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New-York tribune., 1879-06-06

Deaths in Brooklyn last week. 1S0 births, 1G9 !:
marriages, u.
gold watch, n set of coral earrings and breast
pin, valued in all at 500. were stolen on Wednes-
day from the rooms of Miss Mary Richardson, at No.
IL PieTepOnt-st.
Ex-Alderman John A. DAYTON, who died on Mon
day at his house. No. 2iO Cumberland-st was bur
led ON Wednesda In Greenwood Cemetery. lie
was native OF Connecticut. and was twenty-four
years Of age.
Alfred Wilson, age seventeen. Of No. 250 Pacific.
ST.. went IN swimming at the foot Of ,jay-st. last
evening and was drowned. He was warned by his
companions before entering the water that the cur
rent too strong for him. but refused to heed the
warning.
In reference to the resumption of work by the
Brooklyn Elevated Railway Company on Monday
next, Corporation Counsel Dewitt yesterday adj
vsed the Police Department TO protect the streets
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS.

By favorable arrangement with the different
manufacturers, weare enabled to make the follow
ing liberal and unprecedented offers of Premiums
for Clubs. These premiums have been adopted
by us with special reference to securing only ar
ticles of value, which will prove serviceable to
those procuring them. The regular retail priceis
given with each, and they are just as good as so
much cash to those who receive them. All the
articles are put down in our schedule at manufac-
turers' regular retail prices, and cannot be bought
with cash any lower than the price here given:
Premiums Nos. 1, 2 and will. be delivered
through the mails, itepersons entitled to receive
them, free Of cost. The other Premiums will be
delivered at the expense, for freight charges, of
those receiving them. In cases where Premiums
can be delivered at publication Office arrange.
ments may be perfected for reducing the freight
charges on small articles to a nominal amount.
The charges for freight on the Sewing Machines,
Silver Ware and Cutlery Premiums will be from
New York and on the Cooking Stoves from
Greensboro NJ G..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

No. 1.-For a club of 8 subscribers. at $3.50
each, we will give treble silver-plated BUTTER
KNIFE, worth $780,
No. 2.-For club of Subscribers, at $3.50 each,
we will give one copy of the family edition (cloth
bindingl of SMITHS ABRIDGED BIBLE DC
TIONARY, the publishers price of which is 81. so
per COPY Or for $3.50 we will give copy of the
Bible Dictionary and send the ENQUIRER one year
to any single subscriber not in club.
No. 3.-For club Of 10 subscribers. at $3.50
each, we will give copy of the ENQUIRER one
year, or a set Of six treble slver-plated TEA
SPOONS, worth $500. .g .F..-E.
No. 4-For club of Is subscribers, at $3.50
sb Rubber Handle TABLE KNIVES AND FORKS,
the manufacturers price of which is $500.
No. 5-For a club of 16 subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give either treble silver-plated
SYRUP CUP, worth $500; or set of six treble
No. 6.-For a club of 1s subscribers. at $3.50
each, we will give treble silver-plated BUTTER
DISH, worth $500.
No. For a club Of 20 subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give one set of six solid cast steel
oval-handle TABLE KNIVES. and one set ofsix
treble silver-plated TABLE FORKS, the manu-
facturer's price of which articles is $1,000.
s-No.>8.-For aclub of 30 subscribers at $3.50
each, we will give full set of extra superfne,
full. oval tivory-handle TABLE KNIVES, with
silver-pated blades and full set of treble silver
plated TABLE FORKS. the manufacturers price
of which articles is $500. ..-
No. 9.-For club of 40 subscribers, at $3.50
each. we will giya one No. TROPIC COOKING
STOVE, with pipe and a full set of fixtures, the
manufacturers price of which is $4,000.
No. 10.-For club Of 40 subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give one three-quart, treble silver
plated COMMUNION SERVICE, consisting of
SIX pieces, worth $4,000.
No. 11.-For a club of 40 subscribers. at $3.50
each, we will give one WEED SEWING MA
CHINE, Walnut Plain Half Case, with one draw
er, the manufacturers price of which is S45.00
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
THE YY0RKVILLE ENQUIRER.
PROSPECTUS FOR 1879.
OUR LIBERAL PREMIUM OFFERS.

TN announcing our PROsPECTUsfo for 1879, we
deem it necessary only to mention the fact that
the leading features which have characterized
the ENQUIRER for the past TWENTY-FOUR
YEARS will be retained, and, as in the past, the
it an attractive and interesting family journal.
We have already in hand mum ber of ORIGINAL l.
SERIAL STORIES, written expressly for the
ENQUIRER, which will be published in the next
volume; besides which, we shall bestow upon the
Miscellaneous and News Departments the same
care and attention that have already given the
ENQUIRER reputation for interesting variety
and accurate statement
TERMS OF sUBsCRIPTION---FRE OF POSTAGE.
Single copy one year, $500. In clubs, each sub
scriber, per year, 50 SO. Money may be forward
ed at our risk, by draft post-oice order or regis
tered letter-otherwise we will assume no risk.
Write names plainly, giving post-office, county
and State Address all letters to
L. M. GRIST Publisher. Yorkville. S. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
THRMS AND CONDITIONS

It is not necessary that the names Of club
should all be at the same post office Names may
he taken at any number of places. One name
for two years will be equivalent to two names for
one year each
!. The time for comHating clubs under the above
offer is limited to the FIRST MONDAY OF
MARCH, 1879, by which time the names with the
cash, should be returned to the office, though
names may be returned at any time between this
and the above date. No premium will be deliv-
cred until the requisite number of names has
been returned, and the full amount due for them
paid.
All subscriptions must be forwarded to us at
the expense of those sending them. q.
In sending names, write plainly, giving ospn-
ty post-office and State.
All subscriptions will be discontinued at the
expiration of the time paid for
All subscribers to the ENQUIRER will receive
the paper free of postage.
Persons entitled to receive Premiums, must
give full directions as to whom and how they
shall be delivered.
separate list will be kept for each club-naker,
who will be credited with every name sent so
that the number returned by any person can be
ascertained at moments notice. p ~ .
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

THE OLD FARM GATE.


The old farm gate hangs, sagging down,
On rusty hinges, bent and brown;
Its latch is gone, and here and there
It shows rude traces of repair.
The old farm gate has seen each year
The blossoms bloom and disappear;
The bright green leaves of spring unfold,
And turn to autumn's red and gold.
The children have upon it clung,
And in and out with rapture swung,
When their young hearts were good and pure
When Hope was fair and Faith was sure.
Beside that gate have lovers true
Told the old story, always new;
Have made their VOWS have dreamed OF bliss
And sealed each promise with kiss.
The old farm gate has opened wide
To welcome home the new-made bride,
When lilies bloomed and locusts fair
With their sweet fragrance filled the air.
That gate with rusty weight and chain,
Has closed upon the solemn train,
That bore her lifeless form away,
Upon dreary autumn day.
The lichens gray and MOSES green
Upon its rotten posts are seen;
Initials, carved with youthful skill
Long years ago, are on it still.
Yet dear to me above all things,
By reason of the thoughts it brings,
Is that old gate, now sagging down,
On rusty hinges bent and brown.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

AFREE R1DE.-A Cincinnati man is re-
sponsible for the following: Some years ago,
at the funeral of friend, was seated in a
carriage with person who in his face had
all the habiliments of woe. I was not aware
he was acquainted with the deceased. | be-
came inquisitive. Says I, care you rela-
tion ?" mo" "a friend" "No." In
Yankee fashion I said, "Why attend his fu-
neral and look so sad p He said, "1n fact,
l am troubled with dyspepsia. My doctor
advised me to ride. 1 am too poor to hire a
carriage, and therefore ride free to funerals:
A cheerful situation for dyspeptic, we should
say
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
gamuruns department.

GETTING EvEN.-When I was at school
(said g. there was one boy with whom I
was always quarreling He was an Irish
youth named Barney, and, like many Of his
countrymen, he had a fair chance of mother
wit. believe I disliked him mainly because
of his wit, which, sooner or later, made every
boy in school the butt of some joke. Never
shall forget how l tried to "get even" with
him, and how wofully he beat me with my own
weapons. Laying my plan carefully before
hand, [ drew Barney into controversy, in
the presence of most of the boys, upon the
comparative bravery of the Ans glo-Saxon and
Celtic races. After a warm discussion, in
which history was largely drawn upon, and
much bantering exchanged, said:
"Look here, Barney-we can test the thing
right here. You are an Irishman, and am
a Yankee. Now I will engage to do some
thing right here, this moment, that you will
not dare to do"
$50 ahead!' returned he, de6antly, and
the boys crowded around to see the fun. |,
took large pin from my coat. and deliber-
ately thrust it through the lobe of my ear,
pulled it through to The head, and then drew
it out. 1t hurt dreadfully, but I never WINGED.
"There, Mr.. Celt," said I, handing the pin
to Barney, "dare you do that ?"
EYES," he replied, slowly, II dare do it
but I'm not such blasted fool"
What shout the boys did raise! I skunk
away, looking and feeling silly enough. I
had sore ear for many days, and firmly re-
solved never again to try to outbrag an
lrishman.
A RAILWAY TEMPERANCE LECTURE
"Twenty years ago." said the passenger with
the red ribbon in his button hole, II knew
that man whom you saw get of at the last
station. He was young man Of rare prom
Use, college graduate, man of brilliant in
telect and shrewd mercantile ability. Life
dawned before him in all the glowing colors
of fair promise. He had some money when
he left college. He invested it in business,
and his business prospered. He married
beautiful girl who bore him three lovely
The sad-looking passenger, sitting on the
woodbox: Gall at one time ?"
The red ribbon passenger: "No, in bien-
NAL installments of one. No one dreamed
that the poor-house would ever be their home.
Butin an evil hour the young man yielded to
the tempter. He began to drink beer. He
liked it and drank more He drank and en-
couraged others to drink. That was only
fourteen years ago, and he was a prosperous,
wealthy man. To-day, where is he?"
The clergyman in the front seat, solemnly:
GA sot and beggar."
The red ribbon man, disconsolately: "Oh,
no; he is member of Congress and owns
brewery worth S50,000."
Sometimes it will happen that way.-Bur
tington Hawkeye
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

A Horses FEET.-A farmer of expert
ence says that the feet Of horse require
more care than the body. They need ten
times as much, for in one respect they are al
most the entire horse. All the grooming
that can be done won't avail any thing if the
horse is forced to stand where his feet will be
filthy. In this case, the feet will become dis
ordered, and then the legs will get badly out
of fix; and with bad feet and bad legs, there
is not much else of the horse fit for any
thing
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

He WANTED THE Roam MARE.-A man
who used to live in Chicago, from his cultiva'
ton of the habit of secrecy acquired the nick
name of "mysterious jim" One day he call:
ed at a livery stable on the north side, and
motioning the proprietor to follow him, led
the way into remote stall, and, in myste'
rious manner, whispered in his ear:
81 hear you want to sell that roam mare r
The householder grasped "Mysterious JIM
by the arm, leered at him with his eyes in
tragic manner, and said:
"Sh follow me"
Up the ladder, over the piles of hay, into
a corner of the attic he went, and there, grip
ping "Mysterious Jim's" shoulder, he utter
ed in horse whisper:
eI'ye sold her."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

Ag A lady was the mother Of a bright lit
tie boy about years old. The whooping
cough prevailed in the neighborhood, and
the mother became very much alarmed lest
her boy should take it. One night, after the
little fellow had been put to bed and to sleep,
a iackass was driven past the house, and
when just opposite set up his he-haw, he-haw,
he-haw. With shrek the little fellow. was
out of his bed, screaming at the top of his
rsejce, 'The whooping cou RI is coming mann
khs whooping GOV coming" tie
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
THE TIME OF CLOSING.

Club-makers, and those who may wish to form
clubs, should bear in mind that the offers we here
present do not invite competition for Premiums,
as in the case Of working to secure the LARGEST
CLUB. Each c1ub-maker sending the requisite
number of subscribers will obtain the Premium
offered for the specified number. The time. how
ever, for completing club is limited: lnder the
present offer. until the FIRST MONDAY OF
MARCH, 1879. Names may be sent in at any
time prior to the above date. Send the names
as fast as obtained accompanied with the cash.
and, the Premium will be delivered when the
renI1isite number Of names has been returned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
DESCRIPTIVE LIST
Our Cooking Stove Premium.

The eerant Cooking Stoves which offer as Premiums,
are manufactured by Messs Sergeant McCaulry at Green's
boo c. These Stoves made Of the best Scotch pig met
al with heavier and thicker plate than any other stove In the
market and consequently will the longer Withstand heat and
hard usage They of handsome pattern and neat nsh
and warranted equal points of appearance durability and sl-
neor cooking Qualities any Stove manufactured in the
Union The have selected to give Premium Is the
largest sze made the manufacturers and with each one will
be furnished without CHARGE three joints and one elbow ppe
and all necessary cooking utensils viz one ham boiler one
bulge pot and cover one tea Kettle one round frying pam one
long irving round grdde pair waffle irons two sheet
iron pan scraper and LITTER Over rvE THOU
these stoves in In Virginia and North and south
Carolina and they give universal satisfaction The stoves will
he shipped entitled receive them Premiums, direct
from the mandatory in Greensboro N.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

AIR Your SLEEPrNe-Ro ooM.-Every sleep
ing room should be thoroughly aired before
the beds are made up. An hour is the least
time to allow for this, and plenty Of sunlight
should be admitted, as we'll as air, while the
mattresses are uncovered and the beds disar-
ranged. Even with such ordinary precau-
tions for ventilating, it is difficult to keep a
sleeping-room free from musty and unwhole'
some smell
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

The BEST Cow FOR SMALL FARMs.-Our
opinion, and also that of the principal dairy
men of the country is, that the Jersey, COM
monty called Alderney, is, above all others,
the best COW. They are easily kept, very do
cile-a point not to be overlooked-and beau
tiful; give milk of superior richness from
which is produced finely colored, solid butter,
having an equal texture and flavor. Butter
made from such milk has been known to keep,
when placed in dry, notcold, cellar without
the use of ice, and when taken out was in a
hard, firm condition, and was then sold II to
1S cents per pound higher than best ordinary
butter. The cost of Jerseys is not much more
than for scrub, and they will more than make
up the difference in price in few months
Live Stock Record.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

p@ One who has experience is convinced
that coat of gum copal varnish applied to
the soles of boots and shoes, and repeated as
it dries, until the pores are filled and the sur,
face shines like polished mahogany, will
make the soles waterproof, and also cause
them to last three times as long as ordinary
so1es
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

To PRESERVE PEGGED BooTs.-If peg
ged boots are occasionally dressed with Pc
troleum between the soles and leather, they
will not be apt to rip. If the soles and
shoes are dressed with petroleum, they will
resist wet and wear we'll. The pegs, it is
said, are not affected by dryness after being
we'll saturated with the oil.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
" MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL,
IN BANKRUPTCY.

IN BANKRUPTCY.
In the District Court of the United States for the
District of South Carolina.
Er-P Parte w. B. Wilson, Jr., Assignee, In Re.
- Drak eford. Massey q Co.. Bankrupts.-Peti
ton for Sale and to call IN Lien Creators.
THE Creditors Of said Bankrupt firm claiming
Il to hold liens, are hereby notified to establish
the same before me, on or before the 9Th of jam
ry, lS79 or be barred from all interest in the es-
tate, under the final decree to be made herein.
By Order OF Court. ....-.a - \ -
G. p; SPENCER, Register in Bankruptcy.
UecemDer IL .s, SO - r 3t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

pE Charcoal, pulverized and mixed with
water, is now highly recommended as an agent
for relieving cattle suffering from any de-
rangement of the stomach, such as bloat or
hoven, etc. This should be remembered.
There is no doubt of its efficiency, if abun.
dance of concurrent testimony can be relied
uDon
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
MILLS AND MILL MACHINERY.

VNHE undersigned take this method of inform
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-
cry description, from the largest and most COM
plete FIGURING Mill, to an ordinary Cotton Screw.
Each member fthe firm is q skilfull workman
and has had the beneftofa a number of years. expe-
rience. We are, therefore, prepared to guarantee
that all work entrusted to us, will be executed in
workmanlike manner.
Bv permission, we refer to the following per-
sons, for whom we have worked w. j. Rainey,
Blairsville, 8. c.; J. B. Il r. M. Whitesides,
Hickory Grove, 8. G.. Major T. p. Whitesides,
R. N. McElwee and Elias Ramsay, Yorkville,
s. c.; W. D. LESLEY, Clover, 8. C..
We are aso agents for the sale Of Excelsior
Bolting Cloths" and improved Mill Machinery
Of every description. Our post Office address is
Antioch, York county, 8. C.
W.S 8. WELLS,
M. r. WELLS,
4 "a, i1ta'"isfT '"'' ~ W. WELLS.
z September % 80 1yA
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
Smiths Bible Dictionary.

This Dictionary the work of DR.. William Smith, of the
University of London and the most eminent extcngapheT In
the world preparation associated with himself over
seventy distinguished dvnes and authors of both Europe and
this country the greatask of preparing comprehensive Die
tonary the Bible and supplying want long felt by the reg
os public The result of these ahors appeared In three large
and ycry costly Volumes wonderful monument Of learning
An ardgemen of this work. for poparuse made by Dr.
Smith himself Is the have arranged to furnish our sub
scbcrs. The hook contains every name In the Bible respecting
which ANYTHING can he said II embraces the results of historic
research antiquarian nvesigan the study Of languages and
Dialects the discoveries Of the modern travellers and expo
rers in the HOLY Land-Roblnson Ralinson Ferguson, Lay
ard Oar and Stanley The hook Is printed from steeo
type plates good paper and appropriately illustrated with
over los Enprnvines of beautiful Scenes Ancient Cles and
Memorable Places of Holy Land, descriptive Figures and
valuable Maps. conans nearly 900 closeypnted double
Wood Engavngs prpted type Of heavy distinct, and
very legbe face The publishers price of the Dictionary
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

nss- When mountains are in the way of the
Lords people, he does not permit them to as
cend and pass over their SUBMITS, but he bids
the mountains give way, He will not suffer
his saints to walk too high; therefore, in his
providence he reduces the hills to the wales,
which are pleasant and safe to humble pill
grims.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

DIDN'T WANT TO DIE IN THAT Way
Judge Alex. Rives, when young man, saw
good old preacher riding down the Monti-
cello road (theu single track). A boy,
with long crosscut saw laying crossways on
his horse, was also coming down the same
narrow road, some distance in the rear OF the
preacher. The boys horse ran away, and as
he was approaching the pious divine, the lat
ter sprang from his horse and scrambled up
the precipice. Whereupon the Judge ex-
claimed: "Bless my life, Mr.. -, you
have told me that you were ready, willing
and anxious to die; why then did you strug-
gle so hard to get out Of the way Of that
horse and saw ?"
"Well, Mr.. Rives," the good man replied,
II am anxious to die, but / do not wish to be
sawed to DEATH -ScottsviUs (Va.) Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
Sewing Machine Premium.

The superior Sewing Machine offer Premium, fs
the weknown Weed Machine and Is manufactured by the
Weed Sewing Machine Company Hartford Conn. 1t is adapt
ed 10 all the wants of family sewing; be READILY compre
hendrd by any easily Is always ready VIII DO any
and all kinds Of sewing with less changing and fewer extra at
achments is self adiupE IS wU-lreHt Machine, making
nm Elastic stands solid and firm, has neat case
and convenient drawer Several Of these Machines, during
the mast year. heen delivered persons who have returned
the renusie number of Names
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02

a9~ Rub little soft soap on the creaking
gate or barn.door hinges, and stop the unnec-
essary noise and wear.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
Three-Quart Communion Set.

the requirements of the sacred of administering the Lords
Supper can by Premium arrangement secure fine, treble
silver plated Communion Set OF six pieces, with 1T
,c trobe and comparativey The number Of sub
scbers required order this valuable and elegant Ser
vice can in almost congregations and the mem
hers who mny be thus called upon contribute their share OF
the expense will receive in return than the value OF the
contribution In a years subscription to the paper.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-01-02
A Club and an Extra Copy.

For club of TEN subscribers paid In advance at the regular
cnb rates we will give instead Of Premium extra copy OF
the to any who may prefer that arrangements but In con-
sequence ofe Premiums we are now oerng we
afford gve an extra copy to the cuomaker VINO
onv premi,u. enumerated on our list.