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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-07

1T is proposcdto change the name of
Washington Territory, upon ,hor ad-
mission into the Union rs State, to
Tahoma. This na,no is an Indian
word, meaning "almost to lIcaven,''
and was given by tho Indians to Mount
Rainier on account of tho great height
OF that'mdRlitaih, which is 1900 feet
above the level of tho sea,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-07
AGAIN IRON WARE! !

Light and diirable, will ,rot, rust and ls
Kettles, lice and Milk Boilers, Tea Kcttics
and Sauce Pans of this celebrated ware. 4
! gootl
OIL STOVE should be in every house:
| | have tho .Whitl,ey l1ot iiIast With aI the
fixtures. VIII do as much cooking with
!eW cents Worth of oil as an ordinary stove:
The hcst.oil should be used with these
stoves aS well as burned in lamps, Oriental
on, over 1900 fire test, is the best oil made.
No smoke, no smell, aitu safe and cheap.
| The GRAND CHARTER OAK leads all
otirr cook stoves; have also the Stand
Cotton Option and Bill Arp. Stove IIoilow,
ware, Dripping Pans, Pipe; Elbows and all
! other Stove Trimmings. Tinwarn, Dip
Forks ....
JELLY and WINE making made casv-
ny using the Handy Fruit Press. Pub
and seeds separated from the juicb' 1T one
| operation.
1 think 4 have nearly everything the
the honSekcepcr needs, and if have not
can get it.
GKOCERIES-a full line. Pure. plain.
o!d-fashimed SUGAR Candy. Try, It:
BUGGY and WAGON material, Shafts;
Poles, IInhs, Spolses, Rims and Whii}ln
Trees. sell close to shops, and ask Il
Charlotto. G.'o''
Plouglis, Hoes, Picks, Spades, Manure
Forks, Hay Forks, Diggers, Cradle Blades,
Grass BladrS,.etc.
GRAIN GRAnIEs of the same good
make that sold last season.
..B. HI. GUsH INNINGS.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-07

TIE eminent surgeons of the United
Ietates are having a grand time at Gin
tcinnati. They'discuss the:most learn
hed themes and the most magnificent
dinners. Tho Southern doctors are
charmed with the grandeur and beauty
of the Paris Of America.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-07

cotton planting and safer than loaning
money. Besides 1t would retain at
home much capital 'licretOtoto expehd-
ed at tho North and East, and give
employment 10 poor men, wohieil and
children, and Improve our condition
Chants and others of of Fairfield build a
cotton factory at Winhsl'oro, another
at Sunin6rs' Fllonls--Swygcrt's mifl+-
another at Iyles's Ford, Broad river,
ana another on Waterec river, and not
keep behind the age airy longer.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-07
SOUUH CAROLINA AT Mt. VERNON

Mrs. VIM. r.. Robertson hns received
the folioW cifcttlar, which, at her re-
quest we chccrfully give place III our
columns: =
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-07

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I <'iTAS, 4. DOUGLASS. DiioFs. KS"
The National tribune., 1883-03-08
OREGON.

ComTaae Z. ". Allen writes rs that the an
nual Encampnent, Department of Oregon,
convened ri Portland on the 22d ult There
was a full representation from all the Posts in
the Department, and much enthusiasm was
manifest IL the work from the reports given.
Oregon was raised II the dignity OF Depart
mcnt Ia June last and n s. Pierce, of George
Wright Post. No. J. Of Portland, was appointed
Provisional Department Commander At that
time there were seven Posts organized, with a
total membership Of 2t6. In September the
first Department Eucampmeat was called, and
\. S. Pierce was elected Department Com
mandCr by a unanimous vote. The report of
the Assistant Adjutant- General, closing with
the last quarter 0f 1sS2 shows eleven Post in
the Department, ten Of them reporting mem
beTship of 4lG-r2tayn5 from one OF them,
located Gt a remote place in the interior, not
arriving This sh0ws net gain OF four Posts
organized aad estimating the Post not report
ing IS having membership 0f thirty, $50 new
members have been enrolled. Such IS the or
ganizatioa OF the Department. This is \ good
showing for d State situated 50 remotely from
scenes uf the :, Dc!l!Gn aS : Oregon, and reflects
credit upon the efficiency Of Department Com
mander Fierce and lis aids. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing wear: De-
partmcnt Commander. @. T. CaulSing, George
Wright Post, No. l Senior Eicc-C Commander, r.
J. Eabcock, SedgTic!;, No. 10; Junior Vice
Commando, J. C. Cooper. Custer. No 9; Nedi-
cal D.rec;Or : Parker, Meade No. ,; Chaplain,
J. p. Gil. ). ". Goary. Ne. :; Council Of Ad-
miniatra.;ca ". y. Philips, Mephers9n, No ;;
". 4 Eaat2. Lincoln, 80. /; T. &. Smith,
Sedgwio,, Eo 10; 4. !. S.ylor, Custer, No. .;
q. 4 liar ing, Meade, No. 2. Assistant Adju-
tlut-Gcneral, I. =. Wright, George Wright, No.
/ &: Assistant q. NJ. General, i. G. Davidson,
lincoln, No. 4. Repre- sentative 10 National
Enc:mpneut, f. X. Arnold, Garfield, No. 3;
Alternate, j. J.. Tutjic, George Wright, No. /.
1t was res5.vel to held q 2r&nd Reunion in
Portland, .ig'y n, 1th and 9th, 1883, Tor al the
soldiers. sl.iar5 and marines that served during
the late r.acil.Un that are located on the
North rsoiae coast. The necessary committees
were aD. aiuted. and . big time is expected.
George Wright Pos gave Il Reunion blow
3ut" IA the evening at The Close ot the Eu-
eampmrut :.r.l general good time was had.
saort f"c minute speeches were made de-
-riptiyc or so,ae OF the 5aities oc the rebellion.
Taasts Wa7a offered and rHpDusos made by IN
yit.d s.ua-tf. Pork and be&u5 aGd ha7d-tack
and cole7 werc I-r.alsen o. and al voted it a
v4.u. .-1sea.as
The National tribune., 1883-03-08

and each year. The Quartermaster- General, U. s
A, can inform you.
T. f.. Mongaup VALLEY. " Y-The citizens of the
District of Columbia have vote at Presidential
or any other elections. They are as dumb as an
oyster in all matters relating to the elective fran
chise.
NJ SRantrood To,Ca.-Tf the record sinnIv
shows YOU wounded &c, but does not state
what part of the body was wounded YOU may
have to furnish proof by an officer two Comrades
showing the location of such wound. but if the
record shows you wounded in the leg or arm. or
will be required to furnish proof of origin Of
wound, because that fact is established by record
M Y. Rand BeInonid, Io,co. desires descriptive
letters from Washington Territory, setting forth
the climate resources and chances of getting Gov
ernment land &c. Wetru>t that some our obi ginc
readers in tlIat far away ntry viii accommodate
him or refer him to the proper party who can give
him the desired information.
f. IT. c. Vinton, IOJcG.-Where the seats Of
members Of Congress contested, only the
member who is seated draws the paw There is
no law providing any pay to the defeated contest
ant but it is customary to allow him his expenses
H. Yam o.. Newfoundland " j. says that a sure
cure for fits is to blow in the of the afflicted
person. and mentions a case that came under his
personal observation where the remedy was sue
cessful If any of our readers want to try it, they
are at liberty to do so.
ITO insure replies, correspondents should give fall
names and pOst-Ofce addresses Replies Inquiries
will be iven either in this column by mail If reply
Correspondence any subject Will have prompt atten-
tiOn--Ed.l
The National tribune., 1883-03-08

my Office with honor to the Department and
with credit 10 myself. II, in the opinion of
my comrades, j have succeeded in so doing
am content" At the session resolutions Of
thinks were passed and rendered 10 Comrades
S J. Alexander, Bradford 7. Cook and c. l..
Howell of Lyons Post, No. IL, Grand Island,
Nebraska, who was quartermaster of the ele-
gantly conducted and successful Reunion held
at Grand Island last September.
Comrale p Hoover, Juniata. Adams county,
Neb., writes us that Gaary Post No. 81, which
was mustered IN October. ISL with nineteen
members. low has forty-two. Last July the
Post got up Reunion of the old soldiers in
the county, which attracted larger crowd
than ever before assembled in the county, and
was a grand success Numerous Camp-fres
have also been held and entertainments given.
On the 3lst of last January disastrous fire
visited JUniata, destroying the building in
which was the Posts newly-fited up hall,
thereby causing loss of 500 10 the comrades
The officers of thc'Post are: Commander, 4. V.
Cole; s Y. C., T. Burwel ]. Y. c., +. Me
Kelvy; Chaplain o. A. Bugglc: Surgeon, b. S.
Langley; @ NJ, William Spade; O. d., Samuel
Brass; O e., NJ. X. Hutchison; Adj't, ID. II.
Freeman; Serg't Maj, o. Steyer; Q. NJ. Serg't,
James Newell.
Comrade !. B. Dey, Aid-de-Camp to the Com
mander-in CHIEF. Stromshurg, Neb.. writes us
that J. 4. Mower Post, No. %, ~ that place.
held roasing Campfire on the night of the
2Sth ult. Gen. I. L. Brown. OF Omaha, made
the opening speech, which was highly appre-
ciatcd hy all. H. p. Cook, 4. A. Il. of the De-
partmeut was present aud helped to enliyen
the OCCASION with an address setting forth the
prosperity of this Department. The Stromburg
cOrnet band rendered some excellent music.
Quite a number Cf the boys from Post 26, ut
Osceola, were present, and the Campfire was
kept burning until late hour. All went home
well pleased and satisfied that the spirit of
1875 still lived and burned on the aItars of
the g. 4. R.
General Order No. 1, issued at Lincoln, Ncb,
on the 2Ist nit, by command OF Department
Commander Jno. c. Bonncil announces the
following appointments: Comrade Brad. z.
Cook, Of David City, Assistant Adiu ant Gen
eral, with Office at David City Comrade John
Steen, of Wahoo, Assistant Quartcrmastcr-
General; Comrade a. II. Bowen, of Hastings,
Judge Advocate; Comrade Harry Hotchkiss,
with address at Lincoln, Senior Aide-de-Camp,
with headquarters in the saddle.
Comra6e Isaac d. Campbell, Wilson, Neb.,
writes us that there is no Grand Army Post in
that vicinity, although there is plenty material
for one.
The National tribune., 1883-03-08
& Brilliant Ca,aa-c-s af Towanaa.

olir GORE -o.dcm5. VAL ri Towagla. Pa,
writcs ~ t.ag tAc Calap-lrc Oi Watkins Post,
No. -. ht.. On Na"ltngtou's Birthday, in
McTears !isii, resulted iu giving to the c;ti-
zeus OF IJ,..sas!. a rs--c.as5 literary and Lu-
seal entertainment Long before the hour OF
esnnles eo-asat she spacious hall was crowded
e. oFc...o.i,:e. and many were turned away,
ii beiu= i:"p ljlg To find standing room for
Them gia sage was beautifully decorated
with aacs aGl On Il ggas huilt "a real Campfire,
Whlea or o.I soldiers know SD wei now TO ar
range. j. ssalt,r-teat, IN which iouuged two
lazy .0a'li.- soldiers, was al-o represented, and
on the iiu.as 81 scraEay trcs hung blankets,
caatseus, aH3 EaapELals. The erect Wa very
tne and Eee. site. AZ 80 j.. ~. C0mrldr Wit
pounded tie 5ue.c. and Post Commander Nc
Kan c.ilcd t.c Gsr'l53ag- 10 o-t,r.
The cEr.".-,5 we're opened tith prayer hy
Rev. tol-rala r..L A Short Introductory aL-
dra=s Dr. tasaraia 1jrkgan was followed ty q
ahous .rnaoIc5 by twenty or moro singers
lr9la a.. u ID School Taca csmc the reciia-
Bon of lh Ride Of Paul Revere by bliss
Helen IeI404. wa8 gave place to Dr. Z. b..
faTnc. WHJ raEc aa Interesting account Of the
Es@Hs l.:s-.. f-.,EI- Itent between lhc Monitor
sHI lig.r:.ia. o.. which hc WIS aB cyc-Wit-
ness. llr. o. 3. l.. own then SANG that ever
popular soldiers aHg, fch.ln@ Oh the Old
Camp Elosud. Ise audience demanding an
encore, sRa rendered "I-e I'ri 0uer's Eelca5a -
vi'h fue effect. Hon. T. ]. Hills rgcilcd the
Dying so.isf,' aps.het-asrl cti5n, agd laicr
kh tle eFeiliuE 81 l.GIoraHs piece called the
"0audcn Gate" EcE. Comitdc 9. T. Halo
Wcii spoke OBJ thc c.e:a,a.s ot Washing ton s
Fraa.ucs5. tomr4de Louis Wagner, Of ph;.a-
JC-plla. cNt toIuiandcg-Iu-rhieI, was called
aiDn and In',ie "a telling address Comradc c.
7. Hall gave come rcaagus why all good cx-
5oldior5 should join thc G. a. L: This pro-
Eramme intcIapcrsed with stories and songs
by other comrades, made the evening pass
pleasantly 10 al.
The National tribune., 1883-03-08
CALIFORNIA.

James W. Staples. the recently elected De-
partment Commander Of California, entered
service December ,. 1861, as private, Seventy
eighth regiment, New Yolll volunteer infantry,
He was promoted sergeaat-major April 2i,
1862; captain September l., 1862; and acting
assistant iHspector-general March T. 1868; re-
signing on account of ill-health April T. 1868.
He participated in the battles of Cedar Noun
tain. August 9. 1862; Sulphur Springs, August
"a, 1862; second Bull Run, August So 1862 !;
Antietam, 5 ptember Il. 1852, besides num-
Der of lesser engagements. He enlisted in Z
company. Second artillery, n. g. c., April 3,
1875, and was soon after appointed first Heutea-
ant and paymastcr on the staff Of Colonel
Smedburg, commanding Second artillery regi-
ment. He resigned July ! l. 1850, on account
of his business necesstating frequent and long
absences from the city, and thus preventing
his attending to the duties of his position. For
over year past he has been Inspector-G General
Of the Department OF California, and he has in
great measure contributed to the prosperity
and increase OF the Order
The National tribune., 1883-03-08
WHAT BECAME OF TIP
4 Soldiers Dying Message to His Wife that Did
Not Reach Her.
From he n. Y. Tiues.l

from Hie " j ifHteS
The latest d" story of the war" might furnish
a capital plot for an American drama with
little development A Southern gentleman,
who was colonel in the Confederate army,
recently wrote for a newspaper an account OF u
great battle as he remembered it. This narra-
tive in the course of a month or two was re-
printed in St Louis journal, with the authors
signature still attached. One of the subscrib-
eTs, and presumably constant reader, of the
ST. Louis journal is veteran who fought for
the preservation of the Union. He read the
graphic narrative with keen interest and when
his eye fell upon its authors signature he felt
a strange thrill in his breast. The name re-
called to him the smoke laden air of a bloody
battlefield at the dead Of night. He was once
more lying wounded, amid the dead and dying,
on the camp earth. He pondercd for a while,
and then wrote letter TO the eX-Coniederate
colonel. asking him if he did not recall to mind
a hitherto unpublished incident of the great
civil conflict. To this letter he signed his full
name, with the rank he held in the Union
army-that of Il lieutenant in Kansas regi-
ment-bcfOre he was mustered out of service.
Within few days the mail brought him
reply. The Confederate veteran did remember
the Federal veteran, whom he had found, APP
parently dying, on the field Of battle. The
colonel was surprised to learn that the wounded
soldier OF nineteen years before was still alive;
but he remembered the message with which
the latter had intrusted him. to be delivered to
the wounded mans wife in Indiana, and he
declared that he had done all within his power
to convey the message to its proper destination
Besides writing reply to the Northern officer,
whose acquaintance he had formed amid such
grim surroundings, the Southern officer wrote
to three of his old comrades asking them if
they remembered the incident and the message
which he undertook to send through the Fed
eral lines to lady in Indiana. Two of these
gentlemen ransacked their memories to no
effect; another dimly remembered having been
concerned in the matter This correspondence
has now been made public, because the sum of
$110.60 which David Baker intrusted to his
teuder-hearted foe, Colonel B. T. Sawyer, on
The National tribune., 1883-03-08
A Brief but Interesting Conversation.

Here is a little conversation that / overheard
the other day between bcndEoider and an ex-
soldier. Said the bondhoider: The days when
used to make money fast have gone by. Then II
mars best weapon was his tongue Yes replied
the soldier, do you remember when this county
offered $50 bounty for volunteers? ] was poor
man at that time, and enlisted with the expecta-
ton that the 600 bounty would help to support my
family while was away. Do you remainder that
when | showed you my voucher for the bounty,
you declared that the county would never pay it,
but, inasmuch as | was soldier, that you would
cepted your offer, and that III less than two years
afterwards you received every cent of the 500 which
the voucher called for with interest? Your tongue
was indeed your best weapon, and you knew how
to use it The conversation interrupted at this
point, but | could not help thinking that the men
who now raising the hue and cry against the
soldiers the men who took every opportunity
to cheat them twenty years ago Henry a.
Fravcrd, West Union, Iowa.
The National tribune., 1883-03-08
Where the Opposition TO Pensions Originates.

It cannot be denied that men who saw active
service III the navy army, especially such rs
were wounded, manned or invaded while fight
ing the battles of their country, have wcghty
claims on its grateful recognition. 1t too often
happens after faithful service has been rendered if
there Is no pressing occasion for another rally
round the flag, those who bore it trumphauty
through the din of fierce conflict set aside of
little utility until the Nation is again compelled
muster-in its defenders. That system of conven-
iently ignoring or parsiInoniously rcquitng the
actual worth of those who faithfully served in time
of need is prcticcd TO great extent not only by gov
ployees. The obligation for fayors received good
deeds. performed is easily forgotten by parties
whose memories in other respects are toerably
retentve. a strong prejudice exists in the minds
of many persons against the enrolment the
pension list of any more names. But that preju-
dice exists principally among those who have never
made campaign or fired gun in behalf of the
Union. Is. 10
The National tribune., 1883-03-08
BECOME, DULL CARE.
What the Funny Fellows are Saying in the News
papers.


papers.
Little Arthur has been to church. Chow
did YOU like the sermOn?" asked his sister
Pretty WE'LL" responded the youthful critic
"The beginning was very good and so was the
end, but it had too much middle. Exchange
1t is said that a minister in a country kirk
in Scotland stopped in the course of his sermon
to ask member who was somewhat deaf:
"Are we hearing, JOhn?" "Oh, ave." was the
response, 81 am hearing but to vera little
purpose"
An English bishop querulousIy remarked to
his servant that he was dying. "Well my
lord, ;" said the good fellow, you are going to
a better place" John" replied the prelate,
with an air of conviction, there is no place
like Old England"
noble lord asked a clergyman once. at the
bottom of his table, why the goose, if there
was one, was always placed next to the pars0n.
Really" said he, Il can give no reason for it;
bat your question is so odd that shall never
see goose again without thinking of your
lordship."
ROssini's Barber: They were talking over
music and the drama at the table of their host,
who, as they were already aware, owed his
fortune to his own unaided eXertiOES. You
are fond of ROssini? 2" asked one of the guests.
PassiOnately" replied the host. How Ca
you like his Barber?" Don't know sir-never
patronized the man; have shaved myself for
the last forty years. San FfaAciseo NeWs- Letter.
CrOwner's quest testimony: Il said to him,
bill you've been taking morphine. haven't
yOu?' He said, Yes, my stomach is out of
order and l am compelled to take it. L feel
very bad That was yesterday. Last night
about twelve o'clock went up to see him and
he was asleep breathing very hard. 1 saw him ,
again about three o'clock and he was still sleep
ing. About SIX this morning l went up again
and found him as he is nOw-dead. / then
sent for physician, but it was too Late
Greensboro (Ga.) Journal.
Cheap bliss: "I have made - s
happy to-day" said Fred BlaiSl : ~ -
an Austin Lawyer. did you 81 ~
flour to a poor widow" asked Bob E -
means do not allow me to be so exS
but l told an applicant for position
Legislature that l knew he was going ~
it," ''Well, that was one of those little coa
tesies that casts ray of sunshine into the troU-
bled life of fellOw-traveler in this vale of
tears and which does not cost anything"
"The mischief it didn't cost anything. bor-
r0wed 3 from him on the strength of it,
Teras SittiRgs.
Forgot the details: Returned and bearded
traveller, rushing up to former acquaintance
with enthusiasm: Why How are you, old
man?" Short-sighted and absent-minded
former acquaintance (dOubtfully): Eh2 How
do you dor" why man alive! Don't you
remember Bob Travers?" " Yes! Yes! Forged
check, didn't he?" Indignantly: "N0l"
(Refectivelyl: mo? Cut his wife's throat,
wasn't it?" No, sir Y Dear me, of course
not. He was the man who embezzled the trust
funds and went off with ThOmpsOn's wife,
wasn't he?" (Furiously) No, sirII l am
Bob Travers. (Mildly): You don't say SOL
Well, what was it you did, anyhow? ?"--LJe.
The National tribune., 1883-03-08
FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
A Little Something About What is Going On in tle
Religious World.

Little Something About What is Going On in the
Religious World.
"Sacred Sunday concerts" arc not permitted
in Philadelphia.
The Methodists are preparing to establish
university in East Tennessee.
Bishop Simpson has been thirty years bishop
in the Methodist Church.
There are estimated to be Il, 900, 900 Hebrews
scattered over the world.
bill to prevent overcrowding in churches
is pending in the Ohio Legislature.
The Bell used at Wellesley College. Mass, is
from an ancient Buddhist temple in Japan.
Joe Smith, the son of the founder of the Nor
mon faith, processes to receive revelations from
heaven.
In JafFna College, Ceylon, fifty out of the
seyenty-three students have renouneed Pagan
ism for Christianity.
The Rev. Father Tracy, of Weston. West
Virginia, recently preached sermon on death,
and IN illustration used human skull.
In many places the Salvation Army is forced
TO do what an. army has never before done
appeal to the police for protection.
When the Rev W. G. Richardson, of the
Amherst Mass Methodist Church, got sick
few Sundays ago his wife preached sermon TO
the members of the church.
The Rev. Mr.. Fortin of WinEepeg, said with
reference to the Sunday trains on the Canada
Pacific Railway: Better ride to heaven IN a
Red River Ox-carU than to go to HadeS III a
palace sleeper"
There is at Redcar, small village in Eng
land, a model of Lincoln cathedral, built Of
100000 old corks 1t was made by a plough
man. who worked ut it for ten years and seven
months before completing the task.
II Cr.
the Salvation Army, has opened War 0iiice''
in London. The Office is nearly opposite the
Admiralty, and is meant to be the business
headquarters of the army.
Bishop Whipplc, on a recent visit to the IN
dian department OF his missionary diocese, al-
ministered the communion to 2l7 Chippewa
Indians. Fifteen years ago there was scarcely
one communicate among them. There are now
eight churches i'll Chippewa mission esld one
now building viii cost $4,000
In Virginia church, while preacher was
delivering sermon on the PrOdigal Son,' q
young man in the congregation jumped up,
and pulling out his six-shOOter shouted. Il
will not stand these reflections on me-" he
threatened to shoot the parsOn il he continued
his remarks, and piOuS members had to take
the young man IN hand and lead him gently to
the door.
In1S0S Charles Thomson, secretary of the Con-
tinental Congress from 1774 to 17o9 published
atranslatIon of the entire Bible from the Gree K.
The WORK has long been regarded rs curious and
interesting, and Professor L. Brown, of Harvard p
College, says in the Princeton EerieIg for Janu-
ary that 1T challenges comparison with the
best results of the united labOrs OF the two COM
panies of the Bible Revision Committee.