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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26
Aunluruas department.

QUITE DIFFERENcE.-Horatio G.
Herrick. of Lawrence, Mass, for
many years sheriff of Essex county
took a lively interest in the schools
of his home town. Shortly after
Garfield's death Mr.. Herrick visited
one Of the schools and made an ad-
dress upon the life of the statesman,
He asked:
"Now, can any of you tell me what
a statesman is?"
A little hand went up, and lit
tie girl replied: .....
"A statesman Is a man who makes
speeches"
Hardly that" answered Mr. Her
rick, who loved to tell this story,
For instance. sometimes make
speeches, and yet 1 am not states
man."
The little hand again went up, and
the answer came triumphantly:
81 know. A statesman is a man
who makes good speeches."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26

STANDARD WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Gov. Hayward Is in receipt Of let
ters constantly asking him about the
standard weights and measures. II
is rather singular that so many re-
quests should have come In here re-
Gently. To equip all Of the counties
would cost several hundred dollars
The law, which Is an old statute
passed in 1889 and amended in 1850,
is found in section 933 Of the code,
which says:
1.-THE clerk of the court Of COM
mon pleas and general sessions OF
each county shall furnish, and is re-
quired to keep in his office, the
weights and measures established by
law, which shall be the standard OF
all other weights and measures. In
said county and to which any person
shall have free access to test the
same; and the governor Of the state
is authorized and requested to pur-
chase such standard weights and
measures out Of the fines and for
FIXTURES incurred in the respective
counties where such weights and
measures are to be kept"
In replying to letter asking Tor
the weights and measures, Gov. Hey
ward said yesterday:
1.-The law requires that l shall
purchase the standard weights and
measures out Of the fines and for
FIXTURES belonging to the county. Be-
fore l can make any contract for the
purchase Of these weights and meas
ures l must know the amount OF
money on hand in fines and for
FIXTURES belonging to the county ap-
plicable to the payment Of the cost.
please let me know the amount
Of fines and forfeitures on hand ap.
plicable for this purpose, and L vii,
see If I can get the weights and
measures with this money."-Colum-
bia State, Wednesday,.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26

NOT THAT KIND OF BIRD.-Most trav-
elers who have gone into the way
places Of the far west have brought
back clear remembrance of the. voices
Of the sure footed little pack burros
which go out there under the pseu-
donym of Rocky mountain cana
ries"
The meaning of the phrase Is not
always so we'll known to those who
have always lived east. So 1t hap
pened that a Boston woman, who
was introducing a young Denver mu-
sic student to her guests recently.
caused no little confusion when she
said:
And now, ladies. Miss Converse,
our little Rocky mountain canary,
will sing for us."-Youth's Com
panion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26

THE JOKE THAT FAILED.-'Thomp.
son." said the bookkeeper to his as
sistant, do you know why you are
like a donkey?"
Like a Donkey" echoed Thorn
son, opening his eyes wide. II don't
Because your better half Is stub.
borness itself"
The jest pleased Thomson i'm
mensely. for he at once saw the op-
portunity for a glorious dig at his
wife. So when he got home he said
Mrs. Thompson, do you know
why I am like a donkey?"
He waited a moment, expecting hi:
wife to give 1t up. But she didn't
She looked at him somewhat pity
ingly as she answered:
II suppose it's because you were
born So"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26

No DEMITAssE For REED THERE
Some years ago Thomas B. Reed
went to Ohio. On his journey out
there he went into a little railway
station to have dinner At the end
of his order he said:
Bring me a demitasse also"
The waiter stared. Whats that?"
he asked.
"A small cup Of coffee" Mr.. Reed
exclaimed-"a small cup of black
coffee, please. Demitasse means half
a cup"
Jaw g'wan," said the waiter. Il
amt a-goin to bring you no half cup
We don't sell nothin' for less than 8
cents here. boston Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOOD AM
BAp.-In a court room in North Caro-
lima. according to a story related by
Representative Small Of that state
man was on trial for larceny. His sani'
ty was doubted. and the district attor'
ney thought 1t best to prove 1t. He pu
the following question to one Of th'
leading witnesses:
DO you think the prisoner can dis
tingulsh between right and wrong
and good and bad?"
II think he can, sir" said the wit
ness, "for / saw him take drink Of
whisky over at Bill Skinner's bar ant
he said 1t was powerful good stun
Yes, sir, think he knows the differ.
ence between good and bad"
The bar enjoyed a good laugh and
the proof was accepted.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26

8R 1t is a sign a sick man is getting
better when he begins to worry about
his doctor bill.
RE They are about even-if you are
boy, 1t Is the wood box; If you are a
girl, il Is the dishes.
IN Every thief admits at the end OF
his life that he would have prospered
better as an honest man.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26

AN INTERNATIONAL CATASTROPHE
Major Smith was seated at the dinner
table with his guests on Thanksgiving
Day. The colored waiter was entering
with a smoking hot turkey, when he
slipped and fell to the floor. together
with a crash Of dishes.
The major, arising from the table
help up his hands and said
Gentlemen, a great calamity has
befallen us; here we have the downfall
Of Turkey, the breaking up of China
the spilling of Greece and the humilia-
ton OF Africa"-New York World.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26

UNcHANGED.-"Yes," says the ad-
vanced farmer. who really should be
called an agriculturist, there has
been a vast change in the methods
Of those who till the soil. AS an in
stance. nowadays we have machines
that cut, thrash and sack the wheat,
whereas in other years We Graded it. ."
The visitor mods understandingly.
but says:
yet / believe there has not been
such great progress in other branches
Of agriculture. Am l not right in my
opinion that you still put corn In a
crib?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26
FOR SALE.

n UR Bigger" plantation. nine
" miles east Of Glover on Arm
strong Ford road. containing two
hundred and eighty acres, Fine land,
good buildings, easy terms Of pay
ment. w. B. SMITH & SONS.
Sep. /. T. II.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26
Seed Barley and Rye.

Farmers who will soon need RYE
and BARLEY SEED can find what
they want in the quantities desired at
my store. Have just received a fresh
shipment of pure seed. See me for
what YOU want
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26

D' Wanted-Your orders for the best
grade of Commercial Stationery, Law
Briefs, Arguments, or anything else II
you want the Best work.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26
FOR SALE.

N NE hundred and twenty-seven
~ acres of land one and one-half
miles southwest Of Glover, a part Of
estate OF T. +. Jackson, decd. About
twenty acres Of good bottom land.
Price $4,000 per acre; easy terms.
w. B. SMITH.
Sep. 1. Z. tt.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26
YoaK. pApr1sr Assoo1Ar1oN.

THE York Baptist association win
l. convene in the Baptist church at
Fort Mill on Friday, October 20, at IL
o'clock and each church Of the asso-
citation is expected to send It's fun
quota Of delegates. Rev. ]. d. Hug
gins, pastor Of the church at Fort Mil,
should be notified Of the names Of DELI
egates not later than Saturday. Octo-
ber Z. 1905. j. ]. WATERS,
Moderator.
Sept 10 TT At
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26
j. j. KELLER & CO.,
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.
OUR BUSINESS.

OUR BUSIN ESS.
It Is OUR business to make Esti-
mates on any and all kinds Of Con-
struction Work, whether in Wood,
Brick or Stone.
Our Headquarters
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.
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 & co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26
professional Cards.
w. w. LEWIS,

ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Practices in the State and United
States courts, and gives prompt atten-
ton to all business. Lends money on
approved security.
Office No. S, Law Range, Yorkville,
S. c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26
FOR SALE.

IN HE two Watson" Houses Oh
l. Cleveland avenue. For price, terms,
etc, apply to
4 JOHN r. HART.
July II tt tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26

THEN HE GoT MAD.-A young mar
started in the livery business. and
the first thing he did was to have g
sign painted representing himself
holding a mule by the bride. He
was particularly proud of this stroke
of business enterprise and asked OF
his wife:
rs that not a good likeness OF
me?"
Yes" she replied. IT'S perfect
picture of you, but who Is the fellow
holding the bridle?"
ALAs!-The Squire-Pale, do 1 look
All! don't wonder at ii. | am
thoroughly upset. My rascally son
has bolted; yes. bolted. sir! skip
ped off to London and married with
out my permission.
The ParsOn-Alas, my dear sir
alas!
The Squire (exasperatedly) = A
lass? OF course II was a lass. Dye
suppose the lad would run away with
his .grandmother?-L Tit-Bits
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-09-26
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

When the children begin going to
school In the next few days you will
no doubt find 1t necessary to supply
them with PENS, PENCILS, INKS
STATES, COPY BOOKS, COMPOST
TION AND EXERCISE BOOKS, as
we'll as the numerous TEXT BOOKS
have them all, and can supply you
promptly at the right prices. Come
to me for your needs.
LAMM'S CLOTHING.
have received the new Fall and
Winter Samples Of this we'll known
house and I am ready to show partic-
ular dressers the latest styles In Fall
and Winter Clothing and Overcoats
There are some higher priced tailors
than Lamm & Co., but there are none
who make better Clothes. Come and
let me show you and take your meas
ure for a Fall or Winter Suit.
w. NJ. KENNEDY, Agent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-16
ASSAULTS HIS sTEP-DAUGHTER.
A Negro Sent to Jail for Hideous
Crime.

Plymouth, N. c.. April 15.-It is
charged says the Beacon that some
days ago Jas. Ed. Nicholson, colored
beat his wife, and on Saturday ni~ht
ne went home and found her gone. he
then took Annie Orman. his 13year-
old daughter. to lead him to her
mother The girl led him to the
house of neighbour, but the woman
kept i'm hiding, and the girl refusing
to follow him further, he entered and
by whipping her compelled her to go
with him. He took her to the railroad
and assaulted her. He then took her
to the woods and kept her all night,
not allowing her to return home until
about 5 o'clock Sunday morning
On Sunday the charge was made
and about 10 o'clock that night
Chief of Police j. e. Reid. with a
posse, captured Nicholson at his home.
A preliminary hearing was at once
had before Mayor Spruill who sent
the prisoner to Jail without bail. to
await the action Of the grand jury.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-16
MIR. s1REETER's LECTURE.
Will Address Woman's Club on Next
Tuesday.

On Tuesday. April 18th, at four
O'Clock, at the Raney Library, Mr..
VIM. B. Streeter, of Greensboro, will
read a paper on THE Ideal Reform
School," He will talk upon kindred
subjects, the Juvenile Court, etc. His
address will be exceedingly interesting
and of value to all who are striving
for the uplifting of the youth of the
State. North Carolina has expert
enced a wonderful awakening In the
last four years.
Mr.. Streeter was for many years
connected with the State Board of
Charities of Indiana. and has given
his life to philanthropic work. He
comes on the invitation of the Wo-
mans Club of Raleigh, through the
Department of Charities. Being a
subject of State interest, the club is
open to all, gentlemen and ladies, who
are interested in work for the chill
dren. Hearty invitations are extended
to all TO be present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-16

Louis, was the novelty witnessed by
passengers and trainmen here.
The engineer was Miss Bessie Craig,
of Fort Worth, Texas, who is in ST.
Louis to sing at the special session of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men.
At the request of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen, special per-
mission was given Miss Craig to run
the engine.
Miss Craig was practically raised on
a locomotive. Her father, G. II. Craig
is one of the best known engineers
that runs over the Southern roads.
Since she was little girl it has been
the custom of her father to take her
with him.
So attached has Miss Craig become
to the vocation of running an engine
that she sincerely desired to become
real engineer with a run all to
herself.-St. Louis Dispatch to the
New York American.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-16
Social Events at Rockingham.

Rockingham, N c., April 15.-Miss
Annie Perkins Scales, of Cascade, V1r-
ginia, a charming young woman, who
is visiting relatives here has been the
recipient of many social courtesies
On last Tuesday night the Misses
Steele entertained in her honor at
their elegant colonial home in Steele
town The mode Of entertainment was
a Suggestion Party" Cards with Incl
dents relating to biblical, mythology
CAL and religious characters were
given each guest on arrival. Misses
Bethel and Porter, of Virginia served
punch. and Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Steele
refreshments in the dining room
Afterwards the prizes were award
ed The visitors pr:ze, a half eagle,
was given Miss Scales. The first
prize, gold brooch, to Miss Maudo
Moore, and the gentleman s prize to
Mr.. Leake Covington.
On Wednesday Mr.. Settle Dockery
gave a picnic at his plantation sew
eral miles below town, to a party of
twenty-five. Dinner was served on the
banks of the Pee Dee, Miss Scales be-
ing the guest of honor.
On Thursday night Mrs. w. L..
Scales gave a progressive card party
and Miss Whitaker and Mr.. H. c..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-16
AT THE MEcKLENBURG.
Visitors Already at the Popular Re-
sort-Shipping Water.

Chase City, Va, April 15.-At no
time or season of the year does the
Mecklenburg appear lovlier in and
outdoors than at this season, which
is fully attested by the increasing
number of guests here, those who are
engaged in the strenuous occupation
or who are in delicate health, realize
more and more the necessity, of for
tifying themselves in the spring for
the heat and burden and often break
down of summer, and hence wisely
visit this resort in due time to avert
the dangers threatened. The last
month was the largest sale of waters
on record from the Mecklenburg.
There is full going force setting
everything in order for the greatest
season ever enjoyed here. Outdoor
attractions supersede the indoor ones
now and the Ozone in the air requires
the card and pool and driving and
chatting dish parties to retire early to
rest for a refreshing sleep, such prud-
ence is proving of best effects as many
here are gaining in health at the rate
of half to a pound a day. The shade
trees set out are mainly the Linden
and the Umbrella varieties. Greater
attention is paid to the fruit and
truck gardening for the hotel
Col. w. t. Hughes returned here
and saws that on the recent fox chases
with the Mecklenburg hounds he ran
down not only four, but five foxes in
the Warrenton neighborhood, which
afforded the grandest kind of sport.
Mrs. VIM. Turner Morehead has re-
turned to Leaksville to visit her
sister and Miss Laura Johns has gone
thence too confessing as both do to
much and rapid improvement here,
which will bring and welcome them
back by many friends here 1t is
very evident from the arrival here of
prominent Southern railroad officials
that there is to be improvements made
In the services to this place this sea-
son, which will ensure it's being at all
times filed ~.
Among these officials are S. H.
Hardwick, G. A.. w. Fl. Taylor, G. p.
A.; d. E. Winstead, assistant secre-
tary, and Capt. c. w. Westbury d. p.
A. The three former from Washing
ton and the last from Richmond. Va.
Among the late arrivals are: Thos.
M. Keenan,, wife and servant, Raleigh.
N. c.; DR.. r. F. Williams e, r.
Crump, A. Ryall, c. T. Workman, Jr.
and Gordon Walker, Richmond, Va. ::
Dr. Lille and III. B. Bratts and A. A.
Umbolitz, Lynchburg, Va; C. d. Epes,
Misses M. c. and NJ H. Epes, Motto
way, Va, S. H. Vans, Washington. d.
c.; w. II. Crooks, Liverpool, England;
w. H. Turner and Mrs C. d. BRAY.
Foxboro, Mass. Miss M. A. Flood.
Brookline, Mass; c. Powell holland.
Baltimore; VIM. Trump Jr., Water
town, Pa; A. Faunce Alliston, Mass
and many others.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-16
Il K II
FOR MENTAL ANGUISH.
j. S. Atkinson Sues Western Union for
$4,000.

Suit has been instituted against the
Western Union Telegraph Company by
Mr.. j. S. Atkinson. and $4,000 dam
ages will be asked for mental anguish.
On March 10 Mrs. Atkinson tele-
graphed Mr.. Atkinson that their infant
daughter, Jean, was critically i'll, ask
ing him to come home at once. Mr.
Atkinson was in Monroe, La.
The message is said to have been
received by the Monroe operator at 3
o'clock the afternoon of the 10th, but
was not delivered until the next day.
If the message had been delivered
even that morning as late as o'clock
he could have caught the train and ar
rived in Raleigh before his dying child
lost consciousness, which ended in
death, but he missed this train and
was obliged to remain in Monroe UNI
til night, and when he arrived in Raj
eigh his child had become unconscious
and could not recognize him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-16
MISSIONARY BOOK CLUB.
Delightfully."- Entertained on Tuesday
by Miss Minnie Sparrow.

The Missionary Book Club was de-
nghtfally entertained Tuesday after
noon by Miss Minnie Sparrow at the
home of Mrs Jas. B. Shepherd Quite
an interesting program was carried
out and the officers for the year we're
elected. They are as follows: Miss
Emily Steinmetz, president: Miss Ro-
berta Thackston. vice-president; Miss
Estelle Enniss. secretary; Miss Bette
Pinick, treasurer.
Miss Emily Steinmetz read very
interesting account of the meetings
held during the year 1904. She told
now the club had grown and how
much interest they had taken in their
new work.
Miss Penick read a story to the club
An Idol ReWerie" which was greatly
enjoyed
Then the members were ushered in
to the library where Miss Mary Monta-
que rendered several vocal solos. after
which dainty refreshments were
served by Miss Minnie Sparrow, Miss
Jessie Bumpus and Miss Annie Monta-
que.
Among those present were: Miss Ell
sic Stock, Miss Sallie Fort, Miss Min
ME Sparrow Miss Annie Montague.
Miss Jessie Bumpus, Miss Roberta
Thackston, Miss Estelle Enniss, Miss
May Montague, Miss Mary Duncan.
Miss Katie Walker Miss Emily Stein
metz. Miss Penick, Mrs. Shepherd, and
Mrs. j. M. Turner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-16
WOMAN and
SOCIETY,".

Il
Daisies that brighten the meadows,
Loved of the sweet Mars above,
Shed all your soft little shadows
Over the grave of my love.
II.
Listen!--O listen,
And hear her heart beat
Lilies that lo"ed her,
And violets sweet!
Ill
South Wind be soft in your singing
AS the faint, fading voice of the
dove,
Bells, let Love breathe in your ringing
Over the grave of my love!
Listen!-O listen.
And hear her heart beat
Lilies that loved her,
And violets sweet!
".
For 1 dream in the dark and the day
time
Not of the Love lying there,
But see the red blooms of the May
time
Braiding her beautiful hair!
VT.
And / listen-I listen,
And hear her heart beat
In the lilies that loved her
The yiOletS sweet
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-16

Cole were fortunate to aecure the
handsome prizes.
Miss Hannah Cole entertained the
Book Club on Thursday evening and
again Friday night a progressive card
party, complimentary to Miss Scales
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-16

known society people, and the bride
elect is most charming and Guilt
waited young woman.
Mrs. Otis Skinner, accompanied by
her daughter stopped over in Char
lotte this week on her return North
from st. Augustine Fla, Mrs. Skin
ner is the wife of the well known
actor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-16
X \ X
Marriage License.

Marriage license was yesterday
granted to Mr. Calvin w. Pool, of
Garner, and Miss Minnie Holder, ot
Raleigh. r. F. d. No. 2; and to Mr..
A. Gales Johnson, of Wilmington, ana
Miss Beulah Olive. of Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-16
The Ola Podrida.

There will be business meeting of
the Ola Podrida at the home of Mrs.
B. S. Skinner, Tuesday afternoon at
four o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-16
Reception to Presbytery.

All members of the Ladies Aid So
ciety of Christian Works of the Pres
byterian church are requested to be
present at the Presbyterian Sunday
school room on Monday afternoon at
O'Clock to make final arrangements
for the reception to be given the Pres
bytery on next Thursday afternoon.
- 4. +
Young Girl at the Throttle.
A pretty girl at the throttle of the
engine that pulled the Frisco accom-
mediation to Valley Park, from st.