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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-09-18

A YOUNG man who held a loaded
pistol to his head and threatened to
blow his brains out unless the girl who
had refused him would consent to have
him, was coolly told by her that ne
would have to blow some brains into
his head first. He didn't blow.
A LAWYER once rushed up to Jerrold
In the street and said, with q fiushed
face: "Mr. Jerrold, I've just met a
scoundrelly barrister." Jerrold look
ed at him with bland smile and
simply answered: "Wh0t q COIN
oidence ~
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-09-18
FROM THE CRADLE.

ihey tell mo was born long
Three months ag.,
But whether they are right or wrong
l hardly kLow.
sleep. smile. cannot crawl,
But can cry;
AT present I am rather small,
A babe am ].
The changing lights Of sun and shade
Arc baby toys;
The flowers and birds are not afraid
or baby boys.
Some day I'll wish that could bs
A bird aud fly;
At present I can't wish-you SEQ.
A babe am I.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-09-18

AT spelling-match one man spelled
and got beet.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

Part eight of the second volume of Mrs
 Martha J. Lambs History of the City of New York; conducts the reader through nearly five years of that most fascinating period of New York's history, from the sum- mer of 1789 to the beginning of the year 1794 This part of Mrs. Lambs great work will be specially valued not only for its bril- liant pen-picture of the times, but for it's full-page pencil sketch of Wall street-a care fuI study from strictly authentic sources with Federal Hall in all it's glory, and Presi- dent Washington (after the manner of the King and Parliament of Great Britain), on his way to deliver his message in person at the opening of Congress. The chariot of the sketch is copy of the original, and the six horses and mounted attendants are from the description in Washington's own private diary Another feature of exceptional inter est is a graphic narration of the events at 1792, when the candidates for governor were George Clinton and John Jay, and when through some informality in the canvass both sides claimed the victory. Among the illus trations is fine portrait of Chancellor Liv- ingston, from a painting by Vanderlyn Q portrait by Mrs. Ralph Izard (Alice de Lan- cey), from painting by Gainsborough; and the city houses of General John Lamb and General Matthew Clarkson also the Me Comb mansion on Broadway-Washingto residence for few months. This valuable work Is sold only by subscription. A. s.
 Barnes & Co.,, New York, are the publishers
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No. B College Street,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednes- day and Thursday ofeach
 week, as follows

On Monday from 10 a. m. to D. m
 On Tuesday from to 10 a. m
 On Wednesday from 3:3O to D. m. On Thursday from a. m. to D. m.
 Prepared to give his personal attention to the treatment and cure of Deafness. Catarrh and Diseases of the Throat, Lungs and Ner- vous System.
 For upward of twenty-five years Dr. Light hill has been at the head of an extensive met ropolitan practice, devoted exclusively to the relief and cure of those important ailments, and it is with pardonable pride that he refers to the extraordinary success which attended his efforts. His recent discoveries are of the highest practical importance, rendering treat menu so effectual that relief is experienced at once, and permanent cures are often effected in the most stubborn and aggravated cases and it is one of the happy features of his practice that the applications cause neither pain nor distress, and can be readily admin istered to the most timid or nervous person. A candid opinion will invariably be given as to the possibilities of cure, and no case will be accepted for treatment which does notpre- sent reasonable chance for success.
 In evidence of the success of his practice. Dr. Lighthil takes pleasure in submitting the following testimonials mass of similar credentials may be seen at his office
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04
COMMUNICATIONS,
East Rock Park.

NEW HAVEN, June 3, 1880.
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Northeasterly and one mile distant from the first layout of the city nine squares of New Haven are the salt meadows, with Mill river running through them, extending about one and half miles, from State street at Neck bridge to the Whitneyville dam and contain ing about one hundred acres. This is the lower section and the part nearest the center of the city of the East Rock Park, and when improved and the marshes made into high and dry land will become the most useful if not attractive part of the park The river needs no change unless by low dam at Neck bridge to make the surface more uniform without interfering with the mill privilege above. No lake is wanted. In front of the south pass, between East Rock and Mount See AL and adjoining the salt meadows. is twelve or fifteen acres of land composed mostly of sand, rising above the level of the meadows to the height of thirty more feet. The whole of this, or as much as is necessary, can be carried on the meadows, making firm and dry land which shall be above all tides and floods. The part to be filled may not in all exceed sixty acres, the cost of which when completed need frighten no one. It is safe to say that the cost will not amount to more than half the market valHe of the land, all though it is now worth to its owners next to nothing, and the land from which the earth used for filling is displaced will be worth more than it is now. The labor that is re- quired in filling these meadows may not be all done at once, but we should like to see at least twenty acres about half of the land between Neck and Orange street bridges con- pleted one year from this time, so that the people may enjoy the use of it's lawns and broad avenues, if they have to go little far ther for the shades and bracing air of the higher sections of the park.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04
Friday Morning. June 4, 1880.
AT CHICAGO,

They are going slowly at Chicago, which is probably because the managers for the lead ing candidates want to be surer than they are now before they begin the final struggle Some important questions, however, may be regarded as practically settled. The unit rule will be abolished, the anti-GEant con- testing delegates will be admitted, and Grant will not be nominated on the first ballot. Indeed, he will not be nominated at all if the friends of the other candidates act with the vigor and skill that may reasonably be ex- pected of them.
 The proceedings of the first meeting of the convention yesterday were chiefly interesting on account of the manner in which Conkling the magnificent was treated. MT. Hale hit him hard when he said ''If am less rasp. ing than he (Conkling) this morning and am more amiable, this vast audience knows why it is." Then Conkling's motion for re- cess was voted down. And MT. Frye got the best of him when he humbly of the gentlemen from Maine upon what they had been able to accomplish since he (Conk- ling) moved to adjourn, and remarked that the delegation from Maine would be delighted to see Mir. Conkling rise once more, at the close of the convention, and congratulate them. The convention seemed to enjoy Conkling's discontinue.
 The nearest to anything like test vote yesterday was the vote on Mir. Sharpe's amendment offered at the second session. It was rejected, 405 voting against it and SIS for it.
 To the question, will the convention con- plete its work to-day, no definite answer can be given. It will come together early, Cat 10 o'c1ock), and as the Committee on Gre dentials will probably be ready to report, something, at least, will be done. The tick cts for to-day are made good for Saturday, if sessions of the convention are held on that day, and there are some indications that they will have to be used tomorrow, though we hope not. Too much of national conven- tion is as bad as too much of any other good thing.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04
From the Rev. D. J. Clark.

Pastor Congregational Church, East Ha-
 ven, Conn.
 It affords me great pleasure to add my tes- timony to that of others in favor of Dr. Lghthilfs success in the cure of catarrh Bis treatment of my wife has proved so ben eficial that cheerfully recommend him to the confidence of the afflicted. The catarrh in the case of my wife WAS of long standing and in it's worst form, against which many remedies had been tried in vain The very first treatment applied by Dr. Lighthin per manently removed some of the most trouble some features and the results ever since have been of the most gratifying character Our people may congratulate themselves on hay ing at their command the services of physi- clan so skillful as Dr. Lighthill in the treat ment of that troublesome disease, catarrh
 D. J. CLARK.
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From MT. Richard Case, of Canton'
 Conn.
D. A. ROOD.-

For the past twenty years was afflicted with Catarrh, which affected my throat to such an extent as to make my life misery. I would wake up at night with sense of suf- location, as though some one was strangling me, expecting every moment to be my last. My suffering was so severe that I was afraid to go to bed, and often did not dare to. Ten years ago my hearing became also impaired from the effects of catarrh and gradually grew so bad that of late it was quite dif6oult for me to hear. Two months ago I placed myself under Dr. Eghthilfs care, and the re- suit of his treatment has been truly wonder full The trouble in my throat Is completely removed, I sleep and breathe as comfortably as baby, my hearing is restored, and my health has so much inn proved that I feel like new man. In fact such change for the better has been wrought in my case that thank God daily from the bottom of my heart for bringing Dr. Lghthill to Hartford and for directing me to him. am GA years of age and have lived in Hartford county nearly all my life, and if the blessings and prayers of an old man are of any avail, the happiness and pros perity of Dr. Lghthill is assured.
 RICHARD CASE.
 Canton, Conn, Feb. 25, 18sO-~
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04

Charles E. Bancroft a convict in the Con cord (Mass.) prison, and one of the witnesses examined by the Governor and council in their investigation of the charges against Warden Chamberlain, tells sad story. He says that when only seventeen years old he was convicted, though innocent in New Hampshire, and sentenced to the State pris- on there for five years. He suffered very severe treatment there, and was discharged at the expiration of his sentence, with broken health and the reputation of crimi- nal He tried to get work in Boston, but was repulsed everywhere because he had been in prison. Driven to despair he stole and was sent to the House of Correction.
 Upon his discharge he tried again to live honestly, but all the ways of earning living were closed to him. He committed another theft and was sentenced to the State prison for three years. Discharged again in 1875 he worked his way to South America there the blight of his prison life was not upon him, and he lived honestly for three years, when his health failed, and he was advised that he could not live in that climate On his return to Boston he tried to get light work, such as his strength could endure, but no one would employ him. His recommenda- tions from prison officials were worse than none He could get no chance to earn his living, and in despair stole again, and is now serving out a sentence of ten years. He has no home, he says he prefers to live honest ly, but nobody will give him an opportunity. And so he thinks it best to spend the rest of his life in prison, where he is kindly treat ed and not insulted or distrusted. He will die soon, it is said There altogether too many such stories to tell and too much truth
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04

Andrews Bazar says to beware of the man who gri4ds his teeth while hushing his baby to sleep.
 There are now l, Ill employees at work in the Elgin GIL. watch factory. They must be doing a 1-derful business all at Is.
 The Leadville Chronicle tells of man who escaped with his life from the Indians. The man who escaped without his life hasn't yet been reported.
 Anybody can play the violin, but it takes years of practice to so play that your neigh bors can live the lives of consistent Chris tians.-Boston Transcript.
 A couple of reporters spent the night in cell with the man who was doomed to be hanged in Connecticut recently, and in the morning the prisoner was perfectly willing to die.-N. O. Pic.
 One of the managers of hospital asked an Irish nurse which he considered the most dangerous of many cases then in the hospital. ssThat, sir" said Paddy, he pointed to where on the table lay case of surgical in struments.
 The fifteen puzzle is now trying the Rus sians A man in St. Petersburg, after work ing five hours at it and making the blocks come out 13-I5-14 each time, threw down the puzzle, kicked it across the room, and wrathfully exclaimed: ''Goramitz tohalifax- witz !"
 A small boy was hoeing corn in sterile field by the roadside up near Bethel, Indiana, when passer-by stopped and said Pears to me your corn is rather small" Certain ly.n said the boy fit is dwarf corn" But it looks yaIler." Certainly we planted the waller kind 5 ssBut it looks as if you wouldn't cet more than half crop" "Of course not,n said the boy, s'we planted her on shares. ."-Albany Times.
 Local item from Rochester contemporary: ssThe lines were pulled out of the drivers hands and he dashed up the avenue When he came opposite Curloss' bakery, on State street.. he ran into lumber wagon which two men were driving and upset it. His fore feet caught in the wheel and he fell He lay for ten minutes but was revived by throwing ,water on his head, and was set upon his feet and led to the car stables. He was very much cut up about the legs
 MT. o'Malley was discussing the Irish ques-
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04
From Col. D. A. Rood,
Proprietor of the United States Hotel
 Hartford, Conn.

Hartford, Feb. II, 1880. Dr. E. B. Lighthill:
 Dear Sir-Prompted by feeling of justice to you and sense of duty to tho public, l take this method of expressing my grateful appreciation of the able and skillful manner in which you treated my wife for Catarrh. When placed her under your professional care she suffered so severely that she could scarcely obtain any rest at night, but your first application afforded decided relief and your subsequent treatment has proved per- feet success. In the course of nay experience have seen good deal of physicians and medical practice, but must confess that your method of treatment for Catarrh is superior to anything that has yet come under my ob- servation, and in fact is so rational and effec- tive that it must commend itself at once to every unprejudiced mind.
 Yours truly, D. A. ROOD.-
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tion yesterday with one of our most promi- nent English residents. The latter express ed grave doubts about the severity of the suffer ing in Ireland, to which O'Malley replied:
 II give yez me word of honor as gintle- man that there are paple in soom parts of the ould counthry who, to me own sartain knowl- edge, have not had enough to ate for four cinturies"
 Dear me, hi had no hidea it was arf that bad, ye know" responded the bloated Saxon.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04

One who recently interviewed Tilden found him Flying perfectly still and waiting The fears the crafty old man is losing his mind because he shook hands with him and bade him good bye four separate times before he went, but such performance would seem to indicate that the interviewer's mind was the one which was fading.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04

ent bricks He was without honor in his own country, the British manufacturers whose cooperation he sought having asked him from $ss9 to $435 for making a single sleeper by the glass -toughening process, which he had done at Dresden for $775.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04
Canton, Conn, Feb. 9, 1880
CURE OF DEAFNESS. Of MT. W. J. Cowles, of Norfolk
 SG0uU

Six years ago I became hard of hearing, and ever since then the difficulty increased so that it annoyed me very much, and obliged me to listen closely in order to get along. In this condition I placed myself under the treatment and care of Dr. Lghthin, whosuc- ceeded in restoring me toiperfect hearing, and thereby earned my lifelong gratitude
 WELCOMES. Norfolk, Conn, Feb. Is, 1880.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04
EDITORIAL NOTES.

A New Jersey doctor, who was not satisfied with the suffering he had caused his fellow beings during his life, left $10, 900 to be used in providing for the playing of brass band at his grave on every recurrence of the an- niversary of his death and on all legal hoi- days There would be some sense in contest ing his will
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04
JUNE CLOSING OUT SALE

nothing need further be said than that shall endeaVOr make it attractive than befOre particular reference to DRESS GOODS, but n a departments mean to offer some ability buy goods cheap, determination to cheap purpose to meet the wants of the people them we'll, is we'll understood now reiterate these points, But we pride saying that competition has not necessary reduce prices staple articles. None undersel any time and be just to creditors We known the a firm able handle large lots of anything amy o pay and we'll posted in Especially this there tunies securing unusual bargains and during gfV advantage of such, thus giving additional animation and interest to Great Sale. i ff@F
 Respectfully,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04
THE FIRST BALLOT.

Out of the deep, my child out of the deep come to my lap. The rushing waves have made thee cold, I'll thee with leather strap, And teach thee that 'tis folly to *restle with the waves in May. Wiring out the water from thy golden locks, put on dry clothes, and go thy way
 New York Express.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04

ssJ. Don Cameron" says the Albany Jour- nal, "a well known citizen of Pennsylvania, committed suicide in the first degree at Chi cago on Monday evening It is uncertain what his last words were. Some say he passed out with the remark Not any Sunday school in mine others that his valedictory took the shape of the political inquiry, Who will care for Pennsylvania now ?"
 which it would have-been considered wild to predict for it a few years ago. H. Lindsay Bucknan, the British civil engineer who makes railroad sleepers of glass by tough ening process justinyented by the well known scientist, F. siemens, is going to manufacture glass pipes for water and gas works. for drains and chemical purposes, and transpar-
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FOR RENT
Houses and Lots for Sale.

Houses and Lots for Sale. ' fSSEsFA Houses in Fair Haven, East Haven, North
 ih Haven, on Quinnipiac street, York street, Lib kal erty, Sylvan avenue, Howard avenue and Or chard street.
 Water front Lots i'm West Haven at a bargain.
 Lots Lawrence street, Nicon street, Chapel street, Kimberly avenue and College street.
 Houses and Tenements to rent First-cIass House on Howe street, near Crown, rent low. Two -class Houses, central, rent $450.
 Money to loan real estate security
 Real Estate Office 49 Church Street. Room Hoadley Building. Office open evenings
 my15 L. F. CONSTOCK.
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FOR, RENT
JOSEPH sONNENBERG,


 Real Estate and Exchange Broker, 5g 238 CHAPEL STREET. A nAASpanish Doubloons wanted United !. .IoaOOOStates per cent. Bonds and For eign Securities bought and sold and dividends paid in United States currency Tenement torrent corner of George and Day streets, rooms, $e per month. Also Gold and Silver exchanged at the office of
 JOSEPH SONNENBERG. ap96 If 239 Chapel Street
 FOR RENT, JM4A HOUSE the corner of Pierpont and E;;ss: Houston streets Rent $S per month. Apply E11lG at THIS OFFICE.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04

Store To Rent. A DESIRABLE Store on Temple street, near "A Chapel; to good tenant will be rented at low rent. Apply at office of
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04

An Italian musician, Signor Grassi-Landi, has invented new system for writing music, which, when it is adopted, is expected to sim plify the study and produce a radical reform. He proposes to abolish flats and sharps and give special name to every sound in the scale. The white keys of the scale are now expressed by seven names, do, re, etc, while the black keys pass for sharps or flats. He would give special names to these twelve sounds, each names thus representing sound which would be always the same Instead of thirty-five names which these keys now have as plain notes, sharps, flats, double sharps or double flats, the number would be always twelve and never change There are other points in this system of simplifcation, and it is claimed that by it the sounds of the scale would appear on paper they really are and not encountered with unnecessary signs as they now are. All the chromatic scales would be easier and all the major and minor scales would be reduced to two posi- tions.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04

Don Cameron has not added much to his popularity by his course at Chicago, neither has Logan, but Conkling seems to have taken extra pains to be well thought of. The cor respondents say that the sSenator has not created the impression of imperiousness at Chicago which he has elsewhere enjoyed. He has mingled with people freely, and when not occupied in committee work or consult ing with his delegation. may be seen in the hotellobbies surrounded by knots of men, black and white, chatting in terms of per feet freedom, shaking hands, and joining in friendly discussion. He seems to have at tracted more curiosity and interest than any of the remarkable men now in Chicago. A good many men would rather be Conking than be President.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04

This summer we follow the plan adopted last year namely, that of clearing up Goods carly and before the seasOn is entirely over. Therefore, announce our
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04
ROOMS TO RENT.
FOR RENT,
1banaI Straat Rants

TO RENT, {Saa THE second floor of a Cottage at the upper Eiid end of George street; four rooms, gas and E.Y ter. Apply at office of mYbtf E. VALLEY
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Yale Bureau of Patents. ANDREW OsNEILL,
SALAD OIL.

XUE HAVE now in store thirty Salad w Oil, same brand sold by us for years past Our own importation In quarts, pints and ha1i pints. Quality the very finest. Prices moderate.
 my1O E. E. HALL & SON.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-04

2 e-N-7 D KENNY RsAs DESIRABLE Furnished Room will be
 NH HI rented to one or two gentlemen Call at &xflf 26 ELM STREET, my13 If Corner Orange.
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Rea Gsta'tie.

EOIh SAI1IL, ztzez THE Homestead of the late Ashaei Smith, containing 20 acres situated 5outh End #IlliI Inquire of WILLIAM SMITH, East Haven, or srzf If J. A. DAVIS, 355 Orange Street.