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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1886-09-30

Here is an instance which illustrates the i'm
portance OF taking care Of farm Implements
One season each Of two neighbors bought now
ing machines OF the same style and make. One
gave his machine care at all times, and 1t the
end OF twenty-five years it was fitted to do good
work In the field. The other used his machine
IN the haying season; for the rest OF the wear he
LETT 1t to rust and rot in the field and At tn. end
OF i've years he had to buy new one. The in
stance is not singular. for there can hardly be
doubt that with the proper care of the wood And
iron work Of one machine it may be made tn
lat I'VE times longer than one that Is exposed to
Gil the weathers Of the year. As lesson in
economy, every farmer will readily zee the
force Of the inatance eixan -RurnI GnnnMa.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1886-09-30

People who live in the well-watered region Of
the Mississippi Valley car have little conception
OF the extent to which artificial irrigation is
being carried in the arid regions Of the Far West
or the complications which are liable to grow
out of the claims to water-rights and privileges.
The San Francisco Bullstin. which apparently
has given much attention to the matter. states
that Colorado now has about 500 miles of first
class 'rr'gating canals, $500 miles Of secondary
canals, and 10000 miles OF subordinate ditches
This great irrigating system has cost about Sill.
100000, and is capable Of irrigating more than
1000 acres Of land. Says the bulletin:
The largest canal lie taken Rio del Norte,. It
10 90 feet wide At the top and IS feet on the bot
tom, with . carrying capacity of 2O7. OOOO On
cubic feet per diem. The main line is ffty miles
long, and it is designed to rrgate 200, 900 acres.
1t was constructed in four months by 5000 men
and !. 200 teams
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1886-09-30

II II.
r. Rounds, With an elegant silver service
consisting of - pieces.
The Sovereign grand lodge l. o. O. F.,
concluded its session at Boston on Friday
The body voted to remove its headuuar.
ters to Columbus, Ohio.
President Cleveland with Mrs. Cleveland
and Mrs. Folsom reached the White House
Wednesday evening, all in most excellent
health.
John F. Ballantyne, managing editor OF
the Chicago News, was married to Miss
Augusta Comstock in St. Louis, Wedues.
day.
Anarchist Parsons admits that the wife
of Gathiugs, the Texas negro who claims to
be Mrs. Parsons husband, was once his
mistress. 1--
1t Is estimated that New York city will
expend this year on new structures between
1900, 0W and ga, 0oo, 900, as against As, 900
coo in 1885,
New YORK democrats will hold no con.
vention. Aqueduct O'Brien has RESIGNED
the Craftsmanship Of the state committee.
1t is thought that the cattle at all the
dlstilleries around Chicago must be killed
to avoid the spread of pleuro pneumonia.
About 200 plumbers Of Jersey City went
out on STRIKE demanding eight hours on
Saturday as days labor instead of 10.
The unused portion OF the money given to
Chicago AZ a relief fund at the time of the
great nre now amounts to 81, 1000
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, in ses-
bot at Boston, have elected officers and
will hold its next session at Denver.
Postmaster General Villas, Assistant At
torney Bryant. OF the postoffice depart
mont, tavo returned to Warrington,
Gen. John A. Logan was seized with q
severe chill ct Chicago Friday night, aud Is
now confined to the house.
8 The veslthiest colorsd gentleman in tho
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-05-01
POSITION OF THE HANDS.

The crochet-hook is held lightly in the
right hand, between the thumb and FORE
finger The hook should be kept in a
horizontal position, never be twisted
round in the fingers. The work is held
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-05-01
THE SONS OF WILLIAM THE
CONOUEROR.

William the Conqueror was one day
in very depressed spirits. He therefore
called together his courtiers and said, Il
wish you to tell me the destiny of my
three sons after my death"
The councillors deliberated together
and decided to ask a question of each of
the three princes, who were then little
more than children The first who en-
tered the room was Robert.
Good SIR said one of the council
lors, "deign to reply to this question.
If God were pleased to make you bird,
what bird would you wish to be-" Rob
ert replied: 81 would rather be falcon,
for that bird most resembles a great and
valiant cavalier
William Rufus entered next, and in
reply to the same question he said:
81 would like to be an eagle, for that
is the most powerful bird, and is also
king over all other birds.
Next came Henry, the youngest of the
three, who YVES fond of study, and who
was surnamed Beauclerc.
He replied, Il would like to be star
ling, bird that is simple and good, and
never harms anybody"
The councillors returned to the king
and said: ''Robert will be hardy and
valiant, and will acquire a great name,
but eventually he will be vanquished, and
will die in prison William will be as
powerful as the eagle, but he will be
hated by all for his cruelty. He will lead
an unhappy life, which will terminate in
a miserable death. Henry will live hap
PLY; he will be fond of peace. But not
outstanding this, he will be dragged
into war. He will acquire great terrific
ries, and will make his name illustrious.
and in the end die peaceful death. .
William the Conqueror did not forget
this prediction at his death-bed He left
Normandy to Robert, England to Will
liam, and all the rest of his earthly treas
ureS to Henry, who in the end became
king OF both countries, and lived happily
all his lifetime, and when he died was
deeply lamented by his subjects.
a lady friend has given the following
directions for crochet. Our little girls
will, we trust, try them
POSITION OF THE HANDS.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-05-01

Forgetting everything but the boys
insolence, | struck him sharp blow
with Alice and ran to my Aunt.
TO be Continued.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-05-01
ChiIdr9n'8 Page.
Nv ritten for SOUTHERN LADIES JOURNAL.
Only a Little Girl.

Only a Little Girl.
II had been decided that ! should 60
to nv Aunt's house. We were living
in the midst of the Creole French, and
our associates. when we were permitted
to have any, were all French. shall
never forget the feeling with which |
walked along the plank from land to the
steamer. | was nine years old, and |
was starting upon an important journey
Ny Aunt held my hlnd, but little did
she know my state of mind. All the
stories had heard and read of eXplo-
sions, of sinking steamers, came into my
thoughts, while my small heart beat
against my side with rapid tatoo.ss
We were starting, the bell had rung,
the steam was escaping, and the steamer
was going through the long rumbling,
shivering motion produced by the NOV
ing wheels. ! stood like little martyr,
every moment expecting some violent
explosion or some great rending of all
my surroundings. Alice was in my
arms. She had been dressed for the
Journey. AS | looked around, wonder
ing what would BECOME of me, my
eyes rested on the tranquil face of
Alice her long, thin head was Surmount-
ed by little bonnet with Aaring brim,
little bows, and ends stood up upon this
bonnet, and little strings tied it under
the round and impassive chin of Miss
Alice. The face was comfort to me,
and | brought the head of my pretty
doll close to my own. We were en-
route for my Aunt's plantation, and were
steaming down the Mississippi river to-
ward Memphis.
While | sat in the chair, where | had
been placed, holding the little weirdIy
trimmed headup to my own, a boy came
and stood near me.
whats the matter with you?' he
said.
looked at him but made no answer.
"What'll you take for that Gummage
you're hugging SO hard?' he asked.
Nothing" | answered, beginning to
be indignant, and quite losing the fear
that had oppressed me.
"lfyoull give her to me I'll pitch her
overheard" he profereG.
At this | arose and would have gone
over to my Aunts protection, but the
boy lodged before me, making faces,
saying
"A wa-a-aa, wa-a-aa, hush-a-bve
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-05-01

tba +broa1 'sel OF the left hand
the thread crossing the fore and n; slu
fingers Of that hand, is held frm 1''o q
tween the latter and the third y, pS-
space Of about an inch is maiplaina a4q :
tween the fore and second fnoar. ~ O9-
very slight motion of the left 1r;at
which the second and third 6noors '' y
drawn back, sufices to lay the tbr. a'5
over the hook, and then a movonaas 80
the thumb and forefnger towards tba
middle one forms the thread 50 laid NJ
a new ehain-stitch, Thus, the chain
stitch is made without any movement #
the right hand, which not only gives
much more elegant appearance to tbe
hands, but also enables the lady to work
much faster than she.Would fbotb hands
were constantly moving.
CHAIN-sTITCH.
Make slip-knot atthe end the cot
ton, insert the hook in it; place your
hands in the position already described
and make the requisite number Of
stitches as directed.
DOUBLE CHATN-STITCH.
This is a stronger and frmer stitch
than the ordinary one; and as it resem-
bles braid, is sometimes termed braid
stitch. When you have done two ordi-
nary chain-stiteheS, besides the one the
needle, insert the hook in the hdof
those two, draw the thread at once
through them both; then continue to in
sert the hook in the stitch just finished,
as zveH as the LOOP on it already, and
draw the thread through both.
SLIP-STITCH.
Insert the hook in stitch (havlng al
ready one loop on it), and draw the
thread through both. The stitch IS lre-
quently used to pass from one part to
another of round, as by it there IS hafo-
ly any depth added
SINGLE CROCHET.
Having one loop on the hook, lISVl'
the latter in a stitch or chain, ana ola"
the thread through in loop. You nave
now t7vo on the hook. Draw the 'lll'"'
through both.
SHORT DOUBLE CROCHET
Having one loop on the nook au 4, = y
pass the thread round it, and lnS''' : 4.
the stitch to be worked DI@~ two
thread through. You have u0g tsrs,d
loops on the needle, besides 'll' III !, a.
passing round it, which We may cal, al all
other. Draw the thread tnr0usD
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-05-01

a lady friend has given the following
directions for crochet. Our little girls
will, we trust, try them:
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-05-01

Begin as for the last; = put .,.. de,D draw
th ast thread ,s through o only This I Draw
one besides the newly formed one
the thread through both
TO be Continued
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17

to interpret an Act which admits Of
two constructions, when perhaps q
majority Of the members never heard,
of the Act, and haven't tho remotest
idea Of what the former Legislature
intended, Such reform would have
a similar effect upon the civil side of
the court, and the resul. would be
confusion.
Our friend IN his postscript disclaims
any intention to array the farmers
against tho lawyers or any other class.
At tho same time he says that the
State is ruled by an oligarchy of law
yers-and this is the pith Of tho COM
plant. From our construction, the
issue has been made and wo admire
his candor.
In conclusion we can only say that
Captain McMeokin's letter proves the
truth Of tho proposition which we
stated in the beginning, and that from
the general depression of the country
he sees oil imaginary cause in tho fact
that lawyers have been elected by q
constituency Of farmers to seats IN the
General Assembly Of South Carolina
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
GladstOne's Schonie for Ireland.

Tho second reading of Gladstone's
home rule bill in the House of Com.
mons has been postponed till May 10Th.
Tho Conservatives have concluded to
postpone until after the Easter holi-
days the question Of deciding whether
or not to force division on the second
reading Of the bin.
Gladstone has sent the following
reply to the congratulatory cablcgram
received by him from the Mayor of
Boston,:
81 have received your telegram.
thank you for your courtesy in inform
ing me of the proceedings of tho mass
meeting held in Boston to take action
on the subject of the proposals of a
government for Ireland. l feel that
American opinion, allied ps it is with
regard to an affection for no old coun-
try, affords Her Maicsty's government
q powerful moral support. remain,
dear worshipful Mayor, faithfully
yours, w. f. GLADsToNE."
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17

y
gethor. IL Is estimated that S 40 strac. |,
tures Gall ffame) were blown down /
and the neat and costly Manitoba
depot was unroofed and wrecked, thus |
almost entirely cutting Off telegrapbio !
communication. The only building of
any consequence aside from the depot
injured was tho brewery, and this was
badly warped aud twisted. The small
residences were mostly occupied by
foreigners, whose names 1t has been
impossible TO secure with any degree
of accuracy The money loss is dis
proportionately small. It Is estimated
that 100000 will replace the buildings
destroyed.
Tho force OF the storm was such as
to wrench off the door of the safe In
the postoftice and carry it some dis
tance from the building. A church
bell weighing 1000 pounds was found
among tho debris four hundred feet
away from any building. The rc.
mains Of the dead are almost unrecog-
nizable, being completely crushed and
6lackehed.. There are q remarkable
number injured about the hips and
spine. Many Of the Survivors will be
disabled for life.
Thirty-6ne persons are already doad.
The list will bo swelled to forty. DR..
Ames, of Minneapolis, who Is on duty
at st. Cloud, informed DR.. Dolliver
that at least thirty deaths can but re-
suit from the visitation there. At Sank
Rapids man named Van Elton, who
weighs as0 pounds, was carried 400
feet through the air and fatally in.
|jnred;0TA dead baby was found In the
street. No owner for it Gun be found,
At st. Cloud in the track of the
storm stood the Manitoba freight
house, and cars filed with freight.
The heavy cars were lifted from
the tracks and cast ina shapeless mass
Iron rails were torn from tics ant
twisted like tho smallest wires. Tele
; graph poles were torn up and tht
wires twisted into curious masses
The freight house was totally wrecked
, The roof was lifted and blown scvera
5 hundred feet. Tho sides next sue
: cumbed, and over $4,000 worth o
freight was scattered piecemeal over {
Q quarter of mile. Fifteen freight car
were demolished. The operators il
, the telegraph Office and the .emp.oye
8 ut the freight depots saw the cYclon
t coming and fled into tho cellar an,
8 they escaped.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
Good Results in Every Case.

d. A. Bradford, wholesale paper
dealer of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes,
that he was seriously afflicted with O.
severe cold that settled OH lis lnngs :;
had tried many remedies without ben.
eft. Being induced to try DR., Kings
New Discovery for CONSUMPTION, did
so and was entirely cured by use of a
few bottles. Since which time he has
used 1t in his family for all Coughs and
Colds with best results. This is the
experience of thousands whose lives
have been saved by this Wonderful
Discovery.
Trial Bottles FREQ at McMaster.
Brice e Ketchin's Drng Store.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
(Fron, tho Washtnato, Post.)

pie.
(Nfons tho Washington Post.) ~
Tho Rev. Dr.. Milburn, the blind
Chaplain Of the House of Representa-
tives, whose prayers are just now
creating sensation, is a remarkable
man In moro than ono respect. Forty
three years ago he was told by cmi.
nenL doctors tsat he would be dead
within six months, and since that time
ho has Travelled, by actual computation,
q million and half miles in his voca-
ton. He is.now physically, although
in his sixty-fOurth year, as strong and
robust rs most men Of thirty, and his
intellect is of more than common
power. lie can give moro accurate
descriptions of Westminster Abbey,
Cologne Cathedral, Notro Dame and
the other Old Word monuments than
can the majority OF those persons who
have not been dependent on other
peoples eyes and OH their sense OF
touch. He can describe tho rocky
outlines and mountainous declivitics ol
the Sierras and of tho Rocky Mountains
and of the picturesque beauties Of the
Blue Ridge with force and vigol
combined with accuracy rarely equal.
ed, even by writer's who still rotail
their sight, while he has bcen blinC
since he was five years old. IT is hi'
wonderful power Of thus describing ii
simple language the concrete thingsA
lie that renders his serm98 and
prayers so forccful and attcfs to them
such widespread attRIon. His first
invocation to 0fact notice in tho
Houns WAS WAS afgorous dcnunciation of
stocK gambling, but recently he cast
all previous utterances in tho shade by
referring to the present labor troubles
In such manner as to call forth from
a Representative tho remark that it
was Gan incendiary apeech."
a reporter of tho Post found Dr.
Milburn enjoying the delight OF Il
pipe. AT the reporters
entrance the Doctor arose, and, in a
hearty voice, said ho was "glad to see"
him. The reverend gentleman is of
tall and commanding presence. Broad
chested and inuliued to stoutness, he is
tho picture Of health, A full, uu-
ti.istss & iasy 66ait itd floats way down
his vest, while hlSF black hair, strcakct
with silver, Is brushed back from his
high forehead and hangs in brushy |
!hXuriancc upon tho collar OF his cler-
lcal coat. His strongly-markcd feat
ures bear a kindly expression, and are
every now and then lit up bv pleas.
ant smilc. While talking he fixes his
eyes upon the person whom he is
and the sishtlcss orbs
appear to look straight inio the soul of
his listener. He is most entertain
Ing talkcr, and ono of his favoritc
hobbies is the subject of health aud
its promotion. He is n very jew i'm
his selection Of food, positively Y eschcw-
ing all hog meats, and he treats him
self to a regular course Of curry-comb
and rough towel, cold water, oil and
sun-baths every morning. AS ho
Rays, he is ono Of tho best
men in the country.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17

THIS PApaR y sg.ss i b ssaaa 81 81 e.sss -.
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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
An End to Bono ScrspInr,

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg,
Ill.,, says: "IIaving received 80 much
benefit from Electric Bitters, feel It
my duty to lot suffering humanity
know 1t. Have had o running sore OH
my leg for eight years, my doctors
told me ] would have to tho bono
scraped Or leg amputated. / used,
instead, three bottles of Electric Bit.
tors and seven boxes of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, and my leg is now
sound and WELL"
Electric Bitters are sold ut fifty
cents a bottle, and Bucklen's Arnice
Salve at twenty-five conts per box by
McMaster, Brice & Ketchin.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17

NJ 1St*>~ <ANtNNo ~ SAJNANNA
Of my large assortment os Spring and
Summer Stock of Clothing for men,
youths and boys. This Is tho hest assorted
stock Of Clothing you will find anywhere
III the State Having purchased from tho
leading and most rcliuh!O uufactures Of
the country, enables me to show the most
complete assortment in Styles designs III
patterns and first class lii workmanship
that has ever been shown bofore. These
garments are placed OH the counters aud
ready for your critical inspection. The
variety of these garments are so great that
Will only attempt to give you an idea Of
o few leading articles. The One. Button
Cutaway will be the leader in cutaway
frock suits. Theyarc made from imported
Corkscrew, Whipcord, Cheviot and Broad
wall In all the prevailing shades; while
tho Sacks are cut square, and round corn.
ers are made of the same goods as the
above Getaways, including fancy patterna
In WOrSted and CassimereS
My Hat stock Is flied with choice novel.
ties In the light weight Stiff Hats In
Pearl, Granite, MixtRWs, Brown and
Black. See my Pearl Cashmere Beavers at
$3.50, made I'm the latest spring Shapes. =
Gents Furnishing Goods and Shoe De.
partment are complete with all the novel.
ties of the season. When in the city call
and look through this eminent stock. 1t
VIII be pleasure to show you through,
whether you purchase Or not.
Respectfully,
Nj. L.. IxINARD,
COLUMBIA, s. G.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
muelslen'g Arnien tsaRve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, salt
Rheom, Fever Sores, Totter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and ali Skin
or no pay required. 1t Is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 20 cents per box
For sale by McMaster. Brice s. Ketchin
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17

pose Mustang Liniment only good,
for horses1 lis for inaanamsa
zion Of all flesh. ISL
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
BLIND CHAPLAIN M1LBURN.

Some of tho Chara oteristacs OF tho Parson
Whose Public Prayers Please the Pc.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
ADVICE TO MOruERs.

Mrs. WIEsL0w's SOOTHING sYeuP should al
ways pc vsed for children te0thing. ltsoothes
inc Child, softens tho gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colo ana Is tho best remedy for
aiarrnna. TWENTY-FIVE centsa bottle.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1886-04-17
FISH!

FISH!
Three times q week, fresh from
the sea. The best fresh Fish that
Charleston and other markets can
furnish, at Winnsboro Ice House.
+. w. HABENroHr, Proprietor;