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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-07-01
Richard the Thirds Bed.

In the corporation records of Leices-
ter, there is still preserved story Gu
riously i'll .strative of the darkness and
precaution of Richards character.
Among his camp baggage 1t was his Gus
tom to carry a cumbersome wooden bed
stead, which he averred was the only
couch he could sleep in; but in which he
contrived to have secret receptacle for
treasure, so that it was concealed under
a weight of timber. After Bosw0rth
Field the troops pillaged Leicester; but
the royal bed was neglected 10y. every
plunderer as useless lumber. The owner
of the house afterwards discovering the
hoard, became suddenly rich, without
any visible cause. He bought land and,
at length, became mayor Of Leicester.
Many years afterwards his widow,
who mad been left in great afiiuence, vas
assass mated by her servant, who had
been privy to the affair; and ut the trial
of this culprit and her accomplices the
whole transaction came to light Con-
corning this bed, public print of 1880
states that "about half n century since,
the relic was purchased by furniture
broker in Leicester, who slept in it for
Macy years, and showed it to the Gu
rious; it continues in as good condition
apparently as when used by King Rich.
ard, being formed Of oak, aud having q
high polish. The daughter Of the broker
having married ons Darlington, ct Roth
ley, near Leicester, the bedstead was re-
moved to Babington's house, where 1T is
still preserved"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-07-01

ut seems, prisoner said Judge
Morgan, "that you took fifteen cents
from the plaintiffs till. Now, l put it
to YOU seriously; was it worth your
while to risk your character for such
.rifer Certainly not. your honor; but
did not know that theru was not more
in he drawer. Itook III thsre Wa"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-07-01

Repentance i aOcspssd rsmorse.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-13
The Moor.

In person, the Moor is tall and straight,
of a commanding figure and possessing
great muscularity of form, with dark eyes,
white teeth, beard like jet and handsome
features, full of grave expression. His
general cast of countenance is Roman: and
his lofty dignity of manner is such, that
when you see him cnvclopcd in tho folds
of his snow-wh ite hayk, which falls grace
fully over his shoulder, you might almost
imagine senator OF ancient Rome stood
before you. How different in other re-
spccts are tho two characters! If the char
actcr of the Moor be examined, it will be
found to consist of compound of every
and the few good qualities he possesses are
quite lost in the dark shade thrown around
lhcm Utterly destitute Of faith, his VOWS
and promises are made at the same time
with such resemblance Of sincerity as
rarely to fail of decciving his victim; truth
is an utter stranger to his lips, and false
hood 80 familiar with him, that dependence
can rarely be placed on anything that he
says. In his disposition he is cruel, merci-
less, ovcrbearing and tyrannical, and bcnc-
violence and humanity arc strangers to his
breast. Proud, arrogant and naughty as
his general delncanor is, particularly to his
interiors, he is fawning and cringng to
those above him, and tho vericst slave
imaginable when in contact with those
whose power he has reason to be afraid Of.
Suspicious, perhaps as much from tho gen
eral uncertainty Of life and property in
Morocco, as from his own natural disposi-
tloD there is no tic of faith or friendship
which is not capable Of being dissolved
when anything is likely to be obtained; to
accomplish which he will descend to the
lowest ilattery, and the most scrvilo acts OF
cunning wheedling. Liberalily and gencr-
osity are unknown to him or if he dis.
plays these qualities, it is done from Ger.
tainly that he shall be well repaid for the
exercise OF them
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-13
Preserving Autumn Leaves.

Leaves have their time to falP Is as Ger
tain as any of natures marvels, and they
do 1t much moro gracefully in the mellow
ing sunshine, ripening day by day, every
day showing new tints and beauties, until
they fall, their mission accomplished. To
preserve their colorlng, they should he
gathered from the trees before frosts (get-
ting all the shades and tints possible, Of
course), singly, and in sprays suitable for
pressing, and at once placed between the
leaves (not too near together) of books and
newspapers, and several pounds weight
laid upon them. They should be kept,
while pressing, in u cool place, and as
often as every other day (every day is
better during the first week. changed into
new books. This is important, because
tho paper absorbs the dan!pness from the
leaves, and they soon become discolored if
allowed to remain. They should be kept
in press until thoroughly dry-bctwcen two
and three weeks; otherwise they shrivcl.
They are then ready for coat of oil or
varnish. find mixture of three ounces
of spirits Of turpentino, two ounces of boil
cd linseed oil, and half an ounce of white
varnish preferable to either alone. Get o
perfectly smooth board, large enough to lay
spray upon, with no reaching Of the
leaves beyond tho outer edges. or in an un-
lucky moment comes the wall, How could
be 80 careless as to break off the very
lovclicst leaf!' / have done it more than
once, and have thereby learned that autumn
leaves arc brittle things and require tender
handling. Take piece of soft cloth TO
apply the dressing. A brL. Jh does not do
it SO evenly, and there must beno streaks left.
They arc blenish when dry.
After the application, tho leaves must
be laid carefully on boards or papers (not
overlapping each other) until dry, and then
disposed of as taste suggests, avoiding as
much as possible stiff, unnatural arrange
ment. They charm me most in sprays
and groups on curtains and walls with or
without ferns; but they can be arranged
very artistically on the panels of doors, us-
ing starch for holding them in place. have
seen them used with evergreens in winter
decorations with great effect. The stem
Can be broken OF, and fine wiro attached
yielding to handle. There is beauty for
leaves; but I have always failed to see it,
more especially if under glass. They have
such ahelpless, imprisoned look-thc leauty
ali flattened out them. Not long since |
read the maleuictious of an individual on q
newspaper. He had read in it: TO pre-
serve autumn leaves, put little white wax
on the surface and pass warm iron over
them. lie says he sat up till alter midnight
running bushel Of the loveliest leaves he
ever saw. 1T left them the color of an old felt
hat have had some experience in the
ironing process, and can truthfulIy say it
spolls botn leaves and temper. The
leaves Of sumach ana the Virginia
crccper or five fingered ivy will retain
their beauty for time ii pressed, and can
be used for advantage with other leaves,
but after drying they have not much sub
stance. and SOON tine grace o: III, FASHION
of. them perlsheth, as do SO many other
beautiful things"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-13
Curious End to q Horse Raoo.

Recently cattle dealer and farmer
who prlded themselves on the superiority
of their respective horses, laid a bet Of ESQ
each on who would reach certain inn In
Linlithgow, driving from Edinburgh. Tho
money was duly staked with tho lnnkeeper,
the day set, and tho conditions written out
viz, first at goal, in full harness, to re.
ceivc El00. During the interval one OF tho
gentleman began to SEQ he was likely to
lose, aud for ned plan to circumvent his
fIlend, which ho managed in the fol-
lowing way: On starting he allowed him.
self to get rather behind, and on coming up
to Haymarket Station turned quietly 10,
where special engine and horse box stood
waiting, by means Of which, horse, gig and
man were soon carried to Linlithgow. The
other gentleman kept driving on, although
he was surprised, on looking round now
again and again, to sec nothing Of his op-
poncnt. But suprise gave way to rage
when he arrived at tho inn twenty minutes
late, and was told that the money had been
claimed by his friend; the other now wish
ed to make joke of the whole affair, and
offered back the 950;but he who had driven
the road refused any compromise, and de-
clares that he will take the case to law.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-13
vTA{lO III Cat. ChilA.

1t may not be known that trade in cat.
o'.nine tails. or cat tails, or catkins, or
whatsoever they may be rightly called,
is Of some Importance and magnitude.
Whoever discovered and made known tho
fact that tho proper place for the swamp
nurturcd catkin IVES the parlor and draw
ing room has not left his name behind, but
certain it Is that in the year 1879, and
more pal ticularly in the year 1880, catKlns
began 10 be included in the house furnish
ing of ornamental things. At the present
time the demand Is large and increasing,
aud useless weed has become IN article
Of commerce. The catkins ore used with
pampas grass, sea oats and native grasses
10 make up the contents of vases which
ornament mantels and room corners. This
has become the rage, rs 1t Is called, and
many room Is undergoing the process Of
catkin end grass adornement. For tho re-
ception Of these grasses large and small
vases are used, according to location, and
drain Pipe ornamentcd by homo handiwork
are USED FOR Tic same purpose as VOL as for
umbrella stands. The catkins with the
beautiful 'pampas grass add grea. deal to
to attractlVencss OF any room, and partic-
ularly of that ono with complimentary sur
soundings. The time was when the beau
ties of natural grasses were concealed un-
der coating Of alum, or some other glis-
tcning substance. From this tinsel we arc
gradually turning to more correct taste,
even in such small matter as catklns. One
firm in Providence has laid in stock of
about three thousand catklns.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-13
Night at an Alpine HospIoe.

The Hosplce of tho Simplon. founded by
Napoleon /, and kept by the Brethren of
st. Augustine, Is thus described by cor
respondent. "We walked up the high
stnnc steps to tho front entrnce, Every
thing silent. A little way inside tho door
was largo bell with chain attached On
my giving this pull, which made the long
passugc-way echo again, rustling of robes
was heard, and tall, pleasant. faced monk
appeared and made us welcome in pure
French. lie then directed us to q room
up one flight, marked, Salon." which con-
tained table, lounge, chairs, and an up
right plano, with music lying upon 1t. As
soon as our bundles and bags wero brought
up, VIC were invited TO our chambers ON
the same floor. They were good.sizcd
rooms, all stone, above and beneath, with
deep set doors and windows, and coy little
whlte.canopied beds, each with Its mound
Of eider-doWn quilt. On entering one Of
the rooms, the ladies started back at the
sight Of huge ST. Bernard dog, apparent
ly stretched ut full length on tho floor be
fore the bed. 1t proved 10 be q skin mount.
ed on rug, with tho head preserved en-.
tire and natural as In life. In about half
an hour we were called to dine In tho re-.
fectory, a long, low room with prints and
paintings hung on the walls. A copy Of
Murillo's "Youthful Virgin" was really
beautiful. The dishes, served by o silent
domeatlc, were as fellows: l, soup; 2,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-13
She Clhnnged Il Her Mind.

A big, good-naturcd doctor was despcr-
atcly in love with, and had been twice re-
fused by fair haired little woman. But in.
stead of the disappointment curing his love
it only made the passion moro intense. AT
ter tho last refusal he told her that if ever
she changed her mind to let him know, as
his love for her was Interchangeable, and he
would be proud to be her husband. Some
months later he was driving home from
seeing patient, when he saw his lady lovo
riding in his direction. Supposing she
would merely bow and pass on, rs she hau
often done before, he did not pull up his
horse. But the moment Miss Dixon camo
up to HIM she reincd In her horse, stopped,
and called out:
won't you stop, Mr.. Hlll7 ?"
He raised his hat aud replied:
81 shall be happy to do So" then waited
for her to speak.
She was gazing at Tho ground and blush
ing deeply, but quickly looking up, she
filled the Doctors honest heart, by say
ing:
"Dr. Hill, have becn closely Watching
you lately, and seeing nothing but goodness
and noble mindcdncss Ill your character,
and believing you will make an excellent
husband, am willing to marry YOU"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-13
80 Weatilerwlso.

AS everybody is interested in the wealth
or, 80 each one should qualify himself or
herself to read the sky and to interpret the
meaning Of the winds. sky and clouds.
An Intensely blue and screne sky indi.
Gates heavy rains and severe storms in from
twelve to forty eight hours. A gray, huzy
sky, indicates continuous dry and generally
hot weather.
A southeast wind indicates tho existence
Of low barometer, If not storm centre,
in the northwest. The aspects of the sky
and clouds will tell whether 1t means mis-.
chief or not. An almost immediate cessn-
tion of rain may be expected as soon as the
northwest sets in. 1t matters not what the
aspect Of the sky Is when the west wind
sets in, fair weather will cnsue after 1t and
continue for from three to four days The
passage Of the storm centre from tho Gulf
aud southeast ward of our locality Is a
partial exception, only so far that it clears
of more tardlly.
There are really but two primary kinds
of clouds-namcly-tlrs those that float
at great height above the carth's surface
and, secondly, those that float low Those
that float high-say from six to nine miles
are of tibrous gauzy structure; they
are hence called cirrus-that is. hair or
lult clouds. The clouds thut form in tho
lower strata OF the atmosphcrc-say from
one to three miles abevc tho carth-are IT.
regular in structure and of more or less
ncDular form. They are called the cumulus
that ls tho heap or pile OF clouds.
While the cirrus remains nebular in
structure and indistlnct:y defined against
the sky, no rain need be expected. Under
inc low oaloneter, however, they develop
Wy accrctOn, become smooth and compact
III structure and much enlarged in volume.
They now sunk lower aud become more
slarply dcilncd against the blue sky. Rain
may now be expected, especially if they
unite with the cumulus, forming the nim-
bus or rain cloud. If the cirrus, instead of
forming tho nimbus, rc-ascends, it dissi-
patcs, and no rain may DC expected until
1t lowers again, which generally is IN
twcnty-four hours.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-13
diving Her Census.

" hen the census taker raped at the
| door OF certain cottage on Crawford street,
Detroit, the other day and wondered If the
woman would set the dog on him or douse
linn with dish'vater, great disappoint-
ment awaited him. She opened the door
softly, snuffed tho air to seaif he smellcd
of l,ghtning-rods, and then threw 1t open
for him to enter.
Madam, am making canvass Of the
city, he began.
"Ahl Sit down." she replied, and as
he began opening his book she continued:
''Ihcrc arc five Of us in the family, and
we paid 800 down on the place. My
husbands name is Peter, his age Is forty
two, and he came from mean family.
Ills father was always having lawsuits
about dogs, and his mother was the great
est gossipp Ill Elmira. Have you got that
down2"
He gruntcd assent, and sho continued:
My namo is Alvina Sarah, aud was
born in"
IL do not caro- to know where you was
born, madam" he interrupted.
"Wcll, carcl' sho exclaimed; .it
makes great deal of difference whether |
was born IN Africa or Boston, and l want
it put down. AS was saying, was born
in Boston in 1888. Put down that came
OF good family"
"0ladam, you don't understand-you
"
Don't understand that came of q
good family? Id like to know of Bos-
ton family which carried their noses higher
than the Rogerscs! Put down that my
father was in the Mexican war;
You have three children, MADAME"
" haven't any such thing, srl Put
down that my mother was killed by III cx-
plosion in quarry. Her and father were
"How many children have you, mad.
am7"
''Have you got mother down."
mo, madam. You see, l am taking
the census OF the city"
'Well," said she giving him dangerous
look, Il had the typhoid fever at the age
of fifteen, and for weeks and weeks hung
on the edge of tho grave. bore up az
well as was able, and--."
Five in the family-how many chill
ren2" lie suddenly asked.
"Put down that bore up!" she COM
manded. ''And that one night when the
watchers were asleep crept out Of bed and
took drink Of"
''rnis Is foreign to the subject, madam.
loW olu are your cHlluren ~
"Havent you put down that hung on
the edge of the gravc?"
mo, madam"
"Arcn't GU gong tor"
mo, l.adam. You see, I am simply
taking ;hc census of Detroit. l desire to
0sCcrLuln-."
"You can't ascertain it here, sirl" she
snapped. ''lf my sickness. which cost
over 5000, isn't good enough to go in the
book then you don't get line hcre!"
''Lct me ask you--."
"No use asking for any of our photo
graphs, sirl If you get 'cm anywhere and
put our pictures in that book we'll make
IT hot lor you! Good-day, sir-Good-
doyl"
lie stood on the step, signing, and she
called through The door:
"My grandfather was also bitten to
death by an alligator, but won't give you
any of the particulars! You want to
walk !"
Lie passed on, sorrowfully wondering if
the next woman's mother was blown of a
bridge or carried down the river on a hay
stack.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-13
Couldn't Raise It,

The annoyances to which a man without
money can be subjected arc almost without
number, but 1t Is seldom that two acquaint.
anccs are In the same box at once. On
G. ngrcss street, Detroit, recently one man
said TO another as they met:
'Ahl you miserable liar, I'd break your
nose for dollar !"
The person thus addressed opened his
wallet, but it was empty. He wanted his
nose broken ever 80 much, but he couldn't
raise the cash. Then he remarked:
"You gray.headed potroon, Id lick you
for fifty cents
The gray-hcad felt IN all his pockets,
but he found no half.dollar lie was cast
down over tho condition Of his finances,
but ho managed to say:
"rll give you boss licking for just five
cents u
The other went down into all his pockets,
but no nickel could be discovered. Disap.
pointmcnt sat enthroned on his face az he
replied: 4s
"Givc me two cents and I'll roll you in
the gutter!" .s8
The other couldn't raise 1t. Evon when
they offered to lick each other for a cent
the money could not be produced, and both
went their ways realizing how keen the
grip Of poverty cantbe tightened.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-13
A Trout Eisller'B Yarns.

Having fishcd the lakes and streams of
New England for thirty years, II have had
somo curious Incidents occur, and thought
the following might interest your readers:
While fishing on mountain stream, in
swift water, had rapid bite, and thought
had hooked large fish. On pulling out
had two trout on one line, one strung on
the gut, tho hook passing through bis
mouth and ou his gill and hooked firmly
into the side Of the other. Fish No. ,, was
ten inches long, and, pulling sideways
against the stream, seemed much larger
fish. Second: While fishing in what we
call dead water on a stream IN Now Hamp-
shire l saw lalge fish 60 up stream. I
waited with tlsberman's patience for an
hour or two, then crept up to the stream,
and threw ut a venture under an overhang-
ing bough, and al the first throw had the
trout fist saw that he was large one,
and thought l would play him. then
saw that he was pulling sideways. short
cned my tackle and landed my prize, and
lhon found that had not hooked him, bat
in my throw had cast tho hook and limo
around MIN, making a slip moose. On my
way home, passing locksEith's shop, (
lald him on the old gents square, and he
stretched sixteen inches-not large fish.
but large one for that place.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-13

corned beef in small round cakes; 3, some,
unknown kind Of roast meat; 4, veal cut
let's, dressed with sharp-tasting herbs; 5,
boiled rice; 6,chcesc. The bread was coarse
and strong favored. The milk was sweet
and nice. Besides our own partylhcre were
ut the table the monk who had received us,
and the only other guest, NJ. Wolf, a Swiss
botanist Of note. After the meal was ended
our host arose, replaced his CHAIR, and bent
roveienty for q moment in sllynt prayer;
thcn led the way 70 the sitting room, where q
wood fire was soon blazing brightly while
we talked and laughed and listened to Nj.
Wolf, who played Oh the little upright piano
with great purity Of touch and feeling A
thunder storm was rolling through tho
clouds Just outside tho windows, and hail
rattling against the panes. at nine
o'clock VIC all went to bed and wero soon
sound asleep. AS awoke the next morn
ing, the first object my eye fell upon was a
littlo crucitix with its. holy burden on the
wall just opposite my bed, and reDiem-
bered where was During breakfast the
young monk told us something of his life
on the mountains He bad been eight
years at the St. Bernard Ilospicc, ho said.
Had lc ever helped to rescue travellers
from the snow with dogs2 "Ah, oul SOU
vent" He had been obliged by broken
health to leave his post and had come to
this place, where the storms and cold wele
not go fierce. In the winter, he said, time
passed very quickly and pleasantly at st.
Bernard. Rising ut five, the monks, some
twenty Or thirty in number, would asscmb. Q
to hear mass; then came prayers, meals,
meditation, study of the sciences, slight
intervals OF recreation, with wall along
tho sheltered side OF the Pass; one duty
after another in quick succession, till night
came. His eye was very bright and his
smile wonderfully sweet, as he told of his
cmployments and his love for his chosen
path. A creaking of wheels and jingllng
OF bells told us that our carriage was ready
80 we found our way to the chapel. where
the box is placed for whatever sums travel
lers may choose TO bcstow, all entertainment
for the night being considered matter of
charity, and bade goodbye to our kind
young host. He accompanied us as far rs
the door, and then, witt pleasant bow
and smile, hurried away to his own work.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-13
A Soldiers Proposal.

"a young officer was dancing in a set OF
''Lancers" in crowded dlawing.r room
with an extreme pretty girl, to whom lie
made himself most agreeable. After the
dance was over he took her to chair. and,
seating himself beside her, began TO mourn
his celibacy.
"1t is exceedingly easy to remedy that. "
said she.
Il don't think 80 at all, in fact, do not
know girl who would marry me-"
She laughed and replied;
''Just 90 and ask some one here tonight,
and | venture to say you WILL be accepted
by tho first" l-t
''Ah am not SO cure Of that. But
will--you--take met" ~
''M ith pleasure.
And few months later they were mar
ried.