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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
Electricity in Oyster Culture.

Electricity Is about the last thing to bs
thought of in connection with oysters, yet
a very close association between them has
been established by NJ. Lacase-Duthier, the
wellknown authority on oyster culture.
He makes use Of the electric light in ex-
amining the stages Of development through
which the spawn passes. A glass cylinder
Is mounted in cylindrical skeleton cage
which serves as support, and into this
glass the water containing the spawn ls
placed. At the bottom is silvered refeo-
tor, and the cover forms parabolic reaec-
tor, in the center of which is fixed . small
lamp. The reflector and sides
of the glass cylinder act in such a way that
but few rays of light emerge from the sp--
paratus directly, hence the liquid is sufused
with soft illumination which is admira-
bly, suited to the examination of the con-
tents A modification of this little appars-
tus is now being employed in various n.
searches into the life processes of ferments
and the culture of microbes
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
All the World and His Wife

Recognize Hostetter's Stomach Bitters -
an Incompatible remedy for dyspepsia, CON
stipation, biliousness, malaria and inactivity
aware that it has proved TO be an absolute
specific for "1a grippe" that terribly de-
structive malady. Lose no time II this dire
ailnent attacks you in resorting to the Bit
ters, and you will speedily experience re-
lief
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
Strange DispIacemens Of tho Heart.

They have heifer at the University Of
Pennsylvania Veterinary School for which
dime museum managers have made numer-
Gus offers. She Is brindle yearling, with
good health and of usual size, but unlike
any other ever known. Her heart is en-
tirely outside of the bony cavity of the
chest, and hangs loosely in the dewlap,
where its pulsations may easily be seen.
One can hold it in his hands and feel 1t beat
between them. Apparently the animal suf-
fers no Inconvenience Whatever on account
of the position of her erratic organ.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
Market Gardening by Electric Light.

A Massachusetts, market gardener has had
Q very practical confirmation of the success
of the recent experiments in the promotion
of the growth Of plants by means of the
electric light In the fall of 1889 it so
happened that an electric light was erected
by the town in which he lived for street
lighting purposes at point close to bis
residence. On that side of his house were
. number of flower beds which never thrived
until the rays Of the electric light began 0
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13

the proper stamp attached dropped into 9
postof6ce box In any city will BE- wired
from the nearest telegraph station Just the
same Is If the sender had gone through the
tedious formality Of handing 1t directly to
the receiving clerk at the telegraph office.
Stamped telegraph blanks are supplied at .
trifing extra charge for paper. In speak
ing of the comparative poor facilities given
to the press by the telegraph lines of Amer.
lea. Mr.. Rosewater stated that in Engisnd
each paper in an association Of 20 dailles
would pay only 48 2-5 cents for ], 200 words
of night report, and 80 2-5 cents for 900
words of day report, while 10000 words OF
night report would cost 81 "a and 10000
words of day report $5 90 per day for each
paper. This is certainly q lower rate than
the most favorable contract any telegraph
company has granted to the Associated
Press or any other association.
The freedom of the English Government
telegraph operators from political interfer-
ence was strikingly shown by the remark
made by an operator to Mr.. Rosewater: IF
the postmaster who has supreme control of
the telegraph force, dared to dictate what
ticket we should vote or undertook to in
terfere in any way with our rights as citi-
zens, we should soon have Parliamentary
inquiry, and the postmaster would soon
find himself dismissed in disgrace"
Rosewater was firmly convinced that the
most skillful telegraphcrs Of the world are
in America One of our first class operators
does fully as much work in given time a.
is done in London, Paris or Berlin by two
operators
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13

fall upon them. The plants soon began to
show . marked cnange, and finally exhibited
such an increased growth as to attract
special attention. The gardener then in
troduced lights into his extensive hot houses
devoted mainly to the winter raising Of
cucumbers and lettuce, and convinced him
self that the electric light enabled him to
increase his profits 25 per cent. After
experimenting both with arc and incan-
descent lights, he found that the former are
mora efficient.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
Two Games That Are Universal.


Two Cornish boys games are universal,
endless and very ancient These are toe
stones" and "cob-nutting" The first is
played in all open roads, paths and streets,
and the second, in any place under Cor
nish skies where two rival lads can secure
room enough in which to crouch down and
swing their stout little arms. In f'toe-
stones," q diagram, similar to the one
chalked on deck for 'iship billiards, with
rounded end like that of bagatelle board,
is drawn in the road; and the game con-
sists of kicking with the left foot, the right
foot being always held in the right hand,
round fiat stone from the approaching line
from one space TO another, but never over
but one line, clear around the entire 13
spaces, and out again, without once having
dropped the right foot. The little fellows
become wonderfully expert in this difficult
feat
''Cob-nutting" is an sll-the-year-round
sport. Much of its zest comes from the
dangers in securing thenuts necessary for
the years supply. Common hazelnuts are
used. These are got at great risks from the
Demesne copses and forest edges. The
prizes, with the "shucks" still on, are stored
away in the attic and dried with the great
est care, so that the nut fibre becomes hard
and horny. The hazel nuts are allowed to
literally fall out of their sheaths. All the
round, smooth, ripe, shiny nuts are sacredly
preserved for "cob-nutting 1t is often a
Cornish boys entire winter employment
and diversion to prepare the cob-nuts for
the rest of the years battle for superiority
with his fellows The sport takes its
name from the "cob' or shell of the nut.
How Cob-Nuts Are Prepared.
The cob-nuts are prepared by boring a
hole through each side of the nut, removing
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
Protection Of Ships From Lightning.

Protection OF Ships From Lightning.
1t has been remarked that ships at sea are
now struck by lightning mnch less often
than formerly. The explanation is to be
found in the general use of wire rope for
rigging, as well as in the fact that the hulls
of ships are now usually constructed Of iron
or steel The ship thus forms an excellent
conductor, by means of which the electricity
is diverted into the ocean before it has time
to do serious damage.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13

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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
Lead Coatin< of Iron and Steel Plates.

Lead Coating OF Iron and Steel Plates.
A process by which iron and steel plates
can be coated with nearly pure lead Is now
in operation. Hitherto it has not been pos
sible to get lead to adhere to iron without
the aid Of tin, since lead has little or no
affinity for iron. The plates or other arti-
c1es to be plated are frat picked in bath
to remove the scale. Through this bath
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25
NEVER HAD ONE OFFERED.

For the benefit Of the Newberr.y
Herald and News, We state without
authority" that the Senator from Or
angeburg County has never had free
pass on the railroad offered him, and
so does not use one. He would not
use one if ofered.-Cotton Plant.
Thank you. But as the editor of the
Cotton Plant and the Senator from
Orangehurg are one and the same, The
Herald and News does not see why the
question was not answered "With au-
thority."
But The Herald and News would
like to know why that column in the
Cotton Plant for those Legislators and
State officers who did not have free
passes, was so soon discontinued. The
Herald and News thought it was to-
stand for several months.
Is it possible that only one lone name
could be found worthy of entrance into
this column and that one, Congress
man Alexander, of North Carolina. 1t
looks little that way. The Herald
and News advised the Cotton Plant
that they all had free passes when they
could get them, and We don't blame
'em, for its mighty nice.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25

12rinaa ftcie stamp of legitimacy, and,
strange as it may setrl. We allow to
Others the privilege occasionally OF Go
ing their own thinking; and II we be-
lieve them honest in their conviction,
10 matter how much opposed to ours
are their views, admire their manll-
ness, even while we commlserate their
OPAQUE vision with which they are
afflicted in this era Of supreme tension
of vital energies. Only the Willful and
malignant will be compelled to bear
upon their brow the sacrifcial filiet.
The utility of the professions is so
Universally appreciated by the member
ship OF the Alliance, that to declare
war upon them would be to call down
swift condemnation upon the aggressor
by the vast army who appreciate the
difference between TetornaerS and ma
rauders. Monopoly at all times and IN
all places, capital when used IN oppres,,
We channels, political dIctation and
modern phariseeism are going TO be
first-class funerals free of cost. (otlck
a pin here.) But the little one-horse,
acknowledgements margin, skin-a.flea-
his-hide-and-ta tallow editions OF Shy
lock, who imagine that the Alliance is
conscious of their existence, ought to
be walked square up to good mirror
and given u free show, and taught the
first elements of that contempt IN
which they are held by their fellow
men.
In conclusion, my dear friend, if there
is one prayer more appropriate than
any other to the present, it is the pithy
Spanish invocation, "DieS me Hbre de
hom6re de I'M conscio." Lord, deliver
ME from the man of one mind.)
ELI.
Jerusalem Street, June, 1891.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25
Walton Dots.

The farmers are getting an abundance
Of rain. 1t rains every day and the
grass is growing rapidly.
Your correspondent was unable to
gather news last week.
Mr.. R. L. Crooks went fishing last
Saturday and caught a nice mess OF
small fry from the old Broad.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Suber, OF Peak,
visited her father quite recently.
Several OF the Walton people enjoyed
the commencement exercises last week.
They report = most delightful time,
with but one circumstance to mar their
happiness-they were overtaken by tt e
rain on their way h me Wednesday
evening.
If any of the farmers wish 10 expert
ment with some new kind Of plants
just apply to Mr.. J. +. Cromer aud be
will take pleasure in giving you some
grass plants. We think most any of
the farmers could furnish you.
Messrs. Todd and Bouknight Of New
berry were visiting in this community
last Sunday. Wonder if there is going
to be a wedding this fall down here,
wish they would have one, as we are
anxious to get there.
Rev. ". 4. Juliln preached an eX-
celleEt sermen to large congregation
last Sabbath. On their way home from
church the Misses Suber's buggy turn
ed over, and both of them fell out.
Fortunately there We're no injuries to
either buggy or occupants. 1t must
have been a tame animal or they would
have had runaway scrape.
A certain young gent went calling
last Sunday evening on his best girl.
Some one took his horse and hitched it
in the pines. When he came out to get
it, he thought it had broken loose and
gone home, as he could not find it. Net
finding his horse at home, he returned
to her home to look up the missing
horse. He found his girl hoeing cotton,
and be helped her hoe. How pleasant
unmask ed marriage ought to be.
Our young widower, Mr.. W. c. Hill,
has been seen 60 up the road several
times lately. We cant say whether he
is going to see one Of the Sunshine
bellies or on other business.
Mr.. J. D. Crooks says he will make
over four hundred bushels of oats when
they are threshed. 4 fine crop sure.
JUNE-BCG.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25

The examination for applicants for
the scholarship in the Winthrop Train
ing School is to be held on next Ihurs-
day. AS yet Superintendent Mayhe!d
has not appointed board Of examin-
ers nor given any notice of the examl-
]. ton. This is very unfair and unjust
to those who may desire to apply.
That is, School Commissioner hloler
does not know anything about the
matter. Possibly the notice has been
sent to Prof. Brown or some one else,
as in the case of the circulars about the
Palmetto School journal. The first IN
timation of the examination received
here was in the State yesterday to
which Mr.. Kibler refers in his letter
today.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25
THE rHAcKsCoN MATTER.

We publish this week the statement
of Mr.. Thackston III regard to the Pal
metto School Journal circulars. HIS
statement does not seem to us to meet
the question at issue nor to answer It.
In one Of the circulars issued from his
oficeit is stated that by resolution ofthe
estate Board, trustees are authorized to
subscribe for the same palmetto School
Journal) and issue an order on county
treasurers in payment for same" Now
why did not Mr.. Thackston publish
that resolution. That is the point for
Mr.. Thackston to meet. If the State
Board authorized him to do what he IS
doing then he can fall back upon them.
IF no such resolution was passed by the
State Board, then Mr.. Thackston
should not have so stated in the circu-
lar. Mr.. II. P. Archer, of Charleston,
a member of the Board, says no such
resolution was passed. The substance
of the resolution being an endorsement
of the Journal as the official organ OF
public school education in the State,
but not intending by such endorse
ment that private subscriptions should
be paid out of the school funds.
Now let US have the resolution re-
ferred to, and that will throw some
light on the matter. The Herald and
News is not condemning any one and
does not intend to do injustice, but
since the matter has taken the present
shape all the facts should be brought
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25
Congressman Shell Stands by the Sub
Treasury.
fi'OttOu PiaDt.1

LACl;ESs, $. c., June 6, '9i.-To set
at rest the question concerning nay
position on the sub-Treasury Bill
(which seems to have been inaccurately
stated) l will say that during my con-
gresSionel canvas repeated reference
was made to it; indeed the bill was
thoroughly discussed, and on every
occasion L expressed approval Of the
sub-Treasury plan, but objected to that
feature giving the appointing power OF
its financial agents 10 the general gov
ernment. [ have advocated the plan
ever since its adoption, and am thor
oughly satisfied that it is the only
practical way whereby We can secure u
flexible currency.
Every doubt ever had concerning
the bill orauy OF its details was removed
upon hearing lis merits discussed 10y
Bro. Terrell at Greenville on the 18th
ult., concluding if we wait to get all
the ohjectional features removed, so as
to please everybody, success would
never be secured. | am therefore in
full sympathy with tie principles OF
the sub-Treasury Bill, and shall if
ever have an opportunity, cast my vote
to enact it into a law in accord with the
demands Of the National Alliance and
Industrial Union. g. W. SHELL.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25
VERY CEEW(S}EL.

The Laurensville Herald appears to
be so anxious to say something to
please, that its so-called ''editorial'
columns are always filled with the
most sickening, senseless, sloppy gush
that we have ever seen.
It positively eN-Crews-iatinS, and
we cannot imagine Watts the mat5e-.
Perhapsth base Ball knows.-Charles-
ton World.
"Watts the matter with the Charles
ton World lately any way. 1t is gettin
to be very Crew(s)el to its former
friends and colleagues. But then 1t IS
getting to be more spicy of late.
But now, Mr.. World: The Herald
and News is Internationally and con-
stitutionally opposed to this things OF
punniDg on names.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25
THAT FREE PASS.

The papers have had a good deal to
say recently about State officers Con-
sressmen and members # me Leglsla-
ture being offered, and accepting Tree
passes from the railroads.
The Gotten Plant was going to keep
a column open to record the names OF
those officials who had declined to ac-
cept a free pass. During the campaign
last summer, candidate Tillman was
very severe in his condemnation OF
those officials who had accepted free
passes. He said they were "bamboozled
and debauched," and tanned so to
speak" by the railroads. 1t turns out
now that Governor Tillman hasaccept-
ed and is using one himself: Accord
ing to the News and Courier, Gov.
Tillman thinks this discussion OF his
pass is 'very contemplate" If it is
contemplate in the newspapers TO dis
cuss the matter now, what was such
action in candidate Tillman last sum-
bier.
Circumstances do alter cases. 1t
makes great difference whose OK IS
eored. It makes no difference to The
Herald and News how many free
passes the State officers get and use,
but the point is the people have right
to know that the members Of this "re-
form" administration are doing just
what they so bitterly denounced In
their predecessors during the campaign
last summer.
Gov. Tllman's letter accepting the
pass is published. He is not the only
one who has free pass either.
He intimates that he has as much
right to pass as newspaper man.
But that is not the poinu, and besides
the newspaper pays for its pass oy ad-
vertising the schedules of the railroads.
The Governor to have been consis-
tent should have declined the pass with
thanks, or he should now acknowledge
that he was wrong when he condemned
such action in others last summer.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25
Supervisor McElroy Removed.
Especial Charleston World. |

COLUMBIA, June Ex-Governor Till
man to day removed w. r. McElroy as
supervisor Of registration Of Laurens
County. Mr.. McElroy has recently be-
come prominent by controversy with
Professor Evans at Laurens, in which
it is stated Professor Evans made Nc
Elroy take abjectly back certain state
ments he is alleged to have made. This
is merely Introductory, however, for
Governor Tillman's letter which fol-
lows fully explains the cause of Mr..
McElroy's diSmissal:
w. T. McEiroy, Goodgins, 6. c., Sir: Charges
of habitual drunkenness and of neglecting
to open your office, according to law, have
been preferred against you by the senator
and two representatives Of your county. You
are therefore removed from the office OF
superintendent of registration for Laurens
County, and will turn over books belonging
to said oirce to William Wright, vino has
been appointed your successor.
b. 4. TILLMAS,
Governor of South Carolina.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25
Tribute of Respect.
ST. PAUL's ALLIANCE. No 193, J

ST. PAUL's ALLIANCE. No .93,
Ncwberry County, :. c., June ~, 1891. !
Whereas, God in His all-wiSe providence
has seen tit TO take from our midst and his
earthly home to his heavenly mansions. our
beloved brother and vice president, John
David Wedeman: therefore be ii resolved:
|. That while we mourn the loss of our
brother. yet we are submissive to the will
OF our heavenly Father. "wno docth all things
Vel"
.. That We will greatly miss our brother as
business agent, as he was always ready and
willing 10 do anything he could for the up
building of the order.
J. That we will cherish his memory as one
who was ever devoted to his society.
(. That page in our minute book be de-
voted to his memory.
5. That a copy of these resolutions be sent
to the bereaved family.
q. That these resolutions be scnt TO the
Cotton Plant. Press and Rcpo't ter and The
Newberry Herald and News forl ublication.
j. ID. A. kIRLEE,)
a. +. RISER, Committee.
=. B. SLIGH,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25
Not One Sore Now.
Raby Afflicted with Rad Sores AID
i:ruptionS. No Relief. Permanent
~ Cured by the CuticurI.

During the summer Of 1889 ny eighteen
months old infant was so afflicted with erup-
lions that ordinary domestic remedies failed
to give any relief. On his hips would often
appe4r the seeming track of little wire-like
worm. and on other parts Of his body bad
sores came and remained till ! procured the
CUT1CURA REMEDIES. For some time used
the soap and salve without n blood medicine,
but they did not do so we'll as when all were
used together. 1t has now been nearly year
since the eruption was healed, and 1 very
much feared il would return with the warm
weather of this year, but the summer is passed
ane not one sore has appeared on him.
MRS A. NJ WALKER, CarSonrilie, Ga.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25

The Herald and News has received
many words of commendation for its
full and complete report Of the COM
mencement at Newberry last week.
Everybody says it was the best report
published and The Herald and News
did not 60 to Charleston paper for i
either.
If YOU want the latest a2d freshest
news read The Herald and News.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25

Is it possible that after a cabinet
meeting and full discussion of the mat
ter the present ''reforn" officers OF the
present administration could decide TO
accept free passes from the railroads?
By accepting them we nope they have
not "been tamed," so to sr' '.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-25
VaushanYille Notes.

There has been a great deal of sick
ness in this community for the last two
weeks.
We are blessed with showers OF rain
almost every day; crops are looking
we'll
Miss Laura Whaley has been visiting
friends at Vaughanvillc. Her pleasant
face and winning ways will long be re-
membered.
Mrs. Kate Ford, of Columbia, has
been visiting her brother, Mr.. Calvin
Ridlehuber.
Mrs. John D. Brooks and children
have been visiting friends at Mount
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Payne have been
visiting friends at Vaughanville.
Mrs. Bess Payne has returned to her
home.
Mr.. Massy Davis has returned home
from Wotford College.
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