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pimowros department. | Where the Line is Drawn.?News- 1 paper men are sensitive. Not concerning their dress, their piety, or their ability to i pay a debt, but of their circulation. You may say that an editor, in woeful frailty, leans in fondness on things that are ungodly. You may say that he dresses like a tramp, and may cast insinuations at that sensitive q organ, trie nose, and, smiling benignly, he r, will forgive you, but let fall an innuendo besmirching the circulation of his journal and all ties of friendship which may have f hitherto existed between you are severed ii with one passionate swoop of the knife i< which so well knows war in the extreme. c There is Colonel Harquies, for instance. He rather likes personal abuse, and upon , his private life severe criticism has no more effect than an autumn drizzle, falling on the * back of a hard-shell turtle; but you must p not hint that lis paper does npfcarry in its d hip-pocket a wad of greaLdnfluence. Sev- 0 eral days ago the colonej^was taken violent- f ly ill. He raged injwlelirium of high fever, . and his wif$ b?p<miing alarmed, sent for v two prominftiyfliysicians. wnentnemeoical gentlenftpn arrived, the editor was al- r< most wild^wallowing in a tragic doze. One Si of the physicians approaching, took hold of p the colonel's arm, and turning to his companion, said: " ''Circulation very poor." "What!" exclaimed the editor, springing b up, "poor circulation! Why, confound yoii, d I work sixty quires. Get away from here, v you scoundrels," and with loud imprecations and demonstrations of violence, he drove g the medical men from the room.?Arkansas a Traveller. 0 Helped Him Out.?A clerical-looking ^ gentleman entered an Austin newspaper office, and drawing out a concealed docu- q ment, said to the editor: a "I am soliciting for a high-toned gentleman of refinement and intelligence. He is q sadly in need of money, but he is too proud g to let the public know it." f( "You don't say so!" said the editor with q animation. p "I am hopeful of securing quite a hand- ? some little sum." y "You say this unfortpetrfe man is very 0 intelligent, highly cpKfvated and all that c sort of thing/ $ "That's jadwn&t kind of man he is." ^ "And too pfoud to beg ?" n The minister nodded. "My dear friend I appreciate your delicacy. You have described ray condition $ precisely, but I had no idea that I had en- c listed your sympathy so strongly that you would take up a collection. It's all right, t Just as soon you get ten or fifteen dollars $ together, bring it to me, and I'll give you a ^ receipt for it. God bless you, my noble \ friend," and he gently pushed the visitor, j who expected to tap tire editor for a dollar, r out into the street, where he, after gazing j around in a dazed sort of way, kept on his p mission of mercy. ] "One good turn deserves another," re- c marked the editor as he resumed his seat. v "That man came to help me out, and I help- j ed him out." * ? c The Engagement Off.?"My love," t he said, "I have a heavy burden on my j mind to-night. There is something that I c must say, which, as my affianced wife, you should know." d "What is it, iGeorge?" she asked anx- d iously. / *" t I am a victim of the demon drink, a Strive as I m^y, I cannot rpefl?t the temp- e tation of lio/or." ii "That wrtf be all nattfin time, dear," she t replied hppefull^^When I am your wife p ray lovpr antL^fnfluence will bring about d your rpnozpffi am sure; is that all ?" \ "N^rm a confirmed gambler. I drop- r ped $13 last night at draw poker." g "Ah, George, when we are married I will c make your home so pleasant and cosy that t you will never want to go out at night without me." c "I don't know, I am also a speculator in p stocks. In fact, during the past week on 5 Wall street I lost every dollar in the world." 3 "I don't care for money," the young wo- l man then said, as she disentangled herself 2 from his embrace, "but my husband must n be honorable and upright in every way. I a can never consent to risk my future with a ii man addicted to drinking and card play- h ing.?New York Sim. i< v B&-The train was rattling on, rickety click, rickety click. ? "I was in such a hurry to catch the train a I didn't wait to buy a ticket," said the New a York banker, offering money. t ""Yes," replied the conductor, abstractedly as he punched the next man's ticket. "I v notice that a good many New York bankers ti are in a hurry to catch the trains nowa- p days." "Well, sir, you needn't be insolent; here si is money to pay my fare." ti "I know, but I can't take it, sir." c "Ah, I see; the company doesn't let you ii conductors take money. Fraid you'll steal v it. I see." "iNO, Sir, inere is uu company iuic against v my taking it." f< "Then why don't you take it ?" 1< "I'm afraid I'd be arrested for receiving e stolen property." t The banker looked out of the window at a the shady groves, and cool, pellucid streams, v while the train went rattling on, rickety t click, rickety click. s s Happy at Last.?Bishop Williams of Connecticut, is celebrated as a raconteur. a He tells of a Cananian lady who, for years ? lived unhappily with her husband. The man u was a gay, easy-going fellow, but his wife's v temper was ungovernable, and at length 11 drove him into a premature grave. At his a death his wife seemed to feel great remorse f for the past, and deep mourning and con- *' stant weeping bore testimony to her grief, r Some months after the funeral she went to a spiritualistic medium and was placed in communication with the spirit of her departed spouse. A long conversation follow- *, ed, during which she asked: "Are you hap- ? py now, dear husband ?" "Oh ! very hap- f py," he answered. "Happier than you : were in this world?" she asked. "A thou- ^ sand times," was the reply. "I'm so glad," ? she said; "and where are you, darling?" {] "Oh ! I'm in h?11," came the reply.?Bos- " ton Post. _ . g I <1 The Wart Disappeared.?"Do you re- J,' member Joe Grimes ?" inquired Fitzgoober ; at dinner. ^ "Who, that old scar-faced monkey that ) imral to hany round vou so much?" asked ? Mrs. Fitz. ? " "Yes, the same man," replied Fitz, "he has returned to the city to stay." . "The hateful wretch. 1 wish he could J* have stayed away; he has an old wart on ? his jaw that always made me sick to look J! at; you say he's come back to live ?" "Yes, he went West, you remember, and " has made half a million dollars; he has ? bought the finest mansion in the city, and is?" "Oh! Fitzy," broke in the lady, "do ? bring him with you to tea this evening; I ? will be so delighted to see him again."?At- 9 Junta Constitution. s (] f&?"Man does not conceive the magni- c tude of a billion," remarked the lecturer; ^ "why, a billion sheets of paper placed one I p on top of another would make a pile nearly j t 50,000 miles high." | ^ At this juncture a very solemn looking t party with a large Adam's apple, rose up j u from the back seat and said: " ies, but how ! t are you going to pile them up?" I And because the lecturer wouldn't ex- [ plain the solemn party sailed majestically J j out of the hall, thumping his cane angrily j p all the way. I p j c *?g"Said a nervous visitor to^ an Austin j c Jady, at wnosenousesne wasumKiug a ixm. i i "Are you not afraid that some of your j v children will fall into that cistern in your t yard." "Oh, no," was the complacent reply; a "anyhow, that's not the cistern we get our ! a drinking water from." 11 "Speaking of factions," remarked a v politician of the Third ward, "there is one j e faction to which nobody objects." "What I i faction is that?" asked a man in the crowd, h "Satisfaction," was the reply. It was only 1 with great difficulty that the mob was pre- d vented from tearing the man to pieces.? n Philadelphia Call. ( IpSfeHatteiros fjfleaiiittg. HE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, i RENCHANT LETTERS IN DEFENCE OF COL. COWARD. From the News and Courier. To the Editor of the News and Courier: State Superintendent of education has ecently been criticised, first, in that he is ot constantly in his office in Columbia; econdly, in that he is not constantly visitng different parts of the State. These critrisms cannot be reconciled, and it is diffiult to know which to answer. , If it be the chief duty of the superinten- < ent to visit different sections of the Sta te, < hen it matters little where may be his ' lace of residence. The attorney-general j oes not reside in Columbia, and county j ommissioners and school commissioners i )r the most part do not live at their respect- 1 ve county seats ; yet they are not subjected 3 criticism. So, a large proportion of the j outine business and correspondence 01 tne uperintendent can be carried on without r equiring his presence in Columbia. He ' evertheless makes periodical visits to the 1 'apital, and can always be summoned there j y telegraph in a few hours; and scarcely a . ay ever passes in which he is not in some ( ;ay engaged in the duties of his office. But he must visit every county in the < tate. How often and in what way? There < re 3,269 schools in South Carolina. Allow- j rig one day and one dollar's expense :for ach school, the superintendent in visiting < hem would consume nine years and expend i 3,269 for traveling expenses alone. He is 1 vidently not expected then to visit each ] ffiool in the State. < There are thirty-four counties in South ] 'arolina. It has been intimated that the < tate allows unlimited traveling expenses < ir visiting these. This is utterly erroneous, j 'he sum of $350 is appropriated for the ex- < euses of the superintendent and the ex- l enses of the State board of examiners, i /hich meets at least twice a year, at a cost 1 f not less than $75. The superintendent i annot count on more than $275, or about i 8 for each county. Whatever the law con- ! emplates, the Legislature evidently does i iot expect a very exhaustive tour of i nspec- < ion. I But it is charged that the superintendent loes not visit the counties, and on this tlio ohiof mmnloint. Ypt I lit I 19 ua.-Jtu kiiv v** * ivi - ? >etween the 1st of last January and the ime of the appearance of the article in the Femperance Worker, in July, the superintenlent had visited, officially, seventeen counies, namely : Hampton, Lexington, Richand, Fairfield, York, Chester, Sumter, Maion, Darlington, Marlboro', Georgetown, Berkeley, Charleston, Beaufort, Union, Spartanburg, Newberry and Greenville, 'n some he had made 4'public addresses," in ithers he had had "personal communication vith school officials" as required by law ; n all he had endeavored to awaken interest n education. This extended tour was part if a purpose to visit as nearly as possible all he counties before the close of the fiscal rear. Yet he is criticised for "not visiting ounties." It is impossible for the State Superintenlent to call public meetings. This is the luty of local officers. But he is ever ready 0 address them, when they do not conflict, s is very frequently the case. The inclemnt weather of winter often prevents meetngs. The hard work of the spring and auumn is also an obstacle. The season of mblic meetings is short. If the superintenlent map out a tour he has no money to adertise it thoroughly, but is compelled to ely on the charity of county newspapers to ive notice. The above disposes of the harge as to the superintendent not visiting he counties. Nor have the schools languished, as is harged under the administration of the i resent superintendent. Here are the facts: lumber of schools in 1881-2,3,183; in 1882-3, ,263?increase 86. Enrolment of pupils 881-2, 146,974; in 1882-3, 173,095?increase 7,121. Increase in schoolhouses 104; in the < umber of teachers 81. During the past year graded school system has been established 1 Columbia; a graded school has been esiblished in Brunson, while Spartanburg s now agitating a similar educational ad- ] ance. i The standard of examination for teachers' ertificates has been notably raised, and ] pplicants are now required to stand an exmination in the theory and practice of eaching. In order to secure more efficient superision of schools an allowance of $100 for ' raveling expenses has been added to the ay of each county school commissioner. 1 The State superintendent of education has 1 ecu red also the passage of an Act permit- 1 ing an appropriation of $200 out of the 1 nuntv school fund for the holding of county nstitutes. Several have already been held ' /ith satisfactory results. The State Normal Institutes have been outinued. During the past year some unDrtunate discussion of the educational prob- 1 3m has arisen, but for this the superintend- . nt is not responsible. It cannot be denied hat he manifested alacrity, boldness and bility in defending his position, and he 1 ras doubtless instrumental in stemming he tide of hostility to public schools. The uperintendent has no assistant in his office ' ave his efficient clerk. ' A careful survey of the facts will convince ; ny candid mind that the schools are not ; etrograding, that the superintendent has ieen zealous and able, that he has already \ isited more than half the counties in six lonths, and that he has inaugurated sever1 important measures in the line of educa- 1 ional progress. Much of the criticism that las been heard must have come from ignoance of the facts. ( From the Columbia Register. Editor Register: Having read with great . egret the strictures upon Colonel Coward's : ourse as State Superintendent of Education, laving had considerable intercourse with ; iiin in his official capacity, and believing > he criticisms unjust, it seemed not wholly ( ut of place for me to say a word. He needs 1 io defense, and, perchance, least of all from ae. His language may well be, non tali { iixilioegeo. Fully comprehending the hour ] nd its needs, and cherishing the deepest 1 ave and pride for his State, he has dediated heart and soul to the upbuilding of he common school system of the common- 1 /ealth. He, with all advanced and righthinking men, realizes that the hope of the 1 nture is to be found in the proper training 1 f the young. Imbued with a strong sense of the impor- 1 ant work entrusted to his hands, he is vigrously pushing progressive and scientific ; leas into every school-'oom throughout the ; Itate. The efforts to bring all the teachers nder the influence of proper training, as ] et forth in summer normal and various ! ounty institutes, show that he strongly be- 1 ieves in the saying, "As is the teacher so is 1 he school." lie knows that a stream can ioi; rise nigner man me luuuunu. jua arnest words are still burning in my ears. Jolonel Coward is not the man to assume 1 ueh a high trust, feeling that the scantiest 1 lischarge of its duties will satisfy his own onscience or the people who honored him. Jpon every occasion he has magnified the eacher's calling, and as a faithful apostle of j he "new education," he is disseminating , lis views among those who ill-appreciate 1 he cause and look with no friendly eye 1 ipon it. Doubtless he has too often found ' hat public opinion has to be educa ted up to 1 the height of this great argument." 1 No one feels more keenly the obstacles ly- 1 ng across his way as with limited means he J s faithfully and nobly striving to solve this ' iroblem of problems. He is not afraid of ] riticism, for his deeds will avouch him a ! onsciencious steward of this great public 1 nterest. Hypercriticism and quibbling yill but grapple to him those who know he man. 1 Never can I forget the earnest solicitude nd attention to details manifested by him t the institutes for colored teachers. "In houghts that breathe and words that burn," j < ie depicted the teacher's task to those who ,; k^ere to be his co-workers. With quicken- 1 d pulse and increased faith in our work we ' nvoluntarily cried out: "It is good to be ] iere !" It was my privilege to know Gov. i 'hompson while he was State Superinten- i lent of Education, and that same nigh esti- ' riate of the office held by him is shown by i 'olonel Coward. The forward movement : inaugurated by his predecessor is being kept unbroken by Colonel Coward. South Carolina saw that the cause would suffer no harm in the hands of such a man, and she is doing magnificent work in the educational field. With such men in charge it will grow with hergrowthand strengthen with her strength. I thank God for such men, and trust that they may long live to grasp and hold aloft the banner of education in the State, A Teacher. THE DAYS OF 1848. 1IOW TAYLOR TF.4S NOTIFIED OF IIIS NOMINATION. Nowadays a train of cars is barely sufficient to accommodate those who travel hundreds of miles charged with the important :luty of informing a candidate thatne has been nominated for the Presidency. Long speeches are made, and the notification costs many thousands of dollars. But this is not all. The candidate must write a letter of acceptance, giving his views on pretty much every subject he can think of. These journeys, parades, speech makings ind long letters are of comparatively recent origin. The Convention that nominated General Taylor, met in Philadelphia, June 7, 1848. The Chairman was the Hon. John M Morehead, of North Carolina. On the 10th of that month, Gov. Moreheacl addressed Gen. Taylor a letter officially notifying him of his nomination. The distraction intowhich the Whig party was thrown by Gen. Taylor's nomination, was not made less in the ensuing thirty-five days by the silence of Gren. Taylor. Gov. Morehead, in reply to inquiries by leading Whigs?notably Mr. Weed?said he had positively written the Greneral, and he knew no reason why the reply was not forthcoming. Gen. Taylor was such a crotchety old fellow and Whig leaders in general knew so little of him personally, that it was not thought best to stir him up on the subject. Letters from the Did soldiers were appearing in different quarters, some of them not altogether satisfactory to whig leaders, but not a word jame from him about the nomination. It began to look like an indignity. Mr. Weed, to whom more than any other man, Gen. Taylor owed his nomination, was desperate under the suspense. Meetings were proposed, and one was actually called in Albany, looking to the repudiation of the nomination. When it met, however other councils prevailed, though the suspense continued. On, July 22d the postmaster at Baton Rouge, where Gen. Taylor lived, addressed ^ ' i--- ^ 1 - cne jrosunasier ureuen&i ? icttci an.ynjg, that with the report of the current quarter from that office two bundles of letters were forwarded to the dead letter office, they having been declined on account of the non-payment of postage by the senders. It was in the ten cent and non-prepayment time. Of the forty-eight letters thus forwarded to the dead letter office, The Baton Rouge postmaster said a majority were addressed to Gen. Taylor, who had declined to pay the postage and take them out because his mail expenses had become so burdensome. The General had since become aware that some of the letters were of importance and asked for their return. In due course the letters were sent back to Baton Rouge. Among them was Gov. Morehead's letter notifying Gen. Taylor of the action of the Philadelphia Convention. Gen.-Taylor's response was dated July 15th, a month and Ave days after the letter of notification was written. It had lain in the Baton Rouge post office four weeks after Gen. Taylor refused to pay the ten cents postage. Gen. Taylor's acceptance was couched in respectful terms, in a letter not exceeding 250 words. He expressed his thanks for the nomination, saia he did dot seek it, and that if he were elected President, for which position he did not think he possessed the requisite Qualifications, he would do his best. He discussed nothing, laid down no principles, and gave no indications what course he would pursue. In this he cut it too short to satisfy the Whigs. He had to write another letter?one of considerable length?to his friend, Captain Allison, in which he set things right. The authorship of this letter was the subject of no little conjecture. If living, Thuriow Weed and Alexander H. Stephens could shed light on the subject. After that the campaign went on smoothly and successfully. Although Weed made no mention of this matter in his book, it was one of the most annoying episodes in his eventful life. BUTLER'S STORY ABOUT BLAINE. Poor General Butler tells a good story iibout the promising character of Mr Blaine. Blaine needed Butler's assistance to be made Speaker on a certain occasion. He promised Butler the chairmanship of the appropriations committee and so the General supported him in the caucus. General Butler is not a distrustful man; the understanding was clear, Blaine's promise positive and he waited without uneasiness for the announcement of the committees. This was delayed some days after the speaker's election, as is usual, and on the day when it was to be made, a friend of Gen. Butler whispered to him that Mr. Speaker Blaine intended to give the chairmanship to another man. The information was so positive that the General became uneasy and determined to see Speaker Blaine before the House should meet to hear the committees announced. After some search he discovered that Mr. Blaine was in the committee room. He went to the door, but was repulsed by the door-keeper, who told him that entrance was positively forbidden, as Speaker Blaine was very bnsy. General Butler, however, determined not to be outwitted by Blaine. He got a look through the door and saw Blaine actually sitting at the table, and he determined to wait at the door and seize him, as h* must necessarily come out to open the se? ion of the House at noon. At a quarter before twelve Mr. Speaker Blaine had not yet appeared ; but General Rn+lor waitod of f.ho rlnnr snrp r?f his mnn. L'U tlVl 1|l**VVV( IV V VJ?V V?W J ./?. V w. At five minutes before twelve Mr. Blaine had not yet appeared, but as the room had only one door and General Butler stood at that the case seemed to him safe. Finally, at fifteen minutes after noon the General demanded once more leave to enter the room. The doorkeeper said, "Certainly," and flung open the door. General Butler walked in and found the room empty. "Where's Speaker Blaine ?" he demanded gruffly. "He's in the House, I suppose," was the reply. The General hurried into the House and arrived just in time to hear another man's name read out for the chairmanship which Speaker Blaine had promised him. On investigation he discovered that the promising Speaker Blaine, knowing that Butler was waiting for him at the door, had climbed out of a window of the committee room clambered along a ledge of stonework to the window of another room and out of that had sneaked into the House and into the Speaker's chair. It is not long since General Butler told this story to some friends. He admitted that "Blaine is a very cunning fellow" and a first-class promiser?in fact, a very magnetic man ; but he thought it was not always safe to trust him.?New York Herald. iQTA Western member of Congress, who, a few days ago saw Mr. Tilden, says Mr. Pilden evinced a lively interest in the political situation and talked freely of candidates and prospects. He said the campaign would be tne most animated of any for the last thirty years. He had no doubt at all of the election of Cleveland by a good round majority of the electoral college, and said Cleveland's majority in New York would be as large if not larger than his own majority in 1876. Cleveland's nomination he considered the wisest that could have been made, as he was only one of the candidates nnmn nine KofnrO tho Tip ITlftPrfl tl ('. COfl ? I1UDV 11(1111^ r?UO WV1VIV VI1V ? vention who was certain of being- able to ;arry New York. ? John Bright, the English statesman, has written a letter in which he says: "America, France, Germany and Russia, which are protected countries, are suffering more in the present condition of trade than England, rhe English working classes were never so prosperous under the protective system as they are now. Protection will never be tried again in this country. Blaine, in advocating protection, talks after the same fashion as the English Tories of forty years igo. ftfjMle #nquim TKRM8 OF SUBSCRIPTION: Single copy.for one year, $ 2 5 For six months, 12 For three months, 7 Two copies one year, 4 0 Ten copies one year 20 O And an extra copy for a club of ten. How to Order the Enquirer.?Write tl name of the subscriber very plainly, give nos office, county and State, in full, and send tl amount of the subscription by draft or pos office money order, or enclose the money in registered letter. Pontage.?The Enquirer is delivered fr< ol' postage to all subscribers residing in Yor county, who receive the paper at post-offic< within the county; and to all other subscribe! the postage is paid by the publisher. Our sul scribers, no matter where they receive the pape are not liable for postage, it being prepaid i the post-office here, without additional charge 1 the subscriber. 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Usi ally there are abortt^even words in a line. PRIMARY CANDIDATES. For the Senate , J. M. ADAMS. J. G. BLACK. J. F. HART. E. M. LAW. C. E. SPENCER. For the House of Representatives. J. C. CHAMBERS. CADWALLADER JONES. J. C. McGILL. B. H. MASSEY. GEORGE L. RIDDLE. W. BLACKBURN WILSON, J J. C. WITHERSPOON. For County Commissioners. J. L. ADAMS. JAMES B. ALLISON. LAWSON JENKINS. S. A. McELWEE. ROB'T. M. PLAXCO. R. T. RIGGINS. JOS. N. STEELE. R. W. WHITESIDES. For County Treasurer. H. A. D. NEELY. For County Auditor. T. C. DUNLAP. W. B. WILLIAMS. For Probate Judge. H. W. HOPE. J. BEATTY WILLIAMS. For Clerk of the Court. J. R. LINDSAY. JOS. F. WALLACE. For School Commissioner. S. L. DAVIDSON. D. HARRISON. ROBERT LATHAN. For Sheriff. ROB'T. H. GLENN. W. D. JOHNSTON. For Coroner. J. M. CALDWELL. nXTTk "VT T HWT) A "NrPTr UUVy. ia. JUW ?? AKAAXI W*-. J. R. SCHORB. The above named gentleman have con plied with the requirements. They onl can be voted for in the primary election c the 2oth instant. R. H. GLENN, Chairman Dem. Ex. Committei W. B. McCaw, Secretary. Yorkville S. C., August 12, 1884?6 P. IV TAX NOTICE--1888. IN conformity to law, my books will be opei ed, for final collection of State and county taj es, on MONDAY THE 1st DAY OF SEPTE\ BER and will be closed on and after MONDA THE 20TH DAY OF OCTOBER. For the accommodation of tax-payers I wi meet them at the following places on the daj named. At Yorkville, Monday 1st, to Saturday 13t day of September, inclusive. At Clover, Monday, 15th day cf September. At Bethel, Tuesday, 10th day of September. At Clay Hill, (Neely's Store) Wednesday, 17t day of September. At Fort Mill, Thursday 18th, and Friday 19t days of September. At Massey's Store, Saturday, 20th day of Sej tember. At Hickory Grove, Monday, 22nd day of Sej tember. At Rainey's Mill, Tuesday, 23rd day of Sej tember. At J. W. Carroll's Store, Wednesday, 241 day of September. At McConnellsville, Thursday, 25th day < September. At Yorkville. Fridaj' 20th, and. Saturday 271 days of September. At Bethany, (McGill's Store) Monday, 29th da of September. At Whitaker's, Tuesday, 30th day of Septen ber. At Buffalo, (Moore's Cross-roads) Wednesda; lof riot? nf nnfnVmr Attack's Station, Thursday, 2nd, and Frida 3rd days of October. At Clark's Fork, Saturday, 4th day of Octobe At Coates' Tavern, Monday, 6th day of Octobe At Rock Hill, Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8tl Thursday 9th, Friday 10*th, and Saturday, 111 days of October. And at Yorkville, Monday 13th, to Monday tl 20th day of October, inclusive, after which da the 13 per cent, penalty will attach. H. A. D. NEELY, Treasurer. August 7 32 tf "CALDWELL & DICKSON. CALL AND EXAMINE OUR prices on Chewing and Smoking Toba< co, Cigars, Cigarettes and Snuff. FRUIT JARS. Mason's Fruit Jars, Canned Goods of all kind: Tinware of all gradesand kinds. Wooden Wan Churns, Buckets and Tubs. Baking PowdersRoyal and Patapsco. Matches, Starch, Blueinj Soaps, Kcrosine, Ginger, Black Pepper, Spici etc., etc. CIDER, CIDER. The best in town for five cents a glass. Ca and try a glass. CALDWELL & DICKSON. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. IMfeEIree's JEWELRY PALACE, 254 King Street, CHARLESTON, S. C. Largest Stock. LOWEST PRICES IN THE SOUTH. Repairing A Specialty. SEND ME YOUR WATCHES. November 22 47 ly TOZER ENGINES. THE undersigned would respectfully ar nounce that he is the duly appointed agei in York county, for the sale of the celebrated TC ZER ENGINES, manufactured bv Tozer A Dia of Columbia, and that he will bo pleased to he* from parties contemplating the purchase of eith< stationary or portable ENGINES of any desire capacity. Being a practical machinist, I fei confident that aside from the superior quality < the Engines hero ottered, I can also make it 1 the interest of parties to consult me before buj ing. EDWARD THOMAS. July 24 30 tf CH ATTELMORTGAGE S, MORTGAGES of Real Estate, and Titles I Real Estate. For sale at the ENQUIRER OFFICE. ^ltmmmcmcnfs for ?let. For County Commissioner. 0 The friends of ROBERT M. PLEXCO re5 spectfully announce him as a candidate for 5 COUNTY COMMISSIONER, subject to the re0 suit of the Democratic primary election. 0 August 14 33 3t ie The friends of ROBERT W. WHITESIDES respectfully announce him as a candidate lor ie nomination for COUNTY COMMISSIONER, subjectto the result of the Democratic primary a election. August 7 32 3t* We are authorized to announce JOSEPH N. STEELE as a candidate for nomination for f COUNTY COMMISSIONER, subject ic the resuit of the Democratic primary election. J" August 7 32 3t* ,J The friends of LAWSON JENKINS respect ? fully announce him as a candidate for nomination as one of the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, subject to the Democratic primary election. j Many Voters. f >h July 31 31 4t c ot J We are authorized to announce S. A. McELv. WEE as a candidate for nomination for COUN 3- TY COMMISSIONER, subject to the result of ^ the Democratic primary election. ( July 24 30 tf o r- We are authorized to announce R. T. RIG h GINS as a candidate for re-election to the office ie of COUNTY COMMISSIONER of York conns' ty, subject to the decision of the Democratic vo>r ters of the county, as may be expressed through >r the primary election. a ts July 24 30 tf The friends of J. LEANDER ADAMS respectid fully announce him as a candidate for nomina;o tion for COUNTY COMMISSIONER, subject to ie the result of the Democratic primary election. 3 * Bethel. s 38 July 17 29 tf r 1 To the Democratic Voters of York County :? ? The name of Dr. JAMES B. ALLISON is re? spectfully presented before the primary election for nomination as one of the COUNTRY COMMISSIONERS of York, subject to the result of said election. Country Voters. July 17 29 tf == 1 For the Honse of Representatives. J We are authorized to announce W. BLACK ^ WILSON, Jr., as a candidate for nomination for t the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, subject J to the result of the Democratic primary election. v August 14 33 2t v We are authorized to announce Col. CAD- 3 WALLADER JONES as a candidate for the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, subject to the result of the Democratic primary election. August 14 33 2t r. We are authorized to announce JAMES C. McGILL as a candidate for nomination for the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, subject to the result of the Democratic primary election. August 14 33 2t The friends of Hon. B. H. MASSEY respectfully announce him as a candidate for re-election to the LEGISLATURE, subject to the action of the Democratic voters of York county at the primary election. Many Friends. August 7 32 St* Tho friends of GEORGE L. RIDDLE respectfully present his name before the Democratic firimar.v election of York county as a candidate or re-election to the HOUSE Ofr REPRESENTATIVES, subject to the result of the said primary election. July 31 31 4t The many friends of JOHN C. WITHERSPOON, Esq., respectfully announce him as a candidate for re-election to the LEGISLATURE in the primary election. Mr. Witherspoon made us a good Representative, and the county would do well to re-elect him. Many Fri ends. July 31 31 4t* Fop the Senate. We are authorized to announce Dr. JOHN G. BLACK as a candidate for STATE SENATOR, subject to the decision of the Democratic voters of York county, as may be expressed through the primary election. July 24 30 tf We are authorized to announce C. E. SPENCER, Esq., as a candidate for STATE SENATOR, subject to the action of the Democratic party of York county at the primary election. July 10 & . tf We are authorized to announce General E. M. LAW as a candidate for STATE SENATOR, subject to the action of the Democratic party of York county, at the primary election. July 3 27 tf We are authorized to announce J. M. ADAMS as a candidate for the Senate from York county, subject to the result of the next primary election. June 26 26 tf The friends of Maj. JAMES F. HART anJ nounce him as a candidate before the Democratic primary election for the nomination as STATE SENATOR from York county. They offer his B. name on the sound Democratic principle that a public servant who has faithfully and efficiently L aischarged his duties should he re-elected, espe^ cially where the incumbent has held the posi? tion for a single term or less. : July 10 28 tf l c- For school tommisNioner. ^ The friends of Rev. D. HARRISON nresent Y his name as a suitable candidate for SCHOOL r .. COMMISSIONER, subject to the rules and reg11 ulations of the Democratic party. Many Voters. / h July 3 27 tf I Bullock's Creek township?the banner town- ~ ship for big clubs, and noted for its modesty in laying claim to any of the county offices?now ;b ventures to present the name of S. L. DAVIDSON, Esq., for nomination for COUNTY h SCHOOL COMMISSIONER, subject to the ac- j tion of the Democratic party in the primary g )- election. Many Friends. July 10 28 tf 3- . The friends of education in York county, fully l j recognizing and appreciating the eminent services of Rev. R. LATHAN, as County School j ,h Commissioner during the four terms that he has j so satisfactorily discharged the duties of that im- v if portant office, respectfully present his name for j re-election, subject to the will of the Democratic j ;h partj', as may be expressed through the primary election. ,y June 26 26 tf l- For Clerk of Court. JOS. F. WALLACE respectfully announces ^ himself as a candidate for re-election to the office of CLERK OF THE COURT for York county, \ y subject to the action of the Democratic voters at the primary election, r- July 10 28 te r. h, His friends announce, as a candidate for the ;h Democratic nomination for Clerk of the Court of York county, Capt. J. ROBERT LINDSAY?a . le man qualified in every respect to discharge the " .y duties of the office. July3 27 tf For Probate Judge. ( H. W. HOPE places himself in the hands of j his friends as a candidate for nomination to the office of JUDGE OF PROBATE, subject to the ? result of the approaching primary election. July 17 21) tf C We are authorized to announce J. BE ATT Y r 3- WILLIAMS for the office of PROBATE JUDGE, c subjectto the action of the approaching primary election. Mr. Williams is the incumbent, haviner held the same for the last year. July 10 28 tr . e, ?? li _ For Corouer. b i. We are authorized to announce JOHN M. \ p, CALDWELL, Sr., as a candidate for nominatiori for CORONER, subject to the result of the Dcin- 1 ocratic primary election. August 14 33 2t* ^ 11 The friends of GEORGE M. LOWRANCE re- \ spectfullv announce him as a candidate for the office of CORONER for York County, subject to m the action of the Democratic voters' at the pri~ mary election. Many Friends. August 7 32 3t* I For Sheriff. I Wo are authorized to announce ROBERT II. 11 GLENN as a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff of York county, subject to the will 1 of tho Democratic voters as' may be expressed through the primarv election. ' ; July 24 30 tf The undersigned respectfully announce WILLIAM D. JOHNSTON as a candidate for the nomination forSHERIFFof York county, subject to the result of the Democratic primary election. Many Friends. J nly 17 29 tf i ?: r For Anditor. Wo are authorized to announce T. C. DUN- ^ LAP as a candidate for nomination for COUNTY ' - ; AUDITOR, subject to the result of the Demo- 1 cratic primary election. " l- July 24 30 tf * ,t ? ? a ). We are authorized to announce W. B. WIL- c I LIAMS as a candidate beforo the primary elec- v if tion for re-election to the office of AUDITOR of o ;r York county?subject to the decision of the said tl (1 primary election. ej July 17 20 tf >f ;o For County Treasurer. r- To the Democratic Voters of York county: n The undersigned would respectfully ask for a s recommendation for re-appointment to the Office o - of TREASURER OF YORK COUNTY, by c your votes at tho primary election. Having o :o filled the office, my qualifications are known. I H. A. D. NEELY. Yorkville, S. C., July 5th, 13.84. 28 tf GARRY IRON RO Manufacturers of all kinds of IRON ROOFING y^3|Pl CRIMPED AND CORRUGATED SIDING, Iron Tile or Shingle. FIREPROOF DOORS, SHUTTERS 4C., "HBHBBH THE LARGEST MANUFACTURERS C May 10 F.HAPPFHFIELD. SEASONABLE COODS. [WOULD respectfully inform my friends and the public generally that I have on hand, in ny store near the depot, a full stock of Family and Fancy Groceries, tdapted to the season. In my stock can be ound Coffees and Sugars of the best brands? offees, roasted and green, and various qualities f Sugars. Teas, Spices, Ac. Sugar Cured Hams nd Salted Sides, Lard, Flour, Meal, Grist, Ac. t fine line of Smoking and Chewing Tobacco and 'igars. Candies and Confectionery. Canned loods in full variety, and, in fact, a full supply if the necessaries and luxuries of this life. BOOTS AXD SHOES. A full stock of Boots and Shoes, for men, boys nd women. Hardware and Wooden Ware. I keep a general assortment of Hardware and Vooden Ware, includingfarmingtoolsand utenils, and am prepared to offer advantageous >rices to all who may inspect my goods. MARBLE YARD. [SHALL continue to give particular attention to the Marble business. I have first-class vorkmen, and an abundance of all qualities of darbies, and am fully prepared to furnish any hing in that line, from a plain headstone to the nost elaborate monument. Prices as low as can >e obtained elsewhere. Call and examine my vork, specimens of which may be seen in my rard at all times. F. HAPPERFIELD. A REAL JPEDY! NEITHER MYSTICAL NOR IRDIAR SOT 80IERTIFIfi AND SPECIFIC. A REMEDY of over twenty-five years standing. A REMEDY more popular at home, and where best known, than alt other remedies of its kind. A REMEDY endorsed by the best Physicians and Druggists at its home. A REMEDY that Mr. C. W. O'Neill, Goodwater, Ala., says raised his wile from an invalid's bed, and he believes saved tier life. A REMEDY of which a prominent Atlanta mefShant said, "I would have given $600 as soon as I would a nickle lor what two bottles ol your medicine did lor my daughter." A REMEDY in regard to which S. J. Cassells, M. D., Druggist of Thomasville, Ga., says: "1 can recall instances in which it afforded relief after all the usual remedies had failed. A REMEDY about which Dr. R. B. Ferrell, LaGrange, Ga., writes: "I have used lor the last 20 years the medicine you are putting up and consider it the best combination ever gotten together for the diseases lor which it is recommended. A REMEDY of which Dr. Joel Branham. Atlanta, said: "Jhave examined the recipe, and nave no hesitation in advising its use, and confidently recommend it." A REMEDY which the Rev. H. B. Johnson, near Marietta, Ga., says he has used in his family with the "utmost satisfaction" and recommended it to three families ' 'who found it to be just what it is recommended." A REMEDY of which Pemberton, Iverson, 6 Denison say: "We have been selling it lor many years, with constantly increasing sales. The article is a staple with us, and one olabsolv'e merit" A REMEDY of which Lamar, Rankin A Lamar say: "We sold 50 gross in four months, and never sola it in any place out what it was wanted again." A REMEDY by which Dr. Baugh, of LaGrange, Ga.,8ays: "I cured one ol the most obstinate cases of Vicarious Menstruation that ever came within my knowledge, -with a few bottles." A REMEDY of which Dr J. C. Hubs, Notasulga Ala., say3: I am fully convinced that it is unrivaled lor that class ol diseases which it claims to cure." A REMEDY about which Mai. John C. Whitner, of Atlanta, well and favorably known all over the United States as a General Insurance Agent, says: "I used this remedy before the war on a large plantation on a great number ol cases, always with absolute success." A REMEDY about which Mr. J. W. Strange, ol Cartersville, Ga., certifies that one bottle cured two members ol his family of menstrua 1 irregularity ofmany years standing. A REMEDY that is cheaper than any other medicine of its kind in the world, because 1 or 9 HfYTTT PS WTT.T. rTTTtP. TTTE MOflPT arjittnatic faftpl This great popular remedy is Brad told s Female Regulator, (Woman's Best Friend.) For sale by all Druggists. Price: Small size 75 cents. Large size 81.50. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer J. BRAD FIELD, No. 108 S. Pryor Street, Atlanta, Ga. For Sale by Dr. JOHN C. KUYKENDAL. August 23 34 ly WALKER & WALL. THE BIO RUSH ?iTILL continues for our Goods, and you don't 5 know how cheap we are selling our canned ;oods of all kinds. Hams, Lard, Flour, Sugar, Green and Parched Coffee, Jolasses, Pickles, Mustard, P. A L's Worcester iauce, Cheese, Crackers of all kinds. 'igars, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, V.nd a full line of all kinds of Soap, Starch and ilueingfor the wash women. Kerosine Oil alvays on hand. Vinegar, Cider, Lemons and Apples. Highest market price paid for Eggs, iutterand Cnickens. WALKER A WALL. COME TO THE YORK TEA STORE AND get one pound of the best Grand Central XXX Blended Tea, with one monogram Cup ,nd Saucer of the best China, for 80 cents. Full lirections go with each package. All guaranteed o give satisfaction. WALKER A WALL. J. ED. JEFFERYS & CO. STEW FURNITURE STORE. |T|TE have on hand, and constantly arriving, a TT complete stock of Furniture and Funeral loods, on which we are prepared to offer special nducements. Funeral Goods. ( ,'onsists of Wood Burial Caskets, Cases and Cofins, all sizes. Gloss White Cases, children's size. ,'asket and Coffin Handles and Screws and other toffin Hardware. For sale at very reasonable Cottage Furniture. L full assortment of Cottage Furniture, eonsistng of Bedroom .Suites of ditl'erent grades. Marile top and plain Bureaus, Centre Tables and Vashstands. BEDSTEADS AKD LOl\?ES. Valnut and Maple Bedsteads, common Bedteads from ?2.00 to $5.00 each. Also a lot of jounges very cheap. Sideboards and Dining-room Safes. tound, Square and Fancy Top Tables, Spring leds, Mattresses, and Cradles. Rocking, Office, 'arlor, Diningroom and Children's Chairs. Furtiture repaired on reasonable terms. Thankful for past favors. We respectfully soicit your further patronage. J. ED. JEFFERYS A CO. IT STANDS AT THE HEAD. The Eight Running DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE. rHIS is the lightest-running, the simplest and the best Sewing Machine on the market. It as a high arm, the attachments are all easily % -1 ?i- !t\ J /orKea,ana it win uu miy mlu ui nwn, uwm be lightest to the heaviest, and in as good maner as any other machine. Call and examine the lachineand learn particulars. We will sell on s liberal terms and at as low prices as any firstlass Machine can he bought; and in addition, all compliment every purchaser with a number f photographs of himself or any other person be purehasor may designate. PHOTOGRAPHY. I would also inform the public that I am yet laking PHOTOGRAPHS in all the various ty les. Also, Ferrotypes and other cheaper styles i pictures. Pictures by the photographic proess enlarged, and all work done in the best style f the art at reasonable prices. Gallery on est fiberty street, near the jail. J. R. SCHORR. January 31 5 tf OFING COMPANY, y IRON ORE PAINT And Cement. Nh.' 132 TO 158 MERWIX STR EET jW? Cleveland, <>. $wBr XSSXtJi iZSBr* Send for Cireular and Price 1 List No. 75. )F IRON ROOFING IN THE WORLD. 9 ly r "" ? POISON OAK Seems to yield every time to treatment with j Swifb'd Specific. Spartanburg, S. C., March 13, 1884. I Your most valuable medicine (Swift's Specif- i ! ic) has done me so much good that I feel like saving this for the benefit of those who suffer j lilce Idid. I was poisoned by poison oak, and i saw not a well day for six years, until I used Swift's Specific, fn the six years I used almost every kind of medicine, but none had the desired effect. After using six bottles of Swift's Specific I am restored to perfect health?with not a i sign of that awful poison left ! Yours Truly, DAVID NESBITT. POISON OAK. ' I had for thirty-eight years suffered every spring and summer with Poison Oak, which I 1 contracted in bathing when a boy. I tried every thing for it, including many physicians, but with- I out any benefit. I took six bottles of Swift's Specific (S. S. S.) four years ago, it cured me sound and well. Three summers have passed, and I have had no return of it. Joseph Beasley, Columbus, Ga. Remarkable Results. I have had remarkable success with Swift's * Specific; have cured several cases permanently in a very short time. One case which I am now * treating was given up to die, and after using three bottles is so far recovered that I think one more bottle will cure her. The most remarkable case of all was a lady with medulary cancer of the womb, for whom I had no hope whatever. After usingone bottle I am satisfied she will soon be cured. J. WYLIE QUILLIAN, M. D., Easleys, S. C. Our Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free to applicants. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga. X. Y. Office, 159 W. 23d St., bet. 6th A 7th A vs. For sale by Dr. JOHN C. KUYKENDAL. August 23 34 ly HUNTERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. THE SIXTH SCHOLASTIC YEAR J[n^^ an(l Eleventh Session of this reliable and excellent School will opon on the W&F 3RD MONDAY OF SEPTEMBER. C2EJr next, being the 15th dav of the month. The following are some of its advantages: 1st. High and healthy location. 2nd. Daily mails, being directly on the A., T. <fc 0. Railroad. * 3rd. No temptations to vice or idleness. Whisky not allowed to be sold within 3 miles of the town. 4th. Thoroughly competent and wide awake teachers. 5th. Constant care and vigilance over every pupil. 6th. Thoroughly organized and well equipped musical department, in charge of one of the best teachers of the State. 7th. Improved methods of teaching. 8th. Thoroughness. Pupils prepared for the Junior or Senior class of any College. 9th. Cheapness. The cheapest to be found anywhere of its grade. i 10th. Satisfaction in amount and quality of work guaranteed. W. W. W. ORR, A. M.,) PrinciDal9 Prof. J. C. CORK, A. B., j nclPalsApply to Rev. W. W. ORR, at Huntersville, N. C.. for Catalogue. July 17 29 lOt bio booh: AT THE Yorkville Livery and Feed Stables. VEW VEHICLES. EXPECTED to arrive this week, a nice lot of Columbus Buggies, the best Buggies now made. Also, a nice lot of Cincinnati Buggies, Carriages and Jump-seat Phaetons, all standard grade work, which will be sold at the most reasonable prices. Second-Hand Vehicles. I also have on hand a number of Buggies and Wagons that have been in use ashort while which I will sell at reasonable prices for cash or on time. * Buggy Cushions, Shafts and Poles kept in stock for sale. SOMETHING NEW. I have just purchased a No. 1 Queen City HEARSE, and will now be prepared to furnish funeral occasions with Hearse and Carriages for town or any part of the county, at short notice, and for moderate charges. Feed Stables. Have your horses fed at the YORKVILLE LIVERY AND FEED STABLES, where they will be well fed and groomed. F. E. SMITH. YORKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, 18&4-85. THE next Session begins SEPTEMBER 10, and continues ten months. The school is conducted in the Female College, a substantial brick building 60 by 100 feet, three stories high, which is pleasantly situated in a grove of large oaks, in a quiet part of the village, and has attached to it a well of excellent freestone water. Yorkville is one of the most beautiful villages in upper Carolina, and is noted for its pleasant and salubrious climate, and the morality, intelligence and hospitality of its citizens. The school is open to both sexes, but boys and girls occupy different apartments except when on recitation. Every precaution is taken to prevent all undue intercourse, and so far as the Principal is aware, no complaint has been made by the patrons against the mixed feature of the school. Girls only are received as boarders in the College building, and every effort will be made for their social, moral and intellectual improvement, and to render their stay pleasant. Board, per month, $10.50. Tuition, per month, in primary classes, $2.00; intermediate, $3.00; higher English, Latin and French, $4.00; German and Greek, each $1.00ex- , tra; music $4.00 extra. For testimonials or fur- 4 ther information, address the Principal, J. T. ROBERTS, Yorkville, S. C. June 26 26 3m AGRICULTURAL HALL 1HAVE just received a supply of EMPIRE GRAIN DRILLS with force feed and agitators. Wan-anted to put in any kind of Guano or Phosphate and to sow wheat or rust-proof oats, or return the Machine. Mr. L. R. Williams bought one of me last season, and says it is the best Drill ever used in his section. I am also receiving Cotton Gins with Condenser#. And I expect, during the next week, to receive THREE TANNER ENGINES, of which announcement will be made hereafter. We are building THE BEST COTTON PRESSES, Both portable and stationery, now known. This Press is operated by strong malable steel rack bars, insuring great power, durability and rapid packing. Persons desiring to use these Presses will please leave their orders soon, or we will not be able to get them ready. I Keep On Hand, Iron PiDe. Couplings. Ba"bbit Metal. Packing, Belting, Globe and Check Valves, Water Gauges, Gin Bristles, Sash, Doors and Blinds, &c. T. S. JEFFERYS. COFFINS AND CASKETST THE undersigned, thankful for the patronage heretofore extended to him, would respectfully inform the public that he is still in the Undertaking Business,? And is prepared to furnish COFFINS in all styles , of finish, and CASKETS and METALIC BURIAL CASES, in all styles. WHITE GLOSS COFFINS, Childrens* sizes. Prices of all my BURIAL GOODS as low as sold by any other house in this section of the country. Cnstomers Waited Oil at any floor, Day or night. All I ask is an inspection of my goods and prices. J. E. SMITH, Agent. JAMES K. IIART. GEO. W. S. HART. HART ?L HART, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Yorkville, S. ('. f1 EO. W. S. HART, Notary Public, and Com|JT missioner of Deeds for Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas. April 24 27 tl'