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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23
COntagion.

Contagton consists physically Of min
iature solid PARTICLES. The process of
contagion consists In the passage of
these from the bodies of the sick into
the surrounding atmosphere, and in
the inhalation of one or more of the m
by those In the immediate nciyhbor.
hood. If contagion were gaseous or
vapory emanation, it would be equally
di1fuscd through the sick room. and all
who entered 1t would, if susceptible.
suffer alike and inevitably. But such
Is not the case; for many people are
exposed for weeks and months with
out suffering. or two persons situated
IN exactly the same circumstances, and
exposed In exactly the same degree to a
given contagion, one may suffer and
the other escape. The explanation Of
this Is that tho little particles OF conta-
gion are irregularly scattered about in
tho atmosphere, so that the inhalation
OF one or moro Of them is purely mat
Ter OF chance, such chance bearing Il
direct relation to the number of pul IT,
clos which exist ina given cubic space.
Suppose that hundred germs are float
ing about In room containing two
thousand cubic feet Of air. There Is
one germ for every twenty cubic feet.
Naturally tho germs will be. most nu
merous In the immediate ncighbor-
hood OF their source, the person Of the
sufferer; but, excepting this one place,
they may be pretty equally distributed
through the room; or they may be un-
equally distributed. A draught across
the bed may carry them now to one
side, now to- tho other. The mass of
them may be near the ceiling, or near
the floor. In a given twenty cubic feet
there may be dozen germs, or there
may be mono at all. One who enters
the room may inhale germ before he
has been In 1t ten minutes, or he may
remain here for an hour without doing
80. Donble the number OF germs and
you double the danger. Diminish the
size OF the room by one half, and YOU
DO the same. Keep the wincows shut,
anu you keep the germs in; open them,
anu they pass out with the changing
air. Hence the Importance of free
ventilation; and hence ore reason whv
fever should be treated, if possible. IN
large airy rooms. Not only Is free
ventilation good for the sufferer, but it
QimtntShcS the risk TO thc attcnd ,ute
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23
hidden Treasures.

A century ago when there wcro no
otliolal records kept by the Register
General, family archives were often
preserved In extremely inconvenient
crevices and crannies. AS rule, all
important matters of ecclesiastical or
semi-ecclesiastical interest, such as
births, marriages and deaths, were en-
tered on tly-leaf Of the family Bible,
and 1t Is to this day rule Of law to adj
NIT such entries as indlsputablo cvi-
dence, ranking them along with entries
ina parish register. Deeds, however,
such as title deeds of land, leases,
copies Of entries upon the rolls of the
manor, mortgages, releases, and money
bonds, were somewhat more jealously
guarded; and there is many an old
house in England which, if 1t were
thoroughly ransacked, would be found
to contain treasures Of the most valua-
BILE kind. There are-apart altogether
from such records as may have been
purposely concealed In secret drawers,
or behind the panelling, or under the
hoor-old oaken chests, the contents Of
which the family lawyer himself, un-
less he be an expert In black-letter lore,
hardly pretends to understand. Col.
leges, cathedrals and other venerable
corporations abound In relics Of this
nature. Merton. at Oxford, has in its
stone imminent room bonds for money
bearing the seal of Edward the Black
Prince; and Baliol has similar ac-
acknowledgements from John dc Baliol, =,
King Of Scotland. Occasionally, too,
treasures Of another kind arc thus hid
den. Magdalen, at the same Univels-
ity, gave the bulk Of Its plate to aid the
cause of Charles I. But about hun
dred years age. In an old set Of rooms
which had originally been occupied by
one Of the Fellows, and had since his
death been left abandoned and devoted
to lumber, was uncarthcd a strong
wooden box, containing, amongst some
exquisite specimens Of silver plate, a
small loving cup, with cover, Of pure
gold. Similarly, at Morton-a college
slngularly rich in old memories and
traditions-was found perfect collcc-
tion Of valuable pictures hidden be-
tween the ceiling and the roof. The
room originally had been covered by
the pitched rafters Of the roof itself
and.the pictures had been packed away
upon the cross-heams. Beneath the
cross-bcams subsequent occupant had
constructed level ceiling Of the mod
ern type in happy or unhappy ignor-
ance Of the treasures which were stored
oyer his head. In like manner the
Thurlow papers were found in a false
ceiling in some old garrcts close by
the present chapel in Lincoln's inn,
and Montaigne's journals of his tray
els in Italy, written in his own hand,
were extracted from can old worm
eaten Golfer which had long held pa
pers untouched by incurious genera.
tions." 1t is needless 10 multiply
such instances. In very many of the
old English mansions and houses, il IS
true, sufficient search has been made.
But the antiquarian has still abundant
work, ready if only he chooses to un-
dertake it.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

BREAD SAUCE, FOR GAME. 1.-Two cups
of milk, one cup dried bread crumbs,
onc-qnarler of an onion tw o tablespoon
iuls OF butter, salt, pepper. Dry the
bread III Il warm oven, and then roll
into rather coarse crumbs; now sift
them, and the fine crumbs which come
through the sieve, and which make
about one-third of cuplul; put on to
boil with the milk and onion; boil ten
or fifteen minutes, then add one table
skim out the onion. Fry the coarse
crumbs light crisp brown in one
tablespoonful OF butter, which must be
gerry hot before the crumbs are added.
Stir over hot fire for two minutes, be-
ing careful not to burn. Cover the
breast Of th', roast birds with these, and
serve the sauce poured around the
birds or In gravy dish.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23
Tho Orange and Lemon Crops.

The failure this year of the orange and
lemon harvest in the Greek Archipelago is
not sudden calamity. For many years
past there has been in the islands lying be-
tween Greece and Asia Il progressive reduc-
ton in the rainfall and the fruit garncrcd.
The island of Rhode, which was at one
time urged upon the British cabinet as
more valuable than Cyprus, has been the
principal sufferer, but Its demands as we'll
as those OF the Western markets will be
met without difficulty by the increased pro-
duction of the mainland. In fact the fcrt.l-
lty OF Asia Minor and Syria seems only
now to be becoming known. And it is
rather curious reflection Oh the political
enthusiasm Of certain statesmen to find
that it is not the Greek and other Christian
inhabitants of the East, but the careless
and supinc TurlB, who have managed to
preserve their orchards and gardens by the
application of the necessary labor, and the
use Of a certain amount of foresight
and common sense. From the remotest
times, the oranges and lemons of the island
OF Rhodes, for orinstance, have been planted
III precisely the same spots, and as Il natu-
RAJ consequence the trees and the land are
alike exhausted, and nature las developed
that form OF parasite which most th,ives
upon its undisturbcd food. 1t is new blood,
In the shape Of new soil and new trees,
which, in the Archipelago, as in the
French vineyards, as required to restore
the vitality to the now dcvasted crops.
Selfhclp and common sense. not scientific
compounds, are the mot certain army
with which to vanqulsh tho phylloxora,
the potato disease, and the orange tree
blight.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

HAM CRoQUETT Stake Llb. of
grated ham, and mix with it 20z. Of
mashed potatoes; melt piece of but
ter in Il saucepan, add the mince, sea.
sou with little pepper, It very little
stock, Il little powdered sweet herbs
and chopped parsley; stir until quite
hot, then add, OFF the fire, the yolks of
wv. eggs; lay the mince on plate to
cool, make 1t into crCquettes, roll them
In egg and then in baked dbread-crumbs,
and Try IN hot lard; serve with fried
parsley.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

SoME time ago well-known Wall
Street, n. 7. character, of convlvial
habits, slowly made his way down Ex-
change-place on pair of crutches. AS
he did so his eyes were filled with a
malicious exulting light, an expression
which we sometimes see upon the faces
OF those who have realized the fulfil
ment of some dlsag anticipation
disbclieved in by everybody else.
eyes" said he; "swollen kneei Now
don't say 1t came from drinking. Only
the water mixed with the brandy set
tied here. Good, pure brandy never
did me any harm"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

Two ORGANS. Regulate first the
stomach, second the liver: especially
the first, so rs ito perform their func-
tions perfectly and you will remove at
least ninett en- twentieths Of all the ills
that mankind Is heir to, in this or any
other climate. Hop BiLters is the only
thing that Will give perfectly healthy
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23
Hints to Buttor-Ar Makers

is; the title of a valuable little pamphlet
sent free to any address for one stamp.
Address,, Butter improvement Co..;
Buffalo, N. Y. It tells you how to in
crease amount of butter from given
amount Of, cream 9 per, cent, improve
Quality Of butter 20 per cent. make
ss.Gilt-edge''t or golden coloretl sbuCter
the year round. (, Every farmer and
dairyman should send stamp tor 1t. e
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

CHOCOLATE CREAM. Crate eight
ounces Of vanilla chocolate into a stew
pan with eight ounces of sugar, eight t
yolks Of eggs, and pint of cream; stir
over the fire until it begins to thicken,
and the yolks Of the eggs are set but
net curdlcd; strain with pressure into
a basin; add half a pint of whipped
cream, and an ounce and half of
clarified isinglass, mix all we'll together
and pour into a mould previously i'm
bedded In rough ice to receive it.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

LARGE square table mats and tides of
silk plush in bronze, green, Pompeian,
and pale blue sections, are tie newest
thingsin fashionable fancy work. They
are ornamented along the seams and
edges with feather and briar stitching
III bright contrasting colors of embroid-
cred silk, and with panels Or bands Of
ecru colored silk canvas worked in
quaint designs with sampler stitches.
The edges have also fringe OF tassels
OF embroidery silk, matching tho color S
OF the embroideries on the mat.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

Mrs. PARTINGTON sAYs.-Don't take
any OF the quack rostrums, as they are
regimental to the human. cistern; but
put your trust in Hop Bitters, which
viii cure general .dilapidation, costivc
habits and all comic diseases. They
saved Isaac from severe extract OF
tripod fever. They are the ne plus
unum Of medicines.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

LITTLE NELLIE was looking at some
pictures of wild animals when Mr..
Jorkins called, and she appeal d to that
gentleman to explain one Of the pic
lures: .That is wild boar" said he I:
and the little lady looked at it thought.
FULLY aud replied: cit doesn't look
IKE you, does it, Mr. Jorkins ?" "I
nope not" responded the guest. sWhy?'
because," said the artless infant,
"m 'mma said, when your card was
again. 20.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

LEG OF NIUTToN.-Aleg ofsix pounds
will require about one and one-half or
two hours to roast. Remove carefully
all stray hairs, wash III strong vinegar
place in paH, salt well, aid cup Of
hot wacer, put into a hot oven, baste
otton; make gravy Of the drippings.
Serve with baked potatoes and boiled
onions. 'al5 ~ FsA "a - IS 5F
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

FISH CAKEs.-Take thu remnants of
any cold fish, pull them to pieces, and
thoroughly mix with them a small
piece OF butter and some mashed pota-
toes; season the whole with pepper ami
salt to taste, and little cayenne. Form
the mixture into cake, and fry in butter
till of golden color. Serve garnished
with fried parsley.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

VISITOR: Well, dear, you see l have
come at last, but haven't had a mo-
ment to spare. am studying the part
Of Mrs. Bouncer in "Box and Cox"
a"d find committing it to memory
such fearful taxing Of the brain i
really don't think ought to persevere
with it.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

For BRONCHIAL, AsTHMATIo and
pulmonary complaints, "Br0,on's Bfot,-
chtdl Irochcs" manifest remarkab bic cur
alive properties. q, Like all other. .meri-
torlonsa articles, they are frequently
initiated, anu tnOso purchasing should
be sure to obtain tho genuine "BRoN-
1c1itAL ,TRocmEs." "a ~ ~ ~ 4
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23
VE:.GE T TINE.
For all Ladies'
WHO ARE SUFFERERS

MIR. II. r. STEVENS:
- DC r Sir have taken several DO ties OF your
Vegetlne Tor Female Weakness. and In Justice
70 @ tne medicine. and to all ladies' who are suf-
.SIeIs from sucn complaints, Will recommend
much; Indeed, 1t is invaluable for such com
P.aihCs MARY f. MEREDIIH
100 EaStern Avenue.
FEhALs WEAKNEsS.-Yegetine acts directly
up IN the causes OF these comDl l.nts It inyIv.
0rate. ana strengthens the whole svstem acts
upon " the secretye organs, alays Inflammation,
u On. Regulates tho bowels; headache and palms
~ me Dack cease; IN fact, there 10 diseake or
Iel!el and is 80 effective IN It's cure, ns in what
- termed Female Weakness. 1t has aeyer
failed in one instance.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

a YOUNG lady was sitting with gal
liant captain In churmingly-dec
recess. On her knee was diminutive
niece. In the adjoining room, with the
door open, were the rest Of the conf
pany. Said the little niece, in a jeal-
GUS anu very audible voice, "Auntie,
KISS me too. Evidently something had
1uSC happened. You should say twice,
Ethel dear; two Is not grammar" was
the immediate rcjoinder.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

A FAIR dcbutante at late ball was
"received' with a large, almos tembar-
RAISING, armful of bouquets. 10 her is
presented one of our "howlin e swells. :"
f.. DINO fewer than eight bouquets
just think ofiel Are they not lovely 2''
ii. s." Yaas. Lovely, indeed. And
how good Of your papa"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

MOTHER, at teatable-"Jack, who
helped you to those three tarts2' Jack,
age scven-"The Lord" Mother
"Tho Lord? Why, what do you mean,
Jackr' Jack-"WelI, helped myself;
but father sand not long ago that the
Lord helps those who help the mselyes. -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

"PAPA," said he, as he was shown
some pictures in a book Santa Claus had
lett him, "Papa, why does camels have
Such big lunches on their backs ?"
inc information received not being
very satisfactory, he at length solved
the difficulty himself. "Why. / know
papa" said ho; Its sos they'll be
camels! 10 Which must be the reason.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

WATER ICE.-Boil quart Of water
and pound OF sugar three minutes,
and then freeze. This Is a good substi-
tuto for lemonade for persons who dis
like sour drinks.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

Dr.. BULLS Cough Syrup gives by
far the, best satisfaction and takes the
lead OF all cough preparations on our
shelves Carpenter q Palmeter, James,
town, N. Y.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

A NAN, passing through a gateway
IN the dark, ran against post. ''I wish
that post was In the lower regions -
was his angry remark. "Better wish
it was somewhere else, said bystander.
you might run against 1t again, you
know -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

DON'T die now If you want your re-
latives to see that your grave is kept
green. G'"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

The price OF soap is rapidly adj
vaDcing. A years supply of DOB
BINS ELECTRIC bought now at
old price willDbea Very jndiciops pur-
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

"AND what makes my little johnny
20 cross this morningY" "Dot up
s'urly."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23
Fowls should always have some hard

= Fowls should always have some hard
coal screenings placed within their
reach, Feed occasionally u few oa's.
Always keep some Old iron in the
drinking water; give all the outdoor
exercise you possibly can; even chase
them round little. Place plenty of
straw Tor them to. scratch among for
exercise. Throw some small grain
among this to encourage scratching Y
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

THE thrifty man will always put
something away for rainy day, even
1t Is nothing but stolen umbrella.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

THE legion that conquers all things
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

SAID THE Nurse to tho Doctor: "Sure
sir, 1 only know Of one good medicine
for the Baby, and that is Dr.. Bull
Baby Syrup" r|a p
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

ONE of the comical sights of leap year
will be girl whispering tale of love
Into the ear Of deaf man.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

WHEN old Faust signed the contract
with MephIstopfleles in his blood, he
wrote In his best veins, so to speak.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

The Constitution says an Atlanta
girl asked a young man how he liked
Shakespeare. He replied without a
struggle, ''As You Like It,"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

A LITTLE girl in Norwich, Conn.,,
defined ssport" So man what wears his
hat on one side."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

'THUNDER!" was the remark of Eel =
guson as he formed a crescent over the
slippery coal-hole cover. eyes" re-
Piled sobcr-faced citizen in the door
way; "more than twenty have fallen
on that cover this morning, and every
one of them expressed the same opinion.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

YKdET1NE has never ialled to effect
cure, giving tone and strength to the
system dcDilitatcd by disease.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23
Wanted.

Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, want an
agent in this county at once. at a salary of 100
per month and expenses paid. For full par
tioulars address as above.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

AFTER many experiments, q certain
and speedy remedy for burdocks has
been discovered In kerosene oil. If a
small quantity be poured into the heart
Of the plants, directly after cutting,
they Will disappear entirely, roots and
stalks, leaving no trace Of their exist
once save small hole in tho earth
where they stood. Refined or crude
oil Will accomplish the purpose equally
well.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

"HIs profession What IS his pro-
fession ?' "Madam, he pedals music."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

Sing'a song Of hair oil,
Pocket minus chink,
Four and twenty editors
SHILLING printers ink; w p
Now the pen goes faster, " " tl
4 Wonder what they mean,
Guess they must be writing ads. ~
For the improved Carboline.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23
WEATHER report--a thunder clap.

DOMESTIC pets-Matrlmonial sulks.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23
THE HOUSEHOLD.

p CHAIR SCARFs,' AND HOW TO MAKE
THEM. -Among the new "parlor dra-
Peries," and classed with them by deal
ers In objects tor household ornament
III Its elegant branches, are what are
called "chatr scarfs," and these super
sede the now abandoned tidy. Many
ot lhe materials used, however. for the
obsolete tidy. come into use for the
chair scarf, and the softest reps, monte
cloth, etc., arc used. The strip must
DC yard and a quarter in length, and
at least two-thirds of Il yard In width.
The ends are heavily fringed. Upon
the center is embroidered group of
'te:ns, couple Of brilliant birds, 4
Dird's nest with butterflies floating
above 1t, rich cluster of grapes with
leaves amt tendrils. or, if preferred, q
"gontalon" design in old time colors
and outlined with gold "rough." The
narrow border Is also embroidered and
outlined in arabesquc. A heavy top is
formed by doubling The material over
for the depth of a couple of inches, and
the scarf is then laid over the back Of a
chair, with the colors (which it must
either harmoniZe or skilfully contrast.
Several different chair scarfs ale to be
round III many parlors, but 1t will be
found with people OF taste that all har-
monize in design and color, both with
each other and with tho ensemble of
urapery In the apartment.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-23

WOODEN vessels for containing articles
OF iood, wine, etc., also wooden vessels
Tor culinary purposes, can be rendered
tit Tor Immediate use by the removal of
the unpleasant eXtractiyc matters by
treatment with Il solution of washing
soda. Thus. an ordinary barrel should
be filled half full OF water, anda solu-
ton of about two pounds OF soda in rs
much water as will dissolve it poured
in, and the liquids thoroughly mixed
oy shaking the barrel, Which should
then De 1itIed to the b'lng with water,
and allowed to remain from twelve to
fourteen hours; then, after withdraw
ing the discolored liquid, it should be
well rinsed and filled with pure water,
and should remain Il few hours more,
when it will be fit for use. Other
wooden utensils may be similarly
treated.
, 1880-08-14
WISCONSIN MATTERS.

Progress OF tIae lnsnne Ilosritai Inves-
# tl9n ntion-The Coming state Fair.
speetat Dbpateh 10 1hs Chicago Tribune.
MADISON, Wis, Aug. i3-Tho investigation
nto the arnirs Ut tho 1nsano Hospital ts botng
conducted by tho Senate Committee. Ex.senn-
tor Davis, OF 1iclot, was recalled. He believed
tho Legislature Ind kept the Institution back
by refusing 10 make tho necessary rcpnr1, and
bnd hnmpered It's usefulness thereby. Hcnator
I,cnuett, tho author Of the Bcnate resolutions
for an Investigation which worc rsi,cd out Of
order, and tho famous champion of tho Asson.
biy resolutions which carried and ordered tho
investigation, was boforo tho Committee. To
WAS questioned very closely IN regard TO tho
charges contained In bis celebrated letter. Ho
gave hts opinion ns to how our State tnsttu lions
ought to bo run economically in a forcible and
characteristic manner. Some shnrp and witty
passages wero tnduigcd IN by him and Bupertn.
tcndeMt Doughton. On his cross- examination
ho admitted that he knew nothing personally,
hut morcly from hearsay. Nothing WAS de-
vclopcd tu-tny OF IN important character.
Con. utynnt. Hocrctary ot the Agricultural
eOcinty, told your correspondent TO- day TINT ap-
plicants for ontriea to tho State FnlF, which
incota hore In September, hayc boon received
from northern counties OF Illinois, md TINT
Manager Hughitt OF tho Chicago & Nurt hweat-
ern kNEIEoad hhd dgtitleu to extend tho Wiscon-
sin r1ltc on goods, stock, etc, to tho people Of
illinois. Everything eccr,s to Indicate th1t wo
WILL huvo tho largest fntr this ycar ever held.