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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20
Too Many Sisters.

81 am constantly learning something
neW, y ~ }MGs. PSddocks Maggie Mitchell
SAID iSds,a as slshs b9tS in thelNoSsltyl theatre
In Williamsburg after hSrr evenings
performance, ''but I was not prepared
to learn in the newspapers this morn.
ing that my name is Baker, and not
Mitchell, as my parents and my nnmer.
Gus brothers and sisters have fond ly
supposed for some years. Our father,
a Scotchman, ,78 years old, lives at
lt9ng Branch; Sophia, Il my eldest sister
9A[t M9A[tEsG Klbaughs smy sec6 6ndssister, and
DIR. Lomax, my brother, have been on
the stage. All these vera my moth.
er's children by a,former. marriage.
Then 1 have two younger,slseers. AS
to the claim Of Mrs. JOHN Able, of
Bloomsbury, NeY Jersey, that, I, am
her sister, 1 have concluded from all
the circumstances that the woman is
honest In her belief, though how she
could deceive herself so cannot under.
stand. 1t is fact that this woman's
brother, William Baker, claimed me
for his sister some years ago. think
L was playing in }Denver when re-
ceived the first letter from HIM.
/ have been claimed as, a sister by
several other people. Some years ago
when my mother was alive and trave-
ling with me, an Italian travelling with
his valet followed mo from town to
town, told hotel.keepers and people
whom we met that he was, my brother,
and made the most complete arrange
ments for my accommodation. At Whee-
ling the mans attentions began first to
be perceived, though he kept, entirely
in the background himself. On the Way
to Lexington, KY, we found that even
the conductors on the railroads had
been cautioned to care for us by this
same man, and at the Lexington MOTEL
the valet was left to serve us. The
man had said everywhere that he was
my brother. My mother finally met
him and convinced him 4f his mistake.
1T was evident .toius that he was under
an innocent drlusion.
"A man once wrote to;Mr. Paddock
from Covington, KY, when we were at
Long Branch, that had married him
years before, and that ws had son IL
years old, and declared hes would shoot
me at sight. AS regards the extraord-
mary claim of these people at Easton,
there are hosts Of people in Now York
who know ,,---.-+:-- H--.>}lv hs"t-.... o-a
will laugh at the singular mistake,
which seems to arise entirely out of my
name of Maggie.'
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20
A Now Industry.

There seems to be an exorbitant value
attached to small boys in BROOKLYN.
At least such will be the universal
opinion if the Brooklyn man who HIS
sued school teacher ior spanking his
small boy. and laid his damages at
$4,000, should ipe SUCCESSFUL. Few
persons will believe that the man has
been damaged to the extent of 90, 600 by
the SPANKING of his small boy. No
matter how highly he may estimate his
dose that he was deprived of them for a
period sufficiently long to make his loss
equivalent to $4,000. Let it be con-
oeded, for the sake Of argument, that
the boy could not sit down for six con.
secutive months. He could still have
rendered to his father all the services
which a small boy is capable OF render
ing, and the parents loss would not
have amounted to any appreoiable sum
-mdch less to $4,000. If the suit
proves successful there is not q boy in a
Brooklyn school who will not clamox to
be spanked. At the utmost the PFC
CESS of spanking cannot be strotched
beyond five minutes, st least by my
female teacher. If boy can make
$1,000 in five minutes he can support
Ills family III affluence by two yearly
spenkings. AS Tor the boy who should
secure daily spanking--as almost any
boy of average ability and conscientious
devotion to duty could dc--he would
make his father a million aire. It is
hardly probable that the plaintiff IN the
suit now pending will recover his 80. .O00.
When our courts estimAte q mans life
to be worth only $5, 600 they oan hardly
with consistency value the spanking Of
small boy at $4,000.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

that old chapel, I made my way to this
forest. and here let myself out to the
farmer who owned this place; and with
MIN lived while he livad. When he
had died-that was eighteen years AGO.
and little more-I had packed up to
ieaVe, when his daughter, Jean, to whom
the whole property had been left. took
my hand, and with tears in her eyes,
begged me to stay.
And then, Abbe, had to tell nv
STORY; FOR L had come to love that dear
girl, ana would not deceive her, So
When l could muster the strength and
nerve L told the whole from beginning
10 END; and the end was my love for her!
winch was bidding me in honor to 20. -
She heard me through, asked me u few
questlons, and then threw her arms
around my neck and kissed me. sJeani'
she cried, If you will he my husband,
and be as true to me rs you have been
TO my father, l will be your wife, and
snare with you all my worldly goods,' Z
And so, Able, you have the story.
You You can look around you for the sequel.
These are my children. Augustine St.
Almond is the Oldest. He will be sew
enteen on New Years day. Hal Does
the name strike you familiar? If it
does, you ought to know why gave it
10 hllnl Joan, the next; was fifteen last
month; and these others are growing
up, sometimes think almost too fast.
But am happy, Able; and not the least
OF my happiness hencefOrth shall be the
blessed privilege of this hour.
And now, good father, let us unite
with you in g. prayer of Thanksgiving to
the Giver Of all Good"
!he abbe prayed with a fervor such
as he mad never even approached be-
1ore, and the AMENs that followed in
response were from the depths of thank
ful hearts.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20
Tie Land of the Sky.

The Washington Star has letter
from Asheville, N. c., giving an &C.
count Of the impetus that section has
received by the opening Of railway com.
munications. The writer says:
The Western North Carolina rail-
road, which ten years ago successfully
crossed the unDrOken range Of tho Blue
Ridge, is at last completed. The hard
natural difficulties it encountered in it's
pathway across sixty miles Of an almost
lmpenetrable mountain country, led to
many discOuraging delays, and even
endangered at one time it's further pro-
gress. The work is now, however, IN
good running order, and is bright
addition to tho engineering triumph Of
the age, and a monument to the skill
and determination Of its engineers.
10 this lovely mountain country and to
Asheville 1t has been a God-send.
Though it Is now eighteen months
since the shrill neigh of the iron horse
first echoed among her hills, the activity
OF her trade and Industries, and the
large influx Of strangers in that time,
have been such as to surprise even herr
most devoted prophets.
The s'bOom" is a big one. The rooyt
superficial observer cannot help but
notice it, and l venture to say it Is un-
rivaled by that Of other towns which
have risen to Importance on the
approach of railroads.
Nor is it to be wondered at. We
have here a climate whose healtil-giving
properties must ultimately become as
celebrated as that Of Aiken or MINES
ota. Although acknowledged to be
equal to the Minnesota climate in dry
ness, it Is superior to it in equability
and mildness Of temperature, while its
greater elevation, dryness, and cooler
summer weather make it better for in
valids than Aiken. I met many here
this summer both from the North and
South who were afflicted with lung and
throat troubles. was glad to hear
them tell that in coming here they
acted upon the advice Of their physi.
clans, for it went to prove tho speedy
recognition of this climate by medical
mon as a good health restorer.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20
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StAtiStICG.

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Statisticians have pronounced the
United states to be not only potentially,
but actually, richer than the Unlted
Kingdom. Counting the houses, furni.
ture, manufactures, railways, shipping,
bullion, lands, cattle, crops, invest
ments and roads, it is estimated that
there is grand total in the United
states Of $40, 0,77O,OU0,00O. Great Brl-
tain Is credited with something less than
$4O, 600, 5000, or nearly $10, 600, ,0UO,-
less than the United States. The
wealth per inhabltant IN Great Britain
is estimated at 81, l0O, and in the United
States 1896. With regard to the re-.
maneration Of labor, assuming the
produce OF labor to be- 100, In: Great
Britian 56 parts 80 to, the laborer, 81 to
capital and % to Government. France,
Al parts go to labor, 3B to capital and
~ to Government. In the United States
72 parts go to labor, 23 to oapital, and Q
to Government.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20
Passing as n Doctor,
ny Oh are home late. slr.n

"You are home late, Sir"
es. NY business keeps me out
until this hour every night. Might L
ask what your business Is In this house.
II aiia g physician, sir"
"Ihat does not answer my question.
well, cir, If you must know, have
been attending a lady up stairs"
''HOW is she2"
"Very much better. l guess she'll
be all right In the morning."
"Illank you; good morning." and
the door was coMteously closed after
the "physcian."
This conversation occurred In the
residence Of Mr.. Henry Immerschitt,
No. 159 State street, Brooklyn. Mr..
lmmorschitt keeps All oyster saloon at
No. 393 Fulton street, In that city,
and Is kept out every night until after
midnight. When he returned home
last night the conversation just detailed
took place between him and q man
he met in the act Of coming out in tho
hall.
Mr.. Immershitt rushed upstairs after
his interview with the "doctor," and
breaking into his wife's room found
her fast asleep.
- ouoAo dlly ClllllS Luo uhCCSr WlCl
KatieT" he yelled, waking his wife.
INC" she replied; "why should there
hep.
Tho excited father then rushed to
the room Of his daughter Katie and
found her fast asleep. He began to
smell a mouse. An investigation
showed that most expert burglar had
gone through the rooms of his house at
his very elegant leisure, taxing what
ever suited him. All the jeWelry Of
the ladies' was gone, Including gold
bracelets, pair OF diamond earrings, a
diamond stud, diamond solitaire lin
ger ring and plain gold ring. All
the bureau drawers had been carefully
gone through, but no one was aroused
by his work.
"lt was that-dootor," yelled Mr..
| Imnerschitt.
'What doctor asked his wife and p''
daughter.
Don't bother me-" he replied, and
started to notify the police. He could,
Of course give good description of the
thief whom he met In the hall, but the
police have no clew to him yet.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20


Prof. LOCKER. the English Rstrono,
met, thinks 1t very probable that humap
life on the planet Mars Is very muoh
like that On the earth. The light must
be less brilliant. but tho 6Fgeh5 81 si9hs
may be 40 much more susceptible as To
make the VISION quite as good. The
heart is probably not so great. but It ID
by no means less ia proportion to the
lessened power OF the sums rays. This
observer agrees with others In affirmip
that several remarkable seas -lnciuding
inland seas, some OF them connected BY
straits with still larger seas, ahd aoms
not 80 connected now detinable ii
the southern hemisphere. in whioh, ,aa II
the case With the earth, the water afea
seems to be much greater than In the
northern hemisphere,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20
A FANCY,

sweet Summer went forth to the fields
WIN roses entwined in her hair;
Her footsteps as light
AS her glances were bright, 'a.y
AND all that she looked upon fair x .&
Grave Autumn, beholling the maid. T&
Grew CHEEKY in chanting hey charms.
They met, but aasi =
All her strength seemed to pass. .t,..
And she languished to death In lis arms,
NOW sombre grew Autumn ana scar,
AS ne clnng to the maid IL lis woes:
Then Winter passed by,
And, with tear-stricken eve.
Hid them both meath a mantle of snow
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

8 Tas, bss ginget cookies that I ever
stested had in place OF the usual cupful
sNater q cIpful O9 sweet milk. This
fstyes iigf gfitteas to the cake that water
caita6f give. q. The formula for these is +:
sgsfo gpfula OF New Orleans molasses,
soi3s s,tpful Of sug one onpful OF sweet
milk "a /, tal Sa cnpful of LARD, one tea
Aptoafit each OF ginger aud or soda,
end ~ hall q 'lteasp onittl OF salt. The
lard Snstead Of being melted. should be
rubbed with the -four the same as for
pie orust,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20
a Dog Show,

a writer from London says; dropped
In at the Duke Of Wellington's riding
school last evening to see the St. Bern
ard Dog Show. The Dukes carriages
had been pushed aside in corner and
| covered with brown Holland cloths and
some temporary barriers had been
erected, at which pay takers mounted
guard. never spent a shilling more
to my satisfaction than IN the contem-
plation OF the three hundred noble ami
mails which are here shown. 1 am
thoroughly Of mind with Madame dc
Sevigne, who said that tho more she
saw OF men the more she liked dogs.
What grand, self-respecting creatures
these st. Bernards arel Surely there
must he something more behind those
wonderful eyes and good, wise fore
heads than a mere brute's brain. One
of the immense fellows here exhibited
has saved forty lives on the Alpine
heights. Most Of the dogs are English
born and a rare adjunct to a well-regu.
lated country home is a friend Of this
sort, detective who quietly stands by,
with every faculty tor defense or attack
on the alert until the true character of
every guest Is amply disclosed. A dog
as big as a lion, who will not harm a
baby and yet will fight a dozen burg
lars, with unquenchable ferocity, is In
deed, a friend in need. Would that a
new intelligence for detecting evil III
tentions might be developed in Saint
Bernard's, that dynamite murderers
might be frustrated before they could
l'Wreak their cruelty on innocent heads
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

This sto certify we have had III constant uae
tne DAVIS Machine bought OF you about three years
ago: AS I'VE take IN work. and hsvo made the
price OF " several times over, We don't want auy
better machine. 1t iB always ready to do any Kind
OF work we nave to do. No puckerlng or skipping
stitches. We can only say we are we'll pleased
ana wish no better machine,
April 25, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

MIR: >. 0. BoAa-Dear Sir: It gives me much
pleasure 10 testify to tho merits OF tho Davis Ver-
ticdl Feed Sewing Machine. The machine got OF
you ao1ut i've years ago. has been almost In oon-
stant use ever SINCE that time cannot see that
II lib worn any, and has not cost mo one cent for
foPai's snoe we have had 1t. Am well pleased
anu don't wish for any better.
Yours truly,
hoBT CRAWFORD,
Granite Quarry, near Winnsboro 8. c.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

A. MAGAZINE writer asks: "How shall
we nt,ize the IndIsns 2" This Is diff :
cult question to answer, but perhaps
the best plan would be to petrify them,
and sell them for ssgar store signs.
This idea Is worthy Of consideration
anyhow,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

=, Having bought Davis Vertical Feed Sewing
Machine from Mr.. j. D. Boag some three ysars
ago, and 1t navinG given me perfect satisfaction la
every respect as family macnlne. botn for he's ~
anu llgnt sewing, and never needed the least re-
pair IN any way, can cneerfully recommend 1t to
any one a. hrst-class machlnr. In every partlcu-
lar anu thlnk II second to mono. 1t Ii ono OF sho
snmpiest machines made; my children use It with
al ease. Inc attaonments are more easily AL
Justed ana 1t doe. greater range OF work Dy
means OF its Vertical reed than aay other ma
chine have ever seen or used.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

MR BoAd am We'll peaseu in every partlcul
WIN the Davis Machine bought of you. I think
q hrst-casS machine In every respect You knew
you sold several machines OF the same make to
dlIerent members OF our families all of whom.
as Tar ~ Know, are we'll pleased with them.
Respectfully,
Mrs. NJ. II. MORLEY.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

We have used the Davis Vertical Feed Sewing
Machlne Tor the last five years. We would not
nave any other make ut any price. The machine
has given us unDoundou satisfaction.
Very respectfully,
MRS. w. K. TUHHER ANe DAUaHTEasi
Falrheld county. 9. c.. Jan. ~ 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20
April @, 1e99

nave no fault to nnd with nay machine, aud
uont want any better. have m ide the price OF
II severa times BY taking In sewing It ia al way.
ready 70 40 lts work. think 1t q nrst- GLASS ma
onine. feel can't say too much for the Davis
Vertical Feed Machine.
MRS. THOMAS Smith.
Fairfield county, April. 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

This Is to certify that have been using Davis
vertical Feed Sewing Machine for over tvs years,
purcnasea or Mr.. j. y. Boag I haven't found is
simple: II neverrefuses to work, and Ia certaInly
the llghtesL running IN the market. l consider II
frst GLASS maohine.
Very respectfully,
MINNIE NJ. WILLINaHAM.
Oakland, Fairfield county. s. G.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

1T appears that the total number of
periodicals published IN Italy Is 1879 of
which 100 appear, daily and 637 weekly.
Among the provinces, Lomuardy takes
the lead with 217, closely followed by
Rome with 2l0; then comes Piedmont
aud Tuscany,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20
<, MRS. THOMAS OwINas.
Winnsboro. Fairfield county, y. G.

We have had one OF the Davis Machines about
iour years and have always found II ready to DO ali
kinds OF WORK we nave had occasion to uo CanI
see thas the machine is worn any, and work. e.
well US when new.
Mrs. w. j. CRAWFORD,
Jackson's Creek, Fairfield county, y. @.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

Mr.. BoAa: My wife has been constantly using
the DAVIS Machine bought Of You about nve years
ago. have never regretted buying it, as IL 10
always ready for any Kind Of faulty sewing either
itesyy or Light 1t 10 never ont OF nx or needing
iepairs. -&.sEg
Very respectfully,
Fairfield. 8. G., March. 1sss.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

NJ X, B0AG: l Dougnt q DAVIS Vertical Feed
IL nghted with It, 1t never has Xlven me any
uble, and has never been the least out of order.
recommend 1t.
Respectfully,
MItS. III. j. KIRKLAND.
Monticello. Aprll 80, 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

My wife Is highly pleased with the Davis Ma
chine bought OF you. Sne would not take double
wnat sue gave for 1t. The machine has not
been out Of order slnce she had IT, and she can do
uny kind OF work on 1t.
Very Respectfully,
JAS. \. FARE.
Monticello. Fairfield county. 8. G.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20
Tho Davis Sewing Machine is simply treas-
ure MRS j. A. GooDWYN
Ridgeway, N. G., Jan. 10. 1888.

10 BoAd, Esq, Agent-Dear Sir: MY wife
has oeen usng Davis Sewing Machine constant.
y for the past four years, anu IL never needed
my repairs AMI works Just as we'll a. when drss
bought. She says II Will do a greater range Of
practical work end do 1t easier and better than
any machine she mas ever used. We cheerfuliy
recommend 1t as No. family machine,
Your truly,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

MN. BoAd MY machine gives me perfect satIs
IhCtlon. l IND no fault with 1t. The attachments
are 30 simple; L wish for no better than the Davis
Respectfully.
,,,, Mus. X. MILLING.
Fairfield county, April, 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20

n mr.. BoAa: fou wish to know what have to say
m ae9ara 70 Ine Davis Machine bought Of you three
naGe about $4,000 within five months, at times
running IT 80 fast that the needle would got per
iecty not from friction. feel confident I could
noL nave done the same work with as much ease
an nha 30 wei with any other machine No time lost
machine have ever trea,lled. Brother Jaines and
Willlans families are as much pleased with their
DAVIS Maehlnes bought or you. want no better
Hacnlne AS said before, don't think too
much can he said for the Davis Machine.
Respectfully,
Fairfield County, April, 1883. ''''''''
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-20
THE VERDICT
Of g..
THE PEOPLE.
BUY: the BEST!

MIR. j. o. BoAd-Dear Sir bouant the nrst
Davis Machine sold by you over five years ago for
my WHO, VINO has given 1t long and fair trial I
am Well pleased with 1t. It never gives any
rouble, aud ls as good as when first bought.
Wnnsboro. 8. c.. April 1888.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-02-24
FROM TEXAS.
EAGLE Pass, Valentine Day, 1853.

Dear Uncle silas! Whenever it gets too
mp your little grip" and lay out enough
sagar for a rail read 'chip" with "Uvadle-Tex
as trescoed on the reverse side. You will
reach it at the usual Il: +. hour. II! ,. H., but
a friendly ambulance will lard you u few mo.
,a"Nts latel, right in front of old DR. Martins
house, aud you can read the name ''Leona"
as you pass into its hospi.able porch. Uvalde
you find a dry place, though there are S or 6
saloons aud :, .So1y, fountains in the busy lit
tie town. II is situated II q level valley,
near Mt. Leona and river. and is q charming
ceiintry village with q pop" vi 3030 or more.
The country surrounding it, is a rich stock
range and that is the principal occupation.
Mr. J. A. Winder and son Louis are largely
Interested in that business and have been
very successful, 50 far. The Old gentleman
runs rs Il side show,"a Photo gallery, and
II 1t, you will recognize a great many fami
liar faces, as the most o. them belong to par
ties in Lafourche. Cvalde is a thriving place,
building rapidly, anJ Il great resort tov con
snMptiyes, who All have a dry cough, that Is
only equaled by the ciima,e. 1t rains in
Cv,ide three i3) times q year. they say. When
l lett, II had not ye' poured dowD" TO any
extent, but could not afford to wait 3.uoutAs
for q shoHer. though it seems the Mexieans
there do, and it is visible upon their skins
that they can wait even longer. There are
:sanyrsreascrs about the town and most OF
them Look old AID mouldy enough to have
discovered the place and grown up With it!
Leaving quiet, little Uvalde, hid away
down the slope, and slumbering TRANQUILITY, !
o~u ~ ,,,,i41 ; -" T ',a s noln4 express a. .':lo
ii = ,,d ~ ~ . y ~. 80 . 80 "..'e!lon e.
liz CO. r 800 ~, -. : .ni% s 80. !, 's"i iioht.c vt
,i,a 49,, ,ii.ips 30 ~ ~ : a . ao"rs aor
tin, =, ' .ra 4 !, aa - 80 , . , A.ttis- ouic
~ s,a"" :" ooro.'sI.,. se ~ s'.heu out u
$50, n III u ~a ~ 'ut;, yon -. 'ents coser
..1;n;ny ~. .". nnd g. nnae u" IL bus, ~ q
,"nsa5 Wh;st 80 = w ~. : aasn iousals
III s.,,a III - ~ as ~ e
..otrr" for - l,r.h;+s = non, Va ~. y n llo"f a. .n 4
mo L,,s;uass, n'5 :. q miS..; :. . S" ~
l;SSht W. =. W ot"va ~ al un.il uas,
a 3nw nils 80 s'" |u"' t So'; ~ : 'a ..SSan1a.
l,na,o Of c,y,!ils+ii". a, Vie - aIG o' huet
t5aa INV ar = Il ny S'roii:as aooaI
falicv ff 49,, 2 =. ~ ~ ~ : ~ =. a. : paw d soan5
ies;,r - Tra - t,r he 1 .'i a u.s. ,ao.aeS, anu al
q len .ni ~. ,Ae ,;a 80! a oo"u ~
Lnioro Az pS snG. 49, son, ".as, = aeM no'oehss
TTrittsn b:Ana,mnans W ia. g oi t,une aS!,t ne naa
am, ma NV, :. nm D. !" : .it az eh!It posom
u. /. VI = 49, .l's' SURF oosoin
IL ~; - ~ ~ t'"'e rr = :. .ns tombstone