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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-11-17

We recommend that the room now
set apart for the use Of the coroner, be
used as storing room for the election
boxes, and that the county commission
ers be requested to see that it is secure
ly locked and cared for. That when
the room Is in use by the coroner, that
the said coroner be requested to be
careful to protect the property Of the
county stored therein and be RESPONSE
BILE for the same. And we urge that
this matter be attended to at once.
In conclusion we take pleasure in
thanking your honor, the circuit solici-
tor and the. officers Of the court, for
eourtesies and considerations extended
to US. All Of which is respectfully sub
mitted.
IREDELL JONES, Foreman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-11-17

We take pleasure in commencing
for it's completeness and thoroughness,
the above report, and we recommend
that J. H. McFadden be paid for his
services as an expert, the usual
amount paid for such work, VIZ: $50.
The colored American., 1900-04-07

msn White AID Elk senator Edmonds.
The following is the program OF exer
cises:
PROGRAM.
1. Organ Voluntary.
2. Prayer.
5. introductory Remarks.
f. Music.
5. "John Brown and His Work"
Paper.
6. Reading Extracts from John
Browns Addresses to Court at his trial.
7. Paper, The Religious de OF ] ohm
Brown.
s..Recitati, n, "Harper's Ferry" (Po-
EN-
Musfc. Battle Hymn ofthe r public.
(Howe
10. Adde'S, Life and Character OF
John Blown.
II. Sslo (Selected.)
10. the Humanity of John Brown.
13. Poem, "KetrIbution. (LowtM J
IA. The Tragedy at Harper's Ferry.
10. Solo. (5elected
l6. Paper, "What The Negro owes to
John Brown"
II. Collection for the Afro American
Council
IS. DoxoIogy and Bene diction.
A. WALTERS,
President National Afro American
Council,
32S Duncan Ave, Jeisey CT y, N J.
March 81, 1900
The colored American., 1900-04-07
JOHN BROWN,

ing passion which caused him to abhor
human slavery and to Voluntarily yield
up MS life for the overthrow of that
ln'QuitOus institution. He was the har-
binger ola brighter day for the slaves,
herald OF the delIverance which was
to come He demonstrated his loyalty
to the race when he stopped to kiss 8
Negro child, on bis way to the place of
execution. Observance by churches,
OBSERVANCE BY CHURCHES, SCH Dolls ETC.
Every ColOred church, every col
ored school, literary society, and es
pe:ialIy every Afro 4 meriican coun-
Gil, should hold public exercises in
honor Of this grand old hero. Ifthefe
ever was a time when q courageous.
self sacrificing character should be held
up to our boys and girls for emulation,
now Is the time, when there is so much
being said ABOUT self-effacement, servil-
lty and the Negro keeping his place;
when there is so much sycophancy and
downright cowardice being practicsd,
to the injury of our race. There Is no
character so well calculated TO inspire
courage, self-respecs and love of man
hood rights as the hero OF Harpef's
Ferry. While We have to some extent
sounded the praises of John Brown
Our psens have n It been commensurate
with the sacrlfices which he made fer
our race
We have been accused of being un
grateful, not only by the whites, but by
our own people; we now have an OPP
pottun ty to prove the charge untrue.
Shall We do so? [ earnestly appeal to
oil lovers of liberty, to all lovers of
lslE play, to use their influence to
make the occasion a gra d success
through Jut she country. II urther
urge that collection be taken and sent
10 AF. John w. Tho ompson, treasurer of
TIE Alto American Council. Box 593,
rochester, n, Y to assist The Council
IN prosecuting the case which 1t now has
before the Supreme Court OF the United
States, being cond ducted. by Congress
The colored American., 1900-04-07

.mong the illustIious sons OF Amer
,., there have been none more coura'
~ ..,ns resOIute and self-sacrificing than
1.hn Brown. the Sage OF Ossawattomie,
.Snone buudredth annivt rsary OF whose
18th occurs on May b Of the present
"a wss firm Deliver IN the Father
bood Of God and the brOtheih ocd of
nan His love of liberty was consum-
The colored American., 1900-04-07
GET READY NOW.

The Census Man VIII Call On You.
The census is coming iD two months
and 1t will bring an opportunity to the
Afro American which he should net
lose. The census taker Will be-arOunu
some time in June. carriog long thin
book in which the questions are print
ed, and bearing on his vest small sill
yer shield which contains an eagle and
the words "United States Census, 1900 .
This badge does not entitled him to
take money or TO ask any questions
about your takes, ) our debts, your poll
tics, or your religion But it does
authoTizs HIM to ask few harmles
questions about yourself and your prop
erty.
The census taker Will want to know
your name and whether you are the
head of the family or some relation OF
the head. He will ask whether you are
single or married, or widowed, in what
State you and your parents were born,
and what kind Of work do. In oider to
shsw ROW industrious the people are he
will ask how many months you worked
during the last year and whether you
own your home or not. In order to
show how intelligent the people are he
will ask whether you can read or write.
In order to show the wealth of the col
ored people he will ask few questions
about the value Of your home and
farm. the number of mules, chick
ems, geese, pigs, cows, that you own,
and hew much these animals are worth.
Besides these facts he will take down
the value OF the gram. cotton, garden
truck, fowls, eggs that : ou raised last
year. II you eat all the chickens you
raised, or used all the wheat you grew,
Won are to count the value of these also,
lust as il they were sold for money.
The Afro American should think
these questions over and b piepsled to
ans wersd them properly, first beoa Use
the law requires them to be answered;
because they are asked OF
everybody, ri:h or poor, blsck or white;
thirdly, be cause If the Afro Americans
do not tell what they have raised and
what they possess, the race will not
make the che wing it deserves to make
among the races. represented In the
United States.
The colored American., 1900-04-07
AN IMPORTANT APPEAL.

-, Ors Hundredth Anniversary OF the
p;,tb OF John Brown, May 9th,
1coo-The Day Should Be Oh
served By All Afro Americans.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
GLICKS KSTEIN--ISACOFF.
Jacob Glickstein Married to Miss Rc
 

Jacob Glickstein Married to Miss Rosie
 Isacoff Last Evening
 The marriage of Jacob Glickstein tc Miss Rosie IsacoH was celebrated at the Factory street synagogue last evening at 6 o'clock. Rabbi Jacob Frommer of- ficiating.
 The supper was served at the new Music hall on Court street at o'clock, after which a dance was given. Music was furnished by Nichols orchestra, and John Mermen acted as prompter. There were about 200 couples In the grand march.
 Among those present were: Rabbi Frommer, c. Strouse, Louis Knolling and family Mary Adams, Mary Kline, Mary Barrows. Carrie Sullivan, Mary Hopisa, Harry Hyatt, Barney Racow Hon. Herman Sternberg, Morris Kleige- man, H. Kleigeman, Sarah Hyatt, Mary Isaacs, Morris Wallack, W. A. Binlay. Mrs Isaacs, Mrs. Hyatt, Harris Hyatt. After a short wedding trip MT. and Mrs. Glicksten will reside at Lyon street. They will be at home to all their friends after September 5.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03

To the lovers of music the railroad company has been very generous. The Second regiment band, under the lead ership of Bandmaster Fichtl, will, in conjunction with Atwater's enlarged or chestra, render a continuous musical programme in the concert park from ' to 10:30 Thursday night. There will be two distinct musical programmes.
 At the theater Germans Vaudeville Stars open weeks engagement. This company is composed of America's rep resentative vaudeville artists. These are a few of the leading ones, who will appear every afternoon and evening during the week:
 Dan and Dolly Mann in an original rural skit entitled Mandy" a simple little story of country life. full of pathos and humor.
 Dudley Prescott, musical imitator and humorist.
 The Mitchells, simonpure delineators of Coontown fun.
 Murphy and Andrews, high class en- tertainers, in their comedy sketch, Opera in Nutshell"
 Genaro and Theol, the great, marvel ous and sensational novelty act, which is dream of suppleness and difficult back-bending.
 The Alabama Troubadours gave two concerts in the park yesterday to inn mense crowds Their solo singing. quartettes and camp-meeting refrains were greeted with thunders of ap- plause.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
PoIps Wonderland Theater.

Polis bright as new watch, is ready for the opening of vaudeville this after noon at o'clock, and an attractive bill is presented for the patrons There are nine acts, four of which are high class headliners. The three Lukens brothers bar performers, who are the sensation of New York, will be one of the four big features that make this opening bill a noteworthy one. These men are rated the best in the business. Bessie Lamb and five of the cutest pickan- ninnies ever grown will give a shiny eyed exhibition of conisms in which Miss Lamb is the cream Of leaders MT and Mrs. Dan Hiatt will give a musical comedy sketch, 'The Operatic Rehear- sals," that is brand new and full of hits and a genuine novelty specially imported for an American tour, is "The Original Hartz,' with his unique sen- sation "A Devil of a Hat" Cook and Sonoro, Carus and Carleton in picture songs, Robbins and Trenneman. com edy duellsts, Clifford and Burke, black face imparials and reel dancers, and the DeMuths i'll knick-knack dances will complete the bill. Prices, matinee 10c and zoe; evenings, 10c, 20c, and Soc; la dies at matinee, 10c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
AT WORK NEAR WATERBURY
Professor IT. F. Gregory of Yale Map
 pirg Out This Section.

Professor H. F. Gregory of Yale Map
 pirg Out This Section.
 Merlden, Sept. 2.-Professor H. F. Gregory of Yale, Professor Hobbs from Wisconsin university and Professor Westgate of Ohio university are at work in this vicinity, detailed by the United States government survey de- partment The officials have nearly fin- ished their survey in this section, which has been tedious one. owing to the hilly country.
 Professor Gregory of Yale said yes terday that the work is divided into sections. This district is included in the region that extends from Mt. Carmel northerly to the state line In the oppo- site direction, from Waterbury east to Middletown.
 On Thursday Professor Gregory, with his assistants, made a geology survey from Wes. Peak to Plainville and New Britain. Professor Hobbs is working near Waterbury and Professor West gate is on the east side.
 Maps will be prepared for the govern- ment, which are kept as official docu- ments. The survey was started about July and will continue until October.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Grand Opera House.

Human interest attaches to Miss v which Is being given an elaborate re- yiyal this season Miss is a drama tization of one of Bret Harte's best known stories, and his painting of the rough life of the mining camps of Cal ifornia in the early fifties Is some of the best work that has ever been done by an American author in black and white. There is that in "M liss' which should please the most difficult theatergoer, Tor the entire gamut of human passions IS played upon, and by master hand. The name part Is to be In the hands of Nellie MeHenry a comedian who should get all that there Is out of it, and the remainder of the company has been very carefully chosen, and contains the names of many stage favorites. The revival will be a very handsome one, and the production complete one, the company carrying everything that is used on the stage during the perform ance, even down to the smallest prop erty. M liss is to be the attraction at the Grand opera house Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, September 3, 4 and g. There will be an extra Labor day matinee, and the regular matinee Wednesday. Seats now on sale. Reg ular prices.
 Among the special features of Blue Jeans" which. will be seen at the Grand opera house on Friday and Sat urday nights are the famous Rising Sun band, the Blue Jeans quartet. the great political barbecue, the apple or chard on Perry Baseom's farm, the Christmas tree and Santa Claus and the greatest of all, the wonderful saw mill scene with the hugh saw in full opera tion. In addition to these the play it. self stands in the front ranks of Amer fcan dramas. Its story is well told and Interesting. it's plot ingenious and its comedy none the less hearty and effec- tive for being pure and wholesome. Mat inee Saturday Seats now on sale. Reg ular prices.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
DANA BARTHOLOMEW DEAD.

Ansonia, Sept. 1.-Dana Bartholo- new one of the most prominent busi- ness men of Ansonia, died this morning in Saratoga, N. Y, where he had gone on a short outing. Details are lacking, but heart disease is believed to have been the cause of death. He was fifty three years of age. Mir. Bartholomew was interested in the former Ansonia Brass and Copper company and was as- sociated with A. B. Hendryx of New Haven in the manufacture of bird cages and other small metal goods. He was also head of the former Ansonia Bit company. At the time of death he was president and treasurer of the Ansonia Water company, president of the Anso- mia Novelty company president of the Ansonia Ice company and a director in the Ansonia Telephone company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
MRs JOEL WIcKEs

Sallie c. Lacy widow of the late Joel Wickes, died yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs, M. D. Mather, 173 Sherman avenue Mrs. Wickes was in her ninety sixth year and had up to re- cent years been very active for one of her age. There will be prayers at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mather, at o'clock this afternoon. Mrs Wickes was a member of Trinity Episcopal church, and Rev MT. Parker, curate of that church, will probably officlate at the services to-day. The interment will be in Cairo, N. Y,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
NEW HOSE COMPANY.
Organized to Protect Greist's Manuf,

Organized to Protect Greists Manufac-
 turing Company and Neighborhood
 The fire service of Westvllle will be improved very soon by the addition of new hose company, styled the J M. Greist Hose company No. l. organized particularly to protect the Greist Man ufacturing company's plant but also to aid in any fires that may break out in Westvile. The company will be fur nished with uniforms and all necessary up-to- date fire-ffghting appliances.
 The fair of last winter netted a neat sum to the Westville fire department. With the proceeds lot was bought on Alden avenue To this lot the fire en- zine company's house will be moved and an addition built. Builder Legg will begin operations this week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
LOCAL FINANCIAL NOTES
FEATURES OF INTEREST TO NEW
 HAVEN INVENTORS.

The State Taxation of Bonds, Notes, Etc.
 The Tax Is Four Mills Year--Con-
 Company AnnuaI-Banls CIearings-- | The Dividend List.
 l New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad stock is selling in small lots from 2111s to PIP. The convertible fours are 19Q1a bid, with very small amount on the market for sale
 | Diamond Match company has sold | from 1221a to 123.
 The treasurer of the state of Con- nectlcut desires that as far as possible holders of notes. bonds in action, who desire to exempt them from local taxa ton will forward the securities or writ ten descriptions of the securities as ear ly as convenient and not walt until the last day or two before September 30, as the office force at that time Is unusual ly overworked and prompt returns to the owners cannot be made. The pres ent rate of tax under the new laws is per cent for five years or mills for one year. The treasurer cannot receive a tax for a shorter period than one year. Shares of stock of any description can not be exempt under this law. Bonds of Connecticut railroads are not taxa ble under the law, the railroad company paying tax, but bonds of other railroads are taxable here. Checks and money orders should be made payable, to the state treasurer If lists of securities and not the securities themselves are forwarded return postage is not requir- ed'
 There will be a special meeting of the Bankers Loan and Trust company in New York city Tuesday, September 27. at 1:3O D. m., to amend the articles of association creating new classes of shares in series two that the series may more readily meet the requirements of borrowers.
 Clearings and balances of the New Haven banks for the week ending Sep tember 1, and for the corresponding week of last year, are furnished by the secretary of the New Haven clearing house, by days, as follows:
 1900 Raiances 12q9
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
CRICKET MATCH TO-DAY.
English and Scottish Teams Will Battle
 for Supremacy.

English and Scottish Teams Will Battle
 for Supremacy.
 Those who love to see well played game of cricket will have an oppor- tunity to witness what ought to be a good game at Yale field this morning, when teams representing England and Scotland will meet to decide which can defent the wickets the better. Both sides have got a strong team and the expec- tations are that a good exhibition will be given by both sides. Play will start at 9:30 The following will in all like lihood represent the two countries.
 England-T. J. Knight (captain), D. Rees, A. Bayllss, H. R. Bidwell, W. J. Bayliss, J. Hooking, J. V. Gyre, T. H. Smith, J. s. Scott, w. Reeves, and W. A. Crute; Scotland-William Paterson, Gee aptain> R. Shells, J. Hume, R. D. Pryde, J. Gardner J. c. Morton, G. Fer guson, John AIenzies A. Wilson, John Japp, A. Picken, and James Mustarde.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
sHAY's HORSE BROUGHT HoMl

SHAY'S HORSE BROUGHT HOME.
 The horse of Edward J. Shay was brought home to Seymour yesterday, being driven out from New Haven, where 1t had rested over night after it's trip from Meriden It had to rest again in Ansonia. It was nearly used up when taken away from Trealor in Mer- iden. It could hardly stand and it's back was almost raw from the whip blows. It lay down in the stable and refused to eat or drink for some time.--- Ansonia Sentinel
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
CAPITAL, AUTHORIZED CAPITAL,
 s1o0.000. s1,000,000.
 Tha Union Trust Company
NEW HAVEN.
 f8 x

CHARTERED by the State of Connect, cut with authority to act as Bxecutor. Ad. ministrator, Guardian, Receiver or Trustee under will or oeed.
 Is legal depository of money paid into Court and all Public Trust Funds. Acts as Trustee for Municipalities, Corporations and Individuals, and administers trusts of stocks, bonds, or other evidences of indebt. edness, manage sinking funds, and do alI business such as IS usually done by Trnst Companies. a 2s3a+
 IL also does general Banking business collecting cheeks, notes, coupons. and ra ceives deposits The principal of each Trns, Is invested by itself and kept separate and pany
 This Company Is by law regularly exam. ined by the Bank Examiner of the State of Connecticut.
 HENRY L. BorcHKIss, President
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
NEW TEACHER APPOINTED.

Miss Chamberlain Succeeds Miss Can
 non in Physical Culture Depart
 ment.
 New Britain, Sept. 2-~Miss Ruth Chamberlain has been appointed teach CT of physical culture in the public schools in place of Miss Mary G. Can non, resigned. Miss Chamberlain is a daughter of the late Judge Cham berlain and was educated in the High and Nor nal schools, and took course in phy- sical culture under Professor Anderson at Yale.
 Miss Chamberlain has taught in tbe Waterbury public schools and in St Margaret's school in that city, having charge of the physical culture depart ments.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
FARMLAND AT SAVIN ROCK.
A Big Programme for the Closing
 Week

A Big Programme for the Closing
 Week.
 An ella aborate programme will close a very successful season at Savin Rock this week, the novelties for the week being the battleship Olympia in glass attire, continuous band concerts, illu- nina tions, etc.
 The season at Savin Rock will close with grand illuminations, band concerts, theatrical performances and baseball game, bringing to a successful close the greatest season that the Rock has ever had.
 The battleship Olympia reproduced in glass will be one of the novelties. It will be made up of one thousand glass lanterns of red white and blue glass-a perfect fac-simile of the famous flag ship. The American flag will also be seen in all it's glory and, with the one thousand electric lights and Japanese lanterns, will make the park look like a veritable fairyland.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
$1,767, ,759.54 s6t1, ,033. 01 $2, 696, 5s7. .Ss Decrease week of 1900, s617, ,8s0.54. Balances week of 1899 S6S4753

N,767,76954 $b11 ,033. 01 S2, 696, 667. SS l Decrease week of 1900, 17,8s054. Balances week of 1S99 $6,S4753 1 Clearings week of 1898, s1.713, ,355 96. Clearings week of 1897, $1.491,SS7s4.
 Clearings week of 1898, $1,255, ,35t.12. 1 Dividends soon due are: American Linseed oil preferred, 1% per cent, payable September IS: books 1 closed August 27.
 American Steel Wire company 1H per cent, payable october ?; books close September IT. l Baltimore and Ohio, 2 per cent, pay able September 4; books closed August l 15 Boston and Albany, 2 per cent, pay able September 30; books close Septem- Der 8.
 Boston and New York Air Line pre- ferred ? per cent. payable October 1: books close September 20. Chicago Burlington and Quincy, 1is per cent. payable September 15; books closed August 20. Colorado Fuel and Iron preferred, 8 per cent, payable September 5; books closed August 16.
 Delaware and Hudson. 1N per cent, payable September 15 books closed Au- gust 29
 Diamond Match company, 2A per cent, payable September 12; books closed September 1.
 National Lead preferred, 1% per cent, payable September 15; books closed Au gust 23.
 Northern Pacific preferred, 1 per cent, payable September 4; books closed Au- gust 10
 Reading first preferred, 1h per cent, payable September 10; books closed Au- gust 24
 Standard Oil company per cent. payable September 15; books closed Au- gust 1b. Swift & Co.,. 1% per cent, payable De- tober 1; books close September 14.
 Union Pacific railroad per cent, payable October 1; books close Septem- Der 4
 United States Envelope preferred, 1& per cent payable September 1; books closed August 1b
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03
SAILED FOR SCOTLAND.

Mrs. Angus McPherson Went by the
 Anchor Line Furnessia on Satur-
 day.
 On the saloon passenger list of the Anchor line steamship Furnessa, which sailed from New York for Glas- gov on Saturday was the name of Mrs. Angus McPherson of S4 Chestnut street, this city. Mrs McPherson goes to Scotland for the purpose of attend ing the golden wedding celebration of her parents, which takes place in De- tober. She expects to be absent from New Haven for about a year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-03

Crown Rheumatic Elixir, the most wonderful remedy known for chronic rheumatism. sciatica, gouty, actue mus cular or inhammatory rheuma tism City Drug Store, GA Chapel street, New Haven, Conn. 4 sH