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ANOTHER SPLENDID OFFER,
PREMIUMS TO SINGLE SUBSCRIBERS.


For the advantage of those who are inaccessible
by club-maker, but may yet wish TO aVall
themselves of our liberal offers to SUBSCRIBERS,
we have made arrangements with the publish
crs of SMITHS BIBLE DICTIONARY by which we
| are enabled to offer that valuable work as pre-
MUM to subscribers, at a cost to the SUBSCRIBER
for the book and the ENQUIRER, OF little more
than the publishers price of the book. Smiths 8
Bible Dictionary is standard work, ana 1ndis-
pensably necessary to every student OF the blple;
or to every person who desires to read the sacred
volume intellgibly. The Dictionary is the work
of DIR. William Smith, of the University OF Lon
don, and the most eminent photographer IN the
world, who, in it's preparation associated with
himselfover seventy distinguished dlvlnes ana
authors, of both Europe and this country, IN the
great task of preparing comprehensive Dlctlon-
ary of the Bible, and supplying want long felt
by the religious public. The result OF these Ia
bors appeared in three large and very costly vol
umes, a wonderful monument of learning. An
| abrdgement of this great work, for popular nse'
made by DR.. Smith himself, is tho one we nave
| arranged to furnish our subscribers. The pook
contains every name lnthe blble respecting %nlcl.
| ANYTHING can be said. It embraces the results or
| historic research, antiquarian investigation, the
study of languages and dialects, and the discove-
ries of the modern travellers and explorers IN tne
Holy Land-Robinson. Rawllnson, fergusoll'
| Layard, Offert and Stanley.
The book is printed from new stereotype plates,
on good paper, and is appropriately illustrated
with over l25 Engravings OF beautiful scenes,
| Ancient Cities, and Memorable Places OF the
Holy Land descriptive Figures and valuable
Maps. 1t contains nearly 800 closely~printed,
double-column, octave pages, including "a ele-
CANT full page Steel and Wood Engravings. 1t
Is printed in type ola heavy, distinct, and very
legible face.
The publishers price of Smiths Bible Diction-
ary is $3.50. WewiIl furnish copy of the work
substantially bound in cloth, and a copy OF the
ENQUIRER one year for $3.50. Or for club OF
five subscribers at $3.50 each, we will furnish
COPY of the Dictionary to the getter up ofthe club
The book will be mailed, free of postage, to the
person entitled to receive it, direct from the office
of publication.
Subscribers whose terms of subscription nave
not expired, by forwarding the money, will re-
ceive q copy of the Bible Dictionary, and have
their subscription to the ENQUIRER extended ono
year. The cash must accompany all ORDERS
L. M. GRIST, PROPRIETOR,
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Mnu1uruus department.

COUNTING CHICKENs.-The reason why
people count their chickens before they are
Matched is because it is easier. Mr.. Benson
found dead hen back of his barn one morn.
ing. He suspected it was one of his fowls,
but ne was not certain, and the only way to
ascertain, he thought, was to count his flock,
which numbered sixteen. He gathered them
together with few flakes of cold pancake,
and commenced counting: zone, two, three,
four, five, six, seven One, two, three,
four, FIVE, six One, two, three, four, five,
six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven-pshaw
One, two, three, our-four-four-good
gracious! One, two, three, four FIVE, six,
Observation-Disclosures and lightning
One, two, three-one, two, three, four, FIVE,
six-six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven-elev-
blast We, stand still! One, two-two-two,
three, four-four-four-four- o, you will,
will you? p he suddenly screamed, choking
with passion, and jumping up and down in an
ecstacy ofrage. Then he dove after clothes
pole, and bore down on the frightened and
fleeing hens like whirlwind, scattering the
yard with feathers, and filling the air with
the shrieks of the crazed bipeds, and never
ceased the attack until every hen was out of
sight. He don't know yet whether that hen
is his.
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Why THEY WENT TO WAR.-A certain
King sent to another King, saying: "Send
me blue pig with black tail, or else"
The other replied:
II have not got one, and if I had"
On this weighty cause they went to war.
After they had exhausted their armies and
resources, and laid waste their kingdoms, they
began to wish to make peace; but before this
could be done, it was necessary that the in
sulting language that led to the trouble should
be explained.
"What could you meaD," asked the second
King of the first, "by saying Send me blue
pig with black tall or else"
"Why," said the other, 81 meant a blue pig
with a black tail, or else some other color.
But what could you mean by saying, 1 have
not got one,' and if had"
"Why, of course, if l had l should have
sent it."
The explanation was satisfactory, and
peace was accordingly concluded.
The story of the two Kings ought to serve
as lesson to US all. Most of the quarrels
between individuals are quite as foolish as
the war of the blue pig with black tail.
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we invite attention to our terms of subscription,
and the liberal offers we make to those who may
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l. For 40 subscribers, at 81. 50 each, we will give
a No. l Weed Sewing Machine, worth $50.
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a No. Weed Sewing Machine, worth $40.
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vIlHE COOKING STOVES manufactured at our
works in Greensboro, N. c., give universal
satisfaction wherever introduced. They are made
of the BEST SCOTCH PIG METAL, with heav-
ier and thicker plate than any other Stove in tho
market. and consequently will the longer with
stand heat and hard usage. They are Of hand
some pattern and neat finish, and warranted equal
in every other respect to any Cooking Stove sold
in the United States while tits confidently claimed
that thew are the CHEAPEST. All the usual
pieces of ware and cooking utensils are furnished
with each Stove. An important consideration
with purchasers is the fact that our patterns and
sizes are never changed. Should piece get acci-
dentally broken at any time we can replace II at
the mere cost of casting. Not simply because IL
is home production, button account OF It's lntrln-
sic merits as an article of household economy, 90
we ask the patronage of home purchasers. More
than ONE THOUSAND Of these Stoves are now
in use. and among many others having them we
resnectfully refer to the following r. T.. Guthrie,
D. NJ. Campbell, NJ: H. Cmrrence, York county,
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Wylie, Chester; u. Al, a: GoTaon' n
Guthriesville; John A. Brown, Rock Hill; B.: T.
Rovd. Joseph Herndor, L. NJ. Grist, Yorkville.
Yon can save the freight from the northern cities
and the dealers profit, which is no small item,
hv buvinp of us and at the same time get
STOVE THAT IS MORE DURABLE than those
of northern make. The following are our prices
delivered at depot in Greensboro: A..
No with 10 pieces ware and feet pipe' sSS 90 90
Address,, SERGEANT & McCAULEY,
Greensboro, N. C.
IT. NJ. DoBsON Il CO., Agents, Yorkyille, 8; c.
JOHN R. LONDON, Agent, Rock Hill, s. G.
A. F. LINDSAY, Agent, Lowrysville, Ches-
for countv 8. C.,
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THE FOOLISH V1RG1Ns.-It comes to us
that Sunday-school teacher having taken
much trouble to explain to her class the para
BILE of the wise and foolish virgins, thought on
the following Sabbath she would see if they
remembered her instruction. Telling them
to stand up (they were all under ten years
Of age), she said, "Now, girls, what did I tell
you about last Sunday?"
A perfectly blank look on the faces Of
all-no one had remembered-till pair Of
bright black eyes, sparkling with delight, and
little hand raised to attract the teachers at
tention, caused the teacher to ask, "Well,
Louisa, what was it about?"
The answer was, "Why, about them wo-
men that forgot their kerosene"
She had seized the obvious idea, though
Scripturally the answer was little off color
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Too MUCH PRosPERtry.-A good for moth.
ing wretch was brought up before the magis.
trate on charge Of drunkenness. The evi-
dence showed that he had been tipsy for a
week, and he was asked what he had to say
for himself "Well, Yer Honor" he replied,
"me and my old woman never did live easy
together "That's no excuse for your get.
ting drunk" said the Court "You're Ri ight,
Yer Honor, and so it ain't,' was the answer.
"We used to fight like cats and dogs together. -
drinking made it worse" remarked the mag.
istrate. "That's true" rejoined the man; "she
discouraged the life out of me, and kept me
poor, until last week when" "Well, what
did she do last week ?" "She died, Yer Hon.
or" "And you have been drunk ever since
ayes, Yer Honor never could bear pros.
perity."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-04-29

B9- A Jealous but ignorant negro preacher
in expounding to his flock as to the astound-
ing nature of miracles got trife confused in
the matter. He said, "My beloved friends,
the greatest of miracles was bout the loaves
and 6shes-dare was 5000 loaves and 1000
fishes, and de twelve 'postles had to eat dem
all, and de miracle is dey didn't burst
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RowING AGAINST THE TIDE.-About thir-
ty miles above Wilmington, North Carolina,
lived three fellows, named respectively Bar
ham, Stone and Grey, on the banks of North
East river. They came down to Whining
ton in small row boat, and made it fast to the
wharf. They had time of it in the city, but
for fear they would be dry before getting
home, they procured jug of whisky, and
after dark, of a black nj ght, too, they embark
ed in their boat, expecting to reach home in
the morning. They rowed away with all the
energy that three halftipsy fellows could
muster, keeping up their spirits in the dark
ness BY pouring the spirits down. At break
of day they thought they must be near home,
and seeing through the dim gray of the morn
ing house on the river side, Stone said:
"Well, Barham, we have got to your place
at last"
IF this is my house." said Barham, "some-
body has been putting up lot of outhouses
since 1 went away yesterday; but I'll go
ashore and look about, and see where we are,
if you'll hold her to-"
Barham disembarks, takes observation, and
soon comes tumbling along back, and says ::
"Well, I'll be whipped if we amt at Will
mington yet; and what's more, the boat has
been hitched to the wharf all night"
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new manner of stringing and new method OF in
serting sound 6oard the most important results
have been obtained
"The toneis full and sonorous, with sweetness
and delicacy of touch that cannot he surpassed: 1
have tested them as would 4 Grand, for points
of delcacy and strength, and they have stood the
test in every way. In many respects t"e9 "fe ""-
perior to a,iy manufactured in Ame'icd.
CHARLES FRADEL.'
1.-THE eminent and favorite Composer and Pian-
ist to His Royal Highness, the Duc Gustave OF
Sax Weimar of Eisenach.)
Rochester Musical Times.)
"The firm of Bloomfield Il Otis have lately made
several i'm portant improvements in their pianos,
placing them in the front rank of American man.
ufacturers."
(Tolcdo, o., Blade.l
"Bloomtield Il Otis, of New York, carry away
the first premiums at the Ohio State Fair as they
did at the Fair of the American Institute. Con-
sidering the fact that they met in competition all
the established favorites, such as the knaoe Dun
ham, Lighte, Bradbury, and many others, when
were skilfully handled, this is certainly hlgn
compliment as the tests were thorough and c'tttcal.
brooklyn, N. Y. Eaglc.)
"The Music Committee of the Board of Educa-
ton. Brooklyn, together with the local commit
tees after examining and Thoroughly testing dUthe
principal instruments manufactured, have pur-
chased BoomfeldtS & Otis celebrated Patent Treble
Pianos for the use Of the schools"
These Pianos are warranted for seven years.
Responsible and energetic AG ENTS WANTED
everywhere.
as- Send for Circular and mention the name OF
the paper in which you saw this advertisement.
January % u
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Weed Sewing Machine, No. 3.-PHce, s70
For club of so subscribers, at $3.50 each, we will
give WEED SEWING MACHINE ofthe above style,
the cash price Of which is seventy dollars.
ms- The reputation of the Weed Sewing Ma
chine is equal to that of any other irstclass ma
chine in the market and of its merits we can
speak a6lvisedly-havng had one in constant use
in our own family since 1865, during all of which
time it has never failed to work in the most sat-
isfactory manner.
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GUSTAVUS III. AND THE POOR GIRL.

GUSTAftS LII. AND The POOK GlRL.
One evening little Annie clambered upon
her fathers knee, which she was very fond Of
doing when the work of the day was over
At once she asked for a story. "What kind
of story, darling?" asked her father. "a
Bible story, or anything else you please your
stories are all good" Well, then, listen:
"There was once good king of Sweden,
called Gustavus the Third, whose death oc.
cured in 1892, after reign Of twenty-one
years. One morning he was riding through
village near Stockholm, his capital city
Seeing young girl at a fountain getting
water he asked her for the favor of drink
Without knowing who was addressing her.
she stepped forward and lifted the pitcher to
his lips. The ready kindness of the girl, her
artless manner, and her appearance of being
poor, drew the kings heart toward her. He
told her if she would come to live in the city
he would place her in a more agreeable and
comfortable position in life.
"'Ah! good, sir, answered the girl, am
not anxious to forsake the position in which
Providence has placed me and even if I were
I could not leave my home to accept your
Offer
"'And why notY rejoined the king, with
some surprise.
"'Because, replied the girl, with some signs
of real modesty, my mother is poor and sick
ly, and am the only one she has to take care
of her and comfort her; and nothing that
could be offered would lead me to leave her.
"'Your mother? returned the monarch
'and where is she?'
"'In this little oabin,' was the reply; the
girl at the same time pointing to an humble
dwelling close at hand.
"Gustavus descended from his horse, and
went with the girl into the cabin to see hel
mother. There he found, lying on bed Of
straw, the aged, suffering mother, who was
sinking under in6rmities. His kind heart
was moved, and he said to the woman, 4 feel
very sorry mother, to find you so destitute
and afflicted
"Yes, dear sir, am poor and SICK she
replied in feeble tone, and should be dis
tressed, indeed, but for the affectionate atten
ton of my dear daughter, who labors and
strives to support and comfort me, and omits
no effort for my relief May God remember
it to her for her good she added, as her hand
wiped away the tears which now rolled down
|
over her cheeks.
"rhe good king was very much affected
and never, perhaps, was he more thankful
than at that moment, that he was able to help
suffering fellow-creature. Then handing
the daughter purse of gold, and directing
the poor family to better house, he said tt
the girl, still my dear young friend, 60 OF
taking the same care of your mother, and you
shall not fail to have my help. Trust my
word, am your king. Good bye
"On reaching his home, Gustavus made
provision to have sum of money regularly
paid to the woman, for her support, as long
as she might live ; and when her death occur
red, he remembered the daughter with very
rich endowment. How striking ly did God il
this case reward even in this life, the hono
and love shown by this dear girl to Ter moth
er."-Lutheran Sunday, School Herald.
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s9- There is way that seemeth right unto
man, but the end thereof are the ways OF
death.
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A SCRAP BooK.-Every farmer should
keep book in which to paste agricultural
scraps. Every one, in reading paper, will
see things which he will wish to remember.
He will, perhaps, see suggestions, the value
of which he will desire to test, or hints which
he will want to be governed by in future op-
erations. And yet, after reading the paper,
he will throw it down, and will probably
never see it again. In such a case all the
valuable articles will be lost. To prevent
such a loss, every reader should clip from the
papers such articles as he desires to preserve,
and paste them in scrap book. Such
book, at the end of year or two, would be
very interesting and valuable, and would we'll
repay the little labor and time required to
make it.
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March 25 II
AUCTIONEERING.
POLLARD g. co., COTTON FACTORS,
GENERAL AGENTS,

VIVHE undersigned takes this method to notlfy
to oAIJCTIONEERING in York and the adjoining
counties Communications may be addressed to
him at Yorkvile, sc. 3. u. bhOWN.
March 5 10
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THE YORKVILLE ENQUIRER.
NEW PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS!
UNPRECEDENTED OFFERS

DY very liberal contractjust entered into with
ID the Weed Manufacturing Company, we are
enabled to offer greater inducements to club
makers than ever heretofore.
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He Would TRY IT.-An old gent living
in the country called at the office of the gas
company in Chicago the other day, having a
two quart pail in his hand, and asked:
rs this where they sell gas?'
"Yes, sir, we can furnish you with gas"
replied the clerk.
WELL" said the old man as he pulled the
cover off his pail, "I've heerd a good deal
about gas, and my wife's heerd good deal
about gas, and III take two quarts along and
try it. How much is it quartz"
When he was informed that gas was a va
por, and the method of burning was explain.
ed, he sighed and said:
Hannah will be awfully disappointed"
THE FALLING TEAR.-An old woman sat
on bench in the Grand Trunk depot yester.
day, wiping her eyes with her handkerchief,
when portly man, full of sympathy, said to
another:
"'Tis sad to see the falling tear It al
ways makes my heart ache to see an aged
person in trouble"
Walking up to her, he kindly asked:
"My good woman, why these tears-why
do you weep%
She took down the handkerchief, looked up
in surprise, and bluntly answered:
'Ive got the wust cold in my head I've. had
for forty-six years" s."-Detroit Free Press.
-----> >---
pa- A venerable African, over in Alabama,
has sententiously expressed the principle
cause of the decay of Southern prosperity in
these words: "Afore the war the white gen.
temen tended to the politics and the niggers
worked. Consequence was crops was good
and white folks had money plenty. Nova,
days the white gentlemen and the niggers am
both gone crazy on politics, don't neither of
'em do no work, and the consequence is amt
neither of 'em got 'nough to buy corn bread. u
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pey- Resolution which springs from Chris
tian principle, and is fortified by it, is fearless
as we'll as unremitting. 1t is conclusive OF
good purposes and the pledge of their being
executed effectively in noble sentiments and
worthy deeds. The soul of the resolute is less
calm than firm.
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APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE.

APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
II Administrator of the estate Of H. 81. SMITH,
deceased, will make final settlement with the
Judge of Probate for York County, on the sth
day of May, next when he will make application
for discharge as Administrator of the said estate
J. E. CURTIS, Administrator, de bonis non.
April 8 IA o1
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Az UNLUCKY MAN.-On Saturday night
two men got into wordy controversy which
waxed quite hot, and finally one of them
challenged the other to square fight. The
challenged party 6llibustered around, and en-
deavored to avoid committing himself on this
issue, but finally pressed by the other, he pos
itively declined to fight. "Not that I'm
any coward" he said, cor that I'm afraid of
you, but /. was alters an unlucky man in
fight"
nsg- Give cents fare for that child, madam" !"
said street car conductor, as he opened the
door and put his head into the car. "Very
well" she replied, feeling in her pocket; "this
is an orphan child and I'm its guardian.
1 must have receipt for all moneys paid out,
and as soon as you write me one, I'll drop a
nickel in the box" He shut the door and
leaned over the brake like man in deep
thought.
GRANDMA's PoRrRAIT.-"Didy you ever see
that picture, grandma" ?" asked young lady,
as they took view of the family portrait gal
lery. "See it! Why, it's "a portrait ofmy
self when was seventeen" 81 thought you
had forgotten it, or you wouldn't always be-
lecturing US girls about modesty in dress. "
Grandma looked over her spectacles, and de-
cared the girls nowadays were very i'm.
pertinent to their elders.
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