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Collapse of Big Hotel?Nine Persons Killed. Long Heacli, Cal., Nov. 10 ? Five stories of the central wing of new $750,000 Bixby Hotel col lapsed today carrying nine work men to death in the tons of tangled wreckage. About 150 artisans and laborers were scattered through the structure at the moment it fell and of these 100 were carried down in the ruins, nine being severely hurt. Thirteen men on the contractors' rolls are unaccounted for, but are prob ably safe. None of the injured will die. Immediately after the collapse of the structure hundreds of bystanders lent aid in the rescue. Company 11. Seventh Kegi A \T_ 1* - _ 1 n l II % nnenc i\Hiionai ijuaru, was canea out and lines thrown around the building, all but rescuers being excluded. Pitiful scenes were enacted among the throngs who stood outside the lines waiting for news. An aged mother sat all day long on the blurt' overlooking the hotel, weeping and watching for . the body of her son. Capt. White, of Lancaster, Writes Unique Post Card to Yorkville Enquirer. From Yorkville Enquirer. i im: I ? I( I u i i t'l l-< lilt? recipiem of a unique post card, something dilTerent troui anything of the kind that has ever t'onnd Us way into this ollice. It consists of a piece of so't |>ine 2.V incites wide by inches long ana a quarter of an inch thick. It came through the mail last Saturday night trom our distinguished fellow citizen of Fort Mill, now le-iding in Lancaster, Captain Samuel E. White, and the inscription there on is as pleasant as it is unique. Here is the reading of the card : Tabernacle of Noble Sonsot Rest. Lancaster, S. C., Nov. 10, 1900 Yorkville Enquirer : Dear Sir:?I think it nothing bid right and proper to express to you the great appreciation in which your paper is held by its readers, because through it so much valuable information is disseminated. Your paper improves in every respect annually, and Hie last copy (received today) is par ex* cellenoe. This is not written lor publication unless you so desire. While The Enquirer is liberally patronized it is to be regretted that it lias not more subscribers. It is the best publication in the state. With the best wishes for the long continuance of this good work. 1 am Very respectively, Sam'l E. White. <)! course, we desire to publish such an excellent te*timonial from ?a witness so distinguished and so disinterested as Captain Samuel E. White. If any other citizen of York lias been held iti higher esteem by all who knew him than Capt. White, we do not Know me name ol that citizen, or it tliere is another citizen in York county who has devoted himself more unselfishly to the promotion ot the welfare of hu lellow man, we have not yet made his acquaintance. That the good captain may be too goner, otis to The Enquirer; that tin opinion he expresses may he higher than we dererve, we franhly admit. But nevertheless we are proud ot the compliment and especially so because of it* high source. Confederate Monument Hon- , or Roll?New Names Added. The. Honor roll is still increasing. Many o'hers have the r names and one do'lar just wait- i ing to send. This is to thank you in advance. Contributions since j last publication : \ Mrs. Walter Stewman, $1.00 44 C. B. Skipper, 1.00 i4 R. L. I)uTie, 1.00 41 Ernest Moore, 1.00 44 Airs. C. C. Crenshaw, 1 00 ; 44 Mary Johnson, 100 4i Belle Nance, 1.00 j M E. Cant lien, Treas. L. C. U. D. C. 1 Former Citizen of Vanwyck 1 Stricken with Paralysis. Kock llill Herald : Mr. J. II. 1 1 1 1.4 -1 1 MCMtlMUS tiau a SI gill SirOKO OI paralysis Saturday nijilit. he 1 tween 9 and 10 o'clock, lie had a chill at his store and went home on this account, and short- j ' ly after reaching home he was ^ striken with paralysis. He wa j rendered speechless and Ids r.itht side was pariiallv pnralyz e l. * He was much belter, how ever, Sunday morning, having recovered his speech and recain: ed the use of himself. | Bargains ? If you want a big bargain now is the time to get it. ^ For Ten Days we are going to sell you < goods at reduced prices, and will also give you a r nice presentjwith every two dollars' worth that you buy. c ouuvenirs of the Lancaster Graded School at cost. So come and get one before they are 1 all gone. CLYBURN & ROBINSON. Wanted! ' We want to buy within the next three weeks all the cows, sheep, goats, hogs, chickens, geese, turkeys, ducks, guineas, eggs, buti ter, etc., for sale in Lancaster ! county, and will pay the highest ' I cash price for same. Our business has increased to such an extent that we find it difficult to keep enough meat to supply our trade,and for this reason we are paying a little better price than > other folks for cattle, poultry, , etc. So if you have anything in this line for sale, bring it along . and bring it quick. We also want to buy corn, peas, green j1 and dry hides. Highest cash I price paid for all. | We wish to say to our trade i 1 that we are prepared to deliver | i anything you want in the meat ] . line. Handling so many beevesi a day enables you to get your | choice cut. We also handle fish 11 and oysters. i Plyler Bros. |: i _______________ An Organ <hat will last a life lime is what you 1 \sant. <>nr Organs have a pure tone } and lovely case*. We can supply; you with an Organ that will please in ; every particular for only 66 ami $70, ; ,! delivered Write us for our special terms of payment, and for illiMra- i i ' lions of our beautiful organs. 1 f you prefer a I'iano we have beau- j < tifill and good new (prights from. ' $186 ii|i on easy terms, i Address, MALONE'S MUSIC HOUSE, Columbia. S. C. I ' Stylish Dre; Want an< SILKS. 36-inch Black Taffeta Si L.25 value, our price 90c yd. 36-inch Black Taffeta Si 1.00 value, yours for 85c yd. 36-inch P?hid Silk in all t >eautiful shades and colors, 1 Iress and waists, 1.25 value, c )riee 1.00 yard. 19-inch Plaid Silk in all t eadi ng colors at 45c, 65c, 1 ind 1.00 yard. Dress Material. 45-inch all wool shrunk Ch< ots, colors of blue,green,brov garnet and black, value 75c, c >rice 50c yard. 50-inch Broadcloth in all t >opular colors, at 85c yard. NOTIO New and stylish Belts, b :olors, in beautiful plaids a tripes, price 25c and 50c. Black elastic and beaded Be rery good style this season, >0c each. Fine sheer all linen Handk .1. r n r- i .. rniei i<>r o cents. Ladies' and misses GolfGkr it 25 cents. Pearl Buttons, sizes 1G to it 2 1-2 cents dozen. Hosiery, Hosiery. Our Hosiery line is complc We carry the celehr Excellent fit and PE0P1 Livery, Liven Livery! Though doing a rattling g livery business, we are del mined to do even better. ( present stocks of Vehicles \ Horses are being supplemen by handsome new carriages j buggies and stylish Driving and Saddle Hors Our livery establishment ?oing to be second to noni the State, and don't you for ?j i n i i * it: LvOme or send to us wi you want the best, up-to-d livery service. HEATH-ELLIOTT MULE C Money to Loan. I have made arrangements with pa in New York < ity l?y which I can nego loarm f<?r five years on improved cr larniK. in sums of $300 00 ami upward I ho rate of 7 per cent on amounts of J and over, and 8 per cent, on tenuis le&a $1000. No brokerage or commission c gt d Only a reasonable fee for abstra title. * li E. WYLIE, Attorney-at-I.a Do you take The News? 5S Goods and S i Prices You C All wool Chiffon Panama in .. grey, blue and black, very soft llk' and clingly, an ideal goods for skirts, at 75c, 00c and 1.00 yd. Heavy wool Suiting, 56-inch wide, in good shades of navy p' blue, brown, green, grey and tor black, at 50c yard. >u r Plaid Cotton Suitings. ;he F5c They are the swellest and newest in cotton goods?looks and wears like wool. A 25c value for 18c the yard. ev- 1 lot Outings at 5c yard, cn, 1 lot 10c Outings in white j >ur and colors at 8c the yard. Best quality Percales in dark . 11VJ I MIIU V.W1WI D, ^ 111 WCiail WtJU, at 8c the yard. N DEPAB est j No left over moth eaten stock, ind Every tiling brand new. Try a pair of extra heavy cotton ribilts bed hose "Jack and Gill" for at boys and girls, 25c value for 15 cents pair. '' Cloaks for Ladies and the ves Children. Ladies' new, long Tourist '?' Cloaks, in tan, blue, black and jgrey, $7.00 value for $5.00. Ladies' all wool Kersey Coats in black, tan and caster, worth 'te. 10.00, our price 8.00. ated PETERS SHOI finish. Your money bac Respectfully y JES SUPI M Yl - "The Old * THE BANK OF LANC , CAPITAL ?J} jj SURPLUS *Ui Wa U.ails made on Real Est; t 1 M Collections given prompt d A Interest allowed on time 111(11 W Your business solicited. J |j the strongest Bank in Lane es. ytkvr^-/ynw\yirj' ^in ^ ^ ~ Lancaster, S. C. Ch< us ilks that You an t Resist. Fine Sea Island Homespun, 30-inch wide, worth 8c yd, 'our price only 5c the yard. Good quality fleece back Flannelette in neat patterns, worth 10c, our price 8c yard. Galateer Cloth in all the good washable colors, at 15c yd. T orlioo' oil hl\nrl I Tnrlnv 1UC4U1VO C4II U W1 A 1 L/MVVl UUCI" vests and Pants at 75c. Ladies' heavy ribbed cotton fleece lined Undershirts and Pants at 425c. j Children's ribbed cotton fleece lined Union Suits at 25c, 35c and 50 cents. Black mercerized Sateen Pet ticoats 65c, 00c and 1.00. Black Heatherbloom Petticoats, rustles like silk, 1.75. I LTMENT Ladies' short loose Jackets with strap and buckle, worth 3.50, yours for 2.50. Just arrived, 10 doz. ladies', misses and children's ready-towear Hats in the leadidg shapes and styles, at 25c to 3.00. Furs, Furs, Furs. The grandest collection ?of Furs ever seen in this place. Now is your opportunity. We were very fortunate in securing this grand collection. All the new Scarfs, Boas, Muflfs, Storm Collars,etc. Prices 1.50 to 15.00. 5S, guaranteed to wear, k if not satisfactory. ours, >LY CO. Reliable." ===== (j ASTER, Lancaster, S. C. S $50,000.00. n $50,000.00. ? ite, at reasonable rates. A ; and careful attention. ^ deposits.. The oldest, the largest and |1 master county. e wish to call your tention to a $1.50 Woman's Shoe e have. Every pair guaran ed to De absolutely all right every respect or a new pair ee. These shoes are branded Special Service," and are sold ily by us in Lancaster. It is le* undisputed $1.50 woman's loe on the market. To satisfy ju of its merits, we only asfc 3u to try one pair, at erry's Shoe Store. _