Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-06-07

is still fresh in the memory of all, SO pro
found was the impression made by that
tragic event, that it requires no more than
passing mention here.
THE MEXICAN SOMBRERO.
The hat is beyond comparison the pet ar
ticle of MeXican's dress. Even the mat
ter of the dents in the crown is used to con-
vey a meaning. -Four dents must be ar
ranged in every s0mbrero. One on each
side, one in front and one behind. The sig
niicance of this arrangement is that, when
there was difference of opinion in this
country in regard to the rights Of the church
and the two parties were formed, one in
favor Of the church and one against it, the
church party adopted this device as dis
tinguishing mark, and these four dents are
intended to give the crown a rude form of
the cross. There has been no burning
question dividing the nation recently, so
the four dents have remained, as is the case
with many other customs, long after their
original significance has been forgotten.
The sombrero is exactly analogous to la
dy's bonnet. The only way in which the
individuals taste is hampered is in regard
to the general shape. The amount, style
and cost of trimming is left wholly to
the owners will. The MeXicans have
evolvedan article whose variations in trim
ming are positively beWildering. The band
comes next as we descend from the crown.
The most popular form now is double
coil ofsilver rope varying from one fourth
to three-fourths of an inch in diameter. Be-
fore the band took its present form it was
a heavy braid of silver cord, and the indi-
cations are that the cumbrous shape now in
vogue will soon be superseded by several
turns of lighter cord, occupying from two to
four inches at the base of the crown. The
chance for display which the brim affords
is not sighted. There may be only a mar
row ribbon of silver running around the
outer edge, or, as is frequently the case
it is wholly hidden by the amount Of trim
ming on both the upper and under side of
the brim. This silver ribbon is woven in
to various fanciful and intricate designs,
an important element in the decoration
Of the hat. There is the utmost diversi-
ty of color among the sOmbreros, varying
from pure white to simple black. Drab
is the most used color, doubtless on account
of the dust which at times is overwhelming
The material generally used for the man
ufacture Of sombrerOs is felt with smooth
or furry finish as the owner may wish.
Many fine sOmbrerOs of straw with TRIM
mings of leather are seen. Silver is almost
universally used as trimming, although gold
is occasionally met. Indeed, the sOmbrerO,
both literally and fguratively, forms the
croWning triumph of the MeXican's dress,
and the amount of money which may be
spent on it is only limited by the wishes of
its sowner.-C0r. ofMe Springfield Republican.
FRIENDLY "YANKs" AND "REBs. THE
ground which separated the pickets was
covered with heavy timber. Strict orders
had been issued against our men entering
the neutral ground, as some OF them had
used it as cover to desert to the enemy.
The winter was very cold and wood was
scarce and the little we could procure for
the picket line had to be carried mile on
our shoulders. This seemed hardship
when there was so much wood just in front
of us. One bitter cold day we concluded to
disobey orders by cutting wood in front if
our friends on the other side did not object
Not shot had been exchanged since our
advent, a month previous in fact, we had
not even had a glimpse of the "boys in
blue" who, no doubt, were as anxious for
some of the wood as wew were. After pound
ing away for some time with our worn-out
Confederate axes, an unarmed squad OF
Federals appeared, who greeted us with:
"Hello, JohnnieS ! are you after wood ~
In few minutes "Yanks' and 'SRebs"
were on the best of terms. Strange sight,
but nevertheless true. The Federals tender
ed us the use of their sharp axes, which
were readily accepted. Some ofthe Federals
were SO anxious to show their kind feelings
for US that they actually helped us cut our
wood This neighborly feeling existed as
long as we remained there. Once some of
the Federals invited meto accompany them
expressed grave doubts about getting back,
but they assured me on their honor as SOL
diers that if l went they would see me re-
turned safely. With this assurance l went
and remained for more than an hour. They
We'd with each other in hospitality. But
with all their assurances felt ill at ease, for
did not know what might prevent my re-
turn, and in such an event | would be claSSed
as a deserter. But, true to their promise, |
was safely returned. These facts may seem
strange and improbable to the reader who
did not participate in the late unpleasant
ness, but there are thousands to-day who
cherish the remembrance OF many such in
cidents.-PhiladeIphid Times.
FLORIDA INDIANs.-The green-c0rn dance
of the Florida Indians is held in June and
is attended by all the grown males and by
some Of the squaWs. In the olden time 1t
was the occasion of many bloody con-
spiracies against red or white neighborS;
now in Florida it brings a general settle
ment of Indian public affairs for the year.
The tribal interests are discussed, causes
and disputes are judicially heard and de-
termined and sentence delivered and exc
cuted. At the dance at Parkers last year an
adopted Negro was convicted of theft and
sentenced to twenty lashes on the bare back,
which cowboy who was present says
were exceedingly well laid on. A few years
ago, on similar occasion, a warrior OF prom
inence was convicted OF the murder OF one
of his tribe and sentenced to death. He at
once delivered himself to his own family
for execution and was shot dead by his
brother in the presence of the assembly.
No blood-feud follows this method of exc
cution. The Indians are sufficiently intel
ligent. They nearly all speak English.
You can scarcely extract word from them
when half dozen are in company, but
when alone they will converse without hes
itancy. They raise corn, vegetables and do
mestic animals sufficient for their own use
and some sell considerable surplus to the
cowboys.
THE OLD HOME.-A large portion OF girls
who read this will some day love and marry.
1t is we'll; it is right; but do not be in a
hurry to grow up and go away from home.
Life will never give you anything sWeeter,
better, happier than you have. No love
purer than your mothers; no care more
kindly than your fathers, no companion
ship like that of your brothers and sisters.
Even to the man who loves you, you will
not be the Lily who was the baby once who