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Jutmorous glrparttucnt. Earning His Fee. "Speaking of fees," said the country lawyer, "I well remember the easiest one I ever earned. The trouble began at one of the usual Saturday night auctions, when Bill Jones and Abe Smith, who had been at loggerheads for some time, began bidding on an old floV> oroto Tho hnv wasn't worth a single dollar; but the bidding ran up, a nickel at a time, until it was finally knocked down to Smith for $3.25. "Hold on,' says Jonfcs, 'I bid $3.25 on that crate myself and I intend to have it.' Then they had a squabble over it, but Smith paid the money, loaded the box on his wagon and drove home. "About two days afterward Jones came into my office. " 'Hello,' said he, 'I've got a job for you. You was down to the auction Saturday, and saw me bid on that fish box. Now I want that box and I intend to have it if it cost me $100. Do you think you could get it for me?' " 'I guess so,' I replied. " 'How much will it cost?' he says. " 'About $25,' says I. "With that he planked down the cash and I told him to come in again in a A o cnnn ns he was Luupic U1 uoj o. . gone I hitched up and drove out to Smith's farm. I was in the insurance business, too, in those days and Smith's insurance had about expired. Smith was home and I told him that I had come to look over the buildings, as I supposed he wanted to renew the insurance. He said he did, so we walked about. I kept my eyes open and pretty soon I saw the flsh box. "'Ha!' I exclaimed, 'the very thing I want!' " 'What's that?* he asked. " 'Why, that box there.' " 'Oh, that old flsh crate. I nearly got into a row over that thing, and I just bought it to spite Jones.' " 'What will you take for It?' I inquired. " 'Well, I gave $3.25 for it, and you can have it for that figure.' " 'Load it in,' I said, 'and the money's yours.' "I took It to the office and put In in the back room. A couple of days later Jones walked in. " 'Well, what luck?' he inquired. " 'I have it,' I replied. " 'Where?' ' 'In the back room there,' I said, pointing to it. " 'Is there any more to pay?' " 'No, that will be all right,' I said. " 'Well, sir, I would have spent $100 before I would have been beaten,' said Jones as he walked out, carrying the box and smiling his complete satisfaction."?New York Sun. A Point He Forgot.?It was in a small town up the state. A young lawyer, who was counsel for the prisoner in a murder trial, was cross-examining an old farmer, the chief witness of the prosecution. The testimony of the farmer went to show the time at - which he saw the accused pass a field where he was working. "Now, my man," he commenced, "you declare that you saw the prisoner pass your potato field at 12 o'clock. How did you know it was 12 o'clock. "Kind of innard feelin' that it was dinner time," drawled the old farmer. "I don't carry no watch when out diggin* pertaters. But when I got home an hour later it was half past two by the kitchen clock." * nr?f wait to The young lawyci uiu hear more. He turned to the jury and began: "Gentlemen of the jury, you have heard what this old gentleman has said in regard to the time and?" "Say, Mister," interrupted the farmer, "J forgot to tell you that the kitchen clock has been at half-past two for the last three years."?New York Times. Cuftosity Aroused.?The agitated young man began: "Mr. Brockman, you may have noticed that I have been a frequent caller at your house for the last year or more." "Yes," replied the busy merchant, "I have seen you there now and then, I remember." "You will not be surprised, therefore, when I tell you that I want to marry your daughter." "But?" "Let me anticipate any objections you might have, Mr. Brockman. I am of good family, I am not dissipated, I have a good business and am abundantly able to support a wife. All I ask is?" "But, young man?" "I can bring testimonials to prove all I say. I have never wanted any other girl, and?" "But?" "And never shall want any other girl. From the first it has been a case of?" "Look here, young man, let me get in a word. Which one of my daughters is it you want?"?Chicago Tribune. Took Up the Slack.?stonewau Jackson had small mercy on soldiers whom he caught straggling, but is said to have laughingly condoned one instance. During a forced march in the summer of 1862 he stopped to consult with one of his general officers. The entire command had been passed and as Jackson and his officers rode forward to rejoin the former discovered a private up a persimmon tree. Asked by the commander why he was so far in the rear, the private replied: "Eatin' 'simmons." "Persimmons!" roared Jackson. "Why, they're not even ripe yet." "Like 'em ^rgpn just now," explained the soldier. "And why?" asked Jackson, softenino-ji little with amusement at the fel low's laconic answer. "To draw my innards up to fit my rations," was the answer.?Philadelphia Ledger. Johnny Knew.?'The class was reciting and little Johnny Fellows was the last one on the line. The teacher started with the head and asked what was the feminine of "hero." Number one shook her head. It passed to two. She missed it: so did three. As it came nearer and nearer to Johnny he became very much excited, apparently knowing- the answer and waving his hand frantically. "Well, Johnny," said the teacher at last, "everybody has missed. Can you tell me the feminine of hero?" "Shero!" shouted Johnny, exultantly. a #Ujscellancou0 ptadinj). FROM CONTEMPORARIES. Kewi and Comment That la of More or Leii Local Interest. YORK. Rock Hill Herald, November 28: Rev, Sam Wlther8poon, colored, whose home was about a quarter of a mile northwest of the old Oakland pavilion and who developed the disease of smallpox last Thursday, died Friday after we had gone to press. The remains were buried Friday night. There is still another smallpox case in town, the patient being Hannah Jones, colored. The inmates of the house in which she lives are in quarantine and there is not much fear of /the disease spreading from there.rTTT. The old soldiers of the "Lost Cause" will hear with much regret the news of the death of Mr. C. Walker McFadden, which occurred last Saturday at his home in the Landsford neighborhood, caused by old age and a general breaking down of health. He was about 80 years of age and was a veteran of the Confederacy. Enter ing the service in 1861 as a member of the Sixth South Carolina Volunteers, he rose to the position of first lieutenant in company A. He served faithfully until he lost a leg at the battle of Sharpsburg. A man of fine character, gallantry and cleverness being predominating traits, he was universally beloved. For several years he was treasurer of his county and was a good officer A force of about fifty hands is engaged in enlarging the pond at the Arcade mill so as to provide for a greater water supply. The pond will be increased to about double its present size. The object is to furnish more water for the boilers, humidifiers, used to moisten the atmosphere, and for a new slasher system, the room for which is now being erected, the ultimate intention of the company being to increase the machinery plant about 10 per cent. The Arcade is doing well and its affairs are in very satisfactory condition. The waste mill, owned and operated by President R. T. Fewell, its site being near the Arcade mill, is proving a splendid success. The machinery is all of the best patterns and it is well managed in all its details. Its present output is for use in mattresses and orders for carload lots are being received. An addition to the mill will be erected and it will be supplied with machinery for the manufacture of other materials for which there is constant demand. Not much has been said about the waste mill, but its success so far is very satisfactory Mrs. Julia D. Izard, of Walterboro, has decided to make Rock Hill her future place of residence, and she and her daughters, Misses Mamie una lutmic, are expected to arrive in the city today or tomorrow. They will make their home with Mr. A. C. Izard. Their household effects have been shipped and are expected to arrive in a day or two Dr. H. W. Bays filled the pulpit at St. John's Methodist church last Sunday morning. This will be perhaps his last sermon to this congregation before he leaves for conference, and the doctor delivered a message which made a profound impression upon his hearers. His discourse was thoughtful, impressive, suggestive, powerful, and was presented with great earnestness and eloquence. CHEROKEE. Gaflfney Ledger,' November 25: Mrs. Etta Powell, wife of Mr. J. C. Powell, died on Sunday at her home in the western part of the city, after a long illness, in her* fortieth year Mr. John Bridges, a worthy citizen of Grover, died at his home Saturday after a long illness Last night as the family was starting to church. Myrtle, a little daughter of County Treasurer and Mrs. T. H. Llttlejohn, ran against a baby carriage that had been left in the walk in the yard, and fell and dislocated one of her arms Mr. R. M. Gaffney, the only agent the Southern Railway has ever had at their depot in this city, he having held the position for nearly thirty years, has resigned and will be succeeded by Mr. A. L. Palmer, of the state of Iowa. Mr. Gaffney is one of our foremost citizens and has made a most careful and enterprising officer. He has always been as accommodating to the public as was consistent with the interest of the railway company. While he always recognized the rights of the public, the interests of his company was his main thought, and faithfully has he guarded and protected them. His many friends here would be glad for him to retain his old post, but all recognize that after so long a tour of "duty so faithfully performed" he is entitled to a rest, and all wish him happiness and success in any new field of business he may enter. GASTONv Gastonia Gazette, November 25: The following marriage licenses have been issued by Register of Deeds Carpenter: Saturday, the 22nd, Grier Johnson and Jennie Duncan; Pender Mauney and Nannie Fisher, of Stanley; Monday, the 24th, Clay Kiser and Effle Alexander, of Cherryville Syrup from second crop sorghum cane is something unusual enough to be worthy of mention. "Colonel" Charley Byers, an old darkey in the Snapp neighborhood, made four gallons of syrup Saturday from second crop cane. The new cane grew up as sprouts from the roots of the first that was cut down two or three months ago In a quiet but exquisitely pretty home wedding, Miss Myrtle Duff was married this morning at 9.15 to Mr. W. H. Burbury, of Sparta, Tenn. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. McG. Shields at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Wilson on Narrow Gauge street. The halls and parlor were beautifully de* _ ^??V*Ua r\Q 1 ma coratea in green aim ?m?;, , ferns, azaleas, and ivy being most tastefully and effectively blended. The bride wore a most becoming tailormade suit of navy blue, and hat tc match, with gray gloves and trimmings, and carried white chrysanthemums. Under the soft lights in the darkened room the handsome and happy groom stood with his pretty bride, while the marriage ceremony was pronounced, in the presence of relatives and friends. Immediately afterwards the happy young couple left on the southbound vestibule for their futurs home at Sparta, Tenn., where the groorr owns important manufacturing interests. In winning the heart and hand of Miss Duff, he has truly won a treasure, and the congratulations and good wishes of all who know her, follow her ' and her husband to their Tennessee home. CHESTER. Lantern, November 25: State Con' stable Howie heard a rumor of a large shipment of whisky to pass through 1 this city last night. He got on the : train at this place and found the fiery ! fluid was going to Dense, a town near ! Columbia. He seized it at its destination. There were fifty or sixty kegs of it Chief Taylor arrested a Negro by the name of Andy Brice, alias Henry Johnson, for stealing a coat. It developed in police court this morning that Mr. D. J. Macauley had given the Negro pants and shirt and he took a coat to make thfe suit complete. The coat had some valuable papers in it, and neither the papers nor coat has been recovered. It was learned that Andy was wanted in Fairfield county for larceny. The mayor gave Andy thirty days on the gang or a $10 fine The Knights of Pythias recently bought the Odd Fellows building In the valley from Mr. M. S. Lewis. This lodge found its present hall too small to accommodate its members. They will refurnish and improve the lately purchased building and intend making it one of the finest and most commodious lodge rooms in the upper part of South Carolina. The lodge is \ery popular and is growing rapidly Saturday afternoon Mr. -Tom Hudson was shot accidentally by Mr. Andy Hafner. Mr. Hafner had been in town and had had his gun repaired. He was very much intoxicated. He and Mr. Hudson were going along and Mr. Hafner proposed swapping mules. Mr. Hafner was swinging his gun around in a very careless manner when it was dischargd in some way, part of the charge entering the back and shoulders of Mr. Hudson. Some of the shot also struck the mules that were hitched to the wagon which caused them to run away; but they were stopped before any damage was done. No harsh words passed between the two men, and the shooting was altogether accidental. Mr. Hudson's wound, though exceedingly painful, is not likely to prove fatal. The unfortunate accident occurred about five miles from town, near Mr. William Hardin's on the road that leads to the Grant settlement. LANCASTER. Ledger, November 26: Married, by Rev. C. R. Carnes, on Monday last, Mr. Dock Bailey and Miss Mattie Crenshaw, daughter of Mr. Duren Crenshaw, of Pleasant Hill township Rev. J. P. Marion, father of Mrs. R. B. Allison, of this place, who has been pastor of the Presbyterian church at Sharon in York county, for the past few years, made the announcement to his congregation last Sunday that he has been called and accepted the call to go to Lafayette, La Manuel Witherspoon, colored, plead guilty on Monday morning in the mayor's court to stealing a pair of shoes from the Lancaster Mercantile Co.'s store Saturday night and was sentenced to thirty days on the gang or pay a fine of $20 and costs. He paid up and went on his way rejoicing Major J. M. ~ loot Satiirflav af Kiddie KIIICU a uann ?>.? . , ternoon which measured 4 feet and 1 inch from tip to tip of its wings. The major thought it was an eagle when he first spied it flying over Miss Mary Eliza Secrest, only daughter of the late Captain John C. Secrest and sister of our esteemed townsman, Mr. E. C. Secrest, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. M. J. Secrest, at this place last Sunday afternoon after a protracted illness of several months. Mrs. Cook, a daughter of Mr. Sam Belk, of Taxahaw, and wife of Mr. J. C. Cook, of Kershaw, died at her home on Sunday last, of consumption, aged about 22 years. MENAGERIE IN A COVRT-ROOM. An Actual Occurrence of the I<nte War In a Virginia Town. The following1 tale has probaoiy Deen often repeated to the oldest inhabitants of Warrenton, but for the benefit of those who have never heard it, and for those who would like to hear it again, we put this humorous war-time incident before the public in the graphic way in which it was described by Mr. Raphael Semmes Payne, formerly of Warrenton: In the spring of 1862, when General Pope's big army, 100,000 strong was encamped around Warrenton, Va., Mosby and his dare devil rangers were engaged in a hazardous game of chess with the Yankees, which abounded with brilliant and strategic moves on the part of the wary guerrillas. So well versed were those gay knights of the sword and saddle in the art of surprise and capture that the war department at Washington is said to have set a ransom upon their heads. Bred in a virile atmosphere, that youthful, impetuous bands of troopers knew every foot of their romantic region. They had fished in its picturesque streams and hunted the wild fox over its mountain spurs and through its beautiful valleys. With a good horse under them, a brace of pistols in their boots and Yankees spoils as an incentive no enterprise was too perilous; to execute Mosby's plans they would run the risk of being captured or shot, with an abandon that was as debonair as it was reckless. Although Mosby felt that his capture 1 meant indignity and probably death, instead of keeping under cover he grew bolder and continued to harass, circum1 vent and puzzle the enemy by his ubiquity and with such arrogant persistf ence that Pope became irritated and determined upon a wholesale arrest of * 1 - nf fVtcx nolfrhhnr mt; mate puyuiauun hood, whom he suspected of being in ( league with Mosby's command. All the men and boys, as young as 15, ' had gone to the front, leaving literally ' only 'the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker" to protect and pro? vide for the women and children of Warrenton. General Pope finally grew very angry and issued orders for the arrest of all s suspects. The provost marshal formi ally convened his court and detailed a ! guard. The first prisoner brought in ) was a respectable farmer named Wolf, i who resided a few miles from town. The next culprit called to the bar responded to the appellation of John Fox, a shopkeeper in Warrenton. The judge remarked with a smile: "This is a co-. incidence to capture a wolf and a fox in the same trap." The guard then produced a quiet, inoffensive-looking citizen, who called himself Rabbit, whereupon the court frowned and demanded, "Your right name, sir!" "I speak the truth," replied Rabbit, "that's my name. I am a shoemaker by trade, and live in this town." The next suspect was a comical looking little man with a moon-like face, waggish gray eyes, and a voice like a cross-cut saw. He wore homespun clothes and chewed tobacco with gusto. When asked for his pedigree he struck a theatrical attitude and spoke for the benefit of the soldiers: "Yer, honor, my name's Bob Coons, I'm the auctloner of this ere town, and I can prove It by reliable citizens." An uproar of laughter followed this sally, and the judge tried to look indignant. "You fellows are ridiculing my authority. We shall see who has the last laugh in this mater." Coons established his identity, and as there was no longer any doubt as to his name, residence and occupation, the court again became tranquil and resumed its labors. "What is your name?" was asked of a Hebrew, who replied that it was Baer, and his occupation that of a merchant. The judge was nonplussed, but appreciating the humor of the situation, exclaimed with good-natured surprise: "Have we gotten into a den of wild animals?" But the climax of the fun was reached when the last man went on the stand. He was a local character, and the popular boniface of Warrenton. When he swore that his name was Louis Lyon, and moreover, was proprietor of the "Lion House," there was such an outburst of hilarity that the judge lost his dignity, proclaimed that he was not in 4-v.o mannuprip. and adioumed the court I sine die. The sequel to the comedy was the release of the prisoners and a big laugh on General Pope throughout the rank and file of both armies.?Warrenton, Va., True-Index. Golden Rules.?The true rule in business is to guard and do by the things of others as they do by their own.? Hindoo. He sought for others the good he desired for himself. Let him pass on.? Egyptian. Do as you would be done by.?Persian. One should seek for others the happi- ; ness one desires for oneself.?Buddhist. What you would not wish done to yourself do not unto others.?Chinese. Let none of you treat his brother in a way he himself would dislike to be : treated.?Mahommedanism. Do not that to a neighbor which you ; would take ill from him.?Grecian. The law imprinted on the hearts of all ; men is to love the members of society as themselves.?Roman. Whatsover you do not wish your ; neighbor to do to you do not unto him. This is the whole law, the rest is a mere : exposition of it.?Jewffih. All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.?Christian. ^ A A A /TS fTi / I. VA/ w ^kJ * ^*7 TwTWT 'f1 w I" tiJ * TUTTO' I TIE RET 1 By Rev. Charlc I Author of "In His Steps," "C | "Robert Hardy's Seven E ?|njll|n|lljlljn|n|n|n|ll|ll|n|ll) I Handsomely 7 | No more popular fiction th ? ever been offered to TH1 I While there is always a highly $ there is nothing of the goody | paints life as it is, and all fa | wish that his reformers might 1 FORMER is a characteristic i 2 best vein. It is the story of * gave up home and fortune, fri< * the sweetheart who would not t devote his life and talents to 1 a great city. Among the ini ? story are: John Gordon, the hi ? heart; David Barton, a newsp ? prietor of the News, a yellow 9 head of Hope House, a charil I of the slums, a descendant of J family; Louie Caylor, a child a George Effingham, of Salem, ? dall, the political king of the ? mouth, pastor of a fashionabh j| with social conditions; Mrs. C 1 ciety woman, etc. THE R1 ? not overdrawn, as it pictures i f our large cities. It is clean $ and can be read with profit an |j Even if you are not an habitt f that you can read THE REI |j profit. One result of reading $ you compare your happy surr f that exist in the slums of a g 2 is reeking with filth and dise I QUIRER subscriber, NOW i; I can get THE ENQUIRER | 1904?more than thirteen m J nearest clubmaker. I THE REFORMER is int< | interest of the reader from sta I ter of THE REFORMER w j| RER of December 10. Wal a tn sti JL /Ti t(T? A. .f?A if 1 TVTWTA'V vjTVVA' ' * rA7 " V " \?' * * rj I Did You I Ever Stop I to THINK ? I ,-n . Ti . . r. r, tt- ,t~. r, n. ?". .t. r. Lr, ? tTi tTi tTi iT< Lri V \i/ vA/ " vA/ T ^1/ ^ ' ' ^ jCoau and pavings gunk Yorkvllle, fc*. C. 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The first premium for the LARGEST CLUB returned and paid for within the time mentioned. Is a HANDSOME TOP BUGGY, the best that can be made by the Yorkvllle Buggy Company and valued at $62.50, and the SECOND PREMIUM is the BEST OPEN BUGGY made by the same company, and valued at $50.00. Should the first premium be won by a Rural Free Delivery Carrier, and he should prefer It, we will give, instead, a MODERN FREE DELIVERY WAGON of the most approved make. NEW SUBSCRIBERS. There will be no special premium on account of NEW subscribers this year; new subscribers will be counted the same as old; but by way of assistance ? to the clubmaker we offer the following ? inducement to all who are not now on i our lists and who were not on those I lists on the 30th day of August last. 5 For $1.75, cash with the subscription, ! they will receive the paper from 3 the date of entry on our books I UNTIL JANUARY 1. 1904. By NEW subscribers, of course, we mean actual jj additions to our subscription lists, j Subscriptions now in the name of one member of the family changed to the j name of another member will NOT BE CONSIDERED NEW. The detailed J list of premiums follows: I FOR FOUR NAMES. t J A "Yankee" Watch, a Stylographic i? Fountain Pen or a Three Bladed Pock6 et Knife of good quality; or a 15 String ? Zithern. !j FOR FIVE NAMES. > A year's subscription to either one of J the following Magazines: McClure's. ? Ladies' Home Journal, Munsey, Argoj; sy, Cosmopolitan, Delineator, Saturday ^ Evening Post, Everybody's. Frank l? Lesslie's Popular Monthly, or either D of the following: A "Champion" Stem ^ Winding Watch, a gold pointed FountI L. M. GRIST & S( ^ 1'W~wT^A/~w W W F^"FW"?"W "cheap" work cannot afford | tention to turning out neat * j ?? ot use good paper and good i! ii ? I impressions, and that you j I d matter that you send out. ! j too good for the business j j :o succeed in business. j \ tig is penny wise and pound j j in every case ? j J >re, that we more than make !! quality of the stock used, j j < o rinters, Yorkville, S. C., J | ce when you want printed j j ty. Bedford Phone No. 9. | ENQUIRER 1903. CE $2 PER ANNDM. o or More Only ,75. S TO CLUBMAKERS. Gmis, Rifles, Watches, SewLiiives, Magazines and Other D Competition Is Free, the y Good. aln Pen, a four bladed Pocket Knife. FOR SIX NAMES. An "Eclipse" Stem Winding Watch, King Repeating Air Rifle, a year's subscription to The Christian Herald; or a 22 String Zithern. FOR EIGHT NAMES. An Ingersoll "Triumph" Watch, a Columbian Repeating Air Rifle?work* like a Winchester?a fine Razor or a Pocket Knife, a Rapid Writer Fountain Pen?plain case; or a Hopf Model Violin or an 8-Inch Banjo. FOR TEN NAMES. One year's subscription to THE YORKVILLE ENQUIRER, a "Quaker" Watch, valued at 82.50; a Hamilton 22 calibre Rifle?model 11; The Youth's Companion, one year; or a gold mounted Fountain Pen; a good Banjo, Violin or Guitar. FOR TWENTY NAMES. Crack-Shot Stevens Rifle, a 10-ounce canvas Hunting Coat, a No. 1 Ejector Single Barrel Breech-Loading Shot Gun, The Century or Harper's Magazine. FOR THIRTY NAMES. Either of the following: A Single Barrel Hammerless Shot Gun; a fine 4x4 ! Kodak, a fine Toilet or Washstand Set, or a Hopkins & Allen Jr., 22 Calibre Rifle. FOR FORTY NAMES. A fine Mandolin, Guitar or Banjo, a New York Standard Open Face Watcli, a W. Richards Double Barrel BreechLoading Shot Gun, or a Low Arm Singer Sewing Machine. FOR FIFTY NAMES. A Winchester or Cqlt's Repeating Rifle. 22 calibre; or a Baker Double Barrel Breechloading gun. FOR SIXTY NAMES. A High-Arm Sewing Machine; or a flrst-class Double Barrel Breech Loading Shot Gun. FOR NINETY NAMES. A Batavia Hammerless Gun, 12 gauge, furnished by H. & D. Folsom Arms Co., of New York. A flrst-class gun and fully guaranteed. SPECIAL CLUBS t We will arrange to furnish any specail article desired by a clubmaker for a given number of names on application to this office. ? TIME TO BEGIN. The time for clubmakers to begin work in competition for the foregoing offers is RIGHT NOW. Let all names, whether old or new, be returned as rapidly as secured, so they may be properly entered upon our books. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. TWO SIX MONTHS SUBSCRIBERS at fl each, will be considered the equivalent/* one yearly subscriber at $1.75 and so counted. A subscription paid for two or more yean in advance at $1.75, will be counted as one name for ?oo?? onnaiH COVU JWl WW Clubmakera will be held personally reeponslble for the payment of all names returned by tbem. After a clubmaker has returned and paid for any name.be can, at anytime thereafter, discontinue the Bending of the paper to the person for whom he has paid, and transfer the unexpired time to any other person, provided the person to whom the transfer Is desired was not a subscriber at the time the original name was entered on our books. No name will be counted In competition for a premium until the subscription price has been paid; nor will any premium be delivered until a satisfactory settlement has been made for all names returned by the clubmaker. Persons who commence making clubs will not be permitted to transfer their club to another clubmaker'B list after the names have been entered on our books. It Is not necessary that the names on a club should all be at the same postofflce. Names may be taken at any number of places. All subscriptions must be forwarded to us at me expense ui iuvjhc douuiuu iumi, We will be responsible for the safe transmission of money only when sent by draft, registered letter or money order drawn on the Yorkville post-office. In sending names, write plainly, and give postofflce, county and state. All subscriptions will be discontinued at the expiration or the time paid tor. A separate list will be kept for each clubma- * ker. who will be credited with each name sent, so that the number sent by any one person may be ascertained at a moment's notice. In case of a tie for either premium, two weeks will be allowed In which to "untie." The time In which names may be returned under our propositions will commence NOW, and expires at 4 o'clock p. in., oil Wednesday, the tlth day of March, 1003. After the closing of this contest on March 11, 1903, no single yearly subscription will be received for less than the yearly subscription price of $2.09, except new clubs are formed. )NS, Yorkville, S. C.