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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31

Chairman Babcock has so far re-
Trained from making estimates on
New York State, but a gentleman
attached to republican headquarters
is authority for the statement that,
conceding the democrats all the doubt
ful districts, the state will send to
Washing a majority of twenty-five
representatives, while if republican
hopes frauctify, the majority will be
about thirty. Ohio, which is regard
ed as the next most important state,
will show no republican losses, say
the forcasters, and it is hoped to gain
two democratic districts. Tom John
son is said to be making much noise
but few votes and his attacks upon
some of the leaders Of his own party
are regarded as likely to estrange
many democrats. Although former
ly protesting allegiance to Mr.. Bryan,
he has practically repudiated him
now and many democrats, II is
claimed, will punish him for his
treachery by remaing away from the
polls.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31
Unclaimed Letters.

List Of unclaimed letters remain
ing in the post ofiice at Milford for
the week ending Nov. /, 1902;
Mrs. Annie Briggs, r. ID. Grier,
Isaac w. Mailer, w. Egbert Thomas,
e. L. Keiser, Antonio Eropians,
foreign.
Persons claiming the above will
please say Advertised" and give
date Of this list
CHARLES LATTmoRE, 2. N.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31

Representative +. H. Gilett Of
Massachusetts came to Washington
one day last week tosee the president
and talked Interestingly Of the situa-
tion in his state. He said that the
victory Of Mr.. Foss, in securing the
nomination in the tenth district on
tariff reform platform, was Of little
significance and there was little tariff
revision sentiment in the state. Con-
trary 20 expectations, there was little
heard ofimperialism outside Of few
districts and even ia those It failed
10 touch any responsive chord among
the voters. He said that the repub-
licans now had eleven out Of the
thirteen districts in the state and
they had great hopes OF carrying one
more. Up toa short time ago they
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31
OBITUARY
MRS. oATHAR1NE ENNIS oR1oK

MRS. CATHARINE ENNIS QRICK
Mrs. Quick, though in ill health
for some time, was not considered
seriously so, and had been around
much as usual when suddenly last
Monday evening about 6 O'Clock the
grim angel summoned her away.
She wasa daughter of Daniel and
Susannah Reser Ennis and was born
in Dinsmans, this county, April
4. 1918. Her father subsequently
removed TO Sandyston, N. j., where
she resided for a short time. About
81 years ago she married Emanuel
B. Quick, at one time county COM
missioner and who died SOM o twenty
years ago, and they came here,
which place has ever since been her
home. She was a women of kind
and affectionate disposition and OF
consistent life and character.
She is survived by one daughter
Belle, wife of John G. Wallace oi
this borough, and by two sons,
Albert r., of Caldwell, Kansas, and
Edward of Colorado, one brother
Daniel NJ, of Sparrowbusb, N. Y,
and one sister, Caroline Mathews
of Carbondale, Pa, the last of 6
family of eleven children, also sur
vlve. The funeral conducted by
Rev. E. M. Smead, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, was held yes
terday and interment in Milford
Cemetery.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. A. W. Balch
g Son, Matamoras, all drug and
general stores in Pike county will
refund your money if you are not
satisfied after using it. It is every
where admitted to be the most sue
oessful remedy in use for bowel
complaints and the only one that
never fails. It is pleasant, safe and
reliable. .-10-3l
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31

According to a recent bulletin is
sued by the bureau of statistics, the
American mule has proved at effective
advance agent of American plOws
and now there is a large and con
stantly increasing demand for Amer
lean farm machinery, of various de-
scriptions from South Africa. The
importation of farm machinery has
increased from $168,385 in 1902 to
81, O55, 45O in 1902 and with the in
creased prosperity of South African
industries there is opened up large
field for the enterprising American
manufacturer.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31
THE WASHINGTON LETTER.

State and governmental affairs in
Washington have given place this
week to interest in the state cam
paigns, and every scrap Of gossip
reaching the national capital is eager
~ seized and construed according to
the political affiliations of the con-
struer. No serious anxiety as to the
complication of the next house is felt,
although it is admitted that there is
danger that in some states the demo-
Gratis will cut down majorities unless
the republicans "wake up' and come
to the polls and vote. There is no
dissatisfaction with the administration
but so general is the prosperity that
it has been impossible to scare up
any enthusiasm and the only real
danger to republican prospects lies in
the Indifference and ingratitude of
men who if they voted at all would
vote the republican ticket.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31

In 1890 when the democratic
party took a compulsory and much
needed vacation, the money IN cir
culation was $13.s5 per capita. By
1892 when it came into power in
both branches of congress, the fig
ure had reached $24 go per capita
Under the Cleveland "beneficent'
rule it diminished to s21.71 per cap
ita by 1895. IL 1902 it has risen tc
S29. 40 per capita, which is the high.
est point it has ever reached. The
country is in no way desirous oi
learning to what figure it would di
minish under a return of the democ
racv.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31
Entertainment Course

The Local Union in Port Jervis
will provide a series Of high class en-
tertainments during the coming
winter. The course is without ex-
pectation Of profit hence the low
price, one dollar for the five evenings,
has been made to simply cover ex-
pense. The first of the course takes
place this Friday evening and /;
given by the John Thomas concert
company. There will be piano and
violin recitals and humorous read
ings. Later Rev. Thomas Dixon
Jr., and Rev. Russell II. Conwel
will lecture. Single admissions, SOC
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31

believed they would be able to carry
both the democratic districts but the
situation had undergone some change
and the ninth district was now con-
ceded to the democrats. He said the
French reciprocity treaty was opposed
by the people Of his state and that
the representatives of the Massachu-
setts in Congress would feel com
PEELED to work against its ratification
because its provisions would prove
seriously injurious to the state.
The latest reports from Nebraska
are regarded as most interes ting and
encouraging. 1t is felt that the re-
publicans will make practically a
clean sweep, Notwithstanding the ef-
forts Of Mr. Bryan, who is on the
stump. 1t is confidently stated that
Representative Burkitt will carry
the first district by $500 majority,
Mercer the second district by not less
than 600. Secretary Wilson left
Washington recently on the invita-
tion of Mr.. Mercer and it is reported
spoke at Omaha and other points
with good effect. 1t has been the
studious effort of the president to
render every proper assistance with
IN his power to the republican candi-
dates throughout the country and be-
tween now and election day at least
three members of the cabinet will
speak in New York.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-17

ONE OF THEM OBJEcTED.-Miss Elmer
Grih,ng, whose sphere of usefulness
Is in the bureau of licenses and who Is
the only woman employed in the build
ing. has the storytelling habit. Here
is one of her latest:
A New York professor had a wife
and family, but, professorlike, his
thoughts were mostly with his books
and his dynamos. One evening his
wife returned from late afternoon visits
to find the house strangely quiet. No
where were the children to be seen.
She demanded Of the man Of books
what he had done with the youngsters.
The professor explained that they had
become rather noisy, and so, even
without calling the maid, he had stuff
ed them into bed.
II hope they haven't given you much
trouble" Mrs. Professor said.
"Oh, no." said the professor. with
the exception of the one in the cot over
there, perhaps. He objected good
deal to my undressing him and putting
him to bed"
Mrs. Professor went to inspect the
cot.
Why" she cried. that's little Fred
dy Smith, from next door."-New York
Times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-17

No COLOR LINE DRAwN.-Lamar
Landon, of Georgia, was holding forth
last week at an informal reunion of the
Southern Society in Sherry's says the
New York Times. One of the tales
Of the south that was told was this:
"A northerner who had never been
below Mason and DiXon's line went
down last winter. Guided through the
country by an old Negro. they reached
the edge of a stream, and the traveller
said to the darkey:
what is that dark object in the
water?'
"'Oh, 1at's alligatah. sah,' was the
reply.
And what is that other dark thing
over there on the sand?' was asked.
OATS a alligatah. too. sah,' the
guide answered.
"'Then these alligators of yours are
amphibious creatures. are they?' quer-
led the northerner.
The old Negro scratched his head,
pondered deeply. finally smiled know
ingly. and answered.:
"'Oh, yes. sab; yes, sab. Course
dey's amphiblous. Dey eats niggers
jest de same as white folks.'"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-17
Aun1uruus department.

QUESTION OF CoNsCIENcE.-A man
was talking to his fellow travellers in
Pullman smoker. ION one OCCASION
he said, Il was down in the mountains
of Tennessee, where everything is
primative, and on Sunday I attended
a Baptist church. Much to my sur
prise and interest the women were
seated on one side of the house and the
men on the other. I had never seen
anything Oh the kind before, and after
services were over I spoke to one OF
the members about 1t, as he was a pill
lar Of the church, and man 1 knew
quite we'll.
I'VE have Always done it that way.
he said in explanation.
but why?' I persisted.
"'So's to worship God according to
our conscience, as the constitution per-
vides, he replied in matter OF course
tone.
but sitting on opposite sides OF
the church doesn't make any difference
with your conscience. does it.? l kept
on.
Don't IL. lie said, with emphatic
confidence IN the knowledge that 1t did.
Well, it makes all the difference IN
the world. Do you mean to say that
man kin set over there alongside Nv his
wife, where she kin nudge aim In the
short ribs with her elbow every time
the preacher says anything she thinks
fits his case? I say, kin man do that
and worship God accordin' to his con-
science? Not much he can't. reckon
nowhere, an perticler not in this neck
Nv the woods"
THE explanation and the argument
carried conviction beyond all contro-
versy, and had no more to say
Detroit Free Press.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-17

work on little native hats Of coarse
palm fibre as soon as they are six or
seven years Of age. They pursue the
work daily. advancing each season to a
fibre Of finer quality, and in IL or 13
years-by the time, that is, that they
are 20-they are able to make Panamas
of a fairly good sort. The majority
never become expert enough to weave
the finer hats.
The dealers here order their hats
through Swiss and German middlemen
who live in Guayequil. The goods come
north unshaped and unbleached, which
is what the dealers wish, or coated
thickly with gum and powdered sui
phur, which Is undesirable, because
this coating must be washed, Off and
the process requires two or three days
time.
A single instance will suffice to show
how tremendously the trade in Pana-
ma hats has grown. A Philadelphia
importer handled three years ago from
twenty to thirty hats a season, and
this season he will handle at least &c.
900.
In price they will run from So to $100.
They are classified, according to their
quality, in numbers. A No. hat viii
retail at from sS to $40, a No. at s12.
and so on up to Nos. g. 9 and 10.
The higher grades will be scarce, the
lower ones fairly plentiful. Thus it
will, perhaps be possible to buy No. Is
all through the summer, but Nos. S, 6,
z. etc., which will cost $40 or $25 up, will
probably run out about July.
Yet in keeping the price uniform, the
importers will suffer now and then, for
the maket in South America is most
unstable. Middlemen run it. They are
Swiss and Germans, residents of Qua
yaquil, who, receiving an order from
the north, distribute it among the many
Indian weavers Of the interior, and col
lect a commission at both ends. They
never guarantee prices. A shipment
of. hats may arrive from them today
billed at $50 dozen, and another ship
ment of the same quality may come
in tomorrow billed at s7O.-Philadelphia
Times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-17
GAFFNEY BRANCH.
soUTHBoUND CONNECTIONS.

At Marion No. 80 connects with South
ern railway train No. 36, which ar
rives at Marion at 1928 q. m, from
Chattanooga, Asheville and interme-
diate points.
At Blacksburg, No. "a and No. II con-
meet with Southern railway train No.
36, which arrives at Blacksburg at
7.45 a. m, from Atlanta, Greenville,
Spartanburg and intermediate points.
At Yorkville, No. "a connects with c.
& NV. train No. TO- which leaves
Lenoir and intermediate points.
At Rock Hill, Nos. 80 and "a connect
with Southern railway train No. rs.
which leaves Rock Hill at $3.50 p. m,
for Chester, Columbia and interme-
diate points.
At Catawba Junction, Nos. 80 and "a
connect with s. A. L. train, No. 81,
which passes Catawba Junction at
7.54 p. m, for Monroe and interme-
diate points.
At Lancaster, Nos. 80 and "a connect
with L. & G. train No. 16, which
leaves Lancaster at 4.45 p. m, for
Chester and intermediate points.
At Camden, with A. c. L., IN. w. Of 8.
Darlington, Wilmington and interme-
diate points. Train No. 68, which
leaves Camden at 4.15 p. m.
NoRTHBoUND CONNECTIONS.
At Camden, with A. C. L., IN. W. of
s. c., No. II, from Charleston, Flor
ence, Darlington, Wilmington, Sum-
ter and inter-. diate points, which
arrives at Camden at 11.15 q. m.
With Southern train No. n, from
Kingsyille, which arrives at Cam
den at 11.55 a. m.
At Lancaster, No. SO connects at Lam
caster with L. & c. train No. 16, for
Chester and intermediate points.
At Catawba Junction, No. SO and IS
connects with 8. A. Il. train, No. 50,
which leaves Catawba Junction at
7.45 p. m, for Monroe and intermedi-
ate points.
At Rock Hill, Nos. 80 and IS connect
at Rock Hill with Southern railway
train, No. "a, leaving Rock Hill at
S.26 p. m, for Charlotte and points
north.
At Blacksburg, No. SO connects with
Southern railway trains Nos. IL, 4.38
p.; 3S, at 7.05 p. M; and 40, at
7.45 p. m, for points north. Nos. 80
and 35 connects with Southern rail-
way train No. IS, leaving Blacksburg
at 11.25 p. m, for points south.
At Marion, No. SO connects with South
ern railway train, No. IS. leaving
Marion at 11.40 p. m, for Asheville,
Chattanooga and intermediate points.
Through car service without change be-
tween Marion and Charleston on
trains Nos. 80 and SO.
e. H. SHAW, Gen. Pass. Agent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-17
Narrow Gauge street at is minutes past

Narrow Gauge street at is minutes past
9 o'clock. Conscious until II o'clock
yesterday morning, he knew well that
the end was near He had wished that
when the final moment came, 1t might
be peaceful and so It was. He passed
away as quietly as If falling into gentle
sleep. His family, consisting of his
devoted wife and her mother, Mrs.
Margaret Craig, his three sons, Earl,
Lamar and Edward, and his little
daughter Jennie, were all present, to-
gether with his brothers, Mr.. Miles Pc"
gram, Of Charlotte, Mr.. Frank Pegram,
Of Zeno, and Mr.. ]. B. Pegram, or
Yorkville, his half-brother, Mr.. Writ
Pegram, and his stepmother, Mrs. D.
T. Pegram, of Shopton, Mrs. McCorkle,
Of Yorkville, who Is a sister OF Mrs.
Pegram, and other mourning relatives
and friends who live here, and all was
done that loving hands could do or
breaking hearts suggest to soothe his
dying pillow. The history Of his long
seach after health Is known to his
neighbors and friends and need not be
painfully detailed here. The immedi-
ate cause of his death was gastritis.
Born in Dallas, October 16, 1853, MIR.
Pegram was 4S years and 7 months DID,
He was a son of Mr.. and Mrs. u. l.
Pegram, who soon after his birth moved
to a plantation on Crowders creek, al
what is known as the Stowe and Pc
gram mill. On October the 18th, 1875
he married Miss Matte r. Craig, a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Newton B.
Craig, the ceremony taking place al
the old homestead of Mr.. Craig, In
York county, just across the state line
For several years they lived with the
brides parents, afterwards residing
with Mr.. Pegram's father till they
moved to Gastonia in March 1884. O1
this union there were born five chill
dren, Earl S., Lamar c., Edward
Mary L., and Jennie McIlwaine, all OF
whom are still living, with the excep-
ton of Mary, who died December the
31st, 1891, after a very brief illness, the
father being absent in Yorkville at the
time.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-17
STORIES OF GENERAL EARLY.
Picturesque Wnys-Why He Feared
Death-Never DOffed Confederate

Gray.
Stories concerning the late General
Jubal A. Early are plentiful In this city,
where for more than a quarter of a
century he made his home, says a
Lynchburg, Va, letter.
He was a bachelor and for many
years lived in suite of rooms in bus
mess block which he owned, attended
by Negro known as Old Charles to
every man, woman and child here.
Charles died a few years ago and the
arrangements for his funeral were
made by General Early. White friends
of General Early acted as pallbearers
and the burial was made in the white
cemetery. The services were conduct
ed by a white minister. Not Negro
was in attendance.
General Early had such an antipa-
thy for Negroes that he would not al
low Charles to drink in saloons kept by
Negroes or in which Negroes were al
lowed to drink. He always kept his
servant well supplied with money, but
told him he must drink where gentle
men were served"
Charles" the general is said to have
remarked on several occasions, If I
ever hear Of your drinking at Negro
saloon or where Negroes get drinks, 1
will kill you, blank you"
Old Charles had a good deal Of hu-
NOR in his makeup. Once he found In
the street a small brass medal with the
head of General Grant on one side. AS
an experiment he took it up to General
Early and asked him what he thought
the thing was and whose likeness 1t
bore.
The general eyed the medal closely,
saying it was difficult to tell whom 1t
resembled. Then he began to get red
In the face and Charles started to
edge toward the door.
Cant tell you, Charles, who it is.
Just hand me my stick, there, Charles, "
said General Early, arising.
Charles gave him the stick and dash
ed out Of the door just as the cane
struck the frame. Charles found the
medal in the ashes in the fireplace a
day or two later.
A niece Of General Early married an
officer of the United States army sew
eral years ago, and among the first in
vitations sent out was one to the gen.
eral. It was received with about the
same composure that a mad bull shows
when he sees a red flag. If he ever
again spoke to this niece no one here
recalls 1t.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-17

REPAID IN KIND.-At a certain ball
in the country the other evening gem
tleman undertook to introduce COM
panion to young but somewhat stout
lady. who seemed to be pining for a
dance.
mo, thanks. old fellow. I don't care
to waltz with a cart"
A cart is understood in the district
referred to as partner who does not
do her share of the dancing; but has to
be drawn around.
A few evenings later the same young
lady, who had overheard the converse
ton. beheld the young man seeking an
introduction and asking if he might
have the honor, etc.
mo. thank you," she replied. Il may
be a cart but am not donkey cart"
London Tit-Bits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-17

r. 4 favorite dish of the East Indians
is an ant mash. The insects are caught
in pits and mashed by handfuls like
raisins.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-17

A MATTER OF NAMEs.-A prominent
New York lawyer. occasionally heard
of in connection with divorce cases,
told the following:
Some years ago / was retained by
an Australian bankers daughter to Sc
cure her divorce. After having OBJ
tained the decree l delivered it to her
and was surprised when she burst into
a roar of laughter after reading it.
What is SO funny l asked.
why. look here replied the di-
vorcee. Look at the names--"Dono-
hue" justice; "O'Bryne.' referee:
Keenan," county clerk. Why She
mirthfully added. when / return home
to my parents they'll say. You went
to Ireland for your divorce, not to
America"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-17

OvERREACHED HERsELF.-Some time
ago in Devonshire there were a pair
counting named John and Mary.
They had been counting for several
years, when Mary began to think John
was rather backward in popping the
question, so she, being anxious to get
married, thought she would try a
scheme of her own.
While out walking one day she said
blushingly. John, what do you think
all the people in the village are say
ing?"
Il don't know" said John.
We'll, they all say that we are 60
ing to get married"
''Ah, ah,' said John. Now We'll
show them they're mistaken, and we
won't get married. d."-London Answers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-17

r Laughter is day. and sobricty is
night: and a smile is the twilight that
hovers gently between both and is more
than either.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-17

The Enquirer Does Good Job Print
ing and Solicits Your Work.
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PHOTOGRAPHY.

TOR PHOTOS in any style and Of
u the BEST FINISH-Please call
at my Gallery, on Cleveland avenue.
8. w. WATSON, Yorkville, 8. G.
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CONNECTIONS.
Cf,ester-Southern Ry., 8. A. L., and l.
& c.
Yurkville-S. C. & Ga. Extension.
Gastonia-Southern Ry.
Lincolnton-S. A. l..
Newton and Hickory-Southern Ry.
e. F. REID. G. +. Agent,
Chester South Carolina.