
DISK CORBIN HARROW for $3.50.
L. NJ. GRIST.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-11-04

SS "This," said the balloon, as it re-
ceived the gas, ''is swell reception"