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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
PREMIUMS TO CLUB-MAKERS.

In order to largely increase our subscription
list, and to recompense those disposed to form
clubs of q larger number of subscribers than ten,
we offer FIVE PREMIUMS for the five largest
Clubs, the Premiums aggregating in value nearly
one hundred and fifty dollars, as follows: -.
l. One WEED SEWING MACHINE fancy half.
case, with drop-leaf and two side drawers, valued
., One treble silver-plate COMMUNION SET, in
cludinc five pieces, viz: ! two.quart fiagon, 2
ten-inch plates, and two gilt goblets, valued at
$500. ... .--..,
lures, consisting of l ham, boiler 2 pots tea
kettle, spider, long pan, gridde, pair waffle
irons, 8 bread pans, joints of pipe and elbow,
4. A GENrLEMANs FINE SADDLE, the pattern
to be in accordance with the preference of the
winner, valued at $500
S. A LADYs FINE SADDLE, valued at $500.
The superior Sewing Machine we offer as a
Premium is the wel-known and justly celebra-
ted Weed Machine, manufactured ny the weed
Sewing Machine Company, at Hartford, Connec-
sewing; can be readily comprehended by any
one; runs easily; is always ready; will DO any
and all kinds of sewing with less changing and
fewer extra attachments; Is sef-adjusting; is
two-thread Machine, making an elastic lock-
stitch stands solid and firm, has neat case,
folding table and two drawers: 4 -
The Communion Set will be furnished 10 us by
Mr.. Charles f. Huntington, successor to the Lu-
cius Hart Manufacturing Company, of New York,
and will be treble plated on the best white metal
This Premium will afford any congregation not
now supplied with an easy means OF securing
fine Communion Set at paratively little cost
The elegant Cooking Stove which we offer as a
Premium is made by the Sergeant Manufactu-
ring Company. of Greensboro, N. G. These
Stoves are made of the best Scotch pig metal
with heavier and thicker plate than any other
stove in the market, and Consequently will the
longer withstand heat and hard usage. They are
of a handsome pattern and neat finish, and war
ranted equal in points of appearance, durability
nfactured in the Union. Thousands of them are
in use in Virginia, North and South Carolina, and
they give universal satisfaction.
The Saddles will be made OF the best materials,
by Mr.. George n. o. Leary, Of Yorkville, In the
neat and workmanlike style for which he Is 80
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
OTHER DEPARTMENTS.

Besides the above, record of the leading events
at the State and National Capitals; Congressional
and Legislative Proceedings; "scraps and Facts.
being hotch- h-potch of light current topics;
compend of the News Abroad and at Home; Cen
eral Correspondence; Market Reports Local,
County and State News; Editorial Articles upon
appropriate subjects intended to promote the vel
fare and prosperity of our State and people, will,
we trust, continue to render the ENQUIRER
welcome and entertaining Family Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
INFORMATION TO PURCHASERS.
NEW PLAN OF SELLING.

No Agents! No Commissions Instruments
shipped from factory direct to purchasers and all
middle mans profits saved. Every man his own
Agent and entitled to Agents rates. The only
House South selling on this new plan. Buying
from us is practically buying from the Manufac-
turers, and our prices are as low as Manufactu-
rers ever give See these special offers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Particular attention is given to collating and
condensing the NEWS OF THE DAY, and this
department of the ENQUIRER, whether treating
of matters at home or abroad-political or other
wise-will be conducted with the utmost care,
and only facts as they seem to exist, will be pre-
sented, free from sectional or party bias.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
THE YORKVILLE ENQUIRER FOR 1880! :
THREE ORIGINAL SERIAL STORIES
OVER $4,000 IN PREMIUMS!
PREMIUMS TO CLuB-MAKERS AND TO SUBSCRIBERS!
sEVENTY-SEVEN PRIZES TO BE AWARDED SUBSCRIBERS
Reduction in Subscription Price!
TWO DOLLARS PER YEAR IN CLUBS OF TEN OR MORE!
$3.50 FOR SINGLE sUBsCRIBERsI 8 4. sta
WEN PRIZES TO BE AWARDED SUBSCRIBERS!

IN issuing our prospectus for the year 1880, we
deem it only necessary to announce, as regards
the editorial conduct Of the YoRKvILLE ENou1-
RER, that the leading features which have charac-
terized the paper for the past twenty hve years.
be spared by the Publisher to render 1t in the
future as attractive and interesting Family ana
News Journal as it has been in the past.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
. EVERY MAN HIS OWN AGENT.
T1UDDEN & BATES
Grand Introduction Sale

FIVE THOUSAND superb instruments from
TEN LEADING MANUFACTURERS to be
placed in representative Southern homes at FAY
TORY RATES for INTRODUCTION and AD-
VERTISEMENT Sale inaugurated Nov. !, 1878,
and proving such All immense success will be con-
tinued until Nov. l, 1880. The only sale OF the
kind ever successfully carried out in America:
Don't miss this chance to join GlGANIlC
CIJIR OF FIVE THOUSAND PURCHASERS,
each of whom secures an Instrument at MANU-
FACTURER'S WHOLESALE RATES.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18

The SECOND BID.-At the Larned Street
horse market yesterday morning the boy led
out bundle of flesh and bones, and the auc-
tioneer mounted his box and began:
clark What was that? Did somebody
say one hundred and fifty dollars, or was it
the signing of the wind? Very well-give
me bid. Thisis horse I'll warrant it to
be. Detroiters are known the world over as
modest men, but don't let that feeling pre-.
vent you from making one of the best bar
gains ever offered in this market. Who bids ?"
Fifteen cents" called voice.
Fifteen cents p screamed the auctioneer, as
he wheeled around. "Where are the police
Who dares make that offer? What base
catif has wormed his way into this crowd to
insult me and injure the feelings of this poor
animal"
Twenty cepts~ cried another voice.
Ah that yRoves that I did not misjudge
this Crowd !, said it was composed of
ge9GegA the horse is yours. Make
with the clerk and take your
re away before he falls dead .sS HStructs
she sidewalk" ."-bessoit EsedN1aS SuR
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18

ut is better to laugh than be crying
cidedly and to enjoy your baby's laughing
society use DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup which re-
lieves the chief discomforts of babyhood with
out stupefying the children. Price 25 cents q
bottle,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
CHESTER CORRESPONDENCE

We have perfected arrangements for continuing
our Chester Correspondence next year, and each
week "CHESTER'' will contribute bright,
newsy and gosspy letter from our neighboring
town, giving summary of the news OF that town
and county. 90
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18

n9~ 1t is related of the late Isaac Butt, that
going home late one night, be was accosted
by a desperate looking rufian in one Of the
suburbs of Dublin, and, asked what he was
going to stand. "We1l," replied Mr.. Butt,
meekly, "I'm soEy that I can't give you
much, my friend, but what I have I will
share. Hese," "'he continued, drawing re-
volver from his pocket, "is weapon which
has six chambers; will give you three
>~d-" Here Mr.. Butt found himself alone.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
August :
NOTICE.

II RESPECTFULLY inform the public that
am prepared to sharpen razors, scissors, shears
and other tine-eAged instruments Prices-for
honing and sharpening razors, 25 cents, and for
sharpening scissors or shears, 10 cents each, and
satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.
TOM BALLARD, Barber.
October l6 AZ
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
TEBNSOP Subscription -EREI MP0STAGE.

Having perfected arrangements for reducing
the expense of publication during the year 1880
we have determined to give our subscribers a
share of the benefits, and announce the following
reduced rates, to yearly ubscribers-subscrip-
tions, in all cases, to be paid in advance
Single copy, one year, ar,..."........."...."SS So
Three copies, one year, ........"......."6 e oO
Ten copies, one year, ..............Z0 w
And an extra copy to the person securing clut
of ten names and paying the subscriptions ON the
same in advance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
THE YORK MARBLE YARD.

THE YORK MA RBLE L ARD.
II AM still conducting the MARBLE BUS1-
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, I can furnish Tomb Stones
for CHILDREN from $500 upward; for AD-
ULTS, from $500 upward.
MS- Monuments and Tomb Stones designed and
finished in the most elaborate STYLE and in point
of workmanship and material, equal 10 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.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore bestowed
upon my establishment, my determination is to
merit continuance of the same
F. HAPPERF1ELD.
JanuarY2 ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18

"MAKEs THEM WORSE" Captains
company had not seen much service, and one
morning the Federal cavalry surprised them
The boys did the best they could; they broke
ran, and rallied in squads and fred. Some
of the boys were wounded few were killed
The Captain, who was red-headed, ran on
foot Gas he lost his horse) until his face was
as red as his head He saw the crisis So he
took position in the middle Of the road
and, waving his sword, he made this order to
his troops: "Men, for God Almighty's sake
quit shooting; it only makes them worse"-
Memphis Avalanche.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18

A CRUEL HoAx.-Last evening, just be.
fore sundown, gentleman who was sitting
by his window on North B street, casually re.
marked: There goes the woman that George
Browns dead gone on"
His wife, who was in back room getting
supper ready, dropped plate on the floor,
stumbled over the baby, and ran like quar-
ter-horse to the window with: "Where ?
where2 Tell me quick!''
"The one with the long cloak-just at the
corner"
Then the woman at the window said in
= tones of deep disgust:
"Why, that's Browns wife"
eyes, exactly" remarked the brutal hus-
band, quietly.
Then the disappointed woman went back
and got the supper ready, but her usually
sweet disposition was soured for the entire
evening
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18

Ra- A clerk was discharged and asked the
reason. "You are so awful slow about
everything" said his employer. "You do me
an injustice" responded the clerk "there is
one thing / am not slow about" II should
be delighted to hear you name it," sneered
the proprietor. "Well," said the the clerk,
slowly, "nobody can get tired as quick as I
can." A motion for reconsideration in his
case has been referred to heproper committee.
pdr A gentleman met stranger on the
street, grasped his hand cordially and ex-
claimed, in tones of polite but rather uncer.
tain recognition "Mr. Brown, believer"
eff you believe that" replied the stranger,
whose name was Hamilton, you'd believe
anything
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
PIANOS

HlA4NOS
Oct Rose Rose
cd legs. Catalogue pric
S525.
B155@vsooodd',' 3d. HHSs larg
size, Carved legs, Ser
pentine Plinth. Cata
1ogue price 5000.
1927 s $ q oVsAFs u a y
Grand, extra large siz'
and magnificently orna
mented case. Catalogue
price $1,000.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
COOKING STOVES.

COOKING STOVES. q.
VvHE Iron King and Elmo Cooking Stoves on
replaced when worn out, or any OF the pieces or
the Hfty different styles OF the Charles Noble d
Company Manufacturs Of Stoves, can be had by
calling at Z. IS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
LUDDEN & BATES.
PIANOS AND ORGANS
DIRECT TO PURCHASER !

From Factory,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
G.. H. O,LEARY.

LOUNGES AND SPRING BEDS.
I'd ED Lounges and plain Lounges Suspension
I'D Spring Beds and cheaper Spring Beds, ct &
e.. II. O'IEARY,S. 5s
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-18
YORKVlLLE LIVERY STABLES.

We pay, at all times, the highest cash prices for
! corn and fodder. whitaker & WILSON.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-29
SOME IRREGULARITIES OF ACTORS.
The suporstitions, Signs and Fears Upon
Which They Depend for Success,
Nav York tstnr.l --

IL makes great difference by what route
John Mccullough enters n thattre, tnl', ~
matter how roundabout II lnny III, he always
follows 1t ntterWard. Not tp ~ ~ Wnnn
break the charm OF success. II ne stuInNles
when he first enters i scene, u Forrest ~,
sword, used Iii the Gladiator. IL unusually
bright hs Is sure Ut good luck lle1io
crossing his path on tho way 10 u performance
is good luck. but crosse 81 womb, T. I'M,
and the hummng or whistling of Macnetn
music Ii u sure omen Of lll-tortune. nHy
mond gets out Of bed with his lett ioot h 9,'a
has only one suit OF clothes for oolonal ~
iers," and would on no account havn 1,a H.,
other. He oarries In his vest pocket lucky
Give-dollar gold pteco, and settles VeA fe
dramatic "pnint" by tossing up a cent. zoe
Jefferson has old clothes patcaed ioI " e,,n III
Lar reason. When be lost his trick rue
awhile ago. and had to get now oIA ~
made the first failure of his life. and ~ would
break and an engagement In any theatre u
dog were to walk across the stage at the first
rehearsal. cat, however - an eve l,,''
to this sfa9e clothes, breads tho dog; ana,
IN has good luck, thinks 1T is the cat.
Sothern knows he will fall II his valet by any
accident hands him his wig before hls
coat 10 on. Booth never goes On the stage
speech Of tho piece. and will not
play idpo unless Deademond,a couch II seI ~
certain place. Adelaide Ncison carries about
with her a lucky, dngy, silken rag. sne
hangs over the balcony III .itlict. and insists
on drinking her poison always from the
same vial. CLARA Morris carries an empty
medicine vial through every scene. No play
of Buucioault's can succeed unless he tears
Off the oover-page TO the first act and makes
way with the title-page ut tho last rehearsal.
Maggie Mitchell attributes her success In
TsFanchon' To MI old pair Of shoes that she
wears In that piece Eliza Weathersby has
for her special charm an embroidered rose,
and Paola- Marie. tho little Parisienna 81
Grau's opera boufe, is q notable exception
TO the general dislike Of dogs, having u pet
noodle for luck.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-29
FMIlrDuH#I,eaus.

Some sixty years ago wager of $500 was
laid that no one would be found to leap over
the west bridge OF Galway at n certain point.
. descent OF twenty feet at full tide. The
wager was accepted by John ktlroy. the pro-
prietor Of a we'll known sporting hotel IN the
town. who Mt the appointed hour and place
appeared mounted on his black marc MoIl.
The party making the wager, however, with
drew on forfeit Of GOO. About the same
time q Mr.. Earle. 81 Athenry, la the county
OF Galway. rode for d heavier wager over the
bridge OF Athlone, u descento fifty feet to the
Shannon, and was carried safely to tho banks.
On another occasion, not more than twenty
years ago, Mr.. John Dennis, Master Of The
Galway Blazers, rode his horse, Heart Of
Oak, for $500 over the race course ut Rahasue
without spur, saddle or bride, guiding his
horse with his whip at racing speed and
clearing five five foot double stone walls. Nor
has these feats of daring been confined to
Galway. In the town Of Waterford the late
rather notorious Marquis Of Waterford, whose
pranks during u visit to New York. some
thirty years ago, many will remember, rode
his horse Blueskin up the steps Of the Water
ford Hotel, In through the hall and out Of the
back window q jump ct twenty-five feet.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-29
n National Agricultural society.

Il number Of gentlemen who are per sonally
interested In promoting the business Ut agri-
culture held q meeting at tho Cooper Union,
New York, OH Wednesday last. TO discuss the
advisabiity of re-estabshing II national
agricultural society Oh the model Of the one
which camc to III end ut the beginning OF our
civil war. Assong those present were Col.
Victor u. Piolette, president Of tho State
Grange of Pennsylvania. who took the chair
and delivered an address setting forth the
purposes Of the association. The vice presi
dents were ex-Goy. Hyde, or Connecticut, and
DR. A. 4. Heath. OF New Jersey. Mr.. Ezra
Whitman, Of Baltimore. was appointed one
of the two secretaries. The proposition to
form such society Ia approved by eX-Gov-
ernors Seymour. Of New York; Hendricks, Of
Indiana; Smith, Of Virginia. and Scott, OF
Iowa. Gov. Head of Now Hampshire. and d
great many other distinguished gentlemen,
who were unable to attend tho meeting, also
pledged their assistance in carrying out IT,
objects This new national agricultural
society, now IN process of organization, will
adopt, 1t is said. many of tho features of the
Royal Agricultural Society " England 81
does not propose to supplant any of the OK
listing oranges aud local societies. but to CO.
operate with them. 1t Ia proposed, among
other things. that the society shall establish
o bureau In New York to confer with the
commissioners or immigration, and 80 help
to open currents Of Immigration to those dis
tricts where immigrants are most needed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-29
4 question 81 the ITsance.

Tho tiddles were creakGg, the damsels were
svhi,,g. and the hlue-shited swalns were
smelling unto Heaven With the fumes Of Cali
rorua whisky. when suddenly there was n
row, Il most dreadful row, on American Fiat
Miner Mitchell, who was on one side 81 q
uuadrlIe sat, noticed TINT Miner ClaIkson,
ut tho other, was Whispering to tho couple
opposite Miner Mitchell suspected that III
was conspiracy on tho part OF the two
side couples to dance the FIRST figures IN al
vance of tho end couples, llo resolved to as-
sert his rights, and as 80 n as the music
struck M and the order was given To- "for
and back" he broke for tho centre OF the loor.
All the dancers In his Ret did the Same. and
the result was that there was q violent COLL
sion. M liner ClarksOn suddenly hauled Of
and hit M liner Mitchell In the eye. The fight
then became general, and after o lively
scene the dancers agreed to meet at tho police
court iii Virginia CITY and argue tho case.
Miner M itchell thumpsd tho Bible and made
solemn oath that he was an end man, Miner
Clarkson retorted that according To the rules
of the dance the two head couples always
danced as The cracks of the floor ran. He had
started TO dance rs designated by the cracks,
and know he was right. The magistrate
called for the fiddler. and ascortained that
when there were no CRACKS In sight the rule
was to dance toward the music. and rs every
body had done This thore were no side couples
and nobody was to blame.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-29
A Paris POliceman's Crime.
- lLondnn Times Letter


Provost the policeman, who murdered the
iewelry-hawker Lenoble, confessed yesterday
TO the murder Of his mistress, Adele Bondin,
In 1876. When shown batch OF pawn-tickets
for brooches. EARRINGS, etc. and likewise
women's ornaments discovered at his lodg-
ings. he at first denied the crime, but Oh being
pressed gave full account Of 1t. He stated
that on Shrove Tuesday night he went to .
ball with Blondin. whom he had resolved to
murder. knowing that she always carried
considerable sums of money III her pocket.
At 4 u. M, while she was sleeping soundly
he stealthily got up, fetched hammer and
struck her two heavy blows on the head. She
uttered no cry. death being instantaneous
He threw the corpse on the floor. cut II tip
into fragments, as Ill Lenobles case, went on
duty as usual and Mt night went out three
times In civil dress with packet of the re-
mains to push into various drains in La Cha
pelle. The head he buried In the ditch Of the for
ufications. He expected to find 10000 francs
worth Of bonds on his victim, but discovered
only 5000 francs, with which he bought some
Land In his native village. The next night
he burned her clothes and threw the ashes on
dust heaps. Later In tho day Provost WAS
taken to the Notifications, when he pointed
out the spot. and ID quarter Of III hour the
head was disinterred Provost has lost his
original stoical Dir, and is now quite pros
tratSd.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-29
swiss Prisons.
Pail Mall Gazette.l

Prisons in Switzerland are anything but
places Of safe custody. From the jail IN Luz
Gerne nine prisoners escape on an average
every year. and recently the number has been
above the average. In 1861 two conviots, who
We're iiettered with heavy chains, escaped
from this prison. ENcavating 4 tunnel from
the floor OF their cell, they succeeded III WORK
ing passage through wall three feet thick,
and thus gained the outside of their prison.
Ihey then broke into neghoortns smithy,
and contrlved with the tools they found there
To rid themselves Of their shackles The es-
Establishment u strong and property managed
central prison. to which convicted often Hers
shall De sent from all the eantons to undergo
their period OF Imprisonment Is now strongly
advocated by the leading Swiss papers The
Canton Of Uri has Just led the way In the re-
introduction into Switzerland q the punish
ment OF death, tts Landrath having passed u
law which provides that persons convicted OF
willful murder shall be punished with death
aud that the death sentence shall be executed
i'm the presence OF certain authorities, who are
srfaaeifieH
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-29

Three Thousand Goestials sat blinking be-
fore the footlights OF tho new Chinese Theatre
in San Francisco Oh tho opening night a
fortnight ago. Tho bill comprised Flung
Slang" and "Qnng ING" The main bust
ness was the election Of a miscellaneous as
sortment of noises from the throats and lungs
of the performers. and d series Of ridiculous
pnntOmimes, accompanied by Nh orchestra OF
Chinese ilddles. gongs. cymbals, drums, tin
pans and fish horns. resulting In medley Of
squoaks. groans, yells, fog-horn soreechess
and locomotive whistlings. In the second
piece acrohats appeared upon tho stage, had
quiet little game Of leapfrog. turned few
"iip flaps" and then ono Ut their number lay
down and the remainder amused themselves
and the audience by seeing how rapidly thoy
could jump ut the prostrtted acrobats head
and miss IL bya hnlts breath
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-29

said election to the Secretary OF State on or be-
fore the twenty-ninth day OF December. 1879. In
accordance with the provisions OF the proposed
constitution.
In testimony whereof. I have hereunto affixed
my signature. and caused the seal of the State
OF Louisiana to be- affixed thereto. ut the city of
New Orleans, this thirty first day of July. In
tho year OF our Lord one thousand eight hun-
dred and seventy mine.
Louis A. WILTI.
By the Acting Governors
OSCAR ARROYO,
Assistos.55 Jeoretary Of state.
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