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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-09
How Chinese Ladies' Dress.

Lady Alcock has given reception at her
London home to the Ladies' Of the Chinese
embassy. Only one gentleD,on was present.
This was the Chinese ambassador himself,
who appeared very magnificent in an over
dress of deep yellow brocadc. His wife and
sister wore skirts Of red material, with
ovcr-dresscs and long hanging sleeves of
purplish black brocadc. Splcndidly en-
broidcrcd between the shoulders. The
sleeves of one was bordercd with broad
band of magnolia satin, exquisitcly en-
broidered with white stocks and silver
leaves; the other had band of pale mauve
satin embroidered with silver and gold
The hair of both was drawn tightly back
and stiffcncd with pomatlm into curious
protuborancc at the back, edged with beads
and tinscd ornaments. Ornamental pins
and red, violet and yellow flowers were
worn also. A little child, the son of the
ambassadors sister, wore an ovcr-dress of
the richest Scvfes blue brocadc, iutcrmin-
gled with some lighter stuff, the headdresa
was on foundation like skull cap of
stone.colorcd felt, and was composed of
beads and spangles.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-09
a Peck OF Trouble.

One of the letter carriers who has a dis
trict In the Northern part of Detroit, was
bustling along Woodward avenue at his
best gait, when he met a portly, mo,hcrl y
woman, who hailed him and asked:
"Bc You acquainted all around townp''
'Ycs'm," was his hurried reply.
"lou know where the City Hall market
is, thcnl'
"Ycs'm."
"Wcl1, Pm in peck of trouble. This
morning sent down by my old man after
tomatoes, onions, red pepper and cauli-
flower, to make chow-chow. He sent US
everything but the onions, and | can't 90
ahead until get 'em. Now you look sort
O honest, and if you would only take flf-
teen cents and run down for the onions I'd
think it great favor indeed"
"Why, ma'am, | couldn't think of IT,
he replied.
''Couldn't do just that much to obllgc
woman who has always been kind tc
boys2'
''l'm letter cnrrer ynn sec. and--o
'rll hold the sack while. you are gone.
Come, now, that's good boy. Remember
to get the same white onions, and if there's
any change left over you can keep it,"
Hctriedto convince her how utterly impos
sible it was, but as he hurried on she called
after him:
81 never saw such disobiging young
mani I don't believe you'd even bring
in my ice If | should promise you fried
cake /"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-09
Caught in Il Swamp.

About fortnight ago widow named
Avery, about forty-tivc years old, left her
home, near Salem, Wayne county, Penn.
to visit brother, living near the Lack
AWAKEN river, in Pike county, Penn. She
was making the trip on foot While pass
ing through dense piece of woods in tho
western part of LackawaXcn township, it
being after dark, she lost her way and
wandered into Tmkwig swamp, short way
to the right of the public highway, where
she became fastened IN the mirc. When
she found that she could not cytrlcate her
self, she called Justify for help, but as 10
one lived within some distance her cries
wcro not heard. Her struggling to free
herself caused her to sink deeper and deeper
in the mirc In which she was caught. In
this position she remained for eight days,
with no food except bark from the bushes
which grew within her reach. The water
she drank she dipped from the bog with her
hands Mrs. Avery's brother, whom she
was OH her way to see, was not aware of
his sisters intended visit, and no search was
made for the missing woman. A man NAM
ed Basden, residing in LackawaXcn town.
ship, happened to pass through Tinkwig
swamp few days ago. lie was returning
from Rowland's, few miles distant, to his
home In the western part Of IIackawaxcn
township, and carried his gun in the hope
of killing some gamo. AS he was passing
along the edge of the swamp he heard a
peculiar moaning noisc lie at first thought
it was the moaning of cattle that might be
grazing in the woods. He paid no further
attention, and passed on. Soon the same
noise was heard again, this time more dis
tinctly. He followed In the direction Of
the noise, and was soon in the very heart of
the swamp. lie stopped again to listen
further, when, looking to his right he saw
an object moving, which he found to be
Mrs. Avery, struggling between life and
death. He attempted to cxtricate her, but
failed, and was obliged to walk some dis
tanco for help. After giving notice to the
nearest ncighbors he returned, accompanied
by number of men with wagon. They
finally succeeded In extricating the woman,
and she was driven to neighboring house,
| andmedital assistance summoned. Although
Mrs. Avery isyct very weak from tho ter
rible ordeal thought which she passed, she
will recover. When questioned concerning
her feelings while imprisoned in the mire
she replied that they were beyond descrip.
ton. She had, on the seventh day, given
up all hope of being rescued alive, but on
the morning of the eighth day she had a
prcsentimcnt that help would reach her.
Mrs. Avery's mind is somewhat impaired
by tie terrible struggle between life and
death.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-09

enough to supply his few wants. lie placed
in my keeping, for he was afraid of being
robbed. kept all his money locked up
in my safe for him.
With him he always had keg full of
counterfeit ha5 dollars 80 that In case
robbers should steal from him, they would
obtain only those worthless coins. He has
bccn away for many years, and must have
but just returned. Before he went, no in
formed me that, in case Of his death lie
would send methe keg Of countcrfeits, as
he would rather they should not be found
about his premises. He was afraid it
would make people think he had been
countcrfcitcr. After his death was to ad-
vertise for his sister. lie did not know
whether she was living or not, but if found
her, was to giychcr his money which had
in charge. This was the request he made to
me, and which promised to comply with.
1t was also arranged, that, If did not hear
from him, or hear of his death within twcn-
ty years after his departure, was to keep
his money Tor my own use, and not trou-
bic myself to make any inquiries about his
sister. eXpostulated with him Oh this
point, but he had always been eccentric,
and he would now have his own way Had
I not heard of his death to-day, by to-mor-
| row tho twonty years would have expired,
and should have kept my agreement by ro-
tanning the money. hope you will believe
me when say that am really glad of the
chance which has been afforded me of giving
1t to the rightful heir"
When he was gone Warren said to his
wife:
"How fortunate did not yield to tho
temptation to retain that kcg of coins. Had
| done so I would probably soon have boon
arrested for passing counterfeit money, be-
sides which you would never have heard of
your fortune or have received penny Of
it!"
''True, said Mary. "And oh! husband"
she added, embracing him. 81 would
sooner have starved than have known that
you kept those coins! an SURG you
would never have thought of doing it had
your mind not been weakened by care and
hunger combined"
81 believe my brain was nearly tnrncd
ut the time," he answered
A week after Warren went into business
with some of his wife's money.
He is now ono of the most thriving whole
sale merchants in San Francisco.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-09
Dress plaln Oh Sundays.

1t would lessen the burden Of many who
find it hard to MAINTAIN their places in so
cicty.
1t would lessen the temptations which Of
ten lead men to barter honor and honesty
for display.
If there were less style in dress at church,
people In moderate circumstances would be
more likely to attend.
Universal moderation in dress at church,
would improve the worship by tho removal
of many wandering thoughts.
1t would enable all classes Of people to
attend church better in unfavorable
weather.
1t would lessen on tho part of the rich
the temptation to vanity.
1t would lessen on the part of the poor
the temptations to be envious and mali
cious.
1t would save valuable time on tho Lords
day.
1t would relieve our means Of a pressure,
and thus enable us TO do more for good en-
terprlses
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-09
A Tyricnl Western Outlaw.

Barker, the Cherokee desperate, who
was hunted down and killed near Muskogec,
in the Indian territory, recently stood at
tho head Of the list of western outlaws
He was Of white skin, though his blood
was tainted and he claimed Cherokee citi-
zenship. He was six feet tall, straight as
on arrow and of stout frame. Twenty
eight years of crime (for his life was full
of it from the cradle) had stamped fercely
upon his Indian features the marks of tho
daredevil who expected to dio with his
boots on and with tho whistle of bullets in
his ear. His first crime was that of whole
sale cattle stealing. So imperfect are the
laws Of the Indian territory that Barker and
his men rode with free boots and boldly
for many years Triplet, half breed
Cherokee; Scogden, the Mexican, and
Mason, the Texan, were his lieutcnants.
Men were waylaid, murdered and robbed
by them time and again. 1t Is said that
every citizen Of the Cherokee country car
ried special bullet In his pocket for Barker.
The eliminating atrocity of the band came
about on the morning Of the I'd of August
last, when they galloped into the village of
Cancyville, Kansas, and in broad daylight
sacked the place, driving the residents,
men, women and children, like flock of
sheep, out into the woods Two men who
resisted were shot through the heart. Not
long ago ton Cherokee and two white men
caught the outlaws IN ambuscadc. Scogden
and Mason escaped, the IL rifles cracking
for Barkers benefit. Barker fell and
offered resistance with the only limb that
was uninjured, the left leg. His right leg
and both arms were broken and all three
limbs were amputatcd shortly before his
death. Triplet crawlcd of through corn
field, but limping into tho house of his
mother at Vnita on the following day laid
at her feet and died.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-09
Table Etiquette.
Never eat very fast.

Never eat very fast.
Mover fill the mouth very full.
Never open your mouth when chewing.
Never make noise with your mouth or
throat.
Never attempt to talk with the mouth
full.
Never leave the table with food In the
mouth.
Mover soil the table cloth if 1t is possible
to avoid 1t.
1t is easy to find reasons why others
should be patient.
Never carry away fruit or confectionery
from the table.
Never explain at the table why certain
foods do not agree with you.
Never encourage dog or a cat to play
with you at the table.
Never introduce disgusting or unpleasant
topics for conversation.
in your mouth while eating.
Never cut bread; always break 1t, spread.
ing with butter each piece as you eat 1t.
Mover come to tho table in your shirt
sleeves, with dirty hands or disshevelcd
hair.
Never express choice for any particular
part OF a dish, uuless requested TO do 80.
Never hesitate to take tho last piece of
bread or the last cake; there are probably
more. \.
Never call loudly for the waiter, nor at
tract attention to yourself by boisterous
conduct. 81 s. t4
Never hold bones In your fingers while
you eat from them. Cut the meat with Q
Hsife, q Y
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-09

for eight days, with no food except bark
from the bushes which grew within her
reach. The water which she drank she
dipped from the bog with her hands Mrs.
AVcry's brother, whom she was on her way
to see, was not aware of his sisters intend
cd visit, and no search was made for the
missing woman. A man named Basden.
residing IN LackawaXcn township, happen
ed to pass through Tinkwig Swamp a few
days ago. He was returning from Row.
land's, few miles distant, to his home in
the western part Of Lackawaxcn township,
and carrying his gun in the hope of killing
some game. AS he was passing along the
edge of the swamp he heard peculiar
moaning noise. He at first thought 1t was
the moaning of cattle that might be grazing
IN the woods. lie paid no further attention
and passed on. Soon the same noise was
heard again, this time more distinctly. He
followed i'll the direction of the noise, and
was soon in the very heart of the swamp.
lie stopped again to listen further when,
looking to his right lie saw an object moving
which he found to be Mrs. Avery, slrug-
Cling between life and death. lie attempt
ed to cxtrioato her. but failed, and was
Obliged to walk some distance for help.
After giving notice to the nearest neighbors
ie io'"i iHcN, accompanied ny nnmDor OF
men with wagon. They finally succeeded
in extricating the woman, and she was
driven TO ncighboring house, and medical
assistance summoned. Although Mrs
Avery Is yet very weak from the terrible
ordeal through which she passed, she will
recover. When questioned concerning her
feelings while imprisoned IN tho mire, she
replied That they were beyond description.
She had, on the seventh day, given up all
hope of being reached alive, but on the
morning of the eighth day, she had pre-
sentiment that help would reach her. Mrs.
Avery mind Is somewhat impaired by tho
torrblc st, Lgglc between life and death.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-09
TRI-WEEKLY EDITION
THE ROSARY OF MY YEARS.
The dials Of earth may show
The lsnpth moi tho danfb ~ yoo

The dials Of earth may show
The longth, not tho depth Of years,
Few or many they come-few or many thoy 20,
But our time IL best measured by tears,
All not by tho silver gray
That creeps through tho sunny hair.
And not by the scenes that wo pass on our way
And not by the furrows tho fingers Of caro-
On the forehead and face havo made
Not 30 do wo count our years
Not by tho sun Of tho earth-but the shade
or our souls--and the fall OF our toars.
For the young arc ofttimes DID,
Thou IN their brow be br light and fair
While their blood beats warm their heart lies
Gold
Ger them the springtims--but winter is there.
And tho old are ofttmes young.
When their hair Is thin and white
And they sing IN ago AZ in youth they sung,
And they laugh, for thoir GROSS was light
But bead by bead I tell ..g
The rosary Of my years
From cross to a crown they load--tls well |
And they arc blessed with b esslng OF tears
Better day Of strife %
Than century Of sleep;
Give me, instead Of a long stream Of life,
The tempest and tears OF the deep
! Il A thousand joys may foam ID
J rs On the billows Of all tho years p
But never the foam brings the brave bark homo
1t reaches the haven through tears.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-09
Terrible Experience Of a Woman.

About two weeks ago widow named
Avery, about 4b years old, loft her homo
near Salem, Wayne county, Pa, to visit a
brother, living near the Lackawaxen river,
In Pike county, Pa. She was making tho
trip on foot. While passing through dense
piece Of woods in the western part Of Lack
AWAKEN township, 1t being after dark, she
lost her wey and wandered into Tinkwig
Swamp, q short way to the right Of the pub
lie highway, where she became fastened In
the mire. When she found that she could
not extricate herself she called Justify for
help, but, as no one lived within some dis
tance. her cries were not heard. Her strug-
Cling to free herself caused her to slnk deep.
or and deeper into the mire In which she
was caught In this position abe remained
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-09
Don't.

Don't believe every sonseless rumor you
may hoar respecting reputable citizens !;
don't retail calumny against any man an
less you have good foundation for believing
1t true; don't bite of your own nose to spite
your face; don't let passion knock down
judgment and choke its life out; don't 60
back on principle to crafty personal feeling;
don't bctray the confidence of your friends;
don't give your friend the "dirty shake"
as the boys say, because he don't look
through your spectacles don't harbor ami
mostly against q neighbor because his opin-
ons conflict with yours.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-09

THE bounding clam is beginning te
figure in politics,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-09-26
The Powers Of Example.

The history of the world is full of
crimes and follies committed under the
influence of the initiative instinct In
many cases 80 devoid of thought are
the actors in the scenes as scarcely to
bring them under the judgment of re-
sponsible human beings. 1t is in fact
no easy task to draw with any degree
of accuracy the dividing line between
folly and crime, especially when the
exalted sentiments of patriotism or the
fanaticism induced by the misapplica-
ton of religious dogma, or fervent ap-
peals to the emotions, are the basis of
certain wild proceedings, engaged in
by assemblies of the intensely nervous
led by the knaves or the self-deceived
victims of their own illusions. Under
what category, for instance, should we
place the '' biting nuns who appeared
in rapid succession in the converts of
Germany, Holland and Rome? This
extended mania arose simply from the
spontaneous act Of one nun attempting
to bite companion-immediately the
whole sisterhood fell to biting each
other. The news of this extraordinary
was told from place to place
anu u ICTTOI
and nuisance over large portions of
Europe in the fifteenth century; this
mania proved irrepressible until ex-
haustion and reaction set in, termina-
ting its abnormal absurdities. In
France another foolish epidemic of imi-
tation seized upon many of the con-
ventual houses. A nun one day COM
to initiate the mewing of a cat
and incontinently the other sisters pres
ent fell to mewing. Finally the nuns
took to mewing in concert for hours
at time; persuasions and commands
for once failed to produce obedience.
The mewing nuisance continued una
bated, until the whole sisterhood were
threatened with the entrance of the
military, who, it was announced were
coming to whip them with iron rods"
The fear these chastisers finally effected
a cure.-E. Yale Blake, in Popatlar
Science Monthly TOR September.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-09-26
The Horrible Malady.

But short time ago the Gadbaw bov
and the Henderson boy died from the
effects of hydrophobia, and the third
case soon came, with the prospect of
another one. The death, this time, came
Sunday night, and the victim was little
Johnny Bramer, seven years old, who
has lived at No. z Gay street, in the
Fourteenth ward. The circumstances
OF this distressing affair are as follows
The Bramer family had last summer
dog which was kept tied up most of
the time, being let loose each evening
for short time for exercise. just
hfty-tive days before last Saturday the
dog was let loose in the evening, as
usual. This had not been much more
than done when the canine flew at the
boy, biting him severely in the back of
the head. The father of the boy came
to his rescue while the dog was doing
its deadly work, but as soon as Mr..
Bramer approached the brute jumped
at him, biting him badly in one of his
arms. He then ran away, and was
never after seen by the family.
The wounds on the boys head healed,
and he was in his usual health till last
Saturday forenoon, when he began TO
complain of headache. Little attention,
however, was paid to this at first, by
the parents, and the boy went TO his
uncle's during the forenoon. In the aft
eTnoon he returned home still troubled
with the headache. He was then
put to bed and remedies applied to
drive away the pain. Soon after these
the lad seemed to be bet |
ter and got out of bed and went about !
the house feeling quite well. But Sat
urday evening he became worse and
DIR. A. j. Cook was called. On seeing
his patient the doctor was fearful il was |
a case which would develop into hy- |
He therefore gave such
medicine as fitted the case. The pa
tent went through Saturday night.
showing but slight symptoms. Sunday
these were still perceptible
The boy having slight twitching of the
muscles when water was brought 10
him or when he was famed. There
was little change during Sunday, but
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-09-26
Killing Canada Thistles.

The effectual remedy for all noxiOus
weeds, says George Geddes, in the New
York Tribune, is to prevent any growth
of top for one season. One years time
is sufficient to kill any plant, but the
work of killing all growth of top as
soon as it appears at the summit of the
ground must be thoroughly done. Be-
gin in the spring as soon as the ground
is dry enough to plow, and reverse the
top and harrow it down smooth. Very
soon the thistles will begin to grow At
the first appearance of growth 90 over
the ground with some tool that will cut
the new growth off, and repeat the op-
Grafton until every root is dead. Vari-
Gus tools will be useful, such as cultiva-
tors having sharp teeth, and harrows to
pull the roots on the surface to dry up
and die in the hot days of summer. But
a good, sharp plow and harrow will
suffice, in case other implements can
not be had, if they are used often
enough.
The roots of Canada thistles 90 down
into the ground, often many feet; the
plow can not go below the roots; it can
only cut them off at the bottom of the
furrow. The portion cut off will soon
be killed if the cultivation is such as it
should be, but the roots below the fur
row will throw up new shoots, which
very soon will appear above the ground.
But they should not be allowed to more
than hardly reach the surface before
another plowing cuts them off as low
down as may be practicable, and the
new growth narrowed and brought to
the surface and killed in the sunshine.
This round will go on for some time;
but by the end of the season (perhaps
sooner) the root will die, as tree dies
that is not allowed to produce a leaf in
all the year.
In a country where the Canada thistle
has not become, as it has in many sec
tions, an established thing, all the work
that is supposed in the treatment point
ed out will be fully justified; but where
the noxious weed has taken possession
of all the fields, roadsides and forests, as
it has in some places, its determination
has passed beyond the power of man,
and farmers make up their minds to
submit to what they can not wholly
prevent. They cover their fields with
thickly growing crops, such as red
clover, and by very thorough cultiva-
ton and thick seeding keep the thistles
down. And this plan works very well
when the grain crops are good and fully
occupy the land; but when the crops
are thin and of feeble growth the this
ties show themselves in great force and
to the great annoyance of the cultiva-
tor
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-09-26
A Brace for a Kicking Horse.

Those so unfortunate as to own a
kicking horse know something of the
patience that it requires to get along
with it-and will welcome ANYTHING
which will prevent the kicking and
finally effect cure. The writer knew
horse, which was so bad kicker that
after various trials, and after passing
through many hands, and getting worse
all the time, to be perfectly cured in the
course of three months by the use of
the device here given. This is a sim
pie brace, which acts upon the fact that
if the head be kept up, the horse can
not kick. A kicking horse is like a
balance, when one end goes up the
other must go down. The brace con-
sists of half-inch iron rod which may
be straight, or, for the look, bent into a
graceful curve. 1t is forked at both
ends; the two divisions of the upper
end are fastened to the two rings of the
bit, while the lower ends fit upon the
lower portion of the collar names. The
upper ends can best be fastened to the
bit by winding with wire, which should
be done smoothly, so as not to wear
upon the mouth. The lower end is Sc
cured by means of strap fastened to
the upper loop, and passing around the
collar is buckled through the hole in
the lower part of the end of the brace.
The brace need not be taken from the
bit in embarrassing. Any blacksmith
can make such brace, taking care to
have it of the proper length to fit the
particular horse. Keep its head at
about the height as when " checked
up" and the horse will soon be cured.
.Anlericdn Aqriculturist.