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A FEW CHEERING WORDS FOR NORTH
ER.-Dear good mother has been reading
the stories for the children, and now she
wants few cheering words for herself.
When evening comes, how often we hear
the mother say, "Oh, am so tired, and
yet 1 have accomplished nothing to-day
The children take all my time; there is al:
ways something to be done for them.''
Tired, faithful mother, instead of accom-
plishing nothing, you have accomplished a
great deal of good work.
There is record of your days work
kept in the upper courts of the king of all
earth. If you could see it you would find
recorded little acts of love and patience
which you never thought worth while to
mention and scarcely remember.
Very near to the comforter are the tired
mothers. He sees all their self-sacrifices,
all their patient suffering. When they feel
their weakness, He giveth them strength.
Don't he discouraged or disheartened,
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
(tOunfy Of York.

NTHEREAS JOHN d. MCCONNELL has ap-
w Dlied to me for Letters of Administration
on all and singular the goods and chattels, rights
and credits of REUBEN MCCONNELL, late OF
the county aforesaid, deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonlsh al
and singular the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, at our
next Probate Court for the said county to be hold,
en- at York Court House on the 1lTH DAY or
SEPTEMBER, 4. d., 1885, at IL o'clock, A: NJ,
to shew cause, if any, why the said Administers
ton should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this end day of
August, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty-fiye and in the
10th year of American Independence.
j. BEATTY WILLIAMS.
Judge of Probate.
Angus q 30 Zt
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, Bg A gentleman went into gun store for
the purpose OF buying a gun. He saw a
fine sample of the stock on the show case
and attempted to pick it up for examina-
tion. The German storekeeper, who saw
the movement, shouted:
"Mine friend, dots besser you look pooty
veil out. Dot gun vas loaded, und when he
goes off he kicks"
The gentleman, thinking to have some
fun with the German, replied: "a gun
can't kick it has no legs"
"Vat," said the store-keeper. "He don't
can kick. Yoost Wait. 1 dells you some
dins, und I gif you leedle inflamations.
vas in der pishness, und know some
things. A gun don't kick nit its legs. 1t
kichs NIT its breeches."
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A PROFESSION OF HARD WORK.-The
successful Journalist of to-day is the man
who can supply any department of his pa
per were he called upon to do it. This may
CRATE upon the ears of the young man who
has cherished such noble ideas of his chosen
profession but when he comes from the
realms of fancy to name successful men
whose steps he would like to follow he finds
it fact. There is no call for young men,
college bred or otherwise, in the editorial
room, and diploma from German uni
versity cannot create demand. Journal
ism is school, and it has a primary de-
partment, as we'll as all other professions, or
occupations whose goal is lofty one. The
young man who would make name in the
profession and yet expects to begin and
finish writing editorials has a distorted
view of the work before him. 1t is no long
er necessary, however desirable, to have
"worked up from the case" but the idea of
the head of paper who could not write a
"local," correct a "proOf," edit rural cores
pondence, and regulate affairs in any emer-
gency in the composing room may be incom-
prehensible to the graduate, but it is ridicu-
lous to The practical journalist. The only
place to master these details is in the office.
But there is one subject paramount in
which the journalist must be equipped, and
that is a knowledge of American politics.
1t needs no argument to show that the field
for such training is not abroad. 1t is at
home. 1t is in passing through successive
campaigns, each one furnishing the close
observer of events with knowledge and
foresight that shall make his pen power.
We do not decry the polish and generally
broadening effect of a year or two abroad.
10 the young men of leisure and means we
would recommend it, but we would warn
all such against false hope Of substituting
such general culture for the practical news
paper training only to be obtained by long
hours and rough experience in the several
departments.-ABa Journal.
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a dangerous specimen, and one which no
man in his senses would like to approach.
Catching up this monster, the fellow coiled
it around his neck and fondled it while it
writhed and exhibited the most venomons
qualities. Throwing it high up into the
air, it fell to the ground the same cane
which we had handled at our ease.
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p@r got letter from sister Jane to-day"
remarked Mrs. Caution to her husband
last night. "She wants to know whether ]
am still in the city this hot weather"
"Well, DEAR" said Mr.. Caution, eff you
write to her tell her you are not still in
the city, and that I have never known
you to be so anywhere, for that matter."-
Pitts5,tr0 Chronicle.
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Comfy of York.

WHEREAS r. G.. CULP has applied to me
w for Letters of Administration on all and
SINGULAR the goods and chattels, rights and cred
it's Of WESTLEY G.. GRAHAM, late ofthe coun-
ty aforesaid, deceased. =,
These are, therefore, to cite and admonlsn an
and singular the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me at our
next Judge of Probate's Court for York county,
to he holden at York Court House, on FRIDAY, ,
the llTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, \. d., 1885, at
IL o'clock, 4. NJ, to shew cause, If any, why the
said Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 18th day of
August, in the year Of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and cighty-fve, and in
the 10th year of the independence OF the Uni
ted States Of America.
j. BEATTY WILLIAMS,
Judge of Probate.
DT 80 u
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good mothers; you have the most impor-
tant Office Of trust given to mortals. Faith
fulness brings its own reward. BY and by
the little ones will grow up to be men and
women. They will rise up and cal! you
blessed. The fruit of your good teachings
children will never forget their loving, pa
tient mother, and the memories of their
home life with you will be the sweetest and
dearest of all their childhoOd.-Er.
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Bar A school board examiner lately asked
the following questions of little girl.
What is the plural of man." "Men."
"Very well; and what is the plural OF
child?" "Twins," Immediately replied
the little girl,
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p9"I wish l was on desert Island," eX.
claimed Mrs. A., who mad been annoyed by
gossiping neighbors; II wish was on des.
ert Island where there wouldn't be anybody
to talk about you." "But, my DEAR" replied
Mr.. A., "you must remember that there
wouldn't be anybody to talk about either
Mrs. A. said she hadn't thought of that,
and concluded that desert island might
not be so pleasant after all.
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@ @"Do you think would make very
attractive angelo" said slim young man,
with very large ears, to young lady.
"Well no, she replied, pointing to his inn
mense ears; 81 think your wings are lit
tie too high up"
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A prominent physician lately remarked to the
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public the letters we receive, the >"Mothers'
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pa" 81 would like to get certificate of in
sanity" said man to the asylum commits
sioners.
"Whom do you want it for? 20
"Myself."
care you insane?"
"Crazy es chinch."
"And you want admittance into the asy-
lum ?"
eyes, sir"
"What evidence can you give US of your
insanity ?"
evidence you cannot dispute. read a
three column article on the tariff"
$50 to the asylum and tell the keeper.
He'll admit you. In positive cases certifi-
Gates are not necessary"
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~ While medical students are being
harshly condemned for robbing graves, it is
forgotten that the students intend to fill
them up again when they 60 into practice.
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VTNHE undersigned would respectfully INFORM
the public that he now has in operation, on
his lot on Kings Mountain Street, FOUNDRY
AND MACHINE SHOP, in which he is prepared
to do all manner Of work in light iron and brass
castings, and general machine work.
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C&L. MARROW GAUGE RAILROAD.
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CCHEDULE of Mail and Passenger Trains
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effect at II o'clock, Noon, Sunday, July ~, 1888:
Standard of time, clock in telegraph office at
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

l~~o THE undersigned offers for sale,
AzEsIsIl the lot in Yorkville, known as the
n rTs ~ "MEEK PLACE." It is situated
Eaa.II8a1sSsI near the Methodist Church, and
contaius TWO ACRES, more or less On the
lot is two-story Dwelling House, containing
SIX LARGE ROOMS AND A BASEMENT, a
lumber house, corn-crib and stables.
Terms will be made easy. L. NJ. GRIST.
November 80 48 If
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WEST LIBERTY STREET..
Yorkyille Livery and Feed Stables.

WEST LIBERTY SREET.
Yorkville Livery and Feed Stables.
TUST received a lot of Cincinnati Buggies, Car
Oh riages, Jumpseat Phatons, all standard
grade work. Also few Columbus Buggies will
be kept in stock and sold at the most reasonable
prices.
SECONDHAND VEHICLES.
The following secondhand Vehicles for sale
in which bargains will be given:
Buggies,
2 Spring Wagons,
l Four-Seat Ph4ton,
l Two-Horse Wagon,
All in good running order, and will be sold cheap
for cash, or on time.
Buggy Cushions, Shafts and Poles will be kept
in stock.
Something New.
T now have in connection with my Livery
Stable No. Queen City HEARSE and glass
front COACH, which will be furnished for fu-
neral OCCASIONS at short notice and for moderate
charges.
FEED STABLES.
Have YOUR horses fed at the YORKVILLEL LlV-
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ceve the best attention at reasonable prices.
F. E. SMITH.
April % II II
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THE UNLUCKIEsT OF MEN.-A venera-
BILE tramp entered an Austin business house
and said to the proprietor: q! am the most
unfortunate man in the world; please do
something for me-" ~ don't know who
you are" replied the merchant; "you may
be an impostor." "Here is a certificate
from Parson Jordan, of Galveston, that 1
am a hard-working, honest man, who has
been unfortunate" ga certificate from
Parson Jordan, of Galveston?" asked the
merchant. eyes, sir; here it is" replied
the mendieant, handing the merchant q
paper. The merchant looked at the paper
and said: "Parson Jordan, of Galveston, is
my brother. I know his signature very
we'll, and his certificate on that paper is
forged" "Just as expected" whined the
mendicant; ~ told you was the most un-
fortunate man in the world. Just think of
me coming to the brother of Parson Jordan,
of all the people in the town, and showing
him that forged certificate when there is
not another in Austin who knows his sig
nature. ."-Isras ,Syftings.
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ATTORNEYS AT LA
OFFICE

OFFICE
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Practice in all Courts of the State and United
States. Promptness and Fidelity in all Business.
October 30 44 ly
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BS "Did your story win the price,"
"No, butt came near winning it. 1t failed
only in one stipulation"
"And what was that 90
cit was to have made the editors hair
stand on end"
"Oh! see. 1t wasn't exciting enough"
Eyes, it was"
Then why didn't it make his hair stand
on end 90
"He hadn't any. He was bald-headed." )"
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pa~ You should learn some trade, my son,
said an Austin gentleman to his young
hopeful. "Bricklayers are getting $3.50 a
day, while lawyers can't afford to ride in
the street cars"
Spa, why didn't you learn trade when
you were boy?"
''That is not only silly, but an imperti-
nent question. didn't learn trade when
I was boy out of regard for your feelings.
''It can't be helped now," replied the boy
moodily, "but wish you had consulted me,
for if we had arranged for you to be the
bricklayer could have been the gentleman
myself"
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UNIFORM GAUGE FOR RAlLwAYs.-It is
a very popular impression that all of the
Southern railroads are uniform gauge of
five feet, and that all Northern railroads are
fixed at the "Ohio" gauge, four feet eight
and a half inches. Formerly all Southern
roads were five feet, but first the Illinois
Central, then the Iron Mountain narrowed
up," the first to the Ohio gauge of four feet
eight and half inches, the other to four
feet nine. All the lines of the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad and its Western system, in
Guiding the Fort Wayne, Pan Handle and
Little Miami, are four feet nine. There are
a few scattered roads maintaining a gauge
of four feet eight and quarter, and occa-
sionally one Of four feet eight and three
quarters. Next summer all of the main
lines in ihe South, headed by the Louisville
and Nashville and the Cincinnati Southern,
will change to four feet nine. The matter
is now in the hands of committee of the
Southern Association, but, while that COM
mittee has not reported, enough is known
now to say that the change has been deter
mined on, aud that it will occur next sum-
mer, probably in June or July. BY unison
of action it is believed the movement will
be much more economical than the chang
es made in the past. The plan goes to
the division of the cost of extra tools and
the employment of extra labor, one road or
system being changed first, the tools and
extra employees will be transferred to the
next, and so on until all the roads, parties to
the agreement have been changed Cfncin-
matt Ej,0uirer
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Annrurans department.

nay A man who probably hailed from Buf-
falo played a powerful mean trick on De-
troit bridal coupleat Niagara Falls the other
evening. They went to hotel and regis
tered, had supper, and then started out for a
night view ofthe Mighty Roarer. They had
said:
"Have you just been married?"
'We have" answered the groom.
"Going to stay here day or two?"
eyes,"
"Having registered at my hotel, you
probably intend to remain there?"
eyes, SIR"
"Well, I want to say word to you. |
don't want any duck-deary nonsense around
my house. want no popsy-wopsy business
on the veranda. Iwant no squeezing hands
on the balconies or feeding each other at
the table,"
The groom let his arm fall from his BRIDES
waist in slow and painful manner and the
stranger continued:
''TRe first time you call her peaches and
cream, or she calls yon her darling, out you
CO."
eyes; sir"
''She's no sweeter than ten thousand other
girls, and you're no more of a darling
than 1 am, and 1 won't stand love-slck
nonsense"
He walked away with that, and people at
the Falls who knew the bridal couple were
amazed to hear them address each other as
Mr.. and Mrs, and to see what precautions
they took to prevent touching hands or be-
traying any symptoms of love. They put
in two wretched days, and it was only as
they were upon the point of leaving that
they discovered how a base villain had
duped them.
A SUCCESSFUL SCHEME.-Two darkies
had to carry a large desk to the house OF DIR.
Blister, who had bought it at a furniture
store. When they arrived with the desk he
was in and directed them where to put it.
The darkies expected to get quarter apiece
at least for their extra trouble, but alas the
doctor did not give them anything at all.
He forgot all about their sufferings in carry
ing the heavy desk up two flights of stairs.
They consulted together for a moment in
the hall, and then they began to fight and
pound each other, calling each other all man
ner of vile names. No such uproar had
been heard since the adjournment of the
Legislature.
Dr. Blister, hearing the noise, came out
and wanted to know what was the cause OF
the disturbance.
"Dis heah niggar KEEP for hisself de mon.
ey what you guv him for us bofe, for totln'
de desk up de STAIRS" said Sam.
"You is a liar. De doctor didn't glib me
de money. You got de money and KEEP it,"
retorted Jim.
'You are both wrong, boys" said DR.. Bills
ter. II didn't give either of you anything,
but I'll make it all right. Don't fight any
more," and taking out his pocket-book he
gave them quarter each.
Those who assert that the colored man has
no executive ability should ponder over
this item.-Isras Sytnegs.