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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-03-24
The study Of shorthand.

Nothing, in my judgment, surpasses
the study Of shorthand for mental train
ing. 1t is, in its very essence, an ac-
suirement that lies far outside Of the
mental limits attainable by idiocy, and
the application Of its principles calls for
the constant exercise of a greater and
steadier power of concentration than the
technicalities Of any other known accom-
plishment. The fastest writer is hahitu-
ally, on the average, nom six to a dozen
words behind the speaker, and to carry
these in the mind. while at the same time
executing multifarious stenographic in
tricacies upon the paper, is a feat which
can hardly be said, with truth, to lessen
the brains retentive faculty.-A. E.
Leon in The Writer.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-03-24
lsinsing Out Pojsons.

A curious and novel method Of saving
life in certain cases of poisoning has been
originated by DIR. Carlo ~Sanquirico, of
Sienna. BY largely Increasing the vol
ume of the blood, viii n can he done by
injecting into the arteries saline solutions
10 the amount of about s per cent. of the
weight Of the amin al, the poisons are
actually rinsed Cut and eliminated from
the system. In tbs way the lives of
logs and guinea gigs were saved after
being dosed witt deadly amounts of
trychnine, chlor.l, alcohol, aconitine,
Dsraldehyde, calf me and urethan. With
ertain other poisons, as morphine, cura-
inc and nicotine, the method faded. II
8 not at all impossible that this discovery
nay introduce an improved treatment,
sot only for clses Of poisoning, but for
pertain diseases. New York Mail and
Express.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-03-24
shoes In the Middle Ages.

In the Middle Ages shoes of an ex.
travagant length became popular. In
The reign of Richard II the tips of some
reached to the knee. to which they were
secured 10y gold and silver chains. The
upper parts were frequently cut TO imi-
tate church windows. Such shoes were
called "Crackows," after the city of Cra-
cow. They were introduced into Eng
hnd in the reign Of Richard III by John,
the grandfather of his queen. Several
bulls were issued against these extrava-
'gances. but long toed shoes held their
own for nearly 800 years.
The English parliament at one time
regulated by act not only the quality Of
the leather, but the number OF stitches
10 be taken in making every shoe. In
i4GS parliament prohibited the making
Of any shoes ''for the ~unpriyileged
classes with points more than two
inches long. The top boots, so familiar
70 US in the pictures Of the early Puri-
sans, were introduced in the Sixteenth
entury,-Philadelphia Times.
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A Steel Cable in China.

Aremarkable engineering feat has just
been carried out in China in the face Of
unusual physical obstacles. This was the
stretching of a steel cable Of seven strands
aCros The Luan river by Mr.. A. de Linde,
a Danish engineer, aided only 10y I'M
skilled Chinese labor. The cable is strung
from two points 4,Gls feet apart. The
height of one support is 447 feet above
the present level of the river and the sec
ond support 737 feet above it. The vertex
over the water Is seventy-eight feet. The
Chinese cable is the longest but one in the
world. The telegraph air cable across
the Kistna has a span of 500 feet; two
similar cables cross the Ganges, one .. 800
and the other 1850 feet. A third line Of
1.13j feet crosses the Hooghly, and in
the United States there is one over the
Missouri Of 1900 feet.-Indian Engi-
neering.
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When BurInc wearing ApnareI.

1t is astonishing to observe how few
people understand the common rules OF
measurement in purchasing wearing APP
parel. For instance. a man will buy a
coat that is a ''size' too small or too
large. 4 size smaller or a ''size''
larger is what he probably needs, but he
does not know what a ''size" is. Wei,
a ''size" in a coat Is an inch, a size in
underwear is 2 inches, a size in a sock Is
/ inch. in a collar IL AN inch, in a shirt
1-2 an inch. in shoes 10th an inch, psnts
/ inch. gloves Ia Of an inch. and in hats
is of am inch. Very few purchasers
ever understand the schedule named. -
Globe Democrat.
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nelief I'm the Moons Influence.

Men are not superstitious nowadays.
Oh, mol but some Of them kill their hogs
only in the light of the moon, and plant
their potatoes when it is full. One of
our citizens relates n remarkable in
Stance in proof of Luna's effects upon
mundane affairs. He says that in Penn
s~ylvania, before he left that state, two
men put new roofs upon their houses.
One house was rooted while the moon
was new, and the other while it was
either dark or full. Before he came
away the roof Of the former house had
drawn up till a full story had TO be put
underneath, while the roof of the latter
had pressed the building down till tho
lower story was under ground!-Ameri-
can Magazine.
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The italian Bootblack's Discovery.

The march of improvement is still on
ward, and the Italian bootblack has
taught its step. A gentleman who
wished to have his understanding bright
med took his seat in the chair of an en-
epsrising son Of Italy and o had one
Of his shoes adorned with a nice patent
leather shine. When the artist completed
MS work he took from the drawer Of his
box q piece of canton flannel about six
inches wide and a foot long. Firmly
grasping its ends he applied its woody
side to the 6p Of first the right and then
the newly shined boots, and rubbed them
up until the polish on them was as
smooth as that Of the patent leather.
ut maka the shine vera nice, ' he
explained, as he pocketed the nickel
New York Evening Sun.
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Flsh Trolen for shipment.

Frozen fish are imported into Mar
settles by a society formed for the pur-
pose. A steamer lately brought there
some thirty six tons Of frozen fish in its
hold, the temperature of which had been
kept at the freezing point by e Of a
machine %cvaporating sulphuric acid. The
fish are caught with the net in various
parts Of the Mediterranean and Atlantic.
After arrival they are dispatched by
night in a cold chamber, Experiment
has shown that fish a be kept seven or
eight months at low temperature without
the least change.-Boston Transcript.
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Curious Deception In Sound.

A curious manner Of deception in
sound was developed the other day
through a bet. One man wagcred that
if blindfoldod a person is unable to tell
the direction from which any sound
comes. A gentleman was blindfuided,
and another, holding two silver coins be-
tween his fingers, snapped them together
right under his friends nose. When
called on TO locate the sound the gentle
man was positive it was behind him.
experiment was tried from every side,
but the gentleman was not able TO tell
correctly just where the sound came
trom.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Prevention Of Evaporation.

A Colorado farmer recommends >
somewhat novel method If preventing
the loss Of water by evaporation from
open tanks or ponds, 1t consists in Civ
ing the surface Of the water a thin coat
ing OF oil. and was successfully adopted
by him during the unusual drought II
last summer. He demonstrates the cor
rectness of his theory 10y filling two YES
sels Of equal size with the same depth II
water and pouring a few drops Of oil on
the water of one. In due course the
water in the other vessel will entirely
~evaporate. while the one that was oiled
shows no loss.-Chicago Times.
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Sweets from the Beet.

By means Of improved appliances the
Germans are now able 20 extract 11.31
per cent, Of beet sugar and 0.G5 per cent.
Of molasses. or a total Of 1t.0G pounds
per 100 pounds Of bcets. The cost Of this
sugar Is only ? per cents per pound. The
sugar il produced In enormous quantities,
sufficient for the home supply and a large
export trade.-Boston Budget.
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sparrows wanted.

The agricultural department ut Wash.
ington has sent an order for 100 spar.
rows to Mr.. Till, a professional bird
catcher AZ indianapolis, for the use Of
the economic onithological bureau"
for scientific purposes Within a little
over q year Mr.. Hill has caught about
1000 slarrows. -Chicago News.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-03-24

'Tslam' is the ~fayorite word among
the Mohammedans, by which they dcsig.
nate their " religion. IL meant abso-
lutte, unquestioning submission TO the will
Of God, especially as this is revealed in
the Koran and in the traditions OF Mo-
manned The Gospel in All Lands.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-03-24

visitor-Your little girl plays nicely on
the piano. Perhaps she has dormant
genius.
Faiher-For heavens sake, keep quiet.
Don't wake il up-Tcxa Siftings.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-03-24

The best time 70 correct our faults Ia
while the, are still No. private property.
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s5s5.MI

Application for rates 10 clubs should be made
only 10 the Office OF the Company in New Orleans.
For further Information write clearly, giving
full address POSTAL NOTES, Express Money
orders, or New York Exchange in ordinary letter.
Currency by Express lat our expense) addressed
VI. A. DAUPHIS.
New Orleans, La,
or VI. A. DAUPHIS,
tl..hn m
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-03-24

incorporated in 1865 for 2b years by the Legisla.
ture for educational and Charitable purposes
with a capital Of 81, 900, 0o0-to which 4 reserve
fund Of over sh50,0OO has since been added.
BY an oyern helming popular vote its franchise
was made n part 81 The present Stale Constitution
adopted December %, A. ID 1879.
The only Lottery ever voted on and endorsed by
the people Of any State,
II never scales or postpones.
Its Grand single Number Draw ings take
place monthly, and THE Grand Quarterly
Drawings regularly every three months
March, June, september and D~eeember.)
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Flat Rock Items.

Rev. B. Hays has just finished pailing in
his yard.
Farmers are through working their corn
for the first time, and are now working
their cotton.
Married, on Sunday, April Is, 1883, at
the residence of the BRIDES father, Col. ]. G,
daynie, by Rev. Hugh McLees, Mr.. Thom-
as McClain, of Bowersville, Ga, and Miss
Lou Haynie, of this County.
The farmers of this community have Pc
titioned Major w. W. Starr for a Flag
Station, which we hope will be granted, as
it would be great convenience.
Last Sunday week ago Rev. Hugh
McLees preached very impressive sermon
at this place to large congregation. His
subject was fulfllment of prophecy, from
which he expects to preach series Of Ser.
mons.
A certain gentleman in this community
swapped horses with a North Carolina
droyer some months ago for fine mare,
which the drover Said would bring fine
mule colt the first of May. Recently the
gentleman was called to the stable to see
the fine mule colt. He peeped through o
crack of the stable and said what big
mule colt, but the second look told differ
ent tale. Oh, said he, it is horse colt
However, he is satisfied, and not seriously
damaged.
Last Wednesday Mr. George Shrimp had
the misfortune to lose fine horse. The
horse was out grazing and became fright.
ened and ran against wire fence. which
cut his leg and shoulder from his body
and bled to death. One Of his mules was
cut very BIZ lily, but Mr.. Shrimp thinks il
will recover.
| While in conversation with certain
gentleman Of this County recently, he
spoke of the clothes he was wearing. He
said he wanted suit of clothes, and asked
his wife how he would get them. She said
he would have to buy them, but he said he
did not have the money, and did not want
to buy on o credit, therefore would wal
awhile. Shortly afterwards lie was look
ing for some papers which he wanted, and
while looking in an old pocket-book which
he had carried through the war and had
not used in FIVE or six years, to his sur
prise he found five dollar bill. He nov
wears new suit.
One day last week it was our pleasure tc
spend a few hours with Mr.. j. r. Arm
strong. We were received by him with
the utmost courtesy and kindness. III.
spared no pains to make our stay pleasant
AS we were taking our leave he invited u:
to see his garden, which is very fine. Mr.
Armstrong is the model gardener in thil
County. FLAT.
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place, aud no one can 60 there and come
away without having pleasant time.
We could easily write two or three col
umns about our trip, but space forbids
We would like to speak of her Churches,
(three of which we attended at different
hours on Sunday, and of many other
places we visited; also of the many cour-
tesies and kindness shown us during ouI
stay in the city.
We cannot close this article without
complimenting Greenville's charming
young ladies and clever young men,
many of whom it was our pleasure to
meet. They are so sociable, congenial
and afable, stranger soon feels at ease in
their presence. No town or city in the
State has more pretty girls.
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Belton Items.

Mr.. J. II. Wren, of Due West, has been
awarded the contract for building the
Baptist Church at this place. Mr.. Wren
proposes putting a large force of hands at
work soon, and hopes to have tho house
ready for occupancy by August list.
We were pleased to see in town last
week the Hon. Fred Hayselden and
family Of the Sandwich Islands. Mrs
Hayselden is the ouly daughter Of the
Hon. Walter M. Gibson, late Prime Min
lister. of the Sandwich Islands. Mr.. Hay
selden is most interesting conversation.
alist, a refined and intelligent gentleman.
1t twas the pleasure of your correspon-
dent to attend on Monday night the clos
ing exercises of the colored school, taught
by Mr.. M. n. Gassaway. The exhibition
throughout was a most creditable one,
and reflects great credit as to the efficiency
and faithfulness of the work done by the
teacher.
During the past week Messrs. Prince,
MCGOWAN and Childs, candidates for
Solicitor, have been canvassing the town
and County in search of votes. The con-
test promises to be very interesting and
exciting.
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Denver Items.

Farmers are busy with their crops just
now, and are anxiously looking for rain.
No rain has fallen here since the hail
storm of 10Th ult., and fears are expressed
about a stand of cotton being obtained
unless rain falls soon. All crops are
badly in need Of rain.
Mr.. A. B. Bowden had the misfortune
to lose valuable mule last week. Mr.
8. L. Eskew also had young colt to die
recently.
Mr.. I'D. McElroy is train. his Per.
cheron colt to single harness. Jimmie is
a thorough lover Of fine horses and knows
how to handle them.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Hayselden and
children from the Sandwich Islands are
visiting relatives near here, Mrs. Hay
selden will be remembered by host OF
friends as Miss Lucy Gibson, daughter Of
Walter M. Gibson, who was for a number
of years Prime Minister to King Kalakua
Denver is putting on "city STYLE" mas
much as English sparrows have made
their appearance and daily newspaper Ii
taken.
The many friends of Mr.. T. G. Mcdowell
gladly welcome him back to his old posi-
ton Of Section Master. JAY.
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The Firemens, Tournament

The following Committees have been ap-
pointed by the Executive Committee On
Firemens' Tournament, to be held on the
18th, 18th and 14th of June, and will
please report to the Chairman of their re-
spective Committees for instructions:
On Halls aud Storage Of Apparatus-R. F.
Diver, chairman John O'Donnell, Jas.
NJ. Cathcart, Jas. M. Payne, G.. NJ, Tolly.
On, Music-J. ". Trowbridge, chairman |;
JILL. Tribble, M. L. Willis.
Oh, Reception of Fisaors-T. F. Hill, chair
man; a. g. Means, ]. M. Sullivan, NJ. E.
Tribble, L. 81. Seel, ]. l.. Farmer, j. Q.
Peoples. B. F. Whitner, B. F. Mauldin,
F. M. Butler, ]. G. Clinkscales, A. 8. Todd;
B, F. Moss, S. T. Craig, Foster FAINT, s. NJ.
VanWyck, 8. D. Brownlee, R. G. Webb,
w. D. Brown, r. 8. Ligon, F. T. Wilhite,
j. Boyce Burriss, A. Lesser, @. @. Cum
mings, z. W. Taylor, ]. B. Lewis, ]. B.
Simpson, T. NJ White, J. W. Daniels, j, NJ.
Hubbard, w. A. Vandiver.
On Rules, Badges, &c-R. F. Diver, chair
man John O'Donnell, j. NJ. Payne, G. Nj.
Tolly, A. @. Todd.
On Benquet-W. w. Humphreys, chair
man; J. G. Cunningham, d. s. Maxwell,
6. F. Tolly, j. L. Mauldin. G. A. Reed.
Executive C0mn,iHee-R. F. Diver, chair
man John O'Donnell, J. M. Payne, G. N.
Tolly. ]. A. Brock, Treasurer. A. G.
Todd. Secretary.
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Hollands Store Items.

This section was visited by refreshing
rain on last Saturday morning, and 1t was
very badly needed. Cotton generally has
come up nicely, and is being worked.
Corn is looking we'll. Splendid stand.
Wheat and oats suffered somewhat from
the dry weather, but is recovering.
Wheat is in full head, and we think will
be some earlier than usual. Our farmers
are we'll up with their work, and will be
able to keep abreast with their crops if
Providence favors.
Chickens are coming In of q fryable
size, causing the Methodist preacher to
rejoice.
Gardens are rather backward. Cut
worms and rabbits are having their share.
Rev. M. l.. Carswell, who resided in
this County awhile, but for the last eight
years in Texas, has returned, and is now
located at Hartwell, Ga. He has been
called to the pastorate of sardis Church,
just across the Savannah, and preached
his first sermon last Saturday. He is a
young man of fine address, affable and
unassuming, and withal fine preacher.
Rev. Fl. NJ. Allen preached an excellent
sermon at Cross Roads last Sabbath, after
which Messrs. A. A. Dean and John NJ.
Hall were ordained Deacons. The South
ern Baptist Convention being close at
hand, Cross Roads and Mountain Creek,
Mr.. Aliens two churches, voluntarily
contributed sufficient amount to defray
his expenses to Richmond, Va, where
the Convention is to be held. Such an
act always speaks for itself, showing
what kind Of material these churches are
composed of, and the esteem in which
they hold their pastor.
The Rev. DR.. Latham, of the Associate
Reformed Presbyterian Church, who was
to have preached at Generostee on last
Saturday and Sunday, we learn was
stricken with pneumonia on his arrival
| in the neighborhood, thereby necessarily
disappointing his large number of friends
who had set their hearts on hearing him
preach. We trust that he will soon
recover and be restored to his family In
| health, BURKE.
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Lowndesville Items.

The Democratic Club, No. l, met last
Saturday and elected delegates to the
County Club. After the business had been
transacted, the Club was honored by a
speech from Mr.. ]. H. McCalla.
Charlie Bowen, little boy about
twelve years old, was bitten by mad dog
last week. He was in the field when he
saw the dog coming, and tried to make
his escape into peach tree, but not being
out of reach the dog bit him on the leg.
Capers Allen, who was sent to the
Penitentiary for life, for the murder of
Clayton Allen, was pardoned by Governor
Richardson last week.
Prof. Shields has gotten up writing
school here he; well understands his
business, and no doubt will make it a
success. Many of the young men will
take lessons.
Mr.. Henry Long has moved his saw
mill near town, andis now ready for bus.
mess.
Mr.. Harmon, the editor of the McCor-
lnlCh lFCtUoS oPOab tdoU hpoA0pJ oaA 0oA.
day in our town. From all accounts he
did not con6ne himself to the newspaper
business. We are glad to see such visi-
tors in our town.
DR.. o. r. Horton is gradually improv-
ing, and we hope soon to see him up again.
Mr.. James M. Baker has cut three hum
dred stock for the saw mill. He will have
enough sawed to build three new stores
this summer.
In the last issue OF the Press and Banner,
"Troup," the Lowndesville correspondent
of that paper, speaks rather sneeringly
OF the boys pets. He says they are crazy
about them, and that almost every one
has rat or crow, or some other animal to
fondle and pet. Oh that is all right,
they are only practicing for the sweet-by.
and-by. Wonder if "Troup" don't want
some baked possum, fricased cow-cow?
EYES.
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The school at this place has vacated.
at this writing the rain is falling nicely.
Planting is nearly all done, and the far
mers working in the corn or cotton.
The young folks are expecting pleasant
times at the different picnics this month
May their expectations be realized to the
fullest extent.
Judging from the acreage that has been
planted in watermelons, the people are
expecting this section to be thoroughly
canvassed by candidates.
Mr.. W. II. Haynie, formerly teacher OF
this county, but now of Oak Bower, Ga,
was over last week on short visit
Rev. A. A. Marshall preached most
able and instructive sermon at Meals Greek
last Saturday and Rev. B. M. Pack preach
ed most excellent sermon on the day
following. The church has adopted the
plan of assessing its members to defray oil
church expenses, plan which no one can
reasonably object to.
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Mr.. William Smith, who lives in Rock
Mills Township. about ten miles from
this place and near Roberts Church, has
the sympathy Of our people in the loss of
his stables, corn, fodder, buggy and two
mules last Saturday night, about II o'clock,
from fire, which was evidently kindled by
the hand of an incsndiary. He had about
forty bushels of corn and seven hundred
bundles of fodder. This is great loss to
Mr.. Smith, who is not able to lose 80
heavily without feeling the loss very
heavily. Mr.. Smith had retired and was
asleep, when the fire was discovered by
Mr.. Binker, who lived near. He gave
the alarm, but unfortunately it was too
late to save the stables or any of their con-
tents.
AS predicted last week, q commission
was raised by the Episcopal Convention
to consult with the negroes "to effect q
complete separation into two organiza-
tions under the Bishop" of the whites
and "our brother in black" This was said
by the Convention to be an offer of COM
promise, but the seceders. who had not
entered the Convention on account of this
question, could not see anything in il that
would put the negro out of the Conven-
ton, and hence refused to accept it and
went home Thursday morning. There
were fifteen parishes in the Convention,
and fourteen, it is said, that would not
enter on account of the negro. This ses.
sion was very pleasant and harmonious
meeting, and business was pushed for
ward. On Thursday afternoon the Con.
vention adjourned to meet next year at
Aiken. Our citizens were very much
pleased with the delegates to the Conven-
ton, who made a favorable impression
while among us. Since the Convention
adjourned, st. Marks (colored EpiscopaD
church in Charleston, has been conside1a-
bly, exercised over the action of the Con-
.vention, and declare they will not be Leg
islated out of their rights. They held
meeting last Monday night for the pur-
pose of considering the resolutions passed
by the Convention:
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Democratic Club Meetings.

The Hall Township Democratic Club
met on May 4th and re-organized by elect
ing the following officers: President, w.
T.. Walters; Secretary, W. G: Haddon ;
Member Of County Executive Committee,
J. P. MCGEE. The following are the dele
gates to the County Convention: w. E.
Walters, John B. Leverett, VIM. Ransom,
DR.. M. A. Thompson, ]. P. MCGEE, 8. O.
Jackson and M. W. Spoon. The Club au-
thorized the President to appoint at his
leisure the local com mittees.
w C. HApDON Secretary.