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The Osceola times., 1881-08-27
wild Rice,


At a recent meeeing of the Academy
of Science, San Francisco, Captain B. w.
Simpson made an interesting statement
detailing his efforts TO acclimatize the
Zizatia aqnatica, or wild rice, whicl
grows so plentiful in some ponds, lakes
and rivers in Canada, extending north
to the Mackenzie river, nearly within
the arctic circle. II grows annually from
seeds, and induces the presence Of enor-
nous hocks Of wild fowl in the autumn,
who visit these rice lakes and extensive
beds for food At Lake Erie 1t grows in
water six or eight feet deep, and millions
of reed birds, as well as ducks and other
water fowl, resort there, and afford very
fine shooting. Sportsmen's clubs east
are taking means to extend its growth,
as il attracts game of all kinds. In Rice
Lake, where it grows proliiically, II has
been cut before seed time by manufac-
turers, who find its fiber, taken from the
upper surface of the water to depth of
six or seven feet, to be valuable. IL al
fords the strongest kind of fiber known
for making bank note paper. The Cana
dian government is now trying to cult.
vaie and stimulate its growth all over the
inland waters of the dominion. Two
friends Of Captain Simpson have each
sown thirty bushels of rice seed in
Wales pond, Maine, and he desires to
call attention TO it, as an element likely
to provo useful in improving the shoot
ing in that State, and as such capable Of
contributing largely to increase our food
supply. Different varieties Of 1t are
known, but they all belong to one single
The Osceola times., 1881-08-27
Beer Abroad.
Lunlon Ielegraph.

Many people in this country labor un-
der the impression that the average Ger
man consumes a much more considera-
bile quantity of beer than the average
Englishman, and are firmly persuaded
thet the Teutonic capacity for absorbing
malt liquor is unriyaled throughout the
universe. Such, however, is by no
means the case, il reliance may be ac-
corded to certain statistics published by
the Brewers Congress recently held in
France. That beverage, which, accord
ing to the libretto Of MARTHA renders
the Briton naughty" is by him ingur-
.itated TO an extent that conclu.ively
entities him to claim the highest nation
al rank as bce.swiiler. No less than
one-third OF all tue beer brewed annual.
Is IN EnrOpe--in round numbers hum
dred millions OF hecJoliires is produced
in I'll, Sc islands. Counting men, women
aud children Of tender years, every ma
i've Of the United Kingdom drinks l43
liircs of beer in the course OF the year.
Wht reas Germans OF every variety except
the BavariIn content themselves within
IN annual modicum of only ninetyiour
ltres per head Of their total population,
and the AUsirians, although e nerdly
iepuleu 70 De potent lOss-pOt~, are ac-
rounlable for no more than thilty.one.
The Bavariln imbbes nearly thrt times
as much as the Prussian, Saxon, Wur-
'emberger, or llanoyerian, and, there.
fore, nearly double the yearly dose Of
the Engishman. But he is an abnor-
mai topcr, and it were manifestly unjust
10 hold the German race at lsrse fe-
sponsible for his extraordinary feats in
The beer drinking line. The POI ulation
Of Russia in Europe only consun es two
itres Of malt beer per head within the
twelvemonth. Ivan Iyanovich is not an
enthusiastic votary of the Gambrinus
worship. Something short" is more to
his taste than "long drink" of i'm tation
lager. Corn brandy and potato spirit
are his "lavorite vanites," and as a dram
drinker he knows no equal upon the
face of the inhabited globe.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-27
THE HOUSEHOLD.
What to Drink in Hot Weather-Interest
log Information for the Household.
n. Y. ITibunI


"Nbat is the bes. drink in warm
weather." said Tribune reporter to an
official at the Chambers street hospital
the other day.
"Coll water" he replied, "but not ice
cold. Ice-water chills the stomach anG
so ultimately Injuries the power OF diges-
lion. One of the best drinks In the
world for hot weather is buttermilk with
a little ginger in it, ] know people
don't like it excessively, but 1t is
valuable Tor all that. If some OF our
nigh livers who suffer so severely at
lines would live on nothing for week
but brown bread an1 buttermilk they
would feel like fighting cocks, Another
excellent drink. and one which brlck-
LAYERS use q great deal, is the old~
fashioned drink which the farmers use
in the hayfeld-water with ginger and
molasses in it. 1t cools the system and
opens the pores sufficiently ior COM
Portable persplration."
"Is it advisable to drink much IN not
weather"
"One must drink more or less; it is alb
solutely necessary in order to produce
perspiration. Without that a man
would soon burn up."
"Is beer hurtful in hot weather.
"It is one of the worst things in the
world. for the reason that by drinking 1t
Won oct the action of alcohol upon the
brain at the same time with the heat.
Cases of alcoholic prostratlon combined
with heat are very numerous In hto
weather. III one drinks beer at all ne
generally drinks more than one glass,
and in conse equence places himself III Il
condition where he is tue most succept-
ible to the effects OF heat. Alcohoilc
drinks OF all kinds should be avoided.
Yet vast numbers use them; they drink
beer. wines, whiskey, gin, brandy-any-
thing and everything to allay. thirst,
without regard to consequences"
"What classes of people suffer most
from heat and are brought here"
"Well we have all classes, but brick
LAYERS, painters and rooiers suffer most.
'What effect does the heat have on
the brain in case of sunstroke?'
at seems to stupefy the victim All
his energies sink away; he loses power
of thought, and lies in more or less un'
conscious ST a.e, according to the severity
of the attack. He RECEIVERS if the stroke
be not too severe. Sometimes he dies;
sometimes he is injured permanently
"What is the best way ol avoiding
prostration by hea;P
"By keeping in the shade, if possible,
If this cannot be done, Keep as cool and
COLLECTED in mind as possible; don't wor'
ry, don't hurry, don't drink alcoholic
drinks, and il you find it necessary to
drink at all. u.e water not too cold OF
some of the drinks | have spoken OF,
The Osceola times., 1881-08-27
IIouSel,old Notes.

Orange Ice-Six oranges, juice OF all
and grated rihd of three; two lemohs,
the juice only, one pint OF suIar dissolV-
ed in one pint of water; prepare aud
freeze as YOU would lemon ice.
Goldfish Stogtd.-Boli piece Of cod
fish, hut do not overdo it. Pick out the
flesh in fakes, put them in saucepan
with a piece OF butter, pepper and salt TO
taste, some minced parsley ana the JUICE
Of lemon, with dust of cayenne. Put
it on the fire until quite hot, and then
serve.
Orange and Lemon Pie.-The rinds oil
three oranges grated and stepped a few
moments IN a little more than a pint OF
water; strain one pint of this on pound
of sugar and then add one pint of orange
or lemon juice; pour in the freezer, and
when half frozen add the whites of -four
eggs beaten to a stiff froth.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-27
Hints on Homo Dress Making.

Black cashmere is one of the most
serviceable material for general wear.
Though it very soon becomes spotted,
borax dissolved in hot rain water, and
readily removes the spots; and if the
dress is sponged all over with solution
of borax and water, and ironed on the
wrong side over a black cloth, il will
look quite fresh. The fold in the goods
should always be pressed in as that helps
very much TO give new appearance.
Cashmere that has been worn so long
that it needs washing should be ripped
carefully apart, and, after being well
shaken and brushed to get out the dust.
put into scalding hot solution of borax
and water. ! use two cents worth of
borax to water enough to cover the
dress, and let it remain over night
Next morning wash the dress thoroughly
in the borax solution and then give n
bath in coffee. save the coffee grounds
for several mornings and boil them nm
and strain them. Rinse the goods in
this, but never wiring either woolen or
silk goods. Hang on line. Just before
1t is dry, iron over a black cloth. OF
course, iron on the wrong side, but the
creases must be pressed on the right
side; lay cloth over the goods, and use
heavy iron. / have washed dress in
this manner that had been worn con.
stantly for five years. 1t made up yery
nicely. The cambric lining of skirts can
The Osceola times., 1881-08-27

be made to do double duty by sponging
with glue water and ironing on the right
side.
In making over dresses where it is
necessary to use old bodies, it is better to
wash the waists without ripping up, and
then exercise great care in ironing. If
the button holes are worn, the best man.
per of concealing the dress front is to use
a scarf drapery, after the fashion of the
blond scaris which have been worn SO
much. The goods should be six inches
wide on the bias, and long enough to
pass around the neck, and down to the
waist, the ends being concealed by a belt
or a bow of ribbon,
The Osceola times., 1881-08-27
.DUINH UP" A HORSk,,
How Ancient Mays are Made to Look Like
SN-Ycar Oids.
Denver Tribune.

A Tribune reporter happening in one
of the horse markets at an unseemly
hour Yesterday discovered O party of
men holding horse firmly, while one
of the number was performing a feat of
dentistry in his mouth. The borae's
mouth was held open while the artist
was saving away at his teeth. He soon
cut all of his nippers, or front teeth, 10
an even surface. Then with hot iron
the size of the end of the tooth, and
shaped like gouge, he was burning
groove in the end of each tooth. The
curiosity of the newspaper man was
aroused. and he asked of the master Of
the ceremonies what all this was for
"There are fecrets in the trade that we
do not always tel" answered the horses
tooth doctor. But as you have caught
ne at it will explain little. That
horse when took hold of him was
wenty years old if he was dar. Now
YOU see, ii you will take the trouble to
raise his lip, he is six-year old, and
good one. That mouth will deceive any
body but a sharp. There are tricks in
all trades-this is one of ours
is that the only trick that can be
done to cover the deiormites OF the poor
beas2'
'Oh, no." said the artist "There are
several other things. If the flesh or
muscle on a horses shoulder shrinks
from lameness. it Is called 'swoan,."
This we remedy 10y making a small aper.
ture n the skin at the bottom of the
shrinkagc and bowlag 1t up rs butcher
would leg Of mutton. The aperture is
then tied with a small piece Of silk and
is not easily seen. If valuable horse
by any acciden has lost an eye, We sup
DIV the place with glass one. A good
glass eye is verv expensive aud W. only
put them IN high priced naes. This il
the incest Job we do. There is piir OF
roadsleTs that go on Broadway every
evening, aud are admired by everybody.
They have but one eye apiece. The
owner has driven them two wears and
has not yet discovered it. lie boards
them in livery barn. but the livery man
would never tell him. They never ex pose
our secrets 10 their customers"
'Sepposing horse has been founder
ed and is sore or lame in his front feet.
Can yCu remedy that"
Easiest thing in the world. We jus.
raise his foot beneath the fetlock joint at
the top Of the hoof and cut the main
nerve sever it entirely. This is what
is called neryinq' This ruins the horse
in short time. Not unirequently he
loses his hoof after this operation. In
/ England if man is detected doing this
. he is sent To prisop for life, but in this
| country there is no law Furnishing 1t.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-27
A Strange Canadian Religion.
Huntsville II. ester,

la April last Wesley Walls, a lad aged
- years-a new arrival from Sclrboro',
Onl. began TO hold religious meetings
III d private house in Elst Chailey. As
the interest grew, he told the people thll
when they ielt they were condemned by
the influence Of the Holy Split, this
feeling was on account of the ribbons,
nouuces and jeNelry worn by them. II
they did not take of these they would
20 to hell right away. When the people
Eere well excited Walls introduced
stranger, one Sage, as the proper one to
administer communion. When Sage
came the excitement WAS al its height
The nc0ihytes, when called upon, one
ailcr another would rise, shout roar,
slap their hands, stamp their feet, and
fall PROSTATE as If in tit. On recover
ing from the fits some of the converts
would tell ofseeiug angels, and even the
Savior. As the meetings progfosyei-
they were held almost every night--thp
excited hearers were continually en-.
Joined 20 pive up their iowelry, etc. The
speaker himself after mildly gcsticulat
ing one evening. fell on the floor, paved
around like a dying alligator, and after
time he rcgained his feet and part Of hi>
senses. lie told the converts if ties
only saw all lac had seen and felt. they
would give the world to enjoy it, Some
ladies took OIL their wedding rings sud
gave them up, although enjolned not to
do SO by their husbands.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-27
Kentucky's Lovely Girls.

bluc LICK Yer. lndlanapOns sentlnel'
When the summer season opens at the
Blue Lick Springs, | am told, it is sig
nal among the society people here's
abouts to congregate semisoccasslonally
for real picnic And it will interest
the male portion OF your readers TO learn
that more beautiful lot of young ladies
DO not meet on this earthly footstool
anywhere than are seen here at the FIJI
day night neighborhood dance. They
are iar>complcxioned, bright-eved,
ailable, musical, entertaining. The
hearts of the Northern boys are pierced
on sight, but the gallantry of ye Ken
tucky youth estops rash movements.
The young ladies dress neatly, appro-
priately. Their costumes are cool and,
the Northern girls might say, old-style,
conventionally almost, but there is no
mistake about them being as pretty aS
unassuming. And the Kentucky
girls dance prettily, too. The racqnette
rs ali the rage here now and the ksc-
quette Galop the raging selection. Tney
dauce the Lancers and, in fact, ali
square dances without calling, while the
glide, the fve-step and other wallzes
tsey pronounce perfectly easy-simple,
but nice" The society in the best por'
ton OF Kentucky is very good. There
are two classcs-the respectable and
those who me not admissible to any
klnd OF decent society. Every body Is
genial and the visitor is cordially re-
ceived. The watering places of Ken
lucky land there are many being crowd
ed now, all classes of people are seen
here.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-27
Extracted with a Magnet
Baltimore American.

Dr. George Ruelng, the well iAo6I
oculist, a few days since performed 1;
aew and interesting surgical operation
Hpon the eye Of boy about fourteen
years of age. resident OF Cambria
county, Pa. The operation consisted OF
tie removal of a piece of steel from the
posterior chamber Of the eve by the use
of a powerful maenet, similar in appear
ance 10 n small Calling gun. The eye
being full of blood, and The foreign body
being invisible. the oculist enlarged the
wound created by the steel and intro
cueed The apex Of the magnet between
It's lips. The piece of steel was attracted
10 the magnet and successfully removed.
The absorption OF blood took place
very rapidly, and the wound healed in q
few days
The Osceola times., 1881-08-27

THE surface of our bodies is covered
with scales like a fish; a single grain of
sand would cover $50 of these scales, and
yet a scale covers 500 pores. Through
these narrow openings the perspiration
forces itself like water through n sieve.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-27

-Four Presbyterian churches in this
country the past wear raised S727, ,hll for
foreign missions. aud three raised $780,
7G5 Tor home missions, making total Of
81. .23S.2l4.
The Osceola times., 1881-08-27
No More Hard Times.

II you will stop spending go much on
line clothes. rich food and style, buy good,
healthy food, cheaper and better clothing;
gcs more real substantial things OF life
every way, and especially stop the foolish
habit OF employing expensive qrsck doc.
tors or using so much Of the vile humbug
medicine that does you only harm, but put
>nr trust in that simple, pure remedy.
flttefs; nhet cures always ct . trifline
W wl5l e god aas and havs
The Osceola times., 1881-08-27

species, varying according to climate and
location. Captain Simpson has tried 70
make it grow in Oregon and California,
but had failed. He has now learned
that the seed needed first to be soaked
in lukewarm water.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-28

E'oMMENcEMENT.--Thanks arc re-
Tnedto Misses Rosa Connor and
lie Crawford for an Invitation 10
Sndthe Commencement Exercises of
hGalumbia Female College. A de-
htf1i programme is promised.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-28
TAX NOTICE.
AUDIToR's OFFICE,
hI,x, q 1901

AUD1roR's OFFICE,
MAY 8, 1881.
T1HE books Of this Office will be open
i from June 'st to Jul, 90, 1881, to
receive returns Of personal property own
cd by each taxpayer on tho 1st day of
juno. All male persons between the ages
of twenty ono and sixty years are liable to
poli-taX, and will report accordingly.
For the accommodation Of taxpayers I
will be at the following places on the
days specified for the purpose of receiv-
ing returns, viz:
Woodwnrd's, from tho arrival Of freight
train, Juno Sth. to departure of south
bound passenger train june 9th.
White Oak, June 10.
DurEam's, Juno ii.
Cnldwclrs Store, June 13.
Gladden's Grove, June ID.
Ridgeway, June Is and l6.
Bear Greek, Juno II.
Blythewood, June Is.
Jennings Store, Juno 20.
Jenkinsville, June q.
Monticello, June % and 23.
Buckhead, June IT,
Feasterville, June 29 and 30.
Please take notice that the Office in
Winnsboro will le closed during my
absence at tho above appointments, and
open on all other days during the ap-
pointed time.
IN. WITHERS,
may il 0tfj Auditor L. ..
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-28
CANNED GOODS.

Pears, Peaches, Pine, ppies. To-
matocs, Salmon, Corred Bcsf, Doviled
Ham and Turkey, Sardines, &c.
Macaroni and Cheese, Ginger Pre-
serves, Pin Head Oat Neal, Coope,
Gclatine, Mustard, Black Poppor ana
Nutmcgs.
Baldwin Catsup, Cross g Black.
well's Chow Chow; Empire Chow
Chow, Assorted Pickles, Lea g. Per-
rims Worcestershire Sauce.
j. II. MoAIASTER 81 co.
sept II
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-28

III CONDITION ofthe town. They "con-
gratulate the Council upon their wise
act In the removal Of the bridges,
which were but shelter for
debris and putrcscent matters" They
close their report by submitting a
statement Of the births and deaths In
the town during the year, rs follows:
Births-white, II; colored, 26; total,
43. Deaths white, 10; colored, 26;
total, SO.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. .--Messrs. j..
M. Beatty & Co. arc now the agents for
the sale of the "Qucen Bess" Corset,
which they recommend as al cxcep-
tionally fine article. They have also
on hand their usual fine stock of dry
goods, fancy goods, ETC., which will
well repay an examination.
Mr.. d. Sugcnbcimer announces that
he will sell his varied stock Of dry
goods, boots, shoes, hats, clothing,
etc., at prices to compete with the low
est. His stock will be found to con-
tain everything to supply the wants of
| the customer.
Mr.. Joseph Groeschel offers his
stock of underwear at very low figures
to close out. His goods will be found
to DC Of the best quality and he will
sell them at the lowest living prices.
Mr.. Jno. l.. Mimnaugh of tho eau
gusta Store" is out with one of his
''leaders" setting forth a few of the
innumerablc things he has in his man.
moth establishment. Read his adver-
tisemcnt-it's too big q thing to set
out in a "local BRIEF"
THE CoTroN CAsE.-The Columbia
correspondent Of the Ne,vs and Cou-
rier says: "Mr. N. B. Barnwell, mas
ter III equity, has been taking evidence
in the case Of n. L. Bonham, railroad
commissioner, against the Charlotte,
Columbia and Augusta Railroad Com
pany. This case, which WAS we'll
known year ago, involves the right
Of the railroad to charge for cotton
freights by measurement. 1t was de-
cided i'll the negative by Judge Mac
key, but ovcrruled by the Supreme
Court and remanded to the court be-
low with instructions. In accordance
with them, the court referred the case
to the Master to take testimony as to
whether cotton was considered freight
chargeable by weight or measurement
in 1916, when the charter Of the road
was granted, and report his findings
and the testimony to the court. The
Master has examined ten witnesses
here and will continue tho examina-
ton at Winnsboro on Monday. AS up
to this point the testimony taken
proves that cotton was charged neith-
er by weight nor measurement in 1916,
but only at price per bale, the inves-
tigation will not result in much but
another quandary."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-28

The 61st annual convention of the
Episcopal church Of North Carolina is
in session at Raleigh.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-28
ELEGANT JEWELRY CHEAP.

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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-28

- UGARS. assorted. Coflces, Rio,
Laguayra and Old Gov. Java.
Rio and Old Gov. Java Roasted.
Teas, Black. Imperial, Gunpowdcr
and Young hyson'
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-28

Since the introduction of this Spool
Cotton into the American mark t. its sue
cess has been unprecedented. No other
brand Of thread has ever met with the
same amount of public favor in the same
space Of time.
The 20. N. +" manufacturers W were the
first to recognize the importance Of the
sewing Mnchine and to make q six-cord
cotton, which has ever been the reoog-
nized standard for machines.
All the improvements in machinery
that tho inventive genius Of the nine
teeth century has produced have been
adapted by the mar ufacturers Of 20. N.T.e
at all the great International Fairs of
tho world, 20. N. IT," has been awarded
the highest honors.
The 80. N. r." factories at Newark.
N. j., and Paisley, Scotland, employ
1900 operatives. make suf]} }ciept thread
daily to 60 around the world four times.
Consume l4u tons Of conl daily, ~ ::
The manufacturers of 30. N. T." are
the largest manufacturers of Spool Cot,
ton in tho world.
a full assortment Of this Spool Cotton.
can be had Mt wholesale and retail ut J. NJ
BEATTY IL CO.'S. feb 22-tx6m
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-28

RAILROAD ScHEDULE.-The trains
now pass Winnsboro as follows:
North bound passenger, 1928 p. NJ. !;
soutt-bOund, 4.28 p. m; north-bound
freight, 9.O5 a. M; south-bound, 1877
p. IN. These arrivals are on the basis
of Railroad time. sixteen minutes
faster than Winnsboro time.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-28
SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.

SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.
N pursuance of authority on me con-
J. ferred by mortgage of F. NJ. Gnds-
den and II. Gadsden, of date tho 9th day
of April, 1881. will offer for sale before
the Court House door, in Winnsboro, on
tho first Monday in June next, ut public
"utcry, to the highest bidder: One gray
mare mule. about ten years old, and
about fourt.en and one-half hands high
Tenn, OF snle-CASH.
may 24-ttd A. WILLIFORD.