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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

SPECIAL TO THE REPUBLIC BL CABLE
Cvia Galvsss0n).
GuadRIatarR, MexOco, Oct. "a
Troubles are pilinE up rapidly for
Charles KratE, the fugitive st. Louis
bOodler, who has been arrested here
pending negotiations for his extra
6itfOn by the United States.
Rratz was caught in the failure of
the international Bank last Satur-
day. He had all of his ready cash,
amounting to about $4,000, on de-
posit in the GuadaIajarn branch. Not
n penny of this can be got At now,
so the fugitive Is pressed for ready
cash, despite the fact that he owns
rich mines and an extensive fruit
ranch in partnership with Charles
carroll, another former Councilman
of St Louis
Vow that RratE's cash has been
swept away he is dependent upon
his friends for money until he can
s get out 10 convert some of his prop
erty into cash, or negotiate = loan.
FRIENDS RALLY
TO F.RATZ'S SUPPORT.
Carroll and Schuuider. "a former 81.
Louis saIoonkeeper. now in business here.
are raIlying to Kratz's support. however.
and there is little probability that he Will
suffer for want Of funds.
It was the failure OF the International
which brought Hratz hack to Guadalaja
He had gone 10 Etzatlan. apparently for
The purpose OF inspecting some OF his min
ing properly. but it is said that he al
ready had been informed OF Circuit Attor-
ncy Folks efforts to extradite him. and
he went to Etzatlan. several miles of of
here, in order to avoid arrest, knowing
that under the Mexican laws he would be
thrown into Jail without the privilege OF
giving bond
When rUmors Of the failure were noised
about. however. Kratz SUDDENLY found #
unnecessary TO inspect his property any
longer and returned home to investigate
Nfhe bank failure.
ATTORNEY TO ENTER
A FORMAL PROTEST.
Fernando Costanos. attorney for Kraft.
visited the Department OF Foreign Rels-
tions to-day and gave notice that he
would file a protest Monday against fur
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

meets in December and there IS Il good
prospect therefore, that within a few
weeks all the fugitive ST. Louis bOodlers
Will have been returned for trial
The st. Louis disclosures. however. al
ready have had an important result
namely. the adding Of bribery as an ex-
traGitab!e ofrensc 10 the treaty with
Mexico and steps are being taken 10
amend all existing treaties 10 the same
effect.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

ther detention OF his client. and stated
/ that he would make formal request for
| his liberation on whatever bond the de-
I partmeEt may require
i am confident" said Senior Costauos
I that l can establish TO the departments $
/ satisfaction that entire case against Krstz
/ is one Of political persecution wholly. and
[ on that ground I shall protest against his
surrender by the Government TO the
/ United States authorities.
This fight will not be settled in day.
but will be fought as long as there is the
slightest hope Tor the liberation " ms
client
MENICO AWAITS
OFFICIAL PAPERS
The department IS still awaiting papers
necessary in the case. but the American
Ambassador is recreating at Cuernavaca
and no move can be made until he re-
turns and submits the documents, includ-
ing a complete transcript OF all evidence
20 the department.
American residents express no opinion
in the case except to comment fayorablv
on the activity Of the Washington author
tiles in the matter.
The arrest Of Rratz from his foreign
fasiness, after more than a years unre-
mitting effort BY Circuit Attorney Folk
will make the ''Krstz case 20 down in
history as an example OF the force of out
ragged municipal purity aroused. equaied
only by the relentless pursuit and over
throw Of Boss Tweed" the greatest
apostle or boodling.
Probably never before has that ponder
Gus machinery OF international law been
made TO move so quickly, or the diplomats
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25

What the American
Authorities Say.

state Department OMc.a.: ~KraIz
wi! bc brough, hacl; without much
les of time"
Circuit Attorney Folk: Kraft VIII
probably be in 81 Louis within two
week."
The corr spoldou's of The Republic
a; Guadnlajara and the city of Mes.c,
say Inat while kratz VII. fight v.="~-
ur>ly. lis efforts viii De- futI~ auI
that The Mrxirsa Government viii susI
l"e fugitive ov,r 10 iir American arg
rhu-i'i.s ~ a .rW GayS.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-25
\ 7 IOhNb 4 70 u TIT
A FORMAL PROTEST.

Fernando Costanos. attorney for Kratz.
visited the Department OF Foreign Rela-
tions to-day and gave notice that he
would file a protest Monday against fur
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-10

supremacy Of the constitution, the con-
stitutional laws thereof, and the union
of the states Hereunder"
History of the KukIux klan.
The Kuklux Klan, at the inception,
was a club formed by some young
men of Pulaski, Tenn, who had more
time than they could employ. The pur-
pose Of the organizers was Ito furnlsh
diversion and amusement" The curl
Gus name was adopted because 1t was
perfectly meaningless and threw an air
of mystery around the club, which the
members took care to increase.
The diversion and amusement con-
sisted in riding about the country
disguised by masks and sheets or In
any curious manner their fancy sug-
gested. playing practical jokes upon
their friends.
This was In 1866. The fame of the
organization spread and branches were
formed in other places. There was
little or no connection between them
and the parent organization. 1t stlil
remained purposeless. About that
time, however, the war being over, the
south was in it's "reformative period
and under military control. The Ne
groes were given the right to vote
but the whites who had fought against
the Union were temporarily disfran-
chised by the policy Of the govern
ment, influenced by the Radicals IN
the Republican party. The Negroes
formed themselves into secret societies
called Loyal Leagues" under the
guidance and direction Of the car
et-baggers," irresponsible white mel
| f. ON the north, who hoped for political
preferment themselves through organ
izing the Negro vote. The effect upon
the Negro mind with its first taste OF
freedom was disastrous and even
dangerous to the white men of the
south.
Then it was noticed that the Negro
was afraid of the mysterious name "1
the Kuklux Klan, and could be held
in check by his reverence for what ne
supposed to be the supernatural. The
Klan had a purpose. At first 1t die
good service in rendering the life ano
property Of the white men safe, but
the power it obtained was abused AMI
excesses were committed.
The last heard Of the Kuklux klar
was on March Is, 1903, when a de-
tective was murdered by masked mer
in Arkansas and eleven Of the banc
were arrested, but they, like half Of
the bands in the south, were not the
real southern Kukluxers. The origi'
nal band, it was afterwards learned
had disbanded in 1869, when by order
of the grand wizard of the empire
the "ghouls' Of the various "dens'
burned their manuals and destroyed
all evidence of their existence.-Kan
sas City Star.
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Aun1uruus department.
On. of opie Reads Good Stories.


He had got out Of the habit OF
wearing his dress clothes, when he
was invited to an inaugural ball. His
wife insisted he should go. So he put
on his evening togs with many fore
bodings, for he had grown stouter
since he last had worn them.
Sure enough. when he got in the
ballroom he backed against the wall
and started making signals Of distress.
What is it. judge?" asked his wife.
Its just as told you," was the re-
ply. 1.-THE trousers have ripped
i've provided for just such a con-
tineency," said his wife. Il have a
needle and thread. There Is little
dressing-room that's deserted right
outside. I'll fix them for you there
So the judge backed out sideways
and into the little room. Here it was
discovered that the damage was ex-
tensive and that it would be necessary
to remove the trousers. This was
done, and no sooner done than the
voices of ladies were heard.
Quick! get into this closet" said
the judges wife, opening small door,
The judge jumped in, just in time
But no sooner was the door closed on
him than it shook with kicks and cla-
morous knocking, with the voice of the
Judge heard above the din, exclaiming:
open this blanked door! I'm in the
ballroom!"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-10

Now, Charlie Cur was not around at
that moment. and Willie Terrier began
to think it over.
Here's a chance for me to show of
my good clothes" he cried. "I'll take
the letter to the police station"
So he seized the envelope and away
be went.
"Now. wait until read the letter. "
said the policeman as Willie placed
the envelope In his hand. The police,
man read. and this Is what he read:
"Dear Mr.. Policeman-The bearer of
this letter. one of my dogs. is no longer
Of any use to me. Please knock him in
the head and throw him overheard"
OF course it was all meant for Char.
lie Cur, who was an old dog and had
seen his day. and it is sad to think OF
Willie Terriers fate. - Pittsburg Dis
patch
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-10
HEATH-ELLI0TT MULE co.
Livery, Sale and Feed Stables.
Gold Dollars For
Ninety Cents.

w E do not, never have and never
w expect to claim that we are SELL
ing gold dollars for ninety cents, but
we do claim, have proved and expect to
continue to prove that We are strictly
in the lead when 1t comes down to full
value for every dollar charged for
everything sold by US. The time has
been when the buying public of this
section did not know as we'll as 1t does
now, and therefore we were somewhat
at a disadvantage, but since We have
become better acquainted the afore-
said public has learned by experience
and observation that we are In position
to back every business proposition We
make and 90 BACK THEM. We do
not expect business except on business
principles. We know that we are In
position to give greater value for the
price asked in Buggies, Wagons and
Harness than other dealers and are
satisfied that In future we will have
scores Of customers who will freely en-
dorse the statement Of Mr.. Hugh
Nichols of Wildwood, Fla, who gave
US a testimonial last summer, based on
personal experience, in which he stated
that the celebrated Summers Buggy
was actually worth .$25 more in the
matter Of style, comfort and service
than any other make Of buggy sold on
this market, regardless of price.
HEATH-ELCIoTT MULE CO,
J. c. Elliott, Manager.
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A FEATHERED QUADRUPED.-Then nat
ural history class was in full swing,
and the school teacher was manifest
ing his usual inquisitiveness.
willie Rowlands," he called, what
do we call a creation with two legs?"
"A biped, sir" said Willie.
Name one."
"A man. SIR
Good" was the flattering comment.
Nov, are there any feathered BIZ
peds?"
YES, sir: chickens and ostriches."
That's right. Now. what is a quad
ruped?"
"A creature with four legs"
Quite correct. Now, can you tell me
if there are any feathered quadru-
peds?"
"No-er-. yes, sir, I've just thought
of one."
Have you? What is it,"
"A feather bed, sir"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-10
INDIAN MAGIC.
A Trick That Mystified Lord lytton,
and One That Didn't Work.

A Trick That Mystified Lord Lytton
and One That Didn't Work.
The following story Of Indian magic
was told me by the person to whom
it was told by the late Lord Lytton.
give it in my own words, for the ex.
cellent, though humiliating reason thai
| I have mislaid the manuscript.
When in India Lord Lytton offer
sought our conjurors, but never saw
any but the usual tricks, such as the
mungo tree trick and the basket trick
The method in each case Is known, or
at any events, plausible explanations
have been given by Mr.. Maskelyne and
other experts. On one occasion Lore
Lytton liked something in the looks OF
the conjuror who was performing ir
an open space before his house. After
the ordinary exhibition, his lordshiE
asked the magician If he could not
do something more out of the COM
mon way. The man said he would
try, and asked for a ring, which LORD
Lytton gave him. He then requested
an officer to take in either hand
handful Of seeds; one sort was sesame
the name Of the other sort my In
formant did not know. Holding these
seeds and having the ring between his
finger and thumb, the officer was to GO
to a well in the corner Of the COM
pound. He was to dispose Of the seed
in way l think on the low wall round
the WE'LL, into the depth of which ne
was to throw the ring. All this was
done, and then the magi asked Lord
Lytton where he would like the ring to
re-appear. He answered "in my des-
patch box" of which the key was at
tached to his watch chain. or, at al
events, he had it with him on the spot
The despatch box was brought out
Lord Lytton opened it, and there was
the ring.
This trick would be easy If the Brit
juggler's, and if he possessed dupli-
cate key to the despatch box. In thai
case he would not throw the ring into
the we'll, but would take it into the
house, open the box and insert the ring
But this explanation involves enormous
| improbabilities, while it is unlikely
again, that the conjuror managed to
insert a duplicate ring into the de-
spatch box beforehand. Lord Lytton
then asked the juggler if he could re-
peat the trick. He answered in the af-
firmative, and a lady lent another ring
Another officer took it, with the seeds
as before, and dropped the ring into
the we'll. The countenance Of the Jug
gler altered in the pause which fol-
lowed. Something, he said, had gone
wrong, and he seemed agitated. Turn
ing to the second officer he said: Did
you arrange the seeds as bade your
NO." said the officer, II thought that
was nonsense, and threw them away
The juggler seemed Mortified. DO you
think I do this by myself?" he said,
and packing up he departed.
The we'll was carefully dragged, and
at last the lady's ring was brought to
the surface. That ring, at least, had
certainly been in the water But had
the first ring been as faithfully con-
signed to the depths? Experts Will be
of various opinions as to that, yet the
hypothesis of confederacy and of du-
plicate key to the despatch box is diff
Magazine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-10

A LABOR QUEsTIoN.-One of the
most pronounced Of the hobbies OF
Prof. R., Of University, was the di-
gestive and assimilative properties OF
various foodstuffs, says an exchange
He always gladly embraced an oppor-
tunity to inculcate some one Of the
lessons he had learned by dint of ex-
pertinent, analysis and research.
On one occasion the professor was
out for a walk, and his way led him
past a farm house. He observed the
farmer feeding corn to a drove OF
squealing porkers. Here was an op-
portunity to impart a bit Of valuable
information.
What are you feeding to those hogs,
my friend?" the professor asked.
Corn, professor" the grizzled old
farmer, who knew the learned gentle
man by sight, replied.
Are you feeding it wet or dry?"
DRY"
Don't you know if you feed it wet
the hogs can digest it in one-half the
time?"
The farmer gave him a quizzical
look. "Now, see here, professor" he
said, how much do you calculate a
hogs time is worth?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-10

THE LAWYERS RuLE.-"Ever since
beginning the practice of law" said
a Detroit lawyer, who begged that his
name be suppressed, Il have made it a
rule not to take cases in which l could
not promise my client Il percentage OF
gain over my fees. One day not long
ago business man came to me with a
request to sue Il debtor. l found 1t
would cost far more than could be re-
covered and told him so. He was In
dignant and left vowing to get a law
yer to press the case regardless of ex-
penSeS.
"A few weeks later he came to me
again. Well said he. I took your ad-
vice and saved $3.50 by it. Now / want
you to take charge of all legal matters
affecting the blank corporation. Your
retainer will be $4,000 per year. l took
it, it is needless to say."-Detroit News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-10

THE HELPING WoRD-There was a
certain old woman who was constant
and devout attendant at church. Her
husband died, and her pastor called
upon her to comfort her in her sad
bereavement.
well, my good woman" the pastor
remarked, "in your bitter trial 1 hope
from the Scriptures"
Indeed I have, dominic" was the
confident, though fearful reply.
That's grand, sister," exclaimed the
parson sympathetically, but tell me
what passage Of the word helped you
most"
Grin and bear it,"
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An ADinal Story For
Little Folks
@@eTerrier' 'sSadFate

Willie Terrier was very proud when
he had dressed himself up in his new
clothes, and he was anxious to take q
run downstairs and show himself Off.
II wish my master would send me
IN an errand," said he.
But his master did not wish to send
him anywhere, although there was a
letter that had to be taken to the police
station by some one.
II want Charlie Cur to take that let
ter" said the master as he stopped al
the kennels and laid the letter on box
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-10

"OMIT THE THIRD STANzA."
had been unusually quiet at church one
Sunday. She was generally a very
restless listener. Her mother, noticing
it, asked her:
What made you so good during SER
vice this morning. daughter?"
Il was thinking" answered the child,
"why the people who write hymns al
ways put something bad in them that
the minister can't let the people sing.
He always says omit the third or some
other stanza. and he says it over twice,
so they'll be sure not to sing it, so it
must be something wicked"
York Times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-10
8oan and Sarinss Bank,
A General Banking Business.
z YOrkVille, -. g.

With good connections and supplied
with all the conveniences and appli-
ances necessary for the equipment OF
a modern banking office, We are In
position to extend to our patrons. and
the public generally, prompt and In
telligent service at all times.
Prompt attention to the needs OF
out of town customers, country mer-
chants and farmers throughout the
county.
A Special Savings Department.
Using the Auxiliary Home Savings
Banks and paying three per cent inter-
est on Savings Accounts.
Interest Bearing Certificates Of De-
posit issued under special agreement.
Correspondence or a call invited.
w. P. HARRISON, Cashier.
S. M. McNEEL, President.
HOURS:
Bank opens for Business 9 a. m, and
Closes 8 p. m. Open Saturday Even.
ings 8 to 9.
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Buggy Paint 80.

A BUGGY kept we'll painted will
II last much longer and look great
deal better than the Buggy not pain
ted. You can get the best Buggy
Paint at STARR'S DRUG STORE
put up In pints and quarts-Black, Red
and Blue Ready to apply. Only one
coat necessary. Also have Wagon
paint in one, two and four quarts.
Our Crude Castor oil makes the very
best Axle Oil for wagons and buggies;
much better than axle grease. Our
Harness Oil Is the best; makes the
harness look much better and last
longer.
A full stock Of Diamond Dyes at
STARR'S DRUG STORE-all the col
ors for both wool and cotton.
When in need Of anything in the
Medicine line, we will make it to your
interest to come to
JAS. M. STARR & CO.,
Leading Druggists.
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The guests were DR.. and Mrs. H. F.
Chreitzberg, Mrs. I. N. Davis, MISS
Belle Wilson. Mr.. r. Love Davis and
family, Mrs. ]. r. Fayssoux, Miss Ma
mie Fayssoux, Mrs. c. w. Boyd and
Mrs. o. w. Davis. The occasion was
delightful one and greatly enjoyed by
all present.
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attention! ''SSET SSvItpRy

AND all citizens of upper York Now
daily service to Blacksburg, S. c., we
invite you to visit our MAGIC CITY,
ROCK HILL; where you will find the
Largest Selection Of all merchandise
in her history-especially "THE
WHITE FRONT GROCERY-which Is
supplied at all times with California
Peaches, Tokay Grapes, Florida Or
anges, Pineapples, Kalamazoo Celery
Tennys and Lowneys finest Chocolate
and Bon-Bons, New York Apples and
Pears, and the best selected stock OF
fancy Groceries in the city. We invite
you to make our store headquarters
and If you don't object, take Lunch
with us.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-10
Business
Grows
BriSker

d VERY day, partly by reason or this
- firms steady growth in the conf
dence and esteem Of the public, and
partly on account Of the great bar
gains we are offering. II 1t is Bug
gy or a set Of Harness you want we
have them at any price. II a Wagon,
We have it. If a Wheat Drill, we have
the agency for the Buckeye, and will
guarantee it to SOW both home raised
oats and wet guano.
We also have the agency for the
Chattanooga Reversible Disc Plow,
and would be glad for every farmer In
York county to call at our stable and
see the work this plow will do, and
examine it for themselves.
MULES AND HORSES.
We always have a supply Of Mules
and Horses and want you to remember
our guarantee when you are thinking
Of buying one.
GLENN & ALLISON.
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rs
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Cancers IL

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Boils, Eating Sores, Scrofula, Erul
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Blood made pure and rich and all sore.
healed by taking a few bottles of Botanic
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Send 8 cents to pay postage on Free tria
Bottle. Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga.
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SUPERINTENDENT do you think
of my speech?" said the aspiring young
orator.
Not bad" said the cold man of eX-
perience.
Il devoted great deal of thought
to it."
Yes. that's a mistake young men
are apt to make. You put thoughts
into your speeches instead of telling
the audience stories"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-10

fT Your Commercial Stationery-is it
good or bad? If 1t Is bad 1t will pay
you to use better stationery. Get the
better kind at The Enquirer Office.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-10
That Car Load of
OLIVER CHILLED PLOWS

4 BOUT which we have been telling
n you, has arrived. We have sold
quite a number and Of course expect
to sell them all and order more in the
course Of time. If you have never
used one just ask your neighbor about
how he likes his. We are satisfied
that he has one and we are entirely
willing that he shall express his hon
est convictions as to the merit Of the
Plow without any suggestions from US.
We know that the Oliver Plow has
neither rivals or competitors in its par
ticular sphere, and to prove this will
simply say that there are about twen-
ty-five concerns in the United States
that make so-called chilled plows, along
with other tools, implements and ma
chinery while the Oliver people manu-
facture nothing except plows and sell
80 per cent Of all the CHILLED plows
sold and used in the world. Could
there be any more conclusive proof of
the superiority Of their goods? The
overwhelming majority Of farmers do
not buy the Oliver PIow because they
are cheaper than others. because they
are not, or because they love the oil.
yer people, but because they know
they are the "BEST ON EARTH"
YORK IMPLEMENT co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-10
MONEY TO LEND.

On IMPROVED FARMS in York
" county. Interest: Loans not un-
der $1,000, per cent; under $1,000, 8
per cent. No brokers' commissions.
Repayments easy. Apply to G. w. F.
SPENCER, Rock Hill, or undersigned.
c. E. SPENCER, Atty. at Law.
Oct. 13 tt. tt