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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-26
Violin Making.

Violin making in its p ;rfection Is one of
the most difficult Of callings. 1t Is appar-
emily nothing mole than the adjustment
of certain bits of wood, which are pianed,
filed, saw-cut, scratched, sand. papercd,
carved, poggcd, glued and varnishod; but
to give it the soul requires the highest Cap
ability of human intelligence. Hands must
work IN material which, though easier
to cut than metal, cannot be kept up to
the same degree of precision. Fingers
must be subservicnt to brain. For a guide
you must have the fine appreciation of
tone quality. If with mechanical dexter.
ity you possess the necessary fineress of
car, your wooden case will give out the
sound of Guarnerius, q Steiner or an
Amati. The trick of It all Is 81 subtle
that he who makes good violin is no
longer u scrvile imitator. A common
place instrument may he quite within the
scope of good pattern-maker, but really
fine violin, such as q great soloist will ac-
cept, one perfect throughout the whole
register, one that responds to the least
touch Of the finger, that makes pure and
unalloyed sound, with the tone quality,
whetb er you just touch it, or rasp it with
your bow--well, that is nothing less than
chef dceuvre Why, there are only
four people to-day in the worlo who oap
turn you Oat such an instrument
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-26
Crazy WOman's Branoh.

At Crazy Woman's Branch of Powder
River there IS excellent water, good grass
and al abundance OF fucl-threo things not
easily found on the road leading up from
the Union Pacific Railroad and which are
absolutely necessary in travelling in the far
west. There is an old legend connected
with this stream that Is sad enough. 1t
is said that when party of white mon
once came here a white woman was found
roaming about in a distracted condition
poorly clad and furnishing from hunger.
Our people cndcavored to help her, but
she looked upon them in an absent. .minded
sort OF way rs if cndeavoring to recall
something from the past. She was un-
dcmonslrativc and helpless, and could not
be induced to say anything in regard to
herself. She seemed 10 have been roam
ing about for several days, and it was sub
scquently ascerlalned, or rather it was be-
lieved that she belonged to party of
white people moving to California, all of
whom, except herself, had been killed by
Indians She made her escape while her
relatives were being tortured, and the sad
scenes of that day had turned her brain.
She stayed with our people while they
cooked supper, and arrangements were
made for taking her along with them. She
could not be persuaded to eat anything,
though the daiDticst food that could De pre-
pared at the time was presented 10 her.
She disappeared IN the night ,and no traces
were ever found of her
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-26

nlr. Beale, al EugilstlInIh, who recently
had gone ashore on one of the BONN ia
lands, to look for shells, noticed suddenly
IL. ' "'""' ."''i"arp innltinU animal
evidently Oily ,jtGGst el,e"' IT wAyb. il, ,bAu
on its eight legs, which, from their soft and
flexible nature, bent considerably under
the weight Of it's body, 30 that it was lifted
by Its effort but little above the rocks. 1t
appeared mach alarmed at seeing hlm, and
made every effort to escape. MIR. Bea.e
endeavored to stop 1t by pressing on one of
lts legs with his foot, but, although he
used considerable force for that PURPOSE, Its
strength was SO great that IL several times
liberated it's limb, III spite OF all the efforts
he could employ on the wet and slippery
rocks. lie then laid hold with his hands
of one OF the tentacles in which its limbs
terminated, and held 1t firmly. so that it
appeared as if the limb would be torn usun-
dcr by the united efforts of himself and
the crcatu re. He then gave 1t DOW
erful jerk, wishing to dlsengage 1t from the
rocks 10 which i, clung 50 forcibly with It's
suckers. This effort il cffcclually y resisted;
but the momcnt after the apparently en-.
ragged animal lifted It's head, with its large
projecting eyes, and suddenly sprang upon
MIR. Bcalc's arm, and loOscning its hold OF
tho rocks clung to it by means of its suck
ers with great power, cndcavoring to get
itn bcak, which could now be seen, between
his arms, in position to bite. MIR. Boals
was ho.riticd when he found that this hide
Gus animal had iXel himself 80 firmly on
his arm. Its cold simy grasp was extreme
ly sickcniny; and he called loudly to the
captain, who released him by DESTROYING
his tormcntor with bowie knife, which hc
accomplished by cutting away parts ut a
time.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-26
a Shade u1 kegrot.

IN sprlnging upon ''DoDtail' Eighth
avenue car, New York, a reporter noticed
that the driver, without looking around,
sIaIl,u the car rs sOoh rs tho passenr.r
had made good his footing inside, and tnlt
This occurred every time a passenger wa,
taken on.
'llow arc you able to Judge so accm
atcly when passengers have entered the
car? Can you feel themI' asked tho re-
lorter,
~ cs, l can tell within foot or two
when stop at crossing for n passenger,
and never need to turn my head. [ ought
10 know something about IL. I'vo been
twcnty-slx years on horse cars. and i'm
most any business that's nearly liic-
time"
"Whcn enlisted in tho Queens Army"
continued the garrulous driver, 1T was
tor twcnty-ono ycars--as good as for life
but never saw twcnty.nno years In Her
Majcsty . service, for walked out one day
and didu't get back l went to Texas, and put
in my time on cattle rancho. pvc seen
hundreds of cattle driven into the corral
and killed by wholesale, and tho carcassos
just sic o.n.ed to get the hide, ia, and the
bones. The flesh was thrown into the
river; only the very choicest parts were
saved, the sirloins and tenderlolns. You
could buy prnne meat then for half cont
pound, and ten cents would Day all Il
man could carry. The bcs. cut, we're SOLD
to the English and French go1crn.ncnts
for the use of tho army--,h.y'd never
have any but the very best. Now they're
sending the whole carcass 70 England for
choice English roast beef. Wen never
SO such times again. Why, Id have been
worth half-mllion do lars to-day, easy.
If Ia stayed there, and kept clear of III;
army. was 'rcb' and that's where |
missed It," And the millionaire that might
have been, devoted himself D turning the
Canal street curve, and apparently gave no
more thought to bis unlucky turn of for
tune, though shade of regret was o)serv.
cd to Tit over his weather stained face.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-26
Polonius 10 his Son.
Grandfather IickshInplc atortad ~, .

Grandfather Llckshinglc started up from
"And SO you hever hHairirr hir tie tfEH'' remarked;
Polonius, an old chum of mine, gave TO MS
son z" The family said no one had said
anything about Poonius, ncithor the son
Of Polonius "Ahl very well, then," said
grandfather, "l'll-Ill tell you about 'cm.
You sec Polonius' son Charlie-I think his
name was Charllc-was going to Europe
on little splurgc. Charlie mad engaged
passage on Cunard steamer, an they were
about to pull in the gang-p:ank. Tho boy
had come back to kiss his girl good.byc.
"Yet hcre2' exclaimed his father. sAboarG
| aboard! For shame! The wind sets heavy
| in tue shoulder OF your sail, an il you don't
look out you'll get left. Here--my bles
| SINS with you; here's fifteen cents more
| for pockct-money; an these few prcccpts
i'll thy memory keep; Give thy thoughts nc
tongue, but ailus take cold tongue yourself
when you can got tt-causc it's easy to
| digest, an besides, it's one of those things
that admits Of little Or no culinary doctor
IN. Tho friends thou hast, and their
adoption tried. grapple 'cm to thy soul
lth hooks OF steel, for you don't know
how soon you may want to borrow some
money from 'om. Beware OF entrance to
a quarrel; but bein' in, and you see no
chance to get out, then, my son, hump
lhyseifl Ii thou canst get one IN on thy
opponents stomach, I'd have thee do It,
Ii it be that thine adv 3rsary has a sore
place, hit him on i'll Throw sand in his
eyes; and never lose an opportunity to
seize him 'round the legs an trip him, that
his heels may kick a. heaven. Olive every
man thine ear--unlcss he be, like this one,
thine opposcr in quarrel, who naturally
would have al object in bitin il or'n yer
head. Costly thy habit as purse can buy
for Pm blamed ii l want TO run around an >
pay your tailor bills any more, an 1 file
notice now that shall Veto 'cm from this
time forth. This above all; to thine own
self be true--that is TO say, always keep Il
sharp lookout for number ono-Lhcn it
must foller, as the night the day, that a
man must get up tololably early if he would
get the bulge on you. Fare wol my bles-
sim with thee GOES Also, bo careful of yer
money, and sleep With yer wa;cn under yer
pllicr." ~
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-26

edly' but whether you will be suited, re-
mains to be secn.'
l suppose shall be compelled to marry
him whether l will or no., rejoined Dot.
merrily. v"
Not by any means, answered the guard
ian, gravely.
'Oh, that is decidedly COMMONPLACE
you are not at all like the cruel guardians
III stories, who compel their wrctched
wards towed tho one they choose for them
am quite disappointed
ON, very well, said MIR. Dclmaync, if
you wish NE to assume the role of tyrant,
VIII 40 SO with pleasure. The person
nave chosen will, am sure, strive to make
you happy; but remember there is to be
no appeal from my dccision.'
1T is really going to be romantic after
all, cried Dot, clapbing her hands; sbut
when am l to be presented to nv fate 2
Now If he had ouly sent his photograph.
the affair would be complete
believe have it, sald Mr.. Dclmayne,
cody producing his pocket book.
Dot glanced curlously at the curte de
Vtaste which he passed to her, and bcheld
the handsome face of her guardian.
We'll, said MIR. Delmaync, drawing his
ward to his side, end tying to look into
her downcast eyes. {.
Dot hid her face for q moment on her
guardians shoulder, then, looking up with
charming color, she SAID, dcmurely:
AS there is to be no appeal from your
decision, 1 suppose must submit.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-26
The Ladies OF tho Cabinet,

Seldom, has II beer that, in the sclcc-
ton OF cabinet, inc wives of the mem
Ders enjoyed such distinction, apart from
the reputation of their husbands, as do
some OF those of the present idministra-
ton Mrs. Blaine is a fine looking lady,
Tall, with good features. and hair well
sprlnklcd with gray. She is pleasant in her
manners, ready cOnversatioualist, and
shrewd. Her long experience III public
'l1e has made her valuable acquisition TO
the administration, or at least to that part
OF II represented by her husband, She can
keep secret and ward Off the luqui sitivc.
Mrs. Blaine possesses those peculiar quail
ilcations which make u wife a great COM
Tort and aid to public man. Mrs. Win.
dom ls fine, matronly lady. who has
never Iown any disposition for society and
lis frvoliics. While she al wars dresses
III good tas'c Ill either black silk or satin,
or some solid color, there is nothing dash
ing to distinguish her in crowded recep-
tlon room. She appears to best advanta @
III The home circle. The oldest fish in the
cabinet basket Is Samuel J. Krkwood, the
Secretary of the Interior. lie Is u plain
man, and has an agricultural appearance,
but The oIc who picks nlln. up as flat will
be mistaken. Little is known OF his wife
beyond The fact lhut she Is an csti rablr
lady, who parlakes in u measure the quiet
manner OF ncr husband, and has limited
circle OF acquaiutanCes. Secretary Lincoln's
vile was Mary Harlan, daughter of cx-
senator Harlan,a woman of exquisite love.
llncss. In her younger days the sultors
ior her hand were numbered by the score.
her presence in the cha med circle of the
cabinet will add 10 its brlliancy. The fact
that Mrs. NlacVeagh is Simon Camcron's
daughter has given hor Il reputation which
has preceded her here. She is TALL gracc
1ul OF figure, and, having spent years IN
society with her iath"r when he wus in the
Zenlth OF his political glory und power,
comes well prepared Tor Tie new h0nors
winch both her husband aud herself will
receive. Those who know ncr intimately
say that She possesses in u marked degree
many OF the characteristics which dislin
gulsh her tathor, and that these traits are
more largely developed than in any of her
relatives. Having been brought up in
political atmosphere, she has acquired tho
faculty OF reading men and wou,cn at a
glance. Mrs. Hunt will be lns belle
VI the Cabinet beyond doubt. She is
d beautiful blonde, agreeable in manner
and cultivated III TASTE. Mrs. Hunt IS
one OF the best educated ladies in
washington, and wthul brilliant society
woman. lIer circle of acquaintances is
large and she cntertuins with true South
ern liDerality. Postmaster james has II
lovely wife, who will be- an ornament 10
society.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-26

MISS Cooper, OF Warrentown, Virginia,
had narrow escape from drowning re-
Gently. She left her homc.i in the morn.
ing with her cousin. Taylor Cooper, of
Stafford, for .Oakwood, forded Great Run
at Mlnter's mill with safety, and IN hour
later attempted the ford several miles IN
the stream, near Mr.. Richard Lakcs's on
Waterloo pike, where the run USUALLY
makes letter 3 in its crossings. The run
had, however, burst its banks and present.
ell one unbrokcu sheet there. The two
rouc III, the escort to tho right, to act as a
brcakwatcr. Immediately after reaching
the bed OF the run, about saddle skirt deem
thc momentum Of the waters swcpt the
lcet from both horses, and partially I'M.
mcrscd the riders. An instant more and
riders and horses were shot by the resist
less Hood toward the pole which lately
supported water gate that was then only
lew inches above the water level. To
clutch the pole and uvoid being unseatcd
ny 1t was the inspiration of moment fu)l
OF peril. Both riders were successful in
this, but neither was able to maintain 81
hold. The force of the water wrencbcd
loose their grasp and whiskcd them away.
MISS Cooper, with admirable sclt-posscs
sion, turned her face upward and main.
talncd the position OF one atloat. clutchiny
on right and left at cludlng bushes for an.
choragc. When she had descended the
s'fcaEn more than hundred yards she sue
cccdcd III grasping The branch of a tree.
10 which she clung until help, secured
through timely notice given by Mr.. Her.
rell, the OLD mail-carricr, reached the
scene from MIR. Lakes housc,-some $50
yards distant Before help came her peril
was made greater by the unaidcd efforts
Oh hcr escort to eXtrlcate her. and nothing
Dut pluck anu that presence OF mind which
made her hold her breath when sinkinp
ana lnilate her lungs on rising, maln,alncu
lie. When Jacob Cropp and Edward
Lake arrived, followed soon after by the
TWO Misses Lake, Miss Cooper was still
grasping the branch that grew on the far
lhcr bank of the stream and her face was
rising and falling with the undulatinr tide
The first effort was to to puss hor a s,iok
She clutchcd it, but il slipped from h>r
chilled hand. The next, to swim to her
proved futile. The three men as n for.
iorn nope, then wadcd out ana formed in
line III The water just below and as close
10 her as possible. When in position
they cxhorted her to let loose and iiout to
them, but she could not be imporl,lneu
She sank, and rising heard them to entrcat
her to let go. Slo would not and present
ly sank again. Anxiety was on tender
hooks. An instant more and heavy sub
stance brushed the person of MIR. Cropp.
Plunging for 1t he slczed Miss Cooper by
the halr and lifted her head above the
water At last she was rescued, after be-
ing in the water twenty minutes.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-26
TRI-W EEKLY EDITION.
LOVE IN ALL.

Name the leaves on all the trees,
Name the waves on all the seas,
All the flowers by rill that blow,
All the myriad tints that glow,
Winds that wander through the grove
And you name the name of love;
Love there is In Summer sky,
AS in light Of maiden's eyo,
Listen to the countless sounds
In tho wind that gayly bounds
Ger tho meads. whore on tho wing,
Bright Lees hum and linnets sing;
Pat Of raindrop. Chat Of stream,
OF their song, sweet loves tho theme
Love there Is where zephyr skips,
As In breath Of maiden's lips.
In the West mild evening CLOVIS;
Angel fingers fold the rose;
stlvery dews begin to fall;
Crimson shades to shadow all;
Holy Mature veils her face
Earth Is lost Heavens embrace
Love is in an hour like this,
AS in guileless malden's kiss.
Go where. through tho voiceless night,
Trips fair Lnna's silver light;
Hear Of Natures pulse the beat
Like the tread Of unseen feet;
SEQ from out the lambent North
shimmering arrows shoot ng forth:
Love is In a moteor's start,
AB in throb Of maiden's heart.
Loves the essence Of all things
'Iir from love Il at beauty springs
lives by love. GREAT on first
Into glorious being burst
Yelled In msiden's forms 80 fair,
do worship thee in her,
, Spiri. sweet-alI else above
Love is God, since God is lover
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-04-26

Dot stood by tho window in tho deeper
ing twilight, awaiting her guardian, who
had been absent several days looking after
some property in New York.
Suddenly Dot was aroused from the rev.
erie into which she had fallen by a we'll
known step, and she ran eagerly to the door
to admit her guardian.
well, puss, what have you been doing
during my abscnce2 p asked Mr.. Delmaync,
as he seated himself before the glowing
CRATE and warmed his chilled fingers
'Oh, dearl' cried Dot, Il have been
shocklngly bad. can't remember one
half the wickedness l have committed.
You must apply to madame for the details
she has long black list of misdemeanors
ready for your private ear; but, Guardy,
did you succeed in finding a husband for
me2'
Yes answered Mr.. Delmayne, compos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-03
The Readjusters i'm Convention.

ne be0uyuSte1S conventions
The crisis in the political life and fortune OF
Senator Malone, as well as of his lieuten ants.
Is now at hand. The principles and policy ad.
vocated and defined by the Senator have
brought together large convention composed
of elements hitherto at variance politically. II
Malone has skill enough to hold these elements
together, he Will enter the campaign with
following which success at the polls will weld
into compact party. The large convention
assembled In support OF the Malone policy
shows that there Is something la 1t which has
touched popular favor; but IL is much easier to
call q convention than to organize political
party. The discipline which enables an organ
lied political party to hold the unruly In check
and to put down INSTRUMENTATION Is not at the
command OF Malone and his co-leaders They
must substitute their own influence and overs
OF command and persuasion. There seems to
be great deal Of Importance attached by the
convention to the position of the admin.
lstration, and the question of federal
aid Is made prominent one. Ii the leaders
and managers are depending upon federal pat
rohage as basis for their party organic alton
they will probably fail In the end, whether
they get the patronage or not. II there Is no
better foundation for the party than that, it
cannot last long. Every political movement
must depend upon the people for success, and
the people of a state cannot be bought with
office, even though an administration was WILL
Ing to attempt 1t. The present administration
appears to have held aloof from both sides to
the Virginia contest as far as any promises or
pledges are concerned. The subject has been
thoroughly canvaSsed at Richmond for three
days past, and still nothing more than a rumor
from an 'ex-Congressman" OF conditional
promise OF patronage to the readjusters has
been produced. 1t Is apparent that the ad.
niniStration has no hand In the fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-03

NOTICE Having enlarged our Store. we row
We have also largely increased orr stock. We men
ton few articles Calico: sc Lawn. lhc. Lace
kik clocked BalbrigRan Hose. 25c. Unlaundried
Reinforced Sbirts. finished. Csc. : Summer Under
shirts, 15c. /; Calico shirts. Collars (new pat
terns). 49c. Look At our &c. Buttons. and great
many other bargains in Cloth. Spreads. Ribbons,
Gloves, Corsets, Shawls. Dress Goods, &C., sc.
NJ NEWMYER
1920 Pennsylvania ave.
M2S tt West End Auction House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-03

The chances for reversal OF the unmanly
decision which shut the Cornell University
crew cut OF the Henley regatta are probably
diminished somewhat since the American
horse Iroquois won the Derby stakes at Eosom
last Wednesday. Your John Bun is loud ad-
yecate OF fair play. theoretically, but at the
same time he doesn't ever mean to let slip any
odds that may be In lis favor In contest
especially when there Is danger OF valued
prize being carried Off by bloody foreigner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-03

Boston seems to be In earnest In working up
the worlds fair project. A second meeting to
push the project has been held, and 1t was
attended by many OF the wealthiest citizens of
the city, who promised liberal support. Should
Boston make this movement success. she Will
have good cause to crow over New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-03
LOST AND FOUND.

T OST-On the morning of the I'd Of June,
~ either on Pennsylyania avenue or TIN street.
uarced by leaving at SAMUEL LEWIS SOM,
jewelers.. 1t.
STOLEN-Ae suitable reward will be paid for re
- coyery OF set OF HARNESS stolen from stable
corner NJ and 18th streets northwest, by applying
with information to 9l3 Pennsylvania avenue.
between 9th and 10th street. je3 .2ts
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A G A r D!

BEING UNABLE TO PROCURE BY PURCHASE
OR LEASE ANY ADDITIONAL ROOM WE
HAVE CONCLUDED TO ENLARGE THz PREM
IsKs WE OCCUPY. WITH THIS VIEW WE
HAVE PROCURED OTHER QUARTERS FOR
OUR WORKMKN. WHO FORMERLY OOCU-
PIED DUB FOURTH FLOOR. THIS FLOOR IS
NOW BEING FITTED UP AS DUB STOCK
ROOM, AND THE THIRD FLOOH, FORMERLY
USED AS A STOCK ROOM. WILL, DURING
THE FALL SEASON. BE USED AS AN ADDI-
TIONAL sALEsROOM. THE FIRST FLOOR
WILL BE ENTIRELY REMODELED. AS THE
PRESENT INTERIOR HAS BEEN so EXTsE-
sIvELY COPIED AS TO ROB 1T OF ANY NOV
ELTY Oh MERIT IT MAY HAVE POSSESSED.
IN ORDER TO MAKE THE NECESSARY Al
TERATIONS ON THIS FLOOR WE WILL BE
COMPELLED TO REMOVE THE GOODS TO
OUR SECOND FLOOR AND THE ANNEX
OVER THE BANK ADJOINING. TO MAKE
ROOM FOB THIS STOCK WE HAVE MARKED
DOWN THE PRICES ON ALL OF OUR BOYS
AND OHILDRRN's CLOTHING, so AS TO
CLEAN OUT THE STOCK ON THE SECOND
FLOOR. WE WANT 1T UNDERSTOOD THAT
THE PRICES ON OUR GOODS ABE ALWAYS
THE LOWEST, AND THAT THIS MID-sEAsON
REDUCTION Is SOLELY FOB THE PURPOSE
OF GIVING Us THE USE OF THIS FLOOR. AS
WE REQUIRE IT FOR THE GOODS THAT ABE
NOW ON THE FIRST FLOOR