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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25
Fancy Canes.

The dealer took down several canes
from q rack against the wall, and taking
a very light-colored stick from among
them studded with silver nails, said:
"Con you tell me what this is and where
it comes from?"
The cane waa drab in color and very
slim at the bottom, tko hendle being
composed of a natural root.
"English ash2" venturod the ropor-
ter.
"That's it. exactly, and not ono in
hundred can tell this wood when they
see it, either. It is very peculiar wood
being sometimes very pliable and then
again very brittle. They are used a
great deal ny those who dress for effect
only, They cost from as cents to $3,
according to their quality"
"What are the fancy woods2"
"Blaok and white bamboo have had
the foremost position for some time
past" was the reply, "but are gradually
going out before tho pretty ash. 4
black bamboo with silver mounting
makes o handsome cane without o
doEbs, bnt then you see, people don't
want pretty things as much AZ they do
odd patterns. Ebony is an odd wood,
but is still used q great deal because it's
reliable"
"Do. 'slims' often buy heavy canes?''
"Slims,' what are they?' asked tho
clerk in surprise.
''Sllm is new name for dudes"
"Oh, 1 SEQ. Well, no. but they often
buy the Holly Hook, which is very
large cen, but not as heavy aa a willow
awltch. 1t gives the impression that it
is very heavy"
'"This," ha said in conclusion, sis also
q Moe wood, being very pliable. Gan
you guess what 1t Is? Well, it's snake
wood, and when mounted in silver makes
splendid stick"
There are several varieties Of heads
and handles to canes---the Opera, Polo,
Mascot, Zulu, Rustic and Sickle being
among those most sought after.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25
Odd AI0ngolin an III Iablts.

The MOngol Is humane, almost to ex-
cess, toward the mcaneSt creatures
An almost incredible instance Of that
humanity is recorded by al author,
whose camcl-driver, being as bald as
Nero, had been maddened ono evening
by cloud ofmosquitoes. In the night
came frost, and in the morning tho
insects were benumbed. "Oh dear,
oh dear, tho mosquitoes are froZenl'
said the camel-driver, cOmpassionately
a Christian would havo fallen upon
them With a slipper and spared neither
age nor scx. MOngols, it seems, have
no equivalent for "good-bye;" at any
rate, If they have they seldom or never
use it, and soavoid distressing phrase.
a bow and O smile, it appears, suffice
for nearly all occasions---unless, per-
haps, between lovers and intimate re-
lations. The way a Mongol eats meat
at least among tho tribes Of which
our author had experience-can not be
recommended on grounds either Of sa-
fety VI elegance. lilo takes a large
piece Of meat in his left hand, having
knife In his right, fastens his teeth
in the meat, and with q sudden flash Of
steel cuts off piece close to his lips.
1t is evident that a prominent nose is q
great disadvantage at a meal thus eaton
and it is said that tho sight of u table
full Of guests performing after this
fashion is enough to appal the stoutest
heart. The MOngol does not yield to
the European in abuse Of strong drink;
and ono Of the Mongol's favorite dis.
eases is that which Is supposed rightly
or wrongly, to be especially prevalent
in the land Of "whusky."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

his great blue eyes, and did he not
show her thousand little attentions,
of which Ralph had never thought?''
So she twisted the great diamond
engagement ring, which Lord Ellis
mere had given her, around her finger,
and dreamed her dream.
lie had asked her to keep their ell
gagement secret until he could obtain
his fathers consent, and she had pro-
missed.
Otherwise what pleasure she would
have had in saying, "Ralph Braybrook
chose to leave me, and accepted Lord
Ellesmere."
"Bessie," cried her mother; Gin the
name of everything you love, child
what have you suffered to come be.
tW eon you and Ralph?"
I'VE have quarrelled, mother, and
the match is broken off," said Bessie, ~
setting her lips defiantly.
'Oh, my child, my childl" .cried her
mother; "do not play fast and loose
with an honest affection like his. lie
is almost broken-hearted. Remember
men are not to be treated like toys:
they have feelings which must be re-
spected."
And so have women, mother,n said
the girl; "ask me no more. I have
done with Ralph"
But for all that her conscience smote.
and once or twice she had almost re-
solved to write to Ralph, and make it up.
In the morning, however, came a
splendid bouquet and a passionate note
from his lordship; SO she allowed herself
to drift with the current.
a month passed.
Bessie was haggard and pale, and
yet persuaded herself that she was
desperately in love with Lord Elles.
mere.
Zone afternoon she received q not q
from her lover, urging her to meet him
blythe pOacher'S oak in Elesmere Park.
1t was their usual trysting place.
1t was pouring with rain when she
started, and showed every indication
of stormy afternoon.
But something unusual about the
note seemed to demand her attendance
on the spot.
When she arrived there she found
him pacing up and down in the most
agltatcd manner.
"All is discovered, Bessie, my darl-
mgl" he said, rushing to embrace her;
you must aid me or am lost"
'IIow?" she cried, terrified.
"4 ou must away to London with me
at once. [ have got special license;
once married L fear nothing; the estate
is entailed, and l will soon persuade
my father to forget his anger
"Oh, Reginaldl" she cried, "alone. !"
"Certainly, darling," ile said :'now-
this instant! 1 have no time to wait,
tor even now my father is posting down
from London"
81 dare not, Reginald,' she said,
clmging close to him, for the storm had
terrified her; "I am afraid;' and then
suddenly she released herself, and drew
back, looking at him with a newborn
fear.
Afraid Of what?' he said. "I call
God to witness that mean to be true
to you; if not, may this lightning strike
me dead"
Then there came a binding glare of
light, a horrid crashing of branches.
Lord Ellesmere lay at her feet, and
a man dashing through the trees caught
the shrieking girl in his arms and bore
her away.
1t was Ralph, who had sought refuge
from the storm in the woods, and wit
messed the NEE ting.
Months passed ere Bessie recovered
that fearful shock, and, if it took some
OF the joyousness and giddiness out Of
her life, it made her filter companion
for her first bethrothed.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

Mica has been applied to a new use.
that Of fashioning it into middle soles to
boots and shoes. The invention con"
sists OF q sheet Of mica, imbedded In
thin coatings Of cement, and placed In
the boot or shoe under and adjacent to
the ipsole, tho, upper leather of the
shoe tapping over Its edges, or next
under the filing and the outer or bot
tom sole, and covering the upper space
from the toe to the instep.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

We have used the Davis Vertical Feed Sewing
Machine for the last five years. We would not
have any other make at any prlce. The machine
has given us unbOunded satisfaction.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. w. K. TURNER AND DAUGHTERS
Fairfield county. s. c., Jan. II, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

MIR. }. o. BoAG-Dear Sir: 1t gives me III lch
pleasure to testify to tho merits OF tho Davis Vcr-
ticaI Feed Sewing Machine. The machine got OF
you about five years ago. has been almost In con-
slant use ever since that time. I cannot see that
1t IL worn any, and has not cost Inc one cent for
repairs since we havo had 1t. Am we'll pleased
and don't wish for any better.
Yours truly,
RoBT. CRAWFORD,
Granite Quarry, near Wlnnsboro s. G.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

Having bought Davis Vertical Feed Sewing
Machine from Mr.. j. o. BOag some three years
ago. and 1t having given mo perfect satisfaction In
every respect u family machine. both for heavy
and lght sowing, and never needed tho least re-
pair In any way, can chccrfully recommend 1t to
any ono as flrst-class machine In every parlcu-
lar, and think 1t second to nOne 1t Ia one OF the
simplest machines made; my children use 1t with
all case. The attachments are moro easily ad-
juBted and 1t d0es q greater range OF work by
means OF Its Vertical Feed than any other ma
chino have ever seen or used
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

have no fault 10 nnu with my machine, aud
don't want any better. have made the price OF
1t scvera times by taking In sewing. 1t is always
ready to do Its work. think It q 1rS-cass ma
chine. feel onn't say too much for the Davis
Vertical Feed Machine.
MRS. THOMAS SMITH.
Fairfield county, April, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

Prof. Joseph lie Conte has come to
the conclusion thet tho supposed hu:
man foatppints at Carson, Nevada, are
the tracks of large plantigrade quad.
ruped. He adds that there Is abundant
room for honest difference of opinion in
the matter.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

-, lhia isto certify we have nad IN constant use
@Ss'Nkv.' AL ahis.n hn<,st va
price OF 1t several times over, we don't want any
better machine. 1t is always ready to do any klnd
OF work we have to do. No puckerng or skipping
stitches. We can only say we are we'll pleased
and wish no better machine,
CATHERINE WYIIH AND SISTER.
April 25, 1885.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

MIR BoAG: am Wen pleased IN every phrtloul
with the Davis Machine bought Of you. I think
a hrst-class machine In every reapect You Ene..
you sold several machines Of the Same make to
uiu ercnt members OF our families, all Of whom,
as lar as know, are we'll pleased with them.
Respectfully,
MRS. NJ. II. MOBLRY.
Fairfield county, April, 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25
MRS. THOMAS OwIEas.
Winnsboro, Fairfield county, y. G.

We have had one Of the Davis Machines about
four years and have always found 1t ready TO do all
kinds OF work we have had occasion to do. Can't
see that the machine is worn any, and works as
well as when new.
MRS. W. J. CRAWFORD,
Jacks0n's Creek, Fairfield county, =. G.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

This is 10 certify that have been using a Davis
vertical Feed Sewing Machine for over two years
purchased OF Mr. ]. .. BOag l haven't found ii
simple. 1t never refuses to work, and In certaIuly
the lightest running In the market. consider it
a first. class machine.
Very respectfully,
MINNIE NJ. WII.ILN0uAM
Oakland, Fairfield county. y. G.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

Ny wife ls highly pleased with the Davis Ma
chine bought OF you. She would not take double
what sho gave for 1t. The machine has not
been out OF order since she had 1t, and she can do
any kind OF work on 1t.
Worry Respectfully,
JAS. Il. FREE.
Monticello. Fairfield county, s. G.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

The Davis Sewing Machine Is simply treas
tre MRS. J. A. GOODWIN.
Rldgcway, N. c.. Jan. 10. 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

chino ready do oil kinds Of to work have had oc-
oasion to do. l cannot SEQ that the machine In
worn particle and 1t works as well as when new.
Respectfully,
Mrs. II. 9. GoODING.
Winnsboro, =. c., April, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

80 BoAG, Esq, Agent-Dear Sir: My wife
has been using Davis Sowing Machine constant
ly for the past four years, and IL has never needed
any repairs anu works just as well as when frat
bought. Sho says 1t Will do greater range OF
practical work nnd do 1t easier and better than
any machine she has ever used. We cheerfuliy
recommend 1t as No. family machine,
Your truly,
JAS. @. DAVIS.
Winnsboro. 8. c., Jan. 3, 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

MIR. B0AG: 1 Dougnt Davis Vertical Feed
owing Machine from you four years ago. I am
enghted with 1t. 1t never has given me any
rouble and has never been the least out of order. .
IL If as goou as when l lrst bought 1t. l can
recommend 1t.
Respectfully,
Mrs. M. j. KIRKLAND
Monticello, April 80. 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25
THE VERDICT
Of
THE PEOPLE.
BUY THE BEST!

MR.. J. o. BoAd-Dear Sir bought the first
Davis Machine sold by you over five years ago for
my wl1e, VINO has given II u long and fair trial. I
am wen pleased with 1t. 1t never gives any
roube, and Is AZ good as when first bought.
,, J. W. BOIICK.
Wnnsboro, 8. c., April 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

Mr.. BoAd: OIL wish to know what have to say
III regard TO the Davis Machine bought Of you three
years ago: feel can't say too much In It's favor.
made about $50 90 within five months at times
running it 80 fast that the needle would get per-
Icctly not from friction. feel confident / could
not have done the same work with az much case
anu so well with any other machine. No time loaf
III adjusting attachments. The llghtcst running
machine have ever treadled. Brother James and
ni.a Miiilams families are as much pleased with their
machine. As said before I don't think too
much can be said for the Davis Machine.
Respectfully,
ELLEN STEVENSON,
Fairfield County, April, 1888
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-25

MN DoAd MY machine gives me perfect salts
faction. lind no fault with 1t. The attachments
9re 80 simple: wish for no better than the Davis
vertical Feed.
Respectfully.
,,,, Mrs. r. MILLING.
Fairfield county, April, 1888.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-31
The Day at the Capitol.
pecial Dispatch "a THH BKn,

WASHINGTON, May 30.-The ina.
TONS dead" whoae remains are inter.
red In cemeteries In and about Wash.
ington, we're honored this morning
with the usual ceremonies of Decora-
tian Day. Memorial services at the
principal cemeteries were conducted
under direction Of the Grand Army
of the Republic. G. A. r. posts pa.
raded In uniform, marched 20 the Ar.
lington National cemetery, where the
principal services of the day were
held. Here a large number of people
assembled to witness the ceremonies,
which were of an Impressive character.
A national salute was fred by zig
nal corps and immediately afterwards
the procession for ex.soldiers, aailort
and soldiers orphans formed and
marched, headed by the Marine band,
through the cemetery, decorating the
graves. At the head of each Of the
thousands of graves a mlnistur,
American flag had been placed, and a.
the procession passed up and dowr
the long lines, flowers were profueel!
scattered over the mounds. AT tn,
comb of the "Unknown Dsad" a hal
was made, and while the band played
q dlrge, flowers we're strewn thickly
about the enclosure.
Impressive services were held a
the Soldiers home. In them Gen
w. T. Sherman, Postmaster G enera.
Gresham, Chief Justice Waite, Justic
Strong, Generals Sturglr, Ayres, In
gals and Rosecrans, and q number o
ladies, the wives and widows of promi
nent ofi,ers, and a detachment o
regular troops, participated, togethe
with the Grand Army posts. The OF
ercises included a poem by Consu
Byers, author of the song "Shei
mans March to the Sea-" tho deliver
of an Grafton by ex-Jnstice Wn
Strong, of the U. s. supreme court
Similar. exercises were held at tn
Congressional cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-31
The Iron Strike.
Al niapatch IN TIN RUH-

SRpNhS' ot"sN w ~ '
PITTsBURG, May 30.-The iron
manufacturers charge that the action
of, the Amalgamated Association In
demanding the restoration of the scale
of 1881 In tho Cincinnati district Is q
breach of faith and will solidify the
manufacturer ranks, They also de-
clare that In the strike they will as
sumo the offensive instead of the de-
fensive ~ heretofore, that the result
will certainly be q large increase In the
number of non.union mills, If not
complete humiliation of the Amslga-
mated Association. President Jarrett
denies that the Amalgamated Associa-
tion has boon guilty of breach Of faith
and predicts that the strike will not
last long.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-31
FL.OWERY GRAVES.
General Observance of The Day
HallOwed By the Nations
Heroes.
Tho Beautiful Work of Decor
ating Their Graves In
creasing y early.
Tho ere monies I'm Nov York,
Washington and Cleveland
Decoration Day.

Decoration LAY
Special Dispatch to tbs BEs.
New York, May 30.-From an
early hour the streets in all sectlous of
the city resounded with strains Of
martial music and hundreds of per.
sons were out in holiday attire to wit.
ness the display. Tho route slong
which the procession was to pass WAS
lined with people. The windows Of
the houses along the route were also
crowded, Oa the plaza at Madison
Square was erected a stand, on which
were seated the president, Secretary
Chandler and Secretary Folger,
Attorney General Brewster, Major
General Hancock and staff, Mayor
Edison, Commodore UpDhur, Brigadier
General Baron De Trebri and Gov.
eruor Ludlow, of Now Jersey, with
Gen. Weston and Gen. Spencer, and
many others of prominence. Opposite
the grand stand was another stand,
equally bright with flags and bunting,
| on which sat officers Of the G.. A, r..
aud guests. The president and party
were SbCOTteu lTOIh tho iitu aNouuS
hotel to the reviewing stand by the
| Old Guards and a guard OF honor,
composed of two comrades from each
G. A. r. post. In addition to several
Grand Army posts, were a naval dl.
vision, composed of seamen and ma
ripes from the Brooklyn navy yard,
under the command of Rear Admiral
George III. Cooper. In the rear pro.
cession we're a largo number of trucks
decorated with flags bearing immense
loads of flowers, a large portion OF
which were contributed by
the children of the public schools.
The procession marched down
Broadway to Canal street, where the
divisions were dismissed. That por-
tion going to Brooklyn cemeteries,
marched over the East river bridge.
When the procession had passed The
reviewing stand President Arthur and
party we're escorted back to the Fifth
avenue hotel, where for two hours the
president received q large number Of
visitors. The day In Brooklyn wal
celebrated with won.ed enthusiasm
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-31

to the dead, ard called upon the clti.
zans to suspend business tomorrow
to attend the funeral. Tho council
also made arrangements for the erec.
tion OF n monument over their
graves. BuOlnors has practically
suspended all day, The city Is in
great gloom over the tragic death of
tive persons. Tdo white and colored
military companies were called out by
the mayor early la the day for protcc.
tion of properly, everything being Ia
a state of unparalleled confusion.
The fire companies of Richmond and
Danvilie were recalled, their services
not being needed. The insurance Sc.
grsgstos about 500, 600
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-31
Tho Bottom Dropped Out.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May SOTO.
night an accident occurred causing
damage to the Knoxville water works.
The bottom of one of the reservoirs
dropped out, emptying In five minutes
100000 gallons Of water into the ave
beneath. The water did not come to
the surface, though the reservoirs are
on a hill several hundred feet high.
The existence of the cave was not
generally known.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-31
Congregational Societies.
Dispatch 10 TIE BE.

ppoNihi biopees" A"- "
BosroN, May 30.--TAere were I'm
portsnt meetings of the C~ongrega-
tionsl societies to-day. The Ameri-
can College and Educational society
reported $l35, 600 given colleges and
$50, 600 added to the permanent fund.
Atameeting of the American boardof
commissioners for foreign missions, to-
day, 1t was announced the had come
to an end and sol 600 had been asked
for tho years missionary work, more
than could be procured. Receipts
from donations and legaotes during
tho past nine months were $343, 00O,
aud In the next three months 1t will
b. necessary to have $3.50, 0O0 more.
The annual meeting OF the Univer'
salist Publiahing society WAS held to-
day, The business of tho house the
past year has been the lsrgeht OF any
year since It's organization.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-31
Accidents MT Sea.

spcclai Dlsphtch W INN Dhh
Boston, May 30.-The yacht Sky.
lark capsizcd In the harbor this after.
noon, and the following persons were
lost: David Butler and Matthew
Kenney, of Forest Hills; Jas. Wood
and Joseph Cieary, of Boston; Rich.
ard O'Brien, of South Boston, an6
another unknown man.
The steam gauge cock on board The
steam barge Andrew Noater, burs'
this afternoon on tho way from Point
of Pines, severely ncalding John j,
OLsary, of Boston, and Edward Hart,
engineer, who will probably die
Burt MoNsmara and Henry McCarty,
of East Boston,, and Andrew Nc
Intyre were also severely soaldsd,
probsbly fatally.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-31
Settling tho Strike.

bpeciA DIspatcn 10 lhE BEH
ST.. LOUIS, May 30.-The COM
mittse appointed by the Bellevllle
Board of Trade to consider the rela-
tions existing between the miners and
mine owners In that district, and to
see what can be done towards settling
the present difficulties, have made q
report In which they recommend that
all railroad companies carrying coal to
St. Louis, furnish a copy of the
weights of coal produced by hand
working mines to Chas. Nesbit, presi-
dent of the Miners union, on tho
9th and 20th day Of each month, and
that Nesbit furnish q copy of the same
to each mine; that q uniform screen be
established at all hand working
mines and that owners of machine
mines be allowed to operate them
without any reference to the regula-
lions governing hand mining, The
committee also recommended the
state Legislature provide for a com-
mittee of arbitration, to whom all
difficulties between operators and
miners shall be submitted, and whose
decisions shall be final. These REQ.
concentrations are simply what the
miners are c%ontendlng for. Whether
the mine owners will agree to the
terms suggested 10 not known,
but 1t Is quite likely some action
looking to q settlement of the trouble,
and resumption of work will be taken
In a day or two. No trouble Is re-
ported as yet to day In any part Of
the district, and there will probably
not be any more.
The inquest is still In progress and
may not conclude to- day. Two COM
panies at Decatur have been ordered
to hold themselves In readiness tC
start for st. Clair county at a mo-
ment's notice, but their services will
not likely be needed.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-31
The WAGE WAR.
The Rebellion at BolleVille Sub
dued and the Victim
Buried.
The Board of Trade Formulate
a Plan Of Settlement.
Tho Coming Iron Strike.
Burial of tho Dead Miner.

Burial of tho Dead Miner.
Special Dispatch to TEE BEs.
ST LOUIS, May 30.-The funeral Of
William Henderson, the miner killed
by the military, took place at three
o'clock this afternoon. Over 1000
miners attended the fueral.
The inquest was continued this
morning. Several witnesses were K
amined, among others Deputy Sherlffs
Rsglsnd and Anthony. The testimo-
ny was conflicting as to who begun
the firing, although Deputy Sheriff
Ragland stated he saw q man pointing
q revolver at him and hen shots were
Immediately fred.
All quiet at Bslleville and other
mines to-day. 1t is believed same
way out Of the difficulty will be found
aud work resumed at all mines next
week.