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The Springdale news., 1889-12-13
LONG-LiVED RACERS,
ocean Vessels Do Not Decay. Fast, But
 They Go Out of Style.

Ocean Vessels Do Not Decay. Fast, But
 They Go Out of Style.
 "A great ocean steamship will en- dure for century if it is well taken care of said J. Shields Wilson, treas urer of the Wilmington Steamboat Company and tor number of years superintendent of the engineering de- partment at Cramps shipyard. The reason that we don't fit across the ocean in the vessels that made tho populace open their eyes generation ago is because they are old-fashioned. We want our transatlantic fitting to be compassed in something under three weeks, and we want besides all the advantages of double decks, grand saloons and sumptuous staterooms which our modern vessels afford. Rather than voyage in one of the sea- sickly tubs that our fathers were proud of we would summer on this side of the pond.
 We can scarcely conceive of any thing more luxurious in all its appoint ments than the City of Paris, yet it is not inconceivable that in a score of years she may be padding along the Mediterranean, or steaming about the Atlantic from port to port. a mere outcast or a tramp. such as the passengers on her successors may hold in derision. The Great Eastern was recently demol- ished, and many a vessel that not many years ago carried to Europe the very proudest and wealthiest of Amerca's aristocracy now Jugs about cargo Of coal or a consignment of hogs.
 "The style of 9 vessel wears out much sooner than the vessel itself. Sometimes ships have become e1fete five years after they were built through some radical improvement in the fash- ion of huils. It is erroneous to sup pose that 5 vessel becomes weakened or worn through fast travel. There t no reason why the City of Paris should not ten years hence be flying at the same rate of speed that is her boast to-day. A ships machinery in- variably outlives it's hull. and 1t is of the rarest occurrence that ships en- zines must be replaced.
 The only way that an iron vessel is ever worn out is by corrosion, and this may be prevented by frequent painting. The Cunarders and vessels of their class are taken from the water and painted inside and out every six months. It is neglect of these precau- tions that has sent many good ship to an early grave. Many craft ply the ocean at the age Of thirty years, and q number Of the ferry boats in New York and Philadelphia have reached this age. '-PhiIadelphia Record.
The Springdale news., 1889-12-13
A Very Knowing Horse.

Horses are just like men-some hayo sense and some have none. There is one hill horse on our line that knows as well as l do when his work is done and with what ear he is to go to the stable The car leaves the terminus at midnight and passes the corner where he is hitehed ten minutes later l don't know whether he knows the number of the ear, or the team, or the driver, bat he knows the time, and one night when they tried to keep him to help up another car. few minutes later, he kicked, and squealed, and bit, and refused to pGll. so that they had to let him go. The other hill horse that works with him doesr t know a thing. and will pull cars up all night without having sense en9ugh to object -Street-Car Driver in Globe Democrat.
The Springdale news., 1889-12-13
POPULAR FAllACiES.
Errors and Delusions in Which Many Per
 sons Are Believers.

anu Beluslons Tn W HhtCh Many Per-
 sons Are Believers.
 A very common error is to suppose that birds sleep with the head beneath the wing. No bird ever sleeps so; the head is turned round and laid upon the back, where it is often concealed by feathers.
 That dogs are kept in health by the addition of birthstone to their drinking water. Seeing that stone birthstone is utterly insoluble in water, 1 fail to perceive what possible use it can be to the dog.
 That cows are fond of buttercups. Cows, as well as horses, in grazing. carefully avoid these plants, which, like all the Ranuncuiac@. are harsh, astringent and somewhat poisonous.
 That washing the face in morning dew improves the complexion. Dew is distilled water; but. being very pure water, it can not exercise any special influence on the skin. 1 am unwilling, however, to dispel this pleasing illusion, and say: By all means. young ladies, wash your faces in the morning dew, in full belief of it's efficacy. To do so you must rise early and breathe the pure morning air; this will benefit your health and no doubt improve your complexion at the same time. y This is undoubtedly the lesson intend cd to be inculcated.
 That fire is extinguished by the sun shining on it. The effect in this case is apparent, not real. A fairly good fire looks little better than a heap of white ashes under the power full light of the suns rays.
 That there is economy in putting fre-brieks or elay-balls into q fire. Considering that whatever heat they give out is derived from the fire itself, and that, being themselves utterly in- combustible, they contribute nothing to the heat of the fire, there can be no economy in their use. Our method of using fuel Is, however, terribly waste ful; very large percentage of com bustible matter, as well as heat goes up the iue and is wasted.
 The pipes are burst by sudden thaw. The thaw merely finds out the bursting that has already been effected by the frost It is the expansion of water when passing into the icy state that bursts water-pipes of whatever material.
 That the bones are brittle in frosty weather No doubt more bones are broken in winter than in summer. but this is due to the slippery state of the roads at that season, not to speak of accidents on the ice, and not to any abnormal condition of our bones,
 That "thundcrbolts1 are tangible realities that can be handled and pre- served as curlpsities. The thunder bolt is the flash of lightning, often no doubt very destructive, but never ac- companied by any solid. The only solid bodies that ever fall to the earth from the sky are aerolitos or boades. bodies coming from outer space and having nothing to do with thunder storms.
 That mirrors attract lightning and should be covered or turned to the wall during q thunderstorm. This is a pure illusion, arising from the fact that mirrors reflect the lightning flash and thus add to the terror and ap- parent danger Of the storm. London Public Opinion.
The Springdale news., 1889-12-13
RIDING TO WATER.
a Delightful Little Trip That Had an Un-
 pleasAnt Examination.


 Good Bil1yt nice Billyf said little Joe, as he patted the nose of the old black horse. Say. Uncle John, can't 1 ride him to water?9
 T am afraid you can not hang on to him. replied his uncle. ID i'd you ever ride a horsem
 'sNo, unelei but 1 am sure I can," answered Joe. "Please let me try. I'll take hold of his mane with both hands, and hang on as hard as ever I can.
 Well, YOU may try it. There is the trough against that fence, the other side of the barn. Look out that old Billy dees not give you a duck ing
 Never fear for me, cried Joe, rid ing away in great glee..
 He was q little city boy, and had come out to the farm to make his uncle visit He thought it great fun to take ride on horseback.
 It did not take him long to find the trough. for old Billy knew the way right well. Then. how It happened, Joe never could tell; Billy put his head down quite suddenly, and right over it slid the little boy, with great splash. head first into the water.
 or course he was not hurt. He caught hold Of the fence and came out, dripping from head to foot.
 Old Billy looked on rather sur prisod but got his drink He let Joe lead him back to the barn, and how Uncle John did laugh at him. Joe laughed too as he went off to get on some dry clothes. Though he took good many rides after that, he never forgot his first one on old Billy's back. Mrs. NJ. E. Sandford. in Our Little Ones.
The Springdale news., 1889-12-13
Progress of Electricity.

In 1876. only thirteen years ago only as long as it takes young miss to grow into tolerably long dresses- We had but couple of Gramme ma- chimes and a few lamps of a very crude and unsatisfactory construction and wonderfully low efficiency at the Philadelphia Centennial. Just think of it, seriously, thoughtfully. with your eyes shut. for one moment, and then say to yourself there are $300.- 0000 000 to-day invested in the electric business, with over 337. .0t7 arc and 2.704. 7GS glow lamps, and the 109 rail- ways, with nearly 800 miles of track and LOGO motor cars in daily service, and then say, if you can, what the power is, or the energy is, or the force is or the whatever you call it is, which is doing all this work And again, predict if you dare what the next thirteen years, while that laughing little miss is growing to be staid matron, will accomplish with thls same unknown and unknowable laborer in the world of science, and art, and the domestic economy of the world Electrical Review
 A Summer Resort Phenomenon. - The longer a man stays the shorter he gets -TeYe IIaute Express.
The Springdale news., 1889-12-13

A young man asked a lawyer of Montreal to find out what was the fortune of young woman of that city. The lawyer went to work, and in time reported that the lady was worth at least one hundred thousand dollars. The client seemed satisfied. promised to pay liberally, soon married tho young woman and sent the lawyer a check for rather small amount. The lawyer sent in q bill, and the young man wouldn't pay. Then followed a lawsuit and publicity.
The Springdale news., 1889-12-13

A great and lamentable mania for initiating English, Americans and Ger mans in their worse points is, unhap- pity. on the increase among the Italians with every year; and the results, though sometimes comical. are always disastrous, Il have left my wife drunk on a heap of stones in the road; she is so very English, you know" said not long ago 'eourtly and accom- plished Italian gentleman, exceedingly proud and triumphant oyer his an- nouncement.
The Springdale news., 1889-12-13
EMPEROR AND LANCER.
A story Which Gives a Good Illustration
 of Military Red Tape

of Military Red Tape.
 Busy men, accustomed to do busi- ness iu 2 brisk. common-sense fashion. find official red tape so vexatious that it is no wonder they invent stories to make it ridiculous. The French have one of these. which is perhaps as good as any. When Napoleon III was Elm peror, so the narrative runs, he sat one day at Longchamps, sleepily re- viewing his army. Regiment after regiment passed, but nothing seemed to stir the Emperor from his lethargy At last however, as a regiment of ' dragons rode by, he suddenly fixed his attention upon the front rank. What is that lancer doing there among the dragoons?" he asked his chief Of staff
 The chief Of staff looked at the lancer, and galloped away to the divis- ion commander, while the Emperor sunk back into his customary impas- siveness.
 "The Emperor demands to know why that lancer is among the dra. goons?"
 The General looked shocked and called out sharply to the Colonel oi the regiment:
 Colonel, what have you got that lancer among your men for?"
 The Colonel was dumbfounded, and appealed to the commandant of the squadron: What's that lancer doing here?e
 svtss T don't know. sir. exclaimed the commandant of the squadron; and he called the Captain.
 Look here, Captain. why have you got that raseally lancer in your com panY2'
 The Captain pleaded ignorance. "I'll ask the Lieutenant, he said.
 By this time the inquiries began to be garnished with oaths and abuse. The Lieutenant, apparently surprised beyond expression at the presence of he lancer hurled question and impre- ation all at once at the head of the .derly sergeant.
 What in the world is that lancer re for?n
 len the orderly sergeant rode up
 te lancer himself, as if he were to cut him through to his sad my lIain' What are you doing ,arrele 5ng the dragoons? The Elm hem af ter you. You'll be shot at The ex east.'
 likely to'rgeant, the soldier stam- than if oaknow I've permuted, sir!" N Y. ton in the army means
 oy authority. from one corps
 O..
 .., ed, eh?@ said the sergeant 'e"' inc n t won't help you now n
 hav erly sergeant went to the ha,a',,s. with the report that the ;4 aa,.s :, permuted; the Lieutenant ;ar rs3 aa4 eptain, and the Captain the weo,-o.o=t of the squadron, and the ,raao, [ of the squadron the Col aa tba .5,e Colonel the General, and t;.,,a the Chief of Staff, and the aTer tbf If came 10 the Emperor. aaa ,.l,, le began, "the lancer has I.binl. T ancer?'
 Iolm hqncer whom your Majesty ,,sa ;t . pg the dragoons'
 It is no iie , t''t t.iiuee1' :, gn' m S'iu 60 or 1Q sor, sleePuy' ell, He oilana a good man. Let him have
 Tass r Youths Companion.
The Springdale news., 1889-12-13
PSYCHE CORNER.
i, For Young Women Who Are
 A ] ! i..a


 and sa, For Young Women Who Are
 bt ver-i3eautiful.
 no"7 H' est thing in the way of filled. anno,,o,ta.ion aooorn4 4;or !o0 "H s is the Pysche corner. 'o '.'so know what it is, nor why ft'i'i"s he Pysche knot or Pysche "'.o' . z, not Pysehe the soul, and oi'0 the name not mean, in r with the corners, the soul U. oH It does. The corner is
 soulful, and when properly P9'' ''e filled full with the beauty of p'e'lie | woman.
 o''' corner is first of all cor
 choose to have it corner.
 alcoye; but if you have no
 corner and no aIcoye. then
 "n,- x arrange draperies so that
 ltate one Of these things. If .e flcoye made by window then
 @ Ii must be very subtly ar
 oo' 70 suit the complexion of the
 ho Pysche who is to fill the niche,
 't' basket of flowers must hang
 the ceiling But if there is no
 ow, then the wall or walls are cov-
 with mirrors hung about with
 draperies, and tiny antique , that burns perfumed oil gs from the ceiling in place of
 CTS. The only piece of furniture 1T this aleoye is a diyan. and a divaa such as is not seen in every house. Ii is long. it is low. it is broad and it is soft ltis covered with some soft silken Eastern stuff, about which clings the faint odor of some Arabian perfume. and 1t is heaped up with pil- lows. These pillows are of different sizes. Some are square and somo are oblong, and they are covered with of different colora; but the sints are harmonious and blending, and the pillows are ell as soft as aiderdown can make them. In front of this delicious divan are fur rugs and more cushions Such is a Psyche corner prepared for occupancy. Here, Chen, the most fashionable beauty re- eHues on her diyan amid her many pillows, perfect picture in q perfect room they receive small attention from frame. If there are other women in the She men, who flock to the diyan. for thc occupant has a decided advantage aver all the other women present.
 A good many women who are not beauties have set up such corner, tor 1t is the most becoming thing in She world, making a plain woman look almost beautiful N. '. Letter.
The Springdale news., 1889-12-13
HUMOROUS.

-Lumley says he isn't much on grammar, but he knows that the noun wife is in the imperative mood Washington Capital.
 Jack Tar-''We ain't so very fur from land, Jim! There's been yacht along here lately Jim-"How do you know?" Jack Tar-''Seo all them champagne corks. Life.
 -Inquiring spectator(at the races) (Which horse was it that won?" Speculative speculator (gloomily)-'1 don't know the name of the horse that won, but I know the names of most of the horses that didn't win. "-N. Y. Weekly.
 Clerk (entering theatrical mana gers sauctum) -'.There is a young man waiting who wants to read a play to you, sir. and another who says he's come to horsewhip you for breach of contract" Manager Gaking off his coat)-"Oh! show in the man who's come to horsewhip me. Judy. When night has let her curtains down, with
 low and plaintyve hum,
 Mosquitoes, thirsting for our blood, around
 our pillows come;
 We watch. we wait with bated breath, while
 strikes the midnight chime,
 And hit our cheeks d stinglng slap-and miss
 em every time.
 Boston Courier.
 -"Do you know,' said Dedbroke, 'that there is nothing more depress- ing to me than to go into one of these big dry-goods stores.a ''Why?a ''It worries me to hear those people yell ing cash so promiscuously. '-Mer- chant Traveller.
 -"How does it happen that the couple over the way live so happily to gether? They have been married now twenty two years and have never yet had dispute , No wonder; she goes out teaching music all day long away from home and he is. a night editor on daily paper. The Wasp.
 -Tommy-"Are we going to take the eat with us when we go to see grandma next week?s Mrs. Figg- .Of course not. What makes you ask such foolish questions9 Tommy .'Cause 1 heard pa tell Mr. Braggs that the mice would have high old time while the eat was away next week. that's all. .n-Terre Haute Ex- press.
 -Justiee-"Ohieer, what is the charge against this prisoner2s Officer -.Well, yer honor, l was ealled'into the theayter to- arrist him for disdr- derly conduct" What was he doing?a OAieer-"Theyt told me he was htssin' the villain in the play for stealth let him off after qnietin him Justice Then what is he do- ing Aere2' Omcer-"l arrested him agaln as he was layin' the theater-o he was pickin' a pocket ",- America.
The Springdale news., 1889-12-13

When public man has lost his grip he isn't able to do much hand- shaking with constituents. Boston Post
The Springdale news., 1889-12-13

A Summer Resort Phenomenon.- The longer man stays the shorter he gets. -Terre Haute Express.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-03-28
aohea Path Items.

Last Wednesday night at prayer meeting
Prof. j. B. Watkins made one Of the best
talks that 1t has been our privilege to
hear for some time. It is certainly bless
ing to any community to have such q
christian gentleman to live and teach In
their midst.
Our young townsman, MIR. j. r. Don
aid, is in Charleston this week with car
load of cattle.
Mrs. a., F. Welborn and Mrs. John
Wilson, both OF ofWilliamston, we're visiting
friends here last week.
Our merchants are opening out full
line of spring goods. Some of the stores
are Just beautiful. The Ladies' Store es-
pecially is very attractive. Such display
Of hats, ribbons, flowers, dress goods, &C.,
YOU rarely ever see in small towns. Tell
the people just to come and see.
Dr.. Barney Smith, OF Princeton, was In
town this week
Our Due West Dentist, Dr.J. @. Media
vid, is here ready to take out or put IN
| teeth Just to suit customers. Come on and
get your. teeth fixed up SO that you can
chew tough beet, &c.
On Monday night our people were high
ly entertained with public debate, given
by the young men of Prof. Watkins
school. They discussed the following
subject: "Be it resolved that the Europe
ans were justidable in driving the Ameri-
can Indians from this country" The fol-
lowing were the speakers on the afh rma-
tive: Messrs. w. E. G. Vermilion, John
Parker and w. Il. Earle. The speakers
on the negative side were Messrs. i. G.
Branyon, James Chapman and Charlie E.
Burts. The following gentlemen we're re-
| quested to act 0s deciding com mlttee :
Rev. R. T. Estes, D. w. Elliott and NJ.
McGee. At the close of Mr.. Burt's speech
the committee withdrew for few min
utes, and when they returned made their
report through Mr. Estes in favor of the
affirmative. The arguments were very
good on both sides, and some OF the speech
es were very fine and we'll delivered. Sure
| ~ Prof. Watkins must be proud of his
boys. Before the debate came of, the eX-
ercises were as follows: Reading W y. :.
Moore, speeches by Edgar Harper, Mr.. /.
West Henry Stokes and 2. @. Johnson,
Mr.. johnson delivered comic speech for
the good of the society, and 80 we'll did be
please the audience that while the decid-
Ing committee were out making their
1 decision, Johnson was called for again,
| when he came forward and delivered a
Dutch sermon, to the delight Of all. Mr..
| John A. Hudgens presided during the
meeting, apd he did 1t well. We feel like
saying hIrrah for Watkins and his school
How to make pants fit: One Of oul
young men tried on new suit the Other
day. and when he found that his pants
were two large, be just sent and got a bus.
tie you know that hustle takes up space
No more use for tailors while bustles are
cheap aud fashionable.
MESSENGER.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-03-28
Sullivan Hardware Co.'S. Items.

1t is certainly great satisfaction and
pleasure for the merchant to handle an ar
ticle which readily sells itself and does it's
own talking-a source OF mutual thanks
and con6dence-giving no occasion for
growing or petty complaints. This Is true
Of many things sold by the Sullivan Hard.
ware Co., and especially is it true with the
Justly popular Brooks Cotton Planter. Innu.
merable letters come daily reading about
as follows: "Do save me one, two or more
las the ease may be) Brooks Planters. 1
will call for them as soon as can spare 8
horse from the plow. Don't disappoint
me-" No questions asked-they know what
they are buying Still the Sullivan Hard
ware Co. will repeat their guarantee as to
this Planter-that where. it fails to do per.
-fectly satisfactory work the money paid
Will be refunded.
In the meantime bear in mind that Sui
Ivan Hardware Co. have tremendous
line Of Planters Hoes at fearfully low
prices,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-03-28
AIoGattsville Items.

The farmers are all very busy now, ma
king preparations to plant their "crap."
The school at this place is very fattering.
It is now under charge of that efficient
teacher, Prof. S. P. McElroy, assisted by
the accomplished Miss Blake, of Green
wood. They now have about 96 pupils.
Miss Blake has small music class. 1t
was our pleasure not long since to be at q
public examination. The scholars stood
we'll, indeed, which was very creditable,
both to the teachers and pupils. Our cley.
er Commissioner visited the school not
long ago, which was quite treat.
The thriving little town Of Cooks is
now on boom. They now have two dry
goods stores, one confectionery, one shoe
Shop, and one blacksmith shop. An oil
factory is to be built some time in the fu-
ture.
father, Mr. Frank Gilbert, of Abbeville.
Miss Ida McAlister, of Mt. Carmel, has
been visiting her aunt, Mrs. e. McAlister.
Mr.. L. q. Ligon, of Aiken, was with his
brother, Rev. r. O. Ligon, few days last
week, He is one OF Aiken's editors:
"Ss MoFP.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-03-28

- 4@ = r-g.
The frightened boy tried to speak bnt
failed, and no one knows how the difficult
ty would have ended if the other young
man had not been present. He succeeded
in restoring pence sgain by stating that his
forward friend was e1cusable, as he was
subject to momentsry arrangement. The
gentleman glanced at the boy and said,
II believe it" then turned and went down
the street scratching bis leg. They boys
agreed to keep everything to themselves,
but it was too good.
We learned through your paper that q
young man. while talking to his girl one
night, had bis lunch pocket amputated by
apup. he has the sympathy Of a number
of young men, but sympathy Is poor con;
ISOLATION after the damage is done. Would
it not be much better to go without the
lunch, and inform the lady (and the pup
too) of the important fact, aud take a cold
"snack" with the young lady if-the op-
portunity was given. CRATE
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-03-28
Dress Goods.

Our stock Fine Dress Fabrics surpasses
any stock We have ever shown, consisting
of Beiges, Serges, Henriettas, Plain and
Striped. Also, some new novelties in Cor
ded aud Side Stripes, Pongee Silks, Black
Silks, Surahs in all the Leading Shades of
Nile and Serpent Greens, Pearls and Ma
hogany, with the beautiful Persian Bands
to match. Ladies, these Goods must be
seen 10 be appreciated. Be sure to see TIL
stock before you select your Spring Rf
Goods.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-03-28
White Goods.

This Stock We are proud of; we are con-
fident it is the grandest stock ever shown in
Anderson. We ask our Lady friends, es-
pecially, to look ut our lovely Sheer Plaids
and Stripes, both in White and Colored.
This line is simply beautiful, and so very
chpaD