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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

MEETING OF THE SURVIVORS or
FAIRFIELD CoUNTF.-The survivors of
the late war living iii Fairfield county
met iii tho courthouse in Winnsboro,
S. c., on Friday Aug. .27, 1880, at IL
O'Clock, m., Col. j. Is. Davis. prcsi-
don't, in the chair. After music by tho
Crosbyvillc CornctBand, the meeting
was opened with prayer by the Rev.
". W. Mills. Tho minutes of the last
meeting were rsad and confirmed.
TNc following letter from Capt. II. a.
Gaillard was then. rcad:
W1NNsBoRo, S. g., Aug. 9, 1880.
Capt. i. Il. Boyles, Secretary Survi-
TorS' association:
DEAR SlR--I have the honor of stat
ing that ithvifI"bc' impossible for me to
address The survivors of the county at
their next meeting in August inst.
Nly selection was made during an alb
scncc'of three weeks out Of the State.
and was not called to my attention
until some time after my return. This
fact, together with the presence OF
professional and other duties upon me
now, will plhce:h out Of my power to
prepare an address bcfitting the great
occasion. With many regrets, I have
the honor to be very respectfully your
obcdicnt servant,
:; II. A. 'GAIILARp. =
Mr.. r. Ellison, ST., moved that the
present officers Of the Association be
reelected by acclamation. =
Major Woodward requested Mr.. El.
lison to withdraw his motion, and that
the Association hear. the address OF
Maj. G. e. Thomas, the orator of the
day. Major Thomas was then intro
duced to the audience and, delivered q
short but very feeling speech to the
survivors. =.
The BAND then played "Dixie." -"
Mr.. Ellison renewed his motion,
which was seconded by Major Wood
ward. Col. Davis begged; that lie be
excused from serving any longer
whcreupon the crowd called Justify
for Major Woodward. Major Wood.
ward, then arose and recommended,the
rc-clcction of Col. Davis. The motion
was then put and resulted in tho
unanimous election Of the former off.
GERS. a..
1t was moved and unanimously
adopted that tho thands of the Associa.
ton aye due and are hereby tenderc
to tho Crosbyville Band for music fur.
nished, and also to Maj. C. L. Thomas
for his address, and that he be request.
ed to furnish the secretary of this AS,
sociation with acopy ofhis. address fol
publication. and for record liz tho '>min.
utes of this Association. CMaiol
Thomas address will be published
hereafter.] ~
The meeting then adjourned. -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

Mr.. d. r. Flcnnikcn advertiscs this
morning new supply Of seed oats and
barley, and a choice lot offamilv and
plantation groceries. Give him call i,
and you will be certain to get your
moneys worth.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

Messrs. Editors: Please announce Mr..
CHARLES DOUGLASS as a candidate for
County Commissioner of Fairfield, sub
iect tho result Of tho Democrntic primary.
MANY FKIENDs.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

Owing to tic absence of the Editor
from town for several weeks past, the
publication Of some communications
addressed to him have been delayed.
They will receive attention.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

The friends of tho REV. JAMES DOUG
LASS respectfully nominate him for tho
position OF School Commissioner Of Fair.
fold County Mt tho ensuing election
subject to the action of tho Democratic
party Mt the primaries. ;
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

=, 1!cssr$ Ed'to,'$: Plrhser announce JAS.
e: HARVEY. Esq, rs o candidate for tie
ofhca>of County Com missioner at The en-
suing election -snbjcct to the action of
tue Democratic clubs ut tho primary cleo
tion-and oblige his -? ~. ',.-,.
NUMEROUS EHIENDs. ,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

Tho southern and southeastern Dor
ton of the county was visited by q
Severe hail storm on last Wednesday,
which did considerable damage to tho
cotton crop. - -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

MeSSi's. Editor$: Please announce Mr..
}. A. TCkKETr, of Cedar Creek, MS n
candidate for County Commissioners Mt tho
ensuing election, subject to the action of
The Democratic primaries, and obligo
MANY FRIENDS,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

lfessrs. Ediiors: Please announce Mr..
d: Preston Cooper as candidate for tho
Donocratic nomination for shorif at the
coming election (snbject to tho decision
OF the primary election, and .obligo many
friends in tho -. y
SOUTHWESTERN PoRTIoN OF THE County.
,deo 1G
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31
n aDTECE. .


r HEREBY give notice .hat.I have this
l. day sold out my entire interest in
tho bar and billiard saloon known as "Our
House" to L. T.. Lumpkin and Robert IT.,
Simpson, who will continue the business
at tho old stand. I would respectfully
ask for them the patronage heretofore OK,
tended to me. JNO. d, MCCARTNEY.
August 20. 1880.
Wo have this day bought the bar known
rs sour Hoiise," from J. d. McCarley. to-
gother with tho entire stock of wines,
liquors, tobaoco,. cigars, billiard table, otc.
The business will hereafter bo conducted
by us at tho old stand under the firm
name of L. L. Lumpkin & Co.,, and wo ro-
spectfuAy ask tho patronage heretofore 80
liborally bestowed on Mr.. McCarley.
y. i. LUMPKIN, -,
ROBT. Ii. SIMPSON.
August 90, 1850,
mo 2R-ff
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

Mr.. U. G. Dcsportcs left yesterday
for Now York to purchase full line
o. dry goods, notions, and everything
else pertaining to tirst-class store.
!lois'a'thorough man of business, and
his motto is "upward and onward"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31
Y. N....TT' '.s's.v'T :
NOMHN ATKONS.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

The friends Of Capt. JOHN A. lin
NANT respectfully nominate him for re-
election to the office Of County Commits
sioner subject to tho result Of the Demo.
cratic primary.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

Our correspondence from Spartan
burg contained san error in reference
to Prof. T.. w. Ricmanm oftIiexington.
lie camc South before the War,>and
not alters and served in Hart's Battery
with distinction. 1t was after the war
that nc opened his academy in Lcxing-
ton,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

MI: James l.. Richmond requests us
to state that rumor stating that he
has withdrawn from the race for sheriff
and is a candidate for tho Legislature,
is entirely erroneous. He is still in
tho field for sheriff.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Tho hanysfriends Of Mr.. JOHN FEN
LEY nominate him as Il candidate for
County COMMISSIONER bject TO tho
action of tho Democratic primaries p;
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

Messrs. Editors: Please Announce MIR.
JACOB BOOKNIAN as candidate forthc
office of Coun&y Commisslono, for Fair.
field County at the ensuing election, sub
jcct to tho Democratio primary. -
-, MANY FRIENDS
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

Tho many friends Of Mr.. NJ. II. Nc
GRADY Nominate him rs II. oanrlidntc
Tor County Commissioner Mt the ensuing
election, subject to tho action of tho
Democratic Primary.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

M,ssrs, Editors: Please announce TIIOS.
ID. OW1NGS, Esq., MS candidate for the
oflice of County Commissioner subject
to tho action Of the Democratic Primaries,
and oblige his = MANy RR1ENDs.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31
Few Advertisements.
For Coroner-Friends. ? :
Just in Store-D. r. F,cnniken.

AS result Of the hot days during
tho past week. cotton patches about
town are white with blooms and open
bOlls of tho AceGy staple.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

Mcssrs. EIlaors: Please announce DIX
ON II. ROBERTSON, Esq, as q candidate
for tho Office of County Commissio oncr 1T
the ensuing election, subject to tho action
of tho Democratic primnriss, and obligo
his MANY FRIENDS.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31
RCORONEIs,.

Tho friends of Mr.. :G.'S. HINNANI
nominate him for re- election to oflico O
Coroner. subject to the action of tho
Democratic primaries. -.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

LIcssrs. Editors: Plce$o announce Mr.
Il. u. ELLISON ,;JR. as candidate for
Shcritf of Fairfield County,, at. the cnsu-
ing election'-9vbiect to tho action Of the
Democratic primary. MANY FRIENDS.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

Tho many friends Of MIR. JNO. D. Nc
CAkLEY, recognizing his peculiar fitness
Tor the oilicd' respectfully nominate him
i"f Sheriff OF Fairfield ntyA--suhioct TO
the action Of tho Dambcrntic urimorv.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31
FOR CORONER,

The friends Of Mr.. Ii. YUNGUE MILL.
ING respectfully nominate him for Coco-
nor hf Fairfield County--subjsrt to tho
result oftho Democratic Irin,ary. i."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

The friends Of Mr.. JOHN w. BYI.ES,
believing that he will faithful represent
all tho Interests Of the people, respectful"
ly nominate him for seat in the House
Of Representatives subject to tho action
of the Democratic primaries.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

. We present the name of Mai. G. l..
THOMAS to tho Democratic voters of
Fairfield county rs. ono that will ably anil
efficiently represent us in tho Stntc Log
islature--suLjcct to the Democratic pJ'i-
marles. NUMEROUS FRIENDS.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

tlt$Srs. .Editors: AS nominations afo in
order, permit us to- present the name of
COL. JNO. II. DAVIS ns q candidate for
Shorif at tho ensuing election, subject.
OF course, to the action Of tho Democralic
primaries MsNY FnIrsns
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

Please Announce Mr.. J.,Wm. BROWN as
q candidate. for County Commission or,
subject to tho action Of the Democratic
primaries Mr. Brown has been unani-
mously endorsed by tho Blythcwood club.
MANY FRIENDS.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31
FOR SHERIFF.

The friends of S. WHORTER YONGUE
nominate him q canaidnte :for tho Office
of Sheriff Mt the ensuing election subject
to the action Of tho Democratic primaries.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

AitsSrs. Elaors:. Please announce the
name Of Mnjor JAS. PAGAN rs II cnndi-
date for tho Legislature subject to tho
Democratic primaries. MANY FnIE,2Ds.'
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

Msssrs. Elitors: Tho many friends OF
Mr.. JNO. "A, STEWART respectfully
nominate him as o candidate for tho Office
of County Commissioner, subject to the
Democratic primary.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

l!c$srS. ElIorsi, Please announce Nh.
JAS. T.. RICHMOND as n candidate for
SherlH at the ensuing election, subject to
the action Of the Democratic Clubs at tho
primaries, and obliso MAN3 FRrETff5,si..
.,.'.' may 13.E
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

F. MOLINlER PORT WINE. {:
G. II. MUMM & CO.'S RHEIMS
CHAMPAGNE.
i; GENUINE RHINE WINE.
-------: ;-----
DOMESTIC LIQUORS. =,
10y: r.
SARATOGA PURE RYE WHIS-
KEY. ,.
1863 CABINET RYE
MIllSKEY.
STRAUSS IMPERIAL RYE WuIS-
49, KEY. "'''' =.
GOWN" RYE WIIISKEY.]
MOUNTAIN RYE AND
ROCK. WllISKEY. =
PFEIFFEI, L.. RYE
-: WIllSKEY. g
f. KENTUCKY BOURBON WIIIS-
KEY.
PLANTATION RYE wIIsKEY
APPLE. AND PEACH
BRANDlES.
CAROLINA SWEET MASH
,.' CORN WlIISKEY.
PLANTATION CORN ,YIlISKEYS.
BLACKBERRY BRANDY.
GINGER BRANDY.
NEW ENGLAND RUM. -,
TRENCHES "BOsToN" GIN. :,
VERY FINE OLD CLARET WINE,
HKpN1E1 MADE WINES. $,
lKEG DRY sCUPpERNONG WINE,
| KEG SWEET SCUPpERNONG
', WINE. ~,
l KEG SWEET CATAWDA, WINE,
RaAET' H4AdsUDRSs
-: - '> .tiiiF
BERGER 81 ENGEL'S CELEBRAT-
ED LAGER BEER ON DRAUGHT
AND BOTTLED. '.E--.
BASS ~ CO.'S. IMPORTED ALE.
PURE CRAB APPLE CIDER.
PURE NATURAh@ ApPOLONA-
RlS WATER.
- -----: -
CIGARS IANAp TOBACCO.
RItAPSCDY--A STRICTLY TEN
CENT CIGAR. ;,
TIE PRIME MINISTER CIGARS
FOR 25 CENTS.
THE PUCK CIGARS FOR
.''.. CENTS. :,
TIE CORONET CIGARS FOR 25
'', 49,, GENTS. 49,. ..
THE SONORA CIGARS FOR
GENES. j,
TIE SMASUER CIGARS FOR 20
- - Cl-NlO. :.
TIE LIGHTNING CIGARS FOR
25 CENTS. =.
THE MONARCH OF TIE SOUTH
CIGARS FOR 20 CENTS.
TIE MASTER STROKE CIGARS
.., FOR 20 CENTS. ,E-.
TIE AMERICAN TWINS CIGAR
5.FoR 25 CENTS.
TIE COSTA RIGA CIGARS FOR
,,@, =: lQCENTS. !.
THE ROYAL SEAL CIGAR-1o
B.. ~; FOR 25 CENTS. s.
l1ERosE AND L1LY CIGAR-1o
- M'}s% POR 25 CENTS. !,
TIE HAVANA CIIAROOTs-5
~ CENTS EACH. s,
r. w. BLACKWELL's SMOKING
,.,. TOBACCO.
CIIEWINGTOBACCO-THREE
GRADES.
--------: :------- ~
SURENEEHe BEVERAGES.
---. :----- 81 - ts
ICE, LEMONS, 81
... ~ SODA WATER. n.
THE BEST MIXED BEVERAGES
or THE SEASON SERVED
81" At ALL HOURS OF {s
TIE DAY, TO SUIT TIE MOST
"A, yFl',A4,sTIplous TASTES. 5..l.s.
~. ,t !Sr.. :, .L---.- : :------ ss5
vEIsY PECrFULLy,
...... q =. ~ w. EIAIsENIGET,1.,.... 3.
RE AR !l or &c oWiN N Il4s
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

a multitude in number, arc securing
the county, from one end to the
other, looking; |aftcr their interests
among the "dear people"
1t was only two weeks on ycstcr-
day until the fall term Of court. con-
vcncs at Winnsboro, Judge Hudson
will be the presiding Judge this time.
The people of Fairfield will be; Glad to
welcome his Honor on this his second
visit to our county since the now order
Of things was inauguratcd.
The Dauntlcss Nine of this place will
SO up to Chester, to-day to%piay an
other match game Of baseball with the
Chester Club. The Chester Nine has
rather the advantage of sour boys" jim
being nearly all large, stout, muscular
mon; but the Dauntlcss Nine is COM
posed of a plucly set Of fellows, and if
they will only practice a little and. at
tend to discipline, tho'proposition, "the
battle is not always to tho strong,"
may again be verified,
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The Rev. j. II. Chalmers, who has
for several months past been supplying
the Associate Reformed churches of
White Oak, Winnsboro and. 'Eberne+
Aer, in this county, left for his homo in
North Carolina OIL Monday. After
spending about two weeks at homo
near Charlotte, he will go to-. Union
Seminary, in New York City, where he
will spend some months i,t pursuing
his theological studies. Mr.. Chalmers
has preached with great zeal, faithful
ness and acccptability to the churches
mentioned above, and they regret that
his labors in tl,cir midst will havo to
y cease fof short timc.~Not yet arrived
at'his majority, he has already dcvcl-
opcd talents Of an extraordinary
character, and bids fair to become ono
of the brilliant lights Of tho church.
Tie carries with him tho best wishes of
all with whom he has come in contact
in this county, and his numerous
friends will be glad to wecome him
again in their midst.
-----s---I--- =.
RADICAL COUNTY CONVENTION. Tho
Radical County Convention met on
Monday!to sond delegates to Colum-
bia.@''Joseph Thompson was elected
chairman by largo majority over
Iko Miller, and John Martins and
Isaiah Goings, after much wrangling,
were declared secretaries. Fifty dole
gatcs wero present, embracing the
samo old crowd that has heretofore at
tended conventions Prince Martin
denied that ho was q candidate for any
office, and Thompson said that he had
mover told anybody he would run for
anything. For delegates to tho State
Convention,%Israel Byrd, received AZ
y votes on the first ballot, and Turner
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

:. The long dull season is drawing to n
close, mcI chants arc active in their
preparations for the fall trade, the law
Ncrs are busy in getting ready for the
fall term of Court, and the candidates,
multitude in number, arc securing
the county, from one end to the
other, looking faftcr their interests
among the "dear people"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

Therefore wo take pleasure in an
nouncing to our frionds and cus~
toners that We have mado IL great
reduction in prices Of our stock. we
arc determined never to be
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-08-31

D0TT0M prices on Clothing and Straw
Hats at tho CORNER STORE.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-06-05

"A Minnesota correspondent sends
the following to Harper's Drawer: We
have had for many years In this county,
as Clerk of the District Court, an inteli-
gent and careful German, who, during
the sessions of the Court Is very fas-
tidious about violations of decorum, Re-
Gently in an important trial a some
what "bumptious" young man trout
the rural districts was called as wit
ness, and took his place on the stand
without removing his hat. He was
told to hold up his hand, which he did,
and the Clerk proceeded to administer
the customary oath, reading ii froui
the statute. He had read about half
throughi when, happening TO glancd
over his spectacles, he noticed that this
witness had not removed his hat. The
Clerk slowly lowering the book, and
gazing intently at the young mani
said, "Look here, sir, when you swear
before me and Gott, take OFF your hat,
sir!"
One bf the New York dry goods
firms has recently displayed a gown
embroidered with moss rose. buds ia
which real moss was used to make tie
caylx of each flower.
"A frog fouT Inches long and one :
inch i'm breadth was found In the throat
of kingrail shot in Roekland County,
n. Y. 1t was alive when drawn from
the dead bird.
Fraud will out. The fellow who
claims to be the great African giant has
q foot over nineteen inches long. WASH
him and see if he Isn't a Chicago malt
blaeked up.
A printers girl fell exhausted int8
his arms at a ball. II was ieint y
work in an EN- brace.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-06-05

1--WE got news for the Colonel, ant
I want you both to go along and show
me the way"
"Who said so ?" asked one of The
men.
"If miss the way there'll be row
for this is important news" he an.
swered.
"Who be yoh7"
"Come along and ask the Colonel"
"Well we amt going to tramp clear
up thar. You go down to the road,
foller it for mile, and when you come
to the old log stable on the right turn
into the blind road"
"Why can't one of you come along?"
"Oh you can't miss the way. We
ale watching here for game"
Meltose slouched off in lazy, tired
manner. He had gone about fifty fee
when he heard them both cock their
guns. He did not turn his head or
quicken his pace.
"He's a Yank shoot him |" called
one of the mon; but the scout walked
on. They were trying him, but he had
the nerve of a Napoleon, and kept his
leisurly pace until well away from their
Observation-Disclosures. FREE PRESS.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-06-05
hRY SEASONS,

An interesting record Is that Of the severe
drought as far back as the landing of tho
Pilgrims. How many thousand times ara
observations made like the followingf "Such
a cold season /" or "Such wet weather -
"Srck high winds or calms /" etc. All those
who think that dry spells they have known
were long, will do well to read the follow
ing:
In the summer Of 1921, "a days in success,
sion without rain; in the summer of 1880
Al days 1867, 75 days; 1862 so days. 1874,
45 days. 1858, 81 days; 1904, 90 days; 1905,
40 days. 17l5, 46 days, 1873, 81 days; 1890,
% days; l7Il, ~ days;l749, los days. 1855, ,
AZ days; 1862, 1873 days; l77S, 80 days 1871 /,
50 days; 1902, 2S days; 1912, SS days; 1856,
"a days; 1871, ~ days. 1874, 20 days; 1875,
90 days.
1t will be seen the longest drought that
ever occurred in America was in the sum-
mer of 1862. No rain fell from the LIST Of
May to the tst of September, making 1928
days without rain. Many of the inhabitants
sent 10 England for grain and hay.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-06-05
Railroad GUIDE.
DHILA. d. READING RAILROAD.
Arrangement of Passenger Trains.

MAY 10TH 1880,
Trains leave ALLENTOWN as fOllows;-
WA PERKIoMEN RAILRoADl.
For Philadelphia, at T4:3J, 6.45 "ll.4O am, and
SUNDAYS.
For Philadelphia at "4.3O a. m.,3.a5 D. m.
WA EAST PENNA. BRANCH.l
For Reading ana Harrisburg, $50, 9.O5 p, M,
1910 $50 ard g.O5 p. M.
For Lancaster and Columbia, s 80, o.oja.mi and
430 y. IN.
SUNDAYS,
For Reading, 1870 p. IN.
For Heading, Harrisburg, and way points, o.O5
D. m.
For Philadelphia from l. V, Depot AS. 6.l2,
rS.i2 a. m ,l2."3,5.45, s24 p. m. SUNDAY 40 pm
For Philadelphia from l., Il s. Depot IS as a.
Trains FOR ALLENTOWN leave as follows:
WA PERKIoMEN RAILRoAD.l
Leave Philadelphia, 7.4O II. IN. and LOO, *l.30
SUNDAYS.
Leave Philadelphia, 500 II. m, ais and T4.15
WA EAST PENNA DRANcu.l
Leave Reading 725, 1890 a. m, 200 3.5jand G.l5
pm.
Leave Harrisburg, Sis, sos and $50. a. m, l.45
and 400 D. IN.
Leave Lancaster, sos a. M. 90 and $50 p. m.
Leave Columbia 81 lS5 g. n m; LOS and $40 p M
Leave Reading, 7.2O aud 9C5 a. m.
Leave Harrisburg, $40 am.
WA BETHLEHEM.l
Leave PHILADELPHIA 700 sos, 9,45, 2l5, *5.l5,
$500 p. m. sunday 80 a. m, $500 p. m.
Trains marked thus ~ run to and from depot
9th and Green streets, Philadelphia other
trains to aud from Broad street depot. Trains
Via Bethlehem" run to aud from Berks ST.,
Depot, except those marked (Al
Tne Gas u. III and 5.55 D. m. trains from A lien
town. and the 7.40 a. M ana $50 p. IN. trans
from Philadelphia. have through cars to and
from Philadelphia.
J. E. WOOTrEN,
General Manager.
c. q HANCOCK, Gent Pass. & Ticket A0ent.
may Is
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-06-05
A WASTE OF TIME.

The Educational Monthly reflects the setf-
timents of most thoughtful persons in the
following paragraph:
There seems to be, says The writer; fas-
cinationabout arithmatical puzzles that. leads
many persons to waste their time and tire
their brains in efforts to solve them. The
"lS 10 IA" puzzle that is now going the
rounds is type cfthe entire class of puzzles;
for it has the following characteristics. l..
The solution can only be found by tenta-
tive process of trial and experiment; and the
only tincturc of mathematical science which
it has is its value as an example in the
mathematical doctrine Of probabilities. 2.
The solution, when it is obtained does no
goodj and is utterly devoid of value. 1t is
said SOME one gave this puzzle TO the great
engineer De Lesseps while he was examin-
ing the brooklyn bridge. Great engineers
however, are as likely to fail as other people;
and great mathematicians like Isaac New
tyn and Sir VIM. Rowan Hamilton haye no
advantage over school boys. If the time
spent in dlscipherng such puzzles were de-
voted to the study of useful problems, there
would be a surprising increase in the sun
total of arithmatical knowledge:
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-06-05
SMALL BEGINNINGS.

A traveller through dusty road stlewod
acorns on the lea;
And one took root and spr5uted up, and grew
into a tree.
Lovb sought its shade, at evening time, to
breathe its earthly vows;
And age was pleased, in heats Of noon, to bask
beneath its boughs;
The dormotise loved its dangling twlgs, the
birds sweet music bore;
1t stood a glory in its place, blessing ever
more.
A little spring had lost its way amid the grass
and fern,
A passing stranger scooped y we'll, where
weary men might turn;
He walled it in, and hung with care ladie
at the brink;
He thought not of the deed he did, but judged
that toll might drink.
He passed again, and 10 the well by sumo
mers never dried,
Had cooled ten thousand parthing tongues
and saved a life beside.
A dreamer dropped random thought; 'twas
old and yet twas new;
A simple fancy of the brain, but strong in be-
ing true.
1t shone upon genial mind, and 10 its light
became
A lamp of life, q beacon ray, a monltory
flame.
The thought was small; its Issue great, a
watchfire on the hill;
1t sheds its radiance far adown, and cheers tho
valley still
A nameless man, amid crowd that thronged
the daily mart,
Let fall word of hope and love, unstudied,
from the heart;
A whisper on the tumult thrown-a transl-
tory breath
1t raised brother from the dust 1t saved a
soul from death.
Oh germ Oh lount Oh word of love Oh
thought at random cast
Ye were but little at the first, but mighty
Mt the last