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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-16

A medical committee at Providence, Il. l.,
who have carefully investigated the health OF
school children in that city, state that children
are admitted too young ; that the vitiated air
of the school rooms causes consumption that
epidemic diseases are caught there, and that
the premature development Of the brain
causes nervous diseases; that the young
minds are crammed with much unintolligible
matter, and that the method is too artificial F;
that the present system forms habits of indo-
lence, aud that the discomforts arising from
sedentary confinement are often the occasion
for punishment, hatred for schools, and tru-
ancy. The committee holds that children
should not be admitted in the schools under
the age of seven. At whatever age they are
admitted the hours of confinement and intel
leehial effort should be greatly shortened
The children in primary schools should not
De confined TO their seats more than twenty
minutes at "A time, at the end of which they
should enjoy au equal period of recreation,
either in the open air or in an airy room and
mental and physical exercises should thus al
ieniate throughout the sessions
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-16
williamsyille, May Il, 1879.

PERsoNAL.--The Woodstock Standard makes
the following complimentary reference to
Rev. II. A. Spencer, the new presiding oil
der for the Springfield district For two
years past Mr.. Spencer has been at st. Al
bans and previous to that was editor of the
Messenger at Montpelier. He is gentle
man of recognized ability and possesses So
cial qualities that win for him place in the
hearts of all his people. The district is to be
congratulated that so worthy man follows
Mr., Beeman, who is justly regarded as one of
the strong men of the Conference and greatly
endeared himself TO the people here. II will
be of interest to his many friends TO state that
Mr.. Beeman il assigned TO Swanton."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-16

Prof. Boynton and Mrs Kenyon, one Of
the assistant teachers at the Academy. were
the recipients Of handsome presents from the
students at the close of the recent term.
The village school is taught by Orion
Barber and Miss Hattie Brown, which,insures
its success for this term at least
e. J. Knapp is in Boston for the purpose
of replenishing his stock of goods, which his
customers will doubtless find TO their adyaut-
age to examine upon his return.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-16
Wet BraTIIeI,oro.

-Glenwool Classical Seminary ut West
Brattleboro has been purchased by Mr.. C. f.
Blake, who is making extensive repairs o., he
buildings and ground, t tee enlarge the accom-
iiUdations Of the school and increase the at
fractions of the place. Both sexes will be re-
ceiyed as day pupils. After the present term
tuition will be lowered.
The entertainment given last Friday eve
ming by the ladies of the Congregational So
cicty was quite well attended, and the re-
ceipts proved sufficient to e2tinguish the debt
of the society which the ladies had assumed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-16

Ira Farnum, aged 20, committed suicide
by hanging, on Thursday the Sth inst. Iu-
sanity was the cause.
Mrs. Betsey Gibson, aged %, died on the
sth. At the time of her death she was the
oldest person in town.
C. V. Bryant has the excavation made
for the site Of his new harness shop.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-16
West ChesreraeId, y. II.

The school house in district No of this
place has received new exterior coating of
paint. The work was done by Mr.. Arno
Porter of this place; and by the thorough
aud efficient manner in which it was per.
formed We would say that Mr.. Porter would do
well to seek larger field in which to WELD his
ambitious brush The summer term of the
school opened Monday in charge Of Miss
Lenna Streeter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-16

Dear PAGair Il was pleased to read the
sermon in your last issue. l have seldom, il
ever, seen on that important subject, more
needed truth in the same space, or more
clearly arranged and stated A discourse in
a secular paper, occasionally, if the preacher
has chosen a general topic, and treats it per.
tinently, it seems to me, may be very wei,
come. l.. HOLMES.
Williamsville, May Il, 1879.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-16

Having heard of Cyrus w. Fields inten-
ton 10 erect u monument to Major Andre,
the Bridgeport, Conn, St. Georges SOci-
ETY., all Englishmen have subscribed $50
toward a monument for Nathan Hale, the
young American who was hanged by the
British during the Revolutionary war,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.

"A destructive fire occurred in Wilmington
on Tuesday of last week, involving loss OF
$4,000.
THE assay Office at Charlotte is now receiv-
ing gold at the rate of about S., 600 per week.
Harrison Osborn shot and killed a lad,
James R. Martin, wantonly, in Watauga coun-
ty, because the latter told him not to shoot his
pistol in the house. Osborn escaped.
The managers of the State fish hatchery
have recently stocked Yadkin river with co.
600 young California salmon. Catawba river
will also receive similar number.
- Rev. Neill E. PRESLEY, of Cabarrus coun-
tv. who has started to Mexico to labor us a
missionary, is accompanied by his wife. They
will make their way through the churches of
the Synod in the West, and sail from New
Orleans for Vera Cruz about the sth instant
They will locate temporarily, at least, in the
City of Mexico.
Mr.. G. Fowler, merchant of Moorsesvile,
in Iredell county, was murdered several days
ago. Two negroes-Joe Gillespie and Julius
Davidson-were charged with the crime and
arrested, and warrant of commitment issued
by magistrate ); but Oh the way to States
Vile on the evening Of the Goth, crowd of
about fifty persons attacked the sheriff and
took from his custody Julius Davidson whom
they summarily hanged to tree near 10y.
The murder of MI. Fowler and the subse-
,auent lynching Of one of his alleged murder
ers created considerable excitement in the
community where the events occurred.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
MERE.MENTIoN.

The Indiana Supreme Court has decided, in
the suit of church against member, that
subscriptions made on Sunday cannot be col
lected by law. '.....The New York Erpress
mentions Governor Hampton as the probable
second name on the Democratic presidential
ticket in 1880. The Virginia churches re-
Gently held general prayer meeting for the
recovery of Governor Hampton. In PENN
sylvania, they hang murderers on any conve-
nient day of the week, instead of waiting for
Friday. In Nebraska, the weather is re-
ported at fifteen degrees below zero. IA
despatch from Cerea, in North Brazil, reports
that the number of deaths from small pox in
that vicinity, number six hundred daily. The
distress in the interior of the province is so
great that the people are devouring carrion
and corpses. DIR. IIegel, a GAINESVILLE, Ohio,
grave robber, has been sentenced to one years
Imprisonment and a fine of 81, 900. Bayard
Taylor, Minister of the United States to the
Imperial Court of Germany, died of dropsy, in
Berlin, on the 10Th ultimo. 1t is said
that there is more timber in use under ground
in the Comstock silver mine, than has been
employed in the construction OF San Fran
cisco. The New York State government
cost thirteen and three quarter millions for
the past year. ''''''Up to the present time,
10000 silver mines have been located in Ari-
zona '''..'Ten thousand immigrants located
in Tennessee during the past year. 3 '' ~
Sixty-two per cent. of negro blood, accord
ing to the Liberian courts, entities a man to
rank as a negro. -. The value of the land in
North Carolina is S74, ,221, 1893. ''.'.' Davidson
College, of North Carolina, has more than 100
students. 49, The local Indebtedness of Illi-
nois amounts to S51, ,942 sol. On Tues
day night last, Col. John S. Mosby left Wash
ington for San Francisco, en- route to assume
his duties as Consul at Hong Kong. News
was received at Deadwood, Dakota Territory,
on Saturday last, that Dr.. Skinner, post sur
geon at Fort Peck, was hit on the head and
mortally wounded while witnessing the slaugh-
ter of cattle for the Indians.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
For the rorkville Enquirer.
RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES.

Mr.. Editor If al the close of the year 1873
YOU should cast up the statistics OF the tnan-
cial, social, and moral progress OF our little
town. you would find something to encourage,
but much to condemn. l doubt not that the
most appalling incubus you would find, that
has hung around us, is that of DRUNKENNESS.
No age. or class, or condition, has been exempt
from it. On every day of the week, on every
highway and byway, by day and by night, this
evil has stared us in the face, entered our
households, shamed us on the streets, and in
vaded every department of our social and
moral being. While it is an evil that cannot
he fully suppressed, except by the culture OF a
high moral standard; yet it's effects may be
controlled to a great extent by wise local
government. -
The municipal officers of the town have
control of all liquor Licenses. They can re-
tluce or extend the license system as they see
fit. They can license bar-ro6ms on the main
business thoroughfares or underline shadow OF
private residences, where every woman and
child must come in contact with their pollu-
tion or they may require that they be>so lso'
lated that the annoyance from their reNelry
will affect smaller number of people.
Further, the amount required for liquor u
censes is in the discretion of the Council. II
bar-rooms must exist, with all their attendant
evils, let the proprietors pay for the privilege,
The town will be heavily taxed the coming
year, to pay off it's old debts. Let the license
fee be put at such figure that not more than
one or two bar-rosms will be opened, and one
or two thousand dollars of revenue derived, to
employ an efficient police to control the VIC
tins they turn loose upon us. CITIZEN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Latimer & Hehphill. Happy New Year to ALL
New Goods for the New Year-Just Re-
ceived- -Hardware-Fai Warning-Sewine
Machines-Shoes.
F. Happerfield-The York Marble Yard.
T. NJ. Dobson & Co.-The New Year.
Hunter & Oates-l879 The New Year. 1879.
Mrs. Fannie l.. Dobson-l879.
II. F. Adickes & Sons.-lS30. 1879.-Molasses-
Our Coffee-Mince Meat-Leather.
Whitaker g. Wiison-Y Yorkville Livery Stables.
]. D. Gwin-Clover Academy.
j. M. Rawlinson-Rawlinson House.
r. Latham, School Commissioner and Chairman
Board Of Examiners Examination OF
Teachers.
Col. A. Coward, rincipal.-King's Mountain
Military School.
Herndon Br0-The New Year.
John c. Kuykendal-The York Drug Store.
T. W. Clawson, Deputy Messenger-In Bank
ruptcy-Applicatio for Discharge-In the
Matter Of Drakeford, Massey & Co.
Colgate & Co.'S "New" Soap.
w. T. R. Bell, A. M, pal.-King's Noun
tain High School.
M. Duffy. Smiths Turn Ont, 8. CA Rare
Chance for Blacksmith and Wheelright.
Kennedy Bros. & Barron-lS79--Our Grocery
Department-Tin Ware.
Clark Brothers-This is to Notify All Persons.
William c. O'Hen--Removal.
j. N. Roberts. Notice. .r
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
tion ! Murch, of Maine; Ford, of Missouri

tion !; Murch, of Maine Ford, of Missouri; !;
Yocum, of Pennsylvania Jones, Independent,
of Texas It is believed that the Nationals
will divide equally between the two parties.
There will be quite number of contests
from the different States-two, probably, from
North Carolina. In Iowa there is contest
as to whether the legal election occurred in
October or in November.
The South Carolina Conference. :
- The list of annual appointments of the
South Carolina Conference for the current
year, did not reach us in time for insertion in
the ENQUIRER previous to the holiday sus-
pension. The pressure upon our columns this
week prevents the publication of the entire
list, but we append the appointments in this
section, and the locations and names OF y
number of ministers who are personally known
to many of our readers: ...
Presiding Elder Of the Columbia District
E. J. Meynardie. Columbia Washington
street, F. M Kennedy; City Mission, VIM.
Martin Fairfield circuit, A. j. Cauthen.
Wmnsboro, w. A. Rogers Chester, A. II.
Lester. East Chester, 7. j. Clyde, 4. w.
Barber. Rock Hill circuit, j. NJ. Boyd. Ches-
ter circuit, L. A. johnson. Yorkvile station,
T. E. Gilbert. York circuit, G. M. Boyd.
Edgefeld, S. Leard Fort Mills, j. E. Wat
son. j. W. Dickson, Professor in Columbia
Female College. Orangeburg station, 0. A.
Darby Orangeburg circuit J. B. Massabeau.
Edisto circuit, N. K. Melton. Graniteville
circuit, J. AiM0od. St. Georges circuit, P.
F. Kistler Summerville circuit, S. H. Brown.
Sumter Station, A. J. Stokes. Manning cir
cult, H. M. Mood. .Bishopville, A. j. Stat
ford. Lancaster station sW. =: sArial Spring
Hill circuit, A. C. .Begette. .Richland Fork,
J. S. Porter. Marion station, R. L. Harper.
North Marlboro circuit, D. w. Scale. Con-
wayb0ro station, Landy Wood. Marion cir
cult, T. w. Munnerlyn. Florence station,
w. W. Mood. Darlington circuit, D. D.
Dantzler. Georgetown station, w. T. Capers.
Lynclburg circuit, W. L. Pegues. Presiding
Elder of Spartanburg District, J. M. Carlisle.
Spartanburg station, J. T. Wightman. Lime
stone Springs, R. R. Dagnall. Union station,
R. D. Smart. Jonesville circuit, J. G. Counts.
Goshen Hill circuit, w. s. Martin. Blacks
Station circuit, B. M. Boozer. Cokesbury
station, J. W. Humbert. North Edgefeld cir
cult, A. W. Walker. Lowndesville station,
r. P. Franks. Tumbling Shoals circuit, j.
B. Traywick Newberry circuit, J. W. Kelly.
Saluda circuit, w. A. Clarke. Greenville sta
tion, A. Coke Smith. Williamson station, S.
Lander. Anderson station, j. E. Carlisle,
Shallow Ford, J. G. Russell. u.... ,..,.-.l.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
NARROW ESCAPE FROM FIRE.

Notwithstanding several days have elapsed
since it's occurrence, we deem it proper to re-
fer to the fact, if for no other purpose than to
record an act of heroism on the part of
colored fireman. About 10 O'Clock, A. NJ,
on the 10Th ultimo, the roof of the courthouse
was discovered to be on fire, it having been
ignited by sparks from one Of the chimneys of
the building. The alarm was given and the
fire companies were promptly on hand, though
before their arrival ladder had been raised
against the wall. This ladder lacked several
feet of reaching the caves of the roof, but
nothing daunted, Isaac Wright, member OF
the colored fire company, assembled to the top
most round, and grasping the shingles, sprang
TO the roof, when the work of subduing the
flames, which had made but little headway,
was an easy task. The act of Isaac was wit
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
UNFORTUNATE SHOOTING scRApE.

Our Rock Hill correspondent gives all the
essential particulars Of the recent shooting
scrape at Rock Hill, in which Mr.. G. L. Will
ford, who until recently was citizen of this
place, received serious wound. On the day
of the occurrence, Dr.. j. R. Bratton was sum-
moned by telegraph to attend Mr.. Williford.
He returned from Rock Hill on Monday even
ing, and we learn that he reports the wound to
be of serious nature. The ball entered his
right breast and ranged downward, lodging in
the lilac region, and on account of the depth
it penetrated, admits of no attempt to remove
it. Peritoneal inflammation is the greatest
danger threatening the wounded man. Should
this not ensue, his chances Of recovery are
favorable,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
MASONIC OFFICERS.

The following is list of the officers Of Phil
anthropic Lodge, No. Is, A. F. NJ, for the
current Masonic year:
p c. E. Spencer, ". M; 3; H. W. Hope, S. ";
John R. Gardner, j. W.; Walter T. Barron,
Treasurer He. Strauss, Secretary; W.. J.
Hyndman, S. D.; w. J. Jones, J. d.; Dr. J.
B. Allison and J. E. Jefferys, Stewards; A.
Cody ITler. . ..'..'' e.. .... p
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

ffths of all the arabic land of Egypt, were
inundated in September of this year This
inundation included most of the lands of
Lower Egypt, which were planted with corn
and cotton. The, former crop was mostly all
destroyed, and the latter much injured, as
the foregoing facts testify.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
THE METHODIST CHURCH.

The Methodist congregation of this place
are gratiied at the return of Rev. Thomas
E. Gilbert, who has been assigned by Confer
ence to this station for another year. Mr..
Gilbert arrived here last Tuesday. There will
be services in the Methodist church next Sun
day. morning and evening.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
taxation Of property into one act
! the same, approved March 19,

SeSSment taxation OF property into one act
and aad4 to ar the same approved March 49,
An act to| o|sxempt from taxation certain prop
erty belonging to religious denominations.
Joint resolution to allow all the county Off
GERS of the State, elected at the last election,
further time toqlalify. % ~ - .f
An act to prevent unjust discrimination r.
common carriers.
Joint resolution to authorize the Comptroller
General to draw his warrant, and the State
Treasurer to apply the same to the payment Of
public printing Of the General Assembly, and
for advertising election notices, and to.provide
for future payments without extra legislation.
An act to facilitate the execution of taxes.
An act to amend an act entitled can act to
provide for the settlement of the unfunded
debt of the State, incurred before the first Of
November, 1876" -
An act to create Railroad Commissioner
for the State of South Carolina and to define
his duties.
An act to provide for the funding Of the In
terest past due on the valid consolidated debt
Of the State. ...-..
An act to raise supplies and make appropria-
tions for the fiscal year commencing November
/, 1875 ,,.ss. q. ,e. -,
An act to regulate the number Of jurors who
shall be in attendance on the Courts Of Com
mon Pleas and General Sessions.
An act to provide for ereassessment of the
real estatsQf this State, to fix the standard at
which Property shall be assessed, and to amend
the law in relation to the organization Of the
State Board of Equalization.
An act to require the County Auditors to
attend at certain places for the assessment of
taxes.
Joint resolution requiring County Treasurers
to pay out school funds remaining in their
hands from previous years, to school expenses
of current year.
An act to require Clerks Of Courts, Sherfffs
and Trial Justices, to make monthly reports Of
all licenses, fines and penalties collected by
them to the Auditors and Treasurers of their
respective counties. a. .,,- Esal'.,..,..r
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
PERSONAL.

We were pleased to receive call, Tuesday
evening, from Mr.. G. H. Beard, the wide
awake and energetic travelling agent of the
Columbia Register. ....e.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
CONGRESSIONAL FAvoRs.

We are indebted to Hon. j. H. Evins for a
copy of the Report of the Commissioner of
Agriculture for the year 1877.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
ANorHERLAResCT TURNIP.

Mr.. rhaddeus Bolin, of Kings Mountain
township, has presented us with burnip, the
product of his farm, weighing ST pounds and
measuring 30 inches in circumference.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

messed with breathless anxiety, when it was
known by every one present that the least
mischance would dash him to the ground.
But for his daring, the courthouse might have
been destroyed, and serious conhagration OF
other buildings also resulted. It would be an
act of simple justice for the County Commits
sioners to make substantial recognition OF
ISaac'S bravery.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
APPRECIATION OF THE ENQUIRER.

= A subscriber at Paul's Valley, Indian Ter
ritory, remitting S3 for a renewal of his sub
scription, says: "Of the dozen or more papers
that have the pleasure of perusing every week,
none is more eagerly or anxiously looked for
than the ENQUIRER" As evidence of the
promptness and celebrity of the mails to that
remote locality, our friend says he lost not
copy Of tbe ENQUIRER during tle. past year,
and has them all on file. He speaks in glow
ing terms of that country. Corn, the princi-
pal crop of the Valley, is produced at the rate
of 3, 600 bushels to the hand and team of two
mules Fish and game are abundant, and be-
sides considerable white settlement with
churches and schools, there are also in the
Valley a large number of civilized half-breed
Indians
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
A NEW BOOK.

A NEW BOOK.
THE FOOTPRINTS OF TINE AND ANALYs
OF OUR GovERNMENT.-The agent of this
volume has been in our town during the past
week delivering to the subscribers. 1t is in
deed valuable work, being a complete gener-
al history, beginning with the earliest times
and giving the world annals to the discovery
of America. 1t then gives complete history
of our own country up to the I'd Of May OF the
past year. It gives also an analysis of our
Government, beginning with the President
and explaining fully the workings of all the
departments from the largest to the smallest.
1t treats of the States and Territories indi-
vidually, besides giving complete general
history and analysis. The statistics are then
given of each country and island of the world,
while in the supplement is contained useful
legal guide. It is a work of merit and we
commend it to the patronage of our citizens.
PIANO TUNING.
The eminent musician, Prof. Gonzalez, will
remain in town few days longer, and while
here, would be pleased to serve all who have
pianos to tune or organs to repair. During
his stay in this place, Prof. Gonzalez has tuned
and repaired several instruments, among them
the pianos of Mr.. H. F. Adckes, COL Coward
and DR.. Kuykendal, to whom he respectfully
refers as to the manner in which he does such
work. He has also repaired the organ of the
Episcopal church, giving entire satisfaction
to the members of the choir. The professor
is prepared with all the mechanical requisites
for thoroughly overhauling instruments, and
can make an old piano practically as good as
new. From numerous notices we have seen OF
him in other towns and cities, we have no hes
itancy in recommending him to our citizens as
an accomplished and skillful artist. He can
be seen at Roses hotel, or maybe addressed
through the pOst-ofice. =.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
The following officers have been elected by
Home Relief Lodge, No. 3s9, Knights Of Hon
or, to serve for the ensuing term:
Col. A. Coward, Dictator j. F. Wallace,
Vice Dictator; John J. Hunter, assistant Die
tator; H. w. Hope, Reporter; T. G: Dunlap,
Financial Reporter; Jno. G. Kuykendal, 1reas-
asrer; w. R. Jones, Chaplain; A: Springs
Withers, Guide; John G. Ferguson, GuGrttsan
A. Cody, Sentinel Dr. d. r. Llllusay, heu,cG'
E:ran,i,ler L. NJ. Grist, James Mason and l.
D. Witherspoon, Trustees.
Home Lodge, No. go, Knights and Ladies
of Honor, have elected the following officers
for the ensuing term:
w. r. Jones, Protector !, Mrs. II. W. Hope,
Vice-P Protector John G. Ferguson, Secretary;
r. C. Dunlap, Financial Secretary; John q.
Kuykendal, Treasner; Col. A. Coward, Chap
lain H. w. Hope, Guide; Mrs. W: r; Jones,
Guardian; R. r. McCorkle, Sentinel; A. Cow
ard, c.. E. Spencer and l. D. Witherspoon,
Trustees.