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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-06-29

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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07
Tobacco Growing,

Few Of the operations in tobacco
farming require greater care and nicely
than setting out the plants. Carelessness
tells as quickly at this point rs ut any
later stage. The seed bed ought to be
moist enough to allow the plants to be
pulled up without breaking the roots.
1t can easily be put into this condition
by careful watering. Each plant should
be removed by itself, and care must be
exercised not to tear the roots or bruisc
the leaves. A small prolonged instru-
mcnt like fork will facilitate the work
of removal. The plants should be care
fully drawn, rs Oh this depends much of
the after value of the plant bed. Only
single plant should bo drawn at time.
If tho removal of more is attempted small
ones arc often taken With tho largo ones,
giving the field al unequal stand. Small
plants ought not to be set out except in
cases of necessity. The best plants are,
of course, those with a low, bunchy top,
rs they are certain to have plenty Of
large, strong roots. Slender, spindling
ones have far less vitality and easily sue.
cumb to the cut worm, drouth, dry
winds md other enemies Of the tobacco
field. Thin sowing generally does away
with much annoyance on these points.
They may be carefully placed III n
basket and in this way carried to tho
field. Here tho planting should be dono
as rapidly as possible. A boy with tho
basket in hand passes between two rows
and drops plant on every spot marked.
He will be able to drop the plants quite
as fast as two men can plant them. A
variety of methods and devices arc in use
for this purpose. Some use light
trowcl, which is thrust into the ground,
pressed to one side, and in tho opening
thus formed the roots of the plants arc
inserted, when the trowel is withdrawn.
and tho earth closely pressed around
them. This at least has tho merit of
speed, but we do not advise its hracticc.
The more nearly tho roots are placed in
the position they were while in. tho seed
bed, tho more likely and more quickly
the young plants are to grow. A bette,
way is to use q planting pcg, about six
inches by one and q quarter in diameter
and tho lower end tapering, with q round
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07
Natures ISarOIneters,

Every one has noticed the ingenious
and delicate workmanship of the spider
they have noticed too the way in which
he spins his thread; but every one may
not have remarked the interesting fact.
that whenever we are to have wind or
ram the spider shortens very much the
last threads to which his web is suspend
cd, and he leaves it in TINT condition as
long as the weather continues variable.
If he lengthens the threads fair weather
may bo predicted, and the continuation
OF fair weather may be inferred from the
length of the thread. If the spider re-
mains inert it is sign of rain: if, how
ever, he commences to work during the
ram, you may be certain that the rain
will not last long, and that it will be fol-
lowed by steady, fair weather. The
spider changes his web every twenty
four hours if the change is made in the
evening, little before sunset, the night
will be fair and clear.
The swallow, this beautiful bird, the
harblngcr of spring, is also an unfailing
barometer. When the swallow flies low.
on lcvcl with the. earth, and gives a
light and plaintive cry, it is sign of ap-
proaching rain. If he rises to great
height i'll the mir flying either to the
right or to the left, steady, fair weather
may be expected. When storm is COM
ing, the swallow also rises to n great
height i'll the clouds, then hc moves
slowly, majcstically; he floats, but does
not fly.
In the spring, when single magpie
leaves it's nest, it will rain if the father
and mother leave at the same time, it is
n sign of fair weather.
The peacock, ut the approach of rain,
cmits frequent cries.
The woodpccker COOS.
The parrot chattcrs.
The guinea fowl goes to roost.
The goose shows the greatest unrest.
1t flaps its wings and cries, throws itself
INTO the water, comes and goes, and
makes short flights.
The singing of the cricket indicates
fair weather.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07
The Pressure Of Wind,

In apaper before the American Society
of Civil Engineers, Mr.. G. Shalcr Smith
gives the results of many years obscrva-
tions of wind pressure md its effects.
Ho has personally visited the tracks of
destructive storms rs soon rs possible
after their occurrence, for the purpose Of
determining tho maximum force and the
width of the path of the storm in every
instance. The most violent storm in Mr..
Smiths records was ut East st. Louis,
in 1871, when the wind overturned Il
locomotive, the maximum force leycl-
opcd i'll SO doing being no less than 93
lb. per square foot. At ST. Charles, in
1877, Jail was destroyed, the wind force
required being 81 3 Id. per square foot.
At Marshfield (NIo.), in 1880, brick
mansion was lcvelcd, the force required
being So Id. per square foot. Below
these extraordinary prcssl,rcs there were
sundry cases of trains blown Off rails,
and bridges, etc, blown down by gales
of wind of from "a lb..'to 81 III. per
square foot. Mr. Smith observes that in
all his examples he has taken the mini
mum force required to do the observed
damage, and has considered this as the
maximum force of the wind, although,
" "n''rsn i mnv have been mnch higher.
Some OF the hurricanes were very ur-
strnctivc, the one at Marshicll having
cut down everything along n path 4G
miles long and 1,S00 feet wide, killing
$50 people. Mr.. Smith has formed the
conclusion that notwithstanding these
examples, 30 Id. per square foot is sulli-
cient wind pressure to allow for in a
working specification. AS reasons for
this conclusion, Mr.. Smith Expresses
doubts as to whether direct wind on
gale ever exceeds this pressure. Whirl-
winds may exceed it, but tho width of
the pathway of maximum effort in these
is usually very narrow. Mr.. Smith has
only found one example, already quoted,
wherein the path of prcssurcs over 80
lb. per square foot exceeded GO feet wide.
This pressure is in itself very unusual,
and, referring more particularly to rail
way bridges, it is stated that loaded
passenger train will leave the rails ut this
pressure of wind, and consequently not
much could be gained by making the
bridge strong enough to resist n storm
which would blow train off it.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07
"It'S IzCutlnp,1

A party of us, while Oh recent excur.
sion, came across company of Indians
who were from Maine. One old squaw,
who was preparing material for baskets
of rather fine pattern, was quite sociable.
In the course of our conversation, she
told lis M Indian boy had the fever and
nguc. We asked:
''What 10 you do for it %
ooh, we do what they toll us-we take
somcthing-I can't think what they call
it."
"Quininc," we suggested.
Hero big Indian. who was within
hearing, put in:
'"That's poison--ugh |"
And the squaw replied:
"No, no We don't take thnt."
cit goes to the bones," said tho man.
eyes," he continued, "quinine will kill
settle in your bones-makc um ache"
We inquired whot he considered tho
best remedy, Upon which our Indian
sqsW replied:
Grated horsc-radish, onc-half cup;
whisky, half pint; mix; take n spoonful
three times day--no fail--will cure
you." After moment he added, "It's
hcating;" which we do not in the least
doubt.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07
Hold OH There.

j. Edgar Thompson, was tho chief en-
gineer of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. One day. Mr.. Thompson was
talking with DR.. Given, former collectcS
OF tolls ut Columbia, and then holding
contract with the Pennsylvania railroad.
Hc asked if the latter could recommend
to him man to act rs station agent at
Duncansville, Oh the Allegheny noun
talns, then the western terminus of tho
road. The station agent was to have
charge OF tho transfer of passengers ard
freight between the cars of the Pennsyl-
vania company and those of tho state
road.
"Iherc was young man used to clerk
for me Mt Columbia that would suit YOU
first-ratc," replied DR.. Given.
"What's his name ?" asked Engineer
Thompson
"Thomas A. Scott"
81 will send word to him."
And he did, and by telegraph, too.
MIR. Thompson was sitting next day in
his office i'll Harrisburg when in he
walked visitor, who was picture of
manly beauty and who bore about him
such n breezy mir of independence as
plainly Indicated that corporation chief
tains had no terror for him. His long
yellow hair struggled over his shoulders
widc-brimmcd slouch hat was perched
on the back of his head, his pants were
tucked in his boots and his hands were
exploring the very depths of his pockets.
"Young man, what do you want ?" in
qnircd Engineer Thompson, looking
around and gazing at this picture
81 believe you tclegraphed for NO."
was the response, III n very clear but re-
spectful tone, but with no appearance
OF embarrassment.
"What is your name ?"
'"Thomas a. Scott"
care you the young man DR.. Given
recommended ?"
eyes, sir"
The chief engineer, after long and
earnest scrutiny Of the long hair, the big
hat, the boot-cncased pants and pocket
hidden hands, said suddenly and br,s-
qucly, 'I don't think you will suit me-"
''That doesn't make dnrned bit of
difference" replied the fair young man
with the golden locks, not one whit
abashcd. 81 made up my mind to como
down here anyway and try you mouth,
and if liked you to stay md if I didn't
L would mighty soon tell you so. Good
day, sir"
"Hold on. there" called out Chief
Thompson rs tho young man was walking
from the floor, probably demonstrating
more quickness of determination than ho
>''"" "ft"rward displayed. Come back
hcrc;I guess I will try you tor monll,
and he tried him for many years after
ward
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07
watch Dogs.

The night watchmen at the Eastern
Penitcntiary of Pennsylvania, have very
able assistants in brute companions,
whose instinct and superior training is
little less than remarkable. These arc
trained watch dogs, nine altogether,
embracing one full mastih, two full
bloodhounds and the rest half-brced
bloodhounds. They are kept in three
distinct kcnncls in as many separate
enclosures, into which tho prison-yard is
divided. The fences divide them and
they never meet; certain indications
have showed that if they did there would
be several very tough dog fights. When
the night watchmcn arc Oh duty the dogs
arc unleascd and accompany them on
their patrol, but the canine guards are
moro effective in their way, as they pcnc-
tratc the angles and ut-of-the-wny
places, while the human watchmen follow
the beaten path. If the dogs hear any
unusual noise, OF find anything irregular,
they notify the guard by a sharp bark.
Their capacity to discover attempted
escapes has never been fully tested, mas
much rs the convicts stand in too whole
some dread of them to dream of such n
thing during the dog watch. An instance
illustrating tho wonderful instinct of
these brute scntincls developed not long
ago. The guard ono night was startled
bysa warning bark from one of the dogs,
which he found thirty or forty yards
from point where small vcntilating
pipe led from the interior of the prison.
A cautious investigation showed that ono
of the convicts on that gallery, but
occupying cell on the opposite side of
the corridor, being sick, was endeavoring
to attract the attention of tho inside
watch. Tho dog had discovered the
unusual noise in the sound conveyed
through the drain-pipe which tho Keepers
on the inside of tho building had failed
to notice. The suffering convict was
afforded assistance which he otherwise
| would not have obtained.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07
81 KnOwed Itb

Californians may have faults, but
mcanncss is not one of them. Tho other
day, when the usual bank balances were
adjusted, runners canvas sack burst ut
the seam, and $4,000 in golden doub-
looms were spilled among tho promiscuous
crowd. Every one pitched in except the
porter, who, unconccrncd, held n sack
to receive tho coin that was picked up.
a stranger, looking on, said: "My
man, hadn't you better count and see
how much is missing?" The porter said,
&C. didn't think Of that; there is nothing
lnean about Oalifonians. However, I'll
count" Stepping into stock-brokcr's
office ho did count and found not piece
missing. ~ knowed it," said he,
smilingly.. 49, .,~-~
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07
Feeling 0rthc Market.

"Guess L won't take in the school
to-day" said II Carson urchin with
newspaper in his hand.
"Why not ?"
''Concorlia has fallen off ten cents,
and I don't care to show. up until it
picks mp again."
"What have the fluctuations of Con-
coraia got to do with your studies ?"
CA good deal! p answered the boy.
"My teacher has n hundred shares of
a.. ~4""l' and when it. falls of fcw
cents we all catch it heavy. l. Keep a.,
eye on the list, and when there's n break
you bet L don't 60 to school Iplay
sick. Golly how sho bastcd me the
time Mount Diablo busted down to two
dollars When it was scllin' ut twenty
she was rs good rs pic. was the first
fcllcr that got on to the break, and told
the boys of my class that if she didn't
sell thcre'd be the old boy to pay. I
heard Uncle Frazer say it was good
short, and I never slept wink for q
week. grabbed the newspaper tho
first thing every morning, md when /
saw her keel down to sixteen T skipped
to tho Hills. Lord how she did bang
Johnny Dobson round that morning
I was i'll hopes that tho blasted mine
would pick up, but the water got in the
lower levels, and knew wc were in for
it. She licked somebody for every dol
lar it dropped After it struck eight it
picked up n little, and wo had time to
"gct." My mothers been patchin' my
pants now ever since the big break in
Sierra Nevada, and if the market don't
take turn pretty soon I'm goin' to quit
the public school and go to work on
roncl, -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07

cd point. This the planter must thrust
about two inches into tho hill, then with
draw it, and into the opening made tho
roots of the plants must be put and the
dirt be carefully pressed about tho roots.
If there is time and the field is not large
the hands can be used with better result
than either the trowel or peg. The nee
cssary opening in the ground can be
scoopcd out and the roots of tho plants
put into their natural position and the
ground drawn. over them. This is slow
process, but it is the best. Few care to
practice it, not being willing to encounter
the labor it entails. The ground around
the plant must not be left higher than
the plant itself, OF heavy rain may
cover the latter with dirt. If possible n
slightly shallow disk may be left around
the plant the better to catch the rain If
rapid planting is desired, the peg system
gives the best results. Let the planter
start i'll Oh this row with plant in his
hand, so held that the moment tho hole
is punched into the hill the plant is ready
to be inserted; moment is sufficient to
give the required compression, after
which, before rising, let him take up the
one dropped Oh the hill, and be ready to
place it i'll the hole as soon rs he gets
there. If not too stiff in the backbone
one man can set out from 5000 to 5000
plants in a single day.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07
The Great Bell of st, paups

st. PauPs has always possessed, and
still owns, great bell. From time
immemorial tho citizens claimed the
eastern part of the ch,uchyard MS the
place of assembly for their foll1-motcs.
'In tho grcNt stccplc there situate
(Which, we may remark, was an isolated
structurc), was their common bell, which
being there rung, all the inhabitants
might then hear and como together. I"
Thus Stow Dugdalc supposcs this build
ing to have stood whcro is now st. Paul's
School. SO far back rs the 18th of Ed
ward I. O286) mention is made, in QUO
wARRANTo, of the custom of ringing q
bell in this tower "a one existing long
ere that date. Henry VIII. lost tower,
spire and bell Mt game of hazard to Sir
Miles Partridge, who quickly ovcrthrew
his winnings and melted tho bell. For
not far short Of two centuries st. Paul's
had no great bell. That which it now
posscsscs,was the gift of William LII. 1t
was originally cast in the reign Of Edward
L., and was hung Mt tho gate of West
minister Hall, TO notify the hour to the
Judges. 1t was afterwards called "Ed-
ward of Westminster, and subsequently,
"Westminstcr Tom" William gave it
to the Cathedral Of st. Paul, whittier it
was brought on New-Year's Day, 1900
Since then it has been twice rccast, each
timo with M addition of metal. It
weighs moro than two cwt over five tons.
It is ton feet in diameter and ten inches
in thickness of metal. The tone is very
fino in the musical note A, concert pitch
The hour is struck by largo hammer,
and falls on tho outside rim of the bell
by it's own weight. The boil is only
tolled-that is to say, the clapper is only
uscd--on tho death of one of tho royal
family, or Of tho Archbishop Of Canter-
bury, the Bishop of London, tho Dean
J oS st. Paul's or tho Lord Mayor,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07
The Great German Wash.

1t is the custom in Germany to wash
table-linen and sheets rs seldom rs posi-
bic. Indeed, it is even sign of woalth
when one washes these things but four
times year, because it shows that lots
OF them are possessed by the family.
Whether this custom is nice one or
not, thore can be no doubt about tho
work it causes. AS soon as this great
wash began we gave up the most import
ant house and kitchen work; and you
might have seen us standing, all eight of
us round huge tub, rubbing with soap
in hot water the sheets and napkins.
Certainly it was severe labor, and my
hands blcd tho first evening. But while
standing and washing, even if almost
tired to death by work so unaccustomed,
we tried to swceton it by cheerful part
songs. When tho washing was finished,
Carl, tho coachman, had to put the
horses to the wagon. All the things,
heapcd up in large white baskets, were
put Oh it, we all got in after, and off it
went down to the little river. There tho
things wore unloaded, and each Of us
knecling on board, rinsed out the linen
in tho clear flowing water. / dare say
that this part of tho wash was the most
amusing ono whether it was tho kneel-
ing Mt tho river or the happy thought
that all would be soon ut M end am
sure don't know. But we were cer-
tainly in high spirits, and Carl, who
silently watched us, often had to. get
out Of tho way of the shoot Of water that
we extravagant girls sent after hipN
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07

terrible illness had settled upon her. Aun,
Resolve was utterly shattered by the gir)'s
state; But now Adelaide was the stronger
In maintaining settled purpose.
The latter had guardian whom she saw
annually. She wrote to him, acaua,nt,pp
him with the message from the deceased /.
and briefly rclinquishing the property, as
she wished him to take steps to discover
the former owners of the Junlpcrs.-a pro-
cess which Aunt Resolve thought would not
be difficult, though she did not know them.
II would not have done it, DEAR" she
said, sick in bed. 81 would have YOU live
and die upon the old place. 1 fcar-ah, |
fear you will miss everything now-for
Captain Somcrs has no home, and he will
rove from and forget youl 1t Is human
nature. These long deferred marriages
never turn out well. You know your
marriage tc him must be deferred, don't
you2"
eyes"
The girl uttered the one sad monosylla-
bic, and said no more.
And now the time was flying. Captain
Somels she expected daily, for he said he
would return to her in less than month
She finally brought herself to write to him,
and told him what had happened. He made
no reply.
This added pang. She saw plainly
what it would he. Hc could not provide
for her adequately. Such support as he
could afford her-and which she would
have gladly accepted, sweet, if shared with
him--he would not offer. She must find a
home in Florida, with some o: her mothers
unknown relations, and they would drift
apart finally forever. Aunt Resolve was
right.
~ storm set in. Day by day the rain
beat about the house, and the sighing of
the wind filed the girls heart with dread.
at last there came letter from her
guardian. 1t ran as follows:
MY DEAR ADELAIDE-I have been un-
usually fortunate in finding the rightful
owner OF the jumpers. He will make his
appearance there Thursday, after which
will see you at an early day.
LUTHER MESSENGER"
Not word cf sympathy or regret. 1t
seemed to Adelaide as if all the world had
suddenly turned her enemy.
And still another day the storm held.
The jumpers tossed in the rainy wind, and
the wild air had voices of cruel significance.
Or was Adclaine's mind giving way under
troubled She had so anticipated such fur
reaching result that she seemed already
deep in years of suffering.
Alone, On a mournful evening, she was
suddenly electrified by n coarse voice de-
manding:
"Where is this ere woman that's been
a-keepin' me out of my lawful righls2
just want to set n.y eyes on her."
Was her home to go to such people7 Her
heart sank; but the heavy step came on.
Suddenly The door was flung open, and,
smllingly, there stood Captain Somcrs.
dearest, have come!'
lie caught her hands and drew her to her
feet. She uttered cry Of delight,
then broke into sobbing sigh as she felt
herself cl9annd tn Ina hrnaat -..
On, only to part, my beloved" she cried.
''Not at all, my dear one; for I am the
master Of the jumpers. BY your grand
fathers decree, which bestows it upon the
poorest member of the defrauded family,
it becomes mine, and next month sccs our
wedding"
And it was even 50.