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liwrafltoua gepartmeut. ONE OF THE "JINEKS." A WOMAN WHO THOUGHT SHE HAD JUST GROUNDS FOR A DIVORCE. She was about forty-five years old, welldressed, had black hair, thin and tinged with gray, and eyes in which gleamed the fires of a determination not to be easily balked. She walked into Major House's office, and requested a private interview, and having obtained it, and satisfied herself that the law students were not listening at the key hole, said slowly, solemnly and impressively : "I want a divorce." "What for? I supposed you had one of the best husbands," said the Major. "I s'pose that's what everybody think, but if they knew what I have suffered in ten years they'd wonder I had not scalded him long ago. I ought to, but for the sake of the young ones I've borne it and said nothing. I've told him though what he might depend on, and now the time's come. I won't stand it, young ones or no young ones ; I'll have a divorce, and if the neighbors want to blab themselves hoarse about it they can, for I won't stand it another day," "But what's the matter? Don't your husband provide for you ? Isn't he true to you ? Don't he treat you kindly ? pursued the lawyer. "We get victuals enough, and don't know but he's as true and kind as men in general, j and he's never knocked any of us down. I wish he had, then I'd get him into jail and know where he was of nights," retorted the woman. "Then what's your complaint agaiust him ?" "Well, if you must know, he's one of these plaguey jiners." "A what ?" "A jiner?one of them pesky fools that's always jiuiu' something. There can't nothing come along that'6 dark and sly and bidden, but he'll jine it. If anybody should get up a society to burn his house down, he'd iine it just as soon as he could get in, and if "they had to pay to get in, he'd go all the suddener. We hadn't been married more'n two months before he jined the Know Nothing. We lived on a farm then, and every Saturday night he'd come tearin' in before supper, grab a fistful of nut cakes and go off knawiu' 'em, aud that's the last I'd see of hiin till morning. Aud every other night he'd roll and tumble iu his sleep, and holler, "Put none but Americans on guard?George Washington." And on rainv davs. he would . J f 9 go oat into the corn barn and jab at a picture of tlrj Pope with an old bagnet that was there. I ought to put my foot down then ; but he fooled me so with his lies about the Pope's coming soon to make all the Yankee girls marry Irishmen, and to eat up all the babes that warn't bom with a cross on their foreheads, and I let him go on and encouraged him in it. Then he jiued the Masons. Perhaps you know what them be, but I don't 'cept they think they're the same kind of critters that built Solomon's Temple, and took care of his concubines; and of all the uonesense and gab about worshipful masters and squares and compasses, sich that we had in the house for the next six months, you never see the beat. And he's never outgrowed it nuther. What do you think of a man, 'Squiro, that'll dress hisself in a white apron, 'bout big euough for a monkey's bib, and go marching up and down, making motions and talking of the foolishest lingo at a picture of George Washington in a green jacket and a truss on his stomach 7 Ain't he a loonyticK r ?en, that's my Sam, and I've stood it as long as I'm going to. The next lunge the fool made was into the Odd Fellows. I made it warm for him when he came home and told me he'd jined them, but he kinder pacified me by telling me that they had a sort of branch show that took in women, and he'd get me in as soon as he found out how to do it. Well, one night he came home and said I'd been black balled. Did it himself, of course. Didn't want me around knowing his goings on. Of course he didn't and I told him so. Then he jined the Sons of Malter. Didn't say a word to me about it, but sneaked off one night, pretendiu' he'd got to set up with a sick Odd Fellow ; and I never found it out, only he came home looking like a man that had been through a threshing machine, and I wouldn't do a thing for him till he owned up. And so its gone from bad to wus and from wus to wusser^jinin' this and t'other, till he's Worship Minister of the Masons, and Goddess of Hope of the Odd Fellows, and Sword Swallower of the Fannigans, and Virgin Cerus of the Grange, and Grand Mogul of Sons of Indolence, and two Edged Tomahawk of the Uuited Order of Black Men, and TaleBearer of the Merciful Manikins, and Skipper of the Guild of Caratrine Columbus, and Big Wizard of the Arabian Nights, and Pledge Passer cf the Reform Club, and Chief 13..i .L_ t_:,L l O.. jjuiger ui me uisit lunvaiimsis, ouu x uisc Keeper of the Order of Canadian Conscience, and Double-Barreled Dictator of the Knights of the Circles, and Standard-Bearer of the lloyal Archangels, and Sublime Porte of the Union League, and Chambermaid of the Ce lestial Cherubs, and Puissant Potentate of the Petrified PigStickers, and the Lord only knows what else. I've borne it and borne it, hopin' he'd get 'era all jined after awhile, but taiu't no use; and when he got into a new one and been made Grand Guide of the Knights of Horror, I told him I'd quit; and I will. Here the Major interrupted her, saying: "Well your husbf?r.u is pretty well initiated, that's a fact; but the court will hardly call that a case for divorce. The most of the societies you mention are composed of honorable men, aud have excellent reputations. Many of them, though called lodges, are relief associations and mutual insurance companies, which, if your husband should die, would take care of you and would not see you suffer if you were sick." See me suffer when I'm sick ! Take care of me when he's dead. Well, I guess not I can take care of myself when he's dead, and if I can't, I can get another. There's rJontv nf 'em And thev needn't hnther themselves when I'm sick either. If I want to be sick and suffer it's none of their business, especially after the suffering I've had when I aint sick because of their carryings ou. And you needn't try and make me believe it's right either. I know what it is to live with a man that jines so many lodges that he don't never lodge at home, and signs his name, "Yours truly, Sam Smith, M. M., I. O. 0. F., K. 0. B. K. of P., P. of H., R. A. H. 1.1. P., K. of X., N. C., L. E. T., H. K. R., R. I. P., X. Y. Z., "Oh ! that's harmless amusement," remarked Mr. House. She looked him square in the eye and said : "I believe you are a jiner yourself." He admitted that he was to a certain extent, and she rose and said : "I wouldn't have thought it. A man like you, chairman of a Sabbath School and superintedent of the Republicans! It's enough to make a woman take poison. But I don't want anything to do of you. I want a lawyer who d<?n't belong to nobody or nothing," and she bolted out of the office. B&T As a man came to the statiou just as the train was steaming out a friend on the platform of a car called out? "You didn't run fast enough !" "Oh, yes, I did ; but I didn't start soon enough !" was the reply. A rich but parsimonious old gentleman, on being taken to task for his uncharitableness, said ; "True, I don't give much ; but if you only knew how it hurts me when I give anything, you wouldn't wonder." A well-known Evangelical clergyman, on being accused of leaning towards Universalism, replied that he hoped everybody would go to heaven. "And," said he, "there are some persons I wish were there now." j $he ^arm anil .fireside. Fiwj the Fairfield HeraJd. LUCERNE IN FAIRFIELD. 1 i what quantity of it mat be grown on a half-acre lot. I By permission of Major Hammond and Colonel Rion, we give our readers an account of i the success with which lucerne can be raised ; in Fairfield. Colonel Rioii refers to Mr. W. j B. Creight and Mr. Thomas Jordan for proof I that the 4,000 pounds mentioned is much be! low the correct figures: Winnsborc, S. C., 6th September, 18i0. Major Harry Hammond, United States Supervisor. Dear Major : I am in receipt of your letter of the 4th instant, and proceed, as request 611, 10 glV6 you Lill UCCUUIll UI 111} caijciich^o with LUCERNE IN FAIRFIELD, S. C. I have a lot containing one-half acre, which was a part of an old, worn out field. I planted it in corn for a few years, when nut-grass became a great pest. In order to kilKhe nutgrass I had it plowed five times, quite shallow, during July and August. In September, 1873, it was well manured, and then plowed with a two-horse turning plow, followed by a bulltongue. The subsoil is a stiff red clay. The red clay lies near the surface and was turned up so that the lot looked like purely red clay soiL It was then harrowed with a revolving harrow. I then, on September loth, planted clover. It came up well and gave me two good cuttings in 1874. In 1875 I got one poor cutting, the nut-grass having nearly choked the clover out. On the 7th of September I had the lot plowed with a turning plow, harrowed, and planted with ten pounds of lucerne seed broadcast. It came up thick, and so did the weeds; so that in March, 1876, nothing wis visible except the weeds. I had the lot cut close to the ground, and six barrels of gas lime (shell) spread upon the surface. The lucerne grew up with some weeds, j After the next cutting, the weeds disappeared, and have never been able to contend with the lucerne since; and the nut-grass is visible only scatteringly, so that search is necessary to discover that there is any. The lucerne gave four good cuttings in 1876, the summer following the fall when planted. I keep three horses and two cows. I compared my hay bill from March to October, both inclusive, of 1876, with the same expense for a like period of 1877, and I found it to be $64 greater. But I used only "East River" hay which "fTCOstly. In 1878 I had ten cuttings, averaging over *2?feet each, the lucerne being very thick. Each of these ten cuttings off the half-acre would weigh over fbur thousand pounds (4,000 tt?s.) In 1879 we had a drought and the lucerne was cut only six times. This summer we have had another drought, and to this time I have had only four cutt ings. I first cut about the middle of March and stop early in October. Each summer I give the whole lot a heavy top dressing of stable manure following each day's cutting, with a dressing for the surface cut, until the whole lot is manured. The lucerne remains green all the year, stand from six to eight inches high during winter. No replanting is necessary. There are plants in a garden here, which the old lady to whom the garden belongs, has known as individual nlants for over fiftv vears. I never al low any animal to graze upon my lucerne. The half-acre affords green food sufficient for my three horses and two cows. My success has induced some ten or eleven citizens of this town to plant lucerne lots, all successfully. As lucerne is not cotton, none of the planters of this county have attempted . to raise lucerne; and this county imports large quantities of hay and baled fodder each year. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Jas. H. Rio>t. HISTORY OF WHEAT. It is difficult in the present day to realize the fact that wheat was at one time unknown iu America; yet, prior to the discovery of this continent by Columbus, there was no cereal in America approaching in nature to the wheat plant. It was not, observes the American Miller, until 1530 that wheat found its way into Mexico, and then only by chance. A slave of Cortez found a few graius of wheat in a parcel of rice and showed them to his master, wfyo ordered thera to be planted. The result showed that wheat would thrive well on Mexican soil; and to-day one of the finest wheat valleys in the world is near the Mexican capital. From Mexico the cereal found its way to Peru. Marie D'Eacobar, I wife of Don Diego de Chaves, carried a few grains to Lima, which were planted, the entire product being used for seed for several sue cessive crops. At Quito, Ecuador, a monk of the order of St. Francis, by Che name of Fray Sodosi Bixi, introduced the new cereal, and it is said the jar which contained the seeds is still preserved by the monks of Quito. Wheat was produced in the present limits of the United States contemporaneously with the settlement of the couutry by the English and Dutch. The Geographical range over which wheat can be grown is peculiar. It is not produced in tropical climates. There its place is taken by rice. There is a northern limit to its growth, beyond which oates can be grown. It is, on the whole, the hardiest of the cereals, and it is said that its quality is best when it as is grown on that margin beyond which it will not ripen at all. Wheat is the most costly of cereals. The crop is scantier, and it sends its principal roots deeply ioto the earth, it is more exhausting to the soil; but the meal or flour is better adapted to sustain the various vital functions than that of any other kind of gtain. The product of wheat in the United States is constantly progressing. In 1840 the total products were only 88,512,200 bushels, while it amounted to 100,485,800 in 1850, to 171,183,500 in 18f 0, and 260,146,900 in 1869. The chief States in 1879 were Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and California.?American Rural Home. Keep the Farm Tools Sharp.?The Gerraantown Telegraph gives the following sensible hints on the sharpening of tools : Too often these things are not thought of until the articles are wanted, when much valuable time is lost in putting in order what might as well have been doue during the dull winter days. It has been computed that the seme man can do as much in two days with ' a sharp scythe as in three days with one | comparatively dull, and the same expenditure in force. And it is just the same in regard to all other tools or implements, whether operated by hand, steam or horse power. The \ engineer continually oils the machinery, and ;, a good saw or file is oil to hand implements. ! We know one who has a great deal of hand hoeing to do by hired labor, and he believes , that the continued use of the file on the hoes j make a difference of nearly one half in the labor. His calculation is that every ten cent file he buys saves him 810 in his laborer's ( bills. Now is the time to look after the , spades, scythes, hoes, chisels, saws, etc. A good grindstone and a set of files are among I j the best of farm investments, especially at j this season. The best of all forehandedness is that which prepares in advance a full set of good and well repaired tools to work i with. Corned Beef.?To 10 gallons of water i put 10 lbs. salt, 3 ozs. saltpetre, 2 lbs. brown sugar; make a strong brine, pour in one quart of lye after boiling the brine. Pack your J beef, and when the brine i9 perfectly cold pour over the beef sufficient brine to cover it. 1 When the beef is first cut put in cold water for one night to draw the blood out. Beef is ready for use in two or three days. When beef has remained in brine two or three days, or until it becomes bloody, then take the beef out and boil the brine to a good boil and strain it and put back in barrel, and when j cold replace the beef. Keep the beef well under the water?Planter't Journal. To Remove Mildew.?Remove mildew from linen by wetting the spot, rubbing on chalk, and exposing it to the air. Diluted hartshorn will take out mildew from woolen stuffs. A weak solution of chloride of lime can be applied to almost any fabric, but must be used with care, especially pp some colors.1 j IHiscellaueous Reading. ONE BY ONE. One by one the sands are flowing, One by one the moments call; Some are coming, some are going, Do not strive to grasp them all. One by one thy duties wait thee, Let thy whole strength go to each ; Let no future dreains elate thee, Learn thou first what these can teach. One by one (bright gifts from Heaven) Joys are sent thee here below ; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go. One by one the griefs shall meet thee, Do not fear an armed band ; One will fade as others greet thee, Shadows passing through the land. Do not look at lile's long sorrow, See how small each moment's pain ; God will help thee for to-morrow, So each day begin again. Every hour that fleets so slowly, Has its task to do or bear; Luminous the crown and holy, If thou set each gem with care. Tin not lincror with recrftttinv. Or for passing hours despond ; Nor the daily toil forgetting, Look too eagerly beyond. Hours are golden books, God's token Reaching Heaven, but one by one; Take them lest the chain be broken, Ere the pilgrimage be done. UNCLE ESSEX'S WISDOM. Silence is a hard opinion to beat. A thoroughly good man is invariably a brave one. Good breeding is a letter of credit all over the world. He who does a good deed makes heaven his debtor. A gentleman never will insult any one, and a loafer cannot. No man is euvious of what he can equal, or even imitate. Most successes spring up, Phcenix-like, from the ashes of some failure. Next to silence comes brevity?the wise man's strength and the fool's refuge. Every man makes his own reputation ; the world only puts on the stamp. The man who can distinguish between good advice and poor does not need either. The conversation of most people is nothing more than their radicalism goue to seed. Chastity is like a broken vase ; it can be rneuded, but can never be made whole. Bigotry knows of but one way to reach heaven, while faith knows of a hundred. It is well to give heed to your doubts, for they are very often the dawuings of truth. Man is a two-legged, eccentric animal that deals in politics, religion and general merchandise. A man of true genius is generally as sira pie as a child, and. as unconscious of his power as an elephant. It is much more difficult for a man to make a circumstance thau it is for a circumstance to make a man. It requires wisdom to be able, and it requires honesty to be willing, to call things by their right names. The man who is ever ready to take the chances will very probably take his last one iu the almshouse. Man is the only creature that laughs ; angels do not, animals cannot, and devils will not. There is a great deal of modesty in this world which will gaze at almost anything, provided it can be seen through a crack. If we would measure our happiness by the condition of those below us, instead of those above, we should find ourselves very well off. Literary men, as a class, are unsatisfactory companions; if you flatter their vanity enough to make them agreeable, you disgust yourself. Men have been known to correct their vanity, subdue their pride, and even overcome their superstitions, but once impregnated with it, it is impossible for a man to get rid of his vulgarity.?Scribner for August. LEARN TO UNITE STRINGS. One story of the eccentric Stephen Girard says that he once tested the quality of a boy who applied for a situation, by giving him a match loaded at both ends, and ordering him to light it. The boy struck the match, and after it had burned half its length threw it away. Girard dismissed him because he did not save the other end fo* future use. The boy's failure to notice that the match had a double end was natural enougn, considering how matches are generally made; but haste and heedlessness (a habit of careless observation) are responsible for a great part of the waste of property in the world. Said one of the most successful merchants of Cleveland, Ohio, a day or two ago, to a lad who was opening a parcel, "Young man, untie those strings?don't cut them." It was the first remark he had made to a new employ*}. It was the first lesson the lad had to learn, and it involved the principles of success or failure in a business career, rointing to a well dressed man behind the counter, he said : "There is a man who always whips out his scissors and cuts the strings of the packages in three or four places. He is a good sales man, but will never be anything more. I presume he lives from hand to mouth, and I presume is more or less in debt, The trouble with him is that he was never taught to save. I told the boy just now to untie the string, not so much for the value of the string, as to teach him that everything is to be saved and nothing wasted. If the idea can be firmly impressed upon the mind of a beginner in life ihat nothing was made to be wasted, you have laid the foundation of success." A good lesson, yet hard to learn. Enforced by the Saviour, himself?"Gather up the fragments that nothing be lost," signifies order and arrangement and thrift. It allays irritation of mind, makes men lovers of good government, and secures the peace of society. 17" V . i C I 1 ,1 1 1 I es, iragmeiiuj uj uttriejr uiettu auu nan uuuca may well be gathered up. If this had always been done there would not now be so much waste and worn out laud in this (comparatively) new country, nor such an outlay for fertilizers. Then what of the household ? It has been well said: "Many a woman throws out of the window with a teaspoon, more than man a many can shovel at the door." "For want of a nail the shoe was lost; For want of a shoe the horso was lost ; For want of a horse the rider was lost, And all for the want of a horse-shoe nail." Printing-office Secrets.?A properly conducted printing office is as much a secret! as a Masonic lodge. The printers are not I under oath of secrecy, but always feel them-1 selves as truly iu honor bound to keep office | secrets as though triple oathed. Any em-1 ploy? in a printing office who willingly disre-1 gards this fact in regard to printing office se- ! crets would not only be scorned by his breth- 1 ren of the craft, but lose his position at once. We make this statement because it sometimes ; happens that a communication appears in a newspaper under an assumed signature, which j excites comraeut, and various parties try to find out who is the author. Let all be saved i the trouble of questioning the employ6s of i the printing office. They are know-nothings 311 SUCH pom is US UIUSC. f Ou such matters they have eyes and ears, but no mouth, and, if they fail to observe this rule, let them be put down as dishonorable , members of the craft. It is the same in job printing. If anything is to be printed and kept secret, let proper notice be given of the iesire for secrecy, and you might as wellques-, Lion the Sphynx as one of the printers, so that! iven the secret books of lodges are printed without fear.?Exchange. Wii.l-Power.?Illness is sometimes brought; an by imagination and weakness. Courage is a wonderful agent in throwing off disease. A. walk of five miles would cure many an ! 3ccupant of the lounge. Will-power will sur-1 pass pills in nine cases out of ten, if not in jvery one. To hold a bottle of smelling salts ! in the bund on account of a headache may be \ just the thing, at times, but to fling a pound : jf fruit cake out into the alley, and then walk , a furlong as a reward for not eating the com- < pound, is nearly always a much better thing.1 fkadiug for the fahhath. CONDUOTKD Bf REV. ROBERT LATHAN. HvW TO MAKE CP A QUARREL. William Ladd was the president of the American Peace Society, and lie believed that the principle of i>eace, carried out, would maintain good will among neighbors as well as among nations. But there was a time when he had not fully considered this subject?had not thought much about it, as I dare say my young readers have not; and he believed that, if a man struck him a blow, it was best, and fair to strike right back again, without considering if there were not some better way of overcoming the offender; or, if a man did him any injury, why, as people commonly say, he would "give him as good as he sent." He then had a farm; and a poor man, who lived on land adjoining his, neglected to keep up a fence which it was his business to keep in order ; and, in consequence, his sheep got into William Ladd's wheat-field, anddidmuch mischief. William Ladd told his man Sam, to go to the neiehbor. and tell him he must mend the fence and keep his sheep out. But the sheep came again, and William Ladd, who was a very orderly man himself, was provoked. "Sam," he said, "go to that fellow and tell him if he don't keep his sheep out of my wheat field, I'll have them shot." Even this did not do; the sheep were in again. "Sam," said William Ladd, "take my gun and shoot those sheep." "I would rather not," said Sam. "Rather not, Sam! Why, there are hut three ; it's no great job." "No, sir; but the i>oor man has but three in the world, and I am not the person that likes to shoot a poor mau's sheep." "Then the poor man should take proper care of them. I gave him warning. Why didn't he mend his fence ?" . "Well, sir, I guess it was because you sent him a rough kind of message. It made him mad, and so he wouldn't do it." "I considered a few minutes," said William Ladd, "and then I told Sam to put the horse to the buggy." "Shall I put in the gun ?" said Sam. "No," said I. I saw that Sam half smiled, but I said nothing. I got into the buggy, and drove up to my neighbor's ; he lived a mile off and I bad a good deal of time to think the matter over. When I drove up to his house, the man was chopping wood, and the house was poor, and my heart was softened. "Neighbor," I called out. The man looked sulky, and did not lift up his head. "Come, come, neighbor," said I, "Ihave come with friendly feelings to you, and you must meet me half way." He perceived I was in earnest, laid down his axe, and came to the buggy. "No, neighbor," said I, "we have both been in the wrong ; you have neglected your fence, and I got angry and sent you a provoking messjige'. Now let's both face about, and do right, and feel right. I'll forgive you, and you shall forgive me. Now, let's shake hands." He didn't feel quite like giving me his hand, but he let me take it. "Now," said I, "neighbor, drive your sheep down to my south pasture; they shall share with my sheep till next spring ; and you shall have the yield, and next summer we'll start fair." His hand was no longer dead in mine; he gave me a good friendly grasp. The tears came into his eyes, and he said, "I guess you iimi: t ? j.i ?so...11 11 ;ut; it willis Willi, tv nuiilu jjhuu, ctttet ?m. "And that little fracas with my neighbor about the sheep was," said William Ladd, "the first step to my devoting myself to the Peace Society." SANDING THE AXLES. A person who can help but little is sometimes able to hinder a great deal. It requires very little talent to stand in the way of others' usefulness. It would require but small ability for a roguish boy standing by a machine, to sprinkle a little sand upon the oiled and polished axles on which the wheels revolved. It might be done easily and quickly, and remain unobserved. But that sand mingling with the lubricating oil, and being canied around on the axle, would decrease the speed, consume the power, cut the axles, injure the boxes, hinder the work, and derange and ruin the machine. If the boy was trying to introduce lobbies or rocks into the machine he would do less damage, for they would be observed and could be easily removed, but the mischief wnnlrl (>nmp frnm iiit.iwliifincr t.hfi KMJirl srt finp. that it makes its way everywhere, so small that no one would notice it. There are men in the church of Christ who never have shown great ability to plan or execute anything of importance. Their main fort seems to be sanding the axles. They can get in the way of others; they can hinder, lind fault, pervert, and sow jealousy, dissension and suspicion as visibly and effectually as a boy can sand the journals of a machine. No one suspects what they are doing; nor can any one fasten their misdeeds upon thera, but the air grows thick with distrust, and work is hindered by secret contrivances and combinations ; good men are burdened, disheartened, and worn out; noble enterprises falter, fail and are abandoned. Every one notices that things go hard, and that something hinders their progress, but no one seems to know what the trouble is, until the day comes for a general cleaning up, and then, lo, and behold, the axles are found covered with saml. It requires very little ability in a man to fill the position of sand thrower. Neither intelligence, talent, grace nor godliness, are absolutely necessary for the accomplishment of this work. Conceit, envy, jealousy, sourness and meddlesomeness are sufficient qualifications under ordinary circumstances. It does not take much religion for a man to find fault; some men have been known to find fault who did not have any, It requires no long apprenticeship or great skill to throw sand on axles ; a man who does not know enough to oil a machine properly, could sand it quite effectually. Should Tired People Go to Church ?? Many of those who stay at home all day Sunday because they are tired make a great mistake ; they are much more weary on Sunday night than they would have been had they gone to church at least once ; as the time must often drag heavily on Sunday for the lack of something to do and to think about; and the consciousness of having spent the day unprofitably must sometimes add mental disturbance and diisatisfaction to the languor that follows idleness. Moreover, these tired people would often find refreshment for their minds and their hearts in the quiet services of the church. They will secure by means of them a change of mental atmosphere, and the suggestion of thoughts and motives and sentiments, which are out of the range of their work, For a hard working mechanic or salesman, or house- i keeper, or teacher, this diversion of the thought ' to other than the customary themes, might be the most restful way of spending a portion of , the day of rest. < We happen to know of several cases in which this nrescrintion has been used with excellent 1 results. Those who want to stay at home be- 1 cause they were too tired on Sunday to go to J church, have been induced to try the experiment of seeking rest, for their souls as well as their bodies, in the sanctuary, for a small part of every Sunday ; and they testify that they have found what they sought; that the observance has proved a refreshment rather than a weariness, and that their Sundays never gave them so much rest when they stayed at home, ( ;is they have given them since they formed the habit of church going.?Good Company. Consistency.?Consistency in all things is< 1 as desirable as it is admirable. Hut it is as rare as it is desirable. Who of us takes pre- , cisely the same view of a truth at all times i and under all circumstances ? Who of us 1 measures the conduct of a loved one by the J same standard of judgment which we apply 1 to a person we dislike ? Who of us feels and ! thinks on all subjects to-day as we felt and ( thought about them under very different cir- < cumstances a month or a year ago ? Who of , us, in other words, can be free from the charge of being "a bundle of contradictions''? We ought, it is true, to have a base-line" of opinion, to which we conform all our judgments of ourselves or of others, and to adhere rigidly to that line of measurement. But when we find how often we fail here, let us be chary in censuring others who do no better than ourselves. ibe ?0tMle (Jhtqttiw.j' TKRM8 OF 8CB8CIUPTION: ;c Single copy for one year, $250 c For six months, 125 For three months, 75 I . Two copies one year, 4 00 , Ten copies one year, 20 00 And an extra copy for a club of ten. I ' ADVERTISING RATES. i r ONE DOLLAR per square, for the first inser- i j tion, and FIFTY CENTS per square, for each t subsequent insertion. A square consists of the . I space occupied by seven lines of this size type. t TpSf- Contracts will be made at reduced rates 1 for advertising space to be used for three, six, j t or twelve months. ' THE YOKKVILLE ENQUIRER FOR 1880. PREMIUMS TO SUBSCRIBERS. Seventy-Seven Prizes to be awarded to Subscribers. REDUCTION IN SUBSCRIPTION PRICE. TERMS OF SlSCBIPTioi-FflEE Iff POSTAGE. Having perfected arrangements for reducing the expense of publication during the year 1880, we have determined to give our subscribers a share of the benefits, and announce the following reduced rates, to yearly subscribers?subscriptions, in all cases, to be paid in advauce: Single copy, one year $2 50 Two copies, one year, 4 00 Ten copies, one year, 20 00 And an extra codv to the Derson securing a club of ten names and paying the subscriptions on the same in advance. PREMIUMS TO SUBSCRIBERS. In order that our subscribers may have the opportunity of receiving Prizes, we have determined to distribute the following articles by lot, at 10 o'clock A. M., on the FIRST SATURDAY OF OCTOBER, 1880: THREE Weed Sewing Machines?fancy half case, with drop leaf and two drawers, the retail price of each of which is $50. TWO No. 8 Tropic Cooking Stoves, with fixtures complete, the retail price of each of which is $25. SEVENTY-TWO Four-bladed buckhorn handle Pocket-Knives, manufactured by William Thomas Staniforth, of Sheffield, England, the retail price of each of which is $1.50. The Sewing Machines and Stoves are fully described elsewhere in this prospectus. The Knives will be manufactured by the celebrated cutler, William Thomas Staniforth, Sheffield, England, and imported to our order expressly for this purpose by Messrs. Hart ?fe Co., hardware importers, of Charleston. The cutlery made by Staniforth is of the best quality, and wherever used gives universal satisfaction. This knife, made to our order, is of convenient pocket size, contains two large and two small blades, is made of tho best materials, finished in a.superior manner, and is warranted to he equal to any pocket knife that usually retails in tho stores at $1.50. In the distribution of the above Prizes, the following plan will be observed: The names ol all persons who pay for one year's subscription, whether in a club at $2, or as a single subscriber at $2.50, between this date and the first Saturday of October, 1880, will be printed on slips and placed in envelopes of uniform size at ' deposited in a cylinder prepared for the purpose. Slips of paper of uniform size, to the number of seventyseven?one for each prize?enclosed in similar envelopes, will also be placed in another cylinder, with the words "Sewing Machine" printed on threeof them; "Cooking Stove" on two; and "Pocket Knife" on seveuty-two of them. On tho day designated, after thoroughly mixing the envelopes in each cylinder by revolving the same, an envelop will be taken 'from each cylinder, and the name of the person drawn from the cylinder containing the names, will be entitled to the Prize drawn immediately succeeding from the Prize, cylinder. The cylinders will he revolved and the envelopes containing the numbers and names thoroughly mixed preceding each drawing. mi._ j ?.:ii u*. .a iJLie tintw nig win uo uniiiiiiutvn njr vinuci iosponsible and reliable citizens, and the opportunity afforded for any subscriber to be present who may desire to do so. The result of the drawing will* be published in the Enquikbr of the succeeding week, accompanied by a statement as to the fairness of the drawings aiid awards. Persons subscribing for the Enquirer and having the paper sent to other addresses than their own, shall be entitled to the advantages offered by the prize drawing, provided they give notice provious to the drawing that such is their desire. Subscribers who secure the Sewing Machines or Cooking Stoves, will have them shipped to their order at their expense for freight; the Sewing Machines from New York, and the Cooking Stoves from Greensboro, N. C. The PocketKnives will be delivered at our publication office, or sent by mail at our expense, at the risk of those entitled to receive them ; or they will be sent in registered package on receipt of 10 cents to pay theregistra'ion fee. All letters should be addressed to L. M. GRIST, Yorkville, S. C. January 2 tf JOB PRINTING. OWING to our superior facilities with the best machine presses, an abundance of type and first-class appointments throughout our office, we are prepared to execute ALL MANNER OF JOB PRINTING in superior style, and at prices that will comnare with New York or PhiladelDhia charges for the same quality of work au^d materials. We have recently iftade a reduction in prices for the following classes of work, to which we invite the attention of business men : HILL HEADS. For 500 For 1000 Half-sheet Bill Heads $3.00 $5.00 Fonrth-slieet Bill Heads, 2.25 3.50 Sixth-sheet Bill Heads 2.00 3.00 Monthly statements at same price of sixth-sheet bill heads. We will fill an order for bill heads, giving any desired number of either size of sheet at proportionate prices. LETTER HEADS. For 500 For 1000 Commercial Note, $2.15 $3.25 Packet Note, 2.25 3.50 Letter (large size) 3.00 5.00 For the above work we use a superior quality of paper, and guarantee entire satisfaction in every instance. We also give special attention to the printingof Briefs, Arguments and Points and Authorities, which we furnish strictly according to the requirements of the Justices of the Supreme Court, and in proof reading exercise the utmost care to ensure accuracy. We are prepared to furnish all other kinds of printing, from a visiting card to a large volume, and will be pleased to furnish estimates for any style of work desired. Address, L. M. GRIST. Yorkville, S. C. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, "VORK COUNTY. WHEREAS J. F. WALLACE, C.C. C. Tleas, has applied to me for Letters of Administration, on all and singular, the goods and chattels, rights and credits of JACOB ETTERS, late of the county aforesaid, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kiudred and creditors of the u?id dm-eased. to lie and annear before me at our next Judge of Prolmte's Court for the said county, to l>e holden at York Court House on the 30TR DAY OF SEPTEMBER, next, to shew cause, if any, why the said Administration should not oe granted. Given under my hand and Seal, this 19tb day of August, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, and in the 105th yearof the Independence of the United States of America. J. A. McLEAN, Judge of Probate. August 19 34 6t STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; COUNTY OF YOJK.lt. WHEREAS J. F. WALLACE, C. C. C. Pleas, has aoplled to me for Letters of Administration th the Will annexed, on all and singular, the goods and chattels, rights and credits of Mrs. CATHERINE BLAIR, late of the county aforesaid, deceased. ' These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of thesaid rleceasea, to be and appear at our next Judge of Probate's Court, for York County, to be holden at York Court House, on the 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, next, to shew cause, if any, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal, this 19th day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty, and in the 105th year of thelndependenceof the United States of America. J. A. McLEAN, Judge of Probate. August 19 34 6t /-iT-inr>r? nnnrkfk MIT T CJ L?jmvu uunuu luttiuni THE undersigned, proprietor of the above mills, would respectfully inform the public that they have been recently thoroughly overhauled and remodeled, and are now in condition to compete with any iniils in this section for FIRST-CLASS WORK. Among the improvements made we have substituted a turbine wheel, which enables the mills to run at any time. No fear of stopping now on account of low water. Wo also have in use the "EXCELSIOR BOLTING CLOTH," the best that is made, and the mills being in charge of S. W. ALEXANDER, a miller of fine reputation, we have no hesitancy n guaranteeing satisfaction to all who may favor ' wr mills with their custom. CORN OR WHEAT 3ROUND AT ANY TIME. Mills located on Allison Creek, about six miles north-east of tforkville. J. J. <fe J. C. MILLER. | July 8 28 3m , DR. J. B. PATRICK, JR., , CHARLESTON, S. C., SURGEON DEXT1ST, tPTESbk WILL make his regular visit to I JwSEBBL YORKVILLE IN JANUARY, T L? with all tho most improved instru- ' nents and appliances known to the profession ot 1 Dentistry. < Teeth extracted by the aid of nitrous oxide. ' ARTIFICIAL TEETH supplied. All Dental iperations performed and satisfaction guaranteed it as reasonable rates as can be done by any first- " ilass Dentist. August 12 33 ly CLEANSING AND REPAIRING. rHE undersigned would respectfully inform the public that he is prepared to cleanse garnents of any fabric whatever, rendering them 4 (orfectly clean, and if nnfaded, restoring them to " he original brightness and lustre of the goods. )o not throw away your old clothes, but have " hem cleaned and made to look as well as new. York promptly done, and at the most reasona- "I >le prices. THOMAS BALLARD. J August 12 29 11 / i i CLARK BROTHERS OUB GROCERY. will make our House headquarters for BAGGING AND TIES. This season, as formerly. We have a full supply of Bagging, and New and Pieced Ties on hand, and guarantee ours to be as low, or lower than any other House in town. We keep up a full line of HEAVY HARDWARE. Comprising Refined Iron, in all shapes and forms; best English Cast Steel, for Drills, Ac.; both cut and finished Nails, of all sizes; Axes, Spades, Shovels, Steel Forks, Trace Chains, Stay Chains. Breast Chains, Tongue Chains, Haines, Steel Plows, Farmers' Friend Plows. These are the best and cheapest Turn Plows now in use, as they can be utilized for almost every purpose on the farm. We ask that you come to us for these articles, as we can save you money. We also haye a full line of GROCERIES. Sugars, Coffees, Bacon, Lard, Rice, Molasses. Hams, Soaps, and, in short, everything usually fnn n/J in a FIRST-CLASS GROCERY. Come to ns, we will satisfy your wants, and do it cheap. We still have the Agency for 8TUDEBAKER & OLD HICKORY WAGONS And will make orders for them on small commissions, for those who need a wagon. These Wagons have no superior in point of excellence and durability. We will furnish them at Manufacturers' prices, and would say that it would be to your interest to consult us as to prices before you ouy. We will give FULL PRICES FOR COTTON To those who owe us, wheo placed in settlement of account. We want to make a clean showing on nur Books this Fall, and ask your prompt attention. CLARK BROTHERS. GUANO NOTES. YOUR Note for Guano has been returned to me for collection, and T am ready to serve you at your convenience. R. F. CLARK, Agent. NOW IS THE OPPORTUNITY 1 AVAIL YOUBSELF OF IT! PRESERVE YOUR BOOKS, PERIODICALS! NEWSPAPERS AND MUSIC. ? ALL families have old Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, Music, Ac., which they desire to transmit to their posterity. Then HAVE THEM REBOUND! Which will preserve them and make them look almost as well as new. Old Books. Ac., should not only be rebound, but the current literatu re of the present day should be put in a durable form for preservation as well. This can be done in the shortest possible time, with the best material, in the most handsome and durable style, and at prices which cannot be duplicated anywhere, by E. R. STOKES. Stationer, Book Binderand Blank Book Manufacturer, No. 155 Main Street, COLUMBIA, S. C. Send in orders at once. THEBICKFORD AUTOMATIC FAMILY KNITTER. ?8o! c? ./\ >^ 2 0 35 *J ^ ? 0,"g ^ a ? "*" 3 p Knits all sizes of work, narrows and widens it shapes all sizes complete. Knits over 50 different garments, Socks, Stockings, Mittens, Leggins, Wristlets, Gloves, etc. It knits every possible variety of plain or fancy stitch. 75 per cent pfofitin manufacturing knit coods. Farmers car treble the value of their wool, by converting it into knit goods. Agents wanted in every State, County, Citv and Town, to whom very low prices will be made. For fall particulars and lowest prices for the best Family Machine, send to BICKFORIXKNITTING MACHINE MFG. CO., Brattleboro, Vt. February 28 9 ly "the favorite of the world. THE Family Favorite Improved Weed. These Machines nave been remodeled and Improved nntil they are almost perfect in all respects. The parts are all of Steel and Wrought Iron Forgings. Every Machine sold by us will be fully warranted. Prices as low as any First-Class Machine, either for Cash or on Time until the first of November next. W. G. REID <ft CO., 1 Furniture Dealers, Rock Hill, S. C. ASH ELEMENT 100 SACKS JUST RECEIVED. THE best FERTILIZER FOR WHEAT. When used with Peas, makes the most EFFICIENT AND DURABLE FOOD For crops. CALL AND GET CIRCULARS. T. S. JEFFERYS, Agent. GARRY IRON ROOFING CO., ? W Manufacturers all kinds of Iron Roofing and Crimped Sidings, Fire ' HmL Proof Doors rjjqfl, and Shutters. I Iron Ore Paint and Cement. 79 and 81 Oolumbns Street, nTj-0V7BIjA.NX). OHIO. Send for circulars and price lists. February 26 9 ly J. R. SCHORB'S PHOTO-GALLERY, 1ST HOUSE EAST OE THE JAIL. A SUPERIOR Skylight, a gallery with every convenience, and a determination to do my best, enables me to promise satisfaction to all in want of correct and nattering likenesses. Cloudy weather is as good or better than sunshine for all mbjects, except small children. August 5 32 tf IRON SAFE FOR SALE. THE undersigned offers for sale one No. 2 IRON SAFE, manufactured by Mosler, Bahnan A Co., of Cincinnati. This safe has a comaination lock, and for all practical purposes is jqual to a new one. It is offered for sale for no eason except that it is too small for my purposes. L: M. GRIST. August 19 34 tf j CHATTEL MORTGAGES 1 IfcyJORTGAGES of Real Estate, and'Titles to LTX Real Estate. For sale at the ENQUIRER OFFICE. , OLD NEWSPAPERS^ l~|F large size, suitable for wrapping, for sale LI at one cent each, at the ENQUIRER OFFICE. NOTICE. | [AMstill Agent forthe"American"becauseitis i the best and cheapest Sewing Machine made, i JT R, SCHORB. f I / ;* G. H. O'LE ARY, cookingstove8. THE Iron King and Elmo Cooking Stoves on hand and for sale. Any piece of these Stoves replaced when worn oqt, or any of the pieces of the fifty different styles of the Charles Noble & Company Manufacture of Stoves, can be had by calling at O. H. O'LEARY'S. furniture store. I AM constantly receiving now additions fo my now lartre stock of Furniture in all kinds of goods, which I am offering very cheap, for cash. G. H. O'LEARY. "saddle bags, &c~ SADDLE Bags, Collars, Wagon, Buggy and Riding Whips, Haines, Trace Chains," Back Bands, Ac., for sale, at G. H. O'LEARY'S. ?AUL>LEi? AAU HAKnUSH. SADDLES and Hfcrness, of all kinds and prices, of my own manufacture. Stock Immense and prices guaranteed. G. H. O'LEARY. BED8TEADS AND MATTRESSES. COMMON, Medium and Fine Bedsteads and Mattresses, and all goods kept in a Furniture Store, at G. H. O'LEARY'S. TABLEMSA FESr&C^ EXTENSION Dining Tables, Cupboards and Common Kitchen Safes, at G. H. O'LEARY'S. PICTURE FRAMES^ A LARGE lot of Picture Frames and Framed Chromos, at G. H. O'LEARY'S. CHAIRS. TWENTY Dozen of different kinds of Chairs, at G. H. O'LEARY'S. August 19 30 tf C.& L. NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE, 1 YoRkytpLE, S. C., July 22, 1880. j mHE following Schedule of the Mail and PasX seneer Trains took effect at 6 o'clock, a. m.t on tlie 20th of July, 1880. GOING SOUTH. Leave Dallas at 6.00 a. M. Arrive at Gastonia at..... 6.20 A. M. Leave Gastonia at 6 40 A. M. Leave Pleasant Ridge at 7.00 A. M. Leave Crowder's Creek at 7.15 A. M. Leave Bowling Green at 7.26 A. M. Leave Clover at 7.40 A. M. Arrive at Yorkvilie at ..8.20 A. M. Leave Yorkvilie at 8.30 A. M. Leave Guthriesville at 9.05 A. M. Leave McConnellsvilie at 9.20 A. M. Leave Lowrysville at 9.40 A. M. Arrive at Chester at 10.10 A. M. GOING NORTH. Leave Chester at 2.45 P. M. Leave Lowrysville at 3.20 1P. M. Leave Mcuonneusviiieat jr. m. Leave Guthriesville at 3.50 IP. M. Arrive at Yorkville at 4.20 P. M. Leave Yorkville at 4.25 P. M, Leave Cloverat 5.05 P. M. Leave Bowling Green at 5.15 P. M. Leave Crowder's Creek at 5.25 P. M. Leave Pleasant Ridge at 5.35 P. M. Arri ve at Gaatonia at 5.55 P. M. Leave Gaatonia at 6.10 P. M. Arrive at Dallas at 6.30 P. M. JAMES MASON, Superintendent. July 22 30 tf ATLANTA AND CHARLOTTE AIB-UNE RAILWAY. PASSENGER DEPARTMENT. Atlanta, Oa., May 20,1880. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. ON and after May 28rd, 1880, trains will win on this road as follows: DAY PASSENGER TRAIN. (eastward.) Arrive at Gaatonia, 2.16, P. M. Leave 2.17, P. M. (we8twabd.) Arrive at Gastonia, 11.37, A. M. Leave 11.38, A. M. NIGHT PASSENGER TRAIN. (eastward.) Arrive at Gastonia. c.16. A. M.. Leave 2.17. A. M. (westward.) Arrive at Gastonia, 1.08, A. M., Leave 1.09, A. V. LOCAL FREIGHT TRAIN. (eastward.) Arrive at Gastonia, 4.33, P? M., Leaye 5.02, P. M (westward.) Arrive at Gastonia, 7.43. A. M., Leave 8.03, A. M. THROUGH FREIGHT TRAIN. (eastward.) Arrive at Gastonia, 5.55, A. M., Leave 5.55, A. M. (westward.) Arri ve at Gastonia, 5 00, P. M., Leave 5.00, P. M. Connecting at Atlanta for all points Went and Southwest. Connecting at Charlotte for all Eastern poi nts. Through Tickets on sale at Greenville and Spartanburg to all points East and West. G. J. FOREACRE, Gen'l Manager. W. J. Houston, Gen'l Pass. & Tickpt Agent. June 10 25 tf * REMOVAL. THE YORK MARBLE YARD. 1 WOULD respectfully announce that I have REMOVED MY MARBLE WORK8 to the new building South of Wheeler's Coach Factory, on my own premises, and near the Railroad depot, where I shall hereafter be better than ever heretofore prepared to ftirnish MONUMENTS, TOMB STONES, or ANYTHING IN MY LINE, as low as the lowest. As an evidence of this, I can * !-t- m l_ Ot??... C /"?ITT r r n PV to OA lurnisu xumu oujuna mr vuiui. ?iuj.i uwui fu.w upward ; for ADULTS, from $8.00 upward. pgr Monuments and Tomb Stones designed and finished in the most elaborate style, and iu point of workmanship and material, equal to the work of any establishment in the country. Specimens always on band, to an inspection of which, those iu want of marble work are respectfully invited. Estimates and other information furnished on application. W. rk delivered at any point on the Chester and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad, between Chester and Dallas, or at any place between Rock Hill and Winnsboro, on the Charlotte, Coluinbla and Augusta Railroad, free of charge for transportation. Thankful for tin patronage heretofore bestowed upon my establishment, my determination is to merit a continuance of the same. F. KAPPERFIELD. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 007THTY OF Y0BK-00UBT OF 00RM01T FLEAS. Henry H. Watson, Plaintiff, against William M. ??IcCarter, J. A. Ware and J. K. Wells, Defendants. Summons for Relief.?Complaint wot Served. To William M. McCarter, J. A. Ware and J. K. Wells, Defendants in this action. YOU are hereby summoned and required to answer the oomplaint in this action, which is this day tiled in the olfice of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said County, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint, on the subscriber, at his office, in Yorkville, S. C., within twenty days after the service hereof, exelusive of the day of such service; and if you foil to answer tne complaint within the time " aforesaid, the plaintiffs in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint Dated Yorkville, August 31st, A. D., 1880. W. B. WILLIAM8, Plaintiff's Attorney. To th e Defendant}, William M. MoCarter, J. A. Ware and J. K. Wells.?Take notice that the ? complaint and summons in the above entitled action was hied in. the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for York county, South Carolina, on the 3stday of August. A. D.. 1880. W. B. WILLIAMS, Plaintiff's Attorney. September 2 36 8t GEORGE T. SCHORB, PHOTOGRAPHER, CHESTER, 8. CAROLINA. PICTURES taken in all kinds of weather, and pains taken to please every customer. Old Pictures COPIED AND ENLARGED, as low iw can be done in any city. North or South. Have on hand a fine selection of CHURCH AND PARLOR ORGANS, which are offered very cheap. Instruments guaranteed to be firstclass. Call and see for yourselves, at the PHOTOGALLERY, opposite the "Cotton Hotel." Abo, authorized agent to receive Subscriptions, Advertisements and orders for Job Work for the Yorkville Enquirer. GEORGE T. 8CHORB. February 13 7 tf ROSE'S HOTEL YOEKVILLE, 8. C. 1 THIS H0U8E has been thor oughly renovated from cellar to MlSBS garret, and newly furnished, ineluding GRAFTON'S PATENT 3PRING BEDS. In view of the times, our motio is ii full House at a moderate price. TERMS-! 1.50 PER DAY, OR 50c. PER MEAL. Sample Rooms reserved especially for Com mer;ial travelers. HENRY W. 8MITH. June 17 25 tf NOTICE. [RESPECTFULLY inform the public that I am prepared to sharpeu razors, scissors, shears rad other fine-edged instruments. Prices?for Zoning and sharpening razors, 25 cents, and for iharpening scissors or shears, 10 cents each, and latisliction guaranteed or no charge. TOM BALLARD, Barber, i