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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-07
A Cll,lllel,ge.

A crack shot at San Diego, California,
issued recently the following challenge, and
called the attention of shooters to the
same.
will suspend two dollars by ring from
second PERSONS nose, 80 rs to bring the
coins within three -fourths Of an inch from
his face, and with doublc-barrcllcd shot
gun, at distance OF thirty feet, will blow
dollars, nose and man, at least thirty feet
further, four times out of flve will add
i'll explanation, that San Diego contains Il
rather intelligent community. can find,
at present, no one here willing or ready to
have his nose blown in this manner; but
have no manner of doubt l could obtain
such person from St. Louis, by express
in due season.
will hit dollar, or anything else that
has been tossed in the air (of the same
siZc), on wheel, on a pole or aXlctree or
OH the ground, every time out of five.
At the word, will place five balls on
the blade of pcnknifc, and split them
all.
will hit three men out of five, sprung
from obscure parentagc, and stand within
ten feet of steel trap (propcrly scD while
shooting.
I will break at the word a whole box of
clay pipes, with single brick, at dis
tance of thirty feet.
| engage to prove by fair trial that no
pistol shot (or' other person can be pre-
duced, who will throw more apples at a
mans head than l can. Moreover can
produce III this town more than sixty per-
sons willing and ready to hold al apple III
their head for me, provided they are allowed
to cat tile apple subsequently.
| will wager, lastly, that 10 one in
the United States can be produced, who,
with a double -barrcllcd shot gun while
throwing back handed somerset can hit
oftencr dollar and balf, on the pcrimctcr
of revolving wheel, in rapid motion
than can.
+. Unsatisfactory references given and
required. A bet from a steady, industrious
person, who will be apt to pay if he loses,
will meet with prompt attention.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-07
a DoggeroI.
revclry.

AS master Johnny Megill was walking
down M--- street, the other day, with
dog in tow, he was hailed by masttr r
Tommy Gilpin as follows:
CHI there, Jack, what yer goln ter do
with that there dorg9"
"l'se goin' TO take him down ter the
river and drown him."
''HoP on; less have some fun with him
first Ive got two old oyster cans in the
barn, and we'll take him into the house
Where he can't get away, and hitch 'cm
on"
This was speedily agreed to by Jack.
Mrs. all pin was out calling, Lizzie was out
too, and sc the boys mad full swing. They
hltched OH one can to the narrative of the
canine and then let him loose. The parlor
door happened to stand ajar, and for this
the dog made. Then there was havoc
wrought. The scene that met the eyes of
the boys as they looked in was unique and
varied, for the air was filed with dog, plas
ter bust of Shakespeare, oyster can, Gus
pldorc, and finally the dog run his tore feet
through the what-not and sowed the brio IL
brac it contained in broadcast confusion on
the floor. This was accompanied by vocal
music from the dog.
The boys cut OF the can, shut the dog
in the parlor and went Off fishing, and
neither of them got home till late at night;
and Mrs. Gilpin tells The sympathisng
neighbors that she don't see how in the
world that dog got into the room, for
every door and window was shut tight.
Tommy and Johnny had the fun of
drowning the dog the next day by Mrs. G g
orders.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-07
How to Make q Camp Ised.

From four years experience of actual life
III camp, through summer heat and winter
cold, in fields, swamp and forest, / know
there Is no real labor accomplished, or enjoy
ment had, without good nights rest.
will, therefore, for the benefit of my fel-
low sportsmen, describe a bed that never
failed me, one that nightly contributed to
my physical strength and comfort, thereby
strcwing my pillow with pleasant dreams
of peace, home and absent wife and child;
a camp bed that to this day holds place III
my memory that time can never erase.
First, full-wldth gum blanket; second, a
mattress made after the pattern of com
fort; material-bed.t ticking and cotton bat
ting; length to suit the person; width,
twentv-siX inches. The batting to be
spread over one half of the ticking to the
thickness Of two inches, then cover it with
the other half of the ticking, sewing up
sides AMI ends, and tacklng through with
twine in four inch squares. The mattress
is to be laid on the right hand side of the
gun blanket Third, gum pillow, that
can be expanded or emptied at pleasure
Fourth, heavy grey blanket army pattern
This is spread Oh the Mattress and the left
half or the gum blanket. Now you may
undrcss If you wish, lie down, covering
Aioo "hh ehC UOolSLS tHcLl Will tlC gun
blanket, tucking the latter under the mat
tress. Let it cover your head if it rains
and my word for it, you will enjoy a
sweet, refreshing slumber. If you have no
tent or shelter, and it threatens rsin or
snow, take your knife and cut small
ditch two inches deep; V-shaped, ro,mdl
the edges of the mattress, giving it free
descent. With these precautions you have
nothing to fear; yon will be warm and dry
and the sleep will be sweetcr, lullcd to rest
by the pattering rain. When you rise,
spread the blankets as they were while you
slept, empty your pillow, and roll close
and tight from the head and at the foot
you Will find two leather straps ready to
bind the bundle, which will be compact,
convenient for transportation under your
arm or behind your saddle, ready for use
OH any kind of ground at the end of days
march or sport.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-07
BerryIng In Indiana.

There are least thirty hucklebcrry
marshes in st. Joseph county Indiana or
close to lts borders. The largest of these
is the Great Schroeder marsh, which con-
tnlns over one hundred acres 1t is thrco
miles southeast of Walkerton, and lies in
three different counties. Near it are tho
Baltimore and Ohio, and the Indianapolis,
Peru and Chicago roads, which make it q
desirable shipping point. There are two
men who buy all the berries picked here,
and all through the season the number of
pickers Is estimated at 1900 to 1900, while
on Sundays increase is made up partly of
people who 90 to pick for their own use,
but mostly of curiosity seekers,
who, under the guise of pickers, manage TO
see more wickcducss than can be crowded
into one day elsewhere In the centre of
this immense marsh, which goes by the
name of "Huckleberry HELL" there Is an
island dotted with few trees where the
regular pickcrs resort when not at work
1t Is covered with tents and shantics used
foi cooking, sleeping and sinful purposes.
Besides these are more imposing shantics Of
rough boards filled with general mcrchan-
disc to exchange for berries or sell to the
pickers, who, as long as the season lasts,
are ''flush of funds. Still larger shantics
are stocked with liquors, others arc filed
with prostitutes, and when the pickcrs arc
idle, and at night, gambling, drinking and
vice are carried on to fearful extent. Chi
| cago has vomitcd It's depravcd of both
sexes on the island--womcn from the vlcst
haunts, pickpockets, sneak thieves and
burglars mingle among the pickcrs, intmi-
dating everybody and attempting TO pollutc
all, Decent pcODle who 90 there IN nick
berries have to keep in a body, and no
man Is safe If he becomes isolated from his
crowd. Fights are of such constant occur
renee that unless accompanied by stabbing
or shooting, they excite no comment.
There Is no redress for any crime, for there
is no law ON the island except that enforced
by woman who.is known as the "fluck-
leberry Queen" A few years ago thou
sands saw this woman In Montgomery
Queens circus, and wondered at her mar
velous beauty while they were astonished
at her fcats of strength. She combined IN
her body the grace. and beauty of Venus
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-07
GRANDpA'S BARN.

Oh. jolly old place is grandpa's barn.
Where the doors stand open throughout tho
day,
And the oooin doves fly in and out
Andsthe air Is sweet with the fra: rant hay.
Where tho grain lies over the slippery floor,
And the hens are busi y looking around.
And the snnbeams flicker, now here. now there
Aud the breeze blows through with merry
sound.
The swallows twitter and ohirp all day.
With futteriug wings. in tho old brown
caves,
And the robins sing In the trees which lean
To brush the roof with their rustlng leaves.
o for the glad vacation time. ~
Whom grandpa's barn will echo the shout
Of merry children. who ronlp and play
In the newborn freedom Of ''school let ont. "
Such soaring Of doves from their cosy nes ts
Such hunting for eggs In the lof. so high,
Till the frightened hens, with a cackle shril
From their hidden treasures arc fain to fly.
Oh, the DE- ar old barn, SO cool 80 wide
Its doors will open again ere long
10 the summer sunshine, the new-mown hay,
And the merry ring Of vacation song.
For grandpa's barn is the jolliott place
For frolic and fun on a summers day
And cen old Time, as the years slip by,
It's memory never can steal away.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-07
The Origin or Champagne.

A monk of moe taste than honesty, hav-
ing abstractcd from cask In the monestcrial
cellars of his convent, some still champagne,
which he bottled for his own private drink
ing, was alarmed ono night by series of
explosions. Corks had been blown into
the air, and the stolen wine which hc had
vainly endeavorcd to keep in confinement
was running in froth and foam over the
sides Of the bottles. The terrified monk
concluded that the devil must have got in
to tho wine; but the prior of the monastery
knew better. He tasted the wine, found
at once that 1t was good, shrcwdly deter
mined TO bottle some for himself, and en-
ded by going through series of cxpcri.
ments which had for result the discovery
of the true art of making champagne.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-07
Luminous Paint I'm Hallway Oars.

The experiment Of coating the interior
of railway carriage with Belmain's .umin-
GUS paint has been tried in England with
considerable success. The English Rail-
way News says, that first class carriage
was chosen for the experiments, and IN the
daylight its appearance is very little, if any
at all, different from ordinary paint, but du-
ring the time the carriage is exposed to the
light the paint is rapidly absorbing tho
daylight, only to give forth the same the
moment tho carriage is travelling in the
dark. At first tho light emitted is only
slight, not that the paint Is any different in
lts illuminating powers, but tho pupils in
the eyes of the traveller have not been accus-
toned to the light, for, as the journey pro-
ceeds, the carriage appears TO be COM
pctcly lighted up, 80 much 20 that the
passengers are enabled easily to recognize
the features of their fellow travellers, while
the time by watch Is clearly disccrni-
BILE. Itlsthought that for trains running long
journics, with tunnels occasionally interven-
ing, the paint will be very valuable, mas.
much as the oil and gas can be entirely
abandoned, and tho great weight at present
experienced avoided. How the paint illum-
lnation would work on dark, cloudy days
does not appear.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-07
Weeds,

Prof. Prcntiss reports the experiments
performed by his pupils to determine the
number of seeds usually existing in cult-
vatcd soils. Small portions of the soil were
measured in bulk, and the number Of weeds
obtained from these portions In pots coun.
ted. From these results, after number
of trials, it was determined that from eight
million to forty million seeds usually exist
in cultivated sols--enough TO supply any
number found in farm crops without ro-
sorting to the notion of transmutation. The
only soils In which the seeds of weeds were
not found, were peat from bog after the
top was removed, and sand from an area
recently graded.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-07
A Prudent Prince,

The Prussian Crown Prince is wia
and thrifty gentleman. 1t is related tina,
the officers of regiment which Is annually
inspected by him have been in the habit Of
inviting him TO luncheon after parade
Last year the entertainment was of the
most elaborate and costly kind. The
Prince would touch nothing, and even re.
fused the. wine offered to him, observing
that che only drank champagne On extra
ordinary occasions" The rcproof told anu
this year when the Prince entered til,
g'iardsmen's mcss-room, after the inspec.
tion, he found only modest rcpast OF
sandwiches, light claret and beer awaiting
him. He at once sat down, paitook
heartily Of tho frugal fare, and, with the
observation "This is as it should be among
comrades" produced his meerschaum, H..
1t, and remained for more than an hour,
smoking and chatting with his entertainer,
In the most friendly and unccremonioul
manner imaginable.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-07

WHEN a slorekecpur announces arti-
rles at the "cost price" he often means
at the original price with u lie added,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-10-07

lin 1887, 10000 people In England
paid tax on hair powder.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12
Tales of Sna kes.

A friend of mine hadapython packed ready to go to the Calcutta Geological Gardens (this is very large snake of the boa con- strietor species.) It was put in a small box with batons nailed over the top. But the
 snake objected to the imprisonment; and whilst the box was in the veranda, preparato- " to going to Calcutta, it put it's strength against the batons and raised them from their holdings. Hearing the cracking, my friend went to see what was up, and the snake reared it's huge head and bit him onthe hand. Here was pretty go. It was com monly reported that pythons were not vene- nous, but one is apt to question the accuracy of such statements when smarting from the bite of one. My friend was not long in de- eiding to help himself. He went down to one of the manufacturing houses for a small piece of live charcoal He tied his wrist to a post of the yeranda and put the charcoal on the wound When endurance became longer inn possible he took the charcoal of. It is no disgrace to my friend to say he felt ill The excitement of being bitten by possibly ven omous snake is sufficient to upset one, with out the immense strain upon the nervous sys- tenn caused by endeavoring to burn the poison
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12
GouaHs. -Brown,s RronnhiaI Troches


 used with advantage to alleviate coughs, sore throat, hoarseness and bronchial affections. For thirty years these troches have been in use, with annually increasing favor. They are not new and untried, but having been tested by wide and constant use by nearly an entire generation, they have attained we'll merited rank among the few stable remedies of the age.
 THE THRoAT.-Brown's Bronchial Troches act directly on the organs of the voice. They have an extraordinary effect in all disorders of the throat and larynx, restoring healthy tone when relaxed, either from cold or over exertion of the voice, and produce clear and distinct enunciation. Speakers and singers find the troches useful.
 A cough, cold, catarrh or sore throat re- quires immediate attention, as neglect often times results in some incurable lung disease. Browns Bronchial Troches will almost inva- riably give relief limitations are offered for sale, many of which are injurious. The gen. uine Browns Bronchial Troches are sold only in boxes. d23 t,th,f 1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12
Cheshire.

The Republican caucus for appointing del egates to the several conventions was held Saturday evening in the court room. The delegates appointed were as follows:
 State-James Lanyon, w. c. Williams, NJ D., John Mix, F. Grannis.
 Congressional-J. W. Mix, G. c. F. Will liam, NJ. D., Joseph P. Moss, Wesley A. Lan- yon.
 Senatorial-William H. Newell, Sherman E. Welton, Henry Beadle, F. M. Clough.
 County-S. E. Jeralds, George Keeler, Be- najah Beadle, W. c. Bailey.
 The Democrats held an unusually lively caucus Tuesday evening. The bone of con tention appeared to be the delegates to the Congressional convention. Those in favor of the old ticket were apparently in the major ity, and though the opposition, with rein forcements from New Haven, made good showing, tue victory was evidently with the former party.
 Aupuat
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12
Catarrb is a poisonous infection of Il

Catarrh is poisonous infection of the mucous membranes just as Smallpox is a virus of the blood. Catarrhal virus can be only reached and exterminated by antidotal, inoculative clements, that are absorbed by the purulent mucous. Dr. Wei De Meyers Catarrh Cure is unquestionably the most important medical discovery since vaccina- tion It never fails Supplied by Druggists or delivered by D. B. Dewey < Co.,, 46 Dey street, N. Y., at $1.50 pack age Pamphlets, with full explanations, mailed free. o7d&w1t
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12
A Hateful Rrnod

than this, the troublesome progeny multiply one another. Constipation, piles, bilious diarrhoea, leucorrhoea, debility of the femi- nine constitution, proceed indirectly from this prolific source. Dyspepsia is almost in- variably associated with it, and that disorder is indicated by fiatulence, water-brash, <and nunlberless other perp1exing symptoms. For these complaints and their cause Dr. Gros- venor's Liver-Aid is proven remedy. It has stood the test of time, and the evid4nce in it's behalf is ample and convincing.
 Sold by c. R. Converse, 165 Grand street.
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12
State Correspondence.
SaKmNur.

George W. Homan is of on a fishing ex- cursion.
 Burglars attempted to enter the house of Lewis A. Camp Monday night. Mrs. Camp hearing them and giving an alarm frightened them away.
 W. H. Williams starts for Chicago next week.
 New horse sheds are in progress in the rear of the Congregational church
 The descendants of Sheldon Tucker will picnic at Waverly Grove Aug IT.
 The ladies of the M. E. church hold an ice cream sociable at the house of W. c. Sharpe tonight, Aug. 12.
 The Kolmia mills have lately been sold to John H. Zingue of New York.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12

James Pyle's Pearline for all uses in the kitchen as well as the laundry, in place of soap, is fast growing in favor. Be sure and take none of the dangerous limitations having the same outward appearance, or with simi- lar sounding names. Nothing answers like
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12
goruaI altb Courier.
thursday Morning, August 12, 1880.
Local News.
For other Local News see Second pass,l
The Court Record.

City Court-.Crim1na1 side-Judge T'ardee.
 George w. Ennis, defrauding railroad com James Reilly, breach of Sunday liquor law, to August 21 :; William P. Bellew, breach of peace against John Dunn, $1 fine and $6 O8 costs John Green, horse stealing, to August 12
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12
The Three Graces

are represented with perfectly developed forms-beauty and health combined. No de- cayed-toothed man or woman can be healthy, because digestion must be imperfect Use Sozodont, get healthy teeth, good digestion and sound body. Revive the Three Graces
 an0 2fand t1r
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12

When the body is bowed with pain an in tense longing for relief brings hope. This may brighten the suffering, but it does not cure At time like this how welcome is such friend as Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, bringing hope, health and happi- ness and the joys of renewed life
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12
Thousands Saved

From the brink of the grave and the path of afic- ton turned to of happiness, by using the Wyomoke, a blood, brain and nerve food. In ner- vous, brain and heart affections, brokendown consti tutions, etc., Wyomoke has cured when all other methods have failed Sold by all druggists at B. and A. aus MT&w
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12

ELM CITY IMPROVED YOKE SHlAT,
 20 Court Street, New Hayens Conn. WYE beg leave to inform our friends and the pub w lie that we enter upon the New Year with g full stock of goods purchased before the late rse and are prepared to sell Shirts at the lowest prices Our Wholesale Department will be conducted as usual Our Custom DePartEn ent will receive special attention-none but the most sklful meeban- ics employed The most approved makes of Cot tons and Superior Linens carefully selected for our fine trade, will be used. Zine Foreign Fancy Shfrtings-We have placed an order for the most extensive and attractive assortment of French and English Fancy Shirtings of superior fabrics embrac ing three hundred different patterns of the most novel designs and choice selected styles The style of Shirts is represented the above cut The pat bosom and neck-band make it by far the most de- sirabIe as service. Goods warranted to give satisfaction in every particular We invite in specton of the fabric workmanship and style of cut ting at office. 70 Court street, corner of State, New Haven
 We have on hand few dozen Shirts made of Wana- sutta and other good styles Cotton, which we offer to close at 50 and T5 cents.
 ELM CITY SHIRT CO.,.
 f2Stf GEO. P. MARVIN, Secretar e.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12

Pure blood, good digestion, sweet, refresh ing sleep, a clear, blooming complexion, long life health, happiness and contentment, is the sure result of using Vests Vegetable Liver Pills sept6 e4thdly
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12
Starin's New Haven Transportation Line
DaiIv ExceDt Saturday.

OEIHIy xfES0k. Leave New Haven from Starin's Dock lE2asss5EESsS7.E at 1915 p. The JOHN H. STARIN, Captain McAlister, every Sunday Tuesday and Thurs day. The ERASTUS CORNING, Captain Spoor, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
 Returning, leave New York from Pier IS. foot of Cortland street. at D. the STARIN every Mon day, Wednesday and Friday, the CORNING every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. The only Sunday night boat from New York.
 Fare, with berth in cabin, S1 with berth in state room, 1.50 Excursion tickets $1.50.
 FREE COACH leaves the depot at 8:10 p. m. Leave corner Church and Chapel streets every half hour commencing 8:30 p.
 Tickets sold and baggage checked to Philadelphia. Passengers by Fair Haven and WestviIle cars can stop at Brewery street. only three blocks from the boat
 Tickets and Staterooms can be purchased at McAl- ister Warrens-ouru uptown office, at the Tontine Hotel. and st 309 and 35l Chapel street.
 Staterooms for Sunday night boat be obtained at W. A. Spauldings drug store, s9 Church street. jy28 ". B. MILLER, Agent New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12

Mothers are delighted with Pitchers Castoria because it makes the children cheer ful and well, and children almost cry for Gas toria because it is sweet. Wind Colie, Sour Curd, Rash, FeYerishness and Worms soon disappear when Castoria is used.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-12
Steamboat Line for New York
 Fare $1, including Berth.

IICketB 1Of tlle IGOUEau lF1ps $I.5Us
 niE@A The steamer c. H. NORTHAAI, Capt. uSEEszSEas7.J J. G. Bowns, will leave New Haven at 1200 p. m, Sundays excepted Staterooms sold at Berkele Curtiss', 109 Church street, near Chapel
 Steamer CONTINENTAL, Capt. E. J. Peck, leaves New Haven at 1915 a. m, Sundays excepted, stopping at 23d street, East River.
 FROM NEW YORK-The c. H. NoRTHAM leaves Peck Slip at m, and 29d street at 3:15 D. m, and the CONTINENTAL at 11:30 o'clock p. m., Sundays excepted-Saturday nights at 12 o'clock midnight.
 sunday Night Boat for New York.
 The steamer ELM CITY, Capt. Tucker, leaves New Haven at Il D. m staterooms sold at the Elliott House. Free stage from Insurance Building, Chapel street, commencing at D. m.
 Tickets sold and baggage checked through to Philadelphia, (both routesl Baltimore and Washing ton.
 From New York SUNDAY NIGHT until further mo- tfce, the steamer NEW HAVEN, Capt. Snow, will leave Peck Slip at 10 p.