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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

THE CoUNTRY's MEDIA contemporary
wisely says "What our country needs to-day
more than the manufacturer, the merchant or
the lawyer, is the farmer. 1t seems, however,
next to impossible to get people to realize this
fact, or to act on it when they do. In spite
of the hard times. young men continue to
lounge around large cities, where there is no
possible hope of employment, waiting for
something to turn up, and utterly neglecting
the opportunities that are presented in the
country. The truth is, people nowadays are
too much afraid of hard work, and decidedly
object to that sort of living which has to be
earned by the sweat of the brow. They had
much rather live by the sweat of somebody
elSe'S brow, if they can."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11
Anmurnas 2epartment.

e@- A citizen who should be preparing him
self for the unknown life beyond the grave,
instead of being up to tricks, removed the
setting from his big gold ring the other day,
leaving a decided vacancy. He gets on a
street-car, holds his hand so the ring must be
seen, and pretty soon man bends forward
and remarks:
Excuse ME, sir, but you have lost the set
from your ring"
$50 have" replies the owner, as he looks
around on the floor.
Every passenger began to peer around, and
the man who makes the discovery finally
asks:
"Was it valuable?'
"It was thousand dollar diamond"
There is another movement on the part Of
the passengers. Some look along the seat
and under it, and some make dive for pearl
buttons and other small objects.
"When did you miss it?" asked the FIRST
man, as the search weakens little.
"A year and half ago, when I was at
tending camp-meeting in Illinois!
Then every passenger straightens up, each
eye looks into vacancy, and not the faintest
smile can be seen on any face.
A person boarding the car, just then, would
wonder what great man in the city had just
died, and if the passengers were on their way
to take sad farewell look at the remains.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11
A DIABOLICAL PLOT.

HOW AN ENRAGED CONGRESSMAN PROPOSES
TO UTILIZE HIS PUB. DOCS"
There is now no doubt as to how Congress
man Daggat stands on the railroad question.
He is sound. Conversing with a Chronicle
reporter the other day he said:
"The railroad people are the pertest kind
of gougers. They begin to show their hand
at Omaha. In the first place the fare from
Omaha to San Francisco is S10050, ard
everybody who buys ticket stops to growl
and asks what that fifty cents is for. They
are told that half dollar is simply the profit
made on each passenger. I guess the 500
comes nearer the profit than the half dollar.
Then they grab your trunk and shove it be-:
hind grating to be weighed. You can't
see the scales at all, and you have no idea
about the weight until man sings out $3.50
over weight, and you have to pungle the
money or your trunk don't 60. Now my
trunk was so small an affair that could
throw it over my shoulder with one hand,
but they ran up the weight to 260 pounds
Probably it did weigh that much when 200
pound baggage master was sitting on it. Well
I paid because hadn't but two minutes to
fight, and at Ogden the baggage villain still
pursued me, and l paid some more extra
weight. 1t weighed more at Ogden, proba-
bly, because heavier man sat on it, or else
the rarifed atmosphere affected the scales
Then coming over the mountains there were
some extra charges for ropes. But I'll get
even-I'll gent even. You see I'm entitled
as member of Congress to 600 volumes of
Agricultural Reports, 500 Patent Office Re-
ports, 200 Surveyor.General's Reports and
several thousand other heavy volumes of an
equally exciting character.
care these reports ever read?"
"Oh! yes; the printers who set 'em up are
obliged to read 'em. Well, these are sent on
to nv address free, and the railroad people
have to carry 'em for nothing under their
postal contract with the United States gov
ernment-the biggest government on earth,
sir. Then III give one copy Of the agricul-
tural romance to old Farmer Treadway, and
a copy of the geological fiction to Professor
Stewart. All the rest l need myself.
"For what purpose ?"
"Why, you see, III put my frank on em
and ship 'em to Zach. Chandler in Wiscon-
sin, and he'll frank en- and send 'em back,
and I'll frank 'em again, redirect 'em to him ;
and these books-two tons of 'em, by c.
will 90 back and forth over that blasted road,
free until the next session of Congress, when
I'll get hold of some more and start them
along, too. I propose to keep the books in
motion till they wear out and then I'll sue
the id company for damages. Oh! I'll
sicken 'em of the extra weight dodge Don't
you forget it."
Every morning the Congressman goes
down to the depot and pokes about among
the freight for his books. They have not yet
arrived, but he expects them every day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

ABSENT -MINDEDNEss.- would be
your notion of observation-disclosures asked
Rufus Choate of witness whom he was cross
examining. "Well," said the witness, with
a strong Yankee accent, ri should say that a
man wEo thought he'd left his watch to hum,
and took it out'n is pocket to see if he'd
time to go hum and got it, was leetle ab-
sent-minded."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

ETERNAL REaRErs.-A gentleman who
had just had a family tomb constructed takes
his wife to the cemetery, and she recoils with
horror on beholdiug cut in the stone, ITO the
memory of my Beloved Wife-Eternal Re.
grets" "But am not deadw she cries. 81
know it, darling; but wished to please you
by showing you what my affection would lead
me to say when you did die"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

A Poison LABEL.-A man in London the
other day died from fright at the sight of a
poison label on bottle from which he had
Just taken a dose of medicine. His male
friends, taking warning from his sad fate,
have put "whiskey" label on all their medi-
cine bottles, and now drink and drink with
out experiencing the least fright.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

b8- When an old backwoodsman was about
to take his first ride on Mississippi steamer,
he was asked whether he would take deck or
cabin passage. "Well," said he, in resign
ed sort of way, I've lived all my life in a
cabin, and guess cabin passage will be
good enough for a rough chap like me-"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

Too LATE.-The following incident took
place in Washington county, Texas. The
Jury of Circuit Court, before whom mis-
erable wretch had been tried, returned YER
dict of guilty" and suggested the "whip-
ping. post" The court then adjourned to
dinner. Immediately after dinner the de-
fendants counsel, without informing his un.
fortunate client, moved for new trial, and
commenced reading the motion.
"Hold on" whispered the client, pulling
the counsel's coat tail "Don't read that!
"Let me alone" muttered the lawyer, irri-
tably. "I'll attend to you when I've read
the motion"
"But don't want you to read the motion"
whined the agitated culprit.
"Don't want me to read it? Why not?
What's the matter? I'm going to get new
trialw
"But don't want new trial." exclaimed
the wretch.
"Dont want one! Why not?" returned
the other. heatedly, frowning from under his
eye glasses.
because it's too late" urged the client.
"While you were all out to your dinners, the
sheriff took me out and whipped the very
hide off of mel"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11
MILLS AND MILL MACHINERY.

VUyHE undersigned take this method Of inform
l ing the public, that under the firm name OF
WELLS BROTHERS, they are engaged In the
MILLWRIGHT BUSINESS, and are prepared
to enter into contracts for the building or repair
ing of MILLS and MILL MACHINERY Of ev-
ery description. from the largest and most COM
plete FIGURING Mill, to an ordinary Cotton Screw.
Each member ofthe firm is skilfull workman
and has had the beneftofa q number Of years expe-
rience We are, therefore, prepared to guarantee
that all work entrusted to us, will be executed In
q workmanlike manner.
By permission, we refer to the following per-
sons, for whom we have worked: w: J. Rainey,
Blairsville 8. c.; j, B. q B. M. Whitesides,
Hickory Grove, 8. c.; Major T. p. Whitesides,
r. N. McElwee and Elias Ramsay, Yorkville,
s. c.; W. D. LESLEY, Glover, 8. C. r. B. Clark,
Fort Burlington, Georgia.
We are also agents for the sale of Excelsior
Bolting Cloths, J" and improved Mill Machiner"
Antioch, York county, 8. c.
W. g. WELLS,
M. r. WELLS,
J. W. WELLS.
September 26 80 1y*
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

IT DEPENDs.-"My DEAR" asked grocer
of his wife, "do you think it is true that man
wants but little here belowY" The wife re-
piled, "That sometimes depends whether he
has to pay cash down for it or not. If you
trust some men, they'll take all they can
get"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

BURGLARS TooLs'-A well.dressed, polite
man walked into the police detectives Office
in Troy, N. Y, and asked to see some novel
tools that had been used in trying to break
open safe. The things being brought out
he examined them with great care "Much
obliged" he said. "I've just finished FIVE
years in Sing Sing, and I wanted to see what
progress had been made in my profession"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

A. REMEDY FOR SORES, WOUNDS, AND
BRUIsEs.-Take the following mixture, to be
applied twice day, with feather, always
shaking we'll before using;
l quart Aaxseed oil; pint strong vinegar; !;
2ounces saltpetre; l! gill spirits turpentine.
Put together in vessel till dissolved. One
application nearly relieves the soreness. 1t
will take the hair off, but it will grow again
the same color. This was given me by an
English groom and is valuable.-J. w. WARE,
u, Rural MESSENGER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

HER WOODEN WEDDING Emily, how
do you do?" "Im very we'll, Julia celebra.
ted my wooden wedding, last week." You !?
Why, didn't know you were married. How
did you celebrate?" "By marrying block
head"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

How A Boy BECAME INTERESTED IN
FARMING.-I would like to tell how became
interested in farming. We always have had
plenty of agricultural papers lying about and
as I read them became interested in poultry.
When I was eight years old I bought the
fowls of my father, and then kept a strict
account of the receipts and expenses. The
first year 1 think I made about thirty dollars
profit; since then have always had the care
of them and find them profitable. I would
like to tell another thing that used to interest
me. Father would give my brother and my
self each piece of ground, one or two rods
square, and give us what we could raise on it
to buy books and papers with. We would try
and see which could raise the largest crop,
and so we became interested in gardening.
The first year I raised onions, and had nearly
or quite seven dollars worth on one rod square.
My onions yielded much better where they were
sowed very thick and thinned to about four
inches apart. We not only became interested
in our work, but we earned enough to buy all
our papers, and felt better satisfied with them
because we had earned them ourselves.-C.
DEAN, IN COnnecticah Farmer
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11
BOOK BINDING.

EOR the convenience Of those having old books
which they may wish rebound, we have made
arrangements with Mr.. e. r. STOKES, book
binder of Columbia, by which we can receive or
ders for such work and have itpromptly attended
to- without subjecting TO further trouble those
entrusting their orders to us. Magazines, Sheet
Music, DC, bound In any style desired. Prices
for any style Of binding furnished on application
at the ENQUIRER OFFICE.
FebruaryN 8
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

AL-MINDEDNEss. faith and
right spiritual mindedness do not unfit us for
the plainest duties of life. There are things
we must do, and to do them we must think of
them, and thought is often care. True faith
does not teach carelessness. A man has not
become extraordinarily pious when he does not
care how his business goes, and what people
canonization when she is so taken up with her
prayers and her religious conversation that
her children 90 unwashed and uncombed, and
she does not care for it. The care of earnest
thoughtfulness, with intent to do right, is not
degrading nor weakening. No man should
wish to be rid of it. It is the care that dis
tracts, that pulls ones mind many ways, that
disturbs and distresses and perplexes, which a
wise man would desire to avoid, so that he
may have all his power to devote to caring for
those things which are Of real Importance, and
the caring for which will do some good. That
comes to a man more and more, as he more.
and more makes real to himself that the Lord
stands by him, nigh ''at hand" to observe
and help him.
To believe that the Lord is at my hand, and
at the hand of the men whom I most fear, or
most love, influence them and me, connecting
all business and acts, working together with
me for grand results, which are to affect soci-
etya thousand years to come, what an antidote
to fretful carefulness is this When you have
striven to train your child as an heir of immOr-
tality with what freedom from care you can
hand him over to the Lord. When you have
been dilligent in business all day, neglecting
nothing, Hurrying nothing, acting as an agent
for the Lord, leaving all your books and trans
actions to His inspection and protection when
you have had intelligent, faithful, trustful
carefulness all day, how free from fretting
care you ought to be at night! When have
prepared my sermon for you, thinking care
full ly reading discreetly, earnestly striving to
find what is in the mind of the Spirit in the
Word of God, and then have delivered the SER
mon how free should be from distraction
of spirit, for was not the Lord near me in the
study, and lat hand" in the pulpit? To be
wisely spiritually minded is to be severely
lofty.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

All that have once used it pronounce DIR.
Bulls Baby Syrup the best medicine known
for the complaints Of early childhood. %
cents bottle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

The plain and wholesome things of life are
it's greatest blessings. We are taught to pray,
not for luxuries OF dainties, but for daily bread
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11
as Years Before tho Public.
the GENUINE
DIR. G.. McLANE'S
CELEBRATED
LIVER PILLS,
FOR THE CURE OF
Hepatitis, or Liver Complaint,
DYSPEPSIA AND SICK HEADACHE.
SYMPTOMS of a Diseased Liver.

Symptoms OF a DlSeased Liver.
DAIN in the right side, under the edge
/ of the ribs, increases on pressure;
sometimes the pain is in the left side;
the patient is rarely able to lie on the
left side; sometimes the pain is felt
under the shoulder blade, and it fire.
quently extends to the top of the shoul
der, and is sometimes mistaken for
rheumatism in the arm. The stomach
is affected with loss of appetite and
sickness; the bowels in general are
costive, sometimes alternative with lax;
the head is troubled with pain, accom-
panied with dull, heavy sensation in
the back part. There is generally
considerable loss of memory, accom-
panied with painful sensation of hav-
ing left undone something which ought
to have been done. A slight, dry cough
is sometimes an attendant. The patient
complains of weariness and debility; he
is easily startled, his feet are cold or
burning, and he complains of prickly
sensation of the skin; his spirits are
low; and although he is satisfied that
exercise would be beneficial to him,
yet he can scarcely summon up forti-
tude enough to try it. In fact, he dis
trusts every remedy. Several of the
above symptoms attend the disease, but
cases have occurred where few Of them
existed, yet examination of the body,
after death, has shown the LIVER to
have been extensively deranged.
AGUE AND FEVER.
DR.. c. McLANE's LIVER PILLS, IN
CASES OF AcUE AND FEVER, when taken
with Quinine, are productive of the
most happy results. No better cathartic
can be used, preparatory to, or after
taking Quinine. We would advise all
who are afflicted with this disease to
give them a FAIR TRIAL.
For all bilious arrangements, and as
simple purgative, they are unequaled.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
The genuine are never sugar coated.
Every box has a red wax seal on the lid,
with the impression Dr. McLANE's LIVER
PILLS.
The genuine McLANE's LIVER PILLS bear
the signatures Of c. McLANE and FLEMING
Bros. on the wrappers.
Insist upon having the genuine DR.. c.
McLANE's LIVER PILLS, prepared by Fleming
Bros, of Pittsburgh, Pa, the market being
full of limitations of the name McLG1.e,
spelled differently but same pronunciation.
February Is ly
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

A CURE FOR WARTs.-I had mare some
years ago that had large wart on her side
where the harness rubbed and kept it sore.
In summer the flies made it worse To pre-
vent this, I put on a good daub of tar and
in few weeks the wart was killed and dis
appeared. l have frequently tried it since
on cattle and horses and seldom had occa-
sion to use second application. The remedy
is simple and efectual.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11
REMOVAL.


II HAVE moved my Barber Shop from the
room next door to the ENQUIRER Office to the
"SADLER BUILDING" where I shall be
pleased to meet my regular customers and serve
the public generally in all branches OF the tonso
rial art. THOMAS BALLAhD.
January23
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11
JOB PRINTING.

nWING to our superior facilities with the best
u machine presses, an abundance OF type and
first-class appointments throughout our Office,
we are prepared to execute ALL MANNER OF
JOB PRINTING in superior style, and at prices
that will compare with New York or Philadelphia
charges for the same quality Of work and mat3-
rails. We have recently made reduction In
prices for the following CLASSES Of work. TO which
we invite the attention of business men ::
BILL HEADS.
Halfsheet Bill Heads, ,......... ......$ $500 $500
Fourth-sheet Bill Heads, ......,.. 2.25 $50
Sixth-sheet Bill Heads, ,-.......... 200 500
Monthly statements at same price ofsixth. sheet
bill heads We will fill an order for bill heads,
sheet at proportionste prices. lg4.gl 81
LETTER HEADS.
For 500 For 1000
Commercial Note, - - .... 4. .......S2.l5 $s.25
racket NOt6, 40 osOO
Letter (large sfze) ".... ....... S.0O b.Op
For the above work we use superior quality
Of paper and guarantee entire satisfaction In ev-
cry instance.
We also give special attention to the printingof
Briefs, Arguments and Points and Authorities,
which we furnish strictly according to the requires
ments of the Justices OF the Supreme Court, and
in proof reading exercise the utmost care to en-
sure accuracy. s. fge
We are prepared to furnish all other kinds Of
printing, from visiting card TO q large volume,
and will be pleased to furnish estimates for any
style Of work desired. Address, q sIfs
L. NJ. GRIST, Yorkyille, 8. G.
April 10 Is Fl
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11
THE YORK MARBLE YARD.
= ar .;,I ,o,d,ot;,o. tho MAppTE u RIIST

THE YORK MARBLE YARD.
T AM still conducting the MARBLE BUsI-
NESS in Yorkville. and am prepared to fur
nish MONUMENTS, TOMB STONES, or ANY
THING IN MY LINE, as low as the lowest.
AS an evidence of this, can furnish Tomb Stones
for CHILDREN from $500 upward for AD-
ULfS, from $500 upward.
me- Monuments and Tomb Stones designed and
finished in the most elaborate style, and in point
of work manship and material, equal to the work
of any establishment in the country.
Specimens always on hand, to an inspection OF
which, those in want Of marble work are respect
fully invited.
Estimates and other information furnished on
application.
Work delivered at any point on the Chester
and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad, between
Chester and Dallas, or at any place between
Rock Hill and Winnsboro, on the Charlotte, Co.
lumbia and Augusta Railroad, free of charge for
transportation.
Thankfulfor the patronage heretofore bestowed
upon my establishment, my determination is to
A''''' wa " ~ F. HAPPERFIELD.
January 2 ly
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

@ In the Christian world it is generally be-
lieved, that on this side of the grave people
cannot be free from sin. This principle or De
lief is great hindrance to the gAorlons WORK
of reformation, and nightly o6structs people
in their way to eternal glory. It tends to up
hold the kingdom of Satan.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11
NOW IS the OPPORTUNITY!
AVAIL YOURSELF OF IT!
PRESERVE YOUR BOOKS,
PERIODICALS.,
NEWSPAPERS AND MUSIC.

ALL families have old Books, Periodicals,
"A Newspapers, Music, &c, which they desile
to transmit to their posterity. Then
HAVE THEM REBOUND!
Which will preserve them and make them look
almost as we'll as new.
Old Books. &C., should not only be rebound,
butthecurrent literature ofthe present day should
be put In durable form for preservation as well.
This can be done in the shortest possible time,
with the best material, in the most handsome and
durable style, and at prices which Cannot be du-
plicated anywhere. by
e.. r. STOKES,
Stationer, Book Binder and Blank Book Manufac-
turer, No. l55 Main Street,
COLUMBIA, 3. @.
Ms- Send in orders at once.
February IS tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

Ga" However pleasing may be our exhorta-
tions, however apostolic may be the doctrines
we advance, if our actions do not i'll themselves
bear testimony for Christ, our words will scat
ter rather than gather to the fold, and bring
upon our own heads.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11
:, R. SCh0RB'S PH0T0-(aALLERY,
1sT HOUSE EAST OF THE JAIL.

4 SUPERIOR skylight, gallery with every
"A convenience, and determination to do my
best, enables me to promise satisfaction to all In
want of correct and f1attering likenesses. Cloudy
weather is as good or better than sunshine for all
subjects, except small children.
EehrIlarv q tt
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C. G. L. NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OFFICE
YoRKvILLE. 8. G., June 3, 1879.
TIME following Schedule will take effect on this
road from and after this day: ts.s4sE .3
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

az The only way to shine, even in this false
world, is to be modest and unassumlng.
Falsehood may be thick crust ), but, in the
course of time, truth will find place to 6reak
through. Elegance of language may noI De pen III
the power of us all but simplicity and straight
fOrMardness are.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11
G.. III. O'LEARY.
SUNDRIES.

4 LARGE lot Of Buggy Whips, Buggy Um-
"A brellas, Saddle Trees, Wood Stirrups, Trace
Chains, Buckles, Bride Bits, Harness, Collars,
Back bands, PIow, Riding and Halter Brides,
Martingales, Horse Brushes Spurs, ETC., ETC.,
for sale at G. n. OLEARY'S. .
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

4 LOT of beautiful Pictures, handsomely
IA framed in Walnut and Gilt, unusually cheap,
1t G.. H. O'LEARY'S.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-09-11

NOTICE.
II RESPECTFULLY inform the public that
am prepared to sharpen razors, scissors, shears
and other fine-eaged Instruments. Prlces-Ior
honing and sharpening razors, Is cents, and for
sharpening scissors or shears, 10 cents each, and
satisfaction guaranteed or no charge:
TOM BALLARD, Barber.
April "a II