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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-11-01
Alpine Villages.

At the outskirts of every Swiss vii.
lage, and near the foot of the mountain
there is generally self-acting saving.
machine worked by water-power, fol
the purpose of saving the larger trees
into balk and board. From the extent
OF the forests and the number of trees
felled, there is often as much timber
stored as would build the village anew,
Notwithstanding the chalets of the peas.
antry In some of the cantOns are very
large. This, which at first NAV appear
unnecessary thrift, is in reality only a
necessary provision, by reason of the
numerous fires which occur TO the chal.
cts of an Alpine village. Their fuel is
not stored, Ike our own, in sacks around
the dwelling, but, in consequence of the
abundance of the material, spearate
chalets are built entirely for this pur-
pose. 1t Is from this cause, namely, the
number Of wood-buildings which belong
to one family, that the establishments
OF some half-dOzen peasantry have the
appearance of a good-sized English viii
lage. Wood is used for almost every
thing. There is not an article of domes-
tic use, which is not absolutely required
to be of iron, which is not made of fine
larch which grows in the mountains /;
sue has milk-pans, bowls, plates, dishes,
&C., &c. 1t follows as a sort of corol-
larry upon their universal application of
this useful material, that almost every
male among them is able to use the
tools. Good coopers and expert carpen-
ters abound everywhere.
The term chalet is generally applied
by travellers to every wood building in
Switzerland, although, properly speak
Ing, it belongs only to those wood huts
which the mountain dairyman uses for
the purpose of carrying on his manipul-
tations during the few months of sum-
mer. In some of the cantons, as for in
stance, in that of Berne, these chalets
are constructed Of frs which have been
merely squared with an adze, and even
sometimes of frs in the rough. They
are bound together at the ends, not
with spikes or nails. but by being
nOtched and dove. tailed into one an
other. The roofis constructed at rather
an obtuse angle for security, and the
shingles or wooden titles which cover
1t are as large as our large states, and
kept In their places with wooden rods
on which heavy stones are placed.
When you approach these novels in the
mountains, for many of them deserve
no better name, being neither windtight
nor water-t tight, they present most odd
appearance, and for all the world seem
as if shower of stones from the adja-
cent mountain had alighted upon them.
Notwithstanding ali their precautions,
very frequently not only their roofs but
also their rafters and sides are broken
up and dispersed to the winds by the
hurricanes which prevail in the noun
tains.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-11-01
How Uncle Billy Opened His Account.

They tell story at the Nevada Bank
about how Uncle Billy 0'Brien was in
| duced to open a personal account.
Heretofore, whenever Billy wanted
money, he went to Mr.. eager, the con-
fidential secretary of the firm of Flood
& O'Brien, and got a firm check. I'm
Gle Billy said he didn't want to be both
cred with a personal account. The
bank people have tried long time to
get him to open private account. The
other day female collector for some
charity struck Uncle Billy as he was
sneaking down the back staircase of
Nevada block. The old man put down
his name for 500, and then began fumb-
ling in his pockets. "Bless me-" he
said, 81 don't believe I've got any
money!" and then, mortified lest the
woman should think that he, a great
millionaire, should be impecuniOus, he
shot around the corner to the bank, the
woman at his heels. 1t was lunch time,
and there was hardly anybody there.
Deacon Christensen was behind the
counter, but Uncle Billy didn't like to
ask the Deacon for so small a favor.
He went to the teller, but the teller said
hecOuld not give anybody ten cents with
out check. This made Uncle Billy a
little mad, and he thought of going to
McLane, but as he caught sight of the
latter's face, looking more sour than
usual, he turned, and muttering, "Guess
I'd better go and see Gager," started
for the door. 1t so happened that Ga
ger had gone with Johnny Landers to
lunch. "Confound it, there's nobody
around" He peeped into Flood 'sroom.
Flood wasn't in. ''I'll 90 and see if
can find Dodge" said Uncle Billy.
Dodge had just stepped out. Just then
he thought of Lent. "I'll go and see
him. Wait a minute" he said rather
snappishly to the woman. Lent was
out. Uncle Billy gave look of deep
disgust at his tormentOr. He saw Cen
eral j. w. Gashwiler get out of the ele-
vator. "Ah!" thought Uncle Billy,
"now Pm all right. Look here Cash."
said he, "give me 500, quick; put my
name down on this woman's subscrip-
ton list, and find | haven't cent.
There's nobody in the office; give it
back to you in an hour" "With pleas
ure l will. Is 500 enough?" And
General Gashwiler rammed his right
hand into his right-hand pocket with
great confidence. Then he jammed his
left hand down--T'he Generals face
took an expression of pain. "Bless my
SOUL believe--no, by Jove, ! haven't
got-wait minute, Billy, wait; wait,
III just go up-I guess Sim is up stairs
L" The General started off, but I'm
Gle Billy at that instant spied Flood.
From him he got the 500, and the wo-
man departed. In about an hour Uncle
Billy went to Mr.. eager with deter
mined air, and said; "Gager, guess I'll
open personal account at the bank;
give me check GLOW much? ?"
asked Mr. eager, with surprise. "You
may make it for 81 100000" said Uncle
Billy. "Darned if / am going to be so
mortified again. The idea of my run
ming around to borrow $20!" The
check was drawn for $l,OO0,OOO, and
signed. GLOW much does that leave to
my credit" asked Uncle Billy. "a
little over $4,000, ,OOO," said Mr.. eager;
81 don't know exactly how much"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-11-01
A Model Fourth of July Grafton.

Bob Burdette, of the Burlington
Ha,ck Eye burst out Of his sanctum on
the Fourth and desolated a suburban
town with an grafton, from which we
quote:
Why have we assembled here to-day 7
What means this vast concourse of peo-
pie, these waving banners, these strains
of soul-stirring music, this glittering
array of beauty, patriotism and intelli-
gence9 As face this immense multi
tude, am impressed with one thought,
that rushes upon my very soul and
struggles in vain for utterance. 1t is
the thought that J am not going to be
able to make one-half of these people
hear word l say. 1t is not a grand
thought. 1t is not even brilliant
thought. But 1t is true, and the truth
Is worth far more than brilliancy. And
/ will tell the truth every time get an
opportunity. 1t isn't often that get a
chance. What with trying to reconcile
Tlce's weather predictions and the
Presidents policy, a man haste be vigi-
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-11-01
OUTWARD BOUND.

Floating, floating, from dawn 10 dusk,
TIL thu pea'ly twilight die',
And the mists float up from the Apphire sea
And cloud all the sapphire skies.
F oAting, floating, while golden stars
Sc, m TO fost in sea overhead,
And starry lights from sea below
Glow orange, and purple and red;
Til we seem foat ng out from the sea OF life,
The tempests OF passion, the stoim-winds OF
STRIFE
Out iuto strange mysterious space,
TIL God shall find us landing. lace.
Drifting, drifting. - lands unknown,
From world Of love and care,
Drifting away to a home untri
And heart that is wal ing there.
o ship! sail sw ftly-o waters deep!
Bear m safe to that haven unknown
Safe TO the tender love that waits
To be forever my own;
Till we drift away from the sea OF life,
The tempests of passi n, the storm-winds of
strife
Out to haven, out to a shore
Where life is love for evermore.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-11-01

"Secret drinking is the great danger
to the better classes In this country.
Scores of men and women in every
community, who never have been seen
in rum shop or at apublic drinking
bar, can secretly obtain the glass or the
bottle at the grocery or the drug shop
without loss of caste or reputation; and
do so until habit is fastened on them
which is stronger than their pride in a
good name.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-11-01
A Turkish Fable.

Here is Turkish fable: Abdullah
went to the residence of Nasereddin to
borrow his mule. Nasereddin, who
was ready lender, said that the
mule was not at home. At that mo-
ment the mule braYed loud enough to
wake the echoes. "What did you say,
Nasseredin, that your mule was not at
home-but hear him." "GO thy way,
false Abdullah," said his neighbor,
"you are not true friend, for you be-
lieve the mule and refuse to take my
word". raa
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-11-01
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

Regular rates OF advertising. 81 per square
INST insertion, and ~ cents each Subsequent
insertion.
Special contracts viii be made for all adyer-
hsements for four insertions or over
Transient advertisements always payable
quarterly in advance. -. 4.
Marriages and obituary notices, over one
square charged for at half regular rates.
All local notices 10 cents line for each in
sertion.
No notices inserted for less than dfty
cents.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-11-01

AT last reports, the India relief
fund, started In London, little over a
month ago, had reached the total Of
100000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-08-16
The Maine Convention.

AUGUSTA, Me-, August 9.-Blaine
called the convention to order, amid great
applause. Judge Drummoud was elected
temporary chairman, who was made perma-
nent President with large number of Vice
Presidents. The adluinistrationists have a
majority Oh the resolutions committee.
Seldom Benner> was nominated for Go
vernon by acclamution. The resolutions do
not assni the administration. The fourth is
as follows: "Nlost kindly and fraternal rela-
tions should be entertained between all
Sections ofour common country, and peace,
good will, quiet and harmony have always
been most cordially desired and labored for
by the Republicans of Maine. They
believe these great ends can be secured only
ny tue frcest exercise of political opinion
and tho most unrestroiued liberty Of party
organization. They view, therefore, With
solloitude and alarm tho complete consol-
dation of all political power in sixteen
Southern States in the hands of those who
preclptated in the robelion, while whitc
Union men are forced into silence or bunish
ment The entire colored race are so
practically disfranchised by force and, that
in Congressional Districts where they have
moro than two thirds of tho voters they are
unable to elect one of their own race or a
white man in sympathy with their interest
Ihlrty-ive Representatives 10 Congress and
thlrty-fve electoral votes, apportioncd to the
Southern States by reason of their colorcd
population, are thus invested to tho sole
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of tho Confederate power in
the National Government, and late rebel
soldiers in Georgia, South Carolina, Missis-
sppi and Louisiana are thus enabled to
exert in the administration Of the govern
ment more than double the political power
of the Union soldiers in any Northern State.
sound currency, based on coin and re-
dcemablc in coin, is essential to the pros
perity of tho people. lts attainment would
'mport confidence to capital, secure remu-
neratlve employment to labor, decrease tho
expenses of living, remove stnguation from
trude, and greatly promote tho development
of commerce, in which Maine is go deeply
interested. We, therefore, demand that
resumption Of specie payment, according to
the promise of tho National Government,
be put in 40 honest, straightforward man
ncr, and that no backward or siicway step
be taken.
An amendment to the resolutions reaf-
lirming confidence in the integrity, patriot
lsm and craftsmanship of Rutherford g.
Hayes was not adopted
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-08-16
N owS Items.
Plevna is Russian for tears.

Plevna is Russian for tears.
St Louis is shipping horses to England.
Potatoes arc 80 plenty in Kansas as to be
! hardly worth marketing.
An iowa couple boast their thirty second
baby.
There are about sixty visitors at Glenn
Springs
Nlr Hendricks will return from Europe
10 October.
The dinner to Grant ct the London Re
form club cost 93 It's. Cd. head.
Gold in paying quantities has been dis
covered in Spartanburg.
Diph:heria is raging in Cokesbury, and
several children have died.
An artcsian we'll in Charles,on has been
sunk l,43l feet and no water yet.
There ate now over 600 guests at the
Greenbrer White Sulphur Springs.
According to the nav Constitution, lobbying
will hereafter be q crime in Georgia.
The report Of Treasurer Leaphart for the
month ending July 3lst, shows at that date,
S3l, la. rs on hand.
Daz is said to be growing popular 10
Mexico, and is establishing peace aud or.
der.
Many Of the debts contracted by tho
Shah of Persia in England are said to be vet
unpaid.
Newspaper advertising is permanent
addition to the reputation of goods adyer..
tiscd, because it is permanent influence
always at work in their interest.
The Liborian Immigration Society of South
Carolina proposes to purchase n vessel for
$50. 900 largo enough to carry 500 passengers
| ut q time.
The canal ut Augusta, Ga. is now aavigable
by boats propelled by steam, and there is
every evidence that the old system Of canal
boat propulsion is at On end.
The outcry about tram ps in the Northern
States is reviving with augmented force
The neighborhoods of the great cities swarm
with them, and no house is SECURE from in
trusion and alarm.
Blind Tom is said to bo losing his won.
dcrful gift. Like Paul Morphy, tho Door
fellow must have overtasked that part of
the brain which made. him genius.
Wm. II. Vanderbilt, the New York
millionaire, has ordered 100000 to be di-
vided among the employees of the Now York
Central and Hudson River Railroad because
thoy did not join the strike.
The wl,eat crop Of tho United States of
this year, it ia esi|potpd, will aggregate
,8a6, ,O00,0 busheis, against 26O, 900 900
laat ydar. Ofthis yesfls Drop Il 10 estimated
that not less chin tQo,G0o,oo0' busiels sill
be sent abroad,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-08-16

While waiting for the train Monday night.
expeotiog to meet some relatives, Mr.. j.
Blair Provost was stricken With appop]exy
and paralysis about nine O'Clock, and was
conveyed in on unconscious condition to bis
home near by. Physicians were sent for
Immediately and everything possible was
done to relieve him Hs remained in n
critical crodition until Wednesday evenine
when it was evident that he was ccrtainly
sinking, and on Thursday morning he
quietly breathed his Inst, attended BY his
wife, md other relatives and friends Mr..
Provost was one of our most highly esteemed
citizens, being the Sonior member of the
firm of Provost u Cunningham, and though
quiet and reserved, his worth of character
was appreciated by all. Every one will
regret hisuntimely demise, and tehder their
eympathies to his afflicted family. Mr.,
Provost was native of Charleston, but had
beens'a citizen of this community for
number of years and had just fnished d
handsome new residence in which he in.
tended to permanently settle.
Anderson Journal.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-08-16
Labor vs.. Capital.

NEW YoRK, August Ga resolution of
the Lopgshoremen ut their meeting on Sat.
urday, demanding on increase of wages from
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, hus
not as yet gone into practical effect. Upon
inquiries u,"de at the Offices of the company
1t was asccrtained that no interruptions
have yet occurred to the business of tho
company, and that any designs Of that
cha!act.or entertained by employees must bo
as it only in a state of incipicncy.
Lcander Thompson, u. Holland and j.
Corrignp, Of the Workingmcp's Society, arc
preparing for mass meeting to be hold
Friday evening, for the purpose of agitating
the labor question. Workngmcn are called
upon to organize at once upon political
basis. The call states that there is nothing
that strikes more terror to the heart of Gap
ltal than tho idea of political action on the
part of the iaboriog GLASSES to obtain their
rights. The call goes on to state that only
merciless oonfiscatlon of stolen plupder of
corporations is only an act of justice to
workingmen.
The address concludes by calling on all
workingmen on the city works to teach that
soulless corporation that the poor mau's
ballot is mightier than the rich mans The
meeting is expected to be large one. The
total debt of. this city, including the sinking
fund, is $l6l,7 $50, or $175 for every
man or woman.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-08-16

HOW A PAPER rs MADE,

spray, how is paper made7"
The question is easy to ask,
But to answer it fully, my dear,
We're rather difficult task;
And yet in bantering way,
! AS the whip-poor- sings in the glade
TIL venture bit of lay
10 tell how paper is made.
An editor sits at his desk,
:, Aud ponders the things that appear
To be claiming the thoughts Of tho world
:. Things solemn, and comic and queer
And when he has hit on theme
lie judges it well to parade,
Ile writes, and he writcs, and ho writes,
And thata how paper is made.
An editor sits at his desk,
And puzzles his brain to mako out
photographic" so squabbIod and mixed,
It is hard to tell what is about.
Exchanges are lying around
: While waiting dispatches delayed,
Ue clips, and he clips, and he clips,
And thut's how pnper is made.
An editor out in town,
In search Of tho things that are new
Tho things that tho people havo done
The things they're Intending to do
Goes peering and pryiug about,
For items of many grade;
lie tramps, and he tramps and he tramps,
Aud that's how paper is made.
And oil that those workers prepare,
Of every conceivable stripe,
Is sent to the printer, and he
Proceedeth to stick in typo.
Ills lines, all respecting his will,
In slow-moviug columns parade
lie sticks, aud he sticks, aud he sticks,
Aud that's how pnpcr is made.
In short, when the type is all set,
And errors cleared up more or less,
'Tis Stocked in form," us VIC eay,
Aud hurried away to the press.
The pressmnn arranges his sheets,
His ink gives tho requisite shade,
Theo he priuts, and he prints,
And that's how paper is made
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-08-16

Judge Kershaw has decided that wooes
Iall'ng quo within sixty days before the I
service Of an execution against defendants
upon his employers, cannot be made liahls
70 :. the execution, when it is made to apneap
tnat they are necessary for tho support os
the family of the execution debtor. aud tho
they gre supported 10 whole or ia purt bv.
~ ms lstbor, except whero the execution issues
in an attachment case, ts' ,'S,s' Is
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-08-16

Work was resumed on the Laurens Rail-
road Friday. The work ia advauclng to-
wards Laurens at the rate Of throe-fourths
OF mile per day. Col. Dodamead has
advertised for GROSS ties Sufficient tc complete
tho road, and for telegraph poles for the
whole line. It is thought that the road
viii be pushed through now without further
delay.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-08-16

The physician Of the State Lunatio Asy-,.
Ium reports gratifying condition of affairs
at that institution as regards the health of
the inmates. The number Of these is some.
thing over 800, but despite the fact Of this
being the sickliest season Of the year, no
new cases of sickness have occurred for
nearly or quito two weeks.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-08-16

ests, the Agricultural Department should
be made bureau of industry, instead of
petty seed distributing concern. It should.
nc says, tako cogoizanoe of all questions af.
fectihg labor, and should furnish a medium
through which laborug men could present
their arguments to Congress and the ooun--
try. 1t should, perhaps, embrace suoh a
tribunal for the settlement of strikes as he
suggests.
Who WAS CAsAp1ANcA7-ATbo scboo,
boy who does not know snd has not de-
claimed a,a! Mrs. Hcmaus' poem, beginning
The BOY stood on the burning deck," has
certainly missed treasure and favorite..
The history Of the "boy" thus iumortalzcd
ls not generally known. Owen Casabanoa
was native of Corsica, on which island he
was born in the year 1888. His father wos
LOUIS Casabianca, distinguished French
politician and naval commander, and the
friend OF Napoleon, who, you will remember,
was aleo Corsoah: Ho was captain at
this time, Of the Orient, one of the largest
vessels IN the French navy, magnificent
snip OF war, carrying one hundred and
twenty guns nnd five hundred scamen. or
CnsabinDca's mother we know little, suyo
that she was young and beautiful Corsican
lady, and dovotcdly attached to her son.
Owen was her only child, handsome.
maoly little fellow, with her beauty in his
tash'ng eyes aud dusky hair. She died
WINE no was yet quite young, and when
the green sod was placed above her grayo
the ooy left the pleasant valley under tho
smiling hills of Corsica to 20 with bie
father and tread the hard deck of war
vessel Mere child as he was, Casabiauca
soon grew to love his fathers dangerous
calling, and became favorite with all on
ooard. lie was made q midshipman, and
at the early ago of ten years participated
with his father in the battle of the Nile.
Inc ship caught fire during the action.
Soon after, Capt. Casabianoa, the father.
was wounded BY a inuskct ball. Not vet
disabled; he was struck in the head some
minutes later by splinter, which laid him
upon the deck insensible. His gallant son,
unconscious of the chicftain's doom, still
held his post at the battery, where no
worked like tho hero he was. He saw the
flames raging around him; ho saw the ships
crew deserting him ono by one, and the boy
was urged to fee. With courage and COOL
ness beyond his years he refused to dcsers
his post Worthy son of Louis Casabianca,
he fought on and never abandoned tho orr.
ent till the whole of the immense vessel wao
10 flames Then seeking refuge on float
ing mast, he left the burning ship behind
him But he was too late The final ca.
tastrophe came like the Judgment doom.
With an explosion so tremendous the VERY
ship felt it to the bottom, the Orient blew
up, and from among tho wreck the next
morning was picked up the dead mapgled
body of the young hero whose story romance
and poetry cannot make moro heroic than il
VAS Youths Companion.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-08-16

Tho historical oak under which, Il io4said
.Wesloy PREACHED his first sermon 10 Amer
lca, is stlll steading at Frcdorioa, Gu.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-07-19
A Low VOICE IN M

Yes, we agree with that old poet who
said that a low, soft voice was an ''eScel-
lent thing in woman" Indeed, we feel in
clined to 90 much further than he has on
the subject and call it II OF her browning
charms. No matter What other attractions
she may have she may be as fair as the
Trojan Helen and as learned as. the famous
Hvpathia of ancient times; she may have
all the accomplishments considered requi-
site at the present day, and every aiapdlyall-
tage TINT wealth can procure, and yet il She
lacks u low, sweet voice, she can never be
really fascinating. How often the spell OF
beauty is rudelya broken by COARSE, loud
talking. How often you are irTesistibly
sdrawn to a plain, unassuming Won1ail,,
whose soft, silvery tones render her posi-
tivelv attractive. Besides, we fancy We can
Judge of the character, by the voice; the
bland, smooth, fawning. tones seem to be-
token deceit and hypocrisy as invariably as
| the musical ssubdued voice indicates genuine
refinement. In the social circle, how pleas
ant It is to hear Il womail talk in thut low
kew which always T cllaracterizes the
true lady. In the sanctuary at home, how
| such a voice %sootaes the trettul Guild and
cheers the weary husband. How sweetly
its cadence floats through the sick chamber