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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-19
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DON'T WoRRY."-It is doubtful if there is
philosophy enough in the world, even if it
were impartially distributed, to put stop to
worry. Some people would begin to fret the
next day after such distribution of the anti
dote that they hadn't got their share. And,
then, some things are as much stronger than
philosophy as blood is thicker than water.
Temperament is one of them. Inherited
mental traits, or habits that have crystallized
into disposition, are more of the same sort.
A man who has the elements so mixed within
him that he naturally borrows trouble and
crosses bridges before he gets to them, and
permits things, small or great, to fret him, is
bound to worry. He may as we'll attempt to
alter his complexion or change the thickness
of his skin as to stop worrying. The most ne
can do is to control the expression Of his men
tai state within himself-and that is often
more wearing to him than to give vent to his
feelings. Speech is the safety-valve for con-
stitutional worriers, and they are truly bless
ed if they have friend with willing ear
and buoyant nature, on whom their pour
ed-out troubles have no more effect than a
summer shower on silk umbrella.
The CosT OF PAPER.-It may not be un.
interesting to newspaper readers to learn that
the price of print paper has advanced nearly
fifty per cent. in the last two months. This
item of expense in getting out newspaper is
very large one, and with the advance in
price, alluded to, added, the cost to the pub
Usher of each paper issued is probably as
much as it sells for. Newspaper readers and
patrons need not expect publishers, under
these circumstances, to continue to furnish
papers at the low prices that now exist
Prices of subscription must advance, which is
the proper way Of meeting the situation and
in case they do, patrons should not grumble..
A merchant may increase or lower the prices
on his goods to meet rising or falling mar
ket. Newspaper publishers hardly ever in.
crease their prices to patrons, but when such
material rise in the cost of paper takes place
as that now in existence, we do not see how
they can help doing so.-Atlanta Post.
pa The boys were telling me pretty good
one down at Corning. N. Y, about young
fellow in commercial life named Blake. Bla.
kie? Yes, Blake. He was in the hardware
line. One day, when the boss was at dinner,
countryman came in to buy some nuts. He
found an article that suited him, and wanted
dozen. Young Blake looked at the price
list, and found they were listed"25 cents a
dozen, 80 off," He gave a low, inverted wbis-
tie, and then, with sudden inspiration, he
handed the customer five cents and told him
he could buy the nuts at the other store. "By
George" he said, when he was telling the
governor of the transaction, II thought the
best thing could do was to save the nuts,
anyhow"
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-13
A Reform in Russia.

The twentieth of last month the Czar ot Russia abolished the ukase which put the lives and property of his subjects at the mercy of the police. Under it some terrible acts of despotism were per- formed in olden times. At midnipbt the gendarmes entered house. searched politely, asked the two sons and the daughter to dress and follow them. Their parents never saw them again. They would torture their prisoners bv admitting to an adjoining room their relatives whom they had not seen for months, allow them to hear their voices and promise them an interview if they would make an admission involving some prominent person. Prisoners were often kept in solitary confinement. Their cells were dark and no sound penetrated them. They went insane, or committed suicide, or died of consumption. Women were often fogged. The father of the present Emperor once with his own hand inflicted this punishment upon the daughter of 8 General in the army. This inquisition was not only brutal, but failed of its object. The attempts upon the Czar's life increased instead of diminNhen.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-13
A Nation That Drills.

England sends a great many trav-
 elers to the United States, but only one
 who can write after this fashion in the Pau Mall Gazette: "Here is an ex- traordinary point in the present condi- t1on of this country. America is, as all
 would agree, an industrial country, and yet l do verify believe that not even in Germany IS so much drilling, so much Individual preparation made to fight in mass, and so much organization of the masses so drilled, as in America to-day.
 The Freemasons, most portant body here, are always on the drill: then there IS the militia-quite @ separate or ganization, of course-the Army of the great Republic Ca Republican organiza- uon), ot which Grant is the head, which has It's customs and meeting places, and other organizations of various kinds Tn addition to these there are the working class unions and socialist bodies, most powerful in Chicago, and they drill. too. It has come upon one as a sort of revelation. What are they all after ? Ask them and they cannot tell you. ex- cept perhaps the socialists, and they are hay enough as to what they want Most of those whom I have inquired of as to what this access of military furore means had not even noticed it until I asked the question, and then they ad- that 1t is so and said that it is very odd" Any traveller who could re- main in the United States month after month, and then declare that "not even In Germany is so much drilling" ought to stay at home for the rest of his days.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-13
"Hedging."

A citizen without an umbrella was slowed away in doorway in Owego, N. Y., when stranger came along and turned in with him and asked:
 "Do you ever bet ?"
 "Well, sometimes" was the reply.
 "Do you want to bet with me?"
 "Perhaps. State your proposition. ,
 "You see, don't belong to any po- htical party in particular, but whoop around on my own hook. A spell ago made bet of $5 that Indiana would % Democratic. Then I made another that Ohio would go Republican. Then I turned to and bet that Maine would go for the Fusionists. See"
 Yes, I see."
 "Well, now want to hedge, and I'll bet you $25 that the verdict of a coroner's jury in the case of Gain and Abel would be that Abel fell down & hatchway and broke his neck. Come, now, you dasn't bet"
 The citizen clustered little, but the sight of two tens and Q five drove him out in the shower.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-13

tered the general, but he said out loud Certainly, sir, certainly will be happy to send that table to them tomorrow with my compliments.
 "To-morrow-to-morrow, echoed the target-fend. "No you don't, General, not If l know myself I will carry it to the boys tonight myself.
 And he suited the action to the word and commenced carrying the table towards the door.
 This was the climax of the cheek, and the general could not but admire the man, though he could not think of let ting him go off with his property. To make long story short, it cost the gen. eral about half an hours palaver, and a check for hundred dollars, to save his own table.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-13

foundered, as he recognized his own handwriting and the letter which he had just written for the Colonel.
 The reader can readily guess the sequel and the connection.
 True, there existed Colonel Green who had served in India and the Crimea and had been wounded at Balaklava, who had rented the house in Leicester Square, and who possessed a considera- ble fortune; but, alas he was not the Colonel Green who had ordered the sil- yer service. Heaven knows by what means the sharpers had gained knowl- edge of all the facts and circumstances upon which they constructed their ad- mirably ingenious plan.
 The man who personated groom, of course, was an accomplice, and the letter which MT. James Green had penned for the pseudo Colonel James Green was delivered by him to the jewellers wife, who did not hesitate minute to deliver to him the e1, ,500. because she recog- nized her husbands handwriting upon the paper stamped with the name of the jewelry firm. Who the sly rogues were never came to light.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-13
A Noble Offering.

The superintendent of one of the stree6-car railways leading out of Boston into the country told touching story to friend the other day which found it's way into @ city paper.
 Sitting alone in his office one day. 8 strange gentleman entered, who proved to be an officer in the army. Hecarried little box in his hand. After some hesitation he said, conquering great agitation:
 "l have favor to ask of you. Ihad a little boy, and I've lost him. He was all the world to me. When he was alive my wife used to search my pockets every night and whatever loose change she found, she would put away for the baby. We'll, he's gone. Here is the box. We talked the matter over. and came to the conclusion we could not do better than to bring the money to you to pay the fares of poor sick children out of town during the summer. It would please him to know that he is helping to save the lives of other poor children. As soon as the box is empty. we will fill it. While we live we will keep up that bank"
 The box has been twice emptied and filled, and hundreds of sick or dying children have owed to this dead baby their one breath of fresh air this sum- mer.
 How much more tender and true is such memorial of the beloved dead than pretentious monument, or even painted church window, beautiful though they be! In England it is a frequent practice to build and furnish llfe-saving station on the coast, in re- membrance of friend who is gone. and ln this country memorial beds in hos pltals are becoming a usual way of keep Ing In memory those we have lost.
 Surely if the dead can look back on earth, they are better pleased to know that kind living deeds are done in their name than to see them emblazoned on cold stone in forgotten graveyards.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-13
The PhotOphOne.

This remarkable invention is own sis
 ter to the telephone. It means, to tall
 by light. The idea upon which it i. founded is this:
 l Certain substances are sensitive tc light, and change their electrical condi t1on according to the amount of light that falls upon them. To understand this, you may observe that colored cloths fade in the sun, and certain chemicals change their color in beam of light, as in taking photograph. This is called the actinic effect of light. In like man. her certain chemicals change their elec- trical condition when exposed to light. This IS new fact in nature, and upon it is founded the new apparatus for talk ing by light.
 The apparatus consists, first, of a transmitter for causing the sound of the voice to affect beam oi sunlight. This is thin diaphragm of silvered mica ar- ranged somewhat like the diaphragm of telephone. A powerful beam of sum- light is directed upon the front of this, and IS reflected through two lenses to the receiving station, which may be sev- eral hundred feet, or metres, away. The operator stands behind the mirror. and speaks against the back of it. At the receiving station is reflector arranged to receive the beam of light and concen- trate 1t upon a curious substance dis covered few years ago, and called se lenium, and connected in peculiar man. ner with telephone.
 Now if the operator speaks behind the mica mirror, the person holding the telephone to his ear hears every word that is said. To trace the curious changes the sound goes through from one opera tor to the other, we must observe that the vibrations of the air move the mir TOT, and cause the beam of reflected light to vibrate. The vibrations of the light affect the electrical condition of the telephone the electrical vibrations are transformed in the telephone back again into sounds. This truly wonderful in- vention is so new that it is yet impossi- ble to say what may result from it. This much has, however, been proved: the sound of the human voice and musical notes may be sent to 8 distance by means of beam of sunlight or by the light of 8 lamp.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-13
Afffdavits ys. LObsters.

Secretary Evarts tells the following
 story When Admiral Coffin, who lived
 at Cape Cod as a child, had, by his ad-
 herence to the British Grown, risen to
 the great rank of Admiral of the Navy.
 he came over to visit this country about fifty years ago and to renew his associa. tions with his people and the familiar scenes of his boyhood, and he told his officers during the voyage that when they got to Cape God they would see Holsters that would make them open their eyes ; that they would see Holsters that weighed twenty-five pounds. The rules of the quarter deck do not permit you to contradict an admiral flatly. but still some distrust was shown on the faces of the ieutenants ndcaptains who sto cd around. "Well," says he, eff you doubt it, I will make you bet that when we get to Cape God I will show you lobster that weighs twenty-five pounds" The bet was made, under this permission of the Admiral, and when they got there the Admiral secured the cape, but he didn't find any lobster that weighed twenty-five pounds. So he said: "Well, they don't happen to be here just now, but I will get the afidavits of the old fishermen to show that there are such lobsters." And he brought pile of atfidavits showing that when they were fishermen, in early times, Holsters that weighed twenty-five pounds were as common as hucldeberries at the cape. Then it was left to an umpire to decide which had lost and which had won. and by him so concise a judgment was given that 1t would entitle him to seat on the Supreme Bench of the United States if all his decisions were as good. His de- clslon was that " afidavits are not lob ters"
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-13
GATHERING HEARTSEAS ASE.

went to gather heart's-ease, When the bright sun sank to rest, Drawing all his sheaves of sunlight To his garner in the West; When the blossoms and the leaves, Losing all their golden glow, In this slowly gathering twilight Faintly huttered to and fro. All the ground was starred with May-blooms Everywhere they met my eye; But went to gather hearts-ease, So I passed all others by. Oh my heart wsa eer so joyous As it was in those glad hours When I wandered light and careless Near the wood side gath'ring flowers. Then I gave them all to you, dear, And looked up in your face, And wondered I could fancy That the flowers had any grace. Then it was gathered heart's-ease, Then it was, dear heart, found That the glory of the May-blooms Did not lie upon the ground.
 JEAN ING1Low.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-13
A Brave Sailor.

An account has just been received of tragic affair happening upon the east coast of Africa, in which remarkable heroism was displayed by sailor on board one of her Maiesty's ships. While cruising off Mozambique few weeks ago, H. M. s. Wild Swan sighted and pursued slave dhow. After long chase the vessel was overhauled and captured and the process of transferring the slaves she had on board to the man. of-war was going on when @ slave boy slipped from the vessels side and fell into the water. One of the sharks which usually accompany slave ships instantly darted upon the poor lad and bit off his right leg at the knee. The blood tinging the water soon attracted the attention of other sharks and almost in an instant the boys other leg was severed from his body. At this moment 8 sailor on the Wild Swan jumped over board and, armed only with his sheath knife, succeeded in beating off the mon sters and getting the boy into boat moored alongside the ship, escaping himself unhurt. The injuries inflicted upon the boy were such, however, that he died the same evening. The sailors shipmates were loud in their praises of his heroic conduct and movement has been set on foot to bring the matter be- fore the proper authorities with the view of having the Albert Medal for bravery conferred on him.
Connecticut western news., 1880-10-13

LITTLE PAUL, clambering on his fathers knee-Pa, what is humbug 9" Father-Why, what on earth do you want to know that for Paul. heard you say it to ma minute ago. Father Yes, my son. Humbug is when your ma pretends she loves me and there are no buttons on the neck of my shirt.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-20

The wool-bearing goat is now subject
of great interest to our manufacturers,
for the time is not far distant when fine
and rich worsted stuffs will be made in
this country from its wool, rivaling the
gorgeous, durable, and brilliant fabrics
Of the far.famed cashmere. We are al.
ready making worsted stuhs aud lustrous
Orleans goods; and all that is now want
ed are the looms and skilful workmen.
These, to begin with, can be imported.
Descriptions and representations of the
Indian cashmere looms, and the Persian
shawl looms, &c., are now in possession
of our agricultural department, sent
home from the Paris Exposition by an
intelligent gentleman familiar with Eas-
tern manufactures, while he was travel
ling throughout Europe and some parts
of Asia, making most elaborate and
thorough examination of the whole sub
ject.
There are in the United States several
thousand of these wool-bearing goats OF
the best known breeds. In this country
these animals are improved in size,
weight and quality of the fleece. The
,three-fourths blood yield a fleece as soft
and fine as the imported animal, but not
so long. This is more than England can
boast of. France has been more success
full, but not as successful as our breeders
in the acclimation of this goat.
We concludeby expressing the belief
that the girl is now living who will wear
on her wedding day cashmere shawl Of
American manufacture. Boston Cultira:
tor.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-20
THE HAND UPON THE LATCH.

Nv cottage home is filled with light,
The long, long summer day;
But, oh! dearer love the night,
And hail the sinking ray;
For eve restores me one whose smile
Doth more than mornings match
And life afresh seems dawning while
His hand is on the latch!
When autumn fields are thick with sheaves
And shadows earlier fall,
And grapes grow purple near the ewes,
Along our trellis' d wall
I dreaming sit-the sleepy bird
Faint twittering in the thatch-
To wake to joy when faint is heard
His hand upon the latch!
In the short wintry afternoon
I throw my work aside,
And through the lattice, while the moon
Shines mistily and wide,
On the dim upland paths I peer
In vain his form to catch
startle with delight, and hear
His hand upon the latch! ~
Yes, r am his in storm and shine;
For me he tolls all day;
And his true heart know is mine,
Both near and far away. 49,
And when he leaves our garden gate
AT morn, his steps ] watch
Then patiently till eve await
His hand upon the latch!
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-20
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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-05-20

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MARRIED.
-"Now, Aunt Sallie, do please tell US
why you never got married. You re-
member you said once that when you
were.a girl you were engaged to minis
ter, and promised us you would tell US
about it some time. Now, aunt, please
tell US"
aWell, you see, when Iiwas about sew
enteen years old was living in Utica in
the State of New York Though say
it myself, I was quite good-looking girl
then, and had several beaus. The one
that took my fancy was young minister,
very promising young man, and remark
ably pious and steady. He thought a
good deal of me, and / kinder took fancy
to him, and things went on until we were
engaged. One evening he came to see
me, and put his arms around me, and
kind o. hugged me, when got excited
and some frustrated. 1t was long time
ago, and don't know but what / might
have hugged back little. I was like
any other girl, and pretty soon ! preten-
ded 10 be mad about it and pushed him
away, though wasn't mad a bit. You
must know that the house where lived
was on one of the back streets of the
town. There was glass doors in the par
lor, which opened over the street. These
doors were drawn to. Istepped back a
little from him, and when he came up
close I pushed him back again. Ipushed
him harder than / intended to; and don't
you think girls, the poor fellow lost his
balance, and fell through one of the doors
into the street" -
aOh, aunty! Was he killed?"
"No, he fell head-frst, and as he was
going I caught him by the legs of his
trousers. I held on for q minute, and
tried to pull him back, but his suspen-
den gave way, and the poor young man
fell clear out of his pantaloons into a
parcel of ladies and gentlemen along the
street." s
ooh, aunty aunty! LordyW
s'There, that's right; squall and giggle
as much as you want to. Girls that can't
hear little thing like that without tear
ing around the room and he-he-ing in
such way, don't know enough to come
in when it rains. A nice time the man
that marries one of you will have, won't
he? Catch me: telling you anything
again."
"But AuntSallie, what became of him?
Did you ever see him again?"
".No; the moment he touched ground
he got up and left that place in terrible
hurry. / tell you it was night to be
remembered. How.that man. did runl
He went out west; and I believe he is
preaching out in Illinois. But he never
married. He was very modest, and I
suppose he was 30 badly frightened that
time he never dared trust himself near a
woman again. That, girls, is the reason
why I never married. I felt very bad
about it for long time-for he was a
real good man, and I've often thought to
myself that we should have been very
happy if his suspenders hadn't gave
way"