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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-10-23

Vicious CHARACTER OF CANDLEs.-The
air of room lighted by gas is heated twen-
ty times as much as if it were lighted, to
an equal extent by incandescent electric
lamps. When arc-lamps are used, the COM
parison is still more in favor of electricity.
You will be surprised to know that our old
friend the talloW candle, and even the wax
candle, is far worse than gas in the proper
tion of air vitiated and the heat produced 4;
and you will be disposed to disbelieve it..
But the fact is, that so long as candles were
used, light was so expensive that we were
obliged to be content with little of it; in
fact, we lived in state of mi-darkness,
and in this way we evaded the trouble. 1t
is only since the general introduction of gas
and petroleum that we have found what an
evil it is.-tS6laHary Engineer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-10-23

THE LEAD PENCIL.-There is no lead
pencil, and there has been none for fifty
years. There was time when spiracle
of lead, cut from the bar or sheet, suficed
to make marks on white paper or some
rougher abrading material. The name of
lead pencil came from the old notion that
the products of the Cumberland mines,
England, were lead, instead of being plum
bago, or graphite, carbonate of iron, capa-
BILE of leaving lead-colored mark. With
the original lead pencil or slip, and with
the earlier styles of the 'lead" pencil made
direct from the Cumberland mine, the wet
ting of the pencil was preliminary of
writing. But since it has become manu-
facture the lead pencil is adapted, by num-
bers or letters to each particular design.
There are grades of hardness from the pen
ell that may be sharpened to needle point,
to one that makes broad mark. Between
the two. extremes there are number of
graduations that cover all the conveniences
of the lead pencil. These graduations are
made by taking the original carbonate and
grinding it, and mixing it with a fine quail
ity of clay in differing proportions, regard
being had to the use of the pencil. The
mixture is thorough, the mass is squeezed
through dies to form and size it, it is dried,
and incased in it's wood envelope.-Scten-
tfc american
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-10-23

In OLDEN TIMEs.-In the year 800 what
was the state of Europe? The Goths, the
Vandals, the Franks, the Huns, the Nor
mans, the Turks, and other barbarian hordes,
had invaded and overthroWn the Roman
Empire, and had established various king
doms upon it's ruins. Reading; writing and
cyphering were separate and distinct trades.
The masses, the nobility, the poor and rich,
were wholly unacquainted with the myster-
les of the alphabet and the pen. few
men known as clerks, who generally be-
longed to the priesthood, monopolized them
as a special class of artists They taught
their business only to the seminarist's ap-
prentices and beyond themselves and their
few pupils, no one knew how to read or
write, nor was it expected of the generality
any more than it would be nowadays, that
everybody should be shoemaker or a law
yer. Kings did not even know how to sign
their names, so that when they wanted to
subscribe to written contract, law or treaty,
which some clerk had drawn up for them,
they would smear the right hand with ink,
and slap it upon the parchment, saying
"Witness my hand" At a later day some
genius devised the substitute of the seal,
which was impressed instead of the hand.
Every gentleman had a seal with peculiar
device thereon. Hence the sacramental
words now in use, "Witness my hand and
SEAL" affixed to modern deeds, serve at least
the purpose of reminding us of the igno-
rance of the middle ages.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-10-23
The Stnrw Teller.
FOR APPEARANCE SAKE.

BY MRS. NJ. L. RAYNE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-10-23
or earned. one hundred and fifty dollars to

his blind father that he might pay his debts.
When he became an engineer and project
ed railroad from Manchester to Liverpool,
the people said che is madman," His
roaring steam engine will set the houses on
fire with its sparks, the smoke will pollute
the air, and the carriage makers and coach
men will starve for want of work." The
excitement following his public proposals
was intense. For three days he was ques-
toned by large committee of the House
of Commons. This was one of the ques-
tions; eff COW gets on the track of an en-
gine travelling ten miles an hour, will it not
be in an awkward situation" Verysoberly
answered George Stephenson, but with a
twinkle in his eye: eyes, very awkward
indeed for the cow"
The government inspector said that if ev-
er locomotive went ten miles an hour he
would undertake to eat a steWed engine
wheel for breakfast" Stephenson's 'Rock-
eta clumsy engine, but a wonder at the
time, and now to be seen at Kensington Mu-
scum, made the trial trip at an average
speed of fourteen miles an hour, and so the
Inspector had the opportunity of keeping
his promise. During the next ten years,
being employed to open up railroads in ev-
cry direction, Stephenson became renown-
ed and wealthy, the friend of Sir Robert
Peel, owner of a large country-seat, and the
pride of England. He declined the hon
or of Knighthood. His famous son, Robert,
said of him, ".His example and his charac-
ter made me the man I am. ."-Wide A,cdke.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
ReSOOlutins.

At regular meeting of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union of this city
on Tuesday evening, the following resolu
lions were adopted
Resolved, That the thanks OF this union
are hereby rendered to Messrs. Tomhagan
and McLaughl!n's for the use of chairs, Ia
bles and other furniture We are also tn snk-
full for chairs received from Germsnia
hall; and we sincerely thank Judge Hal
stead and Sheriff Conner for courtesies re-
ceived and also Pilkinlon q Co., for ia
vors.
Resolved. That we hereby express our
thanks TO the G. A. K. for the use of their
flags. and to all who furnished flowers, or
in anyway contributed to the bea@ tiful
and elaborate decorations
Resolved, That We are under obligations
to Mrs. Patterson, of Marshall, and her
able assistants for the delightful music fur
nished during the entire session OF the con-
yention, and that we most cordially thank
the Sedalia Silver Cornet band for the music
furnished on Friday evening.
COMMITTEE.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01

"A fruit car passed through the cit,
yesterday attached to the Missouri Paci6l
PASSENGER train. 1t left half load O
watermelons in this city.
MFR. o. II. Coe sold 24O acres of hi
farm, two and one-half miles north OF tn,
city, few days ago TO a man who vii
take possession this week. Mr.. Coe still
has eighty acres joining the 240 on tn.
south. He will move back to Sedalis in &
few days.
Already this year there has been up.
wards of 800 dog checks sold, and there
still remains large number of dogs in The
city without checks. Last year the mum.
Der OF checks sold did not aggregate 100
If man owns dog that he thinks any.
thing of he will buy il a check, but if not
he had better kill it himself.
Yesterday, little child, while draw
ing water out Of a well on Fourth street
two doors north of Vermont street, acct
dentally fell into the we'll. The bucket
proved too much for it and hence the ac-
cident. 1t was missed, however, and res
cued before anything more serious than a
wetting and good scare happened.
j. ID. Hill, the reader will remember,
was recently arrested for disturbing the
peace, and took an appeal to the criminal
court. Friday night he was going to leave
town and his bondsmen gave him up. He
was taken before Justice Rife and paid his
former fine, S., and the costs. amounting in
all to S23. He was released and left for
California, Mo.
MIR. McF atridpe. residing ten miles
south of this city, came into the BAzoo Of
fee yesterday with jug on the outside of
which were lot of China serpents. The
handle was large snake With the head
mouth of the Jug. The whole was very
suggestive of what might be expected as
result of too free communication with the
little brown jug" for such was its color.
Two little boys with violin and harp
were the center of attraction on the streets
yeterdsy. They were conspicuous on &C
count of their age, the one with the violin
being only about 10 or III years old, and
the one with the harp about IL or IL.
They are Italians by birth, but say that
their home is in Indianapolis. Their faith
er is travelling with them. They ssy they
have not been out long, but judging by
their tact and boldness, one would think
they had served a lifelong apprentice
ship.
"A reliable and truthful farmer living
adjoining the limits of the city says that
by actual measurement the corn in his field
grew in torty-eight hours just nine and one
half inches. We have no reason to doubt
the statement of the gentleman, for we re-
member we are living in the garden of the
state, where things grow, season or no sea-
son. And we expect to hear better than
even that, if the season continues. 1t would
not surprise us to hear that two-thirds of
the corn had pulled itself up by the roots
in its efforts to keep up the demands on Its
growing capacity. -Carrollton Democrat.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01

What Is the matter with Burt and his
girl?
U-Where Francis was going at IL o'clock
last night?
Why Tom refused to accept the prof.
fered cigar?
What preacher will give 'em straight
talk tonight?
Why certain young lady was feeling
so good yesterday morning?
III Miss E. knows the difference be-
tween parrot and pigion?
The name Of the dude who received
the shower bath" last night?
If Jim does not take his part of the
FOX story" full as we'll as Bob?
If Officer Gossage convinced the rum
sucker that ne was not a carpenter?
What makes the north end freight
conductor look so bad since the picnic?
III the county court will DO something
to improve the country roads?
If Joe Sicher will not give the people
a good entertainment on the Fourth of
July?
If it wouldn't be good idea for the
police to take look at No. 8 on East
Main?
What makes Jake Hukill feel so sad
since ne found that Mamie did not put him
among what's?
The name of the East Sedalia young
lady who spends so much of her time in
the cherry tree?
If certain old gentleman in this city
is not getting tired of paying the bills of
his vagrant son?
The name of the young nan who went
to Sweet Springs Friday evening that did
not want his friends to know it?
The name OF the young man whom the
young lady winked at yesterday and why
he claimed she winked at his friend
What made the two young men leave
No. so unceremouiously last night. and
If the best man didn't get to the front?
If Ex-Oficer Mcpherson thinks
spades" make better hand than "stars,"
and how Elk Officer Meyers likes to drive
spikes?
What kind of "stuf Pete Merri6eld
received on the Lexington wire yesterday.
and if be wants the operator to send good
Morse ?"
If the Ottervile agent overlook the
girl at Sedslis and if ne went home on the
local and why be did not go back on the
through freight?
If there is any roadoverseer on the
Sedslia and Boonyille road, northeast of
own and If so, has he given a bond for
aithfnl performance of his trust
If there is not q great many loafers
rho have no visable means of support, in
'edalia, and if an introduction to the "vag"
aw would not be a good thing for such
gorthless buns?
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
A Social Event.

Quite a number of young people gath
ered at the residence of Mr.. c. NJ. Holland
Wednesday night, to spend few hours in
social converse and have good time gen.
orally. The occasion was in honor of some
young people who were guests at the house
OF Mr.. Holland. Among those in attend
ance were Misses Clara Nous and
Mamie Nous, of Jefferson City, Mo. !;
Rosie Arnold, of Readsville, Galloway
county and Misses Lizzie Quinn, Ella
Smith, Fsnuie Allen, Mollie Arnold, Lucy
Weldon, and Messrs. VIM. Osborne, Tour
Gerard, John Krammer, Gene Easley,
Dick Jordan, Chas Goodman, and Lee
Paisley, of Franklin county Virginia.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
WANTED.
VIM. Kent, Of Channels, in the City
Seeking His Misguid-
ed Wife.

VIM. Kent, of Chamois, was in the city
yesterday looking for his former wife who
had left that place in company with hi:
brother, James Kent. Mr.. Kent was inter.
viewed by a BAZooITE and the following
/ facts ELECTED:
He had married q young lady of Cha
mois named Annie Renfro, and all went
we'll until his brother came from Indiana
on visit to him. Then the family trou-
bles began to arise, on account OF the wife
paying too much attention to the brother
in-law, which finally eliminated In the
much abused husband leaving the wife who
had been the pride and Joy of his life.
She, in company with James Kent, then
left Chamois and came TO this city, as has
since been ascertained, for several parties
in the city have seen Mrs. Kent on the
streets. Following is the description of
the woman:
Tall and slim, small gray eyes, heavy
dark brown hair, round red scar on right
cheek. scar on back of left hand, long slim
fingers, and very delicate features. She is
going by her maiden name Ida Renfro.
The pair left Chamois about three weeks
ago, but their whereabouts was unknown
until Mr.. Kent received letter from a
friend in this city, stating his wife was
here.
Mr.. Kent says all he wants with her is
TO conduct her to her mother at Chamois.
She was an only child and the poor moth
er's heart is nearly broke by her daugh-
ter's action.
The brother has not been seen in the
city, and Mr.. Kent says although he hasn't
the least doubt but what ne
is somewhere in the city, he does not think
the two are living together. Mr.. Kent ex-
honorstes his wife from all blame and says
that had his brother remained away from
Chamois the affair would not have hap
pened, and husband and wife would piob-
ably to-day be living happily together.
This is but one more case added TO the
long list where the wolf in sleeps clothing
makes his appearance in the unsuspecting
fold and forever destroys the happiness
therein.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
WOODEN WEDDING.
An Enjoyable Time Had Last
Night at the Residence of
Mr. and Mrs. Wetzel

Last evening a goodly number OF friends
gathered at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. Wetzel, corner of Sixth and Engineer
streets. to celebrate the fifth anniversary
of their marriage, by a wooden wedding.
The evening was very pleasantly passed in
social entertainment, interspersed with mu-
sic. Miss Annie Bennington presided at
the organ, and was ably assisted by Miss
Nollie Grey.
The happy host and hostess received the
congratulations of their friends in a very
pleasant manner, and did all in their pow
or to make their many guests feel at home.
AT 1880 the spacious dining room was
thrown open, displaying a tastefuIly ar
ranged and handsomely decorated table,
which was supplied with all the delicacies
the market affords.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wetzel were the recipients
Of many handsome presents, among which
were the following:
Set of chairs, Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Mad.
dox, Mr.. and Mrs. s. Ripp:y and s. w.
Maddox, ir., of Rich Hill.
Fancy center table, Mr.. L. j. Shredder
Fancy wall pocket, John Alcorn and
Miss Becsie Henderson.
Bouquet stand, Mr.. George Rodiker and
Miss Minnie Stephens.
Japan tray, Miss Mollie Grey.
Glove box, Miss Annie Bennington.
Bsske: of California fruit, Mr.. and Mrs
B. b. Behrens.
The occasion was one long to be remem-
bered. and the BAzoo Joins with host OF
friends in wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Wetzel
many more years of happiness.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
The Fire.

The fire on the southern suburbs of the
city Friday morning was the residence of Il
widow lady named Spencer. The fire orig
mated in closet in the house into which
little girl had carried a lighted lamp,
and the grown folks all being away at the
time, everything was burned. The loss is
estimated at $1,000; insurance 5000. As
the house was out of the fire limits, no
alarm was sounded, and as there was no
water close at hand, the fire had full sway.
This should be warning to parents who
are in the habit OF allowing their children
to carry fire about the house.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
Wreck at Warrensburg.

News was received in this city yesterday
of wreck at Warrensburg. 1t seems that
some freight cars were being switched at
that place and five ears were "cut off" and
run down sidetrack. The brakes on the
cars would not hold and the consequence
was the cars went of the end of the track
and piled up in heap. They were all
more or less broken up, the trucks and
lower parts being wrecked The wrecking
train was sent down from this city to clear
the track and pick up the pieces.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
LOCAL LINES.

There were no deaths to record yester.
day.
The surveyors were at work In the
cosrt house square yesterday.
There were no marriages yesterday,
not even an application for license.
DIR. Evans residence on Washington
avenue and Fifth street is progressing
nicely.
The prisoners are still at work on Ohio
street, near Eleventh, putting in new
crossing.
Vic Shaw was arrested yesterday for
disturbing the peace. He will have a hear
ing to-morroS.
Ed. Huf's eye has nearly recovered
from the effects of the accident recently.
His sight will not be affected.
The city was ,hronged with farmers all
day yesterday, and the general question
was, do you want to work p
The building boom in Sedalia is de-
cidedly ON the rise, and within year va
cant lot inside the limits will be something
of the past.
The city pound is paying large rev.
epue into the city Golfers. All COWS and
hogs running at large are very promptly
locked up.
Three of the city prisoners were turned
out of the cooler yesterday. 1t is needless
TO say they lost no time in shaking the
dust OF Sedalia from their feet.
"A little son of William Wetzel of
East Sedalia was injured by running the
tooth If a rake into his foot yesterday.
The wound is not considered dangerous.
The programme made out for Soda
las Fourth of July celebration is a good
one and is deserving a liberal patronage.
There is no necessity for the people to
leave home.
The condition of DR.. Clay Higgins,
who was shot several days ago, yesterday
was considered very critical, and his life is
almost despaired. 1t is a terrible affair,
and its probable fatal termination makes
1t all the mole serious and sad.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
Base Ball on the Fourth.

There will be game of base ball at the
park July 4th, between the B. F's. ,old west
ends, and a home club. The home club
will be manned as follows
Bulland Pitcher and left field, Jou rdan,
center field, Easton second base Smith,
catcher; Brown, change pitcher and left
field, Kelk first base. Newton third base /;
Mason, short stop Heath, right field and
Lewis substitute.
All lovers of base ball who wish to wit
ness good game can have an opportunity
of so doing by walking out to Sicher's
park any afternoon between now and the
Fourth, as the boys intend to get them
selves in trim to meet the best of climbs.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01

"A gentleman walking at night down
Third street near the K. & I. crossing, APP
preached dark-looking object with q
small light in front with the familiar sal
utation, "give me light, mister" when to
his utter establishment he found that il was
g lamp post. There are two such lamps
near the foundry which practically give no
light at all. There is no place in town
where good lights are needed more than at
this place, as il affords splendid lurking
place for thieves and robbers.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
Will Begin Work Monday.

The contract for the building of Pettis
county's new court house was drawn up
and signed by the contractor, Mr.. Lack
worthy, yesterday, according to plans and
specifications set forth. Mr.. Lackworthy
will 60 to Quincy in few days and pro-
cure his bond, which will be approved by
the county court al its next meeting, the
first Monday in July.
The ground was surveyed and stsked of
Yesterday and the work of sxcavating will
be commenced TO morrow morning. The
work will then be pushed as rapidly as
possible.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
Contentment is True Happiness.

Any one who will properly attend to his
duty will be happy. One OF the most
essential things is to have your property
properly insured in reliable and responsible
companies, also in case of accident to life,
how much more secure you will feel if you
have policy which will give you sufficient
to pay your way. The most reliable in
surance company in the city, and one that
we can recommend to all, is the firm of
Gentry, Rider & Ivy, for FIRE, life and acct
dent. Their office is at corner Main and
Ohio, over d. H. Smiths store.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
For Sale at Ruinous Prices.

One Wright Sons two-seated Barouche
top carriage, good as new, one Houston
Columbus buggy, Timkin spring, at less than
factory price. We offer this to make room
for Home favorite buggy that we are now
finishing, and to make room for such SAM
pie Storm spring light $50 lbs wagons as
Mr.. Buck Powell, jr is driving. 1t is SAM
pie and is open for inspection to the known
and unknown.
+. G. CROWLEY & Co.,
6-29s and visit
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
For Half q Life Time.

Mrs. John Gemmell, Milroy, Mi6in
county, Pa, in the spring of 1864 injured
her spine and partial paralysis ensued.
For nearly twenty years she was unable to
walk. In the spring of 1888 she was sd-
vised to use ST. Jacobs Oil, the great con-
querer of pain. The first app leation gave
instantaneous relief. Before the second
bottle was exhausted she was able to walk
and is cured.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01

BgA Happy Thought. Diamond
Dyes are so perfect and So beautiful that it
is pleasure to use them, Equally good
for dark or light colors. Ten cents at
druggists. Wells, Richardson & Co., Bur.
lington, VT. Sample card, thirty-two
colors and book of directions for two
cent stamp.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
TlG Best Goods for The Least Money!

Grand Bargain Sale attended by the Masses and APP
preeated by ALL This week will inaugurate another
special sale for Dress Goods We oberate profits,
outstanding the cry of competitors for breaking prices.
Our stock is all fresh and of the very latest designs
and fabrics bought lots for spot cash direct from
importers and dealers We afford do business
smaller margin than any other house in Sedaa expen
being about half that of any other house similar
trade The electric light will remain in house. giving the
trade who cannot attend the sale during the day oppou
nifty of selecting the goods night We have proven the
ladies that what advertise carried the letter.
This shall be motto "Practce What You
Preach You cordially invited to be present this week
and reap the benefit of sale begin Monday morning.
June 23d. Very respectfully,
MESSERLY g. MEUSCHKE,
80 Ohio Street
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
Police Court.

There were only i've cases in the police
court yesterday morning. They were a
follows:
Hy Vincin, disturbing the peace by
fighting, So.
ID. A. Mcconnell, disturbing the peace
by fighting. s..
Lon Gospin, for late hours, was assessed
So.
Tom Wilson got too full for utteranc,
and was fined S.
Fred Bloom, for vsgrancy, was fined 80
but was given a stay of execution to leave
the city.
A. I. Rollins case was continued until
Tuesday morning.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-01
Horsford's Acid Phosphate, Inval-
liable as Tonic.

DIR. J. L. Pratt, Greenfield, Ill, says: 1t
is all that il claims to be-invaluable as
tonic in any case where an acid is indi-
Gated.