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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1888-08-22
VANITY...WISDOM,


real happiness. Without godliness there
can be no solid contentment. The pursuit
of happiness is race in which "run ALL"
The happiness which a class of people
seek is in the entertainment or gratifca-
tion of the senses-in something that it'll
lates unto sensual misunderstanding
pleasing to "the lust of the flesh, the lust
of the eyes or the pride of life" The SEN
sual dominates the spiritual. The poor
slave-soul is kept in subsection, being made
to provide with inventiveness, ingenuity
and industry for the indulgence of the de-
sires and passions of the beast part of hu-
manity. "SoWing to the flesh" seems to
be the prime service of the souls Of some
people: "they live after the fesh." AS
they live 80 near like the lower animals it
may not be hard for them to believe that
after death there will be no more Of them
than the "spirit of the beast that goeth
downward to the EARTH" ..-.-.
For this class of people to be happy they
must ever be seeing something: hearing
something, feeling something, smelling
something, eating and drinking something.
Cut them off from these sources of happiness
and it may be said that they are ofall ami
mails most miserable. Indecent exhibitions
on the stage, immodesty in Women's dress
tables with varied meats and drinks
tempting to gluttony and drunkenness
and such like are occasions of high happi-
ness, to sensual people "a nice time they
have. All this is OF the world. And the
world passeth away, and the lust thereof"
leaving the deceived pursuers of happiness
to cry with the daughters Of the horse
leech, "Give, give!"
Wisdom's way ofseeking contentment is
this:
But godliness with contentment is great
gain.
For we brought nothing into this world,
and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
And having food and raiment, let US be
Herewith content.
THE KING OF CoLoR.-It is curious
circumstance that red, the unseen color Of
so many, is the favorite color and may be
called the king color Of the normal eye.
1t was especially so in ancient times. Ii
we examine the Bible we shall find that
the Hebrews scarcely ever use color as
an epithet, as we do when we say 1.-THE
blue sky" "the purple hill" They say,
indeed, "the Red sea-" but blue is scarcely
mentioned as seen in nature, only in the
"blue and purple and scarlet" of the tab
ernacle hangings, or the high priests robes,
or the pavement of the kings palace, of
"red and blue and black and white mar
ble," in the book of Esther. Yellow, ex-
cepting as sign of disease, is mentioned
but once or twice: "Her feathers like
yellow gold." But red is largely spoken
of, as in later times, and perhaps as incor-
rectly, for we did not invent, we only in
herit the expressions, "red gold," "red
wine," one of these being merely orange
and the other ruddy purple. "Red
hair" is a modern, or rather medieval,
inaccuracy; "red cow" we get from the
ancients. These epithets all appear to show
a certain fancy for calling things red as
the more kingly and costly color.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1888-08-22

VELOCITY OF EARTHQUAKEs.-Th
course which an earthquake runs is usual
ly very rapid. From the moment when
the first shock was felt at Lisbon to the
period when all was over, and nearly 3O,-
900 people were killed, not more than
four minutes elapsed. A few seconds, we
learn from "Our Earth and Its Story" are
usually a more frequent time for the shock
or shocks to last. Yet, while Caracas in
Venezuela was almost destroyed, $4,000 of
its inhabitants killed by the earthquake of
1912, within the limits of half a minute,
there are cases in which constantly recur-
ring shocks last for weeks, months, and
even years, as if the laboring earth was
still trying to relieve itself of some of its
superabundant energy. For example the
Calabrian earthquake of February, 1888,
was not quite finished before December,
1856, and it is a common observation that
the preliminary shock is usually followed
by one of greater severity, and this in its
turn by others less intense, like the distant
claps of thunder which herald the passing
storm. But in this brief span the most
frightful havoc can be wrought, and the
wave of destruction propagated from
the most distant regions. The rumbling
earth sound travels, for instance, at the
rate of 10000 feet per second, and the
earth wave, on an average, about, LOO
feet in the same space of time, though in
Charleston, as we have seen, much high
er rate was attained. .. sar
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1888-08-22

SUCCESSFUL MEN.--Amos Lawrence
said when asked for advice: "Young men,
base all your actions upon principle Of
right; preserve your integrity OF charac.
ter, and doing this never count the cost"
A. T. Stewart, merchant prince of New
York, says: "No abilities, however splen-
did, can command success without intense
labor and persevering application"
The world-renowned Rothschilds ascribe
their success to the following rules: "Be
an off-handed man make a bargain at
once; never have anything to do with an
unlucky man or plan; be cautious and
bold"
Edward Everett said: "The world esti-
mates men by their success in life, and, by
general consent, success is evidence of su-
periority."
The Bible says: "Seest thou man dilli-
gent in business, he shall stand before
kings; yea, he shall not stand before mean
men,"
Franklin quoted and verified this.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1888-08-22

DESTRUCTION WROUGHT BY INSECTS
IN AMERICA.-The annual loss to produc-
tive industries in the United States caused
by insects is estimated at S150,0OO, 900.
Here is fair battle between man and
another sort of earth occupiers. They are
smaller, but if they can whip us, have un-
doubtedly as good right to the world as
we have. AS civilization advances, new
insects make their appearance, marching
sometimes eastward, but generally vest
ward. There are few, if any, forms OF
vegetation that have no parasites that de-
vour either foliage or fruit. The loss to
the cotton crop is estimated at SIS, 100000
a year, while that to the apple crop is not
much less, and that to the potato crop at
least one half as much. But the estimate
is not fair one until into the loss is count
ed the time spent in fighting to secure the
proportion that is saved.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1888-08-22

WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH THIS P
A mathematician writes: "a friend asks
me to multiply S. by s5. 1 do so and an
nounce the result as $25. All right. Now
multiply 500 cents by 500 cents, giving the
answer in cents pure and simple, not as
fractional parts of a dollar. 1 do SO and
am surprised to see the figures climb up
25O,O cents, which is S25O0. AS $5 and
500 cents are equivalent, the result is puz-
zling. 1t cannot be urged that decimal
marks should be used. A cent, as such, is
as distinct unit as dollar, and, as the
result is to be announced in cents, the dec
imals cannot be pleaded in extenuation of
the rather surprising result. But there is
clearly something wrong. What is it?"-
[Exchange.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1888-08-22

has food and raiment to-day and is there
with content, has attained the coveted
success, in that direction, but he who in
sists on exacting hostages for the future
will never find the ideal rest. A life of
faith and trust is the only one that has a
warrant of sunshine, and no outward for
tune can satisfy the hunger of the heart
which would substitute attainment for
hope; 'pE@;, o ouo .,,,o .,,a,o;on+ rooso,. ,,h,
men should not set their hearts on the ac-
uuisition of wealth as the sole measure of
successin life. One is that the chance of
such ansattainment is so small as to make
it almost certain that the desire will never
be gratified, and the whole life will be en-
bfttered by the failure. The other is that
if the coveted possession is secured it never
brings with it the hoped-for peace. It is
the Inevitable law, which can never be re-
pealed or evaded, that no earthly pleasure
can give rest for carping care or guard
the future years from attacking want. No
matter how many millions the hands may
tightly grasp, or how cunningly the boards
may be invested that, were to insure
against the days Of syla the sky will still
gnaw like perpetual canker into the
Vitals.
"It is not the whole of life to eat and
drink, and to have clothes and shelter.
But if this was all of it no security can be
obtained that will fill the remaining years
with sweet contentment. We were made
for active service, and all efforts to pur-
chase exemption only increase the unrest
that comes from idle living and wasted
hours. Usefulness is as essential to hap
piness as activity is to health, and nothing
will serve as substitute for personal eX-
ertion in the one or the other. The dill
gent hand that seeks to gather and scatter
blessings, either broadcast if they are
many, or in narrower circle if it can
grasp but few, will minister most efficient
ly to the heart which gives it this radiant
mission. The most successful man is the
one who has been of greatest use in his
day and generation. ~ Macon Advocate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1888-08-22

The HABIT OF BEING SICK.-In pam
phlet, recently published, we find the fol.
lowing statement, which no fair minded
person will question "Many chronic in
valids are simply the victims of chronic
mode of thought; they have formed the
habit of being sick, and they could if they
would, or rather if they knew how, form
the habit of being we'll. So many believe
that they cannot help being weak, nervous,
ailing and miserable, that they live year
after year bound with the fetters which
they have forged for themselves. Many a
woman frets herself sick, and many a man
has lost his life form an overtaxed mind,
which has brought corresponding disease
to the body.
"How often does it happen that physi-
clan who has practiced a speciality for a
number of years becomes at last victim
to the very disease which he has labored
so long to overcome in others. 1t has been
picture before his mental vision which at
last finds outward expression upon his
body."-[ Halls Journal of Health.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07
TROY ToWNsEI

Snow was nearly all gone, but some
more of the beautiful put in an appear
ance last Saturday.
K. A. Snider Is agent for new
Washing Machine.
Lewis c. johnson made business
trip to Pierre last Wednesday.
Could some of the correspondents
inform us where we could find carpet
weaver?
Theodore Connect was at Forest
City last week. He says the new mill
Is nice one. Charley Allen, who
moved there from Falrbank, appears to
be satisfied. Henry Dunkle is his
clerk.
We can look for one more blizzard,
also G.. B. Rosa. at Is about time
Caleb should come out of the hills and
make trip to Blunt.
FELICITY.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07
Grand Army Encampment.

The annual encampment of the
Grand Army of Dakota was in session
three days at Redfeld last week. Over
200 delegates were present. Hot
Springs, in the southern Hills, was
selected as the place for the location of
a Soldiers Home and will be recon-
mended to the next Legislature.
The following officers were elected:
Commanders. f. Hammond, of
Ashton.
Senior ViceCommander-A. S. Bates,
Fargo
Junior Vice eCommander-W. II. Stcd.
dart. Sioux Falls.
Medical Director-W. A. Bentley, Bis
marck
Chaplain-S. G. Updyke, Brookings.
Council of Administration-E Hunting
ton, Andover; L s. Kellogg, Woonsocket;
c. s. Deering, Plankinton; d. NJ. Evans,
Milbank; +. A. West. Arlington.
Delegates to National Encampment-
At Large-E. T. Cressey, Huron; alternate,
G. w. Buttz, of Buttzville. Delegates
Geo. b. Winship Grand Forks; 4. G. Kel-
logg, Weonsocket ;..E. G. Miller, James
town. Alternates-S nj. Booth, Custer
City; G. j. Anderson, Plankinton; Fl. B.
Murphy, Yankton.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07

Excellent range, abundance of water
and salt furnished. The stock will be
put out early in the morning, and
taken up late in the evening; they will
be watered with well water drawn with
a horse. All fer % cents per he:.t1 Ger
month. Corral or section 25, Tp. il5,
Range 70. One mile west of Goddard
Post-Cdice. BRING on your stock any
time after April lst, 1883.
WILLIAM MCGINNIs.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07
Sully County Republican Central
Committee Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the Sully
County Republican Central Committee is
called to meet in Onida. d. t., on
SATURDAY, APRIL 21sT, 1888.
at l o'clock p. m. for the purpose of max
ing an apportionment, calling County
Convention to nominate candidate for
the office of Superintendent of Schools
and to transact any other business that
may come before the committee for con-
sideration. A full attendance is requested.
Dated at Onida. ID. t., April 2, 1888.
BY order of Executive Committee
III. O'CoNNoR, Chairman.
j. FL. GRoPENGIEsER, Secretary
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07
Patronize Home.

Parties wishing to make final proof
on their claims can do so before the
Probate Judge. Blanks for that pur-
pose will be furnished on application
and notice of intention sent in free
from this office. Remember this when
you go to make proof or ask your
attorney to request that your proof be
made "before the Judge and Ex- Ofiicio
Clerk of the Probate Court"
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07

Blunt is to have creamery. w
p. Morrison, of Meridian, Iowa, has.
accepted the proposition made by the
citizens of Blunt and operations will
begin as soon as the buildings and
machinery can be put IN place.
Always remember that j. ii. Gro
pengieser, Probate Judge, can make
your final proof, or homestead, timber
culture and pre-emption filing, and give
him your work.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07

ELSEWHERE in this issue of the
WATCHMAN we publish a call for a
meeting of the Republican Central
Committee on April 2lst, at Onida.
1t is hoped that the full committee will
be present, as business of Importance
will be brought before the body for
consideration.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07
Grand Army Camp Fire.

The members Of u. S. Grant Post
G. A. r., of Onida, will hold camp
fire at their post on Friday afternoon,
April 9th. A good time is promised
and all old soldiers are especially in
vited to attend.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07
Horse and Cattle Herd,

The undersigned will herd cattle and
horses in the Okobojo valley, near
Clifton, during the season of 1883, be.
ginning April 18th and closing Novem-
Der 1st. Plenty OF water and q good
range. Terms----cattle $l.00 for the
season; horses 30 cents per month.
WILL POTTER, Clifton.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07
Assessors Meeting.

County Assessor Llllibrldge will
meet with all the Civil Township
Assessors at the Court House in Onida
on April 25th, to arrange for making
the assessment of 1888. All are re-
quested to attend this meeting.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07
Teachers Institute.

The next Teachers Institute for
Sully county will be held in Onida,
beginning on Monday, May 7th. Prof.
j. w. Harden will conduct the institute.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07

Quite a thunder shower Tuesday
night.
Farmers have commenced to SOW
wheat in this section Of country.
r. j. Courtney has been canvassine
Summit-for votes.
d. r. Sherman has been engaged to
teach school in Goodwater Township
this spring.
Minnie M. Howard commenced q
three months term of school in lows
Township last Monday.
j. II. Green of Emden, ILL.,, formerly
of this township, has been visiting rela.
tives here.
L. s. Howard has returned to Da.
kota, after an absence of three years
spent in Iowa. He brought horses and
farm implements and intends to farm
on big scale.
Shermans exhibition-postpon ed
one week on account of bad weather.
was given last Saturday evening and
was quite well attended.
4-5-lSSS. Proxy.
Frank Whltford, of Summit town
ship, gave reception on Thursday
evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. j. Nj.
Sypult who had just arrived from OHIO.
A number of persons from this city
were invited, but as there were strong
indications of storm, few were brave
enough to undertake the long drive.
However, there was a large and joyous
company of friends and neighbors
assembled to welcome the BRIDE and
groom to their new home. The even
ing was spent in very pleasant manner
and reflected great credit on Mr.. Whit
ford's hospitality. At an opportune
time an elegant collation. was served
to which all did ample justice. At q
late hour the party separat ed, all unit
ing in wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Sypult
long life and abundant happiness
Blunt Adpocate.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07

For IL pounds OF Granulated
Sugar for sl.OO, go to L. G. Weyand's
Grocery at Onida.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07

For Sale-60 cents per bushel-
40 bushels of Millet Seed. Leave or.
ders at Potter's store or call at resi-.
dence, 3 miles west of Clifton.
ID. A. HARpoLp.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07

| will sell work horses on eight
months time, or trade for cows or
young cattle.
M. B. MURPHY, Clifton, D. T.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07
HOME HAPPENINGS.

The roads and mud are rapidly
drying up.
The Okobojo creek has been bank
full this week.
The County Board adjourn ed
Wednesday.
M. d. Candy was down from
Forest City, Thursday.
Frank Collins has hired to T. NJ.
Chamberlain for the season.
R. j. Cavanaugh of Fairbank,
spent Tuesday night in town.
MIR. Barber of Onida, was doing
business in Clifton, Tuesday.
WIN. Fl. Brown of Blunt, spent
Saturday night last in Clifton.
Mrs. H. Potter and son, Archie,
will arrive home from Ohio, to-day.
81 will buy IL pounds of Granu-
lated Sugar of L. c. Weyand at Onida.
Jas. NJ. Porter left for Forest City,
Monday, to survey an addition to that
burg.
DR. r. J. McConkey, of Okobojo,
was a caller at this office Thursday
evening.
Will Botsford and Miss Cora
visited Llewellyn Park township,
Thursday.
-Weyand, at Onida, has anything
you want in the hardware and imple-
ment line.
The first rain and thunder storm
of the season visited this section We'd
nesday morning.
Mort Butler is expected to arrive
home from Iowa to-day, and begin his
farming operations.
j. F. Martin, Esq, of Pearl town
ship, made short stop at the WATCH
MAN office, Thursday.
1t is expected that school No 2
will be commenced next Monday, with
A. T. Aunger as teacher
Quite number of Eastern people
are arriving at Pierre with view Of
locating on the reservation.
Miss Clare Brownlee, of Okobojo,
has accepted situation in Indian
school at the Cheyenne Indian Agency.
We understand that L. Henry has
been engaged to teach spring term
of school in Pearl township, near
Lewiston.
1t is reported that the G. & N. w.
r. r. Co. have a corps of surveyors
now running a line from Gettysburg to
Falrbank.
Mrs. Y. NJ McFall returned home
from Ashton on Tuesday last, where
she had been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Bonsey.
Miss Olive Rand, sister of d. f.
Rand, who visited in Clifton last fall,
is lying quite i'll at the home of her
father, in Hughes county.
Miss Stella Carson, of Des Moines,
Iowa, has been engaged to teach the
spring term of school in the Thos. B.
Lane district, Pearl township.
"A. j. Wasgatt returned Friday
last to Clifton to remain with us. He
reports having spent the winter
pleasantly at his old home in Mime
sofa.
A. T. Aungcr, who has spent the
winter at Cedar Falls, Iowa, teaching,
returned to his farm about 5 miles
south east of Clifton Friday last, and
will remain during the summer.
Henry Potter made business trip
to Forest City this week. He reports
everything lively there and that new
grade was commenced on
Thursday, bound for Gettysburg.
David Staples, ex-Superintendent
Of schools of Sully County, died at the
Phenix Hotel in Pierre on Sunday
evening last. His remains were
in the McGannon cemetery
near Okobojo.
j. w. Carpenter will leave soon
for Fort Yates, where he has been en-
gagged to bxild q church, school house
and parsonage for Rev. Riggs, Indiana
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07

L. G. Weyand, at Onida, sells
Arbuckle's Coffee for 25 cents pei
package.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-04-07

For SALE-A good young mule.
j. H. GRoPENGIEsER, Clifton
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-20
CAPITAL MAXIMs

panetuality is the hinge OF business.
buyer needs hundred eyes, seller
not one.
A good paymaster is the lord of anoth-
aman's purse.
To believe business impossible is the
Ssy 10 make ii Sc.
Beware Of little expenses, as small
leaks sink big ships.
Amercbaut must keep up TO the helm
AL steer his own ship.
Never chase lie; let it alone and it
will run itself to death.
Go with the business tide if possible,
aal avoid going against it.
Avoid extreme credit This is temp.
atoa that may lead to ruin.
Ifyou are prospecting in your business
DO not make too much show.
Speak very little In business; rather
pumn others than be pumped yourself.
Keep your eye fixed upon the mark,
and don't finch when you pull the trig-
ger.
Some merchants lose an hour In the
morning and look for it all the rest Of
hedSy.
Keep your word, be honest, and con-
ader good name as equivalent for cap
al.
Keep your books neatly posted up to
The day, and arrange your papers sys-
emaiically.
Trust him little WHO praises all, him
less who censures all, and him least who
kndilIereut about all.
10 business work on positive facts; do
ao' let hope p5edomiuate too much. In
ether words don't be visionary.
Consider everybody sharper than your
sell; take the meaning of people, mol
heir words, as a guide in business,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-20

To the great inconvenience Of residents
of Esstport. the draw on the Spa bridge
is still open undergoing the necessary re
pairs. There Is considerable work 10 be
done 10 the draw. the entire timber sc
well as much ut the iron work connected
with II having t. be renewed The work
men expected to complete the job in a
few days They have been delayed In
getting some of the tim bers necessary for
the repair When completed, it will be
one of the most substantial draws To any
of our couoty bridges. and will stand for
many years before it will need repairing
again. This bridge is one of the greatest
thoroughfares in our county, being ira
versed by large number Of vehicles and
foot passengers daily in going io and from
this city to PASSPORT, MANY of whose CHI
zens are employed in the Naval Academy.
while others do business 10 Annapolis
who reside on the point.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-20
Sale of Valuable Stocks.

Mr. James M. Munroe, executor of the
estate of the late Mrs Rebecca Stansbury
sold at public auction this morning in
front Of the Court House door. the fol
lowing valuable joint capital stocks
Nine shares of the capital joint stock
of the Annapolis Gas Light Company
par value $25. for $37 %; nine shares of
the joint capital stock of the Farmers
Nation Bank, par value $50, for S47.50;
four shares of the capital joint stock of
the Annapolis Water Company, par value
$50, for SO 25-the whole being purchas-
ed by r III. Chase. After the above sale
there was offered twenty additional shares
of the Annapolis Gas stock, par value S25.
which was bought by Daniel Caulk at
$50 90. All of the above joint capital
stocks are good ard safe investments.
paying handsome dividends to the holders.