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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-03-30

To MEASURE AN ACRE.-Few farmers
know the size of their fields or how many acres
they contain. A field of the writer's, before
it came into his possession, had been plowed
and reaped by contract for fifteen acres. On
measuring it, it was found to have but twelve
acres. 1t is desirable, in fact, indispensable
for good work, that farmer should know how
many acres each field contains, for otherwise
he cannot apportion seed OF manure for it, nor
can he tell how much time it should require
to be plowed A measuring cord should be
part of the furniture on every farm. To make
one, procure sixty-seven feet of strong rope,
one inch around make loop or fasten ring
or bar at each end, and make these precisely
sixty-six feet apart. This is four rods. Then
tie piece of red rag in the centre. One acre
of ground will be a piece four of the cords
(chains) long and two and one-half wide, equal
to sixteen by ten rods making 16O square rods
to one acre. The advantage of the ring or
loop is that one person can measure alone by
driving stake in the ground to hold the rope
while he stretches it out The rope should be
soaked in tar and dried, which will prevent it
from shrinking when wet.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-03-30

KA1NIT.-As kainit contains no phosphoric
acid, and that is a substance in which almost
every soil is wanting, it will produce better re-
suits if applied in conjunction with phosphates.
Two of phosphate to one of kainit, would,
probably, be good mixture for ordinary crops.
Some two hundred pounds of the mixture
might be applied to the acre in the drill for
cotton. AS is the case with all chemical fertil-
izers, the above mixture would give better re-
suits if incorporated with lot scrapings, wood
mould or other bulky vegetable matter. In
deed, the legitimate use and purpose of chem
ical fertilizers is to supplement the stable lot
and other bulky manures which should be
made and saved on the farm. 1t is sound
economy to take the best of care of these, ac'
cumulate them to the utmost and make them
go as far as possible by the Improvement of
their quality by judicious mixture with chem
Southern CuItirut0r.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-03-30
"CABBAGING" FROM A QUAKER.

Afriend says: remember an amusing sto-
ry nv father used to tell. He was cutting,
some thirty or forty years ago, in Philadelphia.
One day during the dull season an elderly
Quaker came into the store with some cloth
which he wished to have cut into coat. My
father told him he would cut it for dollar.
ssWell.'' said the Quaker, ''thee may cut it /;
but as the tailors sometimes cabbage cloth,
as thee calls it, / shall stay and watch thee
while thee cuts it,
GAN right" said my father ''but really,
friend, your watching wouldn't keep me from
cabbaging, if chose to do sO.'
1sThee is welcome to all thee can steal with
out my catching thee, " said the Quaker, con-
tident in his own shrewdness.
The cutting board was close against win
dow, between which and the board were some
eight inches of space. My father, in laying
off the coat, left good vest pattern, which Ire
then chalked in various shapes, and after ne
had cut all the pieces, he called the Quaker's
attention to something in the room, and with
his shears pushed the cabbage" from the
board between it and the window, when it
dropped quietly to the floor. Hero1led up the
job, putting in all the scraps, and handed it
to the Quaker.
II suppose you're satisfied that you have all
your cloth 20 asked my father.
eyes, Pm satisfied. Thee's welcome to all
thee's stolen.''
When the Quaker had gone father took the
cabbage from under the table, and cut a
vest from it for himself. Not long after he
was standing in the door, with the vest on.
when he saw the Quaker on the other side of
the street. He called to him and invited him
into the store.
"How did your coat fit 20 asked my father.
VERY we'll thee is good GUTTER"
Thank you. How do you like my vest 20
asked my father, throwing open his coat and
showing the ''cabbaged" garment.
''It's nice vest. Where did thee get the
cloth It's like mne.'
ut was yours ; you gave it to me, you re-
member
''No, don't remember"
''You said was welcome to all had cab
baged.'"
eyes"
''Well, l 'cabbaged' this
"Thee did 20
II certainly did,
The Quaker scratched his head a moment,
and then reached out his hand, which my IA
ther took.
''Thee is good cutter, he said, and he add
ed as he turned to 60, ''and thee is too smart
for me, but thee is welcome to the vest"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-03-30

UNFEIGNED EGoTIsM.-Ike Schwindelmey-
er is relative of old mad Schwi1delmeyer, of
the well-known Galveston firm of Sthwindel-
meyer & Co. Ike is recent importation from
Germany, and travels for the firm. He has a
very great opinion of himself, and thinks that
Schwindelmeyer owns this world and has a
builders lien on the next. Not long since
young Ike Schwindelmeyer visited Houston.
On the morning of his arrival, after breakfast,
he started up the avenue. 1t happened that
the funeral procession of a prominent citizen
was also preceding up the avenue. Ike was
abreast of the hearse, and the gentlemen on
the sides removed their hats and remained un-
covered until the hearse had passed. Ike took
all this to himself, and politely returned the
salutations with some pleasant remark, as "a
beautiful morning, shentlemens ~ or 'How
ish yerself to day." There was larger crowd
of gentlemen at the corner of Pecan street,
and when Ike and the hearse came they all
took off their hats reverently. Ike was moved
at this universal homage, and exclaimed half
confdentially to himself 81 wonder who tole
'em 1 wash travelling for the house Of Schwin-
delmeyer & Co..
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CLEANSING AND REPAIRING.

TINHE undersigned would respectfully inform
Il the public that he is prepared to cleanse gar
ments Of any fabric whatever, rendering them
perfectly clean, and if unfaded, restoring them to
the original brightness and lustre of the goods.
Do not throw away your old clothes, but have
them cleaned and made to look as well as new.
Work promptly done, and at the most reasona-
BILE prices. THOMAS BALLARD.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-03-30

STRENGTH OF CHARACTER.-Strengt of
character consists of two things-power of
will, and power of self-restraint. 1t requires
two things to it's existence, strong feelings,
and strong command over them. Now it is
here we make great mistake mistake too
strong feelings for strong character. A man
who bears all before him, before whose frown
domestics tremble, and whose bursts of fury
make the children of the household qaake-be-
cause he has his will obeyed and his own way
in all things-we call him strong man. The
truth is, that is the weak man it is his pas
sions that are strong; he, mastered by thera is
weak. You must measure the strength of a
man by the power of those which subdue him.
And hence composure is very often the highest
result of strength. Did we ever see man re-
ceive fragrant insult and only grow little
pale and quietly reply? That is man spirit
ually strong. Or did we ever see man in an
gush stand as if carved out Of solid rock,
mastering himself? Or zone bearing a hopeless
daily trial remain silent, and never tell the
world what cankered his home peace ? That
is strength. He who with strong passions re-
mains chaste he who, keenly sensitive, with
manly powers of indignation in him, can be
provoked and yet restrain himself and for
give-these are the strong men, the spiritual
heroes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-03-30
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

STA AE OH aS9Oln CAfSOAfNAs "A =
COUNTY OF Y0RK--e0URT OF COMMON PLEAS.
J. Edward Massey, Plaintiff, against Jane B. c.
Bradford, Observation-Disclosures for Money
Demand-Co Complaint not Served. ..a.,
To JANE B. G. BRADFORD, Defendant in this
Action:
YOU are hereby summoned and required to an
swer the complaint in this action, which is
this day herewith filed in the office of the Clerk
of the Court OF Common Pleas for the said Coun-
ty, and to serve copy Of your answer on the
subscriber, at his Office, in Yorkville, South Caro-
lima, within twenty days after the service of this
summons on you, exclusive of the day Of such
service and if you fail to answer this complaint
within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff will ap-
ply to the Court for Judgment against you for
the sum Of forty five and 10100 dollars and costs.
r.. 81 JOS. F. WALLACE, C. c. Pts.
Dated Yorkville, s. c., February 18th, A. D.,
1882.
Summons and complaint endorsed: Filed Feb
ruary l7th 1882. JOS. F. WALLACE, G. c. Pls.
c. E. SPENCER, Plaintiffs Attorney.
February q 8 Ct
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-03-30

B When the comb of a fowl is large and
bright colored, showing it to be full of blood,
and shaking with every activity of the bird,
she is in healthy, laying condition. With
this condition of the comb you will discover
the utmost activity in your fowls, starting at
every sound or motion the movements are
not like nervous jump, but with an elastic
spring, showing condition of vigorous health.
On the contrary, if the edges of the comb and
wattles are of purplish red and the move
ments sluggish, there is disease and danger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-03-30

"a" Fifty bushels of wood ashes per acre in
creases the yield OF grass more than any other
manure, while ground bones improve the clo-
ver
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-03-30
,ICHMOND AND DANVILLE RAILROAD
PASSENGER DEPARTMENT.
EASTWARD,

nN and after February Goth, 1882, Passenger
~ Train Service on the Atlanta and Charlotte
Airline division of this road will be as follows
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TURBINE WATER WHEEL.

NIE have one ls-inch RIGHT HAND TU-.
w BINE WHEEL, as a sample Of Farrar's
Invention. We are working 13t. 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 it does not
do as represented, the money will be refunded.
Come and see the sample lS-inch R. Il. Turbine
Wheel, Manufactured by the eSERGEANT MAN
UFACTURING COMPANY, Greensboro, N. G.
HERNDON BROS, Agents. Yorkville, s. c..
February 10 AZ tt
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@' The modest man inspired by passion is
more persuasive than the most eloquent man
if uninsprPd.
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Jhe Aarkrine &uqnirer.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
And an extra copy for club Of ten.
ADVERTISING RATES.

ONE DOLLAR per square, for the first inser-
tioE, and FIFTY CENTS per square, for each
subsequent insertion. square consists Of the
space occupied by seven lines Of this size type.
NB- Contracts will be made at reduced rates
fot advertising space to be used fo- three, six.
or twelve months.
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C.&L. NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD
agzEEaaIZHtM ;sE:z -
y az ~ M tfsp TR ~

y from Chester, s. c., to Eincolnton, N. c.,
taking effect at 3l5 o'clock, P. M, December 49,,
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AN UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.--Dr
Francis Wayland said: "When a man becomes
member of ChriSt's society," by the renewing
of the Holy Ghost, he has apprehension by
faith of the sacrifice which Christ has made
for his redemption. The incarnate Son of God
gave himself up without any reservation for
him, and bore his sins on his own body on the
tree. What can he do to testify his gratitude
for love such as this ? Instinctively he sur
renders himself, all that he has, for time and
for eternity, to his Redeemer. Heyields him
self up to Christ, that he may be wholly formed
in his likeness. His ambition henceforth is to
obey every command of Christ, and in his
hnmble manner do as Carist did and live as
Christ lived. The object for which Christ
lived and died and rose again is the object for
which he lives. He has become member of
that body of which Christ is the head, and the
vitality which animates the head animates the
remotest extremity. Christ dwellS in his heart
by faith, a sonl within his soul, melting him
to copy the example which he set before us
when he was manifest in the flesh. Such is
the mould into which the believer is cast"
THE DEVIL S BA1T.-Man's s love for notorie-
ty has ever been one of his most dangerous
traits of character. For the sake of 'smaking
stir'' in the world, men have in all ages,
been found willing to sell body and soul to
Satan, to burn temples, assassinate rulers, act
the clown in the pulpit, and blaspheme God on
the lecture platform. And this weakness is
only too well known to the devil. He promls-
es them month-long advertisement through
the press of the whole country, and season
of crowded audiences in their church, if they
will but say or do something heretical or out
rageous. And every now and then some poor
weakling snaps at the bait, gets his name into
the papers and then is forgotten. The last
victim seems to be Chicago minister, of
whom no one had heard much before, but who
now, for denying in his pulpit the personality
of God and the Immortality of the soul, is re-
ceiving his glorious reward, and the mention
of his name in every paper in the land. To-
n,orrou, no will aoain he forrOtten itVarily
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Esp have seen such sin in the Church, that
l have often been brought by it to sickly state
of mind. But when I have turned to the world
I have seen sin working there in such measures
and forms, that I have turned back to the
Church, with more wisdom of mind and more
affection to it, I see sin, however, nowhere
put in such an odious appearance as in the
Church.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-03-30

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.
1lHE undersigned offers for sale, the Lot in
i Yorkville, known a. the .Meek Place." 1t
is situated near the Methodist Church, and con-
tains TWO ACRES more or less. On the lot is
two-story Dwelling House, containing SIX
LARGE ROOMS AND A BASEMENT, lum-
ber house, corn crib and stable.
- Terms will be made easy. --.s.-s-..-.a----,--..
i. M. GRIST.
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For L1e ABOVE Work We use superior quhHty
of paper, and guarantee entire satisfaction in ey-
cry instance.
We also give special attention to the printingof
Briefs, Arguments and Points and Authorities,
which we furnish strictly accordingly the require
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 a large volume,
and will be pleased to furnish estimates for any
style of work desired. Address.
- .... --..r L. M. GRIST. Yorkyille. s. C..
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Monthly statements atsame price ofsiKth-sheet
bill heads. We will fill an order for bill heads,
giving any desired number Of either size OF
sheet at proportionate prices. ....
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JOB PRINTING.

OWING to our superior facilities with the best
" machine presses, an abundance Of type and
irst-class appointments throughout our Office,
we are prepared to execute ALL MANNER OF
JOB PRINTING in superior style, and at prices
that win compare with New York or Philadelphia
charges for the same quality of work and mate
rials. We have recently made q reduction in
prices for the following classes of work, to which
we einvite the attention of business men:
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03
A WEEKS NEWS.


Acung secretary Of the interior Joslyn has
enueFeo decision Of the utmost importance
20 : large class OF applicants for pensions. He
uoios n enect that seven years. ahsence NAV
oe E>a q Foof presumptive Of Z soad1ori1
pnd erch proof shah warrant ~, iound
peer1m - family If the on v,nr|rs
compiled with This 6eclsion
Of the PRACTICE thst haa
~ r4 In the Pension Bureau.
Hosiq. g<osoldier's death was required,
duce.
The President has recommended Thursday,
November soth, az day Of general thanks
giving.
promotions in the army, consequent upon
the retirement Of Maj. Gen. Irwin Mcdowell,
nave been announced by the President, as fol-
lows; Brig. Gen. John A. Pope to be Major
General aud Col Reinold s. Mackenzie of the
fourth Cavalry, TO be Brigadier General
Both promotions take effect Immediately.
The President has appointed VIM. s. Smith,
OF New York, Edward Kinsley, of Massachu-
setis, and Dwight X. Trip. of Rhode Island,
commission to examine and report upon $50
miles OF road constructed by the Atlantic and
Pacific Railroad Company in the Indian Terri
tory and Arizona
A. b. Mullett, at one time Supervising
Architect OF the Treasury but whose connec-
ton with that department has not been re-
cognized since 1871, formally rendered his
resignation few days ago as Superintendent
OF Construction for Public Buildings in st.
Louis and other cities. His actionis regarded
as preliminary step in asserting claim com
a. - 81 IL
resignation.
Dr. George, NJ. Beard of New York, one
OF the signers OF the petition for a stay
OF proceedings In the Guiteau case, which was
presented to the President in June last, short
" before the prisoner was hanged, has written
letter TO Attorney 6eneral Brewster, in
which he says: ''The Attorney Generals
opinion in reply to the petition for stay Of
proceedings contains two very important mis-
statements OF facts.''
The house OF Gen. sturgis, at the Soldiers
Home, in Washington, was recent ly robbed of
5000 worth Of diamonds silks, laces, velycts.
etc. The trunks Of French goyerness In the
employ OF II. J.. Dousman, Of Wisconsin, Gen.
Sturgis son-in-law, who with his wife were
visiting the General, were found packed with
the missing property. Three thousand dol
lars worth of diamonds were not recovered.
The Postofice Department decides that the
privilege accorded publishers of second-class
matter, namely, TO print upon the wrappers of
periodicals the request that IL the same be not
called for In limited time it may be delivered
TO any one OF a class of person named, cannot
pe extended TO senders of the third class.
Foreman Dickson, OF the Star Icute jury,
has been arrested and gave bonds for 5000
His counsel asked for an early trial.
Judge Advocate General Swain, In reply to
an inquiry OF the Secretary of War, takes the
groundthat officers of the army when they re-
fuse to ray their debts are liable to the process
OF common law the same as civilians. and that
where their acts tend 81 bring dscrcdit upon
the army IN any way TO impair the efficiency
or discipline OF the service they constitute
sufficient cause for court martial.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03
THANKsc'v'SG,
Thurs
mat


The following mati ,
has been issued:
ny the President OF the United States 4
America, proclamation:
"1n conformity with custom the annual
observance Of which is Justly held in honor by
this people, I. Chester A. Arthur. President of
the United States, do hereby set apart TuuRs-
DAY, THE 30TH DAY or NOVEMBER NEXT, as =
day of Public Thanksgiving. The blessings
demanding our gratitude are numerous and
varied: For the peace and amity which sui
sist between this Republic and all nations
the world; freedom from internal dis,
ana violence; for increasing friendship
tween different sections. of land OF libt
justice, and constitutional government;
the devotion Of the people to our free ins,
tons and their cheerful obedience 20 .
laws; for the constantly increasing strcr
OF the Republic. while extending its privilc
10 the follow-mcn who come 10 us; for
proved means of Internal communication
increased facilities of intercourse with otl
nations; for the general prevailing health
the year; for the prosperity of all our indi
tries. a liberal return for the mechanics tol
affording market for the abundant harvest
Of IN, husbandmen; for the prescration
the National faith and credit; for w,sc ane
ftAttohr VItfisiou 70 tNtct tue lutctItttuu
and moral education of our youth: for the In
flucncc upon the conscience OF a restraining
and transforming religion; and for the joys of
homo. For these. and for many other bless
inys, we should give thanks.
Wherefore ] do recommend that the day
above designated be observed throughout the
country as n day of National Thanksgiving
and Prayer. and that the people, ccasinu from
their daily labors. and meeting IN accordance
with their several forms of worship, draw near
to the Throne of Almighty God. Offering TO
Him praise and gratitude for the manifold good
which lie has vcuchsafcd to us, and praying
that HIS blessings and merccs may continue.
"a And lido further recommend that the day
thus A. pointed may be made special occa-
sion for deeds of kindness and charity to the
sutferinr and needy. 80 that all who dwell
within the land may rejoice and be glad in
this season OF National THANKSGIVING.
:" In witness whereof have hcrcunto scf my
10 be affixed.
" Done at the City Of Washington this 18th
day Of October. IN tho year OF our Lord 1852.
and Of the independence Of the United States
the luth- CHESTER A. AKTHUR-
" ny the President:
"FREDERlcK T. FRErIxGnuyeEr,
Secretary OF State"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-03
A GOOD REST.

It's dreadful shame to make a boy
60 TO school such day as this" said
Johnny. AS he slowly dressed himself
one bright October morning.
lie looked out of the window at the
beautiful red and yellow OF the autumn
leaves. The sun was just pecping over
a hill, touching the tops Of the trees,
which shone with dcw-drops. Johnny
thought every tree looked like great
bouquet.
He knew that the frost Of few nights
ago had burst the chestnut burs. and
that the brown nuts were just waiting
for lively shake TO bring them rattling
down There was just enough of jack
Frosts breath in the air this morning
10 set u boys blood tingling. and
Johnny looked and looked. f-d the
more he looked the more he felt that
he could not sit at desk all that day.
II don't believe feel very well. he
said. He put on a forlon expression,
and looked In the glass, trying TO think
he did not TOOK well As he went down
stairs. his brother ran to show him a
bunch Of amaranths aud bitter sweet
berries. and his little dog came frolick-
ing TO meet him. but johnny did not
take much notice Of either. for he knew
he could not keep the forlom look on
his face If he did.
What is the mattcrr' asked his
mother
MY head doesn't feel Just right
said johnny. and I'm rather weak
not really sick. you know. but I don't
foo1 o.sf+r nhIa ~ xfrIr N iav I think
little fresh air viii set me ali right .
let me see vour tonrue.@ The
fonoue was Of he rroper red color. and
90 were the round cheeks Ewes bright.
and rul-e t;ckino i'm a b1~iness-iike
manner
Jobnnv'. mother remembered that n
was pof euite six weeks since he had had
;u-t such a, attact. He had sat in an
spple-trce mos Of the morning reading
..foh;n.on Crusne.- and in The aFter-
noon hai zone fishing.
ns- -. -. A.. -. -
49, t1's. IoI1rr - ,s~St !, th;-ts.
he L ,ee5eJ frc<t ar B,f r,other> 4e
no not always look at g, such III things just As ss