davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-03-22
Niagara VulCariZed.

Every traveller who returns now from
Niagara reports the ruthless defacing which
is being practiced on that superb picture.
1t has only to be continued few years to
almost utterly destroy the charm of that
wonderful scene. The beauty Of the Am
erican shore of the river ls reported now
as almost entirely destroyed. The banks
which overhang the rushing water were
once softencd by lovely growth of shrub.
berry and frlngcd with the American wild
vines. These have been gradually removed
and In their place arc ugly buildings and
hldeous heaps Of refuse. The pretty island
in the American rapids which used to be
charming with its Wild prcenery is now
occupied by noisy paper mill and the
ruins Of an older mill. In few years the
owner Of this island and or Goat island
will come Of age and both will then be
sold, probably to be occupied by extensive
mills and shops and factories. Even the
grand part or the American rapids IS al
ready marred by wing dams and ice bar.
riers, and few years will see 1t utterly
spoiled. On the shore about the tails cs.
pecially on the American side, everything
Is terribly vulgarizcd. Indian shops. lager
beer saloons, shows of every description,
barns, factories and mills, with multitude
of petty annoyances to tho traveller, begin
to make the whole place unsightly and dis
agreeable. 1t is but poor consolation to
reflect that this vandalism has reacted
against the show keepers Of this place, and
that tie tide of travel to the wonderful
tails has fallen off greatly within the last
few years.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-03-22
Young Peoples Parties IN London.

There are great n.any dances taking
place just now IN London, several being
what are called 'Glnderellas," commence
ing at nino o'clock and ending at twelve.
At these entertainments many young girls
not yet "vut" arc allowed to appear, and
even children attend during the early part
Of the evening and take part IN few or
the dances. At some Of these the minuet
has been danced by children, and watched
with interest by tho surrounding assembly
of elders, who intend later on IN tho year,
If possible, to introduce this elegant dance
Of bygone decade. Dress varies greatly
at those entertainments, some of the
guests appearing in full ball tolictte, and
Others in simple evening gowns with al
most high bodies--certainly the high bo.
dies are made to look as dressy as possible;
and many young grls wear skirts of either
fine nuns cloth or figured Madras muslin,
with coat bodies OF velvc: and cream lace
waist coats; either high to the throat or
cut square and filed up with transparent
lace Tho sleeves reach to the elbows and
are finished off with ruff ,s OF cream lac Q.
Pointed bodies are also worn.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-03-22
by Telephone.

Billy Epply has just got back from
Chicago and tells very funny story.
He says that when the telegraph CON-
pany notified the bucket shop proprie
tors that they could no longer have tho
Board of Trade quotations, nor the use
of the "ticker," except under the new
restrictions, one gay young proprietor
exclaimed:
"I'll bet they didn't take my ticker
out Of my efiioel'
"What will you bet9" asked a broker
"Botl Why, I'll bet my soul against
rotten APPLE" he replied.
"Good for you," said dry old cuss
who was sitting by the stove. I'm glad
to find n man who doesn't want the best
OF it, all the time, but is willing to bet
on IN even thing"
The roars that followed this sally
could be heard for ten miles-by tele-
phone. ~.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-03-22
Leaf Copying.

Take q plece OF thin muslin and wrap It
tightly around a ball of cotton wool as Iblg
as an orange. This forms dabber, and
should have something to hold 1t by.
Then squeeze on to the corner of half
sheet OF foolscap little color from tube
of oil paint. lake up very little color
on the dabber, and work 1t about on the
centre OF the paper for some time, TIL tho
dabber IS evenly covered with tlln coat
ing. A little oil can be used to dilute or
molsten the color If necessary. Then put
your leaf down on the paper and dab some
color evenly over both sides. Place it
then between the pages Of a folded sheet
OF paper (unglazed Is best), and rub tho
paper above 1t well all over with the finger.
Open the sheet, remove the leaf, and you
will have an impression OF each side Of
the leaf. Any color may be used. Burnt
or raw sienna works the most satisfactorily.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-03-22
The Bad Boy Again.

swell, you are the meanest boy ever
heard Of" said the grocery man. "But
what about your pas dancing clog-dance
III church, Sunday The minister's hired
girl was IN here after some Goldfish yester-
day morning, and she said the minister
said your pa had scandalized the church
the worst way "Oh, he didn't dance In
church. lie was little excited that's
all. You see, pa chews tobacco, and its
pretty hard nn him to cit al .hro.:.h the
sermon without taking chew, and he
gets nervous. He always reaches around
In his pistol pocket when they stand up to
sing the last time, and feels IN his tobacco
box and gets out chew. and puts It in his
mouth when the preacher pronounces the
benedIction., He always does that. Well,
my chum had present on Christmas of a
music box, just about as big as pas totac.
co box, and all you have to do Is to touch
spring and 1t plays ''She's Daley, She's
a Dumpling." borrowed it and put it In
pas pistol pocket, where he keeps his to.
bacco box, and when the choir got most
through singing pa reached his hama In his
pocket and began TO tumble around for O
chew. lie touched the .srplng, and just as
everybody bowed their heads to receive
the benedctlon, and It was 30 still you
could hear gum drop, the music box be-
gan to play, and in the stiffness it sounded
as loud as church organ. Well, l thought
ma would sink. The minister heard 1t,
and looked toward pa, and everybody
looked at pa, and pa turned red, and the
music-box kept up 'She's a Daisy, and the
minister looked mad and SAID Amen, and
the people began to put on their coats and
tho minister told the deacon to hunt up the
source OF tina. worldly music. and they
took pa INTO the room back of the pupit
and searched him, and ma says pa will
have TO be churched. They kept the
muslc-box, and have got to carry IN coal
to get money enough to buy my chum a
now muslc-box."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-03-22
Not to be Intimida ted.

Mrs. Langtry's husband is queer
sort Of q man." said Count Bozenta,
Nine. Modjeska's husband, to knot OF
friends. "When was last in London
they were telling strange story in the
clubs about him, which was very funny.
Langtry owns some property Ill Ireland
and it appears that his agent wrote hlm
saying that tho tenants demanded lower
rents and had threatened to resort to
tho shotgun policy to secure them. Mr..
Langtry seized pen and paper and wrote
as follows: Dear Sir: You may sayt to
my tenants that any threats to shoot you
will never in,imidate me- Queer con.
ISOLATION Tor the agent. wasn't it2'
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-03-22
Aher the Wedding. .

Two young ladies just from a wedding
up the Hudson, took a scat behind a re-
porter on an afternoon train to the city,
and their conversation, conducted IN on
excited and vivacious manner, ran as tol.
lows:
First Young Lady--What do you think
of the BRIDES dress, Maggiea
Second Young LADY, didn't like 1t
extra well, d'd you9
eNo, must confess l did not. But,
Lizzie, never thought KittIe would get a
beau, did you ?"
"No, indeed. 1t is too funny for any.
thing; but she got giant. didn't shc2 On,
myl never could marry that man."
'Nor /. think he 10 awfully coarse.
Kutle don't like him any too well. She
came very noar backing OUT"
'Dd you see her blush :"
''Graclous, yes. l think l should have
tainted II 1t had been me. suppose you'll
be getting married next"
ooh, l guess there's no danger"
Hasn't Harry proposed yct2"
"Goodness, no. He's been coming to
sec me a year, too. Oh, he makes me so
mad sometimes. l could pound him real
good"
GLOW stupid"
SONY think of 1t, could have had half
a dozen good catches ii he wasn't around
in the way"
''Why don't you fire him out 2"
"Thars the bother Of it, 1 can't got a
chance to quarrel with him, and yet he's
80 aggravating about"--laughing--''you
know"
"Oh, think Ill be An old maid.
ooh, you fool; wouldn't for all the
world"
Here the train entered the tunnel and
the conYersatiop ended.
The monks and nuns in Italy mum.
Dor nearly 80. 900.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-03-22
81 taos. w. .s..f H..|
TITLE sIhIPLfCIrY.

Golden her tresses, and blue were her eyes,
Beaming with Innocence, loving and baby-lke,
Cheeks like cherry's which never disguise 49,.
Modesy Observation-Disclosures they may be like
Paeping from under her bonuet Of straw, g.
Trimmed in the fashion Of simple rusticity,
These, when we met we're the features saw,
Features belonging to Little Simplicity.
Dressed In faded aud old fashioned gown, -.
She, with her pratte 80 sweet, captivated me,
Gladly forgetting the bellies OF the town,
Love In cottage fancled awaitedme;, s..
Signing no longer for fortune and fame,
Life seemed to dance with renewed elasticity;
Out in the meadowsl whispered, Be lhlne !" J.!
"What Isyour inGome?" asked Little Simplicity
Oh | dsenchantment. to ask wnat earned, ..
I, who had been such dutiful slave to her,
Valnly begged she would then see returned -
All the old presents tunpDd for gave 10 her.
This small adventure was ten years ago,
Still am verging OIL gentcel mepdicity,
Five little pledges Of lowell can show ,
Wonder how many has Little simrliclty7
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-03-22

His worn face grew radiant and his
dear arms held me close.
And then and there, clasped to my
husbands heart, in the safe sweet shell
ter of the home he loved, I understood
all the past.
"You didn't mean 1t, Jack" whis-
Pered: "You only pretended to enjoy
it all to please me.
mo matter, little woman; the lesson
we have learned has been cheaply
bought. We sLall not care to leave the
safe old nest in search Of fashion and
society again.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-03-22
Dog Bites.

An absurd superstition prevails that
the bites of oil dogs should be either
cut ont or cauterized, and the poor
animal destroyed. 1t is not necessary
to adopt either Of these serious courses,
provided the dog is healthy. In fact,
they are simply ridiculous, and are cal
culated to produced Qroundless fear in
the person bitten. Of course, in severe
cases erysipoias may supervene, but
with ordinary care, the wound being
cleansed by disinfecting lotion, nc
serious consequences will follow. In
all GASES. however, doctor should be
consulted.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-03-22

The delicacy OF the spectroscope IN
chemical analysis ls remarkable. Swan
found that sodium lines arc visible when a
solution is employed containing less than q
two-m,lllonth part Of grain Of sodium,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-03-22

The monks and nuns in Italy num-.
Dor nearly $4,000.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-23

November 81, Nicholas.
OF Captain Mayne Reds boyhood We
hear little, except that his father, a Presby-
terrain minister, designed him also for the
pulpit.
The clerical profession was not to his
taste, and at the age OF twenty he lett his
tutors and his tasks, to cross the Sea.
Landing in New Orleans, he began a
career OF adventure in the wilds OF Amer
lea. He made two excursions up the Red
River, and ascending the Missouri explored
the vast p~rairies which the wave Of %civiliza::
tion had not then reached. He afterward
travelled extensively in the States, writing
descriptions OF his journeys for tho news
paper press. 49,
He was thus employed when, in 1916,
war between the United States and Mexico
broke out, and young Reid threw himself
ardently into the struggle as o volunteer.
He greatly distinguished himself by his
blayery d, the stoiming OF Chapultepec,
where he received a painful wound, from
the effects OF which he oven now frequently
suffers.
The war over, Captain Reid resigned his
commission. But the spirit Of adventure
was reused in him again when the Hunga.
rian struggle for freedom enlisted thesym'
pathies Of Ilbertyloving people every
where, and in 1910 he organized, In New
York q body Of men to join It. He had
arrived in Paris, on his way to Hungary,
when news reached him Of the failure Of
the instruction.
Reid then retired TO England and settled
down 10 literary work, and there in his
home he lives the life Of a quiet country
gentleman, deyoting himself to literature
and rural pursuits. 4
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-23

The Insurance ChroGicb has an extended
article on matches, and the danger CON
nected with their use. The journal sayt
that although very serviceable in every day
use and Of great convenience they are rather
t~reacherOus companions. The Chronicle con
tinues, "that someo Of our esteemed contem
p~oraries have been speculating lately as tt
the extent CT the annual fire loes caused
by the match, and as nowhere elae than il
the FIRE records kept by this paper 10 thu
true history OF his exploits to be found We
feel it a duty to assist our journalistic ant
underwriting readers in their efforts to ge'
at a correct estimate Of the annual money
Losses attributable to his destructive deeds
or perhaps, misdeeds."
Usually matches cause fire in three
ways, their careless use, children playing
with them, and rats and mice. During thu
year ending with June, 1888, there wer'
1873 noteworthy CONGREGATIONS in th'
United States caused by matches in one o
the manner specified. From the frs
cause the loss amounted to S27l, 765; til,
second, Sll3, 6S5, and the third, SO, 100
making a grand total Of S4ti,540 Of iossei
sustained, on which there was S2ll ,6S5 in
surance.
In only about three-fiths oil the fire.
which come under notice, are the fire
causes assigned, hence, II among the fires
whose causes are not reported the same
ratio holds good, about 100000 worth O
property in the United States is annually
consumed by match.flres. And, perhaps
1t would not be too extravagant to estimate
that the loss would be even a round mil
lion OF dollars II the smaller losses were al
included. But the showing is bad enough
without INDUCING in hypothesis to make
It larger, and we will c~ontentedly assume
that $780, 900 covers the entire loss.
The property destroyed by these fires is
Of all classes. Daring the twelve months
under review dwellings, cigar stores, "a
looms, carpet factories, commission stores
cotton gins, paper mills, clothing stores,
barns, country stores, and scores Of Other
risks have been the prey Of match fires
Naturally in places Of public resort such
fires are the most liable to originate,
Matches are carelessly thrown on the floor
or tossed into heaps eli sawdust and the ig'
milton OF some contiguous inflammable is
an ordinary result.
The Chronicle prints a table which con
tains many fluctuations which are given nc
special significance, except pointing Out
the fact that ~match.fres are most numer'
u and destructive during the six months
when domestic fires and lamps are mos,
in demand. Owing to the careless use Of
matches fires were caused in West Virginia
involving a total loss Of $S7,50O. The ju.
venile proclivity to play with matches
caused a total loss Of property inltwent!
four States OF SllS,BS5. Under he head Of
rats and mice West Virginia is set down as
sustaining a loss Of 500 from that cause.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-23

Trayers cloth aud billiard cloth arc two
new varieties OF material intended for
| tailor-made suits. They come in most oil
the desirable dark shades, including'dark
reds and blues. The first named material
resembles lady's cloth with a trifle Rough
er surface, while the second material shows
a smooth surface, lacking, however, tho
gloss OF the broadCloth "a much used and
SO deservedly popular with the majority.
Chenille in all forms will be one OF the
acknowledgements OF the winter. Chenille
shoulder capes and tichus, in all shades,
from the most delicate 10 the deepest sea
green, while fringes and bands come in
great variety OF tints for evening dresses as
well as for dark toilets. Chenille pompons
d6d narrow bands are also much used in
the millinery department.
The newest sleeves are made with only
one seam on the under side Of the arm and
fit closely from shoulder to wrist. Those
made full and altered over the shoulder
are no longer fashionable.
Long, slender pins for bats and neckwear
are considered most stylish. Swords, dag
gers, anes, base ball bats. and lawn tennis
racke,s may be mentioned as a few OF the
approved designs.
Imitation Irish point embroidery in ecru
silk, decorated with flowers in bright colors
appliqued over the surface, is nj OF the
lovsliest OF new trimmings for evening and
reception toilets.
The newest fur collars are made narrow
in the back with long labs in front and are
named after the old.fashioned styles, OF
which they are almost the exact counter
part.
The new gauntlet gloves possess one not
to.be overlooked advantage. The extreme
width at the wrist has tho effect OF dimin.
ishing perceptibly the sizs ofthe hand.
Shaded single leaves OF fine che
mile in brown are used as trimming over a
cashmere dress Of the came ahade with very
pretty effect.
New designs on the braided jerseys are
seen made OF heavy cord in the leaf form
and have the appearance Of applique work.
A novelty in velvet for skirt drapery
shows large chenille dots raised from the
surface at regular intervals.
Heavy outside garments made oil the
same material accompany all the new tailor
made suits for the winter.
Gimp and galoon trimmings are much
used with cashmere and other wooden
dresses.
Pale gray plumes over a hat Of black vel
vet istone Of the !oveliest combinations
shown.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-23
PERSONAL.

Before Lady Rosebery me Rothschild,
left San. Francisco for China she visited the
synagogue, and after passing some time in
devotion she left 500 to be distributed
among the poor.
The wife Of L%ieutensnt Governor Ames,
Of Msssachusetts, has given $50, 900 to the
Boston Free Hospital ior Women during
the i past year.
M S,on,n pr;,cssu NJ Gsrmanv ia a
lhe 0,D" ,roman sbe writas no,i,;csI
m uis" to,ts nhiInsonhv csrves s]tstnarv
nnnnnse. annai"s and nahbIes in archi.
tectnre and paints.
n. pr.o,,s o;.,er n u,;te NJ the late Pm.
IT. Iu KW.r : e fsol,sas nxford u,ho
yGsI oi md;dS MT shese ber hrotber's
aieu ,e'e "i 3m ~" ! pnsev " she would sav
HioWs. q p,saai,s wy
puI hota uoe't'o'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-23

ALApY who suffered from weakness pecu'
liar 10 her sex, In writing to q friend, said
. tried various kidney medicines, but only
found myself growing worse. A friend told
me 10 use DR.. Gnysotts Yellow Dock and
S~sraparilla. Its effect on me was soon indt'
Gated by q clear and beautiful complexion, q
freedom from achesa and pains, u complete re
moysl Of nervous depression, painless reSu'
larity In habits Of digestion, and otherwise
I can not praise the remedy too highly as a
strengthening medicine" p&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-23
wooDCHurN oil roR LEArHER.
IL Pays Get hid cfthe Ground Hog
aud Tarn Him nto aLubricator.

II Pays 10 Get MD Offhe Ground Hog
aud Tarn Him Into RLubricator.
american Agrielhrht for November.
From previous reports, and especially
from our own recent observations and ex.
periments, we have come to set a high
value upon the oil Of the common wood
chuck, or "ground hog" for leather. This
oil, while having considerable body, seems
TO have some Of the non.drying qualities Of
slycerine, but unlike 1t, is not removed by
water. An old stiff harness saturated with
this oil early in July last, after going
through the hot weather, still remains
soft and pliable. The lines were even too
greasy tohandle well until after the months
driving. An old pair OF heayy-boots 80 stiff
as 10 hurt tile feet un%bearably, received q
good coating oil this oil August let, on the
bottoms and two inches high all around
the slider, and they coon became almost as
soft and easy to the feet as moccasins. BY
the way, oiling the soles otboots and shoes
renders them more elastic, easier to the
feet, and less liable to break and crack
and wear out on rough ground and stone,
and therefore more durable, and at the
fame time the oil excludes water and
dampness. It Is highly esteemed by some
hunters for guns. A carpenter commends
il ior tools.
Woodchucks are common in many parts
Of almost the entire country, and 1t is easy
for farmers to kill a few for their oil, as
well as to get rid Of them, for they are Q
nuisance. Eight or ten Of them are said
10 consume as much clover as q COW. New
Hampshire farmers will have q triple rea'
son for trapping or shooting them, viz, the
bounty, their oil, and saving their support.
They make severe havoc in apple orchards,
among green corn, pumpkins, aud several
field and garden crops, to say nothing oil
their excavations in. the fields. We knew
Of a,horse severely famed by stepping into
oue Of their holes, and have heard Of sew
ersl others.
il dealers in harness will keep the oil on
sale, 1t will bring a good price whenever Ito
qualities become known while the open.
ing OF a market for the oil would stimulate
and hasten the destruction Of the pests.
We have taken fully two quarts CT oil from
a full grown. fat fourteen-pound "chuck."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-23

A VERY seedy.looking Englishman Of the
cocknsy type recently called on Lord Cole
ridge and ohercd his services as valet,
Lord Coleridge looked ut him and asked,
with an amused smile: Are you an Eng
lishman ?" ~ ham," "And . very badly
dressed ham you are" said his Lordship.
He gave the man a dollar, hut dispensed
with his services.-NeV York Star.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-23
~TRAVELER'S GUIDE,


Trains arrive and depart as follows-Gty time.
Baltimore d Obio-AAN LrNE-DEPART-
LIS 4 m, $40 a n, $40 m $40 p m, 7:06 q
c. o. Div.-9:2 m, els p m, Ills p m, $40 am
VI. d r. Div.-DEPART-For Pittsburgh, 6:25 q m
and 400 n m; for Washington, Pa, 6:25 and 9;l0am
$40 and $50 ]. nj; for Elm Grove 1855 p m. Ar
RIVE-Main Mne-l2:loa N, 1920 q N, BIS p m
$40 q m, els p N. @. o. Div.-6:lo p m. 9:SOa m
2B am, ". AP. Div.-ARMvR--From Pittsburgh
$50 q N, and go p M; from Washington, Pa I'D
and $50 . m; lis and $50 p m; from Elm Grove
$40 p m.
p, q. q ST. L.-DKPAEr-GN q m, 500 q m,
la p m, 4:l7 p m. ARRTys-SS7 q m, 1l:l2 q m,
S.67p m, 7'07 pm.
cleveland, Lorain q wheeIing.-DEPAE1
Bridgeport Rndst ClAisyille Accommodation, 9;2(
a m and 6:l6 p nj; Cleveland, 100 noon; Mlailon,
$40 m ARRIyE-S:S6 \ m. lo:2O . m, 2:45 p m,
4:46 pm.
cleveland d ACKNOWLEDGEMENT q
m, 1880 n, G06 p m; steubenville Accommoda,
lion SOS q N, HellsYille Accommodation sos
pm. A~RRIvE-l2es q m, EtS p N, S:l2p p m; steu,
bcnville accommodation 1888 p N, Wel4yllle Ac.
comr0dEtIon SIS 4 m. g
r, Y. 4 q. RnilWay-LEkvE BellAire fol
WoodEield and summerdeId at 6:45a MI and 500
p, N, ARRIVE at Bellalre 81 g:l6a. m. and 6:a0p.m.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-23
ReRuly,

at Is claimed that New York women look
Younger at so than Boston women do OF 40,
or Chicago women at 3o,n for the reason that
they have been taking Pe7tna for the past
three months, but Boston and Chicago women
are coming upin tine style-entering upon
the homeIstretoh on Manalin. ! got one oil
your books on the "Glls OF Life" from your
arnsaist as a present, and, as 1t directs, have
been taking Pe11iaa and MdndiiH. My bowels
are In excellent condition, and the lungs and
heart are improving finely"
pSw j. N. WALKER, LawaS, Pa.