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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25
Tha Crown Of ThOrns,

At the harbor mouth of the little Nor
man seaport stands lofty crucifix, hiel
up against the sunrise and the sunset; the
figure carved realistically enough, with
eyes gazing over the sea, watching since
time lmmcmoria! the outgoing ships. l,
ID the last picture On the eJ es OF the fisher.
men as they sail away to n3rthern lati.
tudes for their hard, chcerless labor of the
Newfoundland coast, and tho first high
landmark that greets those of them whc
return; for the trail vessels that venture
thlther, sometimes no tldings come again,
and on those vessels sailing in, often some
voice fails to answer when tho women
stream out to welcome them from the
pier. head. For here there ia q widows
dress in every young wlfe's wedding
chest. 1t was well thought to set il there,
Tor who 80 physically minded as tho eail-
or, ever face to face with the mystery and
majesty OF natnre9 A good thought for
these simple minds 10 associate with the
haven OF their home when they start, az
ono OF them hnely expressed it, Into the
great waters to see the glory of God. So
1t stands there, and the rough soa winds
shake it, aud the sea swallows rest on the
arms Of the cross, and ut times the spray
rains over the three white figures at the
base. A little while ago they built a
scatolding around it, and saw that they
were regildlng the crown OF thorns. To.
Gay there was great stir IN the little
town.
From tho old church, mile up the IT.
land valley, long procession passed
along the hillside read. and down Tho sIop.
Ing streets to the port. Many children,
all IN white, and music and many banners
OF many colors, came winding on below
the great gray cliffs; little boys in sailors
dress, Carrying model ship; then tho BAN
ner of our Lady, borne by The virgins of
the town; somcLhlng pathetic there also
Old Wrinkled faces, two of them yet
dressed IN Tho virgin white among the
young girls, and COARSE jest IN tho crowd
perhaps. The sea had never brought
their lovers home, yet they followed,
though their yearly prayers had Lutte
aValled. Then then the chorlate,s sing
lng---an old brass trumpet To give volume
to the sound; then the priests with cross
ana camille; 30 along to the Calvary at .be
harbor myuth. They are ranged round 1t
now-the priests and choristors boiow. the
fishermen anu their banner IN front, the
white children IN wider ring, and ali the
people Of the little town around. On o.. O
side the giant u IF; on the other the calm
sea, with its lltlle sails drifting down the
lair horizon. Sone one has crowned the
fair Madonna with crown OF white
roses. a young prizes is pr eachiDg at the
loot OF the cross. A few OF the bows. In
their festive dress, have broken away.
and, climbing the steep grass bank that
leans against the cliffs, are running races
down II; but the crowd is attentive, silent;
a tew women crying.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25
New Orders.

Tho Synod of tho Catholic Church
OF this country held it's sittings in St.
Pntrick's Cathedral, New York, and
whose deliberations came to close on
tho 9th OF last month, issued decrees
which arr now in the hands OF the
printer and will be published about the
middle OF this month. They are not to
be sent to Rome for ratification, rs has
been supposed, for they relate to mat
ters OF morals and not OF fuith, and
therefore do not require Roman raifica-
ton. Those most interesting to the
public are Il decree forbid,liug PRIESTS
to attenl dramatic or operate per-
formanccs in theatres, ono forbidding
clerical attendance ut race courses and
one making tho wearing OF the rabba
or Roman collar obligatory upon priests.
There is also decree prohibiting the
use Of flowers ut funerals. except in tho
case OF young children, whele they
may be appropriately used as typifying
the Innocence and purity of tho dead.
None OF tho DEGREES deal with the
amusements Of tho laity.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25
Rather Too Keulistio.

At Il very refreshing season of revival
in ono OF the largo railroad centres. not
long ago, one OF the pastors announced
thai he would devote an evening 10 the
boys connected with the roads, inviting
them all to be present, and promising
something that would be Of interest to
them. The night came around, and the
lads were on hand. Perhaps they did
not take much stock III emotional re
ligion, but they We're prepared to pay
respectful attention to anything thai
might be said.
ring the bell - exclaimed the
minister. plunging iuto his theme WITH
out further introduction, hoping to
please his auditors no continued refer
ence to their avocntion. "Toot. toot-
toot Away we go!' and he began to
hop up and down and stagger around
the stage. His imitation of car motion
was infectious, and the men bobbed
around on their seats.
1--WE are plunglng along at GO miles
nn hour |" he roared.
The audience said nothing but looked
at each other with raised eyebrows.
"Thoro is nothing between us and
death y continued the clergyman. 1T
is {: station to which we are nil bound /
Look out Ha That switch was open
Now we are bound to eternal pcrtlition :,
There is no help for us We arc"
But oil he could sec were assorted
sizes of logs disappearing through doors
and windows. 1Aere was but one man
left in the audience. and he was screw
ing OF an imaginary brake with all his
strength.
MY friend-," commenced she pas
tor.
Jump, you dog gone jackass |" roared
the solitary brakeman. "lf we've cut
the switch and ell'sahead, you want to
jun pl"
'But you. my brother, but you-r'
exclaimed tho Clergyman. hoping to i'm
prove the opportunity aud impress one
emotional soul.
Never mind me !" yelled tho brake
man, setting his foot firmly and crouch-
ing over the wheel. "Never mind mer,
I've been brakeman OH thi, road for n
years, and I'm willing to lay off in hell
Tor little rest Jump. you internal
Jackass, unless you're tired Of preach
ing |"
Referring to the occasion subseouent.
~, the clergyman solen,nly affirmed thnt
he had made his last effort at q real sti,.
sermon.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25
FISH III Southern Italy,

Nhilc III IN out-of the way part OF
southern Italy, II mornings ramblc to the
landing place, where the boats DISCHARGED
Their fish, was constant source of interes,
ana amusement: and when the nets were
shaken to FREQ them from soaweed, curious
nafino treasures were often exposed 10
view. Returning 10 the primitive market
close to tho beach, conslsliny OF a few
large tubs hllcd with sea water, in which
the 1--we fish were kept, and heaps Of Small
tsh Ill baskets. OF the most brilliant coors
blue, green and crimson--on tho ground
might be Secu SUM- fish, over 100 pounds
IN weight. shaped like halt.moon, OF a
dnll gray, OK. eyed, with long pointed dor =
sal and abdominal fins projecting on either
sido, the boys testing It's horny laws with
SLICK, Which 1t blt viciously, although
out OF the water some time. Close at hand
wele several triangular elongated mussei
shells. with the fish, about yard in length
In one of the tubs we're cutllctIsh. really
beautiful III their transparency. toatipr
geptly on tho surface. The other tuns
were flied with octopus, lively and fun
grown, their long arms feeling lendcrly
over the SUES, some "rith,ng horribly,
and others quietly reposlng, their arms
S> Wv ''SAA ''''Soj SaPoSluS Iuc OICAC
suckers IN every fold, the body IN shape
and color resembling large, rough coooa.
nut, with evil, prolruding, observant eyes,
looking straight 10 the front, AT tho same
time vigorously discharging water from
the pair OF blow pipes like steam pump
during their short and quick respiratlons.
When purchaser arrives and makes a
selection, tho vendor adrollly scizes tho
flsh by the neck, tho arms twisting in all
directions, it Is dropped into the scales,
and, II approved OF, the salesman gives It
a twist, almost turning it inside out, kill
ing or disabling 1t in moment. The
octopus Is eaten with gusto IN Southern
ltHlS; Dut to sec mess Of chopped full
grown octopus served with tomato sauce
is really trying.
When very small tho octopus Is used as
garnish for fish, md when fried crisp It
might be mistaken for macaronl. The oc-
topus has a strong bcak like n parrot, and
is especially fonu of crabs. IL ls often
caught by tying crabs to q string and drop
ping them on the clear gravel rottom
where they are quickly seized by the
octopus, who holds on steadily; while
he II steadily drawn into tho boat. They
are also found entangled In nets.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25

TnR BLACK WALNUT. The usual mod,
OF propagatipg the black walnut IS by
planting the nuts. For this purpose tho
best nuts should be selected, and, without
allowing them to become dry, should be
placed in lay ers Of moist sand and kent in
cool place until early IN spring; then they
should be sown or planted, so as to be
covered about two inches IN depth. Ii the
nuts ale planted where the trees arc to
stand, II is sald, the best and tallcst trees
are obtained, but If first raised in durscry
rows ana lransplantcd, they will come
sooner into bearing.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25

FARM LAncR.-Undcr a well planned
system, 1t would not be NJ cessary to make
any marked increase of working force on
thc average jam at any 81 ason OF tho year
II fnIl advantage i, taken of the improved
Iarm mac Mnely tnat can now be readily
ootained tor variety OF purposes. In the
cases where 1t is not possible to secure an
exact uniformity in the distribution of l..
Dor 1t Will be best to make az close an an
Proclamation TO it as possible.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25

lr used to take nine tailors to make
a man. Now one good tailor, shoe.
maker and q barber can make what ia
called a society man.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25

MANY dalrymcn practice milking their
COWS steadily without allowing the ami
ina's 10 &" Dry. They feed heavily on
corn meal and oil cake until tho milk fails
"hep the cow Is replaced by fresh one
a dairyman who keeps one hundred and
and hity COWS says such practice ls more
prohtablo than TO lose tho time between
thor going dry and coming.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25

CoRpRSPoNDENT of the Blacksmith
and Wheelwright says: "rhe bost rene
dy have ever found for horses Clicking or
striking their hlnd shoes against the for.
ward ones is to put On high toe calks and
low heels on the hiud shoes. lfmg broth
or smiths arc incr"dulous concerning this
remedy, | advise them to ny it and be
convinced.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25

CHARCOAL pulverIzcd and mixed with
water Is highly recommended for relieving
cattle suffering from any arrangement Of
the stomach, such as bloat, hoven, otc.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25
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AhueDteuheBs Oi AZ, EnpIi,h Earl

The Earl Of Aylesrord is one of tboso
arlstocratle young gentlemen who DOS
sess wonderful facility for running into
debt. On the 28th OF November last
nls affairs came up before the Court Of
Bankruptcy in london, when if an-
pe"red that he owed G20O, 900 to the
Eagle Insurance Company, G69. .O0O to
his lawyer, G16,000 to Lord Hastinps
and about Ella, 600 to tradesmen. ne
matter was brought before the Honse NJ
Lords aid special act obtained onI
trustees appointed to tako Charge of t),n
property, amounting to G75U, 900. TO rc.
celVe tho rents and raise money to INV
tho debts. The Earl then started r"o tcr
tnls country on ~ short shooting ,onr t;1
Chrlstmas. Meantime an imna,ient
VINE merchant flied petition in bnnl..
fupscy, alleging that his customer d.
parted from tho realm to defeut ond
delay his creditors, and obtn,no, @ nn
order appointing areceiver. Itupneorod
that last year the gross income of thr
estates was G25, 900, but there wos no.
thing available for the unaecmred T,"s nsod; ad
tors at present. Mr.. Keglstrnr Haxi;t
d1scharged the receiver appointed nndnr.
lhe petltlon. IN all probability 'thn
prices charged by tie vino Inerehan;
are suoh as to allow Of his wn;,;n, :,
yer 1or his money without se1ions
""mage TO tho profit and loss acconnt
Hun oa,,tlo i,;,,I = sS..-------;,---
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25

LIZ Kansas one shepherd and dog do
the work for 1000 head Of sheep duirag
tho simmer season.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25

Bk carcsul about permitting cattle to
drink from bitches, or from pools In wh,ci /,
.hey are accustomed 10 stand, Or in which
'heir drcppings are deposited. Such I'M
pure water is not only liable to injulc the
inc health OF the stock, bus IS also fear
lui cause OF malarial and typhoid fever
among those who use milk product from
COWS thus watered.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25

j., hhh gentle hint: Young lady Sudden.
~ startlng)-"My goodness +, Yonm,.
gentleman (late stayer)--"What's ths
natter Young lady (glancinp at the
caloe,S,ki--"NothiSg; O. e,,i I thought + heard the the
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-01-25

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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-11-25

Edward Fitzgerald, an account ol
whose arrest was given in the HERALD,
was arraiqned before Justice Ling yes.
terday, and, in default of $1,000 bail, was
committed to jail for examination at
2P. NJ. on Monday, on the charge of
burglary
In City Justice Morgsn's Court. yes.
terday. Thomas Allen, H. W. Walsh,
Joseph King and James Spencer, con.
victed Of vagrancy. were sentenced to
five days labor each on the public
streets. All Woo, Chinaman. for vio.
lating the swill ordinance, was fined $40,
which he paid.
By announcement iu this mornings
HERALD, it will be seen that Miss Zoe
Gayton, the famous equestrian aetresf,
will give season Of five nights and
matinee, at Turnveren Hall, commenc.
ing Tuesday evening December 4th,
during which the equestiia drama OF
"Mazeppa, or the Wild Horse OF Tar
tsry," will be pre- enied. Miss Gayton
has Just returned from three years
successful tour Of Europe, bringing her
two thoroughbred trained horses, one
pure Auaalusian, which she purchased
and trained in that country. Miss
Gayton, who in this specially stands
unrivalled, will be assisted by com
pany of frst.elass artists, and we eaa
promise our citizens week OF pleasant
entertainment.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-11-25
A Lonely Death.

Yesterday morning the dead body of
Charles L. Orcutt was found in his sleep
ing-room at Wilmington, partially dc.
composed. The deceased was a native
of the State of Maine, SO years of age,
and had been employed as clerk at Will
mington for the past four years or more.
He had been missing for three days. till
yesterday. when, on opening his room.
J 9 was found dead, and his remains par
TALLY decomposed. He is supposed to
have died from natural causes. Mr.. r.
L. Garrett. of Wilmington. telegraphed
to undertaken Brown for large casket
to accommodate the swollen remains.
and to send one with Masonic emblems.
as the deceaed was q member of the Ma
sonic fraternity. The verdict Of tbs
Corouer's jury that Investigated the case.
has not yet been received. But we
learn that there were no signs Of foul
play.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-11-25
The Orange Crop.

The orange crop Of the Santa Ana val,
ley will be quite short this season. II
will not, we understand, exceed half the
usual yield, though the fruit promises to
be excellent. Mr.. ]. N. Smith is pur.
chasing the bulk Of the crop. having al
ready fourteen carloads engaged. He /.
paying 50 box for oranges on the trees
which may be considered good price
1t Is probable that the most of these
oranges will be shipped East, though II
is too early yet to say what will be done
Mr.. Smith purchased nearly leo tons oi
the arple crop of the Santa Ana valley,
which he has disposed Of, and now will
move the orange crop. Such stirring
men are great advantage to this val
ley. He will pay for these fourteen car,
loads (which will. at 300 boxes to the
car. amout to 4200 boxes) ss4OO. Last
year this valley exported SO, 326 boxes
Of oranges. II we have hall crop this
season it will thus amount to Is, 1863
boxes, or a value. at 81 box, of $50,
326. 1t may turn out even better than
this. Ana Herald.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-11-25
Commercial Street.

the Herald of yesterday advised the
Improvement Of the sidewalk ON the
north side Of Commercial street, from
Main street to the depot, except where
stone or asphaltun sidewalks exist. A
measurement made yesterday shows that
the distance required for @ substantial
sidewalk, where it is now rotten, is but
2l0 feet; that is, after the new Nc
Laughlin sidewalk is laid. This dis
tance is q mere bagatelle, and the rot
ten. dangerous wood should be removed
at once. This is one Of the most extern
sively travelled streets in the eity--per-
haps the third. Main and Spring being
ahead. Hacks, wagons. carriages and
pedestrians throng this street to and
from the twelve local trains which pass
and repass daily, besides the ordinary
business of the street. But about two
thirds OF the passengers use the south
sidewalk, which is much worse than that
on the north. From Main to Los An
geles street, where made Of wood, ii is
ia fair conditioni but further down is
rotten and dangerous. The only brea
part Of it is in front of Smiths Hotel. on
this side, which is the most travelled.
The distance which should be improved
is CAT feet, or, east Of Los Angeles
street, $40 feet, making bat an entire
distance Of PIG yards. This important
work should be commenced at once by
the parties interested, aud give us some
decent way Of reaching the old depot.
1t would rebound to their credit.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-11-25
Republican Primaries.

At the Republican primaries held last
evening. the following nominations were
made:
First Ward-For Councilmen. Thomas
Goss and E. NJ. Hamilton. For Dele.
gates to City Convention to nominate
members of the Board of Education
Gen. L. B1uton, G. B. Woodhead and
Geo. 7. Hsnley.
Second Ward-For Councilman: Levi
]. Lockhart. For Delegates to City
C1nyentiOn: Geo. E. Gard, Lewellyn
Bixby end c. G. Cheesebrough.
Third Warl--For Couneilmen: Chas.
R. johnson and Albert Brown. For
Delegates to the City Convention; s. B.
Caswell, J. W. Hinton, J. NJ. Quinn.
Fourth Ward-For Councilmen the
names of D. E. Miles and Frank Sa-
bichi, the nominees Of the Democratic
and Citizens Primaries, were endorsed.
For Delegates to City Convention: Il. D.
Barrows, J. D. Bulls and T. J. Caystile.
Fifth Ward - For Councilmen the
names of John B. Niles and D. NJ. Nc
Garry, the nominees Of the Democratic
and Citizens Primaries, were endorsed.
For Delegates to the City Convention:
II. A. Barclay. j. NJ. Carter and Ii. G.
Austin.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-11-25
An Interesting goat.

Capt. Higgins, master OF the little
schooner Santa Rosa, tells an amusing
story at the expense of one OF the form
er mates Of the steamer Orizaba. That
gentleman for some time wanted . GER
tain billy goat that had been raised as a
pet on Santa Rosa Island. The owner,
A. p. More, did not wish to part with it
for a long time. bnt finally the billy
ate up its masters coat containing pa
pers valued at five thousand dollars.
More becoming incensed, told Higgins
to get rid OF the animal, and upon
the next trip Of the Orizaba. the
goat took passage with its new owner,
the mate. The latter took it to his
new home in this city. bought set Of
harness and . small wagon, and made
the outfit present to his little girl.
One night, go.ag home, he learned that
the goat had eaten up his coat and 800
ia greenbacks, aud that an hour after
ward had been hitched to the wagon, so
that his little girl might have a ride.
The billy ran away and threw the child
out Of the wagon, nearly breaking her
neck. demolishing the vehicle in its
fight, and from that day to this the
goat has not been seen. Captain Hig-
gins and the mate still speak, but for
some reason their friendship is not quite
as warm as in days Of yore. Call.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-11-25
Attempted suicide.

About s o'clock last evening an Eng
lishman about 80 years of age, named
Harry Evans. attempted suicide in the
reading room of the Public Library in the
Downey Block, and fell suddenly from
his chair, where he was re lding book.
He was evidently badly intoxicated, as
it took six men to hold him. He had
two bottles on his person. one labeled
laudanum aad the other chloroform. At
first it was supposed that he had tai 81
the last named instrument Of death, but
ii was afterwards proved by Drs. Han
non aud Shorb that he had taken an
overdose Of laudanum. A strong
emetio was administered to him, and
he promptly threw up the poisonous
dose. The two bottles are at the office
Of the city librarian. Officers Maxey,
Coonsy and Botello assisted him to the
COOLER" at times being by necessity as
sisted by three citizens. requiring ak
in all. The would-be suicide is now do
ing we'll, but will be confined until he is
ashamed oil his suicidal mania. Mr..
Evans is fine looking gentleman, and
the cause Of his attempted suicide is as
yet unknown, as he is so far unable to
explain it. The facts will probably be
known to-day. II he had not taken ar
overdose Of laudanum. or had inhaled
chloroform Of the same time, he woule
in all probability not have been saved b,
medical treatment. As 1t is, he vii
doubtless be glad that he was saved
when he rscovers his full senses. as mos
all othsr attempted suiaide. are. Next
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-11-25

still inadequate to transac. tho necessary
business of this station
The Pullman palace car Soeorro, the
property OF the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway, was at the depot yes.
terday, occupied by some Of the officials
Of the road.
During the month OF October 0,57S
pieces OF baggage were handled at the
new depot. From present appearances
the receipts of baggage up to tho lst of
December will be over 1000. and, on the
authority of Baggage Master Judson,
will continue to increase constantly till
Spring.
Twenty cars were hauled east by
the $3.50 emigrsnt train last evening,
with two engines.
The 4'l5 P. n. freight from New Or.
leans consisted of forty.four cars and was
a a"double-header. also haulings dead
switch engine from Yuma. The Give,
engines were Nos. 81 and 6s, s. r. of A.,
both ten.wheelers.
The specials" were much heavier
than usual. The local freight was too
extensive to handle promptly, and all
the employees were at their wits end to
handle the freight offered and delivered.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-11-25
A Printer in Luck.

Last July. Frank Cobler, foreman in
the Star Job printing establishment, 10
Gated two mines, the Monitor and the
Merrimac, in the Sierrita Mountains. and
assays of ore made from them yesterday
indicate that he has about got hold of
bonanza. There is no work done On the
former. but rock knocked of the crop
pings assayed SIPS es in silver and 2S
per cent. copper. From appearances on
the surface, this ledge is thirty feet vide
and can be traced for nearly five thous-
and feet over the mountain. The Merri-
mac has shaft down ten feet. in ore.
and ore from this ore assaYed S7S54 in
silver and As per cent. copper. These
mines are located two miles from the
famous Esperanza mine, and are thirty
miles from Tucson. Frank is highly
elated, and certainly has occasion to be.
Unfortunately for the editorial force,
none Of them stand in with him in tie
bonanza king business. = Tucson Star.