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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20
turning Clothing.

1t is well to know that fire makes
headway moro rapidly In burning clothes
when the endangered person Is standing
up. The difference IN progress between a
burning lamplighter of twisted paper, held
in the hand pcrpendicularly, flame down,
and In the same paper laid hat on marble
hearth can be seen In moment The
first thing to do when clothing catches fire
is 70 lie fiat aud cover up the flames, #
there Is nothing within reach to smother
1t. If, as 1t is probable, there was bed
IN the room where Miss hlanship was
standing, getting into the bed, between
the blankets, and rolling up in them,
would have been sure way Of putting
out the fire In q burning skirt or sleeve
The worst. the vefy worst, thing 10 do
W as to run down stairs. Opening the
door mado one draught, tho fight down
stars another, and rushing out into the
street, in the last frenzied moment, the
worst of all. The impulse to get ont of
doors Is very strange in all such cases,
because within tho house there arc always
means for putting out fire, and outside
there are none. Rugs, rag carpet torn
oil tho kitchen floor, heavy overcoat,
blankets from the bcda, even pieces of
bedside carpet, put round the person in
the twlnIsIing of an eye, while water
pals and pitchers are there to hand,
ready to be emptled. In every case let
the person whose clothes or hair has
caught fire throw herself fat on the floor
and roll upon the flame. 1t there is any
thing in the room Of thick woolen or
carpets to smother 1t. even a gossamer
waterproof cloak, snatch these and
smother the fire while calling for help.
If the fire has caught the hair, bury the
head in bed-clothes. Fire cannot burn
without air, and by shutting out all air
from the flames, they must 90 out. But
an open door fans the flames and stand
ing position gives them headway. 0lrls
ore much more liable, from their long,
flowing hair, their cotton aprons, and,
altogether, thinner and more loosely bout.
FAINT dress, to be set on fro than bows.
whose stout cloth Jackets are not easily
ignited. The rules tor putting out fire IN
burning clothing may not DO taught in the
normal school, but every teacher ought TO
know them. and 80 thoroughly that even
the fright Of mounting flames will not
drive them out Of mind.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20
Ballooning.

The balloon In which the Count dc Dion
and M. Rtmbielukky recently made an
ascension from PARIS presented several
novel feature Of great interest and value
10 the study OF aerial navigation. The
principal OF theee ls tho invention Of tho
Comtc de Dion himself. II Is a double
balloon, 80 10 speak. Over the ordinary
OILED silk, OF which the balloon proper ;s
made, ls a covering Of white calico which
extends over it's upper half. From this
outer covering long funnel Of oiled silk
extends downward, and connects with a
Venlllating machine attached to the outside
OF the car, which, by turning a Gran g..
sends blast Of cold air out OF the fun mel
and underneath the outer layer. The object
OF this IS topiace layer CT cold air between
the two coverings, which shall preserve the
gas in the balloon from being undu)y
influenced by the rays of tie sun. Another
novelty was the method of attaching the
car to the balloon, the cords being arranged
In scientific system Of triangu(ation.
enabling the weight of the Car to be equally
distrieuted around Its circumference anu
Keeping 1t IN perfectly horizontal position
lnspite OF any emitting of weight withinlt. In
nautical parance, the balloon would always
be trimmed. The anchor itself was another
novelty, consisting of number of forml
dable. looking flukes 80 arranged that they
could not fail to hold. or at least catch in
any obstacle which they might meet. It
was attached to powerful hawser which
itself weighed l20 kl,ogrammes. The
anchor looks as II, with the vast balloon
sxertng its power above it. 1t could uproot
forest or pnroof house with ease. The
car is OF extremely neat basket work, light
and yet strong. II ~ comfortably lined
with padded gray American oloth, with
cane seats. Over the lockers at each end
1t ls oblong, and there was ample room IN
1t Tor the four aeronauts, their scientific
Instruments, LAID out on a wicker table,
and for the hampers OF provisions with
which the travellers were to mako GOOD
cheer betwixt earth and heaven, Tho
scentlfic Instruments arc OF tho finest
quality, and comprise q hygrometer for the
measurement of the moisture or dryness of
tue atmosphere, psychrometer for meas
uring the tension of aqueous vapor. an
aneroid barometer and an extremely sensi.
tive metallic thermometer. The scientific
equipment OF the balloon was completed
BY some beautiful little electric liphts.
with their complement OF charged batteries.
among them being tiny eleotric bulbs.
eye lantern. the rays Of which could be
directed up on the balloon and search out
any weak spot which mign. require at,en-
lion.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

A Du PAGE, ILL.,, farmer claims that
Tor three consecutive years he haa OBJ
tanned sound apples free from worms on
trees in his orchard by sowing three or
four quarts of salt under each tree, while
the fruit on trees not so saltcd was all
injured Or ruined by the codling moth.
The ground In this case was under cul-
tivation. and he had never tried the salt
remedy on trees growing in ground that
was seeded down. It will cost butlittle
to try the salt remedy, add now is tho
time to do 1t.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

VERY careful experiments made IN
New York last season show that the flat
culture of potatoes produces the finest
tubers and the largest yields. The best
results followed the Dutch method OF
planting, which consists of keeping the
surface of the ground level, planting a
single eye in q place, covering it SIX
inches deep and allowing but single
stalk to grow il a hill, which are foot
apart each way.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

MoLEs PRoTEoT STRAWBERRIES An
indianapolis, Indiana, fruit grower says:
'Last year I put twelve moles in my
strawberry patch of five acres to catch
the grubs, and they did the work. T
never had dozen plants injured during
the summer, either by the grubs or
moles. know some people do not care
for moles on their farms, but want
them in my strawberry patch"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

A CORRESPONDENT of the Farmers
IeeVieaO has prcticed during several
winters the plan of keeping apples in
dry sand, poured into the filled barrels
after storing in the cellar, and finds it a
decided improvement" on any other
ever tried, the fruit remaining till late
spring crisp and apparently as fresh
as when first gathered" He does like
w1se with potatoes, and uses the same
sand year after year.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

Professor I%ead,VeU, of Massachu-
setts, found that u half.grown American
ROBIN In confinement ate IN one day
sixty eight worms, weighing together
once and half as much as the bird
himself, and another had previously
starved upon daily allowance of eight
to ten worms, or about 90 per cent. of his
own weight.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

IHE fat on COW known to be iaroe
and rloh mixer will mostly 20 into the
cream pot during the season. II ia
never safe to buy a milk COW in poor
condition, as she will require heavy feed.
ing, or mako poor thin milk,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

IHE praci1ce OF some of the best far
mers now 1s to keep pigs through the
summer On green TODD, cut and carried
to the pens, with little grain, and what
milk can be spared after butter. making.
Spring pigs are thus made to weigh 200
pounds at seven months old, and, except
IN tho last month, they get little grain.
The best time to sell such pigs is at the
beginning OF cold weather, usually in
October.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

MR.. j. O. BoAa-Dear Sir: 1t gives me much
tiCal Feed Sewing Machine. The machine I got ar
you about five years ago. has been almost In con
slant use ever since that lime cannot see that
IL IL worn any, and has not cost mo one cent for
repairs since we have had It, Am we'll pleased
and don't wish for any better.
Yours truly,
k0BT. CRAWFORD,
Granite Quarry, near Winnsboro s. c.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

IHIsTLEs IN OATS. When thist!es ap-
pear in oats their tops may be mown off
q week or two before the oats shoot up
into heaoing. At this time the thistles
are several inches higher than the oat
leaves. Ii cut then, blossomidg and
seeding are not only preYented, but the
short stubs of thistles fall out of the
bundles in binding and leave the straw
clean.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

CHICKENS, when first Matched, should
not be hurried out of the setting nest.
For twenty-four hours at least from the
time the earliest commence to show
themselves, it is better to leave them
under or with the hen mother. They
need no food for from day to a day
and half usually, When they get
strong enough to venture from beneath
their mothers wings it Is time to move
the brood.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

Having bought Davis Vertical Feed Sewing
Machlne from Mr.. j. o. Boag some three years
ago, and having given me perfect satisfaction in
every respect as q family machine. both for heavy
lna light sowing, and never needed the least re-
@ PAR IN any way, can cheerful1y recommend it to
any one as hrst-class machine In every p8rtIcu
lar, and think 1t second to none. It is one OF the
simplest machines made my children use it with
al ease. The attachments are moro easily ad
Justcd ana IL does greater range OF work by
means OF Its Vertical Feed than any other ma,
chine have ever seen or used. ~
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

MELON VlNEs.--A writer states that
ne has positively driven bugs away
from his vines by putting gallon Of
clean sand around every vine. Where
sand can be obtained this is very con-
Venient protection against very bad
enemy, and single trial may satisfy
any one whether it is tffectaal.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

GUT grass whom IN bloom, and it will
MAKE more nutritive hay than If cut
later. The amount OF water has di.
mini shed, and therefore shrinkaee will
De less. In late-cut hay the increased
tber makes 1t more inaigestible.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

MIR BoAG: am wen pleaseu IN every particul
with the Davis Machine bought OF you. I think
flrst-class machine in every respect. You know
you sold several machines Of the same make to
different members Of our families, all OF whom
as far as know, are well pleased with them
Respectfully,
Mrs. NJ. II. MOBLEY.
Fairfield county, April, 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

We have used the DAVIS Vertical Feed sewlnp
Machine Tor the last five years. We would not
nave any 0sher make at any price. The machine
has given us unbounded satisfaction
Very respectfully,
MRS. w. X. TURNER AND DAUGHTERS
Fairnell county. $. c., Jan. ~, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

AS SOON as onions show signs OF mag.
got work, pull the affected ones by the
roots, and carry them from the field
children can do this work, and many
onions can thus be saved, as no worm
can destroy more than q single plant.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

This is to certify We nave nad IN constant use
sle Davis Machine bought Of you about three years
ago. Aswe take IN work, and have made the
better machine. 1t il always ready to do any kind
OF work we nave to do. No puckering or skipping
stnches; we can only say we are we'll pleased
ana wish no better machine
- CATHERINE WYLIR AND SISTER.
April 25, 1898.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

-, NY wlfo Is highly pleased with the Davis Ma.
chine Dought OF you. She would not take double
wnat m sac gave for 1t. The machine has not
oeeh 0nt OF order since she had 1t, and she can do
Very Respectfully,
n,o,t,oo,o JAS. +. FREE.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

This Is to certify that have been using O DAVIS
Vertical Feed Sewing Machine for over two years,
purchased OF Mr.. j. y. Boag. haven't found Ii
possessed of any fault-all the attachments are 80
simple 1t never refuses TO work, and Is certainly
the ltghtest running In the market. consider it
O first class machine.
Very respectfully,
MINNIE NJ. WILLINGUAX
Oakland, Fairfield county, s. c.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20
,,,,.,, MRS. THOMAS OWINas,
Winnsboro, Fairfield county, s. c.

:, We have had one of the Davis Macbinea ahout
i2ur years ana nave always found 1t ready to do ali
KINDS OF work we have had OCCASION to do Cant
well as when new. ~ "
Mrs. w. j. CRAWFORD
Jackson's Creek, Fairfield county, s. C..
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

STIR THE SoIL.-This cannot bc too
strongly urged upon farmers. Thor
ough pulverlzation of the soil Is some-
times worth an extra dressing Of ma
nure. Two fields, lying side by side,
were sown in wheat. One was plowed
and narrowed the usual way while the
other was narrowed five times. The
result was that the latter gave seven
bushels more to the acre than the for
mer.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

MI. BoAd: You wish to know what have to say
years ago. feel can't say too much in It's favor.
made about $50 90 within five months, at times
running 1t so fast that the needle would get per-
fectly hot from friction feel confident could
not have done the same work with as much ease
and 80 we'll with any other machine. No time Lost
Ill adjusting attachments. The lghtest running
machine have ever treadled. Brother James and
Wiiliams' families are as much pleased with their
DAVIS Machlnes bought or you. i want no better
machine. AS said before, I don't think too
much can be said for the Davis Machine.
Respectfully,
ELLEN STEVENSON,
Fairfield County, April, 1sS3
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

naye no fault to nnd with my machine, and
don't want any better. have made the price OF
IL sevcrl times by taElng III sewing. Il is 6iTsTs
ready to do Its work. think 1t a flrst-class ma
chlne. feel l can't say too much for the DAVIS
Vertical Feed Machine.
MRS. THOMAS SMITH,
Fairfield county, April 1899.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

hoo, %, BoAa. Esq, Agent-Dear Sir: NV wife
iv S ueun ~ using Davis Sewing Machine constants
a ~. tc pasI Iour years, and IL has never needed
any repairs and works just as well as when Sr st,
ng npaetIsa aet Sae says wi do greater range Of
any machine she has ever used. We ch1nrfn,a. tIsn
recommend IL as q No. family machine,
Your truly,
w,nnonoro G r. -, JAS. @. DAVIS
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

MR.. BoAG: I have always found NV nov,s a.
aau che reauy 40 all kinds Of to work have had oc-
~ 0asion 10 40: cannot SEQ that the mschine 10
"ofh Partice ana 1t works as Wen as when new
Respectfully,
uy,,,0, MRS. r. G. GooDINo.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

EARLY HoEINa.-By this we do not
mean hoeing early in the season, but
early in the morning. In the early
morning the dew is on and this is charg-
ed with an available amount of ammo
MIA, which, of course, feeds the roots
below. If the surface is neglected q
crust forms and the air does not circu-
late in the soil. Get the farm hands to
begin work couple of hours earlier in
the morning and give them the same
time at noon to rest.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

MIR, BOAG: bought Davis Vertical Fcea
ewing Machine from you four years ago. l am
olightcd with It, 1t never has given me any
rouble, and has never been the least out OF order
1t ts as good as when first bought It. l can
reC0mmendit.
Respectfully,
Mrs. M. j. KIRKLAND.
Monticello, April so, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

tns h Bavis SSA1 % ny wife has been constantly using
ago. have never regretted Suvipg T. nvo q. yvhrs
nnsu o reaay Tor any Kind of family sewing either
,emny py " h8ht' IL is never out OF nx or iieedInu
Very respectfully,
Fairfield, 8. G., March, 1883. ~ W. hApD'
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

MIR. BoAa: My machine gives me perfect salts,
faction. lind no fault with It, The attachments
are so simple: wish for no better than the Davis
Vertical Feed.
Respectfully.
MRS II. MILLING.
Fairfield county, April, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

The striped bug, which destroys
young plants, is great obstacle to GU
cumber culture. Various expedients
are resorted to in attempts at protection
against this pest. An efficient remedy
Is sprinkling the plants ana surface of
the hills, while wet with ashes, SCOT and
superphosphate. There is probably no
better remedy than SCOT when this can
be obtained in sufficient quantity. Box
es with mosquito-netting or glass for
the top are cheapIy and readily made,
and when placed over the hills prevent
the bugs from their work of destruc.
tod.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

,n'e '"o'1,to Nc - shPiY neaS-
Rdgeway, N. c.. Jan. 10. 1888. >'''D"''
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20
AaRaUULTURN.

TIE arst few yeats Ct the l1fe Of an
apple tree is the most important period
for exercising care and diligence In re-
gard to pruning. A well.known pomo-
logist once said that he could grow q
model apple orchard and meyer prune
with any other implement than jack
knife. He would begin with the tree
as soon as it was taken from the nurse
ry, and would at once begin to form
the future top. Then is the time to
avoid crotches, which will be almost
sure to split In after years, and to begin
at the top at the right height and in
the proper shape. One is apt to begin
at the top too low; it looks higher on q
small tree than on a large one. It may
not be desirable for the general grower
to undertake to do all his pruning by
means OF knife. but he can always use
1t to good advantage. Excessive prun-
ing of large trees should always be
avoided.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

IRE London Engineer. IN referring
to tho power OF the albatross. its weight
OF twenty eight pounds. its wings til lr-
teen feet from tip to tip, and its ability
to keep in notion Tor whole day says: :
"We have III this bird q machine burn.
ing concentrated fuel in a large grate at
tremendous rate, and developing a
very largo power in a very small space.
There Is no engine in existence which.
weight for weight, gives out anything
like tho mechanical power exhibited by
tho albatroas.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20
THE VERDICT
OF
THE PEOPLE.
BUY THE BEST!

MIR. J. 0. B0AG-Dear Sir: bought the hrst
Davis Machine sold by you over i've years ago for
my wife, who has given 1t a long and fair trial.
am we'll pleased with It. 1t never gives any
roublo, and is as good as when first bought.
j. w. BOIIOK.
Winnsboro, s. c., April 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-20

We were taught that the ability of
tiles to walk on tho ceiling was owing
to power in their feet which enabled
them to hold on by suction. But Mr..
II. De Wltz, of the Berlin Society of
Natural History, has discovered an ex.
udation OF sticky matter from the
foot OF fly by fastening the insect on
the under side of plate and viewing Il
through microscope. The adhesive
matter seems to pass down through the
hollow of the hair. Probably the same
method OF holding ON applies to all In
sects.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-17
The Country vs.. The City.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
On account OF deep snow, deeper roads,
and general inconvenience OF living in the
country, to say nothing OF the general re-
prOach attending "country folk" we are
all contemplating moving TO town to live.
or course we expect TO leave behind our
tenants, overseers, and laborers, but we
DO not see any need in the country for
what are called country gentlemen -;
their occupation Is gone" We can live
in the city in much more ease and re-
sgsectabiiity. with better school and church
advantages for our children. If It must
be done, we can come out once or twice a
year 10 do our farm cussng. Isn't il sell
dom, in old countries. that the landlords
live in the country: Ii really seems to me
that the tendency is to desert the country /;
it is already deserted by men OF means and
education. No new dwellings being built /;
but, on the contrary, the fine old mansions
are mostly occupied by tenants and farm
ioborers, despite all that is said and writ
ten with the view to keep the boys on the
farm" Farming is fast being turned
over literally to those who hold the plow
or drive. Let us hope that they may
thrive.
Now, Mr.. Editor, LET us know what you
think Of this move. Whether your" coun-
try cousins" will be welcome, and whether
you have room and occupation for us.
see that in North Carolina even the musk
rats have moved to town! FARMER.
South Boston. HaItaz countv Va.
January Is, 1888.
We would fain hope that the country
gentlemen Of Virginia viii never disap
pear from the earth.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-17
ACafllOIic University.

The New York Herald is authority for
the statement that Catholic university is
projected, to be situated on the Hudson
river within easy reach OF New York, for
the education OF both clergy and laity.
The scheme is grounded upon the theory
that an educational establishment is needed
where Catholic students who so desire may
receive the highest possible training in
every department Of human theological
science: an establishment that should
equal Yale and Harvard in equipments,
finish, and range of studies. while it should
surpass them in thoroughness and depth.
Such is the project now under considers
ton. It's chief promoter, with, it is UNDER
stood, the consent and encouragement Of
the Catholic hierarchy in the United States,
is Bishop Spalding, OF Peoria. one OF the
Youngest, most brilliant, and most emerge
tic OF the American Catholic bishops.
Bishop Spalding is at present in Europe,
whittier he went to pay his first visit, since
he was called to the eplscopate, to the Holy
See. He proposed also on starting to lay bis
plans for the foundation Of the proposed
university before the Pope and the Car
dinal Project OF the Propaganda. AS the
Pope is known to be in favor OF advancing
Stuu! auu IeiliulHS vi cfciI hlhu 1HiuuSh
all the Catholic world, it Is hoped by those
interested that Bishop Spalding's proposal
will receive every encouragement ard
authoritative sanction at Rome. Before
leaving for Rome, Bishop Spalding consult
ed with bis brethren OF the episcopate,
with many OF the Catholic clergy through
ont the country, and with leading members
of the Catholic laity as to the ACCESSIBILITY
and feasibility OF his plans. 1t is stated
that million dollars has already been pro-
missed, one person having offered to sub
scribe 100000.