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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01
Curious Domestic Minerals.

curious mineral recently found in
North Carolina has been described IN
the newspapers as Il diamond imbedded
III emerald. It is now in possession OF
Mr. Yerrlngton, Of New York, who said
with regard to it: 'It is o. ystal of en-
erald, an inch by an inch and half
face. What has bean been called q
diamond is merely piece of qnariz
crystal, which IL embedded firmly in
the emerald. The crystal is about two
thirds the size OF the emerald, and ap-
pears to have been driven into it.
Neither stone is very pure and they are
only valuable as mineralogioal spool
u ,ns. This sort OF crystal is commonly
called diamond in North Carolina,
but as yet no renl diamonds have been
found there, although various kinds OF
precious stones have from tlme to time
been discovered. Many of these,
chiefly emeralds of rare color, callel
H.ddenite, in honor OF Mr.. Hidden, the
discoyeror, arc found in small mine at
Stony Point, which was opened about
two years ago, and has been worked,
more or less, since that time. The en-
eralds are found in pencils OF various
sizes. Some are OF dark green color,
but most OF them arc pale green. Soma
OF the pencils are very large, the largest
being 81 inches long.
In tine same vicinity have been found
garnets, rutilos, aqua-marino, topaz
ana Other precious stones.
There Is some reason to suppose that
the Dewey diamond. the largest diamond
ever found IN the United States. whloh
was out by the Morse Diamond Cutting
Company Ill 1882, clme from North
q roIna, although it Was found by m
Irish laborer in Manohester, Va. When
found it was imbedleu in n curious
stone known as iln columite, large guam.
titles of which, in ledgcs, arc found III
North Carolina. Itappe lrs that load OF
this stono had boon takoM to Manchos-
ter for assaying, and it is copJectured
that this pieoe in which the diamond
was embedded had dropped from the
cart on the way. 1t weighed 233 oarats,
ald when cut, III III 16 carats. The
cutting cost $1,000, and tho stone itJolf
may be roughly estimated as worth
$4,000.
A curious paouliarity of this ita col.
unite IL that it is q flexible stone. /
have cEunK of it that will bond both
ways. The stone lB g coarse sandstone.
ani may be used for building purpo-
| ses.
Mr.. Derby, native of New York, and
graduate vi Cornell University, who
is employed by Dom Pedro as geologist
of Brazil, visited the IMMORAL distrlo5 of
North Carolina, and said that if he mad
been taken to the place blndfo!ded, and
then, Oh the bandage being removed,
had been asked whore no was, he should
have id unhesitatingly that he was in
the diamond district OF Brazil. II, did
not, however, fad any dlamoa Is IN
} North Carolina"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01
TlleDeS.

Even what is left of Thabes would re-
qulre volumes-as indeed volumes have
been written from the standpoint both
of the arch~ologist and the amateur
sight. There is constantly recur.
ring and increasing astonishment not
unmlxed with admiration, at the males
tic conceptions of tins ancient people,
tho skill which enabled them to carry
them out, and the art displayed in
painting, sculpture and architecture,
which has defied time and outlined
ages. It would be easy to give meas
urements and number columns and esti-
mate labor and time and money en-.
ployed; but after alI is done the result
would only bo unsatisfactory. One
must see to understand, to realize, to
appreciate, TO verify tho extent of
Thebes, as g,ven by ancient hisJoriang,
is impossible now; for, if wall, it ever
had, there is no vestige of them left
The ruins of the four or five great
temples that are left, which lie on both
sides OF the Nile, give some idea of the
immense space it covered, and still
more of it's unparalleled grandeur.
From tho temple of Luxor to that of
4 lrnak- (which 10 the largest and most
splendid ruin Of ancient or modern
tlmeS-n distance OF two miles, there
are still found traces of the long avenue
OF sphinxes which connected the two.
Though the different temples Of rhebes
and even the different parts OF the Same
temple, were built ut different epochs,
there is general symmetry OF plan.
Mnlestic gatewaYs covered with soulp-
lures. generally representing offerings
to the monarchs or gods, and guarded
by gigantic statues or obelisls, lead into
large cou, ts with columned corridors on
either side, through winch ono passcs
into tho sanctuary and other apartments
of the temple.
At Karnak there seems to be great
confusion of pyIons ana propylono,
avenues of sphipxes, courts and corri-
dors, obelIsks and pillars, and stutues
and temples innumorable.
The explanation OF this continuous
series Of temples is to be found in the
fact tn It each successive monarch tried
to outdo his predecessors by making
additions to their work OF still greater
size and magnticonce. One of the ar
ohitecrs has lett hieroglyphic descrip-
ton OF his labors, IL passage from which,
being interpreted, reads:
IL performed the best L could for tho
people of Amen (Amen was tho chief
deity OF Thobes) rs architect OF my
lord. L executed the rylon of Ramo.
ses Ii. the friend Of Amen, who listens
to those who pray to him ut the tirst
gate OF the temple Of Amen. I placed
obelisks of the same made of granite.
Their height reached to the vault of
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01
A Tough story.

A very, very tough story in which q
chicken, rat, n Cat, Il dog and boy
were the principal characters, was
going the rounds i'll East Eud, Louis
Vile recently. The story is voucned for
by good authority, and on this account
II all the more remarkable. 1t Is related
that Mr.. Sam McCurdy was sit ing
meath tie shade Of tree in tho back
yard of his residence on Clay, near
Franklin street, talking to some friends,
when his attention was called to II hen
with brood OF young chickens, and a
large rat that had just emerged from it's
hole and was quietly regarding tho
young chickens with the prospect of q
meal in view. AS the rat camo from his
hole the house-cat awoke from her af-
ternoon nap and ought 81 sht of the rat
Crouchlng low, she aw, i-ed develop
ments, md stood prepared to spring
upon his ratsh,p. at tine appearance Of
his ancient enemy, tho CAT q Scotch
TERROR, which had been summing 1t self
Ill the woodshed. picked I'D its cars
and quietly made Tor tho place where
the CIT stood. At this moment q bow
named Andy Quuid came upon tho scene.
NAAAN1ASAAo "SAo AioO CDSLlLtLU Oh
being watched by the rat, nor did the
rat SEQ the Cut, nor the feline the dog,
who had not noticed the coming of tho
boy. a little cnich wandered too nigh
and he Was si,zud by the rat, which was
III turn pounced upon by the cat, and
the cat was caught In the mouth of the
dog. The rat would not cease his hold
on tho CHIC son, and the CIT, in spite ef
the shaking sue was getting from tho
dog, did not let go tho rat. It was fun
for The boy. and jn high glee he watch
cd tho incest and the struggles OF each
OF the victims. 1t seemed 10 him thut
the rat was about to esorpe af or a time,
and, selzh 9 Il stone, he hurled it ut tho
rodent. 1he aim was no good, and
the stone struck the dog iy beGween
the eyes. The terrier released his grip
on the cat and feli over dead. 1t had
breuthed its last before the Cat in turn
let 60 the rat and tnrned ovea and died,
The rat did not long survive the enc my
and by the side OF the already dead
chicken he laid himself down and gave
up the ghost. The owner of the dog
was SO angry at his death that he is said
to have come near making the story
complete by ki ling the boy that killed
the dog that shook the cat that caught
the rat that bit the chicken on CLAW
street.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01
TRI-W EEKLY EDITION.
A SHAKE OF. THE HAND.

One day upon tho busy street,
A dear old friend l chanced to meet,
From q far distant land;
His face with pleasure was alight.
He asked me, ais all with you right"
And clasped and shook my hand.
1t was not any word he said,
But just that care and sOrrow fled
AS If at his command.
Twas not the smile npon his lip,
But just the honest, hearty grip,
With which he shook my hand.
Oh, lips may touch, and eyes may meet
And both be false and both he sweet!
But no one need be told,
When fingers touch and coldly part
They have not touched q feeling heart,
Or love IL turning cold.
The hand Is index sure and true
Unto the heart; you will not ruo
If you its lesson take;
Heed not the promise of the lip
But trust the firm and honest grip,
The strong yet tender shake.
And, oh, the str ength and confidence
The sympathy, the happy sense,
With which we understand
The subtle, secret power we feel
When meeting fingers but reveal,
The heart within the hand!
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01
Arousing His Sympatltes.

VI see you have lot Of misfit pants, -
observed stranger as he halted before
Jefferson avenue clothing store YES
| terday.
My frendt, yhalk in. haf more
lnlsllts ash would fit half der State OF
Michigan"
WHAT do you call misGt?"
"Vhell. Something's ash doan' blease
somepody who orders 'em, and some
dlmes der cutter makes a mistake in
der figgers."
you keep a tailor, suppose"
Six tailors, my frendt, and dey do is
TO make mistakes and misfits in order
20 keep up nv stock like you see.n
ls that 80? vel ,--"w, what ails
Dot pair" replied the dealer as he
'"'"; - \ 'io.l go: "vha5 -. ,jn, for 4
,ou1ig man WHO vhas to be married last,
week. Der gal she dies nit a feyer.
anu 80 ne doan come after his close. L
lose chust four dollars on dat pair'
And these2'
Vhell, dot pair vhas made for a dea
con III der shurch who vhas sparkling up
vldder vomans. Der left log is small
er as der right and he doan' take ,em.
| sell you dot pair for three dollars.
slIere's q stylish looking pair which
would lit me: Whom were these made
for?"
"N1y frendt, dot shtrikes sad chord
in my heart. He vhas a Young man
who Vhas to wear dose pants at a
bridal. Der color vhas selected To
match der BRIDES ccomplexion, but
shust one day pefore der marriage she
changes compilations und dose pants
Vhts no good. Dot vlas u loss of ten
dollar to me, und der young man yhas
80 mortified dot he shump in der rirer
und vhas drowned"
NWllom were this blue pair made
for?" ~>'
"For s|udge, my frendt--one Of
our leading shudgcs. Der cutter
makes d mistake, you see? Der shudQe
Vhas man who vhalks nit his toes
turned out, While does pants vhas cut
FOR man who vhalks nit his toes
turned III. L lose seven dollar on dot
pair.''
"Well, declair! You'll lose all Of
ooOO on this lot, Won't you?"
My loss Nhill be oafer 81 600, und
last week l. haf fire and no insurance,
my wife breaks her leg, and der land,
lord raises on my rent almost half.n
"Great gingerl Why should think
you'd shut up shopn'
"lf l do dot den where you get some
mislit pants2"
"That's so--that's 50. You are
what they call a human--a humaIita-
run, reckon"
Vhell, vhas human, 1 s'hpose."
"1 ou bet you arel And 50 am l.
and when meet man with q soul like
yours IN MS mutSOn anu he's my
chickenI'
"Vhill you walk IMP"
"Sartin will, and you can paw over
that pile Of misits and hand Inc about
thirty dollars worth and do 'em up and
take your cash! a man who allows
himself to be paralyzed, pulverized and
smashed to a jelly to accommodate the
public deserves to be patronized, and
you needn't be- mite particular
whether them pants match my complex
Jon or are built to fit bow-legs or
straight. Shut the door, keep children
out, and 'lemme jump into five or six
palrS,' -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01
Boss,

Boss or ITO Doss," was, according to
some philologists, originally introduced
into the New Would by Irish or Scot
tish immigrants, from the G acllc Jos,
the hand. But this is erroneous. The
word. is derived from the Dutch settlers
who first colonized New Amsterdam.
first called New York 10y the English
when the colony changed masters by
coming into the possession Of the Brit
ish Government. Baas, in the Dutch
language signifies master or the fore
man OF workshop. Perhaps even the
English-speaking population of tho
States, if they had known that "boss"
was no other than Dutch for master,
might, in their republican pride, have
rcpudiated the word and invented
another.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01
An Elephant III the st. Lawrence Rapids.

mo" "said the police-station historian
and turnkey last night, "the place
where Captain Webb went down is not
the same place where the elephant swan
the rapids. The elephant swan the ST..
Lawrence rapids about fifty years ago.
1t was near the city Of Cornwell. A
circus had been advertised to give an ex-
hlbtiOn there, and among other things
it was announced that an old elephant
and a young one would swim the river.
The river is about three miles wide
there. At The stated time the elephants
were driven into the river, but the
young one soon came out The old one
was not allowed to come out, but was
driven In. But soon the water became
too strong. He was carried out and dis
appeared"
''That was too bad, wasn't it2n
Everybody thought he was lost. You
see: but he swan like Il whale, and
came up every little while to spout and
then went down agin."
"What became Of him iinally?"
about thirty-fve mon put out in
boats and canoes to drive him to shore.
Whenever they saw the elephant they
would row for him; he finally came out
safe on the other side, seven miles from
the place where he started. If Captain
Webb really got into the Niagara rapids,
and I'm nOCcertain whether he did, he'
gOner. No one can conceive the
force OF this whirlpool without seeing
it. have seen log forty feet long and
two and onc-half feet thick forced to
stand upright in it, and 60 down out of
Sipht IT. probobly rounn ont n,;loc ho
low, for never saw it again"
"You must have been quite young at
that timer"
''Y es, l was only boy, but remem-
Der it as well us if happened yesterday.
| remember when the Caroline went
over the Falls during the Canadian ro-
bellion in 1887. She was trading with
the rebels and was tied on tho Ameri-
can side on that night. There were six
men aboard who had been drinking and
were asleep. Some men cut her loose
and set her atire, and she went over the
Falls III a blaZe,'
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

MR.. j. 0. BOAd-Daar Sir: II gives me IN Ich
pleasure to testify to the merits OF the Davis Vcr-
ticai Feed Sewing Machine. The machine got Of
you about five years ago. has been almost III oon
slant use ever since that time. Canuot see that
1t Is worn any, and has not cost mo one cent for
repairs since we have had it. Am well pleased
AMI don't wish Tor any better.
Yours truly,
ROBT. CRAWFORD,
Granite Quarry, near Winnsboro y. c.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

'tnto,: - .A.,.:.5'" J'Htyu hal III constant uss
tho Davis Machine bought or you apDut tnruu yo" 70
ago. AS we take In work, AMI have made the
price or II several times over, wa don't want any
ootter machine. 1t ID always ready to do any kind
OF work we have to do. No puckeringor skipping
stitches. We can only say wo nre we'll plea 3eu
ana wish no better machine,
CATHERINE WYLIE AND SISTER.
April 25, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

We have used the DAVIS Vertical Feel Sewing
Machine for the last five years. We would moi
have any other make ut any price, The machine
has given us unboundeu satisfaction.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. w. X. TURNER AND DAUGUTERsI
Fairfield county, 8. c., Jan. q, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

MIR BoAG: am We'll pleased IN every partlcui
With the Davis Machine bought Of you. 1 think
a fir5t class machine In every respect. You know
you sold several machines Of the same make to
as far as know, are well pleased with them
Respectfully,
Mrs. NJ. II. MoBLEY.
Fairfield county, April, 1853.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

have no fault TO 1nd with my mach ne, and
don't want any better. have III lle tne price Of
II several times Dy taking In sewing. 1t Is always
really to do its work. think 1t a hrsi-cliss ma
chlnc. feel can't say too much for the DAVIS
Vertical Feed Machine.
Mrs. tn )hAs SMITH.
Fairfield county, April. 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

This IL to certify that have been uslnx a DAVIS
Fertlc II Feed Sewing Machine for over tw ye .rs
of Mr.. j. Y. BOag. | haven't found Ii
possessed OF any faut-al! the attachments are 80
simple It never refuses TO WORK, aud IS certainl
tht llBhtesL running In the market. I consider II
a first class macnine.
Very respectfully,
MINNIE NJ. WuLINGuAN.
Odklan |, Fairfield county, =. 9.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01
- NIKS. THOMAS OWIHUS.
Winnsboro, Fairfield county, s. &.

We have had one OF the Davt, Machines about
four years and have always found II ready to do all
kinds OF work we have hal OCCASION to 10 Can't
see that the machine ls worn any, and works AZ
VOL as when new.
MRl. W. J. CRAWFORD,
JacHson's Creek, Fairfield county, $. G.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

30 BoA0. Esq, Agent--Dear Sir: My wife
has peen using Davis Sowing Machine constant
ly for the past four years, ami IL has never needed
any repairs an works just as well when first
bought She says II viii do a greater range Of
practical work end do 1t easier and better than
any machine she mas ever used. We cheerfully
recommend 1t as No. family machine,
Your truly,
JAS. Q. DAvIs
WinnsOoro. 8. c., Jan. 8, 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

Ny wife Is highly pleased with the Davis Ma
chine bought OF y0u. She would not take double
what she gave for It, Tho machine has not
been out of order since she had 1t, and she do
any Kind OF work on 1t.
Very Respectfully,
JAS +. FREE.
Monticello, Fairfield county, S. G.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

Mr. BoAd: fou Wish TO know What have to say
Ill regard to the Davis Machine bought of you three
years ago: feel can't say too much in its favor
mauo ABOUT $4,000 within five months, at times
fectly hot from friction feel conildcnI I could
not have done the same work with as mucn ease
ana so %el with any other machine. No time lost
III adjusting attachments. The lightest running
machine have ever rcatled. Brother james and
MllIlans families are as much pleased with tAcir
DAVIS Machines bought or you. want no better
machine. AS | snid before, l don't think 100
much can be said for the Davis Machine.
Respectfully,
ELLEN STEVENSON,
Fairfield County, Aprl', 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01
THE VERDICT
THE PEOPLE.
BUY THE BEST!

MIR. j. o. BoAa-Dear Sir: I bought the first
Davis Machine sold by you over lve yea rs ago for
my wife, who has given 1t a long and fair trial.
am well pleased with II. 1t never gives any
roube, and is as good as when first bought.
.. -.. j. W. Bo1ICK.
WMn2hHro. 8: G., April 1922. 80, ,-
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

Tho Davis Sewing Machine IL simply h'eas-
uie Mrs, j, a, UOopwYH
Ridgcway, N. G., Jan. 10. 1893.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

Mr.. BoAG: Ihave always found my Davis Ma
chine ready do ali kinds OF to work have had oc-
ca9lOn 10 DO. l cannot see that the machine Is
worn particle and 1t works as well as when now.
Respectfully,
MRS. Il. &. COOLING.
Winnsboro, =. c., April, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

Havlng bought Davis Vertical Feed Sewing
Machine from Mr.. j. o. Boag some three years
ago, and 1t having given me perfect satisfaction IN
and light sewing, ami never needed the least re-
pair IN any way, can cnccrfully commend 1t TO
any one as llrst-class machine In every partiCu-
lar, and think 1t second TO none. II Is one OF the
simplest machines made: my Chren use 1t with
all case. Tho attachments are more easily al
Justed anu 1t does greater range OF work by
means Of lts Vertical Feed than any oth0r ma
chine have ever seen or used.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

Mk. BoAd: NY niachine gives me perfect salts
lactloh 1nd no fuut with II. The attachments
are 80 simple. 1 wish for no better than the Davis
Vertical Feed.
Respectfully.
Fairfield county, April, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

MIR. B0A0: Ny wife has been constantly uslnI
the DAVIS Machine bought Of you about nve years
ago. have never regretted buying 1t, as 1t IL
always ready for any Kind Of family sewing, either
heaVy OF light. II IL never out OF fix or needing
repairs.
Very respectfully,
Fairfield, 8. c., March, 1884,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

me Wustr1rte Garten ZeitWtg says
it is the ensiest thing IN the world to
foretell the weather by observing tho
common American white pine (Piaus
Strobus). If we are to expect rain or
snow within reasonably short space Of
time. the bran ches of the last two sea.
sons growth will DO pendulous. If such
weather be long way off. the branch
es will be raised rather than droop-
ing.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-01

~MR BOH: l bought Davis vertical Feed
ewing Machine from yon four years ago. l am
eiighled with 1t. IL never has gwen me any
rouDle, and has never been the least out Of order
II IL as good as when nrs bought It, l eau
cheerfuHy recommend 1t.
Respectfully,
Mrs, NJ. j. KIRKLAND
Monticello, April 80. 1888.
The Press., 1883-07-26
The Forsign Exhibition.


 Visitors to New England during the sum- mer and our readers generally should bear in mind that the Grand Foreign Exhibition will be the principal attraction In the United States the coming fall. All arrangements have been completed for this Exhibition, and it bids fair in every respect to be worthy the attention of all who have the time and means to visit Bos- ton. It will be specially foreign in it's char acter, no American manufactures being in- cluded. The following nations have already made arrangements for fine exhibits Eng land, France, Ireland. Germany Holland, Bel gium, Switzerland, Austria, Prussia, Persia, Spain, China, Portugal, East Indies, Japan, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Mexico, Siberia and Brazil. There will be presented to the attention of the million of visitors an oppor- tunity to learn more of the products, manu- factures and customs of other nations than has ever before b.en offered. In addition to the exhibits themselves, arrangements have been completed by which visitors will be served with coffee made by Turks, Japan tea served by the native Japanese in tea house made in Japan and erected in the building. Also cigar manufactory of the real Havana tobacco form Cuba. Hammock makers from South America, and Canadian Indians mak- ing bows, .arrows, etc., will also be present. There will be French restaurant, @ German lunch room and an English chop house. All the surroundings will be foreign, and visit to the Foreign Exhibition will be equivalent to 6 voyage around the world.