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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-05
Who Owns the Railing?

eve keep confectionery, an got IL
ccnsc to have sign outside our door," said
Miss CavaLrgh, blue eyed young lady,
who deals o,,s solidified sweetness and soda
over marblcizcd counter, to Justice MUIR
rcy. isf' i>N
"Und I got q License fun my sntand py
hoondrcdt und cighdy-one," answered Mr..
j. Pcnncr, street dealer in suspenders and
handkerchief, who Miss Cavannah alleged
had torn down her sign.
''Hc torc down my signs Your Honor
"Dot's nod 10. I don't got nothing to
do nit her zlgn." AS
"Wcll, l got a witness that saw him do
1t. lie is nuisance and he hangs suspan-
dcrs over our side Of the railing"
''Dot's my railing" ~ A-f
''lt amt. It's on our side of. the house
line" ,i'4if
''Chudgc, so hcl]up me, dot railing vas.
holt on von galgulate-yah, dots 1t.
Dots just four INCHES und gvordcr by
mcin eide. saG =
''Why, your Honor, it's no such thing;
he's"
''That will do now," said the Court,
turning to Penner. "Wil YOU replace
that sign you tore down2"
"Vat, me2" ,a. 4ta4
eyes, you." 1 ..,.sr.l
.'Yaell guess nod. You dink ! vas a."
'You're fined $40 then"
'You call dot shquarc3"
eyes" -rE43aua9H1a
'Vaell, dots all righd Iguf you $5
and shtick dot zign up so high dey vas not
able to seen i'd. Dots how got shquarc."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-05
VOL. III.-NO. 80.
Lightning.

10 reassure the timid and nervous in
this season of thunder storms, some
calculations aad directions for security
which from the frequent occurrence and
unusual severity of these storms, might
be acceptable to sorue Of our readers
are given. There are 10000 chances to
one Of an individual being killed in this
way In the whole year. But as there
are, perhaps ten of these storms in a
season, the chances of being killed In
any one Of these storms Is as zoe, 900 to
ono. At the worst, there seems to be
half million chances against timid
lady's having her terror realized, ac-
cording to the doctrine of chances. If
she lies down in her fright, as she IL
likely to do, on either feather bed or
hair mattress, these chances in her
favor are multiplied at lcasta million;
another consolation Is that she has lit
tie to apprehend from flash OF light
ming which she has leisure to see. AS
light travels 2l7 ,280 miles in second,
and sound only l,142 feet in the same
time, you can easily compute the dis
tance of tho electric discharge. If4.72
seconds, or six beats Of the pulse elapse
between the lightning and the thuu-
der, tho discharge Is q mile off. To
guard against possible damages, on its
near approach, you may insulate your
bed or chair by putting their legs on
glass. Feathers and hair afford great
security. There is also less danger af-
ter the rain has begun to fall copiously
than before, for a moist atmosphere
| serves as q conductor tor the electric
fluid, diffusing 1t, and conveying it to
the earth. A man who is wet, being a
better conductor than tree, which
can not be Thoroughly wetted, ought not
stand under one; and animals, on ac-
count of the moisture in their bodies,
are always better conductors than trees.
But though wrong to stand near tree
you will be very safe little beyond
tho extent of its branches-a position
which ought to be chosen, as the higher
object will take the lightning frst--or
you might stand on dry wool or silk.
The middle of room is safer than near
partition, and this, than near tho ex-
terror wall. A building is better pro-
tcction than a tree, but barn or stable
containing wet grain or hay is worse
than the open field. Sitting on horse
back, or In carriage Is dangerous. TO
overcome excessive alarm at lightning
not only conduces to comfort, but on
ables one to contemplate at case by far
the most sublime spectacle in nature.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-05
(4aetano.

One day, in the year 1924, at Rome, a
youth seventeen years of age, bearing the
name Of Gaetano, was accused of conspir-
acy and condemned to death. On his way
to the place of execution, the young priest
who attended him was so fully Impressed by
his faith and courage that he solicited on
the culprit's behalf delay in the punish
ment, laid the case before the reigning
Pope, and was successful In obtaining
remission of the sentence, the punishmcnt
of death being commuted to that of per-
petual imprisonment
This young Priest was the Abbe Mastai.
Tho culprit Gaetano was thrown into
one of the dungeons Of the castle of st.
Angelo. .
Twenty-Five years after this occurrence
the Abbe Mastai became Pope, under the
name Of Plus TX. -'t
The newly elected pontiff was exceed
ingy popular. 1t was confidently predict
cd that political and ecclesiastical reform
would be the probable results of his reign.
lIc was regarded as pioneer of progress,
the friend Of the people, and the friend of
Italy. Events did not justify these antici-
pations; but the pontifY for some time
maintained and deserved the popularity
which he had won as a simple priest. It
was said he never forgot those with whom
circumstances had associated him, and it is
certain he still remembered Gactano, the
prisoner whose life he had saved twenty
two years before, and who was still de-
tanned in close confinement In tho dungeon
Of st. Angelo. g9ge '...,, s.,j:.5 j. iy.,i
Shut out from all hope, consigned to o
living grave, seeing no one but his geoler,
and seldom hearing his gaoler's voice,
Gaetano had spent. in the deepest misery,
tho long years Of his imprisonment. The
progress of political events was totally un-
known to him; Of tho condition of his own
immediate relatives hc was equally ignorant,
the refinement Of cruelty, the torture which
Is applied to the mind and heart, had been
exercised on him. The walls Of his prison
were not more deaf to his entreaties than
the gaolef who attended him, and who too
faithfully discharged the orders lie had re-
ceiyed. d a78 iifiig1 iSt SIS
But after two -and-twenty years there
came to- tho castle Of St. Angelo an Abbe,
with a written order from the newly elected
Pope, allowing one hours interview with
the prisoner. The gaolor, with a harsh re-
quest that the priest would stay no longer
than an hour, conducted him through the
scores penetralia Of the prison down to-
those loathSome cells inSwhlch political Of.
tenders were immured. Opening the door
Of one Of these cells he pointed for the
priest to enter and, as tho priest did SO,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-05
A Bagacious Horse.

a feW days ago Mr.. Fortwenger, liv-
ing near St. Paul, Mimi, placed two
brood mares and colts in a pasture
near tamarack swamp on his. farm.
The pasture and swamp were separated
by a deep ditch, and at one point
bridge was laid across the ditch, but
this was raised after the mares had
been placed in the pasture. The son
returned and joined his father--the two
continuing at work In cornfield at
some distance from the pasture until
three O'Clock in the afternoon, when he
was surprised to see one Of the mares,
called Kate, running rapidly toward
him, having leaped across the wide
ditch. After reaching Mr.. Fortwenger,
In great excitement. the mare neighed
twice, then wheeled about and ran off
again In the direction of the pasture.
Mr.. Fortwenger remarked to his son
'"There must be something wrong with;
tho colts" and started after the mare
followed by the dog. Upon reaching
high ridge Of ground running along the
edge Of the swamp, he saw Kate stand
ing on the south side Of the ditch and
the other on the north side. hi. !. F.
thought he saw one Of the colts stand-5
ing about one rod and half rom Kate
but whom he approached nearer ne
found the supp osed colt to be; ;a large
wolf. Upon seeing Mr.. F0rtwenger
the wolf Jumped across the ditch, and
was chased by the dog. The Two mares
held their position on either side Of the
ditch, and when Mi. = canel up st0
them he found the two colts standing
Ia two feet yater 4 IA the ditch, into
which they had syidently been driven
BY the vol. They yero out of sight
and the sagacio,i o,is ARE arhsd her
owner OF their dana In her own Jp<-
cuiiar way, but at an ennirently oppor-
tune nlornent Es 63s
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-05
His Last Resort.

A small, inoffensive appearing onc-armcd
man, with rather an intelligent face. but
poorly glad and with marks of pain and
suffering in his countenance, walked slowly
into the Central police station and motien-
ing Lieutenant Morse, the officer in charge,
to one side, where he could not be over
heard by anyone else in the room, whispc-
red In broken voice, 81 am sick and with
out money or friends. I've been to all the
hospitals and none of them will take me in
!. was at the infirmary, but there it was the
same, and am so feeble and sick that If I
do not get some place to stay, will die"
'sWhat do you think wo can do for you
here If none of those places can help you9"
quietly inquired the lieutenant.
1T'vo got pair of shoes here" answered
hc in half scared way, taking from under
his arm the articles carefully, wrapped in a
% W wa wsnt to ] dianase S ~ thaoe " v on% J haa,,
q r,ab} - ell thn lS SaJS;n t,,;s o "u aans,, vo
of tRe a,sn;cions % inoEs ~ t5e n NAY ~ 1o,, ~"
S,rai,, ~ Snf Iat,nu ms y. .nI na ~" e'e'
% Tfo @ naaor ',rJ - ,ino nMt ht 49, .a'a stoaa .s
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-05

How beautiful i,is youth; n little
Irno0nshine9 s few sical WA Ater drops.
the strain Of q song, and the young
hearts experience poetry as 1t never
could be ifitrusted To paper.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-01-08
,,pF FEET ON THE STAIR.

Tho children think they nc Whispering
n very soft aad low,
.ra, nome will waken, as they pass
n reach the room below.
rb.s lIttle, careles children
lno -raninp down the star,
,.er- ny the soft, mouse-iike tread
THEIR tiny feet are bare
,s..- Their white robe, trailing,
IN through the dusky hau,
ltttIe b rds tnes re nesting
In he'd, e'Gr can eau.
r.ntn Them. chide them,
7,bst through the wjntry air,
r., nav and early morning,
They STOLE a-town the star
way conld not wait, they tell me,
For in the room below,
ma tiuy socks were hanging
The Clrislmas socks. arrow
IA shlyering through tie darkness,
Gin sfealtny mouse-lise tread,
T,ay went. and un zen treasures
rare back with the "A 10 bed.
heard them laugh and whisper,
Tnpy wondered. and they guessed,
While proping, with cold fingers,
Wnaf golden treasures rest
in hidden depths. on, children,
aGuess" wnat the stockings hold,
yo1r fancy makes all precious
As cleaning gems or gold.
And vet, It's more than fancy;
the touch of love Is shown
In every gift, that slowly
Beneath our hands have grown
uny, glad they seem and noisy.
And through the gray of morn,
Their sIlvery, ripping laughter
Through AL the house is borne.
An. hours of sweet rejoicing
On home, now pure and dear
INV Christmas soug and laughter
More precious Is, each year.
Because deeper meaning
Runs through the sougs we lift;
Because we type more truly
Gods giving in each gilt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-01-08
ALady's Wish.

80, how / do wish my skin was 40
clear and soft as yours" said a lady to
her friend. You can easily make 1t
SO" answered the friend. "HowY' in
ouired the first lady. "By using Hop
Bitters, that makes pure rich blood and
blooming health. 1t done it for me, as
you observe"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

report comes from Washington that the
Greenbackers have caucused upon the pro-
posed repeal Of the election laws, and have
decided to support the Republicans In oppo-
sition thereto IL this proves true. the vote
upon the question will be close. 1t will be
none the less certain, however The Demo
Gratis have q fair majority Of all the votes In
the House, and will be able to carry every
caucus measure with little difficulty. What
the Greenbackers expect TO gain by joining
forces with the Republicans is not very clear.
unless they are ambitious to always be In a
minority. IL is by no means certain that
they will be able TO hold together " support
Of their caucus resolution. Hendrick b.
Wright has already returned TO the Demo
cratic fold, and In the vote TO seat Hull, OF
Florida. few days ago Ladd voted With the
Democrats. Altogether, there Ii no reason
to tear ones hair over the prospective action
OF the Greenbackers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

The Legislature OF Tennessee having failed
to make any satisfactory settlement OF the
public debt question, Gov. Marks. It is said,
contemplates issuing a call for a constitu-
tional convention to finally determine the
matter. The Governor is opposed to scaling
the debt as 1t stands. He favors the absolute
Reputation of large proportion which Is
said to be fraudulent, the scaling OF the re-
mainder and the reduction Of the interest.
He evidently believes his views are support
ed by majority Of the people, otherwise he
would not propose to assemble them In con-
vention. 1t should be remembered that Ten
nessee is assessed at about $500. O0o. 900.
Louisiana is valued at $170 1000, 900.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26
We are to have new style Of chicken fight

We are to have q new styleof chicken fight
ing, the New York dispatches tell us-a hui
IN an and civilized cooking main. Yesterday
a gentleman In New York amused himself by
giving a cock fight, the spurs and beaks OF
the chickens fighting being wrapped up In
leather. This reduced the battle to regular
sparring match, no more dangerous than o
bout between men with gloves. The fight
met with the approval of Bergh, whose agent
declared that the sport Is not cruel or danger
GUS, and he will, therefore, permit 1t to go
on. We may look for many such fights In
future, the muzzled chickens taking the
place OF the gated cocks OF old as the agile
glass ball has taken the place OF pigeons In
shooting tournaments, In Difference to the
powers Of Bergh.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26
Cincinnati has held her mammoth Demo-

Cincinnati has held her mammoth Demo-
cratic convention, and the result vindicates
the judgment OF the origlnators OF the move
ment The Democrats Of that city have now
an exceptional strong ticket, with fair
prospect OF electing 1t. The convention itself
was presided over by Judge Hoadley and was
one OF the most orderly assemblies ever gath
cred together. AS a political departure 1t ex-
cited general attention, and its satisfactory
determination will probably eventuate In the
adoption OF a similar plan In other large
cities Of the country, where the conventions
are now controlled by small number OF
active ward politicians to the great dissatis-
faction Of a majority Of the party. Larger
conventions seem to present remedy for
this state Of things elsewhere as well as In
Cincinnati
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

The Democratic convention held In Louis
vile on Saturday last instructed It's delegates
to vote for DR.. Luke P. Blackburn In the ap-
preaching State convention. This virtually
settles the contest for the Governorship. DR..
Blackburn has already secured nearly two
thirds OF all the delegates, and the remaining
counties to instruct will give him sufficient
votes to nominate on the first ballot. AS g
nomination is equivalent to an election DR..
Blackburn 1t may be confidently stated, will
be the next Governor Of Kentucky. His
services among the yellow fever sufferers. last
summer first brought him prominently before
the people in political way. He is an older
brother Of Hon. Joseph Blackburn, recently
defeated for the Speakership.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

try members. The DEMOCRAT takes this oc-
casion to inform the old lady that the dele
gates-elsct from the parishes neither UNDER
stand her political nor her business methods.
They are men OF honor and Of pronounced
opinions, and are not 10 be changed by the
Establishments 'of the bondholders, social or
otherwise. For the rest, the DEMOCRAT Is
more than willing that they should inform
themselves OF the sentiments Of the people Of
New Orleans, the mass OF the taxpayers and
the business men. The Pcovsne knows that
the large majority Of our citizens are In favor
Of reimbursement OF the debt, and upon a
fair and full vote upon the subject would 30
express themselves by not less than 10000
majority
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

South America Is threatened with quite q
serious war, certainly tho most violent that
has occurred since the Argentine Brazilian In
vasion OF Paraguay. For some time past dlf-
ferences have existed between Chill and Boil
via on the question of nitrate contract Both
countries have been preparing for war for
some time, and conflict between the two
seems Inevitable. The conflict would have
been q curious one. Chili's strength lies In
her navy, which would have been useless, M
Bolivia Is an Interior country with only one
seaport, while 1t would have been almost
equally impossible for the Bolivian army to
invade Chili. The war, therefore, would have
been paper one to large extent. But 1t is
now announced that Peru will take hand In
the contest and unite with Bolivia against
Chilli. AS Peru possesses quite a respectable
navy the war would become bitter and In
teresting one.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

The Idea Of relieving bankrupt State by
reducing the interest on It's public debt ap-
pears to have spread to Europe. Egypts
finances have been In a bad condition for
some time. The Khedive announced, some
months ago. that he was unable to manage
his finances or pay his creditors, and called
on England to aid him therein; TO furnish
him with a hnancier-one who would take
complete charge OF his treasury. This was
done, and the resources OF Egypt were
placed entirely under tho control Of an
Englishman for the benefit OF the KhedIve's
creditors. 1t is now announced that, not
withstandlng this assistance the Egyptian
government Ia unable to pay the full interest
on Its debt and WILL therefore, propose re-
ductlon OF this interest for series Of years.
until the finances can be placed on safer
basis.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

The Pcdy,me earnestly urges the delegates
from the country parishes to come to the city
few days before the time for the assem-
bling of the convention that they may talk
affairs over with the city people before reach
ing any positive conclusions. The Picavu,se
says the true feeling In the city upon matters
OF grave concern tthe State debit has not been
properly presented, and few days inter-
course would convince the average country
member OF the fact OF course the country
delegate will Immediately hasten to accept
the Picayune's proposition. II he is at all
shrewd he will see in 1t an invitation to such
nice little social affairs as dinners at the
fashionable restaurants, picnic parties at the
lake, and other attractions, where the debt
question can be talked over in quiet ma nner
and the delegate piled with reasons
tof substantial character) why he
should prove false to his constituents and
his plighted faith. The PicdusIse is so used
herself to being talked over when any scheme
Is afoot with money in it, that she sees moth
ing improper in her suggestions to the coun-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

1t is again represented that Secretary
Evarts is about to resign the portfolio OF
State. The rumor runs that he finds the
salary inadequate for his requirements. and
at the same time, sees a large and lucrative
law practice slipping beyond his grasp. for
which good and sufficient reasons he proposes
to return to his law office. On the other hand.
1t Is said that there is no truth In this report,
and that there is no probability Of change
being made in the personnel OF the Cabinet
during the present administration. This Is
Mr.. Hayes strong point IL he has one. and it
Is certain that Mr. Evarts will encounter his
strong opposition II he really proposes to re-
tire
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

The government Of India Ii exceedingly
anxious to borrow some money from Eng
land for the purpose OF prosecuting the Az
CHAN affair. Thus far little encouragement
has been afforded this scheme by Parliament.
The general sentiment seems to be that the
Viceroy ought to be able TO conduct war Of
that magnitude without calling on the home
government for moneyed assistance. However
that may be, il aid Of the kind really becomes
necessary 1t is safe to say that 1t will be
promptly forthcoming. John Bull may growl.
but he Is not likely to let a venture Of the
Afghan kind fail for the want OF few millions.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26
The Senate promises to be one short durins

The Senate promises to be one short during
the extra session. The Senate Committee on
Privileges and Elections voted against adj
hitting Chas. FL. Bell as Senator to repre-
sent the State Of New Hampshire This will
leave that State one Senator short from this
time until September, when the New Hamp-
shire Legislature meets and can select a
Senator. This LIS due to change In the con-
stitution OF the State which goes into effect
this year. The Governor attempted to remedy
the defect by appointing Bell to fill the sena-
torial vacancy, but it seems that the Election
Committee has decided that he had no right
to do this
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

The Times on Monday attempted to inter
view Capt j. A. Stevenson. OF Iberville land
not OF Ascension as the Times has it,, on the
question OF the convention. The reporter
EVIDENTLY ran upon snag. 1t is stated that
capt. Stevenson had no views to express, and
.nen tne able editor goes. on to credit the dele
sate-eieet with some very pronounced opin-
IONS. But not one wor& does it make him
utter concerning the State debt. Evidently
ne Times interviewer y Is green hand. He
found out exactly visit 10 one wanted =
Know and failed to Learn what every bodx a,-
peceed him to find out Perhaps Cant stavan-
'son did express an opinion upon this inter-.
|1ng subject. and, perhaps. that opinion ~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

Tho colored citizens Of New York city are q
good deal agitated over the school question,
A proposal is now before the school board OF
that city to do away with schools for colored
citizens and throw the public schools open To
all children, without regard TO race. color or
previous condition. The colored people are
opposed to this because they think 1t will do
away with colored teachers. and have held a
mass meeting to express their preference for
separate schools for the two races.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

New York merchants and dealers are now
calling for the readoptlon Of the national
bankruptcy law, lately repealed by Congress
at the request and the demand OF almost the
entire country. There appears to BE- no pos
sibility OF suiting some people. A law ID re-
pealed at their request, and they straightway
want it passed again.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-26

Philadelphia contains $50 places Of worship
The local papers have recently been taking a
church census, with a view to determining
the religious sentiment Of the community.
In sixty-five churches they have discovered
an aggregate attendance Of 57,9sS on Sunday
Mornings average OF 800 or 700 70 q
church. This Ia perhaps . better showing
than any other city in the country can make.
But church attendance does not always indl-
cate godliness.