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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05
LassoinH Q Locomotive.

In one Of the old fashioned school
books we used to read the story of a
bear who undertook to fight saw-mill :;
and very soon found himself in two
pieces. Bruins luckless attempt was
type of all the rash and ignorant re-.
ststance made against the s'maroh of
Improvement" Another and sadder
example was tho fate Of one of the wild
"Gaucbos, those Arabs Of the South
American desserts, when the railroad
oars first ran across thu pampas of
Buenos Ayres. Says one of the engl-
neers:
They instincttvely looked upon US as
foes, and sought to kill, rob, or thwart
us. We were like a small garrison sur
rounded by savage hordes.
AT last we got ready for a trial trim,
AS the locomotive ran aero g the bound
less prairie with its smoke and Its clat-
ter, Gauchos might be seen starting up
IN all directions, and then came flying
toward us, half In terror, halt bewild-
cred with curiosity. Most of them
reined In at distance from the line,
when their snortlng stations did not
themselves suddenly halt.
We had run the distance we intend
ed, and made ready for our return. AS
we had tested the road, we felt more
secure. and put on the steam. Away
we flew; but, to our amazement, we
saw two Gauchos start out ahead Of US,
circle round, and halt on the track, to
catch the new beast with the lasso. Be-
fore we could check our speed the lasso
flew; but as it circled around the
smokestack, horse and man went dow n
before 1t, the lasso dragging the unfort-
unate mau under the wheels.
Our position was one of danger: but
we stopped and did all that We could,
taking up the body Of the mad man
and bearing 1t on to our destination,
his friends following, but afraid to
enter.
We o1deavored to explain to them
the nature Of steam and it's terrible
power, but argument was useless
nothing could make them believe that
boiling water could outstrip and out.
pull horse. Horses in the iron box
were, to their minds, sensible expla-
nation Of what they saw.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05
A Den OF Snakes.

Two boys named Edward Gibson, and
Henry Wentworth, living near Erie,
Pa, had been visiting relatives a few
miles northwest of Pocono for several
weeks. During the visit they con-
cluded to spend day gathering whor-
tleberries. which are unusually plenti-
tul, particularly on tho Pocono Noun
tains. Accompanying the two lads was
u small dog. The boys left for the
woods soon after breakfast, and began
gathering berries about two and a half
miles north from where they were
visiting, In densely wooded and thinly
populated section. Tho berries being
very plentiful the boys succeeded in
hlling their baskets and pals. At noon,
being tired and hungry, they seated
themselves On small grassy mound to
cat their lunch. In the meantime, the
little dog was heard barking tiercely
some distance away in the thicket. The
boys, thinking 1t had treed or holed a
squirrel, and was barking at 1T, thought
nothing Of The matter, and continued
to eat their lunch. Having done so,
they gathered up the fragments of their
meal and their berries, and, calling the
dog, starred to return home. They had
gono but short distance when, the
dog not having followed, they stopped
to repeat the call. Instead Of tho dog
coming, they heard it bark again. The
boys put down their basket, and mark
Ing the spot so that they could find 1t
again, started back to see what the
trouble was. Arriving at the spot, they
discovered a monster rattlcsnake lying
ut the opening in the rocks. The boys
gathered up several stones, and, when
the snake again put its head out, fired
at and killed it. The dog then drew
the dcad reptile out. 1t measured five
feet and two inches, and had seventeen
rattlcs. Thinking there might be den
OF rattlesaakos under the rocks, the
boys gathered together a heap of dried
brush, and placing it at the opening
where they had killed tho snake, ap-
piled a match. No sooner had the brush
got fairly ignited than snakes began
running out from under the rocks in
every direction, The courage of the
lads failed them at first, and they star
ted to run, but Gibson who had had
encounters with snakes before, stopped
and persuaded his young comrado to
return and open a warfare upon the
reptiles. After brici dcljDeration.
each with large missile in hand thev
retraced their steps coutionsly. Lying
colled upon stones appeared to be
hundreds of rattlcsnallcs, of all colors
and sizes, with their tails rattIing
fiercely, making an almost dcafcning
noise. Although the sight was any
thing but n pleasant one, the brave lads
kept their courage, and began pclung
the rattlcrs with missiles. SO thick
were the snakes TINT almost every stone
killed one. Tho lads continued to show
er stones In such rapid succession
among the reptiles that in short time
what snakes had not been killed had
made their escape among the surround
ing rocks and underbrush. AS soon as
all the live snakes had disappeared, the
boys, who had become nearly exhaus-
ted by hard work, went to work and
gathered up their torphies. They found
thlrty-eight snakes, measuring from 3
to feet In length, The largest ono had
II rnttlcs.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

The Scientific American says 1t is a
well-knOWn fact that tho fish always
return to the same ground each year to
spawn, but that it has recently been
discovered that they always follow the
left-hand side Of the river on their
trips to the spawning grounds, and re-
turning take the right hand side of the
river.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

II was not supposed that there were
any insects which could ,rvive pro-
tracted I'm nersiOn In alcohol, hut ac-
cording TO the Journal Of the Royal
Microscopical Society some oribatid
mites were placed in absolute alcohol
by Mr.. A. d. Michael, who allowed
them to remain there several hours
and then took them out only to find
them alive and apparently as we'll az
ever.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

THE System Is Otter so Aipidly Reduced by a
severe attack or DiarrhoDi, or OF her Affection OF
medicine before the patient can realize The
acces1ity OF looking about him for remedy.
setter keep by you DR.. Jayne's Carminative
cramps. Dysentery, aud the Summer Com.
olalnts OF children, and thus DO prudently pre-
pared to treat these complaints on their iirst
appearance
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

Of t'oenty. specimens of granite of
different kinds, submitted to the action
Of intense heat by the State Geologist
Of Vermont, that from Mount Desert.
Me-, endured the high temperature
beat. All wero destroyed, however by
temperature OF ono thousand degrees
Fahrenheit, though unaffected at five
hundred degrees.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

LITTLE Robby came home with his
now hat limp as dish cloth. "For
goodness sake?' cried his mother,
"where have you beenp" Robby be-
gan to whimper as he replied, "a
feller throw my hat into the Frog
Pond" 80 Robby I" you threw 1t In
your self. saw you do lG." "Well, ,"
said Rohby contemptuously, "ain'L a
feller?"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

LET It, be understood onrs for all. that
CARBoLlNE, a deodorlzed extract of
petroleum, will positively restore hair
to bald heads and there is no other pre-
paration under tho face of the sun that
can accomplish this work.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

SCARCELY has the warm breath OF
summer died away, when Coughs and
Colds, those avant couricrs of danger.
Gus disease, show themselves. DR..
BulI's Cough Syrup always cures them,
and most quickly TOO.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

-lMMoNIA--So useful to agriculture
and the arts is u compound Of nitrogen
and hydrogen; md for long time
some method OF utilizing the nitrogen
of the air in It's production has been
sought The desired result has at last
been attained by two European chem
lists. who cause hydrogen to unite with
atmospheric nitrogen in suitable appar-
atus by the aid of electricity. The
economy Of this process has yet to be
shown.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

WHEN the lndulgent mother oalleth
her son, she gently and In high sopra-
no notes screameth "Charli-e-e
Charlie !" But Charlie cometh not.
nor doth he give the sound a thought,
but goeth about the business of his
play. But when his sire, enraged at
the dtlatory motions Of his offspring,
calleth quickly and sharply: "Charles
friedrich" Charles Fredrlck bJstlerh
homeward with alacrity, merely stop
ping by the way to insert the cover of
his best spelling book where it will do
the most good.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

"A MARKET man was mercilessly
swindled In che town of B.. His
misfortune gave him very unfavor-
able opiaion Of the residents, and he
expressed his opinion Of them by say
ing that If the Angel Gabriel stopDed
at B-- there would be no resurrec-
tlon. "Why ?" asked listener. "Be-
cause the people would swindle him
out of his horn before he had time to
blow a single toot.n
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

1t Is we'll known that butter, cream.
milk and flour are peculiarly liable 10
absorb efiluvia, and should therefore.
never be kept in mouldy rooms, or
placed where there are sour liuuids.
aromatic vegetables, such as onions,
cabbage and turnips or smoked fish
or bacon, or, indeed, any kind of food
or thing of strong odor, lest they lose
their flavor.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

THERE is scarcely any remedy 80 ef-
fcctual In tho cure of disordcred
bowels as absolute rest In a recumb bent
position. If there be laxness liquid
food should be taken instead Of solid. .
A wot towel over tho abdomen covered
with a dry ono, worn at night, will do
wonders In such cases.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

A LlGHTNINa-rod agent was struck
by lightning the other day, and the
phenomenon can only be accounted
for on the theory that the electric fluid
got tired Of being lied about.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

VEGATINE will regulate the bowels to
heal thy action, by stimulating the Sc
cretlops, cleansing and purifying the
blood OF poisonous humors. and, IN a
healthful and natural manner, expels
all impurities without weakening the
body.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

MOCHA PUDDING.-Take three eggs,
beating the whites and yolks separa to-
ly; one cup Of sugar, one cup of flour,
onc.third of a tcaspoonful of soda and
one toaspoonful of cream of tartar.
Stir together quickly and bake In two
pans, the batter being put in three
quarters of an inch thick. Set away to
get cold; now take two and half cups
Of sweet milk, four tablespoons OF
sugar and two quarts Of flour, and one
egg. Boil all together until it thick
ems, and flavor with some Of the strong
est coffee that can be made. Put this
cream between the two layers of cake.
and leo it with an icing favored with
coffee.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05
Though Shaking lfke an Aspen Leaf

ThOHEh ShRKfnE lfke an AapGn IIeNi
with the chlls and fever, tho victim OF malaria
citlc which not only breaks up the ost aggra.
waited attacks, but prevents their recurrence.
II Is lnni ely preferable to quinine. not only be-.
cause 1t does the business far more thoroughly,
but nj % on account OF It's perfe wholesome
ness and invigorati ing action upon he emil iro
system. For sac by all Druggists and dealers
generally.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

"A MAN just died in New Orleans of
eating matches. The poor impatien
man couldn't wait till after death for
his birthstone.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

bv lhe i1s d;aa tonic .eo. Of Is producoa
blood. Wbsas Whsrss .Snsa and purifying action on the
the urine, or milky, ropy y urion ,roept neposit In
osaGa oeasoi Kidneys 1t oures without fsII--TSe
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

Two friends were dining at a restau-
rant overlooking the Seine. whose pro-
prietOr wo uld skin a customer as re-
morselessly as he would skin an eel.
"This Is an admirable view," said
one, 81 love to SIT here and look at tho
boats" "Sh Speak low The boss
will put the boats in the BILL"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

WK do not puff up rything, but
when an article has as much merit as
Dohblns' Electric Soap, (made bv Crag-
IN q Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 1--WE gladly
praise 1t, as does every one who ever
tried 1t. Try 1T once.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

The mother 0 two sons, twins, met
ono OF the brothers in a field one morn
Ing. (Which Of you two boys am I
speaking tO?' asked the mother.
"Why do you ask p"' inquired the lad,
prudently. "Because if it is your
brother will box his ears" "It is not
my brother, it is I.' "Then your
brother Is wearing your coat, for yours
had hole in it," "No, mother, I am
wearing my own coat" ''Good
heavens" cried the mother, looking at
him intently, "you're your brother
after all -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

For nerv. us headache take dessert
spoonful of common bread soda, and
dissolve it thoroughly in quart of
cold water. With this thoroughly
shampoo the head and back Of the neck
we'll with the finger nails. Then rinse
the head with clean cold water. This
remedy almost always gives rolioi in
five or ten minutes
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

REAL ANGEL's FooD.-The whites Of
II eggs, one tumbler Of powdered
sugar, one tumblcr Of flour, ono tea
spoonful Of baking powder; flavor to
taste with bitter almond or orange; n
pinch of salt; sift the lour five times,
the fifth time sitting In tho baking
powder; sift the sugar three times !;
beat the eggs to stiifiroth IN mixing,
beat as little as possible; bake 20 min
utes In a moderate oven.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

"THERE!" said Vogle, the other eve.
ming, as he entered the room, "that
jobs done, and now tor a good, lazy
summer" OF course all wanted to
know what tho sob" was. ooh, It is
nothing" hs SAID" only my diary, you
know. I've just finished writing it ur
till next November.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

WISCONSIN Women arc sharp. When
they give their child-en matches to
play with and, 60 off on visit they
carry their insurance policies with
them.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

Soda enters into the composition of
plants, but In less quantity than pot
ash.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

The fellow who picked up the hot
penny originated the remark, CAN
that glitters Is not cold"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05
Y Vegetine.
More to NE than Gold.
wALroLE, Mass, March I. 1913.

wALpoLE, Mass, March Z, 1880.
wish to Inform you what Vegetine has do .
Tor me. have been troubled with Erysipela3 )
Hum0r for more than 30 years IN my limbs ana
other parts OF my body, and have been u great
year ago last August and can truly say 1t has
uone more for me Ihan any other medicine.
can recommend It to every one. Would not be
Without this medtcine-'tiB moro to me than
gold-,and feol 1t will prove blessing to others
as IL has to mo.
Yours. most respectfully,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05

The midnight hush soothing syrup
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-05
Loudly in its Praise.

Loudly In its Praise.
TORONTO. Ont, March 8. 1880.
:, Dear sir-Considoring the short time that
Yegetlne has been before tho public here, 1t
Sells well as blood puriaer, and for troubles
arising from sluggish or torpid liver 1t Ia q
uLsI.class medicine. Our customers speak
loudly IN Its praise.
j. WRIGHT & CO.,
Cor. Queen and Elizabeth Streets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-04-21

State bonds were dull, with further decline OF
Der cent for Aabamas class A, to 81, and LOUISE
ana consols were per cent lower at 4912 seller
20 days. Tennessee 6s, new, sold at 2Sl2 and Jer-
sey City Improvement Is at 1O5
Of city bank stocks, the only sale was OF Ameri-
can Exchange (10) at 121.
The dealings in railroad bonds to-day included
sevcntyone different varieties. and the prices of all
the speculative kinds showed more or less improves
ment. Erie seconds are no better. because they
opened ut q decline Of L per cent and later only
rallied to 015s091l2 but tho funded IS at Ssh ara
il higher. Missouri, Kansas and Texas first cOnsols
rose from 093i to 10012, and the seconds from 81
TO 62laO62Ss. Boston, Hartford and ERIC
firsts rose from 557s to 5712 and ended at
561a, aud Rome, Watertown and Ogdenshurg
frsts advanced from 65 to g. fell to 81, and closed
at 679s C., G.. and !. c. first assented bonds
were 81 better at S2la, and the incomes were III
higher at 36lo. Chesapeake and Ohio frsts, series
Il, with good amount of business, rose RS pen
cent to 6SS the currency interest debts advancing
l per cent to AZ. Mobile and Ohio first debentures
recovered from 72Si TO IA. and the second deben<
lures 10 454 50. Louis and Iron Mountain first in-
comes sold I'D to o. because the interest due March
is to be paid in May. aud the second incomes
recovered FROM 747s to 77ls076la. because it is
supposed to be settled that the interest payment on
them for 1879 Is indefinitely postponed. st. Paul
sinking funds again sold at Ill, and Northwest
gold per cent conses again at III. The Wabash
issues were about ls914 better. Denver and Rio
Grande frsts rose from 104 to 1O47s0104a, but
Union Pacific frsts were Il lower at 1854. There
were dealings in @ large variety of issues in
amounts not exceeding $1,000 to $4,000.
The Sub Treasury to-day lost S87, ~ on balance.
made up by q coin loss of $143,573 less q currency
gain OF SIS ,429. This reduces the gain since Frs
day TO S5OO,730. Money again was easy at per
cent and at that rate the bulk Of renewals aud
loans was made; but after 2 O'clock there were
loans at per cent, and after that noney-as
usual when the business is oyer r. offered
domestic exchanges Is at Boston-an advance
to 80 cents discount for New-York funds.
The United Suites treasurer at Washington to-day
received $33O,0OO in National bank notes for res
demption. Thct customs receipts were $73l, 00O,
and the internal revenue receipts were S196,oOO.
The following is the Clearing House statement to-
day: p 81 40; haances 26o, f76.
The transactions at the sub-Treasury covered: :.
Receipts, 1896 6a1 payments, $0e3, 768; currency
balance, $6.O4s,S17; coin balance, S!02' 300 Az.
rather steadier ut the annexed quotations:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-04-21
,1as,NG PRICES OF BOSTON STOCKS.
crna1nn pnIcps OF PHILADELPHIA srnCKs
TUESDAY. April 2O-P. u.
THE GENERAL LIST.


To-day the NeN-York canals open for the season
Of 1902 date 10 days earlier than the date of
Opening in 1870. The first charters for grain from
Buffalo to New-York made ut @ cents for wheat
and 5 cents for cOrD, in consequence OF which the
Buffalo trade reports quote railroad freights weak
and unsettled" These figures by the canal are the
same as the opening rates for the season of
1870 Tue lake rates from Chicago 70 Buffalo,
which opened at 6 cents, have declined ia cents
These figures, by lake and canal, together with the
expenses OF elevatiug at Buffalo. make the water
rate from Chicago to New-York about IL cents per
bushel or wheat, against the railroad rate of 80
cents per 100 pounds or IS cents per bushel.
Notwithstanding . daily public rehearsal of the
story of largely increasing exports, which has fol-
lowed each decline in the price of grain, the Custom
House figures show that the value OF expoFts from
this port for the week ending to-day is exactly
S1O,250 greater than it was for the preceding
week. The fact is, as has been befaro stated that
the home decline In values came too lateI that now
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-04-21
MINES AND MINING.
TUESDAY. April 2O-P. N.

TUESDAY, April 20-P. u,
The better tone noted as existing in the mining
share markets yesterday found development TO
day in an active demand for and sharp advance
in the price of few of the stocks, while all Others
or nearly ALL were at least strong at previous quo
tations. An exception to the rule was Chrysonte'
which fell from % to 1874 but Iltte
Pittsburg was better at sales ara DID,
Leadville was notable for an advance
from 2.35 to 8. Hukill. with more business, rose
from $50 to 2.45. Climax rose from $50 to @@2Vo'
Green Mountain las it almost always does on ta i
second day after closing the books recovered Ils
dividend and sold at 3.25. South liite was i 10
cents higher at 40, after selling NJ l;IO' INC
ComstOck shares were neglected, and the bodle
shares with small business were steadYj S0uth
BOde, however, rose from 80 to 81 and South bll-
wer sold ut 1.15 assessment paid Among ln9
low-priced stocks, Calaveras was the spccMl
feature; with q large amount OF business
its price rose from 73 to 90057. Gold
Placer is neglected. the few sales to-day beng
at 9O092001. Great Eastern recovered TO 80, La
crosse to 43, and RappahannOck 10 81. but BUCK
eve was weak and fell to AZ. We note sales OF LIP
Top at $50, Silver Cliff at 4, and Annie at 2.3o'
The market closed quietly strong.
n T. INNING STOCK EIORIYGg S4LB&
Second CAIL-12:30 p. VI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-04-21

The cable quotes money in London q per cenq
dearer mt 2bs per cent for discount Of bankers
three-montbs bills in the open market. Perhaps for
thaE reason British cOnsOls irregular, account
frst ADVANCING e to 9siOls money remaining nm
changed at 9SlsI6, then each falling e to 9slSld
and O8111s respectively, and closing alike by an
advance of ls to 98lsls for money. United
States 5s frat came quoted at q higher
AT 1O41s but later reacted to 1912. the
Others being without change; the 4a2s at l11i2.
and the As at 1091a. American railway seenrities
Generally showed improved quotations but the AZ
Iantic and Great Western issues were lower. the
rsts declining from 74si 10 1875 and seconds rom
37i1a373, to 81. Erie common shares advanced a
to As, closing at 44Ts. and the second cons
sols rose Il per cent to 81 Illinois Cen1
trail trail was Unchanged at 1885, Reading was
per ceut higher at 1851. Bar silver lose yessef5
davis advance and Is quoted at go. DOT ounce inc
Rank of England to-day lost E2OOoo bullion on
balance In PaPis Freuch per cents elter nsahe
20 sS42ia fell to s337lx sight exchange Oh L'snN
M Messrs. Robbins, Powell & Co. and MesSs. Clos.
sop Hays arc ofierine for sale tho arss mes,gags
naF cent zola bonds d the Riehmo4d ana Alseesany
nailroad Company. THIS company has acquired .ns
nrorertv and NaHchises Of the James hfver au3
EsnaW6a Company, and of the Buehsnar ana Cni'
ton Forse Railroad Germany.
Mr. j. ia sehiA, resident and managing paItne1
Of the banking house OF Kuhn. Lsah q Coz wiu ssA