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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-10

m per cent. reduction on
~ Plumes and Tips.
nm per cent. reduction on
~ Buckles and Ornaments.
m per cent. reduction on
~ Fancy Silks and Velvets.
IN per cent. reduction on
~ Fancy Feathers and Birds.
IN per cent. reduction on
~ Wings and Butterflies.
IN per cent. reduction on
~ All Untrimned Hats.
IN per cent. reduction on
~ White Embroidered Baby Caps.
nm per cent reduction on Fancy
~ Ribbons of Every Description.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27
NOT AFRAID OF RATS.
At Least One Lady Was Calm While
Others Screamed.

An incident occurred in Falkland re-
Gently that discounts the story of the
tenderfoot who sat quietly in a saloon
while two cowboys emptied their re-
volvers at each other. It had been de-
cided to scare the tenderfoot by having
a sham shooting scrape take place in
his presence. but he had been posted
by friend as to what was to be done,
and when the real thing took place he
sat with his feet upon card table
calmly smoking cigar while the bull
lets flew all around him. The story of
his bravery spread rapidly, and he was
after that hero in the eyes of the west
ern cowboys. among whom he had come
to live. The Falkland episode has in
about the same manner made a heroine
of a prominent Fourth avenue lady.
She and friend were calling one day
last week on lady friend in Falkland
who has a 12-year-old son, who Of late
has been taking lessons in elocution.
The hoy had developed remarkable tai
ent in that line. and when the callers
came the proud mother made it point
to mention the fact that her son was
taking lessons in elocution, and to tell
Of the rapid progress he was making,
Finally one of the ladies expressed de
sire to hear the boy recitP. This was
lust what the fond mother wanted her
to do. and the young hopeful was
called into the uarior. He began recit-
ing a selection of James Whitcomb
Riley's. entitled: "Seein' Things" and
just as he got to the part, I'm not
afeerd of rats and mice an things at
girls is skeerd Of" huge rat darted
out of the pantry through the dining
room and across the parlor to hole
left by gas pipe. creating great CON
sternaton The ladies Jumped upon
chairs, gathered their skirts about
them and screamed like Comanche In
dams, while the boy ran after the rat
in frantic effort to kill it. The Fourth
street lady. who is ear-sighted. sat
quietly rocking herself in n comfort
able rocker until the excitement had
partially Subsidcd, when she calmly
remarked that "it was very good"
She thought that the boy had thrown
a toy rat from his pocket. and that the
rest of the party were assisting in that
part of the performance. The story
Of her bravery has been spread among
her friends and she is now regarded as
a Louisville Dispatch.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27
A SONG CONTEST.
Their King and Themselves
in the OIden Times

BY and by King Rene came into the
hall and took his seat on the throne
He wore rich robe of purple velvet,
embroidered all over in the brig. est
silks and gold; and after him came n
great troupe of troubadours and min
nesingers, some carrying their own
harps. and some followed by little
pages who bore their masters belong
ings.
As the good king Rene looked at his
gay company and the brilliantly hung
hall and the long tables, his eyes
sparEled with delight, and his heart
swelled with pleasure when he thought
of the coming contest; for he was never
so happy as when thus surrounded by
his dear troubadours, whom he loved to
make in every way as happy as posi-
BILE.
Then, when all was ready, gayly
dressed herald came into the hall, and
kueeling before the king, and bow
ing TO the assembled company, an
nounced the coming of the two counts,
William and Reynaurd. All the other
troubadonrs and minnesingers stood
up, and King Rene smiled graciously
as the two noblemen entered followed
by their pages, Pierrot and Henri. each
of whom carried VOL bedecked with
long silken ribbons.
When the counts had saluted the
king and taken their places before him
he commanded a seneschal to bear in
the prize, and so the beautiful collar
of jewels was brought in upon a silver
tray and placed on a carved bench be
side the king. Then a herald stepped
out, and, lifting the collar upon the
point of a flower-wreathed lance, dis
played it to all the company and an
nounced the terms of the contest of
song about to take place.
All of which was certainly a great
deal better and prettier than the Gus
toms of most of the royal courts of
that time. In all the lands, except
where King Rene lived, when the peo-
pie wanted entertainment they used TO
Catcher together to see contests called
tournaments, where noble lords tried
TO overthrow each other with real
lances on which there were no garlands.
But King Rene could not endure such
barbarous displays, and so in his palace
no one fought another except with
pretty verses, and the best poet was the
champion.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27

implements are constructed in the cost
licst and pretticst fashion. The Gig
arcttcs are made up in satin cases with
puffed sides which might be used as
jewel Baskets when empty. Cigarettes.
II often used. leave II tcll-tale stain on
the thumb. so to protect my lady's pink
ingera cigarette tonrs of the prctticst
description are manufactured \ fa-
voritc smoking cap Is the Turkish fcz,
which is always becoming TO a pretty
face, especially when worn in conjunc-
ton with n smoking coat or japanese
kimono.-Tobacco Trade Review.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27
"THEATER SICKNESS"
New Disease Discovered by French
Physician.

"Theater sickness" i. the name of he
new disease recently discovered by the
eminent French physician, DR.. Morti-
cole, which is At present Il topic of a
good deal of discussion in scientific and
lay circles in Paris. The doctor declares
that "theater sickness" and sea sickness
resemble one another. take their vic
TINS entirely unawares, and prey cspe-
cially on womer. The symptoms con
SiSt Of CiddinesS. loss Of con seriousness,
deep faint, and in perverse cases the
malady causes death, 1t Seizes victim
after he has Ea2od long at the stage. and
more commonly in tragedy Than in
comcdy. and in brief, it constitutes a
species of asphyXia. When men feel
"theater sickness" coming on they be
come, according to DR. Morticole. obliv-
put their heads between their knees.
while women feel an inclination to re-
cline with their feet at an acute angle
above their heads. SO excessive is the
vertigo. Fortunately, cases of "theater
sickness are as yet the exception
rather than the rule. y theater where
all the mems heads would be bowed
down between their knees, and where
all the women were to have their feet
in the air, would furnish a strange mix
ture of the mournful and Of the hilari-
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27
Mnnnrn Smokers.

women who indulge in the cigarette is
largely ON the increase. and il is no
longer true TO say that the only women
who smoke are BohcmianS. There
could he no better proof Of the vo"ue
which the cigarette is en- loving among
womenkind than the fact that various
branches of trade have started to cater
for women smokers. All the smoking
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
D. w. HICKS. R. B. RIDDLE.
DO YOU SUPPOSE

TNHE COFFEE ROASTERS are work
l. ing for glory, or in other words plac
ing their goods in your hands without
profit? Do you not know that the con
sumner pays for the green coffee, the roast
ing, the advertising matter that goes with
each package and the thousands Of dollars
worth of "premiums" that are " given,
away2 Well if you will only stop and
think for a moment you will see thai
uch is the case; and if youSould see the
coffee that they roast before it is treated
you would find that large per cent. OF II
is rotten, faulty grains, and all very In,
ferior grade, and you would not have II
at any price. We know the foregoing
is true and we know that the only thing
that sells it, is the prizes and the fact thai
the average housek eeper has allowed her
self to come to the conclusion that she
can't roast coffee. We find that the de-
mand for honest goods is on the increase
and approaching the situation have
bought Green Coffee-the very best to be
sold al Is cents pound or eight pounds
for 81. 90, and another grade-far superior
to roasted kind-at 10 cents pound. Ar
honest unprejudiced trial will cause you
to appreciate it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
Wednesday, March 8, 1899

three sheep and a hog were killed a.
Mrs. E. A. Latham's.
Mr.. Edgar Jackson, whose severe
illness has been previously mentioned
died Friday afternoon about 4 O'Clock
after an illness of nearly three weeks
His remains were laid to rest at Shady
Grove, Saturday, the funeral services
being conducted by his pastor, Rev. b
M. Grier. He was the only son of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Lumpkin Jackson, and
was a sober and industrious young
man. The family have the sympathy
of the entire community in their sad
loss. He was but little over 81 years
of age.
Mrs. Sallie Hood has gone to Gaff'
ney, where she will reside for the
present.
Mrs. Jos. l.. Dowdle had the misfor-
tune to lose a good COW little over a
week ago with something like lung
fever.
The Hoodtown camp, w. O. w., re-
Gently purchased suit of furniture to
fit out a hall, consisting of chairs, ia
bles, stove and swinging lamp.
The farmers have commenced haul
ing out guano preparatory to another
crop.
But few spring oats have been sown.
There would probably have been more
sown than usual had the weather
permitted. VOCE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
PREPARING To STRIKE.
General Otis Expects to Clean Out the Fl
ipinos Soon.

General Otis Expects to Clean Out tho Fill
ipinos Soon.
A Washington dispatch of Monday
says that General Olis has about com
pleted his arrangements for a grea,
battle with the Filipinos, and within
the next two weeks will strike them
blow that will deprive them of all Of
fensive power.
The combined army and navy
strength of the Americans at Manila
including re-enforcements on the way
amounts to about 1000 men. OI
these, nearly $4,000 soldiers are al
ready in and around the city, and
there are in the harbor about $500
sailors and marines. The Filipino
sharpshooters have been harrassing the
Americans considerably Of late, ano
they intend to put a stop to it. II i:
understood to be the purpose of Gen
eral Otis to form his army into severa
columns and push his way into the in
terror, cleaning out the natives on al
sides as he progresses. Two week:
more will tell the tale, and the proba
bilily is that the slaughter of the cam
paign will be fearful.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
MERE-MENTION.

The Reina Mercedes, which was
sunk by Admiral Cervera in Santiago
harbor, has at last been foated. ..'..''''
Four thousand bales of cotton, the
old Southern railway freight station,
and the cotton compress in Charlotte,
were destroyed by fire last Thursday
morning. The loss was about $400,-
600. .'.....'"Captain Chadwick, we'll
known Charlotte cotton mill man,
committed suicide in Boston last Thurs
day as the result of financial reverses.
'''""'Despite the report to the con-
trary, Walla Tonka, the Choctaw In-
dian, was executed at Alikehi court
house, Indian Territory, on Monday of
last week. The courier, with the re-
prieve, failed to arrive on time. '.'.'''.'
Carl Brown, Coxey's son:in law, is
travelling through Oklahoma in \ prai-
rie schooner organizing what he calls
"Coming Nation" clubs, with the OBJ
ject Of putting into effect the initiative
and referendum. .''.'..'..The Pope Of
Rome has been seriously i'll during the
past 10 days. He is now considered
to be fairly well out of danger. ''''''''
Brigadier-General Elwell s. Otis has
been made major general. ''"Rud-
yard Kipling passed the crisis of his
illness last Friday night, and is now
believed to be on the road to recovery.
.'....".The appropriations passed by
the senate last Friday included the
sum of $3,OOO,O00 to be expended by
the president as an "emergency fund" !"
There was no explanation as to the
special use that the fund was to be put
to.....'.'.Admiral Montojo, who was
in command of the Spanish forces at
Manila, has been imprisoned in Madrid
pending trial for allowing himself to be
licked by Dewey. General Linares,
who was commander-in-chief of the
Spanish forces at Santiago, is also TO
be prosecuted. .......The bubonic plague
is said to be raging with unparalleled
severity in Bombay, India. ''''''''All of
the rivers emptying into the Ohio and
on the eastern watershed Of the Ale
gheny mountains, are much swollen as
the result of recent rains. ''''..''Jules
Cambon, the new French ambassador
to the United States, arrived in New
York last Wednesday. 1.-THE River.
side, Ohio, Iron works have increased
the wages of their employees so per
cent. t..........Josephine, the six-year-old
daughter of Rudyard Kipling, died in
New York on Monday morning of
pneumonia. Mr.. Kipling is said 10 be
improving rapidly. ...''.'...Former Cap
tain John w. Philip is in the newly
created list of rear admirals. 1.-THE
Augusta Compress company is in the
hands of receiver. ''.''''''The biggest
real estate sale on record, including g.
131, ,359 acres of land, formerly belong
ingsto the Union Pacific railroad, and
located in Nebraska, Colorado, Wy
oming and Utah, was commenced at
Omaha, Nebraska, last Monday. ''.''''
At San Jose, California, last Sunday,
John Lawson, of Chicago, known as
the "Terrible Swede," won 100.mile
bicycle race in 4 hours, "a minutes and
80 seconds.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Cleveland at Georgetown.
A Georgetown special of Friday
says: Former President Cleveland
Captain Robley D. Evans and Com
modore E. G. Benedict arrived iu
Georgetown this morning ut 9 o'clock
in the Pullman car Hazelmere, having
left Washington yesterday afternoon.
The party were transferred to the
yacht Nattoma and left in few min-
utes for the shooting preserves of the
Sautee Gun club, where they will be
the guests of the club and spend ten
days or two weeks in hunting and
fishing. Captain Hugh R. Garden is
expected to join them within a few
days. This is Mr.. Cleveland's second
visit here this season and thus proves
the claim that this is the finest shoot
ing ground on the coast"
Congressional Junket.
Greenville special to the Columbia
State: Congressman A. c. Latimer
has invited about 10 members of the
senate and house to visit South Caro-.
lima and Florida, and he has written to
the editor of The Mountaineer that the
party is to leave Washington Monday
night on the vestibule, which will
reach Greenville on Tuesday at 1890
p. m. They will spend the night in
Greenville, and it is suggested that
their presence may call forth some OF
the superabundant oratory that always
pervades a party of congressman.
Among the gentlemen who will accom-
pany Mr.. Latimer will be J. Hamilton
Lewis, of the state of Washington ].
A. Connolly, of Illinois; ]. B. Showal-
ter, of Pennsylvania c. A. Cochran,
of Missouri; and probably others.
These gentlemen will be accompanied
by their families, and Senator Tillman,
with possibly one or two other sena-
tors, will also join the party. As they
pass through the state from Greenville
TO Charleston, it will be altogether
proper for arrangements to be made to
show them courtesies and attentions
beftting their prominence and infiu,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08

companied by considerable wind. A
number of outhouses were unroofed
and there was more or less damage to
the timber.
Mr.. r. B. Black, of Hoodtown, gives
in a similar report from his section.
There was an unusually heavy hail
storm on Friday, and on Saturday
there were still to be found numerous
hailstones that were almost as large as
heneggs. Thick banks of hailstones
were piled up along the gullies and in
low places by the action of the water.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08

entail positions, and Greenville will
endeavor to set the example for other
communities. Congressman Latimer
is entitled to much credit for inducing
these gentlemen to visit our state, and
it will doubtless create an interest
among these leaders of legislation in
this section of the union which they
have never felt before. The itineracy
has not been learned but it is proba-
BILE that Mr.. Latimer will take them
from here to Anderson, which is his
home county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
AT THE CHURCHES.
pTIST

Rev. Edward 8. Reaves, Pastor. Pray
ermeeting tomorrow evening at 7.30.
PRESBYTERIAN.
There will be Union Prayer meeting
services at the Presbyterian church to-
night at 7.3O o'clock, conducted by Rev
DR.. s. A. Webber. The public is cordi
ally invited to attend.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED.
Rev. Boyce II. Grier, pastor. Pray
er meeting this evening at 4 o'clock.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-TIRZAH AH-There
will be preaching in this church Sunday
morning at 1l.3O o'clock. No service
at Yorkville. YORKVILLE-Sunday
school at $50 p. m.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
EXECUTORS SALE

OF Personal Property Of the Estate
Of 8. j. Garrison, Deceased.
THE undersigned, executors of the
l. of the estate of S. J. GARRISON,
deceased, will expose to public auction,
at the residence of Joseph Gillespie, on
WEDNESDAY, the 18TH DAY OF
MARCH next, PERSONAL PROPER
TY belonging to the said estate to wit
Household and Kitchen Furniture, one
Gold Watch, and one Pistol. Terms OF
sale-CASH.
3. F. Fl FISbEY6, MI Es6,N Executors.
March ! W vt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
BLACKSBURG BUDGET.

The Snowstorm on Schedule-Meeting OF
Pension Board.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
BLACKsBURG, March 6.-The first
of the snowstorms predicted by THE
ENQUIRER weather prophet, about two
weeks ago, came this afternoon; snow
began TO fall about 1.30 o'clock accom-
panied by cool western wind. 1t
melted rs it fell and ceased about 3.15.
The sun shone out for brief interval ;
but the warmth didn't last long. About
6 the storm returned, with sharp
northwest wind, and heavy fall OF
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08

In the past I have taken an especial
pride in handling only the best HIGH
GRADE STANDARD FERTILIZERS,
the merits and popularity of which are
attested by the constantly increasing sales
as each successive season passes by, and
although my arrangements of the past
have been very satisfactory, they do not
compare with present arrangements, and
1 am now better prepared than ever to
quote prices on FERTILIZERS, and
since 1t is quite an important item with
most farmers, am sure that it will be de-
cidedly against their interest to buy fer
tilizers without first seeing me, for I
have taken the best advantage of the
lowest fluctuating prices and made con-
tracts accordingly,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
HOODTOWN MATTERS.

Damaged by tho Storm-Death OF Mr.. Ed
gar Jackson-Woodmen Furnish a Hall.
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
HooDTowN, March 6.-Quite se-
we're hail storm passed over this section
last Thursday night. The hail was
drifted up in small washes several
inches deep, where some of it lay until
about noon Friday. During the storm
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08

suow. The ground is white and the
skies threatening.
The township pension board will
meet here on Saturday, 18th instant,
for the purpose of revising the pension
roll of 1898, and all who received pen
sions last year are required to report
to the board on that day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
TOBACCO and SNUFFS

In boxes or by the pound, at wholesale
and retail, in all grades and at prices to
suit the taste aud times and sympathize
fully with the low prices Of e1.King
Cotton.
also keep full and complete stock
of the choicest Canned Goods and the
most select Fancy Groceries at the lowest
prices consistent with the best quality.
J. n. RIDDLE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
ANTED,

MEN to put in all or par
II of time taking orders for our Lubri.
eating Oils and Greases. Liberal com.
mission. THE FEDERAL OIL CO.,
Clevpland Ohio
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
j. I'll. RIDDLE.
READY FOR BUSINESS,

MY stock of FAMILY GROCERIES
N AND PLANTATION SUPPLIES
is full and complete, which stock con-
sists of every needed article Of supplies
which can be used to advantage on we'll
regulated farm. In word am fully
prepared to do business, and 1t Is my
purpose to utilize my PAST expert
ence 10 furthering my business interest,
and invite consultation with those who
expect and need assistance and business
accommodation in the production Of their
crops of 1899. See me before making
your arrangements. No one can do more
than to guarantee satisfaction at all times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
Sperial Aotires.
EnOn and Kings Creek,

I will preach Enon on the second
Sunday-the 18th of March-at II O'Clock
a. no., and at the school house near Kings
Greek station, at 8 o'clock p. m, the same
day. JULIUS PRUETTE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08

Fresh Prunes. Another ship
ment of Saur Kraut Canned.
Try American Beauty Coffee. |
have Seed Irish Potatoes.
1 have another keg of Cucumber Pickles.
CLARENCE P. L0WRANCE.
P.S. "Treat me right"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
10 Gents a Pound.

We have in stock fresh supply. OF
"City Soda Crackers" almost as good as
Snowflakes, and the price is only 10 cents
q pound. GRIST COUSINS.
ms- We will sell you three pounds o
Keg Soda for 10 cents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
PROBATE OFFICE-NOTICE.

A DMINISTRATORS, Guardians, Ex.
n ecutors, and other fiduciaries, who
do not file their returns annually, before
the first day of July, will not be allowed
any commissions.
w. H. McCORKLE, Probate Judge.
March l 1t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
FRESH GOODS

Are Arriving Daily at My
Store. If you want Good
Groceries at Right Prices,
come and see me.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
ONION SETS, SEED OATS,

GARDEN SEEDS, Tobacco and
VI nice quality of Soap-two cakes for
cents-can be had at my store; you
me. I have the best quality of New
Orleans Molasses. Also lot Of Brooms
at correct prices. It is time you are look
ing about for suit of Clothes, and since
I am pioneer in the business, with con-
siderable experience, nice book of sam
Piles at the right prices, let me take your
measure and guarantee the fit Of a nice
suit of Tailor-made Clothes.
w. M. KENNEDY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
Lester Piano
Now For 1t.

have recently taken the agency for the
"CROWN" ORGANS, made by Mr.. Geo.
P. Bent, reliable manufacturer of Chica.
90. These Organs are fine. famous and
first class. With the "CROWN" and the
well-known WILCOX & WHITE OR
CANS, my agency "is the strongest in
the South" and I defy all cOmpeti-
ton in price and quality. My un-
limited guarantee goes with each Organ,
and they are also backed by two of the
best makers in the,United States.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-03-08
SH OES

Our Spring stock of Hine &
Lynch's Fine Shoes for Men will
be here in a very few days. We
have been handling this line Of
Shoes for the past SIX years and
have never heard a word Of COM
plant.
We sell the ArmOrSide Corset at ST.
j. J. HUNTER.