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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-02-15

TIE DENELOPMENTOF HEARING.-Wlth
regard TO the sense of hearing, it is first re-
marked that all children for some time after
birth are completely deaf, and it was not
until the middle Of the fourth day that Prot.
Preyer obtained any evidence of hearing in
his child. This child first turned his head
in the direction of a sound in the eleventh
week, and this movement in the sixteenth
week had become as rapid and certain as a
reflex. At eight months or year before
its first attempts at speaking, the infant
distinguished between tone and a noise, as
shown by its pleasure on hearing the sounds
of piano; after the first year the child
found satisfaction in itself striking the pi
ano. In the twenty-trst month it danced
to music, and in the twentd-tOurth month
it initiated songs but it is stated Oh the au-
thorty of other Observers, that some chill
tlren have been able to sing pitch correctly,
and even melody, as early as nine months.
One such child used to sing in its sleep, and
at nineteen months could beat time correct
ly With its hand while singingan air.-LOn-
,yCU NnfUyp
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-02-15

FACE POWDER.-1t is necessary to raise
warning cry against most mischievOus
statement which has recently been circula-
ted, and has already done harm, to the effect
that "arsenic in small doses is good for the
complexion" 1t is not difficult to imagine
the risks women will incur to preserve or
improve their ''good looks" No more in
genious device for recommending a drug can
be hit upon than that which the authors or
this most baneful prescription of "arsenic
for the complexion" have adopted. Suffice
it to recall the fact that for many years past
chemists and sanitarians have been labOring
to discover means Of eliminating the arsenic
salts from the coloring matter of wall papers,
and certain dyes once largely used for GER
tain articles of clothing. 1t is most untor-
tunate that this hopelessly antagonistic re-
commentator of arsenic to improve the
complexion should have found its way into
print. Those who employ the drug as ad-
viScd-and there are many either already
using it or contemplating the rash act-will
do 50 at their peril. SO far as they are able,
however, it will be the duty of medical
men to warn the public against this perni-
ciolls practice, which is only too likely to be
carried on secretly. 1t is not without real
son that we speak thus pointedly, and urge
practitioners to be on the qHi rire in anonl-
alous or obscure cases.-L0ncef.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
Sale OF the Livery Business of the Late
VIM. A. Judd.
BAD Crop Outlook.

W. J. Chamberlain, secretary OF the
state board of agriculture Of Ohio, writes
to Commissioner Young that the outlook
for winter wheat in that state is the most
gloomy for eight years. The severe cold
and bare ground in January and February
killed the tops close to the ground. It is
estimated from present appearances that
there Will be but 50 per cent. of average
crop. Warm rams and good weather may
finally bring it up to so per cent, and bad
weather would send it below so. Indiana
reports its prospective average of winter
wheat at y per cent, Illinois at so, Kan
sas go, Kentucky II, Michigan 20, Wiscon-
sin 70, and California 65.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
RUMBLING.

The Storm Along the Line-Reduetion of
Rates to BOzeman by the Northern Pa
cific--PersOnaI and Incidental.
The storm yesterday began almost too
late to affect travel on the railroads to any
appreclable extent. So far as could be
leerned it ragged with violence al
most unprecedented during the past win
ter on all roads within considerable
radius of and leading to st. Paul. Along the
line of the Northern Pacific its effects were
apparent last night in the detention of the
Fargo express, which was two hours late.
On the Manitoba road the Fergus Falls
train, due at 6:2O p. m, did not reach here
until 40, being nearly one hour and a
half late, and the train on the Hastings &
Dakota division of the MiIwau-
kee & st. Paul road was two
hours late. Some doubt was expressed
late in the afternoon as the
expediency of sending out the
evening trains, as the storm was generally
distributed about the sections through
which they passed, and apprehension ex-
listed as to the possibility of their getting
through. Inquiry in railroad circles,
however, dissipated all rumors in that di-
rection, and trains left here on regular
schedule time. The trains due here in the
afternoon arrived to the minute when due,
there having been no delay in transit.
| Conductors reported rain in the eastern
portion of the route, snow not being en-
countered until the major part of Wiscon-
sin had been passed over. There it showed
violently, the storm being panied by
high winds and the snow drifting badly
At Cumberland On the Omaha line the snow
had reached depth of twenty-one inches.
and in some places on the Northern
division of the st. Paul & Duluth road to a
depth of three feet. Trains were reported
as moving steadily forward at slow rate
of speed, and necessarily losing some time
The managers of roads regretted having
abandoned the snow plows, which had been
laid by in anticipation of no further ust
for their services, and unless the storm
yields this morning, they will doubtless be
again summoned to active service. Th'
storm is conceded to be one OF the worst O.
the season, and the more damaging in it
effects because of the fact that it was unex
pected and therefore unprepared for.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
In0eIQI NPeti1N.

New YORK, April AT the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Pana-
ma railroad to-day the following were
elected directors: J. G. Mccullough, R.
W. Thompson, Jesse Seligman, E. P. Tab
bir, j. W. Ellis, Theo. J. Desobla, D. o.
Mills, Charles G. Francklyn, Jos. Ogden,
Vim. B. Dinsmore, Thos. Maddox, George
Carr and E. j. Winslow. The annual re-
port showed the operations of the COM
pany had increased in freight and passen-
ger traffic in 1882, and the operating ex-
penses had increased about 25 per cent
The outlook for the present year is deemed
to be encouraging. The gross earnings
for 1882 from all sources were S2,454,345,
and the gross expenses $1,371,81O. New
locomotives, cars, ETC., have been pur-
chased at cost of $2O9,735. The treas.
urer's statement shows the assets of the
company at $4,326,929, and liabilitie:
SS23,941.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
Whiskv E.rDort TO the Be,.,ru,tas.

LOUISVILLE, n.y., April 9.-Negotia- 8.
tions with Canada, for the admission of
whisky in American packages having
failed, the Louisville & Nashville & Great
Southern Railroad company is making
arrangements to put on line of vessels
from Pensacola to Bermuda, so that it can
transport whisky via Pensacola to Louis
vile at minimum of cost. Facilities for
the transaction of the export business at
Pensacola are the very best, and it
is believed that so many of the
charges that attach to export
shipments via New York can be saved,
that nearly all the export movement of
whisky will be via Pensacola. 1t is even
calculated that the cost of exporting and
reimporting whisky via Pensacola may
be reduced below the expected cost, if
shipped to Canada, and when the owners
estimate the Importance to attach to whis-
kies from their long voyage through an
almost tropical climate, it may prove a
fortunate circumstance that the Canadian
negotiations failed.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

trade will prevail, but the golden mean be-
tween the two, that on the one hand will
not tolerate the giant oppression of mo-
nopolists, or take from the treasury
the legitimate sources of revenue for
the maintenance of the Republican form
of government. If the Republican party
adopts the plank of protection as enunci-
ated by Mr.. Mitchell, that alone will defeat
it. as surely as the theory of free-trade
which he wrongly attributes as the Demo
ocratic idea will submerge that party.
Mr.. Mitchell is quite right in saying that
it is too early to pronounce in favor of
fixed candidates, most certainly in favor
of Senator Logan. Nothing would more
thoroughly delight the opposition to the
Republican party than to see a man of the
cast of Logan become its stand
ard bearer. That distinguished pol
itician is representative of the
class who have had the hearty oppo-
sition of Mr.. Mitchelrs public life, and he
should not havo permitted senatorial
courtesy to put him in the attitude of mis-
leading as to his real judgment of the fit
ness of the man to represent the advanced
ideas upon the questions of the day that
will enter into the presidential contest. II
men who have enjoyed the rank of being
sincerely independent so readily and easily
fall into line with the old machine, there
is little, we may say nothing, to be hoped
for from the Republican party. 1t is Joined
to its idols, and the spoilsmen and bosses
will dominate it as of yore. Mr.. Mitchell
should considerably revise his political
code, and forever have the courage of his
convictions, and above all things endov
| himself with consistency.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
ALL AROUND THE GLOBE.

A stock exchange clearing house has
been organized at New York.
A general overflow of the Tennessee,
river at Decatur is imminent.
Jno. B. Dennis, wanted in Missouri, has
been rearrested in Philadelphia.
The board of stewards of the trotting
circuit meet at Rochester, May 8.
The charter election at Albany resulted
in complete Democratic victory.
1t is rumsred that Ex-President Baez, of
Santa Domingo, has died at Porto Rico.
Postmaster General Gresham left In
dianapolis for Washington yesterday.
The Princess Louise leaves Bermuda for
Canada in her majesty's steamer Tendos,
to-day.
Ex-United States Marshal Russell has
been placed in the county jail at Galveston,
Texas.
In the ball game at Baltimore yesterday,
the score stood, Clevelands, 13; Balti-
mOres, 0.
Joe Smith delivered temperance lee
ture to the Mormo1s at Kirkland, Ohio,
last evening.
The beamers and twisters of Philadel-
phia, demand an increase of 81 a week, or
they will strike.
Great numbers are in attendance at the
state Democratic convention at Lynch
burg, Va, to-day.
More entries we're made in the New Or
leans races yesterday and they will be
continued again to-day.
The lumber dealers of New England pro-
pose to raise the price of building lumber
81 per thorsend.
The New York state convention of the
national Croenbaek-L -L4Gbop party will be
held at Rochester Sept. :
Col. John j. Burjha-n. ex-postmaster,
died yesterday il the insane asylum at
Hartford, aged forty seven.
A wrestling contest is arranged for Bos-
ton in May, with prizes for the champion
ship tropy and $1,000 cash.
The New York aldermen have granted
permission to the Electric Lines company
to lay wires under the streets.
A reception was given at Boston last
night in honor of General Diaz. The
mayor msde the presentations.
Carver defe ,ted ,yardus at the shoob-
iug match at New Haven yesterday, in
score of ninety six to eighty-two.
The anniversary of Lees sarronder will
be celebrated by a camp fire Of the Grand
Army of the Republic, at Eln.ra.
The New York Parnell lend league pres
idents denounce the introduction Of Amer
lean politics into the land league.
Philadelphia committees have been ap-
pointed to arrange the reception Of dele
gates to the land league convention.
The Southern Press association meets at
Chattanooga on the 18th. An enjoyable
programme has been arranged for the visi-
tors.
The presidents party went fishing yes
terday at Kissimee, Florida. The president
caught ten-pound trout on Moaday
night.
Hon. Joseph Medill, editor of the Chi
cago Tribune, who went South some weeks
ago on account of his health, arrived IN
New York yesterday. He has been greatly
benefited by rest.
The New York Methodist Episcopal con-
ference oppose the appropriation by the
Legislature of $4,000 to the Catholic pro-
testancy, and will petition the governor to
veto it.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
Caught in the Act.

The inclemency of the season last night
found Thomas Denver without the necessary
clothing to protect him from the icy blasts.
He therefore supplied his deficiency of
wardrobe by lifting benjamin, to which
ownership. Officer Lowell observed
Thomas disappearing down First street
in a manner so different from that pursued
by honest men, that he gave chase, which
resulted in his capture and lodgment in the
calaboose. Unless his plea this morning
shall prove more convincing to the judici-
ary than it now appears, Denver will pay
fine or engage in contest with bed bugs
for the possession of accommodations in
the county Jail, and that too for an indefi-
mite period
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

The minor postmasters, under he new
two-cent postage act, are in quite a per-
plexity. In the New England and Middle
states, one postoffice in three, on the aver
age, sells stamps enough to produce rev.
enue, that is, the sale of stamps exceeds
compensation of the pestmasters; in the
Western states one Office in four produces
revenue, and in the Southern states, one in
eight. Under the present law ia the Off
ces where the sale of stamps does not ex-
ceed 5000 the postmaster retains sixty per
cent. of the stamps Cancelled. Of course,
under the two-cent letter postage provis-
ion, the compensation at the same per-
centage, would be greatly reduced, and to
avoid this the new law which
goes into effect October 1st, contains the
provision that in all cases where the sale
of stamps does not exceed 5000 per annum,
the postmaster may retain 100 per
cent. of the value of the stamps can
celed, thus absorbing the entire income of
that class Of Offices, from which at present
40 per cent. goes into revenue for the
maintenance of the postal service. The
sixth auditor of the postoffice department
says that the 100 per cent. commission
cuts off the entire revenue from fully 75per
cent. of the postofices of the country. It
| is now believed that the deficiency will be
much greater for some time, few years
it may be, than was estimated when the
law was framed and passed. 1t is impos-
sible at present to put any de-
pendence upon the increase of
letter mail matter under the
cheaper postage, though it is likely to
| be considerable.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

THE other day Nilsson Historically inquired of
New York reporter what Mapleson wanted of
her? The interrogatory was provoked by an
opinion Mapleson had given expression to, that
Christine was none Of the best as an artistic.
The reporter acknowledged his inability to an
swer the conundrum and referred the subject
matter of the inquiry to its author, whereupon
the impetuous songstress denounced the English
impressario as colonel without a command, a
soldier without scars, manager without wit,
and man without hair ON the top of his head,
the absence Of which she proceeded to explain,
was caused by the course of life the director of
Covent Garden had led from his youth up. With
this knowledge in her possession is it not rather
difficult to explain why the Swedish nightingale
propounded the interrogatory above quoted to a
reporter?
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
NHniciodL Court.
Before Judge Burr. |


Ellen Gilmore, drunk and disorderly
sent to the Woman's refor matory for
ninety days.
Peter Rolquist, drunk; workhouse five
days.
]. Clifton, drunk; workhouse five days.
Clara Hyland, disorderly conduct; dis
missed.
James Morris and Mrs. Morris, disor-
derly conduct; dismissed.
William Shanheider, larceny; continued
to April II.
M. Kennedy, assault and battery; dis
missed.
Thomas Kennedy, disorderly conduct;
bond for 500 given to keep the peace.
Sam. Quinlan, disorderlY conduct; con-
tinued to April II.
Mrs. Kennedy, disorderly conduct; bond
given for 500 to keep the peace.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

ci6c to monopoly of all the traffic to and
from the Northwest. The Canadian Pa
cifc will abstain from invading the terri
tory of the Grand Trunk, and both lines
will interchange all traffic possible in a
manner mutually convenient to the inter
ests of the respective lines! If the con-
struction of the Ontario & Quebec railway
should not be proceeded with, which, in
the light of this agreement, may not be
probable, equal facilities for both compa-
nies will be provided by duplication of ex-
listing lines, or constructing loop lines.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

THE Tewksbury aims house investiga-
ton proves that the visits of the charity
and insane commissioners to state institu-
tions are always got wind of by those
having these institutions in charge, and
that they slick up as nice as a pin to re-
ceive them. The way to find out Just how
things are going on in these institutions
is to make unoficially announced descents
and then the real condition of things can
not be hidden.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
An Old Steamboat Captain Dead

WHEELING, W. Va, April 1O.-Capt.
Samuel Mason, a pioneer steamboat man
on the Ohio river, died this evening, aged
eighty years. He commenced river life as
a deck hand in 1928, and shortly after be-
came pilot in 1884. He acquired an in
terest in steamboat, and remained in the
business till after the war. He has since
lived in this city.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

As pointer in the direction of the de-
sired revival of trade, was the sale one day
last week at the postofIice department, of
100000 worth of postage stamps, postal
cards and stamped envelopes, this amount
being in excess of the orders before re-
ceiVed in one day. This sale in detail wa S
as follows: Number of stamps 28,OOO,OOO,
postal cards 100000, stamped envelopes
100000. This will be a great country
vet
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

The copious rains which have made the
grain crops OF California secure for a full
harvest, has had cheerful influence upon
the prospects OF freviving trade. From all
parts of the country there come healthy
indications, and confidence is daily assum-
ing very satisfactory proportions.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

The Florida legislature has granted
charter to a ship canal company, and
allowed them to take strip of land from
the state quarter of mile in width, from
the Atlantic to the Calf, and half mile
wide at passing stations. The canal is to
be 100 feet wide at the water line and
twenty feet deep and the capital is to be
from $4O,OOO,OOO to $6oOOOO0o, and to be
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

THAT winter, the persistent rascal, still
fingers in the lap of spring, was made
notably apparent by the fierce sleety, snow
storm yesterday afternoon, which rendered
the street car tracks impossible, cut short
social pursuits and produced disinclina-
ton to the usual activities of business. The
brief storm was as bitter and penetrating
as any of the season. Sunshine always
succeeds the storm, and the chilling blast
will speedily be forgotten.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
Stock Exchange bIovements.

New YoBK, April 10.-The new stock ex-
change has organized with s. c. Vanbok-
kelen as president.
The national petroleum exchange has
voted to unite with the mining stock ex-
changes.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

furnished by private enterprise. Its length
will be 160 miles, ITO of which tits claimed
can be followed through natural water
ways. The eastern entrance would be at
Fernandina and the western through the
Suwanee river, and the canal will be tide
water one. without locks.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

A EAT-GRANDsoN of Daniel Boone, the
famous Kentucky pioneer, is parcel boy
for Broadway, New York, FIRM, at the
salary of $1.50 per week. The old veteran
would have scorned such an estate in life,
but young Mr. Boone is just that kind O.
sorter man. old Mr.. Boone was not.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

President Buchanan, who graced the White
house during her uncle's administration,
has Just been bereaved of her only surviv-
inc child
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

The flaming resolutions of the Mime
apolis city council, commencing the spark
system" swere not so enthusiastically
adopted as might be supposed from read
ing the papers. There were exactly two
affirmative votes, and there being no mega
tive vote, it was declared carried. That
was boom by indirection.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

THERE is big scare Of some kind up at
Ottawa about the safety of the Houses of
has gone so far that Toronto detectives
have been imported thither and the return
of the Princess Louise from Bermuda has
been delayed.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
ConIf3l0 to ST, Paul,
Especial Telegram to the Globe. I

Special Telegram to the Globe.
MILWAUKEE, April 10.-C. A. Williams
late of Fem 6 Williams, has just returned
from Detroit, where he made arrangements
to -epresent the Detroit. Grand Haven &
Milwaukee line in the Northwest with head
quarters at st. Paul. He will leave for du-
ty in about a week. Henry Green, for
merly located at the Lake Shore depot has
been appointed Milwaukee assistant to B.
G. Meddaugh.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
Ramsey's Protepes.

SALT LAKE, April 10.-The constitutional
convention adjourned from the last con-
ference met to-day and received reports
from the statistical committee and the
Washington delegation and adjourned to
the next conference. 1t is intended to
keep standing meeting and not adjourn
till Utah is admitted into the Union.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
Understondino .4rrfred At.

LONDON, April 10.-The negotiations be-
tween the Grand Trunk and Canadian Pa
cific railways have made further progress
to-day. 1t is understood an agreement is
practically settled upon which viii end the
rivalry between ths two companies. The
following is a basis UpCn winch an under
standing was arrived at: The Grand Trunk
recognizes the right OF Lhe CANADIAN Pa
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

PRESIDENT ARTHUR says he hopes to hook
that Florida fish that swallowed Senator
BecIz's gold-rimmed eyeglasses, during a
recent visit there.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
ROund for Dakota
| Special Telegram to the Globe.

Special Telegram to the Globe.
DEs MONIES, Ia, April 1O.-A party of
emigrants from this city and vicinity left
for Dakota yesterday. They number fifty
one people and went by special train, con-
sisting of nineteen cars of household goods,
farming utensils and stock, and two pas
senger coaches. Their destination is
Dawson
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

THE Marshes, of Tewksbury, stole cask-
cts that relatives provided for their pauper
friends and buried them in cheap boxes
instead, and more than that, failed to put
any remains in the latter.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
Ratifed the Lease.

ST LOUIS, Mo-, April 1O.-The stockhold-
ers of the Iron Mountain & Wabash roads
held their adjourned meeting this noon and
ratified the action of the directors in New
York few days ago respecting the lease
of the Wabash to the Iron Mountain. All
excepting 500 shares was voted. The cir
cular referred to last night noting changes
and defining positions of officials will prob
ably not be issued until tomorrow.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

THE city of Rochester came in for its
fearful excitement yesterday morning by
the caving in of an insecure wall of large
building in course of construction, and
consequent loss of life and injury to limb.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

TEosE who are interested in Minneapo-
lis literature will find a handsome dose in
Mayor Ames message. to the city council
yesterday.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

A GOOD deal of din is being ma de over a
very little mite of fact relative to any
thing belonging to the British government
which is left out doors and could by any
possibility be hoisted with petard.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11

.FoOdte CONTts
Before Judge McGrorty.l
Estate of Frederick Woodbridge, de-
ceased: notice given to creditors.
Estate of Loue III. Brayton, deceased; :;
notice given to creditors.
Estate of Lorenzo Allis, deceased; will
received for safe keeping.
The executors of the estate of ". A. Judd
sold the livery stock to 0. O. Cullen for
S12,525.
The will of Lorenzo Alli5 was filed for
safe keeping. He makes his wife sole
legatee and devisee.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
The Old Board Elected.

P1rTsBURG, April 1O.-The annual meet
ing of the Allegheny Valley railroad was
held to-day and the old board of directors
was elected. The presidents report show
ed earnings amounting to $2,356,700 and
expenses S1,427,5OO, leaving net earnings
of $929,O00.
Daily globe., 1883-04-11
No Neaotfattons Opened.

BosToN, April 10.-The Transcript says:
No negotiations have been opened to Sc
cure the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf
road for the Southwestern system.