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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-03
"rO Oblige Father"

Justice alley, Detroit, had hardly OPEN
ca TO legal business when Il sleigh contain
ing seven or eight persons from beyond the
city limits drove up to the door OF popu-
lar Justice and piled out with an air of bus
iness. His Honor was poklng up the fire
when an old man bcckoncd him into cor
ner and whispered:
Got job of splicing here for ye My
dartcr Sarah here is going to hitch to that
chap there with the blue comforter, and
then we're going out to have some oys.
ters.'
'All right-all right, was the reply, and
IN two minutes the official was all ready.
The man with the blue comforter peeled
his ovcrcoat, laid aside his hat aud extend
cd his hand to Sarah
IL won't do it-pll die flrst!" said she, as
she shrank away
She's lcellc timid-a lcctlc tlmid, "
explained the old man, while the mother
rebukingly obscrvcd;
'Sarah, don't YOU make fool of YOUR
self here. William will make you good
husband.'
And don't you forgit i'll" added VIII
liam. "Come, Sarah.n
Il won't. unless VIC can go to New York
on bride towcr!" she snapped.
You'd look nice brldlc towering around
New York with no better duds than you've
got !" said the mother "Now, Sarah, you
stand up and git married."
'Bo kccrful, mothcr-don't make 'cr
mad !" warned the old man. "Now, Sarah,
il ye baek out everybody will laugh u, us. :"
II don't kccrl | want totravcl"
You shall, answered William.
"Where Z"
Gwen al 60 up to The House of Cor
rccLion."
'"Taln't far 'nufr.''
The old man bcckoncd William and
Sarah aside and began:
Nov, Sarah, William jist dotcs on you"
but want Il bride tower"
Yes, but yc can't have one. The rail
roads are all showed under, and towers have
gone out OF fashion, anyhow"
Then want diamond ring'
Nov don't say that, Sarah, fur went
to every store last Saturday and they was
all out Of diamond rings"
"Thcn want u set of mink furs."
mink furs! William, Iknow you'd buv
'cm for her in u second, but they've gone
out of style and can't be lud. Sarah, Pm
yer father, haia't IL"
"Ycs, dad"
ana I've anus Din tender OF ycY'
eyes"
'Thcn be tender of nc. want to see
ye married TO William. You can have a
tower, nor diamond ring, nor set of
Iurs, Tut I'll buy yc pair of new gaitcrs
| William will pay fur the oysters, and III
see that mother divides up the dishes and
bedding wit yc. Sarah, do you want to
sec my gray hairs bowed down !"
'No-o-o."
'Then don't funk out"
"Wili they be two dollar CATERS ?" she
asked.
YES"
And all the oysters we can cat"
"Ics, all you kin stuIr.'
And tower next fall, if wheat does
well 7"
"Ics.n
''rhen l guess | will. Come, Bill, l
don't kcer two cents for you, but want to
obligo iather.'
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-03
walk In Winter.

Winter walking is Il sure cure for cold
feet. 1t banishcs the "crceping crawls"
from the spinal column, and sends the slug
gish blood about its business. As a "ner-
vine" it is a million times better than med
icinc and for improving the complexion it
is worth whole harbor-full of lotions and
washes. II will put au edge on appetite
that you can't buy at the doctors, and in
promoting digestion is better than corner
drug stores eptre stock of bittcrs and pills.
If you have never tried it, take a walk.
Keep your mouth closed, your shoulders
well thrown back, your head up, and re.
member that your legs land especially
your hips-were given YOU to walk with.
Some people walk With their knees, bodies
and shoulders---and no wonder they don't
like ii. We dou't ike 10 sec them. There
Is an art in walking, as In other things. If
you don't believe it, observe the motion of
some splendid woman who knows how to
move, or study the gait Of a man who has
some spring and lthenoss to him. There
ought to be Professor Of Walking in our
gymnasiums and high schools. But let
those Of us who are past that, learn how
to walk by walking; and now is a good
time to begin. ~ al
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-03
SHADOWS. ,,., = " -

There are moonlight shadows gathering owe,
{ + sllthis onoS bright earth,
And voiees. sad with weeping, murmur round
our lonely hearth; ,
A deep. dosparing darkness settles DER us
like pail,
And the trailing Of the serpent is around and
Obi the lives that have been blighted, aud the
"a hopes that now are dead * .s..gr Il
The olinging, haunting mem'ries, tho tears
that We have Bhed
The light OF hope from out our heart has long
since passed away,
But still we feel the madlening curse surge
49,, o..errus day by day. ~. tx
saxon aud betrayed, -s .
now are laid,
The joys Wherein we might have shared the
love Of other years
Have fled and left our souls with gloom and
dimmed our eyos with tea,s, 85{ss
OF little arms that onoe have tygfhed oaress-
ingly around, Es&&$ -,
we,see no trace save for away in yo,,der
grassy mound %-t# ~ -.
Theyhesrd with smiling on their lips, their
summons from OH, high.
And folded goIose, their little hands, aud laid
them doWnoto die. s3t
There are gsllinz chains S,upon us that are
wearing down our'lifea ~ esS
And a,eraehipg sense ofweariness Of all this
toll and str.fe; essY ssf.
We trySin vain to pierce the gloom that shuts
kI,o1 1{~lxk ~
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-03
Nj dbel and III Henri.

She was alone in the world. Her vari.
GUS relatives had gradually passed away,
and by strange coincidence, Just as the
last one passed, she found herself alone.
Alone, did we say2 Yet, not utterly; for
her dear piano was left her and seating
herself before 1t; she softly played the one
sweet air, the only one that she played
completely.
1t was true that it was rumorcd that the
mortality among her relatives was attribu
ted too often listening to the strain of this
lovely moroccan, but nevertheless it brought
back to her tender memories Of childhood
and she played it to herself dreamily-
''The Maidens Prayer"
'A1abel, play me that strain again"
1t was young man who spoke, and lie
leaned over the piano and watched her
delicate fingers meandor over the bass
notes III the romantic cross-hand move
ment.
"Ah! Henri" responded Mabel, 81
could play it to you forever .,-
A slight sh,Idder crossed the marble
brow OF the young man as he responded
ut seems to me to be "a tone-picture ;, of
unequaled beauty. Observe the flights
of the right hand into the highest notes;
even so might q pure prayer rise into the
nights of the blue empyrcan.''
''But see, Henri, said the maid "now
the melody is Ind beneath the deep notes
Of the bass"
''And, even so, the: highest thoughts
must fall again to earth and seek the prac-
tical. Mabel, we arc poor. i am an in
ventor and yet hope to perfect my delicious
fame and fortune. Till then adicul Ac-
cept this as a last memento of one who
loves you fondly."
package. 1t contained a small musical
box which played two tunes. "rhen You'll
Remember Me" and "Swect By-and-By''
sad reminders of his afluctlon and
hopes.
Five years Lad passed. Mabel Janleurc
was no longer young, but she was interest.
ing and full OF witching grace.
She had boldly faced fortune and had
turned music teacher. Many, many pupils
had come to her, and she had taught them
all La Priere dune Vierge. She was no
longer poor, but her, heart was poverty
stricken indeed. At night she would sit in
her solitary abode and play the wcll-re-
membered morccau (she kne8it by heart
now, and would d1grind out the two ~airs
from her beloved musical 4box. She sat
one evening slowly. grinding. Her thoughts
were far away as she lurlicl the. crank:
'srAen you'll rememE-'' s& E&a
St'Mabel Japgleure!" ~ T.. -
&s..HenIide Aombogei"
Aud they we've in each others arms.
have come TO claim you, my own,'
said he, "l am able to marry now"
''Oh, HENRI" sobbed Mabel, as her
arms timidly cncircled his neck and hel
fingers played ''rhc AIaiden's Prayer" Oh
his back, "has the calllope succeeded p
mo, my darling was the response. 81
have inventcua a method which Will teach
anybody to play the piano thoroughly in
half ali hour, and am rich i" ~
They are welded now, and their lite
since then has been one round Of bliss, only
made more perfect by the sweet sounds Of
the tune which had hallowcd the days OF
their younger love.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-03
"A fow apt Definitions.

Tcnnyson can take worthless sheet of
paper, and by writlnga poem on it make
II worth $5, 900. That 8 genius. Mr.. Van.
dcrblt can write fewer words on Il slmi.
lar sheet and make it worth $50, 600, 600.
That's capital. And the United States
Government can take an ounce and a quar-
ter of gold and stamp upon it an ''caglc
bird" and Twenty Dollars. THAT money
The mechanic can take the material worth
$50 and mako it into 81 watch worth 500.
That's skill. The merchant can take an
article worth 25 cents and sell 1t to you for
500. That's business. A lady can purchase
comfortable bonnet for $i0, but prefers
to pay 800 ior ono because it is moro 'sty
lish. That's foolishness. The ditch dig.
aer works ten hours day and shoves out
Aela sNfour tons Of earth for 81. That's
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-03

1t was the night before the battle of
Waterloo. Napoleon, wrapped up in a
military cloak was passing to and fro be-
fore his tent. A number of officers glitter
ing in giltled fnery were seated around
some burning logs near by, engaged in con-
versation. They had laid out before them
several maps, and on small table close at
hand was placed writing apparatus, to
which, now and then, one or other of the
officers would resort, take up pen, and
throw it down again, unable, apparently,
to put on paper that which was SO readily
conceived in the mind.
The Empcror's movements were quick
and his step firm. There was something in
the lofty bearing of His Majesty, IN the
broad, expansive forehead, and the keen,
penetrating eye, which could not escape
the notice Of any one. You might strip
him of every outward pomp, but still
the body and soul of greatness would re-
main.
Reader, imagine yourself for moment
in tho situation we have endeavorcd to
place You Oh that eventful eve. Night has
thrown its mantle over the earth, and in
sleep rests many tired mortal. The con
qucrlng army of Napoleon, having cas-,
aside the engines Of terror and shcathcd the
sword in the scabbard, are deep in sleep.
The distant tramp of the sentinel; the
broken, uneven conversation of the officers
around the fire, and the intermediate ycl:
lings of dog hard by, alone disturb the
quiet of the place. Tho palc moon shad-
ows forth at intervals through the dark
masses of clouds trembling and uncertain
light, which gives to the, periods of its
obscurlty 4 somber character more than
real.
Stand, now, TIL tho morn breaks through
those ponderous piles Of vapor, and then
We will consider more closely the move
ments of the Emperor. "
There he has thrown off his cloak. Oh
serve the knitted brow, tho restless half
dissatisfied glances he casts toward the
group around the fire. 3 But stop! who
comes thcre2 All F.! it IS one of his attend
ants. lie speaks--hc returns, and Napo-
Icon is again alone.
With his face turned toward the field of
Waterloo, and his arms folded over his
breast, the mighty Conquer,r becomes q j.
sorbcd in thought.
The last struggling officer had betakcn
himself to the coverings of his tent, and all
now is wrapped up In death like silence.
With this favorable, opportunity we will
e"n0 WV iot'uci Wy thC Itluu uilu lcau MN
to short distance behind two or three field
pieces, which have been put in order for
to-morrow's deadly work
'The dog won't venture out ! he's too
cunning, let me tell you." q. f.. .
"Hush,, you fool---husl-vthcre's time
enoughl" ~
"uush, did you say; and ptay who arc
you, Alr. Spattcrgowl, that----'I
WHO am " III let you know, if.you
don't hold your tongue. HushI say,
hush be still, say, every one of you
BOD, you keep watch at that rascally SEN
tinel, or Ill------ Whlst whist keep
quiet, my lads; we'll get him yeti Keep
quiet, sayl' osrt ,,
:, :, 4;cRsA 'sse& Tyson Hao fsstfss street likes JG
'Sx ok Pepper Ma,shiaathW. b
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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-03

1t Is not worth wn.le 10 think too
much about being good. Doing the
best we know, minute by minute hour
by hour, we ipsensibly grow to goo,l-
ness as fruit grows to ripeness,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-03-03

MIR. Sothern diod recently.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

It needed no acknowledgment from
Guiteau to convince the public that his
antics in the court room are designed TO
support his plea of insanity, which he
has very shrewdly concluded is his only
hope. In his desperation, however, he
is OVERRIDING hisrOJe. Officer Edelin,, who
has charge of Guiteau between the Jail
and the court house, relates converse
ton between himself and the prisoner
which indicates very plainly that there is
method in his madness" Mr.. Edelin,
says:
81 warned him against this last Thurs
day. he promised me going down to
court that day not to cut up again, and
when he began to make noise pulled
him back in his seat. When we got in
the Msrshal's room, at recess, / said to
Guiteau: What did you promies me
about not making a noise in courtG You
are getting the people all down on you.
And he said in reply: Don't make any
mistake Tn influencing the public mind
ia Hy behalf There's not man IN the
court room that heard me today but SoiH
believe that I'm insane.
1t seems that the miserable wretch was
so full of vanity at the sharp trick he
was playing upon the jury, reporters, by
ISLANDERS and public that he could not re-
strain his tongue from telling it to the
officer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

Every day adds to the indications that
the Treasury Department is opposed to
any reduction of taxation. This hostil.
ity was smothered until after the late
elections, but is now open and acknowl-
edged. 1t is evident that all the depart =
ments and bureaus sympathize with tbs
iDdisposition to allow a reduction of TIE
popular burden, and that the official
estimates of the appropriations necessary
for the next fiscal year will be so mani
pulated as to apparently show the i'm
possibility of any reduction of taxation.
The motives of this hostility may be
easily conjectured. A reduction of taxa
ton may mean a decrease of the force of
officials and thus lessen the vote pur-
chasing power of the Republican party
1t may mean that the opportunities for
thefts from the Treasury would be les
sened. But chief among the probable
motives is the fact that by cutting off a
part of the annual surplus of about
800, 000, 900, Congress will interfere
with the Republican scheme of forcing
the present generation to pay off the
whole public debt to the gloriication of
the Republican party-a big price to
pay for such an object.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

A correspondent of the New York Sun
makes some statements that, if true, are
important. In substance they are that
Postmaster General James has abandon
ed the stalwart faction and formed an
alliance with Senator Miller, the objects
of which are the nomination of Mr..
James for Governor, and the choice of a
Blaine delegation to the next National
Republican Convention, and that Mr..
Blaine will devote his time from now to
1884 to such capture of New York. 1t is
a bold game, yet no more audacious
than many of Mr.. Blaine's plans in the
past. But will Mr.. Conkling allow his
personal and factional enemy to capture
his own Slater The President, too-is he
likely to stand passively by during such
a struggled
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

The increase in trade and bust ness in
New York is threatening that city with
serious dangeT-the overcrowding of the
streets. 1t begins to look very much "a
if lower New York would soon not have
sufficient streets to accommodate her
people. Broadway. Wall and Nassau
streets are now so thronged with people
at certain hours of the day that it is diff
cult for an ordinary wayfarer to elbow
his way through the crowd. The same
condition of affairs exists on Threadnee.
die and other streets in the centre of
London. The crowd there renders the
houses on the street undesirable for
stores, the crush of people being SO great
that to enter store one has to fight his
way-something an ordinary customer
does not care to do. The crowd in New
York will probably be even greater, as
the buildings of our American metropo-
lis are larger and taller than those of
London.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

The Republicans and the Virginia Re
adjusters are evidently distrustful of each
other. Both are intensely selfish and
wholly unprincipled. Each wishes to
absorb all the "spoils." and each holds a
threat over the others head. The Read
justers hold Mahone's balance of power
in the United States Senate in terrOrena
over the Republicans; the latter similarly
hold their balance of power in the Vir-
ginia Legislature over the Readjusters.
Without Mahone's vote at Washington
the Republicans cannot control the Sen
ate and grab the spoils; without Re
publican votes at Richmond the
Readjusters cannot pass the Riddle
berger debt-repudistion bill. A compro-
mise seems, however, to be in process of
arrangement, whereby Malone will be
taken into the Cabinet and Messrs. Wise
(Readjuster) and Lewis rep 5lican)
sent to the United States Senate, The
advantages of it, though seemingly up.
on the Readjuster side, really rest with
the Republicans. The election of
one Republican Senator would enable
them to dispense with the aid of Ma
homes Readjuster successor and repre-.
sentative in the Senate, while Cabinet
Officer Malone could, easily, be deprived
of all real power-as in the case of Post
master General Key-or kicked out if
he should become Troublesome. But it
is, perhaps, unnecessary to advise Mr..
Malone in the matter. He is an expert
trickster and, doubtless, quite compe
tent to care for himself even against
such sharp and unprincipled men as the
Republican managers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

Among the members of Congress al
ready arrived in Washington there is
much serious thought being given to the
demonstrated necessity of a radical re-
form in the system of examining ma
tional banks. AT present the bank ex-
aminers are paid by the national banks,
and not by the government, and the
result is a tendency on the part of the
examiners to imagine themselves more
responsible TO the banks than to the
government 1t is proposed, among
other changes in the banking law, to
have the examiners paid by aud rendered
strictly responsible to the government.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

It is becoming evident in Washington
that the contest for the Speakership is
rapidly narrowing down to Kasson and
Hiscock, with the probabilities favOring
the former, as in the event that the
choice is sharply defined between the
East and the West he is quite certain to
get the support Of the West, and it is
known that he will get not a little
strength from the East as well. All doubt
as to the final selection of Republican
Speaker may be considered at rest if, as
Is positively stated, the Rev. Hyatt
Smith, the Greenbacker from Brooklyn,
intends supporting the Republican nomi-
nee. A letter has been received from
Mr.. Smith in which he announces this
intention, and as a reason for such a
course, in addition to the fact that he is
a Greenbacker Of strong Republican pre-
elections. 1t is stated that he intends to
seek reelection as the regular Republi-
can candidate in his district.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

The Spanish Minister of Finance, says
the New York Times Republican,. sis
in a position to give the enlightened pro-
tectionists of our country hint. The
latter are striving to get the taxes reduc.
ed-on liquors and tobacco to avoid re-
ducing the duties on imports. Senior
Camacho recommends a reduction of
import duties in order to enable the
country the better to stand internal taxa
ton. He suggests that all duties above
90 per cent. should gradually be brought
down to 10 per cent, and that this re-
duction be made the basis of more liberal
commercial treaties.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
New Books.

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BENJAMIN Disraeli was a master of cpl
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The Appletons have done well in culling
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A French novel, with very Frenchy
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This book contains practical informa-
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This is a collection of the wise and
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