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The National tribune., 1883-08-02
sURs0U. pLOWING.

Breaking up the bottom of the ordinary fur
row with subsoil plow, by preparing the
ground So that the roots can penetrate deeper,
prevents in Z very great measure the winter
killing of grains, which is mostly caused by
the surface strata being saturated with water,
and the roots, not being able to penetrate
through the hard subsoil, suffer in consequence.
slight mTlching Of manure, properly distrib-
uted over wheat and rye just before, or just
after the first freeze, win also prevent winter
killing and largely increase the crop.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30
AVOID LITIGATION.


Mr.. II. A. Haigh advises we'll in his
law article in the Amryifa1 AgyTfHL'NIiSi
for June, from which We elliptic follow
ing:
To avoid litigation, let the farmer
look upon lawsuit in a fair business
way, as 4 means to an end: and let him
not undertake the one unless the other
will justify it, not only in principle and
morals, but in money. So, too, il the
farmer is sued, let him fairly consider
whether it will be cheaper TO pay the
claim or fight it, and in most cases he
will do we'll TO follow the cheaper
course. II he finds the oppsite party is
acting in good faith, with no intention
of eXtorting, and in honest belief that
the claim is just, he will do well TO
endcavor to settle amicably. And in
this effort his lawyer will be Of perhaps
most valuable service, and should be
well paid. Many persons seem to sup
pose that il a case is settled before trial,
or il claim is a adjusted without suit,
that the lawyer has done no really
legal work, and is entitled to little or
no compensation. This is the very op-
posite Of truth. The lawyers best
work is in preventing and avoiding
litigation, just rs the doctors most val
liable service should be in preventing
disease, and such work should be best
appreciated in a substantial way. A
good lawyers best clients seldom get
into the courts.
Another precaution to avoid litiga
tion is TO consult an honest and COM
pcicnt attorney before taking any steps
in law, and to be guided by his un-
biassed advice. 1t is possible in almost
every community to find honest lawyers
who would no sooner advise their clients
into disastrous litigation for the sake of
possible personal gain, than would
honest doctors give poison TO their pa
tients for the sake Of prolonging sickness
and increasing fees; for either is equally
criminal. Such a lawyer need not,
necessarily, be one of very long and
and high standing, whose time and
services, by reason OF the demand upon
them, have become costly. But there
are generally younger men in 4 COM
munity who have early learned that
satisfying professional success can only
be achieved by honest and unselfsh
cndcavor for the ir clients best interests,
and who are quietly acting upon that
conviction. by second nature if not by
first.
Try not to have any diGerenccs.-
Such as you have try to set,le yourselves.
Such as you thus fail in. have your
lawyers try to settle. Never go to law
to crafty anger or pride, or for any
dishonest motive. When you do go to
law treat the matter as business trans
action.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30
FoH "THE UxIoS."
CONTENT.


Is u 10 feel a strange and calm repose,
New light and hope begun,
And all tho old unrest vanish away
Like "inist before the sun1"
To feel that wo have been like some mad thing
From reasons path astray,
by strangcst passions stirred where impulse wild
Der heart and brain held sway.
When suddenly light,-a glorious ray,
Breaks through the eloulded sky,
lllumcs the whole and cloud and storm dispels
And peace at last is nigh.
Peace! strange serene and sweet, not mad, wild joy,
Mere phantom Of the real.
oh. gladly might ono lose all else on earth
Such perfect bliss to feel.
oh happiness supreme! Il this, I ask,
What mortals call contentl
Methinks It's heaven on earth; such perfect joy
For angels sure was meant.
ARLINGTON, Mn, June 2S, 1883.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30
HOW TO PREPARE POTATOES.

There is nothing in the whole range
of vegetables which one oftcner finds
poorly cooked than the commoncst OF
all-potaioes and yet nothing is SIM
pier if one only appreciates the fact tina,
potato requires rs careful cooking rs
any other vegetable. Indeed there is
no other that is as easily spoiled in
cooking. II matters not how good the
potatoes were originally, If the water is
not poured of rs soon As they are done,
and the potatoes set back on the range
moment 10 dry, they will not be pal
aiablc. Some cooks seem TO have no
idea Of proportion when they select po-
tatoes TO cook, but will put large and
small in kettle together, and take
them up At the same time, or they will
set the kettle on one side of the range
in hole that is barely one quarter over
the fire, and part of the potatoes will be
boiled 10 pieces before the rest are done.
II potatoes boil very fast they will boil
to pieces before they are done in the
centre. They should cook steadily and
have plenty Of water on them, and il it
boils nearly off, even il they are almost
done, it should be replenished with
boiling water. II it is impossible TO
select potatoes of the same size, cut the
large ones the size OF the small ones, or
put the large ones to boil ten minutes
sooner. Old potatoes should be thinly
peeled with 4 sharp knife, and the spots
and eyes taken out, and il for break
fast, should lay over night in cold WI.
ter; If for dinner an hour or two
They should be put into fresh cold wa
ter when put over the fire, and it will
improve them TO pour this water of
when they have boiled five or ten min
utcs, and put on fresh hot water, allow
ing teaspoon Of salt to each quart of
water. This will do away with the
strong taste old potatoes often have
When they are done, pour the water off
and set the kettle over the fire 4 mo-
ment, and carefully move the potatoes
about with spoon so they will dry on
all sides, taking care that they do not
get hot enough TO brown. and you will
find all tha little pieces tha, may have
boiled of will be dry and mealy; then
set the kettle on the back of the range,
with towel over it, il they cannot be
served Immediately. New potatoes
should always be put into boiling water
and il is best to prepare them just in
time for cooking. They do not require
peeling, but can be washed and the
skin scraped of, or boiled with the skin
on. They are nice steamed il the skin
is removed first. II small they can be
made inviting by pouring over them,
when put into the dish for the table,
some milk thickened like gravy, and
seasoned with salt and pepper and
generous piece of butter.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

bS-Napkins are interpreted by Bos.
ton Courier writer rs indexes Of locali-
ty. The Bostonian uses his vigorously.
1t is spotless, but much rumpled at the
end OF a dinner. His energy has con.
stantly drawn it across the width Of his
mouth, and has laid il on the table with
a parting crush. The New Workers.
napkin bears signs Of use otherwise than
in its folds. II has a central indenta.
tion made by the thumb and forcfinger
rs it has been thrust against the front OF
the lips, and is thrown carelessly on the
chair at the end Of a repast. The West.
ener's napkin, rs broadly spread under
his chin, preserves its original smooth
ness and lines Of folding, though other
wise il shows how necessary has been
its application to the waistcoat. The
Southener often dispenses with his, for
though placed in his lap in its square OF
triangular outlines, il there remains
Both Westcner and Southerner show
their appreciation Of home training and
the laundry exigencies by folding their
napkins and placing them on the table.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

pD-At a Chicago railroad station, on
the arrival Of a train, thirteen kisses
were measured as to duration from the
instant Of contact 10 that Of culmina-
ton. Two Of these were so instan-
taneous that the observers noted them
at hundredth part Of a second, and
four more were rather guessed than
actually timed at a fifticth. All these
were between women. The next group
Of FIVE kisses were recorded at a twen-
tieth. The couples were divided as to
sex, but were made up ofpersons whose
ties were presumably those Of consan-
guinity. Then came a full half. minute
kiss--that Of little girl and man,
who was doubtless her father. The
longest Of the thirteen was over a min
ute, according to the time-keeper, but
the record was questioned, on the
ground that there was succession OF
kisses instead Of continuous conjunc-
tion Of the lips. This couple was COM
posed either Of young married folks
or OF sweethearts who felt sure that
they were among total strangers. There
was no hurry or reserve about their
greeting.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

pD-ln the State Library at Jackson,
Miss, is a crayon portrait Of jeff Davis
as he appeared when captured. asked
him il il was correct, and he replied /:
al will tell you exactly how il all occur
red. had lain down without femov-
ing garment. had high cavalry
boots, pantaloons tucked into the tops,
gray blouse and soft hat. Upon the
alarm being given stepped out Of the
tent and saw Federal cavalryman 90
or 10 feet away. He ordered me to
halt. At the same moment Mrs. Davis
threw over my shoulders folded shawl.
| saw that my only chance Of escape
was to secure the horse Of the Federal.
| advanced straight upon him, feeling
that he would fire at me, but believing
that he would miss his target. Had
this occurred, there would have been 4
struggle for the possession Of the horse.
As approached the soldier he lowered
his carbine rs il to shoot, and at that
moment Mrs. Davis rushed up and
threw her arms around me. The SOL
dier hcsitated a moment, turned his
weapon aside, and walked back to the
fire and stood there until made pris-
oner. Cor. Detroit Free Press.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

RD-Somebody substituted a pile Of
corn cobs for the doughnuis on Yer.
mont railway restaurant counter, and
they were about two.thirds eaten be-
fore anybody discovered what had oc-
CURED.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

pU-In oldcn times Roman Senator
used to shut himself up for three days
after eating onions. The great man Of
to-day walks right out of the house and
begins TO argue with the first man he
meets.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

sar Real foresight consists in reserv-
ing our own forces. II we labor with
anxiety about the future. we destroy
that strength which will enable US TO
meet the future.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

-EXTENSIvE SToCK----.
Fine Diamond. Pearl. Coral.
Amcthys; and Cameo Scts.
Etruscan and Enamel Sc,s.
Opera. Lcon,inc and Nc.;
Chains, Necklaces, Lockeis.
Pendants. &c.
English and American Gold and Silver Watches.
Pine Silver Ware. my own manufacture.
Triple Silver Plated Ware,
Table Cutlery. Fine Bronzes, &c.
All description 0! HAIR JEwELRY made, and
REPAIRftiG done in the nea,e., manner A
call Is respectfully solicited. April iF,s3y.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

nS-"why do you have lighted
lamp on the hall Aoor?" asked neigh.
Dor OF a thoughtful mother. "For my
boy when he comes in at night" al
understand" said the neighbor, "the
lamp of Aladdin"
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

r4-"Yes, SIR" said a wood dealer,
"l prefer to sell wood to men who do
their own saving. You can't convince
4 man who has worked all day at a
wood pile that there isn't a full cord of
it."
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

B9-A ncwly-married country couple
were on Memphis ferry.boat, when
the groom fell into the Mississippi
While he was battling for his life his
wife said: "Now, Samuel, didn't tell
you so? Now, then. work your legs,
flop your arms, hold your breath, and
repeat the Lords Prayer, for it's nigh
ty uncertain, Samuel, whether you land
in New Orleans or in eternity"
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

baS-"Ma, what is grass widow p
asked Harlem youth who had been
reading in the papers about person Of
that description. "Why, my boy,
can't explain il exactly" replied the
mother. "I'll bet ] know, anyhow"
said the smart youngster. "Well, tell
me-" "a grass widow is Il femele wo-
man whose husband died of hay fever
he exclaimed. Then he went out in
kitchen and rubbed the cats nose with
red pepper.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

D4-A Western preacher, whose con-
gregation had begun to fall Off some.
what, had it intimated that he would
discuss family scandal the following
Sabbath. As consequence the church
was crowded. The ministers subject
was Adam ". Eve.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

sD-"Beg pardon, sir, but could-hic
you tell me which is the opposite side
OF the street 20
"That side sir" pointing across.
"Mosh oblish. was over there jus
now, and asked mother gem'rn which
was opps' side, an he said this was"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-09-06
THE TRADE OF CHARLESTON.

The NeaUs and Courier was issued in dou-
BILE sheet form last Saturday, larger por
tion of the space being devoted to an annual
review of the trade and commerce of the
city during the year just closed. The ex
hibit is an exceedingly gratifying one, not
alone to Charleston, but to the entire State.
A great impetus has been given to manu-
featuring enterprises, and every other branch
of industry in the old city has felt quicken
ing impulse. The city debt has been re-
duced and the value of city property has
increased from 20 to 40 per cent. during the
year. These two facts speak volumes, and
there is no surer indication of Il wise man.
agement of municipal affairs than is con-
tanned in the sentence conveying the above
information. A business of $75,OOO,0 600 has
been done, and a large number of new un-
dertakings of different kinds have been
started. The local manufactures employed
$500 persons, and the value of these products
was over S9,25O,O0O. The phosphate and
fertilizer business has been the largest ever
known-the amount of Carolina phosphate
exported and manufactured being 100000
tons. The export of cotton and naval stores
has been the largest ever recorded, with
one exception. The full statement of the
cotton mills show that 1850 persons were
employed in the mills of the State, anc that
the value of the annual product was $6,OO0,-
000
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-09-06
MERE.MENTION.

Four negroes are in Jail in Savannah, Ga,
charged with the murder, last week, of a
German and his wife who kept a small store
in the suburbs of the city. .'''''''''The cholera
continues to ravage Egypt. ''''''':'A naval
court martial to try seventeen naval cadets,
charged with hazing, is in session on the
ship iSantee at Annapolis, Md. .'.'''.'.Ex-Chief
Justice Moore, of Texas, died suddenly in
Washington City, last Thursday, Of cerebral
apopleXy.' '''''''''A call has been issued for
the Republican State Convention Of New
Jersey to meet in Trenton on the 18th in.
stant. .''..'."California's wheat crop of $780,,
600, 900 puts her gold and silver mining in
the background. 1.-The Keely Motor en-
gine is reported to be at last finished, and it
is announced that the trial trip will be made
early in September. '.....''.During the past
season S00,S53 watermelons were shipped
by steamship from Savannah to Northern
ports. '''''''''The General Assembly of the
knights of Labor of the United States is in
session in Cincinnati. .'.''''''Desertions from
the regular army are occurring every day,
the men assigning as the reason that they
did not enlist to use the shovel, the hod, or
to carry water and do farm drudgery. .''''''It
is said that the local option laws in Canada
have reduced the consumption of spirits
from 100000 gallons annually to 1885,
900. '''''''' Information contained in 362 let
ters from the Memphis district, embracing
West Tennessee, North Mississippi, North
Arkansas and North Alabama, bearing av-
erage date of August 2Sth, give very dis
couraging outlook of the cotton prospect in
the territory named. '''''Reports from Penn
sylvania indicate that the Democrats are
hopeful of carrying that State, and that they
are not bothering themselves about how
Ohio may 60.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-09-06
WHISKY BY EXPRESS.

In regard to recent publications in these
columns on the subject of shipping whisky
to this place by express, to collect on dellv-
cry, some erroneous opinions prevail, one of
which is that the publications were prelim-
mary to the prosecution of the express agent
for alleged violations of the law, and anoth-
er equally erroneous report which has found
it's way in print, is that the agent has actu-
ally been arrested and bound over to Court.
We feel fully authorized in saying that
there has been no desire or intention on the
part of the town authorities to prosecute the
express agent for past transactions that
came up regularly in the course of his busi-
ness as such agent, and in which he was in
nocent of wrong intention, although, as COM
pleting the sale in a prohibition town that
was begun in another prohibition town, he
was clearly, yet as admitted, innocently vi
olating the law prohibiting the sale of spir-
ituous liquors within the corporate limits
of Yorkville. The proposition was clearly
stated in the communication we published
calling attention to the evil. A man loca-
ted in prohibition town where the sale of
liquor is clearly prohibited. He ships his
liquor, G. O. d., to customers in another
prohibition town, where the sale of liquor
is prohibited. The express agent delivers
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-09-06
THE NEW POSTAL NOTES.

The fractional postal notes for the trans
mission by mail of small sums of money
were put on sale at the postofflce last Mon
day. We have heretofore given a full de-
scription of this latest innovation Of the
postoftice department. The notes are print
ed in blank form, spaces being left for the
names of the postofices from which they
were sent and at which they are paid. On
the right hand side of each of the notes are
three columns of figures, one for the dollars,
containing the figures Of to +, the second
for the dimes, from to 9, and the third for
cents from to 8. The postmaster who sells
one of these notes will punch the figures in
dicating the amount for which the note will
be received. For instance, if note for
1882 is wanted, the figure in the dollars
column, in the dimes column, and in the
cents column, will be punched out. All
counterfeiting or raising" is thus prevent
ed. The notes may be bought ofany value,
from one cent to s4.99. A charge of three
cents will be made in addition to the face
value of the note.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-09-06

both of the Cincinnati Congressional votes
to Carlisle. Cox is supported by Hill and
Wilkins, and Carlisle by Frank Hurd and
Ben LeFevre, and the balance of the Ohio
delegation is believed to be for Randall. A
letter recently received from Wisconsin
politician says: Randall will have the sup
port of the Wisconsin delegation
king and Evans, two of the negroes SEN
fenced to be hanged for the murder of Mr..
Shepard, in Pittsylvania county, Va, last
July, have confessed that they saw Sawney
Younger shoot Shepard. King says that
they saw, as he was driving along the road,
Shepard counting his money. They took a
by-path and got ahead of him. Younger
asked Shepard to let him ride and when he
refused he fred at him five times. They
then ran off and as they went Younger threw
his pistol away in the bushes. Evansat first
denied that he knew anything about the
murder, but afterwards admitted that he
was along with the others. He said he had
been quiet, peaceable man till he was led
off by Younger. They both declared that
Younger has told them that he had to run
away from West Virginia because he killed
a man there.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-09-06

of mention. A massive reed organ-per-
haps the largest organ of this kind in the
country-is played upon twice day, main
ly, suppose, as an advertisement of the
builders, but it draws large audience ev-
cry day, Notwithstanding. Music is fur
nished at the expense of the Exposition by
the Seventh Regiment Band, of New York,
which was engaged at a cost of S35, 1000, and
it is stated that Gilmore's band of the same
city, has been engaged, to come on in a few
days, at the same price.
Yesterday was the horticultural display,
and no less than fifteen thousand plates of
the most tempting and luscious fruits adorn-
ed the tables. Tonight there is to be a
grand pyrotechnic display. .
The first month of the Exposition is draw
ing rapidly to close, as it will be just one
month next Friday since the entrance doors
were first thrown open. During this time
the attendance has been most satisfactory,
the number of visitors having been about
$4,000, which fully met the expectation of
the managers. l.. G.. G..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-09-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

The Rev Thomas f. Gilbert, for three
years the pastor of the NJ. E. Church in this
place, and whose pastorate here terminated
in 1880, spent few days here last week and
the present week on visit to friends. Mr..
Gilbert was cordially met by a large number
of friends who were glad to welcome him
again to their midst. He conducted morn
ing and evening service in the M. e. Church
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Dobson started to the
northern markets last Monday, and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G.. Latimer on Tuesday, to make
fall purchases of dry goods and millinery
for their respective stores. Mr.. Latimer is
also accompanied by Mr.. Earnest Beard,
salesman in his store.
Mr.. VIM. E. Rose, formerly a citizen of
Yorkville, and now proprietor of Roses
Hotel in Columbia, paid our town short
visit last week, and returned to Columbia
on Monday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-09-06
ACCIDENT TO A YORK LADY.

On Monday of last week a runaway acci-
dent occurred near Asheville, N. G., by
which Miss Sophie Bratton, daughter of
Mr.. John S. Bratton, of this county, was seri-
ously hurt. The particulars of the accident
are thus given by the Asheville Nems:
"N1r. Lovejoy, of Florence, S. c., was rid
ing in a buggy with Miss Bratton, Of York,
S. c., and descending the west side of the
French Broad on the Richmond Hill road.
The road here follows the gorge of Smiths
Creek. The railroad to Pigeon River does
the same, and the two roads in this narrow
pass cross and recross frequently. The even
ing train frightened the team Of a wagon
in the rear Of Mr.. Lovejoy's buggy. They
ran, and Mr.. LIS horse also broke into a
run down the hill, and both occupants were
thrown violently out, Mr.. Lovejoy first.
He was not seriously hurt, and running for
ward found Miss Bratton insensible. She
proved to have been seriously hurt, though
not dangerously so, and was taken to her
hotel and placed under the care Of physl-
clans. The horse continued his flight until
he came to the bridge across the mouth OF
the creek and the crossing being at right
angles with the course of the road down the
banks of the creek, and being unable to turn
quick enough, he ran over the side OF the
bridge, fell into the river and was drowned.
The buggy was badly broken"
Miss Bratton, accompanied by her father
and mother, and uncle, DR.. j. Rufus Brat
ton, passed Yorkville on the train last Tues
day morning, for her home near Guthries-
vile. Her injuries are represented to be
very painful.