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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-16

BEECHER's WITTY RETORT.-Justir
Mccarthy, in his "Reminiscences,
tells this story of Henry Ward Beech
er:
II met Beecher during my first visit
to America, and heard him preach in
the temple of his ministrations, the
Plymouth church, in Brooklyn. Beech
er's style as preacher was more like
that of the pulpit orators who hour'
ished century or TWO ago than like
the style of our own more refined OF
more conventional days. He never
thought it beneath himself or his call
ing to say an amusing thing in one oi
his sermons if the thought came up
appropriately in his mind. He had q
way when he entered his church on
Sunday of taking up any letters
which might be addressed to him there
and he sometimes opened one of these
and read it out to the congregation
and made it text on which to hang 9
discourse.
zone day he opened such letter
and he found that it contained the sin
gle word Fool He mentioned the
fact to his congregation and ther
quietly added, Now I have known
many an instance of man writing
letter and forgetting to sign his name
but this is the only instance l have
ever known of man signing his name
and forgetting to write the letter."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-16

AN UNCOMFORTABLE ANSWER
In one of Sir George Colley's letters he
says: "Lord Lytton had good story
about poor Lord Leitrim, who, shortly
before his murder, talking with q
countryman about some cases OF land
lord shooting, asked, "Why don't the
rascals shoot mel" !Ah, thin, yel
homer said the man, "it's just this
wbot's everybody's business in no
body's business !"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-16
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 Of
all kinds printed on short notice
and at very reasonable and legit-
mate prices.
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Her engines were designed to develop
54,OO0-horse power. Her coal capaci-
ty is about 5000 tons and she con-
sumes about 500 tons of coal daily.
She is rugged. with three masts and is
equipped with two tunnels, each of 20
feet diameter and 80 feet above the
fire CRATES.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-16

GOT EVEN WITH RANDoLPH.-One
night when travelling through Virginia
John Randolph stopped at an inn near
the forks of two roads. The innkeep-
er was a fine old gentleman, and know
ing who his distinguished guest was,
he endeavored during the evening to
draw him into a conversation but
failed. But in the morning, when Mr..
Randolph was ready to start, be called
for his bill and paid it. The landlord,
still anxious to have some converse
ton, tackled him again:
(which way are you travelling, Mr.
Randolph ?"
"sir i" said Mr.. Randolph, with a
look of displeasure.
"I asked" said the landlord, (which
way you are traveling?"
"Have I paid you my bill p
ayes"
"Do owe you anything more"
"No."
"Well, I am going just where
please. Do you understand"
eyes"
The landlord by this time got some
what excited, and Mr.. Randolph drove
off. But to the landlords surprise in
a few minutes be sent one of the SER
wants to inquire which of the forks OF
the road to take. Mr.. Randolph, still
being within bearing distance, the
landlord yelled at the top of his voice :
"Mr. Randolph, you don't owe me
one cent; take whichever road you
please ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-16
Humorous department.

ONE ON THE Ministerial Con-
necticut family being much troubled
about good servants, and on visit to
some friends in Tennessee, noticed
one of those Negro cooks (who are to
be found here and there) whose de.
meanor was as quiet as her work and
person cleanly. They persuaded her
to enter their service, and in due time
she arrived in Connecticut. On the
following Sabbath, armed with her
church letter recommending her to the
kindly consideration of any sister
church with whom she might animate,
she, after much surprise at finding her
self the "only darky in sight for miles, ,"
to say nothing of an African Metho-
dist Episcopal church, asked for per-
mission to worship with the "wbite
folks" and to put her letter of good
standing in with them. She was told
to come around on the following even
ing to the business meeting of the ott-
cial board. -,
Arrived, she was given seat while
her case was discussed, with the re-
suit that the whole board, except the
pastor, was in favor of receiving her
into fellowship, hers being an excep'
tional case and she herself so evidently
respectable that there was no reason
at all for saying otherwise.
The pastor, however, as president
vetoed it. saving "No, brethren, do
not believe these people are human, J.,
or will ever 60 to heaven. More than
that, I should be unwilling to 60 there
myselfif they also will be admitted"
Here the woman interposed: swell,
honey, if you doan't want to 90 to
hebbin wild niggers and you 60 to hell,
you'll find plenty of niggers dar, too !:
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-18

movement to raise 81 100000 for the pur-
pose Of equipping and transporting
troops to South Africa to aid the Beers
and Free Staters In their lighting for
independence
The meeting was held In Father
Matthew hall Sixty members Of the
board were present with County Presi-
dent =. j. FitzgibbOn In the chair.
Judge Thomas /. Morris, Father Tim
othy Dempsey OF ST, Patrick's church;
former Councilman Patrick OMalley
and p. NJ. Quirk made speeches on the
subject, In which they declared that the
Beers were In need Of more substan-
tial evidences OF sympathy than mere
resolutions and memorials. After dis
cussion committee composed Of state
President John j. O'Connor County
President Fitzgibbon and Cornelius
Creedon, the county secretary, drafted
the following resolution, which was
unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the Ancient Order or
Hibernians, recognizing the great I'M
pOrtance Of the success OF the Beers IN
their war in the Transyaal against the
hereditary enemy Of the Irish race, ur-
gently request now that the president
call a meeting OF the national dlrec-
tory for the purpose Of causing 5000
900 to be subscribed by the members Of
the order in America 10 be applied In
equipplng and transporting men for
service In the South African war and
otherwise aiding the gallant Beers In
their fight for liberty, the destruction
and dismemberment Of the British en-
pire.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-18
COUNT BUEL0W'S SPEECH.
German Foreign Minister Beli.les Britain's
Friendship.
Throws Down the Gauntlet 10 Great
BrItain-Lntter's Dimculty May
be GermaDy's Opportunity.

London. Dec. le-The grave situation
confronting Great Britain in South AZ
RIGA almost obliterates the effect Of the
speech Of the German minister OF for
eign affairs Count Won Bueow. in the
Relchstag on Monday last, Though
scarcely any announcement OF recent
years has had so much bearing on the
future Of Europe, in spite Of the uni
form comment In so many English
quarters that Count Won Buelow spoke
merely for political effect. in other
words. 'jollied" the Relchstag by
means Of jlngoistic sophistries for
home consumption, TO vote for the
navy, in Vienna, which is In closer
touch with Berlin than any other capt.
tai Vount Won Buelow is interpreted as
ninging down the gauntlet TO Great
Britain.
The Neue Freie Presse which has
personal connection with the foreign
minister Of Germany. declares Germany
is determined TO obtain the greatest
possible advantage from South African
complications. and adds: THE cool
mention Of England dissipates all ap-
prehensions caused by Emperor VIII
liam's stay al Windsor, and ii Is not
impossible that Englands difficulty
may. In certain circumstances, be Ger
many's opportunity
The Vienna correspondent Of the
Standard, retailing much more similar
comment. reiterates what has often
been heard here. namely, that Great
Britain Is more hated on the continent
on account OF her interference In behalf
OF the United states when the latter
was at war with Spain. than for any
other recent cause
why Count Won Buelow should have
zone out OF his way 10 indicate the
possibility OF Great Britain's hostility
and belittle the friendship between her
and Germany, Is an enigma yet I'M
solved By any British authority. 4 con-
sensus Of the best opinion tends 10
the belief that the German minister
wished 10 offset Mr. Chamberlain rash
speech az Leicester.
Yet this seems a small excuse for
such language nj this period, while the
suggestion that Count Won Buelow
spoke for purely political effect is dis
missed as being entirely uncharacteris-
tic Of the man, who Is rapidly achley-
ing the reputation Of being the first
statesman in Europe
80 far" says the Saturday Review,
referring TO the war I'VE have been
able 10 answer each reverse by the po-
tent argument Of another division. but
that cannot last forever Such an ex-
preston, appearing in an ultra-con-
seryatlve and optimistic publication, is
significant
The correspondent Of the Standard
suggests that the United States gov
eminent ought TO present the British
consuls IN Spain years salary each.
as a recognition Of their services dur
ing the war as they had much extra
work and were subjected TO insults,
There are only five OF these consuls.
They received queries from the secre-
tary OF state az Washington regarding
their extra expenses and fees collected
while guarding United States Interests,
but nothing further resulted.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-18

London, Dec. 1S,-The war Office has
received the following dispatch. dated
Dee. Il, from General Forestier-Walker
at Capetown:
"Methuen reports that Lieutenant
Chandos-Pole Cell was taken prisoner
last Thursday when going to meet a
flag Of truce. lie was waving his hand
kerchief in response and was unarmed.
"Gatacre has removed his troops and
stores 90 SterkstrOm from Putters
kraal. French has established head
quarters at Arundel Vandermere, with
a command, is reported south from ia
cobsdal."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-18
A Bigoted jew.

Chicago, Dec. lin Santa Temple
today. Rev, DR.. Emil @. Hirsch, the
most prominent Jewish clergyman In
Chicago, denounced the celebration Of
Christmas by the Jews as day OF re-
jolclng. He declared that every true
Jew remembering history and knowing
that the day is one OF persecution of
his people In Europe, should observe
the day, not In gladness, but in sorrow.
This Christmas, particularly, DR..
Hlrsch said, was not one that should
be observed with cries OF Peace on
earth. good viii toward men," when ma
lions were at war.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-18
humps IL Dead.

Memphis. Dec i7.-Bumps, the fastest
roadster in the world. property OF c. X
q. Billings OF Chicago. died al Billings
Park today OF lung fever Billings paid
* 30 for him about q year ago and had
him above the purchase price. He has
a wagon record OF 2;03A. and made a
quarter on New York Speedway In
2:l2h.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-18

st. Petersburg Dec. 1.-THE Noyoe
Vremyra which does not conceal its
pleasure at General Buffers defeat
says
The whole campaign must now be
recommended, but under altogether
filtered conditions Of opinion in Eng
land"
The SWEET says: "The Almighty Is
manifestly bestowing his blessing on
the Boer arms. God Is Furnishing an
arrogant and rapicious people, who
have oppressed and prosecuted other
races in order to enrich themselves"
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An elegant and snowy set OF White
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seven Burned to Death.

Louisville, KY. Dec. l7.-Neer ALI
ance oostofIice, Nelson Hamilton was
preparing to do some blasting and was
pouring out some powder from a keg
when his -year-old son picked up
small amount and tossed II into the
fire. A terrific explosion followed, de-
mollshing the house and setting II on
fire. The boy, two children older than
himself and their father were knocked
senseless by the explosion and all four
were burned to death An older daugh-
ter regalned consciousness sufficiently
10 realize that the house was In flames
and tried to open the door and get the
tortured persons out. but they were so
badly burned that all died within few
hours.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-18

Nicholasville, KY, Dec. 17-Three
children of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rey-
nolds, aged 5. and ! respectively,
were burned TO a crisp today In their
home, In which they had been locked
while their parents were visiting. The
parents returned In time TO see the
house collapse and victims vainly
fighting to escape.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-18

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seas
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-18

Dublin, Dec. 1.-THE announcement
that pro-Boer meeting would be con-
vened today as a protest against the
proposal Of Trinity college TO confer a
degree upon Joseph Chamberlain led to
exciting scenes 4 large force OF po-
lice was called out and the troops were
held In readiness.
Maud Come, the so-called Irish
Joan of Arc" and James Connolly, the
Irish republican drove in wagon
cite 10 the place appointed for the
meeting, which was attended by large
crowd. Mr.. Connolly tried 10 speak,
but was prevented by the police. The
wagonette then made tour OF the
streets, the crowd rapidly increasing,
cheering for the Beers. singing, God
Save Ireland" and "We'll Hang Joe
Chamberlain on a Sour-Apple Tree,
and using disgusting expressions
against the queen, the empire and the
army.
While passing Dublin castle, the &C.
cupants of the Wagonette waved the
Transvaal flag defnately, whereupon
the police stopped the vehicle and
seized the flag,
The wagonette, attended by large
body OF police, who often cleared tie
streets then drove to the rooms Of the
Irish Transvaal committee whore
Michael Davitt. William Redmond and
]. O'Brlen were waiting. A meeting
Of about sixty persons was held,
Messrs. Davitt. Redmond and 0'Brien
speaking in violent condemnation Of
the war and Of Mr.. Chamberlain, and
declarn. that the latter's visit to Ire
land was proof OF his callous nature.
The speakers urged that, should an OPP
portunty occur, Dublinites ought 10
show their detestation Of the colonial
secretary in unmistakable fashion.
Mr.. Davitt said; "All Irishmen re-
joice In the triumphs Of the Beers. No
power In Europe would now fear Great
Britain, except perhaps the prince OF
Monaco"
Mr.. Redmond said; mr.. Chamber
lain deserves not doctors, but execu-
toners"
Ultimately q resolution proposed by
Mr.. Davitt, was carried, denouncing
the war and calling upon the powers,
particularly the United States, TO take
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-18

steps to insure the independence Of the
Boer republic.
While Maud Come was speaking
some one shouted reference to the
Phoenix park murders The chairman
and Mr.. Davitt warmly protested. how
ever, that no violence should be shown
The meeting closed amid tremendous
cheers evoked by a rumor that Lady
smith had fallen.
Maude Come and Mr.. Connolly drove
of with the intention OF holding open
air meetings but the police arrested
Mr. Connolly.
Berlin, Dec. lS.-Most Of the Berlin
papers, as well as those throughout the
country comment upon Gen. Buffers
defeat IN q serious and dlgnihed tone,
although with considerable undercur-
rent OF satisfaction al Englands hui
mlllatlOn all around. II Is admitted
that Great Britain is now fighting 70
save her South African possessions
The general belief Is that Sir Redyers
Butler acted prematurely and under
pressure from the home government
The official papers take rather gloomy
view as II apprehensiye Of awkward
complications.
The Kreuz Zeitung. says Great
Britalns decadence Is now apparent TO
the whole world"
The Voerwarts hopes the war VIII
result In the establishment Of the
United States Of Africa on a republican
basis. but II is also convinced that such
an outcome would not affect Great
Brltains position az great power
The Vossische Zeituns thinks ut
would be hopeless for England TO
match herself against a great power
The military papers severely criticize
British tactics.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-18
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-18

ST. Louis, Dec. l7.--At a meeting Of
the county board % the Ancient Order
OF Hibernians this afternoon, the Boer-
British war was discussed at length and
the members decided 10 put on foot a
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-19

FoR SALE-My property on Main
street in Irouton; good location and
desirable property. Price, 800; will
also sell my Pilot Knob property.
Price. 5000. Address A. NemnIch.
Poplar Bluff. Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-19
SELECT DIZZY SCHOOL

in which the usual branches of sound and
practical education are carefully impaired.
Terms in the Day School will be, for the
present, One Dollar per Month.
Information may De had by applying in
person or by letter, to
MOTHER MARIAN, Superioress
ofthe Convent ofthe Ursuine Sisters Arcadia Iron
County. No.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-19
Sherif's Sale.

By virtue and authority of special ex-
ecution. issued from the office of the
clerk of the circuit court of Iron county.
Missouri, and to me, the undersigned
sheriff. directed, in favor of the State oil
Missouri. at the relation and to the use
of Walter III. Fisher, collector of the rev.
enue for iron county, Missouri, plaintiff,
and against
Susan A. Shular. Julia VIM. Thompson
Sinclair. Melissa Iovelace, George
Roeslein, Isaac T. Sutton. VIM. L.
O'Neal, trustee, and Julia HINES and
Arthur Kimes, minors.
and all UNI nown interested parties. de-
PENDANTS. bearing date August 30tn,
1899, and returnable to the October term
1899, thereof, / have levied upon and
seized the following described real estate
and property. lying and being in Iron
county. Missouri. as the properly of said
defendants, described as follows. to wit:
The northwest corner of the northeast
quarter of the southwest quarter of sec
ton three 81; the south part of lot one
~ of the northwest quarter of section
three (3); part of lot one (l) of the north
west quarter of section three (3); west
part west halt lot one 1) of the northeast
quarter of section three (3); and the
northeast quarter ofthe southeast quarter
ty-two f32), north. of range four % east,
in Iron county. state of Missouri.
Ard will, on
Tuesday, the oath day Of October, 1899,
at the east front door of the courthouse
i'm the City of Iroaton. Iron county. Mis-
souri,, between the hours of O'Clock in
the forenoon and O'Clock in the after
noon of that day, and during the session
of the circuit court. sell. at public ven
due, all the right, title, claim. estate
and property of the said defendants, of.
in and to the above described real estate
and property, for cash in hand, to the
highest bidder, to satisfy said execution
and costs. B S. GREGORY.
Sheriff Iron county, Mo.