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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-10-23
HOME CONVERSATIONAL TRAINING.

There is no nation more fluent IN converse
tion than the American. The French are
more voluble perha ps, their language per-
mitting greater rapidity Of pronunciation than
English Our best conversationalists are not
rapid takers. One trouble with US is, each
one likes to do all the talking; therefore,
Americans are not good listeners. But mere
talking is not conversation In almost all
home circles there is much talking done du.
ring the day, but we fear there are few who
do not reserve their most brilliant converse
tional powers for other assemblages than the
home group. Many a father comes home
tired; he has worked hard and talked great
deal, told amusing anecdotes and displayed
much wit. He has come home to rest. he
takes out his paper and is soon oblivious
of everything around him. Wife would
like to tell him many of the harrassing af-
fictions of the day, and would like to hear
some of his interesting experiences; but it ne
we're deaf mute he could not be more silent,
only an occasional grunt answering her many
attempts at conversation and the children,
except the goodnight kiss, and often not even
that, are not noticed. Such home, whether
the abode of wealth or otherwise, cannot be
healthy and happy one.
As a parallel, draw around the evening
lamp of another home circle. The father
tells the anecdotes from the papers as he
reads them; mother laughs her sweet, low
laugh, and the children burst into merry ha !!
has! To watch them as they ask questions,
and listen to the answers and patient expla.
nations, the wonderment, interest and thought
imprinted on their young faces,is a picture
for an artist. This home education is heri.
tage more valuable than land or money; and
one beautiful recompense in life is, that in
making others happy we bring happiness to
ourselves. Parents who practice self denial,
and endeavor by cheerful conversation and
playful wit, to enliven home.life, will reap
rich reward in the better thoughts and
nobler actions of their children, and will ex-
perience. the truest and best contentment
themselves. :
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-10-23

RETURNING THE JoKE.-The latest dog
story is thus told by the Palmyra, Wis.,, En-
terprise
A gentleman connected with the United
States Lake Survey, in this city, was engaged
one day on the skirt Of q wood in Indiana.
Near him, sleeping lay his faithful dog, Ii.
ger.
Thinking to have some fun with the dog, he
gave shout and jumped into the thicket, as
if all the game ever protected by game laws
from hunters was going through the bushes:
AS he expected, Tiger came bounding and
barking to the fray, and detecting the trick
that was played on him, sneaked back to his
lair and lay down again.
The surveyor resumed his duties, and was
hard at work for two or three hours, when,
all at once, the dog rose from his sleep, set his
ears and eyes in the direction of the wood,
gavea bark, and rushed for the forest depths.
The surveyor followed the noble brute to
tree, up which he was sending canine congrat-
ulations to his prey. But when the surveyor
cane and began to search for the hiding
game, Tiger gave satisfied "a wooh!" be-
slowed glance of contempt at the surveyor,
and striking digni6ed gait, stalked back to
his couch with the appearance of a dog that
had squared up all accounts with the Lake
Survey, and left nothing due on either side,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-10-23

BETHEL PREsBYTERY.-This body met at
Beth.Shiloh Church, on Thursday, the 9th OF
October, and was opened with sermon by
the retiring moderator, Rev. James H. saye'
Sixteen ministers and nineteen elders were In
attendance. Rev. E. Brantly was elected
moderator, and Elder w. Banks Thompson
temporary clerk. Mr.. J. W. Mcclure, men,
ber of Beth-Shiloh church, and Mr.. j. T.
Miller, member of Pleasant Grove church,
were taken under the care Of Presbytery as
candidates for the gospel ministry.
Licentiate Williamson was examined on
the usual branches, with reference to ordina.
tion. He also preached his trial sermon.
Both examination and sermon were satistac.
tory, and committee was appointed to ordain
and install Mr. Williamson as pastor of Tir-
zah and Waxhaw churches, on Saturday be-
fore the first Sunday of November.
Rev. L. H. Wilson asked and obtained
dissolution of the pastoral relation between
himself and the Yorkville church, the con-
gregation consenting. Mr. Wilson, at his
own request, was dismissed to Atlanta Presby-
tery. Dismissals were also granted to Rev.
J. G.. Henderson to the Presbytery of Lon
don, Ontario, Canada, and to Licentiate Il.
G. Fennel to Enoree Presbytery.
Encouraging reports were read from most
of the churches; few were not heard from.
Steps were taken to organize church al
McCarter's school house, in York county, in
accordance with petition signed by ninety
one persons in that community.
The committee on Colportage made an en-
couraging report of the work done by its COL
porteur, Rev. S. L. Wilson.
After pleasant and harmonious session,
Presbytery adjourned on Saturday afternoon,
to meet at Beersheba church, York county,
on Thursday before the first Sunday in April,
| 1880.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-10-23

paS A recent decision of the solicitor of the
Postofice Department, holds that the intent
of the law regarding the distinction between
mail matter Of the first and third class, is to
permit partly printed commercial papers, in
ordinary use among business men, to be re-
garded as third class matter. In other words,
papers which are constantly passing in the
commercial community for business purposes,
the blanks of which wien filled do not alter
their character as papers in general use.
Whenever there shall be departure from
this rule, it is held there must necessarily be
departure from third class rate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-10-23

par As an illustration of the vast wealth of
some of the Pacific coast capitalists, it is said
that $5,000,O00 of the assets of the late Mark
Hopkins were entirely overlooked until about
month ago, when Mr.. c. P. Huntington Of
the Central Pacific Railroad mentioned, incl.
dentally, to persons intimate with the family
of Mr.. Hopkins, that he had in his custody
large quantity of United States bonds be-
longing to the estate, which he thought that
it was about time for somebody to look after.
None of this property was included in the in.
ventory made at the time Of the millionaire's
DEATH and consequently the heirs are that
much richer than they thought they were be-
fore the discovery. -:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-10-23

srurrER1Ne.-Mr. Edgar S. Werner re-
Gently read before the Albany Institute, q
paper on this subject Mr.. Werner himself
was, at one time, afflicted with this terrible
disease, and he says almost invariably parents
treat suffering child with much severity, and
thus, by frightening him, increases his NAL
ady, or spoil him utterly by too much leniency.
The proper way to treat such children is thus
described: In nothing is the adage, Gan
ounce of prevention is worth pound of cure, !"
more applicable than in suffering. Indeed,
in this instance, an ounce OF the one Is more
effective than hundred weight Of the other,
Children with suffering tendencies should be
especially we'll nourished; they should take
a great deal of physical and outdoor exercise
care should be taken that their lungs are
fully developed and their nerves not If.
ritated. Late hours and highly seasoned
food, and everything tending to derange,
weaken or unduly excite, physically or men,
tally, should be avoided. The child should
not be allowed to talk too rapidly or when
out of breath. IF he has trouble with a word,
he should be asked to repeat the whole SEN
tence and not only the offending word.
Oftentimes serious mistake is made here.
The child is drilled upon his most difficult
words, and he comes to fear them, and, as a
result, his ability to articulate them is con-
tinually lessened. He should not be permit
ted to associate with another suffering child ;
indeed, no child should. Inveterate stutter-
ing may be caused by mimicking others.
Throughout, the child should be subjected to
kind but firm treatment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-10-23

NEATNEss. its essence, and purely for its
own sake, neatness is found in but few. Many
a man is neat for appearance sake; there ls
an instructive feeling that there is power IN
it. When man consults q physician or
lawyer for the first time, or comes to rent a
house, or borrow money, he will come IN his
best dress lady will call in her carriage
A man who means business and honesty, comes
lust as he is, just as you will find him in his
store, his shop, bis counting house. The
most accomplished gamblers dress well; the
most enterprising swindlers are faultlessly
clothed; but countless multitudes are but
whitewashed sepulchres. Too many do not
care, so long as it will not be seen. WASH
ington Alston, the great artist, the accom-.
plished gentlemen, suddenly left bis friend
standing at the door Of splendid Boston
mansion as they were about entering for q
party, because he remembered that he had
hole in his stocking. 1t could not be seen or
known, but the very knowledge Of its exis-
tence made him feel that he was less man
than he ought to be-; gave him feeling Of
inferiority. As persons are less careless OF
personal cleanliness and tidy apparel, they
are infallibly and necessarily more of the an.
gel and less of the animal more under the in.
auence of principle. Said poor servant
girl: "I can't explain what change re.
ligion has had on me, but I look more closely
under the door mat when sweep than |
used to-" Intelligence, culture, elevation,
give purity Of sense and sentiment.
Where you see neat, tidy, cleanly, cheer
full dwelling, there you will find q joyous,
loving, and happy family. But if filth and
squalor, and disregard for the refining deli
cacies Of life prevail in any household, there
will be found in the moral character OF the
inmates much that is low, degrading, un-
principled, vicious and disgusting There
fore, as we grow in years, We ought to watch
eagerly for neglect of cleanliness in person,
and tidiness in dress.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21
KtIIed bU u Bear.

\ great many visitors were drawn tC
one Of the minor hotels on Coney Island
during the past two summers by one oi
the antics OF two trained bears chained tc
stakes iD front OF the house alluded to
OGe peculiarity OF the bears, and one
which provoked much mirlh and proved
most profitable to the proprietor of the
hotel, was their inordinate capacity ioI
beer. The male bear, an animal OF M
usual size and beauty. tor bear, who
was known as Bi. Ben, had frequently
drank as many as 90 bottles OF lager-beer
q day. He used 10 stand on his hind feet
and ho ding the bottle with bis fore paw
swallow its contents. Like many animals
Of higher order, Big Ben never knew
when 10 stop, aud would often become
very drunk. While in this condition he
was frequently kicked and cu1fed about
by the men who gave him tho beer. IL
the winter time the bears were taken to
Parkvile and chained in a yard opposite
Thom's Road House. On Monday after
noon a partv of boys commenced snow
balling the Ieacs, and were driven away
by Mr.. Thorn. About On hour afterward
lad named Samuel Stretch, Is years of
age, who had frequently played with the
bears, approached the larger of the ami
mails for the purpose of petting him.
When young Stretch came sufficiently
near. Big Ben suddenly sprsng on him.
Rendered furious by the snow-balling
which he had received, the animal clasped
the boy with his fore paws. and. hugging
him tightly, crushed in his ribs. Al the
same timo the bear ssak his teeth into the
boys neck, severing the jugular vein.
and inficting wound which proved
almost instantly fatal.
When young Stretch first found himself
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21

Dean Stanley while in this country
visited the place where Major Andre was
buried before the remains were removed
to Westminster Abbey. The head aud
loot OF the grave were marked by boul-
ders. but, as visitors stole peaches ir-m
the orchard, the owner Of the land moved
the stones outside his farm. VlslIoI E
then could reverence spot OF earth al
the same; and be could gather hls o" o
fruit. II Was necessary 10 get three oic
veterans who saw the disinterment in
order 10 find the right spot. Having i,
Mr.. Cyrus w. Field has agreed to pu, u .
3 monument there, for which Dean Stur
ley lett the Inscription, il the people will
grant ~ enty feet of land Tor The mont
ment 10 stand on.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21

Observing that the proprietor CT the
restaurant was shedding tears. tearing
his hair and otherwise maniiesting pas
sionate griei, deeply moved customer
said to aim kindly. What's upp Any
thing wrong p Anything "rong3"
says "mine host, bursting into tears, 81
should ,hink SO. Just inn inc that four
gentlemen-I mean four villains Of the
deepest dye-came TO this restaurant,
took one OF the little psriors. ordered the
incest dinner could get up and wine TO
match. the hll came 10 $50 and
slipped Out without paying tor it,
well. that's pretty rough; still $50
isn't such, irightiul sum after all. |
wouldn't fret about it," Fret about It =?
Why, | dom. care three straws for my
self, but it's the waiter that feel tor
That poor devil has eight children, in-
GLIDING the t~ius born last week. and
has bad sickness in his family for five
months, and the poor fellow has goI II
ante up the 800 That his party slipped oil
without paying That's what saddeu-
me-" Then with severity: but | vii
say noghing more about it. You news.
paper people are too cynical. Another
distress does no. move your hearts"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21

At ii large tire at q celebrated piano
iorte makers an instrument worth two
hundred guinoss was burnt. Dear me,
said a gentleman to the proprietor, "how
was it they could not conlrive to save tina,
splendid instrument ?" Why" replied
the proprietor, who, being insured, cou d
afford the joke, ".he reason was that the
engines could mol play upon it. lam told. ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21

The Intelligent compositor' is
abroad in Missouri A recent issue OF the
Warren-bur. Journal asks its pa'rnns. IN
reading the previous weeks issue, to
make OF pillows of light pillars OF
light tor "Loughorn and Newsyrup''
read 'Lawhop and Newsou," for "druu &
and dressed up" read "dreary and des'- :
late" etc. The compositor who achieved
these pIodieio lou mistakes is now out OF =
lob.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21

reminded one OF the wierd cre~ rip
Van Winkle," found in the mountains.
Looking at them, one ielt sure that "lbe
whole family WAS dumb" There are on
ly a few OF the attractions TO be- found at
the rooms OF the national survey, and is
certainly tor people who belong TO the
Cant get away club" the best possible
way of seeing Colorado. Washington
Post
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21

When Moses looks down from his
heavenly perch and beholds Ingersol!
perspiring uncomtorisbly in well, IN
the other pace, we eau imagine bin.
saying, with spiritual wink. "Wbicl
one Of US made tho mistake, Bot pr
CIncsnqah SATURDAY, Night
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21

"A Country Reader" OF the fashion
reports inquiries " hat is meant by II do
man. 4 dol man is 4 creature who pau,
bis hair in the middle. uses eye glasses
when he can see ten times better withou
them wears Il circus poster collar, li-ps d
little, and ends every sentouo with you
know"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21
QOttrD.
For Me OXFORD DEMOCRAT.
MifcheilG at Christmas.

~ MJGSoSkrrE.
Down under the snow
Crimson bcrrce grow
Gaif out Of sht.
Hii.r- go -hyly,
ont YOU peep slyly
Into lbe light.
Do yoU wonder, sweet,
In your snug retreat
UajeG tac snow,
Wav I've found you here
its tor Christmas cheer.
Al you don't know,
Bonuy berries bright,
How one Christmas Gight
A -Icet joy came.
Al uc earth srew glad
iu rcN beauty c,sd
Christi was the name.
W.'r-lt ghi- wondspus change.
u1rlr.,, d, t .range
Taa; came hercs
Al vpu'r, willing now
clad 90 go, trow
For Christmas cheer.
bUtUy berries red,
Lin each crimson head
ALt hear me ,cI,
The time - almc,: here
When peace aui loving cheer
on earth should dwell.
Berries. you and /,
An shall, We not try,
NAV do part
To make ,hc world glad,
In cheering tUc sai.
And tighten some heart.
So come, bright azI tAir,
some cheering hopr bear
Oi tho Fa,hcr'- love
To 7oue waiting breast;
So -aal yo1 hr,a- rc-t
AZ f..m above.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21

Accounts are received of remars
BILE occurrence which has recently ,a;,a
place in The Blue RIDGE mountains, IN q.
county Of Greene. Virginia, and vn..a
greatly excites the apprehension o. g.
rustic population in the neighborhood. \
fissuye has been discovered in the mos
tain opposite the middle fork Of tho r.
idan river, which has been trace
many miles, and is believed to exteni
TREY through andacross the uour:..L
the Shenandoah river on tto vo-'e,
side. The issure is abont q icC. wide.
and Of such dspth thsrits bottom cor'f
not be reached with the longest pOcs rr
for the pnrpCse OF exploring TIE crcy.rr-
One msn in search Of lost stock tg0osi
the assure fer at least four miles. III
earth on one OF its sides u said tn be 20.
per dicular, tut on the other SIDE Is sar.-
ing, IS if Tie entire Do;lheaS'err s'da e
the mountain had been depressed by fte
suddeD sstling Of its subterrsreau toun-
dasions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21
NUMBER Z.

being drawn into the fatal cmoac. f
the bear - cried out in terror A st q
man working near by heard the cry, aad,
armed with Il pitchiork. rushed to lo
lads assistance, but the hug and %
which cldsd the boys hfe we're the We;
OF g. Instant. The tragedy occurred a
iull sight OF the neigh3oring hotels, add
in moment q crowd Of men came run-
ming toward he bear. The brute grow "a
fuIio Jsl7 and showed disposition 10
fgLl Mr.. Thorn, armed with hatchet.
struc4 The brute on the head, and Dir.
Peter Rayenhall plunged dirk-kui!e
into Big Ben's body several times. Wden
young Stretch was carried to Thom's ho-
tel he was quite dead. Notwithstanding
the s!abs from the dirk-knite and The
blow h)m the hatchet, it took hve sl Is
from revolver and two shots from q
shotgun to kill the bear. The female
boar, which was chained some distance
away, exhibited no excitement during
tho at.ack on the boy or the subsequent
killing oi her mate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21

A lite girl was asked What Is tie
sscramsn. ot matrimony" The poor
child, VINO mad learned ner lesson by ro,c,
got a little mixed and gave The answer o
another question, as follows: 1T is a
state ol torment into which souls enter 10
prepare ior another and better word"
The priest who had observed, but not eS-
perienced, simply replied, with sIg
For aught know you may be perlec
right. and went on with the exsminstir
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21

lam prepared 70 se, Up a,l kinds of Birds ami
A. u.'s m rre most arrI-tic manner. Game
hr.- -pe-l -T. .s taken in payment OF
w.fS-.oI eNsuu.e- Cuf of every slN Blue yeys
sem mg vil return one handsomely stuffed
az mounted on % stand 90 the sender Cash
g. from % to e. 0o each for good specimens
81 Hawks and Owls.
i'onpt attention paid o. ar orders ty mail or
EXP ess. Price lists furri bed on agp location
AZ. r.. PEARY, Fryeburg, Ne
.l4rl3-5n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21

"A mandatory .ot paper bricks hss
been opened in Wisconsin. The bricks
are said 10 be exceedingly durable aud
moisture-prooi. They are also larget
than The clay article. Paper is nov also
used for making barrels Straw pulp is
run into a mould made into the shape Il
a halt-barrel, cut vertically. The ends
are OF paper, protected by wood. I-e
barre lle lighter and tWo.thirds cheap
than those OF wood. and -four VII t
slit out Of them while in transit To
slaves ara ihree-eighths Of an inch thicE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-01-21

IN YOU Hammerican gents sid
the Master OF Ceremonies al Haliiaz 0
party Il American visitors. "alcre i
are ..5oduced to is Hexcellercy Ill er
RoyR. ILhness there's few rules 70 o
hobsetved. Don't expectorate hon &c
carpet has you're in the 'abit of doiug At
'ome. yol know, and don't keep your 'a,s
on, 30 you halways do in Hamerica. A.d
10 ryyalyers mol bowie.kniycs Swallowed
to b. drawed in the presence OF is Hex.
celleucy an 'er Royal Ighness. wich is
what Tol're a-doing'of in Congress cor
IinGa.ly. An you'll walk in torWerds,
an yoc Won't Think shaking 'auds with
'er Royal 'IgRness nor even with is Hex
celIeLey nor hof course you won't had
dres IN as old boss nor old sarding,'
as hit you was o talkin' to your PresideLi,
you srow. You'll simply bow an bss-
sumo = latitude Of reverence, so far ss
you know 'ow, and then retire backwards
out of the royal presence Boston
TrGUeller.