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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-11-08


consequent widening of the sidewalks is that of
extending the line OF tree planting at a greater
distance from the building line, thus shading
the walks without OverShad0wng the dwellings,
preserving the ornamental effect OF trees as
relief and contrast to city architecture The
uniformity OF growth is secured by proper atten-
ton to pruning during the few years succeeding
planting. In 1878 the number of trees planted
was $780, Included in this number were Nor
way naples, American and European elms and
lindens, sugar naples, tulip trees, American
white ash, scarlet naples ash-leaved naples,
and various kinds OF poplars, In consequence
OF so much grading and the removal OF
top SOIL the size OF the holes was increased
so as to admit more of the compost, thus giving
the young plants good start.
To secure sufficient quantity of this COM
post, required over "a, 900 cart loads OF soil,
lime, street manure sc. The labor and expense
was considered richly compensated by the uni
form and vigorous growth Of the trees through
a long hot and dry season that followed, not
above two per cent. OF failures resulting.
The number Of young trees In the reserve
ground has varied at times from II 900 to over
100, 900. including many hundreds OF ornamental
small reservations and parked spaces; ever
greens, deciduouS towering shrubbery, for
groups and masses in suitable places.
planting varies from IS to 26 feet, according to
the kind OF tree, width OF street, and other sur.
roundings During the year 1874 but little at
tention was pg given to planting less than one
men employed by the District and general gov
eminent was directed more to the pruning box
ing strapping, mulching OF ground, and water
ing the young trees when needed, and to the
young plants In the nurseries. There was re-
ceived this year about IL 900 young Seeding trees
which were transplanted into the nursery. The
year following $3.50 trees were planted, go
large decaying or useless trees removed, and SO
changes Of positions to suit new grads Of streets
were made. At this time over 100000 young
size, many thousand being In proper state for
planting. In the year 1876, 1854 trees were
set out In the parks and streets, and 80
proved to be very dry, and unfavorable to new
fy transplanted trees which kept them back
ward, while those planted the proceeding au-
tumn made better growth, owing to the roots
being more extended. At this period, 1t was
observable that on some Of the streets first
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31
"A Terrible Fato.

A man of the name Of Rowaleff lived
with his family in small building
which had been erected In sthe neigh
hood Of an exhausted naptha spring,
for the storage and refining Of naptha.
AS Is tho custom in Russia, Rowalef
was in the habit before going to bed of
closing all the doors and windows Of
his house, so rs to exclude as much as
possible the external air. This he did
on the evening of the accident. At
four O'Clock the next morning, his wife
having occasion for a light, Rowaleff
rose and struck a match, The next
moment the air was on fire. The gas
from the old naptha spring had risen
through the interstices of the floor into
the house, and finding no means of
egress, had filled it with inflammable
fumes. In few seconds all the eight
children Of Rowaleff were either stttled
or burnt alive in their beds, and the
wretched father and mother managed
to crawl to the door, their skin hang
In shreds from their scorched bodies,
only to die miserably few hours later,
The entire stock Of naptha was Of
course destroyed and the building burnt
to the ground.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31
Hygiene OF House Plants.

1t Is well known that the animal and
vegetable world are balanced over
against each other. The former throws
out carbonic acid, which the latter
works up into wood, while the latter
gives out oxygen, which the former en-.
ploys in purifying the blood and gem
Grating heat. Hence it has been sup
posed that plants in room help to
keep the air in it pure. This, however
is now found to be mistake. Among
the experiments In proof are some
made In the extensive Royal Winter
Garden at Munich, which is filed with
vegetation, and is completely covered
over with huge dome Of glass. Care
ful testing shows that there Is very
nearly as much carbonic acid here as
In the open air, and only slightly more
oxygen. OF course few dozen plants,
In an ordinary room can make no ap-
preciable difference in the composition
Of the air. The real good of house
plants is in their effect on our feelings.
They gently turn our minds from their
common ruts Of thought. They be-
come cherished companions Of our ass
thetic nature. They call up cheerful
feelings In place Of those that fret and
corrodc. The very love for them is
hunlanizing. Now all this is physical
ly as well as morally healthful: It is
quite true, however, that the alien
comprising ocean OF air is kept pure
In part assisted by other agencies--by
the action of vegetation, and the
mighty aerial currents 50, mix up the
atmosphere that It Is as pure on, the
ocean as on the land I'm tho desertI as
in the forest; ira q clean and we'll ven
tllated CITY as In the country.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31
Last Wager OF Battle.

On the 26th Of May, 1917, beautiful
young woman named Mary Ashford in
the bloom Of her youth, being but
twenty years of age, went to dance at
asyillage called Sutton 'Coldfield, near
Erdington In Warwickshire. 1t was a
village gathering held by miscellane-
Gus party at The Tyburn Tree tavern.
Cakes and ale were provided in plenty,
and the swains Of the neighborhood
there collected by degrees became bois-
ferrous and riotous. The girl there met
farmers son named Abraham Thorn
ton, who resided in the immediate
Vicinity, and with whom she danced
during the evening. She did not leave
the gay scene until late hour, saying
she would pass the II light at her grand
fathers house, which was handler to
reach than her own home; and on
leaving, she was escorted by Abraham
Thornton as far as a stile in the yicini-
ty Of the village, where the two were
seen talking together. 1t was the last
time the poor girl was seen alive, for
the next morning she was found dead
IN pit Of water; and there were evil
dences on her that showed her death to
have been caused by another. General
suspicion pointed to Thornton, and this
became so intensified, that he was ar
rested and tried for the murder at the
ensuing Warwick assizes in August
following and acquitted. A new trial
was granted, and on that trial the pris.
oner' pleaded "not guilty." and chal-
lenged his accuser to single combat, to
decide his innocence of guilt by the an
cient custom Of "the wager of battle. !"
He accompanied his plea by the old
form Of taking off glove "a large horse
glove), handed to, him by the counsel,
and throwing it down on the floor Of
the court as a gage, The law be-
ing in Thornton,s favor, tho appellee,
William Ashford, throu gh his counsel
Informed the court he did not now feel
himself justified In accepting the chal-
lenge; and the prisoner was thereupon
discharged from custody. He after
wards married and left this country for
America, where she died in sobscurity.
This was. the last case of&wager OF bat
tie, AZ the law was repealed at the next
Session OF Parliament. so2. sa.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31
WORMS. WORMS.
WORMS

T. F. Kunkers Worm Syrup never fails to
destroy Pin, Seat and Stomach Worms. Dr.
Kunkel. Gho only successful physician who re-
moves Tape Worm in two hours, alivo with
head, and no fec until removed. Common
sense teaches il Tapo Worms can be removed all
other worms can be readily destroyed. Advice
at Office and storo free. The doctor can tell
whether or not the patient has worms. Thou
sands arc dying, daily, with worms, and do not
know 1t. Fits, spasms, cramps, choking and
saffocation, sallow complexion, circles around
the eyes, swelling and pain in the stomach,
restless at night, grinding Of the teoth, picking
at tho nose, cough fever, itching at tho scat,
headache, foul breath, the pationt grows pale
and thin, tickling and irritation in tho anus
all these symptoms, and moro, como from
worms. e. L. Kunkels Worm Syrup nevor
fails to remove them. Price, 81 90 per bottle,
or six bottles for $5 co. CFor Tape Worm,
write and consult the Doctor) For all others
he has it not, send to DR.. t. 4. Kunkol, 259
N. Ninth, street. Philadelphia, Pa. Advice by
mail, FREQ; send three-cent stamp.
Dyspepsia Dyspepsia Dyspepsia
E. +. Kunkels Bitter Wine Of Iron, sure
cure for this disease. 1t has been prescribed
daily for many years in the pr dctice Of eminent
toms are loss Of appetite, wind, and rising of
food, dryness in mouth, headache, dizziness,
eleeplessness. and low spirits. Get the genuine.
Not sold in bulk, only in $1.00 bottles, or six
bottles fer $500. Ask your druggist for l.. +.
KUNKEL'S Bitter Wine of Iron and take no
other. If he has it not, send to proprietor.
Z. T. KUNKEL, 259 N. Ninth st.. Philadol-
phia, Pa. Advice free enclose three cont
stamp.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31
How To BE beautiful.

Many hundred thousand dollars are
annually expended by ladies, for ''arti-
flctal" appliances to hide the shrunken
and wasted form, or the sallow skin,
blotches, or liver spots, which are due
to female, weakness, dyspepsia, torpid
liver, and constipation. Ifa small per
cent. Of this sum were invested in DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, ladies
would soon really be what they now
seem to be-. It readily correots those
weaknesses and diseases upon which
cancellation depend. 1t cures dyspepsia
by toning up the syotem, and when
used in connection with DR.. Plerce's
Pleasant Purgatiye Pellets, speedily
overcomes all irregularities ofthe liver
and bowels. No"bloom OF YOUTH no
"beautifer of the ecomplexion, can im-
part such permanent beauty of face and
form as Dr.. Pierce's health-glvin
FaYorite Prescription. ~,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31
Use of the Bath.

For the last ten or fifteen years, the
public has been stimulated to the use of
the bath. "Water, water everywhere, !"
and for all diseases, was the cry of the
hydropathists. "A reaction has began,
and not few physicians now protest
against the Incorporate use of the bath
tub. Among these is Prof. Hebra, of
Vienna, who thinks that much is said
concerning the beneficial inf uence of
water which is not endorsed by facts.
This eminent German is a dec ided
skeptic as to the favorable effects of ha-
bicual bathing upon the healthy skin.
Against the general opinion, he denies
that frequent cold and warm baths, and
washing the skin with cold water, fol-
lowed by friction are conducive to
health and do no harm. Millions of
men, he says, take no baths, and, at
most, only slightly wash their face and
hands once week, and yet live to old
age In the employment of good health.
Besides, he continues, no one can prove
that the bath wards off disease. or that
washing in cold water protects against
catarrh, rheumatism, and other diseases
supposed to arise from catching cold.
The professor does not object to the
bath as an amusement or as a means of
occasional cleansing. But he does OBJ
ject to soaking ones person in bath
tub, and to that repeated rubbing which
under the shape Of shampooing, brush
ing with a hair-brush or coarse towel,
Is popularity thought to add to the vir-
tues Of the bath. He says that the Itch
ing Of the skin whioh follows such frlc-
tion is its protest that the treatment Is
injurlng 1t. If the protest is not heed
ed, the bather may find himself the
victim Of a skin disease which will re :
quire months If not years to cure. Prof.
Hebra's objections are worthy Of at
tention. "a ,gyl Ia Fl.ss
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31
A Partial Blockade

OF the main avenue for escape Of rofuse from
regulartv 9 % amone % the Other organs % Lot con. ~
stipation become chronic, AM, leaving out the
imminent danger of Inflammation Of the
bowels and their total obstruction occurring,
jaundlce is almost certain to ensue the liver is
liable to b, come engorgod, tho blood and urine
are poisoned by tho bilo, which also vitiates
tho juices Of the stomach, and other unhappy
consequences follow. Hostotter's Stomach
Bitters, prime tonic Alternative, prevents Or
remedies these results and their cause as the
cous in overc ming flatuence. heartburn and
variable ss we'll as constipated action Of the
bowels. It renews nerve powor, improves the
appetite, stays tho progross Of early decay,
ant appetizer.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

DR.. Mdnouvrieg, French physician,
has published some novel observations
OH disease peculiar to bank clerks.
1t has been noticed for years that
bankers clerks, after handling for
some days In succession large quanti-
ties of silver five-franc pieces, suffer
from disorders of tho respiratory and
digestive organs. These have been
ascribcd to a dark-greenish metallic
dust, which Is raised by taking the
coins from the bags where they are
generally kept, weighing them and
putting them back, This dust impreg-
mates the atmosphere Of the room,
blackens the skin, and penetrates into
the respiratory and digestive tracts,
together with the air and saliva. In
the years 1872 and 1874, when the
money which had been paid by France
to Prussia as tribute was returned to
France through mercantile transact
ions, the clerks spent an unusually
long time in handling the coins, which
had not been taken out of their bags
for some years, and the affection was
more marked than ever. Owing tC
the peculiar circumstances under
which this affection has been observed
there can be no doubt as to its being
due partly to the copper (verdigris)
and partly to the oXidized state Of the
silver; both metals are used in the
coinage OF the five-franc pieces, in the
proportion of nine tenths of silver and
one-tenth Of copper.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

AN ITY.-"There were two
men got into a fight In front of the
store," said a North end man at the
supper table, and I tell you 1t looked
pretty hard for one of them. The big
ger one grabbed a cart stake and drew
1t back. l thought sure he was gong
to knock the others brains out, and [
jumped in between Them"
The family had listened with rapt
attention, and as tho head paused in his
narrative, the young heir whose re-
spect for his fathers bravery was i'm
measurable, proudly remarked:
''1Ie couldn't knock any brains out of
you, could he father?'
The head of the family gazed long and
earnestly at the heir, as If to detect evi-
dences of a dawning humorist, but as
the youth continued with great inno-
ccnce to MUNICH his fourth tart, he
gasped and resumed his supper.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

GA HA1RPIN," says an exchange, els
very useful thing to a woman. 1t
serves the purpose Of toothpick, but
tonhook and hair-fastener, but all this
is no excuse for having one In your vest
pocket when your wife don't know
where 1t comes from.''
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

THE gallery of the Louvre seems to
be school of morals as we'll as of art.
A mother in showing her little boy the
"Venus Of Milo,'" was asked by him,
"What did they cut her arms off for P''
"Because she would put her fingers in
the sugar BOWL" was the reply. Lit
tie Jacky secretly resolves to be no
longer liable to such terrible affilc-
ton.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

MRS. O'BRALAaHAN-"Shu an it's
the thruth I've been tellin' yer, Mrs.
Muggins; you never eatched a lie g.
comm out Of my mouth" Mrs. Mug
gins: emo, indeed, Mrs. O'Bralaghan
they comes out 80 fast nobody couldn't
catch 'em.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

PAT was helping Mr.. Blank recently
to get safe into his office, and not being
acquainted with the article, inquired
what 1t was for.
"ro prevent papers and other articles
that are placed in it from being burnt
up" replied Mr.. Blank.
cam sure will nothing ivir burn that
Is put in that thing?"
"No."
"Well, thin, yer honor, ye'd better
be afther getting into that same when
ye die."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

During the past year, 1873, Her
Fuchs states that the number of vol
eanic eruptions over the world reached
the unusual high number of twelve
that they were at places far apart, ant
were mostly from little known and in
accessible volcanoes. .-0
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

TooTH-BRUsHEs.-Inb buying tooth
brush select one consisting Of three or
four rows Of Dristles, with little space
between, and Of moderate hardness.
This will allow the bristles to spring in
between the teeth, and thus free them
Of tartar in places where 1t Is most apt
to accumulate.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

A LITTLE fellow who recently had a
pineapple cut" on his head, kept feel
Ing hin short hair, rubbing hfs hand
back and forth over the top of his head
His father asked why he did 80 and the
urchin replied, II want to feel the cut.
ness Of it.'
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

MUcILAaE..-If, to q strong solution
of gum arabic, measuring eight and
one-third fluid ounces, solution of
thirty grains Of sulphate OF aluminium,
dissolved in two-thirds of an ounce OF
water be added, a very strong mucilage
Is formed, capable of fastening wood
together, or of mending porcelain or
glass. ,...
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

MILLIONS VI ilteliIgent women say
that Dobbin's Electric Soap, ('nade by
Cragin & Co., Philndelphia,) is in
every respect, the best soap ever made,
and will do three times the work OF
any other. Try 1t.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

The so called "parallel roads" found
in many parts of the world, but which
are especially characteristic of Scandi.
navian coast scenery, are said by DR.
Lehmann to be due exclusively tc
breaker action.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

LEAKY RooEs.-COal tar applied hot
to roof will cure it of leaking. Take
an old broom, or tie rags on an old
broomstlck, and use this for spreading
the tar over the desired surface. OF
course this will effect the water that
falls on and runs off the roof, and if you
desire to keep such supply of water,
do not use the tar.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

:. OlEANss TnE BLOOD Of all impurities, and you
SOURCE. In oil disorders OF the Skin, the Glands
ae Eieshy s5 Fbrs the and the
Dr.. Jayne's Alternative is q standard cIiratiye.
and while 1t is fault in many medicines that
DeIofe they reach the disease the patient is
proStfated beyond recovery, no suoh drawback
attends this remedy, for IL sustains the strenuth
81 tme sanSrer While Graduating the causo Of
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

BEATEN BIsoUIT.-One quart of flour,
lara the size of hens. egg, one tea
spoonful of salt. Make into moderate
stiff dough with sweet milk. Beat
for half an hour. Make out with the
hand or cut with biscuit. Stick
with a fork and bake in hot oven,
yet not sufficiently hot to blister the
biscuit. s'..- ..~l ...
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

HOMINY GRIDDLE CAKES. TO one
pint OF warm, boiled hominy add pint
of milk or water, and flour enough to
make a thin batter; beat up two or three
eggs, and stir them into the batter with
little salt. Fry as any other grlddlo
cakes. st#
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

GRrDDLE CAKES. 1.-Two coffee cups of
sour milkor buttermllk, one teaspoon
ful Of saleratus dissolved in little hot
water, and flour enough to pour.
Grease the grlddle with a piece Of fat
pork, and fry the cakes a light brown.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

BLACK GINGERBREAD.- One cup of
sugar house molasses, one cup Of brown
sugar, one cup warm water, eleven
heaping tablcspoonfuls sifted flour, tea
spoonful soda; mix with the -four ia
blespoonful Of ginger, a teaspoonful of
CINNAMON, a tablespoonful of butter and
one egg; mix the molasses, sugar and
butter we'll together with the warm
water, then the other ingredients, and
bake in Saratoga roll pans.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

TWENTY-FIVE dollars will buy our now Mig
nonette" parlor organ, bran now stops an,
swells. Our own mako. Send for catalogue
MASS. ORGAN Co., 43 Washington st., Boston
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

SpoNcECAKEF FRITrERs.-Six or eight
square {penny) sponge cakes, one cup
cream, boiling hot, with pinch Of soda
stirred In, four eggs whipped light, one
tablespoonful cornstarch. wet in cold
milk, a quarter pound Of currants,
washed and dried; pound the cakes
fine and pour the cream over them stir
in the cornstarch, cover for half an
hour,the beat until cold; add the yolks
= light and strained, the whipped
whites, then the currants thickly
drcdged with flour; boat all hard to-
gether; drop in spoontuls into the boil
ing lard; fry quickly, drain upon a
warmed sieve, and send to the table
hot.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

No HOSPITAL NEEDED.--No palatial
hospital needed for Hop Bitter's patients
nor large-salaried talented buffers to
tell what Hop Bitters will do or cure,
rs they tell their own story by their
certain and absolute cures at home.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

HlRsKELL's letter Ointment will cure Sore
Eyelids Sore Nose, Barber's Itch on the faco,
or Grocer's Itoh On tho hands. 1t never fails.
90 cents per box, sent by mail for 60 cents.
johnston, Holloway & Co.,
602 Arch st., Phlla., Pa.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

HIEsKELL's TETTER OINTMENT will cure al
alb by or scaly diseases of tho skin.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

SOME railroads are run on narrow
gauge, some on broad gauge, but all OF
mortgage.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

If YOU ARE NERVOUS AND lEpREssED tax
HooFIAND's GERMAN BITTRRs.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

A GREAT ENTERPRISES. The UoI
Bltters Manufacturing Company is one
of Rochester's greatest business enter
prises. Their Hop Bitters have reached
sale beyond all precedent, having
from their intrinsic value found theii
way into almost every household III tho
land .-Graphic.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

WHAT DAY?-The following story ls
told Of q Methodist minister named Il.
s. Day, who received an appointment
on circuit in Western State:
On the first Sunday morning, he
started from his domicile to the meet
ing house, half Il mile distant. The
minister observed several boys playing
In and about pond OF water, bathing,
making mud pies" and indulging In
divers other thugs incident to the reck-
lessness OF youth.
He advanced slowly towards the
crowd, and addressing an intelligent-
looking boy, bright as prairie flower,
said:
"Come here, my son."
The boy stepped up to him, and the
others collected around.
"Do you know" said the minister,
"what aay this is p
ooh, yes!" they all shouted, cit is
Mr. Day, our new Methodist minister"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

GRASS LANDs.-Rolling the meadows
with heavy roller will level the sur
face by reducing the hummocks, sink
Ing stones and'sticks, or roots, and COM
pact the soil about the roots and SO
strengthen the grass. A light dressing,
100 lbs. nitrate Of soda per acre, for liz
stance, will encourage the growth and
add largely to the yield.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-31

FERTILIZING IN THE HlLL.-A small
quantity Of active fertilizer applied in
the hill at planting will be beneficial.
A handful Of a mixture of 100 pounds
of fine bone dust, one barrel of wood
ashes and q barrel Of poultry manure,
thrown near but not on the seed and
we'll mingled with the soil, will hasten
tho young growth. The earlier the
start and the more vigorous the young
growth, the more rapidly the crop will
mature.