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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-11
A Remarkable burial Place.

After ascending the tower at Pisa, and
enjoying the view we had still an hour TO
devote TO the Campo Snnto near by. This
clustered cemetery, constructed 600 years
ago, is vast rectangle surrounded by
arches. After the loss of the Holy Land,
we arc told, tho Pisans caused over fifty
ships loads OF soil to be brought hithcr from,
Mt. Calvary, in order that the dead might
rest in what they conceived to be holy
ground. 1t was in this Campo Santo that
the earliest Tuscan artists wcrc taught to
emulate each oilers powers, and hero tho
walls arc covered with remarkable rcprcsen-
tations Of historical subjects and sacred OBJ
jccts. The original of many pictures with
which we are familiar in engravings are
still to be seen here, such as ''Noah Inebri-
atcd," Building of tho Tower Of Babel, /"
'Thc Last Judgement" etc. Tho tomb
stones Of those. buried hero form the pave
ment Of the arcades. Tho sculptures and
monuments and bas rclicfs in the Campo
Santo arc nearly innumerablc, tho whole
forming a most strange and weird collcc-
tion, TO which we had devoted the carly
twilight hour, and which did not fail to
leave upon the imagination sense Of gloom
quite indcscribablc.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-11
Cash VallIo OF n Boston Editor.

While in Washington, recently, q certain
Boston editor, who has good reputation
for enterprise in obtaining the latest and full
est information upon any and all subjects
ol current importance, happened to run
| across General McCook, of Colorado, and
at once seized upon the opportunity as q
favorable one to secure for the readers Of
his journal a valuable opinion concerning
the Indian question. After an introduc-
ton, tho editor said: ,....t" ...
General, should like to get your ideas
on the Indian question. We arc very much
interested in the matter III the East, and
your views would be read with great at
tentiOn."
"Ye-es," drawlcd the General In med
itativc strain, caressing his moustache.
'Your namc2"
''Smith, sir.' ....r..
"Ye-cs; An cditor2"
eyes, sir, of the daily so an-so."
''fe-es: Will you come to Colorado
with mc?"
"Wcll, that is hardly possible should
like to get your ideas on the Indian ques-
ton though" ..,.0
"Ye-es, I know. But will you come to
Colorado with mc2''
"Well-cr, hardly understand your drift.
''Ye-es, know. But should like to
take you to Colorado. don't know but
that would give your widow thousand
dollars Have you got n widow"
''Wcll. no, General not yet"
"Ic-cs. Well, should like to take you
out there. Wcproposc to deal in the in
terest of humanity with the Indians, but
we shall have to kill Boston editor before
we can can make much progress, and you
seem to be about the right sort of man.
Ye-cs; would give your widow 81, 900
Will you come2'
He didn't 60, and he hast written out
any interview, as yet.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-11
Death In tho Peach.

Total case Of poisoning by peach stones
whichShas just occurred in Paris may serve
as warning to those families In which
children are allowed to look after them
selves FOR hours together. 1t may be as
sumcd that very few children under the
age, say, Of ten or twelve have any idea
that pcach-stoncs or peach blossoms are dan
gerous. They have been shown tho deadly
nightshadc, and probably the wild hcmloclt,
and have acanny dread Of them; but nurse
maids arc not nearly so fond Of pointing
out the peach tree rs an object Of horror
and aversion. The victim of the recent
accident in Paris had certainly not been
cautioned against the attractions of the
peach. lie had developed, ut the tender
age of five and a half, the faculty of rca-
soning on inductivc principals, and he saw
no reason to doubt that as cherry and aDri-
cot stones contained catabc kernels the
noblcr fruit had at least an equally desir-
able treasure In its inmost rcccsscs. Ac-
cordtugly he sccrctcd the stones Of a num-
Der Of peaches which had been sent to his
mother from the country, and possessing
himself of a hammer when left alone broke
them open ndustriously and then set to
upon solid feast to which he did hasy
but complete justice. The taste of the
kcfilelS was not perhaps on par with tho
expectations previously entertained, but il
would he ridiculous to go through tho
severe labor of cracking such hard shells
without entering into the fruition of the
labor when once finished. So the unlucky
child was found by his parent on her re-
turn wr'tiing iii the gricvons agoncs pro-
duccd by prussic or hydrocyanic acid. Tho
arrival and efforts Of the doctors were vain,
fl,nr Il H.
long list of "dcaths by imprudcncc." 1t
is as well, now in plain words to
explain what extent of poisoning
properties is possessed hy the peach
stone. The writers on toxicology
state that an ounce of the kernels contains
about one grain Of pure hydrocyanic acid,
and 1t is known that one grain Of the poi
son will almost certainty kill any adult
person. Two-thirds of grain has very
often been fatal, aud indeed, may be re-
garded as fatal dose for child.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-11
~ Lively Bear Fight.

During the late snow-storm in Oregon,
sam Cook of Applcga,o discovered that
bears had been depredating on his hogs on
the acorn range. Taking couple of dogs
and accompanied by Andy Cook and J. W.
Gilmore, Mr.. Cook followed the track Of
one OF the larirest of the bears up the nio,n-
tain towards the head of Humbug. The
snow became quite deep and the hunters,
OF course, moved slowly. But in the after
noon they discovered large cinnamon
bear crossing guch ahead OF them. The
animal was instantly trecd by the dogs and
shot by Sam Cook, but not mortally wound
cd. Mr. Gilmore's gun missed fire, but
Andy Cook Slot the bear through the loins,
and he came tumbling down in the very
midst OF the party aud ut once made fight.
The situation was now quite critical, two
OF the guns being empty and the third 80
wet as to be useless. The onraeed animal
mado first for Sam Cook, who thrust tho
muzzlo of his rifle into his mouth, willie
the dogs, only partially trained, did their
best to attract his attention. Extracting
the barrel of the gun from the bears mouth
Sam attempted to club him with the other
end OF the weapon, but he caught the stock
with his teeth and tore it to shreds. Seeing
Cooks peril, Gilmore struck tho bear on
top of the head with his tomahawk, frao-
turing the skall in several places, but with
out the slightest apparent effect. By this
time Andy had reloaded, and just when
Bruin was about to scoop the whole party,
dogs and all, he broke his neck by we'll
directed shot and ended the controversy.
The bear weighed over four hundred
pounds and was exceedingly fat, and repaid
tho boys well for their days sport.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-11
Tired Of Truly Good Mon.

A starved Indians dog wabbled from
the agency with blcachcd dry bone which
he picked up OH a cliff ovtrhanging lake.
Sitting upon his launches, lie thus address
ed himself to the bone:
"Ahl delicious moracl, fain would I
gnaw you, but, alas tho Great Father,
has in Ills wisdom, removed my teeth and
claws; can but feast my soul upon you
with one eye, as under the Quaker admin
istration lost the other, for which hold
them blameless. My ears were cropped by
the Prcsbylerians-but with the best of
motives. The Episcopalians took my tail
OF triile too short. My hair is rs vet"
tBrother," said the sly trading fox, who
had crcpt up, ''hcard the good news7"
"No," replied tho dog, sitting upon the
bone.
"rhe commissioner las come, this agent
is to be bounced and you are to be turned
over TO tho Swcdcn-Ncw--Jcru y
The dog sang his d.ath-song, lcapcd into
the air, and the rising bubbles marked his
grave. .-...
"Unlcss this church business stops, L,
too, must starve," said tho rcd-harcd tra-
der, as ho slipped OFF with the bone.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-11

Both sexes arc exceedingly fond Of games.
festivals, music and dancing. The national
costume IS u red jacket, big brecches, red
sash, square-knottcd cravat, hcmpcn shoes
and pointed cap. Their manners are pat
riarchal, end their habits also. While the
sexes mingle without rcstarint, they are re-
lglously strict. Their soil is fertile, and
the Basqucs arc SO industrious that they
produce good crops generally, notwith-
Standing their primitive agriculture. They
are, practically, democrats, the condition
OF oil being very nearly equal, as the nobili-
ty, who derived their origin mainly from
the MoOrs, are very few. They have very
few towns or villages, their habitations be-
ing scattered over most of the heights of
the three Provinces. Politically, they arc
divided INTO districts, each of which chooses
an Alcaldc, who is both Il civil and mill
tary officer, and member of the Junta
meeting annually in some one Of the towns
to deliberate upon public affairs. The AL
caldcs are always men Of aye and expert
cncc, and fathers of fam lies. Tho Bas-
qucs' rights arc protected by written consti-
tulions, granted them by ancient Spanish
hlngs. They nrc stanch, even bigotcd
Roman Catholics; have great reverence for
priests and monks. and are inclined to sup
crstilloh. Ihcy are supposed to be the
last remnant of the old lbcrinns, and have
ever preserved an exalted reputation for
courage among their native mountains
Ihcy were the Cantahri of the Romans,
who admired them for their sturdy dcfcnsc
OF liberty, and are alluded to by Horace rs
people very hard to teach to bear the
yoke. Centuries later, they fell, in thc re-
nowncd deiiles Of Korccval'es, upon Char
lcmagnc and his army when returning to
France, slew his bravcst pulauins, and
compelled him TO fly for hislifc Euscaltl,nac
is the name the Basqnes give themselves,
and their country they call E,,scalcria.
The arc proudcr even than The Spaniards,
and the mere fact Of being born in their
districts secures the privileges of universal
nobility. ..-
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-11
Z"
Tins,
Customer to Indy clerk in very LARGE

Customer to Indy clerk in very large
storc
Show me some pins"
Lady clerk talks on to the next lady
clerk:
"And he said that shc--and be-tools
her to WallaCk Sand hc--and shc-ope-
ra-and he"
Cus'omer-"Will you show mo some
pins?"
Lady clerk goes indilfercntly to shelf and
takes down box Of pins, giving customer
the impression that she had heard the first re-
quest, but wasn't quite ready to attend TO
It. Lady clerk puts the box ncgligcntly
down before customer aud goes on
talking: "And he was-every night--and
l--and she-and he-oh! / knew they
were thcre--and land he-and shc-h
C.-'I want English pins"
IL. 9. (g'anccs ut customer as il very
much annoyed that any other pins should
be called for than those it is most convent
cnt to take down)-"And land lie
and she. O,l'm sure I saw him--and
land che"
C.-"Havo you any English pins2"
L. C.-"No; and he--and shs-at the
opcra-and l." -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-11
Longevity OF Quakers.

1t appears from the annual list of NOM
bers OF the Society of Friends, that tile
number OF deaths among that body during
the past year In Great, Britain and Ireland,
was 28l. There, are about II, 900 members;
the mortality is consequently much below
that of the population generally, and, again,
the figures show the longevity which pre-
walls apongst the members of the Society
The infant mortality was very small, only
10 deaths of children under one year; be-
tween one and five years, eighteen occur
red; between five and twenty years, elov-
eli; between twenty and thirty years, nine.
tceen; from thirty to forty years, fifteen;
and eeleven only between forty and fifty
years. Above fifty years old to sixty, the
deaths were twenty.four; between sixty
and seventy, forty six, while from seventy
to eighty---tle most fatal perlod---the deaths
were sixty-fys;' above eighty and below
ninety the number was fiftyithree while
from ninety to one.hundred, there were
Ave deaths. IL d Il 4, q gi4 !
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-11
THE CAyALIER'S SONG.

A steedI A steedl Of matohless spoedl
A sword Of metal kcenl
All else to noble hearts is dross,
All elso on earth Is mean,
Tho noighing Of tho warhorse proud,
The rolling OF the drum,
Tho clangor Of tue trumpet loud, d..
Be sounds from heaven that come.
And o! the laundering press Of knight,
Whom as their war-cries swell
May toll from heaven al angel bright.
And rouse fiend from helll
Then mount then mount brave gallants all!
And don your helms amain;
Deaths couriers, fame and honor oall
Us to the fold again.
No shrewsh tears shall Ill our eye
When the sword-hiIt's in our hand,
Heart whole we'll part, and no whit sigh
For the fairest Of the land.
Let piping swain and craven wight
Thus weep and pulling cry,
Our busiuoss IL like men to fight
And like to heroes die! ,,s" ! a.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-11
I Will-PerI,aps.
/ will-but no, guess not.

I will-but no, guess not.
That won't 60 home till morning. =
will not eat chicken salad again for q
year. s 4J l y >...,l l~ Is,
That will never again make New Years
calls. 3@ ....}t ~, n :
That just swallow isn't a drink but d
bird. Ahlj aiHt' S. p4a$f EliYsSR
That willforever forswear smoking
poor cigars. Hl e Elusyt t4Hu AIM
4 That III never do 80. again. No, nev---.
well, hard, ..E.. ,1,.' III, g.'',
resolve to rcresolve all good resolutions
have ever resolved. "2'--7,' W - - ~
That as 1t is never too late to mend, will
put 1t OFF little longer. lss >fit EP,tE Z
1 Iwill not--butp perhaps on second thought
may, so never mind. ..a fR 5IgE 30 -
That will attend no walking matches
this year. II is leap year. ~ 4
s9 That ! will live within my income-if I
can only. .coDtrive to get, one 50 HN@#1
Resolved that 4IY'will not use 'hafdly
ever" during the next twelve months. $50
sfaIiat no balmy dayii spring shall delude
me into cpllateralizing, my ter. I ~, 81 IS
Resholvc, al'fsr chat never'll toucha
mother drop slongs liveselpmegracious.
: That Twill turn over new leaf---as soon
~ new leaves make their appearance.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-11
Tho Ventilation Flend,

Ever since fresh air was invented has the
earth been cursed with people who fancied
themselves appointed to ladlc out vast vol
umcs, aerial cataructs, chilling torrents Of
fresh air to nervous, timid, delicate people
who don't want pint of 1t. The ventila-
tion idiot, who has not seen him7 Who
has not suffered at his pitiess hands, Who
has not longed to kill hima He haunts the
railway. train, and makes his dwelling in
the church; he goes to tho theatre ; he in.J
vades your offices; he. tramplcs on the
sanctity Of your home; and, wherever he
goes and wherever he COMES, he brings with
him blasts from Greenland and theories
from tho stormy caves Of Nolus! tAnd'ihe
sweeps down upon you, and your peace,t
and your tranquil home like a tornado,
and he overwhelnis you With fresh DIR un.
til you want to silffocates How you do
hate him, the man whose hobbyis ventila2
ton,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-11
Real Style.

a couple Of young ladies who went to
Dubuque to spend the holidays concluded
to couple style with economy, and did 30 cf-
fectually. They left Chicago in a common
coach on the Illinois Central Railroad, sit
ting with their eyes towards luxurious
palace car trundling along at the rear, en-
vying the half dozen ladies who had it all
to themselves. When the train arrived at
Frccport the two stylish young ladies con-
cludcd to engage seats in the palace car,
and entered it for that purpose.
'"The seats in this car arc extra, ladies. ("
politely remarked the conductor.
"We are aware of that, sir. What do
you charge to DuDuque2"
"One dollar"
'One dollar! That's too much"
''Ihe price diminishcs, ladies, as we ap-
proach Dubuque"
''What is the price from Galcna9"
"Thirty cents"
..'Wcll, we will occupy two seats from
Galena." ..|i' 'iN =,
Gan right"
Tho young ladies left the Pullman. and
as they made their exit they were heard to
remark:
''Jane, 1t would be horrible to enter Du-
buque in common coach. Style is every
thing, and as 1t won't cost but thirty cents
each We'll 60 into the city IN style; they
won't know but that we came all the way
from Chicago in the Pullman"
And sure enough upon the arrival OF tho
train their friends who were at the depot to
meet them found them in tho palace coach.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-03-11
Tho ISitsQuos,

The Basqnes are in many respects tho
most peculiar people dwelling In civiliza-
tion. of which they really form no part
For centuries they have undergone very
little change, being scarcely affected by
revolutions or progress of any kind. They
number about 800, 900, 130, 600 being clu-
zens OF France, but the bulk and the most
distinctive of them occupying the Basque
Provinces in -Blscay, Gmpuzcoa and
Alava. There is no record of their ever
having been s,bducd. Carthaginians, Ro-
mans, Goths. Saraccns, Frenchmcn, or
Spaniards have never effaccd their marked
traits, corrupted the purity of their race,
or even modified their timc-honorcd Gus
toms. They arc Of medium size, compact
Of frame, singilarly vigorous and agile,
having light gray eyes, black hair and COM
plexions darker than the Spaniards. Sim
pie In manners and character they are
proud and ilnpetuo,is, determined and fiery
patriots, and merry, social and hospitabie
withal. The women are coirely and strong,
capable of, and often doing masculine
work; also notable for yivacity, suppleness
and grace, and wear gay head. dresses over
their variously braided and twisted locks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-18

Some routine business followed, and
then the question Of continuing the pres
ent committee was discussed.
Supr, Mosenfelder offered the following:
Resolued-What the report of the
investigating committee be received and
placed on file. and that they together with
the committee heretofore appointed TO
employ counsel, are directed; and en-
powered to make settlement with the
several treasurers where accounts have
been reported upon, and to proceedias they
may deem necessary, and as they may De
advised, for the collection of the several
amounts which may be due to the county
from said treasurers.
Supervisor Mcdonnell thought it would
be better not to continue the committee
for the present. until the Board knew
whether the present work would prove OF
any account, He was not opposed to in
vestlgation. but he thought the Board had
better exercise caution,
Supervisor Reid thought the resolution
ambiguous. and hoped MIR. Mosenfelder
would divide it. He fnaiy Withdrew bis
objection
McConnsll's resolution was not carried
and the Mosenfelder resolution to contin-
ue the committee prevailed,
After some unimpor,ant business the
Board adjourned to meet Oh Tuesday,
| Dec. 81, at noon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-18
Religious.

At Trinity Episcopal church there will
be regular service morning and evening al
IO:45 a. M, and 7 p. N. The Rev, a.
B. Allen, rector, will oficiate. Sunday
school at 9:15 q. IN; Mission Sunday
school at 3 .. m.
The Wonderful Savior" (lO.45 a. m
and Sowing and Reaping" Up. u will
be the topics preached upon in the Central
Presbyterian church to morrow by the
Rev. DIR. McGaw, pastor. The first
named topic is from the words His name
shall be called Wonderful" Young
peoples meeting at p. m, Sunday school
missionary exercises at $3.50 Q. IN. on the
subject of India
Broadway Presbyterian church. the
Rev. J. G. Holiday, pastor. Preaching,
to morrow, 9:45 aa, m. on Gods Minis
tering Spirit, and. at p. ID. on Divine
Advice, or the Heavenly Guide"-the
sixth in the course TO young men and wo-
men. Sunday school at 9:l5 a. III. Young
peoples meeting. il the parlor, at 6:3O
p. m.
The Christian Chapel The Rev. a.
Searles. pastor. Services lO:45 a, N. and
7 p. IN. Evening subject: "Fretting."
There will be preaching 10 the First Nj.
e. church. to morrow morning and eve
ming. by Rev.J, s. McCord. Sunday school
at 900 a. m. Young peoples meeting at
els p. N,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-18
Proclamation by the President.

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D.. has issued special request or proc
lapmation to any and all persons, il there
be any such, who may have taken or shall
hereafter use any of the family medicines
now made and sold by tho said Associa-
ton, in all countries of the world. and
who have not derived full benefit from
said medicines, that if they will write the
said Association description of their
maladies the Faculty of the DispeDsary
will advise them with respect to the
successful treatment of their diseases.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is
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common biotch. pimple or eruption, to
the worst serofula or kings evil, and those
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-18
NERVOUS DEBILITY

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-18

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