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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27
Tho Last OF tho yesplicCi.

A decided sensation was created at
Washington. during the Van Buren,
administration, by the appearance
there OF II handsome md welI-educatcd
Italian lady, who called herself Amcri-
On Fcspuccl, and claimed descent from
tho navigator who gave his namo to
this continent. EX-Prcsident Adams
and Daniel Webster became her es.
peeial friends, ana she was soon VOL.
come guest IN the best society. In a
lew weeks after her ARRIVAL she present
Ell petition to Congress asking first
to DO admitted to tho rights Of citlzcn-
ship, und secondly, to be given IL cor
nor Of land" out OF tho public domain
OF the country which bore the name of
her ancestor. An adverse report, which
was soon made, is one of tho curlosities
Of Congressional literature. 1t culo-
gized the petitioner rs a"young, dlgni-
hed ana graceful lady, with a mind OF
tho highest intellectual culture, and a
heart beating with ak our own onthusl-
asm IN tho cause of America and hu-
man liberty" Tho reasons WHY the
prayer OF tho petitioner could not be-
granted were given, but sho was COM
mehdcd u the generosity of tho Amcri-
Dan people. "Tho name of Amcrica-
our country's name should bu honor
ed, respected and cherished In tho per.
soh OF tho interesting cXilo from whose
ancestor we derive the great and glo-
rlous tltlo." a subscription was i'm
medi"tely opened by Mr.. Halgh:, the
Ser2eant-at'Arms Of the Senate, and
judges, congressman and citizens We'd
with Ononnothcr In their contributions.
just then T. was whispered that Nine,
Vespnccl mad borno an unenyiublc re-
putation at Florence and at Paris. and
had bcon induced by Il pccunlary con.
siderntion to break oil an intimacy with
tho Duke Of Orleans, Louis phillippc's
Oldest son, and come to Washington.
Soon aftorwaru theDuke's younger bro
thcr, the Prince dc Joinvillo, came to
this country. and refused to rccu :nizc
her, which virtually excluded her
from reputable society. For some
years subsequently she resided in lux
urious secluslon with wealthy citizen
OF New York. in tho interior OF that
Stale, and after his death'shc returned
to Paris,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

HEADACHE Is so common that some
member Of nearly every family Is af-
footed with 1t. The cause In most cases
is torpid action of the Liver, brought
on by debilitating Influences and Inn
puritles Of the stomach. The habitual
Sick Headache peculiar to some persons
ls permanently cured by taking Sim,
mons Liver Regulator; ordinary Head.
ache, which Ia only a symptom OF de-
ranged Stomach and Liver is readily
cured by q few doses. And let all who
suffer from Headaches remember that
they can be prevented by ia king large
dose OF the Regulator SO soon as their
symptoms Indicate the coming OF an
attack,
II used bottle Of Simmons Liver
Regulator when troubled seriously
with Headache caused by Consti patton.
1t produced favorable result without
hindering my regular pursuits In busi-
ness. NV. w. WILMER,
Des MONIES, Iowa."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

Louie Soender6erg, a matchmaker, OF
Copenhagen, has oDviated the necessity
of winding up the regulator from
which the electric clocks of that city
take their time. BY suitable mechanism
he cuts off from time to time the stream
OF electricity which comes from the
battery, and brings an electro-magnet
to bear upon the relaxed handspring
In such way as to renew It's tension
instantaneously, and this apparently
"perpetul motion" sort Of action con-
tinues so long as the batteries con-
Dected with the works Of the regulator
are supplied with acid.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

For preserpin0 botanical preparations
Nesslcr uses 20 per cent. concentrated
solution by volume Of alcohol, with
one or two drops of an per cent. solu-
tion of sulphuric acid, In the form of
an acid sulphite, to every 200 @. 9. Ct
alcohol. This Is suitable for green
plants that are easily bleached; but Tor
roots that are brown three or four times
as much of sulphurous acids Is used l..
A FIVE years trial has proved the sue
cess of these solutions. Animal SUBJ
stances may probably be preserved in
the same way.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

70 clean looking glas:cs, take
newspaper or part Of ono, according
to the Size OF the glass. Fold it small
and dip 1t into II basin Of clean, cold
water; when thoroughly wet squeeze
1t out IN your hands us you would a
sponge, and then rub 1t hard all over
the face OF the glass, taking care that
1T Is not so wet rs to run down in
streams. In fact, the paper must only
be completely mo!stened or dampened
all through. After tho glass has been
we'll rubbed with wet paper, let it rest
for a few minutes, and then 60 over It
with fresh dry newspaper, folded
small In your hand, till it looks clear
and bright, which is almost imm e,llate-
ly with no further trouble. This me-
thod. simple as it Is, Is the best and
most expeditions for cleaning mirrors,
and 1t will be found so on trial-siving
cleanness and polish that can be pro-
duccd by no other process.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

STRAINED BEEy.-For family OF ak
or seven persons take four pounds OF
beef, GROSS rib is best; get piece of
sueC tho size Of your hand, cut in small
pieces and Try out the fat; you must
hayo large flat-bOttomcd Iron pot
after the suet IS brown, take out the
scraps and pat In the meat anu two on
ions cut up; when the meat has be-
come dark brown Oh one side, turn
1t over OH the other, and let that get
tho same; when onions and meat are
thoroughly brown; pour in Il pint of
boiling water, whenever the meat gets
dry add more water, but it must al
ways bc boiling hot; throw IN hand
full Of salt, three bay leaves, and u half
dozen each of whole allspice and whole
pepper, cover with Il closc-tl' ting cover
and let it cook for three hours; when
almost done thin Il tablespoonful OF
flour with half II cupful Of water; stir
This In the gravy, taking care not to
have any Jumps In 1t; when you wish
to serve 1t, strain the gravy through a
sievc and pour few spuonfuls over the
ment.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27
Sedan,

Sedan as a battle field may be said to
be already Obliterated. The wide re-
glon over which the struggle rugged
still remains, but already in these few
years have disappeared almost all
traces of the tragedy Of which it was
the theater. The plow has passed over
the countless graves whose mounds
studded tho strangely diversified tor
rain from Bazellles to Fleneux, from
Glyonne to Floing. The visitor to
Sedan can find now no guide to the
battlefield. The English resident who
tor tho first year or two after the battle
offered himself In that capacity has
abandoned the role for lack Of employ
ment, and concentrates himself on his
original avocation. 1 have spoken of
the visitor to Sedan, but indeed there
arc no visitors. "They came very
thick for year or two after the bat
tle," 80 testtfes the hotel waiter, 'sbut
now we have not once In six months a
stranger who desires to see the field Of
BATTLE" Sedan itself Is fast altering,
SO as scarcely to be recognized by one
familiar with 1t during tho war time.
Its fOrtifications arc undergoing demoli.
tion, and Sedan Is now In name, as In
effect 1t has been ever since the intro
duction of ritled artillery, an open
town. Vauban's bastions and curtains
are very massive, and their wrought
stone faces and ccmented backings
yield reluctantly; but thoy are gradu-
ally being offaced, and Sedan Is OPEN
Ing Its lungs and stretching Itself be-
yond the trammels that were wont to
inoloseit. bitches arc being filled up,
and boulovards arc being laid out on
their site. AS one enters from tho rail-
way station though the suburb Of Torcy,
formerly enclosed within the line of
clrcumvallatlon. he passes stately side
streets lined with fine new buildings.
Who're the German soldiers used to
! fish In the stagnant moats for chasse-
pots, culrasses and other spolls Of war,
yplid earth has taken the place Of water.
'and long stretches Of black WOODEN
cloths arc now drying on tho space
where once wcro ranged, row upon
row, tho hundreds OF field guns that
the vanquishcd had SURF endered to the
victors. The gate from under whose
archway tho bearer of tho flag of truce
emerged from tho distracted city Is
gone so completely that the very site
Of 1t Is not to be Unidentified. In tho
little place inside the bridge over the
Meusc, Turenne, in his coat OF verdi
gris, Sill stands in that uncomfortable
attitude Oh the cannon balls; but tho
plckaxe OF tho destroyer Is laid at tho
foundation Of tho citadel In which tho
great general was born. There Is
new landlord in the Hotel CroiX d'Or,
man who nonchalantly tolls you the
the war was before his timo here, and
he takes no interest in anything con.
Gerning 1t. The streets swarm with
French soldiers; but soldiers smart,
natty and consequently, in very dilfer-
ent case from the broken miserables
who woltlsh with hunger, distracted
by horror, mad with conflicting pas
sions, thronged its ghastly thorough
fares and Uttered its blooustaineu opcn
spaces on that other September day
when Do Wimpien sullenly put his
hand to the articles Of capiLulutton,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27
THE HOUSEHOLD.

USES OF THE PoTATo.-ln France,
farina Is largely used for culinary pur-
poses. The famed gravies. sauces and
soups Of France are largely indebted
for their excellence to that source, and
Its bread and pastry equally so, while
a great deal Of the sO-oalled cOgnac,
imported into England from France Ia
the product of the potato. Through
out Germany the Same uses are COM
mon. In Poland, tho manufacture Of
spirits from the potato Is a most ex-
tensive trade. "Stettin brandy" we'll
known In commerce., is largely i'm
ported into England, and Is sent from
thonce to many of her foreign possess
sions as the product of the grape, and
Is placed on many tabl0 of England
as the same, while the fair ladies Of
our country perfume themselves with
tho spirit of potato, under the deslgna-
ton eau de Cologne. But there are
other uses which this esculeht Is turn
ed to abroad. After ex.rlattn9 the
tarina the pulp Is manufactured into
ornamental articles, such as picture
frames, snuff boxes and several de-
scription Of toys, and tho water that
runs from 1t In the process Of manu-
facture is d most valuable soourer. For
perfectly cleansing woolens and such
like articles, 1t Is the housewives pan
aoea, and IT tho washerwoman happens
to have chilbains she becomes cured
by the operation.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27
WIT AND HUMOR.

No, Seth" said Mira. Sploor, as she
settled herself back In the rocking.
chair on the hotel piazza, "you needn't
lie to me about going down stairs after
= match, for the windows are open and
l can easily pick your baM head out
from the other wretchos In the pool
room. Last night you went down at
eight O'Clock to got your boots blacked
and although your feet are large
enough, heaven knows, l don't believe
1t took you till 1880 to got your boots
polished, for that was tho time you put
them outside the chamber door and
then fell against It and woke up the
children" Here some callers who had
driven over from Auburndale, came
up the steps, and Sploer slid out under
the tire Of greetings and was shortly
after seen gliding into q billiard hall
saloon the back way.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

10 RRNovATE BLACK GooDs -1akc
ono-tifth Of a pound or extract of log
wood ana one ounce of smleratus; put
In boiler with ten gallons of water,
cold or hot; stand over the fire, and
when boiling hot put in the goods,
either wet or dry; let stand twenty
minutes, moving about occasionally {;
rinse In cold water until the goods
drip clear, and iron Immediately. This
will be found most excellent recipe
for restoring black go DDS Of any kind
that have become rusty or brown
cloth, cashmere, a waterproof, worsted
grenadine, or any material that will
not cookie IN welting. Press Oh tho
wrong idc.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27
No moro Hard Times.

If you will stop spending 80 much
on fine clothes, rich food and style,
Duy good, healthy food, cheaper and
better clothing: got more real and sub
stantial things OF life every way, and
especially stop the foolish habit Of en-
ploying expensive, quack doctors or
using 80 much of the vile humbug
medicine that does you only harm, but
PUT your trust In that simple, pure
remedy. Hop Bitters; thatcures always
1T triiling cost, and you will see good
times and have good health. Chronicle.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

How TO Boil AND STEw.-1o do eth
er properly, the food must be immersed
at the beginning in actually boiling
watcr must be allowed to reach tho
boiling poins again Immediately, and
to boil Tor about five minutes. Tho
action OF the boiling water upon tho
surface Of either meat Or vegetables Is
to harden 1t slightly, either juices or
mineral salts. Aftor the pot contain
Ing the food has begun to boil the Sec
ond time, 1t should be removed to tho
side of tho fire, and allowed to simmer
until tho food is done. This simmer
ing, or stewing, extracts all the nutri-
tious qualities Of either meat or vege-
tables; the pot should be kept closely
covered unless for Il moment when It Is
necessary to raise the cover in order 10
remove tho scum. The steam will con-
dense upon the inside OF the cover, and
fall back into the pot In drops Of mois-
cure, If the boiling is slow. DO not
think that rapid boiling cooks faster
than the gentle process [ recommend.
After the pot once Doils you cannot
make Its contents cook any faster If
you have fire enough undor 1t to run a
steam engine. SO save your fuel and
add it to the fire little by little, to keep
the pot boiling. Remember If you boil
meat hard and fast it will be tough and
tasteless, and most Of It's goodness VIII
40 up the chimney, or out OF tho win
dow with the steam.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27
Guilty OF Wrong.

Some people have fashion of con-
fusing excellent remedio, with the
large mass of "patent Medicines" and
in this they arc guilty Of u wrong.
There are somo advertised remedies
fully worth all that Is asked for them,
and ono at least we know Of-Hop
Bitters. The writer HIS had occasion
to use the Bitters In just such climate
rs we have most OF the year in Bay
City, and has always found them to be
tirsL-class and reliable, doing all that
ia claimed for them.-1ri6une.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27
Tebt for Diamonds.

. The following is said to be sure
test for distinguishing colorless gems
from diamonds. If Il person looks
through a transparent stone at any
small object. such as the point on a
needle, or little hole in card, and
secs two small points, or two small
holes, the stone is not a diamond. All
white colorless gems, with tho except
ton Of the diamond, make an object
examined appear double; in others
words. double refraction whenever cx-
hibited by a stone Is conclusive proof
that 1t Is not diamond.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

Herr Biss.nger of Carlsruhe { Germany.
finds that although Lehrmann's two
horse caloric engine and Otto's two
horse gas engine are among the mosr
econmical Of tho small motors, they are
relatively four tlrles as expensive as a
lO0 holse power steam engine.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27
A COMPANY Of bright Young womef

A COMPANY OF bright young women
occupying \ cottage at tho shore hayo
posted In conspicuous place In their
dlning-room note like the following: {:
"We DO not wish to entertain angels
unawares, and In order that there may
be no mistake IN identity, all visitors
are expected to bring something with
them to contribute to the lardsr." II
nothing ts brought down by visiting
friends thore is generally something
comes by express very soon after tho
visit.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

TO DYE PINK.--For every three
pounds Of material take three and
half quarts Of water, two ounces of
cochincal and half an ounce of cream
OF tartar; steep the cOchlneal In warm
water two hours, or until the strength
Is entirely extracted, and add the crea in
OF tartar; then wet the garment in
clean water, wringing out quite dry;
put It into the dye, bring it to a scald-
Ing leat and let IT, remain u few min
utes, stirring all the time, when 1t will
be finished. fla lighter color is need
ed, use less cOchiucal; If darEer,more
the shade depending upon the quantity
OF cochincal used. a cheaper dye may
be obtained by substituting madder tor
the cochineal.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27
"Now SveIi and stronp."
SHIPMAN, Illinois

SHIPMAN. Illinois.
DR.. r, V. Pierce, Bunalo, N. ":
Dear Slr-I wish to state that my
daughter, age IS, was pronounced H.
durable and was fast failing, as tho
doctors thought, with consumption. /
obtained half dozen bottles Of your
Discovery for her and, she commenced
Improving at once, and Is now we'll
and strong. She took the Discovery
last fall. Very truly yours,
REv. ISAAC N. AUdUsTIN.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

OYSTER TOAsr.--This IS u II Ice little
dish for luncheon or for a late supper.
Scald quart Of oysters in their own
liquor, take them out aud Mound them
In a mortar, when they form a pasto,
add little rich cream and como pep
per. Got ready some thin neat pieces
OF toast moistened slightly with boil
Ing water and spread with fresh butter.
spread the oyster paste thickly upon
the toast, put thiniy cat round OF
lemon upon each piece, and arrange
them on aplatter garnlshei with pars-
10y. Servo very hot.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

A New YORKER predicts that s'the
time Is near at hand when a race Of
honey-bees will be introduced to the
American people who have no stingers.
But tho American people who have no
St,ngcrs-who and where are they ?
Or, rather, who and where are the
American people who have no singers ?
Perhaps tho American people who have
no stinger will object to making the
acquaintance Of new race of honey
bees.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

"IN the hour OF danger woman
thinks least of herself" said Nine. dc
Stael. Truel When the thunder
roars and the vivid lightning fas shes,
and the big drops come down, the wo-
man who is caught out in the storm
devotcs her agony to the thought that
her hat and dress will be ruined.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

STFwED MUSHROOMS ON ToAsr.-.Pull
out the stems of the mushro ms, and
peel them. Melt good slice Of butter
In stcwpan, then add teaspoonful
OF salt, half tcaspoonful of white pep-
per and very small pinch Of powdered
mace. Put in tho mushrooms, tho
upper side downward, and lot them
stew gently till they arc tcndor {;
they Will take fifteen or twenty MIN
utes. Fry slice of bread brown IN
fresh butter; arrange the mushro oms
upon 1t, aud serve very hot,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

A MINSTREL troupe with six tend
men" appeared in neighboring town
few nights ago. After the perform
ance tho entire company were lend"
men--at the end of their purse, and at
their Wits end how to get out of town
Without paying their bills.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

"THERE," said Jones, triumphantly
holding up his egg at the breakfast
table, II was always told l wanted
chic, and now l've got It," A smile
perambulated the table, as a matter OF
course, and the young man who 10
studying French laughed immoderate-
ly after the joke had been thoroughly
explained to him.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

~ QUlEcY Toy sat beside his girl for
Just one hour last night, an. during
that time kissed her ninety six time,
out of q possible hundred. The other
four times she got In a hurry and
kissed him.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

a CLUB in South Carolina recently
expelled TWO of It's members for fight
ing duel. The club says there IL no
harm In fighting duel, bnt when
neither party receives scratch it is
perfectly disgraceful, and the reputa-
ton Of the organization must be pre-
served.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

EVEN a deacon won't say grace when
he steps into railway eating-house.
He knows that 1t would be asking too
much to request that he be made thank-
full for any thing he will get there. +
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

A BALTlMGRE paper suggests that in
asmuch as the light Of a horse car in
cites all pedestrians to tremendous ex-
ertions, it might be good plan to utIl-
lize the vehicle in walking matches,
iniusing now life into the contestants
now anu then by bringing \ car into
sight at the o:her end Of the track.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

VEdHri:K.-Thr great SUCCESS OF the
Vegetiue as II cleanser and purifier Of
the blood is shown beyond q doubt by
the great numbers who have taken Il
and received immediate relief, with
Suoh remarkable cures.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

Two deacons once disputIng about Il
proposed new graveyard, one remark
ed: "lll never be buried in that
ground as long as live!" "What an
obstinate man !" said the other. "lf
my life Is spared, l will"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

With all ihc competition In soap,
Dobbins' Electric 90 y, {made by
Cragin & Co., Philadelphia Pa.,) Is
first in popularity, because it is pure,
uniform and honest. Have your gro
Ger got it and then try 1T at once.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

"TnE rent OF this house Is only
twenty dollars Il month";" said Kan
eas City landlord.
"And wc pay for tho water: think
1t quite high"
"Ah, but you don't SEQ half Of tho
advantages. You can get at your
neighbours wood pilo through this hole
in tho fcnce.'
Bargain closed on the spot.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

1T seems almost incredible that the
elephant has 10000 muscles in his
trunk; but after u man has experienced
al elephants gentle twist about his sys-
tenn and been thrown the whole length
OF tho menagare tent, through the
candy stand into the lemonade sub, no
will be willing to take his oath that
there are at least million and half
muscles in tLat interesting animals
front tail.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

WHEN a man comes limping into his
place OF businesAlate in the morning,
and presents the general appearance Of
having had his spinal column shatter-
ed Ivy rai lway accident, his friends
need not be alarmed; he has been
working In the garden.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

PHILADELPHIA husbands have in
duoed \ local paper to state that "the
tho last thing to oexplode wae a miliner's .
window. Two ladies who were looking
at the new styles were seriously in
jured." But it womb work, gentle
men. What ia danger to a woman com
pared to tho sight OF = new bonnetP
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

"She'll tnIow away her switches,
False curls and borrowed sheen.
And shake upon her shoulders plump,
The wealth Of CARBOLINE.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27
Doctors may Disagree

cure Of constipation and disordered liver and
kidneys. But those that have used Kidney
Wort agree that It is by far the best medioine
known. It's action is prompt, thorough and
astinR.-HERALp
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

Tho season entertainments have
been notably free from annoyance by
coughing. DR.. BULBS Cough Syrup
does this. Price 20 cents a bottle.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-27

JUST imagine George Washington
wearing single barrelled oye glass.
and just imagine Ben Batter wearing
powdered wig and knee brooches |