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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

"I've got dollar and seventy.fve cents Of
nv own now, at all events" said she to herself
"Strawberries! Nice, ripe, wild strawber'
ries buy my strawberries !"
Her sweet voice resounded through the
halls of the great marble building, on whose
first floor the great bank was situated.
It chanced to be dull interval of business
lust then, and the cashier looked up with a
yawn.
"I say, Bill James," said he to the youngest
clerk, II have an idea that few strawberries
wouldn't 20 badly. Call in the woman"
Billy, nothing 10th, slipped off his stool with
pen behind each ear, and scampered out
into the hall.
So Milly sold another quart.
AS she was giving change for the cashiers
dollar bill the president himself came in, bust
ling and brisk as usual.
"Eh? What? "How?' barked out Mr.
Radcliffe Gates "Strawberries? Well,
dom care if l take few myself. Here, young
woman, how do you sell them?"
Milly pushed back her sunbonnet and exc
cuted sweeping courtesy.
twenty-five cents quart, sir, If you please
purred she with much humility.
The president dropped his paper of straw
berries on the floor.
"Mrs. Gates !" he calculated.
"The same, sir" said Millcent.
"May venture to inquire"
"Oh! yes" said Milly. "You may inquire
as much as you please. l needed little
money, and 1 am earning it. See how much
1 have already~ and she triumphantly dis
played her roll of crumpled stamps. "Th'
straw berries were all my own, sent to me th
morning by old Mrs. Peabody, and I'm selling
them to get an income of my own"
"You, ma am, selling Strawberries through
the streets ?"
Milly made second courtesy.
"Extreme necessities Justify extreme meas
ures, Mr.. Gates" she said, saucily. earned
my own living before l saw you, and cal
again."
Mr.. Radcliffe Gates looked uneasily arount
at the crowd Of gaping clerks
"James," said he, "call me a hack. NJ.
dear let me take you home"
"Not until have sold the rest Of my straw
berries" saucily retorted the young wife.
"I'll take 'em-at any price," impatiently
exclaimed the banker.
"Cash down."
"Yes; anything, every thing-only come
out Of this crowd.
So Mr.. and Mrs. Gates went home; ant
that evening the banker agreed to make hi
wife regular allowance Of so much per week
to be paid down every Monday morning a
the breakfast table.
"But we'll have no more selling strawber
ries," said Mr.. Gates, nervously.
"To be sure not" said Milly. "All l want
ed was little money of my own"
And Mr.. Radcliffe Gates respected his wifi
all the more because she had conquered hin
in fair battle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

ALMOST INCREDIBLE.-An American sail
or died recently in Paris who swallowed and
digested knives for his amusement. The
Paris Steele says:
"When the body was opened there was
found in it fourteen knives, all corroded and
partly dissolved. On one of them, however,
the name of the maker might still be distin-
guished; copper button and part of a silver
setting which had adorned another were
scarcely touched, but the nails, springs and
horn handles were in state of decomposition.
The final malady and death had been caused
by the hit of large knife becoming fixed
across the ntestines The stomach itself was
not at all injured, and Cummings, after his
last experiment, had eaten with excellentappe-
tite. 1t therefore appears that the swallow
ing and digesting of knives did not kill the
sailor, but he died because one of them got
snafed up in his intestines. While his death
is to be regretted, there is still consolation in
remembering that he was an American, if he
was full Of knives and that his example was
calculated to inspire Parisians with envy at
the capabilities Of the American stomach"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05
4 PENNSYLVANIA ROMANCE.

Two farmers living on adjoining farms in
Girard township, Erie county, have for years
been untriendly on account Of disagreement
about the fences which separated their lands,
both claiming the ten feet which was former
ly the lane running between the two places.
Their children have grown up inheriting their
parents animosity, and their eldest sons have
several times been subpGnaed as witnesses in
lawsuits which have grown out of this diff
Guilty. The case had been a sort Of suit in
chancery, having run on from year to year,
both men spending their money in lawyers
fees without any legal conclusion.
About year ago the two farmers awoke
one Monday morning to find that each had
lost a child one his youngest son, and the
other his only daughter. Like the houses of
Montague and Capulc;, in Romeo and Juliet,
the scions of the two rival houses had secretly
cherished fondness for one another, and
knowing the feud between the families, with
out dvulging their passions or intention, they
met clandestinely and carried into effect the
elopcment.
A week passed, at the end Of which the
father of the runaway daughter was called on
to 60 to Erie again to attend the everlasting
lawsuit. He went early to the Office of the
lawyer, and, taking up one of the weekly pa
pers, read the marriage notice of Emma. 1t
was terrible blow, and he went out into the
yard to try and walk off his excitement. All
that passed through the old gentleman's mind
is not known, but there seemed to be des.
perate struggle within, which resulted in his
returning to thelawyers Office and postponing
the business. Then he drove directly to his
farm and had long private interview with
his wife; then he did what he had not done
for twenty years-went over and called on
his enemy. He was found sick, having been
confined to his room since the abandonment
of his favorite son. The two farmers met,
and both, for a few moments, stood face to
face in profound silence.
At length the father of Emma spoke.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

NOTES ON DULL TIMEs.-To cure dull
times-apply an advertisement to the afflicted
part
A sign.board can't tell anything. 1t takes
an advertisement to do that.
All who advertise do not get rich, but pre-
cious few get rich without it.
The world is full of advertising, yet every
one wants to see what is new.
The worlds memory is short. 1t will for
get if you do not jog it frequently.
Early to bed and early to rise, will all be
in vain if you don't advertise.
The world is sure to find an honest man !;
but it will find him out great deal quicker,
if he adyertises.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

ExERc1sE.-The amount of daily exercise
necessary for health depends upon the kind of
exercise, and varies considerably with differ
ent persons and with the same person at diff
ferent times. A safe rule to 60 by is to exer.
else until slightly fatigued, 1t should not be
continued so long that half an hour of perfect
rest will not entirely remove all feeling of ia
tigue Special exercise for retaining or re-
gaining health should not as general rule,
be taken less than two or three hours after a
meal, except it be some slight exercise, as
moderate walking, riding, etcetera. Aperson
should always be thoroughly rested, after ex-
ercise, before eating. Perhaps the very best
time of day for taking exercise is from ten to
twelve o'clock in the forenoon, although the
time may be varied to suit the persons con-
venience- always observing the above rules
Herald Of Health.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

ssr Many man is rich without money.
Thousands of men with nothing in their pock-
cts are rich. A man born with a good sound
constitution, a good stomach, a good heart,
good limbs, and a pretty good head:piece, is
rich. Good bones are better than gold; tough
muscles better than silver and nerves that
flash fire and carry energy in every function
are better than houses or land. 1t is better
than landed estate to have the right hand
of father or mother. Good breeds and bad
breeds exist among men as really as among
herds and horses Education may do much
to check bad tendencies or to develop good
ones but it is greater thing to inherit the
right proportion Of faculties to start with.
The man is rich who has a good disposition
who is naturally kind, patient, cheerful and
hopeful.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

WARM FEEr-Msny of the colds which
people are said 10 catch, commence at the
feet. To keep these extremities warm there
fore, is to effect an insurance against the al
most interminable list Of disorders which
spring out of a "slight cold" First never be
tightly shod. Boots or shoes, when they tt
closely, press against the foot, and prevent the
free circulation of the blood. When, on the
contrary, they do not embrace the foot too
tightly, the blood gets fair play, and the
spaces left between the leather and stockings
are filled with a comfortable supply of warm
air. The second rule is-never sit in damp
shoes. 1t is often imagined, that unless they
are positively wet, it is not necessary to change
them while the feet are at rest. This is a
fallacy for when the least dampness is alb
sorbed into the sole, it is attracted further to
the foot itself by its own heat, and thus per-
spiratiou is dangerously checked Any per-
son may prove this by trying the experiment
of neglecting the rule, and his feet will be,
come cold and damp after few moments, al
though taking off the shoe and warming it, it
will appear quite dry.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

Two WRINKLEs.-Very often screw
hole gets so worn that the screw will not stay
in. Where glue is handy, the regular car
penter makes the hole larger and CLUES in
large plug, making a nest for an ordinary new
hole. But this is not always the case, and
people without tools, and in an emergency, Of
ten have the thing at once. Generally leather
is used, but this isso hard that it does not hold
we'll. The best of all things is to cut narrow
strips Of cork, and fill the hole completely
Then force the screw in. This will make as
tight job as if driven into an entirely new
hole.
Another hint of similar character may
be useful. One often desires to put staple
into block of stone. The hole is made, the
staple inserted, and lead melted and run in
But unless the hole is made with the bottom
larger than the top, the lead will in time work
out, if there is much jar or side strain on the
iron. Besides, the lead itselfis liable to some
compression, which admits of looseness, espe
cally after being subjected to very hot fires
A much better article is sulphur. If this be
melted and poured in around the staple in
stead of lead, it makes much more durable
job. Besides, tits often more easy to procure
sulphur than lead, as every store keeps that
in general variety.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

81 have come to settle the dispute; let the
children have the lot on either side OF the
lane, and will build them house"
"And I will furnish it.
So the recreant children were sent tor and
forgiven, and came home to receive their pa
rents blessing. And now there are no more
LAWYERS for the two farmers, but each has
faithfully fulfilled his contract in regard to
the house and furniture,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

LIGHTING FIRE IN A STovE.-Many per-
sons have noticed the extreme difficulty en-
countered in lighting the fire in a stove, espe-
cially on still, damp morning. The stove .,e
at first won't draw, even vigorous blowing Will
not suffice; and then when it does start, 1t Is
with sort of explosion or outward rush OF
air, which fills the room with smoke and gas
oftentimes putting the unpleasant fumes into
the face Of the operator. This trouble Is
caused by the difficulty encountered IN over
coming the inertia of the long column OF air
in the pipe or chimney, by the small column
of air that can be forced up through the IN
terstices of the wood and coal at the bottom
of which the fire is kindled. All this may be
remedied by simply putting few shavlngs or
bits of dry paper on the top Of the wood or
COAL and first lighting that; it Immediately
bursts into blaze, because the air has per-
fectly free access to it from all sides, the heat
ed air forces its way into the chimney and es'
tablishes there an upward current. line
match can then be applied to the klndllng
under the fuel, which will readily light, and
if dry, burst into brisk blaze.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

MANS DEPENDENCE UPON WoMAN.-Man
relies far more than he is aware for comfort
and happiness on woman's tact and manage
ment. He is so accustomed to these that he
is unconscious of their worth. They are so
delicately concealed, and yet so ceaselessly
exercised, that he enjoys their effect as he en-
joys the light and atmosphere. He seldom
thinks how it would be with him were they
Withdrawn. He fails to appreciate what is so
freely given. He may be reminded of them
now and then he may complain Of intrusion
or interference; but the frown is smoothed
away by the gentle hand, and the murmuring
lips are stopped with caress and the man
agement goes on.-Erchange.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

~" A standing antdote for poison by dew,
poison oak, ivy, &C., is to take Il handful Of
quick.lime, dissolve in water, let it stand half
an hour, then paint the poisoned parts with
it. Three or four applications will never fail
to cure the most aggravated cases. Poison
from bees, hornets, spider bites, &C., is in.
stantly arrested by the application of equal
parts of common salt and bicarbonate of soda,
we'll rubbed in on the place bitten or stung
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

KEEP OUT OF DEBr.-Half the perplexity,
annoyance and trouble that men have in the
world, is in consequence of getting into debt
1t seems to be natural for some people to buy
and incur obligations without measure, so long
as they can avoid paying ready cash. Give
one of this sort a chance to buy on credit, and
the questions of price and conditions of pay
ment, are matters that he cares but little
about But what crop of trouble springs
up from the seed of debt! How many sleep
less nights result from it! How many gray
hairs it brings, and how often it shortens life
sometimes leading men to commit suicide OF
murder. And yet, how easy it is to keep clear
of this terrible monster.
Every young man should form fixed and
unalterable determination, before commencing
his active business career, not to incur one
penny of Indebtedness, under any crcum
stances. Never buy anything, unless you
have the money to pay for it at once. Pay
no attention to splendid opportunities" "bar
gains," "rare chances" and the like. Such
are only traps set to catch victims. If you
see anything that you would like to accept
look first at your money pile, and make the
answer depend upon that. Always pay as
you go. If you are short of money, gauge
your demands accordingly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

LEMON FOR CoUGH.-Roast the lemon
very carefully without burning it.; when it is
thoroughly hot, cut and squeeze into cup
upon three ounces Of sugar finely powdered.
Take spoonful whenever your coug troubles
you. 1t is good and agreeable to the taste.
Rarely has it been known to fail of giving
relief.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

HAND-sHAK1Ne.-How did people get into
the habit of shaking hands? The answer is
not far to seek. In early and barbarous times
when every savage and semi.savage was his
own law.giver, judge, soldier and policeman,
and had to watch over his own safety, in de.
fault of all other protection, two friends and
acquaintance, or two strangers desiring TO De
friends or acquaintance, when they chanced
to meet, offered each other the right hand
the hand alike of ofense and defense-the
hand that welded the sword, the dagger, the
club, the tomahawk Or other weapon of
war. Each did this to show that the hand
was empty, and neither war nor treachery was
intended. A man cannot well stab another
when he is in the act of shaking hands with
him, unless he be double'dyed traitor and
villain, and strives to deal cowardly blow
with the left while giving the right, and pre-
tending to be on good terms with his VIC
tim
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

KEEP Your TROUBLES SAcRED-A wife
of forty, whose life cannot all have been sum
shine, writes the following advice to other
married pairs: Preserve sacredly the prlVa;,
cies of your house, your marriage state and
your heart. Let not father or mother, broth
er or sister, nor any third person, ven pre-
sumo to come in between you two, or to share
the Joys and sorrows that belong to you two
alone. With Gods help build your own qul'
ct world, not allowing the dearest earthly
friend to be the confident of aught that con-
concerns your domestic peace. Let moments
of alienation, if they occur, be healed at once
Never, no, never, speak of it outside, but to
each other confess and all will come out right.
Never let the morrows sun still find you at
variance. Renew or review the VOW at all
temptations will do you both good. And
thereby your souls will grow together, cement
ed in that love which is stronger than death
and you will become truly one. Thus 90
pray for every married pair.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-11-05

TOYS AS TEAcHERs.-While carefully
avoiding the mistake of making play lesson,
some few toys, if we'll selected, may impart
vast amount of instruction, and that without
the child having to undergo any undue men.
tai strain. 1t would, of course, be undesirable
to give little boy five or six years old adj,
rect lesson on the principles of the bridge and
the use of the keystone. Give him, however,
box of bricks capable Of making'a bridge
with the centering, and show him how to put
it together; he will puzzle over it for days.
try every sort of arrangement, and unwilling
ly become gradually and practically acquaint
ed with some important mechanical laws.
Again, a little model Of steam engine
made to work by gas or spirit, which may be
bought for dollar or two, is most attract
i've toy. Children will watch it for hours
They see the water poured in; they remark
that it is made to boil, and soon has to be re-
plenished; they notice the action Of the
valves, the piston, the crank and all the parts
When they come to study the theoretical laws
of steam and machines, half the difficulty o.
their first lessons vanish. If during his play
the child is so fortunate as to have a really
eQuCaCeQ uuTSe VI HOIleI, uclsoll oSduelinIeo
with the outlines of such general knowledge
the child's play may be made, by simple toys
far more educational and interesting than any
set lesson, and the result of the instruction
far more fixed on his mind than the simples
theoretical idea could ever be by any number
of repettions and learnings by heart.
What is true concerning the box Of bricks
and the model engine, is also true Of a number
of other toys; that is, they depend for thei
action on certain laws, with which, by a littl'
skill, children may be made practically ia
miliar without any undue taxing of thei
minds, and during the time they are engaged
in play. Ofthese may be mentioned the kite
magnetic fish, hydrostatic toys, with waite
wells, fountains, etc.; pneumatic toys, such a
pop.guns, etc. ; tops of all sorts, the kaleido
scope, the magic wheel, etc. All these in
volve scientific laws which q child may un
derstand familiarly with no more difficulty, i
properly put before him, than he usually fnd
in learning to read.-Go0d Health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

A NEW INDUSTRY. Among the latest in
dustries established is Maine is that of col
lecting and drying sea moss, which is fol.
lowed 10 the town of Kittery. This moss
10 collected in dories in the vicinity of White
Island and Whales Back. Two men 60 in
each boat aud with rakes made for the pur-
pose tear the moss at half tide. 1t is taken
to the beaches, where large beds are con-
structed by taking up all the large rocks and
levelng only surface ofsmall pebble stones.
These beds contain from ten to one hundred
barrels. If there is no rain, sea water has to
be thrown on the moss aud the sun bleaches il
from the dark green color, first to beautiful
pink and then 20 clear white. II has to be
turned occasionly and made the same as hay.
Ate. it is thoroughly dried it is packed in
barrels and shipped to Boston. where i,
Ands ready sale at six cents pound. I'm.
msuse quantities are used by brewers in set
Ting ale, and the demand always exceeds
the supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
Young Lambert.

By Daniel Lambert, by Ethan Allen, by Black
Hawk; dam by st. Lawrence. Record, ? :i4Is
Relatives to Pocahontas, 2:l7A; Ethan Allen, BIS
double; Honest Allen, 2:l9; sensation :auA4 Hos
Spur, :23a Billy Barr, 2:24; Major Allen, ? -
Gomez, 2:27; Nonesuch, 2:2S Fanny Allen, 70
Warwick, years old. 2.,s; and host of others
who can beat 80. Lambert is four this summer,
and speed in 40 gait; finely formed, beautiful
ly gated, and as near perfect as horses can be
made by careful study of the of all troting
blood from which the best of trotters have sprung.
IL will be seen that the animals offered are each
of the very best trottng blood, and especially TO
cross with Knox mares They are put at very low
figures 10 induce persons to breed from something
that will pay. Gentlemen, give US a visit.
Mares sent in our care will receive the best of at.
tention. We will lake few promising colts to
handle and inn rove, sell, &c. Hors, and colts
kept by year low rates. For further particulars
address
mar2s. tMW&S&wtf +. A. F. ADAMS,
Bowdonham.
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A. W. KIMBALL'S
Improved Photographs !

A good photograph is equivalent to examina-
ton into ones conscience 1t places under the eye
more than one secret oDe, that we are 10th to ac-
know ledge. That man of fifty, or sixty il you
choose, II he be sincere, does not murmur when
looking at his photograph, 'Gracious heaven how
old ami" 'How, all these icrfnkies mfRem "What,
this sad, worn, iurruwed face belong 10 me? ?" One
Is supplied, and this is increas d in very disagree.
able manner when showing this picture to some
friends. One hears them eXcaim: 'uh, how per.
feet. Ii is you. Now you have portrait that looks
just like you" Thank you. Although We may
believe ourselves 10 be sensible and philosophical,
and despite all our endeavors to pluck from our
hearts all rs illusions of vanity, yet we always have
in Idle OF us portrait of ourselves much finer than
the reality. The inner man is always young. DO
we come across an interesting book, and feel the
same enthusiasm AS at twenty? Does touching
story bring tears 10 our eyes,? Does a beautiful
face charm Us as ii did at twenty Then We believe
that we are only twenty. am sure that W en- the
old men of Troy standing up before Helen, erie
out, "HoD beautiful she is!' they forgot their age .
they believed themselves to be young. Be advised
by me, have your photograph taken. Goto
A. w. Kimball's.
160 Water. ST.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
M agnetic Treatment
To relieve and Cure all Diseases.
DIR. T.. a. I1DMINS TET
Magnetic Physician.

VIII remain in the city Of Augusta, at the Man
sion House, some time 10 nger. His success thus
justiies him in recommending thus treatment as
sure relief and cure Tor all Nervous Diseases
He solicit consultation freely, and Is determined
to remain in Augusta uuti he establishes a reputa
ton tor truth and honesty He does not intend to
come in conflict with other physicians butto assist
them.
This treatment will also Relieve and Cure the
following di-pa