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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15

TEACHING HIM TO BE HoNEST.-Fif-
teen to twenty years ago Bill Smith
was a we'll known character in Mis-
souri, town whose name need not be
mentioned here. Rill was a colored
boy who roamed the streets at will
One day he found a pocketbook con-
tanning $40, and the owners name
was stated in the book: But Bill
burned the pocketbook and spent the
$40 in riotous living. OF course II
was found out and Bill was arrested
tried and found guilty, and sent tc
the penitentiary for two years. He
served his time, and when he emerged
he knew something about making
shoes. The day he returned to hi:
home town an old acquaintance me-
him and asked:
"well what did they put you at ir
the prison, Bill?"
"Dey started in to make an homes
boy out'n me, sah."
That's good. Bill, and hope they
succeeded"
"Dey did. sah."
"And how did they teach you to b'
honest, Bill?"
"Dey done put me in de shoe shop
sab. mailing pasteboard onter shoes TO
soles. sah."-The Commoner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
Humorous department.
look the Front Seat.

The late Alpheus D. Du Bois, the
New York school teacher who, on
$4,000 a year saved $75O.OOO, was
never weary of impressing thrift's i'm
portance on his friends" said law
yer, according to the Chicago Chron-
icle.
"I once told Mr. Du Bois that l was
going abroad.
well, then, don't squander your
money over there said he. If you
do, they'll only laugh at you. Why
must Americans when they travel
lose their heads?"
And Du Bois. as an instance of the
way travelling Americans get foolish
by making a show Of opulence and
liberality, told me about an old wom-
an who made a visit to Ireland.
This woman, getting off the boat al
Queenstown, hired an outside car Tor
a drive. The rate per hour was one
and six (35 cents) for the car, and
shilling "a quarter) for the jarvey, or
driver.
well the woman got up on one
side of the car and the jarvey got up
on the other, driving sideways, and
they started off.
After a bit the woman pointed TO
the empty drivers seat in front and
said:
"sWhat is that seat on front for,
young man.
"'Sure ma'am.' says the willy jar
vey, that's what we call the reserved
seat, nicely cushioned and all that
kind of thing and is only engaged by
the real gentry, they paying for the
same 10 shillin's and 2 shillin's for
the driver
''The woman hastily shifted to the
drivers seat.
"'You should have told me that be-
fore she said. How was I, strang-
er, to know what was the proper
thing to do over here?'
"And she paid IL shillings for the
privilege Of riding in the drivers seat
to the amusement of all Queenstown"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
w. y. RAWLS,
Plumber and Steam Filter
PAINT. YOUR ROOF

Right now Is the best time at
which to PAINT YOUR IRON OR
TIN ROOF. The, sun Is not so hot
now as early in the year and the heat
of the sun will not draw the oil out
of the paint. Painted at this season
1t will penetrate better and last long
er. See me about 1t. I can do 1t for
you at once. Painting saves the roof
and prevents leaks and rusting.
PLUMBING, ETC.
I am ready to do your Plumbing
at any time you are ready to have 1t
done. See me about 1t.
ROOFING AND GUTTERING.
If you want anything in this line I
am the man you want to see before
you place your order. I can give you
first class work at just the right price.
Let me make figures on your Gutter
ing or Roofing when you are ready.
w. o. RAWLS. Plumber.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
rAx ooLLEoT1oNs-lsos.

YoRKv1LLE. 8. c., Sept. Is. 1905.
TN accordance with the law, my books
l. will be opened on the 18TH DAY OF
OCTOBER. 1905. for the collection OF
STATE, COUNTY AND SPECIAL
TAXES, for the fiscal year 1905 and
will be kept open until the S1ST DAY
OF DECEMBER, 1905, without penal
ty, after which day ONE PER CENT
penalty will be added on all payments
made In the month Of JANUARY, 1906,
and TWO PER CENT penalty on all
payments made In the month Of FEB
RUARY, and SEVEN PER CENT
penalty on all payments made from
lST DAY OF MARCH until the 18TH
DAY OF MARCH 1906. After that
day all taxes not paid, win go into ex-
ecution and be placed In the hands OF
the sheriff for collection, and all poll
taxes will be turned over to magis-
tra:es, for prosecution In accordance
with law.
My books will be opened:
At Yorkville, from Saturday, the
18th day of November, until December
31st, after which day the penalties VIII
be added as above stated.
n. A. D. NEELY.
County Treasurer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15

HE HEARD Too MUCH-The public is
invited to sympathize with a quiet
and retiring citizen who occupied a
seat near the door of a crowded Green
Lake car last night when a masterful,
stout woman entered.
Having no newspaper behind which
to hide. he was fixed and subjugated
BY her glittering eye. He rose and Of
fered his place to her. Seating her
self-without thanking him she eX-
claimed in tones that reached to the
furtherest end of the car:
What do you want to stand up there
for? Come here and sit on my lap"
Madam" gasped the man, as his
face became scarlet. II fear | am
not deserving of such an honor"
What do you mean" shrieked the
woman. You know very well l was
speaking to my niece there behind
you"-Seattle Post -Intelligencer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
SCRAP IRON WANTED.

Until December 20, will buy all
" the scrap iron offered me at York
vile, and will be represented at the
following places by the buyers named:
Smyrna Supply Company, Smyrna
Claud Bell, Guthriesville; Tim Saddler
McConnellsville; R. r. Allison, TirZah ;
Mr.. Nicely, Newport.
mo pots, stoves or grate-bars wanted
]. F. McELWEE Yorkville, S. c.
Nov. "a TT tt.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
COTTON INSURANCE.

I Am prepared to write Insurance
i on Cotton stored either in open
yard or in outbuildings on farms
Farmers can arrange to borrow
money on my insurance policies on
cotton held on their farms the same
as II the cotton were stored in q
warehouse in town. Write or call al
my office for rates Of insurance and
other information. ]. R. LINDSAY.
Oct. 3. TT. tt.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
FeGr Before You Leap

The only way Of which I have any
knowledge by which you can ascertain
whether or not any other life insurance
company doing business in the United
States has as long and clean a record
behind 1t as the Mutual Benefit. or
writes as liberal policies, backed by
the undoubted ability and entire will
ingness to carry out every promise to
the letter, or has for sixty years fur
nlshed gilt edge life Insurance at as
low cost, is by investigating the record
of the company in which you are So
licited to insure and comparing its
contract or policy with that Of the Mu-
tr.al Benefit. 1t may require a little
time to "look before you leap" but
If you do so you will be more than re-
paid for the time and trouble involved
SAM M. GRIsT, Special Agent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
TheoIoaieaI Ammunition.

The Rev. Edward Lloyd Jones, a
Manchester (England) mi3lster. tells
a story of his experience in Fenian
days. He was travelling from welsh
village to Brecon. and had with him
n strong wooden box filled with heavy
theological books. At Shrewsbury the
detectives who were on the lookout for
explosive machines and the like, sus-
pected this heavy box, and word was
sent on to Brecon. When the young
minister stepped out Of the train ne
was astonished to find sergeant and
several constables awaiting him.
"I think you have a large box with
you," said the sergeant.
Quite right" said the preacher, who
began to scent joke.
Out came the box and its weight ex-
cited fresh suspicion about its con-
tents.
This is your box?"
Yes"
1T contains ammunition?
1T does"
VERY well: consider yourself In
charge. Open the box"
The company stood away while the
lid was cautiously wrenched on
When the sergeant found it contained
noting more explosive that Adam
Clarke's Theology" he expressed his
indignation freely to the minister. Al
that he got back was the soft answer:
"Why, bless your soul, man. yor
asked me II the box contained ammu'
milton. I'm a Methodist parso1 ant
that's what l shoot with"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
CHANGE IN COTTON RATES.

CHANGE IN COTTON RATES.
n N November II the rate / cotton
" on farms or in the country was
made $50. This will be the charge
whether the cotton is in or out Of
buildings, provided 1t is not within 100
feet of any gin house or her hazard
Gus exposure. See me for cotton or
any other kind of insurance.
SAM NJ. GRIST.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
MASTIC PAINT

is GUARANTEED TO be pure Lead,
Zinc and Oil. We will pay 500 cash,
for any quantity Of whiting, chalk,
barytese or other adulterants found
in the MASTiC. "The best Is the
cheapest" 1t covers more surface and
outwears two or three times over the
cheap so-called paints made to sell
and not TO last.
BANNER PAINT made by MASTIC
people Is q good out cheaper paint
not pure, hasn't ne covering capacity
but we guarantee it equal to any at
same price. If you are going to paint
house, barn. fence. wagon. buggy
plow. chair. bench or piece Of fur
niture. see us.
THE YORK FURNITURE CO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
Our HeadQua1.ters

Are located on the C. & NV. rail.
road, just half way between Liberty
and Madison streets. We may be
SEEN there at any time, or a Tele-
phone Message will REACH us.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
ART SQUARES
AND RUGS.

We will display the largest line o1
ART SQUARES in Administer" PRO.
Brussels" Colonial Seamless Tapes.
try" "Palisade" and Reversible Tap.
estry" ever displayed in this market ir
a few days. Will announce the arrival
in this column. Be sure to come and
see this display-it will be great.
We have a most complete line OF
SIDEBOARDS, HALL RACKS, Etc.
at the most attractive Ct old prices.
8TBe sure to get one Of our Wood
Heaters-they will warm room Lit.
tie quicker than any other heater and
with less wood. .
THE YORK FURNITURE co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
J. j. KELLER & CO.,
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.
OUR BUSINESS.

It Is OUR business to make Esti.
mates on any and all kinds Of Con.
struction Work, whether in Wood
Brick or Stone.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
Our Goods.

We keep Constantly on Hand large
stocks Of Building Materials Of va
rious kinds, including Dressed and
Undressed Lumber, Lime, Cement,
Laths, Shingles, etc., and we make a
Specially of BUILDERS HARD
WARE and CARPENTERS TOOLS.
People Needing anything in OUR
line should be SURE to call upon US.
j. j. KELLER g. co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15

SJ When you want First Class Job
Printing-the pleasing Hnd-send In
your Orders to The Enquirer Office.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15

1J' Read The Clansman I'm The En-
uuirer-back numbers furnished to
limited number new subscribers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
FIFTY
YORK FURNITURE COMPANY

WOOD HEATERS-at $1.25, $1.75
and upward. These Wood Heaters are
undoubtedly the most economical Of
all stoves for heating purposes. Call
and get one for your bedroom and
dining-room-Get 1t now while they
10 OF
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
MONEY Ar 4 PER CENT.

"ONAL A1 -
r HAVE a limited amount Of Money
l. that I can lend at 2 per cent on
good real estate security.
w. w. LEWIS, Attorney.
Nov. II tf. II.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-12-15
UNDERTAKING

UNDERTAKING in all its branches
- from the cheapest Pine Coffin to
the finest State Casket. Robes for
children, ladies and gentlemen Of all
ages, Slippers, etc. Hearse and
Hearse Wagon, Grave Mounds. Funer-
al Notices, etc. We do Embalming
State License No. Sc.
THE YORK FURNITURE CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-21
MIR. Hay MAY Retire.

1t is believed by many in Washing
ton that Secretary of State Hay will moi
return to his post, aud that his Euro,
pean trip is practically his retirement
from public life
William II. Taft, The Secretary Of
War, is the Presidents adviser during
the period that Mr.. Hay is seeking to
regain his health. 1t is generally be-
lieved that Mr.. TAFT is the man the
President will indicate for Secretary o.
State if Mr.. Hays illness compels re
tirement, though there is some talk o.
Senator Lodge. There are two Other
Senators who might be considered FOL
the place. These are Spooner, OF Wis
consiu, aud Foraker. of Ohio.
The chances, however, are that Mr.
Taft will be elevated to the premier
ship" and that the President viii
look for new Secretary OF War. The
chances also are that Secretary Taft viii
be the administration candidate fol
the republican presidential nomine'
In i002
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-21
Conference Notes.

The Virginia Conference OF the NJ. +.
Church which met last week 10 Wise
countv has adjourned and Rev. j. A.
LETTERS. pastor of Trinity Church, in this
CITY has returned to his home. The ap-
nointments made for this vicinity are as
follows: Alexandra. j. A. Jeffers /; Ar
linetou. VIM. PierLoint Accotink, ".
s Landstreet Berryville, ). d. Mays ;
Falls Church, to be supplied Herndon,
w. f. Miller; Hillsboro, G. w. STALL
ings Manassas, f. b. Catlin Phoe5us,
A. j. Porter Waterford, w. A. Little.
1t will be seen by the above that Rev.
J. A. Jeffers, who has so we'll and ac-
ceptably filed the position OF pastor
of Trinity Church 10 this city, was, his
many friends here will be glad to learn,
returned to the Alexandria charge.
Conference passed unanimously the
resolution sent from the Alexandra DIS
trict to transfer the upper part OF tnis
district to the Baltimore Conference
and the lower portion to the Whining
ton Conference. Under this resolution
Trinity Church will make application
for admission to the Baltimore Confer
ence. which meets soon in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-21
Police Court.

Justice II. b. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning
James Fields, colored, arrested by
Officer Sherwood charged with abusive
language towards Alice Fields. was
fined 50.
Two young men, arrested by Officers
Henderson and Young charged with dis
orderly conduct and fighting, were fined
$3.50 each.
Tuts Olden, colored arrested by the
same officers was fined $3.50.
Dalis Washington, colored, arrested
by acting Chief Smith charged with as
sault and beating Julia Washington, was
fined So.
VIM. Hansborough, arrested by ON
GERS Gill and Allen charged with being
drunk in the street, was dismissed.
James Griffin, arrested by Officers
Henderson and Gill charged with the SAINT
Otiense, was dismissed
Pauline Bell and Rose Ford, colored
arrested by Officer Smith charged Will
disorderly conduct, we're dismissed.
Hillery Brown, colored, arrested oil
suspicion of setting fire to Carter
stable on the 18th inst, was dismissed
Julia Washington, cOlored, charged
with disorderly conduct, was lined 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-21
Swanson Harrisonburg.

Representative Swanson opened his
campaign for tie democratic guberna-
torial nomination before the people OF
Rockingham county yesterday in an
address at the courthouse in Harrison
burg. Mr.. Swanson's address followed
closely the issues outlined in his formal
announcement. 1t was enthusiastically
received.
Last night be addressed the commercial
travellers who had a meeting there. lie
went there Saturday night, and since
then has met many county people, who
brought him assurances that the county
would give him handsome majority Ia
the forthcoming primary. He aud his
friends are immensely pleased with the
outlook.
He was followed by democratic State
Chairman J. Taylor Ellyson who spoke
briefly 10 behalf OF his candidacy iol
| lieutenant governor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-21
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

J The days aud nights are now Of equa
length.
Mr.. X. d. Rodgers will condnct ser.
vices in the Village Chapel, on Gibbon
greet, between Alfred and Patrick, To-
night.
J. w. Robertson has been given The
contract for building three dwellings fol
Amanda Gray, on The east side OF Pey.
ton street between King nd Prince.
Mr. Robert Smith, living on Cameron
street. was attacked by three dogs near Col
ross yesterday evening. His hands and
legs we're torn by the bruies before they
were beaten of.
r. II. Cox. sergeant, has been ap'
pointed administrator of the estate oil
Frederick Schneider, who was killed
in the railroad accident just west OF the
city on the LIST inst.
The temperance meeting at the NJ. +.
Church South last night was quite a
success. The address by the Rev. Mr..
Tinling was very interesting aud in
structiye. The meeting tonight VIII De
in Trinity NJ. +. Church.
A number of persons interested in the
labor organizations of this city assembled
in Sarepta Hall last night to hear an adj
dress delivered by Mr. w. s. Sherman,
secretary of the Electrical Workers As
ISOLATION of the United States.
The funeral of the late Barbara Moore,
colored, took place this evening from
Shiloh Church, and was attended by q
large number of friends andl acqnaint-
ances of the deceased. The services were
conducted by Revs. Loving, Warren aud
Gibson, the last named of Washington.
First Lieut.. Howard II. Bailey has
been ordered to proceed to Fort Myer
and report to the commanding officer OF
the First Squadron, Seventh cavalry, for
duty to accompany that squadron to the
Philippine Islands, where he is ordered
to report to the commanding general,
Philippines division, for assignment to
duty.
Fried clans, SOC per dozen. Soup every
day. Chas. H. Zimmerman. Market Space.
m-w fir
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-21
River Notes.

The river front presented dismal APP
pearance this morning. A raw north
east wind was prevailing and the atmos-
pbere was laden with moisture. A BANK
of mist hung over the Maryland hills. A
few sailing vessels and some tugooatS
were moving up aud down the river
The Norwegian bark which brought
bone from South America to the Bryant
Fertilizer Company has almost dis
charged her cargo. Another foreign
vessel loaded with bone for this port Is
at sea.
The barge Reliance has arrived at the
BRYANT Fertilizer dock where 1t will be
loaded.
Augustus Dean & Son are to expand
their bodybuilding plant by equipping it
with a marine railway, large enough to
haul up the vessels that trade on the
Potomac. A dredging machine is at
work at the shipyard deepening the water
at the site of the railway, and the work
of building the bed aud cradle for the
ways will be started soon. A Solomons
Island Md, boat builder is said to have
secured an interest in the Alexandra
Marine Railway and Shipbuilding Com
pauy's yard, aud will bring his plant to
this place.
The tug Camilla, Capt. Henry Davis,
IA TO receive general oyerhauling of
her engine and machinery. The work
will be executed at this place.
The steam yacht Runaway, owned by
Mr.. Joseph Moore of this city, is in the
Duke street dock, where it is being over
hauled and put in order for service on
fhe river during the summer. The
Runaway will be used for pleasure pur-
poses. VIZ
The wharf of the Norfolk and Wash
ington Steamboat Company at this port
is being repaired,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-21
Prisoner Dismissed.

Hillary Brown, colored, was recently
arrested charged with knowing something
about the origin ofthe fire which partial
" destroyed Carriers stable, on Fayette
street, Saturday March, IL. The case
came up in the Police Court last Tuesday
and principally upon the statement Of
Kate Gibson, also colored, Brown was
sent on to the grand jury. Since that
time additional evidence has been gather
ed which proved conclusively an abb for
Brown on the night in question. This
morning Justice Cation re.opened the case
when this new evidence was introduced
together with the general good character
ofthe prisoner. The Gibson woman's
evidence was both conflicting and contra
dictory to former statements she had made
and after listening to the case for some
time. Justice Cation reversed his former
decision and dismissed the prisoner from
custody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-21
Personal.

Chief james F. Webster, of the police
force, in confined to his home by sick
ness Lieut.. Smith is acting as chiel
and Officer Young is filling the lieuten-
ants place.
Mr.. G.. r. Hutchins, of Worcester,
Mass. is on a visit to his sister-in-l law,
Mrs. blanche Berkeley, No. SiS Prince
street.
Rev. Father Sullivan, of Georgetown uni'
yersity, will deliver the Lenten sermon IN
81. Mary's Church tonight
Mrs. Mamie Sonner is still quite i'll at the
home of her parents on Payne street.
Mr.. I. D. Eccleston, jr., Of Prince Edward
county, prominent candidate for Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction of the STATE, was
in the city today and received many assur'
ances of support
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-21
Lansburgh & Bro,
42O to 426 seventh Street,
WASHINGTON. D. C.
OFFIcE OF THE CONSTRUCTING
L L. - 4 = Ann. Eort Maah.

OFFICE OF THE CONSTRUCTING
" Ouartermaster, u. 5. Army, Fort WASH
inyton. Nd, March 10. l90j.-Sealed proPos.
ais in triplicate, will be received at this office
until IL o'clock noon March 2. 1905, for the
construction OF one single set Of Non-eommis-
stoned staff Officers Quarters, and an Ord
nance Storehouse (both framel at Fort Hunt,
Va Information regarding plans and speci-
6eations may be obtained at this office, at the
office Of the Quariermasler, f"rt Mciienry,
BaItimore. Nd and at the Office Of the Depo,
onarternaster. Philadelphia, Pa. Intending
bidders desiring to be furnished with copies
Of nlans and specifications will be required to
J 4. pSi the sum Of ten (iO) dollars for each
SET Of plans which will be refunded upon the
return of the same rropo pn; anu. os En>,
HINT Va " and addressed to +. l.. DESGLER,
Constructing s,I Quariermastsr. Fort Washing
ton, Md.
marli, 1s.l4.15,2425
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-21
Fatal Accident.

One of the men employed by Reiter,
Curtis & Hill, contractors for the con-
struction of the new railway yard at St.
Assph, was instantly killed this morn
ing by being struck by one of the steam
shovels now being operated at that point.
The remains were brought TO Mr.. H.
Wheatey's uudertaker's establishment,
in this city. The unfortunate man was
an Italian and he was about 80 years
old. His name could not be 'ea'ded, as
he had but recently been employed by
the contractors. DIR. Ashton, Coroner
of Alexandria county, held an inquest
this afternoon when verdict was render
ed generating the contractors from re-
sponsibility for the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-21
COURT OF APPEALS.

Seaboard aud Roanoke Railroad Gem
pany VS.. Vaughau's administrative ar
gued..and submitted.
Winifree VS.. Jones, Hairston vs.
Danyille aud Western Railway Gem
pany and Atlantic Coast Line Raj lroad
Company VS.. Watkins are the next case
to be called, being Nos. II, Y and q
on argument docket.