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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-09-06
She's All Right.

NJ. c. Shakespeare, farmer, resid-
Ing In the north western part of Texas,
and possibly distant relative OF the
renowned bard of that name, called on
the Rev. j. ii. Richey, at two O'Clock,
and said:
"Parson, do you know all the ladies
In Waco2"
mo-" replied Mr.. Richey, "I don't
know half of them.''
"Do you know widow lady named
Mrs. Ward, who is employed in the
family Of DR.. McGrcgor2"
81 have not," said Mr.. Richey, "thc
honor of hcracQuaintance; but why do
you ask 90
"Wcll," said Mr.. Shakespeare, 'I
don't know her either; never saw her
In my life, but thinking as maybe you
knew all about her thought I'd come
and ask you. Pm thinking about
marrying her"
81 should think," remarked Mr..
Richcy, "that you would refer the mat
ter to the Young lady herself"
81 will, 50 WILL" said Mr.. Shake
speare, "but not until have first seen
DR.. McGregor," and, SO saying, he
turned and walked away.
About tthrce-quarters of an hour later
In the day Mr.. Shakespeare again stood
in the presence Of Mr.. Richcy.
"I've seen DR.. McGregor," said he,
land he says he has known the lady
for sixteen years. and she's all riwht.n
Then exacting FROM Mr.. .Richey prom
ise that he would wait in the Office "a
little while," Mr.. $. walked off, saying
he would "call on the lady"
And he did. "It's all right, ,parson, :"
said he, OH walking into Mr.. Richey's
office, less than an hour afterward.
"l've seen the lady, and she says it's
all right. Quick as can get pair of
Licenses L want you to 20 up and tic
the knot"
At twenty minutes past four O'Clock
M. q. Shakespeare was married to Mrs.
Nancy Ward, Rev. j. Fl. Rlchey o1iici-
ating, and the newly welded pair left
at once for their rural home. Mr..
Shakespeare has a good farm and is
we'll able omake his wife comfortable.
Mrs. Shakespeare Is a good houskeeper
aud IS otherwise well qualified to make
good wife. Two hours and twenty
minutes, dating from the moment the
would-6e bridegroom's first inquiries
were made, is the precise time occupied
In the accomplishment Of this alliance.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-09-06
A Rule of Hospitality.

True hospitality is Il thing that
touches the heart and never gees be-
yond the circle of generous impulses.
Entertainment with the truly hOsplta-
BILE man means more than the feeding
of tho body; it means an interchange
Of soul gifts. Still 1t should have Its
laws. as all things good must have laws
to govern them.
The obligation to be hospitable is a
sacred one, emphasized by every moral
code known to the world and prac-
tical outcome of the second great COM
mandment.
There should never be a guest In the
house whose presence requires any con.
siderable change in the domestic econo-
my.
However much the circumstances Of
business or mutual interests may de-
mand In en- rtainlng stranger, he
should never De taken into the family
circle unless he ls known to be wholly
worthy place in that sanctum sane
forum Of social life; but when once a
man ia admitted to the home fireside he
should be treated as II the place had
been his always.
The fact Of an invitation gives neitl-
er host or guest right to be master of
the others time, and does not require
even temporary sacrifice Of ones en-
tire individuality or pursuits. a(
A man should never be 80 much him
self as when he entertains friend.
TO stay at a friends house beyond
the period for which one Is invited is to
perpetrate social robbery.
Toabide uninvited III a friends home
is as much a dismeanor as borrowing
his coat without his permission. 1t Ia
debasing the ooin Of friendship to mere
dross when a man attempts to make 1t
pay his hotel bills.
Thei 80 oftwo mon having the same
Ion and interests In life gives tn
mother social right to the others bed
and board. A travelling minister has no
more right to 60 untnvited to a fellow
preachers house than a travelling shop.
keeper or shoemaker has to 90 uninyIt-
cd to the house Of his fellow craftsman
Men are ordained to the ministry az
preachers, teachers and pastors, and
Lot as private hotel keepers.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-09-06
Hanging Il Hammock.

Swinging in a hammock is the very
luxury Of repOse. II is restful, just to
think Of it; and to pass by clump of
! shade trees, or Il vine curtained veran-
da, and watch the lazy swing Of one of
these aerial couches without envy is an
example Of virtue that Is not often
vouchsafed to one with generous capac-
ity for resting. The general idea is
that hammocks are only for the wealthy,
the "stylish," or professional time
killers. 1t is a great mistake. Every
well-to- -do-farmer-every owner oil a
coy village home-eycry member Of a
stay -at-home club who commands a
spot big enough to swing one-shonld
have hammock. A very good one
may be bought for $l.50 to 81, or as
much higher as you choose TO CO. 1t
should be lung where there is a good
afternoon shade, and, If intended in
part for children's use, so low that
small children can get into 1t by
the aid of box or low stool, and over
soft ground. so that the numerous tum-
bles that are probable will be harmless.
If no other place is available, it may be
hung between the pillars of shady
veranda, place we'll enough for the
older people who use 1t, but undesira-
bic for children, Oh account Of the lack
of soft turf, as we'll as for the noise
which accompanies It's use by the
youngsters. When children only are
TO use the hammock the manner of
hanging is not important, but if pro-
vided for the use of grown persons 1t
should then be 80 suspended that the
head will always be considerably higher
than the feet, and much. Of the comfort
of one who uses 1t depends upon a
proper observance of the fact. If you
have no more suitable place, suspend it
from the columns or veranda. The
hook which supports the head end
should be six and quarter feet from
the floor, and that for the foot end three
aud three quarters feet, and these pre-
portions should be observed wherever
1t may be hung, to secure the most de-
sirable curve for the ease Of the Occu-
pant. Another point to be observed;
the head end should be fastened to the
hook by rope less than a foot long
just enough to properly attach 1t, while
at the foot Is rope four and one-half
feet long. Thisigiyes the greatest free
dom for swinging the Liver part of the
body. while the head moves but little.
This Is point which cannot be OBJ
served In hammock for children, who
think more ofit as swing than as
place for. comfortable repose. When
trees serve for supports, ample provls-
ion should be made to prevent injury
to the bark, by means of stout canvas or
heavy bagging between the ropes to
which 1t Is suspended and the bark.
If the hanging be 80 arranged that the
hammock can be taken in during long
storms 1t will last much longer.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-09-06
"Gin In Mine.n

"Well, it's purity hot" answered a
lake captain In one of tho ferry dock
saloons, "but itiisn't nothing to the
summer of 1886. We had 1t at least
twenty degrees hotter than this right
along for six weeks. l was running
the Mary Jane between Chicago and
Buffalo then, and I've seen the ther-
mometer stand ut 13o degrees in the
middle of Lake Huron"
"That was awful" sighed one Of the
sitters. ....
well, II was fairish, but we didn't
call 1t hot till we got into the St. Clair
river, and the mercury ran up to l5O
degrees when hanging against the wa
ter butt. The boys used up 72a palm
leaf fans OH one trip that year. On
one of our trips down we were bccalm-
cd for three days ON Lake Huron. We
got 1t there and no mistake."
''Purty hot, eh P''
"Well, I'm all old man, and l don't
care to go to lying at this day, bnt I'n
tell you a few solemn facts. Every
sail on that schooner smoked and
smoulderod till they fell to pieces on
deck and left us under bare poles Yes,
sir, we hadn't rag aloft as big
as your hand. That was lust at
sunrise in the morning, and within an
hour we had to wet down decks to pre-
vent them from burning. I went
down stairs to consult the thermometer
and 1t lay on the floor, all melted into
a chunk of glass and tin! Then 7 be-
gan to realize how hot 1t was, and got
frightened"
"What could you doa"
Swell, not much. We had begun to
rig lines over the lee side, so that all
could take to the water, when the top
sail yard came down and killed the
cook. The links in the chain had melt-
ed right out! never knew a case like
1t since, but then the weather has cool
cd off greatly since 1885,"
"And about the cook 2"
"Nothing about him, When wo
picked the body up to heave it over
board 1t had spread out into mass
about four feet square, and we hac to
use shovels before we got through. He
was good young man and a perfect
gentleman, and his mother never
blamed me In the least for scoop hoy-
elling his remains oyer the rail, We
finally rugged our lines aud got over
board"
"And It was much coolorP"
"Ah! young man, how little you re.
porters know Of tho great lakes spread
out before you Oh the maps! Cooler
Why, tho minute we struck tho water
we began squirming like so many cells.
The lake was red hot. The water
would have cooked an egg In four min
utes. 1 was blistered from hea,: to
heelin no time. Some day / will take
off my coat and vest and show you my
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-09-06

Mr.. w. W. Ocaln, living in the
neighborhood Of Huntsville, six
miles northeast Of Lake City, Fla, has
been troubled for years by the dcpre-
dattons OF a large alligator. His track
as he made his way through the fields
has been often seen, and the frequent
disappearance Of hogs occasioned this
gentleman to make offers for his teeth.
With the hope Of destroying this pest,
he put out bait and poison several
weeks ago. The bait was taken but
still tho alligator took in additional
shotes. A large hook was obtained and
baited, but bait and hook were taken,
the latter by gnawing the rope which
held 1t. Things were becoming dcs-
perate, and the recent dry weather fa-
vored Mr.. Ocain. Recently tho
alligator was trailed to his hole, and
finding it muddy, it was concluded
that he had just sought retreat. A ne
gro was sent in, but was Immediately
seized by the leg, and with difficulty
was rescued badly bitten. However,
the party succeeded In killing the alli-
gator, which measured ten and q half
feet, He was sklnned and opened and
In him was found the hook, a large pig,
and several other things. Having been
fed so well 1t was thought good time
to try alligator steak, but this was pre-
vented by the 'suggestion that the meat
might be poisoned. "A dog, however,
was permitted to eat his Il and strange
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-09-06
A Miraculous Escape at Niagara Falls.

IL gentleman and his wife arrived at
Niagara Falls, on the 10Th of July. They
were on their way from New London.
Conn.,, to- their home in Minnesota, and de-
Waited lttlo from their direct route in Or
der to visit the great falls. Arriving so late
they concluded that they would not 90 to a
hotel, and waited in the Erie depot until
after 4 o'clock, when they started down
town to see the sights They straycd first
down to tho bank of the river lust below
winners mill. Here the gentleman at,
tempted to batho his face, when he sudden,
ly became dizzy and fell hclnlesaly into the
boiling rapids, Tive screams of his wife
attracted tho attention of William Dinan,
who was watering his horses near by. Dinan
tied his horses to q tree and rushed after tho
woman, who was running toward the Cata.
ract House. Dinan says that he could lust
distinguish tho form of tho man in tho
rapids, and he told the terrified woman that
1t was of no use to attompt tho rescue, that
he would certainly 60 over tho falls. The
woman ran through the cato leading to the
little park between the Cataract House and
tho old River Hotel, and hurried down the
bank to the raceway below. Dinan fol-
lowed moment later, and his astonish-
ment can hardly be imagined when he saw
the dripping stranger sitting on tho steps in
the embrace of his weeping wife. After
falling into the water the gentleman said
that he hardly realized where he was for
moment. lie could not swim, but he
struggled as best he could to reach tia
shore. AS good luck would have It tic
drowning man was hurled against the bulk
head Of tho nicr enclosing the raceway back
at the Cataract House, and was carried in
10 tho quiet water, where no managed to
seoure hold on the masonry, and climbed
out upon terra ta,naa. The mans escape
from death was little less than miraculous
3e hardly realized at first the magnitude
OF the danger he had escaped. He had not
seen the falls, and he aaked Mr. Dipan
WhethcF he would have been killed to q
certainty If he had been carried over tho
cataract,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-09-06
Flowers as Food.

The number of flowers that are used
as food Is small; among these we NAV
mention the artichoke, the undeveloped
hover heads Of which furnish much
priced dish. A thistle similar to the
artichoke, occurs abundantly In Pales-
tine, and Its undeveloped flower heads
are brought to the markets of Jerusalem
under the name Of oardi, aud are much
sought after as vegetable. In many
parts of India the flowers of a sapota-
ceous tree form really important arti.
Gle Of food. The blossoms are very
numerous and sucoulent, and are eaten
raw. They are also sun dried and sold
IN the bazars. A single tree affords
from a0o Is 400 pounds of the flowers.
The flowers Of another species are en-
ployed In similar manner by the ma
tives of Mysore and Malabar; they are
either dried and roasted and then eaten.
or bruised and boiled to a Jelly and
made into small balls to be traded for
other food. The unopened flower buds
OF the caper bush, creeping plant
OF Southern Europe, when picked in
vinegar constitute the condlment
known as capers. 1t was known
to the ancient Greeks, ,and the renowned
Phryne, at the first period Of her resi-
dence in Athens was dealer in capsrs.
Long pepper, which in chemical COM
positions and qualities resembles black
pepper, and Is used for the same pur.
poses, consists of the immature spikes
of flowers gathered and dried in the sun.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-09-06

breath, and the tone of his voice by heart.
lie was very happy with Lucy Swallow,
they say. haven't been. But it was bet
ter than marrying any one else, after all.
"A wasted life and wasted heart, but moth
ng worse. Good night, lassic.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-09-06

The failures of farmers are becons-
Ing alarmingly frequent in England.
In 1870 they numbered 800; in 1875,
26l In 1876, $50; In 1877, 677; in 1873,
5lb; and In the first half Of 1870, no
fewer than Gl4.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-09-06

There are 8,bO3, 600 Jews In the
world, according to the Jeptsh lAesse,0e,s
computation.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-03
ADJUSTMENTS.

On Saturday afternoon and evening,
Institute Hall will be enlivened by the
appearance of the famous dwarf, General
Tom Thumb accompanied by his wife
and Miss Amy Reed. These interest
ing little folks will appear in pleasant
programme, in which they will be assist
ed by Major Newall, in the character of
"rhe Mschievous Monkey" which is
said to produce roars of laughter where
ever pre- sented. The little ones and older
people, too, will be pleased at these per-
formances, and they should be largely
attended.
On Monday night, at the Grand Opera
House, Mr.. and Mrs. George s. Knight,
will appear in their famous drama, soto,
. German" supported by sterling COM
pauy which has been associated with them
in tho rendition of this play for over two
years. Mr.. Knights performance is thus
spoken of BY the Boston Herald:
Mr.. Knight has achieved permanent
place in the affections of the play going
public with this fine original figure OF
OTTo, and fortunately 1t is popular sue
cess which can exert nothing but whole
some and invigorating moral influence
| along with its intermlngiing OF simple
pathos and exuberant fun and cheer.
Tho play is we'll cast and excellen,ly
mounted, and has some strongly realistic
touches in the scenes in Hoboken, espec-
tally in the brewery of Gotlieb Muller
Count Johannes, the well-known
"Crushed Traeedian," is announced 10
appear at the Opera House on Saturday
night week.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-03
CONGRESS YESTERDAY.

In the United States Senate, yester-
day, bill a. introduced providing for
a treaty with tho Republic of Mexico.
Tho Senate. by vote of 10 to 20, laid on
the table Mr.. H ar's resol u'io,. condemn
ing as unconstitutional and rsvolutl onary
the democratic programme Of Legislation.
Mr.. Salisbury made report against the
admission of Mr.. Bell as Senator from
New Hamsphirs, on the appointment OF
the Governor; a minority report, favor
ing the seating of Mr.. Bell, " as also sub
mittsd. The matter will come up fer con-
81 ieration to day.
In the House, it was ordered that gen.
eral debate on the army appropriation
bill should be closed at three O'Clock to-
morrow afternoon, after which the de-
bate shall be limited TO five minute
speeches. Debate on the bill was then
resumed, aud a number of speeches were
delivered, the principal ones being by
Mr.. Williams, republican, of Wisconsin,
and Mr.. Townsend, democrat OF Illinois.
The former defended the bayonet, and
conte nded that the President had "the
right to send troops to the polls or into
the Church of Christ" Mr.. Townsend
criticised Mr.. Garneld's late speech, and
said if that gentleman wanted to hnd a
revolutionist, he would point to John
Sherman, the rsyolutlonist OF 1867, when
general legislation had been placed upon
the civil sundry appropriation bill.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-03
EFFECT OF THE RANGER DECIS.
ION AT NEH ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, April 1.-The decis-
ion of the United States Supreme Court
yesterday in the case Of Morris Ranger
vs.. the city of New Orleans is the sub
ject of CONVEX sation in financial and busi-
hess circles to-day. The amount in
volved in this case Is but little more
than one hundred thousand dollars, but
the fact that other bolders of city bonds
will now seek the same remedy occa-
sions uneAsiness. The Times says that
in securing mandamus Ranger and
others have by no means got their money
and the probabilities are that they will
follow road full of difficulties before
they reach it, they reach IL all. The
city will, of course, obey the mandamus
and levy tax, but there is no power
that can compel taxpayers to pay it, and
it is very certain that the city authori-
ties will not be very eager to enforce its
collection.
The Picayune says: "The tendency to
enforce contracts may now be taken as
the et.led policy of the courts, and we
may as well prepare for its application
in all cases affected by the same princi-
nlpu
The daily gazette., 1879-04-03
SECOND EDITION
GENERAL NEWS.

Three hundred San Fracisco labor
ers are ON strike for an advance of pay
AT eleven O'Clock last night Madame
Bonaparte was still alive, but unconsci-
Gus.
The Virginia General Assem- bly,,
which has been In extra session for three
weeks past, adjourned sine die last night
-Paymaster Frank Clarke. Of the
United States Navy, died at the Mare
Island Hospital, San Eranciscs, yester-
day, of an aneurism of the aorta.
AT Richmond, KY, yesterday. Mock
Maughin was found guilty OF murder
and sentenced to hard labor for life
This is the third conviction for murder.
in the County Court this term.
Gardner Colby, Esq, one of the lead.
ing dry goods merchant of Boston, and .
prominent wooden manufacturer, died
last evening. H. wa. bensfactor OF
Colby University, which bears his name.
The eighty ninth annual session of the
New York Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church was convened at Trim
ity church, Newburg, N T.; yesterday
morning, presided over by Bishop Mer-
rill, of Chicago.
The Great Western Railway passenger
station, including Banfield's refreshments
saloon and the American Express Com
pany and Montreal Telegraph oi1ice. at
Suspension Bridge, on the Canada side,
were burned yesterday morning. Loss,
$50, 600.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-03
To BE Hung.

The coming Spring, 10000 pieces OF
wall paper and 1900 pairs of win
dow shades, all from the reliable
Wall Paper House OF J. r. Holt, 223
Market street. Mr.. Holt is selling 15c.
paper for 12ac,, l2ac. for 1Oc.; 10c. for
&c., and SC. for &c. per piece. These
goods are of the very best make, and
guaranteed at full length. Mr.. Holt
will sell you enough paper and border
to paper room II #. by II #. for the
small sum of IS cents. So, you see, pa
pering is cheaper than whitewashing.-
The spring designs are stylish and beau
titul. Good oil shading 1Sc. per yard
Window shades and fixtures, hung COM
plete, $l.75 per pair. Gilt papers and
Dado work 30 per cent lower than ever
Give us call and be convened that the
above is NO humbugging advertisement
but facts. JOHN r. HOLT, 223 Market
street. feb17-6tf.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-03
Blue Hen's Chickens.
The Deldocdre Legislature Hob Nobbing.
They Enjoy Themselves.

The Detd1dre Legislature Hob. Nobbing.
They Enjoy Themselves.
| Special Correspondence OF the Gazette.
WASHINGTON, April 20 A. M.-The
folks are enjoying themselves hugely
Last night, after supper had been dis
pensed with. the party got together and
proceeded to the residence of Senator
Bayard, pursuant to invitation. The
Senator, smiling and cheerful, met them
at the door and ushered each one in the
parlor after kindly greeting and arm
shake of the hand. There were, perhaps,
fifty persons present, many Of them beng
the guests accompanying the members.
Among those was ex-Congressman Benz.
I. Biggs. Senator Salisbury AMI Rep
resentative Martin were also present.
During the brief interim between the
entrance and the refreshments some good
stories were told of old. days around tue
National Capital. Mr.. Martin also rela-
ted how he had that day asked the privi-
lege to the floor of the House to the
members of the Legislature.
Gas soon as asked, "said he" Mr..
Sparks of Illinois jumped up and exclaim-
ed: 'Why in the dickens don't you ask
that the whole State be admitted to the
floor9 we could readily accommodate
them.'"
A very pleasant time was spent at SEN
ator Bayard's and the party l-f, well
pleased.
Mr.. Massey, always accommodating
and on the alert to please, had last night,
planned an excursion to Mount Vernon
to-day, but owing to the time table of
the boat it had to be abandoned.
This forenoon was spent In sight see
ing among the different departments.
The Treasury department and Patent
office was visited first, and then the
White House. In the afternoon the cap
itol was gone through and the members
afterwards went on the floor of the House
and watched the national law makers
at work.
The programme tonight, will proba-
bly, be of much the same nature, as it
has been heretofore; with possibly =
treat from Senator Salisbury.
The party leaves Washington at o:S0
tomorrow and will reach Wilmington
in time to enjoy the banquet to be given
at the Clayton House by the people of
that city. ...t.t FL. S. B.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-03
A SIMMER Resort Burned.

The well-known "Pavilion," Kept by
Philip Jones, on the beach at Rehoboth
City, Sussex county, quite a famous re-
sort for pleasure parties in summer and
cunning parties in fall and winter, was
entirely destroyed by fire yesterday morn.
ing. The loss will approximate $4,000
and is fully covered by insurance in the
Kent County Mutual Company.
Usually such things as are. advertised
possess no value. But who would say
rat DIR. Bulls cough syrup possesses nc
merit 1t is the standard remedy of oul
age. Price 25 cents.