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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-17
STORY OF CONRAD BROTHERS.
Vast Interests That Have Been
Built Up BY Them In
The Great North
west

Tie Old. old story of early days in
the nor Invest never pals on the mos,
iad d readers. There is something ~
culiaIv fascinating in the reminiscent
res of the years when the hills and
mountains, plains and valleys If the
great Northwest Territory WAS prac-
'ica'ly unknown region. aud the ro
na' cf the lives Of those, who lesv
ing he centers of civilization-esp,
clsllY those clustering around IN.
ruin racked debris of the South I'm
ne 'e' after be civil wsr-hasal
the elements which fill admirers Of
zen ne courage with delight. writ
ALI Hartman in the Nnrthwe,.
Ma zin,. Of -. Paul. the artir',
heinz accompanied bv spl, ndil likr
nes f ". G. Conrad. the we'll know,
banker and stock,ar of Cr.., Eli.
r.. Cr,s,d.rs ,L;oo .,,o,o m
pledge of love and fralIv. wen, fortl
70 the Holy Land determined Ia wi,
Jerus,l,.,. f.r ,b.;r ea;L .,I ,h
"f,ir l,dv i,y., f,r ,h.;, ..r..a. IL,
lady re,,,;ni,, =, h.r rt.,.,..;i
liepe lord should r.,n~, s,..,r,.l n.r
han. tint win -. b,l,,f 5..,.r,,;, .j
flor, hr,.,l., oro,,I bi,, .,5 .e,.
laden with -.h.. vb;,h,,.S....,s
had d, q - 81. .ce,
The vonng mon wbo fond ,h. o.s,
in the late 60. fulI,f dis,r..s d,,r;,c
he r.,.ons,ru.t,, J,vs,n5 h..r,.a
,sle. fs ~rs- a.. -, wh.r....l..n,,
al g u,r- vniting and wb.r. 3D..
na,i,. of o..j was ,lrasjv c..,inni,
,lsr,,. over m. l,,l r..ch;rr fr.n
the ~si,j,.s ~ ,b, mud or,b. I'D,
Sun..t" .nr.d Ia lea,a hor,e .,.d
chi dhood associations and strike out
INTO the unknown wilds w.r. fnlly 49,
iesrr ing Of recognit,on A. the Crp
sadrrs more SO. in fact. for their effot.
were not TO pursue will o'-tbe- wish,
such "a had proved the goal of ,be
men i'm armor. hut to cary. ont a name
and fortune from the unknown life
How we'll these thousands Of d,ri,c
traders, prospectors md ad,entur.rs
have succeeded is tale the like IF
which no other hand can furnish.
OF course there were some who fell
in the eternal struggle for nrecedence
Lack of judgement. lack of conrsoa
Iack of moral stamina. Fate. call il
what YOU will. there will ALWAYS he
'The Unknown Dead" literally aud
netsphoricaily. But again there ARE
those who win; who rise: and il is
almost invariably those who combin-
ing their physlune with sbrewd conn
non sense. have beonn. nerhsns With
oothing but stubborn determination
to persevere. and like the Hindoo in
the classic rhyme "do the best tbev
kiudo."
O4e might mention many names
connected with the early days of
Montana where this statement holds
true, but, selecting two at random.
the tales of their lives will show what
golden hearted Montana does for
those who sought her when an unde
developed region-not even a state
and who, in building up their own
fortunes, have received the double
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-17

and then brought in front of the left
bower for further instructions.
"How did be instruct YOU -
"To approach customer in three
upright regular steps. with my busi-
ness card extended at right angles.
my arms forming perfect square"
Glow were you then disposed of -
81 was again seated on cake Of
ice In front of dry goods box, and
made to take the horrible and bind
ing oath:
Il, Charles 5. Robinson, do here
on and herein most everlastingly and
diabOically swear by the Great Bob
tail Flush that will never reveal
and always steal all the trade secrets
| eau for the use and benefit of this
most august order. And further
swear 10y the baldheaded Jack of
Club b., that ] will never give, carve.
make, hold, take Or cnt prices below
the regular rates And further
swear by the plpers that PLAYED be-
fore Moses, to never have any com
mercial dealings With any man o- his
wife, sister, grandmother, old maid,
aunt, or uncle, unless they. be-. she
or 1t Is sound on the goose. Binding
myself under no other penalty than
to have my grip sack slit from top to
bottom, my dirty shirt and socks
taken out, and my reputation remoy-
I'd and buried in the river at Pearl
street bridge, where the Salvation
Army ebbs and flows every two and
one- hours. SO help me Bob Inger
sol, and keep me in back bone
81 was then asked what | most
needed"
"What was your reply"
Money"
''What did you then behold :"
/ "A copy Of Dun and Co.'S report,
opened at chapter 'Muskegon.' Upon
the opened book rested a pair Of drug
scales, N one of which reposed ter
pounds of cOnsecrated I've and in thr
other sat Il small silver jackass."
What did this emblem signify =
The scales indicated the bslano,
between debtor and creditor. Tn,
other emblems represented lie abili
ties and assets of bankruptcy"
did this teach you any lesson =
You bet; it taught me the fa
that the former are generally so al
mighty much better than the latter
Shake, Brother D.. Will YOU b,
off or from -
"Both, If can borrow none,
enough to get out of town on.
"Have yOu any cigars
81 have"
"Give 'em to me-
Il did not so receive 'em; neitht
will | SO impart EN-
"On sixty days time, or two p,
cent. cash, f. o. b"
"All right. Begin"
"No, begin yol."
mo, You begin.
Up 'em' Set "
"Set 'em up"
"The words and signs are right
Brother Croks be is u yard wide an,
all wool, and you can bet on him"
Brother Crokston and each len
the chap five dollors and he left witt
many thanks and kind wishes.
Now yOu can see by this what
help it is to fellow when he get
dead broke among Strangers, to ha,
these little things to fall back ou.-
Exchange.
A Million Voices
Could hardly express the thanks
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-17
DRUMMER IN DISTRESS.
But He Was Helped, After prov
ing" Himself.

"hnights of the Road" is, that they
are great fellows for secret societies.
Most of the drummers belong TO
everything that is going, from the
Grand knights of the Diamond Gar
ter down to the Soma of Temperance.
| am quite hand for all such mys-
tsrious things myself, so get solid
with all the hoys. My old friend
CroOkston called on ME the other dav
to see if needed any drugs and have
visit. We had a jolly old time.
While we were sitting in the office
a chap came in and wanted to borrow
two dollars on account Of remit
tauce not coming to him as he TX
pected. | told him my two dollars
kept to lend was in now, being sent
in the day before by Johnnie McIn-
tyre. but never lent it except TO
drummers. He said, That's ne. -
! gave him the grand hniling sign of
Odd Fellows, which he tumbled to.
Then came the great hail in the
socth grip of "a Pythonic." He tum
hird. Then Crook gave him the &.
b. of The sons nf Malta. He was on
20 it. Then tipped him the hair
poker signal of a Good Tipplrr lie
smiled aud said, 20. X" This is a
chemical term meaning water. a"
Then Crook stuck out his hand aud
gave him the p. D. Q. sign of n
Royal Arch Brick Mason. He "got
thar" oil that Then Crookston ex
amined him as follows, to make sure
be was drummer:
From whence cometh thou,
pard?"
"From the Lodge of the Holy St.
John, Michigan"
Nv hat seek We here to do?"
ITO take Il few orders and collect
a bill on Bilson."
Then you are drummer ?"
Il am SO taken and accepted by al
the bows"
"How may l know YOU to be 4
drummer -
by my check and my 5O-pound
sampld case. Try me-"
GLOW will you be tried :"
"Bg the square"
'Why by the square p
Because the square is magistrst,
and an emblem of stupidity"
"Where were you FIRST prepared tC
be a drummer ,"
''In my mind"
"Where next ?"
"In a printing Office, adjoining ,
regular post of drummers."
"How were you prepared ?"
"By being dlvested of my last cent
my cheek rubbed down with brick
a buniOn plaster over each eye, and
heavy sample case in each hand. II
this fix was conducted to the doc
of the post"
Glow did you know it was a door
being blind ?"
"By first stepping into a coal scut
tie and afterwards humping my heaC
on the door knob"
How gained you admission ?"
Had you the required check ?"
"By benefit of my check ?"
81 had not; but Bears had it il
his pocket for me-"
Glow were you received ?"
"On the sharp toe of a boot,appliet
to my natural trowsers."
"What did this teach you ?"
Not to fool around too much"
What happened next?"
IL was set down on a cake of ice
and ask if put my trust in mercan
tile reports" )"
Your answer -
Not If | know myself /, don't"
chow were you next handled ?"
81 was put strsddle of goat, ,mad
2x4. and trotted nine times aroun,
the room by four worthy brothers
/ sssr------------>----
Asleep Amid Flames.
Rreaking into blazing homo SINE fre
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-17

Continued on page ,.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-17

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REv. a.. W. >rALuNcs. Pastor
Preaching every First. Third and Firth sun
days AZ IL a. nl., auI every Second am
Fourta sundays az ..51 p. IN.
sunday school each Sabbath at To a. IN.
Class Meetings every Second and FourtL
sundays al Al a. IN
Prayer and song Service on First. Third anu
Flith sundays al 80 p. M.
Prayer Meeting on Thursday of each week
at $50 p. M.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-17

ItI+|'t' I II-I'I-lN III TT II
REy. ID. Il. SCANLoN. Pastor.
Preaching every sabbath morniugat IL.
Sunday school every Sabbath morning al
$50 clock.
Ladies Aid Society. first Friday evening OF
each month AZ 8 o'clock. al Mrs lsaA,
Bowman residence
Childrens Missionary Society. second sab
bath each month al 3 p. m., 40 church.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1902-12-17

Rev. JOLIAN BBoAppUs Pastor.
Preaching every sunday at "a. m, and
p. IN.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday AT = p. IN
sunday school every Sunday at 9.3o a. N.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-17

pullers among the Conservatives; but
if York" will go down deeply into re-
cent developments he will find that the
results on which he has been figuring
are the work Of a coalition-a combt-
nation of Conservative" and Tillman-
ite forces, for the benefit of the princi-
pal wire-pullers on both sides. If he
gets the real truth too, he will proba-
bly, find that the Conservatives have
not swallowed the Tillmanites to quite
the extent that the, Tillmanites have
swallowed the Conservatives. Away
down underneath it all. he will find
that Uncle Ben Tillman is still holding
the bride reins and that the bit Is In
the mouth Of Mr.. Gonzales.
And Mr.. Hayward for United States
senator in 1906. That is optimistic en-
thusiasm with vengeance. 1t is a
far cry from now until 1906; but 1t
should not be forgotten that Senator
B. r. Tillman is still further from his
dotage. There was a time when he
could make more fuss in the state than
he or anybody else can make now. But
he knows twenty times as much about
politics now as he did then, and his
political power Is more secure today
than it has ever been. Of course it is
possible that Mr.. Hayward may sue
ceed Senator Tillman in 1906; but we
can certainly see nothing to foreshad-
ow such a possibility now.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-17
Wednesday, September II, 1902.

such g. step seem desirable. The dog
that bit Mr.. Williams was a pet collie,
which he had. owned for quite awhile.
The animal was well-known on the
streets and had the" reputation Of be-
ing a notorious coward so far as fight
ing other dogs was concerned. On
Thursday he became noticeably quar-
relsome, fighting other dogs promiscu-
ously. He kept it up during Friday,
and on Friday afternoon Mr.. Williams
undertook to chain the animal up.
While so engaged he was bitten, on, the
wrist. Later the dog slipped its collar,
and by this time there developed set
tied suspicion that there was something
seriously wrong with it. Without delay
the dog was shot, and Drs. Bratton and
Barron made an examination for evil
dences of poison. This was because of
theory that poison was the trouble.
No poison was found and the only other
theory was that the trouble was posi-
bly, due to hydrophobia. Upon the ad-
vice of the physicians, Mr.. Williams
left at once for Baltimore, taking with
him the dogs brain, with the intention
of having it examined by the, Pasteur
experts. If the examination shows hy-
drophobia, Mr.. Williams will submit to
treatment and will be away about thir-
ty days. Otherwise he will probably
return by the end of the week.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-17

of the capacity or fitness of Captain
Hayward for the gubernatorial chair.
THE ENQUIRER certainly has not had
such a doubt. If it had been uncertain
about such matters, this appointment
would go far to remove that uncertain
ty. We have the honor to know Mr..
Norment and to know him WELL. He is
high-toned gentleman, conscientious
and patriotic. For a number Of years
past he has been the travelling repre-
sentative Of The News and Courier, and
vested with practically complete edito-
rial discretion. His business has taken
him repeatedly to every county In the
state, and the character of his work
has required a careful study Of men
and things. It Is not too much to say
that he is probably one Of the best in
formed men in South Carolina as to
the agricultural, commercial and indus
trial status and development OF the
state, and he Is just as we'll equipped
with detailed information as to who are
the most substantial and important cit.
Izcns of almost any given community
Captain Hayward, no doubt. took all
Of these things into consideration when
he rendered this important place to Mr..
Nurment, and we believe the state will
be the gamer by the arrangement.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-17
LOCAL LACONICS.
LOCAL LACONICS.
We VIII Send The Enquirer
From now until January 1, 1903, for
Sc cents.

We VIII Send Tne enquirer
From now until January 1, 1908, fol
Sc cents.
Citadel Cadetships>
AS the result of the competitive ex-
animation last Wednesday, the two
beneficiary cadetships to which YORK
county Is entitled at the Citadel acad-
my, were awarded to Messrs. John X
Dixon, son of Mr.. ]. w. Y. Dickson, OF
Yorkville. and Robert Moore, of ROCK
Hill. Mr.. Dickson made general av-
erage Of SO and Mr.. Moore made gen.
eral average of IA. The next highest
average was 62. Mr.. Dickson Is cadet
at the Kings Mountain Military acad-
emy and Mr. Moore was a student un-
der Prof. Banks, recently of Rock HILL
now of Kershaw.
The c. & NV.
The standard-gauge. track Of the c.
& NV, recently completed from Le-
noir to Gastonia, was opened for regu-
lar traffic last Monday. The first trip
was made on good schedule time
Standard iron has been distributed
along down the track as far as Beaver
dam trestle; but as yet the work OF
standard gauging has not been COM
menced this side of Gastonia. General
Manager Nichols was in Yorkville Mon
day night, and said that If there Is no
bad luck in the meantime he expects
to be running standard gauge trains
between Chester and Lenoir by Decem-
Der l, next.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-17
LoCAI. AFFAIRS,
NEW ADyERTIsEMENTs.

Walton S. Neil-Has lost a pointer dog
which answers to the name Of Hero,
and offers a reward for it's recovery.
M. c. Willis. Mayor-Publishes ordi-
nances relative to the closing hours
Of barber shops on Sunday: with ref
erence to the sale of goods and mer-
chandise on Sunday; and also an or
dinance with reference to the firing of
firearms within the corporate limits
of the town Of Yorkville.
H. A. D. Neely, Treasurer-Gives no
tice that the tax books will be opened
for the receipt Of taxs on October Is,
and appoints dates for sundry places
at which he will meet taxpayers. "
c. & NV. Railway Co.-Publishes a
new schedule.
]. M. Heath & Co.-Announce that they
are now ready for business and tell
you about the various lines of goods
that they have received for the fail
and winter trade.
Riddle & Carroll-Offer q superior
grain drill and disc harrow, both
in good condition, at very low price
to the first corners.
H. G. Strauss & Co.-Announce that in
the future their business will be con-
Quoted on a strictly cash basis, and
by this means they will be able to
sell better goods for less money, and
invite your attention to their prices.
Thos. w. Speck-Has more to say In
regard to his stock Of lamps and in
vites you to see him about lamps be-
fore you buy.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Advertise that
with each ten cents purchase they
will give away box Of toilet powder
or tooth paste, as you may prefer. ,
w. o. Rawls-Wants to do your repair
work, and wants to sell you all sorts
of plumbing and steam fittings, as
we'll as tiling.
j. ]. Keller & Co.-Invite you to see
them for estimates on all construction
work, and tell you about their stock
of builders hardware and carpenters
tools.
York Drug Store-Wants to know If
you are interested in paints, and tell
you Of the merits Of Stag semi-paste
paints. 1t has Lowney's candies.
c. P. Lowrance & Co.-Say for you to
eat force. and that they have fresh
supply.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-17

made to simulate so far as is possible
conditions of actual war. Especially
interesting will be the work of the sig
nal corps in these manoeuvres. The
detachment will be in charge of Maj.
Geo. P. Scriven. who rendered such
conspicuous service in China at the
time Of the Boxer trouble. The force
will be distributed between the hostile
and home forces and wireless tele-
graphy will be used in communicating
the movements of the troops. The
spectacular feature Of the Riley man
oeuvres will be the attack on the res
ervation. The enemy will attempt to
take the post, which will be defended
by a force of equal size and there will
be warm fighting on both sides. Should
the Riley exercises prove success, 1t
is the intention of the department to
adopt the policy of holding manoeuvres
annually in which state troops will be
asked to participate. In no other way,
it is believed, can the efficiency of the
militia be so greatly increased as by
the opportunity which these manoeuv-
res will offer to the volunteers to rub
up against the regulars and get taste
of field service. ...
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-17

THE South Carolina primary election
system is the nearest approach to per-
fection, as means Of nominating can.
didates for public offices yet devised
It Is not perfect however. In the late
election some Of it's defects stood ou,
prominently. The perfect system Is one
which allows the voter to register his
choice without undue infiuence-guided
neither by fear Of pecuniary loss MOI
the hope Of gain. 1t has come to pass
that the workers" at the polls have
the power to make or unmake many OF
the men running for subordinate oftices
Most voters have made up their minds
on one or two men and as to the 9TH
ers they are Indifferent. If candidate
has money enough to employ sharp
fellow to "work at the polls on elec-
ton day at each box in the state he
can be elected to almost any state Of
flee. This is wrong. 1t puts q prem
ium on wealth; it discounts the con-
scientious : candidate; it degrades the
primary: !! If we would preserve the prf-
mary, we must curtail the power Of the
paid workers to control elections. We
must throw greater safeguards around
our system and see to 1t that the hum
blest voter is given the opportunity to
register his will at the ballot box
There is but one way by which this car
be done. It is plain, simple, certain
and easy 1t is by the adoption of the
Australian ballot system. Let the
managers Of the election give out OFF,
cial ballots containing the names of al
candidates, and require the voter tc
mark his own ticket in secret at the
time it is deposited. If the voters are
not allowed to depend on "heelers" tc
prepare their tickets for them, the
''heeler" will soon disappear. The voter
being required to go into his booth and
make out his own ticket, free from
surveillance, will vote for the man o1
his choice, regardless. Of threats OF
bribes. We believe that the perpetuity
Of our system demands this change
Spartanburg Herald.
We believe this statement of facts
Is correct, and we concur in the remedy
recommended; but have no hope of an
immediate change. The workers al
the polls" now control the balance OF
power in many instances, and the poll
ticians understand the workers at the
polls" OF course the workers at the
polls cost the politicians something;
but the politicians do not object to
that. They all understand the situa-
ton well enough to know what they
are paying for, and they would rather
pay and make sure than leave anything
to chance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-17
HERE.MENTION.

The Democrats and Populists Of Col
orado have nominated Henry M. Teller
as their candidate for the United States
senate. The Republicans will nomi-
nate Edward o. Wolcott and there will
be battle royal to a. finish for the con-
troll of the legislatureH.. There have
been 1920 deathY from cholera in
Egypt since July B. 49,. General Miles
left: Washington Thursday to make q
tour. of inspection Of the Philippines:
*. Soft coal is selling at 50 ton In
Chicago. compared with 1915 on Sep
tember 1 last. Disastrous forest
fires are reported to be raging in Ore
gon and Washington. Many thousand
head of cattle have beeD> destroyed.
The anniversary Of tbeS death Of Pres
ident Mckinley was observed In many
churches throughout tha> north last
Sunday by special serviceS -. Yester-
lay commenced the nineteenth week Of
the great anthracite coal strike.
The Tampa cigar makers are\ \begN-
| ming to make more trouble, anA " is
thought that another strike Is immi-
nent.. More than fifty people have
lost their lives on account of the terri
BILE forest fires that have been sweeping
the state of Washington. William
R.. Hearst, proprietor Of the, New. York
American, and Journal, Is said to be as
piring to the governorship of NewaYork
through the Democratic nomination. ..
The New York Central and Pennsylva-
| MIA railroad systems have formed a A.
nancial alliance. There has been q
serious money squeeze IN Wall street
during the past few days.. Tom L.
Johnson, Of Ohio, Is gathering strength
as the next prospective Democratic
nominee for the presidency. :. Because
the principal Of the school at Wilkes
barre, Pa. refused, last Friday, to ex-
pel the children of three non-union
mine workers until their fathers should
connect themselves with, the. union,
four hundred pupils left the school In
body. Alaska has fifteen active vol.
canoes. sr- =: >.