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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-04-17

a@"A young man," said the visitor, who
had been invited by the superintendent to
make few feeble remarks to the boys, ''is
like ship in the ocean-as long as the ship
is sound and no water leaks in she rides tri-
umphant. so with young mamie may
keeps it from leaking in, if he keeps tight
that is-he-if he IS always tight and
and" And then the visitor realized that
he never could make it right, and he sat
down and feebly mopped his face with a
red handkerchief.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-04-17

STATISTICS PROVE IT.-The Allwise Gre
ator did not intend that half the children
born should die under five years of age.
But correct statistics prove this to be the es-
innate. Mothers justthink oft! And how
many of this number die from strong, gri-
ping and poisonous medicines? Echo an
swers how many? Norman's Neutralizing
Cordial contains not one harmful ingredient.
An infant just born can take it with lmpu'
nity-4Hr
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-04-17
NEW BARBER SHOP.

NEW BARBER SHOP.
JAMES REESE, late of Columbia, Practical
eD Barber, respectfully informs the citizens Of
Yorkville and vicinity that he has opened Shop
two doors below the Yorkville (Rose's) Hotel,
where he will be pleased to wait upon all who
desire the services of first-class Barber. De-
lightful Shampooing, Elegant Hair Cutting and
Pleasant Shaving.
November8 As 6m
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-04-17
DENTAL SURGERY.
Drs. Walker e. Cartwright,
DENTAL SURGEONS,

EzE%k OFFICE one door South Of Riddle
mYyYA & Pegrams Store. Having fitted up
ILl1 an office, with all the conveniences
and latest improved instruments and appliances
in the profession, we respectfully tender our SER
vices to the public Ladies waited on at their
residences in town, and calls from any part of
the country promptly answered. Teeth painless
ly extracted by the use of nitrous oxyde gas.
Full sets of teeth, $40; upper or lower plates,
$40; ordinary gold filling, $3.50; amalgam, sl.OO;
and other fees proportionately low. All our
work guaranteed to give satisfaction.
w. NJ. WALKER,
A. Y. CARTWRIGHT.
March 6 40 3m
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-04-17
CARPETS.

CARPETS and House Furnishing Goods, The
Largest Stock South Of Baltimore. Moquet,
Brussels, 3-Ply and Ingram Carpets, Rugs,
Mats and Crumb Cloths, Window Shades,
Wall Papers, Borders, Lace Curtains, Cor
nices and Poles, Cocoa IL Canton Mattings,
Upholstery, Engravings, Chromos, Picture
Frames. Write for Samples and Prices.
BAILIE & COSKERY, AUGUSTA, GA.
July12 % ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-04-17

~"I preserve my equilibrium under all
circumstances" she was heard to say IN a
pause of the music to the tow-headed youth
who was her escort. "Do you?" he answer
ed softly. "Mother cans hers" Then the
music resumed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-04-17
9. & [. MARROW GAUGE RAILROAD.
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CCHEDULE Of Mail and Passenger Trains,
y from Hickory, N. C., to Chester, s: G., ta-
king effect at II o'clock, Noon, Sunday, January
18th, 1884. Standard of time, clock in telegraph
office at Chester.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-04-17

@~ eyes" she said, "Mary came near
being old maid. You see, her father was
governor, her brother colonel, and her
brother-in-law a scientist of note. Being
of such a distinguished family, she had to
be very particular whom she married, and
she came billing near not getting anybody"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-04-17

Bg At Lake Erie pleasure resort last
Summer, certain party of young ladies
went out for sail. The yacht was manag-
ed by handsome young boatman, who
unconsciously made mash on the jolly
girls. ''Shall 1 hug the shore?" asked the
sailor. "Well-yes-if that's the best you
can do.n was the reply of one of the girls.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-04-17
Only 20 Assessments Made in Years.

S. Il. MILLER,
Box 1854, Columbia, s. c.
Gen. L. NJ. LAW, Agent, Yorkvile, S. c.
October11 70 II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-04-17

On It's BACK.-Old Phineas Rice was one
of the quaint types of itinerant Methodist
preachers. He had a rough patch to cult
vate once, and when he made his report to
the conference following, he reported the
ing expressed his pleasure, but asked for an
explanation, because no one expected sue
cess in that parish. Brother Rice was equal
to the occasion, and added: swell, bishop,
the church is on it's back and can't look any
other way" There was roar of laughter
all over the conference.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-04-17

ag "You were in the late war, were you
not, Doctor?" was question put to quack
physician.
ooh, yes" he replied, Strengthening HIM
self up: "and 1 was accounted very brave
soldier, if do say so myself"
Eyes" the questioner went on: "your ex-
perience in your profession, l imagine,
would necessarily make you Indifferent to
personal danger" 49,.
l'Why SOP" asked the quack.
tBecause you are so accustomed to facing
death. .'-Philadelphio CaU.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-04-17

We write, however, any amount up to SO, 10000
in all healthy localities Of the State Active, re-
liable travelling agents wanted. Any further in
formation can be had by addressing either of the
above officers, or the State Agent,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-04-17

For Sale by DR.. JOHN c. .KUYKENDAL.
August % 81 1y
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29
" CUT NEAR THE SURFACE

A pleasant story comes froas Dallas county, Arkansaw. Some time ago, just after drouth, butter became so scarce that the people were compelled to forego this almost necessary article of diet old man Reglin and his wife. Charity. had ever been proud of their table, and the scarcity of butter caused them grea: , annoyance. The old lady, however, had saved up one "churnin' which she took great pleasure in working over. stamping with fancifll print, and placing on the table. The children were taught not to touch II, any more than they would have done vase of flowers placed on the table for ornament. Ore morning, two neighoors, Webley and Atson, came over 10 help Reglin perform l piece of work. Mrs. Kegin prepared for them an ex client breakfast. and when the guests sat down a! the iaase, there was the plate Of butter, bearing an angel surrounded by :. garland of roses Nebley understood the situation. and would not touch the ornament. but Atson was particularly fond of butter, and especially during the dToa:h. had made quite reputation IS a butter eater. Ias: alter blessing had been asked Atson took biscuit, tore il open, reached over and with { slash V cut of the angels head. The children looked at each other in as,onishment. and Mrs. Reglin cleared her threat. Pretty soon Atson swept oil the angels righ, wing and spread is pin ions on his biscuit. By thls time tie children thought tha, the timc fer eating butter had come. and reaching out ihelr knives, began to dip in lightly. Reglin, observing the outbreak. sal
 Children, og, near the saaiase.
 The ,hildren dcsis,ed, eu; gEen .Aison swept away the other wing. together v..h lose, they reached oe, a=a.a.
 "Chiidren, said Reslia, youF mother wants some oi that butte. Tor Ihfislmas.'
 When A,son left the table. Webley re- mained rear the door 10 hear any re- marks that might le made There was silence for some tme. Finally keglin said
 "Charity, did you ciserve how tha; man Atsen ti7',r into your butter =
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29
CAUGHT THE OLD MAN.

During the overflow, just as ;he water was creeping up into the loft of cabin. an old negro man, dropped on his knees, clasped his hands and prayed:
 "Oh. Lawd, I'd les like ter know whut l'se eber done ter desarbe all dis heah punishment. Lawd, ef yar sarvant hab eber tuck no,hn' wha, didn' long ter him, an he's afraid da, he hab. hes mighty sorry far hit. Yer sarvan, hab allus been Baptis', Lawd, bas dis heah's leesle more water den is good fur de cause. De man said to Phillip, heah $ much water, why may pot be baptized 7 bu, l, wan, food. Lawd Water am all right, Lawd, but too much e5en O a good thing makes man powerful sick
 Just then Colonel Milridge, who owned the plantation, came in a boat, ard hear ing the old negro, climbed noiselessly on to the roof.
 "Lawd, l'se tried ter be homes an"
 "Didnt you steal Milridge's hogs?" asked the colonel in deep voice.
 "Whut's dat, Lawd?r in tones of agi,a- ton.
 ''You know what I said. Didn't you steal Milridge's hogs?"
 Lawd, come ter think er'bout ii, bl'ebe did sorter take hotter one,
 "Old man, there IS no use in lying to me. have been watching you for a long time, and have decided to punish you according to crime"
 "Oh, Lawd, ef yer'n jes' let me of dis
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29
A SLY PATRIOT.

Mir. Buckley, who would like to be an alderman, bu, who believes that the office should seek the man, goes 10 a friend and says:
 Wonder who'll be alderman from our ward ?'' The friend doesn't know. of course, an! the aspirant continues
 :. We have had poor men in the coun- Gil long enough. and think that i. is time for some prominent citizen to step forward'
 Why don, you run -
 "l hadn't though, of t, s;il i had a call wouidn'; care
 The friend goes around and gets the signatures of number of e.,izens. The aspirant taxes t ,o the morning resspa- per office, 5ives ii ;o :he c.:y editor and says
 Here something yaa ..ay p:.: ia.he paper
 NeS, morning he reads the call with great interest, anG wri.es Ire following reply:
 " To Colonel Hisbaih. Captain Sa,- gore and others. was much surprised, upon taking up this mornings paper, 10 md that you had solicited me 10 repre- sent my ward in the city council. have never sought an office, ard were i. not for the we'll known eminence and re- speoiabli,y of the honorable gentlemen whose names accompany the call, should pay no attention 10 it, l accept. gentlemen, and assure you that shall endeayor to discharge my duty"
 He is beaten by ten ma or,y. and de- clares tia; he Is glad of i,, bu, the man who carried the cali around for endorse nent and the city editor know ,ha; he is a liar.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

time, neber will do nothin' else ter 'zerb punishment. l 'knowledges dat I'se de bigges' thief in de community, an yer sarvant crabes pardon"
 The colonel began to laugh and the old man catching sight of him, said:
 " sees yer up dar, colonel. knowed it wuz yerse'f all de time. 1 neber s,old no hogs nor nuffin' else" climbing out on the roof. Bless de Lawd, colonel. yer boa, am hoa,ed erway. Ch, huh. Oats whut's yer gifts fur tryin ter ack de Lawd. When yer tries ter play de Lawd, yer plays de debil. femme tell yer.'
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

oscAE WlLng says that: E,erythins n America k twice as large IS II should be" The gentle Oscar can thank his lucky stars that such IS the case. Ii !, had been 'es, halt the si.e tha, i IS, Il would have been too small for him. The airs that the dude pats on would have made l less quie, country than America set ap and kick IS own father a -fc.<J >4e.
 Oscar stumbles over a ruth occasion ally, turns around and looks at it. Now there were his small audiences. for in- stances. They were Jus; twice as large as they should have been.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29
ANOTHER JACKSON LETTER.

Now that the democratic party has another nance in the field, hitherto un- published letters of Andrew E. kson- the man who eame nearer running this country than all other presidents com bined-are floating to tke surface. A Nashville man sends us the following "Hitherto unpublished Jackson letter, whi, we have agreed to publish at our regular rates:
 "MH DEAR FKiENp: For several days have been suffering from severe attack of rheumatism. Your old tfienl. Bu>ley, for whom never had any respsc,. the d q scoundrel. pyofessed religion the other night, and thought that the good Lord had put 1t into his hear: 10 leave the whig party, bu, as ye, he has made no such Il move. linn Catson ioined ,he democratic party jus; before dying, whie h may serve to keep him out of he'll May the giver of all good. bless you and e,er- nally damn the whigs is ,he cannes, prayer of your friend,
 ANDREW JACKSON"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

ONE of the la,es; patents is iha, of m alarm coffin. The death box is very conveniently arranged with an annuncia- tor. When the victim finds tha, he has been buried alive, he touches button, rings a bell above ground and register, the fact. The next day when the sexton comes around, he notices the register and has the body exhumed. Then the victim is placed in another coffin and properly buried.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

SOME of Senator Garland's friends. who profess great respect for something which they do not understandable con. stituton, take issue with him concerning his belief that congress has right to re heve distress. A constitution which closes its ears when there is a vail of dis tress, would burn very we'll even in an ordinary stove. The government of the United States is toe large, too kind hearted and too great to be run by a narrow idea which some men profess to find in the constitution.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

l could never give my consent for her to be taken to an asylum"
 4 flash of intelligence, instead of a flash of lightning, now appeared, and NIT. Gantling, turning to me, remarked |:
 Andrew. sheis the ghos, you saw in the church last night"
 We proceeded to the church, and there behind the pulpit, knelt the poor girl. She had gone crazy on the subject of re- ligion. If my fright had not been thus explained, no reasoning, even unto this day, could have convinced me that had not seen ghost
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

Miss ELLtN TERRY and somebody. hanged if we haven't forgotten who-are said 10 resemble each other very much. This lsa compliment, to America and one which Miss Terry should appreciate. There seems to be something wrong with this paragraph, but the public long accustomed to suffering can better afford to read i, than we can to leave it out of the paper
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

MANY democratic newspapers have one fault which should be corrected. They seem to eNult in any insul, offered to this country. Is il possible tha, cer- tain editors, because they are democrats, cannot be patriotic
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

WHEN certain of our exchanges learn to distinguish something intended for pleasantly from earnest opinion, then we shall take great pleasure in entering into prolonged discussion. Several weeks ago we said that the poetic age had erumbled. \ number of journals in the north, edited doubtless by poetic aspi,- ants, seem to have become offended All right, go ahead and write poetry.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

Tns NeH York .MorK.sg 'osrs-{ $ reeei,- iag one-ecs, contributions from throughout the country fer the purpose 0: erecting a monamcn, 10 Vanderbilt. We srppos,. the
 srazf's idea IS that the poor man will de in his srea, struggle to ca, al his wealth. and tha, he vii! be forgotten in few days after his death unless monumcn, be erected 10 his memory. The total subscriptions up ,o Thursday amounted to the handsome sum of s9 I-s cents, and the thing has been going on enly aboute week. which shows the great popularity of the grea, rnan.-As,..41sy Sa-fs io@reeL
 fJay Gould were properly approached, he might be induced to contribute one cent, and if assured that Vanderbilt would be ready to take a place under the monument when finished, he might be so much in favor of hurrying its com- pletion as to give two cents. All the ooua,ry's great men are suffering for monuments, and the sooner they need them the better it will be for the country.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

\ AN@ta.kNowN literary man. whose name we shall not .;.ve. for the coaversa- ton 1's scni-pr.vte- if there be such ! conversation in speaking of Ralph Waldo Emerson, sad Al college I was taught 10 believe tha; Emerson was the greatest man ia the world and that his school of f,raasccndeE,a.is.n was tie correct philosophy. Ai;er graduating. | devoted myself to the study of his orks. and regarded his sentences as the blows ot A gigantic slcdse-hammer. On ore occasion medita,ed deeply for three days over sentence. and at last had to give II UP. Finally l concluded tha, if a man were so obscure thS; fair education and deep thought could shed no light on his meaning. he could no, be very great. have learned considerable since throw ing aside NIT. Emerson. This gentle man should have leciured in conlunction with the late Mathew Arnold. We say late, for man always dies immediately after disappointing ;he Americans. Look at Oscar Wilde; look at Rutherford E. Hayes.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29
A Grez, Horseman.

NJ. J. H. Goldsmith, owner of the Wal nut Grove stock farm, N. Y., says of the wonderful curative qualities of &. Jacobs Oil, tha, having long used is for rheuma- tism and on his breeding farm for zil- ments of horses and cattle. he eheerfuIly accords this great pain-cure his prefer enee, as the best he ever used, in an ex- perience of twenty years.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

GE0RGE HClCHlN. editor of tae Chi cago Eye, in l toast delivered 2, He bfew banq uet the other night, said The dark cloud of ignorance and su- pers,ition that has swep, across the hori- zon ef nineteen centuries. the Egyptian darkness tha, has heaped opprobrium upon the Jewish people and their sacred rites has been dispelled by the light of req son. In this, Mir. Hutchin has uttered a truth. The jew of to-day especially the Jew ot this country, is quite differ en, man from the oppressed Israelite of years ago. We speak of the persecution of the Quskers and of the noble" Pur- i,ans wr,hing under the yoke, but we lose sigh, of the lew The Puritan was blind fanatic who did not emigra,e to build up country, but to oppress people who die not share his belief and 10 mur- der old women accused of wi.chcraft. The lew has ever been intelligent, with no superstition and with ideas beyond his time
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

MK. TlniN, whose language Is not to be miscons,rued. de, lares that he is physically unable to be president of the United States. We'll, yes, il rather looks that way; bu, don't be excited, old gem tleman. The American people are kind hearted and are not disposed to shove a great ahiiotion on you.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

)AN GorLp should be sa,isfie as he has become character in the " Million a,re, one of the most successful novels of the day. The story was first published serially in an English magazine. bu, Mir. Hurlber,, formerly editor of the \ CIV York 9otH IS supposed "a be the author. The literary finish reminds one very much oi Hurlherts editorial work.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

WHEN liar tells the truth, like the truth found in fiction, it is the truest truth that exists. Unfortunately. though, the liar does not find many truths.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29
Good Advice.
lrt.ian soolis Sc1

" Are you sick ?' asked the old ply sician of his eldest son. who appeared dispiri.ed and illNt ease
 No, exactly" said the yolsg man, " only an eastern house has drawn o. me unexpectedly for s,oo."
 How of,en have cautioned you said the angry father, mo; 70 expose yourself to a draft
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

lr will no doubt be noticed that THE ARKANsAw TRAvELER Is now cut and pasted. We make no extra charge for this, however. and are still willing to SUD- ply the great demand at the usual rates.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

THn newspapers make fun of Charles A. Dana as q president fore-caster, yet they agree with him in the end. Criticism is easy. Prediction is hazardous
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

IT is though, ,ha, George Alfred Townsend's forthcoming book will be a success. No doubt of it, Truth may be mighty and may eventually prevail, but just a, the present time i, is somewhat, under a cloud.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

Tnf Hon. john G.. Fletcher has an nouneed himself i, candidate far gov ernor ef Arkailsaw. He is Il man oi ster,ing integrity, inc executive ability, and with lindness oi hear, winch has greatly enGeared him to thousands of friends
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

M haze received from lohn r. Morton and Company, Louisville, Ny, h;tie volume of poems, written by rommie Turner. In ,his Look there are many line verses, and. we think ,ha, Mf. Turner ean sS:eiy lay claims ;o the rare distinc- ton ef being poet
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

TnE record of the past week does not show that any one has been hanged in Arkansaw. We teaI that the sheriis have neglected 10 dis harge their duty.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

TIE Arkansaw catfish bites best when the dog-wood blossoms are in bloom, but, snakes bite pretty well during the entire summer
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

FRED WAKI'E. the trasedian. has sew cred his connection with Manager Col lins. l, $ to he hoped tha, this will not take away Watde's desire to learn Eng
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

IL is thought tha; If the next legis lature should raise the governors salary, that dignitary, by close economy could afford 10 pay house rent and have his stove wood chopped
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

II is said tha, every man is susceptible to tlauery. This is l mistake. Every attempt ,o fiatter tohn \. Logan in re- gard ,o the core mess of his language has proved to be without effect.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

JET DAVIS is the nightmare on the breast of Mississippi.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

The coming presidential crank is the man of free trade.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29
ID cnNIRfHrToR.

10 CONTRACTORS. Manuscripts unaeeompanied hy siamps, will not be returned. We do not pay for matter unless Il be specially ordered.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

summer
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-24
NORTH vAssALBORO.

A Blaine and Logan club of 80 members
was organized in the village last Saturday
evening. Geo. H. Ramsell was chosen
president with a full list of vice presidents
and other officers. A flag bearing the names
of Blaine and Logan will be flung to the
breeze next Saturday afternoon.-Mr. Luther
White has just arrived home from New Mex
leo He was summoned home because OF
the serious illness of his father. Mr.. Joseph
White.-Sherif Ramsell seized another box
at the vassalboro station last Saturday. con-
tanning q fve-gallon Jug of whiskey. No
doubt somebody's whistle will 60 dry the
coming Fourth, in consequence of the above
seixure.-About ten couples went from
the village last Saturday to Bradley's Island.
where they met large company from Cnina
and Albion. The day was beautiful and the
sailing magnificent. Mr.. Bradley outdid
himself in providing and entertaining the
large company. The excursion was cotton
up BY the members Of Dunlap Rovai Arch
Chapter. stationed at China Strawberry
festival was given by the ladies of the
Methodist church and society last Saturday
evening in the church vestry. The net pro-
ceeds were very satisfactory and 60 towards
repairing the church, which 10 to be papered
this week under the supervision OF MT.
Hendrickson Of Waterville. Mr.. Irwin e..
Thompson, our new jeweler, has ntted up
and keeps ~ ine shop of goods in his hne
- can be found in any country village. Last
week he put in . new safe ct . cost OF more
than two hundred dollars Surveyor Mur-
ray. with his crew, did good job last week,
repairing the village roads, and stii! there 70
room.-Our village schools will close sneir
spring term of eleven weeks. next rrioay.
A vacation of about eight weeks viii foiiow-
Mr.. J. NOVEL; has again left the dyenoose ot
the vassslboro Woolen Mile, and win ~, al.
Albert Cook will again start up tne nsae
wooleu mills at Shod,ly hollow in the manu-
facture of slasher and roller cloths. for which
there IL quite demand. We understand .
new dyer. 70 take Mr.. Eowelis place. ar
rived SATURDAY. night