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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-19

How TO MEASURE THE HEIGHT OF TREES.
When tree stands so that the length of its
shadow can be measured, its height can be
readily ascertained as follows: Set stick
upright-let it be perpendicular by the plumb
line. Measure the length of the shadow Of
the stick. As the length Of its shadow is to
the height of the stick, so is the length of the
shadow of the tree toits height. For instance
if the stick is four feet above the ground, and
its shadow is six feet in length, and the shad.
ow of the tree is ninety feet, its height will
be sixty feet (6: A.: 80: 60). In other
words, multiply the length of the shadow
of the tree by the length of the stick, and
divide by the length of the shadow of the
stick.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-19

Dg- A Boston man had sixty-fve dollars
stolen from him. A week afterwards he re.
ceived letter, containing twenty.6v dollars,
that read 81 stole your money. Remorse
naws at my conshens and I send you some of
it back. When remorse naws again I'll send
Won soma more"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-19

s9- The Senate committee is going to spend
thousands Of dollars in investigating the
cause of the negro exodus to Kansas, while
every one knows that it was caused by South.
ern papers stating that Kansas farmers never
locked the doors of their hen-roosts at night.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-19

The INFLUENCE OF TEMPER ON HEALTH.
While excessive labor, exposure to wet and
cold, deprivation Of sufficient quantities of
necessary and wholesome food, habitusl bad
lodging, sloth, and intemperance are all dead.
ly enemies to human life, none of them are so
bad as violent and ungoverned passions. Men
and women have survived all the former, and
at last have reached an extreme old age: but
it may be safety doubted whether single in
stance can be found of man of violent and
irrascible temper, hsbitually subject to storms
of ungovernable passion, who has arrived at a
very advanced period of life It is therefore
a matter of the highest Importance to every
one desirous of preserving "a sound mind in
a sound BODY to have special care, amid
all the vicissitudes and trials of life, to main
tain quiet possession of his own spirit
Capital and Labor
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-19

p9- "Is there anything that will make
grain come, up quick ?" asked the gentleman
farmer of the old husbandman. "Well, no;
/ don't know of nothin' thatll do it," was the
genial old fellows reply, unless it's crows"
Then the gentleman farmer wanted to know
where he could get some.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-19

H6- She was school.teacher, and had to
teach morals as we'll as arithemetic, so when
a big oath came from little urchin on the
play ground, she made him climb into her
lap and proceeded to tell him to "Swear not
at ALL" II didn't swear at ALL jist cursed
one Teller, and you would too, if he'd chucked
q snow ball down your back"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-19
4ntaurans department.
EXPERIMENTING WID MEDICINE.

The other day DR.. Washington, colored
man, was arraigned before justice of the
peace, charged with something like mal-med-
ical practice. He had given a colored man
dose of medicine, and the colored man
justice was a colorsd man, and probably
knew as much of law as the doctor did Of
medicines. When the doctor had been ar
raigned, the justice asked:
"Dr. Washington, how long is you been
practicin' oh medicine?
"Sence de wah, sah.'
"What books on de flick an de human re-
construction did yer study ?"
"Oh ! ! studud 'nuff-Cornstalk's ploso-
ply 'mong the number. Now, jedi let me
ak you one pint. What books on de law did
you study? ?"
"I'se heah, pris'ner afore de bar, ter try
dis case, an not to stand a 'zaminatiop
Comm down from the law language to plain
niggah an mule, what made you kill dat
man? 'Splain yerself, sab, or I'll put de
clamps of 'thority on yer"
Eff dars man in dis county can 'splain
hisself, Use de man." said the doctor arising
"Some few days ago, I vented new medi'
cine from roots dug outen de ground. Hit
struck me dat de medicine would cure d:
rheumatic an when I went to see the man
what is dead now concluded to Experiment.
on him. No medicine amt no count till you
Experiment. wild hit. All medical 'ventions
has ter be proved. When Bright vented del
kidney disease, he didn't know hit would
work till he tried bit. I figured it up jes dis
way. Says to myself, eff dis medicine cures
dis man hits good; but eff it kills him hit
won't do to tamper wild, or let lie roun' loose
'mong chilun. Well, gin him der medi
cine, and about an hour afterward he wat
dead. How would I know dat de medicine
was 6tten fer use eff I hadn't tried it
Science must be 'vanced, yer know"
"Dat's fack," said the justice, after mus
ing while, "de pint are we'll sustained
Mr.. Constable, turn dis man loose, and eau
tion him not to vent any noah medicine il
my township" p"-Little Rock Gazette.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-19
). & L. NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD.
&SaaslgE4z EEs9aZ%

sUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE,
YoRKvILLE. g. c., June 8, 1879.
V1HHE following Schedule will take effect on this
road from and after this day:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-19
COOKING STOVES.

TIME Iron King and Elmo Cooking Stoves on
hand and for sale. Any piece OF these Stoves
replaced when worn out, or any OF the pieces OF
the fifty different style, Of the Charles Noble q
Company Manufacture of Stoves, can be had by
calling at
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-19
NOTICE..

NOTICE..
II RESPECTFULLY inform the public that
il am prepared to sharpen razors, scissors, shears
and other fne-eaged instruments. Prices-tor
honing and sharpening ra1ors, 25 cents, and for
sharpening scissors or shears, 10 cents each, and
satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.
TOM BALLARD, Barber.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-19

IA 81 wish you would keep your mouth
shutr exclaimed Hollemount, the dentist,
suddenly losing patience with his patients
prediction for talking. Call right" said
the latter, suiting the action to the word
And then Hollemount asked him if he would
he so kind as to open it again, long enough
for him (Hollemount) to get his fingers out,
You never do know how to please some men.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-19

p8- A dental journal says the reason so
many men fail as orators, is because they have
lost some of their teeth. Bosh! Look at a
hen hasn't and never had tooth in her
head and did the dental editor never hear a
hen mount fence and deliver two hours
Fourth of July oration over one egg no larger
than q lemon?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-19
G.. HI. O'LEARY.

JUST ARRIVED.
GONE handsome new CHAMBER SUITS,
= latest styles, at lowest living prices. Call and
sec them. Also, some Ratan Chairs, exceedingly
pretty and quite new in this market. Constantly
on hand, Wardrobes, Bureaux, Washstands,
Cane and Rattan Rockers, Chairs of various styles,
and new supply of Pictures.
The Phoenix herald., 1880-12-24

The New York Evening Post
 (Rep) says: Should the forthcom-
 ing report of the General of the Army
 prove his last-ano it is confidently
 announced from Washington that
 Gen. Sherman has determined to go
 upon the retired list next Spring it will give to both Gen. Sheridan and Gen. Hancock step upward in military position, if not in nominal rank. The title of General was con ferred specially upon Gen. Sherman, and thus does not pass to a successor; but, in the event of his retirement, which the law enables him to do on the completion of thirty years service, Gen. Sheridan will take con- mand of the army at Washington, and Gen. Hancock, by established custom, will succeed at Chicago, to the important post now filled by Gen. Sheridan. The country will be 10th to lose from its active service he distinguished officer now at the head of it's army; but it will be glad o see any possible additional honor open to the gallant soldier who by ;o means loses his place in the hearts ,f his countrymen because of his lefeat in political election"
The Phoenix herald., 1880-12-24

Mrs Powers, ThOs Blair, A Parks and w H Harris are at the PhGnix Hotel.
 Tomorrow night will be the last performance of the Nellie Boyd Troupe. Don't forget to go-
 IA Park, John Hughes, c E Philes, H Brizzie, Hewitt O'Grady are registered at the Bank Exchange.
 We hope our readers will not for get the raff1e for the cane and field glass, to take place at Walters sa- loon on Christmas eve. Procure a ticket in good season.
 The following late mining loca- lions are on file in the Recorders of fee: Little Pine, Tonto Basin, Robt. Brown and s. R. Warfield; Golden Bell (relocation), Cave Creek Dis trict, Eugene Jackson and Homer Wiley; Big Horn, Globe District,
The Phoenix herald., 1880-12-24
PRINTING DONE TO.ORDER

F'ers.y PrOgrnmR
 Circulars,
 WRdGsns Cards, All Kinds of Work for
The Phoenix herald., 1880-12-24

p --seli authorized to make purchases or c ,rtrsct debts for and on account of the dEEALD- No bills against the HERALD will be recognized except for purchases and con tracts made by the proprietors personally or 1pon their written order.
The Phoenix herald., 1880-12-24
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining unclaimed in Phoenix postoffice Dec. 18th, 1880. Bowers. George Leasher, Geo A Letchcn, F F Moses, J B (p c)
 GARTAS MEJICANAS. Abundio, Leon ROblcs, Mariana Esauibel, Calistro Ruis, Jesusita Call for Advertised Letters.
 GEO. E. MowREY.
 Postmaster.
The Phoenix herald., 1880-12-24
DIED.

QUEER ERO-As HEss ayampa River, on FOombs' Ranch, December 17th, 1880, Eloisa, infant daughter of Antoine and Eloisa Guerrero, aged two months.
The Phoenix herald., 1880-12-24

Wherein they differed: A Calves ton candidate, who became very afectionate with colored voters, dur ing the election, told an influential darkey in an outburst of election ex- citement: ''I would rather ten times over take the hand of an honest col ored man than that of a white loafer." Oats whar we differs, Judge, I'll take de hand of de white loafer fust ebery time. Shake?" And they shook.-Galveston News.
The Phoenix herald., 1880-12-24

Mrs. John P. Cum, wife of the editor of the Epilaph is dead.
 Wilcox is to be incorporated.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28
KENDALL'S SPAWN CURE
On HUMAN FLESH

BagKEHSFIELD. Vt Dee. - lS1g
Il. ! Kendall " Co. :Gcuts.-l wish tu add
my testimony liz favor OF yOuf Invaluable lin
lment. ~keu.lalfs SPAWN Cure" In TIE ,pr-
ins oi l>is | -lippea on the ic and aimed
my righi limb n the knee Joint =. ~. q
band =" over itfOr over year. and tried most
cNer5 thin4 la ny reach, but could lind moth
ing chat would give me- permanent relief
Nnen oycrworked, it would pJin NE very
much. In April 1915, began L. think ~hu'd
ba a cripple for life {: but having some uf
"heHdaar> SPAWN Cure thought wu,.ld Try
it. u-gd one third of bct!lc, and expert
caccd relief at once. The pain lefi me and
'lt> not troubled ne since. J feel very sra..-
iui I" You and would recommend
kcudail= SPAWN Cure TO all WHO suffer with
sgla!ils or rheumatism. Yours truly,
MRS. !. BOUTELL
ktudLll's SPAWN Cure j. sure In it, effect.
mid in il action IL it doc, not blister. vet II
: penetrating and powerful to reach every
deep seated pain or 20 remove ANY hons
sEu"tn or other enlargement, such Il, -pavius.
>filhl-, chris, Gallons, -Prdiu>, >weilinr-.
any laneuess and all enlargement, Of tb,'
.oints or limbs, or rheumatism in man and
ioF any purpose for which linimcn, i Used
ior man or beast, 1t i nUw known to b,. the
oeNl hniuent for man ever used. acting mild
aud yet certain ia II, effects.
srni address for Illustrated circular wIliel,
We think -ivc- positive proof AZ il, virtues
y" remedy has ever met with such unniaIi.
Le. success to or knowledge, for beast a,
well - man.
Pfice 81 per hottle. or >ix bottle, for -.
All. DRgcGiers have it or can gctit for YOU.
OF II VIII oc sent - any aifirr.s on rc~cip.
81 price 10y tile proprietors DR. b. j. NE,
Dali ~ 60, Enu-b,r=h Falls, Vermont.
fieh2rason < Co., 81 Louis, No
sam >, smith ST Joseph, No, Agents.
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THE SITTAmz ON.

1t is useless a II as impossible "a
disguise the fac in4t IS far as =
legal government 5 ce-.rnea 5'a,e
are many districts Of the -1uth esPeci-
ally in Mississippi, Alab: and Geor-
eia in which it does not ex. Perhaps
in ho other section # TIE Horld wG1ld
such state of aaair- he IT, lted for
a month even without evolution
Or resistance Not that thes c'mmu-
mites are necessarily l.wless. II. e or
dnary acception OF tthe term. for doubt
less the ordinary local affairs. the la
suits, ~. civil anl criminal processes
go or 4 reasoEab, precision and
promptness. But down undo -
the system is the shamldl -, no
longer seriously denied even b. the con-
munities where they exist that the will
and wish OF the n.i9riiy, DO not and
cannot fine eXpre5 IN at the ballot box
And this fact, under our s., stem OF gov
ernment vItlateS the whole evil fabric
and taints it as a crime against the
very genius of our form Of government
1t is the rule of an oligarchy, a real
usurpation, on the part Of minority,
just as destructive. and .jnst as henious
as if carried 10y force Of arms instead of
by stealth. Where such state of
affairs exists every civil officer Is
an interloper; every member of con-
gress, pretender and fraud, and his
acts in such a capacity, IN impertinence
and a crime. A president elected by an
electoral college secured by such means
would be rs much traitor and usurp
er as he would have been had he or
ganized an armed force and siezed the
government. with the point Of The bay |
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28
BUSINESS AND POLITICS.

AS 1ule the year of a presidential
canvass is much below the average in
business prosperity. This year is like
ly to prove a notable exception to the
general law. The common carrier
notably the railroads, are
dong a very thriving and renumera-
tive business, ifthe years reports can
be trusted, and doubtless they are
correct. The trade of the summer
months has not suffered even the
usual depression Of the season. The
manufacture of all staple goods is be-
ing pushed with more than usual
energy. Great mining and railroad
projects are formed and wherever
found practical have no difficulty to
secure money al easy rates for their
development. At no time since the
war has money been SO abundant and
cheap in the west as it is now. And
this too without any unusual failing off
an the movement of stock, grain.
mineral or other products. Now, 50
far as business is affected by a politica
canvass this is 70 be accounted for We
think in the manner following;
I. The character of the canvass.
1t is evident that the issues are such,
as VIII be settled with the election, are
chiefly political, and only indirectly
affect commercial interests. The
spirit Of the contest is much less bitter
and personal than formerly for which
We ares glad.
2. The chief reason however is found
in the prospective result. 1t is gen.
orally expected in the business circles
that the republican party will con-
tinue its wise and economical man
agement of the national administration
for the next four years. Many who
were deceived by the cry Of "1ilden
and reform" four years ago will vote
for Gen. ]. A. Garfield and in their
congressional districts for the repuJli-
can nominee. They have therefore an
assurance of honest money, honest
administration of public trusts, the
maintenance of law and order in the
south as in every other section; hence
business ventures are boldly made
knowing they will gather in peace the
the fruits ofhonesi labor.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28

A feature of the ratification meeting
which followed the republican con.
venton OF st. Joseph county, Ind. al
South Bend, last Saturday evening
was the appearance OF the torchlight
procession of IIo Polanders who have
hitherto voted with the democratic
party. This heavy detection was a
surprise to the republicans as well as
democrats, as the move was entirely
spontaneous on the part OF the POLISH
Americans, who had quietly made up
their minds thot their best interests Ii
with the pa ofprogress and liberty,
and wl''J-- consulting y of the
polica. managers joined -epubli-
can nproccssion and thus pub. pro-
claimed their aew political allegiance.
Hitherto the Poles OF that vicinity have
been solidly democratic. and the bour-
bon leaders are greatly exercised over
this wholesale flop [Chicago Trib-
unc.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28

:: :. We are republican from
Principle, and advocate and
work for the success OF that
party because We believe it
e1nbodies the Progressive, Re.
ii;ormatory and Patriotic Spirit
OF the Country. We oppose
Democracy hecatlse we believe
it emhodie~ the reactionary
sentiment of the country. in all
rhin%~ antl-pro@ressive, and
with an Initiate tendency tow
ar,Is class and color preiudices
and acovert opposition against
the modern idea of Nationality
aud Free Schools. and a man.
hood ballot free to every citi.
without regard to the accident
of race or color,
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28

The GRAPHIC desires to be
especially Il family paper, one
which will find II welcome in
every home, and which paren is
can with confidence place in
the hands Of their chiIdre IL
knowing that it will prove a
valuable educational and NOR :
al AID in their training.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28

Landers the democratic candidate
for governor of Indiana, has accepted a
challenge given him by Porter the re-
publican candidate for the same office,
for a joint discussion upon political
issues, one speech to be made in each
congressional district. That is what
we would be glad to see all over the
country. The representatives, of the
two parties claiming The support of the
people meeting in fair open discus
sion of the question at issue. then we
would be particular about putting our
ablest men in the field while the shyster
and wire puller would be less potent in
politics than now.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28

Moberly, Mo-, August ga little
ripple of eXitement was created here
Yesterday by the arrest of James Cur
It's, a section boss on the Wabash.
at the instigation of Mrs. Johanna
Duffy, charged with slandering he,
character. The prisoner WAS bound
In the sum Of $Ioo. This is the first
criminal arrest ever made in this city
on charge of SANDER.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28

Et!itoriall,. We aim 20 treat
all men and ail topics with
the cardor they deserve, deal
ING with them fan :, justly and
strictly on their merits,
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28

Life must be measured by action,
not by time; for a man may die old a,
thirty, and young at eighty; nay, the
one lives after death, and the other
pcrished before he died.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28

W1.on's Great. Western Nedi-
ciar<, comprising Cough Syr;r. Liuimrut.
Elec.iic Ointment and pi'l-, are ,Hcfirine-
which arv worthy The flvnr pi tin public
iE ;r- ,onpruaGed strictly in accorlanc.
Hitu rIthU' 'ritIl laws.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28

The acrostic proprietor knows some
terrible secrets.- Democrat.
II the terrible secrets which the ed
itor Of the Democrat claims to know
should happen TO be acrostics, of a
scurriions nature, we hope his former
experience VIII prevent his forging the
name ola respectable young LADY 10
them rs was done before. Though he
may be just in the prime OF life. as
he claims he is certainly old enough to
quit all such frisky tricks.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28

Hard up indeed. for a point, mus
have been the editor of the Democrat
as well as his coadiutors and advisers
when they concocted that story OF th,
wrongs Of a tramp as a leader for thi:
week 5 issue ofthe Democrat.
First our officials are not law maker,
or law breakers, and their actions as
officials, cannot be otherwise than in
accordance with the facts and provision,
Of the law they ar. sworn to observe.
Second. our mayor, Mr. Harrington
tod the marshal he would personally
stand responsible for the expenses OF
proper care and attention of the SUI
ierer.
Third. Mr.. Carothers authorized the
man to be cared for with the under
standing that the bill should be present
ed TO the county cOurt. as other sirEi-
lar bills are and allowed. And on this
understanding he was t. l1er charge ot
by NJ. Fusselnan, "a democrat.) as the
Democrat puts it.
These are facts the Democrat either
knew OF could have ascertained b t
he did not care to learn them. \ re-
dieulous, silly. childish fit suited h m
better so he chose that in preference.
The morbid tendency to do a mean
act instead of a generous one, was too
strong. and facts were distorted bv the
Democrat to suit its purpose. Hare!
pushed indeed
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to all creditors and
other, interested in the estate of
Charles Il. Shoot
deceased. that !, Elizabeth Shoot. intend to
make final settlement thereof at the next term
Of the probate count of Adair county, Nilsson
RI, to be holden at the court house in the city
Of kirksyilic, on the second Monday in No
vember next. ELIZABETH SIoor.
Kirksvilic, Aug. II ~ Ex.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28

! onet. Whether the American people,
should such a crisis present itself. con.
sent 10 submit, remains yet to tested
The situation is really more serious
than people ordinarily imagine, and
another lightning flash may come as it
did in '61 and reveal 10 startled peo.
Pile the hcnionsness of this crime they
have been permitting against our free
institutions. The Chicago Times truth
fully says that General Weaver need
not have gone south TO ascertain that
there was no legal elections there for
the returns of the elections carried on
their faces the proofs of their fraudu-
ent character. With bogus congress
men to make our laws, a bogus conted-
crate electoral college to select bogus
Executive, bogus judges in tha bench,
and bogus officers to enforce bogus
laws, we viii become hiss and Il by
word, Us we would deserve to be among
the enlightened governments of the
world. Butt American people viii
not much longer permit this effort to
poison the fountain ofnational existence
for which so much blood, treasure and
precious lives were spent so freely.
The current has turned ana we do not
believe even the triekery and corrup-
ton Of the last shameful attempt to
steal the presidency, along with the
solid south secured by fraud, an again
be repeated Our next vote promises
to be Of such unmistakable emphasis
that it viii leave no excuse or pallia-
ton for further effort. to defeat the will
of the nation, and woe be to the man
or the party who shall longer presume
to stand in the way OF or obstruct that
will. legally expressed through the
ballot box in next November.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28

If the census returns are correct The
the south made a larger percentage
of gain under republican rule than
ever before in its history.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-08-28

The Indiana democracy are in a
worse condition than it has been since
the Knights OF the Golden Circle had con-
troll Of it. The democrats there are re-
duced to such extremes that they are
forced to send 10 Massachusetts for Ben
Butler to help them out Verify, their
hopes hang upon an uncertain support.