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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21

This incident wrought an entire change
in this old couple. Whether the attention
and sympathy of their ncighbors had any
thing to do with it, cannot be said; but it
Is very certain that few are proof against
kind words and loving deeds; sncers and
rcproaches may harden, but who can resist
the sunshine of lovc2
Happily the Rawlcys hearts were
touched by the friendly solicitudo shown
them; and they cvinvcd their gratitude in
many ways. Selfishness gave place to gc-
ncrosity, aud perhaps the final recovery of
Mrs. Higgins invalids was in some mea-
sure, due to the frequent supply of new
laid eggs which Mrs Rawlcy's hens seemed
to tai lke as much delight in laying for other
people as for their own mistress.
BE that as it may; hearts which had
been long closed to the sutferings around
them were now awakened to the honest rcu
lization of life's d ,ties, their earnest attcn-
ton to which enriched them with a higher
appreciation Of life's true sweetness and the
secret of all happiness.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21
Jerrv ISlaCk'a story,

Judge bn'ck' OF pennsylvania, tells
comical story Of trial In which Il
aerm"h doctor appeared Tor the defence
III case Tor damages brought against
ciicht on MS ny the ohJtct OF his as
sault. The eminent jurist soon recOg-
nized In his witness, who was produc-
cd as medical expert, laboring man
VINO some years and in another part Of
the country had been engaged by him
as builder OF post-nnd-rail fences.
"lth TINS clue he opened his cross-cx-
ANIMATION. "4on say, Doctor he be-
gan with great Difference and suavity,
t'"t you operated upon Mr.. IS
head after it was cut by Mr.. -'sp"
ION, yaw,' replied tho ex-fencc-
builder; me do dat; yaw, yaw."
WAS the wound Il severe one, Doc
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21

Golden Words to Young Men,

Never complain that your employers are
selfish. Not that they are otherwise, but
1t will not help matters to growl about it.
They arc selfish. Their employers, when
they were young, were no doubt selfish, and
from, them they learned the lesson. You,
too, will learn it, and when you become
employers you'll be selfish too. 1t is from
selfish motives that mon engage In trade,
and scllishncss rules their actions. OF
course it would be better and wiser, and all
that II thoy were not selfish, but they are.
Now what aro you going to do about it 2
Why, make 1t for thoir selfish interest to do
better by you, and they will. Respect
yourselves, and you'll make them respect
you. Remember that you arc at disad-
vantage, that there arc hundred ready to
climb into your place If you do not fill 1t,
and that those who employ you arc fully
aware OF the fact and ready to make the
most they can out of It, Remember that if
you are getting 81, 200 this year and want
vi, 500 next year, you have got to earn the
81, 500 this year. You've got to pay forpro-
motion, often an exorbitant price, and as
you have no other means to pay with,
you've got to pay in work. Of course its
unjuat, of course it seems hard that your
employer should keep and spend money
that you have justly earned, but it won't
pay to fret about it. Never be satisfied
with having ''carned your money" Earn
more than your money, and then, in man
ly, straightforward, business-like way, ask
for more pay. Ten chances to one you'll
get it. If you don't, look about, and az
soon as you've fouud better PLACE, dis,
charge your employer. The hard work
that you have done, the record of it, and
the reputation you will have established for
hard work, will make the task of finding
new employment comparatively easy
Your capacity for work is your only capi-
tai. Invest heavily and you are sure to
wln sE-. -. ....
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21
Prince Hassan and His Gloves.

Though but twenty four years old
Prince IIassali, son Of the Khcdive and
commandcr-ln-chie of the Egyptian
contingent on the Danube, Is an expert
enccd sol''icr, and has already had his
share of haps and mishaps. The young
Prince received his military education
a. Woolwich and Berlin, after which he
occupied the office Of Minister Of War
to his father. During the late war
with Abyssinia he was seriously
wounded and made prisoner. Although
treated with great consideration, King
John-''to punish him." as he ex-
pressed it, "for fighting against Chris
tians-ordcrcd that q large cross should
be tattoocd on the back of each OF the
Princes hands. This was done; and
when the wounds were healed the
young officer was released and returned
to Cairo. Arrived at home, Prince
Hassan consulted the best European as
well as native physician and chemists,
and Copt sootlsayers, promising a
large sum 10 any ono who should rid
him Of the mcmentos Of the Abys-
sinan King. Advice was freely offer
ed and experiments tried; the Prince
underwent much suffering but all In
vain-the Christian crosses were indeli-
BILE. In despair he finally resortcd to a
Dervish for advice, and the holy man
communicated remedy which, at least
had the MORT Of being undcniably
eflicacious. "Clop Off both thy hands,"
he said to the Prince. "Better live
without hands than wear forever those
signs Of the intidel gaiours!" But Has
SAN rcllshod 1t but little, and remains
to this day tattooed with the hateful
symbols. This is why no one sees him
without gloves.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21
The Vanilla Bean at tho Niauritius.

Of late years the cultivation of vanilla Ilas
been introduced, the high price of tho bean
attracting attention. This was not always
the case, when its only use was tlavoring
essence now it has been found to be of
great assistance in silkdycing, and. tho de-
mand for 1t became much increased. It Is
heavy, gish-looking plant, climbing
up the stick or trunks of trees near, while
it is planted in serious sort of way. The
leaves arc flat and thick, and the pods hang
In clusters from the joints Of the stems.
The flowers have to be imprcgnatcd by
hand, and great care is used in handling
and drying them. The pods are at first
green, when dry they turn black, and if
properly prepared exudc beautiful needle
shaped crystals. Shade Is absolutely ncces-
sary to the plants, and the circumstance Is
taken advantage of by the proprlctors, who
plant the vines in rows under the shrubber-
les which adorn their gardens. Thieves
were not long in finding out the value of
tho beans, and for a time the now industry
received check owing to their depreciation
until a law was passed containing the most
stringent provisions for It's protection.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21
Mexican WRter-oarriers.t


A Mexican watcr-carrier Is always an
oddly-dressed fellow. He looks some
thing like the man one ,net zone misty
moisty morning." who was clothed all
In leather. He has, a leather cap, jack
OF and trousers, the last eaohing only
to his knees and held aside with bright
buttons of silver, SO Do to show the
white drawers beneath. Down the
front Of his jacket, too, and around the
rim Of his cap are bright buttons.
Fastened at his eide is a leather wallet
holding his money. On his feet are
two stout leather straps, holding two
Jugs, Of earthenware, ono resting on
his back and the other hanging in
front, ,ii He begins work earlytin the
morning. If you 60 into any Of the
public squares in tho city Of Mexico,
you will then see q great many ofthem
all seated around the stone basin and
busy preparing for the day's work.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21
Growing English Ivy.

I have heard many people complain that
they could not keep English ivics, because
they grow 30 slowly, and that they could
not afford to wait for small vine to grow
to any considerable size. While visiting
my old home, the past summer, made
many calls, and among them, one upon q
lady, who is noted throughout the village,
for the beauty of her ivies. Though COM
parativcly young plants, they were stalky,
while tho leaves were of that glossy green
which Is seldom seen on plants outside tho
green house. I asked he &, after having ad-
mired the plants sufficiently, "What is the
secret Of your success2" She assured mo
that 1t was no secret, adding, 81 put piece
Of beefsteak at the roots every Spring and
Fall, and this Is the result"
"But docs not tho odor of the decaying
beef annoy you9"
"It never has and why should 1t, won't
people flil the pots half full of stable rich
ness, and never even think Of offensive
od0rs2"
On my return to Worcester put some
steak, piece perhaps two inches square,
under the roots Of my ivy, and in week
or two 1t began to run, and has grown very
rapidly ever since.
Now, perhaps other decaying matter
would do as well, but II can truely recon-
mend tho steak as lls...>~>hecn tried. Ma
nm eav that 4nes and Liquohr will kin the
trk -" resh Sparkling Clav., -. thnt
+, and Lemons Give the R Nv NJ
ss!rY, not be ,,nd derBold. ,W.t pias
~ ~ may 81 .bl t{0 4 d GirS2
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21
F" Wars JilnY

IA great big good-naturcd fellow about 25
years Of age came along to feod store on
Michigan avenue where two men were end
ing up bale of hay, and calling to them to
stand aside he flung the bale around as if
he were playing with quarter sack of
flour. The act called forth the admiration
Of oil bystandcrs, and the man in charge of
the store winked the giant man aside and
said: z " a -
"Iou arc tho man I've beep looking for,
In the hay department down stairs we havo
a young fellow of 18 who thinks he oan
clean out anything wearing boots, and Pm
anxious to have him taken down peg or
two. If you'll go down and pick him up
and mop him around few times I'll give
you half a dollar. Don't hurt him, but
just bounce him around and take tho con-
ceit out of him."
The big man descended the cellar stairs,
and when he struck the last step he called
out in an awful voice:
"Whcre in blaZcs is that fellow called
Jim2 I've walked seven miles this mornv
ing to mash him to q jelly and fifty dollar
bills won't buy him Oft"
"4lero ami" came voice from bohind
the bales, and the giant was heard feeling
his way along and growing to himself;
"Thinks he runs this town, docs he 2
All want in this world is to git my paws
on him for about the millionth part of a
secondl"
His wish was gratifcd. Those stand
ing at the door above heard a shook and q
struggle, quick gasps and q tusslc and the
giant suddenly appeared without his hat,
hia nose all bloody and hair on end. IIc
was In q hurry. He halted just long
enough to cast a glance of reproach at tho
feed, store man, and then he hoped over
q consignment Of oats and was lots on the
street.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21
a New Book.

She entered tho store. She was
young, neat and modestly attired in
black, and had u face of rather classic
beauty, while her shapely hands were
holding pencil and book.
The store was iull OF customers and
there was every appearance Of rush
Of business, but one lucklcss clerk
walking behind the counter Glanced to
stop, and the young lady began:
II have now book here which am
selllng-'
81 don't think I care to-" began the
clerk; but the young lady continued: {:
"The author Is a famous one, and it
Is said by all that this is his best work. I"
''I have other busincss-if you will
kindly excuse me-" said the clerk, but
the brok agent stopped him with:
"You ste this Is a new business for
mo and l hope you won't rid yourself
Of mel this way"
The clerk explained that he had no
wish to slight her." whcreupon tho
persistent little beauty resumed:
II am not ashamed to say that l am
In want and have decided to perfect
myself In shorthand reporting. That's
why am so anxious to sell you book.
l will not deliver 1t until next month.
do wish you would take one, it would
help me. You can pay for it so easily.
| will tell You how to save 81. You
need only save four cents a day and it
would help me gain my object. l as
sure you would appreciate 1t, for am
very anxious. that's why.I work days
ard study nights. On my list here
! have just camo from Toledo-I have
the names--''
How long she would have continued
In this strain 1t Is impossible to say, as
the clerk gasping for breath, abruptly
left her to attend to another customer
who had just entered the store.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21
Lobsters as rlnytnings,

Not long ago, in Sweden, two girls used
to watch for an old boatman who, in the
season, would bring up the ford or creek, a
whole boatload of Holsters at time. Then
the girls would beg their nurse Johanna to
let them play with tho queer things. GEN
orally, leave would be given, and the sisters
would fetch indoors with great glee as
many of the lobstcrs as they wanted, and
stand them up all around their play.room,
stroking each on the head as they did go;
and thus putting 1t to sleep. They had to
keep sharp eye on the creatures, though,
and, as soon as one threatened to wake, or
waved Its terrible claws, they had to run
and tickle 1t on the head---when 1t would go
of to sleep again at onocl Lizzie says y
was funny to sec these ay-soldiers7 "ma-
rines," she calls them standing up stiff
and straight, as though they were on tho
best behavior at parade drill Before you
try this game, be sure that you have the
right kind Of lobsters to deal with, for 1t
,jfeYld be awkward II they should turn on
4 M md give you tit for tat by .,stroking"
~ ''osskling'' you In their fashion wlth
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21
Philosophy.

Two boys went to hunt grapes. One
was happy because they found grapes.
The other was unhappy because they
had seeds in them.
Two men, being convalcsccnt, were
asked how they were. One said: 81
am better to-day," the other said: 81
was worse yesterday"
When 1t rains ono man says: "'rhis
will make mud" Another: "This
will lay the dust"
Two children looking through color
ed glasses one said: "The world Is
blue" And the other said: "It is
bright"
Two boys eating their dinner, one
said: 81 would rather have some
thing better than this" Tho other
said: s'This is is better than nothing"
A servant thinks IL mans house is
principally kitchen. A guest that it is
principally parlor.
81 am glad that 1 livc," says one
man. "l am sorry that l must die,"
says another.
81 am glad" says one, "that it is no
worse" "I am sorry" says another,
"that it Is no better"
One man counts everything he has Il
gain. Another counts everything else
that he conccivcs loss.
One man spoils good repast by
thinking Of the better rcpast Of another.
Another enjoys poor rcpast by con-
trasting it with none ut all.
One man Is thankful for his bless
ings. Another is morose for his mis-
fortunes.
One man thinks he is entitled to a
better world, and is dissatisfied because
he hasn't got 1t. Another thinks he is
not justly entitled to any, and is salts
fed with this.
One man makes up his accounts from
his wants. Another from his assets.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21
LET ITPAsS.

BE not swift to take off6noe ;,g :.
'".s". Let it passl ''' ''''' &23'
Anger is u 70. to sense !, ,ar. .@D7 .t
''' "7 Let it pass i' 5E H....n .U $50.
IBr Cd not darkly DER wrong 3 ..t
Wh'ch wi disappear ere long a.'H .aat
!sathor sing this oheery song-- @lna@tY
8"' q" Lot It pass 35e! G.hta sa3ph
2T&h Letit pass! A. r3".f. s uHstt sDal
Il Strife oorrodes tho pureBt mind .rg,,r,
ed, 20 Lot it pass z,.ss,s ,.s.g.., g,ft
As the unre- arded wind, sys h,,a, .rag,j
.a.DHy LIE. it pass g.g .Sg asRfEu s.a.g
y Anyrvulgar souls that live aisva 80 E-.gas
May, condemn without reprieye : -. a...
1as the noble who forgive. a.a ja4 .yf..
w Let it pass! atpn .aag usr..."
-'f Let it pass! .|' .usa- g.N.a
Echo not ali angry word ~ ~.
,. Let it pass! '' ~. ''..
Think how often you haye erred
Lot 1t pass
Since our joys must pass away, ..r.l
Like the dewdrop, On the spray, ... .
Whelefore should our sorrows stay Is ,
.. .r. Let them pass a., h,.t -fA
Let them pass I,n. j., atag.5ia .a.
If for good you've taken i'll, '' '.." ..'
Let It pass ''." ."@ 2"
Oh be kind and gent Q still
Let it IA 8 j"
Time at last makes all things straight ~
Let us not resent. but wait, D" '''TN" "s'"
And our triumph shall be- great
f'%@ 3 ISi Let It pass -. b ,fiBh - a. 40
...y.s, Let It pass @"@ n@a. t"sNsrnsf
Bid your anger to depart. ...
Let it pass 't.' Sasi i@". ,AriH.5 &
Lay these homely words to heart. "rs| :
LET t pass |" ,A .N..LFi ~ q
Follow not the giddy throng
Better to DO wron sed tnan wrong "a
Therefore slug the oheery song-2'|&' &' -
Lot 1t pass
Let it pass
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21
0~<-~-------
Taking 4 Cepsus,

Never gave you history Of my oensus
taking / holieve. Well, took Jim Walk
er's place while he was up at Chicago, and
had some tough customers, tell you. 1
came along one day to cabin some four or
five miles from any neighbors; in answor
to my knock an old woman about forty
came to the door, -
elbow dye do9 Walk in; folks all
gone take cheer; wcro you wantin' to
ace my old man ~ .rt
., ''No, madam" said I, after accepting
,hor invitation, 81 am taking the census"
"The who z" said She 4 XII.
"Tho census Of tho people, tho"
20, lor; we'll, you won't find much sense
IN tho people about here, the fever'n ager's
shook 1t all out on EN-"
proceeded to explain. X na"N
"Dear SUI, thought you might be q
magnetism man or a frenologer."
"a / proceeded to get her husband's name
and age, also the children; but when I
asked her age, abe came down on me flat !;
] snloothed #, over however, and let 60.
hiising, I said: /. .r,.g .aItl ,aswse
r. t".1s there any one elso in your family q"
f'There'e aunt Sally, but You don't went
da"Cortainly, a'am, ~ replied, and pro,
ceeded to take 1t at once, l,. ~
ID s'rhen there's old Jerry, but he'a coma
most gin out lthia fall, ! don't think the
poor fcller'll last to. another spring.. ,s,,<
tJerry--what 10 his other name Z" ~
sWe never call him nothing elec,aa a
CHOW old Is hot" - f*sS ~
ttWhy, lot mo see; fifteen, twenty,
twentytaix---ho must he hard on to thirty tn
II ssAn old man at thirty 2"sts, N
man Who's talking about old
man Use telling you about old an hoss. "
9h Perhaps ! didn't pick up my hat--per-
hapsI didn't take d very hasty leave---well,
perhaps not.
.hfpfaM nasidnNIs 10 80 gAsE| a
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21
A Brave Cashier.

While George J.. Walter, the cashier,
was alone in charge OF tho Working
mems Savings Bank of Allegheny City,
Pa, recently, he saw two men Of very
suspicious appearance enter the build
ing. One of them stopped at the front
end Of the counter, while the other
passed on to the small opening in the
glass partition, Oh tho top of the ooun-
ter, about tifteon feet from the door.
The man at the opening presented
dollar and asked for change, and then
suddenly held a pistol at Walter saying
eff you make any noise, or stir, l will
blow your bra.ns out" Mr.. Walter
Instead of rccoiling, caught hold of the
revolver with both hands, and In mo-
ment wrenched it out Of the mans
hand. The robber then called to his
companion near the door, and he drew
revolver and camo toward MIR. Wal
ter. The latter fearing that they
wanted to enter the vanlt at the rear of
the bank, the door Of which stood open
ran to the rear end of the counter,
where he faced about. IIe was lust in
over the glass partition OH the counter,
and tho second one getting up Oh the
outside of it. Mr.. Walter instantly
fired at the man who had first assailed
him, with the revolver he had first
taken from him and still had, but the
robber jumped down from behind the
counter in time to dodge tha ball which
passed through the plate glass window
In the front part OF tho bank. The first
thief then caught up the largest pile of
bank notes on tho table and started to
climb ovor che counter again. Before
he got on the counter Mr.. Walter again
fired at him, and as he climbed up on
the counter fired again. The man then
got over tho partition and fell to the
floor, dropping a large part of the
money he had under his arm. Quickly
regaining his feet no ran out OF the
door. The second robbcr who had
climbed over tho partition got back and
followed his companion, 1t appears
that there was still third man and a
hoy standing outside Of the door. A
moment after the first two men entered
the boy followed with large market
basket, which he quickly dropped and
ran out when Mr.. Walter began shoot
ing. The basket, no doubt, was to
place the money In. Chase was then
given the robbers. One of them
snapped pistol at railroad f|agman
who attempted to stop them. He then
leaped over the wall and ran down to
Bcll's alley to the Allegheny River. in
to which he jumped. He floated and
swan down to coal float, where no
polluted his revolver at two boys in a
skiff and compelled them to take him
aboard and row him down and across
the river to Pittsburg, where he es-
capped, rs did all his companions, owing
to the confusion and uncertainty Of the
pnrsuers. The robbers took away
800 and dropped 5000. There was
altogether some $4,000 on the bank
counter within reach of tho thieves
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-21

HHRY the best two. and IA
,Iscigat, att. w 81 ApEsfaH1
of Market Hall, #
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-31
SUPREME COURT CLERK.

Citizens Of Northern California, among
whom the gentleman named below Iesid-
ell for many years, take pleasure in in~
dorsing the following excerpt from the
Oakland Daily Times of May Goth
The many friends of Grant |. Taggart.
of Oakland, will be pleased to learn that
he will be Il candidate for the Republican
nomination for Clerk of the Supreme
Court. We do not know of any other
resident of this city who aspires to a place
on the State ticket, and there is none up
on whom the choice could fall more
worth;ly. Mr.. Taggart has filled this
office for a tcrm and was re-nominated
by his party, but shared in the general
deIeat which overlook us at that time
When he was candidate for re- nomina-
ton the endorsements were fl flttering in
the extreme, and they are AS pertinent
now us they were at that time. The JUS
tces of the Supreme Court, the San
Francisco Bar Association, and many of
the prominent lawyers whose names are
familiar to the public. bore witness 20 the
exceptionally able and satisfactory man
ner in which he mad performed his duties.
If the Republican party had not met with
an overwhel disaster he would have
been elected, for he was one of the strong.
est candidates on the ticket. He received
some four thousand votes more than the
nominee for Governor on the same ticket.
Alameda county has usually been ignor-
ed in making up the State ticket, but we
expect moro generous treatment by the
next Convention. The number OF Re-
publican votes we cast entitle us to more
than one place on the ticket, and our re
quest ought to be complied with when we
present the name of man who will add
to its strength and popularity. Taggart
has for several years held leading posi-
ton in the real estate business in this city.
He is n wide awake, energetic and hon'
orabe business man, and as a public OIL
Ger or as citizen he has always enjoyed
the esteem of those who were associated
with him. We hope that justice will 0e
done to him and to our county next Sep
tember. If he is nominated for Clerk Of
the SGprme Court We know that it will
help swell our local Republican majority,
by removing the feeling of indifference
that is apt to prevail when other places
Carry off all tho political honors. But
apart from all local considerations there
cannot be found man who is more avail
ahla