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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-23
The Finest Diamonds In tho world.

Western soVercigns are not the possess
sors Of the finest diamonds in the world, for
tho llajahs OF NIanton, Bornco and the Shah
OF Persia have the largest hitherto known.
The one belonging 10 the Emperor of the
Monguls weighed 279 carats (nbout four
grains cach), and was valued at II, 600, 600
francs. The famous Oroif, the property of
the Russian crown, is one of the most re-
markablc diamonds, on account of the
wcll-known circumstances under which it
was brought TO Europe The large stone
belonging to the Emperor of Brazil, which
weighs l,73O carats, would be worth many
millions were not its brillancy diminished
by certain defects. The Sultan of Nizam's
diamond weighs 400 carats; that of the
Emperor Of Austria 90 grains and TINT of
the King of Portugal %. gains, The ia
NOUS Koh-i-noor, or Mountain of Light, is
the property of the Queen Of England.
The one which adorned the tiara of Plus
lN., and was bcqueathcd by him to his
successor, Leo XIII, is one Of the finest
stones known. 1t came from the treasury
Of the Duke Of Burgundy, seized at Gran
som. 1t was sold after the battle to Jew
of Bcrno, for 3 crowns, then succcssively
for 5000 and 5000 ducas and aftcrward
purchased for II, 900 by Luigi Sforza, from
whom it passed into the hands Of Pope Ju-
Illus II. for 10000 ducats. Every one
knows that tho 'tRcgcnt', Of the weight
of 1876 carats, Is the finest diamonds bolong-
ing to tho French regala. Connoisscurs
consider it to be worth 10000 600 francs.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-23
Tho Travellers Trunks.

There was an odd genius, but not ut oil
odd as to his utter disregard of an econom.
ical preservation of his income, who was
once ornamental, and to a certain extent
useful upon the Philadelphia stage. He ia
now &C of the 'highly efficient" attaches
of til. police of Baltimore. Jack came
from al express Office upon the stage. Hc
was mn incorrigible joker. One Summer
it was his last upon the stagc-being ont OF
an engagement, he came here in search of
"snap." OF course he wasn't flush of
funds. But hc was well dressed and as
airy as prince. lie "gunncd" around for
hotel or piaco whcrcat he could abide in
comfort. lie tonnd one, gcntcel and reason.
able in charge The landlord was all smiles.
He gave him fine ROOM "NNhcre is your
baggage-your trunks2" s'They'll be here
this evening" For a fortnight Jack Jared
sumptuo, sly. The landlord had again and
again suggested payment, until at the end
Of two weeks he became obstinate and
savage. 81 want your BILL" said the irate
host. "No more promiscs-thc money or
your room. You have deceived me, sir.
Where arc your trunks-thc baggage you
said you had2" "Sir," "said Jack, "my trunks
arc hcrcl They've been here over since
AAH'S' 'IIh"oli3 nv ~ Cll3 "llCtC
arc thcy2" said the landlord little molli-
fled at the prospect of security. "Ask
your cln'k. Sir, at the office, said Jack, lot-
tily. land, sir, you can retain them for
your beggarly bill If you choose"
"Woit," said the landlord, starting for his
Office. "Ho hasn't any baggage, said the
clerk, "eAcept this paper. which he left
hero tho day he came" "The lying,
swindling-let me see that parcel" The
landlord grasped it, tore it open, and saw
the 'point." 1t contained pair of old
velvet stage trunks--part of shape suit.
These were the "trunks" Jack called bag
gage. Next day Jack caught ''snap,"
and started. Off on the road. He sent q
note to the landlord requesting him to be
careful and not break the locks of those
trunks, as he might 'want to wear 'em
sone day"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-23
TRI-W EEKLY EDITION.

and he struck it softly rs it
lay in his palm, and marvellous to behold,
it cracked and parted as the stone had done,
directly in the middle of the sphere. In
tho centre OF the ball (whoSc surface was
very thin, was a small fiat roll of rough
paper.
writing up)n ii. Something hard was in
it's folds which slipped out and rolled over
the table. 1t was jewclled ring. We
seized it, looked upon it, and wondered.
4 very lurge brilliant diamond in the form,
OF star, in quaint old setting, surmount.
cd the ring, and wo turned now and read
the scrawlcd writing, which it was dilicul,
to deciphcr. Cecil at last read it aloud.
"This is to certify that |, Lcftie Slsrinc,
wife OF Hale Shrine, stole from the house
OF Leonard Castcnwcll, of ---, York.
shire, England, this family heirloom, the
crown star diamond ring, commonly worn
by the proud daughter of the house,
Amelia Castenwcll. | stole 1t to revenge
myself for her naughty treatment Of me
and mine who sought to predict to her tho
fortunes Of her house. | wish to make
confession before die, but wish it only
known by her descendants that / did so.
repeat here my prediction, uttered to her
and which will prove true, IS time will
show, thoug she saw fit to gainsay it. Tho
blood Of the Castcnwells, of -, York
shire, will minglc with that Of our uibt
within the next hundred years.
lSigncd] "LErrIE SKnlNE"
AT the conclusion of this reading my
husband sat down aghaSt. "rhis then is
our family diamond, the loss of which NY
grandmother, the naughty Amelia Castcn.
well, mourncd up to the time of her death.
1t is OF great intrinsic value, and was pre-.
scntcd to one of our remote titled ancestors
by o member of the royal family, Us tho
reward OF valiant action in their defense. y
"And the Gypsys prophcsy has proven
true, your blood has mingled with that OF
her tribe, and within one hundred years u
My husband smiled, ahd looked by nc
mcaas miserable at this reminder.
GLOW strange that you have never sub.
mittcd this stone to chemist. | think
he could have discovered the line OF
division"
''My fathcr once did, but though the
chemist was an eminent one, he made nc
discovery, but pronounced it solid
stone"
Later on, my husband exposed the stone
to friend of his, a gcologist, who told
him it had 6ech rendered thus firmly atl.
hcsivc by the use of an invisible cement,
which, on account Of its enduring qualities,
ought, hundred years ago, to have been Il
fortune to it's inventor. lie also said, had
it remained in the moie humid atmosphere
of England, it would, without doubt, have
separated much sooner, and that it's return
to that atmosphere had hastcncd that nc
tion.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-23
Buffaloes and Military Traotios.

eyes, sir, caught these buffaloes when
they were calves; got the prairie dogs when
they were puppies; the antelope when it
wasn't as big as kitten, and the prairie
wolf when the eyes were scarcely open.
They arc all over four years old now, and |
trained them myself"
The speaker was John Richardson. who
for ten years had been serving Uncle Sam
as private soldier at Forts D. A. Russell,
llarltcr, Wallace and other outposts on the
Indian frontics. lie varied the idcncss of
garrison life by studying the habits of the
prairie animals. and as result he has been
able not only to make pets of three buffa-
hcifcr--an antelope, a prairie wolf and a
tolcrablc condition Of training. Recently
he landed them in this city and
proceeded with them to the farm of James
Archer, near Fordham, where they will be
kept until he can give an exhibition.
"What can tho butfalocs do7 asked the
Hcrald reporter.
proving it; because you thing Pm Boosting.
Well we have q little exhibition soon as l
feed 'cm. You sec they've been on the
N"o oiiCC lHilSuuy, "lICiI 1 BlulIC(l from
Icavcnworth. ] had the bufralocs out at
Rochester, and like enough they're scared
and won't obey flrst-ratc"
The prairie dog nestled on his masters
shoulder, the wolf slcakcd at his heels and
the antelope walked alongside the buffalocs,
all Of them responding TO their masters
voice by following him through tho stock
yard Of tho New York Central railroad.
Then they were fcd--the buffalo will,
hoy, the antelope with twigs of spruce and
grass, tho prairie wolf with great bono
and tho dog with apple.
When they were through with their meal
Mr.. Richardson called out "Fall inl" AT
once trio bnffalocs stood facing him and
formed in line accordingly to size. Tho
antelope took position as file closer, while
tho wolf, refusing to take part in the drill,
got beating, and skunk of into corner,
where he whincd pitco,lsly.
''lIc Is very disobcdicnt, and will parade
only occasionally. Icontrol him by fear.
The rcst, except the antelope, are very do
cilc, aud he isn't wild. taught him tc
stand always behind tho limo. Now yo,
sec I got these things, and 1made pets OF
them. didn't intend. to train tlem fol
anything but fun. y
"Being myself soldier !, naturally
enough, taught them Upton's tactic, 80 fal
as they can be adopted for three big shoul
'aered brutcs Ike Topsey, General Custer
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-23
and Meadow Grass. The hcifer is Meadow
Grass. Fours right say fours, but its
really thrccS-narcbin

and Meadow Grass. The hcifcr is Meadow
Grass. Fours right say fours, but its
really thrccs-march"
| Immediately the unwiedly Meadow Grass
began to wheel, the others keeping the
alignment by moving moro slowly until
the front had been changed. 'IIalt! right
dress and the great shaggy beasts turned
| their heads and eyes TO the right, aud
waited for the order "Front!" Thon came
"Fours lcft!" "Fours right about |"
''Two left and rights !" ''rhrce. step to
the rear!' and u score of orders intclliglble
only to a military man. All obcyed with
promptitudc and intelligence. Finally
the order was given, ''Forward, double
tprn, march !" and at once the trio, follow
cd closely by the antelope, started Off at q
sharp run, and halted q the word
"Pcrqlita," said Richardson, speaking OF
the prairie dog, is sick. lie has been sick
ever since he got out Of Kansas. But he
Shall turn summcrsault for you. Here,
PcrQuita; over march!'
AT the word The quaint little animal
threw half handspring that would have
done honor to Il trained athlete.
1t is Richardson's intention 10 give cx-
hibitions of the chase Of the buffalo, as the
Indians do 1t with bow and arrows, and to
that end he has brought with him II mus
tang and bow, with blunt arrows. "I use
blunt arrows because / wouldn't hurt nv
Meadow Grass, would RI and the master
put his arm carcssingly over the shaggy
neck of the hcifcr, while she responded by
aflcctionatly rubbing his hand with her
nose
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-23
Painting.

Here Is the foundation for two or more
coats Of paint. The first coat upon tho
wood is called the printing. This may be
made little thinner than thick cream by
the addition Of more linseed oil. Some
painters add spirits turpcntne to the pri-
ming, but it is not best for outside work,
even in the priming coat, and it is ruinous
Tor the outer coats, as it causes tho paint
to soon cut all to pieces in the weather and
rub off like lime whitcwash. Spirits tur-
pcntine is often put largely in outside work
by dishonest painters, Q), il they furnish
the paint themselves, because it cost less
than linsecd oil, and (2), because it makes
their work dry with greater rapldity. The
farmer doing his own painting will not be
apt to find himself in any great hurry about
the drying, but If he does he can make the
paint dry fast and yet be all right by adding
to 1t, at the mixing, small quantity of
what they have for salc at the paint shops
under tho name of "Japan gold size. :"
The second coat Of paint must never be
put on until the first coat or priming Is en-
tircly dry and hard. If you desire to put
on third coat prepare your paint exactly
as for the second coat. Be very careful
not to get your paint too thin; and before
putting on the third coat, make sure that
the second coat Is perfectly dry. For in
side work you take your lead from the kcg,
and mix it to tho consistency of cream with
turpentlnc alone. Some painters apply it
In this condition; but if it bc used about
the house, great advantage will be found to
como Of the addition Of one half pint light
colorcd coach varnlsh to every gallon of
paint. This gives it peculiar hardness,
and makes 1t so that one may wash 1t thor
onghly with soap suds and not damage it
in tho least. This, it must be borno in
mind, Is for second or third coat tho
wood must first have been primed tho
samc as for outside work, though tho pri-
ming may be mixed with turpcntinc instead
Of linsecd oil, yet small proportion of oil
improves 1t. A very beautiful finishing
paint for inside work Ii made by mixing
zinc white (Which Is something similar to
white leaO in damar varnish, and reducing
It to working consistency with turpcntinc.
This imparts q bright gloss to the work {;
but you will find 1t moro troublesome to
put on smoothly than any OF the other prep
arations.
n ls. 4 ssr
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-23
SADDENING DAYS.

The saddening sunshine shone upon tho fallen
]esves;
The fallen leaves were crisp, and deal, and
sere;
Tho noiscless wind, still like n hoart that
grieves,
Yet motled he leaves Of tho waning year.
soothing sadness. the sadn rs Of beautiful
things,
Camo with the BROOKE, tho snnshiuo and tue
leaves.
How many thugs were down, or gonc, like
kings
Uncrownd, or glistoning empty shcavos!
That | should sigh, and sadly SEQ thege all
tumn days,
Now ripe, now sadly tim fado and fall
As falls tho leaf, ,as falls tho flower promise
We're not strange to ono whose life is past
rccal
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-23
Tho Sarcastic Tramp.

On the wall of tic woodshcd which con-
stitutcs the station at Dorscy's, on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, the following
has recently been written in a fair con-
mcrcial hand: "Bound for Virginia In
search of employment Lodged here one
night and brcakfasted OH dandelion salad
and peas-a delightful dish. Tho polite
attention Of the walters at this establish
ment can not too highly commend to my
followers. Edgar A. Wilkins, of Bristol,
England" Tho sarcasm of this can be
appreciated when 1t Is remembered that the
danlclions and peas had to be plnckcd
from'a a ncighboring field, and that nobody
lives within half q mile Of the station.
Paris has al .0flf fahacco shops.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-23
Seeds.

at the last meeting of the British associa-
tion, Sir john Lubbock read an interesting
paper on seeds. He commenced by calling
attention to the difference presented by
seeds, some being large, some small, some
covered with hooks, some provided with
hairs, some smooth, some sticky, etc. Hc
gave the reasons of these pcculiarities, and
then spoke Of the modes of dispersion, by
means of which sccdssccurcd sort of natu-
raj rotation Of crops, and in other cases were
enabled to rcctify their frontiers. Some
plants actually threw their seeds some were
transported hy the wind, and many wcrc
provided with wing which caught the
wind. Dispersion was also effected by tho
agency of animals. This mcans.was divid-
eel into two classes, where seeds adhered
to animals by hooks, and where the same
purpose was effected by sticky glands. The
next point touched upon was, that seeds
found themselves In spots suitahlc for
growth. Most seeds gcrminatcd on the
ground, but there were instances, as the
mistletoe, where they were parasitic on
trees Such seeds were embedded in O
viscid substance, so that If dropped by a
bird on bough they adhered to 1t. In
some cases plants buried their own seeds,
anu Ill otHcE luSlaHCcS Inc bccuS Duricu
themselves, the means by which these
processes were effected being fully explain
ed by Sir JOIN, who, in con-
clusion, called atteption to mimick-
ing seeds, such as tho soprplurns, tho pods
of which did not open, but looked so ex.
actly like worms that bifds were induced to
peck at them and thus flee the sceds. That
this was the purpose of the resemblance lie
would not assert, but hoI throw 1t out as a
matter for consideration
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-23

4 Our best intentlons,I even when they
have been most prudSntly formed, tail
often In thelt Issue. 8.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-23

1t Is said that locks with sliders and
9',mblers have for centuries been made
J isi.sshSak
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-23

Paris has Il ,0of ) is.Aahac 90 shops.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-08-29
Prospectus

The subscriber herewith announces his forthconi l.
volume OF literary euds and eAs letters, eIc the
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-08-29
" SAGEBRUSH LEAVES" "

Il IS ntenced that Jis book sta embrace about $50
pages. d0odtcno bo}ud in cloth. and ready dsliy cry
o. before the first day Uf July, 1879.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-08-29
SACEEEUsH LEAVES.

Notes and Queries-Mere Notes and Queres-Learing
6moke-The Little Alen-The Confessions OF Bbli-
naniac-Putes, Milliners and Boys-Somewhat Ow lish
-tileanings s-Dates and Mares Milk-A Chapter on
Canes, Etc-TOm Thumb, Etc-SOmethng Critical
Random Shots-Scraps- Finding Money in the Ashes
Our Good Takers OF the Far WeSt-BlHs Monday
Man as q Barometer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-23

RICHMOND Commissioner TOwne ha@ ap.
pointed Nathan Iligley town liquor agent
an excellent appointment.
George Barnum, who for several YEAR
has been engaged in the hardware business
in Barnum's block, has closed his business
here, and gone into business 10 Middle
bury. His numerous friends here wish him
the best OF success in his new enterprise.
Place & Young, from Essex Junction
have opened tin and hardware store in the
block formerly owned by Salmon Green
They are well spoken Of a. business men OF
integrity.
Considerable building il in cOntempa-
ton, this season, notwithstanding tho low
price Of dairy products. NJ NJ. Bates, Esq
Is laying the foundation for a fine two-story
farmhouse and this with many repairs will
keep several mechanics busy all summer
Some two weeks ago a farmer had oc-
casIon to leave twJ-quart basin full OF
large board nails in the end of hollow tree
some four feet from the ground A day
OF two ago the nails were wanted on and go
ing alter themevery one was found on the
ground, and a robin nest 10 the basin with
three eggs in it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-23

The tenth annual session of the Vermont
Baptist Sunday-school Convention will be
held in Nergonnes, Wednesday and Thurs
day, June 4th and 5th, proIimo. Prof.
Wm. F. Sherwin, of Newark, N. j., will be
general manager. The programme for the
session will consist Of a general greeting
service on Tuesday evening, at 80 o'clock
consisting Of prayer and praise, with an ad-
dress Of welcome from the pastor, Rev. &.
Hubbard q response by the president, Guy
c. Noble, Of St. Adams to be followed by
briei addresses from Prof. Sherwin and
others; the whole closing with responsive
service of scripture and song.
The regular session of the convention
commences at 8 a. m. Wednesday, with
half hour of prayer and praise. At
$3.50 there will be three minute answers to
the question. What has God done for your
schools during the past year The gen
eral theme Of the day will be the Sunday
school work. 1t will be opened at 10
a. m. by Rev. N. L. Saunders of New
port, on the Sundsy-school Workers Com
mission, to be followed at 1890 BY Deacon
2. Z. Abbey, of Essex Junction, on the
Sunday-school Workers Field of Labor.
After fifteen minutes OF song there will be
conversation, led by the conductor, on the
Sundsy-school Workers Difficulties and
DiscOuragements. The appointment of
committees will close the morning session.
The afternoon session will open at p
m, with singing and prayer, to DO followed
by briet business session, after which Rev
K. NJ. Luther, of Bennington, will address
the convention on the Sunday school Work
er's Implements. lie will be followed by
Deacon A. Z. Mitchell, of Bellows Falls, on
the Sunday-school Workers Inspiration and
Motive. Alter singing, general discussion
OF these topics. and the answering Of prac-
teal questions by the conductor will close
the afternoon session.
ln the evening, at 40, there will be an
Illustrative praise service, after which Rev
q. ). Pratt. of ST. Adams, will address the
convention on the Sunday-school Workers
Reward, Here and Hereafter. The evening
session will close with a Bible reading BY
Prof Sherwin, Lessons from the hands and
feet of Jesus"
Thursday morning. at 9, there will be a
promise meeting. At $50 discussion OF
topics assigned to that hour by the conyen-
ton. Alter singing, at 1920. there will be
an address by Rev. Joseph +. Elder, D. D.,
Of New York. followed by questions and
answers, which will close the morning ses-
sion.
The afternoon session will commence with
season Of worship at . O'Clock. At 2:l5,
How to handle the Bible? by the cOnduc-
tor. After singing, at 3 O'Clock, an expe-
rience meeting theme, Present Joy in Sun
day-schOOl Work, to be followed by the
closing exercises.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-23
The Temperance Cause.

MEETING OF THE woMEN'S CHRISTIAN TIM
PERANCE UNIONS OF CHITTENDEN COUNTY.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Unions of Chitteaden County met in con
vention at Exchange Hall, in this city, on
Friday, May 10th, at IL o'clock a m. with
a fair attendance. The meeting was called
to order by Mrs. Z. A. Kent, of this city,
yice-president for the county Of the State
organization, and organized by the choice
OF Mrs. G. ii. Perkins, of this city, as
president, and Mrs. George +. Davis, of
Underhill, as secretary. Reports being in
order, Mrs. Kent spoke OF the progress OF
the work; Mrs. Parsons. OF Essex junction,
reported a union there with a membership
Of As; Mrs. Hammond. Of Milton, 30; Mrs.
Davis, of Underhill Centre, 10; Miss
Mary Walker, of this city, so; Mrs.
Miles, OF Hinesburgh, said there was
reform club there, but as yet no
Union was formed-though one probably
would be, soon; Miss Marsh. Underhill
Flats, reported that there was in that vii
lage very furnishing lodge of Good
Templsrs. Brief remarks followed by Mrs.
Perkins, Mrs. S. &. Cole and Captain q.
Morton, Of Essex. An essay. of which We
regret we are unable to give an abstract,
was then read by Mrs. Rood. of Essex June
finn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-23
Ghe Sire press.

FRIDAY, MAY %, 1879.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-23

IA, earth awake. ifJm a dreinilsss sleep.
AMI softly put her d4intiest garments on
She tiud- arcunl LSr- GRACEFULLY. zone
OF tsiier green, with blue ruhroic"'ed dep
over that tudiln. >ur-tippri Lci-.roN peep
Such .Vii em'r raids a. - Ct glanced ID 81 re,
Or in tho cr.Nn- q mighty Gears shlL'-
And yiCl.ts ,t.r in oLd'F waysld LeiP
The iirs,lins bea uiy o! tia, wood is foil
Of coOrs, varied softly in their hue
The RABBITS iri-k, AMI hiTlz begin 10 sing.
The mr. i- pure most sweety clear and cool.
And heaven seems oI'a"i through tho d! amt
The Startling -cr.4ns. AID dove are light On
wing.
SCI through yon Grd the pillow nan dfiy IS hi share,
And the pert crow close follows at his heel.
And o or the iurrOw, slowly winding teal
Thin waves @. mist that hover INTO air.
IT, upland len is dJttci here amt there
VITA catered she. that, Ike to pearls reveal
IA glistenug whitenes9. and the cattle kneel
in sull contontmsnt.withthe Springs !fo-h iare
tie crested wren - busy IN the hedge.
The hlackb'rd run then res ling, lwhistles Gear
And the sweet l3rk -O5s cIrn'inE ~ tho So.
biuish tnge is on the Gr- woods tdgs,
That plea E. j.; iitt.- tries the eye
The squirrel. nos avail enei, peeps out unmosei
BY !c3r.
The children from the L,.shboring village school
Gone iorih I. play with many merry peal;
And shorten thus the hcur Tor midday meal.
Aud aI-wer slowly to maternal rule
They dance ard group themselves in circles full,
Then iJin thr.r hlnls, and lOoss, and sudden
wheel,
Their NOV, Incnts suoh unconsciousi grace reveal,
Ercalling dIinty HitteIu. fresh ami c3Jl.
Tic blhe laid down upon the graz crows iain,
And, creeping on. would make to iOin thor sport :
The meadow ring and now young voices sing.
How clear the notes they echo back again
OF innocence and Joy most true report
These voices are the woes G! the SprIng.
Go.i Wsris.