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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

A BosToN dude, very fond of comic
opera, got Boston ]eweler to make
him scarf.pin expressive of his weak
ness. The jeweler made it to represent
bar of music with two diamond notes
between the bars at tho bottom. Dude
showed it to the ladies', when one of the
prettiest and brightest exclaimed: "How
very neat and appropriate I" "Do you
think 80 ?" inquired the delighted youth.
''Certainly, I do, and these beautiful
diamond notes; they fit you 80 we'll.
DO, do that makes dodo, you see.
How ingenious and how very true -
The dude is "laying" for that ieweIer.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19
Rescued from AgOniZIng DoatIl.

NEW YoRK Mir. james White 1862
broadway, formerly chief instructor in
Dlckels' riding School, IN this city, SAID
to newspaper reporter: 81 broke
my shoulder, arm and elbow, splitting the
socket IN four parts. Rheumatism set in
and l employed the best physician. He
tried everything, but l grew worse, and at
last he said: i have one more thing to try
and If that fails nothing can give you re.
lief, and that ,s st. Jacobs OIL 1 used
this great pa,n-reiever, and am able to
use my arm, free from all rheumatic trou-
bic. have also recommended the reme-
dy to number OF people, and in every
case they have been speedily and effectual-
ly cured -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

CATFISH IN BATrER.--Cut the fish in
pieces about two inches in length and
one inch in thickness, beat three eggs
worry light, adding salt, pepper and
enough Worcestershire sauce to flavor
them; dip the fish In this batter, and
thon roll it in cornmeal or in cracker
crumbs; fry in plenty Of lard until it is
dark brown; Rarnish with lemon
sllced, If no green's are available; celery
tops, parsley, or small and tender lot
tuce leaves are preferred.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

RUBBER CAPs.--One objection to the
ingram carpet is that tho high heels
which servants delight In wearing on
thick shoes seem to catch at the threads
and drag them out of place, producing
a rough surface: another is that tho
legs OF heavy chairs have the same
effect. One way OF saving these carpets
Is to cover the ends of the chair legs
with rubber caps Mt cost of about
seventeen cents. The servants heols
are, OF course, amenable to no suoh
remedy.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

A New YORK schoolgirl says her
studies are arithmetic; algebra, geog-
raphy, astronomy, grammar, United
States history, general history, etymol-
oRy. spelling, composition, drawing,
reading, writing and sinqing by note.
1t looks rs if her education is being
sadly neglected. Unless French, Lntip,
mental philosophy, calculus. OWL ON
gineering and hydrostatlcs are added to
her studies she will be totally unfit to
assume the duties of wife and mother
a few years hence.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

*fhcsc who dcaden sensation and stu
pefy the patient 10 relieve suffering make
a grave mistake. They proceed upon the
false idea that 1t Is legitimate to procure
relief from pam by DESTROYING physical
senslbility. This methOd. carried to
the last ertTemity, aVouid k,W tic Da.
tient to end suffering. 1t Is not presumed
thai Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pouad will raise tho dead but it often docs
restore those who are given up as hopeless
cases.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19
HMRu9 New ARain.p

Mrs. WIN. d. RYcKMAN, st. GATHERINGS,
Ont, says: ar. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y,
have used your 'Favorite Prescription
Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant
Purgative Pellets,' for the last three months
and find myself-(what shall say)-',,ade
7,e,o again. are tho only words that express
1t. | was reduced to ~ skeleton, could not
walk across the floor without fainting, could
keep nothing III the shape Of food on my
stomach. Myself and friends had given up
all hope, my immediate death seemed Ger
tain. l now live (to the surprii 20 of every
body) and am able to do my own work."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

'THERE are great many flats IN Har.
lem, L belleYe,' said Jersyman to u
fresh young man he met on Hoboken
ferryboat. eyes, lots OF 'em.' repliod
the youth. ''How do you know 2"
asked the stranger with red mud on his
shoes. "Why, I live there" said freshly.
Not until the Jersyman quietly remark
ed: II thought 3d." did tho Harlem
youth tumble to the fact that he gave
himself away.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

BEFORE repaperng wall 1t is best
to remove the old paper. This is a
troublesome operation. Moisten por-
ton of the wall at time to soften the
paper and paste and then scrape it off.
When it is desired to paper over a
whitewashed surface. first scrape of
the loose lime, fill cracks with plaster
of paris and apply with brush n sizing
made by adding eight ounces of dissolv-
cd glue to n pallful of hot water. Hard
finished walls may be washed with soap
and water and wiped dry. Crease spots
OH wallpaper can sometimes be remov-
cd by applying thick paste of boiling
hot starch spread thickly on the spot,
thon allowed to dry snd rubbed of with
soft cloth. Other stains may be out
out with sharp knife and piece of
clean paper matched on.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

A JOKER has propounded the follow
ing conundrum to some boys who arc
just getting into the mysteries of arith-
motto: If three bushels of barley equal
one bushe1 of oats, how long will it take
shad to climb an apple tree, the bark
being off the tree and the scales off the
shad? He has offered reward of S5 to
the boy who will solYe the problem.
One of them has reached the conclusion
TINT the tree is tilroe feet around, aid
that the first step toward the solution Of
the puzzle has been reached,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

The Chinese baseball club has dis.
solved. When the moon-eyed Iepers
attempt to deal with the ennobling i'll
fluenoe Of civilization they are sure to
get left. It is now demonstrated, ii it
never was before, that civilization is not
q failure. and that the Caucasian is not
played out.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19
Mrs. l.. g. TANNER, No. 1886 Pearl ut
Grent Praise.

ALBERT q. MANN, Of Cottage Home. ILL.,, says: 81
have been Frustrated for tbrce or moro years with
kidney disease at tines was not abo to put my
boots; my wife has often pulled them for mo. I
was not 30 bad as that all tho tlme, but knew
what It to be without pain In back until com.
menood using Hunts Remedy. Since began to take
Hunts Remedy have been FREQ from all paiu and
take pleasurein aayins that Is tho best medicine that
ever know for Kidney and Liver diseases"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

A FAT little man, who looked as If he
might be German, rushed into the
metropolitan last night, and pointing to
the timo piece in the Office, said:
"Ish dot clock right up dare ?"
Eyes, said Mr.. Adams, cit is right
up there, and has been right up there
for years."
"Vell, continued that excited mau,
II wants to go to Baldimore.'
"Ali right" said the clerk. "but
don't be long,"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

***"5low and steady wins the race /"
Steadily, but not slowly, Kidney Wort Is
dlstancing all competition for universal
popularity and usefulness. This celebra-
ted remedy can now be obtained IN the
usual dry vegetable form, or IN liquid
form. 1t Is put up in the latter way for
the especial convenience of those who
caunot readily prepare 1t. 1t Will be found
very concentrated aud will act with equal
efficiency in either form. Read ADVERTISE
ment.
8eS Every color of the Diamond DYES
Is perfect. See the samples OF the colorcd
cloth at the druggists. Unequalled for
brilliancy.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

chardists to scrape the rough bark from
old apple trees has been contradicted,
some having tried it and concluded that
the practice did more harm than good.
The rough bark is q protection to the
tree from sudden changes of Temporal
ture. The benefit often claimed from
scraping trees comes from the greater
attention paid to them i'll other respects
by men who take this trouble. White
washing apple trees is equally inetlect-
nal for good.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19
Voice of the peODIo.

II. V. PIERCE, M. d., Buffalo, N. Y:
had Il serious disease of the lungs, and
was for a time confined to my bed and un-
der the care ola physician. His prescrip-
tions did not help me. grew worse, cough
ing very severely. l commenced tuking
your "Goltlcn Medical Discovery" and it
cured me. Yours respectfully,
JUDITH BURN EFT, Hillsualc Mich.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19
A NOTED BUT UNTITLED WOMAN.
Messrs. Editors -

MessrS. EdHorS:-
The above is good likeness Of Mrs. Lydia r. pinl
ham, Of Lynn, Mass who above all othor human beings
be truthfrlly called tho "Dear Friend of Woman
some Of her correspondents lovo to call her. Bhe
Is zeaously devoted to ber work. which tho outcome
OF Hfe-study, and Is obliged to koep six lady
assistants to help her answer tho largo correspondence
which daily pours In upon her each bearing its special
burden OF suffering, Joy at release from it, Her
Vegetable Compound Is q medicine for good and not
evil purposes. havo personally Investigated 1t and
am satisfied Of tho truth Of this.
On account Of its proven merits Il Is recommended
and prescribed by tho best physicians In the country
One saysi at works like charm and saves much
pain. 1t will entirely tho worst Of falling
OF tho uterus, Leucorrhua, irregular and painful
Menstruatfon all Ovarian Troubles, Inflammation and
Ulccration Floodngs oil Displacements and the
sequent spinal weakness, and Il especially adapted
the Change of Lifo."
Itpermeates every portion Of the system, ard gyes
now nfo and vigor 1t removes faintness natulency,
destroys all craving for stimuants and relieves weak
ness OF tho stomach. It cures Bloatng, Headaches,
Nervous Prostratlon General Debility Sleoplcssness,
Depression and Indigestion That feeling Of bearing
down. causing pain weight and baokache. Is alwaye
permanently cured by It's will at all times, and
under all circumstances, act in harmony with tho law
that governs the female system.
costs only 81. per bottle six for S6 and Is sold by
druggists. Any advice required special cases. and
tho names of who have been restored perfect
health by the Of tho Vegetable Compound can be
obtained by addressing Mrs. p, with stamp for reply
at her homo In Lynn, Mass
For Kidney Complaint of either sex this compound Is
unsurpassed as abundant testimonials show,
Mrs. Pinkhan's Liver Pills." says ono writer "are
the best IN the ,rord for tho Of Constipation
Biliousness and Torpidity Of tho liver. Her Blood
Purifier works wonders In its special limo bids fair
to equal tho Compound In its popularity.
All must respect her Angel Of Mercy whose sole
ambition IS to do good to others,
Philadelphia. Pa. ca Mrs A. MD
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

Pure cod liver oil. from selected llvere,
on the seashore. by Caswell, Hazard s. Co.. ,
N. Y. Absolutely pure and sweet. Pa
tients who have once taken 1t prefer 1t to
all others. Physicians declare 1t superior
to all other oils.
Chapped hands, face, pimples and rough
akin cured by using Juniper Soap, made
by Caswell. Hazard 8 Co., New York.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

PAINTED woodwork is washed with
soap and water, or a little ammonia and
water on white paint. On grained
work cold tea is sometimes used. Very
little II any soap should be used on
y"rnished work. In washing woodwork
40 not use 80 much water that it runs
down and streaks the wood, and wipe
thoroughly dry.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

AN up town woman narrowly escaped
terrible death the other day. Her
husband kept bottle of forty-cent
bltters in the house, and she concluded
to take swallow OF the stnf. Forum
ately she got hold of the wrong bottle.
and swallowed quantity of rat poison.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

FENcE corners with their mass of brush
and weeds afford secure retreat for
such troublesome insects rs live through
the winter, and tor the deposit of eggs
OF others ready to hatch out in onrly
spring the larva prcpar 4 to engage in
depredntions upon the first plants that
appear. Fire puts an end to most of
these, and thus tho destroying element
lessons tho labor and saves the crops of
the farms.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

CohoRLEsa AND CoLD.--A young girl
deeply regretted that she was 80 coloriess
and cold. Her face was too white, and
her hands and feet felt as though the
blood did not circulate. After one bottle
OF Hop Bltters had been taken she was
the rosiest and healthlest glri III the town,
with Vlvacity and cheerf illness of mind
gratifying to her friends.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

MAKING him feel at home. Infant
terrible-"O papa, DO ask Mr.. Gobe-
mouohe to swallow his napkin" Guest
(snilingly)-"Why do you wish me tt,
do that, Miss Aiice2" Alice (earnestIy)
-"Oh, because mamma says you will
swallow anything"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

HE conveyance of pollen from ono
flower to another in cross-1ertilization is
effected naturally by the wind or by the
agency of insects and other creatures.
Flowers that require the aid Of insects
usually offer some attraction to their
visitors in the shape of bright color, fra
GRANGE or sweet juices. The color and
markings Of q flower often serve to gui, lie
the insects to tho honey, in the obtaining
OF which they arc compelled either to
remove or deposit pollen.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

Com will shrink from the time it is
husked from the field or tho shock. in
the autumn, in well-protected cribs,
nom 70 to 30 per cont. by spring; that
ls, 100 bushels will shrink to seventy or
ei ghty, according to how dry it was
when husked and put into the crib.
Sound corn will shrink 20 per cont. so
that forty cents per Dushel rs it comes
from tho field is as good as fifty cents in
the spring says an observer.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

HE first and most important consid-
Grafton i'll selecting spot for tho gar
den IL the situation. The most suitable
is a very gentle inclination toward the
east or southeast, that it may have all
the advantages of the morning sun. The
next preferable exposure is south or
southwest II sheltered from tho north
or northwest so much the better. AL
ways avoid, if possible, the neighbor-
hood of large spreading troes, rs their
roots will exhaust the soil and their
shade iDlure the crops.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

A MASSACHUSETTS, paper says that q
performer actor" is holding meetings in
Boston, assisted by reformed book
keepers, plumbers, lightning-rod men,
book agents and weather prophets"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

A VERY thoughtful woman: man
went homo the other night and found
his house locked up. After infinite
trouble he managed to gain entrance
through back window, and then dis
covered on the parlor table note from
his wife reading: "I have gone out.
You will fad the koy on the side of the
step."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19
a Splendid Remedy for Iu,e n,.o,.

n Splendid Remedy for Lung DIsenses.
DR.. Robert Newton, lato President OF tho Eclectic
college OF tho City OF New York. and formerly Of Gin.
cinnati Ohlo used DR. Vim. Halls Balsam very OF.
telsirely In his practice many of his paonts now
living, and restored to health BY tho of this Invau
able medicine can amply testify. lie always said tina,
30 good remedy ought not to DO considered IN rely
M patent medicine. but that ought
freely By every PLY sican sovereign remedy in oil
cases OF Lung Disease 1t IL Il sure euro for Con
sumption, and has ITO equal FOR all pcctoral com
plants.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

"HERE stands post:" "No, ye be
goa'n quote wrong, zur." "But the
flnger-post said this way" Boy-"Ah,
but that theer finger.poast was blowed
down one noight, and tho chap as stock
up agen o couldn' read, ye seei''
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

The great walls of China and the
pyramids of Egypt may have been feats
OF labor never equaled in this world,
but the anoients never succeeded in
writing two Thousand words on postal
card or eating sixty quail in thirty days.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

WILLING to let them lie: "Lovely
weather, isn't it?" said one hotel man
to another on Wednesday; ''brings
everything ont of the ground blooming. {"
"Great Scott |" said tho other, II hope
not, for my chief creditors are buried, -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

WHEN color Oh fabric has been aoci-
dentalIy or otherwise destroyed by aold,
ammonia is applied to neutralize the
same, after whioh an application of
chloroform will. III almost all cases re.
store the original color. The applica-
ton OF ammonia is common, but that
OF chloroform is but little known.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

WHEN the ground becomes frozen. or
no other work oilers, preparations can
always be made for advancing prospect
ive work when it arrives. Bean poIes
may DO made; and if the ends arc Char
red and then dipped in coal tar the com
monest material will bo rendered nearly
equal to the best cedar.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

WHEN silk has lost it's gloss and be-
come impsy it may be restored by
hponging with solution Of half VI
ounce gum tragaoanth III pint of hot
water.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

A PIECE of stearine candle, spermacet
or white wax as large as fobin's ege
will give nice gloss, A teaspoon O
salt to each pint of starch prevent.
sticking.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

EVERY one interested in potatoes
should try on small scale new varieties
I'LL they find something adapted to their
cultivation, etc., and by beng little
careful can doubls their yield on any
OF the old kinds with but little addition.
al expense. Money spent for good seed
is we'll invested, and will be very certain
TO pay large dividend.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19
A Daughters Misery.
Father is Getting Vyell.

"My daughters say:
"iow much better father Is since no used Hon
Bitters." --'P
"lie Is getting well after his long suffering from
a disease declared incurablen
"And we are 81 glad that he used your Bltters. s"
LADY OF Utica NJ Y
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

CosTTvH bowels have an agreeable
remedy In the free use Of ripe tomatoes
at meals--their seeds acting In the way
OF the white mustard or figs, by stimu-
lating the coat Of the bowels over which
they pass, in their whole state to in
creased action. A remedy Of equal
efficiency liz the same directions, is
cracked wheat, boiled until it Is soft as
rice, and eaten mainly at two meals Q,
the day with butter or molasses.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

had severe attacks of gravel and kid
ney trouble, was unable to get medicine
or doctor to cure me until used Hop
Bitters, and they cured me in a shirt time
A DISTINGUISHED LAWYER OF WAYNE Co..
NJ Y
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

BRUNSWICK BnAoK, thinned down with
turpentine until it has attained the right
tone and color, will, il little varnish
Is added-about. one-twentieth of the
bulk OF the black and turpentine-prove
etain for initiating walnut or teak
wood. There is no difficulty in getting
the mixture to dry hard. and it will
take O coat of varnish first. class.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

A FINE languages: "Procrastinate cos
to put Off, eh2 500. Tres bieni Then
the man who ees drunk You proorasti.
nate from the cars. Yer seemple, YER
tine language"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

10 clean teft hat so that it will look
like new, sprinkle it we'll with clean
washed bran that ls still little damp
and rub thoroughly with the hand and
a damp towel: wash tho bran and use
again until it comes off perfectly clean,
then sponge with clear, soft water to
which has been added little OK gall.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

NALL OF tho tests of new grapes it
should be remembered that the test for
mlldow is not conclusive unless the
vines are exempt. 1t would seem tpat
after few years the annual pruning
destroys tho proper proportion be-
tween branch and root. If this be the
true cauhe root pruning should be a
remedy.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

Carbolne The deodoriztd petroleum HAIR
rcncwcr and ros.orer, as improved aud
perfected, challenges the world and stands
without rival among the hair dressings,
and Is a universal favOrite With the ladies.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

NEURALGIA and toothache are some.
times speedily relieved by applying to
the wrist quantity of bruised or gra-
ted horse.radlsh.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

Dr. knne's Great Nerve Kestorer Is the
marvel OF tho age for all nerve diseases. All
dts stopped free. Send to 93l Arch Street,
Philadelphia. Pa.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

Pierce's pleasant Purgative Pellets" are
perfect prevcntivos OF Constipation. In.
closed i'll glass bottles, always fresh. BY all
druggists
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

Bon VlvANTs find that by using GAS.
TRINEno unpleasant feelings are experienced
attcr eating or drinking. Sold by druggists
GAsTRINE Is in liquid form. Druggists.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

Ladies and chlldren's boots and shoes
cannot run over If Lyons Patent Heel
Stiffeners are used.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

Malaria, chills, positively cured by
Emory's Standard Cure Pills. Their equal
unknown, sugar coated; no gripping. 25c.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

Rock HILL, g. Grey. J. S. White, says: II
used Browns Iron Bnters for general debility. II
restored me- TO strength and vigor."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

EXPERIMENTS by careful breeders give
somo valuable facts for estimating the
cost OF producing pork. 1t is conceded
that one bushel Of corn should produce
ton pounds Of pork, but everything de-
pends on the management. With good
weather, good breed, sound corn and
regular feeding this average may be
reached, but not otherwise.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

NEW BERN, N. C.-~ltev. q. w. Onlcy says: 81
| have taken Browns Iron Btters and consider II
ono OF the best medicines known"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-19

LIE European average Of beets 10
about twelve tons to tho acre, from
which is extracted ovor IL ton of sugar.
france nearly supplies all her sugar
from beets, AMI Germany IL venturlng
largely in their cultivation. Several OK
pertinent III tins country have proved
failures, Uut the cause is attributed to
lack OF knowledge rs to tho best and
cheapest method OF producing tho beots
anu manufacturing the sugar.