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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-23
The far>u and fireside.

RAISE PRODUCE FOR LIvING.-Every
man who owns any land should address his
attention to raising produce for the support of
his family, as Of the first and last considera-
ton.
Nothing that he will do can pay as we'll as
this. He will have good customer when he
has himself, and also sure pay. .... ...
Let man sit down and make careful es.
innate of the quantity Of potatoes, turnips,
beets, beans, marrow-fat peas, pumpkins,
squashes and other things that he will require
to carry his family through the winter, and
lay his land out for it, and plant it and cult
vate it, Let him also raise corn, fodder, tur-
nips, oats and mangel wurtzel beets to feed
his stock-horses, COWS, pigs chickens and the
like.
Families should also raise grain enough for
all their home consumption. The first prin-
ciple of farming s to first farm for home
support. There is no success in any other way.
This is what is meant by the independence
which is is ascribed to the occupation. If a
man raises articles to send away to sell, and
depends upon purchasing his hay, feed, -four
and vegetables that he uses himself, he is al
most certain of failure. Think of home
frst-fortune afterwards
All farmers who have followed this plan,
and met the winter with well stocked barns
and cellars, have met with success, and will
continue to succeed.-Ezchange.
TRAIN THE CoLrs.-The horse submits to
mans authority for the reason that he is made
to believe man is the stronger. He is kind
and tractable from being treated kindly and
handled lovingly. What horse is once
taught, no matter how young, it never forgets.
When the colt is running by ts mothers side
it can best be taught valuable lessons. Mans
strength can then easier overcome it. The
more you talk to and handle colt the more
it will know and the kinder it will be. No
one should ever permit a colt to have the
mastery in strength, consequently small boys
should not handle them until the colt is en-
tirely subdued in this respect. Nor should a
colt ever be hitched or led by halter which
he can break If he once learns he can
break his halter it will take years to break
him of the fault, if it is ever cured. But by
kind handling and playing with them-which
any one can enjoy who has a heart within
him-they will ever after be easily caught,
kind in service, and more trusting in danger
or difficulty. When the colt comes about you
never abuse him, but with kindness educate a
familiarity with him. Thus he will always
be gentle, and easily adapted to any work.
There will be no trouble in breaking in such
a colt. He will naturally take to it, By
being treated viciously the colt can also be
taught mean tricks and vicious habits.-Io,1a
Reoister,
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A WELL-REMEMBERED INCIDENT OF THE
WAR.-Rev. j. William Jones, in an ad.
dress before the National S. S. Convention, at
Atlanta, Ga, related the following incident :
"Iu the early spring of 1868, when the Con-
federate and Faderal armies were confronting
each other on the opposite hills of Stafford
and Spottsy ylvania, two bands Glanced one
evening, at the same hour to begin to dis
course sweet music on either bank Of the
river. A large crowd of the soldiers of both
armies gathered to listen to the music, the
friendly pickets not interfering, and soon the
bands began to answer each other First the
band on the northern bank would play Star
Spangled Banner Hail Columbia or some
other national air, and at its conclusion the
boys in blue would cheer most Justify. And
then the band on the southern bank would
respond with Dixie, or Bonnie Blue Flag,
or some other Southern melody, and the boys
in gray would attest their appreciation with
an 'old Confederate YELL But presently one
of the bands struck up-in sweet and plain.
tive notes, which we're waited across the Rap.
ahaunock-were caught up at once by the
other band and swelled into grand anthem
which touched every heart, Home, Sweet
Home! At the conclusion of this piece,
there went up simultaneous shout from both
Sizes of the river-cheer followed cheer, and
those hills (Which had so recently resounded
with hostile guns) echoed and re-echoed the
glad acclaim. A chord had been struck re-
sponsive to which the hearts of enemies-ene
mics then, could beat in unison /;
and on both sides of the river
Something down the soldiers cheek
Washed Off the stains of powder"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-23
ANECDOTES OF VICTOR EMMANUEL.-Th

ANECDOTES OF VICTOR EMMANUEL.-The
memory of King Victor Emmanuel will be-
come associated in the mind of posterity with
the thousand little traits of good temper and
good humor, of personal tact and keen sa-
gacity, with which it was associated in the
minds of his own contemporaries. Of the
anecdotes illustrating his ready tact, one
or two, known as quite authentic, may be
given.
When the conflict between Church and
State in Piedmont was at its height a depu.
taton of noble ladies from Chambery waited
on the King, imploring him to revoke the de-
cree by which the Nuns of the Sacred Heart
were expelled from their city. They saw no
prospect, such was the declaration made by
them to the king, of having their daughters
properly educated if the pious sisterhood
should be removed The king heard them
very attentively, and at the close of their ap-
peal most courteously replied II believe you
are mistaken. | know that there are at this
moment in the town of Chambery many Ia
dies much better qualified to educate your
children than the Sisters of the Sacred
Heart" The ladies looked surprised, ex.
changed inquiring glances with each other,
until at last one Of them, addressing the
king, begged him to point out the pious teach
ers of whose existence they we're ignorant
1.-THE pious teachers" replied the king, bow
ing more courteously than before, "are your.
selves; your daughters can have no persons
better qualified to superintend their education
than their own mothers" The ladies Of
Cbambery offered no further remarks, but
left the royal presence. chamber in silence.
An equally characteristic trait was fur
nished when, after the annexation Of Tusca-
ny, he visited Pisa for the first time. On
driving to the Cathedral, where an immense
crowd had gathered to welcome him, he
found the great gate closed by order Of the
reactionary archbishop, Cardinal Corsi. Af
ter delay of one or two minutes it was found
that small side entrance had been left open,
and the king proceeded towards this door
But the crowd Of Pisans resenting the insult
offered to the king, broke out into indignant
and even menacing cries against the cardi-
nal-arch bishop. Victor Emmanuel waving
his hand from the top of the steps, told them
to be calm, exclaiming at the same time in
good humored tone-"Its all right. His
Eminence is only teaching US, by practical
instance, the great truth that it is by the mar
row gate we have chance Of getting to
Heaven
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-23
POLITICS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Republican Ex. Governors Opinion About

the Coming Campaign.
Ex-Governor R. K. Scott of South Carroll
ma, is registered at the Ebbitt House, where
a representative of the Post accosted him just
as he left the dining room last evening, and
engaged him in short conversation.
81 frequently see copies of your paper"
said the Governor, "and | must say that for
vim and energy it is great improvement on
any Washington journalism within my recol-
lection"
"Thank you," replied the Post, with be-
coming modesty; "but what do you think
about affairs in South Carolina"
"Well, sir, I have no hesitation in saying
Governor Hampton makes an excellent ex-
ecutive. Under his administration peace has
been restored to the State. The negroes have
got over their mania for office-holding, and
have gone into the cotton and rice fields
apprehend that the crops of this year will
compare favorably with those Of 1860"
"Will the Republicans nominate a ticket,
then, this fall ?"
81 think not. The negroes, who form the
bulk of the Republican party there, are dis
gusted with politics, and being satisfied with
their treatment under Hampton, am quite
sure they would rally to his support and elect
him over any man whom the Republicans
might nominate. When 1 was Governor of
South Carolina, my efforts in favor of honest
government were generally thwarted by the
most graceless set of scamps that ever afflicted
a people Why, sir, these men have not only
confessed to their numerous acts Of villainy,
but have attempted to shield themselves from
punishment by making the most preposterous
charge against every honest man connected
with my administration. l am glad to see
that Hampton has driven them into hiding
places. Even the rice field negroes applaud
his action"
"Do you expect to take an active part in
the politics of South Carolina this fall p
II don't know that shall. l think no
necessity will exist for it. l supported Gen
eral Hampton in the canvass Of 1876, and
will gladly do so again if any opposition is
shown to his reelection"
"What is the cause of the trouble in the
attempt to collect the internal revenue in
South Carolina %
"Why, the officers of the government are
strangers to the people, and take no pains to
instruct them"
"In other words, you mean to say that self
government by people should apply to ma
tional as we'll as State officers?"
Eyes, the official should be to the manor born.
The Ex-Governor is looking we'll and judg-
ing from his conversation, abounds in con.
tempt for the Christian statesmen of the North
who concocted the reconstruction acts and
employed him as one of the agencies by which
they were to be carried into effect in the
South. He is accompanied by Hon. w.
Sheffield, banker of Napoleon, Ohio, at
which place the Ex-Governor spends his sum-
mers.- Washington Post.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-23

CRAMPs.-When the cramp is in the "calf
of the leg," draw up the foot strongly toward
the shinbone, and in few seconds the cramp
will pass off. When it is in the thighs or
arms, tie towel or cord around the limb,
just above the cramped part, and rub with
the hand. Cramps in the stomach may be
checked, by first strongly rubbing and knead-
ing over the stomach, and then rubbing upon
and around the pit Of the stomach with spirits
of camphor few drops may also be given
on sugar internally, every few minutes until
relieved.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-23

a@ All kinds of poultry and meat can be
cooked quicker by adding to the water in
which they are boiled, q little vinegar or
a piece of lemon. By the use of acid there
will be considerable saving of fuel, as well as
a shortening of time. Its action is beneficial
on old, toug h meats, rendering them quite
tender and easy to be digested. Tainted
meats and fowls will lose their bad taste and
odor if cooked in this way, and if not used
too freely, no taste of it will be acquired
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-23

CLovER.-Cut soon as some of the heads Of
the general crop of blooms turn dark. If cut
by hand wait until the dew dries, and just be-
fore night turn over all cut previous to
o'clock. Repeat this operation the next day
on the mornings cutting and all cut the pre-
vious afternoon. Ifthe weather is open, put
in cocks all that has been cut 36 to 4S hours.
These cocks may be hauled directly to the
barn. Clover hay is never so good if allowed
to get perfectly dry before it is bulked As
soon as the plants begin to grow again, give
dressing of plaster, one bushel per acre.
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sS5- At dinner party, where there were
quite number assembled, each related his
experience in life Finally one of the trav-
elers told such an astonishing story, that it
induced one who had remained quiet up to
this time, to tell of remarkable adventure
which he had while lighting the Indians. He
said "Once during skirmish | had strayed
away from my comrades, and got lost. While
thinking what would do, three Indians came
suddenly upon me. Being fast runner, |
took to my heels. After going a long distance
l looked round, and saw an Indian close upon
me, and the other two far behind. Istopped,
determined to make the effort to despatch one
Indian before the other two cameup. wait
ed for his onslaught, and just as he raised his
tomahawk to strike me, run him through
with my long hunting-knife. No sooner had
| done this, than one of the other Indians was
fast approaching me- l took to my heels
again-one more effort for life. Becoming
exhausted, l turned round again, when l
saw one Indian far in advance Of the other
Determined to sell nv life as dearly as posi-
bic, Iawaited his coming AS he approached
he threw his tomahawk, which missed its aim.
| dispatched him as had done the first In
dian. But one Indian was left, but was too
exhausted to give him battle. l got behind
a large tree, thinking he might pass on with
out seeing me. I fervently prayed that my
life might be spared, when all at once heard
the Indians whoop. turned toward him
there was no other choice"
At this point, the others who had related
such marvellous stories became impatient, and
cried out
"Did you kill him ?"
"No; he killed ME"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-23
Something down the soldiers cheek
Washed of the stains of POWDER

The SEVEN WISE MEN.-Most people
have heard of the "Seven Wise Men of
Greece" but very few know who they were, or
how they came to be called 80. Here is the
story, and the moral of it is worth remember
ing if the names are not: The seven wise men
of Greece are supposed to have lived in the
fifth century B. c. Their names are Pittacus,
Bias, Soon, Thales, Chilon, Clebus and Peri
ander The reason Of being called wise is
given differently by various authors but the
most approved accounts state that as some
Coanes were fishing, certain strangers from
Melitus bought whatever should be in the
nets without seeingit. When the nets were
brought in they were found to contain a
golden tripod which Helen, as she sailed from
Troy, is supposed to have thrown there. A
dispute arose between the fishermen and the
strangers as to whom it belonged, and as they
could not agree they took it to the temple Of
Apollo and consulted the priestess as to what
should be done with it. She said it must be
given to the wisest man in Greece, and it was
accordingly sent to Bias, who declared that
Thales was wiser, and sent it to him. Thales
sent it to another one, and so on, until it had
passed through the hands of all the men, dis
tinguished afterward as the "Seven Wise
Men," and as each one claimed that the other
was wiser than he, it was finally sent to the
temple of Apollo, where it long remained to
teach the lesson that the wisest are the most
distrustful of their wisdom.
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h6s. The Ne,D En0Land Farmer gives thi

sa5- The Neo England Farmer gives this
advice Let every young farmer who hopes
to make living by farming determine at the
outset to have library of the best books
concerning his chosen business, to the value
at least of s25, and then when any new thing
comes up which tempts him to spend few
dollars, az for tree oats or the like, let him
join with some farmers club, or with some
dozen of his neighbors, in testing the new
thing in small way, for the benefit of all
and at the expense of all. We have seen
travelling agent, for a new kind of wonder
full but worthless seed corn, sell twenty-five
or fifty cent package at almost every house
in town, and where all the agricultural books
on the route, including the "Old Farmers AL
manac," would not equal the value of the
sales of this one swindler.
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IT. =. .JEFFERYS 9.
AEENT

NOR Standard Fertilizers, Machinery Of almost
/ every variety adapted to this country, such
as Steam Engines, French Burs Bolting Cloths,
Portable Wheat and Corn Mills, Turbine Water
Wheels, Shutters, Shafting, and Mill Machinery
of any kind desired.
The Celebrated Winship Gins. Halls Self Feed
ing Gins, Needle Gins Gin Feeders and Gin
Condensers, Gin Saws and Brush Ribs, &C., &C.
COTTON PRESS SES.-The Centennial, Boss
and Smith Hand ard Power Presses.
PRAIRIE CORN SHELTERS, only SO SO /;
STRAW CUTTERS, $780,
7 keep on hand good supply of SASH,
BLINDS and DOORS, and will furnish Builders,
by the quantity, at exceedingly low prices.
In a short time, will have the latest and best
improved Machine for SHARPENING GIN
SAWS, which will make the saw as perfect as
when the Gin was received from the Factory;
giving each tooth the desired briar hook shape.
The work is done without removing the saw shaft
from the Gin. An expert in GIN REPAIRING
will be sent to the Gin Houses, to operate the
Machine at reasonable charges. Persons desiring
to have their Gins sharpened in the best style,
will do we'll to leave their orders with me- early.
small lot of NAVASSA GUANO on hand.
Mayo 10 u
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sas' The amount of work done for the farm
er by the common earth worm, is neither we'll
known nor much thought of. These little
animals come to the surface after every show
er, seize and roll into slender bundle, loose
vegetable matter, such as leaves and grass,
draw it into the holes they have bored, and
while in soft and moist condition gnaws
away at the lower end of it until he has con-
sumed all, save the leafstalk. which is left
protruding from his tube or burrow. The
worm leaves in this tube, as waste matter, a
product nearly the same as the leaf would be
converted into by the slow process of decay
He there has produced, by quicker method
than decay, valuable manure. This is not
all his tube admits of air and water more
readily into the soil F.; the tender roots Of plants
follow the tube he has left, the root-hairs, or
absorbent vessels, are more numerously de-
veloped and find in the tube the materials to
be absorbed So far as known the worm
never eats the roots of living plants; he does
his useful work free of charge, no tax on the
soil or the farmers crop.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-23

A HEAD-WAsH-Sage tea is one of the
very best preparations for washing and dress
ing the hair. The hair should be carefully
brushed and braided in two firm braids, and
the roots rubbed with a sponge dipped in
lukewarm sage tea. The braids can then be
washed and dried with towel. This pre-
serves the color Of the hair, and keeps the
scalp clean.
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w Would you regard this as compliments
ry or problematical? "Nelle, my little girl, RI,
do you like having ride on my knee p
The simple, artless child replied eyes, papa,
pretty well, but not so we'll as to ride on real
Iackass, l mean one with four legs, you
know"
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n8- It is stated by some wiseacre that the
heart of man weighs about nine ounces,
that of woman about eight. AS the age
increases, mans heart grows heavier, and
the womans lighter-some girls lose theirs at
sixteen
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Aamurol1s Repartment.
HOW SHE MANAGED 1T.

Mr. Marooney is foreman in foundry,
and gets $50 week. With this salary the
family ought to get along well and save mon
ey, but they do not. Mr.. Marooney has a
cousin, shoemaker, who gets only SIS a
week, yet who sails right along in lightning
express, while Marooney comes tagging along
in freight with a hat-box.
Glow do you manage it, Jack % he would
frequently ask, "to get along the way you
do? Here you actually keep your family
and save money on SIS a week, while it takes
every cent make to live, and I get double
the pay"
"Oh'! don't manage it at ALL" says Jack !;
81 just take my money home to the old wo-
man on Saturday night, and she takes S. to
run the house with, and puts the rest carefully
awayT
"Do you give her all the money!" asks Mr..
Marooney, musing.
ooh no, not quite; keep out little for
tobacco during the week, and triae to keep
keep me from feeling lonesome If kept it
all in my pocket I would spend it sure, but
Mary keeps it tight and safe"
Mr.. Marooney talked it over with his wife
that night, and they concluded to try Jacks
plan. The following Saturday night, he
brought home his $50, and keeping back one,
put the rest in her keeping, and she promis-
ed to do her level best to set the table on but
S.. The first week she squeezed through
somehow, and got along with $3.50. Mr.. Ma
rooney was quite pleased, and began laying
awake at nig ght, thinking about what kind Of
house he would build. He thought plain
rustic cottage with bay window would be
about right. The next week her expense
account footed up $3.50. and Mr.. Marooney
changed his design for a future residence from
frame to brick. The next week she brought
it down thirty cents more, and he added
wing, with wash house. Then she made
superhuman struggle, quit buying milk, and
came within two shillings of the goal for
which she had been striving. Mr.. Marooney
decided on an iron fence in front of his prem
ises. The next week she lost ground, slipped,
and came out at the S6 post. Mr.. Marooney
thought neat railing fence was good enough
for anybody, but when the ensuing week she
came in with flying colors, and struck the S.
mark in both eyes, Mr.. Marooney had the
iron railing reinstated, and granite steps rum
ming up to the door.
The next week she took the money she had
saved, and went and bought her love of
hat, too cute for anything, black silk dress,
and cherub of cloak, that made the wo-
man next door cry with envy till her nose got
sore, and Mr.. Marooney came to the conclusion
that it didn't pay to live in ones own proper
ty, keeping up repairs, insurance, etc., and
the worry and stew in dread Of fire and earth
quakes more than counterbalanced any tri-
fling disadvantages there might be.-Pstts-
burg Gazette.
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TROUBLESOME FEET.-Persons troubled
with feet that perspire or smell Extensively
can effect permanent cure by bathing them
every night, or oftener, in strong solution
of borax, using tablespoonful of pulverized
borax to basin of water. Two or three
weeks of such treatment will probably be
found sufficient.
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pg~ A fve-year.old daughter stood watching
her baby brother who was making great
fuss over having his face washed. The little
miss at length lost her patience, and stamp
ing her tiny foot, said: "You think you have
lots of trouble, but you don't know anything
about it. Wait till you're big enough to get
lickin', and then youllsee-won't he, man.
mo q"
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BARGAINS IN HORSE FLESH
FODDER WANTED.

VlHE undersigned will pay the highest Cash
l prices for 10000 POUNDS OF GOOD FOD-
DER, delivered at his Livery and Sale Stables at
Rock HILL A. WILLTFORD.
March 7 10
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ssy If you want to keep hogs, horses, cattle
and sheep healthy, give them salt regularly.
There is no better vermifuge than salt. Much
of the so-called hog cholera is due to intestl-
nal worms. Plenty of salt prevents the &C.
cumulation of these worms All animals de-
sire salt showing that it is want of their
nature, and undoubtedly for wise purposes.
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aa- A gentleman married his servant. A
short time after their union they gave an even
ing party. Conversation tagging, silence
reigned, when one of the ladies said:
awful pause"
The lady OF the house exclaimed:
lawful paws, indeed! So would you have
awful paws, ifyou had done the dirty work Ill
YOUR life that have"