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GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY.

One of the curiosities of San Anto-
nio, Texas, is boy born without arms.
"A baby in SomerviIle county, Texas,
was lately carried off by panther. -,
Hon. Alexander II. Stephens will
be sixty-eight years old next February.
- Over 100000 worth of cotton IS
locked up at Griffin, Ga, for want of
shipping facilities.
"A French capitalist has purchased
$4,000 acres of land in Parker and Pa!o
Pinto counties, Texas.
"A Northern company bought gold
mine near High Point, N. c., recently for
which they paid $4,000.
A Catawba, N. O., farmer manufac-
tured this year $500 gallons of molasses
from his own crop of cane.
- A farmer in Talbot county, Ga,
made fifteen bales of cotton this year
with the aid of only one mule.
Capt. Thomas Simpson, OF Burnet,
Texas, lost his wife, and her remains are
kept in his parlor in an elegant metallic
case.
Joseph S. Fleming, of Washington
city, was convicted last Wednesday of an
assault with intent to murder his wife, to
whom he had been married week.
- The new Georgia flag consists of a
perpendicular blue bar from top to bot.
tom of the flag, next to the staff, and
three horizontal bars, red, white and red.
"A farmer of McMinn county was
arrested Saturday by U. S. revenue Off
Ger for selling seventy-fye cents worth
of tobacco of his own production. lie
was found guilty and thrown in prison,
where he must remain until the Federal
Court convenes in Knoxville about 4 year
hence. He will then be fined perhaps
SlOO.-Chattamooga (Tnn.l Times.
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Little Repairs.

Now is the time, before cold weather
about the house and premises. We
have already had sharp warning, and if
further neglected until winter, when
the short days are crowded with work,
they will be imperfectly made, if made
at all. If the gentlemen of the house
hold have no mechanical skill, the servi-
ces of carpenter will be necessary. Be-
fore he comes, however, some member of
the family should 60 through the house
on a visit of inspection and a memoran-
dunn should be made of whatever defects
are discovered. Then, when the carpen-
ter comes, he can commence work at once,
and as soon as he completes one piece
of work, he can, without useless delay,
begin another, as the employer dictates.
Having the work planned previously
will prevent loss of time aud patience
on the part of the carpenter. 1t is a
saving of time and money also to those
who employ workmen to furnish them
al,Cays with some systematic plan for
work.
The proper time for making small re.
pairs is Just before the fall house clean
ing. Every door and window, and the
fasieniugs of each, should be examined,
and if found out of order, "make note
of it." There are many houses in which
the doors and windows have settled, so
that they can be opened and closed only
with difficulty. And they are allowed
to remain in that condition wear after
year, because the owners lack order and
perseverance. The best built houses
will sometimes settle. but it will not, as
a rule, regulate itself. Persons stopping
at hotels will see cards of Regulations"
fastened to the inside of the doors Of
sleeping apartments. One of the rules is
that the occupant of the room shall "boh
the door," to insure safety. But even in
hotels the bolt does not always strike
right The writer has seen a trunk
rolled to the door to do duty in place of
an imperfect bolt that might have been
put in working order in five minutes
time.
If the front gate is out of order, now is
the time to "iix" it. 1t is common to
see gate.latch so useless that piece
of rope must be used in place of the latch.
Other gates have to be lifted bodily, be-
cause the hinges have given out, while
others are down entirely, so that where
cattle have free range they find pastur-
age in front yards. The gate tells its
own story. The surroundings of home
gates and fences included-give an
insight into the character of the posses
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Theory in Reference to the Earth.

In q recent lecture in New York, on
the earth's interior, by Prof. John S.
Newberry, of the School of Mines in
Columbia college, the lecturer squarely
opposed the modern doctrine, put forth
by Sir William Thompson and Prof.
Evans Hopkins, that the solid crust of
our globe is at least 1000 miles in thick
ness, with presumption in favor of en-
tire solidity. Laplace's ampli6cation
and systemization of Hershel's so-called
nebular hypothesis, an explanation OF
the origin of the solar system, gave rise
to the now generally accepted idea in re-
gard to the condition of the earth's inte-
rior, namely, that our globe is still a
mass of molten matter, and covered with
a rocky crust of perhaps some fifty miles
in thickness. It was land isl sustained
by the phenomena of volcanic eruptions,
and earthquakes, Of which it furnishes
simple explanation; and it is also upheld
by the known fact, that in mines, and
other deep excavations, the temperature
rises about one degree with every fifty
feet of descent-and doubtless the in
crease would be more rapid, if mines
could be carried mile or two into the
crust, but men can not endure it to work at
deeper depths than they have now reach
ed, and no company is likely atpresent to
be formed to dig deeper just for the sake
of ascertaining scientific fact. Sir
VIM. Thompson's idea, of the actual So
lidity of the globe, claims to be based
upon purely mathematical calculations
on data derived from the phenomena of
the equinoxes; but Professor Hennesay,
of the Dublin university, has shown that
Sir Williams conclusion is based upon
an assumtion of facts that do not actual
ly exist in nature. This point made by
the Dublin professor was vigorously in
favor of the earlier theory, that we are
living on a comparatively thin crust of
the globe, so thin, in proportion to the
molten fiery mass of the interior, that it
is not relatively much thicker than the
shell which holds the egg.
This view might, we think, be further
strengthened by citing the fact that the
firm rocky outside covering of this globe
of red-hot lava holds the molten mass so
closely, so air-tight we might say, that
the process of cooling and solidifcation,
which appears to have been going on for
years, is still retarded, and made SO slow
and gradual that it will yet take vast
cycle of time to even double the existing
thickness of the she'll. When that time
shall have been accomplished, this globe
will in all probability be no longer fit
place for human beings, and the cold
dead world will whirl its appointed round
without bearing with it the green and
populated continents we now behold, or
responding, as now, to the return of the
spring time. But the ages that must in
tervene will be long enough for the rise
and fall of more, and longer-lived ma.
tions, than any or all that have existed
in recorded time.
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where this mysterious poison turks, though
no one knows what it is. They can tell
you the very area, to an acre, where it
exists. 1t is generally deep, damp coves
of the mountains, on the North sides.
To escape the poison, every farmer who
lives in the vicinity of an infected spot
keeps up his milk cattle in pasture and
never fuses the meat ofcattle that have been
running in that range. They are gener-
ally more afraid of the disease than
strangers who have not witnessed Tits ter
rible effects, and you need not fear to use
the butter and milk from their table.
Hotel persons too are very careful from
whom they purchase these things, though
occasionally cases have occurred from
butter in which thev have been deceived.
I knew one instance of this. where the
hostess herself was poisoned but recover
ed.
I neglected to say that horses are as
liable to become poisoned as cattle, and
often die when driven off to market, the
driving developing the disease. l hope
this may not be entirely devoid of inter-
est to many who have but general idea
of this curious poison.
Boone, N. c., November Z, 1879.
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"A leading firm in Charleston has
entered suit for $4,000 against the pro-
prietors of the two principal gambling
saloons, the amount sued for, or portion
of it being alleged to have been lost at
various times by young men in whom the
prosecutors are interested. The action
is brought under the law which provides
that money won at gambling shall, upon
proof, he restored four-fold.
Parched and swollen Lips Indicate
Worms. Shriner's Indian Vermifuc will
destroy and eject these detestable crea-
lures from the intestines, thus restoring
the child to health and beauty.
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Is Life Worth Living 2"
Homer was a beggar.
Spencer died in want.

Homer was OeSSar.
Spencer died in want.
Cervantes died of hunger.
Terrence, the dramatist, was 4 slave.
DRYDEN lived in poverty and distress.
Sir Walter Raleigh died on the scafiold.
Butler lived life of penury and died
poor. =,
Plautus, the Roman comic poet, turned
q mill.
Bacon lived life of meanness and
distress.
Paul Borghese had fourteen trades, and
yet starved with all.
Tasso, the Italian poet, was often dis
tressed for five shilliugs.
Steele, the humorist, lived life of
perfect warfare with bailiffs.
Otway, the English dramatist, died
prematurely and through hunger.
Savage died in prison at Bristol, where
he was confined for debt of $40.
Chatterton, the child of genius misfor-
tune, destroyed himself at eighteen.
Bentivoglio was refused admittance
into hospital he had himself erected.
The death of Collins was through neg
lect, first causing mental arrangement.
Goldsmith's ''Vicar Of Wakefield" was
sold for trihe to save him from the grip
of the law.
Fielding lies in the burying ground of
the English factory at Lisbon, without a
stone to mark the spot.
Milton sold his copyright of Paradise
Lost" for SIS, ut threo payments, and fin
ished his life in obscurity.
Camoens, the celebrated writer OF the
"Lusiad," the great Portuguese epic, ended
his days, it is said, in an alms-house, and,
at any rate, was supported by q faithful
black servant, who begged in the streets
of Lisbon for him.
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Chickens Hatched by q Cat.

A remarkable cat lives at No. 69 Fif.
teenth street, South Brooklyn. From I'm
early age she has displayed great fond
ness for Matching out chickens. She sets
on eggs like an old hen until the feather
ed young break the she'll, and then she
cares for them as afectionately as if they
were orthodox kittens. Four families of
chickens have been Matched by this cat,
and she is now busily engaged on the
fifth, with a very fair prospect of success.
The animal is the property of Mrs. Leo
nard, an intelligent Irish woman, who
resides with her husband in cottage at
the above address.
A Herald reporter called at the house
Yesterday afternoon to see the wonder.
In one corner of the kitchen, partitioned
off from the rest of the rooms, was a large
bird cage, around which dozen chickens
were strutting and picking up meal.
Inside of the cage, on bed of straw, was
a cat of unprepossessing appearance, but
of stalwart proportions, covering tour
eggs. The latter was disclosed to view as
the reporter approached the cage, and
the animal left her nest to play with q
chicken. Then she returned to her task,
extending her body at full length over
the eggs and completely hiding them.
The chickens she had already brought
into the world seemed to possess as much
filial affection as is generally shown by
little chicks for their natural mothers,
and they pirouetted about the cat in the
most familiar way, climbing on her back,
enjoying her warm coat of fur until q
movement of her body tumbled them of.
After she had become weary of setting,
the cat made tour among her young
and carried them to different parts of the
enclosure. Her method Of transporta-
ton was by the neck, and the chickens
did not seem to mind this kind OF transit
any more than if they were kittens. She
has been very kind to them, and has
never made meal of her offspring. 1t
is related that when her first chicks ap-
peared she carried one of them by the
neck up the cellar stairs. The flesh OF
the young biped being very tender and
the Journey somewhat long, blood soon
flowed. Instead of devouring the chick
after she had tasted its blood, she applied
her tongue daily to the neck until the
wound healed.
The cat came to Mrs. Leonard's house
about a year ago unheralded and un-
known, and next day was found on a
nest of eggs deserted by a hen who should
have been setting. She was driven of
repeatedly, for fear she would break the
eggs but, pcrsisting in her purpose,
brought forth brood Of chickens that
astonished the household. About score
of chickens have been brought into the
world through her agency, eight of which
survive. South Brooklyn has been very
much interested over the phenomenon,
and hundreds of visitors have seen and
admired the feline incubator.-Neo York
Herald.
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It Is too TO forget the rava es of this terri
ble disease. which will no doubt return In more
malignant and virulent form In the fall of 1879.
MERRELLS HEPATINE, Remedy discover
ed in Southern Nubia and used with such wonder
ful results In South America where the most ag-
gravated cases of fever are found causes from one
to two ounces of bile to be filtered or strained
from fho blood each time II passes through the
Liver, as long rs an excess of bile exists. BY Its
wonderful action on the Liver and Stomach the
IIEPATINE not only prevents to certainty any
kind of Fever and Black Vornit, but also cures
Headache Constipation Of the Bowels, Dyspepsia
and all Malaral diseases.
No one need fear Yellow Fever who will expcl
the Malarial Poison and excess OF bile from the
blood by using MERRELL'S IIEPATlNE, which
is sold by all Druggists in 25 cent and SiO bottles
or will be sent by express bv the Proprletors,
a. T. MERRELL & CO., Phila. Pa.
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Tributes to Women.
SOCIAL,

It is because women have greater tact
than men that they prove the most infu-
entail teachers. They have more self:
restraint than men and are naturally
more gracious and polite. In matters of
social detail, aptness and dexterity come
to them like nature, and hence, well
hammered men usually receive their best
culture by mixing in the society of gen.
tie and adroit women.-,Samucl Smile.
PERSONAL.
We cannot conceive woman as distinct,
distant, unrelated; she seems so person.
al, concrete, so near; yet we can never
quite come up to her discernments, nor
gainsay their delicacy and truthfulncss.
The very name of woman becomes soiled
if we seek to be related to her by the
coarse ties of appetite instead of the
charm of ideas. Endowed with magnet
ie gifts, by necessity of sex realist and
diviner, lives nearest the cardinal facts
of existence, instinct with the mysteries
of love and fate; q romance ever attach
ing itself to her name and destiny.-A.
B. AtcoH.
FANCIFUL.
Women are such strange creatures Is
there any trick that love and their own
faucies do not play them? Just see how
they marry! A woman that gets hold Of
bit of manhood is like one of those
Chinese wood carvers who work on any
odd, fantastic root that comes to had. [
should like to see any kind of man, dis.
tinguished from gorilla, that some good
and even pretty woman could not shape
husband out of.-O. w. Holmes.
POWERFUL.
When the people talk of woman's
claims and woman's rights I think of the
tournaments of former days. If the la
dies had descended into the arena, the
most of them would have made but sorry
knights, whereas, remaining in the gale.
ry, it was they who gave the prizes and
it was to win the need of praise from
them that each knight did his best.
There is something Of the same kind
even in the most unchivalrous ages
Arthur Helps.
MIRTHFUL.
I see how it is. Woman is now SUI
preme in the house. She will gradually
control everything. Woman is one of
the ablest and most cunning creatures
who have ever mingled in human affairs.
1 understand those who say they don't
want the ballot. They want the power
without the responsibility; so while we
are being amused with the ballot, woman
is quietly taking things into her own
hands.-C d. Warner.
THOUGHTFUL.
Love in woman is no trihing emotion.
On its joyous side it seeks affinity with
every phase of nature that is gladstone
and of promise. When one thoughtfully
considers the part which love has in the
destiny and character of woman, the is
sues that come out of it for veal or mis-
cry, her ruin or perfection, nothing is
more pathetic, and death itself is no
more solemn.-Hcnry Giles.
DELIGHTFUL.
One of the finest compliments ever
paid to woman was that of Steele, when
he said to Lady Hastings, "that to have
loved her was liberal education"
Viewed in this light, woman is an edu-
Gator in the highest sense, because she
educates humancly and lovingly.
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DIX -HO%S1 11o''''''''''
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for subsequent insertions less than three months
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Case Of COL j, Z. DTdhSon.
KINGSTON, GA. September 10, 1871.
GENTs-For sixteen years have been great
sufferer from Scrofula in its most distressing forms
teen wears with scrofllolls ulcerations. The most
approved remedies for such cases had been used,
and the most eminent physicians consulted, with
out any decided benefit. Thus Frustrated, dis
trcssed, dcsponding, was advised by DR.. Aver, OF
Floyd County, Ga, to commence the use of your
Compound Extract Stillingia. Language is as In
sufficient to describe the relief obthined from the
use OF the Stiingia rs 1t Is to convey an adequate
idea of the intensity of my suffering before using
your medicine sufficient to say, | abandoned all
other remedies and continued the use of your ES-
tract of Stillingia, until | can say truly, II am
cured of all PAIN" Of all disease, with nothing to
obstruct the active pursuit of my profession. More
than eight months have elapsed since this re-
markabc cure, without any return Of the disease
For the truth of the above statement, refer 10
any gentleman in Barlow County, Ga, and to the
members Of the bar Of Cherokee Circuit, who are
acquainted with me. shall ever remain, with the
dccpest gratitude, your obcdicnt servant.
J. c. BRANSON, Atty at Law.
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"IF YOU LOVE ME TELL ME So"

If you love Inc, tell me so
l have read It in your eyes,
have heard it in your signs,
But my woman's heart replies,
'If you love me, tell me so.'
Should I give you, yes or no?
Nay q girl may not confess
That her answer would be Eyes"
To such questioning, unless
He who loves her tells her so.
IF you love me, tell me so;
Love gives strength to watch and wait
Trust gives heart for any fate;
Poor or rich, unknown or great
If YOU love me, tell me so.
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TO CREDITORS.

IN All persons having demands against
the Estate of Mrs. Mary i. Greer, deceased,
are hereby notified to present the same, duly
attcstcd, or else be barred. And all persons
owing the said estate are requested to make
payment at once.
DAVID r. GREER, Admir-.
Dec 1, lS19 81
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South Carolina Railroad.

On and after Sunday. September I, 1879, PaSscn-
ger trains will run Is follows:
DowS.
Leave Columbia. .......5.:al Il III 100 y III 9h p III
Arrive ~ Characterization III as i III , III u ~
Arrive at Augusta-......3lj IN go l M
Arrive at Camdcn......12 noon 80 pm
Up.
Leave Charlcston......5iDa a IN 5IOam Sis pm
Leave Aucrsta.......- S.l5am I.uop pr
Leave CaEulcn..-..--5.31a . III l.3Dp pm
Arrive at Columbia...n ~ y IN $40 pm 500 n NJ
The Night Exprcssl, rinS Columbia at . - p. III.
and Charleston at S.R }. M, will run daily, all 9th
cr trains daily, exc .pt sundays. The 9.30 p. III.
train from Columbia makes connection ut Charles
ton nn Wcdncsday and Saturday with New York
Steamers.
Sleeping cars are run IN Nigh, trains to Charles
ton and Augusta. Rate only 81 - Tor 4 douhic
lcrti. ~ i. DESArsSrIE, Agent, Columbia.
JOHN L. pECK, Gen. Sup't.
u. C. ALLEN, Gen. Ticket Agi., Charleston. $. c.
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DR.. PembcrtOn's Stillingia or Queens
Delight.

The reports of wonderful cures of rheumatism,
Scrofuls Salt Rheum, Syphilis. Cancer, Ulcers and
Sores that come from all parts Of the country are
not only remarkable but so miraculous rs to be
doubted was il not for the abundance of proof.
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Contractor and Builder.

ry7iIE undersigned bcgs 10 inform the
4 publ that he is prepared ;o do any
work in tlr line of building or repairing
houses. &c. in ihr hest "i style and at the
mG>t reasonable prices. Plans and estimates
furnished and the opportunity OF bidding
ON contracts solicited. Address or 'll! on
JESSE NJ. SMITH,
Anderson >. {.
Oct ., 1879 is tim
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MILK SICKNESS.

Conjecture as to Its Origin Remedies
Used for It-Precautions Against II.
Where It Is, SC.
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One hundred telephones are in use
in Savannah, Ga.
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DIR. PEMDERToN's sTILLINGIA is prepar-
ed by A, +. MERRIl1L * CO., Phila., Pa.
Sold by all Druggists in sl.00 bottles, or sent by
express. Agents wanted to canvass everywhere
Send for Book-"Curious story'-frcc TO al.
Medicines sent to poor people, payable In INSTALL
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WEST POINT, Ga, Sept. 1G 1870.
GESTs-Thc above certificate Of Mr.. w. Is. Blan-
ton we know and certify to as being true, The
thing Is so hundreds Of the most respected citi-
zcns will certify to it. As much reference can be
given rs may be required. Yours truly,
CRAWFORD Il WALKER Druggists.
HON, ID. II. WILLIAMS.
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Ppinclpd once, 35 nIurry ST., N. Y.
PRICE rs CENTS.
BoN by Druggists throughout the world.