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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-05
Some Strange I3Oliefs.

The Chinese hill tribes believe that man
has only three souls, and these arc salts
factorily disposed of. One appropriately
and conveniently remains in the grave,
another takes up his position at the an.
cestral board. and the third roams about
unrestfained in the spirit world, and not
necessarily upon earth. Many of the hill
women are fond, as in India, OF giving
their dead child a dog, or 10y dint of
prayers and supplications) the departed
spirit OF an old and experienced person as
guide, that the wanderer may not miss
For this reason 1t was that the Mongollans
sent slaves TO accompany their dead prin.
ces. The Chinese, however, have moro
humane idea. They believe that since it
is likely that the dead man wll be unable
TO find his way safely to the world of
spirits, and may as probably as not stray
from the right path, the kings OF tho under
world would furnish HIM with little
devil TO act the part Of guide and servant
to the ncw,y.d .disembodicd spirit on It's
journey. The Poles used to have notion
OF similar kind, though they, like the
Chinese. did not display 1t In such all un.
pleasant way far survivors. 1t was their
custom To lay bears claws in the grave to
servo the dead man as hooks, with the
help Of which he might climb the great
glass mountain, According to the com.
mon notion among the Karens the dead
renew as 'plu pho" In the world OF Plu,
under the sovereignty of the great King
Cootay or Thcedo, the occupations which
they had followed while as yet mortals
upon earth--a curious hint at the caste
system OF the Hlndoos, which has no place
with the Karcns while thoy are alive.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-05
Thieves Oh Railway Trains.

One day a commercial traveller visit
ing Albany in the interest of one of the
large jewelry Jobbing houses of New
York detected thief in the act of
changing the check attached to his
trunk near the baggage-room of the
Union depot. He took to his heels be-
fore he could be captured. The officials
having charge Of the checking are con-
stantly ON the alert for esoapades of this
kind. The depots, they say. are haunted
by these vuitures. The plan is to spot
q trunk the contents Of which are know,
to be of value, and following the own..'
from place to place, wait for the golden
opportunity for substituting for the
check attached another to q different
destination. 1t is reported that several
valuable pieces of baggage have been
stolen in this way. The traveller. whose
experience In the depot in this city
nearly cost him tho loss of q trunk worth
$GO, 900, had been pursued for the pre-
ceding two months by the thief whose
cleverDess was only by chance dis
covered. The latter was q member of
the notorious ''Houston street gang"
which has graduated some of the boldest
robbers and desperadoes Of tho country.
He was fellow Of the most genteel
address and pleasantest manner. On a
previous trip west of Albany the stranger
scraped an acquaintance with the trave-
ler for the New York house, claiming to
represent firm In Boston whose name
was perfectly well known. Suspicious
OF all strangers, no matter what their
external display might be, the jewelry
agent was happily chary of his conf
dence. He, however. accepted an invi-
tation to smoke in the car provided for
that purpose several cars ahead. Having
chatted quietly for some time, the stran-
ger stood up and crossing the aisle on
deavored to turn over or double one Of
the seats, in order to provide place on
which to stretch out his legs The usual
difficulty with the look prevailed. After
feigning to be quite put out about it,
he casually asked the jewelry agent If
he would loan HIM his check q moment.
He wanted to slip 1t down upon the
catch In order TO throw 1t out OF place.
He had seer the seats unlocked ,iu that
way. The agent declined to allow his
check to go out Of his possession, a
refusal which angered the stranger.
The agent, getting up. said:
'You have got the wrong pig by the
ear. 1t will be cold day, when you get
my cueck."
He then quit the car. The thief
would have exchanged checks under the
pretense Of using 1t to UNLOCK the seat.
This ruse is q clever one. 1t has been
operated successfully In several cases In
the West. Not one p erson IN hundred
ever notices the number OF his check.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-05
Tho Pig and tho Dog.

On account OF his unsocial disposition,
the greyhound Is 80 troublesome as to be
excluded from many Kennels. A game
keeper in the North having one Of these
animai5 given into his charge, was for
while tormented by It's noise and miscon-
duct, and at last became obliged TO turn
HIM out to wander wherever he pleased.
Now, there happened to be pig on the
same promises which also enjoyed FREQ
dom. 10 the aslonishment OF everybody.
these two formed fast friendship, 30
close that they fed together, slept together,
and kept constantly IN company, without
the one ever showing the slightest hostility
toward tho other. The dog, that had
formerly kept up perpetual quarrel
among his own race, now seemed anxious
to accommodate himself to the ways Of
his new friend; while tho pig IN HE turn
seemed equally willing to stand high in
the favor Of the hound. After this state
OF things had gone on for some time,
they came to understand something of the
natural gifts Of one another. Living on
the combines OF moor where hares and
rabbits abounded, they soon began to de-
q little quiet hunting on their own account.
The hound beng guided by sight more
than by scent, found most difficulty In
starClnB his prey; anu here the pig which
appears to be endowed with an excellent
scent, came to his assistance. Knowing
what was required Of him, piggy would
trace the hare or rabbit to its lair, end
then walt for his companion TO do the rest.
Thus guidei, the hound would sometimes
take tho prey with one bound, or if he
failed IN that. he gave pursuit: and
when the hare or rabbit was captured, re-
turned with it TO tile pig, which iinmedi-
ately tore II to pieces, to be amicably de-
voured between them. The Keeper,
obliged to put "a, stop to this poaching,
his cons,anoy E By following @ VIII A his friend Ii to
the ety. where he lived with him after
ward on the best Of terms. Although
the hound could Leap over the sty rails (
with the greatest ease, he mover attelnp- &
ted TO supply the a,aena9e with moro
harea or rabbits, s .l $s &
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-05
Tho Poison League.

The trial OF the men charged with con-
spring to poison and with robbing q shoe
manufacturer named Merstallinger. having
previously rendered him lnsensible by
means OF chl0roform, has been concluded
at Vienna. The accused had the right to
speak IN their own defonse; but only Peu-
kert, self.educated man, who has been
working In almost every country in
Europe, avalled himself Of the permission.
What he said In his defense (the CORES.
pondent Of tile London Times says) seemed
to make more impression than anything
said during the two days pleading. He
sald IL have been for the last ten years
IN the workmen's movement and have
some education, which the prosecution
makes a reproach OF. When l Joined the
movement tho watchword of The latter
was, "Workmen, get educated; endeavor
TO rise to The rest OF society," have
imbibed those principles; have zealously
studied, and when l did not understand
the dead letter SAID to myself, 20 out
into the world did 80 and educated
myself, and that Is to be charge against
me. The French government have sent
me away without ever assigning any
reason in spite of my demand. II tue
SWISS workmen nave hOhored me with
'hoAi ConuueuCo duu SeuC INC 10 the Con.
gress IN London they have no doubt done
so In the hope that l would not misuse
their confidence. In the whole Of that
Congress there was not 80 much said about
revolution, assassination and arson as
there has been during this trial. The
resolutions were not binding. I am moth
but victim Of the Vienna. police. Scar
cely had arrived III Vienna when J. was
arrested. AS there was nothing against
me they had to release me; but was not
allowed to 20 free, like the commonest
CRIMINAL. Although had the means of
subsistence and my papers were all in Or
der was sent by force out of Vienna.
returned to show that had boen uniustly
treated, and now l am said again to be
playing part" peukert then endeavored
to dlsprove the several charges brought
against HIM and denied the connection Of
the workmen's party with the burglary.
The jury, after dellberating for four hours,
acquitted al. the prisoners except three,
who had pleaded guilty to chloroforlning
and robbing the shoe manufacturer. Two
OF them were sentenced to fifteen years.
hard labor, and the other to two years.
The other men, when released, were
loudly cheered by the crowd outside the
court. 1t is stated that within the last
few days threatening letters have been
sent to tho authorities.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-05
Central Park Curiosities.

There has been al interesting in-
crease In the happy family of birds and
beasts which Is assembled around the
old arsenal in Central Park, New York.
The latest conner is young camel,
which began its career of earthly trou-
bles on Saturday night. It's first ex-
perience OF life was O rare one for q
camel, for it found itself reposing in q
heap Of snow. Nevertheless, it did not
pine for the hot sands Of the Great
Sahara. which ought to have been its
native heath, but proceeded to make
Itself as comfortable as it could until
day dawned and keeper removed the
youthful quadruped to more comforta-
bic quarters. For six hours tho little
infant was not permitted to draw Dour-
lshment from the natural source, The
old Mrs. Camel was inclined to be
somewhat ungraoious towards her little
one, and had to be tied up with strong
ropes before she would permit the
caresses of her UsSa Said babe is
about the size of colt, and 80 ugly
that if it ever catches sight Of itse:sss =
will go of in dark corner and die.
1t consists principally OF legs. These
are long. cumbersome, and apparently
very much in their own way. Tho
infant camel has back Just like any
other PERSONS. There is no hump
visible yet. The keeper says that the
young beast will sprout hump in the
course of time, and be as proud of it
as q boarding-eohool boy Of the first
down on his lip. Tie infants neck,
moreover, is 30 short TINT it could not
eat grass, it there were any to eat,
without lying down. This slight in
convenience will also disappear in time,
and the babes neck will stretch out
and double back Oh itself in the manner
most approved by camels which have
reached the years of discretion. This
little camel, while it bears no resem-
blance to Artemus Wards kangaroo and
fails to Jump or squeal to any pernioious
extent, is nevertheless an "amusing
little cuss." He will make his bow to
the public to-day, and be Oh exhibition
III the inclosnre. Ho has been kept
housed since his birth on account of
the snow on the ground. This young
animal is the third camel born in the
Park. His mother was born there
before him, and he is therefore true
American. William A. Oonklin, Super
intendent OF the menagerie, says that
none of tho animals suffer from the cold
weather.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-05

HALE q teaspoonful Of carbolic acid in
a gill of milk is recommended by Mr.J.
A. Dodge, In the Journal Of Agricuk-
ture, as an excellent remedy tor hog
cholera,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29
DEATHS.

AT Rockbridge Baths, of scarlet fever, on
the 18th inst, Samuel Brown Morrison, son OF
DR.. S. b. and Mrs. Mary Morrison, in the Sth
year of his age.
Mrs. Lucy j. Effinger, wife of A. NJ. Efflnger
of Harrisonburg. Va, died at 10 o'clock on the
Presbyterian Church of that place, at II O'Clock,
Nov 9th. Rev. j. r.. Bowman conducting the
funeral services.
In stanton, Nov. 2st, Fannie Irene. infant
daughter of j. f. and Ellen ID. Paris, aged mos.
and days.
HALL OF THE SToNEwALL BRIGADE BAND.
Staunton, Va, Nov. 3D. 1888,
BY dispensation of Divine Providence our
esteemed friend, fellow-member and comrade,
Joseph p. Asst, has been removed from the busy
scenes of this life and we shall look upon his
placid brow and manly form no more.
In our sorrow we see in retrospectlon his ma
ny STERLING virtues presented in glowing colOrs
to our mind, for he was ever kind and atable to
all with whom he came in contact; geniel
transactions; warm and sincere in his attach
ments and Friendships; q most indulgent and
affectiOnate husband and father, and a citizen
of whom any community might feel justly
proud 1.
over our hearts which is softened only by the
remembrance ola long, intimate and pleasant
association with him here and the well found
ed hope that his immortal spirit is forever at
rest with his God who gave it,. Therefore.
the Stonewall Brigade Band, will cherish while
we, live the memory of our departed fellow
member, and that tender the widow, chill
dren, brother and sisters of the deceased our
coincidence and sincerest sympathy; and that
as a furthertribute of respect to his memory we
will wear the usual badge of mourning for the
term of 30 days. A. j. TURNER, President.
ID. G.. Barknan, Secy.
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For the yIRGINIAN.l
Wedding in Pocahontas.

The most enjoyable event that has oc-
CURED in our community this season took
place at Mr.. Adam Nottingham s on the
both inst. Mr.. Thomas HI. Myers, OF All-
gusta county, Virginia, came over. to Po-
cahortas and captivated Miss Georgianna
Nottingham. one of the most eStimable
Young ladies of our neighborhood. AT 5
O'Clock p. M, u large, crowd assembled at
the residence of the squire to witness the
interesting event. Everything ready, the
attendants appeared as follows: lst, ME.
Jasper Dilley and Miss MOllie Noting
ham I'd, Mi. l.. Nottingham and Miss
Bessie Curry Sd: Mr.. Adam Moore and
Miss Lucy Nottingham, of Pocahontas
county. VIVA. 9Th, MI. VIM. Hicklin
and Miss Maggie Myers, of Augusta coun-
ty, Va, all Of whom acquitted themselves
with gracefulness and ease that only old
hands at the business could acquire. The
ceremony was then performed by the Rev.
l.. Fox, of Green Bank. Then we re-
paired to the dining room where we were
greeted by.a table groaning with delicious
viands and waiting for the manifestation
of the nuptial party for relief, which was
soon given by chatting, smiling, laugh
ing, happy; company. The table was so
tastefuHy arranged that it Toasted the sight
as well as the taste, and showed the
touch of experienced hands from end to
end. We hardly knew whether to eat or
admire. The Kind family seemed bound
to make all happy. and they so far sue
ceeded that to say all present enjoyed the
occasion is but feebly to express the feel
ing of the happy crowd. We deeply regret
the loss of Miss Georgia in the COM
immunity, but congratulate Mr.. Myers on his
choice and success, and once more wish
the happy couple all the happiness this
world can afford, and ask of Augusta q
warm reception for Georgia, for she is
worthy. L. f.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

The CHANFRAUS.-The most delightful
series of entertainments the Staunton pub
lie have had an opportunity Of enjoying
for long time was given during the last
week, in the Opera House, by Tayleure's
excellent company, headed by the Cham
fraus. Each programme was splendidly
presented, every part being sustained by
an artist. sss
1t was the subject Of general comment
and regret that the acoustic arrangements
OF the room were such as to impair in a
large measure the enjoyment afforded by
the plays. From some seats it was inn
possible to hear more than half that was
said on the stage, and, as a matter of
course, to the parties occupying those
seats, the entertainments were unsatis-
factory.
The Opera House needs thorough rem
ovation. In the first place, the seating
space is too large and the stage too small.
The acoustic arrangements are miserably
defective, and the house can never be
made popular until this is remedied. With
: The improvements we have suggested the
nall could be made not only one of the
hahdsomest, but one of the best in the
oSate' ana many fine troupes that now
pass us by would be glad to come here.
We suggest to the City Council that
they give the matter early attention. 1t is
subject which the interests of the town
demand should be looked into.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET,
: m = MANrnAX NOx, OF 1000

~ AT -CAIstERTON 1ARDS. !
BEEF CATTLE.-The mark ct today for top Cat
tie and the good butcher grades has been fair
and prices iOf the best fairly well maintained,
as they were in quite limited supply, though
there were not great many wanted by the
of medium and common Cattle, the latter being
very largely represented. Tops show no change
of note, while other grades particularly the
the market for them quite dull. We quote at
Ease most sales being made at SO to IS per 100
lbs.
ass Is, medium or good fair quality 0Oa$4 90
ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 200a$2 so
Extreme range of prices2 00a$6 co. Most ofthe
sales WerefrOm 00a$5 90 per 100 lbs. Total sale
SWiNE.-The supply is quite full this week,
nearly $500 more than were reported last Mon
day The quality consists more extensively of
small Hogs, with proportionately fewer large
ers Trade has been moderate to good, with
prices shade off from last weeks figures. We
quote rough Hogs at 5%a6c and the better
grades 6a61acts per Id net with q few extra
shade higher. Arrivals this week 1868 head
against GIT last week. sss.:4,
SHEEP AND LAMBS-There is a large decrease
in the offerings today as compared with last
Mondays record, but they constitute supply
as there is no outside inquiry to record worthy
of note, and the butchers are buying very few
Sheep or Lambs. Wequote Sheep at 3a45sc, and
Lambs at 4a5l2 cts per Id gross. Stock Sheep
4llc per lib. Arrivals this week 278S head against
1921 last week. ~ los :ltsa13i4 ~ ti.a
RICHMOND LIVESTOCK MARKET.
Nov. 26-Prices this week ranged as follows,
BEEF CATTLE-Very best, SIC; extra, 5a53ac
medium asNc common COWS %,,, light ta aelfers'
HoGs-very dull at 8a6l5c net.
SHEEP-3l4a412c. gen 4fl.iA
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

REMENYI.-The greatest of violinists
was greeted at the Opera House last Mon
day night by a large audience. Nearly
every seat in the hall was taken, and
never did auditors feel so well repaid
for their attendance. The performance
was simply the grandest ever given in
Staunton. Remenyi needs no commenda-
ton at our hands, and any attempt
would fall so far below justice to the
great performer that We forbear further
notice. We cannot refrain, however, from
thanking Prof. Walter for such an enter
tainment. To his enterprise and enthusi-
asm the people of Staunton are indebted
for the rarest musical treat in the history
of our city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

A VALUABLE INvENTION.-Mr. f. B.
Carson, of this county, has recently been
granted patent for one of the most use
full and valuable inventions of the day. 1t
is a wagon brake consisting Of frame
with an extension handle operated by
IL spring. upon a ratcheted bracket fas-
Stoned upon the front part of the wag
on. The object Of the brake is to
enable the driver Of three OF more
horses, whilst riding on the saddle
horse, to brake and unbrake his wagon
without dismounting. He simply draws
his horse back to the end of the breast
chain and reaches the extension handle
The brake is very simple, easily operated,
and will supply a want long-felt by wag.
OnerS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

DEATH OF AN UNFORTUNATE MAN.
A letter announcing the death of Samuel
T. Warner, Of this county, and an inmate
of the Western Lunatic Asylum, Staunton,
was received by his family. on Monday
last. We understand that his health had
been declining for some time. His wife
and aged parents, who knew not that his
illness was of so serious nature, were
shocked by the sad news of his death
which occurred on last Sunday.
Mr.. Warner leaves wife and three chill
dren. He was a son of David Warner,
Esq, and up to the time his reason became
dethroned, some two years ago, lived with
his parents near this place, and was an in
dustrious, prosperous young farmer. He
was about q years DID, Highland Recorder.
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DEATH OF Mr.. A. J. DEAKINs.-Mr
A. J. Deakins, one of the older citizens Of
Staunton, and a well-known boOk-keeper,
died very suddenly last Tuesday morning.
He entered the tailoring store of MI. Jas.
O'Rear, and whilst sitting on chair sud
denly fell over. He was taken into an ad-
joining room and in few moments after
wards breathed his last.
The deceased was possessed of as kind a
heart as ever beat in the breast of man.
Throughout his long life, he had given. so
far as we know. offense to no one. In his
more prosperous days he had a kindly word
andhelping hand for all in need land passed
away without an enemy on earth.
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In stanton, Oct. 18th, by Rev, J. NJ Frost, Mr.
Geo. p. Martin and Miss Lucy E.-N1nes, allie
Staunton.
At the brides home in Pocahontas county,
w. Va on the Dist inst, by Rev. G. L. Fox, MI
Thos. A. Myers, of this county, and Miss Geor-
gle A. Nottingham
At the residence of Prof. Huntington. of the
University of Virginia, on Nov. 18th, +. w. Page
Esq, Deputy Clerk of the County Court of Albe-
marie, to Mrs. Lucy c. Brent, OF FREDERICKSBURG
Va.
At the residence of the brides parents, near
Stony Point in Albemarle. Nov. 18th, by Rev.
Mr. Eubank, Mr.. f. 4. Garnett and Miss Mollle
b. Garth.
At the residence of the brides rather, Mr.. J.
Lakenan, in Frederick county, Va, on Oct 18th
Mr.. L. J. Taylor, son of Maj A. Taylor, of Rock
ingham, to Miss Mary Lakenan.
At Failing Springs Church, Now 18th, by Rev.
d. c. irwin, MI Alexander Harrison and Miss
Sallie j. McCorkle, all of Rockbridge co.
Nov. l4th, at the residence of the brides faith
er, in Rockbridge CO., Va, by Rev. p. Il. Price,
Mr. jeremiah Shafer to Miss j.. Margaret Link.
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MARRIED. On Tuesday night last, at 8
o'clock, at the hospitable residence of the
BRIDES uncle, Prof. A. J. Turner, of this
city, Miss Ada Slime, of Baltimore, was
married to Mr.. John o. Armstrong, Of
Highland county. Rev. A. D. Armstrong,
of the Baltimore Conference South, now
at Covington, brother of the groom, officiat-
ed, with Mr.. Albert Hammond and Miss
Cora Turner attendants. The ceremony
was performed with a ring, in the pres
ence of number of friends Of the family
and under pendant monogram, "a. ST."
arranged in beautiful flowers, by Miss
Cora Turner. AS the parties filed into
the parlOr, the wedding march was played
by Mr.. Stuart Turner, on the organ
There were no cards.
After congratulations and brief time
spent in social conversation, the company,
preceded by the minister, the bride and
groom and the attendants, passed into the
dining room where splendidly arranged
table was presented, ladened with the
richest delicacies in great profusion. The
presents ON the occasion were numerous
and valuable, consisting of a large quantity
of solid silver ware, a splendid organ, sew
eral fine clocks. a costly and unique stu
DENTS lamp, table cutlery, dressing and
work cases and a variety of other useful
and attractive articles.
The bride and groom left yesterday
morning for their future home in High
land county. Miss Ada was general ia
vorite in her circle Of cquaintances- ap-
preciated for her native sweetness of dis
position and many accomplishments, and
will be followed to her mountain home by
their best wishes for her happiness.