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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

CUR1os1T1Es OF KANSAS PLAINs.-A Kan"
sas correspondent says: "In travelling over
these prairies many interesting phenomena
are to be observed. Here in many places are
to be seen the prickly cactus, the sage bush
and the sand-hll plum-so much written
about by travellers over the sandy plains
much farther west. Many skulls and other
bones of the buffalo are to be found on the
surface, but these huge shaggy beasts pasture
these plains no more, nor slake their thirst
under the bluffs of these running streams.
But the circular spots where they delighted
to wallow are readily perceived, where the
ground is so hard and compact that it will
not bear crops for several years. The prairie
dog towns are still to be seen, with this inter-
esting little animal peering about in comical
fashion above their holes, with the attendant
owl near at hand. Sad to say, the farmers
endeavor to destroy them all, as they are fond
of devouring the growing crops. Their other
mate, the rattlesnake, is by no means un-
known, lurking in the prairie grass, and its
venemous bite is fatal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

R0 An Illinois woman has written to one of
the assistant postmaster.gen to pick her
out good young man for husband. She
thought his experience with the mails would
give him an advantage in the selection. But
the official was so ungallant as to reply that it
is not his business to sort the mails.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

s9- A man is obliged to die before his will
amounts to anything; but woman's is al
ways in force.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

pa A Connecticut woman was appointed
constable the other day, and the first thing
she said was: "Now I shall! catch a man."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

B9" A resident of Shenandoah county, Va,
paid, last year, $14.75 taxes, the rs cents
being on his property and the $l4 on his be-
loved dogs. The collector could not get him
to pay his capitation tax.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

sa- 1t was in New Jersey Sunday school.
The suparintendentapproached youth of COL
or who was present for the first time, and in
quired his name, for the purpose of placing
it on the roll. The good man tried in vain to
preserve his dignity when the answer was re-
turned. "Well massa calls me Csp'n, but my
maiden ,same is Moses"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

p9~ Gen. Marcus A. Wright, of Memphis, has
been appointed by the Secretary of War as
agent to collect official records on the Con.
federate side of the war. When the Confeder-
ate archives were secured many orders and
documents were in the possession of CoDfed-
crate officers in whose families they have been
retained. Gen. Wright having been Con-
federate officer and having an extensive &C.
quaintance in the South, he was chosen to col
lect these scattered links which are to be used
in compiling the official history of the war.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

s@ A fastidious brakeman on the Central
Pacific railroad cried out as the train was
entering tunnel: "This tunnel is one mile
long and the train will be four minutes pas
sing through it," The train dashed into day
light again in four seconds, and the scene with
in the car was study for painter. Seven
young ladies were closely pressed by seven
pair of masculine arms, fourteen pair of lips
were glued together, and two dozen inverted
whisky TASKS flashed in the air.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

DGr At festival of lawyers and editors, a
lawyer gave q toast "The Editor-he always
obeys the call of the devil" An editor re-
ponded: "The Editor and the Lawyer-the
devil is satisfied with the copy of the former,
but requires the original of the latter"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

JUsTIFIABLE PR1DE-A Western member
of Congress lounged into the 5ar-room of
fashionable hotel the other morning to get
bis matutinal invigorator. When the neces-
sary utensils were placed before him, the
Hoosier statesman deliberately filled the
glass to the brim with whisky. Goodness
graciousW exclaimed the bar-keeper, "tbat
isn't drink-that's temperance lecture!"
The members face lights up with an expires.
sion of pride whenever he relates the Incl
dent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

CHARMED BY A SNAKE.-Att the plantation
of Mr.. Turner, near Lake City, Florida, a
most singular scene occurred, the charming Of
thirteen foot alligator by rattlesnake. The
snake first saw the alligator, and with his rat
ties attracted the latters attention. Then
began the charming process, which lasted ful-
ly half an hour The alligator at first turned
bis head once or twice, but was Immediately
called to order by the rattles Of the snake.
Toward the end of the half hour, with fixed
eyes, the alligator moved slowly toward his
terrible enemy, until within striking distance,
when the snake curled himself more COM
pactly, and with all the strength he could
muster struck the alligator. For a moment,
the alligator shook tremulously, and then, as
if by magic, made semi-circle backward
movement peculiar to the species, and brought
his tail down upon the snake with fatal effect.
Our informant then dispatched the alligator
and found that the snake had missed his mark.
The snake measured six feet, and had nine
rattles and one button.-Lake City Reporter.
VEGETABLE SoUP.-Seven ounces of carrot,
seven ounces Of parsnip, ten ounces of pota-
toes cut in thin slices one and one-quarter
ounce of butter, FIVE teaspoonfuls of -four,
teaspoonfal of made mustard, salt and pepper
to taste; the yolks of two eggs; rather more
than two quarts of water. Boil the vegeta-
bles in the water two and one-half hours stir
them often, and if the water boils away too
quickly, add more as there should be two
quarts of soup when done. Mix up in ba-
sin the butter and -four, mustard, salt and
pepper, with teacupful of cold water stir
in the soup and boil ten minutes. Have
ready the yolks of the eggs in the tureen
pour on, stir we'll and serve. Time, three
hours. Sufficient for eight persons.-Rural
Ne,o Yorker.
The SOCIETY OF FR1ENDs.-The Society
of Friends throughout the world, to-day
numbers less than it did half century or a
century ago. The Orthodox are supposed
to number 100000 and the Hicksites $4,000.
1t is stated that there are at present only IT,
900 in England and Wales, while in 100
they numbered 10000. Birtbright member
ship is said to be the chief cause of the de-
cline, together with the system of disowning
members for slight devistions from the doc
trines and polity of the Society. The sect
in these days conforms more nearly to other
sects than it ever did, by adopting Sabbath
schools, by more frequent preaching and by
making singing part of their religious wor-
ship.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

ADVICE TO STUDENrs.-Si up to the table
when You read, easy chairs abolish memory.
Do not read the same book too long at one sit
ting. Ifyou are really weary of one subject
change it for another. Read steadily for
three hours day for FIVE days in the week
the use of wet towels and strong coffee be-
trays ignorance of how to read. Test the ac.
curacy of your work as soon as you have
finished it. Put your facts in order as
soon as you have learnt them. Never read
after midnight. Do not go to bed straight
from your books. Never let your reading in
terfere with exercise or digestion. Keep a
clear head, good appetite and cheerful
heart.-Medical Ezaminer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

H9" Call to mind the heavier suferings of
others, so may you better bear your own small
troubles.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

sa- It was not believed that the Paris Ex.
position of 1878 would be a financial success,
yet the government commissioners already
feel that they are out of financial difficulty.
The cost of buildings and maintenance is es-
timated at about 100000, and revenue
of nearly 100000 is already assured. The
attendance has exceeded expectation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

p9- Fears are entertained by various ex-
statesmen of the late White House crowd
that Gen. Grant may die before 1880. "Gen-
eral," said Gen. Smith to his commander,
few days after Shiloh, General, good whis-
ky may sometimes hurt, but it never kills"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

H9- There is no greater every day virtue
than cheerfulness. This quality in man
among men is like sunshine to the day, or
moisture to parched herbs. The light of
cheerful face diffuses itself and communicates
the happy spirit that inspires it. The sourest
temper must sweeten in the atmosphere of
continuous good humor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

ABERNETHY OUTw1TTED.-A very talka.
tive lady, who had wearied the temper of DR..
Abernethy, who at all times was impatient of
babble, was told by him, the first moment he
could get chance of speaking, to be good
enough to put out her tongue. "Now pray,
Madame" said he, playfully, "keep it out"
The hint was taken. He rarely met with his
match, but on one occasion he fairly owned
that he had. He was sent for by an innkeep-
er, who had quarrel with his wife, who had
scored his face with ber nails, so that the
poor man was bleeding and much dis6gured
DR.. Abernethy considered this an opportuni-
ty not to be lost for admonishing the offend
err and said, MADAME, are you not ashamed
of yourself to treat your husband thus-the
husband who is the head of all-'your' head,
Madame, in fact p "Well, DOCTOR" fercely
retorted the virago, "and may I not scratch
my own head" Upon this her friendly ad-
wiser, after giving directions for the benefit
of the patient, turned upon bis heel and con-
fessed himself beaten for once.
The SUN DANcE.-A despatch from Yank-
ton, Dakota says: Young men at Spotted
Tails camp are just concluding their annual
Sun Dance and babarous festival. 1t has
been one of more than ordinary success.
Forty-eight candidates passed through the
terrible ordeal of self.torture and are entitled
to full diplomas as warriors of unquestioned
bravery. The candidate for honors cuts two
longitudinal slits down each breast; one end
of lariat is passed under the strip of skin,
and the flesh lifted between the incison, and
tightly tied, and the other end is made fast to
the top of high pole. The candidate then
throws himself backwards with bis weight
upon the lariats and the dance goes on until
the flesh gives way. Should he fail to break
loose in the manner prescribed, or should he
faint during the operation, he is forever dis:
graced The Sun Dance just closed was held
about fifteen miles back from the Mississippi
river and witnessed by about 1000 Indians
and twenty-five whites. Old Spotted Tail
was master of ceremonies.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15
CURIOUS CHANCES.

CUh1OUS CHANSLos
Amongst those who have been most re-
markabIy affected by accidental surprises are
the deaf and dumb and tales Of unknown
antiquity relate how speech and hearing has
been recovered or improved irl this way. AS
case in point: About 1850 merchant of
Cleves named Jorissen, who had become al
most totally deaf, sitting one day near harp.
schord, which some one was playing, aud
having tobacco pipe in his mouth, the bowl
of which rested accidentally against the body
of the instrument, was agreeably surprised to
hear all the notes in the most distinct manner.
The accident was happy one, for Jorissen
soon learned, by means of piece of hard
wood, placed against his teeth, not only to
keep up conversation, but to understand the
least whisper. Other cures have been brought
about lees by skill than accidental circum-
stances. There is story of Frenchman
who, through sword.wound received in a
duel, suffered from internal abscesses, which
forced him to walk in a STOPPING posture.
Some time after, becoming engaged in anoth-
er affair of honor, this time with pistols, the
bullet of his adversary chanced to pass ex-
actly through the abscesses caused by the
former wound, which, making them discharge,
not only relieved him from the stoop, but
caused him to walk with rather stiff car
riage ever afterward.
Not only have some of the ills to which
human flesh is heir been cured by accident,
but life itself has been preserved from des'
truction by the same means Lives are often
lost by accident it is true but how they have
often been saved by the chance detention OF
passengers from travelling in ships or transit
that have afterward become wrecked, is we'll
known. The writer can testify to the escape
of sailor from what is called watery grave,
owing to Jack having been tipsy, and incapa-
BILE Of taking his place in boat putting of
to wreck on the Isle of Man coast, when in
vted by his companions to take an oar. The
boat put off without him, and its crew were
all drowned. When crowd collected on the
banks of the So. Martin Canal, in France,
not long since, it was lucky thing that man
who lived near, was urged by his wife to 60
and see what was the matter. Upon arriving
at the scene of action, he learned that child
had fallen into the water and disappeared.
Being an expert swimmer, he plunged into
the spot, marked by few bubbles, and res
cued alive his own son, lad aged 8, who in
playing had slipped over the bank Cham
bers' Journal.
s6> "He was the first man that Horace Gree
ley ever told to git west; likewise he was
hanged for stealing muel," is the plctur'
esque epitaph on Kansas grave stone'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-15

ers to help him, can we'll afford to bring along
two, three, four or FIVE single nephews, cousins
or friends They can all draw land, if twen-
ty.one years of age, and immigrants
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-26

The appropriation committee Of the house
pof representatives has completed the legisla.
tive, executive and judicial bill, and it will
probably be reported this week. One clause
in the bill is highly interesting to the PEG.
pie of the territories. Itprovides that here.
after territorial legislatures are to be limited
to nine members of the council and thirteen
members Of the house, and that the pay o,
all legislators be reduced from six dollars to
four dollars per day. The passage Of this
bill would put Dakota's legislature back to
its original numbers. This representation
is far too meagre for our uses, and will only
work disaster to the interests Of the various
localities which are being built up within
our territory. 1t is made for purposes Of
economy, but if this is the principle which
is to prevail, why not abolish all legisla.
lures and everything else which costs money 4,
The way for Dakota to avoid the provisions
of this proposed Law is for it to demand ad-
mission as q state. We have the necessary
population, and are entitled to the privilege
of making our own laws.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-26

Indications from across the water are that
war is extremely probable between Eng
land and Russia. 1t is reported that the
Russian government IS about to insist that
the British fleet leaves the sea of Marmora
The London Tunes Of Saturday. commen
ting on the situation, says:
The British cabinet requires q declaration
from Russia that the communication of In,
strument of peace to the powers is equivor
lent to its formol presentation to the con.
gress. The Russian cabinet, however, con-
siders that BY making the above mentioned
communication it fulfilled the internationaI
duties and is less inclined to agree to 6
special presentation to the congress in az
much as by making known oil the condit
ions of peace it afforded each power an op
portunity of making seperate provisions Of
the treaty, subject to European elaboration
An understanding upon this point has no,
yet been reached. and until 1t IS decided thu
fate of the congress is uncertain.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-26

The house committee on poetofices and
postroads has instructed Chairman Waddell
to report to the houee the committees postal
savings bank bill a a substitute for the bill
of the committee on ways and means, which
provides for a refunding of the national
debt, using for this purpose a portion Of the
p~ostofice machinery. The bill of the post
Office committee, while it retains the fund
ing provisions Of the other bill, provides
for . comprehensive system Of postal say.
ings deposits. Any person may deposit At
any money order office from twenty-five
cents up to $500, and may At any time with.
draw his deposit, which, while in the pos
seaion of the government, shall draw three
per cent. interest. In exchange for his de-
posits, when these shall have reached the
amount of $50. the the depositor may re
ceive certificates bearing 3.65 per cent. in.
terest, or four per cent. bonds. II il claimed
IN behalf of this bill that the expense d
ne euyernment will be much les under il
operations than under that Of the COMMITTEES
on ways and means.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-26
SITTING BULLS ALLIANCE.

The Free Press of Winnepeg publishes q
dispatch from Battleford, dated March 20
as follows: Yesterday Battleford was great.
ly excited over a report, brought in from
Red Deer river by some mounted police, t.
the effect that Sitting Bull had formed !.
confederation of the Sioux, Blackfeet anc
Stony tribes, and had made overtures to tht
Crows, and that when the leaves come Out
there was to be q great gathering at the con;
1uence Of the Red Deer and Bow rivers, and
from there Sitting Bull proposed to raid
upon the various settlements. This infor.
nation was received from a friendly Cree
who overheard = council called to consider
Sitting Bulls proposition. Yesterday after.
noon the Crees held a meeting in the reg.
istry Office, which was attended BY Lieut.,
Gov. Laird, Col. Richardson and Messrs.
Scott and Forget. Speeches were made and
the Indians declared their unswerving 10y.
ality to the Queen. But fears are entertain
ed by those who know the Indians best that
there will be trouble ooner or later.
This morning . man arrived iDm Cyprus
Hills, six days out, who reports that there
is . camp of seven hundred lodges of Sioux
At the Sandy Hills, sixty-fve miles from
Fort Walsh, which is daily being augmen.
ted by new arrivals that there were four
wagon loads of cartridges arrived at the
camp the day he passed; that the half.
breeds are all leaving the Cypress Hills and
moving toward Carlton ; and the Nez Percea,
Little Blackfeet, Little Dog and Blsckfeet
Indians have all formed . treaty with Sit.
ting Bull that the Blacklist are on the
Celly river in force ; that il is not known
what these movements portend, bu. ia sup.
posed that an attack il to be made on the
Cypress Hills and Fort Macleod. Big Bear
Cree says hat it il useless for the govern.
ment TO Try TO covers the isdians ~ long =.
they pot Indian. in Jail for killing buffalo
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-26
The c~ollectorship at New Orleans is still

The relationship at New Orleans is still
a serious bone OF contention among the
heads Of the government. Williamson
wants TO be renominated and is confident
that he can now be confirmed. McCrary,
Thompson and Devins, Of the cabinet, favor
Packard, Sherman is anxious to put Ander-
son in and Schurz is SO busy annihilating
timber thieves and appointing MISS Swee,
that he hasn't time to express an opinion
Evarts is looking for a candidate who has
nj enemies and Key don't care a straw who
gets the persimmons. The president il
waiting, still waiting, for something to turn
I'm.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-26

The South Carolina legislature wants
peace and is taking steps to conciliate 1t
self. 1t has adopted a resolution which
reads as follows:
Resored, By the house of representatives
the senate concurrlng, that his excellency
the governor, be authorized and requested
in case he deems it expedlent, to instruct
an order of noNe p1osequt to be entered il
any of the prosecutions brought, or which
may be brought by the state, based upor
the facts found by the joint investigating
committee on public frauds.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-26

Several petitions are in congress to abol.
ish the presidency, an executive council OF
cabinet to be substituted therefor. The
council is to be composed of the seven sec
r~etaries, four to be elected by the house and
three by the senate, from members Of their
respective houses, for two years, one or all
to be removed at any time BY the house
electing them, and each to have the right.
OF a member in both houses.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-26
VEGETINE
'Purifles the Blood, Reno.
Yates and lnvigorates
the Whole System.
ITS MEDICAL PROPERTIES ARE
Alternative, Tonic, Solvent and
Diuretic.
Reliable Evidence.

Mr.. H. X. STEvRNs:
Dear Sri will most cheer
fully add my testimony to the
great number you have already
received IN favor Of your great
and good medicine, Vegetine,
for l do not think enough can
be said in Its praise ; for l was
troubled over thirty years with
that dreadful disease, Catarrh,
and had such bad coughing
spells that It would seem MS
though l never could breathe
any more, and vegetinc has
cured me; aud l do feel to
thank God all the time that
there Is so good q medicine rs
vcgettne, and l also think it
one Of the best medicines for
coughs, and weak. sinking feel
ings at the stomach, and ad-
wise everybody to take the
yeEetine. for l can assure
them it Is one of the best medi-
cines that ever was.
Mrs. l.. GORE.
Cor. Magazine 4 Walnut.StS.,
Cambridge. Mass.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-26

President Hayes is reported to be anx.
ious to have the senate pass Senator Howe's
resolution calling for Judge Whittaker's re-
cord.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-26
R%EPUBLIcAN <

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VIM. Miner.
Second Ward
H. H. Smith,
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Third Ward-
A.. W. Lavender.
C. J. Kadish.
Fourth Ward-
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E. G. Dudley.
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And Appetite.
GIVES

My daughter has received
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few bottles of veRetine re-
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appetite.
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