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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-24

fleet was bearing down upon the fleet
OF the enemy-the Spaniards-that the
chaplain of frigate asked the COM
mandor, who was all alive with excite
ment, and eager In the work:
"Captain, have you reckoned the
number of the enemy?"
"No, no-not yet," replied the brave
chief. owe can do that more readily
after they are ours" 90.
Here Is another of different cast,
but it's humor Is not to be denied:
The French at Wagram, were making
the finest ousct of the battle, when a
sergeant Of infantry who was holding
his company in line upon the extreme
right Of his regiment, was set upon by
yelping snarling cur, belonging to
the colonel. The old soldier could not
tamoly bear this, and with a movement
like lightning, he charged bayonet
upon the dog, and ran him through,
probably to the heart. The colonel
saw, and being near the spot he rode
up.
"Look, you, my man, why could you
not have just rs well made at my dog
with the butt Of your musketp"
"Parbleui I'd have done it, Colonel,
If the brute had only made at mo in
the same way -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-24
Lower Level Love.

Both are rich, and have spent many
seasons at Saratoga; names Willie and
Minnie. The mother says they have
been engaged to each other since child
hood; that both have been reared with
care and tenderness, and though she
docs say 1t, both are "well-born," }" and
that the wedding ceremony will soon
take place. They live in the city OF
Boston. The following conversation
took place between them In my hear
ing: ..H ....
Minnie--I don'tlike mountains; they
are $3.50 big and dirty. DO you Will
lie dearp
Willie-No, indeed, Minnie, don't.
Great, awkward, uncouth things, and
are $3.50 much In the way, too. But
when left Boston, Uncle Charles told
me must take you up on the top Of
Pixies Peak.
Minnie-Oh, Willie, do you think
would ride up on a vulgar mule-the
idea, is 80 absurd--no, never, nover
Willie? shall fainti
Willie-Oh, dear Minnie, don't faint,
will stay down here in this sweet val
ley with you until the others return.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-24
A Moe Plaoe for Quiet People.

In Winnsboro, Texas, there is drug
store kept by Mr.. Skeen, who having
occasion to be absent, instructed his
clerk, young man, not to sell to any
person whatever on credit. During
his absence two men named Davis,
and known as. desperadoes, rode up,
and entering the store called for
whisky on a credit. They got two
bottles, and going off came back and
demanded more. The boy refused,
whereupon they fell to cursing him.
At this juncture also entered the store,
Il merchant of Leesburg-Miller
Mitchell--a nice, good, honest man,
who. seeing the boy imposed upon took
his part, and told the dcsperadoes they
were wrong. At this the williams drew
their pistols.
care you sorry for what you have
saidY"
81 have said nothing to be sorry for"
returned the merchant.
"Then III make you sorry" angrily
retorted Brooks Davis. ...
/. With that the outthroat slapped him
in the face with one hand, and with
pistol In the other, pulled the trigger,
shooting Mitchell through the stomach
fatally. Mitchell wrenchcd the pistol
from the hands Of the murderer, and
fired at him as he ran ont, but without
effect. The victim died few hours
afterward. Recently, two travellers
had ridden to point in sight of the
hills upon which Weatherford is built
A dispute arose on some subject, COM
paratively unimportant. bunker had
the temerity to disagree with Black
we'll. The latter got Into passion
stimulated by the fumes Of whisky and
drawing his pistol fired at bunker sew
eral times, completely riddling him
with holes. bunker fell from his horse
and his corpse was found in the road
the following morning. AS usual, the
assassin escaped.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-24
The BOw-Bells.

For some time past the Bow Bells on Q
Of the finest. If not the finest church in
the city of London, has been undergoing
examination in the public Interest, and
before long the familiar chimes which
captivated or consoled a Wilmington,
and have since charmed many more
from time immemorial, will ring out as
before. The Church Of st. Mary-le-Bow,
which, If not originally Roman tenn
plo, as generally believed, was one Of
the earliest churches built by our Nor
man conquerors, has been destroyed
more than once by storm and fro. 1t
was at one time garrisoned and be-
sleged, and afterwarI the scene of an
assassination. 1t was first mentioned
as Christian church In the reign of
william the Conqucror. Stow stays it
was the first In tho city built on arches
Of stone, and that 1t was therefore
called St. Mary de Arcubus, or the Bow,
although he elsewhere says, with less
apparent probability, that it took It's
name from certain stone arches sup
porting Il lantern on the top Of the
towur. By the way, the Court Of Arches
was formerly held in this church, and
derived Its name from the circumstance.
During the reign of William RUFUS the
root of the church was blown Off by the
wind, and four of the raftcrs were
driven into the ground with such vio-
lence that. although they were each
twenty-six feet long, little more than
four feet Of length was visible, the
ground In the neighborhood being then
mere fen. About 100 years after this
event tumult of serious nature oc-
CURED In the CITY, which led to the as
sault Oh the church before alluded to.
The ringleader was William Fltz Os-
bert, surnamed Longbeard, who was
almost worshipped by the lower orders
on account Of his exertions as pro-
fessed advocate of the poor against the
rich. An attempt being made to seize
him he took refuge in Bow steeple,
together with various followers, and
being well provided with ammunition
and provisions, was able for a long
time to defy the authorities. In order
to drive him out the steeple WAS fred.
This had the desired effect; the rioters
we're made prisoners; and, after hasty
trial, were hanged at the Elms in
Smithfield, at that time the usual place
OF execution. 1t appeared that Fitz
Osbert did not lose his reputation among
the people with his life, for it is said
that after his death vast numbers Of
people resorted to Smithfield, expecting
that miracles would be performed, and
that they carried away as holy relics
had fallen. ...,....
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-24
The Virgins' Bon Oh.

The Virgins bones are greater cur
iosity Of Cologne than the Cathedral,
aud yet we rarely hear of them In
America. Among thousands Of legends
of the Rhine Is that of the pious st. Ur-
sula and the eleven thousand Virgins,
who, l4O0 years ago, went up the river
on pilgrimage to Rome, and returning
were all murdered by the Huns. Their
bones were gathered together, and in
some way unexplained, were brought
to Cologne and buried in a common
tomb, over which, after many years,
was erected the present church Of st.
Ursula, which is $50 years old. Sub
seguently the bones were cxhumed
from beneath the church, brought up
into 1t and placed around it forming
one of the most extraordinary displays
that the eyes of man ever witnessed. Z.
The church ie not very large, and its
heavy walls, low ceilings, and ancient
style of construction show its antiquity =.
All around this church are enoased the
skulls and bones, huge stone reccptacles
being filled with them, with apertures
In the sides through which the bones
can be seen, and the skulls being pu
on little rows of shelves divided off like
pigeon holes. ALI tho skulls have the
part below the forehead covered with
fine needle work and embroidery, and
some Of them are inlaid with pearls and
other precious stones. The collection
is certainly remarkable one, there be-
ing, besides the collection Of bones,
1900 of these skulls arranged in cases
around the church, whilst in room
known as the Treasury, which Is about
thirty feet square, there are 1872 more
skulls on the walls, and the entire up
per portion ls covered with bones which
are arranged everywhere, excepting
where the windows lot in light. Here
under special glass cases, are the skulls
of st. Ursula herself, her lover and sew
eral Of the principal virgins; together
with the bones of her right and left
foot and one arm. There are also
other relics, Including one of the ala
baster vases wherein the Saviour turned
the water into wine. This vase would
hold about four gallons, but part Of the
mouth and one handle are gone, and
1t Is SO cracked and dilapidated that 1t
probably would hold very little now.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-24
Nerve and Humor In Battle.

A brave English sailor, at the battle
Of Trafalgar, while serving at his gun
on tho main-deck, was struck by shot
coming in at the port, which took off
his leg below the knee. AS he sank
down upon q shot-box, and saw the
section clean gone, he muttered: "
"Ah It's onlya shilling affair, that!
had it gone few inches higher I'd "a
got my eighteen pence for It," Heal
luded to the scale Of pensions, as graded
by the severity Of the wound. 't
Afterwards while one of his mates
was carrying him below to the cockpit,
he suddenly cried out:"Hol Jack /
when you 90 back be sure and take a
look at my leg, and save me the silver
buckle on the shoe. l'll do as much
for you If the Lord spares mel" IS
a Here is a good reply for another
brave Briton---thls time captain. 1t
was when Admiral Lord st. Yincent's
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-24
LONELINESS.

What constitutes true lovelinessp Not
the polished brow, the gaudy dress, nor
tho show and parade of fashionable life.
A woman may have all the outward
marks of beauty, and yet not possess a
lovely character. It is the benevolent
disposition, the kind acts and the Chris
tIan department. 1t is In the heart,
where meekness, truth and humility are
found, whore we look for loveliness.
The woman who can soothe the aching
heart, smooth the aching heart, smooth
the wrinkled brow, alleviate the, ans
guish Of the mind, and pour the balm
of consolation in the wounded breast,
possessesses, in an. eminent degree,
true lovelinsss Of character.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-24
A Gritty Girl.

Miss Caroline Eggleson was coming
to town the other day and saw large
rattlosnake eoiled up and taking nap
right in her path. Now don't think
she screamed like Comanche and
worked herself into a fit trying to get
away from that snake; not bit OF it..
She Just gathered the dimity carefully
away from her feet, slipped up slyly,
and with the precision Of a practiced
hand placed her heel fair on that un-
'sospeoting serpent's head. The snake
writhed and sleshed around, struck
rattle-end-to as high as her elbow,
wound around her limbs and squirmed
In the most approved snake style. j. But
1t was to no use. The more 1t twisted
the harder she bore down and twisteu
her gaiter heel on his snakeship's
head, until the struggle was over and
the snvke gave up the ghost. ,i5
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-24
TRI-WEEKLY EDITION.
TRIP LIGHTLY.

Trip lightly over trouble,
Trip lightly over wrong;
We only make grief double
By dwelling on it long.
Why clasp Woes bands 80 tightly ?
Why sigh DER blossoms dead ?
Why cling to forms unsightly
WI.y rot seek Joy instead ?
Trip lightly over sorrow,
Though all the days be dark,
The sun may shine tomorrow
And gayly sing the lark.
Fair Hope has not departed.
Though roses may have fed;
Then never be down-hosrted.
But look for Joy Instead.
Trip lightly over sadness.
Stand not to rail at doom
We've pearls to string Of gladness
On this side of tho tomb.
Whilst stars arc nightly shining,
And heaven ia ovol hoad.
Encourage not repining,
But look for Joy instead.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-24

Romeo! Egad think 1 could play it
myself as we'll as Bivvins.
We need hardly add that Gerald became
a steady thriving merchant, and never re-
verted, without feeling his cheeks tingle, to
the episode of his connection with the stroll
ing players.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-24

The affection Of parents 70 best shown
to their children by teaching them
what IL good and true, w I. 4
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
Good Shoes, cheap, at Halls.
The Tenn pietOns.

Last night the old favorites opened
the Opera House. For some reason
or other, probably because of the recent
postponement of dates, only medium
crowd was out, but it seemed in the
main appreciative. One can not but
wonder why such a piece as Prince
Napoleon" was ever written. 1t is
very poor in everything that goes to
make up good play. The company,
however, struggled through it making
the best they could of their poor mate
rial. Fay, John Templeton, Alice and
Isabel Vane, the irrepressible Fuller,
although the old favorites, were up to
their usual mark, and the recent adj
ditions to the company are good,
notably Kendall. The organization as
whole is above the average, and are
we'll suited to giving amusement for
the two or three hours of the evening.
Tonight they produce "Pinafore,"
and in piece that has opportunities
for good acting, they will undoubtedly
appear to advantage. The principle
characters are Fl. Buckley as Sir
Joseph, Edward Kendall as Capt.
Corcoran, Fay as Ralph, Seth Crane
as Dick Deadeye, Inez Sexton as
Josephine, Alice Vane as Buttercup,
and Cora Crane as Hebe. The press,
wherever they have appeared, give
the stars fine name in "Pinafore"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
Strawberry Plains College.

STRAWBERRY PLAINS, Oct. %.
Mr.. EDITOR: A meeting Of the
stockholders Of Strawberry Plains
College was held at this place on
Thursday. the 23d inst. Rev. w. Fl.
Rogers, Chairman of the Board Of
Trustees, presided over the meeting,
and gave a brief history of the Col
lege, and urged the friends of ejuca-
ton in this community to take i'm
mediate steps for the rebuilding of the
College and the establishment of q
graded school as early as possible.
A new Board of Trustees was elected
consisting of the following named
gentlemen, to-wit: Rev. w. II.
Rodgers, J. w. MouIdon, w. II.
Howell, J. M. Luttrell and Alex.
Shipe.
Col John M. Meek was electe d
permanent Secretary of the Board.
J. w. Borches and 2. Garter, ESQ
were appointed a committee to take
charge of the College grounds aud
have them enclosed.
The indications are, thai within The
next year, we shall have live, pro-
gressive school opened in our village
of churches. The gentlemen who
have the matter in charge are fully
alive to the Importance Of education
and will push the enterprise to success.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
The False Notions

Exist in tie minds of me- ny otherwise intelligent
people as to the requirements of disordered
stomach or liver. The swallowing of nauseous
and powerful drugs is the way to encourage, not
to cure dyspepsia and liver complaint. Nor can
n constipate1 or otherwise disordered condition
of the bowels be remedied by similar treatment
That agreeable and thorough stomachic and
aperient, Hostetter's Bitters which is the reverse
of unpleasant and nevor produces violent effects,
is far preferable to medicines of the class re-
ferred to. 1t infuses new yigor into falling
physique. cheers the mind while it strengthens
the body. and ns;itutes complete reform in the
action of the disordered ste mach bowels or liver
Appetite and sleep are both promoted. uterine
and kidney affections greatly ben flied by its
uss. 1t i; indeed a comprehensive and mer-
itorious preparation, free from drawbacks of any
kind.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29

The following report is made by our
special river reporter, Commodo e
Homer, for yesterday:
Capt. J. Handles, from French
Broad, with 200 bushels of wheat for
Smith & Co, and 10 bushels of peas
for J. W. Gaut & Son.
Capt. Naples, from French Broad,
500 bushels of wheat for Smith & Co.
Capt. Isaac Goforth, from French
Broad, 500 bushels of wheat for
Smith & Co. Two large coops of
chickens, purchased by VIM. Champ
Capt. J. A. Woods, from cambridge,
500 bushels of wheat for Zimmerman
s. Co.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
TO MERCHANTS VISITING
THE CITY.
a Special Invitation TO Cali at
Peter Kern'S.

n SPGckdE EnFELaAEO1 ~ S@%Ez E1S
Peter Kern'S.
Merchants visiting the city are in
vited to visit Peter Kern's establish
ment, on Market Square, aud inspect
his imm ense stock of Confectioneries,
which he has in store for the holiday
trade. He has now the heaviest stock
of Plain and Fancy Candiee, Nuts,
Chewing Gum and everything in the
Confectionery line suited to general
and holiday trade, and at prices to
defy competition. His Candies ara s!i
warranted 10 be re,and unsurpassed
by any made in the United States,
and it will well pay visitors to give
him a call and examine his goods and
prices whether they want anything
now or not, for they will know where
to buy when they do want goods in
that line.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
Knoxville District. HO!stOn Conference,
ME. Church First RmRrter

Knoxville. End charge, Nov. 8.
New Market, Dandrige, Nov. Is.
Thorn Grove, Underwoods, Nov. %.
Fair Garden, Edmondson's, Nov. 20.
Sevierville. Sevierville, Dec 6
MadisonviIle, Clear Spring. Dec. 10
Loudon, Axley's, Dec. 20.
Csmpbeips Station, Pleasant Hill,
Dec. q.
Knoxville. lat charge. Jan. g.
Knox, Corinth, Jan. 10.
Maryville, Maryville, Jan. II.
Little River, Jones', Jan.24
The District Stewards will meet in
the First M. E. Church, Knoxville,
Nov. och, at 1 p. NJ.
J. A. RUBLE, P. E.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
Truth and S0berness.

What is the best family medicine
in the world TO regulate the bowels
purify the blood, remove costiveness
and biIiousness, aid digestion, and
stimulate the whole system?
Truth and soberness compels US to
answer, Hop Bitters, being pure, per-
feet and harmless. See another col
umQ.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
FALL TRADE.
Full Stock at Mrs. Kate Dallas
Titus.

Mrs. Kate Dallas Titus has received her
fall stock of Millinery Goods, and is thor
oughly prepared to meet the wants of all
her old patrons and any new ones who may
favor her with call, feeling confident
that she can offer to the public as cheap
and as nice goods as any one in the city.
Dress Making and Fitting,
Under her own supervision, made a
specialty, and satisfaction guaranteed in
every instance. oct2.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
PENCEEETTE8.

Chew Jaeksen's Fest Sweet Navy Tobacco.
Bring back my Galvsnic Battery
and India rubber bag.
oct2S-2t J. M. BOYD.
Cullen & Newman are sole agents
for the new musicsl wonder, 1.-THE
Orguinette." oct2Sd3t
A note from Mr.. Jas. R. Ogden,
General Ticket Agent of the E. t., V.
& g., and M. 6 G. Rsilroad compa-
MES, informs us that quarantine re.
atrictions have been removed at al
points now. The Little Rock Rail
road, which is the last one to do so
resumes the regular schedule into
Memphis to-day.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
New Goods.

Just opened at the China House a
new stock of Silver Plated Ware, con-
sisting of everything in that line.
Bconze Parlor Lamps, Decorated and
Plain Dinner, Tea, Dessert and Cham
Der Sets; new styles of Glassware,
&c. Oct26 de-.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29

Gay street, next door to Baptist Chnrch,
has jus. received full assortment of
Cloths, Casimeres, Worsteds and English
and Scotch Suitings, of the choicest pat
terms and latest styles. and is prepared to
make them up in the most perfect style
and workmanship, that can not be sur
passed by any tailoring house in the State.
rs Cadet Clothing made in the most ap-
proved style, best workm anship, and all
goods warranted as represented. oct7-tf.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29

Our city druggists are reporting an
unprecedented demand for "Snyder's
Curative Pads.n It would seem that
every body and his wife were using
them. from the great number sold
in Knoxville. They are just the
thing to cure those diseases they claim
to cure. oct19,d&wtf.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
One of the FsEOOGS

OF Boston recently went to Chicago and
got into a dispute with a policeman re-
garding the number of glasses Of beer he
had taken. As blood purifier there is
nothing like Rosadslis, the great Southern
Remedy. Soothes the hot blood with q
magic touch. Geo. W. sAlbers, Whole
sale Agent, Knoxville, Tenn.
All Handmade Saddles. Har-
ness. Brides. Collars. &c. at
MILLER 81 HOLLINGSW ORTH.
Market Square,
Knoxville. Tenn.
best and Cheapest.] oct1d-tf.
Go to Il. G. LOcke's for Cheap
Groceries.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
CENTRAL HOUSE.
KT.,u0rtant TO Ladies'.

Mrs. Owens is now in New York
purchasing our second stock for the
Winter trade, and will select the very
LATEST STYLES in MILLINERY
and other goods. Due notice will be
given when they arrive.
Respectfully,
Cct27d2t Fl. J. OWENS
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
n. CUQUEE..


Has the finest line OF imported
piece goods in the city, always
fits his customers, and makes
prices as low as possible. BE
sure and see him, il YOU want "a
fashionable SHIFTS.
oct l4d2m.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
River News.

The following arrivals at the wharf
are reported by our special river re-
porter, Commodore Homer:
Capt. John Kelley, from French
Broad River, with one boat load Of
wheat, $50 bushels, and so sacks Of oats
For sale.
Capt. Lowe, from the same river.
with one boat load CT wheat, 500 bu
Not sold.
Capt. MacRamsey came with 200 bu.
corn. in shuck, for his own use.
Three boats are expected in to-day.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29

Just received.a complete line OF
Fall and Winter Clothing, at "A.
LObensfein's Cheap store. which
can not be surpassed in quality
Or price anywhere.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29

A party having large residence of 10
to IL rooms, we'll located, will sell on easy
terms or will exchange for smaller resi-
dence, equally well located. For particu-
lars apply to E. Dean Dow, Central
Agency. apl10dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
A Card.

1 have returned to the city, and will be
pleased to see my old friends and custom
ers at the shoe shop of E. A. Hackworth,
on Union street. GEORGE Brown.
cf21-GI2t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
EEudiburg,s Honey Syrup

Is the finest favored and most de-
lcious goods made, free from all acids.
Now is the time to buy your Cheese,
as it will be so per cent. higher in a
few DAYS. JOHN L. HUDIBURG.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
VIII Exchange.

A fine Farm of Twenty-Five Acres, new
buildings, overlooking Tennessee river, on
the best road out of Knoxville, for House
and Lot in city, well located. Apply to
E. Dean Dow. oct25d2t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29
Zine Ore Wanted.

The Missouri Zinc Company, South St.
Louis, Mo-, wish to purchase zinc ores,
and invite parties having ores to send
samples to them. All letters answered.
oct7-d&W3mths.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-29

East Tennessee merchants will find
the finest Writing Paper, at lowest
prices, at Ogden Brothers Book
Store