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AN ALMANAC AS A WITNESS. s.-John
Philpot Curran defended poor devil who
was charged with robbing a nobleman. On
trial the victim positively identified the
thief, saying, though the robbery occurred
at night, the moon was bright enough to al
low him to see the face ofhis assailant. The
driver and footman both gave similar testi-
mony. Curran addressed the court and the
jury. He pleaded that his client was not
guilty-had been at home, fifteen miles
away from the scene of the robbery at the
time of its occurrence. He could not prove
an alibi, for wife could not testify for her
husband, and his child was not old enough
to know the import of an oath but he could
introduce the only witness the prosecution
had depended on for identifcation-the
moon. 1.-THE driver and footman testified
as they did because their master did So"
There Curran called for the almanacs. Sew
eral of the red bound pamphlets were
brought in. The judge took one. Turning
to the date of the robbery, which occurred
at II O'Clock, it was discovered that no moon
arose that night, and the prisoner was ac-
quilted. He talked to Curran afterward,
and the attorney said: ''You gave me EGO
($IOO in our money! to defend you. Well, I
only got about S2 2of that. 1t cost me s18to
get those almanacs printed !'-C0luna6ia
.Jttrist.
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of position will prove restful to person en-
gagged in sewing or other confining work.
Salt meat should be put in cold water to
cook; fresh meat in boiling water, and if
more water is added, it should be boiling
also.
To clean bottle, put into it some kernels
Of corn, and tablespoonful of ashes; fill it
half full of water, and after vigorous and
thorough rinsing, the bottle will be found
as good as new.
10 remove the stains of French shoe pol
ish, either from woolen or cotton goods,
wash the spot with ,tallow soap, and let it
stand for an hour or so; then wash it in
clean water, and afterward proceed as with
any sOiIed article
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CLERKS SALE.
South CarOlina--York County.

IN COMMON PLEAS.
VIM. s. Garrison and others against Harriet L.
Turner and Others
TN obedience to the Decree of the Court made
\ in the cause as above entitled, I will expose
to public sale at YORK COURT HOUSE, on the
FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER,
Next, during the legal hours of sale, all that
piece, parcel and tract of land situated IN the
county and State aforesaid, bounded by lands OF
Samuel A. Garrison, Austin Garrison, deceased,
J. P. Hutchinson, and bounded by the Catawba
River on the east, and containing
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN ACRES,
More or less.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-half Cash; balance Of
purchase money payable in twelve months, with
interest from day of sale, secured by bond and
mortgage-purchaser to have the option of pay
ing bis entire bid in cash. Purchaser to pay for
papers. =, r, ,,
November 10 40 At
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CLERKS SALE.
South Carolina...YOrk County.

IN COMMON PLEAS.
J. N. McDill, Executor, against Sarah Z. Robin
son and others.
IN obedience to the Decree Of the Court, made
in the cause above entitled, will expose to
public sale at YORK COURT HOUSE, on the
FIRST MONDAY (Sales-day) IN DECEMBER, I,
Next, all of that piece or parcel of land in the
county aforesaid, and known as the Atkinson
tract, in Broad River township, containing
1921 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
Except that portion devised to II. A. McKeown,
being separated from it by division line desig-
mated in the will of VIM. McKeown, deceased,
containing about 80 acres, being the part devised
to Nancy f. Plaxico.
TERMS CASH.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
JOS. F. WALLACE, C. c. c. Pls.
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CLERKS SALE.
South CarOlina..YOrk County.

IN CUMMUN PLEAS.
Jno. G. Anderson and others against w. R.
Horton and others.
IN obedience to the Decree of the Court made in
4 the cause above entitled, I will expose to
public sale, at YORK COURT HOUSE, on the
FIRST MONDAY (Sales-D Day. IN DECEMBER,
Next, all that piece parcel and tract of land sit
uated in county and State aforesaid, containing
FIFTY-SEVEN ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
Adjoining lands formerly owned by Ann Knox,
John Countryman and others.
TERMS OF SALE.
One half Cash balance of purchase money on
credit of twelve months. with interest from
day of sale, secured by bond and mortgage
Purchaser to pay for papers.
JOS. +. WALLACE, G. c. C. Pls.
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An,unruns 4eparttnent.
jake READS THE RECIPE.

Old lady Jones borrowed Mrs. Browns
recipe for making watermelon pickle the
other day, and, being hard of hearing, and
as she couldn't see to read we'll, she got her
grandson, jake to read it for her. jake
took the paper like dutiful child, and hold
ing it upside down, commenced:
"Take green watermelon"
"Why, Jake, amt you mistaken. L
thought the melon must be ripe"
"Oh, what's the matter wild you? Did
yer ever see watermelon that wasn't
green? Cut the watermelon into four
halves"
"But there amt only two halves to any
thing. Idon't believe you are reading that
HSi RWeli, SINy you don't half to; but anyhow
that's wat the reseet says. 'Then soak it in
a pint cup"
''Oh, dear me! how in the world can you
put a watermelon in pint cup?"
"Well, I amt here to tell you the where
ases and howfores. Pm just readin' the
facts, and you can put in the filosofee to suit
your taste. After soaking the melon, put
1t in skillet and fry it for four days."
reseet as that" said the old lady, but jake
kept on:
bowl and pour over it gallon of vinegar,
taking care not to spill the vinegar"
I'd just like to know how you can pour
gallon into quart bowl without spilling
any of it," but jake continued:
"Then sift peck of red pepper through
milk strainer over the melon, and to one
cup of butter add the whites and yolks and
the shells of three eggs, and throw in the
old hen that laid them, and four sticks of
cinnamon drops, and two tablespoonful of
-quinine and run it through coffee mill, and
let it stand until it ferments, and then put
it in a tin can and tie the can to dogs tail
this will stir it up to the right consisten-
cy-and then you can turn it of into crooks
and have it ready for use. Serve it up cold
and spread on mince pie, and it makes a
capital dessert )" and jake slid out the door
and left the old lady looking like wrinkle
on a monument.
''By golly," said jake, "bet your sweet
life she won't ask me to read any more re-
Seetsu
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-11-24

Uses OF AN EGG.-For burns and scalds
nothing is more soothing than the white of
an egg, which may be poured over the
wound. It is softer as a varnish than COL
lodion, and being always at hand, can be
applied. 1t is also more cooling than the
sweet oil and cotton, which was formerly
supposed to be the surest application to al
lay the smarting pain. 1t is the contact
with the air which gives the extreme dis
comfort experienced from the ordinary &C
cident of this kind, and anything that ex-
cludes the air and prevents inflammation is
the thing to be at once applied.
The egg is considered to be one Of the
best of remedies for dysentery. Beaten up
slightly, with or without sugar, and swal-
lowed at a gulp, it tends. by its emollient
qualities, to lessen the inflammation of the
stomach and intestines, and by forming a
transient coating on these organs, to enable
nature to resume her healthful sway over
diseased body.-Hulps Journal Of Health.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-11-24

LIFTING OUT A POsT.-Lifting out posts
to renew the fence or change the line is
usually very Hard and slow work, but the
simple and effective method given in our
illustration will show how it can be done
both easily and quickly. A spadelul of
earth is taken from each side of the post,
as far down as it can be placed. A strong
lever-a stout rail will answer the purpose
of the rail catches firm SOIL BY lifting at
the other end of the lever the post Is raised
several inches, when both chain and lever
are pushed down again for second hold,
which generally brings the post out. The
chain is furnished with stout hook at one
end, made to fit the links, so that it can be
quickly adjusted to any ordinary post
AnaeriCan Agricultu'ist.
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FORECLOSURE SALE.

DY virtue of power Of Attorney, to me exc
I'D cuted by James j. White, mortgagor, and IN
order to foreclose the mortgage by him executed
to J. R. Barron and J. B. Jackson, Book LII,
529-532), and the said Barron & Jackson consent
ing I will expose to pulic sale, on Sales Day,
THE FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER,
Next at YORK COURT HOUSE DOOR, be-
tween the legal hours of sale, those certain
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN (l37)
ACRES OF LAND, more or less, situatein York
county, S. c., on the headwaters of Bullock 8
Creek, adjoining lands of Joseph Stephenson,
Hugh B. Wallace and others, being the land con-
veyed, Dec. 4, 1884, by w. F. Woods to Barron q
Jackson, and by them conveyed, Book C5, 1929
to James J. White.
There are on said tract Of land two good farm
residences, good we'll of water, one tenanth house
and good barn and other outbuildings.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-half Cash balance on a credit Of twelve
months, with interest at ten Q0) per cent. from
day of sale, secured by purchasers bond and
mortgage of the premises-with leave to pur-
chasers to pay all cash..
Before Sales-D Day in December, the land may
be purchased at private sale
GEO. w. HART,
Yorkville, S. c..
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FORECLOSJTRE SALE.

Il ToHNIOIOSOH y HSHI 01A 1@H|'
DURSUANT to Decree of Foreclosure in the
il case of J. Ran. Wallace against Robert L.
Pursley and Others will expose to public sale
at YORK COURT HOUSE DOOR, on
SALES-DAY IN DECEMBER NEXT,
Between the legal hours of sale, all that tract or
parcel of land in York county, lying on the wa
ters of Clarks Fork, containing
SEVENTY THREE ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
And bounded by lands now or formerly of. w.
Wells, Galloway and Brown-being the tract
bought by Robert l.. Pursey from William n.
Gordon.
TERMS-CASH.
JOS. +. WALLACE, G. C. C. Pls.
November 10 As At
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TOBACCO AND CIGARS.
MARBLE YARD.

Special attention given to all kinds of Monu-
mental and Tomb Stone Work. Prices are lower
than ever before. I can certainly sell you work
cheaper than any travelling agent can, for I will
and see specimens of work and ascertain prices.
+. HAPPERFIELD.
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IF YOU WANT TO BUY

N Engine, Boiler, WoodW orking Machine
n ry of any kind; Saw Mill, Machine Tools or
Machinery Of any kind for wood or iron work.
ing, do not fail to consult the undersigned, VINO
has for sale all kinds of Engines and Boilers and
Wood and Iron Working Machinery, both me0
and secondhand, at prices that simply defy com
petition. Let me know your wants and prices
will be named. you want to sell Engine, Boil
er or Machinery of any kind, describe it and ad-
dress J. n. SUTHERLAND, Belton, S. c.
JuIy % 30 4m%
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A WICKED LITTLE BoY.-Bebby-"Ma,
you don't want me to play with wicked
boys, do you ?" Mother-"No, indeed,
Bobby" Bobby-"Well, if one little boy
kicks another little boy, isn't it wicked for
him to kick. him back?" Mother-"Yes,
Bobby, very wicked" Bobby-"Then, l
don't play with Tommy White any more.
He's too wicked. kicked him this morn
ing, and he kicked me back.'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-11-24

VERY CONSIDERABLE INDEED.-Here is
good Irish story-we fancy it has not been
in print before. A pair of "victims" are
waiting behind hedge ortheir landlord
guns loaded, cooked and ready for action.
It is past the time at which he was expected
to 60 by. Still they wait, and wait, until
at last they become uneasy.
"Bedad, Pat" says Tim, ~ hope nothin'
has happened to the poor ould jintleman!"
WhitefQM Rerie,p
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p~ "Order, young man." said Mr.. john
>soh, gazing severely at the Uttered desk of
his clerk, "is heavens first law" eyes,
sir" innocently responded the clerk, "but
YOU know this isn't heaven"
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s'THELEE BOOK"
Memoirs of Robert E. Lee.
RY GENERAL A. H.. LONG.

4 FULL history of his military service and
N campaigns, written by General Long, from
data collected while member of the personal
staff of Gen. Lee and from letters and material
contributed by the Lee family. Commended by
the Governors of Virginia and North Carolina,
and approved by the Southern delegations in
Congress.
His private, domestic and personal history,
from information heretofore unpublished, fur
nished by personal friends, companions in arms
and leading men of the South, collected and ed
tied with the assistance of General Marcus j.
Wright. -
One of the principal objects of the Work is to
provide funds for the support OF the Confederate
Soldiers Home at Richmond, Va. This deserv-
ing charity alone should be sufficient to win for
it the hearty support of every patriotic heart.
1t is carefully prepared by his friends. 1t re-
counts his whole deeds. 1t contains his own
words. 1t contributes to noble charity. 1t is
cordially approved by Gen. Custis Lee, as the
representative of his family. A comprehensive,
accurate and standard Memoir of the Illustri-
Gus Soldier.
Complete in cne Volume, 700 pages, fully il
lustrated by Portraits, Maps, &c. Sold by sub
scription only. Agents wanted. For terms, &C.,
address, NJ. A. MCNAlR,
Sole Agent for State, Columbia, S. c.
November 3 A If
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fully so in quantity. Third year boxes,
when the monthly hackings have made the
scar high up, are still poorer, and from then
on the CROPS hardly pay for working.

WHERE THE BLAME REsTs.-Young
girls are not always alone to blame for over
exertion in social pleasures. Sometimes
their parents, who are ambitious to see them
make brilliant figures in the gay whirl,
push them on to excesses, or, at least do not
restrain them. The consequence is that
young girls frequently exhaust themselves
in single season. Often they lose the
color, the vivacity and the enthusiasm Of
youth, and become faded and dispirited be-
fore they are out of their teens. Worse
still, they infict permanent injury up
on their health. The exhaustion Of ex-
citement and fatigue often cause sleepless-
ness, and the ready dose of chloral or a
bromide is relied on to quiet the nerves.
Alternate sedatives and excitement wear
out the nerves rapidly, and prepare the vic
tim for neuralgia, headaches, dyspepsia,
and many other malades of that kind.
Very often when young girl is sinitten
with illness of this sort, the family speak
of it as 'yisitation of providence" when
they ought to speak of it as parental mis-
management.
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THE HOWE MACHINE C0MPANY'S
Light Running, High Arm,
ssNEW HOWE
WHICH IS THE BEST
SEWING MACHINE
EVER MADE.

7 ALL special attention to the following fea-
L lures
The NEW HOWE is a new machine through
heretofore manufactured by the company. The
needle is self-setting. 1t has the most room un-
der the arm; the perfect Howe stitch; no holes
to thread, except the needle; the easiest shuttle
to thread the most perfect take up the loose
balance wheel; the largest bobbin absolutely
no vibration; the most perfect tension. 1t is
the lghtest running; noiseless, and the most
pleasing in appearance.
Prices within the reach Of all. Call and geta
descriptive circular, and see the machine, which
is. always on exhibition at my Photographic
Gallery.
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%" "Does your husband get salary for
taking up the collection in the church eve
ry Sunday, Mrs. Deacon" "Well, not ex-
actly; but ! never need to buy any buttons
for the children's clothes"
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"a "Yes, bawled social orator, i am in
favor of the early closing movement for the
great mass of the toilers." "Well, shut up
now," yelled practicalaud on the floor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-11-24
FIRE! FIRE.! FRET!

yIyHE TAYLOR e. COX Steam Fire Extin-
guisher for Cotton Gins is the best protec-
ton against loss by fire. Beats insurance; IN,
STA INFAMOUS, CHEAP, EFF'ECIUAL ana
RELIABLE. Send for circulars and full partic-
ulars. AGENTS WANTED. Good pay given
J. n. SUTHERLAND, Bolton, S. G..
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TAX NOTICE.

IN conformity to law, my books will be open
j for the collection of STATE AND COUNTY
TAXES, for the fiscal year commencing Novem-
ber 1st, 1885, on FRIDAY, THE 18TH DAY or
OCTOBER, and will remain open until WE'D
NESDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER,
1886.
For the accommodation of taxpayers, I will
attend at the following places, OH the days named:
At Yorkville. from Tuesday, 23rd day of No
vember, until Wednesday, the 18th day of De-
cember, after which day the books will be closed
and the Is per cent. penalty will attach.
By act Of the General Assembly, there can be
no extension of time on this collection.
H. A. d. NEELY, County Treasurer.
September Is 81 tt
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How TO JUDGE CANNED GooDs.-A hint,
now, about articles of food put up in tin
cans-and about meat, especially. Note,
when about to purchase, hecondition of the
tin; if the tin is bulged outward, don't take
it, even as gift. We will explain the pro-
cess of canning to give weight to our warn
ing.
The meat is packed in tins while raw
then sealed and cooked in an outer vessel Of
boiling water, with sometimes the addition
of chemical to raise the temperature.
When cooked, the can is pierced, and, as
soon as the air and steam have been ex-
PEELED, it is soldered. Experts know when
it is ready for soldering; moment too soon
and the mischief is done, because if air is
left in it the tin bulges, and the meat will
not be good. On the contrary, if the tin has
sunk, it is an infallible sign of wholesome
ness, it shows vacuum; which is natural,
as the meat shrinks when no air is left in
the can.
Always look out for any little globules Of
solder that may find their way inside the
can; and take care, especially in the case of
salmon and lobster, to empty the contents
as soon as opened into an earthenware YES
sci. This Unnecessary for everything except
milk.-CaSselps Magazine for September.
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FORECLOSURE SALE.

FINDER the power conferred on me by Lewis
u Alexander, and to foreclose a mortgage
given to w. G. Durant, now deceased, of whose
estate am Administrator, will expose to pub
lie sale, on
SALES-DAY first Monday IN DECEMBER
Next, at York Court House Door, between the
legal hours of sale, a tract of land on which the
said Lewis Alexander now resides, in Fort Mill
township. York county, said to contain
TWENTY -FOUR (24) ACRES,
And bounded by lands now or formerly of Ste
phen White, Rev. J. B. Mack and Mrs. Rankin.
TERMS-CASH.
GEO. w. S. HART,
Yorkville, S. c.
November II 46 3t
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A PERSONAL CALAMITY.-Omaha Man:
s'I see there is demand in the East for the
coinage of half cents"
Eastern Stranger: "Good gracious! When
did that start up?'
sSome weeks ago, I believe"
"My my! must hurry home and use
my influence against it. That will never
do"
care you member of Congress?"
: "No, Pm clergyman."--Omaha World.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-11-24

To MAKE V1NEGAR..Put apple parings
water, and let them stand in warm place
until fermented, having covered the top
with clean cloth, and a newspaper, tied
down to keep out insects and dust. Stir the
peelings or turn the jars as often as conve-
nient for you to do so. Take out and drain
the liquid through colander, and put it
into jug with pieces of white letter paper,
or brown wrapping paper will do, to make
mother. A little horse radish will improve
it. Also half a cupful of molasses to four
quarts will make nicer vinegar.
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DISSOLUTION.

DY Limitation the Copartnership of WALKER
I'D & CARTWRIGHT will be dissolved on
JANUARY 1ST, 1887, and the business contin-
ued by the junior member of the firm. DIR. A. Y.
CARTWRIGHT, who will be pleased to serve
at any time, persons desiring TEETH En-
TRACTED preparatory to PLATE WORK.
We would respectfully request all parties indebt,
ed to the above firm to come forward at once and
make SETTLEMENT, as all Notes and Accounts
unsettled by January 1st, will be placed in the
hands Of an attorney for collection.
w. NJ. WALKER,
A. v CARTWRIGHT.
November 10 45 3t
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The THROAT AND THE VoICE.-The
throat is wonderful instrument of music.
Place the fingers upon it, and every time
you speak you can feel the vibration Of
the vocal organs, producing sound. Any
thing that even touches the throat impairs
the purity of those sounds. Fling cloth
over the strings of piano or violin, and
get music out of it if you can. So every
cloth which surrounds the throat impairs
the sweetness of the voice. Women 60
with necks bare; men have theirs swathed
and bandaged, and ten women have sweet
voices where one man has. A mans voice
should be as pure as woman's. Why is
it not? He is shaved and choked. God
has provided a covering for mans throat,
light and soft it clothes the neck and pre-
serves the health. But man gets sharp
iron, scrapes his neck, ties rag around it,
takes cold, has sore throat, bronchitis,
consumption and dies.-Christian Advocate.