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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-11
Tho Arch OF Titus Reproduced.

There has Just been completed at
Tiiton, New Hampshire, q unique con
tribution to American architecture.
Without word of outside announce
ment there has been duplicated in that
town during the past eighteen months
the Arch Of Titus, of Rome. This
great memorial has been presented to
the town by Charles ". Tilton. When
in Rome, in 1881, Mr.. Ti.ton conceived
the idea Of ornamenting his native town
with a monument which should SYM
boliZe the victories Of peace rather than
those of war, and the Arch of Titus
seeming to him the embodiment Of the
ideas which he wished to be expressed
he resolved on erecting similar atruc-
ture on the site Of the old Indian fort
in Tilt0n,
The arch is entirely Of Concord
granite, and rests upon foundation 40
by 70 feet by feet in depth, construct
ed Of stone and cement, making one
solid block. Upon this risea platform
Of hewn granite, approached on all
sides by five courses Of steps of the
same material. From this table rise
two columns upon which rests the arch,
reaching perpendicular elevation over
all Of IS feet. The arch itself describes
q semi-circle, the keystone being at the
height Of 30 feet from the platform
beneath. The interior length Of the
span is Is feet, making an entire diam
eter Of DO feet. The piers rise from two
plinths, composed Of four stones each,
forming base for each pier IL by ID
feet. The circle is set inside the col
umns, while the outside keeps It's per-
pendicular. Nearly 20 feet Of elabOr-
ately cut granite lie above the arch OF
the circle, with belts, entablatures and
projections. Each block of stone COM
prising each layer is locked together at
the upper surface by substantial dowel-
ed iron bands. Eight hewn stones,
weighing 10000 pounds, make the
roof, their joints being loaded and
coppered, no expense being spared tend
ing to make the structure perpetual. The
keystone is five feet in length by twelve
in depth. The best artists in the land
brought to It's surface a polish assmooth
as plate glass. Each end of the key
stone bears in raised letters the inscrip-
ton: memorial arch Of Tilton, 1892"
The keystone encloses lead box con-
tanning gold and silver coins, history
OF Sanborntown, a volume entitled
"Successful Men of New Hampshire,
q newspaper printed at Concord In 1T9O,
I State weekly papers and a copy Of each
of the Boston daily papers. The loca-
cation Of this arch is upona bluff or
mound shaped hill, a trife over one hnnd-
red and fifty feet above the water level
of the beautiful Winnipiseogee river,
which flows at it's feet through ravine
toward the south, and upon which at
either side rests the beautiful village.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-11
IS4S.
Exploits ofR Russian prIncess.

In the Paris papers, reference is made
10 the reappearance in society of the
Eusslan' Princess Souwaroff: This
handsome Russian lady was, during
many seasons, the reigning star at Nice
ana Monaco, and was not the less re.
markaole on account of her frequent at
tempts to break the bank. She has not
been seen at either of these places or in
Paris since 1873. She lived so fast here
ana gambled 80 heavily at Monte Carlo
Cnat the late Gar forbade her to leave
the empire until she repaired her for
tunes. Whether she has done go or not
Is more than one can tell, but she is Ger.
talnty back in Paris, where she has
Already rented magnificent house, in
Whlch she says she ! Is going to have
some &c, fun before the winter is over.
Inc ,l'rlnce?s, whose maiden name was
DaslieWska, was enormously wealthy
when she married the Prince Souwaroff
Alter few years of matrimony
they agreed to disagree, and an amicable
separation took place. The Prince
devoted himself to travelling and the
Princess went to Monaco In search
or excitement. She played with large
stakes, and her boldness, her cold
ness and her alternate heavy losses and
winnings were the sensation at Monte
Carlo, Every evening when the gambl-
ing rooms closed she entertained a large
party or guests at supper in her villa on
the Promenade -des Anglais. Some
rather racy anecdotes are related about
her, and her many decidedly eccentric
associates gave her a somewhat scan
dalous reputation. One of these tales is
that, after one of the suppers the
Hrlncess taking off one Of her slippers,
Threw 1t across the room, whereupon an
actress of the Palace Royal Theatre,
VINO was among her guests, picked it up,
illlled 1T with champagne wine and
emptled 1t at draught to the health of
the hostess. This 80 pleased the Princess
mat she exclaimed, as she embraced
the actress: Tomorrow, my dear,
you snail have villa of your own, next
door to mine." This promise was kept,
ana the actress has now the slipper
under glass case. A very stylish
young man, who had got cleaned ont at
a trcnte-ct-quarnte at Monaco. amused
himself one evening by making game
'or the rich Russian lady, who. being
pleased with his appearance, accepted
his services. although he was a stranger.
mat day she was a heavy winner, and
when she left the table offered this
gentleman a thousand franc note in 80
delicate a manner that refusal was i'm
possible. The next day the same trans
action was repeated and again, and
again during a whole week. Then luck
turned against the Princess, and the
strange gentleman Rlace5dI I.!b3 bis svnvraeat -
with interest. This gave rise to q sort
of partnership, and at the end of the sea-
son her cavaliere servante left Monaco
with clear profit Of ten thousand
dollars.
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Brave Kato Shelly,

When the Committe of the Ohio Leg
islature will formally present to Miss
Kate Shelly the medal voted her by
that body In recognition Of her bravery
the town Of Boone, Iowa, will indulge
in celebration, which, it is expected,
will eclipse any public dem onsCration
ever held in that region. There will be
a procession, music, speeches, and u
banquet, and many distinguished people
from abroad will be present. SO worth
lily bestowed is the Legislatures medal
for heroism that no one there will fail
to do everything in his power to make
the demonstration success. Kate
Shelly is now comely girl Of eighteen,
but she achieved her present fame by
an act Of the greatest bravery when she
was but sixteen.
At about dark OH the 7th Of July,
1881, a storm Of wind and rain of un-
paralleled severity broke over that re-
gion. In an hours time every creek
was out Of its banks, and the Des
Moines river had risen six feet. SO
sudden was the flood and such was the
velocity Of the wind, that houses, barns,
lumber and all portable objects within
reach Of the waters were carried away.
Looking from her window, which in
daylight commanded view Of the
Honey creek railroad bridge, Kate
Shelly saw through the darkness and
storm u locomotive headlight. A second
later it dropped, and though the crash
which it must have made was not per-
ceptible above the roar Of the wind, she
knew that the bridge had gone, and
that train of cars had fallen into the
abyss. There was no one at home but
her mother and little brother and sister
and the girl understood that If help was
to be given to the sufferers, and the eb
press train, then nearly due, warned
she would have to undertake the task
alone.
Hastily filling and lighting an old
lantern, and wrapping herself in q
water proof, she sailed out in the storm
She first made an effort to reach the
waters edge, but finding that the fiood
was already for above all the paths ant
road ways, and realizing that she could
do nothing in or near that mad torrent
she climbed painfully up the steel
bluff to the track, tearing her clothing
into rags on the thick underground anC
decorating the flesh most painfully. A
part Of the bridge still remained, ant
crawling out on this to the last tie, she
swung her lantern over the abyss ant
called out at the top Of her voice. /
| was pitchy dark below, but she wa
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-11

the carriage as 1t rolled along, exclaim.
ing loudly at the various objects OH the
road; but Alice leaned back in the COR
ner, pale and silent, seeing nothing but
the fantastic visions Of her own feYered
mind. Once or twice the idea crossed
her brain that the journey was rather
longer than she expected; but she did
not reason ut all Oh the subject, relap-
sing at once into her painful reflections.
"Mammal Oh, mammal What a pret-
ty place" chorused the three children
at once. "There's tall white statue
back OF those trees, and a fountain all
sparkling like diamonds: and oh, mann.
ma, such beds Of beautiful flowers!':
Alice, reused from her thoughts for
the instant, leaned forward and gazed
out OF the window. Surely there was
something familiar In those green ter.
races with their uights Of marble steps:
in the Doric columns Of the majestic
stone piazza, before which the carriage
suddenly came to halt.
Gam 1 dreaming" she thought, look
ing vaguely around her, "or is this
really Beech Grove?n
She went up the steps, feeling as if
she were moving through the uncertain
fantasies of dream. But in the vesti-
bule stood reality itself, in the shape of
her husband, with face Of bright, en-
raptured happiness.
my dearest wlfel" he murmured.
folding her tenderly in his arms, "the
time has come for me to restore to YOU
what you gave up 50 cheerfully for nv
sake years ago. Welcome once again
to your home, Alicel'
"HomeP' she repeated, gazing up
into his eyes as if she scarcely credited
the evidence Of her own senses.
Eyes, home. L have purchased
Beech Groye, Alice, and furnished it
just to suit your taste. My cherished
little wife, am rewarded now for the
years OF economy, the extra work, the
self denial which have been obliged to
practice.'
"Charles," she whispered, growing
scarlet and pale alternately, was it
this that kept you away from me. that
occasloned your absence last week?''
~ was determined TO bring you here.
Alice, when took you away from that
farmhouse. There have been countless
delays, mnumerable difficulties; but
have conquered them all. Welcome to
your home. my precious wifel'
AS he took her once more to his heart
Allce's happiness was mingled with the
keenest pang Of remorse she had ever
known.
Sitting in the handsome, familiar
room that evening, with the moonlight
through the stained glass
her children asleep upstairs
In the nursery that had once been hers,
and Charles beside her, Alice vowed to
herself the best resolution Il. wife can
again to let the least
come bstween herself and her
liz lbs, ]. .,uS-.- 49, -
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Lime wator. with small quantity Of
acetic acid. IL sal to make good INK
eraser. M4
The Oldest school teacher in New
Haven is Sarah Wilson, negress, II
years old. who has been teaching for
sixty years. Her father was born q
slave in New Haven, but bought his
freedom. Mrs. Wilson has good edu-
cation, and teaches a private school Of
very young children
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-11

MR. boAd: an well pIeaseu IN every pirtlCui
WIN the Davis Machine bought of you. thing ..
nrst-class machine In every respect. You know
you sold several machines OF the same make to
Inherent members OF our families, all OF wnom
AZ far as know, are we'll pleased with them.
Respectfully,
n,.,- Mrs. NJ. II. MOBTEY.
Fairfield county, April, 1883.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-11

Mr. }. .. BoAG-Dear Sir: 1t gives me mlch
pleasure TO testify to the merits OF the Davis Ver-
tical Feed Sewing Machine. The machine got Of
you about live years ago. has been almost In con-
stant use ever since that time. I cannot see that
It is worn any, aud has not cost me one cent for
repairs since we have had IT., Am well plelsel
anu don't Wish for ATTY better. E@
= +. ss@ 3 + Gss Yours truly, p.
kOBT. CRAWFORD,
Granite Quarry, near WInnsboro S. c.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-11
The Lick I'alescope

1t appears, writes a correspondent,
that the project Of building great tele-
scopes is easier in the conception than in
the final execution. Twelve months
ago visited Mr.. Alvin Clark's optical
works ut Cambridgeport, Mass, and
saw the great Streuve object glass
placed for the first time within it's
colossal tube and pointed towards a
celestial object, and after the ClarkS l
was the first TO test It's powers.
1t was still uncorrected, but worked
to marvel, considering that the most
delicate and artistic touches had still to
be added. Yet it must be confessed
that al astronomical telescope directed
at fixed star is one of the most dlsap-
pointing things to look through, and
even with the biggest telescope objective
which ever left the hands Of the optican,
there was no exception to this rule.
With all its powers, this wonder and
masterpiece Of the Clarks was unable
to resolve the disc of the far-off star,
and III this respect it was Oh a level with
a little dollar instrument, a mere play
thing iii the lands Of child. Its
wonderful light-gathering properties
however, were startling, and the feeble
rays Of the star were increased to q
| blaze Of light. 1t has since been de-
liyered to Professor Streuve, and in his
hands and under his able manageme II t.,
fine work may be expected from this
noble instrument.
placed the great telescope objective,
three feet in diameter, made for the
Lick observatory in California, which
| in OH RI ~ ho Iii nf in1p
scopes, ready to start for Russia.
1t may not be known to all that
acromatiG object glasses are made OF
| two distinct lenses, one made Of flint
glass the other Of crown glass. the two
combined making the perfect lens. In
this instance the flint glass lens was
only present, its companion being daily
expected from France. A few days
| ago l wrote to mr. Clark asking what
progress he had made with the Lick
objective, hoping, as the preparations
in California were 50 advanced, that
the lens was nearly finished. The
public will probably be surprised to heal
that the first chip Of the glass has still
to be made, and that the lens I saw last
year in its crude state still remains il
the same condition.
1t appears that the crown glass disc
has not yet arrived, and Mr.. Clark dare
not attempt the labor Of polishing tho
immense flint portion until he i!
assured that the companion is forth
coming. When it will be ready, il ever
appears to be problem to be solved
only by time.
There is no doubt about the ability o
the Clarks to grind and polish tu'
objective if the material ever reaches
their hands; but the difficulty in obtain
ing solid disc Of crown glass thre,
feet in diameter, perfect in all respects
can hardly bs appreciated. Even th'
Streuve glass, which was smaller, hat
a bad flaw in it right in the centre
NJ. Clark offered to order another disc
but Mr.. Streuve. fearing the long delay
accepted the lens in that state.
1t will thus be seen that, howeye
forward the observatory may be, a lon,
time may elapse before the great 81
inch Lick telescope will be in position
interpreting the mysteries Of tn
heavens.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-11

tiayIng bought DAVIS Vertical Feed Sc wing
Machine from Mr.. j. .. Boag some three years
S ago. and IL aavng given given me psrfeet In
and light sewing, anu never needed the least re-
pair Ill any way, can oneerfully reco onmend 1t to
any one rs a irst-clasS machine in every particu-
lar, and think 1t second to none. It Ia one OF the
simpiest machines made; my children use 1t with
all case. The attachments are moro easily; adj
jused and 1t doej a, greater range of work BY
means Of It's Vertical reed than tany other ma
chine have ever aetn or used. y
MRS. THOMAS OwINGs.
Winnsboro, Fairfield county, .. g.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-11

..v y. v..v Jetl1,tnpIco III Ullo way VI
international exhibitions recently held
was that Of potatoes, in London. There
is an association Of gentlemen formed
to encourage improvement Of potato
culture, under whose auspices the OK
ibition.: was held. Many Of the prizes
were open only to noblemen's and
gentlemen's gardeners )" other prizes
were limited to potatoes "not in COM
merce," and the exhibition appears TO
have been more for the benefit Of fancy
farmers than for the good Of the gene.
raj public. The potato serves, as well
as hyacinths, grapes or roses, to amuse
employers Of professional gardeners,
and that appears to be the main pur-
pose of the competition excited by the
annual display. One enthusiastic gen-
tleman was not satisfied with the pro-
gress thus far attained, but expressed
the hope and belief that the members
would some day be able to place on the
table "a potato worthy Of the age in
| which we live." Another took occa-
to give some good advice to cooks, ex-
pressed in extravagant terms, it is true
but nevertheless sound in principle.
lie said that it was the usual practice
to bring the cooked potatoes to the
| table in porcelain dish with a close
| fitted cover. ''In ten minutes the best
potatoes however carefully cooked, arc
thus utterly destroyed" lie recon-
mended that they should be placed in a
wooden dish or served in a porcelain
dish, with towels above and below to
absorb the moisture. Potato -maniacs
have their place, like biblio-maniacs,
should succeed in accomplishing their
purpose Of getting potatoes worthy Of
the age In which we live."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-11

, TINS lsto certify we nave nal Ill constant use
the DAVIS Machine bought of you about thrnc 70.
ago. Az we take IN .SGfk, ana Nave made the
better machine. 1t ID always ready to do any kind
OF work We nave to do. No puckerlng or skipping
stitches. We can only say we are well pleased
anu wish no better machine.
CATHERINE WYLIR AND SISTER.
April rs, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-11

This Il 10 certify that nave been USING q DAVIS
vertical Feed Sewing Machine for over tW ye .rs
purchased o1 Mr.. j. y. Boag. [ haven't found IL
possessed OF any fault-all the attachments are 80
simple: 1t neverrefuses to work, and IL certainly
the llyltest running In the market 1 consider 1t
a llrSt GLASS machine. y -
.5@ 8 Very respectfully,
- MINNIE II. WILLIRauAM.
Oakland. Fairfield county. s. G. +,
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have no fault to nnu with my machine, and
don't want any better. have male the price OF
II seyera times by taking In sewing. 1t is always
ready to do its.w work. Ithink 1t q tlrst-cass ma
chine. feel can't say too much for the DAVIS
Vertical Feed Machine.
Mrs. THOMAS SMITH.
Fairfield county, April. 1888.
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Machine for the last five years. Wo would not
have any other make ut any price, The machine
has given us unbounded satisfaction.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. w. X. TURNER AMP DAUGHTERs,
Fairfield county, s. c.. Jan. ~ lSS3.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-11

answered family by the engineer, who
nad craWled up on some Of the broken
Glmoers, and, though, injured, was safe
Tor the time being. From him the girl
learned that it Was a freight train that
nad gone into the chasm, and that he
alone Of the train hands had escaped.
lie ur ged her, however, to proceed at
once TO the nearest station to secure
nelp Tor him and to warn the an
proachlng express train Of the fall of
the bridge
The girl then retraced her steps.
gained tho track and made her way
with all the speed that the gale would
pormtt, toward Moingona, a small sta
tlon about one mile from Honey creek.
In making this perilous journey, it was
necessary for her to cross the high
trestle bridge over the Des Monies
river, about 800 feet in length. Just as
she tremblingly put her foot on this
STRUCTURE, the wind, rain, thunder and
hghtning were so appalling that she
nearly lost her balance, and, in the en-
deavor to save herself, her sole com
panlon, the old lantern, went out. She
had no matches, but if she had had
thousands of them they wonld have
oeen OF no service in such Il place and
IN such storm. Deprived Of her light
she could not see a foot ahead save
when the dazzling flashes of lightning
revealed the grim outlines of the bridge
ana the seething waters beneath.
knowing that she had no time to lose.
the brave girl threw away the useless
lamp, and, dropping on her hands and
Knees, craWled from tic to tie across the
nigh trestle. Having gained the ground
again, she ran the short distance re-
manning to the station, and told her
story IN breathless haste, and fell un-
conscious at the feet of the gaping
rustics, who, in their eagerness to know
her adventures, forgot the terror and
suspense. which she had endured,
Men were then sent to the rescue Of
the engineer, and kilograms were tIyinp
up and down the line notifying officials
and others Of the loss of the bridge.
The express train came laundering in
and was stopped, and the passengers
learning the story Of the child hero
looked, few at a time, upon her wan
face and ragged clothes. The purse
that was m ade up for her was of a very
substantial kind.
When the story of her behavior
spread Throughout the State, several
funds for her benefit were started, and.
so tar as money can pay for such devo-
tion, she has been we'll rewarded for
her nights work. At the session of
the Legislature of last winter it was or
dered that a medal commemorative of
the girls bravery be struck, and a com
mlttee was appointed to present it to
her. Her heroism was made the theme
Of many eloquent speeches.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-11

My wife In highly pleased with the Davis Ma
chine bought OF you. She would not take double
what sne gave for 1t. The machine mas not
been out of order since she had 10, anu she can do
any Kind OF Work on 1t.
Very Respectfully,
JAS. +. FREE.
Monticello. Fairfield county, S. G.
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Winnsboro Fairfield county, s. G.

We have had one or the Davis Machines about
four years and have always found 1t ready to do all
kinds or work we nave had OCCASION to 10. Can't
see that the machine is worn any, and works as
well AZ when new.
.t. MRS. w. j. CRAWFORD,
JacEson's Creek. Fairfield county, 8. q.
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The Davis Sewing Machine Is simply treas
IRE MRS. j. A. GOODWYN,
Rldgeway, N. c., Jan. 10. 1883.
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THE. VERDICT
""'sTH'E'PEOPLE
~ HI ryA..l ....,... - }gi
BUY BUY J.. THE the BeEsT1I 3 IS I. |. !.

Z - MIR. ]. o. BoAG-Dear Sir | bought the nrst
Davis Maohlne sold by you over Ave Years ago for
my wife, who has given It a long aud fair trial.
am well pleased with 1t. 1t never gives any
rouble, and is as good as when first bought.
.L... j. w. BOLICK.
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London has company which insures
against BICYCLE and tricycle. accidents.