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tumorous Department. A Ctcloni o* Two.?"Tee," replied the man from Arkansas according to the Detroit Tribune, when asked if he had ever experienced any cyclones in his locality. 'Tve been through a cyclone or two and I don't hanker after at y more." "Can you give us any particulars about them?" was asked. "Why. yes, a few. "When the last cyclone came along I was out in the field plowing with a four-mewl team. I I started to run for cover, but I had not gone more'n four rods when I knew I was astride of the back of one o' them mewls and we were both in a tree top fifty feet above the ground, j The handles had been twisted out of the plow and driven through the trunk of the tree, and one of the other mewls was hanging to them by his tail." "That was a queer thing-. And so you were left in a tree top. "I was." "And?and?" "That's all." "But I want to ask you?" "I don't care to say anything more." "But look here," said the questioner, "you were blown into a tree top along with a mule, and " "Please don't press me, sir." "But can't I ask you how you got down." "Oh, yea. you can ask that and welcome, and I'll answer you that some fellers come along and chopped the tree down. I thought you was going to ask me if the wind blew my hatband off. and If I ever recovered It ag'ln, and that's a question I han't going to answer for nobody." The Political, Economist.?John Mitchell, the labor leader, was discussing an English financier, says the Buffalo Enquirer. "His Ideas of political economy," Mitchell said, "remind me of those of Marshall Saunders of Braidwood. "F?: aid wood is an Illinois town, and I passed my boyhood there. Marshall Saunders had a fine apiary- He raised good bees and good honey. It was a pleasure to visit his neat, well-painted city of hives. "Marshall had- an inquiring mind, and he would sometimes ask himself strange questions. One of the questions he continually asked himself was this: " 'Have I any right to rob these bees of their honey?" And for a long time he could not answer that question to his own satisfaction. Finally, though, he found an t answer, I heard him tell it to his friends with pride. " 'I used to feel mean.' he said, 'about robbing the beehives, but after thinking the matter over I see now Fm in the right. If it wasn't for me taking the honey, all of them bees would be out of work the whole of next summer.' " . _ _ _ His Lone Sample.?When James T. Brady, the celebrated lawyer of New Tor*, nrst opened a lawyers viiivc ??v | took & basement room which had previously been occupied by a cobbler. He was somewhat annoyed, says the writer of "Famous American Jurists," by the previous occupant's callers and irritated by the fact that he had but few of his own. One day an Irishman entered. "The cobbler's gone. I see," he said. "I should think he had!" tartly responded Brady. "And what do you sell?" asked Paddy, looking at a few law books. "Blockheads." responded Brady. "Begorra," said the Irishman, "ye must be doing a mighty fine business. Ye ain't got but one left." XMT Chaplain B. A. Horton, of the Massachusetts legislature, told a story about a long-winded member of that body. The legislator was delivering a political address in a town not far from Boston, and the village folk gathered in the town hall to hear it "He had been speaking quite a while," said Dr. Horton, "when Anally an old Scotchman arose and walked out of the hall. At the door one of his countrymen was waiting with his hack to drive the orator to the station. "'Is he done yet, Sandy?* asked the Scot on the box. "The old man turned about. " 'Aye,' said he, 'he's done lang ago, but he will na stop.'" ""? Rrnnklvn X lie Stan ut Ob vo. V?... ... ? hospital, according to the New York Sun. has a story too good to keep. The other evening a young man rushed In asking excitedly for Mrs. Brown. "Mrs. Brown? Mrs. Brown?" repeated the puzzled official. "We haven't any Mrs. Brown here." "Why, you must have, for I Just got home and found this note from my wife on the table." The physician took It and read: "Dear Jack: I'm so sorry not to be here when you get home. I have gone around the corner to have my kimono cut out. Come around when you get home. Alice." Much Ado About Nothing.?An old woman who entered a country savings bank not long ago was asked whether she wanted to draw or deposit. "Nayther; 01 want's to put some money In," was the reply. The clerk entered the amount and pushed the slip toward her to sign. "Sign on this line, please." he said. "Above or below It?" "Just above It." "Me whole name?" "Yes." "Before Ol was married?" "No; Just as It Is now." "Ol can't write."?Harper's Weekly. A? a Boy.?"This, ladles and gentlemen. Is the most remarkable collection of relics In the world," said the lecturer. "Here, for Instance. Is the skull of Alexander the Great." he announced. Impressively, holding up a small skull selected at random from a pile on the table In front of him. "But I always understood that Alex ander the Great was a large man," spoke up a gentleman In the audience. "Quite so." replied the showman. "What I am showing you Is the skull of Alexander the Great when a boy."? Harper's Weekly. t'ir "My dear," Mr. Flnnlcky said to his wife, "I don't think those pills I have been taking have done me much J good." "Why, you haven't taken any for three weeks." "Yes, I have. I've swallowed one three times a day. as directed." "You have? Then why is It that there are as many left In the box as there were three weeks ago? What box have you been taking them from?" "This one?marked for me." "Dear me, John! That is my shoe button, box." IRisttllanrous ilriuliiifl. IN COUNTIES ADJOINING. Newa and Commnnt Clipped From Neighboring Exchangee. CHE3TER. Lantern, June 23: Mr. S. M. Jones received a Telegram Tuesday telling of the death of Mr. Moses Strauss In Baltimore that morning'. He left on the S. A. L. evening train for Baltimore to attend the funeral Mrs. Hattle Wllks Anderson, widow of the late ( Thomas Anderson, died at her home at Lowryvllle, Tuesday, June 20, 1905, of cancer of the stomach, aged 58 years. Her daughter-in-law, who was Miss Florence Guy, and cwo little grandchildren. who lived with her, mourn her death. The funend was at the home Wednesday conducted by Rev. A. H. Atkins and the burial at Zlon cemetery. Marie, one of the two-year-old twin daughters of Mm. Ed Deaton died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, June 23, at the Springnteln mills of some brain affection. The buriaJ was at Evergreen cemetery this morning after funeral services at the home conducted by Rev. James Russell Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fletcher passed through on the S. A. L. yesterday morning on their way to Kncxvllle, Tenn., for a short bridal trip. They are expected to return to this city Tuesday evening. LANCASTER. Ledger, June 24 At the home of Mrs. Jane Edwards, the mother of the bride, on Wednesday afternoon last, June 21, Mr. E. Gilbert Lazenby and Mrs. Nannie E. Roddey were united In the holy bonds of wedlock, Rev. R. E. Tumipseed, pastor of the Methodist church at this place, officiating. Only a few relatives of the bride were present. Immediately after the ceremony the happy groom and bride were driven to the L. & C. depot, taking the afternoon train for Bedford City, Va., the home of the groom's parents, where they will spend about two weeks before returning home. Mr. Lazenby Is 'an assistant in the offices of the L. M. Co.. and Is an excellent young man. His bride Is a most estimable lady. Both are popular, and have many friends here....Mr. Emanuel Glbbes, who was shot In a difficulty with his brother-in-law, Mr. Frank Boone, at the latter's home, on the West Plantation Just across the line In Kershaw county, about two weeks ago, died from the effect of his wound In his side. Bocne surrendered to Sheriff Hunter at this piace and was turned over to Sheriff T.antham of Kershaw county and lodged in Jail at Camden last Tuesday We regret to learn that Rev. J. M. Pardue of the Zlon church neighborhood, was stricken with paralysis Thursday morning. Dr. R. G. Elliott was summoned and is attending him. He was thought to be doing very we41 Thursday afternoon, but yesterday afternoon his condition was considered worse. The whole of his left side is affected The deepest sympathy Is felt for Mr. and Mrs. W. D. F.emlng of Elgin, In their sad bereavement of last Wednesday. About 1 a. m.. the death angel bore away the sweet spirit of their little daughter, Lula. aged about six years, and ere hier little body had been laid to rest that afternoon in St. Luke churchyard, their little son, James, aged about six months, was also taken from them. Both children died of dysentery, which seemB to be epidemic In the neighborhood and Is quite fatal among children, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harper having recently lost two children of the same disease. The Interment of little James took place Thursday at St. Luke churchyard by the side of his little sister burled the day before. CHEROKEE. Gaffney Ledger, June 23: At a meeting held Tuesday In Dr. J. P. Garrett's office, secretary of the board of trustees of the Gaffney graded schools Prof. W. Claude McArthur was elected superintendent of the schools, and Miss Nannie Cora Richardson assistant. There were several applicants for the office of superintendent, one being from Alabama. Prof. McArthur is a model young man. and his high character and fine mental training well fit him for the duties of his responsible position. Miss Richardson has had ?- 4. i- I mill long experience in leacmuK " make a competent Instructor In the school Court will meet In Gaffney Monday, the 25th, with Judge D. A. Townsend as presiding judge. There are two murder cases to be tried, and quite a number of minor cases; and the civil docket is full, as usual Wednesday afternoon the spacious and hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Sam Lipscomb at Asbury, was a scene of life ar.d gayety and pleasure the occasion being the marriage of their eldest daughter, Miss Agnes, to Mr. Robert L. McGhee of Greenville. Over a hundred invited guests from this and other cities were present to witness the ceremony, which was performed in a solemn and impressive manner by Rev. Dr. Cody, pastor of the Baptist church of Greenville. After the nuptial rites had been solemnized, a reception was given the bridal party and guests at which light refreshments were served in a sumptuous manner, and hearty congratulations were showered upon the newly wedded couple. The bride is the charming and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Sam Lipscomb and she made a handsome picture in an elegant gown of white chiffon over white taffeta, with a long bridal veil and orange blossoms, the veil being caught by a splendid diamond brooch, a gift of the groom. The groom Is a prominent business man of Greenville, being cashier of the City National Bank of that city. He was clothed in the usual black. The attendants were Miss Lena Lipscomb, sister of the bride, and Mr. John McGhee. brother of the groom. After the festivities were over Mr. and Mrs. McGhee came to Gaffney and boarded the northbound vestibule for a trip through the north, probably extending to Canada. They expect to be away about two weeks and will then return to ureenvme, wnrrr mcj will reside. GASTON. Gastonie Gazntte, June 23: The critical Mines* of Mrs. J. B. Meacham Is still a cause o apprehension to her family and frle ds. There has been no Improvement li her condition... .Little Caroline, th four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Holland, Is quite ill. She suffered something like a strok i of pat ilysis Tuesday night ....The operation on Mr. Lowry Falls for append.cltis was performed Wednesday mcrnlng with successful results so far. Dr. Lindsay was with him and returned Wednesday night, leaving the patient In good condition. Mrs. John Anthony also was getting along well The condition of Miss Clara Bablngton. sister of Mr. R. B. Bablngtcn, was extremely critical yesterday. She has typhoid fever at St Peters hospital In Charlotte Clifford Judson. the little son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Huss, died yesterday afternoon at two o'clock at their home at the Loray. He was three years old the 26th of April. About Ave weeks ago the little boy contracted whooping cough, which, with bronchitis, caused his death. He had been seriously ill Rlnce last Saturday. At half past nine this morning the funeral services will be conducted at the home by Rev. E. L. Bain, and concluded at the grave in the city cemetery Miss Mattie Stanton, daughter of the late David Stanton, will on next Wednesday become Mrs. H. F. Glenn. The marriage ceremony will be performed at the bride's home by Rev. W. B. Arrowood. Owing to the recent death of the bride's father the ceremony will be simple and the marriage a quiet one. Mr. Robert Adams and Mr. Hardaway Stowe will attend from Gastonla. The bride and gToom will take train No. 35 Wednesday night for Ashevllle where they will spend a week or ten days, after which they will return to Gastonla and board at Mr. F. T. Pegram'a The groom Is county physician of Gas- | ton county and Is one of the most promising young physicians In the state. The bride Is well known In Gastonia and York county as one of the most amiable, accomplished, and popular young ladies who ever graced any community. % A POLITE 8ALE8MAN. How He Struck It R^ich With a Shabby Looking Customer. A friend of the late Charles Lockhart, Standard Oil magnate, relating some of the deceased millionaire's eccentricities, told the following story: Something happened to him in New York which would make a plot for a Sunday school book if the same plot hadn't happened so often in Sunday school books that it Is getting trite. There was a new silverware and jewalry establishment struggling along In New York. Not a small shop, you understand, but a big concern which was not yet recognized as a leader In fashionable trade. One very hot summer afternoon a tall, sad and rather ill dressed old man entered the shop and said he wanted to buy a wedding present. Now. it was a hot day, and the clerks were tired and irritated, and the stranger looked like a visitor from the remote farming district with about 11.49 to spend. He passed from counter to counter pricing things. The clerks were not at all cordial. At last, down at the end of the silverware department, he bumped Into a young fellow, a new man In the shop. This clerk was trying to make good; also, to do the situation justice, he hadn't been there long enough to know the difference between a promising customer and an unpromising one. ?. . u i _i klffh. rne oia man warn uiguc-i mm er In the examination of silverware. He got to pricing full sets of silver plate. After the young clerk had run through the list he said: "Is that the best you've got?" The young clerk remembered then that the firm had begun the manufacture of a specially designed, extra heavy aet of plate for a rich New York family. The order had been canceled, but some of the pieces hn^ been finished for shew. He trotted out that set. The old man figured out on the back of an envelope every frill which could be added to a set of silver plate, shoved his list at the clerk and asked how much It would cost. The clerk consulted the manager and answered that 14 V ~ nH o nH OAtTlP 11 WUIIIU ur III I. J lliuuonuu ? ?? ? odd dollars and cents. "All rlgh have It made for me," said the old man. "How much do you want to deposit?" a^ked the clerk. "Oh," said the customer, "I'll pay the whole thing and get It off my mind." So he drew a check for the amount. The clerk didn't recognize the signature?he'd never heard of Charles Lockhart?so he took It to the manager and asked If the latter thought It was good. "Good for a thousand times 150,000," said the manager. Lockhart came back to that store In the Christmas season that year. The clerks knew him that time, for the 150,000 purchase had become a tradition of the store. He went past them all. though, and asked for the clerk who had sold him the silver plate. When he found his man, Lockhart bought $30,000 worth of Christmas presents. This story ends the way It ought to end for the Sunday school library. The clerk with an $80,000 customer on his string attracted the attention of the firm, and now he's a big man In the silverware business. Sounds like a chapter from "Thrift," by Samuel Smiles, doesn't It??Keystone. FULL OF RESOURCE. A Story of Jean Bart, An Old Tim# French Naval Officer. Jean Bart, a French naval commander of the last part of the seventeenth century, was at one time ordered to convey the Prince de Contl, a candidate for the throne of Poland, to Dantzlc, a voyage fraught with danger, as his vessel must pass through the waters where were cruising the hostile fleets of the English and Dutch. During the passage the little squadron was chased by the enemy, and Bart, as soon as they were reported, called his little son to him and gave him whispered Instructions. The pursuit continued for eight hours, and at the end of that time the enemy was no longer In alght. Then Bart went down Into the cabin, where the prince had been slttiner In lernorance of the day's ex citement. "You've had a narrow escape, monseigneur," said he. "What do you mean?" asked the prince. "Why," answered Bart, "that we've been chased by three eight-gun ships and nine fr'gates. We've run them out of sight, apd there's nothing to fear." "But. M. Bart, If they had taken us?" "Oh, monseigneur, that was quite Impossible." "Eh! What? Why impossible?" "Because," answered Bart. "I had stationed my brave son, my Cornll, In the gunroom with a lighted match and strict orders to put it into the powder if We should be overpowered." "What!" cried the prince. "You would never have done such a thing?" "Certainly I would have done it," said Bart. "It shall never be said that I allowed you to be taken when the king order-d me to take care that you were not." Perhaps the prince himself might have preferred prosaic surrender to the doubtful glory of being blown up. (Timely fashion (Tips. FOR THE LADIES. Helpful Hints on What to Wsar and How to Wsar It ? Deep ocher laces are exceedingly modish. ? Sun bonnets, to keep oft sunburn, and, Incidentally, to look very becoming, are proving mighty popular. ? With the picture hat the hair Is dressed In a way that almost rivals the exaggerated fashion of the curls and puffs of a bygone age. ? One of the prettiest finishing touches to an embroidered linen suit Is an embroidered linen belt Those with the hem on each side are more attractive than the others, with a scallop on both sides. ? Those very small hats are giving way to larger and more generally becoming shapes, and most of the newest models are distinctly on more generous proportions than the styles that pre vailed a month ago. ? Silk shirt waist suits continue to hold their popularity. White Japanese silk makes a very dainty and attractive little shirtwaist suit, and accompanied with white shoes, is as charming a costume as any girl could wish. ? Pearl beads are very popular for neckwear, and chains of pearl beads for fan, watches, lorgnette, etc, are almost universally worn. Single strands for the neck are preferred to double or triple, though the latter are seen occasionally. ? White serge coats, made threequarter length, loose fitting, have collars and cuffs of velvet. Blue is the most popular color for these collars and cuffs, all shades of blue being used, with the favorite an indescrib- j able one, neither blue nor gray-blue, but Just between the two. ? It looks as though plenty of color would be worn this summer. Pale shades of pink, blue and violet come in batiste and handkerchief linen. But all-white will lead. White and white touched with gold are great favorites for evening gowns?the gold introduced in the subtlest of ways. ? The prettiest stocks are made with little frills that spread out at the base of the collar like a tiny yoke. Most of the frills are of plaitings, with an occasional one that is flared out by curiously shaped bits of some sheer material. Occasionally the severity of the stiff collar is softened with a narrow band of velvet, finished with some light steel chains in front, fastened round the top. ? The lining of cheap frocks should be carefully considered, and it is an economical plan to have one soft silk lining, which, in these days, when lining silks are sold at such wonderfully low prices, is perfectly possible even for a woman of small means. If there is but one silk lining possible, then it would better be made of white. Any color can be put over write, whereas II puifl ur UIUC l/C viiVDVii| v*iv the gown Itself must always be carefully considered. ? Silk gloves In mousquetalre styles are new and are being received very favorably. Like shoes and stockings, they come in every color, Alice blue and lavender being the most striking shades, and gray, trimmed with little pipings and with stltchings of red. Lace mitts come in colors. There's no end to lace possibilities, now that dyeing has been resorted to. New lace mitts are shapelier than ever. The short thumb is well shaped and built well into the mitt, Instead of being nothing more than a catching together of edges into a loop. ? The all-over embroideries with flouncings to match make most beautiful gowns, while the short fancy bolero Jackets and the return to the double skirt give the up-to-date touch that is so necessary to show the change of style since last season. In white and in light tan and batiste color are many examples of this elaborate style of dress, while in the silk voile, than which there is no more exquisite thin fabric, the same models are carried out. Using different linings makes a lot of variety in these embroidered gowns, for the effect Is quite different with each color. ? Linen shirts, and more especially those of short walking length, are everywhere, either worn with waists to match, making up fascinating shirt waist suits, or with the lingerie blouses that everybody adores. Seven and nine gore skirts share honors, and some circular skirts are even made in a new, mysterious way that is said not to stretch them out of shape. The most satisfactory kind, if it is to be laundered often (and there's no comfort in summer clothes unless they go into the tub at the slightest provocation), is plain, with the seams stitched flat about half an inch from the flrst stitching and the hem simply turned up and stitched. ? The new fashion of the chemisette is one of the prettiest and most practical foohinns w? have had for vears. WaistR of simple or elaborate gowns may be made with the neck finished low, and different chemisettes may be worn with the one waist. For those who do not happen to know, it should be exp'alned that the chemisette is merely a standing collar and deep yoke, at back and front, of embroidery, lace, or tucking. A piece of muslin may be continued to the waist-line to pin this down, or it may be pinned to the underwaist and it will stay in place. It is unllned and is cool and comfortable, and always fresh and clean without the trouble or expense of cleaning the whole gown. With these chemisettes and the adjustable pique collars and cuffs, and also the linen sets with embroidery, there is no reason why every woman should not look fresh and smart every day this summer. ? There really seems to be no end to the wonderfully pretty stocks seen this season. Many of the daintiest waist accessories come in sets, stocks, cuffs, and girdle all matching. This is a clever Idea, for a perfect transformation can often be made by adding a tasteful stock and cuffs to a simple, dark waist. A very dainty set was made of an exquisite shade of light blue, overlaid with the same shade of chiffon. Upon this were scattered at intervals tiny forget-me-nots made of beads. Small blue beads were used for the flower, the centre being composed of a yellow or gilt bead, and the tiny stems and leaf of pale green beads. A little pleated frill of the chiffon was added to the stock and at the tops of the cuffs. An unusual and pretty effect Is given on some imported fancy stocks by the use of triple rows of tiny artificial flowers at the top. On one white stock the flower used was the very small French forget-me-not sewed on very closely and as flat as possible. Another of pearl gray was edged with wee rosebuds, the pink Just showing through their sheaths of delicate green. GRIDIRONING A8IA. Great Railways That Art Girdling tha Eastern World. Mr. Balfour, in the house of commons, emphasized the Importance of British railway extension in Asia He seemed to assume temporarily that Russia would drive Japan eventually from the sea in the far Bast, and would then resume her march southward in central Asia He pointed out that the Russian strategic railways had been pushed almost to the Afghan frontier, and Intimated that railway construction in ABia was to play almost as conspicuous a part in future wars in the east as the building of fleets. Whether this is true or not, certainly the gridironlng of Asia with railways is one of the most surprising developments of the last fifteen years. In railway building in Asia, Russia of course has taken the lead. The whole of the Trans-Siberian line (4,000 miles in Asia) has been constructed since 1801. The Trans-Caspian line from Krosnovodsk on the Caspian has been extended 1,855 mlloa hv wiiv nt Merv Rnkhnm and Samarcand to Taahkend and Andjan on the Kashgar frontier. A branch line extends from Merv southward toward Herat, and another line extends from Taahkend a thousand miles to Orenburg. A line is projected from Merv southward through Persia to Bushlre, on the Persian Gulf, to be joined at Teheran or Ispahan by a line from Baku, on the west coaat of the Caspian. Still another line has been projected from European Russia to run north of the Caspian to Bokhara or Merv. If Russia is driven from Manchuria it is proposed to construct a new Siberian line from Stretensk down the Amoor valley by way of Khabarofsk to Vladivostok, and another southward from Lake Baikal to Peking. Against those Russian strategic lines, which reach toward the Indian frontier, England has extended the Indian railway system northward toward the Russian frontier. There are now 26.000 miles of railway in India, Bombay having connection by way of Delhi with Peshawar on the northern frontier and through the Indus lines with Quetah in ' Beloochistan and Kandahar in' Afghanistan. It is proposed to extend the Kandahar railway to Herat, and to build a road from Quetah to Ispahan in Persia. Meantime German capitalists, under concessions obtained by the German government, are constructing railways from Smyrna and Constantinople through Asia Minor to the Per?'an Gulf. Turkey is constructing Important railway lines in Arabia and Syria, and China has a railway system independent of the Manchurlan roads, comprising a mileage of 2,800 completed and under construction. Dutch India has 1,386 miles of raUroad; Cochin China and Tonquln (French) 1,033 miles; Japan, 4,116 miles; Siam. 300 miles: Ceylon, 562 miles. The total for Asia is 76.491 miles of railroad. Included are 37,287 miles under Russian control, and 26,000 under T* 11?K AAn4i.nl CillBiinu wiiuvi, The Siberian railway is Important as a military road, but it was con-j atructed with commercial development in mind. It crosses all the great rivers flowing north through Siberia near the head of navigation, thus affording an outlet for all the valleys. It constitutes the shortest route from European capitals to Asiatic trade centres, and it will command the trade of Siberia and Northern China. The Trans-Caspian railroad system has great strategic value In case of war. but it waa constructed to command the trade of Central Asia?to reach the old trade routes through Kashgar, Samarcand and Merv. If peace should prevail for twenty-Ave years Merv would become the midway station between Calcutta and the Black Sea, the German railway through Asia Minor would restore the old prestige to the Euphrates valley, and the Trans-Siberian railway would] bring a wonderful development to all Northern Asia.?Chicago Inter Ocean. GERMAN HUMOR. Too Much Like Work to Be a Joke. A German was praising German humor. says the Philadelphia Bulletin. "I will describe a Joke," he said, "that the students are continually playing In my country. You know those underground, cool rooms?cellars, rathskellers?where Germans go at night to drink beer and converse and hear music? Well, In such eel-' lars there Is always an abundance of beautiful mugs to selj, and It Is a common thing for a gentleman, after he has spent a subterranean evening, to buy a mug and take It home with him. When he does this the boss always gives him a receipt. "Now comes the joke. Late at night there walks out of a rathskeller a young man. The policeman on the corner approaches him quietly, for he has something concealed In the breast of his coat. The coat Is buttoned over something bulky. " 'Friend,' says the policeman, 'excuse me.' "The young man gives a guilty start. " 'Friend,' the policeman continues, 'you have Just come out of the rathskeller, and you have something concealed there in your breast. Your coat Is buttoned over It. What it Is I don't know, but It looks to me as If It might be a stein. I'll have to see it.' "The young man Is scared, and he doesn't want to open his coat. The policeman insists, though, and he has to do it. Sure enough, he has been walking off with a stein. "The policeman begins. 'I'll have to arrest'? but the man says, 'Oh, hold on: I didn't steal this stein. I bought It.' " 'If you bought It,' says the policeman. 'show your receipt.' But the young man can't find his receipt, search his pockets as he will. So off he Is marched to the police station, and there he makes a great protestation to the assembled officials. ' 'Here I.' he says, 'was groin# peaceably home from the rathskeller with a stein I had bought, when this policeman comes up and arrests me for a thief, notwithstanding everything I can say In my defense. It Is not right. In a free country like Germany, to treat a man so.' "The captain at the desk sneers. " 'If you are Innocent,' he says, 'If you didn't steaJ this stein, show your receipt.' "The young man takes out his receipt and exhibits It quietly. It Is correct, authentic, beyond a shadow of a doubt. And so the captain at the desk has to apologize for the false arrest, and the policeman has to be reprimanded. The Joker takes his stein and goes away. His Joke has succeeded well. German humor, believe me, is the best In the world." GLASSWARE A gentleman said in my store a few days ago after looking over my Glassware stock: "Mr. Speck, you have as large a line and as complete a stock of Cut, Pressed and Etched Glassware as can be found in any of the surrounding towns or even many of the cities, and you trim any of them on prices." Much obliged, but I have known this quite awhile. Come and see. T. W. 8PECK, The J#w#Ur. HOUSE FURNISHINGS Our Furniture line was never so large and complete as It Is TODAY. We have everything needful for the complete furnishing of a comfortable home and at prices that are within the easy reach of all buyers. Among our late arrivals are: Bed Room Suites. And In this line we are at the forefront with a line that Is beyond any comparison with any line ever shown here. We have Bedroom Suites in all the latest and moat popular styles at prices ranging from $10 per suite and upward. See them. Iron Beds Is another line that we are leaders In. We have a great many different styles in stock and will have an immense shipment here In a few days. Prices from $2 and upward. See them. Miscellaneous. Under this head you will And Dining Chairs from $3 a set and upward, Rocking Chairs, Office Chairs, Hall Racks, Dining and Center Tables. Pictures Lounges and Couches, Window Shades, Cooking Stoves, etc., etc., etc. Porch Screens. One of the nicest trimmings for summer wear are Cane Porch Shades, at $2 and $2.50 each. We have them In lengths long enough for almost any ordinary porch. They keep the sunshine out and are easily rolled up when not needed. See them. You'll like them. YORK FURNITURE COMPANY. O. E. Wilkins, W. I. Witherspoon, President. V. President. The First National Bank of Yorkvllle Capital | 50,000 Stockholders' Liabilities 50,000 Security to Depositors $100,000 EVERY EQUIPMENT FOR COMPLETE BANKING. Directors: O. E. WILKIN8, President, W. I. WITHER8P00N. Vic# Pr##t. R. C. ALLEIN, Cashier, W. R. CARROLL, W. B. MOORE, JA8. M. 8TROUP. JOHN L. RAINEY, A. N. WOOD. Dr. W. M. LOVE. BANK MONEV ORDER8 SOLD? GOOD EVERYWHERE. J. J. KELLER & CO., CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. FLY TIME Will soon be here. Before It arrives Is a good time to provide your windows and doors with first class Wirs Screens. We will take the measures of your windows and doors and make the screens to fit, put in the window screens and hang the doors and the cost will not be very great. Let us know what you want?we will let you know what It will cost. J. J. KELLER A CO. F". C. BLACK Life Insurance. THE 8ECURITY LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY. The Ideal Life Insurance Company. Famous for Its conservative management. liberal contracts and low rates. It Issues the most popular Annuity, Disability and Endowment Policy which provides a guaranteed annual * M 41 ?IJ ?nrnhnno fir income ior me wiuuw anu ? yourself In old age that has ever been invented. Investigate the company's merits and reputation. FRED C. BLACK, Agent, Yorkville, 3. C. Over L. & S. Bank.?Front Room* M. L. Carroll. C. W. Carroll. CARROLL BROS. i^^BI The above cut represents the BEST WELL FIXTURE ever offered to the public. It is safe, convenient, easy to manipulate and always ready for business. The price is only $12.50 complete. See us about one. CARROLL BROS. PIANOS AND ORGANS. MANY pretty styles of Pianos and Organs to select from. I furnish any late style desired. Beautiful stool and scarf with each Piano or Organ. Come to see me or write for catalogue. R. J. HERNDON. {"the VERY I I At Which to Bu One Which H Variety for St Ifers the Faires We believe we have the sto scription, and we think yoi will visit our store when sh riety and we make the pric ? PAT. I A HI CO A KiH miLLincriT run bnwibw niiM We have a complete line of Ba 10c up to 75c each. Children's Sailors, all colors ar ward to 75c oaoh. Children's Tuscan Flata at 50c Ladles' Sailors in white and bl Ladles' Chip Shapes and Chlff< A Complete line of Ribbons, all si We have a complete line of M from 50o up to $3 oaoh. UNDERWEAR FOR MEN AND V Ladles' Gauze Vests at 5c, 10c, values at the prices quote< Gentlemen's Undervests, all sis Men's Pepperell Jeans Drawers TABLE LINENS, TOWELS, ETC, Table Damask at 25c, 33 1-3c, ( These are exceptionally go Table Dollies at 50c, 75c, $1.25, Here's variety enough for i Tray Cloths at 25c each. Tou Q Towels, at 5c, 10c, 121 -2c, 15c, This is the best place to 1 A Cut Towellngs at 6 1 -4c, 81 -3c, I FOR WINDOW CURTAIN8. Curtain Swiss at 10c, 121-2c a Curtain Scrim, always popular, per yard. I MI8CELLANEOU8. A Bleachings at 5c, 81-4c, 7c, 81 . Linen for Men's and Boys' Suit Linen for Aprons at 121-2e, 1! 10-4 Sheeting at 25c, 271 -2c, 3 Boys' Over-Alls at 25c, 35c am Men's Over-Alls at 50c, 76c an Yours with THE STRAUSS-SA | Main and Liberty Sts. S. M. McNEEL, Pact. THE LOAN AND A22V- Then W iWJ Enjoyed by o Sing mat uiei their Interest looked after. careful and t stant aim to and sattsfacti We have qi on our books the number, when we can W. P. HA * Nelth I Clothes Do fgg;J J Not Make S The Man? ^ ? a beti C recipl M differ ery * g ferem ? poor!; ? is pn a the b on In ? and h I X We ? X Law Briefs handl ? -?yt wiivio menti * And Arouments. fui"a J send regar ? give : ? ed by We Give Careful Ati 5 Country Merchant*. ; L. M. GRIST'S SONS, Pi KA*AIUKAKAatAatA*AaU*A*AftA?t&A professional (tads. W. W. LEWIS, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Practices In the State and United States courts, and gives prompt attention to all business. Lends money on approved security. Office No. 5, Law Range, Yorkville, 8. C. THOS. F. McDOW ATTORNEY AT LAW. Practices in the courts of the State and United States. Lends money on approved security. Office No. 4, Law Range, Yorkville, S. C. J. C. WILBORN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Yorkville, 8. C. Prompt attention to all business. A. Y. CART WRIGHT. SURGEON DENTIST, YORKVILLE, 3. C. ABSjjjSfc OFFICE HCUR8: 9 im, C9 I pm.; 5 pm, to 5 pro. Office In upstairs rooms of Cartwright building next to the Parish hotel burnt lot. ! J. S. BRICE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Office Opposite Court House. Prompt attention to all legal business of whatever nature. GEO. W. S. HART, 1 ATTORNEY AT LAW, ' YORKVILLE, S. C. I I t LAW RANGE Phone Office No. 5! , I I D. E. Finley. Marion B. Jennings, j FINLEY & JENNINGS, j ATTORNEYS AT LAW, ' Office in Wilson Building, opposite 1 Court House. Telephone No. 126. 1 \ JEST STORE j . ly Goods Is the as the Biggest ilection and Of st Prices. I * re that fills the above dei will agree with us if you I lopping. We have the va- I es just right. CHILDREN. ^ .hies' Caps ranging In prloe from id sties, at 25c, 35c, 50? and up- I such. aclc, at 25c sach. >n Hats at 50c and 75c saoh., lades, all widths and at all prices. A ourntng Veils, different qualities, I /OMEN. 121-2o, 25c and 35c sach. Good I. See them. as, at 25c and 60c saoh. , elastic seam, 50c per pair. iOc, 60c, 75c, 00c and II per yard. I od qualities at the prices quoted. II.50, |2, $240 and $3 par dozsn. anybody to make a selection, need some of these. ? 25c, 371 -2c, and up to 60c sach. I >uy Towels. , 10c and 162-3c par yard, nd 16c par yard. 1 -3c, 10c and 121 -2c par yard. A a at 162-3c, 20c and 25c par yard. Sit, 20c, 25c and 30o par yard. I31 -3c and 40c a yard. H at i 46c par pair. d $1 par pair. beat wishes, ?ITH COMPANY, Yorkville, S. C. ? J. 8. BRICE, Vicc-PNE*. I SAVINGS BANK j'n a Satisfaction < ur Depositors and Patrons In knowr funds are entirely safe and that a are carefully and Intelligently w >r your business to be handled In a uslness-like way, and It is our conserve our patrons In an acceptable ary manner. jite a number of satisfied customers , and would like to have you among We Invite you to call or write us serve you. i >RRI80N .... Cashier. ^ < er do well printed Letterheads, * .ids, Envelopes, Statements and I printed matter make a success- J erchant But you will notice that J clothes do help a man's appear- | and give him an air of thrift and ? ilty, and you will also notice that I printed stationery always leaves J ter Impression on the mind of the J ent than If the stationery is In- j < * ontly printed. Does your station- 4 (ear good clothes, or Is it lndlf- I tly clothed in a rubber stamp or ? v printed matter, rne inquirer j spared to dress your stationery In 9 est of style and put the dressing 2 i such a way as to make a good j? listing impression on the recipient J ire especially well prepared to ' e Lawyers' Briefs and Argu- j r* ii for the Supreme Court We five j uranch of our business most care- 4 ttention. We will be pleased to 1 you prices and testimonials In * 1 to our Law printing. We can * you a price that cannot be touch- j any printing house In the state. 4 I 4 tention to Orders from j Send Us Your Orders. I * 1 4 rinters, Yorkvlllc, S. C. ' I UNDERTAKING UNDERTAKING In all Its branches from the cheapest Pine Coffin to the finest State Casket Robes for , children, ladles and gentlemen of all " ages, Slippers, etc. Hearse and Hearse Wagon, Grave Mounds, Funeral Notices, etc. We do Embalming. State License No. 66. THE YORK FURNITURE CO. . tf Your orders for good Stationery will receive prompt attention at The Enquirer office. Order Today. $hr itorhrillf (Snquiwr. Entered at the Postofflce as Second Class Mall Matter. Published Tuesday and Friday. PUOLIHIlEHMi / W. D. GRIST, O. E. GRIST, A. M. GRIST, TERNS OF SUBSCRIPTION! Single copy for one year..* $ 2 00 One copy for two years 3 60 . For three months 50 For six months 1 00 Two copies one year 3 50 Ten copies one year 17 60 And an extra copy for a club bf ten. ADVERTISEMENTS Inserted at One Dollar per square for the first Insertion, and Fifty Cents per square for each subsequent Insertion. A square consists of the space occupied by ten lines oI this size type. XV Contracts for advertising space for three, six and twelve months will be made on reasonable terms. 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