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p9- The colored "friend and brother" fire.
quently rises to the great occasion. Recently,
one of these applied to an amiable gentleman
for certificate of character by which he might
be able to get situation. The testimonial
was so unexpectedly complimentary, and
set forth Sambo's qualifications in such glow
ing terms, that, turning to the gentleman, he
said "Look heah, Mr.. Wilson, can't you glib
me something to do yourself on dat recomns''-
dation ?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-08

aas- A bright young lady in Rochester re-
marked that the stupidest and slowest gather.
ings in her church were the sociables, and
the jolliest were the prayer-meetings. 1t was
at one of the latter that solemn brother dis
coursed of the uncertainty of life. "Yester-
day." he said, "my brethren, stood at my
window looking out upon new building,
when 1 saw man laying brick. A few
hours later looked out, and he was laying
a corpse?" Among the irrevreent portion of
the audience there was slight litter. But
how could they hel p it?
BE- "No, don't want none of your light
ning-rods," said a Kentucky farmer, last
week, to man who had stopped at his house
to put up patent lightning conductors: Il
amt afraid of lightning, it's the thunder l
believes going to knock US all endwise, some
day" "You don't seem to comprehend" !"
said the peddler these ere silver.tipped rods
are lightning.rods, and the gold tipped ones
are thunder rods just what you want" and
he persuaded the old man in ordering up the
gold-tipped rods.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-08

n6- Religion will never assume its most sa-
cred aspect to young people unless the very
teaching Of it is mode of worship.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-08

sg- A man was recently accused in Paris Of
having stolen pair of trousers from dealer
in the Temple. There were several witnesses,
but the evidence was rather meagre, and so
the accused was acquitted. He was told that
he might 60 without a stain on his character"
but there he stood motionless. At length, he
leaned over the side of the dock, and whisper
ed, "The fact is, sir, I do not like to move till
the witnesses have left the court" "Why is
that?" because sir, am now wearing the
trousers stole.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-08

THE IDEAL AND THE REAL.-"Ah, if I
we're only half as good man as she is wo-
man." said a loving husband to himself, ten.
derly regarding his wife through the crack of
the halfopen door of the room, where she was
sitting with clasped hands and closed eyes,
as if in holy communion with her Maker.
what picture for an artist, just as she
looks now-praying, no doubt, for her pastor"
Then he stole softly into the apartment, no:
ping not to arouse her, but she sprang toward
him, eagerly exclaiming, 30, Charlie I've
been thinking ever so much if I hadn't bet
ter send that bonnet back to be retrimmed." "
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-08
BARBER SHOP.
FINE BEEF.

FIN Il bEEFe
OUR BEEF MARKET is now open, in rear OF
" the old Masonic Hall, and we are prepared to
furnish FINE FRESH BEEF every day. We
will keep the best quality of Beef that this mar
ket can supply, and will sell it at the lowest prices
at which it can be afforded. Customers will be
served at any hour of the day. >,
We are in the market for the purchase OF good
BEEF CATTLE, and those having any for sale
are invited to give US call.
MCCONNELL & SNIDER.
April 90 Is
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-08

AT THE WAY STATIoN.-On the ferry
boat Geisse, crossing the river yesterday, were
an old couple from Louisiana, coming to visit
friends in this city. The old gentleman was
walking around, despite his wife's predic-
tions that something would happen to him,
and he suddenly found himself in the river.
She heard him yell, and caught sight of him,
and leaning over the rail, she shouted, "There,
Samuel, didn't tell you so? Now, then,
work you legs, flap your arms, hold your
breath, and repeat the Lords prayer for it's
mighty onsartin, Samuel, whether you'll land
in Vicksburg or eternity" Thanks to a
ready rope and strong arm, he landed at
this way station Ncks6urg Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-08

"CIRcUs Music. Little Eddie R-,
of Albion, N. Y, had lately attended cir
Gus for the first time, and on the Sunday fol-
lowing, was taken by his grandmother to
church. Eddie gazed around in some won
derment for a few moments. When the or.
ganist began to play, he turned to his grand
mother and said, in whisper:
"Grandma, will there be circus, so [ can
see the lion?"
"Why, no, Eddie, this is church"
"Well, replied the little man, "it's circus
music, anyway."-Harper's Magazine.
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Anmaruns department.

A FIERY SrEED.-"Yes,' said the driver
of the car to the man who stood on the steps,
"she's a mighty nice mare for car work-least-
ways to look at. Kick! Well, you bet.
Since I've had her, she's removed the insides
from two horses hitched in with her, she's
caved in her stall times enough to make one
carpenter rich, and livened up more'n one
passenger member one case in particular ::
Nice old gent with youngster, goin' out for
Sunday picnic he'd basket of lunch COW
cred up with tablecloth. Jest as he was
getting of, the mare worked round when
wasn't lookin', and she fetched the basket one
clatter with both feet-I don't rightly know
but she got in all four-any ways there was
lunch for every body within ten rods, whether
he wanted it or not the paper boys mostly did.
Think the old man saved the handle of the
ham and the cork of the bottle. Such nice
looking beast asshe is, too. Why, that mare
has been bought out Of the stables not less'n
three times cause she was such gentle-look-
in lady's horse. Well, it's good for the doc
tors and wagon.makers, anyhow. Always
slaves up the family, and gets back into the
team less'n week. Never was broke, she
wasn't; and never will be till she falls off
house."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-08

h9- Rev. DR.. w., of p, when he can find
leisure, is fond of hunting and fishing. He is
keen shot and ready wit. Coming home
one day from shooting excursion, with sew
eral ducks in his hand, he met Quaker
friend, whose salutation was:
Woodworking, friend w. Where did thee
get those ducks %
81 shot them," was the answer.
"Well, does thee think it is right to give
pain to such harmless birds, and even to
take away their life?"
"Why not ?" said the DOCTOR "You know
they, as we'll as we must all die at some time
and if they can be of use to US as food, I do
not see any harm in shooting them, any more
than in killing the chickens you and l every
day eat"
YES" said the Quaker, II know every
creature must die when its time comes, but it
seems cruel to take its life before that time. I"
"Well," said the doctor, "friend H., when,
with well.loaded gun, get my eye on a
duck, I generally find its time has come. So,
even on your own view, there can't be any
harm in killing it."
"Ah, friend w." said the Quaker. with a
laugh. 81 see it is as hard to get away from
thy wit as from thy shot,"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-08

pas- What pupil gets most punishment! The
pupil of the eye, for it is continually under
the lash,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-08

n9" Gods promises were never meant to
ferry our laziness. Like boat, they are to
be rowed by oars, but many men entering
forget the oar, and drift down more helpless
in the boat than if they had stayed on land.
There is not an experience in life by whose
side God has not fixed promise. There is
not trouble so deep and swift-running, that
we may not cross safely if we have courage to
steer and strength to pull.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-08

PREVENTION OF MILDEw.-It is said, ON
seemingly good authority, that a mixture of
molasses and water literally sprinkled on a
plant will destroy the mildew, the theory
being that thin film Of sugar is left on the
leaves and branches by the evaporation Of
the water. This deprives the mildew of air
and kills it. 1t would in time kill the plant,
but the next rain or thorough watering wash
es it off and leaves the breathing places open
once more. The application should be made
as promptly as possible, and in any case it is
likely that some black spots will remain on
the leaves where the mildew has wrought its
work on the exterior cuticle. The proper.
tions may be about six parts water to four OF
molasses, but absolute accuracy is not essen
tial. A weak solution of common glue is
also recommended, the action and effect being
the same as with the molasses
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-07-08
YORK MARBLE YARD.

THE undert
signed respectful
ly announces tha-
he is still conduct
ing the above bu-
siness in York
vile, and is pre-
pared to furnish
anything in the
MARBLE LINE
from a plain slab.
to 4 costly monu-
ment, executed in
the best Stvle of
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THE YORKVILLE ENQUIRER.
NEW PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS!
UNPRECEDENTED OFFERS!

DY very liberal contractjust entered into with
I'D the Weed Manufacturing Company, we are
enabled to offer greater inducements to club
makers than ever heretofore.
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S. $2O sHs sr1sso. D'x Fss ss 1:S;'
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FIT FoR-WHAr PLAcE?-It is related
of the distinguished Rev. DR.. Bellamy that
he had seasons of deep dependency, when he
was confident he was going to hell. His
brethren often labored with him in vain.
One day, after all reasoning had failed, one
of the ministers said to him:
"Well, brother, you know more about your
self than we do. To us you appear very we'll /;
but after all, you may be whited sepulchre,
beautiful outside, but inwardly full of cor
ruption. If so, you will 60 to hell. / should
like, however, to know what you will do when
you get there"
"Do" cried the Doctor, with great anima.
tion and emphasis. "what will do? l will
vindicate the law of God, and set up prayer
meetings"
Gall right" said the other; "but in that
case, the devil will not keep you there. He
will soon turn you out as untitled for his
piece and company"
The Doctor came out of his gloom and was
happy.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-26

Two RIVERS. -From the Chronicle we
gather the following items The Nesho
to Mills of Cooper & Jones resumed
operations last week :. The government
dredge will return to Ahnapee sometime
ti.is week :. Our harbor work will be
completed, for this season, in about an
other week. Over one hundred tons of
whitefish were shipped south, from this
place last week. The Shooting Society
of Mishicott have nearly completed their
mammouth new hall, and are making
arrangements for grand tournament on
the 18th of September. Quite a large
party of young folks from this place took
a moonlight ride to Manitowoc on the
tug VIM Richards, last Thursday eve
ming The ride was delightful one,
and the party enjoyed it hugely. One
of Pullman 8 magnificent parlor cars is
now run on the Chicago & North western
Railroad from Milwaukee to Chicago, to
connect with the southern bound train
from this place. For comfort and ele-
gance this car is unsurpassed, and it is
well worth the extra fifty cents charged
to ride in it between the two points.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-26

RESIGNED understand that Mr..
Kirwan, our county Superintendent of
Schools, has handed in his resignation
and has engaged to teach the Third
Ward school in the city Of NIanitowoc.
E-such is the case, we are confident that
he abandons his office from necessity,
and not from choice, as it is evident from
the admirable work he has accomplished
since he has had the direction of our
public schools, that he is not only pecu-
liarly fitted for the discharge OF the
duties that have devolved upon him, but
that he has taken real pleasure in the
performance of them.
It is o well known fact that the salary
received by the county superintendent
is less than that received by any other
county official, and yet the discharge Of
his duties are always attended by more
or less expense. We presume that we
are safe in saying that more than one
quarter of the yearly sala1'v Of MIR. Kir-
wan has been consumed by travelling ex-
penses alGne-an expense which those
officers whose duties are merely clerical
know nothing about and now that his
term of Office is drawing to a close, we
do not wonder that Mr.. Kirwan shrinks
AAO1A. NtONttNbiiiSo oiIC ilbCtSootIf SADcnSGS
of another election from his already too
meage salary.
Manitowoc county can afford to pay
as much for the services OF a thoroughly
competent man to superintend her
schools as any of the wards in the city
OF Manitowoc can afford to pay for a
teacher, and we hope that hereafter the
County Board will fix the salary of the
superintendent at such figures that he
Will not be obliged to abandon his Office
before the expiration OF his term.
The resignation of Mr.. Kirwan will be
regretted by all, as he has been a faith
full public servant, entirely devoted to
his work. He has elevated the standard
of our public schools, and introduced
system where none before existed. He
won the confidence of the people as an
official and their respect as man, and
it Is to be hoped that he may be induced
to withdraw his resignation and to accept
the Office for another term.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-26
A TERRIBLE accident happened in Two

A TERRIBLE accident happened in Two
Rivers yesterday afternoon. John Miller,
while at work in the steam brick making
establishment IN that village, in some
manner got his left arm caught in the
gearing connected with the works, and
had his left arm drawn between two
rollers, set a little over an inch apart,
crushing the elbow joint to atoms and
literally scraping the flesh, muscles, etc.,
from the bone from the hand to the
shoulder, beside tearing away portion
of the side of the chest-one of the most
terrible cases of mutilation which the
attending physicians have ever treated.
The arm was amputated about three
inches below the shoulder, and the un-
fortunate mans life is not yet despaired
of, although the odds are at present
greatly against his recovery. Mr.. Mil
Ter is middle-aged man, and has fam
lily. We sincerely hope his life will be
saved.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-26

BURGLARY.-Last Friday morning,
between the hours of 2 and 3, three men
forced an entrance into the residence of
Mr.. Michael Doolan, in the I'd ward, by
cutting out pane of glass and raising
the lower sash. Having entered the
room they began overhauling the con-
tents of a bureau, evidently in the hope
of securing q sum of money which was
supposed to be therein, and while thus
engage, Mrs. DoClan awoke. Suppos-
ing it to be her husband (who is the
night Waterman in that ward) she called
and asked him how he had got into the
house. Receiving no reply, her suspi-
cions were aroused, and opening the
window in her sleeping apartment she
called loudly for assistance. Some of
the neighbors hearing her cries, turned
out to ascertain the cause of the alarm,
but before they arrived at the house the
thieves had beat hasty retreat. They
did not secure any plumber, but left
large gardeners knife and a blood-stain-
ed handkerchief on the bureau-the
blood probably having been drawn while
cutting out the pane of glass. No clue
to the burglars has yet been secured.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-26

HAD HIS Coat COLLAR PULLED.-On
Thursday last Mr.. Joseph Villas, of Man
itowoc. was guest at the Waverly House.
While walking through the halls he lost
a cuff containing a sleeve button which
was valued at $50. 1t was shortly after
wards picked up and the button removed
by another guest of the house. His
operations were witnessed by a gentle
man who notified Capt. Turner of what
had happened. The Capt. publicly an
nounced the loss and requested the re-
turn of the button, but no response was
ELECTED. Mr.. Villas was notified of what
had happened, whereupon he present
ed his compliments to the guilty party
ard demanded the release of his property,
which elected nothing but adenial. Mr.
Villas then became more determined and
threatened to thrash the floor with the
carcass of his victim, should he refuse
further, whereupon he meekly withdrew
the button from his pocket and delivered
it to its owner.
In justice to his guests. Capt. Turner
notified the young gentleman that he
could no longer be accommodated at his
house.-AppietOn Post.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-26
WAKING UP.
Our Business Men are Coming to Their
Senses.


From the report of meeting held
last evening in Klingholiz Hall, it will
be seen that the business men and others
are Id earnest in their endeayors to re-
nieVe the somewhat fallen fortunes of
this city, and are taking the right course
III making the erection of an elevator the
prime consideration. Much of the de-
preston in this city is due to the fact
that large portion of the grain Of this
county has been taken to markets out
side of Manitowoc, and it has become
apparent to our citizens that, il order to
handle grain they must pay Milwaukee
prices for it, which can and viii be done
before autumn. Aperusal OF the follow
ing list of contributors shows that a
class of men are interested in this thing
that will carry their enterprise to sue
cessful completion. The farming COM
munity should spot these men-the ones
who are anxious to spend their money
III an endeavor to pay them higher
prices for their grain, and remember
them when they have any favers to be-
stow. The building of an elevator here
will put more or less money into the
pocket of every farmer in the county,
and we Tor one are willing to give them
AL the credit their very generous, enter
the contributors:
S. A. Wood, shares; H, BdcAllister, 2; Hen
ry Baetz, 4; Fred Seeger, 1; J. Knicilrehm, /;
A. Vogt, l; j. Richards, 5; j. e. Platt, 2; VIM.
Brown, l; T. Dresser, 1; j. Schuettc & Bros, s;
L. lander, L; Chas. Book, 4; j. a. Kahler, 3;
Gibson, Mendlik & Co., 5; Sam Hall, l; P. ].
Blesch, i; E. Kern, l; j. Thornton, ,; E. Krum-
hauer, l; A. Fischer, ,; o. r. Bacon, /; j. w.
Barnes Co., 5; T. Sixta, 2; E. K. & E. II. Rand,
3; o. Torrison, 5; II. Schmiedecke, l; F. Stein
er, /; Jos. Fischel, l; f. Zeman, L; w. Krajnik,
/; ]. F. Guyles, 2; Plumb Bros, 1; L. Sherman
s. Co, 1; j. Brandeis, L; L. ]. Nash, l; II. ID.
Smart, 2; NJ. Mahoney, 1; j. F. Pritchard. /;
e. Wagner, 4; PankratZ & Co., 2; FL. Esch, 3;
A. Bleser, 2; White & Forrest, 2; NJ. Ketten-
hoffen, /; Tllson & KlingholtZ, 1; Tillson s.
Shimek, l; f. voelchert, /; A. Berner. 1; F.
Rudolph, 2; VIM. Railr, 8; C. Holzknecht, /; II
Lobe, 1; A. Piening, 1; E. SCHNEIDER, l.
Each share is one hundred dollars
In addition to the above cash subscrib-
ers. thereare number of gentlemen who
will give thereal estate necessary and put
it in as so much stock, among which are
Messrs. Jones, Platt and Esslinger, and
Messrs. G. Haverland and f. Sid have
offered to put in first class steam engines
as stock. The movement has gained
Roadway enough to insure success, and
we congratulate our farmers upon this
evidence of renewed activity and prosper
ity in our city.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-26

ABOUT the 1st of next month Messrs.
Hamilton & Vasey, two gentlemen who
for number of years have carried on a
successful business in Ripon, in this
State, will remove to this city and engage
In the boot and shoe trade on a large
scale. They have leased the premises
recently occupied by VIM. Kremer, and
being the right kind of men will we hope
soon build up an extensive and flourish
ing trade. Our city offers superior in
ducements to live men, and as such we
tender them a hearty welcome.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-26
A CARD.

Various reasons seem to render
it necessary to abandon the plan,
advertised from our churches last Sab
bath, for q Union S. S. and Social Pic
mic Excursion, by boat, to Sheboygan,
Saturday, the 9th inst. Personally [
regret this deeply, for to crafty the
young in so social a way, and to pro-
mote Social unity among all our citizens,
are objects very dear to my heart.
c.. B. STEVENS.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-26

HENRY LoRENz, aged 16 years, resid-
ing near the foot of Quay street, was
drowned yesterday. He, together with
several younger companions, was Spear
ing fish from the wreck of the schooner
Dispatch, just south of the harbor piers,
and in throwing the spear at some object
in the water he lost his balance and fell
in, the water at that particular point be-
ing some 10 or II feet in depth. It ap-
pears that the unfortunate fellow was
either stunned by coming in contact
with some object in the water, or that
he chung to something on the bottom,
for he did not rise to the surface until
fished out an hour later. The alarm was
given by his companions, but as above
stated, it was some time before the body
was recovered, when life WIS extinct.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-26
BUSINESS.
That is What the Men Mean Who have
Started the Elevator Enterprise.


Last evening meeting of those gen.
tle@en who had Subscribed to the fund
being raised for the building and opera
tor of an eley ator in this city, met at
Klingholtz Hall and effected a temporary
organization by electing J. L. Guyles
chairman, and l.. J. Nash, Secretary.
Mr. G.. w. White offered the follow
ing resolution, which was unanimously
adopted:
ResolUed, That this meeting organize
as the Citizens Wheat Buying Associa-
ton of Manitowoc," having for its
object the building of an elevator and
the purchase and sale of wheat and other
farming commodities.
A letter was read from Hon. Jos.
Villas, in which he described the opera
ton of a newly patented continuance for
the elevation of grain, and containing
many other useful notes designed to aid
the Association III getting to work and
ready for business.
On motion, John Schuette, s. A.
Wood and c. W. White were appointed
a committee, whose duty was to act in
conformity with the following resolution
Resol0ed, That committee consist
ing of three members of this Association
be appointed by the Chair, whose duty
it shall be to forthwith take the necessary
steps to inform themselves as to what
sized elevator is necessary to store the
grain that may be purchased by this AS
ISOLATION, procure plan if possible, in
vestigate the probable cost, and if pos
sible examine as to the propriety of pur-
chasing tie new patent referred to by
J. Villas, and report the same to the next
adjourned meeting, held at Klingholtz
Hall Aug. 80, 1875, and that the said
committee report any other facts which
may come to their notice.
G. A. Forrest, E. j. Nash, E. K.
Rand and Ernst Wagner were appointed
committee to draft bylaws, rules and
regulations for the government of the
Association, and report the same at the
next meeting.
The Chair also appointed E. X. Rand,
A. Piening and Adam Bleser n commit
tee to solicit subscriptions to the capital
stock.
A committee to pass upon the real es-
tate offers made to the association, and
to report upon the best locality in which
to build the elevator, the number or
size of lots required, etc., was appointed
as follows: III. McAllister, Ernst Wag-
ner, Geo. Pankratz, NJ Mahoney, J. +.
Guyles, J. W. Barnes, Chas. Esslinger,
J. E. Platt, r. D. Smart.
1t was decided to have subscription
Its printed, containing the names of the
present subscribers, to be circulated in
the city and adjoining county, after which
the meeting adjourned to meet again at
Klingholtz Hall on Monday evening".
Aug. 80, 1876, at u o'clock.