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Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-10

Mr. and Mrs. Squibbles and the visi-
tors were sitting in the parlor. and the
olive branch was sleeping quietly in an
inner room, from which the door opened
into the parlor. Yes, ma am" said
Squibbles, "there is something about
babies that appeals to the finer feelings of
our nature an indefnabe presence
which softens and makes our hearts go
out toward them; subtle influence which
recals-for Gods sake, Maria, go in there
and strangle that brat, or do something
to make it shut up, so that man can
hear himself talk in his own house"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-10

SILVER MJNE RoMANCE.-About 10
o'clock yesterday morning a crowbay was
dropped down the main vertical shaft of
the Savage from the surface, and went
directly through a cage at the bottom,
piercing the bonnet and floor. No one
was on the cage at the time, and no one
was hurt, yet it is unpleasant to one
making trip into a mine to reflect that
such things sometimes occur. AS the bar
fell something oven 500 yards, it was
travelling with the rapidity and vim of a
cannon ball when 1t struck the cage. A
bit of gravel no larger than a flbert
sings like bulle toward the latter part
Of such journey. A dog once fell into
shaft at Gold Hill, and, though the
shaft was but 800 feet in depth, two men
upon whom the animal landed were kill
ed, as was also the clumsy cur that failed
to hop across the top OF the shaft. A rat
once fell down the Consolidated Virginia
shaft in attempting TO spring across a
compartment, from wall plate to wall
plate, and l 100 eet below landed on the
bald head of miner and exploded like a
bomb, causing the miners to think that
a rock had cut open the top of his skull
and let out his brains. A grain of bird
shot dropped into the top of Il shaft 1,50O
feet in depth would probably bury itself
in plank or any piece of wood it might
happen to strike at the bottom. This be
ing the case, we repeat that it is not
pleasant to think Of such things as crow
bars going down shafts. Vr9tnta Ctty
(NeU.l Chronicle.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-10

Mr.. FRANCIS BAR, very we'll known
in Milan, was in his room counting some
money which he had just received, when
his barber was announced. That person
age appeared and commenced operations,
when suddenly he threw his razor down
on the floor and ran out of the room.
They caught him and asked an explana-
ton "Well," ," he confessed at last, "the
sight Of the gold was too much for me. II
| had not run away l would have cut Mr..
Bars throat and robbed him" Mr. Bar
presented the barber with 100 francs
Paris Letter.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-10

THE Stockton Democrat gives some
facts on Tobacco culture in California
and among other things says: That it
Will ultimately be a paying crop there
can be little doubt, when it Is under
stood that l, 200 pounds can be raised to
the acre. The cost Of cutivating is about
fifty dollars per acre, while at twenty
five cents per pound the yield would be
three hundred dollars, The imported
Havana filings cost from one dollar to
one dollar and quarter per pound, and
Mr.. Optiz says it will take an expert to
tell the difference.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-10

PUTTING ON MoUREIEo.-A Philadel-
phia clergyman, Rev. Mr.. Mcleod, con,
tends that there is neither health, sense
nor religion in full mourning. He tells
his congregation that bit OF black rib
bon, worn in some way, will Tell the story
of bereavement just as we'll as a complete
mourning suit.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-10

The proprietor of a popular restaurant
in Berlin has instituted what be calls the
dihner of the golden sausage, the great
attraction OF which is the insertion in
every thirtieth sausage designed for his
guests of small gold coin, which be-
comes the property OF the individual to
whose lot it chances TO fall.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-10

JOHN WARDLE, OF Sale, near Man
chester, Eng, was successful mimic of
isrmyard noises, ETC., and was especially
proud of his ability to bark like mad
dsg' A few nights ago he resolved to
.errify Edward Gresty, a gardener, and
ala 50 very effeetually, for the latter,
nearing furious barking on lis doorstep,
cautiously opened q window and shot tho
Joker, killing him instantly.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-10

A CORRESPONDENT Of the Philadel-
phia Press represents President Hayes
as saying that after giving the coneiia-
tory policy thorough trial, he was
convinced that the success Of such
co1rse would require material quite diff
ferent from that which ho had attempt
ed TO work upon.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-10

THE sleeping hours Of a plant were
changed recently by a French chemist. t,
by exposing it TO bright light at night
and placing it in dark room during the
daytime. AT first the leaves opened and
closed irregularly, but at length submit
ted to the change, unfolding at night and
opening in the morning.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18
Indian Deprcdution.

The fair reader shudders when she
thinks Of the settlers wife watching,
from the door Of her rude hut, the re-
treating form of her husband going out
to his daily labor--going out perhaps
to return not again, for before nightfall
n savage hand may have laid him low
among the prairie grasses. Or 1t may
be a child, a bright-eycd daughter, IS
snatchcd away Iii an unguarded mo-
mcn,. to grace tho next war dance.
When we read the heartrending details
of these savage dcprcdations, wc are
apt to blame the government for not
taking more strict precautions to insure
the settlers protection. But we daily
read Of tho depredations Of that arch
flend, consumption, with scarcely q
thought Of the terrible I'M Dads 1t Is
making in human life. Tens Of thous-
ands Of homes are annually dcsolated
by consumption to one by indian out
rage. Like the Indian, consumption
oftencst comes stealthily, and no dan
ger Is apprehended until the victim
suddenly finds himself hopelessly on
anared, and DEATHS fatal arrow ends
the scene. DR.. PierGe's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery, q powerful Alternative, or
blood-purifler, and tonic, has restored
thousands of consumptives who had
tried every other remedy recommended
to them, without obtaining any. relief,
and are willing to testify to it's remedial
powers.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18
Vino Habits of Presidents.

There has never been Il President OF
the United States that did not use " inc.
Washington always had it on his table
John Adams was no anchoritc; Jeffer-
son learned to like light wines whcn he
was In Ftancc, and had "two hundred
bottles of champagne" from the Span
tsh hidalgo in 1904. where he was Presi-
dent; Madison and Monroe were Yr-
ginians, and though moderate In their
habits, did not ignore the pleasures of
the table; John Quincy Adams was a
sufllcicnti judge Divine to quarrel with
a Southern man on the difference be-
tween Tokay and Sherry; General
jackson was better judge of whisky
toddy than of wine; John Tyler liked
his applc-jack; James X. Polk liked
tobacco and old rye better than cham.
pagne; President Taylor was temper.
ate but not abstemious; Millard Fill
more was very careful in his libations
but took his MADEIRA; Franklin Peirce
was very social; equally 80 James Blu.
chanan; Abraham Lincoln was no tee.
totallcr, but very temperatc; Andrew
johnson q generous drinker; Prcsi.
dent Grant judge OF horses, wine and
| segars.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18
Pumpkins for Cows.

This very cheap and valuable food for
stock is perhaps not estimated highly
enough by dairymrn. Prof. f. r.. Storcr,
of tho Busy Institution, made q thorough
analysis OF pumpkins and squashcs in ST..
The average of his analyses of the whole
pumpkin is about ten to twelve per cent of
dry substance. 1t has largc percentage of
water, but not more than the turnp or fod-
der corn and is comparatively rich in album
inoids This vegetable Is an important
auxiliary in producing milk but some dairy
men have got prejudice against it from
the effect Of the seeds when given in too
large quantity The seeds have diurc-
tic effect, operating on the kidneys, and
this has sometimes lcsscncd the flow of
milk; but if a small portion of the seeds
are removed the danger is wholly avoided.
And probably the cases of injury have been
occasioncd from feeding more than due
portion of the seeds. Thirty pounds of
pumpkins fed TO each COW per day will in
crease the yield and improve the quality of
the milk, but more than this should not be
given. They are very cheap food, since it
requires very little labor to raise them From
two to three tons may be grown, with a
good yield of corn per acre, requiring little
more than placing the seeds at distance of
twenty feet apart, in alternate rows of corn
after the corn is up. The cultivation of the
corn will he sufficient attention to the pump
kin crop, and this will oi;un i,c worth as
much as ten to fifteen bushels of corn per
acre. This crop is appropriate to the whole
country and will repay the attention given
TO 1t. Pumpkins are good fattcning food
for cattle, sheep and hogs. They arc
good food for pigs, serving to countcract
the heating. effect of corn. They arc easily
kept from freezing and may be fed in cold
weather. They arc chcaply gathered and
stored, costing much less than any root, &C
cording to value.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18
IF YOU ARE NERVOUS AND DEPRESSED take
H0oFLAND's GERMAN BIITERs.
hat Frank Lesitei iIusir t'd Nrmspdper say

nat Frank Lesife' ilusir t"d Nrrspaper says: !:
:. good plano at fair price is one OF the wants
or the times. An Instrument that IS durable.
that ls substantially male, and has all those
Qualities tone which make Il first .class piano
can be had from the MendclSsohn Piano Co., 21
East Fifteenth Street, New York, fro n slii to
siOO For over thirty y-scven years tn ir factory
nls been producing pianos, and adopting every
new Invention which has proved Itself to be
valuable. They can bn compared by an exrert
with the instruments OF the highest name and
lnncy price, and The result Is surprisingly salts.
factory. The Piano is warranted for ive years,
ana no purchaser has ever mad" a complaint
From personal knowledge and critical examina-
nation we can recommend any ono to send for
catalogue to the ABOVE mentioned munufac-
iurers.'
The Mendelssohn Plano Companys Organs
aro ei"lnenGiy the peoples organs, and arc
worthy OF the enyiube reputation cy 80
certainly , enjoy. We cordially recommend them
10 the confidence and patronage OF the public !:
and II our readers cannot find them for sale in
ne town where they 1--we, or Its vicinity. we ad-
wise them to communicate with the Company
at Its headquarters In New York, and look over
their circular and prlcc ltst.-The Independent.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18
DOG versus Badger.

A highly exciting badger match took
place near Shenandoah, Schuylkill county,
recently. The dog had to pull the badger
out of an empty barrel to win. The dog
weighed 2l pounds; the badger tipped the
scale ut II. The match took place in Il
stable at night. McCandish arrived with
his badger in Il bag and Il few moments
later, Donnclly with his dog. Three men
were selected, and the rules were explained
to them. According to the arrangements
made, Donnclly wagcrcd that his dog
would draw the badger out of the barrel in
less than an hour. Donnclly was to handle
his dog and McCandish the badger; but
neither animal was to be touched while
they were together. Tho dog was looked
| on as certain winner. The badger was
weak and insignificant looking little animal,
but its eyes cleaned vciously, and its long
glstcning teeth teeth snapped as it was
taken out of the bag and placed on the
ground The badger, after eyeing the
crowd, waddlcd cOmplacently into a barrel
that was fastened on its side in one corner
of the stable. The badger is imported and
| is six years old. 1t has fought sixteen bat
ties and been "drawn" four times in this
country and twice in England. When the
dog was unclaimed it approached the barrel
alu Slllllcu uJ IL StSplClOiSiy, DllI lllc Dul-
gers teeth snapped dctiantly, and in a
second "Dan" had entered and they were
at ii. The badgers tough hide and heavy
| coat Of hair protected it greatly, and as it
used its teeth and braccd itself firmly
against the side of the barrel, "Dan's" cf-
| forts to draw it out did not meet with much
success. After twenty-five minutes dcs-
pcratc fighting the dogs teeth slipped and
| it fell outside the barrel. Before it could
rccntcr, nonnclly seized tho dog and nj
| tended to a number of ugly wounds on its
| face. At the same time McCandish was
paying similar attentions to the badger
Time being called again, the dog bolted
into the barrel like shot, and after Il brief
struggle got the badger almost to the
mouth; but by a sudden wrench the cour-
| igcous little ianimal freed itself and got
! back before "Dan" could prevent 1t
was now forty-fivc minutes since the fight
had opened, and the crowd began to think
! that "Dan" had anything but a soft con-
| tract and bets were freely offered that the
dog would not win. The dog was allowed
| to breathe twice in the remaining fifteen
minutes, and each time it returned plucki-
| ~ to the fray; but when the time expired
it was still struggling in the barrel and the
| badger was no nearer "drawn' that it had
been when the struggle began. Five min
| utcS extra time was allowed the dog, but
il failed TO defeat its rcsolute little opponent,
| and they were separated.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18
SALT.

At Mcrwin's Point, Connecticut not far
to the cast of the Mcrwin House. is n rock,
known rs PhTbc-bird Rock, having obtain
cd that name from its crcyiccs being Il favor
ito resting place for that species of the
feathcrcd tribe. At high tide it is surround
ed by water, but when the tide has cbbcd
it is accessible from the land. Upon this
rock is pole which has stood there nearly
threc-quarters of century and is the only
trace of large and important industry once
carried on there During the year 1912
and the subsequent years Of the war, salt
became very scarce in the United States.
The supply had becn brought from Turks
Island, from Bonair, w. L., and some which
was imported came from the salt mines in
Lisbon, Portugal. The war cut off all these
sources of supply, and at many places along
the Atlantic coast, salt works were cstab-
lishcd. The Connecticut people were sup
piled during the war from works which
were established at Mcrwin's Point, and tho
pole which is to be seen to-day on Phoebe
bird Rock is the base of the one which
supported the windmill used to pump the
salt water from the sound. A large number
of men were empicyed in the wo,Sm, and
two Of them are still living III this city.
A!"S NhSVhSNc USiS ttSCu w ChlIuCt lnc SnlL
from the water. One was by boiling tho
salt water until the water had cvaporatcd
and only the salt remained. Another process
was to pour the water upon what were
knowna asi salt sheds, These sheds were
made with little, If any incline, and when
they were covered with salt water the water
worked off very slowly, and tie heat of the
smevaporatinga large proportion, consider.
able salt remained. After the war, when
commerce was reopened and vessels had re.
sumed intercourse with tho foreign nations,
which the war had interrupted, the sali
works were discontinued and the slleds
were removed. These boards were cagerl,
sought BY those contemplating building,
as, being thoroughly imprcgnated. with salt
they had become very durable. Willihn
Merwin secured enough of the boards tC
cover barn and build q fence, and Samuel
Merwin, father of the late Mark Merwin
built a barn near 2his house. with board'
taken from the shed. The barn Is still
standing and is in remarkably good condi
tion.
ELsa -~-----------e - p>--------
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

suU"u1hB ana Avoiding Fover and Ague.
OF all chronic diseases. fevor and ague IL
resources OF medicine. There Is however, a
remedy which completely roots it out Of tho
system in any and all OF it's various pr asses.
This celebrated anti-poriodic is vegetable in
composition and is not only efficaoious bit
peri city safe. a thing that cannot DO prodioa-
ted with truth Of qulnine. Hostcttor's Stom-
aoh l3,tters is besides, a most efficient means
OF defonse against malaria, rs 1t endows tho
physique. With an amount OF stamina whioh
without prejudice to health. Persons about
to visit. or living in foreign countries, or por.
tons OF our own where intermittent or remit-
toni feyors prevail, should not omit to lay in
sufficient supply Of tho great Preventive
tho stomach, bowels and liver common 10 suoh
localities
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18
From tho Chase County "Lcader

CoTToNwooD, Chase Co., Kansas
'Anakesis" is the namo Of Pile Remedy
introduced i'll this section Of tho State upon
the recommendation OF those who have tried
t, by W. W. Jones. William Barton says ho
cried every remedy recommended. but ''Ana-
.esis" was tho only ono that objected porma-
mont euro
Samples Of 'Anakesis" aro sent FREQ to all
sufferers OH appli alton to "Anakosis" Depot,
BOX 39lG, Now York. Also sold by druggists
eyerywhero. Prco S1.00 por box
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

BEAUTIFiEES. - :. &C.. you cannot
make fair skin, r".v r!c"liS and shark
ling eyes with ~ tlir cosmetics of
France, or bcau ii rs Of the world,
while in poor herl'h. and nothing will
give you such strength, buoyant spirits
and beauty as Hop Bitters. A trial ia
certain proof. See another column.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

NEkv BUSINESS and Indigestion. These
sad nfllictions so destructive both TO bus
mess and pleasure, arise from a morbid
condition OF the body, which is relieved
by an occasional dose of Dr.. BULBS Bal
tlmore Pills. Try them, they will do
you good
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

WORTHLESS STUFF Mot 80 fast my
friend; If you could see the strong,
healthy, blooming men, women and
children that have been raised from
beds Of Sickness, suffering and almost
death. by the nsc OF Hop Bitters, you
would say "GloriOus aud Invaluable
remedy" See another column.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

A PRETTY picture is a healthy look
ing and well cared for Baby. BY the
use of DR.. BULBS Baby Syrup you can
keep the health Of your Baby in splen-
did condition.. Price 25 cents bottle.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

To WHOM II may concern. We are not +, tbo
habit of pulling, but aince wo camo across tbo
hlsht Bowor Of cigarettes tho Lone Jack, We
arc constrained to deviato and find ourselves
continually putting. Wo would say to ourread-
eIs that the Lone Jack cigarettes arc con-
superior article extant, and II you will give
Lone Jack oiGaret Oh trial we feel puffed up
10 say you will be frst-class puffer, and our
efforts Will not end in smoke
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

KINGS PUDDING,-Beats six eggs, add
one quart of sweet milk, one pound
white sugar, one dozen soda crackers,
four large apples cut in thin slice, rs
little salt and spice to taste; bake two
hours.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

DoBBINs' Dlectric Soap, (madc by
Cragin 81 Co. Philadelphia, Pa.) being
perfectly pure, requires less thal COM
mon soap. Hence its economy is appar-
cnt. Ask your grocer to get it.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

pICKLING BEANs.-Boil the beans un-
til half done for table use. Pack In
small jars, and cover with salted vine
gar. The wax or butter bean Is best
for nicklfnU
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

PORTABLE IEMONADE.--POwde
tartaric acid one ounce, powdered sugar
six ounces, essences, essence of lemon
one dram let it dry thoroughly in the
sunshine, rub together and divide in
twenty-fOur papers One makes glass
of good sweet lemonade.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

WASHINGTON PIE.-Break two eggs
into teacup and fill. the cup with
thick sour cream; take one cup sugar,
one teaspoonful cream tartar, onc-half
teaspoon soda.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

WHEN man appoints himself 10 be
drunkard, there is no doubt about hi
being confirmed.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

ADULTERATION OF DRUGS.-A recent
ease Is quoted showing that quininc is
not given pure by druggists. a physi-
elan prescribed n strong dose Of quinine
for patient suffering from a violent
attack Of fever. The second attack was
worse than the first, and the doctor,
doubling the druggist, made an analy-
sis, and found the suspected outline
was much adultcratcd with salicinc.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

BILIOUS DIsoRDRRs. Liver Complaint, Costive.
ness, go, are speedily removed by DR.. D.
tain in action, and may DO taken at any time
without risk from exposure. Sold everywhere,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

"THE Sioux are not contagious" said
an old frontiersmon. "What do YOU
mcan?" asked bystandcr. sI mean
they are hard to catch," was tho reply.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

A STICK in time saves nine boys out
of ten.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

THERE'S nothing gives stone to the
stomach like cherries, wallowed
whole.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

SAUCE FOR BOILED RICE.-Beat the
yclks of three eggs into sugar enough
to mako 1t quite sweet. Add teu-cup
Of cream, and the grated peel Il d juice
OF two lemons. This is good sauce
for other pudding, especially for corn
starch puddlngs.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

MANY people are much like the globe
they inhabit-slightly tlat at the polls.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

MUsnROOMS.-Thc cultivation Of the
common mushroom is carried on under
ground i'm Paris to an enormous eX-
tent. The present daily production is
estimated at GG,000 pounds, valued at
Sc, 900, or $4,000 900 per annum. One
cnltivator has 81 miles of mushrooms
beds In n quarry at Merry.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

SOMEBODY has discovered that when
ever the grain is cut and hauled in, the
tramp makes his appearance on the
|stuDDlc, ana demands work or bread.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

CHOCOLATE PIEs.-One cup of butter,
Two OF sugar, one of milk, four OF flour,
Il spoonful Of cream tartar, tablespoon
ful of salcratns, four eggs and nut
meg. Beat the butter light, then add
the sugar gradually, beating until it is
Il cream; mix, and stir in the flour in
which the salcratuS and cream-tartar
have been mixed. Bake fifty minutes.
The illing Is made by using one square
Of Bakers chocolate. cup Of sugar,
yolks Of two eggs, third of cup of
boiling, milk; mix the scraped choco-
late and sugar together, and then add,
slowly, the milk and eggs, simmering
about ten minutes. This must be per-
tcctly cold before using.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

MUMps are plural, yet they often look
singular.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

HIEsKELL's 1ETrER OINTMENT will cure all
alb by or Bcaly diseases Of the skin.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

MANY man who prays not to be led
into temptation would be awfully dis
appointed if his prayer was granted.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

LIPS is noun, and yet they often
make a conjunction.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

'SEE here" said an eccentric old man
to an office boy who had brought doc
tors bill to him, "sce here, tell your
master that I'll pay him for the items
of medicine charged in this bill, but rs
for the visits, why, I'll return them"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-10-18

The goatce covereth Il multitude (
chins.