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Jtatftottsi Department. / Curiosities of Law.?Judge?Stand / UP? / Prisoner?I claim the right under the / law to remain seated, y'r honor. / "How so ?" "The law says no man can be made to I criminate himself, and if I stand up I'll j criminate myself." "That point is well taken and you may / remain seated. You are accused of steal/ ing a pair of breeches fjom this man, but / I can find no evidence against you." / "None at all, y'r honor." I "Yon are discharged." "Thank you, y'r honor." "By the way, why were you unwilling j to stand up ?" / "If I stood up the man would see I had his breeches on. v'r honor."?Omaha 'World. " ' " Very Necessary Precautions.? Eastern Financier?Yes, sir; the greatest 1 scheme yet. We are going to organize a new telegraph company in opposition to Jay Gould. Want to join ? Omaha Capitalist?Jay Gould is going to Enrope, I hear. "Yes." "Will he stay there ?" V "O, no. He'll be back in a few months." "He will?" I "Yes." "Well, I'll buy stock in your new com- 1 pany if you'll agree to take the poles and i Wires in at night."?Omaha World. |^"Yes," remarked Dumley, at the N supper table. "I was a soldier in the late I war, and if I do say it myself, I was a good ( one." \ Presently Featherly broke the awful si^ lence: "Were you wounded, Dumley?" he asked. "N-no, but after the battle of Bull Run I was reported amon^ the killed. But the report was corrected." "Corrected to 'among the missing' I suppose," said Featherly, helping himself to butter. Couldn't Aim.?A Boston young man was taken out by some Fort Worth gunners to kill ducks at Hurst's lake. As a large flock of canvas backs floated right by him, and he didn't shoot, one of the Fort Worthites got excited and yelled: "Why in thunder didn't you shoot?" "Why," answered the Boston man, "every time I got my gun leveled at one, four or five other blame green headed fools would swim right in between, so I never could get a good aim at one." The party went home.?Texas Colonel. The Ugliest.?The ugliest man in the known world is an Eastern Prince. Conscious of his misfortune, no looking glasses were hung in his palace. Visiting a neighboring Prince, the ugliest of men was accompanied by his Vizier, and the two came face to face with a mirror, when both burst into tears. "Moderate your grief, my faithful frietfd," said the Prince, "you see I am quite resigned." "Oh! It is not that, my noble master," replied the Vizier. "You have only seen Jwurself for a single instant. I have to ook ai; you every day."?Figaro. A Good Story About Lincoln.?President Lincoln said once that the best story he ever read in the papers of himself was this: Two Quakeresses were traveling on " ^ 11 J J V>nn r*A /I icoiTCCl fl Cf me raiiruau, auu wwc ncum the probable termination of the war. "I thing," said the first, "that Jefferson will succeed." "Why does thee think so?" asked the other. "Because Jefferson is a praying man." "And so is Abraham a praying man," objected the second. "Yes, but the Lord will think Abraham is joking," the first replied, conclusively.?.Boston Budget. He Probably Recovered It.?Mrs. Bullion?What was the difficulty, Harold, between you and Mr. Balderstone ? I declare I thought he was going to strike you at one time. Mr. Bullion (lightly)?Nothing serious, my dear. We were discussing free trade and Balderstone completely lost his temper. Mrs. Bullion (thankfully)?Lost his temper? How happy his poor wife will be now?Philadelphia Call. ttoS" Dr. J. M. C., before he sat down to a country dinner, said: "I am very fond of craut, madam." So his plate was very bountifully helped. The craut was old, sour, slick and bad. The doctor ate a few bites and stopped. "Why, doctor!" said the good woman, "I thought you said that you were very fond of craut?" The doctor felt he was caught, but extricated himself by saying: "Yes, madam, I am, but then it takes very little to do me." The King Headed the List.?The King of Persia once ordered his vizier to make out a list of all the fools in his dominions. He did so, and put his majesty's name at the head of them. The king asked him why, and he immediately answered: "Because you entrusted a lac of rupees to men you don't know to buy horses for you a thousand miles off, and mhrt'll nooor mmfi hact." "Av. but SUD- I pose they come back ?" "Then I shall erase your Dame and insert theirs." The Health Resorts.?First DoctorBusy ? Second Doctor?Yes, almost worked to death. "So am I. It will be two months before the people returning from their health getting trips will quit sending for the doctors." "That's a fact. If ?t wasn't for these health resorts we woulc1 have to go out of business."?Texas Si/tings. A Long Look Ahead.?Young Husband?"It does seem to me you might learn how to cook better than that; my mother?" Young wife?"There that will do; I refrain from learning how to cook on principle." "Oh, you do; thinking of me, of course ?" "No, of my son." "Son?" "Yes, I don't intend he shall ever make any nice girl miserable bragging about ray cooking.". A Mild Hint.?They had been sitting in contemplative silence for a long time, when William musingly said: "I think, Naomi, that there is a great deal of wisdom in that old saying: 'Silence is golden.' " "There may be, but gold is unhandy. I would rather have a bill." It took him an hour to "catch on," but he finally offered himself.?Lincoln Journal. Not on an Empty Stomach.?Anxious Arkansaw Mother?Tommy, is that a green persimmon you are eatin' ? "Yes, maw." "Don't you know it ain't healthy to eat green persimmons on an empty stomach ?" "I ain't eatin' this persimmon on an empty stomach. I ate a peck of 'em before I tackled this one."?Texas Si/tings. Different Remedies.?A lady whose husband had a severe cold recommended flaxseed lemonade. "Huh!" he said, irascibly, "a man can't have a cold without everybody suggesting some fool remedy. I'll send for a doctor." So the doctor came, charged the sick man $2 for his visit and advised flaxseed lemonade.? New York Sun. A Little Superstitious.?Wife (to husband)?There were two hats that I liked, one for $13 and one for $18. Husband?Which did you finally decide upon? Wife?The $18 one. I'm a little superstitious about the number thirteen.?New \ York Sun. Looking Ahead.?"Please, ma'am,! will you give me something to eat ? I haven't had a morsel to-day," said a tramp at a farm-house. "Why, man, what do you mean ?" said the lady, "you've got a large loaf of bread under your arm ; why don't you eat that ?" "If I did that what would I do to-morrow?" said the tramp.! Its Effect.?Young Mr. Sissy (to his pretty cousin)?I say, Maude, how did my song, "Home Again from a Foreign Shore," seem to impress the company ? Pretty Cousin?Well, some of them, Charley, looked as if they were sorry you had got back.?New York Sun. HJisttUanwusi fading. PACTS ABOUT THE SEA. The sea is the reservoir into which run all the rivers of the world. It is the cistern which catches all the rain that falls, not only upon its own surface, but upon the surface of the land and the roofs of our homes. All this water is removed again by evaporation as fast as it is supplied. It is estimated that every year a layer of the entire sea fourteen feet thick is taken up into the clouds. This vapor is fresh, and if all the water could be removed in the same way and none of it returned it is calculated that there would be left a layer of pure salt 230 feet thick on the bed of the Atlantic. This is upon the supposition that three feetdepth of water contains one inch depth of salt, and that the average depth of the ocean is three miles. At a depth of about 3,500 feet the temnpmfurfi is uniform, varvinc: but a trifle between the poles and the equator. The colder water is below. It is reported that in many deep bays on the coast of Norway the water often begins to freeze at the bottom before it does at the surface. At this depth the waves are not felt. Waves do not travel?that is, the water does not move forward, although it seems to do so ; it stays in the same place. The rising and falling moves on. We measure waves by their height and by the distance from crest to crest In deep water this latter distance is about fifteen times the height of the waves. In shallow water the proportion is less, and this makes a choppy sea. The force of the waves is in proportion to their height. It is said that the sea strikes on Bell rock with the force of seventeen tons to each square yard. The pressure of the water ceases as we go down. At the depth of a mile this pressure is reckoned at more than a ton to the annarn inph?that is more than 133-timeS WM?*WW ?? the pressure of the atmosphere. To get correct sounding in deep water is difficult. A shot weighing thirty pounds carries down the line. Through this sinker a hole is bored, and through the hole is placed a rod of iron which moves easily back and forth. In the end of the bar a cup is dug out, and the inside is coated with lard. The bar is made fast to the line and a sling holds the shot on. When the bar, which extends below the shot, touches the bottom, the sling unhooks and the shot slides off. The cup in the end of the bar holds some of the sand, or whatever may be on the bottom, and a . cover shuts over the cup to keep the water from washing the sand out. In this way we learn the character of the deep sea bottom. It will be seen at once that we can know the depressions of the bottom of the ocean more easily and more accurately than we can learn the elevation of the land. As a consequence we have a better topographical map of much of that surface than we have of the continents. The depth of the sea presents some interesting considerations. If the Atlantic were lowered 6,564 feetit would be reduced to half its present width. If it were lowo littia mnro than thrp? miles there VI VU CV llbklV U?V1V VtlV?u ?...?? ? would be dry land all the way between Newfoundland and Ireland. If the Mediteranean were lowered 660 feet, Africa would be joined to Italy and three separate seas would remain. GENERAL TAYLOR. President Taylor was probably the only President to whom the Presidency was an uncoveted and unsought for boon. Mrs. Taylor was so averse to public life that it was said she prayed every night during his candidacy for his defeat, and when told of his election, said: "Why could they not let us alone? We are so happy here/ Why do they want to drag us to Washington V" Who that ever saw General Taylor at a levee could forget him ? He grasped every newcomer cordially by the hand, and saluted all, high and low, old maids, brides, young girls, all, with the words, "Glad to see you ! Glad to see you! How's your family? Hope your children are all well." His greeting was almost equal to Rip's toast: "Here's to you and your family. May you live long and prosper!" He hardly ever opened his mouth without making a mistake, and people laughed heartily. Still they loved him, trusted his judgment, and knew his heart and hand were true as steel; and when he died the whole nation was a mourner at his grave. When Major Donelson returned from Europe he introduced him at a dinner party as "My friend Donelson, just from Berlin, Austria." During his candidacy, Col. W , a State elector, after discussing several public topics, asked him what were his views on the tariff. "The tariff, Jack," said General Taylor, who stuttered dreadfully. "The tariff', General," said Col. W . "Why, what's that!" "It's a sine qua non," said Col. W , who was one of the greatest wags that ever lived, "that the people are much excited about now." "A sine qua non," said General Taylor, slowly. "I believe, Jack, I saw one in Mexico, but I forget what it looks like ; and I'll be blamed if I have any views on the tariff."?Boston Budget. Had Enough of Liberia.?Taylor, the colored Democrat from Kansas (Jity, 310., whom the President appointed minister resident and consul general to Liberia, has left his post of duty in disgust, and proposes, so soon its the sixty days' leave of absence he has obtained has expired, to resign his commission. A Washington letter to the New York Times says: Taylor has prepared a report of one hundred and fifty pages, which will not be pleasant reading for Mayor Latrobe, of Baltimore, and other enthusiastic originators of the Liberia colonization scheme. "It is the toughest country," he says, "I ever struck. They have no mules, no ploughs, and the average wages are $4.88 a year?$4.88 a year," he repeated. "They have some rich gold mines, but they will shoot any one who attempts to develop them. My God ! I exclaimed, if this is the country of my fathers, it is a good thing they left it, and any negro who wants to get back ought to be hanged, and any white man who wants to go there should be put in an insane asylum, There is no business for a consul general to do. Only four American vessels come there a year, and all from Boston. The general of the army is a feed consul for Belgium, the postmaster general is a feed consul for Hayti. The Liberian Brass Band, consisting of one drum with a hole in it and cracked fife, came and serenaded all the night of the Fourth of July and next morning sent me in a bill for $20. They have their bill yet for their pains. I was earning a good living in Kansas City, when my friends urged me on Secretary Bayard for this place. I want to go back to Kansas City again. I have had enougn 01 ijioeria." Seeing a 3Ian Hanged.?There aie lots of people who want to see an execution simply for the purpose of being, able to boast of it afterward. With such I have no sympathy whatever. I have never seen but one man hanged, and if I can help it I will never see another. It happened several years ago and I have never forgotten my sensations. I experienced nothing but a gentle feeling of curiosity until the condemned man was led into the jail yard. As he ascended the steps of the gallows I felt that indescribable sinking in the region of the stomach which makes j oue think there is nothing solid in hisanatomy below the collar bone. I tried to j keep from observing his faltering steps j and pallid looks, but there seemed to be a | magnet which drew my eyes to his fear j stricken countenance with irresistible force. As the knot was finally adjusted I turn-! ed my gaze away and noticed that the rest of the spectators looked about as frighten-1 ed as the man about to die. I couldn't j keep my gaze concentrated upon any one object, but it roved over the assembly, and finally?though I tried to prevent it from doing so?rested fair and square upon the face of the condemned man. His eyes met mine, and there was an appealing look in them that went to my heart and made me feel like a murderer myself. After that I could no more look away than j 1 could jump over the court house. When j the drop fell I sauk to the ground in a dead faint. It was a horrible sensation, i I can assure you, and I wouldn't go through j it again for the world.?Chicago Ileralil. ' 1 The Won/.d's Graveyard?Considerable disputes have been had relative to the space required to contain the people of the earth from Adam to the end of G,000 years. The space required is comparatively insignificant when the almost incomprehensible number of people are taken into consideration. The basis of calculation is presumably overestimated. The present population of the earth is reputed to be 1,400,000,000 people. We have 133 years yet to complete 0,000 years, but if we take 700,000,000 as an average dying every generation, we find that in 0,000 years, allowing 33J years to a generation, 180 generations will have passed, or 700,000,000x180? 120,000,000,000 (billions) of people will have existed at the completion of 0,000 years. Allowing one square yard to each, they would occupy a space of 37,448 square miles. This is a little more than one-half the size of Missouri (03,415 miles) and seven times leas than the size of Texas /OA- "OA ? A 1 no* Qvl! font lzoo,<o<; squnre nines,/. Ancwing oau lor interment, Texas would afford burial for three times the number, or on the same basis, would contain all the people of the earth for 18,000 years. Allowing 2 feet to stand on, for each person, at the end of G,000 years they would make a belt around the earth (25,000 miles) 477 deep, or from the earth to (he moon (200,000 miles) 50 deep, whilst it would take eight times the number to extend from here to the sun in a single line.?Kanscis City Times. Influence op Beer on Digestion.? Professor H. A. Hare, M. D., of the University of Pennsylvania, has recently been subjecting to scientific tests the popular idea that beer is an aid to digestion. It has long been supposed by many that the lighter forms of alcoholic liquors, particularly the various forms of beer, are an aid to digestion. The experiments made very clearly show that beer distinctly retards both salivary and gastric digestion. This was true with reference to every specimen of beer examined, some seventeen in all. In more than two-thirds of the specimens of beer examined the stomach digestion was delayed considerably more than one hour, and in some instances the delay was nearly two hours. Some recent experiments made by Professor Duggan, of Baltimore, at the Johns Hopkins University, show that alcohol in all its forms retards the digestion to starch in a very marked degree. These two sets of experiments together show very conclusively that beer retards the digestion in consequence of the alcohol which it contains. When it is considered that the nutritive value of ,beer is so exceedingly small that a whole hogshead contains no more actual nutriment than a single loaf of bread, it will at once appear that the popular faith in beer as an aid to digestion or to nutrition has no foundation whatever.?Good Health. Travel in 1817 Versus 1887.? A magazine published in Philadelphia in 1S18 gave the following as an item of news: "In the course of the twelve months of 1817 19 000 \vncrrm? nascprl fhp Allpo-hnnv - -) vvy V..V, -r-l ^ Mountains frotn Philadelphia and Baltimore, each with from four to six horses, carrying from thirty-five to forty hundred weight. The cost of carriage was about $7 per hundred weight, in some cases as high as $10, to Philadelphia. The aggregate sum paid for the conveyance of goods exceeded $1,500,000." To move a ton of freight between Pittsburg and Philadelphia therefore cost not less than $140, and took probably two weeks' time. In 1886 the average amount received by the Pennsylvania Railroad for the carriage of freight was three quarters cent per ton per mile. The distance from Philadelphia to Pittsburg is 385 miles, so that the ton which cost $140 in 1817 was carried in 1886 for $2.87. At the former time the workingmen of Philadelphia had to pay $14 for moving a barrel of flour from Pittsburg, against 28 cents now. The Pittsburg consumer paid $7 freight upon every 100 pounds of dry goods brought from Philadelphia, which 100 pounds is now hauled in two days at a cost of 14 cents. New York Times. Dark Continent Wonders.?A traveler who has just returned from an expedition through Central Africa,gives a vivid description of the horrors of the Kalahart desert, in which, he says, it would be quite impossible for any one to live, were it not for the existence of the "sauna," or wild watermelon, which grows in profusion, and affords food and drink to both man and beast. The author suggests that the introduction of the "sama" would render vast tracts of worthless land in the United States available for cattle raising. The natives of the Kalahart region always go provided with a stock of dried poison bags of various kinds of snakes, and, if bitten, they at once rub into the wound the poison of another kind of serpent, iirhinh nnnfrQli'/oc tVio vnnnm in tVia IT ilV/Ull (UJ/VV/U bliv T^llVUi iu bilV wound. Even more singular, perhaps, is the statement that whereas by the sting of the scorpion there is accompanied extreme pain, swelling and some danger to life, a native who is stung at once looks for another scorpion and allows it to sting him, the second sting entirely counteracting the effect of the first. Water as a Medicine.?Ordinary drinking water, if taken in large quantities, acts as a solvent and a diuretic, and also increases the perspiration if the temperature of the air be high. Taken in the quantity of 1 or 2 quarts at a time, the dilutent effect of water is often sufficient to eliminate an excess of alcohol from the blood, as after taking too much wine. Another effect of large draughts of water is to make the pulse slower and to diminish slightly the normal temperature of the body. Increase of weight has been claimed as a result of systematic water drinking on retiring for the night. The latest researches do not bear out this conclusion. Water thus taken will prevent any actual loss of weight, but it is not shown that it will do anything more. With the addition of a moderate stimulant, however, it has often adecidely fattening effect?Harper'sMagazine. J6T Each little blade of grass builds itself up in the teeth of the laws of gravitation that govern the universe. The lark rises in the sky against the force of the whole world that is pulling it down, just so is spiritual life the one power that can work in opposition to the train of motives claims' desires, and ambitions that are the natural inheritance of the world.?Miss C. L. Muynard. BS?" 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My hand became raw and horrifying, compelling me to keep it covered all the time. I've spent hundreds of dollars for various preparations, but instead of benefitting my condition, they all seemed to stimulate and encourage the progress of the miserable disease, until I had about given up all hope. But thank heaven, the "darkest hour is just before dny," and I am rejoiced to know that a positive cure lias been found, which is known as B. B. B.?Botanic Blood Balm. My family all rejoice nt Its magical curative powers in giving me relief. My hand lias been cured and resembles a burntsurface after being healed over, more than anything else. It has also cured my two children of a loathegoruc form of Itch which had resisted all previous treatment. I refer to any business house in Moody, and to Thomas Payne, Druggist, of whom I lo^.l llm KM.). C:?.,n,i IV A III] V I HT. Moody, Texas, April 27, f886. FLESH SLOUGHING OFF IN PIECES. For two years I have been confined to lied with a loathsome form of Blood Poison, which had about eaten me up, and 1 and others had no hope of a recovery. For a while I could neither walk, sit down, nor He down, only in misery as my flesh seemed to be falling oil'my bones in pieces as big ns a lien egg. My appetite was lost, my bones ached and pained me, and friends even shunned me. I used various blood pu rifiers without uenefit, and several physicians treated me until large sums qf money had been expended, but not one particle of good did nny one give me. On the 19th of February, 188G, Mr. F. R. Jackson called to see If 1 was not dead, as it was thought I could not endure my suffering much longer. He concluded to try B. B. B. on me and got a bottle from Mr. Brocklngton, at Beaufort, S. C., and before one bottle had been used I commenced gaining strength, my appetite improved, sores commenced healing and when two bottles had been used I was on iny feet and walking around to the astonishment of everybody. Witness: Mrs. (.aura Hart. Fred. R. Jackson. Beaufort, S. C., May 10,16SC. All whu desire full information about the cause and cure of Blood Poisons, Scrofula and Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers, Sores, Rheumatism, Kidney Complaints, Catarrh, etc., can secure a copy of our 32jiage Illustrated Hook of Wonders, filled with the most wonderful and startling proof ever before known by calling on MAY & MAY, Wholesale dealers of B. B. B., Yorkville, S. C. Novemobcr 2 9 ly YORKVILLE ENPffl. Prospecting for 1888. EXTRAORDINARY OFFER TO CLl'B-MAKERS. $15 > IX PREMIUMS. IN announcing our prospectus for 18SS we deem it only necessary to say that the general features of the Enquirer which have rendered it a favorite family paper in the past, will be retained, and besides the general make up of the Miscellaneous department, which has given the paper a distinctive character, wo shall publish through the year SERIAL STORIES From the pens of the most popular writers of liction in the world, and which department alone, on account of the character of the stories that we shall secure, will give it additional interest to all readers of light literature. In addition to the Story, Literary and Miscellaneous features of the paper, careful attention will be bestowed on the News department, which will embrace a record of the leading events at the State and National Capitals; Congressional and Legislative proceedings; "Scraps and Facts," being a hotch-potch of light current topics; a compend of the News Abroad and at Home ; County and General Correspondence; Market Reports; Local and State News ; Editorial Articles upon appropriate subjects, intended to promote the welfare and prosperity of our State and people, which will, we trust, continue to render the Enquirer a welcome and entertaining Family Journal. TEEMS OF SUBSCRIPTION?FEEE OF POSTAGE. Single copy, one year, ?2.50 m ann 1 \YU CUJJ1U3, UUCJCIU) .... One copy, two years, 4.00 PREMIUMS TO CLUB-MAKERS. To club-makers for the approaching volume, we offer THREE PREMIUMS for the three largest clubs, as follows : One BREWSTER SIDE BAR PIANO BOX BUGGY, worth 800. One set handsome WALNUT BED-ROOM FURNITURE, worth 800. One DOUBLE BARREL BREECH-LOADING SHOT GUN, worth ?30. Description of our Premiums. THE BUGGY Is a first-class vehicle in every respect, made of the best materials, and is known as the piano box style, which has become the most popular buggy now in use. It is hung on the celebrated Brewster Side-bar Oil tempered springs, which are the most comfortable, and, therefore the most widely used side spring. It is full leather trimmed with "lazy back," Savern patent wheels, steel tire, best steel fantail, double collar axles. It is painted a rich black. The buggy is a good one and will give, satisfaction. It is worth 800 and is furnished to us by Mr. M. C. Willis, manufacturer of and dealer in buggies, carriages Ac., and may be seen by calling at his factory in this place. THE FURNITURE. The set of Furniture embraces TEN pieces and is made of black walnut, handsomely finished. The following pieces comprise the set: One marble-top Dresser, with large Mirror; one marble-top Wash Stand, with Mirror ; one marble-top Table; one Bedstead; one TowelRack and five Chairs, including a Rocker. This Furniture was procured from Mr. Geo. II. O'Lkary, Yorkville's largest dealer in that line, and can be rnlied upon as being of tho latest style and superior quality. Tho Furniture can bo seen and examined at any time by calling at Mr. O'Leary's show-room. THE SHOT GUN. The Shot Gun is known as the "New Baker," and will bo made under the direct supervision of Mr. W. H. Bakeh, who has had much experience in the manufacture of shot guns. In snooting ana wearing iiuanwca no ^u?1?.n,voc that it shall be equal to any gun made in this country or in Kurope. The barrels will be of the best English stub-twist, the right modified choke and the left full choke, thus well adapting the gun for shooting birds on the wing, or squirrels. The barrels will be 30 inches in length, and the entire weight of the gun 74 pounds. It will have all the latest improvements, including extension rib, checkered pistol grip stock, rubber butt-plate, low circular hammers, solid strikers, rebounding locks, top snap-action and compensating fore end, which takes up all wear in thehinge-joint, preventing the gun from becoming loose and shakj'. The manufacturers claim that the "New Baker" is the most symmetrical, the best balanced and neatest looking gun of its class ever before offered to the public at the price. CONDITIONS. The three Premiums mentioned above will be awarded on the following conditions: The person getting up the largest club of yearly subscribers to the Enquirkr, at ?2.00 per annum, for each subscriber, will be entitled to the first choice of one of the above Premiums; the person getting up the second largest club, at the same price, to the second choice; the person getting up the third largest club to the third choice. The time for completing the clubs under the above offer is limited to 1 o'clock P. M., on the SECOND MONDAY OF MARCH, 1888. Competitors may begin to secure SUBSCRIBERS AT ONCE?the time of subscription to commence whenever the name is handed in. The money for each subscriber is expected to be Eaid at the time the name is entered upon our noks, and no name will be counted in competition for a premium and no premium delivered until the subscription price has been paid. To persons who make up clubs of ten or more names, but who may fail to obtain one of the above premiums, wo will send the Enquit." *"? nna voiir frfifi of cliarire. and to those who send a club of twenty or more names, but who may fail to get a premium, we will forward the* Enquirer one year free of charge, and a copy, one year, of any weekly newspaper or monthly magazine published in the United States, the publication to be selected by the person entitled to receive it. Or, we will give a copy of the Enquirer for one year for a club of ten, and for all names over ten in such clubs, TWENTY CENTS for each name. It is not necessary that the names of a club should all bo at the* same post office. Names may be taken at any number of places. One name for two years will bo equivalent to two names for one year each. All subscriptions must be forwarded to us | at the expense of those sending them. We will be responsible for the safe transmis- | sion of money only when sent by draft, registered letter or money order drawn on the Yorkvillo post-office. , In sending names, write plainly, giving postoffice, county and State. All subscriptions will be discontinued at the I expiration of the time paid for. I A separate list will be kept for each club| maker, who will be credited with every name I sent, so that the number sent by any one I person can be ascertained at a moment's notice. Persons who commence making clubs will | not be permitted, after the names have been entered on our books, to transfer the names to | another club-maker's list. I The Hum in which additions m,!V 1)0 maclc to clubs under this proposition, will expire on the SECOND MONDAY OP MARCH, 188S. Therefore, persons who desire the benefitofclub rates, must subscribe and pay for the paper before that date, as after the expiration of that time it will not be furnished for less than ?2.50 unless new clubs are formed. All letters should be addressed to Ii. M. GRIST, Yorkvillc, S. C. Piedmont Air-Line. RICHMOND AND DANVILLE; R. R., South Carolina Division. CONDENSED SCHEDULE In Effect August 14, 1887. (Trains run by 75th Meridian time.) NORTH BOUND. No. 53. No. 51. Leave Augusta 9.33 A. M. 5.55 P. to. Arrive Columbia 1.1S P.M. 10.00P.M. Leave Columbia 11.00 A. M. 10.10 P. M. Arrive Alston 11.59A.M. 11.10 P.M. Arrive Union 4.15 P. M. 12.50 A. M. Arrive Spartanburg G.45 I*. M- 2.12 A.M. Arrive Tryon 4.07 A. M. Arrive Snluda 4.57 A. M. Arrive Flat Rock 5.37 A. M. Arrive Hcndcrsonville 5.53 A.M. Arrive Asheville 7.00 A. M. Arrive Hot Springs 9.00 A. M. Leave Columbia 1.40 P.M. 5.40 A.M. Arrive Charlotte 6.15 P. M. 4.25 P. M. Arrtvc Salisbury 8.01 P. M. Arrive Greensboro* 9.40 P. M. Arrive Richmond 6.15 A. M. Arrive Washington 8.10 A.M. Arrive Rnltimore lO.O.'I A. M. Arrive Philadelphia 12.35 P. M. Arrive New York 3.20 P.M. SOUTH BOUND. No. 52. No. 50. Leave New York 4.30 P. M. Leave Philadelphia 6.57 P. M. Leave Baltimore 9.42 P. M. Leave Washington 11.00 P. M. Leave Richmond 2.30 A.M. Leave Charlotte 1.00 P. M. 4.35 A. M. Arrive Columbia 5.23 P. M. 3.55 P. M. Leave Hot Springs 7.00 P. M. Leave Asliovillc 9.49 P. M. Leave llendersonville 11.1-7 P. M. Leave Flat Rock 11.23 P. M. Leave Saluda 11.53 P M* Leave Tryon 12.39 A. M. Leave Spartanburg fi.OO A. M. 2.12 A. M. Arrive Columbia 3.10 P. M. 6 30 A. M. Leave Columbia 5.45 P.M. 0.55-A.M. Arrive Augusta 9.20P. M. 10.31 A. M. Arrive Chnrlcslion, via. S.C. R'way. 9.45 P. M. 10.35 A. M. Arrive Savannah, via. Central Ga.... 6.15 A. M. Arrive Charleston, via. A. C. L 9.45 P. M. 11.20 A. M. Arrive Savannah, via. C.andS 6.53 P. M. THROUGH CAR SERVICE. On Trains Nos. 52 and 53, Pullman Buffet Sleepers between Washington and Augusta, via Danville. On Trains Nos. 50 and 51 Pullman Sleeper between Charleston and Louisville, Ky., via A. C. L. and Columbia and Spartanburg. Through Passenger Coach between Charleston and Morristown, vi'ntS. C. Hallway, Columbia and Spartanburg. Tickets on sale at Principal Stations to all Points. JAS. L. TAYLOR, D. CARDWELL, SOL. MASS, Gen'l Pass. Agent. Ass?t Gcn'l Pass. Agent, Traffic Manager. Columbia, S. C. August 31 8 tf, 1887. WEST LIBERTY STREET. 1887. Yorkville Livery and Feed Stables ARE still on a boom, and the year 1887 finds me with some of the finest Vehicles ever shown in the Livery business in Yorkville, and surpassed by none. Everything will be kept in the best style. Give me a trial and be convinced. Cincinnati and Columbus Buggies Of every description will be kept. Spring Wagons, Phaitons, Ac., of the best make, always on hand. FOR FUNERALS I have a fine Queen City Hearso and a Clarence Coach, which will be sent to any part of the county at short notice. Terms reasonable. A Big Bargain. I have a Jumpseat Phceton and some Buggies on hand that I will give a big bargain in, if sold so6n to make room for my new stock. HAVE YOUR HORSES FED At the Yorkville Livery and Feed Stables where they will receive the best attention. F. E. SMITH. FOUORY AND Machine Shop. / I THE undersigned would respectfully inform the public that he now has in operation, on his lot on King's Mountain Street, a FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOP, in which he is prepared to do all manner of work in light iron and brass castings, and general machine work. REPAIRING, Of all kinds, promptly done on short notice, Steam Engines, and agricultural machinery of any kind overhauled and repaired. Besides, any class of work that may be wanted in his shop, he will attend any call for repairing stationery engines, doing the work on the premises, thus obviating the necessity of moving the engine. Prices reasonable. Terms, cash on the com-| pletionof tho work. EDWARD THOMAS. T. S; JEFFEBYS: THE CYCLONE EXTINGUISHER. Tirzaii, S. C., March 10,1887. Messrs. Jeffervs & Hoke, Gents: THE Cyclone Spark Extinguisher put on my engine a few months ago is giving entire satisfaction. Before it was put on, my ginhouse several times caught tire from sparks, so I had to quit running while the wind was blowing in tho direction of the gin-house. Now I can gin and saw with perfect safety, no matter which way the wind blows. Haven'tscen a live spark from the engine since I have been using it. And another good tbingaboufrit is, it can't wear or burn out. Will last as long as the engine. I think it a great invention, and wouldn't take double the cost of mine if it was so I couldn't get another one. I think you ought to reduce the present high rate of insurance on gin-houses where these extinguishers are used on the engines, or, at least; recommend such to the companies you represent, because I see no risk whatever from the engine. Very respectfully, Henry massey. "HYGEIA." A Wonderful Discovery. TOBACCO AN AID TO HEALTH! ANEW TOBACCO, manufactured by Thos. C. Williams tfc Co., Richmond, Va., under a formula prepared by Prof. Mallett, of the University of Virginia. Anti-Malarial, Anti-Dyspeptic, a good Nervine, and an excellent Chew. TRY IT I NO HUMBUG ! For particulars df its virtues call for certificates at the following places, where the Tobacco can be had: KENNEDY BROS. & BARRON'S, and R. B. DOWRY'S. September 28 39 3m PHOTOCRAPH GALLERY. THOROUGHLY fitted up with new backgrounds, accessories, Ac., and with a fine sky-light, I am prepared to take a picture in any style of the art, as well executed as can be done elsewhere. CHILDREN'S PICTURES A SPECIALTY. By the dry plate process I can take them instantly ; makes no difference about fair or cloudy weather. I do all my own minting and finishing, and there is very little delay in delivery. ENLARGED WORK. Pictures copied and enlarged and finished in the highest stylo to be had, and prices reasonable. Give me a call and see specimens of work, at in v Gallery on West Liberty Street, near the jail. . *J. R. SCIIORB. GARRY IRON RO< Manufacturers of all kinds of _ IRON ROOFING CRIJIl'ED AND CORRUGATED SIDING, Iron Tile or Shingle, EIRE I'ROOF DOORS, SHUTTERS AC., THE LARGEST MANUACTURERS 0) jpSS- Orders received by L. M. GRIST. May 10 AUCTION SALES. SHERIFF'S SALE. BY virtue of a writ of fieri facias to me directed, will be sold between the legal hours of Sheriff's sale, on the FIRST MONDAY in DECEMBER NEXT, At York Court House, the following property to wit: So much of a tract of land known as the McAllily Place, on the waters of Turkey Creek, as lies in the County of York, bounded by lands of J. A. Sanders, Coleman Robbins, Judge Brown and York Feemster, containing 34 acres, more or less. Sold as the property of John Means Sanders at the suit of Martha W. Gage vs. John Means Sanders. Terms of Sale?Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. [?7.00 On Tuesday after the first Monday in December next, at the residence of the defendant, in Broad River township, 3,000 pounds seed cotton, 100 bushels cotton seed, 75 bushels corn, 1,000 bundles fodder, 2 loads of shucks, more or less. Levied on as the property of Robert W. Smith, at the suit of John It. Ashe. [82.00 R. H. GLENN, S. Y. C. November!) 45 4t CLERK S SALE. Soutli Carolina?York. County. IN COMMON PLEAS. Robert N. McElweo and others, Plaintiffs, against William L. Wallace and others, Defendants. IN obedienco to the Decree made in the cause above entitled, I will exposo to public sale at the COURT HOUSE DOOR in YORKVILLE, on SALES-DAY IN DECEMBER NEXT, The tract of land described in the Complaint in said cause, to wit: All that certain tract of land whereon the late MILES WALLACE resided, containing POUR HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-NINE ACRES, more or less, and bounded by lands of John McGill, R. J. Love, William Love, John B. Whitesides, Calvin B. McKniglit and William M. Whitesides. TERMS OF SALE. One-third Cash ; balanco on a credit of one and two years, with interest from day of sale, secured by a bond and mortgage, with priyilege to purchaser to pay all Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. Said land to be sold in convenient parcels, plats of which will bo on lile in my ofllce on ana alter December 1. JOS. F. WALLACE, C. C. Pis. November 9 45 4t CLERK^SALE. South Carolina?York County. IN COMMON PLEAS. Amos Tigler, Plaintiff, against Lewis Tiglet and others, Defendants. IN obedience to the Decree made in the cause as above entitled, I will expose tc public sale, at the COURT HOUSE DOOR in YORKVILLE, on SALES-DAY IN DECEMHER NEXT, The tract of land described in the Complain! in said cause, to wit: All that tract of land containing FOUR HUNDRED AND ONE ACRES, More or less, bounded by lands of Elias Inman, Wade Worthy, John W. McCarley, Miles Howell, Barney and Lewis and Amos Tigler. TERMS OF SALE. One-third Cash ; balance in one and two years, with interest from day of sale, secured by bond and mortgage, with privilege to purchaser of paying his entire bid in cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. JOSEPH F. WALLACE, C. C. Pis. November 9 45 4t CLERK'S SALET" South Carolina?York County. IN COMMON PLEAS. John W. Lawrence, as Administrator of Andrew Jackson, deceased, Plaintiff, vs Jane Jackson and others, DefendantsDecree for Sale, etc. BY virtue of the decree in the above entitled cause, I will expose to public sale ai YORK COURT HOUSE, on the FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER, 1887, The following described real estate of Andrew Jackson, deceased, to wit: A tract of ONI HUNDRED AND TWELVE ACRES, more oi less, known as the "Caldwell Tract," and adjoining lands of John M. Thomasson, Felia Quinn, A. C. Jackson and others. TERMS OF SALE. One half cash; the balance on a credit of on< year, with interest from day of sale, to be secured by the purchaser's bond and a mortgage of the premises sold. Purchaser to pay foi papers. JOS. F. WALLACE, C. C. Pis. November 1) 45 4t ~ CLERK'SSALE. Soutli Carolina?York County. IN THE COMMON PLEAS. Mary Gibson and others, Plaintiffs, against J R. Miller and others, Defendants. IN obedience to the Decree of the Court mad< in the above entitled cause, I will expose t< public sale, at YORK COURT HOUSE, on tin FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER NEXT (Sales-day) the tract of land described in tin pleadings in above cause, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land in Fort Mil township, County and State aforesaid, anc known as the "Bales Place," and adjoininj lands ofS. P. Blankenship, J. R. Miller, Rax ter Garrison and others, and containing ONI HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES more 01 less. TERMS OF SALE. Six hundred dollars in cash ; balance of pur chase money payable in twelve months, witl interest from day of sale, secured by a bone and mortgage of the premises sold. Pur chaser to pay for papers. JOS. F. WALLACE, C. C. Pis. November 9 45 4t rr reRK's sat,re. South Carolina?York County. IN COMMON PLEAS. William E. Erwiu and others, against Samue E. Bratton and others. IN obedience to the Decree made in tb( cause as above entitled, I will expose tc public sale at YORK COURT HOUSE, on the FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER NEXT, All that tract of land containing 107 ACRES OF LAND, more or less, bounded by lauds ol John S. Bratton, the old Bratton Homestead and N. B. Bratton. TERMS OF SALE. One half cash; balance on a credit of twelve months, with interest from day of sale, secured by the bond of purchaser and a mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to pay for papers, JOS. F. WALLACE, C. C. Pis. November 0 45 4t CLERK'S SALE. South Carolina?York County. IN COMMON PLEAS. R. A. Caldwell, Plaintiff, against R. W. Smith, E. L. Smith and others, Defendants. IN obedience to the Decree of Foreclosure made in the cause as above entitled, I will expose to public sale at YORK COURT HOUSE, on the FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER NEXT, (Sales-day) during the legal hours of sale, all the interest of E. L. Smith, in that tract of land lying on the west side of Clark's Fork, known as the ABRAM NEELAND LAND. TERMS?CASH. Purchaser to pav for papers. JOS. *F. WALLACE, C. C. Pis. November 9 45 4t EXECUTOR'S SALE. I WILL offer at publicsaleat YORK COURT HOUSE, on the FIRST MONDAY OF DECEMBER next, the CHOSES IN ACTION belonging to the estate of JAMES POAG, deceased, which have been appraised "Desperate"' or "Doubtful." Terms of Sale?Cash. R. E. GUTHRIE, Executor. November 16 46 3t DISSOLUTION. THE copartnership heretofore exisiting betwnrm ROSE A- SIT ERR EH is. hv mutu al consent, this day dissolved, and the accounts of said firm are in the hands of Mr. GEORGE SHERRER, who will collect all accounts up to last MONDAY, 14TH INST. ROSE A SlIERRER. The Reef Market, lately under the control of Rose it Sherrer, will in the future be under the control of the undersigned, who will spare no effort to supply the public with the best quality of BEEF, PORK and SAUSAGE at the most reasonable prices. I have a nice lot of Tennessee hogs which I offer cheap for cash. Will have another lot next week. ALONZO ROSE. November Hi, 1887. .'16 3m OFING COMPANY, y IRON ORE PAINT And Cement, 152 TO 15S MERWIN ST. Cleveland, O. jgpr 'Agjjjilj T Send for Circular and Price List No. 75. F IRON ROOFING IN THE WORLD. 9 ly j C. Gr. PARISH. I ~ THE FALL SEASON. THE undersigned, thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon his house during the summer season just closed, would respect; fully inform the public that he is now receiving his Fall and Winter Stock, Of new and seasononable Goods, consisting in part of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS AND CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, NOTIONS, &C., All of which were bought at favorable prices, and will be sold at SHORT PROFITS. Particular attention is called to our large and elegant stock of Clothing, and our facilities for furnishing anything to order specially doairo/t in thia linn | We also have a full line of Sample Hats of tho latest styles which wo are selling at New York prices. Call and examine our Goods and Prices before making your purchases. Tf&r Mr. W. H. C'olcockis still at this House, and will ho pleased to see his old friends, guaranteeing to serve them right. C. G. PARISH. C. & L. NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD. SCHEDULE of Mail and Passenger Trains from Lenoir, N. C., to Chester, S. C.,taking effect at 0.40 A. M. Sunday, August 14, 1887: GOING SOUTH. Leave Lenoir 8.00 A. M. Leave at Hickory 9.03 A. M. Leave Newton 9.36 A. M. ' Arrive at Lincolnton, 10.30 A. M. Leave Lincolnton 10.35 A. M. Arrive at Dallas, 11.22 A. M. Arrive at Gastonia, 11.38 A. M. 1 Leave Gastonia 11.40 A. M. i Arrive at Clover,... 12.22 P. M. Arrive at Yorkville, 12.53 P. M. Leaye Yorkville, 12.55 P. M. Arrive at Guthriesville, 1.20 P. M. i Arrive at Lowrysville, 1.47 P. M. 1 Arrive at Chester^ 2.15 P. M. GOING NORTH. Leave Chester, 4.37 P. M. . Arrive at Lowrysville, 5.02 P. M. Arrive at Guthriesville, 5.27 P. M. Arrivflftt. Ynrlrvillft 5.50 P. M. Leave Yorkville 5.52 P. M. Arrive at Clover, 6.22 P. M. Arrive at Gastonia, 7.00 P. M. Leave Gastonia, .. 7.15 P. M. Arrive at Dallas, 7.30 P. M. s Arrive at Lincolnton, 8.18 P. M. > Arrive at Newton, ; 9.11 P. M. i Arrive at Hickory, 9.44 P. M. Arrive at Lenoir, 10.50 P. M. No. 19 will run Mondays, Wednesdays and ; Fridays only, arriving at Yorkville at 11.08and leaving at 11.20, A. M., going North. No. 20 will run Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only, arriving at Yorkville at 2.25 and leaving at 2.40 P. M., goingSouth. ' G. R. TALCOTT, Superintendent. August 17 33 tf TAX NOTICE--1886. > Office of County Treasurer, L YORK COUNTY, Yorkville, S. C., September 14,1887. IN conformity to law, my Books will be open for the COLLECTION OF STATE AND COUNTY TAXES, for the fiscal year commencing November 1st, 1886, on SATURDAY, THE 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER, and will remain open until THURSDAY, THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1887. tax levies. Levy for State purposes, 4i mills on the ?1. Levy for Ordinary County purposes, 2? mills on the ?1. Levy for Railroad (C. <fc L. N. G.J 1 6-10 mills on the ?1. Levy for School purposes, 2 mills on the ?1. t Aggregating 10 7-20 mills on the dollar. In addition to the above, a special levy, to pay the interest on Cherokee Railroad Bonds, r of 2J mills on the dollar tin all property in Cherokee Township, making a total levy of 12 3-5 mills on all property in that township. Also ONE DOLLAR on all taxable polls, between the ages of 21 and 50 years. For the accommodation of tax-payers, I will attend at the following places, on the days named: 3 At Yorkville, from Wednesday, 23rd day of . November, to Thursday, 15th day of December, 3 after which day the books will be closed and r the 15 per cent, penalty will attach. By Act of the General Assembly, there can be no extension of time on this collection. H. A. D. NEELY, County Treasurer. September 14 . 37 tf ELASTIC GUN WADDING. THE undersigned begs leave to call attention to the MERINO ELASTIC FELT GUN WADDING, the onlv ncrfeetlv safe wad din or for choke-bore breech-loading shot guns. By the use of this wad the recoil of a gun is les3 sened, the distribution of theshot is more regu> lar, and the range and penetration are greater. Q Another advantage is that the gun is kept , cleaner than when any othgr wad is used. Try 3 them. They are put up in boxes holding 256 wads and are made in two grades. The price for 1 the first grade is forty cents per box ; the sec{ ond grade twenty-five cents. The first grade r should be used over the powder?the second ! grade over the shot. The first-grade wads are 3 from one-half to three-eights of an inch in r thickness, which makes them cheaper than any other wad in the market, as only one of the first-grade wads is necessary on the powder, and one of the second-grade over the shot, to " give the best results. If you use a 12 gauge i gun with brass shells, buy No. 9 wads. For paper shells use No. 11 waas. For guns of a different gauge, for brass shells, use a wad three sizes larger than the bore; for paper shells, one size larger. By this means the gases . from the powder will be perfectly confined and the very best results obtained. Sample boxes will be sent by mail on receipt of forty cents for the first grade, and twenty fivo cents for the second grade. Address, E. A. SHARRETTS, Secretary, 1 P. 0. Box 307, Baltimore, Md. September 14 37 tf J FOR SALE OR KENT. i fllllAT largo and elegant three-story brick J building known as ROSE'S HOTEL, lo! cated in the central part of the town of YORKP V1LLE, S. C. Said Hotel has a frontage on , Main Street of 60 feet, and a depth of 140 feet, with a handsome store room 72 x 25 feet on first floor. The lot on which it is situated contains good stables and outhouses with an acre > of ground in garden. This house is for sale, or will be leased for > one o'r five years and possession given on Jan. uary, 1st 1S88. For further information apply to W. E. ROSE, Columbia, S. C. November 16 46 7t EXCHANGE BANK, Yorkville, S. C. T. S. JEFFERYS President. JOS. F. WALLACE, Vice-President. FRANK A. GILBERT, Cashier. Organized. September 1. 1887. THE BANK will receive Deposits, buy and sell Exchange, make Loans and do a cen erul Banking Business. The officers tender their courteous seryices to its patrons and the public generally. September G 36 tf ?0tfevilIe (Smquiter. _ ? PUBLISHED WEEKLY. 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