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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1882-03-28
Wells and Orange BIoss olns. .

1t is n common superstition, especially
| In Ireland, that q marriage lacks validity
unless solemDized with gold ring. AT
town at the southeast OF Ireland. a
person long kept a few gold wedding.
rings for hire, and when parties who
were too poor to purchase ring of the
necessary precious metal were about to
be married, they obtained the loan OF
one. and paid small fee for the same.
the ring being returned to the owner i'm
mediately otter the ceremony.
In some places it is still customary fox
the same ring to be used for many mar
riages, for which purpose it remains in
the custody of the priest.
The BRIDES veil originated in the An.
glo-Saxon custom of performing the
marriage ceremony under square piece
of cloth, held at each corner by tall
man over the bridegroom and bride to
conceal her maiden blushes. Something
like this care-cloth, we are told, is used
by the modern Jews, from whom it has
probably been derived into the Christian
Church. There is square vestment
called Taleth, with pendants about it,
put over the head of the bridegroom and
bride together.
The reason why the orange blossoms
are worn by the bride is not satisfactori
ly known. The general opinion seems to
be that it was originally adopted as on
emblem of fruitfulnes. It has been
suggested that this custom was intro.
duced by French miliners, and that the
flower in question was selected for its
beauty rather than for any symbolica1
| reason. One writer tells us thst the
practice has been derived from tho Sara
cons, among whom the orange blossoms
was regarded as symbol of prosperous
life. This is partly to be accounted 70,
by the fact that in the East the orange
tree bears ripe fruit and blossoms at the
same time,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1882-03-28
A Cool Detective.

AS rule highwaymen in the mining
States seldom operate upon stage coach
with "U. s. NJ" on it. They know that
these initials staud for the United States
Mail, and are a pledge that the whole
power of the government will be used to
! capture them.
The detectives in the government SER
vice are quiet men, courteous in manner
and gentle in speech. Mr.. Hays tells,
in his book on "New Col2fado," Of one
whom he met, who wore fold spectacles
and looked like German profess or
Yet this man alone took two mail rob-
bers from the north to Tei&s, At one
place their friends planneda q rescue. lie
quietly informed his prisoners that,
while their friends could undoubtedly
kill him, they might be sure that the
first motion would send both of thom
into eternity. Not man in the crowd
moved finger.
On one occasion, a celebrated deteo-
tive was on the stage which was attack
cd by two masked mon. The first he
knew was that two revolvers we're thrust
In the coach's windows, with the oom
mand Hands up, gentlemenl'
The highwaymen had "ths drop" on
the passengers, in which their vocabulary
meant the certainty of being able to
kill before being harmed themselves.
TO his disgust the detective was CON-
PEELED to give up his watch and all his
money.
AS the robbers left, he put his hand
down III the "soot," and to his delight
1t touched carbine. Asking the
driver to go on little farther and
then stop and wait for him, he went back
alone.
The two lnsn, unsuspicious of dan.
ger were "divvying up" tho spoils in
the middle of the road. This was Just
what the detective had calculated on.
"Now, You scoundrels, it's my turn,"
he shouted, covering them with the re-
peating oarbiue. "Throw up your
hands, or I'll shoot"
The robbers at his command stepped
one side holding up their hands, while
he picked up their revolvers. 1t was
not many minutes before the astonished
passengers saw the two highwaymen
walking meekly down tn road with the
Sool detective following. They were
iaan iaaani In tho coach and HAslly lodged in
IThs.- afcaa. 81, Adams
Who subsequently sSeslone among
the Utes and secured he selease of the
woman oaptives from he White River
Agency.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1882-03-28
Chinese Printing.

The blocks ore oil of the same size,
about eightinohes by twelve inches, and
about half an inch thick. Each block
represents two leaves of four pages of
the book, being engraved on both sides.
The blocks for complete work can thus
be slowed away in a very small compass.
The cost Of engraving a page of tho
wooden blocks is said to be but little
moro than the expense of setting up
page of Chinese type and preparing it
for the press. An edition of one copy
can be printed if no more are required.
and thus the expense of keeping large
stock of printed books on hand, some of
which eventually have been sold as
waste paper when they grew out of date
or revisions had been made, as is the
CASE among ourselves, is entirely avoid
cd. Any errors or misprints that may
be discovered can rs rule, be corrected
on the blocks with bat very little trou-
BILE. A skillful printer can print by
hand 5000 leaves Of two pages each in a
day, using no press or machinery what
ever. He supplies his own tools and re-
ccives as wages about twenty five cents
day. The paper ordinarily used is
white and Of the best quality, although
yellowish kind is also made use of at
reduction of twenty per cent. on the
selling price. The books are bound in
the usual Chinese style and fastened
with white silk thread. They pres ent
, an appearance which satisfies the taate
Of the most fastidiouc native.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1882-03-28
Industry need not wish.
FFr,,f1, 10 ba t,ooio &c ooor,,

y
Ayarice is the mother of many vices.
The path of truth is plain and safe
path.
Many cranky persons suffer from an
insane liver.
Old injuries are seldom cancelled by
new benefits.
Youth looks at the possible. age at
the probable.
The fountain of content must spring
up in the mind.
Falsehood sinks us into contempt
with God and man.
Poverty wants somo, luxury many,
and avarice all things.
It's easy finding reasons why other
people should bo patient,
AN exchange usks: "What would q
twenty-five cent cigar amount to if you
had no matoh2" Just.a quarter oil dol
lar brother. Give us another,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1882-03-28
Personal Ma hners

1t is sometimes objected to book.
upon etiquette that they cause those who
consult them to act with mechanical re-
straint, and to show in society that they
are governed by arbitrary rules, rather
than by an intuitive perception of what
is graceful and polite.
This objection is unsoand, because it
"upposes that people who study the
theory Of etiquette do not exercise their
powers of observation in society, and OBJ.
tain, by their intercourse with others
that freedom and ease of department
which society alone can impart.
Books upon etiquette are useful, mas
much as that they expound the laws OF
polite society. Experience alone, how
ever, can give effect to the precise MAN.
ner in which those laws are required to
be observed.
Whatever objections may be raised to
the teachings Of works upon etiquette,
there can be no sound argument against
series Of simple and brief hints, which
shall operate as precautions against mis-
takes in personal conduct.
Avoid intermeddling with the affairs
of others. This is most common fault.
A number of people seldom meet but
they begin discussing the affairs of some
one absent. This is not only uncharita-
BILE, but positively unjust. It is equiva-
lent to trying cause in the absence
Of the person implicated. Even in the
criminal code. prisoner is presumed to
be innocent until he is found guilty,
Society, however, is less just, and passes
Judgment without hearing the do
fense. Depend upon it, as certain
rule, that the people who unite with
you in discussing the affairs of others
will proceed to scandalize you tho mo-
ment you depart.
Be consistent in the avowal of princi-
pies. Do not deny to-day that which
you asserted yesterday. If you do, you
will stultify yourself, and your opinions
will soon be found to have no weight.
You may fancy that you gain favor by
subserviency; but 80 fur from gaining
favor, you lose respect.
Avoid falsehood. There can be found
no higher virtue than the love of truth.
The man who deceives others must him
self become the victim Of morbid dis
trust. Knowing the deceit of his own
heart, and the falsehood of his own
with Suspicion, and lie mist lose eii the5 q
greatest of all happiness ss-confidence in
those who surround him,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1882-03-28
The Loyk8irds.

Among the many bits OF beautiful
plumage found in Austr Ia. is one called
tho Love Bird. It il aout the size OF
the sparrow, with a part shaped beak
and covered with pluhge of green
and gold. There are ma ~ other birds
in that country with pre Raudy. or
gay, plumage, but nonein which the
two most beautiful ooors, gold and
green, are 80 artisticaIlS blended as in
the Love Bird. The lnplish Lark il
noted for its song; the Eagle for its
keenness of sight aud ste ength of pin
ion; the Dove for its Ii ,ralessnes ess: the
Parrot for it's marvelous,power OF ,mi.
tating certain sounds mening certain
words; the Magpie for its,raft and cum
nlng; the Sparrow for its common cry
of "Cheer up" The Love Bid is noted
for tho intensity of its affections. There
arc otlaer birds of the parrA species
that have n good amount OF bis same
feeling of attachment, but none in
whom it is so marvelousIy strmg as in
the Love Bind. It is m established fact
that they cannot exist singly3 Where
they arc kept rs pets they mus be kept
in pairs They can be kept In large
numbers, but not less than Svo will
live. 1t there are two in cagSand one
dies or gets killed, the other plies away
and dies. If one hops down fom its
perch, the other quickly follows and tho
same in eating and drinking. Mey can
not sing, and if in pairs and un(isturb-
cd, do not make much noise.s They
might be termed mute mates.A Their
loYe is stronger than death. w r.. ;,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1882-03-28

alternative he took the pen. wrote his
me and as he did so said IN the agony
Of despair:
esquire, Ill do It, but went Che give
me look when come back to her."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1882-03-28
TRI-WEEKLY EDITION.
TRANSPORTATION.

The tiny bud Of spring
Sweet blooms to summer bring,
And fruit to autumn's store;
And then their mission'g DER.
The rllls to Btreamlets go
The streams to rivers flow,
And ever steadily
They Journey to the sea.
Time gitdea swiftly by,
Not needing you or l.
Not pausing till 1t be
Lost in eternity.
The infant, In Its play,
Soen reaches youths hey-day;
And manhood's sturdy prime
BcstrIdes the wave OF time.
Thus, as the buds Of spring
Together harvest bring
And as tho minute rllls
The mighty oceans fill
SO human lives must blend
In some, great future end:
And, oh where shall 1t be
That end for you and me!
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-21
THE woNDERruL REVOLVING SIGNS.

These attractive signs are on exhibition
at the Harper House drug store. Mr..
Harry M. Sherman, general agent anes
business manager fer the Revolving Sign
Company of the United States,' arrived
in this city yesterday and is registered at
the Harper. He is negotiating with some
of our heaviest manufacturing firms for
large lots of these signs to distribute
among their patrons. They are considered
the very best out door advertisements ever
gotten up In this country and are being
adopted by the largest business houses in
the east They are very durable, as well
as attractive Mr. Sherman viii remain
in the city, at the Harper. for about ten
days.
Mr.. W. e Bailey, local agent for the
state of Illinois, viii be glad to receive
orders for these signs which are univer-
sally pronounced the very best all things
considered, yet introduced.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-21


Ed Knell was to-day loading his house.
hold goods, etc, onto cars preparing :.
depart for his new location in Missonri
The Spanish Students" and oPo..,
English Bell Ringers" are the next on ~
list for the library boards course Of er,aa
tainments.
The best and largest stock of f,rr;,,.
in the city, which will be sold at ana ,,,;ul
ly low prices at w F. Halls. KneITs u,
stand. 0l
Dimock, Gould s. Co.'S. work of the No.,
season is given in a nut shell. as foIlon.
Lumber sawed. $1,000, 600; lath. . 0oo ooa
and pickets, 60,000
The bottom had fallen out of the ou,,..
in front of J. T. Browning's new brial
building and when some one entered -
basement they found it filled with ws,..
This was caused by excavations bein.
made to close the gutter, the dirt not oi,
ing the proper support.
Messrs. West 81 Co, who have e,oo..,
ed Ed McGraw in the livery business ~.
now prepared to furnish good rigs At 700 700
sonable figures. Give them call %
Dec13 d1Ot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-21
lla-
TONIGHT.

Tonight our citizens are indeed nro,,
ised a treat, at which time Sol Smith P,.
sell will appear upon the boards at the on
era house, under the auspices of the Ma
line library. This is the the third of thai,
series, and deserves to be, as # mn
doubtedly will, be, we'll patronized. NJ
Russell, supported by an excellent arr,r
OF talent, will appear in ''Edgewooj
Folks" and those who are at all famfi.,
with this great comedians ability p0.
nouncc him simply immense, and tbose
who have ever seen the ''star' in any piecs
will go again, and those of our people tbst
go can rest assured that the even
ing will be well spent, and conti,
ual laughter will mark the evenings enter
tainment from beginning to end. ST.
tighten your buttons, secure your seats
and go, and if it is too late to geta n.
served seat, go anyway, and you are pron.
ised a good seat. Popular prices will Be
at the box office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-21

w. S. Westbrook, of Winnipeg Mani
toba, is registered at the Keator House.
Buy your boots and shoes at low prices,
at E. Strate's.
Mr.. Eugene Lewis is off On another bust
ness trip this time to Massachusetts.
Grain leather boots for every day wear,
cheap. at E. Strate's.
Fred Knowles has left for Fulton, Ar
kansas, where he viii remain for some
time
Boots and shoes at very low prices, at
e. Strate's.
Herold Forsberg, aged ten weeks died
yesterday of commissions. The infant was
a son of the janitor of the First ward
school building.
Headquarters for furniture is at Samuel
son g. Johnson's.
Mrs. Nellie Cutler of Appleton, Wis, is
in the city visiting with her father, Mr. G..
w. West She will remain some time
The Rev. G. L. Morgan, pastor of the
Congregational church, has had his salary
raised from OIL 900 TO o., 800
Bargains in parlor chamber suits. at
Samuelson d Johnsons.
There will probably be another council
meeting the last of this week or the first of
next when a final adjustment of the Rock
river bridge matter may be expected
Levi Cralle has purchased of Ed Knell
his valuable dog Jim"
The largest and most complete stock of
silverware in the city can be foundlat Lind
Wallis onsRodman avenue.
Mr.. A. II. Bryant has returned after an
extended trip on the road in the interest of
the Moline PIow Co
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-21
Ear rings, at VIII R. Johnson's.
Scrap books, at Taylor & Philleo's.
Latest styles of shoes at Olson's.
TIE NORTHWESTERN MAGNATEs.

BIr. Marvin Hughitt, vice president and
general manager of the Northwestern
road returned to Chicago yesterday from
the meetings of the magnates in New York.
It was expected that there would be a
meeting yesterday of the general managers
of the roads interested in the recent
troubles, but it did not take place, and it
is thought that the details of the recent
agreement will not be fairly entered upon
general freight and passenger agents are
still at work perfecting the details as to
new rates, etc., pursuant to the agree
ment entered into at the New York con-
ference.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-21
how rHEY USED no HUNT.

This morning an ARGUS reporter sur
prised two old settlers, Uncles William
Brooks and William Bell, in Squire Crop
pers office and what do you think these
worthless were talking about? Why about
the grand times they used to have hunting
in Aud Lang Syne. Why said Uncle
Billy Bell, there's Adolph Dunlap who
came here the same time did in 1885. He
was regular greyhound in following the
trail of a wounded deer. [ never saw a
man like him who could clip it oyer
rav.nes. sloughs, bluffs and prairie and
once on the scent he was sure to
get the game He aid / always tried to
beat each other and sometimes it was nip
aud tuck to see who'd come out ahead. /
remember we went out after rabbits about
three years ago, you know that rabbit
thicket down on Warren's creek, turning
to Uncle Brooks as he spoke. who nodded
assent. well got six before he got any
and then he went right in and we got
eighteen rabbits, nine apiece and
quail apiece and then started
for home On the way back he shot
another quail and beat me. You remember
that he lived, when he first came here,
right in the best game country in this sec
ton, between the river and the bluffs,
and he often said that he never
had to go away from home
to hunt. o. them was the good hunting
times, when man could go out a little
ways and knock over turkeys, chickens,
rabbits and deer and not have to tramp
all over creation as they do now, and then
not get a chance to fire a shot" And so
they event it, Uncle Brooks putting in
word now and then in corrc boration of
Uncle Billy's experiences.
Before the 'seld settlers" have all laid
down their bundles the ARGUS ventures to
intimate that it would be a right good
thing for them to get together and depu-
tie one of their number to Elk up" the,
as yet, unwritten history of Rock Island
county.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-21
SUDDEN DEATH.

This morning. at an early hour, Mrs
Mary Bowen, wife of our respected towns
man Mr.. David Bowen, closed her ewes
finally upon the things of earth and enter
ed upon that which is reserved for the
children of God
Mrs. Bowen was born in Chillicothe,
Ohio. Dec. IL, 1917, and came to Rock
Island in 1S49 and was married that same
year. A few years ago she was troubled
somewhat with dropsical affection and
with what was decided by her attending
physician, DR.. Gait, to be RI eumatism of
the heart. At intervals since then she has
been somewhat out of health but for sew
eral days past seemed TO bein the enjoy
ment of excellent health. Last night she
retired at about 10 O'Clock This morning,
about 8 o'clock, her daughter Ida called
her repeatedly but there being no re-
Spouse she went to her mothers
room and found that life had apparently
departed. DR.. c. B. Kinyon, who lives
quite near, was called at once, but after
making an examination said that in his
opinion life had been extinct about two
hours. Upon her face were no traces of
pain or suffering, and she appeared as if
she had quietly fallen asleep
Thus has passed away, aged So years,
one who, in all the relations of life, wheth-
er as wife, mother, neignbor or friend, was
ever solicitous for the welfare of others,
and who seemed never weary in well doing
She has gone to that undiscovered country
toward which we are all fastening, but leav-
ing behind devoted and self-sacrifcing
record which is a monument far more
and in every way beautiful than
IAN be told by sculptor or artist. Five
besides the aged husband are left
% CT erish the tenderest of home recollec-
ions in connection with their departed re-
alive. They are Albert W., Eliza J., Mrs
W II. Snyder,) Mary E., Ida NJ, and Nina
]. Bowen.
The funeral services win be held to NOR
ow afternoon, at the family residence,
No. 500 Seventeenth street. beginning at |
80 o'clock
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-21
THE OMAHA ROAD.

Respecting the recent changes in the
management of the Omaha road in the in
terests of st. Paul and the Northwest
prominent railroad men say that the change
win result in securing to st. Paul and Min
| neapolis advantages that they have never
before enjoyed 1t is generally admitted
that Mr.. Porter and his subordinates have
labored earnestly to advance the prosperity
of the whole northwest. and it can now be
authoritativelg stated that Mr.. Hughitt is in
entire harmony with the policy heretofore
pursued by the officials of the Omaha road.
1t is known that Mr.. Porter and his sub
ordinate officials would not have retired
from the management of the Omaha road
had they not understood that the line
would be managed according to the prin-
ciples outlined by them during their con-
nection with the line. As far as any
change in the personnel of the manage
ment is concerned, it is stated that the mat
ter has not even been discussed and that
no changes are anticipated. 1t is also
understood that the road will be
run as dH Au0cECHucut OIgaikiAdIIOHs anu
that the merchants of st. Paul will be as
sured that their interests will be zealously
guarded. As one instance of the practical
benefits to be derived from the new deal, it
may be mentioned that at the meeting of
the Northwestern Traffic Association held
at Commissioner Carman's office, the new
winter tariff to take effect Jan. 1, 1888,
was decided upon, and the general freight
agents were engaged in making through
rate from st. Paul and Minneapolis to
points on the Winona and st. Peter road,
which will enable the miIlers to get their
wheat from that section of the country at
much lower rates than heretofore.
In regard to the diversion of business
from the Omaha road. by way of Kasota,
it may be stated that this traffic has never
been pooled; it is considered as local mat
ter, and the ST. Paul road never asked for
a share of it.
The New York reports that another war
would be inaugurated for the purpose of
Vanderbilt to buy the Mime |
apolis and st. Louis road are generally |
denied by parties interested in the line, in
asmuch as the road acts as governor |
over the two other roads, and the Rock |
Island could not afford TO part with its in
terest. 1t is not believed that any attempt |
will be made by Vanderbilt to extend his
system in the northwest.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-21

John Evans, the popular liverymaa Of
Rock Island has removed to his new and
commodious quarters, opposite west side
of postoff1ce, on Seventeenth street. Its
the largest and most complete livery stable
in the three cities. Mr. Evans would like
to see all of his old customers and as nam
new ones as would favor him with cali
Complete livery outfits, carriages furnislei
at any hour with promptness. Peohs
from Moline in Rock Island with team als
invited to call and give his place trial
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-21
ALICE OATES OPERA COMPANY.

Next Friday evening at Harper's theatre
in this city, the celebrated actress and
singer, Alice Oates, supported by strong
and well selected company of comedy and
vocal talent win appear in Audrsn's
beautiful and musical ''Mascotte" a comic
opera that has been a phenomenal success.
The press speaks in high terms of the
Oates troupe's rendition of this musical
gem as the following clipping from the
Albany Argas will serve as specimen to
show:
Alice Oates was very vivacious and
Frenchy Bettina. She threw herself into
the character wifi JUNCTION. aud first gave
q "Reminiscences of Lolita and then one of
Annie She introduced, as did the Others
great deal of new business that pleased
her hearers immensely, and in her musical
numbers she showed herself an accom-
plished vocalist. The troupe is good
throughout, and gave one of the finest en-
tertainments given in Albany this sea-
son.