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port of Messrs. White and Miller, Adopted by the board of county commissioners last Tuesday, the gentleman said : "There is no question of the fact that the proper way to do this kind of work is by taxation. That is the correct principle. All are equally interested, and all should pay according to their means. But I fear that it will take a long time to carry out the board'B recommendation. Notwithstanding the fact that this proposed tax will be an investment rather than a tax, it is hardly probable that the people are quite far enough advanced for it. But we must not stand back on account of this. The way to demonstrate the wisdom of the thing i.i to make from three to five miles of good macadamized road an object lesson. This will cost money, and the only way to raise that money is for those of us who have faith in the "proposition to go down into our pockets and put it up. 11 any 01 us stauu back because somebody else fails to give as much as we think they ought to give, * the money will never be raised. My idea is to let each man give in accordance with his own faith and hopes. Then, if we succeed in making a real good road, I believe that the people generally will soon reach the point where they will consent to a tax to keep the good work going on." So far, the reporter has information of not less than $150 that is practically pledged for the proposed road fund, either to go to the Rutherford road people unconditionally, or to the road that raises the largest aggregate subscription. As yet not more than 2 per cent, of the people of Yorkville have been sounded on the subject. STORY OP JOHN HART. Contrary to the expectations of people who thought they knew him, John Hart, re-captured escape, has proved, to be a talker. He is telling lots of things he knows, and probably some things he don't know. The Negro commenced talking immediately after bis capture and he is keeping it up. At least one of his statements has turned out to be true. Others appear to be more or less doubtful; but, all the same, they are receiving all the consideration that they seem to deserve. One of the stories told by Hart, is to the effect that he vent with Reese and Luckie through the mountains to the neighborhood of a town in Tennessee. Reese has but little money, and is sadly in need of more. It was for this that Hart retnrned. Armed with a letter from Reese, he claims that he was to get a large sum of money from Blaeksburg parties and deliver it to Reese. After his arrest and incarceration in the guardhouse at Grover, he claims he that he destroyed the letter by burning, in accordance with previous instructions. Hart goes minutely into the details of the flight, and gives his story a strong appearance of probability. Among other things since his return, Hart told that the bit used in the boring was drawn up from the outside. The string used, he said, was to be found in the sink, and upon investigation it was found that, sure enough, the string was there. It was made of a narrow strip of strong cotton goods, some 50 feet in length, and had the appearance of having been torn from a bolt of cloth. There are only a few splices in the string, and they are from 12 to 15 feet apart. Hart says that the bit was hidden outside the jail after the escape, and he can go right to it. At first blush, Hart's story that Reese Rflnt him after a larce sum of monev seems to be absurd. Nobody believes that such a man as Hart would be trhsted with such a sum under the circumstances. But upon the theory that Reese may have made the Negro believe this in the hope of ensuring the delivery of the letter and establishing communication with his friends, the story takes on a different aspect. Proper steps have been taken to sift the whole thing to the bottom. "EXECUTIVE SESSIONS." Has an individual citizen the right to be present and listen to the deliberations of the county board of commissioners? That is a question that has been fairly and squarely brought up on two different occasions recently, and from the action taken by the York county board, it appears that the matter yet remains to be settled. A reporter for The Enquirer attended the meeting of the county board of commissioners last Tuesday. During so much of the morning session as was taken up in the disposition of matters 1 that seemed to be of especial general ' interest, the reporter took notes of the proceedings, and when the board commenced upon the routine work of considering claims, etc., the reporter retired, ' expecting to return, of course, to take notes as to such matter^ of interest as might couie up in-the afternoon. As the reporter ascended the steps on his way to the afternoon session, Commissioner Miller, who was standing just outside the office of the county supervisor, in .which the meeting of the county board of coinmissiouers was being held, stepped into the room and made an effort ? to shut thfe door. xne reiauon 01 a previous incident win serve to insure-a better understanding of the balance of the story. During the discussion of the county physician matter, at the previous meeting of the board, the reporter applied for admission. He was told that the board was in executive session and that he could not be admitted. Upon this he insisted that, as a citizen, he had a constitutional right to be present. As an individual he had no desire whatever to intrude his presence upon other individuals. Personally, he would prefer to be elsewhere. He was there, however, because he had a right to be there, and that his business was to report the official proceedings of the board for the benefit of his readers. While he was not willing to waive what he believed to be his constitutional right, he proposed that if the board should, by a majority vote, request him to retire, he would voluntarily do so. On the strength of this proposition, Commissioner Miller remarked that he did not want it said that the board had been forced to do anything it did not want to do; if the reporter had a right to be present, the board should know it, and to test the matter, ho moved that the reporter be excluded. The motion did not receive a secoud. Commissioner Wilkerson remarked that ho did not propose to say anything that he was afraid or ashamed for the public to know, and that rather, than otherwise, ho was glad to have tho reporter present. He moved, therefore, that the reporter be allowed to remain. The motion wa9 seconded by Commissioner Gwin, and all the votes to be heard were in the affirmative. In the light of this circumstance, there was reason to believe that the whole matter had been finally settled. As Commissioner Miller tried to close the door, as related above, it dawned upon the reporter that the previous settlement was perhaps not satisfactory, and as the reporter was still holding to his original view, he jabbed his foot down between the door and the door sill, and the door would not shut. After the situation had continued in this way for a moment, the commissioner was heard to ask if "We had not decided, before dinner, to go into executive session with closed doors?" There was an assent, and someone asked who was outside. Commissioner Miller did not reply. The reporter, however, paid, "Mr. Grist, representing The Yorkville Enquirer." Then someone asked, "Will we let him in?" There were some remarks on the inside and Chairman Culp was beard to say "I am ready to hear a " mi 1 ? moiion." i. Lit! tttth?axu (Jduoc wiiuiiudu for perhaps a minute, or maybe longer, and Commissioner Miller finally turned the door loose. The reporter walked into the room, pulled out a note book-and took a seat. After another awkward pause, Commissioner Miller took the floor, related the fact that during the morning the board had passed a resolution to hold an executive session after dinner with locked doors, and moved that all outsiders be excluded in accordance with that resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hall. Mr. Porter moved to amend by excepting the reporter for The Enquirer. Commissioner Wilkerson seconded the motion, and Commissioner Porter went on to say "with the understanding that he does not publish anything that we do not think should be published." Commissioner Miller remarked, that if the reporter was allowed to remain, the board could not prevent him from publishing anytbing'he pleases. The vote came first upon Mr. Porter's amendment and was taken by the raising of right bands. Those who voted for the amendment were Commissioners Gwin, Porter, Wilkerson and White. Those who voted against it were Commissioners Hall, Moore and Miller. Commissioner Riddle was not present until afterward. Commissioner Brice did not vote, and neither did Chairman Culp. Upon the announcement of the vote, Commissioner Miller remarked that if ii'OQ fn 1\Q ATVOnH/1 tr\ nr\o tho IJiU uwi new ww ww v^/uuwv? wv wuvi vuv executive session idea might as well be abandoned, and moved that the door be opened to everybody. The motion carried, and Commissioner Miller opened the door, which was afterwards closed again, perhaps on account of the coolness of the atmosphere. The question having been settled as above described, the board went on with its "executive" business, which turned ont to be the consideration of the report of Commissioners White and Miller, as published in The Enquirer of Wednesday. The reporter remained in the meeting taking notes of the proceedings until forced to leave on account of the approach of the hour at which it was necessary for The Enquirer to go to press. After the meeting, one of the commissioners explained to the reporter : "When Mr. Miller introduced that resolution for an executive session this morning, I thought that it was because he had an account of some kind that be wanted considered. But now I confess that I cannot understand it. I am sure that I can see nothing in that report on the road question that seems to call for an executive session." LOCAL LACONICS. Keeping Up With the Procession. Among the newspapers which have recently decided that the once-a-week business is too slow, and which have changed to twice-a-week editions, are the Newberry Herald, Shelby Aurora and Chester Bulletin. Swamptown Bon-. There was a difficulty in Swamptown (East Madison street?the most disorderly portion of Yorkville) last Tuesday night, and Charles Benson shot Liz Jones in -one of the fingers. There were quite a nu mber of parties in the row, and several arrests were made. Worth Listening To. People who delight in listening to a carefully prepared and interesting lecture, should not fail to hear Rev. Dr. Thornwell on "John Calvin," at the Presbyterian church tomorrow night. Dr. Thornwell is a pleasant talker always, and this lecture is especially instructive. Management of the Waterworks. The town council of Yorkville hasacc epted Mr. F. A. Gosman's resignation as pumpman and employed, instead, Mr. James Parish. Mr. Gosman is to continue a general supervision of the pumping station and water plant generally and will keep things in repair. The arrangement will be practically the same as heretofore. Down In Fairfield. News and Herald, Thursday : "In York county one community has gone to work to make better roads. They propose to do it by popular subscription. We believe that taxation will prove the better plan. No w what section in Fafrfield will be first to start? Let us hear from you. We will be glad to publish any communication on the subject. In a few years we can have good roads if the people will only get to work." To Move the Court House. The North Carolina legislature, says the Gastonia Gazette, has authorized an electi on in Gaston county on the question of moving the courthouse from Dallas to G astonia. The election, if held, must take pi ace on some clay to be named by the county commissioners during next Au gust, and in the event the removal is o rdered, the work must be carried into effect by or before January 1, 1SW. The legislature has also authorized the town of Gastonia to hold an election on the question of voting not more than ?25,000 for the purpose of erecting public build* ings. A Lawyer of Promise. Columbia State, Tuesday: F. II. Grier, Ksq., a young lawyer of talent and rich promise in his profession, is stopping at Wright's, en route for Greenwood, his future home. Mr. Grier moved to Kingstree three years ago, where he commenced the practice of his profession as a partner of his uncle, Colonel Presslcy Barron, of M aiming, and soon built up a line and paying practice. But like all upcountrymen, his heart yearns for the bonnie hills. He is a native of York coupty, a Citadel man, and with a sturdy character and splendid ability will win fame and friends anywhere. He has chosen a thriving town.and an unrivalled region. Next Wednesday the Last Day. Though we deem it hardly necessary to repeat the information, it is probably not out of place to say that The Enquirer's club contest, comes to a close on next Wednesday at 4 o'clock p. m. No names entered after that time can be counted in the present competition, and such subscriptions as have not been paid, will be discontinued. Let each subscriber pay his clubmaker at once. MB?Ml? COUNTY PHYSICIAN MATTER. Commissioner Hrfce Makes a Final Reply to "W. S. O." Editor Enquirer: Just one word or two more with "W. S. G." and I am done. I was under the impression that "W, S. G." was worried about the county's helpless wards suffering for the want of medical attention ; but it seems he has abandoned that position and is now worried about the rejection of bids, misquotation of Scripture, want of moral courage on part of the board, etc. The fable of "the miller, his son and their mule," would perhaps be read with profit by some people, for it is impossible to please everybody. The county commissioners were not suspicious of ahy of the physicians that submitted bids before them. They were all high-toned, honorable gentlemen, and, while only one said anything about extra charges for surgical and obstetrical work, the others were silent on this point. I do not Buspect that they had thought'of it, and I do not know that they would have charged extra; but, all the same, if any of them had done such work, they could have charged extra for it and could have gotten it. The previous accounts of some rv#* nKtroinianoohAU'oH fhio font TllfiPfl Ui tuc pii j civ/luug guv tt vh vu<v**>v?. ??? - ? was, therefore, not the slightest moral or legal obligation resting on the board to consider one bid honest and another dishonest, or to accept any of them. All bids were rejected because not "satisfactorily explicit," and the physicians were requested to submit their bids in a definite, written form that included and covered everything requisite aud necessary, and concerning the interpretation of which there could have been no misunderstanding under any circumstances. With all due respect to "W. S. G.," it was a business proposition and was in accord with sound business principles. Evidently, from what "W. S. G." says, he thinks the board made a mistake in not considering this matter fully before any bids were submitted, but the board, not being endowed with infallibility aud omnicience, were unable to do this. And, now in conclusion, Mr. "W. S. G.," I think that there are some good business men on the board of county commissioners, and while what you assume (that your wisdom, your business sense and your ideas of justice are superior to those qualifications as possessed by the board) may be true, (no sarcasm, but the immaculate truth. God may have given you more wisdom than any single member of the board and more Iban that of the combined board,) still there are some few people,.who, speaking euphemistically, believe such an assumption to be most extravagantly improbable. J. S. Brice. ERROR CORRECTED. The Word "Honest" Inadvertently Substituted For "Lowest." Editor Yorkville Enquirer: I notice a typographical error in my last article. The word "honest" is used instead of "lowest." Please correct the error in your next and oblige yours, hastily, w. s. g. Fodder, S. C., March 4,1897. On reference to "W. S. G's" original manuscript,^ it is found the error complained of was made in this office. The paragraph affected should have read as follows : "But why was not one of the first bids accepted ? From Mr. Brice's explanation, it appears that it was because the board was suspicious of the bid of one of the bidders. Perhaps, under all the circumstances with which the board was familiar, it had a right to be suspicious. It does not appear, however, from anything that Mr. Brice has to say, that there was any suspicion as to any of the other bids. This being true, it seems to mo that the action of the board was unbusinesslike in the extreme. Why did not the board throw out the alleged suspicious bid, and then revert to the lowest of the other bids ? This is the point over which I am worried."?Ed Enquirer. BLACKSBURG BUDGET. Delightful Social Affair?Missionary Lecture?Land and Improvement Company Meeting. Correspondence of the Yorkvllle Enquirer. Blacksburo, March 5.?One of the most delightful social affairs of the season was an entertainment given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Duff on Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Otis Osborne, at their residence on Shelby street. The house was brilliantly lighted, and upon the arrival of the guests, they were received by Mr. and Mrs. Allie Osborne and ushered into the parlor, where Mrs. Otis Osborne received with Mrs. Duff, and from thence they were conducted by Miss Catherine Deal into the sitting room, where tea was served by Mrs. J. A. Max well and Miss Lucas. After a brief interval for conversation, the guests were taken into the diuing room, where there was a beautifully spread table laden with the most tempting and delicious of viands, presided over by Mrs. O. A. Osborne and Mi's. M. E. Deal, who poured the coffee. The refreshments were gracefully served by two of Blacksburg's most charming lasses?Misses Bertie Guyton and Luna llealan. Each and every one of the guests enjoyed the evening to its fullest, and will long remember it as one of the most pleasant events of their lives. On Wednesday evening, at the Baptist church, the ltov. G. P. Bostic, of Shelby, X. a returned missionary from China, delivered a very interesting address upon the habits and customs of tho Chinese, the general condition of China, and a brief account of his work there for the past seven years. Mr. Samuel Wittkowsky, of Charlotte, was here yesterday attending to his duties as president of the Blacksburg Land and Improvement company. He held a meeting of the directors last night at the company's office, in which some important steps were taken to better the condition of the company and for the benefit of the town. W. a. MERE-MENTION. The Atlanta graftd jury is looking into the manner in which Otis 6. Smith was allowed to escape prosecution by refunding the amount oi his stealings. ExPresident Cleveland is confined to bis bed with an attack of rheumatic gout. The committee to investigate the alleged South Carolina election frauds has recommended that the matter be postponed until the Fifty-fiflh congress. The Spanish reports from Cuba are to the effect that insurgents are being killed at the rate of 50 to 75 a day. a L.onaon cablegram of Wednesday says that the greatest activity is prevalent at all of the British naval yards. Men are working day and night. No explanation is offered. Judge Buchanan Caned. News and Caurier : The court of general sessions convened at Winnsboro on Monday, the 15th ultimo. Judge O. W. Buchanan presiding. This is Judge Buchanan's first appearance on the bench of this bis native home. Fairfield feels justly proud of having a son who is so worthy, of the judicial ermine. A most substantial proof of this lies in the fact that at the close of the fourth day's business, Clerk of the Court R. H. Jennings, on behalf of the graud and petit jurors and citizens of Fairfield county, presented Judge Buchanan with a gold-headed cane in token of the esteem in which he is held by his own people. The Judge responded with considerable pathos in bis language. He took occasion to thank the people of bis native county for esteem manifested toward him in the past, and expressed the intention to live up to the standard which such treatmeut inspires. Fire In Camden. The Latham hotel, on Main street, <"1 1? J?* .-J u.. C 1 t l/Uiuueii, Y/Wf ucawujeu uy uic itwt Friday night. The loss was about $6,500 and the insurance was $2,000. AT THE CHURCHES. associate reformed. Sunday Services.?YORK VILLE? Preaching next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and at night at 7.30. Sunday school in the afternoon at 3.30. trinity methodist episcopal. Sunday Services.?There will be preaching in the morning at 11 and in the evening at 7.30 o'clock. Sunday school at 4 o'clock p. m. baptist. Sunday Services.?YORK VILLE? There will be preaching next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and at night at 7.30. Sunday school at 10 o'clock in the morning. presbyterian. Sunday Services.?Preaching at 11 o'clock a. m. Sunday school m the afternoon at 4 o'clock. At night Rev. Dr. J. H. Thornwell will deliver a lecture on "John Calvin." episcopal. Rev. R. W. Anderson, rector. Evening prayer every afternoon at 4.30 o'clock. On Holy days there will be holy communion at 10 a. m. Sunday Services.?At 7.30 a. m. there will be holy communion. At 11 o'clock, there will be morning prayer and sermon. Sunday school at 3.30 o'clock p. m. Evening prayer and sermon at 7. Iftaitfyf ggpris. YORK VILLE, March 6.?Cotton 6J to 7. NEW YORK, March 4.?Cotton futures closed barely steady ; sales, 151,000 bales; March, 6.87; April, 6.91; May, 6.96; June, 7.01; July, 7.04; August, 7.06; September, 6.72; October, 6.62; November, 6.64 ; December, 6.69; January, 6.74. Jgtctiqcs. King's Mountain and St. Paul. J. W. Humbert will preach at King's Mountain chapel on Sunday next, at 11 o'clock, a. m., and at St. Paul's at 3 p. m. For the Benefit of the Church. Rev. Dr. J. H. Thornwell, of Fort Mill, will deliver his lecture on his travels at the McConnellsville academy, on Tuesday night, March 9. Admission 10 cents and 5 cents. The proceeds are to be devoted to the interests of Olivet church. March 6 19 It How's This ! We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, Ohio. We the undersigned, have known F.J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business crni sanctions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. West <fc Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, ,<mnn the hlnnd and mil asking uncv/nj upv>< ? cous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free. OBITUARY. Died?At Prairie Grove, Ark., on February 21, Mr. T. P. ALLISON, formerly of York county. He was about 66 years years of age. At Calton, Cal., on February 28, Rev. W. B. WHITE, formerly of Yorkville and late missionary to China. He was about 35 years of age. MONEY TO LEND. PARTIES desiring to borrow money can be accommodated by applying to the undersigned at his office, No. 5 Law Range, Yorkville, S. C. W. W. LEWIS, Attorney. February 27 17 s 2t COFFINS ROUES AND CASKETS. WE now have probably the largest stock in the county to select from. Prices to suit customers, from the cheapest to tine Oaks, Walnuts, Broadcloth's of various qualities. Metalic and White goods in infants and adults sizes. Personal attention. New Hearse. W. B. MOORE <fc CO. TO PARTIES ON MY CLUB. PARTIES who have subscribed for THE YORKVILLE ENQUIRER, find who have put their names on my club are hereby notified that they must pay the subscription price, either to me or at the office, at once. P. W. LOVE. February 24 16 wtf APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, administrator of the estate of R. A. PARISH, deceased, will make a final settlement with the Judge of Probate for York county, on the 27th DAY OF MARCH, 1897, at 12 o'clock, m., when he will make application for a final discharge from liability as administrator of the said estate. W. W. LEWIS, Administrator. February 27 17 8 5t PAINTING, PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL. I AM located in Yorkville and do PLAIN and ORNAMENTAL Painting, Paperbanging, etc. I have had 11 years' experience and am prepared to do first class work in every department of my trade. Outside house painting will receive due attention on short notice. Call on or write me for estimates at Kuvkendal's Drug Store. A. J. LEE. Fabruary 20 15 s3m ADMINISTRATRIX' SALE. I WILL expose to public sale at the late residence of JOSEPH M. NICHOLS, deceased, in York county, S. C., on the 19th day of MARCH, instant, to the highest bidder, the PERSONAL PROPETY belonging to the estate of said deceased, consisting of Horses, Mules. Cattle. Hogs, Farming Implements, Household and Kitchen Furniture, and other articles not necessary to mention. Sale to begin at 10 o'clock, a. m., or as soon thereafter as convenient. Terms of Sale-CASH. M. E. NICHOLS, Administratrix. March 6 19 s 2t Talk is Cheap, WE are told. We want an opportunity of proving our claim to be able to do a better job of Horseshoeing than any other shop in town. We guarantee every job we do, and ask our patronB to require us to do the work over if it is not right the first time. It will cost nobody a cent except us. We furnish shoes, nails and put them on at 15 cents each. You need not bring or send shoes and nails. We keep them on hand ready for business at our shop. Waiting for a Purchaser. We have1 just completed a ONEHORSE WAGON. It is built of strictly first-class material throughout, and by as good workmen as this section affords. Call and see it. The price is $25, spot cash. GRIST CUOSINS. At Wheeler Coach Factory. 21 YEARS' EXPERIENCE Wins My Unqualified Endorsement oi uoun v*. xaasnry ec sons rami. OFF and on for 21 years, I have used MASURY'S PAINTS. I have used it right frotn the brush on to the wood and have watched it in all of its stages of seasoning ; and beyond all question, to my mind, MASURYS' PAINTS will give better satisfaction and are more scientifically prepared than any paint of which I have any knowledge. And again, having repealed demands from customers and consumers for a paint that would stand atmospheric actions, I have literally been forced into the paint business., True, all paints have more or less merit, (a fact that must be admitted) or there would be no occasion for their manufacture ; but what is wanted in times of commercial activity in PAINTS, as well as anything else, is the greatest value for the dollar, and paint is something you cannot well afford to experiment with. As evidence of my faith, which is born of experience, I bought on the 28tb day of last October, a nice stock of MASURYS' PAINTS, to be sold under the company's and my personal guarantee at the most reasonable price of 81.25 per gallon, ready for use. Linseed Oil at 45 cents. See my color cards, and get other information of T. BAXTER McCLAlN, Yorkville, S. C. L. G. GRIST. S. M. GRIST. grist cocsms. TWO DOZEN FOR 25 CENTS. WE are still selling Oranges at 15 cts. or two dozen for 25 cents. L3nions are being sold by us at 15 cents a dozen or two dozen for 30 cents, and fresh roasted Peanuts at FIVE cents a quart full measure and good nuts. HAMLETS AND HAMS. We have in stock Cottage Hams and Hamlets. The Hamlets weigh from li to 2 pounds and the Hams front 3 to 5. pounds. The price is 10 cents a pound. IT STILL LEADS. The Monarch Bicycle has been the leader, the king of the bicycle world during the past five years, and will maintain that position more thoroughly during the present year than ever before. We expect to be able to furnish Wheels made by the Monarch people at prices ranging from $50 to $125. Why not ride a Monarch and keep in front when the cost is no more than that charged for a wheel that time has proven won't stand up ? Take the advice that used to be printed on the back of Webster's spelling book and "get the be9t.?? i WE HAYE HAL Sufficient experience in the Buggy business to enable us to discriminate between the "chaff and wheat," and this year we expect to make a specialty of the celebrated Sayera A Scovill, which is without exception the best Buggy of which we have any knowledge that can be sold at a price anywhere in the reach of the average citizen. We control the sale of this Buggy on this market. If you need, or are likely to need, a Buggy, don't buy until you've seen GRIST COUSINS. YORK MUSIC STORE. LISTEN HIE! THE Lester Piano Company says: "We guarantee that everything about the LESTER PIANO, from the strings to the varnish, and each of the seven thousand nnrts used in its construction. are of the highest grade. "We guarantee the JESTER PIANO absolutely. If any flaws should develop under fair usage, we will make it right without expense to the purchaser, or replace it witn a new piano. "Every purchaser of the "Lester" receives a written guarantee for ten years." I HAH THE PAPERS, Stating that the LESTER PIANO has been pronounced, by competent judges, to be superior to the pianos now used in two of the most prominent female colleges in South Carolina. IT WILL PAY M To SEE ME and the LESTER PIANO before making a purchase. Prices the very lowest and satisfaction given everytime. GEO. T. SCHORB. | TRUE THEN?TRUE NOW. THE following statement from Mr. W. S. Wilkerson was published in the Enquirer in March, 1891, relative to the merits and valne of the GENUINE CORBIN DISK HARROW. The statements were correct then and are now: Hickory Grove, March 23,1891. Mr. Sam M. Grist, Yorkville, S. C.: Dear Sir?I bought a No. 7 Corbin Disk Harrow from you in October, 1889. I was delighted with it the first time I tried it. I now consider it an indispensable implement on the farm. No farmer who looks after his own interest can afford to be without it. To give an idea of its value at this time, when every fanner is so far behind with his work, I will say that I can take my Harrow, with one hand and four mules, and pdt 300 or 400 pounds weight on the Harrow, and break eight acres of cornstalk, cottonstalk or stubble land in one day, and prepare it deeper and better in every way than can be done with eight mules and eight hands in the ordinary way. ri have a weight box on my Harrow. It is the length of the beam, and is 9 inches wide at the bottom, 11 at the top, and about 10 inches deep. It is fastened on to the beam with bolts.] Last spring I plowed up my cotton stalks and with the Disk Harrow and two mules, cut the stalks and pulverized my land to the depth of five inches at the same operation, and at the rate of an acre an hour. Wheat and oats can be put in with it much better than in the ordinary way. One band and two mules is all that is necessary to put in 8 to 10 acres a day. The best prepared land I have ever had was a piece of weed stubble turned in the fall and cut up with the Corbin Harrow in the spring. . In conclusion, let me say that the Harrow thoroughly breaks and pulverizes the land and leaves it in a porous condition. Land that has been pulverized with a Corbin Harrow will not bake. Respectfully! W. S. Wilkerson. Now, reader, do you know Mr. Wilkerson ? If you do, don't you know that he is a truthful and honest man and one of the best, most practical and successful farmers in York county? Don't you know?aren't you absolutely certain?that he would not have made the statements if had not KNOWN that they were correct? If you believe what be says, don't you also believe that you are standing in'your own light when you try to farm without a CORBIN DISK HARROW? Call and see me about one. I have them in stock. Sam M. Qbist. J. H. RIDDLE. RED RUST PROOF OATS. We have just received a large lot of PURE RUST PROOF OATS. They are fine and are selling fast. Buy quick, as our supply will soon be exhausted. GUANO AND ACID, Cotton Seed Meal and Eainit We, as usual, are on top IN THE FERTILIZER business. We control some of the most popular brands and therefore some of the best brands sold on this market, including such goods as the celebrated , EDISTO, BERKELEY AND NAVAS&A GUANOS. Consult your own interest by seeing us before buying your fertilizers. "PT.nTTR f FT.riTTB ? A >UV W AV Jk W AW It is a conceded fact that we are always in a position to save you money when in need of Flour in any quantity or grade. J. H. RIDDLE. W. B MOORE & CO. OUR HARDWARE DEPARTMENT. PLOWS, Plowstocks, Singletree, Plowlines, Backhands, Harass, Tracechains and everything else that you will need when you get ready to go to work. Don't wait until you want to start your plows, and then have to lose one half a day getting ready ; but get what you will need, and be ready to go to work when the time comes. Well Chains and Well Pulleys, 32 inch Bellows and complete set of Shop Tools. Get a set and have your work done at home and save money. For fine Cutlery, we can't be beat; whether in Pocket Knives, Scissors or Razors. Also a nice lot of Shaving Brushes, Straps, Soaps and Mugs. When in need of anything of the kind don't fail to see us. Wagon Whips, Riding Whips and Buggy Whips. It j^ou want a Whip of any kind we can sell it to you. Coal Scuttles, Fire Dogs quite a variety, Shovels and Tongs and a few nice Grates. A few of those nice Heaters left. Now is the time vou need them. W. B. MOORE & CO. WHEN YOU WANT TO have your PHOTOGRAPH taken, you should not fail to come and see me. I have been in the "picture taking" business for a great many years, and am confident that I know ray business. It has always been my desire to please my customers. I am prepared to take Photographs in the latest styles and at reasonable prices. HAVE YOU ANY Photographs that you would like to have pnlftPiroH ? If von have, come and see me about"it. I can do the work. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW Where my Photograph Gallery is, ask anyone in town and they can tell you. DURING THE WINTER, You will find my Gallery warm and pleasant. Come and see me whenever you need photographs. Respectfully, J. R. SCHORB. THE NEW YORK JOURNAL. I HAVE taken charge of the subscription and news agency established in Yorkville by Reg M. Grist, and by an arrangement with Mr. T. W. Speck, the jeweler, I will have on sale at his store copies of the Daily and Sunday New York Journal. The price of the daily is 2 cents a copy and the Sunday 5 cents. I will also receive orders for any foreign or domestic publication at publisher's prices. I will receive ordeis forall kinds of RUBBER STAMPS, pads, inks, etc. Prices reasonable. OLIVER E. GRIST, Yorkville, S. C.