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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29
Cetewayo and the Conjuror

DR.. Holden, the court magician and
"wizard Of the wicked world" obtained
permission Hir Bartlc Frcre, the govern
nor, to give the captive king an entertain
ment In his prison at the old Dutch castle.
Accordingly, the doctor drove up in cab,
and made his necessary arrangements at the
far end OF long, barn-fkc room, divided
Off into two or three apartments, in one of
which were tho ex-king's three wives, at
tended by young Zulu girl, enjoying their
tiffcn or dinner. If 'sbeauty unadorned is
adorned the most" no one need cavil at the
way those ladies were dressed. They seem
to object to the pomps and vanities Of this
wicked world, and wear q few bcads--and
smile. However, this being rcd-letter
day they soon afterwards appeared with a
covering of some light material ovor their
shoulders and took their seats on a wooden
stool, well to the back of his majesty, as If
they were afraid of tho wizard who had
previously created an an'impression on them by
finding eggs In their ornaments. The half
dozen, more or less, attendants squatted on
the ground, the once-dreaded OK king sat
on Windsor chair, and tie seanco began.
Cetewayo must be cofnplimented on his good
taste in selecting the few wives he has
dragged into captive with him, for finer de-
ycloped black women 1t would be difficult
to find on q days march anywhere. He
seems to have q penchant Tor tall women,
for each Of his wives must be close on Ave
feet eleven inches high. Outside the castle
walls, along thssrarnparts OF which the ex-
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29
a Fifty Cent IstIIE.

Tho other day when a young man had
pulled off two big mittens from his hands
and stuck one into each pocket and backed
up TO the coal stove in Woodward avenue
Detroit, jewclry store, he had still sufficient
strength to ask if they kept flnger-rings
there. The jowcIry might just rs we'll have
replied that he did not, but that fin. rings
could be found at any boot and shoe store :;
yet he wanted to make sale, and ho ans
wcrcd:
owe do What sort of ring do you
wapt2'
''It is for wedding.''
"Ah! Will you have a single diamond
or a clustcr?"
81 'sposc you'd want two or three dol
lars for real diamond ?" remarked the low
er, as he advanced to the tray.
lie was carefully and tendcrly informed
that diamonds had gone up considerably
since they were used in his baby rattle-bo1,
and then he concluded TO explain:
"Pm kinder down ON such nonsense rs
wedding rings. When a fellow has to get
a whole suit Of clothes, pay the preacher,
como to town and ride on the street car and
all that, it's expense 'nuff. Is'pose though,
I'll have to get one"
"About what price,"
vi, lllly CcutS Ut Blk SnllilnSS, or around
there. If its kinder gilded up to last for
two weeks, tlat'll do. 1t hadn't orter turn
rusty under three or four days. anyhow, as
she'll want to show ii or on the street cars,
and all the girls will be handling ii. III
look at the fifty-cent ones first"
The jewelry went into decline. lie
declined to admit that lie ever had such a
thing IN his store. He further said that he
could hardly believe that there was young
man on earth who would buy tifty-cent
ring to put on the finger of his bride
"Do you 'sposc," replied the young man,
as he reached for his mittens, edo you 'sposc
I'm John Jacob Astor2 Do you 'sposc
I'm going to sell hull crop of 'tatcrs to
buy ring my wife to wear washin' dishes
and turnin' the coffee She's LAWN
off now to have me buy her shoes, hat,
muff, and perfumery after we're married,
and do you think can rush in here and
holler out 'diamonds!' and slam down wads
OF grcenbacls to pay for 'cm?''
The jewelry leaned his pcnsive head on
his hand and looked out of the window,
and as the young man opened tho door lie
halted and continued
"tifty-cent ring! Just as if fifty cents
wasn't nothing lords bride towsrI'
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29
Among tho Romans.

When the good Governor S., who Is
Il most dcvout Episcopalian, was the Chief
Magistrate OF Kentucky, ho was wont, tc
frequently entertain the member OF the Gen.
cral Assembly at the Governors Mansion.
To one Of these lcvccs came, with the mcm-
Der from his county, an old mountainccr
who had just reached Frankfort with the raft
OF logs which he had brought down the
Kentucky River The old man, who Yves
called familiarly "Unclc Johnny" soon be.
came the centre of an admiring group, to
whom his jean clothes were not at all an
improper attire for the Governors lcvcc
and his tongue being looscd by glass of
sherry wine, which he then tasted for the
first time in his life, he was entertaining his
audience with stories from "his county,"
when the Governor approached.
'Uncle Johnny, here Is the Governor, "
said one Of the company; and .straightway
the old man was silent, for lie was over
whemed by this first vision of the majesty
of the Commonwealth.
go on with your 8 Dry, Uncle Johnny"
said some one; "thc Governor will like to
hear it"
"Ycs, 60 on, Uncle Johnny" said the
Governor, with a kindly smile of encourage
ment: and tho old man, thus convinced that
even the Governor was also man, conclud-
cd his narrative
Then becoming boldcr h. vcnturcd to ad-
dress the Governor, saying, "Guvnor, went
to your meeting ystiddy, and seen whar
you SETS"
lie had been to the Episcopal Church, and
had been shown the Governors pew.
"Did you, Uncle Johnny7" responded
Governor s.. "And how did you like
t?"
"Well, Guvnor, never knuwed much
what they was a-doin', but riz and fell
with 'em every time"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29
The Second Bid.

At the Larned street horse market, Dc
troit, the boy led out a bundle Of flesh and
bones, and the auctionoer his box and be-
gan:
'IIarkl What was that9 Did some
body say one hundred and fifty dollars, OF
was it the signing Of the wind7 Very
wcll-give me a bid. This is horse. I'll
warrant it to be. Detroitcrs are known
the world over as modest men, but don't
let that feeling prevent you from making
one Of the best bargains ever offered in this
market. Who bids" ....
'Fiftccn cents!" screamed the auctioneer
as he wheeled around. ''Where are the
police2 Who dares make that offcr2 What
base caitiff has wormed his way into this
crowd to insult me and injure tho selling
of this poor animal2"
''Twenty centsl' cried another voice.
"Ahl that proves that l did net mis-
judge this crowd when l. said it was com
posed Of gentlemen, and the horse is yours
Make change here with the clerk and take
your prize away before he falls dead and
obstructs the sidewalk"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29

king is allowed to walk guarded by two
scntrics, is the royal engineer stores, so that
escape would seem out of the question, un-
less very artfully planed; but from the re-
scigncd and comfortably appearance Of the
prisoner we should say that hc is quite con-
tent to remain as he is until, in the words
OF the immortal Micawbcr, ''somcthing turns
up. 1t may interest some to know that
his weakness is "a little drop of summot''
IN tho shape of half pint or more Of gin q
day, and that on this particular day he was
not quite himself, having been indisposed
during Tire morning. Imagine a jovial-
looking, perfectly black member of the mas
cullnc gender, in Moses & Sons reduced
prlco blue serge suit, with a billycock hat
(hkc those worn by agricultural labors in
EnglandD, wcll.formcd, intelligent, and all
there, and you have Il correct idea Of the
noted dcspot. lie gave one the opinion that
he was there to find out every trick on the
programme, and he did his leval best 10 do
30. 1t would not do to perform any illusion
on the table; no, it must be brought close
to him. That would not always do either
he must hold the njurcr's hand while he
did his trick, and place the article on the
floor before him. Card tricks and tho die
tlonary trick were above his comprehension
Pure sleight- hand, the producing Of full
bowls of water and fish, tumblers Of wine
and bowl Of fire from al empty cloth
pleased him much; also allowing him TO
load'a pi tol, place lcaden bullet in it him
self and then firing at DR.. Holdcn's head
sent him into ccstacics, which increased
when the performer passed dagger and
aftcrward long cavalry sword through his
body; The yells of delight at these illusions
were most ludicrous and tho amusement
afforded was great
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29
Costumes.

1t was not until tho rise of the Greeks
that dress, ceasing to be mere exhibition
OF its wearer's rank and wealth, became an
exponent Of ideas of beauty. This race,
always joy and beauty loving, a. first by
temperament and afterward from cultiva-
tion, though dcvoting less time and labor to
the manufacture of articles OF dress than
any of the great peoples, that had preceded,
or were contemporaneous with it, was the
first to make fine art of dress. Discard
ing all that was cumbrous, gaudy and un-
natural, they adopted costumes which re-
main our best models of grace, and, in sim
ilarly clmcs of utility. But it must not
be inferred that the drapcry of Grecian art
is intended as representation of the dresses
worn in the common occupations of life.
The drapcry of the Old Greek sculptors was
founded on artistic principles and ideas
not on those OF practical utility; while the
every day dress, beautiful and simple though
it always remained, was "conformed to tho
protection and comfort of the body, and the
convenience of the wearer."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29
Rules of Hospitality

AS soon after your guests arrival as poss
iblc saddle him with every one of your hob
bies and ride him to exhaustion.
If you are public speaker, rehcarse to
him half dozen of your longest and driest
speeches. 1t will give you good Practice
Friends should be utilized.
If you are addicted to writing, read tc
him everything of yours that you can lay
your hands on.
Tell him about your business troubles and
when lie would speak Of his pleasant trip
to tho mountains cut him off with dag.
nosis Of your internal ailments.
or course you will show him through
your library; but do not allow his mind tc
become absorbed in any one volume TO the
! neglect of tho others. That would be cmi-
ncntly unjust to tho others. He might
be pleased to find n favoritc, perhaps; but
If you give way to his wishes, he may &c
away unimprcsscd by the magnitude and
versatility Of your literary wealth.
But by all means have passages ready to
turn to in tho more prctcntious works, to
read to your guest. Not only will you s,lr-
prise him by your intimacy with literature,
but you will also give him taste of your
clocutionary attainmcnts.
BE sure 10 explain everything you read.
1t isn't to be supposed that many people have
your powers of intuition. 1t wcro idle to
expect it.
Make him feel at homo by following your
own usual course at home. Rehearse all
the barrassmcnts of the day at your place
of business. 1t must act upon him in one
of two ways. Either it will remind him of
himself in his home, and therefore make
hnO,n 1xsIl
the lghts Of his own serene business life,
made all the more pleasant when thus fav-
orably contrastcd with your own.
If the children crawl into his lap and be-
daub him with their molasscs- covered fin
gers, show Yourself an indulgcnt parent by
non-intcrfcrcncc
Should they attempt the same thing with
you, another phase of fatherly duty may be
illustrated. Show that with all your indul-
gent love you can be firm on occasion. Box
their cars warmly.
1t Is good manners to yawn occasionally,
especially il by some mischancc your guest
fall into the rcprchcnsible practice (for a
gucst) of talking about something interest
ing to himself. 1t shows him the large
amount of self-denial you are exercising,
that he may be entertained
Never forget that, as he who goes to
Greece is expected to do as the Greeks do,
so the guest who enters your house should
accommodate himself to his surroundings
lie wouldn't expect the Greeks to I'M Greek
themselves because he happened to be in
their midst, would hc?.
Follow these rules rcligiously, and wo as
sure you that none others will bc needed
They will serve for all tho guests you will
ever have.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29
Sc;arlutina.

Or course, u physician must direct the
treatment OF this dangerous disease. Our
hints arc meant to put the friends of the
patient into more intelligent cooperation
with him. Separate the patient from the
rest of the family. .Removc from the room
all unnecessary furniture, clothing, books,
ETC. Let the room, as fur as possible, be
kept well ventilated and disinfccted.
Change the bed linen frequently, but al
ways dislntect them in connection with the
washing. Instead of handkerchicfs, etc,
use pieces of cotton cloth about the patient,
and burn them as fast rs used. Thoroughly
disinfect everything that comes from the
patient. Keep the temperature of the room
low-not above 90 degrees Fahr--until the
patient begins to complain of feeling chilly,
which he Will do as soon as the fevor sub
sides, or If the case is mild one. Sponge
the body two or three times day with
tepid water Or with cold, if the fever is
high. While the inflammation of the
mouth continues, slightly astringcnt gar
gle may be used, and the mouth rinscd
with some cleansing fluid. The patient
may have fresh water or lemonade for
drink; and milk and thin soups for a diet,
until tho fever is over, when he should
have good nourishing food, care being
tnkcn not to let the stomach be overloaded
The bowels throughout should be kept
regular, either by fruits or medicine.
For the inflammation of the throat, apply
frequently cold dressings to tho neck, or
let the patient take into his mouth pieces
OF ice. Let the patient remain in bed un
Ill the removal of the scarf pin is complete,
Otherwise inflammation Of tho kidncys
may set in.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29
Il Good joke.

A few days ago wealthy gentleman of
of Cleveland pcrpetrated a good joke on his
nephew, a young man named Lockwood
employed in the office of Division Superin-
tendent Woodford, Of the Canada Southern
road and located at Toledo. The young
man received telegram from the uncle
telling him to come to Clevland at once,
but offering no explanation. The young
man responded. The uncle, looking stern
and angry, met him at the depot and said
to him, 'Come to my office at once" The
young man trembling in his boots and won
dering what he had done to anger his rcla,,
tive, followed. At the office tho uncle
handed him document and fierce tone
OF voice said, "Read thatl" 1t was deed
conveying house and lot in ono of the
most pleasant portions of the city to tho
astonished nephew. Then the old uncle sat
down and laughed until his side ached. 1t
was good joke and cost tho perpetrator
80. 900
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29
HouseIO1d Decorations.

Mahogany is coming into fashion again
as the leading wood for furniture. It is
richer than walnut, and exces all other
woods in durability.
The fashionable table ornaments Of a
simple kind arc pressed fern mats, made by
laying pressed ferns In circle. They point
outward, one upon another, the sizes being
graduated from large to very small. Upon
these mats are set littlo wheel -barrows out
with a fret-saw out Of white wood and
filled with moss and flowers and small
ferns. ..,...y
Rugs for bedroom floors are more sought
than before. Tho fashion Of carpets 10
largely kept up by the wretchcd floors that
are to be found In the majority of houses,
but for bedrooms, r,igs on the scoro Of both
health and labor saving are preferred.
The novelty shown this winter In carpets
Is huge rug to be laid over tho ordinary
drawing room or library carpet It is styled
the Smyrna carpet and Is from half an inch
to on inch In thickness. 1t costs from $8
to $40 per square yard. Next after these
In point Of expense are the Persian rugs,
which are not handsome, but arc al the
present time fashionable.
=
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29
Sermon For Sunday:

little shocblack called ut the residence
of clergyman and solicited piece of
bread and some water. The servant was
directed to give the child bread from the
crumb-basket, and as the little fellow was
walking slowing away and shifting tho gift
between his fingers for piece large enough
to chew, the minister called him back and
asked him if he had ever learned to pray.
On receiving negative answer, he directed
him to say, "Our Father" but he could not
understand the familiarity.
els it our father-your fathcr-my
father2"
why, certainly"
The boy looked at him awhile and CON-
menccd crying, at the same time holding
up his crust OF bread and cxclaiming be-
tween his sobs:
"You say that your father is my father;
aren't yon ashamed to give your little
brother such stuff to cat when you have got
so many good things for yourself7"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29
The Telephone and tho Baby.

A telephone story Of American llfe has
just been repeated to me, with an assur-
ance of its truth, and as illustrating the fu-
ture OF Mr.. Bells recent invention. A
proud grandmamma, who has only just
been promoted to that happy relationship,
Is awakened in tile dead of night by tho
inexorabla bell. Mamma, dear" comes
to her tho frightened voice Of her beloved
but inexperienced daughter, 81 am sure
baby has tho Group. What shall do with
ita" Grandmamma replies that she will
call the family doctor and bo with her anx-
ious daughter In moment She awakens
the doctor and tells him tho terrible news
she has learned from her daughter. He in
his turn requests to be put In telephone
communication with the too anxions NAM
ma. "Lift tho child to the telephone and
let me hear 1t cough" he demands. The
child ia lifted and 1t coughs. ''Thats not
the Group" he declares; and he declines to
leave his house on such small matters. He
advises grandmamma also to stay In bed;
and all anxiety guicted, the trio settle down
happy for the night. si q
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29
TRI-WEEKLY EDITION.
WIN TER VERSES.

Come, let's bury our Summers dead,
While eur eyes with woepipg arc rod.
Here. whore droops tho withering rsse,
Pcace to the fly that tickled our nose.
Under the earth, ten fathoms deep,
Plant the mosquito who murdere 4 sloep.
Down. in grave both deep aud wide,
Linen duster aud straw hat hide,
Stick Blab at foot and hoad;
Write: "Here lies our Sum mer's doad."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29

was here. and he came to me, and--you
know the rest"
"Ah, he is the noblest Of men," answered
Bessie, glancing up from her lovers shoul-
der, ''and | shall always love him as a
brother."
few days afterward there was happy
marriage at the kirk, Squire Rcnfrew him
self giving away the bride our "Bonnie
Bessie ,,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29

Ilsa remarkable fact that no vessel
propelled by steam was eyer struck by
lighting. nor any ship which was built
of iron. u !, ;;E,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-01-29

Miss Leech lie another American
lady who Is to marry nobleman. Her
bridegroom Is Prince Galitzin.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-01-16

ALL-wOOL MATgLASsE CLOAKs At So
heretofore s1ia at 80:
Their stock OF COLORED DRESS GOODS anna.
offered regardless Of cost:
BLACK and COLORED CASHIERS too
yard
DOUBLE-wIDTH ALL-wOOL COLoRFn
CAsHMERES at 37Ec.;
DOUBLE-WIDTH CROSSE NOME CLoru A..
Black, at 33c., form erly sold at soc:
Ga ALL-wOOL ULSTER CLOTH a, 75.....
rally valued At $50;
Also, a large stock Of BLACK and COr.r,r.
SILKS at considerable reduction rrH ....
prices;
BLACK SILKS reduced from 1920 ,a --...,r.
the liner qualities reduced proper. a4...,.
A full stock Of COLORlD >Lk, 20 r.....,
prices; also, NOVELTY DRESS aaI lg,v
MING SILK to close f,r 800. season:
Great bargains IN COE>LIs-cycry ya..... .t
style;
5O.BONE SIDE.SPLIT COESET~ 5or..
100 sTDE.sPLlT ADJUSTABLE Con>. o.. %
Soc;
2j dozen PURELTNEN HUCKTOWtL>r l. ..
valued generally a. - DOZEN;
so pieces ENGLISH CANTON ..,..
bought at a great bargain;
Also, very exlen,iyc stock Of HOSIERY i, Pa.
reduction 10 close:
CARPETS aud FLOOR olL-CLoIH>atr......l
prices; besides an muumsri1ie amount, A.. ..I.,
goods. al
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-01-16

The Insurance BUSINESS IL MISSOURI
ST. LOulS, January l4.-lt having for some
time past been moOted question as to
whether cooperative bodies could do in
surance business in this State without COM
forming TO the insurance law, W. 5. Relic,
State Superintendent Of Insurance, has no.
titled the Merchants Exchange Benevolent
Society and the National Temperance Re-
lief Union that proceedings would be CON-
menced against them at once. An agreed
statement OF facts will be prepared and sub
mited to the Supreme Court III order TO
get an early decision. 1t is claimed that
societies with insurance features are re-
quired to deposit with the State Superin-
tendeGt Of Insurance a reserve fund, the
same as regular liie.insurance companies are
Obliged 10 do.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-01-16
Cnught Mapping.

When do the terms OF the county Judges
begin who have been elected since the first
day Of the present year or may hereafter be
electeds This Is the grave question which
IL now ogita,ing the Legislature and legal
fraternity OF the Stste, and which Is being
discussed very calmly and indicially by the
learned commentator OF the Dispatch, but,
we are sorry TO say, very Unexpectedly and
with naughty words by our brilliant and er-
ratio friend OF the Wig.
Removed as we are from the immediate
field OF controversy, and looking at the
question with the cold neutrality OF an
impartial Judge" we are bound to decide
that the law and the argument is with the
Dispatch, Which holds that the new judges
cannot, under the Constitution, enter upon
their offices until January |, 1881.
Here are the provisions bearing upon the
point.
Sections % and % Of article OF the Con-
stitutIon are in these words:
"Section %. All Judges shall be COM
missioned by the Governor, and shall re-
ceiye such salaries and allowances as may
be determined by law, The amount Of which
shall not be diminished during their term OF
office. The terms Of office shalt commence
on the 1St dGg Of January merit tOH0nm3
| lNCU UDUOtHtMtUt N"N Wv y "'tN' 'S'''N' y
the duties Of their respective offices from
their first appointment and qualification an
der this Constitution until their terms De-
| GIN"
"Section %. Judges and all other officers
elected or appointed shall continue to as
charge the duties OF their Offices after thelT
terms OF service have expired until heU
successors hare qualified"
Manirestly the provision OF section %, al
lowing the appointee TO DISCHARGE the duties
of his Office before his term began, was de-
signed to apply only TO the judges FRS L
elected under the new Constitution. III IL
were not so. other language would have
been used than ether first appointment
and qualification under THIS Constitution"
Having fixed period when the constltu'
tional term was to begin, it was necessary
for the Constitution 10 provide for the IN
tervening time, which IT did ~ the words
quoted and expressly intended 10 cover the
cases OF the judges first appointed and none
other.
Section %, which requires incumbentS
"to diSchaI &c the duties OF their o1hces
after their terms of service have expired,
until their successors haze qudtVed," was
obviously designed TO meet the very con-
| iuncture which has arisen.
Very naturally this arrangement OF the
plans Of the Rtadjusters will be great dis
appointment to them. but it can't be helped.
| The clear intendment Of The Constitution
cannot be violated because iorsoOth the Re-
adju,ter leaders were caught n&pplng.-
| Winchester Times.