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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-05-02
THE CHAMPION

don't knock them all out, then we will
load our machine and come home, and
quit the business. We know what we
can do and we know what others do. We
have no fear Of results. Could anything
he fairer? Again we warn you not to
obligate yourself or sign any orders until
you see the CHAMPION folks If you
want the best.
w. B. MOCoE g. CO.,
-AGENTS.
We carry in stock all repairs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-05-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ELECTION, TUESDAY, AUGUST 2S, 1900.

FOR CLERK OF THE COURT.
HEREBY announce myself candi-
Il date for the Office of CLERK OF
OF YORK COUNTY, subject to
the result of the primary election of the
Democratic party. J. A. TATE.
April ii W 3m@
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-05-02
WAS A GREAT SUCCESS !
My Last Weeks Bargain Prices
Pleased My Customers and
Paralyzed Competition!

| AS you all know, have just reached the
last day of MY WEEK OF UNAPPROACH-
ABLE BARGAINS, and now, as success was
the reward of my efforts, 1 have decided to
give you another chance to "scoOp" in lot
of valuable bargains at prices too small to
beget profits Now, know that just at this
time, my farmer friends are quite busy with
their plowing, planting and fxin', but they
must spare time for their wives and daugh-
ters to come to STRAUSS one day this week
and examine my stock of General Merchan-
disc. 1t is gratifying indeed to hear the
many exclamatiOns of delight from the vast
number of ladies who have been coming to
nv store during the ESPECIAL BARGAIN
SALE WEEK." The country people and
town people are always welcome.
If it's anything in my line that you may
want. I ain more than likely to have it.
Come and see!
Wednesdays advertisement to look out for
this paper, as had more Bargains to offer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-05-02

CARPETS, MATTINGS,
DUGS, Window Shades and Cornice
n Poles at G.. H. O'LEARY'S.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-05-02
Facts Are Convincing.
Snuff and Tobacco.

To those who use these two articles we
wish to remind you that we have one of
the largest stocks and greatest varieties
make close prices to country merchants.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-05-02
WE WILL
BUY WHEAT.

TT is our purpose to buy all the surplus
l. wheat raised in this section this year,
provided it is merchantable and the farm
ers are willing to accept Chicago prices
for it on day of sale.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
NO. 10 DOWNING STREET.
Great Britain's Destiny Is Al
ternnteIy Advanced and Retarded.

ttrouf the London Daily Mall
The official residence of the First Com
moner in the first empire on earth does
not strike one with admiration. On the
contrary. No. 10 Downing Street. as it is
called in the directory, IS a distinctly out
of-date. dingy, old building OF that soul
depressing fat Widowed type which pre-
vailed when George II was King. Never
theless, here it is that the First Lord Of
the British nations Treasury is entitled to
live at the nations expense. Here, too.
have frequently been held those Cabinet
councils by which the nations destiny is al
ternately advanced and retarded. according
as their decisions are wise or otherwise.
The first occupant of mo. 10'' was the
celebrated Sir Robert Walpole, upon whom
and his successors in the office of First
Lord George III conferred the building as
an official residence forever" Here, too.
came the much maligned North, whose
most abiding feat of government was the
loss of the American colonies. He was fol-
lowed by Pitt. who seems to have been one
OF the few inhabitants who really liked
the place. and Pereeval, who weathered the
stormy years of his official existence from
its sheltering portals.
Lord Liverpool and Canning both made
No IT, their homes, SO, too, did Lord
Grey; but after his time it was compare
lively deserted until the time OF Disraeli
who together with his great rival Mr.
Gladstone. did much to resuscitate its an
cient glories. On the other hand, and, lat
terly, Mr.. W. II. Smith and Mr.. Balfour,
have only used it for the transaction of
Treasury business.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

ment to the untirins energy and devotion
and good influence with young men still
serve as the incentive to greater effort
among his scholars.
f. W. Vaughn. the founder and teacher
of the Glass. was born in Niagara county,
N. Y, on November 6, 1899, where he re-
ceiFed his early training on a farm. When
the civil war broke out he entered the
service of the Union and served with gal
iantry until wounded in the left arm at
the battle of Cold Harbor. Va. the injury
being of such nature as to necessitate
his discharge which took place May 81,
1866. Being incapacitated TO follow his
former occupation. Mr.. Vaughn was ap-
pointed to a position in the Pension Bu-
reau, in which branch of the Government
he is still employed. Coming from the
simplicity of country home into a
strange city and among strangers. Mr.
Vaughn first became acquainted with those
who led him into a sphere of congenial
work in Lie church, thus deepening his
sympathy for those of like experience and
strengthening his determination to work
for the moral and social uplifting OF man
kind generally.
The illustration of the acorn and the oak
is well exemplifed in the origin and
growth of the Vaughn Glass. In January,
1859, Mr.. Vaughn, believing that there was
a large number of young men, both per-
manent residents and strangers, who were
receiving no religious instruction from
Sunday schools, and being thoroughly i'm
bued with the importance of systematic
effort looking to that end, requested of the
officials of Calvary Baptist Sunday School
the privilege of forming class for young
men VINO were not already identified with
any Sunday school. Permission was grant
ed. and the first Sunday session, held Feb
ruary 3. 1889. showed an attendance of five
members: E. c. Rice. W. P Stoval. ]. L.
Wesley. II. Meitzler. and NJ. L. Roberts.
Fortunately these iye-the acorn-proved
TO be lust the kind of men the originator
OF the Class wanted-men who would take
hold and accomplish a desired end despite
obstacles that would discourage less deter
mined persons-aud the membership as
sumed steady and healthy growth, the
active roll at the present time containing
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
AN UNFAIR INFERENCE.
a Pnrishioner Whose Curiosity Out
weighed Her Charity
G'rom the New YORK Commercial Advertis

Nrom the New York Commercial Advertiser)
A clergyman of this city. who does much
good by stealth. and bushes to find it fame.
related the following little story to a friend
recently as an example Of the highly de-
veloped powers some people have for max
ing deductions. especially where there Is a
chance to impugn the motives and charac-
ter of some one else. He said:
Some time ago young woman came
to this city in practically destitute circum-
stances; that is. she had, through force of
circumstances, been thrown on her own re-
sources She came to my church and
formed her acquaintance. | learned that
she had secured work in a store here and
that she was very conscientious employee
She was very regular in her church attend
ance and took a deep interest in church
work. She was given a class to teach in
the Sunday school and she taught it well.
All went well until she lost her place.
through no fault of her own, however.
Then she was in trouble, for her money
was almost gone and she had no prospect
of making anything Immediately. She
came to me after her money had given out
and asked me to help her get place. She
told me frankly that she was out of money
and her board bill was overdue.
81 promised to do all could to get her
a place to work. When she was gone I
told my wife about her case and we de-
cided to pay the girls board till she could
get work. We did so. Fortune did mob
favor us in our search for employment for
the poor girl who chafed under the ideA
of being dependent on us. One day ons
of the ladies Of my congregation came ia
me and wanted a private interview, which
was granted.
she went on to tell me about this girl:
that she had not been working for some
time and that she was paying cash for her
board right along. How could this be?
Then she told me that she haG heard that
some man was supporting the girl. She
ought to be put out OF the Sunday school
and church as well.
Il replied. Yes. 1 have understood
man in the city is supporting her.
Well. who is it,? she asked curiously.
Your pastor l replied.
Then l explained. and she got out look
ing and acting if she were ashamed of
herself. She evidently shut up on the
matter. for it never came around to me
again"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

those of its members who are sick by
sending flowers and delicacies, funds for
which are provided by the monthly dues
of 10 cents which can be used for no other
purpose, the club takes charge of the So
cial functions of the Glass. the most i'm
portant of which are the annual banquet
and the annual concert, both notable
events in the social annals of Washington.
The proceeds from the yearly concert of
the Glass. which is accorded leading place
among the standard attractions of the mu-
steal season, ere converted into the gen.
eral fund, and are used to defray current
expenses.
Candidates for admission to the Club.
membership in the Glass being the only
requisite to eligibility, are required to take
a secret degree, the working of which is
said to be very impressive. At the eoncln-
sion of the initiation each new member is
presented with a small copy of the New
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
Slaves Seeking Freedom.

The most notable OF the attempts to
carry of slaves in large numbers was that
of Drayton and Sayers made in April, 1S4S.
They embarked secretly seventytwo
slaves on a sailing vessel in the Potomac
and set sail for Canada. but were soon
overhauled by armed men in a steam tug
and brought back. Drayton and Sayers
lay a long time in Jail in Alexandria una
BILE to pay their fines, but they were re-
leased by President Fillmore in 1852. Once
afterward a steamer called the Salem was
chartered for an excursion down the river.
and many slaves secreted themselves on
board en- route for some island other than
Sulu: but they too. were stopped. Slaves
sometimes escaped concealed on coal veS-
sells which came to Georgetown or Alex
andria. but the State OF Virginia soon ap-
pointed an inspector, who boarded all out
going GOLFERS, off Alexandria, and this av-
enue TO freedom was closed.
Slavery always sees it's end VIXEN 1t be-
holds free press. The National Era"
which favored the abolition OF slavery es-
tablished it's office, in 1S4s. on Seventh
Street opposite the Patent Office. A mob
soon disestablished it. It was soon re-
stored and occupied an Office north Of the
National Intelligencer" on Seventh
Street, and outlived mob law in Washing
ton The National Republican" which
had an Office on ID Street between Second
and Third Streets northwest, was attacked
some years afterward in pursuance of
plot gotten UP in the reporters gallery of
the United States Senate, but it was
weak buster and came to naught-
At last, slavery was abolished in the
District of Columbia. each slave owner be-
ing paid the value of his property. which
at that time had deprecated to small fig
ures; and from that day white and colored
citizens of Washington have stood togeth-
er equal before the law.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
A CHEROKEE ALPHABET.
The Unique Invention of a Full
1lOOdcd Indian.


The new hieroglyphic alphabet is a nov
city. 1t is the invention of a full blooded
Cherokee Indian. by name Sequoayah. He
has for long time sought some method of
writing the Cherokee language, hitherto
only spoken. He found that the English
letters would not express the sounds of
that tongue, nor would his fellow Chero-
KEGS take up the white mans letters. To
overcome this difficulty he decided to in
vent a new alphabet, easy TO learn, and
at the same time expressive Of the sounds
of the Cherokee language. The Indian eye
will not easily come down to mere lines,
so he used pictures of things to indicate
the letters or sounds of letters. He sue
ceeded at last in forming an alphabet of
sxty-eight signs by which he could ex-
press all of the sounds in his native
tongue
At the same time the letters are so
large and distinct from each other as not
to be easily confused. He first tried his
new alphabet on his wife. and found that
she could easily remember the sounds and
learn 10 read. Then he called in half a
dozen of the Cherokee warriors and tried
his letters on them Here again he sue
ceeded. He wrote a few sentences in
Cherokee and they read them after a little
training. He translated some English
sentences into Cherokee, writing them in
his alphabet and this too. went well.
Upon experiment he found that he could
teach the boys and girls of his tribe, when
eight or nine years old, to read words and
sentences, within three months to write 1t.
BY the use of this unique alphabet he
hopes TO introduce culture among the peo-
pie so that within a short time there will
not be a single man or woman that cannot
read and write. The English books. such
as the Bible. will be translated into Chero-
kee and written in his script, thus SIM
plifying the work of civilization so long
attempted in vain.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

over 2o9 names. while those who have been
called TO other fields of labor. thus neces
stating seyering their connection. number
several hundreds more. Many of these
keep in touch and maintain their interest
IN the Glass, considering that "once a
member of the Vaughn Glass, always a
member"
Dr. B. L. Whitman, formerly President Of
Columbian University who recently re-
signed TO accept call from a large and in
nuential church in the Quaker City, de-
lights TO be numbered with the Vaughn
Class boys" and when his home was in
Washington often sat in the Glass or acted
as substitute teacher
George ID. Miller. at one time secretary
OF the Glass. now prominent in the political
and business life Of Illinois. still has a
warm spot for his former classmates
While here a few months ago to extend an
imitation TO President Mckinley to at
tend a banquet to be given by the Cook
County Republican Club, Mr. Miller Wis
tied the Class and expressed his hearty ap-
probation OF the lasting benefit he had
derived from his connection with 1t in past
years.
Membership of the Glass.
Those who are attracted by the earnest
ness and teaching of the energetic man
whose name the Glass bears come from all
walks Of life. the university faculties, the
balls OF Congress, the marts OF trade. and
the professions generally being represented
among those VINO constitute his audience
on Sunday or endeayor to aid along lines
of work not apparent to the casual OBJ
server. but none the less essential to the
successful operation Of such q large or
eanization.
question that for long time remained
unanswered because OF the peculiar condi-
lions and varied personnel Of the Glass was
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

work to slip it OFF. AS a result as soon as
washington negro displayed any insub-
ordination or knowledge that all men are
created free he was sold South. This
gave the slave dealers a market under the
shadow of the Capitol. From early days
slave pens. as they were called North
or negro jails, as they were designated in
the border States. had existed in Wash
ington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
THE noted VAUGHN CLASS
Origin. Growth. and Work OF the
Organization.
From an Initial Membership of Five
in 1889 1t Has Grown to over Two
Hundred mt the Present Time-The
Organizer and Teaeber-OMcers
and Objects of the ~. c. G."

Few cities besides the National Capt.
tai can lay claim to as large Sunday
school class for young men as that TO be
found at Calvary Baptist Sunday School
and officially designated as Glass IL
1t is as the Vaughn Class" however
that this organization has established an
enviable reputation not only in this city
but throughout the country. and few Wis
itors to Calvary on Sunday mornings are
content TO leave without at least getting
a glimpse of what stands as a living monu-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

Testament. containing an autograph pic
ture of the teacher
The first president of the club was w.
S. Holmes, who died during his incumben-
ey. The other presiding officers have been
Arthur Copeland, C. H. Dawson, G.. G.
Seibold, and Grant S. Barnhart. The Off
GERS of the club at the present time are
Grant S. Barnhart, president; George G.
Seibold, first vice president; W. W. Greene,
second vice president; DR.. Eugene c.
Rice, secretary: Henry F. Farmer. assist
ant secretary; George E. Hebbard. treas
urer; Harry Park. historian; W. W. White,
financial secretary; Edwin Warren, chap
lain; ]. A. Seats. guard: F. Fl. Caldwell,
guide; w. C. Dashiell, crayonist, and
Louis Fl. Roy, usher.
The club button, a neat design in blue
and orange. the colors OF the organization,
contains the official number. III" with
'V. C. c. above 1t, the latter having the
double significance of Vaughn Glass
Club and Virtue, Charity, Courage"
The motto of the class is THE Other Fell
low"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19
A CLEVER SWINDLER.
oshkosh People Are. Taken in by
an Alleged Clairvoyant and
Lose $1,000.

Oshkosh, Wis, Sept. 15.-E Special L
The police of this city have been notified
Of an alleged swindle but the swindler
has flown. 1t is estimated that the man
escaped with $1,000 of the good money of
-he people of Oshkosh The story told
by the police is in substance that one
Prof" Ball. Il clairvoyant, has swim
died several people out of sums ranging
from SO 10 $500. He left town Tues
day. 1t Is believed he has flown the
country.
According to the story of one Of the
victims, who lost $225. Prof" Ball
asked him to bring nim MS savings in an
envelope in bills Of the largest denomina-
tons possible, and he would double the
amount. This victim says he put 5000
i'll the envelope as directed and gave the
professor" SO for his services The
professor" evidently substituted an
other envelope and said the victim would
find the money doubled on Wednesday,
September II, at a certain hour In the
meantime he was instructed that he
should speak to no one concerning the
envelope lest the charm would be broil-
Ell. He was told to keep it next to his
heart and sleep with it under his pillow.
September II arrived and the victim
opened his charmed package. There
were five crisp pieces of paper. but they
were blank. The man then realized he
had been swindied.
Another victim was a poor widow and
one was Il bankers wife The police
estimate that Ball secured more than
$1,000:
The professor had arranged to have
all the envelopes opened Wednesday.
lie left Tuesday at noon
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19
NO PURSUIT INTEN DED.
Empress Dowager and Emperor III
Mongolia Awaiting Developments.

Empress DOWaGer and Emperor III
Mongolia Awaiting Developments.
Pekin. Sept. l via Shanghai, Sept. 13}.
The Empress Dowager and the En-
peror, with a guard OF 5000 troops, are
now staying with the Mongol prince III
Mongolia, $50 miles northwest Of Pekin,
near the kalgan pass They are Watca,
ing events here. No pursuit is intended
by the foreign troops.
All Chinese eagerly await the coming
of Ii Hung Chang. If Pelsin is to be
held. immediate steps must be taken to
meet the demands for food 10y popula-
ton of half million, or else certain
starvation will result The usual year
~ contribution from the southern prov
inceS Of 100000 tons OF rice for the Man
chu inha bitantS Of Pel<In Will not ma
terialiZe this winter on account of the
military operations. Part of it has been
confiscated at 1'ien Tsin. The crops out
side of Pekn are likely to be carried off
or destroyed by the Boxers.
Russians Alive to Their Interests.
The Russians are keenly pushing their
interests here. They number 5000 and
have occupied the summer palace, eight
miles northwest of the city After the
race with the Japanese they took the
.:tding part in the parade Of the allies
through the Pekin palace. In Manchurlil
they report fighting everywhere with
Chinese troops pointing to the permanent
occupation of the territory down 10 the
great wall at Shanghai Kwan.
The Japanese are also watchful for op-
portunities Ten thousand of them arr
here occupying the entire northern part
of the city. the largest and richest share
of all They have seized 100000 tacls
lover 81, 000,000) of silver in revenue.
Troops Are Healthy.
The weather is cool and the troops
healthy. Cattle and vegetables are com
ing i'll gradually from the country. The
railway to Tien Tsin, in charge of the
Russians, is now nearly half way, and
will be completed in another month With
the railway working and plenty OF sup
plies at Tien Tsin the occupation, of Pc
kin through the winter will be made
easy, and the lives of many thousands
OF native Christians will thus be saved.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19
DRIVEN BY A FLOOD.
Big Dam on the Thornapple River
Goes Out.
PEOPLE ARE HOMELESS.
r armers the Low Lands Are
Forced to Fly for
Their Lives.

Chippewa Falls, Wis. Sept. 15.-[Spe-
cal. J-Heavy rains have raised all the,
tributaries to the Chippewa river, and
many of them are overlooking their
banks. Several bridges have been
washed away. Word was brought TO fIc
Chippewa Lumber and Boom comDan1'S
office last night to the effect that the
Shaw dam on the ThOrnapple had gone
out and the farmers Oh the loWlanGS had
fed TO safety. No casualties were re-
ported.
The dam was built two years ago hv
the Daniel Shaw Lumber company Of
eau Claire at a cost or $4,000 and as the
IhOrnapple is an important driving
stream it is likely the dam will be re-
built
Cumberland. Wis. Sept. 13.-[Spc-
clal. THE excessive and continued rains
for the past two months have raised the
lakes of the Beaver Dam chain here To
the highest point ever reached since the
country was settled by white men, All
rivers and streams have been swollen
ana large areas of farming lands
nave been flooded. Enormous dam
age has been done to farm crops and
also TO country roads. Hundreds Of
bridges nave been washed away~in Bar
ron ana FOLK counties. and it will be i'm
possible to replace all Of them this fall
Inc lumber mills here were closed down
Yesterday on account of the high water.
tne nrst occurrence OF the kind in the
history OF the town. The lake has
risen 8 inches i'll the last twenty-four
hours, but 1T Is believed that the rains
are over for the present and no further
trouble IS feared. Cellars have been
dampness has caused much sickness i'll
this vicinity
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19
FALLS IN DRAW.
Ellen Doyle Of Green Bay Drown ed
Tried to Jump on Nov
ing Bridge.

Green Bay, Wis, Sept ID Special
Ellen Doyle. the 10-year-old daughter.
of Attorney NJ. ]. Doyle Of this; city
was drowned here late yesterday after
noon. The little girl had been to the
east side on an errand and was return
ing to her home about ) o'clock IN the
bridge the drawbridge began to open
The little girl made an attempt to jump
from the approach to the draw She fell
into the river, q distance of about 20
feet. Gilbert Lcfebre was near when
the girl fell into the water and hastily
tying a rope around his arm, threw one
end to his companion and jumped in aft
er her. In jumping the rope was pulled
tight and Mr.. Lefebre'S arm was dislo-
Gated, which disabled him so that he
could not give assistance. The girl did
not, however, come to the surface after
going down