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, 1885-02-18

l1hhrNNo JouAnull
For refreshments for a small party a New
York society mar offers the following sug-
gestions: Sandwiches Of bread baked the day
before and Of nicely minced boiled ham sea-
soned with a little venegnr and mustard and
a few drops OF oil, with coffee; thsn chicken
said, witt olives; after this cream, with two
kinds OF cake, and grapes and oranges.
Serve at small tables" For a "blue tea" the
refreshments are sandwiches. cnke and fruit,
with the tea In blue and white him cups.
For simple refreshments tho caterer has a
cast-iron bill OF fare OF escolloped oysters,
chicken ralad, lobster salad, rolls, coffee, ice
crunm Of all kinds. frozen pudding. fruit and
cake- For musicales, sand ichos. cake.
chocoiats and coflea are sometimes servel
Simple refreshments daIntily prepared and
servoi uro much more enjoyable than tho
most ola borate reptsts which do not posse<
the requisite quality Of nicely.
, 1885-02-18
WOMEN AND HOME.
eocIETV AND FASHION : PARLoR
KITCHEN AND NURSERY.
n Fa-hionnbie Young Man safrl-
meniai Infslieiiy-Ths Market Basket
cinh-aerman Dress Hsform-cror-
cooks-Chndrsn'. Clothing

Louisville Cor. Commercial oazctte.l
1T Is the gsyest season IN society that Lou
isvils has seen sincs the war, remarked an
enthusiastic society man rucsnty. aThrce, and
oftsn four or ave, tiptop parties are given
every week, none OF which cost less than
$500. Young men are in demand; they nave
5ssn scarcs al the season, and are becoming
scercsr. Whyi Because tho boys can't
stand the tax why" said a young society
Main ztreot the magnificent salary
Of 5000 a year. -t has become a custom in.
all our parties this season for the male escort
TO furnish hot-houro h5fxors TO the lady,
which, together with a carriage. costs nearly
$40 for every party attended Three events
q week, ESQ. You sce whore i am going 20
iAndf' Ididn't say 50, but / thought II this
dsvotes Of society kept up that sort Of racket
long he would DO compslled TO seek admis-
sion 70 the American colony in Canada
AYes, and IL we omit the flowers, the ladies
maxi US feel IT, They express by looks and
words mors than q fellow with any self-ro-
spsct can endure. It has become a very
serious tax, and n number OF US have COM
b.nsd against the Extravaganza Then this
unhappy young man went on to intimate in
= ooid-blooded way that there was a grave
suspicion afioat that certain young men with
limited incomes got their floral presents for
nothing. just by standing In with the florists
and keeping up the custom
@Why, confound it. there's lots OF rich girls
here, whose fathers keep ons or two car
riages. who accept your escort and allow you
TO pay for a public carriage, when they know
you haven't got IS TO your name. Il
Is ssihsh, thoughtless and e~xtravagant-
that's just what IL is-and we can't stand it."
said The aggrieved young man
, 1885-02-18


Emotion is the last thing that anybody
moving in the upper Ct, c.cs must show. 1t
would be ~dreadfully vulgar TO laugh out
right at anything, or to manifest deep feel
ing on any occasion. Naturalness means
weak character or very poor breedlng-you
can take your choice. Ii won't do at all to
appear very much in earnest on any subject
No matter what happens, it must DO taken
as a matter Of course, and smiled al, II posi-
BILE. On no occasion In the world must q
thing be taken seriously, IL a smile that Is
half grin can possibly be worked In.
You may talk s~tereotyped c~ommonplac
about a book, a play, a friend, a belle, o,
whatever happens to be the topic OF the mo
ment, but, II you don want to be set down
a vulgarian, don't show more than a sub
dued interest. To do that would be to max.
yourself disgracsful, and excite suspicion Of
a mighty poor bringing up. To get or
pleasantly In this kind of society, all the
natural impulses must he toned down and
kept down. II your grandmother Is dead
and a friend offers coincidence, you must not
under any circumstances say moro than
Thanks. You are very kind You may
keep a handkerchief In your hand II you
want to, but don't on any account put Ii to
our eyes. Only people who don't know how
to restrain their emotions do that. Get Ut
some kim Of a smile IA solemn one 4
most suitable for such occasions, OF COURSE
and say: Thanks; you are very kind and
your whols social duty ia the case Is per
formed
, 1885-02-18
PERSONAL

Mr.. w. S. Keller, of Denver, is in the
city.
Mr.. Walter c. Briggs is again in the
city.
Mr.. W. @. Barbour, of Manitou, is at
Dyer's hotel.
Mr.. Chas. II. Burgdorf, road master Of
the Denver Pacific. is in the city.
Mr.. Thos. Swobc, Of the Pacific Hotel
company, goes to Omaha this morning,
At the Railroad hotel VIM Glaecum.
New York; John II Sullivan. Omaha; J
V Howard. Keokuk.
At the Metropolitan hotel: John En-
cry, Fremont; H W Sears, Sioux City;
w S Erstine, Austin; r L Rice and wife,
New York.
At the Inter Ocean hotel VIM Z
Wolf, New York: A Alexander. Chicago;
A d Ireland, New York; ] F Wright, St
Louis; B NJ Holloway, Denver; A M
Post, New York; VIM Hines, New Or
leans; Mrs A Burns, Denver.
, 1885-02-18
A SIDEWALK ARTIST


by E1sotric Light
fSew Yolx Cor. Chicago Journal
midnight painter OF figures on the side
walk Is something new IS this city. He il
one of those natural artists, or 81. broken
down products Of culture, who wander about
with a bunch Of colorsd chaiks und make
pictures on the ~faggings. trusting TO a pass
ing o. the hat for remuneration Herotcfcre,
he has done his work in the daytime. on
downtown cprncrs, whore d crowd would
quickly gather. but be now waits until late
at night. goes 10 the part of Broadway whsre
electricity has displaced ga ligat end trusts
to the roiiicking men and women then M
thore abroad Tor patronage
His method Is singular. He takes for IL
outlines Of his drawings the sharp silhoueti- -
cast by the powerful electric lamps on H.
smooth. broad stones OF tho sidewalk, loo.
Ing 1t at n point OF smallest distortion. 10
lectures, too. while at work; and he claims
10 be an evangelist please stand right
where you are. !" no said to a tipsy young
follow who had staggered with several com,
panions out from n groggcry, .take notice of
the shadow you're casting. Wait two min
utes and III show you what a tine picture
can be made Of 1t. Don't STIR
The odd proposition strikes the fellow
favorably. He can not stand motionless, for
the alcohol sways him a little with its slop-
ping uut tno artist Uses q crnyon with great
celebrity. and before the subject staggers sur
ficiently TO spoil the posture the outline IL
complete. A few additional touches and tho
figure becomes devil-may-care and decidedly
bacchanaiian- Tho spectators laugh, and
drop coin ple~ntsously into the draughtman's
hat He is, as you will ses, an exhorter who
gets his pay before enforcing his religious
las<un.
Having pocketed the contributions, he
s~traightens up, throws out his chest, fills his
lungs for strong elocution, and says: MY
daar young man, coming events are known to
cast their shadows hcfore. Yours isn't any OK.
ception- Let me show you. My pencils shallbe-
como prophetic. Ten years hence your clothes
will lie shabby" and he made holes at the
elbows OF the figure; you will wear a bat
toro1 hat and broken shoes, . each illustrated
with rapid strokes, 'and intemperance will
have reddened your nose and bloated cheeks"
and the picture was now that of an exar.
gcrated sot. There's your likeness, sir, IN.
less you sign the total abstinence pledge and
keep it,
Th-re was no evidence that the sermon
did any good 10 the young drunlard. Tor ho
was inclined to got nngrily abusive, until his
boon companions ridiculed hin and led him
away; but ! think that some OF the bysland-
ers were almo-t weirdly impressed, for tho
laughter was c~oninel to those who were
more or less intoxicated, and the eyes OF soy
oral girls were wide open and hard by reason
OF strenuous efforts to keep Tears from ar
cumulating.
, 1885-02-18

Last Tuesday afternoon her majesty came
to London 10 visit the duchess Of Cambridge,
the trip having boon suddenly arranged at
an hour's noticr. Tho most e~xtrayegant pre-
cautions wers taken at Paddington 10y or
dera sent from Windsor) TO sscure privacy
for her MAJESTY, and there was quite as
thorough a clearance as there used TO DO In
tho streets Of Bagdad when tho sultan's
daughter went to the bath. Every human
hsing on the arrival ode OF tho station was
peremptorily ordered OF. TO the infinite In
conyenisnos OF tho numerous persons who
had zone 70 meet friends who we've coming
up by the trains then duo; and when thces
trains arrived the passengers VIII came by
them vesp ushsd away almost before they
f'snid potain s'ss ssss~
, 1885-02-18

In Germany n new dress reform has boon
accepted as a splendid thing. Thousands OF
people are wearing only wooden clothing.
Tia Idea Is one Of DR.. Gustav Jaeger's. Of
Stuttgart and the fundamental principle Of
the doctrine Is that. being animals. We
should wear animal clothing. Tho doctor
claims that cotton and linen attract and TO
tain the n~oxious, poisonous emanations OF
animal life. instead OF throwing them OF.
while animal material. such as wool. Is made
by nature to protect animal life, and will
not prevent but rather assist tho evapora-
ton Of the emanations from tho body.
The sanitary wooden clothing now being
extensively used consists, for men. Of tight
dtting ~stocAingstts undsrEarments, made Of
, 1885-02-18

Manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup Co. San Francisco Cal, is
Natures Own Ture Laxative. This plea
sent liquid fruit remedy may be had of
Hunt 4 Whipple druggists. Sample bot
ties free and large bottles at fifty cents or
one dollar. 1t is the most pleasant,
prompt and effective remedy known, to
cleanse the system, TO act on the Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels gently yetthoroughly;
to dispel Headaches, Colds and Feycrs, to
cure Constipation, Indigestion and kind
red ills.
, 1885-02-18
Wreck. of Club Life.


49, AtW |4AAA
i think ! 200 about as many wrecks OF
club life in New York as there are wrecks of
bar-room life. Many OF these clubs afford
unexampled opportunities for adventures,
who could not elsewhere land around the
subscription list, start the game, and pre-
sumo upon the freshness OF their fellow
members. We borrow many things from
England far worse than anything indigenous
here. 1 was recently talking to a broken-
down man In this city who Inherited some
Thousands Of pounds. and with a portion OF
OF it bought a place In a British regiment.
That was a few years ago, before the buying
Of commissions had been abolished He wns
recommended to buy a lieutenancy In a very
stylish regiment, In which one Of the British
princes was the nominal colonel He had 10
pay high for tic place, and then the acting
colonel presumed TO make suggestions to him.
which were in the light of orders. He told
him, for example, that there were three
horses he could sell him which he ought 70
have. OF course he bought the horses ut
several times their valus, and they proceeded
to eat their beads of. And then, Whenever
a ball was given in honor Of Lady Shoepeg
or Lady Shoofy, the colonel notified tho o.
hcer that he was expected to take 50 many
tickets, and contribute 50 much.
He was then inviiel 10 gamble, and to re.
fuse would have been TO feel Juvenile. and
perhaps lose the colonels regard So he
gambled. This did not exhaust his money
fast enough, and be WIS next shown a great
point ON the stock exchange. Nsxt no made
a match with a woman of title. gave her
elaborate presents, and about the time he
was drawing near the end Of his purse she
ran of and married a fellow officer. who
WIS coming into something, as the phrase
goes. So the young man sold his cornmia-
sion and started for ono Of the British col
onies, where he found the opportunities for
starving so good that he appeared in New
York city. with another wife whom he had
married for revenge, and a broom, and he
was sweeping out a store on way.
This Is a good deal like some portions Of
New York club life, with the omission Of
the fact that the young man never gets as
high as the broom
, 1885-02-18

Mrs Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with asthma
and bronchitis, during which time the
best physicians could give no relief
Her life was despaired Of, until in last 0c-
tober she procured q bottle Of DR.. King
New Discovery. when immediate relief
was felt and by continuing its use for a
short time she was completely cured, grin
ing in flesh 80 ihs in a few months.
Free trial bottles Of this certain cure Of
all throat and lung diseases at Gray K
Pcane's drug store. large bottles 81. 90.
, 1885-02-18

A1ANtN"AAhNHA
Every one will observe that "a favorits
article OF winter clothing for chiidryn Is a
comforter swathed around the neck. This is
o great error; the feet and the wrists are
tho proper members to keep warm; the face
nnd throat viii harden into a healthy indif-
ference to cold; but that muller,
exchanged for an extra pair Of
thick socks aud knitted gloves.
would preserve a boy OF girl
really warm and well Bronchitis and sore
throat have declined so per cent since the
absurd use Of high collars and twice round
norkerchiefs went out OF fashion, and II the
poor would take better care OF their chill
dren's feet, half the ~infantil mortality
would disappear. IL only costs a trihe to
put a piece OF thick felt or cork into tho
bottom Of a boot or shoe, but the difference
Is often considerable between that and a
doctors bill. with perhaps the undertakorss.
bo ido4
, 1885-02-18

Tho newest fad Of tie swell damsel Is to
take snuff. Don't exclaim against the prac-
tlce as vile before you know that the smiling
Is performed In the dHintiest manner, and
that thu snuf Is not ground tobacco, but a
powder made OF something white. and per
fumed with any desired sort Of scent. The
snu1-box seems likely 10 displaee the cut
glass Lottles which We ave for a year been
Juggling around. II Is made Of silver, orna-
mented with gold, and indefinitely increased
in beauty and value by settings Of precious
stones. The handling Of it and It's content
gives the opportunity for cunning grace.
What the effect on noses will DO l can't foro-
tell. Perhaps they will DO pusheM up untfl
thsy all become aggravated pugs& bloom
out into soms form OF poisoning.
, 1885-02-18

"
This unnatural heat to which cooks nre, as
a rule, exposed, is quite sufficient 70 account
for their inflrmities OF temper and their
tendency to deviate from the path OF tenn
perance. Even In winter the temperature OF
q kitchen, without ventilation-and well
ventilated kitchens are the exception rather
than the RULES almost unbearnble. In
summer the ordinary kitchen, with is biaE-
ing fire and closoi windows, resembles tho
black hole Of Calcutta in its sitting atmos-
phere. What wonder is it that in such cir
cumstances cooks become irritable, and that
servants shrink from undertaking duties
whicl, can only be conducted under condi-
tons ~prsjudical to healthl
, 1885-02-18

The dainty jewelry mott in vogue at pre-
srnt Is copies from the Oriental and semi
barbaric models, Moorish and Egyptian
designs being hold y special favor. Ores
cents, pendants oxqLhitely ieweied, antique
medals depending from gem studded bangles
Of Roman gold, Egyptian heads and swing
ing columns are all equally fashionable. Very
broad dog-collars OF Rhine stones fastened to
fine gold chains are worn with low-cut even
ing eorsages, and string pearls are selected
for bridal use.
, 1885-02-18

The VoLTAIc BELT Co., of Marshall
Mich, offer I send their celebrated
ELEcTHo-VoITAIc BELT and other
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES on trial for thirty
days, to men young or old affiliated
with nervous debility. loss Of vitality and
manhood. and ali kindred troubles. Also
for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis, and
other diseases. Complete restoration to
health, vigor and manhood guaranteed.
No risk is incurred as thirty days trial is
allowed; Write them at once for illustrated
pamphlet FREQ.
, 1885-02-18

NJ" T|TN E'WTsI
A wellbred man removos his hat in the
presence OF ladies in any rooted public place,
and he does them, though strangers. a
favor. Unless you are well acquainted with
a woman let her bow first; but between old
acquaintance such ceremony Is needless
When walking with a male acquaintance
you must salute his friends by raising your
hat also. . stop long 70 converse in the
street Don't smoke in public places where
there are women, unless such is the custom
Of ell f~reQuontera
, 1885-02-18

As well as the most effective method Of
dispelling headaches, Colds and Fevers or
cleansing the System is by taking a few
doses Of the pleasant California liquid
fruit remedy Syrup Of Figs. Sample
bottles free, and soc and 81 bottles for
sale BY Hunt u Whipple.
, 1885-02-18

The best saige in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chiiblains,
coms, and all skin eruptions. and positive
" cures piles or no pay required II is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. or
money refunded PRICE, cents per box.
For sale by Gray & Pearse.
, 1885-02-18

A certain Clergyman was sent for suddenly
to 60 to n cottage, where he found a man In
bed swell, my friend" said the pastor,
~what induced you to send for mefs Tho
patient, who was rather deaf, appealed to
his wife ~What does he sayf' AHs says"
shouted the woman, what the deuce did you
send for him forf
, 1885-02-18

Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph
4Who is 1t writes all these jokes In thu
papers, l wonderf' said Mr.. Jarphiy.
"Why, l suppose they hire some one TO dc
It" replied Mrs. Jarphly.
Hire some onei Who hires some oneFv
II don't know" answered Mrs Jarphly
''psrhaps it's young physicians struggling
for a practice.~
, 1885-02-18

Mr.. II. L Wand, u leading grain and
stockman Of Cnig, Mo-, relates his ex-
perience rs follows: Our baby has suf-
Tered with a severe cough, and We tried
several remedies without effect We
then got a bottle Of Camberlain's Cough
Remedy. which produced immediate reliof
and a permanent cure" Sold BY W. n.
Hunt.
, 1885-02-18

Arkansaw Traveller Er man whut wuz
once a fool but what airter erwhile gifts tar
be n smart mar Is wiser den de man whu
wuz alluk smart, fur habin' been a fool fore
he wuz wise he's got de 'sperisnoe O do smart
man an de fool
, 1885-02-18

Don't freeze. when you can telephone
to Riner & johnson. and get the Marshall
coal at $3.50 per ton. Telephone l02
, 1885-02-18

ll0- tulcANN AitfNa
A. robust as possible Is the appearance OF
tie current belle as she walks in the nvenue.
Cold air and hrisk pedestrianism render arti-
lciai colorine undesirable for her checks.
and the gait now assumed by the girl Of
styls has nothing mincing about II, Lut Is
composed Of free. graceful strides. She
aims to look natural. YeIlowed hair Is de
spised, and there arc taid to DO nstances
wherein nature, having given a golden
hue a dying OF brown, has obliterated
the color which only a year ago WINS
considered an emblem OF feminine self
satisfaction. Her personal quietude Of
establishment Is sometimes offset by tho
enormous St. Bernard dog. Newfoundland or
mastiif that she lead or Is led by, according
as The brute takes notion TO pull back or
ahead. One Of her newest lilings Is for tho
Russian bath, which has become 50 fashion
able to her sex that the whole afternoon is
sot apart for them In most OF the large bath
Ing establishments. The godliness Of clean
illness Is no new doctrine for our girls OF
money and leisure. but they are fresh con-
verts to the doctrine that it can be best and
mos. pleasurnbly practical by tho steaming
and the rubbing OF the Russian process.
, 1885-02-18

The ladies approve of your smoking
uLittle j oker.W
, 1885-02-18


pure, undysd wool, fastened over the shoul
der and Of double THICKNESS over tbs breast.
Tho coat or jacket q doubis-brsa tod. AMI
buttons clear up 70 thu throat II canta-ni
no lining or padding unless o. pura WOOL
Tho same rule npplies to the trouser. and
there Is a contrivnnco BY which cod
drnughts erc prevented from rushing 70 par
tieularly exposed parts Of the body ano
bringing on attacks Of lumbago and rheuma-
tism. The wooden socks containdivisiona ton
each toe. The linen OF tic bed-rdom Is E.s1
discarded at night, and one In full sympathy
with Tbs reform must needs sleep botwocn
blankets. with heal pIlowed upon vol
Keeping ones window well open is another
ruls adhered to. The reward for following
out this reform IS tho loss OF all surplus flesh,
the routing OF bad hnmors which mar tho
SKIN, the hardening Of the muscle and the
body's resumption to its normal condition
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-06-04
LETTER HEADS
DON'T DELAY,

DUT go and see the largest and handsomest
I'D stock of Jewelry, Watches, Silverware and
Fancy Goods, ever exhibited in Chester. Bar
gains in GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES.
If you want to buy an engagement Ring We'd
ding, Birthday or Christmas present, call OH +.
C. STAIN, you will find an endless variety Of
presents, from 25 cents to Sl.50
Just received for the lovers of art, Steel En-
cravings, Oil Paintings and Photographs.
Hanging Lamps, Student and new patent Fan
Lamps, giving light equal to gas light.
Remember all goods are sold under guarantee
to be as represented. No wish for the purchaser
to be deceived: We call gold, gold; and brass,
brass. My prices are as low as the lowest for
reliable goods. Long years experience and am
pie capital enable me to buy at lowest prices, and
will not be undersold by any one.
Cash purchasers Of Watches, Sewing Machines
and Organs can secure special Bargains, as 1
want to reduce my large stock.
An improved high arm Machine, drop-leaf and
drawers and all attachments, warranted 5years,
for $500.
WATCH REPAIRING receives my personal
attention. Satisfaction guaranteed at moderate
prices. Orders by mail promptly attended to.
Respectfully, +. C. STAIN,
Chester, S. C..
November 81 Al 1y
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-06-04
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

COUNTY OF YORK-COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Frank Blomer, Charles S. Schultz and Henry
Reitman, partners, doing business under the
firm name of Blomer, Schultz Reitman,
Plaintiffs against Burrit II. Porter and Jesse
D. Porter trading as Porter Bros, and Henry
Hayward, George Hayward, Amos Morrill,
and Alvin Greenwood partners, trading un-
der the firm name of Hayward Bros. Il Co.,
and j. S. Ristine f. F. May and j. B. Ken
nedy, partners, trading under the firm name
of Ristine, May IL Co., Defendants.-C0py
Summons for Retief-Complaint not Served.
TO the Defendants:
VOU are hereby summoned and required to
I answer the complaint in this action, which
Common Pleas for the said county, and to serve
a copy of your answer to the said complaint on
the subscribers at their Office at Yorkvlle, South
Carolina, within twenty days after the service
hereof exclusive of the day of such service; and
if YOU fail to answer the complaint within the
time aforesaid, the Plaintiffs in this action will
amply to the Court for the relief demanded in the
complaint.
Dated MAY 18th, A. D. 1885.
r.. ST. JOS +. WALLACE, c. &. P. and q. 5.
WILSON & WILSON,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Ristine May IL Co. Take notice that the
Summons in this action, Of which the fore
going is copy, together with the complaint,
was filed in the office of the Clerk OF the
Court of Common Pleas for the County of
York, in the State of South Carolina, on the
18th day of May, A. D. 1885.
WILSON & WILSON,
Plaintiffs Attorneys
May 81 TT