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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

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YORK COUNTY.
WHEREAS w. NJ. MATTHEWS has applied
w to me for Letters of Administration on all
and singular, the goods and chattes, rights and
credits of A. J. MATTHEWS, lateof the county
aforesaid, deceased. :;
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
said deceased, to be and appear before me at our
next Judge of Probate's Court for the said cenn.
ty, to be holden at York Court House on the 18TH
DAY OF SEPTEMBER, next, to shew cause, If
any, why the said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and Seal this 25th day of
August, in the year of our Lord, one thous-
and eight hundred and eighty -one, and in the
1O6th year Of the Independence OF the United
States of America.
J. A. MCLEAN, Judge Of Probate.
Augustus "a H"
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MEXICAN WoMEN.-The beauty which has
been so generally accorded to the women of
the city of Mexico is pronounced mythical
by correspondent of the Chicago Times,
who says that they will bear no comparison
with United States women. He charges the
Mexican belle with being artificial. Her face
is mass of chalk and rouge, and he thinks
it is seldom washed.
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IRON SAFE FOR SALE.

VEHE undersigned offers for sale one No. 2
i IRON SAFE, manufactured by Mosler, Bah
man q, Co., Of Cincinnati. This safe has COM
equal to a new one. It is offered Cor sale for no
reason except that it is too small for my purposes.
..F L. M. GR1ST,.
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TAKE A GREENvILLE PAPER.

CUBSCRIBE for the ENTERPRISE AND
y OMOUNTAINEER, issued in Greenville, South
Carolina, the most enterprising and thriving City
of the State. Size, 20 by 40 inches. 20 columns
ofreading matter weekly. Special attention given
to matters transpiring in the up-country, where
80 many are now looking. Established 81 years.
1854, 50 per annum 81 for six months. 500 new
subscribers have been enrolled since last ,Janua-
ry. Try 1t awhile. Address
JOHN C. BAILEY, Editor,
Greenyille s. c.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN CENTENNIAL,
TURBINE WATER WHEEL.

WE have one ls-inch RIGHT HAND TU:l-
w BINE WHEEL as sample Of Farrar's
Invention. We are working 133: inch Wheel
of the same kind, and there Is no better Water
Wheel made for the same money. Those who
contemplate using Turbine Wheel can do no
better than to get one OF these Wheels. We have
Circulars giving all the details in regard to the
working Of it, and with the sale you have the
privilege of trying the Wheel, and If 1t does not
do as represented. the money will be refunded.
Come and see the sample ls-inch R. 81. Turbine
Wheel, Manufactured Sy the heSERGEANT NAN
UFAC'TURING COMPANY, Greensboro, n. q.
HERNDoN BROS, Agents, Yorkville, Sc.
February 10 AZ
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLYN
-~vrHy-v mn v6NDIE
STATE EOF SOUTH CAROLINA

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
York County.
w me for Letters of Administration, de 6onts
non cum testanento annero, on all and singular
the goods and chattels, rights and credits Of
RICHARD A. SPRINGS, late of the county
aforesaid, deceased.
Theseare, therefore, to cite and admonish all and
deceased, to be and appear before me at our
next Judge of Probate's Court forthe said county,
to be holden at York Court House on the 9TH
DAY OF SEPTEMBER, next, to shew cause,
if any, why the said Administration should not
be granted
Given under my hand and Seal, this 25th day OF
August, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eighty one, and in the lO6th
year of the Independence of the United States
of America.
J. A. MCLEAN, Judge of Probate.
August 25 "a Zt
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, R. SCH0RB'S PH0T0-9ALLERY
1sT HOUSE EAST OF THE JAIL.

4 sUPERIORlSkylight, gallery with every
n convenience, and a determination 10 do nv
BEST enables me to promise satisfaction to all in
want of correct and aattGring likenesses. Cloudy
weather IL az good or better than sunshine for all
subjects, except small children at
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JOB PRINTING.

OWING to our superior facilities with the best
" machine presses, an abundance of type and
first-class appointments throughout our office,
we are prepared to execute Alb MANNER OF
JOB PRINTING i'm superior STYLE and at prices
that will compare with New York or Philadelphia
charges for the same quality Of work and mate
rias. We have recently made reduction in
prices for the following classes of work, to which
we invite the attention Of business men:
BILL, HEADS. r-
..... For 500 Forlooo
Half-sheet Bill Heads. $500
Fourth-sheet Bill Heads, ,........ 225 $50
Sixth-sheet Bill Heads, ,....-....... zoo = 800
Monthly statements at same price ofsixth-sheet
bill heads. We will fill an order for bill heads,
sheet at proportionate prices.
LETTER HEADS.
For 500 For 1909
Commercial Note, 1915
Packet Note, ,.-..... ................. 225 $50
Letter (large size) .........."........- $40 5.W
For the above work we use superior quality
of paper, and guarantee entire satisfaction in ev-
cry instance.
We also give special attention to the printing Of
Briefs, Arguments and Points and Authorities,
which we furnish stri ty according to the requre-
ments of the Justices Of the Supreme Court, and
in proof reading exercise the utmost care to en-
sure accuracy.
We are prepared to furnish all other kinds Of
printing, from visiting card to large volume,
and will be pleased 10 furnish estimates for any
style of work desired. Address.
L. M. GRIST. Yorkville. 8. C.
September 8 81 tt
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THE YORK MARBLE YARD.

THE YORK MARBLE YARD.
YvHE undersigned would respectfully an.
nounce TO the public that his MARBLE
YARD, near the Railroad depot, is infull opera.
ton, and that he is now we'll prepared 70 furnish
anything in his line Of business at the LOWEST
CASH PRICES. Totnbstones' for children fur
nished for from $500 upward; for adults from
$500 upward.
finished in the most elaborate style, and in point
Of workmanship and material equal to the work
of any establishment in the country.
Specimens always on hand, to an inspection OF
which those ip want OF marble work are respect
fully invited.
Estimates and other information furnished on
Work delivered at any point on the Chester
and Lenoir Narrow Gange 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.
''0'" " ~ F. HAPPERFIELD.
January6 ly
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THINGS WORTH KNow1NG.-That milk
that is tanned or changed, may be sweetened
and rendered St for use again by stirring in
little soda.
That salt will curdle new milk; hence in
preparing milk porridge, gravies. etc., the
salt should not bs added until the dish is
prepared.
That fresh meat, after beginning to sour,
will sweeten if placed out of doors over night.
That clear boiling water will remove tea
stains and many fruit stains. Pour the water
through the stain and thus prevent it spread
ing over the fabric.
That ripe tomatoes will remove ink and
other stains from white cloth and also from
the hands.
That a tablespoonful of turpentine boiled
with your white clothes will aid the whitening
process.
That boiled starch is much improved by
the addition of little sperm, or little salt
or both, or little gum arabic dissolved.
That blue ointment and kerosene mixed in
equal proportions, and applied to bedsteads, is
an unfailing bed.bug remedy, and that d
coat of whitewash is ditto for the walls Of
log house.
That cool rainwater and soda will remove
machine grease from washable fabrics.
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The @Markrilte &aqnirer.
TERMS Of sUBsCRIPrIoN

TEfMS OF INSCRIPTIONS:
Single copy for'one year ......... S2 so
For six months, .......... l rs
For three months. ..,......,,,,,,,,,. rs
TWO copies one year.. w
Ten copies one year, ......"...."...""...2O 90
And an extra copy for club of ten.
ADVERTISINGR RATES..
ONE DOLLAR per square, for the first inser-
ton, and FIFTY CENTS per square, for each
subsequent insertion. A square consists Of the
space occupied by seven lines of this size type.
Nr Contracts will be made at reduced rates
for advertising space to be used for three, six,
or twelve months.
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FENCE T1MBER.--The autumn is the best
time to fell timber for fence posts. At that
season the new wood has arrived at maturity,
and there is less sap and albumen in the tim
ber than at any other season of the year.
This albumen, wheo exposed to the influence
of the weather, haa ems the decay of the tim
Der. If timber be ;led and split in the au.
tumn, either for in mediate or future use, the
seasoning process is much more gradual and
perfect, because the weather is cooler and the
grain of the timber contracts more equally
and uniformly, rendering the timber more
porous but less cracked. Fencing stuff, made
from almost any Of the common woods, if
felled and split in the fall, outlasts any stuff
from identically the same timber cut at other
periods Of the year. Besides, timber felled
in autumn is less liable to dry rot and the
attacks of insects. Dead timber should never
be allowed to remain within FIVE feet of
fence.
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A WORD OR Two ON KICKING Cows.-As
the season of the year is at hand when the
COWS are coming in on the farm, word OF
two on kicking cows will not be out of place
Nothing is more common among boys and
thoaghtiess persons than the treatment ofani.
mails which one moments reflection would
show to be ruinoue to their quiet and gentle
habits. A COW kicks spitefully, but if she
happens to do no harm, she escapes the pen
atty. She accidentally moves her foot
and upsets a. full pail Of milk-a tempest Of
blows descend upon her. Such a course will
soon spoil any COW, or her kicks are borne
without notice till the patience of the milkel
is exhausted, and then commences general
broadside of kicks, shumps, blows and beating
1t is impossible for any animal, possessing
even the sagacity of politician, to under
stand such treatment, or to form distinct
connection between cause and effect, ofense
and penalty. Gentleness is the best and mos
efficient way to cure kicking COW. If vi
cious, confne her in such manner that she
can do no harm, but whatever else occurs
never beat or kick her.
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designed to have pyramid of bricks untln'
ished and at its base "MDCCLXXVI."
Above there is an eye in the apex of the
pyramid, surrounded by halo. At the top
of the seal is engraved "Annint Coeptie''
("God has favored the undertaking." ,") and at
the bottom, "Movius Ordo Seciorum" GA
new series of ages,") meaning that new Or
der of things had begun in this Western
world with the new republic.
When the new nation was but few hours
old, proposition was made in the Continen-
tai Congress to order a great seal for the re-
public There was committee of three ap-
pointed to consider designs for one the very
day the Declaration of Independence was
signed. The three we're Dr. Franklin, John
Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Many designs
were submitted in the course of the next few
years, one by Jefferson himself, but none
proved satisfactory, and at last that now in
use was accepted in 1882.
Meantime Adams had been sent to Eng.
land (l779) to negotiate for peace, and while
there Sir John Prestwhich, baronet of
the west of England, who was friendly to the
colonies, cultivated his acquaintance. The
gentleman learning from Adams that no de.
sign for coat of arms for the United States
had been adopted, suggested one which
pleased Adams, who sent it to Philadelphia
and after several designs made on this side of
the water were rejected, this one was submit
ted and finally accepted, being simpler in de-
sign than, as we'll as equally as significant as,
any of the others proposed.
The Osceola times., 1881-11-12
Newport Arauseinents.

"Polo play, and sitting by TO see
polo played, are among the otler favor
ite Newport amusements. Still another
is to ride or drive to the meets OF the
Queens County Hunt, which, in the
latter part of the season, has run
about twice week. Foxes are not too
plentiful in the island, and there are
DAYS when the hounds are forced-.faiae
de mieu5-to follow trail Of anise-seed,
instead Of their more legitimate scent.
But the pace, the jumping, and the
chance Of broken bones are equally
good and as Roynard does not COM
plain, and no baby, in act Of being
soothed OF its infant ailment by the
mild infusion which does duty as scent,
has as yet fallen prey to the mistaken
ferocity OF the pack, there seems no
reason to cavil. Ladies often join in the
sport.
"The Fort music is another bi-weekly
pleasure, involving as it does the pretty
drive round the southernmost curve OF
the bay, with tho villa-crowned slopes
Of Halidon Hill on one hand, and on
the other the wide outlook OF blue
vatez, broken by many islands. Close
by is the tiny rock with its time-washed
lighthouse, where dwells the brave Ida
Lewis, heroine OF so much daring ad
venture, and beyond stretches the long
point Of Brenton's Reef, surmounted by
the casemates and smooth glacis OF
Fort Adams. In the deep point of the
inner cove lie the wrecks OF two ships,
one of them an abandoned SLAYER, drift
ed many years sinco into this quiet har
Dor, and gradually breaking TO pieces
under the slow, nntiring touches OF
wind and tide. Only the ribs now re.
main ; they lie, black, skeleton-like
shapes, reflected in the tranquil waters
of the cove-a perpetual pleasure to
such artist eyes as take pleasure in con.
trast and happy accidents.
"Besides the fashionable Bellevue
Avenue, and the celebrated ocean drive,
which fov nine miles follows the sinu
osities Of the shore from Bailey's Beach
to Brenton's Cove, there are others less
famous, but no less enjoyable the
drive over the two beaches, for example,
and out to the long end of Sachuest
Point, through gaps in stone-walls and
across fields of grain, by overgrown
tracks, where wild flowers and tall, nod.
ding grass half bury the wheels; or the
drives TO Coddington's Cove, to the
Glen, to Lawton's Valley, or along the
shore of the eastern passage. These
inland drives afford con slant character
istic glimpses."
The Osceola times., 1881-11-12

except 1.-THE fastest trotter owned and
raised in the county"
Men may deceive each other, but they
can never deceive Mother Earth. Deal
ers may sell sawdust guano at fifty dol
lars ton, but they cannot count on the
soil as a helper in their imposition.
A very successful farmer once re.
marked that che fed his land before it
WAS hungry, rested it before it was
weary and weeded it before it was foul. "
There are two things that every far
mer must have-things that subserve
like purpose and are of about equal i'm
portance-a grindstone and a newspaper.
The owners eye will detect ten needs
on the farm where hired servants will
one.
The leaves Of a maple or elm stand.
ing near the farmhouse door are often
more valuable than the fruit of a whole
orchard planted elsewhere.
A farmer need never TO say, "If
could only get work ] should be happy"
His store never lacks customers. His
factory need never be run on half time
The Osceola times., 1881-11-12
Chinese Industries.

No one in passing through the streets
can have failed to observe the industry
displayed by the workers in the Chinese
laundries. No matter what crowd
gathers about the door or window, John
works on needless and impassive, his
whole interest centered in the white
piece under his hand, his whole intent
being to impart polish and to render
as neat as possible the linen intrusted
to his care. A room on some ground
Hoor is the one the Chinaman generally
selects for his trade. A middle room
answers for sleeping apartments for the
family, large or small, whilst the cook
ing and washing performance is rele-
gated to third room at the rear, yard
or alley, if obtainable, serving for all
manner of things too numerous to men,
ton. For these apartments the Chinese
pay from Sl5 to $50 month, according
to accommodation and locality. Some
OF them, however, are not confined to
the apartments that are seen from the
streets, but with view to comfort and
cleanliness occupy a whole house, with
all modern conveniences. These latter
are among the oldest established here,
and are we'll off in this worlds goods,
with savings carefully laid away in
bank.
With view to improve themselves
in the English language the Chinese at
tend school established for their ben.
eft at the corner of Seventeenth and
Bainbridge streets. According to their
own reports the attendance at this
school is not large, nor can it be saiu to
be very punctual. They have classes
on Monday evenings, and religious ex-
ercises on Sunday afternoons,-Phita.
delphia Times.
The Osceola times., 1881-11-12
Curious Items.

Binocular vision is valuable in examin.
ing bank notes. Put genuine note IN
one department of a stereoscope and a
counterfeit IL the other and every dif-
ference will be clearly distinguished.
A candle burns from five 10 eleven
per cent. faster in the dark than in COM
mon sunshine, and will burn more
rapidly in the red than in the violet ex-
tremity of the solar spectrum.
One-eighth of a grain Of indigo dis.
solved in sulphuric acid is capable OF
giving to 800 ounces of water sufii-
GENTLY deep blue color to be distinctly
visible in one drop of the water. As in
this amount there are 125, 900 drops, In
one drop of the blue solution there IL
one-millionth of grain Of indigo.
Itis a common mistake TO suppose
that coral when first taken from its
watery bed is soft and hardens through
exposure. The live coral may feel some
what Shiny in the fingers, bat il the ami.
NAL matter be washed away it is found
to be hard. The chief constituent OF
the whole is carbonate OF lime.
One Of the peculiar difficulties in the
MANAGEMENT Of machine guns has lately
been overcome by an ingenious resort.
As is well known, the heating Of the
barrels in such guns has limited the
number of charges that could be rapidly
fred previously to their becoming too
hot for use, so that, after q period OF
rapid firing, the gun would become dam
- Il 10 10 a
provement consists Of device for keep
ing the barrels cool by surrounding them
with water, under atmospheric pressure,
thus preventing the temperature from
rising above the boiling point OF water.
The barrels are ipclosed in a metallic
water-tight casing, having vent for the
escape Of steam, and the casing is filled
from time to time during firing, as may
be required.
"a very good idea Of the purity o
silk" says Mr.. Lewis Leigh, OF New
Haven, Conn, sis shown by comparison.
Take piece OF ribbon-any pure color,
white, pink, gold, or any bright color
an inch or two is sufficient weigh
carefully then weigh exactly the same
amount of silk to be tested, and as much
as the latter falls short of measurement
with the first or pure silk it is weighted"
1t is difficult to say why silk should be
adulterated at all. The process Of pro-
ducing spurious silks is itself expensive.
Competition soon reduces the weighing
profits to little or nothing. Honesty
in this, as in all other matters Of busi-
ness, is the best policy, and one need
only consider it for a moment to be con-
vinced of this fact without looking into
the Revised Statutes or the revised
edition of the New Testament for guild
ing rule. As st. Paul says, there is "a
law written on the GENTLE heart or con-
science" and seen in everyday expert
snce, which emphasizes the fact.
The Osceola times., 1881-11-12
A Storm In Minnesota.

A surveyor of the Minneapolis and
st. Paul railroad writes: On Friday, the
day OF the storm, We were surveying a
preliminary branch running a westerly
course from the main line, when We saw
a huge black cloud approaching. We
started for camp, and were within about
three miles OF it when the cloud in the
center turned green and purple; light
ming flashed and heavy thunder rolled.
About mile from camp the heavens
looked like an immense cloud of dust.
We got in Just in time TO unhitch the
horses from the wagon, when the storm
struck us. Seven of us tried to hold
the tent, but failed. We were scattered
in short time in all directions. Henry
Wales was thrown against tree, and
had his left side smashed in. The wind
hurled me through the tent as it fell.
! tried to hold on to tree, but in vain,
and was thrown about four rods against
more trees, and this time stuck, while
the air was tilled with sticks and iron
flying in every direction. One of Fin
ley's boys was about sixty rods north Of
us with a large herd Of cattle. lie was
carried into the air and cast to the
ground, lifeless lump Of humanity.
When found the only article of dress he
had on was his shirt collar. His fathers
house was entirely destroyed. A mile
southeast of us lived family named
Oliver. The father, mother and four
children were killed, and another fatally
injured. The heavy sills Of n bridge
near MS were picked up and driven
into the ground from four to six feet.
Ducks, prairie chickens, and all kinds
OF birds wero found skinned as for pot
pic. Our outfit is totally destroyed.
The tents level, the transit, flags, grips
and clothing are all gone. The wind
tore the harness offthe horses into shreds.
One of the horses was killed and another
badly crippled.-,St Paul Pioneer Press.
The Osceola times., 1881-11-12
Amusements at Neuport

Susan Coolidge describes as follows:
in the Sc7ibRer, some of the amusements
Of Newport:
"The amusements of Newport, in the
season, ere many and various. First and
foremost should be named the Casino
a new feature, but already q most i'm
portant one. This charming place,
which is both like and unlike the con-
versation halls which, in Europe, bear
the same name, is built on the avenue
not far from the Ocean House. It's as
pect from the street is that of low,
picturesque facade, two storiesin height,
in the old English style, of brick and
olive-painted wood, quantity shingled
and oddly carved, with wide easement
windows, and here and there a touch OF
gliding. A single year has toned its
color down to a delightful oldness,
which would do no discrcdit to street
in Chester or Coventry. A broad en-
trance-hall in the middle of the build
ing leads to an inner quadrangle, turfed
and set with Hower-beds, in the midst
of which rises a splashing fountain.
Above and below, on the street side OF
this quadrangle, are club-rooms and
offices, broken by a picturesque clock.
tower. To right and left are more club
rooms, a restaurant, reading, dining and
smoking rooms; dressing rooms for To-
dies and gentlemen smaller saloons,
where entertainments may be given;
and kitchens, wisely ordered on the
second floors, whore their noises and
smells can annoy no one. The fourth
side of the quadmngle is filed with a
double curve of rooted galleries, two
stories in height, where ladies sit the
morning long, work in hand, chatting
with their friends, enjoying the smell
of The spray-froshened flowers. and lis
tening to the music of the band. Be-
yond TINS first quadrangle lies another
and wider one, edged with trees and
strawberries, past which winds the car
riage-drive from an entrance at the
back. This lawn is devoted to open-air
tennis. At its far end is another long
building, in which are racket-courts,
bowlng-alleys, and a beautiful ball
room, fitted mp with stage and all ap-
purtenances for private theatricals. 1t
will be seen how many ard how various
tastes may be served by a building Of
this sort.