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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

Flg,tre of the earth.-The Conn ptes
Rendus OF the French Academy con-
| tains remarkable paper by M. Faye
on the physical forces which have pro-
duced the present figure Of the earth.
After remarking on the use of the PEN
dulum in determining the figure Of the
earth from series of measurements Of
the intensity and direction of the gra-
vitation for ce at different parts OF the
earth's surface, he draws attent' on to
the very curious fact that while the di-
rection and intensity OF gravity are ef-
Iected perceptibly by the presence of
Seat Tin Scetland), or even by such
masses as small as the Great Pyramid
of Glzeh, gigantic mountains, on the
osher hand, such as the Himalayas,
and great elevated plateaus aud table
lands, do not affect the pendulum vibra-
tions in any sensible manner, except IN
certain cases where upon elevated con
tinents there appears 10 be Yeritaole
defect of attraction instead of the eX-
| cess which might hsve been expected.
Indeed, the observations are sufficient
| ly striking to seem to point to the sup
position that under the whole Of every
| large continent there we're enormous
cavities. More than this, the attraction
| at the surface of all the great oceans
appears too great to agree with the dis
mula, which is exact enough for the
purposes. Sir G. Airy's suggestion
that the base Of the HiHalayas range
reaches down into the denser liquid in
terror and there displaccs a certain
amount OF that liquid, 80 that the ex-
terror attraction is thereby lessened, Is
ono which, Inherently improbable,
fails to have any application in ex-
planning why the attractions above the
| seas should be ereater than over the
continents. NJ. Fay propounds the
| following solution to the difficulty
Under the Ocean the globe cOols more
RAPIDLY and to greater depth than be-
meath The surface of the continent. AT
lepth OF 4. 900 metres $4,000 feet) tie
ocean will still have temperature not
remote from 0 degree G. (32 degrees
Fah.), while at similar depth benea tn
the earth's crust the temperature would
be not far from $50 degrees G. (allOw-
crease Of our degree In the internal tt M
perature.) If the earth had but One
| unlfor m rate Of cooling all over 1t, 1t
| would be reasonable to assume that the
| solid crust would have the same thick
ness and the same average density
all over 1t. it Is therefore argued that
below the primitive oceans the earth g
crust assumed a'detinite solid thickne: &
before the continents, and that in col :
tracing, these thicker portions exeI :
ciscd pressure upon the fluid nucleus
tending to elevate still further the con-
tinents. This hypothesis, NJ. Faye
thinkA will, moreover, explain the un-
equal distribution Of land and sea
around the two poles, the general rise
and fall OF fcontlnents being determine ed
by the excess Of the density of crust
below the oceans, and by the lines or
points Of least resistance to internal
pressure being at the middle Of conti-
nents or ut the margin of oceans.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04
j, Tho Great Pile Remedy.

"ANAKEsIs," the discovery OF Dr.
3ilsbee, is entitled to be called the
wonder Of the age. 20,0OO gratefui
sufferers bless the only infallible reme-
DIV for Piles ever introduced. Ohly
those who have used lotions, Olntments,
and internal remedies In vain, Will un.
derstand the grateful feeling OF instant
relief from pain and blisstul nope o'
certain cure Of the terrible disease,
that "ANAKEsIs" assures. 1t is used by
doctors of all schools. Sent by mail on
receipt of price, 81. 90 per box. Sam
pies free by T. Neustaedter & Co., BOX
3948, Now York. Sole Manufacturers
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

VEGETABLE POIsoNs.-For some rea-
sons or other large portion of man.
kind have come to the conclusion that
vegetable extracts, compounds pills
and powders can be taken with impu-
nifty into the human stomach, and
hence quacks have taken advantage Of
this general ignorance OIL so important
subject, and advertise their wal es ,as
harmless because Of vegetable origin.
L have never been able to explain why
iU Is that medical professors Of our col
leges who know these assertions to be
false, have not over and again written
articles for the press TO properly in
form the masses upon this exceedingly
important subject. The truth is right
the opposite from the usual supposi-
ton. Stry chnine one of the deauliest
poisons known to man, is an extract
from seeds called nux vomlca. One
grain Of strychaine which Is only the
l-4S0 part Of au ounce will produce
death. From the leaves of the peach
can be distilled Hydrocyanic or Prus-
sic acid, also very deadly poison.
Opium, StramOnium, Atroph.a, Bella
uona, Ivy and a host of other poisonS
arc all vegetable products.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

HoUsEKEEpERs can save their hands
so they need not wish they could leave
them at home when they 60 visiting.
Have plenty Of soft thick holders near
the stove to take hold of the handles Of
Kettles or pans. Keep pair of gloves
near your sun-bonnet to bring In the
wood, work In the garden, or to put on
when you sweep, that your hands may
not become callous. If they are liable
to chap, use plenty Of glycerine, or
wash them ia vinegar, and when you
sit down to your sewing, and yeur
hands feel like a nutmeg crater, rub
them with champion, and 1t will make
them feel soft ant; pllable.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04
I'm No. r.elinx wen.

On the corner OF the public square in
Kansas City, q man has in operation
muscle-lesting machine, which is
operated by the aid Of q sledge-hammer, ,
with whion the individual who wishes
10 size up his muscles strikes peg,
which operates upon leaver ana Ole.
Yates dial-bo marked with NUM-
pers. On u rece..t evening a big, red
shirted man walked up, aud alter sur
veying tho machine, cxpectorated over
Ills lett shoulder and casually remarked
That he 'cOuld knock the stuffing out
Ut the machine" at one lell swoop. ~
am the man who swallows y beef, 1
ami" he yelled, and the spectators
shuddered. ~ am u bold, bad man !"
lie continued. "M on't somebody gave
me whirll" No one accepted the
challenge.
IL am lately from the head waters Of
Bitter creek" went OH the bad man,
und asked the proprietor Of the ma
chine how much he would give me to
"burst it the first klckP"
''I don't want it busted," replied the
proprietor.
"I can make a piece light or the
Comique," "screamedthe bad man, "and
another piece descend at the junction ;
won't somebody please give me show
for my white alley!'
A pale, thin, puny man, who looked
as If consumption would kill him be-
fore breakfast, yawned little and said
he believed he would give him whirl,
Just once for the beer. The bad man
looked at him and smiled contemptu-
ous smile. 81 want man." he said.
81 want great big man. Somebody
that can tackle with pride and hoEor
to my family, but l won't hit hard"
The bad man threw the sledge grace
fully, hit the peg, and the dial
marked 120 pounds. The thin man pick
ed up the sledge as if he was right tired,
ana tapped the peg for $40. The bad
man was little surprised, and soizing
the sledgc, spread himself and sent it
up to 300 retiring with a triumphant
look. The consumptive yawned again,
and, heaving the sledge with one hand
marked 400. The man who swallowed
beefsteak was puzzled, but braced up,
and after swinging the maui, until his
eyes hung out on Ills cheeks, he hit
with terrific force and fell on his back,
while the dial shot up to 1925, The con-
sumptivo man toed the mark, expector-
ated on his hands, hit the peg once,
broke it short off, splintercd the seldgc,
shivered show window across the
street with the conclusion, and went
down his pocket for chew Of tinecut,
while the board scored up to 1,ll9 and
hung over the top unable to 60 fur
lher, with stanchions torn loose. The
bad man from Bitter creek turned to
the consumptive and In awe-stricken
tones inquired: "Who might you be,
misiurP''
"Me?" softly inquired the consump-
tive. 81 am engaged in side-show,
where break bars and lift horses with
my teeth. l am Ill poor health now
and can't do much, but l hope to be
able to 60 to work soon. Would you
like to try another whirl?''
"Not at all, mister" said the steak
swallower; "eXcuse me; um not feel
Ing we'll, and think 1 will go home and
See the old woman. Gooi-by," and the
old man walked OF like hack horse
after tho fair.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

n revie,oer In the Nature, in a oritique
on the first part Of the botanical text
book by Prof. Asa Gray, Of Harvard,
says that when tho work is completed
according to the plans set forth, "we
shall have from the most eminent bo-
tanical professors In the Now World as
comprehensive al introduction to the
study Of the vegetable Kingdom as the
nineteenth century is likely to pro-
duce." And no one who has read any
of Prof. Gray's works will form any
o her opinion.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

THE wheat crop Of the present year,
taking the aggregate yield throughout
the United States, promises to be un-
precedcntedly large. BY some the crop
has been estimated as high as 56O, ,OO0.-
900, tut according to the New York
Tribune it may be safely set down at
not less than from 100000, 900 to 49O,-
OOO, 900 bushels or from 30.000,00e to
40, 900, 900 bushels in excess of the
great crop Of 1870.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04
Answer This.

Did you ever know any person to be
i'll, without fnaction Of the Stomach,
Liver or Kidneys, or did you ever
know one who was well when either
was obstructed or inactive; and did
you ever know or hear OF any case OF
the kind that Hop Bttters would not
cure. Ask your neigher this same
questiOns.-7imes.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

EVERY hCusekeeper should know that
sugar boiled with an acid, If 1t be but
three minutes, will be converterted into
to glucose, which is the form Of sugar
found In sweet apples. One pound OF
sugar has as much sweetening power
ut IN pounds of glucose. In other
wolus, pound Of sugar stirred into
the fruit after it Is cooked, and while
yet warm, will make the fruit as sweet
as ~ pounds added while the fruit is
boiling,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04
Public Games.

The Greeks held athletics In great
estimation. Their whole mode Of life
was conducted with reference to aug
men,ing their bodily strength some of
Lhcir pl ccepts while drilling were ex-
tremely rigid They frequently ancintcd
their bodies to make them more supple
just before combat they sprinkled
sand over themselves, so the grasp Of
each one could be more firm. The re-
wards of the conquerors were applause
and tho public proclamation Of their
names. The great public games of the
Greeks were also part of their reli-
sious customs ;they were always begun
and ended with sacrifices. There were
two modes of wrestling exercise; one
was the erect posture,a and the other was
the lying position; in strict wrestllngs
blows were not permitted. Boxing
was very favorlte game. Those who
desired to appear rs combatants in the
famous Olympic games were obliged to
spend months practicing at the gymua-
sun. The prizo was crown or wreath
of olive. Among the most celebrated
1irst of these Olympic games took
place 716 B. c.; they were abolished in
3o4 A. d. in the reign Of Thcodosius.
Homer's lliad gives clear and and in
teresting account OF the gymnastic ex-
ercise. This style Of sport was reduced
t" perfect system, and was conducted
by public officers. At the close OF the
eighteenth century gymnastics wore
largely practiced In Prussian schools
Females are now fond Of practicing
calisthenics, an exercise quite like the
more simple forms Of gymnastics. In
Franco there are military gymnastics,
where they learn how to adroitly scale
walls by leaplng on each others
shoulders. The practices Of the zouaves
arc specimens ofthe military gymnast.
The games Of running and leaping
were very popular in ancient times {;
sometimes The racers were dressed in
full armor. Hhe horse races received
tho patronage of all Greece, yet
the prize was only crown of pine,
par ely or olive.
The boxing sport was not established
in England until the reigns of the
princes Of the house of Brunswick, A
champion was named, who wore the
belt OF honor, having proved that he
was the best pugilIst. Every gentle
man of distinction favored this game.
There was code Of rules to be obser-
we'd In the practicing of boxing, which
became favorite method Of setting
both private and public disputes. This
style of sport has lost all it's once re-
fined prestige, and is now prohibited
in England and America.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04
Father IL Getting Well.

My daughters say, GLOW much bet
ter father is since hc used Hop Bitters." "
He is getting we'll after his long suffer-
ing from disease declared incurable,
and we are so glad that he used your
Bltters,-A lady Of Rochester. n. Y
Utica Herald.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04
"And the Leaves were for tho Healing of
the Nations"

This is fully exemplifled In the de-
monstration that so common pasture
weed as smart-wced, or water-pepper,
possesses medicinal properties which,
when combined with essence of jana
lea Ginger and other ef1icacious vegeta-
bic extracts, as in DR.. Pierce's Com
pound Extract of Smart-Weed. 1t con-
stitutes most potent remedy for bowel
affections as diarrhGa, dysentery, flux,
etc. 1t is also an etiicaoious medicine
for colds, and to break up feyers and
inflammatory attacks, and for the allc-
Walton of pain. Every family should
keep a supply oft. 80 cents by drug.
gists. -"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04
DOMESTIC.

PoTAToEs IN SEVEN WAYs.-Let US
give you q few little hints In regard to
the different methods of cooking pOta-
toes, SO that the oft abused boiled pota-
to may be varied during the week at
dinner. First Sunday, mashed pota-
toes; peel, steam, place in pan and
mash, add milk, butter and salt, and
then beat like cake batter, the longer
the better, till they are nice and light.
This steaming and beating will be found
a great Improvement. Monday, baked
ifany are left over they may be warm
cd over by not peeling them till cold,
and then slioing. Tuesday, pesl and
bake them with roast beef. Wednes-
day, prepare them In the Kentucky
Style, as follows: The potatoes are
sliced thin, as for frying, and allowed
to remain in cold water half an hour.
The slices arc put into pudding dish.
They are then put into an oven and
baked for al hour. When taken out,
lump of butter tho size of hen's egg
is cut into small bits and scattered over
the top. Those who have never eaten
potatoes cooked thus do not know all
the capabilities of that esoulent tuber.
The sllcing allows the interior of each
potato to DO examined, hence It's value
WnCE0 pOGdkO05 hIO
poor ones are not of necessity required.
Tho soaking in cold wa or hardens the
slices, so tnat they will hold their shape.
The milk serves to cook them through,
anu to made nice brown on the top !;
tho quantity can only be learned by
experience; If just little is left as
rich gravy, moisten all the slices, ihen
it is right. In a year Of small potatoes,
this meth oil Of serving them will be
very welcome to many a housekeeper.
Thursday, peel, steam and serve whole.
Friday, ''potatoes a la pancake, ""peel,
cut III thin slices lengtnwise, sprinkle
with pepper and salt,and fry In butter
or beef drippings, turning like gridd Q
cakes. Saturday,, potatoes boiled In
their jackets. These are simple ways,
but give variety. On Monday and
Tuesday alway prepare them in some
way In the oven, so rs to leave the to- p
of the stove free.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

A SHORT Italian prayer which is not
without wisdom :-"I pray that may
never be married. But If 1 marry l
pray that may not he deceived. But
If am deceived pray that mAy not
know Of 1t. But If know of 1t [ pray
that may be able to laugh at the whole
AFFAIR."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04
VERY frequently plants purchased at

VERY frequently plants purchased at
the greenhouse begin tu droop and
turn yellow. A lady tells in Vick's
Magazine how she managed ealla
which was rapidly going off into a
"green and yellow melancholy" 81
procured d three-gallon glazed crock,
filled 1t wo thirds full of rich earth,
and then put in the plant and filed 1t
noarly to the brim with water, which l
have kept at about that level ever since,
adding now and then few drops of
ammonia. To-day my Gala stands four
fee high, with four broad, dark-green
leaves, a stalk in the water ia as large
as my wrist, and two dover stems are
appearing"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

"Do you say I've been a nard drinker
all my llfeP' said an old topper to an
acquaintance. eyes, do" "Well,
there's where you're mistaken. At
one period didn't touch. a drop for
two years-ln fact drank nothing but
milk" "Indecd! What two years WAS
thatp" "My first two.'
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

CIDKR.-The best cider Is made from
late ri opening, usond fruit, and In cool
weather when the fermentation is gra-
dual. Many early apples may be
worked up into sweet cider and sold as
such or made into vinegar. This Is
one OF the best methods Of turning
to account fruit that would otherwise
be lost.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

"GooDs at half price," said the sign.
"how much is that teapotP" asked the
old lady who had been attracted by the
announcement. "Flfty cents num-
81 guess I'll take it, then," she said,
throwing down quarter. The dealer
let her have the teapot, but took In his
sign before another customer could
come in,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

BRAINS WITH SAUCE.--BOil thom In
salt water; put in saucepan spoon
full of butter; add flour, then water
gradually until of the consistency OF
cream; stir into 1t the yolks Of two
well-beaten eggs, and remove from the
fire Immediately; a teaspoonful fvin-
egar may be added or not, as the taste
dictates. 1t should be sent to table
right Off, as 1t Is apt to thicken If 1t
stands any time.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

At recent concert, il was tho sub
jcct Of remark that in what flno "voice"
the singers we're; in commenting his
good Judgment, the leader will pardon
us for Whispering that he always re-.
commends DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
for clearing and strengthening the
voice.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

THE Western lady who read in 8
newspaper that baking powder was 6
good thing, thought she'd hake some,
and her old man, on arriving where
the cabin had stood, said he wouldn't
mind the affair 80 much II she'd let the
dog out first.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

a lady said to us the other day,
"Dobbins' Electric Soap, (made by
Cragin & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.,) has
saved my life. 1t has so lessened my
labors when I have been worn OUT
Try it once.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

How ie it that, If a mum Der Of gentle
men are sitting together talking SON.
sibly upon some sensible subject, and
a lady enters, they mostly commence
talking foolishly, and keep 1t up until
she makes hor exit?
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

"WnY. don't you come in out Of the
rain" said a good-natured dominic to
a ragged Irishman. "Shure, it's av no
eonsequince, yer riv'rence," returned
Pat; ''me clothes Is so full Of holes
they won't howla wather.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

BOILED FowLs.-F. our a white cloth
and put the fowls IN cold water; let
them simmer three. quarters of an hour,
serve with parsley and butter, or oys-
ter or celery sauce. The fowls may be-
covered with a white sauce If sent to
the table cold, garnished with colorod
calfstoot jelly Of the hue of bcet-root.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

THE way London woman identified
her stolen parrot was by bringing her
husband into court and scoldlng him.
The bird soon called out, "Oh l wish
you we're dead, old woman!''
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

IT takes while to get used to a. wo-
mans ways. Whom young husband
steals up behind his wife, while she
stands at her dresslng-case and suddon-
~ bends forward and imprlnts an un-
expected kiss on her lips, he gains the
knowledge that woman holds about
1917 pins In her mouth when she ie
dressing.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04
Kidney COMPLAINTS

OF all descriptions arc relieved at once, and
speedily cured by Kidney.Wort. 1t seems in
OF the kidueyy caused by weakness and de-
bility. Try it to-day.-LEADER.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

A sESTiMRNTAL young man thus
freely expresses himself. s.Even as
nature benevolently guards the rose
with thorns, 80 does she endow women
with pins" Il,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

THEoDoRE TILToN is back from Europe
His new lecture ID entitled "The Worlds
10. Morrow" He is under the management
OF MIR. Charles Mnmford, late Of Cooper In
stitute, now Of Red Bank, N, J. fIIt
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

WHEN that blushing San Francisco
bride showed the check for $40, 0,00(
to her husband, he burst inte tears and
exclaimed, with Intense fervor, "And
even this shall not separate u.s."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

Ivory that has been spotted, or has
grown yellow, can be made as clear
and fresh as new by rubbing with fine
Sand paper, and then polishing. with
finely powdered pumice stone.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

SOUR apple sauce ID greatly improved
by the addition OF tablespt onful Of
butter to quart of sauce, and, more-
over, there is much less sugar needed.
A little lemon peel makes fine favor.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

WHENEVER you see your sauce boil
from the side ef the pan, you may
know that your flour or corn. starch Is
done.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

THAT was a clover boy who said that
he liked good rainy day,--teo rainy
to 20 to school, and just about rainy
enough to 60 f.hinY."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

PLAY Spades ii you would win pota-
toes; play clubs If you would deal with
rufflan; play hearts If you would wi n
friendship; play diamonds II you
would win a woman. =" ~ d"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

To brown sugar tor sauces or pud-
ding, put the sugar In a perfectly dry
saucepan. If the pan Is IN the least
bit wet, the sugar will burn and you
will spoil your saucepan.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

If man docs not blister his neck
fishing In an open boat under hot sun
he will scarcely remember that he has
q GOOD time.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

"And when our heads are covered o Per,
AS once they were, ween, 49,,
Well noise abroad the praises
OF wonderous CARBoLINE."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

In making q crust Of any kind do not
melt the lard in the Hour. Melting will
injure the crust.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

PAINT splashcs upon window glass
can be easily removed by strong So
luton of soda. ~.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

"BRIDGrr, the dust upon the furni-
turc Is lntolerAble. What shall Ilo ?"
'Do as do, marin, pay no attention
to It," -. .,yn, -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

A TOWN In Oregon Is named "Look-
Ing GLASS;" anu lots Of women are go
Ing there. It's place they like to see
themselves in, -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-12-04

The site Of a milestone manufactory of
the bronze age is thought to have been
discovered at Auvenir, near Neuchatel.
Millstones In all stages Of manufacture
have recontly been brought to light
there.