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Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14

reference with the discipline and e1-
clude all hurtful influences. In Sweden
the labor is managed on mixed system,
that is, partly on account OF the state
and partly by letting it to contractors,
though the latter, it must be confessed,
is dominant. Nevertheless, Mr.. AIM
auist, director general OF prisons OF
Sweden, a gentleman of large observa,
tion and experience, thinks that to Sc
cure the best results of prison disci-
pline, 30 far as the reformation of prison
ers is concerned, all the industries should
be under the direction of the authorities.
Differing in this respect from both her
sisters, Norway manages the labor OF
her prisons exclusively through their
respective administrations.
Now, what are the results OF these
several systems9 Financially, that OF
Norway is the most satisfactory. While
the net earnings of the Danish prisons
pay only forty-four centum OF their ex-
pensea, the earnings of the Norwegian
prisons meet on an average ffty-four
per centum of the total cost, while some
of them-the house of correction at
Christiania, for instance-come very
near to the point of self-support. 1 am
unable to give with the same precision
the proportion between earnings and
cost in the Swedish prisons, but from the
data in my possession I should incline
to the belief that it would not vary much
from that of Denmark.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14
Hints About Dresses.

Polonaises that are to be worn both in
the house and the street, Harper's
Bazar says, ere provided with an extra
lining OF flannel that may be basted in
for street wear. This lining is of white
twilled flannel, made separately from
the polonaise, but similarly shaped, and
is long enough to reach down over the
hips, where the drapery of the skirt be-
gins. 1t is imply pinked on the edges,
not hemned, and is provided with
sleeves. Ladies who have thin arms
have flannel Innings for all close sleeves,
and others, to give greater roundness,
have a slight wadding in the sleeves.
White silk slesia waist Innings OF
twilled stripes areused by the best dress
makers for handsome dresses. These
twilled silks are softer than the gros
grain Innings formerly used, and are
more pliable. The long seams of these
Innings are pressed open, and each edge
is bound with narrow white ribbon;
even the dress protector of oil silk or OF
chamois placed under the arms is COW
cred with white silk and bound with
ribbon. These long seams are most
usually sewed by machine even by
French dressmakers, but in most OF the
we'll made imported dresses all other
seams are sewed by hand.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14
A glimpse Of the Gar.

I entered one of the many shady walks
which spread out in all directions, says
writer, and few turns brought me to
small marble building in Grecisn
style, half hidden by foliage, with a
small knot of people lounging about the
entrance. A short distance away a
groom was leading a white charger up
md down. Upon inquiry I found that
iho emperor was in the building, which
contains q bath, and that the people
we're waiting to present to him com
plants or petitions. Several old women
wanted to have their conscripted sons
returned, while others were suing for
the pardon of some criminal, and,
though I had nothing in particular to
say to his majesty, I concluded to stay
and have good look at him. We did
not bave to wait long. The folding
doors opened, and with rapid strides a
tall form passed by and had reached the
groom with the horse before any of the
petitioners could approach him. AS he
mounted 7 had full view of his fair
open countenance, but his steed Was a
more beautiful object to look upon-the
noblest horse I ever saw; of pure Arab
blood, milk white, with rosy nostrils,
and gracefulness and strength in every
move. When his imperial master seated
himself the gentle animal turned its
head and affectionately attempted to
uibble the emperor's boots, but single
word started him off on canter, much
to the dismay of the petitioners, who
endeavored to keep up with him, hold.
ing out their papers. The czar shouted
back few words, telling them TO come
to the palace, and disappeared from
view. For the sake of the beautiful
horse I was glad to hear that there is
park at Tzarskoie Selo, where all horses
who have ever carried his majesty on
their back are kept in idleness and
abundance when their time of active
service has expired, and there is no
degradation in store for them to car
riage or even cart horses when old age
comes on.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14
"What Our Churches Cost U.s."

The publishers give an article in
Scri6ner under the above title, which is
of interest in relation to the recent dis
cussion as to church debts. The theory
upon which large churches are built is,
shat the expense for each sitting in a
large church, even with considerable
,!ebt, is less per capita than in small
church without any debt at all. For in
stance, the expenses of church In New
York city seating 500 people will be
about SIS, 900 year, or $50 per sitting.
The cost of running church that will
seat 2, 900 persons, with funded debt
of 100000, will be about $22, 900 q
year, or only $40 or S12 sitting, or
about twenty-five cents Tor each person
Ecr each Sabbath in the year.
A notice is given that the Presbyte-
rian Memorial church of New York,
Rev. DR.. Robinson, has just paid off
100000 of its debt, and proposes to
carry permanently the remaining $780,
600, charging up the interest (S7, 900 q
year) to running expenses. As the
bnilding is designed to seat nearly 2, 600
people, if filed to its utmost capacity,
the charge for interest to each person
would be less than 81 year, or about
seven cents Sunday. It is worthy of
note that ali the pew owners in this
church have surrendered their title to
their peWs, so that there is now no
privileged class, and that the latest
conner enjoys all the privileges and i'm
munities of those who have borne the
heaviest burdens. The pastor himself
has contributed over $25, 900 to the
church building from the proceeds OF
his hyrn and tune books, which have
had wide popularity in churches OF every
name.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14
Seeing the Big Show.

One of our Nevada ranchers, says the
Reno (Nev.) Gazette, sent his wife East
to see the big show at Philadelphia, and
followed in about three months himself.
The worthy couple stayed with their
relatives, about ten miles from Phila-
delphia, for six weeks, and upon re-
turning to the land of the sagebrush
was asked for particulars in regard to
the Centennial. "Well," said he, 9Th
tell you how it was. My wife was visit
in round afore I went, aud didn't get
to the city, and when got there brother
Jim was Jest thrashin' his buckwheat,
and they KEEP us so busy helpin' 'em
that I didn't get to the show at all"
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14
" Packarapu."

A Cape paper tells the story of a
Maori who, having been the unfortunate
creditor of a bankrupt, had lost 940 or
%, and was determined to master the
system by which he was deprived of his
money. Having done so, he was able to
explain to his friends that he had lost
his money because the debtor became
"Packarapu." In explanation of this
word he said that white man who
wants to become Packarapu" goes
into business and gets lots of goods and
does not pay for them. He then gets
all the money he can get together-say
e2,0O0-and puts it away where no one
can get it, all except 95. With this he
goes to the Judge of the supreme court,
and tells him he wishes to become
Packarapu.'' The Judge says he is
very sorry, but of course it cannot be
helped, and he then calls all the lawyers
together, likewise all the men to whom
the Packarapu owes money, and he
says "This man is 'Packarapu,' but,
Wishing to give you all he has got, he
Las asked me to divide this among you
all" The Judge thereupon gives "a to
tue lawyers and FL to the other men,
aud the "Packarapu" goes home.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14
How a Fortune was Made.

In 1923, Talma, having only appeared
in tragedy since 1796, consented to give
his support to Mile. Mars in one OF
Cassimir Delavigne's comedies. The
announcement created wonderful SEN
sation-the best actor and the best act
ress in France to appear together. One
morning, about week previous to the
announced appearance, while Mile.
Mars was in her private apartments, q
manufacturer of Lyons asked for an au-
dience. On entering, he spread out be-
fore the actress shimmering fold OF
costly yellow velvet. "Will you deign
to accept this, and make my fortunea"
said the visitor. Explanations followed,
and it was understood to be purely o
business affair. The sagacious manu-
facturer knew very well that the superb
woman before him set the fashion in fe-
male dress before all Paris. Yellow vel
vet was his specially, but nobody wore
it; and yet he was assured that it would
be all the rage if once seen upon the
queen of the stage. Mile. Mars did not
know. The color was very trying; she
had dresses enough; but, at length, the
pleading of the manufacturer overcame
her scruples, and, in the kindness OF her
heart, she took the velvet and handed it
to her dressmaker, with instructions for
The making up. The eventful evening
arrived, and Mile. Mars was arrayed in
her robes of yellow velvet. On behold
ing the reflection of herself in her
dressing-room mirror, her heart gave
way. at is too ridiculous!" she cried,
almost shedding tears of vexation. 81
look like an awfully exaggerated canary
bird. Really, I cannot appear. Tell
the manager he must postpone the play,
or, st least, wait for me-" Talma heard
the word, and hurried from bis dressing
room. "Is that all9" he said, when he
had surveyed the queen and heard her
story. "Upon my word, you never
looked better in your life. The effect
is superb. / am charmed with it. "
And the play went on. In less than two
weeks thereafter the salons of Paris
we're literally golden with yellow velvet.
A lady could not be in the fashion in
anything else. Years afterward the
wealthiest manufacturer of Lyons gave
q grand tete in honor of Mile. Mars, en-
tertaining her sumptuously. The festi-
val was held in spacious and superb
country house on the banks Of the
Saone, and the fortune upon which the
estate had been reared had grown up
from yellow velvet.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14
The Chinese Committees Work.

The first Witnesses examined by the
Chinese Congressional committee at It's
first working session in San Francisco,
says a local paper, were Ex-Governor
Low, formerly United States minister
at Peking, and T. q. King, an old snip
captain for many years in China waters.
The witnesses concur that the imml-
grants to this State are coolies, and
King says coolieism is substantial slav-
cry. Their female importations are
nearly all prostitutes, and the governor
says prostitution is one of the most de-
grading of crimes in China. Polygamy
is lawful there, and wives are bought
and sold Like chattels; children also.
Female children are often PIT to death
as redundants, and the law does not
publish this as crime. They do not
come here to remain, but to scrape to-
gether certain amount of money and
return. Governor Low says this labor
here "has bad had effect on our
boys, crowding them out of employ
ment, and it tends to degrade white
labor" Most of these immigrants come
from Canton, but are embarked at the
British port of Hong Kong, and our
government would have to arrange with
England to stop the coole traffic at that
port. The suspension OF it would work
temporarily against the Pacific Mail and
other steamship companies, but they
would get even in the long run by the
natural growth of our commerce with
Asia under tn, inspiration of white
labor and white enterprise. Captain
King testified that the Pacific Mail Com
pany has been in the habit of carrying
coolies on three decks, while the law
restricts them to one. He says the
oaths of the class who come here are not
received in any consular court in China.
Perjury is a common practice. Their
sanitary condition is horrible-far worse
at home than here, though many of
their dens are too filthy for well bred
hog to live in. The Six Companies are
an outgrowth of the coolie system of
slavery. They enforce the contracts
and protect the contractors from the
natural perfdy of the coolie, who would
never keep any part of it if he were not
compelled. The Six Companies employ
a class of roughs called Highbinders to
force the coolies who are refractory, and
murder is often done by the Highbinder
in the execution of this duty. 1t can
never be reached and punished by our
courts, because subornation and per-
jury always relieve the assassin.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14

A GOOD WAY TO WASH L1NEN.-Dis-
solve two pounds of soap in about three
gallons of water as hot as the hand can
bear, and add to this one tablespoonful
of turpentine and three of liquid am.
monia. The mixture must then be well
stirred and the linen stepped in it for
two or three hours, taking care to cover
up the vessel which contains them as
nearly hermetically as possible. The
clothes are afterward washed out and
rinsed in the usual way. The soap and
water may be reheated and used sec
ond time, but, in that case, half table,
spoonful of turpentine anda tablespoon
full of ammonia must be added. Ihe
process causes a great economy in time,
labor and fuel.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14
Anxious to Die.

Santanta, the celebrated Kiowa chief,
who ia under sentence for life in the
State prison OF Texas, made an ineffec-
tual attempt to end his life by suicide.
The chief has been for some time IN q
depressed and melancholy state OF mind,
chafing under the restraint OF prison
life. For some time, however. he has
been allowed TO walk within the limits
of the yard, up to the picket line, being
placed among the "trusties," who are
allowed a certain freedom from restraint.
Watching his opportunity he had pro-
cured q small rope, and, fastening one
end to a scantling. tied the other end
about his neck, and was caug bit dangling
with his feet shout twenty-four inches
from the ground, but was cut down De.
fore life was extinct Thus the brave
old scalper wss saved from strangula-
ton, and the surgeon cheated out OF o
anhiect.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14
A New England Type Of Insanity.

The superintendent OF the Taunton
lunatic hospital thinks he has discovered
a New England type of insanity, Ger
tainly more positive, clearer cut, and
less easily managed, than the majority
of cases elsewhere. It may" he says,
"be a trace of the old Pu.itan blood,
but I think, rather, it is due to the
character of our climate, as it soon ap.
pears in our foreign population. It is
characterized by intensity-used often
to culminate in Bells disease, which I
have not seen of late it delights in
notes.-the crash of glass is music to its
ears; it rends its garments, refuses
food 80 as often to require the stomach
tube, settles into despair so deep that it
would seem dementia were it not 80
actively suicidal, and, in acute cases,
dies of maniacal exhaustion out of all
proportion to that recorded elsewhere. I"
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14
A Gypsy's Life.

Twas quite young when ! received my
first lesson in fortune telling, says one
who recently escaped from gypsy
camp. For the first season l was only
to tell fortunes for young girls. 1 was
to Judge them ard say most about love
subjects. Afterward was allowed to
tell anybody. II could lay my hands
on anything worth having would do
so, but it was no business of anybody's
where I got it. I was never asked
where I got things. I was pleased ct
the idea of telling fortunes, and l did
very well at the business. I picked up
fast. and before the first season closed
I knew how to read human nature very
well and could read character tolerably.
I will not say much about stealing, for
I am ashamed. Some of our wagons
have false bottoms, so that whenever
the camp was searched nothing could
be found. If the officers came they
were given full privilege to search all
around, and in this way they were led to
believe, many times, that We we're really
innocent. There is no truth at all In
fortune telling. We said just what
came into our minds. One time young
man in Tennessee came to me and told
me to 90 to q certain house and induce
a young girl to have her fortune told.
He told me what to say. he was In
love with her and wanted to marry her.
I understood him, and carried out my
part very well. I sung her song about
the young lover, and the beautiful girl
got as white as enow, then red, and then
gave me five dollars. She could well
afford it. I goG ten dollars from the
man. He had been discarded, but be-
fore we left the place saw the pair out
driving.
There's any amount of trickery Like
this among the gypsies. liked the lie
at first. It was free and romantic; but
finally I tired Of it, because l was III
treated. I always wanted to keep up
my appearance, which made sorne OF the
other women jealous. They commenced
to spread evil reports about me, and
aid that I was guilty OF crime that l
had fought hard to overcome and es-
cape. Business got bad, and all my
money was either lost or stolen from the
wagon. It was not easy to make my
escape, for the men watched me closely;
but 1 managed it at last. Talk about
women being drudges among decent
white people, that's nothingl Women
who are compelled to live wandering
lives in this country are compelled to
lie, cheat, steal and commit almost any
crime to obtain money. There are
plenty of women who are situated the
same as I was, and who are but waiting
for O good chance to get of.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14
Bntchering Women.

Among the incidents of the Dutch
war against the South Africans are the
following. A party of Schhkmann's
force weIt out from Steel Poort to scour
the surrounding mountains, twenty
three men with q cannon went on one
side, and twenty five men on horseback
went on another. The men with the
cannon destroyed large number OF
huts belonging to various Kaffirs resid-
ing among the kloofs ard hollows OF the
mountains, but they came upon no
KaAfrs. The party of horse on their
way to q kraal or q Kafir village met
some women who had been out to gather
food. The first one, young woman,
was wounded by one of the band. she
was then shot through the head as she
lay on the ground by another OF the
party. Both men were Epglishmen.
Several more women were killed In the
kraal. They we're questioned as TO
where the cattle of the kraal were, and
were promised chat their lives would be
spared on condition that they told.
They gave the information, but the
cattle were not overtaken. The Two
women were then taken back with the
volunteers to Steel Poort, and a council
of war held as to what should be done
with them. It was decided, or at least
pretended to be so, that they should be
get at liberty. They were then sent out
under the escort of two Kaftirs belong
ing to Schlickmann's force. When they
arrived at the river one of the chiefs OF
the volunteers is said to have told the
Kafirs "Now you are to kill these
women, and to know that they are dead
I must hear the shots" The women
wsre accordingly followed. One OF
them put her hands together, and be-
sought the Kafirs, whose intentions she
appears to have OWNED, not to shoot
her. She had an infant on her back.
The man fred the gun, the ball took
effect in the child's head, and passed
through the woman's shoulder. The
other woman was shot by the other
Kafir through the back. The kaffirs
then stabbed their victims, and returned
and showed the blood upon their asse-
gals. There was a great outcry among
the more decent men Of the volunteers,
but no steps were taken to prevent such
atrocities. The leader of the volunteers
is ALLEGED to be more anxious to KILL
the women than the men, because, ne
says, they pick and SOW, and thus are
the chief instruments in prolongins the
war.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14
An Advance In Cooperation.

The Sovereigns of Industry of Massa-
chusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and
Maine have taken an important step in
opening general purchasing agency at
Boston, open to all the stores, boards OF
trade and councils of the order. The
agency is under the control of the "New
England Cooperative Board OF Trade, +"
q new organization, composed of dele
gates from the cooperative stores,
Sovereigns' local boards OF trade, and
the State councils. The first plan was
to establish wholesale store, but this
was given up as involving too much
capital and risk.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14

Every young man in the Sioux nation
carries pocket mirror, either of glass
backed with quicksilver or some shining
metal; but an Indian maid is not per-
mitted to look at reflection of her face,
even in the brook, for this is the mascu
line privilege. Almost everything the
Sioux owns is "wakan," or sacred but
nothing that the squaw possesses is 90
esteemed.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14

The Chinese do not seem to have an
intuitive idea Of the sanctity OF an oath.
A consular Office boy, who had been in
the service nine years, was looking Tor
something which he evidently could not
find, and was asked what it was. "The
consul is going to try case this morn
ing" he replied, "snd am looking for
the little book he makes the Witnesses
smell"
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14

She-"Now, Charles, my dear, do be
sincere and tell the truth for once in
your life don't you love baby just
Little bit2" He" Well, Mary, I can't
sly exactly that I love the little beggar,
hut I have sort OF sneaking respect for
him for his fathers sake"
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-12-14
Two Kisses.

1UV AAcSCss
And say if I should give kiss"
The maiden said, What good to mo
Would come from it" "You would moi
miss
So small boon," said he;
And when sail DER far of seas,
It's sweetness will great Joy bring;
Aud every low or ringing breeze
Will of your kindness sing"
"Ah, men oft say such words, you know,
And then go wandering away
Where swester flowers bud and blow,
And there forever stay.
What bond have that you will not,
When you are far beyond the SEA-,
And have my one poor gift forgot,
Find lips will sweeter be?"
His eyes bent down to meet her gaze
And clasping firm her small white hands,
he said: "Love ne'er the traitor plays
In any seas or lands
And all the bond that I can give,
Is love strong, and true, and brave
A love that through earth's life will live,
And pass beyond hegrave."
"Then take your kiss" che WHISPERED low,
And mingled were brown hair and gold,
And as the minutes swiftly go,
Loves vows az swift ere told.
The morning saw his ships white, sails
shne out beyond the rippling bay,
And fast before the growir 6 gales
She winged heI track]ess way.
And in the watches OF the night,
And where the tropic isles lay sweet
With spicy breath aud waters bright
The bending boughs would meet,
He felt her warm lips on his own;
No eyes were bright, no face was fair
That did not tell OF her alone,
All times snd everywhere.
She watched his ship sail up the bay,
, She heard his footsteps at the gate,
And half afraid did lingering stay
Beside the glowing CRATE.
The autumn twilight fl'd the room
With shadows vague, but his clear eyes
Shine truthfully in the half gloom,
All doubt from her soul flies.
"Dsar love- he said, "I bring toyou
Lips that still hold loves sisnet, set
There by your own, sweet. lam true,
could net you folgst."
Unasked her lips were raised to his,
" Her little hands clung to his own,
And her sweet, thrilling welcome kiss
- Told che was his alone.
Thomas s. Collier.