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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-12-17

A PRovIDENTIAL MAN.-This title now
justly belongs to a physician who has
added to the list of medicines new rem
edy, which appears to include all that
is most valuable in the old pharmaco-
peia, and not to include any of the
drawbacks with which the so-called spe-
cities of the Faculty are chargeable.
The Providential man is DIR. JOSEPH
WALKER. of California, whose VINEGAR
Buffers has achieved, in the short space
of two years, degree of popularity
never before attained by any advertised
preparation in this country. We have
too much confidence in the shrewdness
of the American people TO suppose that
this sudden and surprising celebrity is
the outgrowth of delusion. Indeed,
we have reason to know that it is founded
on innumerable and Northumberland
cures of almost all the bodily ills that
flesh is heir to- Not the least among the
merits of the famous Tonic and Restora-
tive is its entire freedom from alcohol,
as well as from all mineral drugs. 1t is
composed exclusively of rare vegetable
extracts. IL
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-12-17

The Boston University has sixty Ia
dies In its diuerent depar ,ments.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-12-17

Mrs. Angelina Smith recently asked
Mr.. Edwin Smith how it was that he got
home so late at nights, and there was al
WAYS chalk on his coat sleeves. Why,
my dear" he replied, you see our lodge
of the Y. NJ. G. a. has started night
school for the newsboys. and chalking
up sums on the ck-board, you know !;
don't you see, darlings'-Chicago Trib-
ana
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-12-17
ADVERTISERS

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ions. For separate lists and cost Of advertising,
address o. p, BAHBoRN, ia Monroe St., Chicago.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-12-17
NnHTnr COUNTRY LAND AGENTS
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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-12-17

aim I"LApIYs' FRIEND contains articles
UUk needed by every Iady--Patent Spool
Holder, Scissors Thimblc, etc-gLafan-
teed worth $50. Sample Box, by mail.
w 30 cents. Agents wanted. PLUMB q CO..
~ q W los s. Eighth street, Philadelphia, Pa
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-12-17
GUNTKER'S CANDIES!

Celebrated throughout the Union. Expressed TO u,
uarts at co Cts pound a pound and upwards). Ad
dress s.UtTIIER, Confectioner, Chicago.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-07-16
JIIDGE MACKEY "INTERyIEWED."

We happened on Monday to meet on the
train Judge r. j. Mackey, who was just re-
turning from visit to Washington. Recog-
nizing in this circumstance material for an
item, we straightway interviewed him as to
the attitude of the administration on South
Carolina affairs. Judge Mackey was quite
obliging and furnished US with the following
facts:
Judge Mackey, in company with Senator
Robertson (who is high in favor with the ad-
ministration,) called upon the President.
Senator Robertson referred to the course
Judge Mackey has lately pursued in bringing
criminals to justice. President Grant turned
upon him and said, "Why don't you convict
Moses?" Ths Judge replied that he had not
had an opportunity of having our native
young Governor brought to justice. The
President then remarked that he had heard
that a Justice of the Supreme Court had
maintained that Moses could not be tried be-
fore impeachment, and denounced this propo-
sition that President or Governor is above
the law as monstrous. He was corrected as
to the Judge who thus decided. Grant
seemed much disgusted with the condition Of
affairs, and rasped Judge Mackey for the
reason that every Republican is responsible for
the villainy existing here. He emphatically
declared that there must be a true reform this
fall, or the Republican party would not re-
cognize its bastard monster He also de-
nounced the conduct Of Moses in calling out
the militia, to defy process Of the court, and
enquired as to what posse the Court could
raise to enforce its warrants. lie was IN
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-07-16
Selettrd 2uetrv.
MY CHOICE.


Yes, I know there are stains on my carpet
The traces of small muddy boots,
And see your fair tapestry glowing
And spotless, with blossoms and fruits
And know that my walls are disfgured
With prints of small fingers and hands;
And see your own household whteness
All fresh in it's purity stands!
Yes, know my "Back walnut is battered,
And dented by many small heels;
While your own polished stairway, all perfect
It's smooth, shining surface reveals!
And know that my parlor is Uttered
With many odd treasures and toys;
While YOUR own is in daintieSt order.
Unharmed by the presence OF boys!
And know that my room is invaded
Quite boldly, all hours of the day;
While YOU sit in your own unmoleSted,
And dream the soft quiet away!
Yes, know 1 have jackets that wear out,
And buttons that never will stay;
While YOU can embroider at leisure,
And learn pretty arts of "crochet.'
And know there are lessons of spelling
Which must be patient to hear;
While you may sit down to your novel,
Or turn the last magazine near!
Yes, know there are four little bedsides
Where must stand watchful each night
While you go out into your carriage,
And flash in your dresses 50 bright.
Now, think I'm neat little woman;
l like my house orderly, too;
And Pm fond of all dainty belongings;
Yet would not change places with you!
No! Keep your fair home, with its order,
Its freedom from trouble and noise;
And keep your own fanciful leisure;
But give me my four splendid boys:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-07-16

strengthened my belief, for already simpl.
! kne,o that she had done the murder. fur
! thermore knew, from information derived
from DR.. Turner, that the money which Ebel
/ Varney had left was all in the bank. Indeed
everything save the real estate was at presen
in the bank. =.
Having arrived at this point, determined
to make quick work Of it. So, while the wo
man was still glaring at her husband, | arose
to my feet, and took my hat; and, as they
looked to see what this movement meant,
said to them, "Dr. Turner does not yet know
of this thing. 1t is known at present only tc
myself and to few gentlemen who assisted
me in the investigation. For one week We
will keep the investigation to ourselves; anc
! if, at the end of that time, you have dispose
of the property as have dictated, l give you
my word that you shall be permitted to con
tinue to live with only such punishment as
your own consciences may bring upon you
And God knows that punishment will not be
light If. however, at the end Of the week
you shall not have done as / have hidden
then I shall turn your case over to the officer:
of the law. Here isa written list of the be
quests as gave them to you, so you can make
no mistake" And here I threw the scrap Of
paper upon the table. "Now 60 and do as ]
have said and be sure you cannot obtain 8
guinea from the bank without my knowledge
"You-you-can't prove it! You cant
prove it p the woman shrieked, as | moved
toward the door,
Istopped, and turned, and met her gaze
"Nancy Varney," said, 'your dead uncle
is the witness l shall bring againstyou." And
with this departed
Five days after I was in the town of Bar
tondale again, and I made it in my way to
call on DR.. Turner and in the course of con-
versation, he said to me, "By the way, Lord,
those Varneys have done curious thing.
They have been to Thompson and Borthwick,
the lawyers, and have, of their own free will,
declared that it was their uncle's dying re-
quest that Of his property ten thousand pounds
should be given to Mary Downing, and five
thousand to the children of his brothers, s
widow, one thousand to the church, and
that the rest should be safely invested for the
benefit of the poor and friendless children of
the town, reserving to themselves only the
estate upon which they have lived. Curious,
now-very curious, isn't it?"
"It is curious" I admitted. And then |
asked him what people thought it meant.
"Well, said he, "the general impression is
that the old man left will to this effect, and
that they have destroyed it, and their troubled
consciences have led them to the course they
have TAKEN"
"And what will the solicitors and the bank
ers do?" I asked.
"They have concluded to dispose of the
property as has been thus suggested, and ask
no further questions"
In the spring I saw DR.. Turner again, and
he told me that the Varneys had sold their
property in Bartondale, and gone to America.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-07-16

formed that there were enough honest men OF
sufficient courage to be found to arrest any
miscreant. =,
President Grant then affirmed that the
Federal troops in South Carolina were moi
here to enforce the collection of erorbltant taTes
and that he wished this to be understood.
They were stationed here for national pur:;
poses, such as arresting illicit distillers and
the like. =,
President Grant was much incensed at the
disgraceful conduct of Neagle in firing into
Col. Blacks house while on drunken spree
and thought he should have been summary
dealt with. :.
In fine, President Grant was utterly DISCUS
ted with affairs here. The load is too heavy
for the party or himself to bear. He has
abandoned the Louisiana policy, and as Judge
Mackey says, fattened out the Radical Gov
ernor, Davis, of Texas, although Davis was
backed by the State Supreme Court; and
also cooked Brooks goose, although Baxter
was supported by the Conservatives. Judge
Mackey thinks that Grant will hencetorth
pursue broader policy toward the South.
Judge Mackey believes that by the aid OF
the National Administration, and the labors
of all honest reformers in South Carolina, an
acceptable candidate will be nominated tor
Governor who will rout Scott, Chamberlain,
Moses, Patterson and Elliott and all the ring,
horse, foot and dragons. We sincerely trust
that he is correct, and we pledge the Conser-
vatives of Fairfield to aid in any genuine re-
form that may be proposed d.-Farfeld Ne'cs,
2nd instant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-07-16

"Gor MEAL ANYHow."-I our town
there lived hardware merchant whose wife
was stingy and miserly to the highest degree
Even the oldest inhabitant of our town can't
recollect that she ever invited any one to din
ner or supper, and especially as they them
selves ate we'll and lived in frst-rate style
Her motto was "selfeating makes fat" and
she acted thereon. One day an old farmer
whom l will name Davis, customer of the
hardware dealer, called on the old lady just
about dinner time. They just had an extra
good lunch on account of the birthday of her
Oldest son. She told Mr.. Davis to take seat
and make himself easy, which he did, but at
the same time he looked over at the table
with such heart-broken eye as only hun,
gry stomach can inspire The old lady asked
him how his wife was "Oh!" says he, 81
don't care about eating; 1 took late break
fast this morning." The old lady was aston.
ished, but asked him, nevertheless, what the
prospect for the crop was. He replied, II am
much obliged to you, madam, but l assure
you 1 have no appetite, and I am obliged to
you just the same" The old lady thinking
he might be hard Of hearing, said in a very
loud tone, "Mr. Davis, since when have you
been hard of hearing, How did it come on ?
Tell me. lam so sorry foryou." "Oh, well, y
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-07-16

p~ "Gracious me p exclaimed lady in
Louisville witness box, chow should I know
anything about anything I don't know any
thing about2"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-07-16

The LARGEST LANDHoLDER IN AMERICA.
Mr.. George Grant, the proprietor of the ia
nous Victoria Colony, in Kansas, is the larg-
est landbolder in America. He is a Scotch
gentleman, who acquired large fortune as a
silk merchant in London, and who, with an
enterprise and energy as unhagging as that OF
an ambitious youth who has fortune still to
make, comes over here with his fifty years
experience and ample fortune, which he in
vests in the soil of Kansas, and in the i'm
provement of stock. Mr. Grant has just re-
turned to St. Louis from Chicago, where he
went to meet stock coming from Canada. His
land continues to be taken up by Scotch,
English and American parties. About twen-
ty square miles have been already taken up
by New Workers, among whom are Mr.: Gun
ther (nephew Of the ex.mayor. Mr.. Shields,
and Messrs. Clarke, Fisk, Flagg and others.
Mr.. Moller, owner of the largest sugar re-
6nery in New York, has lately come out with
his wife and daughter, and taken up three
square miles along Big Creek River. An
English gentleman, Mr.. Ratcliffe, Of London,
has purchased three square miles for himself
and four square miles for two Of his friends.
They all intend to come out with their fami-
lies next spring. The colony differs in every
respect from others founded in the United
et~too, ..,~-s Of slro eos.le-e hoi.e re:se.'e
fair fortunes, who are seeking healthy cli-
mate and country life.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-07-16

LITTLE TH1Nes.-Walking along the street
the other day, we saw heavily loaded wagon
going slowly through an open gateway:
When partly through, the gate swung to, and
would have hit the wagon, had not boy who
was passing seen the danger and jumped to
the rescue. He was just in time to save
jar, and perhaps breakage. The driver was
busy with his horses, and knew nothing about
it. The boy slung his books over his shoulder
and went, whistling and unthanked, on his
way. 1t was only little thin ga very little
thing, you will say and yet the unconscious,
matter.ofcourse style in which it was done,
showed that it was his daily habit to do just
such little helpful things whenever he found
them to do. There are some people-and
blessed is every family that owns of them
who 60 about, giving a little push here, or a
pull there, to help over the hard places, TAX
ing little hindering things out Of the way, so
that others will not stumble over them, and
keeping the family machinery so well oiled
with kind words and deeds that it cannot help
running smoothly. There is scarcely one of
US who has not the daily opportunity for
doing just such little helpful things that no.
body notices, perhaps, but that add so much
to the comfort and happiness of every family.
And this is true, not only Of the "little acts
of kindness" but Of the "little words of love-"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-07-16

Westerbrook on Friday. Her lawyer, in
moving for her release, told remarkable
story. She had worked out as chambermaid
and given her wages to her father, and as
long as be received her earnings he was con-
tent but when she began to keep her money
to prepare herself for marriage with young
Emil Schneider, to whom, meantime, she had
pledged her troth, the father took her before
Justice Murry and had her committed to
Blackwell's Island as an incorrigble girl.
Emil and Rachel met in the Supreme court
room on Friday, and after the story had been
told, Judge Westerbrook asked the young
man whether he was willing and ready to
marry the girl. Emil promptly replied in the
affirmative.
"Then take her to the Mayors office" said
his Honor, "and when you return with mar
riage certificate, I will release your bride"
Mayor Havemeyer performed the ceremo-
ny Clerk Van Buskirk made out certii.
cate of marriage; the couple returned to the
court room, and Judge Westerbrook, con-
graduating them, made his word good.
CHARACTER IS CAp1rAL.-What you can
effect depends on what you are. You put
your whole self into all that you do. If that
self be small, lean and mean, your entire life
work is paltry, your words have no force, your
influence has no weight. If that self be pure
and high, true and kind, vigorous and force
full, your strokes are blows, your notes stacca'
tos, your work massive, your influence cogent,
you can do what you will. Whatever your
position, you are power, you are felt as a
kingly spirit, you are as one having authority.
Too many think Of character chiefly in its re-
lation to the life beyond the grave. certain.
ly would not have less thought of it with ref.
erence to that unknown future, on the margin
of which some of US, undoubtedly, are at this
moment standing; but I do wish that more
consideration were bestowed upon its earthly
uses. 1 would have young men, as they start
in life, regard character as capital, much
surer to yield full returns than any other cap
ital, unaffected by panics and failures, fruit
full when all other investments lie dormant,
having certain promise in the present life as
in that which is to come-A.P p Peabody.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-07-16

says Mr.. Davis, eff you want to force me to
eat, and if it gives you such pleasure, all
right, then, I will submit" and with this be
moved his chair right up to the table, and
taking plate, he commenced to visit ruin
upou that table such as the old lady never
dreamed Of; soup, fish, vegetables, bread, and
the bottle of wine generally reserved for the
pater familias, all went the way of human
flesh. He then took oup his pipe and his
cabbage.dr .dried.hot-corn tobacco, and after
lighting some, remarked, "Well, there is moth.
ing like square meal and pipe after it."
The unfortunate old lady quickly retired, un.
doubtedly pouring blessings on Mr.. Davis
head, whose expression was uncommonly
mildly.looking and contented.-Dan. Ne'os.
UNBoLTED WHEAT AS FooD.-Wheat may
be styled the King of the Cereals, for no other
grain enters so largely into the daily food OF
all civilized nations There are substantial
reasons, too, why it should be preferred. Its
superior flavor is, no doubt, an important con-
sideration but perhaps, the true reason tor
the preference given it, lies in the fact that
wheat contains more of all the elements re-
QulTeu w hecp tuo oy eoou1 Al q nS"AoAy SS
tion than any other grain. Reference is now
made to the pure wheat, for it seems beyond
question that the true and only healthy way
to use this grain is in some preparation which
shall preserve all its elements. The custom
of separating the white portion of the grain
from the bran and using only the former, is a
false and pernicious one, and has been and is
now doing infinite harm. Thousands Of cases
of dyspepsia may be traced to too free use
of bread, pastry, cake, etc., made from fine
-four. It is fact, revealed by chemical anal
ysis, but not generally understood, that by
far the most nutritious part Of the wheat is
found in the bran, and this is practically
thrown away, or considered only suitable for
horses and cattle, in order that -four may be
produced white enough to satisfy false taste
among the people. Preparations Of whole
wheat therefore, such as crushed wheat, Gra-
ham Flour, etc., are far more healthful, than
fine -four, and if they were universally used,
many of the ills which aflict unhappy hu'
manity would be unknown.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-04
Christmas Novelties, Tc!s, JeWelry,

Afr Fred BrUokss noted store ~, imported
sesars tobacco, books. stationery. inusicai in-
struments cheap i-wclrv, toys. etc. at fhest,r
Hook. uaxt 6oor to Mat. IiDck, ll's butcher
shop. Carson civ Af. icy ;nr all tns CaIltor-
MIA p.pers. tioli Hi News. Iictoria!s and Ma
oa.ilirS.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-04

SrDTKE IN THE AMKEIcAT Fr.,G.-Wc
saw yesterday at the house OF james 5.
Smith & Co., stock brokers, u beautiful
aud valuabi. specimen Of oge taken the
day before from The ninth ieyel Ct the
American Flag mine. This specimen
was extracted from Il large body Of sui
nnnret ore found in the ninth level, and
will assay as high as 1925 IS to the ton.
This shows very marked improvement
in tie character Of the ore, and among
those who are best able 10 judge correctly
this change is looked upon rs strong
evidence of a radical change ill the for
NATION, and as indicative Of a gratifying
Improvement indeed, showing that an
other and better quality Of ground has
been broken into by the company. The
vein also runs vertically. Instead Of at All
angie, rs before. Fix assays Of Flag ore
from The ninth level show average assays
OF $40 55.-riocic R'co.,i, Pet. -.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-04

r,,r e those ia;eemen"a.e ana iath-
o:a:e-s patent eases vas before the /. 5,
1ireui; Covit yesterday. Ja1aes Ss%-
v. ana H.llyc: were bo,A Oh he be1eA.
IN i.n.GeEsa c':aTfG mill pa Vs. one -
,ae witnesses. -, the aiuajg.i'i"tors
AID falling az: HE'p shans f.":n
,ac Coiu,tock We:c on nau,i as witnesses.
likewise Tyre! AID ether foundry mn
..-si = vast following Of W. learned III
We l.w. IT, iuty Iosl.l rs i. iA6y
wrra j ynt their situation t.
wouldn't nave missed. their subpoena on
:av consideration especially = More OF
t. Ca.i:n coal mines.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-04

I sTccE o: sugar cane 81 the west
Indies or Louisiana sort, was 10 be seen,
Yesterday, leaning up in a fruit stand.
The bows will soon tind Oh: how sweet
its a.tiuu lati@us are.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-04

HID FOR posTAGE. - Not stamped
.rsufiiciently stamped, etc: Mr. Il
Winters. White Rock; NJ. Julit Gan
npn. SIN Francisco; |. L. Eardl., Essl,
sS!elai.:.::tn. Cal.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-04

alR. Tod Robinson, Junior, the gentle
man who WAS SO very sick az thc "Ai',
Iiouse, last Winter, is IN town. A share
Of hearty health is quite evidently his.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-04

ac,irn H1HKEHsAIL, convicted in the
District Court for Lincoln county OF
.he crime o; grad larceny and senten-
TO Is months il the Pcnitentialy, was
YESTERDAY restored to citizership By
action CT the Board OF PaFdons, his
term g: sentence having ">pllct.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-04

Loxo METfR.-Thc boys AZ the Pho
nix Sa.oon seemed 20 lie far off las:
might. They held an hn?romitu camp
meeting Of. tie premises and sang aloat
'.jot3an's stormy banks mos, ile.oai-
ou>ly.
TIE tain GHo from Virginia at 6 =.
H., yesterday. sy"s detained ~ Snow Oh
...a road and did not arriye til : . clock.
Hos. CAmIts i. DeLon5 i"av:. Carson
t..-a,;obt tor Marys,iile, 10 MO-: his fam
I. ta..e. .s:.a .usuIoI; ii ul:.cL, W
:, ...lt - is;.-:I. re U;wei..
~Aroa 80. McijLTE, & tn Hun
!.o.,t. tt,i,e. WAS amons rs yes:erlay.
t.aai square ia.!n, that s:;,"t iAane %
III.
LhSI.,H SSEyI, at The Epi~cpai Rec
10Y tbs evening At - ciork.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-04

one OF the men II lhs strap calac'
Vas in town 4 nigh! or two ago. He d"
moi display his pats, EowevCr, and re-
famed quietly 10 his b>at 81 the L. P,
before he could be interviewed even AZ
secondhand. lie practices :. unodifica-
ton Of the same ola play. lie bets that
the stolen piece IS SAL in the Strap-he
,wears it must he there, because his
f..tlae- gave i 10 iia on his death
led