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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
Scarcity OF Lab3rers.

It is an almost universal practlce OF
farmers to plant much larger area
of land than they can possibly attend
to until harvest time, aud then there
is a desperate struggle to save the
crop. This is not only true with all
crops like corn, potatoes, cotton and
other kinds requiring attention during
the growing season, bnt grain which
is left to itself from the time OF sowing
until it Is harvested. Sowing more
than they can reap is one OF those
habits into which farmers fall, per-
haps without knowing why, but 1t IS
not confined to any country, race OF
cline. News comes to us from South
America that along the. River Plate,
while the weather is fine, dry and very
favorable for ripening corn, the
gathering is retarded by the scarcity
Of labor for handling the great crop.
The farmers planted 4 much larger
acreage than they should have done,
and so find themselves crippled tor
want of held to gather the crop. New
York Sun.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
The Upas Tree.

During his recent stay IN Java,
Professor Wiesner ascertained some
interesting particulars with reference
to the celebrated Upas tree, Antiari5
toxicaria. Contrary to the general
impression that this tree is not IN
common in Java and the Sunda ISL
ands, an impression manifested by
the statements in the leading text
books, Professor Wiesner learned that
the original specimen described by
Leschenhault has been fel1el, and in
the whole of Java there we're but three
Individual trees belonging te the
genus and closely allied to A. toxicaria.
OF these three trees one was found by
DR.. Gershoff to be innocuous, and
was therefore A. innoxia, Blume, a
species supposed by many botanists o
be only variety of A. toxicaria. The
second tree proved to be poisonous,
one drop of the latex being sufficient
to kill dog; the third has not been
examined.
The tree has, however, been cult
vated in the botanical garden, anil
there are now in the plantation at
Tjikomoh about seventy specimens.
Neither in the botanical garden nor
in the plantation could any i'll effects
be observed, even sfter person hay
ing been for some time in the neigh
borhood Of the trees; so the accounts
of the poisonous nature Of the exhala.
tions from it are much exaggerated.
DIR. Burck has shown that the plant
gives off no injurious vapors, and that
the latex is poisonous only when it
passes through a wound in the blood.
Scientific American.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17

footed and berelcgged, wearing only
g. patchwork Of rabbit skin around the
body. The breast is bare, with the
exception of q coat of red paint, de-
scribing the figures of rabbits. Dur
ING the height Of the music one Of the
dancers jumps into the middle Of the
room with :fHo! Ho!" He initiates
the jumping of a rabbit, and the man
ner in which that animal is to be killed
the next day by the successful hunters.
This is received with many grunts OF
approval. The dance lasts until after
midnight, or ends with the endurance
of the dancers.
The next morning at sunrise the
hunters meet in the estufa, and sitter
each has smoked a sacred cigarette,
they mount their ponies and form
line facing to the east-the direction
of the hunt. Each hunter has several
weapons like boomerangs tied to his
saddle by buckskin thongs. A grunt
from the shaman, and they form into
the shape of crescent, opening at
the east. Another grunt, and thee
is race to the point designated
two, or three, or even ten miles dis
tant. Over the broad mesas they
charge, hurting their boomerangs with
almost unerring aim at the fleeing
rabbits; now dismounting to bag
their game. and off again with the
speed of the wind. They know the
haunts OF the animals, and divide into
groups to surround the likely fields,
some routing up the rabbits. while
others topple them over with the
boomerang.
The hunt ends about sundown
when the hunters ret1rn to the vii
Iage. each carrying upon his pony the
game that he has bagged, in sack
made of rabbit skins. Those who have
not killed many have very little to
say, as usual with unlucky huntsmen.
As they approach the village, singing
the song Of the rabbit hunt, fires are
seen just without the gate and near
the shrine, and the chanting of wo-
men is heard. They have gathered
to welcome the return Of the hunters,
and are re-echoing the song Of the
rabbit hunt. They meekly welcome
the braves and follow them to the
cacique's house, all singing. Each
hunter presents to the caciquea choice
rabblt-perhaps the largest of the
catch-and after sereuading him they
depart to their respective huts, and
each prepares his own family feast.
So the annual rabbit hunt is ended.
The hunter eats the head of the rabbit
he has killed. This is supposed to
give him power to kill others. They
roast the rabbits in adobe ovens, or
stew them whole, With cornmeal, in
earthen jars, It is considered bad
luck to eat rabbit when fried.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
Chicago's Collapsed Fad.

Material Of which John Browns
tort and Abraham Lincoln's 10 cabin
were made is now stacked up III q
couple Of barns in Chicago. Il is a
very good thing indeed that the
amusement schemes which were re-
Sponsiblc for tho moving to this city
Of the two structures mentioned
failed. Neither building should have
been moved from the original site,
which along gave it interest.
After the failure of tho several fool
ish plans OF this sort originated before
the Worlds Fair there is reason to
hope that spectators have quite lost
their yea! Tor making sideshows of the
historic buildings. Chicago Evening
Post.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
Strength Of the Grizzly Bear.

"The strength Of black bears is
wonderful, but that of grizzlies, says
o California writer in the New York
Sun. sis almost beyond the belief of
persons who have never had proof of
it. I have seen black bears frequently
carrying the carcases Of pigs that
must have weighed more than se7"nty
pounds several miles across q IN
tain side Of sharp rocks, and h.Se
heard bear hunters tell of navir seen
COWS knocked down by blow from
the forepaw Of a black bear. Three
summers ago I was in the coast noun
tains, up in Monterey County, and
one moonlight night there ] saw q big
grizzly she bear carrying dead year
ling COW home to her cubs had
position on mountain side where I
could see every movement Of the bear
IL the sparsely tlmbered valley below
Inc. She carried the dead cow in her
forepaws for at least three miles,
across jagged, sharp rocks, over fallen
logs, around therocky mountain sides,
where even iackass could not get
foothold, to q narrow trail up the
steep mountain. She never stopped
to rest for q moment, but went right
along. I followed her, and just about
half mile from her lair I laid her
out. The heifer weighed at least 200
pounds, and the bear would have
tipped the beam, if l had had one
there, at about $50 pounds. I have
heard of the remarkable strength Of
gorillas in Africa, but don't see how
any beast can surpass grizzly for
power and endurance.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
zeal Pie All Around.

There is 3 pie shop in London thai
Charles Dickens used to stand before
when as child he drudged in a black.
ing factory. Every day, on his way
to and from work, he paused to deTour
Tiands with his eyes, and sometimes,
as he said, he pressed his tongue to
the window panes, as if by doing that
be got little bit Of taste Of the
good things that lay so near, yet were
so far beyond his reach.
An American who admires Dickens
hunted up this pie shop when he was
in London in order to crafty senti.
ment and curiosity. 1t proved to be
mere box Of place in q poor quar-
ter Of the city but the original bust
ness was still conducted there. A:
the traveller peered into the sha,lowy
interior voice piped at his elbow:
"Please, sir, will you buy me veal
pie?"
The owner of the voice was small,
dishevelled person, with whom veal
pie or any other kind would have
sgreed right we'll. The American re-
piled:
GLOW many boys do you suppose
that shop would hold?'
81 dunno. About fifteen or sixteen,
should think.
'WeIl, you go and get fifteen more
boys and bring them back here"
The boy studied the mans face for
moment, as if to make sure he was
in the enjoyment of his senses, then
hurled himself into side street with
q yell. Hardly a minute elapsed be.
fore he returned, the head Of pro.
cession OF sixteen gamins, assorted as
to size and clothing, unanimous in
appetite and hope. This ragged bat
talon assembled close behind the ben.
factor, and folio we'd him precipitately
into the shop, when he announced
that he was going to give them all the
pie they wanted.
For quarter of an hour the aston
ished baker served "weal an am
pies, hand over hand to the sixteen
astonished youths Of London. while
the American sat and watched the
scene with hardly less astonishment.
Few words we're spoken, and the on
slaught was as fierce and persistent
while it lasted Us the charge at Tel-el-
Kebir. The exhaustion of supplies
brought the banquet to close, and
tne traveller paid the score, thinking
it little to pay in view Of the fun he
had, while the boys tumbled into
the street, cheering, and went to
spread the news of this miracle
through the lanes OF London. -Phila-
delphie Times.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
FUN OF THE DAY.

"Jores is always growlin' at the
world" Eyes; made before he was
born; an he didn't have chance at
it. '-Atlanta Constitution.
1.-The coming woman doesn't seem
to arrlye," said Binks. 'sNo,' said
Tubley. "She's probably putting on
her hat. "-Harper's Bazaar.
sI can forgive but never forget this
whipping" said Tommy. "Thst Is
Just what want you to do said his
mother.-Boston Courier.
''No, Maude, dear, we 90 not think
the cats voice is musical even If the
animal is full of violin and banjo
strings. ''-Philadelphia Record.
Hotelkeeper-"What's the matter
here? You're just raising the deuce =
Waiter-'tNo, sir; I just dropped the
tray. National Hotel Reporter.
Little fishes in the brook
That's no cause to flout EN-;
They'll be whales as like as not
When he tells about EN-.
Washington Star.
81 see that Johns speakin' on the
financial question" "Oh, yes.
"What's the old man doin'?' '*Furn-
ishin' the finances. - Chicago Times.
Herald.
Tramp-"say, boss, could yer give
feller q dime fer a square meal:"
Kind Gentleman-"Certainly, if the
meal is good one. Where is lt?'-
The State.
Carleton--"Did you daily with the
breakers at Asbury Park?" Montauk
-"Yes; I met three charming girls,
and they broke me in week. -
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Mother-"How do you know
that he has ceased to love !ou?'
Marriageable Daughter-tHe buttons
nv gloves twice as quick as he used
to-. "-syracuse Post.
Dorcas-s'My dear, you remind me
Of the new patent folding bed you
bought" Mrs. Dorcas-"How So,
love?' Dorcas-'Because you are so
hard to close. Judge.
BERTHE DGote-"When old Gold
bag married Flo, why did she say that
she was only twenty-four?" SYLVIA
'Well, you see, she made discount
! for cash" "-Sydney Bulletin.
The boy stood on the burning deck"
He started. With a frown
| The old man said, 'For years that boy
Has stood. He should sit down.
Washington Star.
Little Hope: Mrs. Philanthro -
! stTell me, my poor man,is your blind
ness permanent" Mendicant (ae'
spairingly)-'*Tt looks like it, lady
Times is dat bad, I don't see no chance
of retiring. PUCK.
"This place.: observed the gpide,
showing his American visitor through
the mouldy castle, "is over 600 years
Old" sIs that all?" said the Ameri-
can, shifting the air incredu'ously. III
smells thnndering sight older. -
Chicago Tribune.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to tie taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn eaectual]y, dispeis colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duccl, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ccptable to tie stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it on hard viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fle syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, oAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. RsW Y0Rk, nv
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fo.
any case Of Catarrh that cannot he cured BY
Halls Catarrh Cure.
We, the undersigned, have known +. J. Che.
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per-
fcctly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obiga-
ton '>ade BY their firm.
WR.z s. TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALD1Sa, KuNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure ~ taken Internally, act
ing directly upon tho blood and mucous sur,
faces Of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
by oil Druggists. Testimonials free.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
The ADstruSe tortoise.

The ways of the tortoise ore always
difficult to understand. They excel
most animals in their teuaclty OF life,
and can exist for long periods without
food OF any kinl The brain of the
tortoise is small, weighing only the
one-thousandth part of the Whole
BODY, anil afte, the brain has been
destroyed life still fingers III the frame.
Baltimore American.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
a Famous Paris School.

Paris has decided to keep the Boule
school, for cabinet making and art ap-
Piled to industry, open in the even
ing. The school has thirty-iour in
structors and staff Of fifty-one per-
sons, with only 1oo day pupils, and
has room for five times US many. 1t
costs the city 100000 a year, while
the furniture turned out by it sold
last wear for S4O0. New York Sun.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
Cuietud, Conduces TO Long Life.

That quietude conduces to longevity
seems to be demonstrated by the rec
ord of longevity in Philadelphia, q
matter on which the city prides itself
considerably. During the first half Of
this year the obituary columns Of the
Ledger contained death notices of PSI
women and 190 men who had lived to
or beyond the age of eighty years.
Tue greater part Of the deaths were OF
residents Of Philadelphia. Thirty wo-
mea and twenty-six men lived to OF
beyond the age Of ninety years. The
extreme ages reached were ninety
nine years by one woman and ninety
six by three men. One colored man
has record all to himself. He was
John Gibson, a we'll known character
in Philadelphia, who died on Febru-
ary 81 at the Home for Aged and In
firm ColoreG People. He claimed TO
be 13O years old, but the most au-
thentic information made him out to
be III, which was accepted es being
probably correct.-New York Sun.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17

Man? of the London clubs are very
rich anil possessed of much property
in the shape OF real estate and scrips.
The Carlton has just Invested $40, 600
IN consols. The Carlton is the only
club in London which includes among
its its items Of expenditure pew rents
$50 per annum.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
Are You Troubled? Aud do You Want
Your Troubles to Fly Away?

You have suffered worlds Of trouble, anxiety
Somrrj,n. :nur h,!.i,..ss gc.s wrong and for a
long time vnn have. been feeling physically
very ha.t>Y. Don't knrw whit j. ,lIc matter:
OF course voi: don't. .lse yoa would c"t some
medicine Tie trouble is with your stomach
and liva, Tyncr's Dyspepsia lirinrdy will do
a vast ,..;:a ,;lt ot good in hc!png this trouble
# vc.: y, ~ useit. Hric. 20 cents per bottle
For syir b" all druggists.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
FROM tndalussia, Ala.

IhavsSully !ested the curative qNalitie, Of
Tetterine upon several cases CT Eczema of
stubborn character and long standing. with
perfect success. | candiGly believe that it
will cure any case Of Eczema. c. l. :. Cam
thon, NJ. d. Sent By mail for Dc. in stamps.
J. r ShUntrinr Savannah Ga.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17

1t is proposed to name one Of the now ha:.
tleshirs Of the American Navy kcarsarS''. af
ter the famous ship that sank the Alabama
and WIS lost two years ago Oh fJncaGyi
Reef Central America
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
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GREAT BOOK FREE.


Wien Dr. R. V. Pierce. Of Buffalo, y. Y,
published the first edition Of his work. The
Peoples Common Sense Mcdica! Adviser,
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COPY, the profit OF? which would repay HIN
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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
Don't Tobscco Sp!t or snoSe Eour LILO
Away

Is tho truthful, startling title OF book
about No-To-Dac, the harmless, guaranteed
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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17

JoI1SsON's CHILL AED FEVER TONIC
Costs you 50 cents eo;tls If it cure, yeu,
and n OF = single cent unleS: it does
What does il cIre?
int Chi!,s and Fever.
2ud B.iinu. E-ycr.
3.d TYPHOID FEvE2.
4th. lieuorrhagtc Fever.
6th. Dsugue Fever.
9Th Measles
Gtk Ncrralga.
9th. La Grippe.
Monsy b, ok f bottle ins Ask your de2 err Anert
It. A. 2. GIE,RDxAr. Sns-na h. Ga, Proprietor
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17

Everyone Knows How il Is
to 50 Ter with cocns. and they are not c2nduc-
IL to walking; remore them vita hin'tercornS
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17

The subscription for Willia:o Grace. the
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Sl25.Oc2.
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ONT or So~!p,

That is tho way you feel as reSrl;t Of the
headache you had when ynu ,~oS- ths morn
hody by using !::rsns T,hu!a<. n, standard
remedy for al stomach and live: complaints.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17

Mrs. Wirsows Soothing Syrup fnrch'dren
teethjng softenS the gum. reduces lnttama-
ZION. allnys main cures wind collie. :5c. Il bottle.
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FITS stopped froe by DE- K,ES.'s Gnrsr
NrkYe Rss1otrN No ITS alta first "a; : Use.
Marvellous ca7es. Treatise and :2.,E trisl ho.-
tie free. u:. Kline, 81 Arch St. l'hia. Pa
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17
The very poor OF Berlin are better
housed than those OF any other large
city in the world. Tue G.rnan capi-
tai i3 absolutely without "slums." "

The London Engineer cncounces
that it will give 1920 guiuea' 10 prizes
for the best forms OF horseles5 vehi-
clea,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17

can recommend Pso'S Cure for Con
sumption to sufferers from Asthma.---E
D. TOWNSEND, It. Howard. Wis. May 1, '94.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17

EanyInGuences Combine TO r edrce Health
to the danger limit. The revivins properties
Of parkcr's ding: Tonic overcome these ills.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-17

Missoori has SG,421 acres planted in fax.