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care you crazy, Gertrude?" demanded
Mrs. Mcdonald, entering the apartment i'm
mediately after them for she was nervous
seeing her thus attended
"Mother.in.law," whispered Gertrude, in
the dull ear of the matron, "she wants to tell
ME something-something about her sick sis
terw
"Eh?"
"Please, be quiet!'
Miriam now shut the door in hesitating
way, the lynx.eyes of the old lady on her all
the while, and then without uttering word,
cast herself at Gertrude's feet, and hid her
face in her hands.
The two ladies simultaneously cried out in
amazement, and Gertrude turned pale and
looked frightened.
Il thought you had something to say?' said
old Mrs. Mcdonald.
"About your sister," said Gertrude, finding
voice. "Is she dead 2"
"She is dying" moaned Miriam, in choked
and trembling voice.
"Poor creature! And SO lovely, tool" said
Gertrude, sorrowfully.
"She is dying-of want starvation weak
ened her-and then brain fever set in, and
she will die of want No doctor will nurse
her free of CHARGE" murmured Miriam.
"What is it you want me to do? What
can do % asked Gertrude.
"You can save her, if you will. The doc
tor came last night and said what she wanted
was care and attention and medicine, and a
good bed and better lodgings; but that all
these things required money to get them, 'and
the doctor as WE'LL he added, and then went
away"
"Crue!w cried Gertrude. "How much
money do you wish p
Enough to move her to decent lodging
house and make her comfortable, where, may
be, you, kind lady, will 60 to see her; and
when she comes round, she will come to live
with you and pay you back. All last night,
in her delirium, she raved about the beautiful
lady with eyes like stars. Oh ! madam, pity
and help US"
"Certainly, I will ; how much do you
want?"
"You spoke last night of giving her two
hundred dollars to live with you. If you
could let US have it in advance she will pay it
back when she comes round. Less than that
would hardly fix her up"
"That is too much money. The idea is
absurd" said Mrs. Mcdonald, senior, in an
abrupt tone.
II heard the lady say she'd give that, and
even if Lde hadn't fell sick, she would have
been compelled to ask for money in advance
to get some decent clothes before she came in
your presence"
"That is all true," answered Gertrude, with
gentle thoughfulness II think, mother-in'
law, I'd better give her the money-east thy
bread on the waters and all that, you know"
"Well, we'll, child, I see you've set your
heart on it; and perhaps it might as we'll 60
that way as in bonbons, ribbons and laces.
Only accidc-and let this creature CO." said
Mrs. Mcdonald, senior, "I am dying for my
chocolate" And with that she left the room.
After the lapse of a few more moments,
Miriam Halstead quilted the grand old house
with four fifty-dollar notes in her possession.
She did not 60 toward the tenement build
ing but gaining the high road, struck out
for the country, crying with inward exulta-
tion, "Now for great city and gold p
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-01-08

A SINGULAR D1NNER-In one of the prin-
cipal restaurants in Paris single guest lately
sat down to table laid for thirteen. He sig
ni6ed to the garcon that the other twlve places
were taken, and proceeded quietly to eat his
dinner. For twenty years, on the same day,
he had dined at table similarly furnished.
This year he was unaccompanied, except by
memories Of the dead. On the first anniver.
sary the thirteen places were all filled. Al.
fred de Musset, Theophile Gautier and the
Comte de Flenac being of the number. Next
year one chair-like Banquo-was empty.
Year after year passed, and though the friends
were fewer, the seats were placed as for the
original party. During the course of the pres
ent year the last but one died, and the survi-
vor NJ. Rabelles, the artist, in his eighty-fourth
year, dined alone.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-01-08

Ha- 1t is an error to suppose that man be-
longs to himself. No man does. He belongs
to his wife, or his children, or his relations,
or his creditors, to society, in some form or
other. 1t is for their especial good and be.
half that he lives and works, and they kindly
allow him to retain certain per centage of
his gains to administer to his own pleasures
or wants. He has his body, and that is all,
and even for that be is answerable to society.
In short, society is the master and man is the
servant and it is entirely according as socie-
ty turns out good or bad master, whether he
turns out bad or a good servant.-George
Auqust,ts Sala.
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a9~ A merchant entered his store in the
morning, and found his boy Bob attempting
to throw all kinds of somersaults. "What
are you about?" asked the merchant, aston.
ished at such antics "Obligin' my GIRL" re-
piled the almost exhausted youth. "She writ
me a letter, and at the bottom of the page she
said turn over and oblige, and I've been 60
ing it for more'n half an hour" -
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A REMARKABLE Nashville Colonel
Broom, commandant of the marines at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard, satin his Office one day
few weeks ago, says letter-writer, light,
unobtrusive tap sounded at the door, and a
remarkable soldier entered, cap in hand.
Erect as pike staff, with arms adhering as
close to his sides as though they were skewer-
ed there, he marched to the exact centre of
the apartment, faced front, and in language
almost unntelligible from its strong French
accent acquitted himself of brief verbal
communication with which he had been
charged His hair was cropped close to his
skull and his moustaches bristled luxuriantly,
but his demeanor was passive and submissive
to a painful degree. His hand did not fall
from the salute, and his steadfast eye did not
wander from his superior's face until he was
hidden to retire, which he did with as erect
and soldierlY gait as thoug h on dress parade.
"That man." said the colonel, "who now is
a mere automaton, regulated to an unswerv-
ing conformity with discipline, is Major De.
schamps, who was famed as the most rabid
and implacable of the Partisan Communists.
With Dombrowski he commanded the furious
rabble who destroyed the Column Vendome.
Driven from the barricades on the re.entrance
of Thiers, he was hidden by his comrades in
a cellar until a loophole for his escape pre-
sented itself. He was then enclosed in
packing case, carried to Havre and smuggled
aboard vessel bound for the United States.
Soon after his arrival, from inability to OBJ.
tain employment, he was brought to the verge
of starvation. He then enrolled himself and
was transferred to this port. In conversation
with his comrades it leaked out that he was
professional musician, and desired to become
a member of the band. I at once directed
that his wish should be grati6ed, and he has
evinced superior ability as a baritone. ASS
soldier he is without reproach."
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FRO BE CONTINUED NEXT WE

I AN ANEcDoTE OF HARRIsoN.-Colonel
Chambers, of Kentucky, an intimate personal
friend, who had served on the staff of Gener-
al Harrison in one of his campaigns against
the Indians was under an engagement Of
marriage with the widow of his son. Cham
bers accompanied him to Washington, at his
request, and the arrangement was that he
should have the appointment of Register Of
the Treasury, and after the marriage he was
to reside at the White House, Mrs. Chambers
to be the presiding lady of the executive man
sion. She was an accomplished, elegant wo-
man, greatly caressed in Washington society.
The finished gentlemen by whom she was sur.
rounded at the seat of government, contrasted
so strikingly with her Kentucky lover, who
was plain man, of brusque manners, that
she finally declined to fulfill her engagement.
General Harrison was much concerned at this
unfortunate contretemps, and perceiving that
Chambers would be uncomfortably placed in
Washington, offered him any appointment
elsewhere that he might select. The unlucky
suitor asked for the office of Governor Of the
Territory of Iowa. The place was assured
him as a matter of course. Meantime Mr.
Webster had promised the Office to his friend
General Wilson, of New Hampshire At
cabinet meeting Mr.. Webster informed the
President that it had been decided by the gen.
tlemen of the cabinet that James Wilson
should be Governor of Iowa. "Ah that is
the decision, then, is it?'' said General Har.
rison. The gentlemen of the cabinet replied
in the affirmative. Without making any fur
ther remark, the old gentleman wrote few
words upon piece of paper and handed it to
Mr.. Webster, requesting him to read it aloud.
The Secretary of State looked little embar-
rassed but there was no alternative, and he
read, in an audible voice, civilian Henry
Harrison, President of the United States"
The general, rising to his feet, said, "And
William Henry Harrison, President Of the
United States, tells you, gentlemen, that John
Chambers shall be Governor of Iowa." Of
course that concluded the subject, and Cham
bers was appointed. 40
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-02-18

CELERY AS A NERvlNE.-A corre-
spondent writes I have known many
men, aud women, too, who, fEon vsri7
Gus causes, had become so much afec-
ted with nervousness that when they
stretched out their hands they shook
ike asper leaves on windy days; and
by daily moderate use Of the blanch-
ed foot stalks Of the, celery kases as a
salad, they became as strong and
steady in limb. as other people. l
have known others so very nervous
that the least annoyance put them IN
a state of agitation. who were in al
psest constant gperplex;:yr and feas,,
and who were eFeetuaIy cured by a
daily moderate use Of blanched celery as
salad at meal times. have known
others cured by using celery for palpi-
tatioD Of the heart.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-02-18

CULTIVATION OF JUTE.-The de-
partmeut Of agriculture at Washington
is IN thereceipt Of some very interest,
ing information concerning the expe-
r;meats which have recently been made.
in the culture of jute in the South
4 North Carolina planter writes that
he gathered ! fine crop from seeds
furnished him last May by the depart
rent, and he thinks that the bottom
lands Of that State could be made to
produ-A by liberal mauuring as much
as three thousand pounds Of fiber te
the acre. From Georgia and Louis
lana most favorable accounts also
come, a Georgia planter says if five
cents per pound can be netted it vii
pay more to raise jute than cotton. In
Louisiana the jute raised is said to be
6fty per cent. superior to the Iud'a,
article. Heretofore India has been
almost the only country where jute
has been raised at all, and it has been
q very profitable product. 1t is much
used in the making of ropes, :gunny
sacks, &c. It also has a large CONNER
cial value in other respects, being ex-,
tepsively used in the manufacture Of
ladies' chignons. The department
considers that it IS demonstrated be-
yond doubt that ;s can now be made
staple and most profitable product
in the bottom lands of the South.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-02-18

OIL OF CREAM.-Takc a gill (or
more) OF. fresh, sweet cream; put it
in a tin cup or saucepan, and set it on
the back part Of the stove, or range,
where it can be kept hot, bnt will not
boil: In FIVE or six hours an oil will
rise, which is agreeable aud delicate,
aud can be used in all dysentric affec-
tions. 1t is slightly purgative, and is
almost q specific in such cases. 4
teaspoonful is dose. It can be Civ
en- to Infants in smaller. doses and is
Of great value where irritation Of the
mucous membrane exists.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-02-18

REMOVAL OF GREASE FROM MAR
BILE Eight ounces Of concentrated
caustic soda, mixed with an equa! GUAM
tity of OK gail, and four ounces of tur-
peutine carefully stirred in; to the
whole enough pipe-clay is to be add
ed to form a thin paste, which is to be
run through hair sieve. 1t is then
to be spread il j coat over the spots
upon the marble, and remove after
twenty-four hours: Phis application
is to be repeated until the marble has
become perfectly clear, and free
from stain. Another method con-
sists in mixing a concentrated solution
Of soap with Stacked lime, to creamy
consistency, aud applying it as
above. - !. !,
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ERurak World.
.-<~<

TOILET PowDER.-Yiolet powder
is an excellent preparation for dying
the skin after washing, :, It is best
prepared by mixing three parts Of the
best wheat starch with one; of. finely
ground orris root. The lstter adds tU
the drying power Of the starch, and
imparts a, the same time an agreeable
odor like that of violet-heuce the
mixture. It is also prepared 10y per-
fuming starch with essential OILS, with
out the addition Of orlis root; but
though the scent Of the powder is
stronger, and to some more tempting
to use, it is far less beneficial in its
application. The scent, acting as a
stimulant to the skin, increases rather
than abates any tendency to -redness.
Unperfumed powder is,therefore, the
best to use, busted over, the, part with
a little brush made of swans down,
called puff. .....
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-02-18

LIQUID BLUE1SG.-To one part Of
Prussiau blue add gradually two parts
Of concentrated muriatic acid. Let the
paste stand for twenty-four hours, then
add nine parts of water, and bottle
it.
The solution cf indigoin sulphur'c
sc;3 is also used for the same purpose:
To prepare it, pulverize one ounce Of
pure indigo, and add it by degrees to
four and half ounces Of concentrated
sulphuric acid, mixing it we'll by stir
ring with glass rod. If desired, the
acid may afterwards be neutrallzcd
with carbonate of potash.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-02-18

Corn BREAD.-Take four cups of
sour milk, one of.these partly filed
with cream; one egg, a little salt, two
even teaspoonsful Of pulverised soda
with a little corn meal, and stir all to-
ge:her till it foams; then add corn
meal till thin batter is obtained: and
pour into hot pans, oiled: an inch deep,
and bake in quick over. .."... -
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LIME AROUND APP E
TREES.

- =EI'--2 .--S' - = ~
We have known some farmers
make it. a regular practice fors
number of years to throw causdc
lime around their apple trees in the
spring and summer. We once no
;iced that tree standing in the i'm.
mediate vicinity Of our dwelling,
had all at once put forth with renewed
energy, and we were at !, loss for so': e
time to define the cause. On exam;-
nation We found that a quantity of
lime that had accidentally been spill
ed and rendered worthless BY becoln-
IN. mixed with the refuse on the sta
bic floor. had bce2 thrown at the foos
and around the free, and to this, as
the principal cause. We immediatelysat-
tributed the reviviscence and renewed
fructuation of the tree.
Taking the hint from the accident,
we purchased twelve casks of lime,
and applied half a bushel to each Of
the trees in our orchard, and found
that it produced immediate beneficial
effects. Not the health of the trees
only, but the quality Of the fruit was
also greatly improved. This applica'
ton Will be especially beneficial to
soils where there is a redundance ;oi
vegetable matter. We would advise
our farmers, in some places. especially
in new forest lands recently cleared
aud on low laads, to make atrial Of this
experiment, and see whether it is moi
deserving Of the high recommendation
it secures.--Erels0nqe, = :
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How TO KEEP BUTTER.-1t is

" How TO KEEP Butter. 1T is the
easiest thing in the world. Simply
put it in clean Jars and cover. with a
strong brine. This Will Keep pure
butter year, fresh and sweet, as We
know from experiment. |: is almost
equally good to put in czk casks, head
cd tight, This is equivalent to can.
ming fruit. The brine, in the case Of
the jar, acts as a heading, keeping
the air out. But butter should be
made well; We have never expert
mented on poor butter. Work out
the buttcrmi!k until you have only
pure '.besds,' clear ss rain water;
but do not work SO much as to break
the, grain: in which case YOU, have q
tough, heavy article in winter, and
grease in .summer.~ Such butter we
advise no one to try to preserve. ~
~ ..s.......' Rural World.
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SOUP.MAKING.

There is no way in which the COM
Portable abundance Of a table may be
better insured, while at the same time
strict eye IS kept upon economical ex-
usnditure of means, than by an almost
daily addition of soup to the family
disner. It is only when concocted
BIZ an indifferent cook that soup dc
serves the contenptuous sobriquet of
Slops,'- sc often applied to-it.-
It's surprising from what scan;
ty allotment of material:a dainty dish
Of soup may be supplied. Lee ar0ast
osbeef be consumed to the very bone,
turkey or pair of fowls deprived q
every joint, yet if the carcass is put
away, it furnishes at once the needed
basis. The French understand this to
perfection, aud we read that IN Paris;
ian kitchens closed vessel, contain
ing sspotage," is ever at the freside,
awaiting any contribution the skillful
grisette anon supplies. from the surplus
Of other dishes IN process of prepara-
ton. .,.v.~.sv%z .--;E
In the first place, observe always
70 lay your meat in the bottom bot tom of the s
pan or pot, cutting the mestup' Or if
a bone, cracking it we'll. A lump Of
: butter adds richness, but is not ne
cessary. Select such herbs as you pre-
fer, cut them up very small, and lay
over the meat, With very little water
and cautiously small piece Of salt.
Cover che vessel With close-6tting
lid, and set it by slow 6re.; this vii
draw out all the virtue of herbs and
roots, giving the soup different ma
vor from what is impaired by putting
the full quantity of water in at first.
Turn the meat frequently. When
the gravy produced is almost dried up,
ell your pot with sufficient quantity
Of water to make soup enough for your
family. To large shank bone Of beef,
three quarts or even one gallon, is not
100 much to allow. .t.t
When your soup is done take It of
the FIRE to cool, and skim thoroughly
from grease. Put it on again, and be
sure not to dish it up unless boiling
bot. Be careful to add salt and other
high favored condiments sparingly;
every table is supplied with salt-ce!'ar
and castors so that deficiency IN
these respects may be easily rectifed ;
not 50 an over quantity. If other
shickening than the vegetables used Is
deemed advisable, brown the -four for
3. allsoups save chicken, veal, andoyster
soups. ...
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-02-18

To MEND CHISA.-Take thick
solution of gum arabic in warm water,
aud stir into it plaster Of paris till the
mixture is Of the proper consistency.
annly with brush to the fractured
edges Of the china. and stick them to-
eether. In three days the article can
not be broken in the same place. The
whiteness of the cement increases It's
value.
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Stationery ased binding.
NOW 'S'TifIONERY HOUSE,
E r. STOKES

HAS just opened, in the new and hand
some building Immediately opposite the
Phoenix Office, on Main street, q complete
stock Of
STATIONERY,
Comprising Letter, Cap and Note Paper, Of
all sizes, qualities and Of every description;
Flat Papers Of Cap, Denny, DoubEe-Cap, Me
dunn, Royal, SUPERFICIAL, and Imperial
sizes, which will be sold in any quantity, or
manufactured into Blank Books Of any size,
and ruled to any pattern, aud bound in any
style, al short notice.
ENVELOPES
In endless varicsy-all sizes, colors and quail
ties. - -
BLANK BOOKS
Of every variety, Memorandum and Pass
Books, Pocket Books, Invoice and Letter
Books, Receipt Books, Note Books.
ARCHITECTS ard DRAUGHTSMEN will
find & complete stock Of materials fOr their
use. Drawing Paper, in sheets and rolls,
Bristol Boards, Postal Paper and Boards, Oi!
Paper, Pencils, Water Colors, i'll cakes and
boxes, Brushes, Crayoas, Drawing Pens.
SCHOOL STATIONERY
Of every description; great variety Of con-
renieni and useful articles for both Ieachers
and Pupils.
ALSO,
Photograh Albums, Writing Desks, Port
fo!ios, Cabas, with boxes, and q countless
variety Of
FANCY ARTICLES.
Also, most elegant stock of Gold Pens
and Pencil Cases, superbly- Rubber
Goods,
INKS.
Black, Blue, Violet and Carmne, lnde'ible
and Copying; Muciiasc; Chess and Back
Cannon Men and BoardS: Visiting and W ed
ding Cards. and everything usually kept IN
First Glass Stationery House,
Whic;. the subscriber intends this shall be.
He will still conduct his BlNDERf and
BLANK BOOK MANUFACTORY and PA
PER-RULING ESTABLISHMENT, which
has been in successful operation for over
thirty years in this State, and to which he
will continue to devote his own personal at
tention. His stock will be kept up full and
complete, and his prices will be found always
and he hopes to have share OF
patronage.
E. R. STOKES, Main Street,
Nov. Is, 46-tf Opposite Phoenix Office.
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Interesting to All,

Ny term Of Office having expired, I re-
spectfully notify all persons who had liens,
deeds or mortgages recorded during my
term Of Office, to call on Aessrs. L Jones
Jones, who will deliver the same. .,-cs go
~ Nov. 27. 4s-tf.;,; .-THos. II. LAKE, -
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u Undertaking. K
Fisk's Metallic buria! Cases,

THE SUBSCRIBER has constantly or
hand a fulassor,ment Of the above approved
cases, Of different patterns, besides cofins
of his own make, al Of which he is prepared
to furnish at very reasonable rates, with
promptness and despatch. ... g.. 2.
Persons desirous Of having cases sent by
railroad will have them sent free of charge
A Hearse is always on hand ani will be
furnished at the rate Of SO per dav
Thankful for pa>s patronage, the SUBJ
scriber respectfully asks for continuation
OF the same, and assures the public that
10 effort on his part will oe spare to render
the utmost satisfaction.
L. 3. CHAPMAN.
Ncwberry s. C., July 81.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-02-18

Day and Night Trans make Close connection
at Augusta, with Georgia Railroad.
Day Trains, only. :,2ake close connection with
Macon and Augusta -.r:!road. This is also the
quickest and most direct route, and rs com
Portable and cheap as sny other. route, to Mont
gome3y, Selma, Mobile, New Orleans, and all
other points Southwest, and to Louisville, Cia-
c,nnat, ChicaSo' st. Louis, and all other points
West srd Northwest
Columbia Night Train connects closelv with
the Greervi!ls and Columbia Railroad; and with
me Charlotte, Columi,is and Augusts Railroad
for points North
- Through tickets on sale to all points North and
Camden Train n'coanects at KingviIie daily lex
cept Sundays with Day Passenger Train. and
runs through to Columbia on Mondays, Wedree-
days and Saturdays: .-...sg.,fG f'!g
5. B. PlCkESS, General Ticket Agent.
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sBreakfaSt; +Dmuer; fSupper,
South bound Trains CONNECT at Augusta, via Al
points South and West. "
Through Tickets sold, and.Basgage chscked to
ali principa! points.
Sleeping cars on all night trains.
Z. Z. DORSEY, General Ticket Agent.
JanEs ANDERSON, General Superintendent.
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TO RENT,

4 desirable STORE ROOM on Main Street
between Marshall's & Phifer's.
TERMS REASONABLE.
apply at once 70 $500.
-, >... MRS. D. MOWER.
Sep. 10, s6-ts:
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Atlanta and Richmond Air Line
Railway. - <'1

ES--z>1
gasgs Is - - 2Sa IsE e: :I9!.5.s.n
iEYH q az gE ID AZ, 90. = EY
On and after MONDAY, December s.. 1879,
the Passenger, Accommodation aud Freight
Trains on the Atlanta and Richmond Airline
Railway Wilirun as follows: - -