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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02
Tools used In the PyraInius.

During residence of two winters in
n tomb at GiZeh, Mr.. w. NJ. Flinders
Petrie collected evidence showing that
the tools used III working stone 1000
years ago were constructed with a
jewel as the cutting edge. He stated
his reasons for coming to this conclu-
sion III a paper read before the Anthro-
pologlcal Institute, a resume of which
Is published III u recent issue of Engin.
eoring of London. Solid and tubular
drills straight and circular disk saws,
and lathe tools were made with towels
set in metal. The lines OF cutting on
IL granite core made by tubular drill
form Il uniform depth and width throu-
ghOut, showing that the cutting point
was not worn as the work advanced.
The regular taper of the core would
Indicate that jewels we're also upon
the outside and inside of the drill.
thereby facilitating its removal. In
some specimens Of granite the drills
| sank One tenth OF All inch at each reyO.
! luton, and the pressure necessary to do
this must have been from one to two
tons. The skill OF the wOrklnen and
the capacity of the tool are illustrated
| by the clean path through both soft and
hard material-m0 difference in the
groove being perceptible although IT
passes from a soft substone into quartz,
subjecting the tool to All enormous
strain. In plano surfaces the depth
! and width OF the cuts indicate tho
successive stroke of Il saw, and the use
Of tho circular saw is proved by the
, regularly curved lines. The forms Of
the tools were the same that experience
has sanctioned ut the present time. The
scarcity OF the diamond and the lack
of strength in the sapphire and beryl
lead to the consideration of corundum.
Nothing has been found about the
metal OF which the tool was made or the
method Of setting the jewel
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02
WHEN MOONLItaHT IsEIGNs.

Let's steal away when moonlight reigns,
And Summer sleeps amid her flowers;
Let's steal away and wake tho strains
That Love has made for happy hours.
o, softly DER the waters glide,
The waters lit by silvery beams;
But let tho song float DER tho tide,
And life flow OH in golden dreams.
Across tho stream hear 4 swell
A cheering song OF youthful gleo;
"A cross tho stream sweet voices tell
The sacred hour of melody.
Then steal away, o happy hearts!
While Night her richest mantle wears,
And catch the strain her voice imparts,
And leave to Time its tleeting cares.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

he had declared he would rather COM
NIT suicide than marry2. May, in her
cheap blue flannel suits, with no gloves
OF vail on her ahands or face, SHE the
great heiress, whose movements and
sayings were chronicled in the daily
papers-whose dresses were copied by
less favored mortals, whose presence
was rs welcome as the sunshine. IN,
And she is pretty, too," Adele Fay
ton said, a little venomously, as if it
were quite shame; II saw her as she
went to her room." ss / ID,
Harry glanced coniposedly UP at the
array Of faces and said: GO
s.! am glad you think May is pretty
| think she is1the loyoliest girl living.
SO you did not know iIswas engaged to
herp' A,. r. g.
There followed 81 1ull in the merry
chatter that oloquelitly expressed the
hnn,bfou uuueu astonishment of Iarry's
announcement.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02
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Improved balloon,

A huge balloon was sent up in Paris
recently. which had several improve
ments in construction and equipment
The chief one is invented by the Count
dc Dion. 1t consists Of an outer cover
ing of calico from which a long funnel
OF oiled silk extends downwards and
connects with ventilating machine at
tached to the outside OF the car, which,
by turning a crank, sendsa blast OF cold
air out Of the funnel and underneath
the outer layer. The object of this is 10
place layer of cold air between the
two coverings, which shall preserve the
gas in the balloon from being unduly
influenced by the rays of the sun.
There are i'll business three things
necessary--knowledge, temper and time.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02
In tho suburbs.

,,Hello, Mr. Spivkins, moving again2'
'res,. you see me here amid the
debris of once happy home," replied
SplYklns.. "But my wife called the
dance, so / grabbed the coal-scuttle
and swung In for another cotillion with
the furniture van. The twins and the
canary bird are coming with the next
load. sss
'Been living in flats again2n ask ed
the neyaskn. ;;,%:>,- =: 'r.,."
s.DhnoY FLATS are not lofty enough
now. My wife grew ambitious. She
wanted q place III the suburbs, one of
those, hfteen-minute walks from the
train. Swiss cottage, gable-ended
co,tntry mansions, with every modern
t,oorfyen1e'sSerand lots Of expelL1Se, where
we would be free from the dust and
smoke OF the city, have plenty of but
ter ana eggs, fresh air and q goat for
the Children
enough" '
CLOVIS thatP"
"Why, it was too eXhausting upon
one to keep all the trees in the neigh
Dorhood barked, eat up all the Old
boots, hoops-kirts and tramp down all
the adjoining gardens, and not liking
TO show any partiality among noighbors,
OF prejudice against this particular
goat, got several to assist him.n
And the butter and eggs2 You had
plenty, suppose"
"Plenty, yesI kept all the dogs in
the neighborhood lean trying to suck
them as fast as the hens laid Them"
Did your hens lay SO fast?"
"Oh, no, not my hens-no, these
were the grocery mans hens-lny hens
mad their hands fun asserting. Why,
l had one hen that sat for four weeks
under a barrel, in Il tub Of water. that
never laid an egg in her life. Another
sat on Il screw-driver and a monkey
wrench in horse trough for a fort
night, and SO determined was she to
Decomea mother that six roosters with
pack of worms couldn't tempt her to
move. We finally concluded it was
cheaper and more convenient to buy
eggs than wait for another generation
OF chickens, so the grocery man was
called in. 10 really enjoy country
lie and get health, pure air and lots 0.
mud, man never wants to 90 beyond
the suburbs. He must keep within
hearing of the street-car drivers wlis-
tie and the tih-peddler's voice. lie
must carry home a market. basket
every night, and occasionally Il bundle
OF broolns and u ham; and then when
he sits down on the back porch at eve,
with towel over his bald head to keen
the mosquitoes off, he will think with
fondness unimaginable of those ten
dollar-apiece roasting -ears and three
dollar tomatoes that his wife and the
@ g@ardener are going to raise next -snm-
bought your ticket to The Gymnasium
yet?''
emo"
"Well, don't do it. Go and buy you
a place n the suburbs.n ~,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

We have used the DAVIS Vertical Feed Sewing
Machine for tho last five years. Wo would not
have any other make at any price. The machine
has given us unhOundeu satIsfactiO ion.
Very respectfully,
MRS. w. X. TURNER ASD DAUGHTERS
Fairfield county. .. c.. Jan. ~. 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

have no fault TO lnu with my machine, and
don't want any better. have male the price OF
1t Bevera times by taking In sewing. 1t is always
ready TO do itS work. think II FIRST -class ina
chine. feel can say too much for the DAVIS
Vertical Feed Machine.
MRS. THOMAS SMITH.
FAN Hed county, April, 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

This IL TO certify we nave nad in constant use
the Davis Machine bought OF you about three years
ago. As we take In work, AMI have made the
price OF IL several Times over, don't want aay
better machine. II ID always ready to do any kind
OF work we have to do. No puckcrlng or skipping
Stitches. we can only say we are well pleased
ana wish no better machine,
CATHERINE WYLIR AND SISTER.
April rs, 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

MR. BOAG: am Wen pIcaseu III every parlicui
with the Davis Machine pought OF you. think
Il nr5l class machine In every respect. You know
you sold several machines Of the same make 10
different members Of our families, all OF whom,
III far AZ know, are well pleased with them.
Respectfully,
, Mrs. NJ. II. MOBLEY.
Fairfield county, April, 1888
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

Mr.. j. o. BoAG-Dear Sir II gives NE m ich
pleasure 10 testify TO the merits OF The Davis Yer
tchl Feed Sewing Machine. The mnr nine got Of
you about five years ago. t,ns cel almost in con
siant use ever SINCE that lime. cannot see That
IL ls worn any, anu has not cost nlc one cent for
repairs since We have had 1t. Am well plcnsch
anu don't wish Tor any better.
Yours truly,
foBT. GR tWFORD,
Granite Qrarry. near Winnsboro s. c.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

.ThiS Is to certify that have been using a Davis
vertical Feed Sewing Machine for over NV years,
purchased OF MIR. j. .. B0dg. I haven't found IL
possessed OF any f2ult-nll the attachments are 80
simple. 1t nevtrrefusea to work, and ~ cerlanl Y
th* ll4htcsi running in the market. | consider 1t
first class machine.
Very respectfully,
MINNIE NJ. WIILINGuAM.
Oakland, Fairfield county. 5. G..
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02
THE VERDICT
Of
THE PEOPLE.
BUY THE BEST!

MR. J. o. BoAG-Dcar Sir: bought the hrst
DAVIS Machine sold by you over five yea rs ago for
my wife, Who has given 1t u long and fair tral.
am well pleased with 1t. 1t never gives any
rouble, and Ii as good IN when first bought
,,,, j. W. BOILCK.
WtnnsbOrO, ). G., Apri, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

Mr.. BoAG: You 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 5000 within five months, at times
running II 30 fnst that the needle would get per-
fectly hot from friction. feel confident l could
NOT nave done the same work with AZ much ease
ahd 10 wei with any other machne. No time lost
III adjusting attachments. The lightest running
machine have ever treadled. Brother james anu
Wllliams' families are as much pleased with their
DAVIS Machines bought or you. want no better
machine. As | said before, | don't think too
much can he said for the Davis Machine. 6.
Respectfully,
ELLEN STEVENSON,
Fairfield County, April, 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

We have had one OF the Davis Machines about
fOur years and have always found 10 ready to do all
Kinds OF work we have hal occasion to do. Can't
sec that the machine ID worn any, and works ~
We'll az when now.
Mrs. w. j. CRAWFORD
JacksOEs Creek, Fairfield county. 8. q.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

Having bought Davis Vertical Feed Sewing
Machine from Mr.. j. o. Bong some three years
every resnect as a family machine b"th for nea ~
anu light sewing, anu never needed the least re-
pair IN any way, can checrfuly recommend 1t to
ANY one as nrst-class machn. In every particll-
lar, and think 1t second to none. 1t is one OF the
simplest machines made; my children use 1t with
all ease. The attachments are more easily au-
juscd anu 1t does greater range OF work by
means Of its Vertical Feed than any other ma-
chine have ever seon or used.
MRS. THOMAS OwINGs.
Winnsboro, Fairfield county, $. c.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

My wife Is highly pleased with the Davis Ma.
chine bought OF you. She you'd not take double
what she gave for It. The machine has not
been out OF order since she had II, aud she can do
nny kind OF Work on 1t.
Very Respectfully,
JAS. r. FRRR.
Monticello. Fairfield county, y. &.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

MIR. BoAa: | bought Il Davis vertical Feed
ewing Machine from you four years ago | am
eligiteu with 1t. II never has gwen Inc any
rouDle, and has never been the least out Of order.
IL ls hs good as when l first bought II. | eau
cheerfully recommend II.
Respectfully,
Mrs. N. j. KIRKLAND.
Monticello April 80. 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

The Davis Sewing Machine Is simply a treas
sH'e MRS. d. A. IiOOpwYN
Rldgeway, N. G., Jan. ~. 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

MIR. BoAa: My machine gives me perfect salts.
faction. Ind no fault with Il. The at iuchInents
are 30 simple wish for no better than the Davis
vertical Feed.
Respectfully.
Mlts. II. MILLING.
Fairfield county, Apri', 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

MR.. BoAd: My wife has been constantly using
the Davis Machine bought OF you about nyo years
ago. have never regretted buying IL, az II is
always ready for any Nina Of ta,ly sewing, either
neavy Or light Ii is never out OF TX or needing
repairs.
Very respectfully,
a. ". LADB
Fairfield, .. c., March, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

MR.. BOAd: have always found my Davis Ma
chine ready do aIi Kinds OF to work have had oc-
casiOn TO do. | cannot ace that the machiue ia
worn h particle ana II workH us well as when new.
Respectfully,
Mrs. X. Z. GOODISa.
WiDnsbor0, 8. c., April 1893,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

J.O BOAa, Esq, Agent-Dcar Sir: My wife
has neen using II DAVIS Sewing Machine cuiIstunt-
ly for the past four years. and IL has never needed
any repairs an works just as well III when fir 1t
bought. She says II VIII do greater range OF
practical work ~nd do II easier ami bette than
any machine she mas ever used. We cheerfuy
recommend II rs n No. family machine,
Your truly,
JAS. q. DAVIS.
Winnsbor0. $. G., Jan. 3, 1893.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-10-02

MlNNlh vi. "
Oakland, Fairfield county. 5. G..
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-07-26
Needles.

A company has been formed in Uti'
ca for making common or hand-sewing
needles by machinery. The needle
making machine proposed to he used
was invented by Eugene Fontaine, the
inventor of the celebrated locomotive
bearing his name, and which has
made the fastest time ever yet made
by locomotive. Mr.. Fontaine is also
the inventor and maker Of the most
rapid and best pin-making and pin
sticking machinery ever made. The
needles to supply the world are made
at Ridditch, Birmingham, and at Hath
ersage, Derbyshire, in England, and
AK la Chapel, and its suburb, BOr-
cette, in Germany. Ridditch and Bor-
cette are the principal sources of sup
ply. At Ridditch about fourteen
thousand persons are engaged in max
ing needles and the product is estimat-
ed to be about two hundred millions
per week, or ten thousand millions per
year. Of these it is estimated that the
United States take little more than
one-tenth,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-07-26

cd by waste of waters. Only the re-
peated assurance that this is an excep-
tionally moist spring restores confidence
to his soul The steamboat upon which
he has crossed the prairie unloads its
passengers at the veranda of the second
story of the hotel; and when, on the
following day, the investor starts out in
a row-boat TO hunt up his real estate,
he finds that he has unwittingly sailed
across it as he came into town. The
exact location of his lot, however, can
not be determined without diving-bell.
The corncr-stakes, which were only
waist-high, are under water, and he
hears the surveyor, who is his pilot on
this occasion, muttcr TO his assistant
that it will be necessary to make his
pegs as high as lanp-posts hereafter.
Atlantic Motnhly
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-07-26
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

We never deceive for good purpose.
Knavery adds malice to falsehood.
However things may seem, no evil
thing is success, and no good thing is
a failure.
Genius is essentially creative, it
bears the character of the individual
who possesses it.
The light of friendship is the light
Of phosphorous-seen plainest when
all around is dark.
He is truly great that is little in
himself, and that maketh no account of
any height of honors.
Envy is a passion SO full of coward
ice and shame that nobody ever had
the confidence to own it.
He that wrestles with us strength
ems our nerves and sharpens our skill.
Our antagonist is our helper.
Choose always The way that seems
the best, however rough it may be.
Custom will render it easy and agreea-
ble
False friends are like our shadows,
keeping close to us while we walk in
the sunshine, but leaving us the in
slant we walk in the shade.
Hmor and pathos =. Twin lakes
which lie side lty side in the heart, the
one cleaned of the sunlight. the other
cleaned of the same sunlights shade.
When you are looking at picture
you give it the advantage of good
light BE at least as courteous to your
fellow creatures as you are to a picture
Keep Your promise to the letter, be
prompt and exact, and it will save you
much trouble and care through life,
and win you the respect and trust of
your friends.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-07-26

Gilesp Why don't you 60 on to the
houseP Thought you was comm to
make me visitp'
I'll don't make out this here
reckonin' at ALL" said Captain Gilliloe.
scratching his puzzled head. Some
how the wrong signals have been
swung out. But it's all right now :
aye, aye, it's all right now! The
tigure-head of the Betsey Briggs can't
be mistook."
"l've just been up to Albany" ex-
planned Miss Betsey, ito order "A new
parlor carpet l went up yesterday,
and came down on the evening train;
and"
But, Betsey." cried Mrs. Packcn-
ham, clutching spasmodically at her
friends arm, "who is that in your back
garden gathering peas, you know?
For, as true as you live and breathe
Farmer Ponds Bowse has trampled
her to death by this time"
That Oh, that's my wire dummy,
rs | had when ] worked ut the dress
maxim trade. ] just dressed it up in
Some of my old clothes, rs kind of a
scarecrow-like, to keep the pigeons
from stealing the green peas right out
of my pods. They're the saucieSt
creatures in all the world. Why, you
didn't never take it for a live person,
did your"
And everybody laughed in chorus,
the more heartily as their folly became
apparent to them.
Il declare to goodness. l was clean
out Of my latitude and longitude"
said the sea-captain. with Il chuckle.
appearances are deceitful," said
mild Mr.. Sweetlands, rubbing his
hands.
Il won't never believe my own eyes
ag'in" shouted the squire.
And then they all three went to
drive the belligerent Bowse out of Miss
Briggs vegetable garden, and to patch
up the defective pickets in the fence,
and Miss Betsey herself sat down to
drink a comfortable cup of tea with
Mrs. Packenham.
For I'm sure | need one, after all
I've been through" said the squire's
wife.
"Well, declare" said sympathetic
Miss Betsev. cit must ha' been trial.
l won't never put that dummy out
ag'in. "-SatWdGy Night.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-07-26
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Often on strike-A ball-player.
Aquestion of voracity-How much
can you eat?
The maiden who formerly DRAINED OF fl5wers
And birds In the beautiful spring..
Is housekeeping now, and turns her thoughts
TO bug-poison and that sort of thing.
Enquirer What is the chief objec-
tion to travelling in the street cars?
1t costs money.
An editor, in acknowledging the
gift of peck Of onions from sub
scriber, says: at is such kindneSses as
these that bring tears to our eyes"
While many men are nuts ering,
The ians are fiercely luttering
Fresh soda waters splut ering,
And stupid chaps are suffering,
''Is it hot enough for you?"
A well-known florist says that flow
ers will keep better wrapped in wet
newspaper than in any other way.
This is another argument in favor Of
subscribing.
''Man should always be graceful"
says DIR. Armitage; and the doctor
will please rise and explain how man
can be graceful when he steps on an
orange peel while carrying basket Of
eggs.
The new western weather prophet
is proud of his name-Straw. and the
editor of the Boston Post, who evil
IDENTIFY has some faith in weather pro-
phets, thinks he can tell which way
the wind will blow.
A barber shop bit: 'Is that about
the right length, sir?" asked the skill
ful barber as he finished cutting his
customers hair. 81 like the sides and
back" was the response; "but wish
you would make it little longer on
top"
The windows of houses in the Phil
ippine isles are made of pellucid oys-
ter shells, which admit light, but can
not be seen through. 1t is not ex-
planned how the woman, who sits up
till after midnight to ascertain what
hour the beau of the young lady oppo-
site leaves, overcomes this difficulty.
The BifTins children, having over
heard some one remark in connection
with the Bifins evening party that
"Mr. Spriggins will have his eye out
for the oysters" had consultation
which resulted in their stationing
themselves, while refreshments wero
being served, in good positions to sec
Mr.. Spriggins take out that important
organ.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-07-26
A Religious Order Of Beggars.

There are to be met now ant. vhen in
Japan members of a religious order OF
beggars known as o Biku San. They
are dressed in a fashion peculiar to
their fraternity. wearing cohieal bam-
boo grass coverings for the head, of a
diameter sufficient to afford a shade
for the shoulders. They live in what
may be termed nunneries. When
abroad their vocation is soliciting aims
for the use of their community. Gen.
orally they are orphans or the children
of very poor parents, who are willing
to be relieved of their care and main-
tenance. One of the duties exacted by
their order is that they offer reveren-
tial worship before every temple or
shrine they may pass on their begging
expeditions 1t is seldom that they go
alone, there generally being two or
three together. These women have
their heads shaved, as do the priests of
the Buddhist sects. There is another
fraternity of beggars known as Bikuni.
Widows only are eligible to enter this
body of mendicants. They have their
heads shaved and take religious VOW
neyer to marry again. The proceeds
of the appeals for aims made by both
of these bodies of mendicants are de
posted with the heads of their respect
i've establishments. Formerly it was
the custom of these beggars to have
regular routes which they individually
worked, and it was the habit of the
generous, to avoid the bother of being
importuned, to place then. gifts in
basket, which was hung outside the
house on regular stated times, and it is
said the sum SO placed was considered
sacred from the touch of any other
than the particular mendicant for
whom it was intended.-SGR francis
20 Chronicle.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-07-26
Beyond the Mountains.


Beyond the mountains-ah! beyond
How fair in fancy CLEANS
The valley with its spreading fieldss
The CLINT of winding streams!
Beyond the purple mountains hight
Stray all our happy dreams.
We sit beneath the moaning pine,
by waves that pass our door;
We say, this scene is fair, and yet
We sigh for something more;
AnG long to pass with eager feet
The tar-off mountains DER.
Al eve the night bird family sings,
In murmurs sweet and low;
The new moons slender crescent gives
The sky tender glow.
How fair the stars, how warm the wind,
How soft the rivers flow!
But there, whore longing fancy flies,
And wayward hearts still turn,
A de' per music charms the soul,
The red stars brighter burn;
And laughing streams go lcaping down
From hooks o'erhnng with fern.
When heavy clouds above us roll,
Blue slivs are over there;
When storm winds iret around our caves
There zephyrs whisper fair.
Beyond the mountains-ah! beyond
Love fills the sunny air..
-Operldnd .N0Rih!V.