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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07
A Kaffir Wedding Ceremony.

As we approached the kraal our ears
were greeted by the shrieks, yells and
bowls of the wedding party, and on sur
mounting ridge of ground we came
upon company all in full fig" prac-
Using one of their dances. The men
wore large plumes of black feathers,
which covered their heads aud hung
down over their shoulders. They had
shields, covered with cowhide and car
ried sticks, which they waved and bran.
dished in very war-like manner. They
we're continually in motion, stamping,
grunting and shouting, and at last fell
into kind of procession, which moved
on toward the kraal, dancing all the
way. Every now and then some warrior.
more than usually excited, would burst
from the ranks and bound with high
stepping action several yards in ad-
vance. He would then stop, and, with
queer antics and strange gyrations,
would go through the motions of kill
ing his antagonists, continuing them
amid the plaudits of his companions till
they caught him up, when he would
fall in, only to be succeeded by an ex-
cited rival, eager to equal if not to out
do him. The two sisters of the bride,
elegantly attired in few rows of green,
white and pink beads, accompanied this
jovial crew, shrieking and racing about
as II possessed. The father of the bride
was there, too, distinguishable from
the other "braves" by the extra length
of his tail of feathers, which hung from
the top of his head and reached all
down his back. As this interesting
company proceeded they we're met by
women in pairs, all dressed (?) alike in
the same charming simplicity, who ran
to meet them, screaming at the top OF
their voices and making most peculiar,
tremulous, shrill noise, which reminded
me more of " neighing" than of anything
else. These fell into the ranks, as did
q large company of young girls and
children, who all rushed to meet the pro-
cession yelling as loud as they could and
appearing to be quite mad with excits-
ment. The whole body then advanced
at majestic sort of pace, all taking one
step forward at the same moment,
raising their shields, giving q stamp
and yell, and so on, till they got to q
sort of parade-ground in front of q
kraal, where they drew up in line two
or three deep and continued the stamp
ing and shouting, waving of arms,
positioning and the other msnouvres,
accompanying themselves by a song,
which consisted in the perpetual reitera.
ton of three notes in minor key. The
bride, surrounded by whole bevy Of
sisters and sympathizing friends, knelt
on mat facing the dancers and held q
shield and knife in her hand. Her
dress consisted of beads arranged with
great taste, and her hair was deliberately
gotten up with brass wire and palm oil
of the period. But what entertained
US the most was the blase, contemptuous
expression of her countenance, which
was evidently the highest mode for
Kafir brides to assume.-In Tents IL.
the Trans0aal, by Mrs. Hutchinson.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07
Millions Of Gold and Silver

Are lost annually from the imperfection in
the machinery and process in use s quartz
mines. Tho Robertson process reduces the
expense Of extracting gold and silver from
ores and makes much expensive machinery
unnecessary. The writer Of this. has seen the
practical working Of this process and knows
men who have tried It and derived benefit
from Its cheapness and efficiency. John A.
Robertson OF Oakland, Cal, the inventor, has
rights for sale.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07
Without a Pear.

The brightest, newsiest, most spicy, and
withal the most substantial and valuable
weekly paper published on the Pacific Coast
is unquestionably the San Francisco WEEKLY
CHRONICLE. Its large size, its correspond.
ence from every quarter OF the globe, the
originality and decision OF its opinions, and
its prominent features too varied for emu.
meration, place 1t without peer in the ranks
Of western journalism. In every department
It shines, its wide and growing circulation
fully warranted By its sterling merits.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07
q. j. Hawley q Go.

, TINS popular or and reliable e. house VIII net
lion OF groceries, but will I'LL orders for any
and all descriptions OF goods needed in the
household or the farm. Give particular de-.
scription Of goods needed and remit by Wells,
Fargo s. Co., or by p. o. order to 2l5 Suffer
st., San Francisco.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07
The Corn and the Lilies.

uV WI hAiN Wv AHssN''
Said the corn to the lilies,
"Press not near my feet.
You are only idlers,
Neither corn nor wheat.
Does one earn living
Just by bein- sweet2"
Naught answered the lilies;
Neither yea nor nay,
Only they grow sweeter
All the livelopg day.
And at last the Teacher
Glanced to come that way.
While His tired disciples
Rested at His feet,
And the proud corn rustled
Kidding them to eat,
"Children, said the Tea cher,
"The life is mere than meat.
~Consider the lilies,
How beautiful they grow!
Never king had such glory,
Yet no toll they know"
o happy wero the lilies
That He loved them so.
Emily A. Brdddock, in Sunday Afternoo
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07
The Wilcox Pump.

Mr.. Wilcox is not only making the best
pump upon this coast, but he has decided to
reduce the price to suit the depressed con.
dition OF the times, and is selling at reduc.
ton OF Is per cent upon his price list Send
for circular to AIT Mission st. 8. F.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07

The caption OF an article in the Buffalo En-.
press is: "The Voice Of the Bar" Haven't
got time to read 1t, but suppose 1t must be
lemonade, with a young lumber yard in it
for me, please."-OH City Derrick.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07
A Great Enterprise.

The Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company
is one of Rochester's greatest business enter
prises. Their Hop Bitters have reached a
sale beyond all precedent, having from their
intrinsic value found their way into almost
every household In the land.-Grdphic.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07
How GLOOMY the World Looks

When the system Is out of order and the liver
Is inactive. Some people move along half
dead day after day, caring little for the pres.
emit and having no hope for the future. If
such sufferers would secure bottle OF Turn.
er's Regulator they would feel happier at
once. The whole system would be revolu-
tlonlzed, while health, vigor and natural vi
vacity would return TO bless those who avail
themselves of this remedy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07
Dentistry.

Go to DR.. Cochrane, $50 Market street, San
Francisco, II you want flrst-class work al
low rates. Cochrane stands at the head Of
his profession.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07
Buy tho Best.

The best photograph is always the cheap
est, but at the Imperial Gallery, TX Market
street, San Francisco, you get not only the
best but the lowest-priced work in the city.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07

S45 will buy 1000 fine cigars at J. w
Shaeffer s. Co.'S. 1898 Sacramento St., s.
F. (No Drummers employed)
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07
Gen. u. s. Grant

And family have had their photographs taken
at Taber's, the only gallery in San Francisco
that he has SO honored. Copies for sale
No. Montgomery st., San Francisco.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07

ALL Photographs mace at the New York Gallery
No. Is Third St. r. are guaranteed to be
Priccs to suit the times. J. II. PETERS Proprietor
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07

The genuine merits OF PHOS-
PLATE SOAP and persistent ad-
vertising will force every druggist,
groceryman and general dealer to
order it by the gross sooner or later
Ask for it in every store. The re-
tail price ID IS cents per cake. we
wish to sell it only at wholesale, but
in case you cannot find it we VIII
send q nice box of three cakes Dy
mail, postage paid, on receipt OF %
cents in stamps.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07

Tirs "a: furnia q 5O Boys and Children ,ry ar.
and shoes IN ade to order. Persons in the couh, Dol
dering Boots and Shoes to the OF snnr NJ
cent 30 as to make the express charges lRhr only
Boots and shoes Of NY OWN one price.
DoOts and Shoes sent q. Y. ID. PosltlVeJ o"e
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07

The Best Spring Medicine and
Bcautiiicr Of the Complexion in
use. Cures Pimple BOils.
Bitches, Neuralgia, Scrofula,
GOut, Rheumatic and Mercurial
Pains, and all Diseases arising
from u disOrdercd state of the
Blood or Liver.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07

The Photograph Gallery Of. VIM. Shew has been
removed from ll5 TO 500 Kearny st. San Franci,co.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07

asked.
"The value of diamonds in the mar
ket of Kimbley, varied in the years
1869, 10, II from twenty to forty
pounds per carat, English money, since
which time the price of diamonds in the
African market has greatly diminished,
ranging from thirty-five shillings to
five pounds, English, per carat.
Diamonds are much worn in that coun-
try for ornament, uncut, and are very
brilliant and handsome, and to my taste
are as desirable as those that are cut
that have passed through the European
or American diamond settlers hands.
Glow much Of place is the mining
town kindly
kindly, at present, is very nicely
situated town, and on q clear day is
seen at distance of twenty-five miles.
1t is composed of canvas and galvanized
iron buildings. There are four hand
some churches of galvanized iron, and
two handsome theaters. In 1877 the
population was 10000. There are
places of amusement q few miles from
town where the people resort on Sun
day. They have conveyances to all
seaports from Kimbley; stage coaches
to Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East
London, and Port Latell. Stage coaches
take eight days for the journey to each
port. The Voel river, o distance of
twenty, one miles from town, is also a
place of resort. The state of the dia-
mond fields at present is called Greek
land. It is about one-half the size OF
the State of Maryland. The northeast
boundary is on the Transvaal; the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-07
Boots and Shoes

JOHN SULLIVAN. n. +; cor ., SEQ
,,ffers to make 10 order the best FreIsSar
calf Leather BOOTS, at from o. 70 ant
California Leather Boots. g.: GaiteIs
- Irxis Ties. q TO S6; French Call Onio,.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
Globe Hotel,

NICHOLAS sHiLLES, proprietor. Mineral Point
Wis. Bhis house has recently been enlarged ana
rented thoughoHt, and is now one of the very
oest hotels In South. west Wisconsin. The build
J ng u now nearly twice its former size and u
capable Of accommodating almost any number
make the ..Gohe Hotel" hrst.elass IN every
respect, The beat of wines. liquors snd cigAre
constantly on hand. In connection with the
hotel ls large Earn and attentive hostlers are
asWays h.pf ~ land, Remember. Foot ol High
treet. Mineral Point WIS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
DR. q. w Moffett.

Graduate of the Ohio College of Dental Sur
gerry, has opened new Dental Rooms over
Osbarne's Jewelry Store. lie solicits the pat
ronage of the citizens Of Mineral Point and
vicinity offer TO give satisfaction in what
ever piece Of work Is entrusted to my care.
use the forceps only when there is no other
means available. Preserving the natural teeth
a speciality. No charges for consultation.
Respectfully, Z. W. MOFFETr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
DIR UGGISTS.

j. B, q G. r. Mofett,
Have u large stock of Drugs, Chemicals Fancy
Toilet Goods, Cutlery, School Books, Stationery,
Wall Paper, Paints, Ole, Glass, &c. Give usa
ca aud get cheap bargains. Sign of the Golden
Mortar. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
Eden Hotel.

On corner OF Mineral Point, Highland, Mnscoda.
Avoca, Madison and Prairie du Chien roads,
Eden. Iowa Co.. Wis., NIKE Schultz, Prop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
DR. III. p Mix.

Homeopathic Physician, Highland, Wis,
will give prompt attention to calls in village
or country. Office in rooms formerly occupied
by DR.. Cosins.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
Farner,s Hotel.

A. McCrTUHIS, proprietor. Opposite the depot
Arena, Wis. Good Stables and Cattle Yard,
attached TO the premises.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
Avoca House,

HENRY LEACH. proprietor, Ayoca. Wisconsin.
Teams and drivers furnished 10 any part OF the
country. Good Livery connected with the house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
DENTIST.
i w. WaSSall.

DENTIST. Mineral Point Wisconsin. ONCE
over Gundry 4 Gray's store. Nitros Oxide
Gas administered for the painless extraction
of teeth ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
HOTELS.
City Hotel,

MAHK TgRRILE. proprietor, Mineral Point, Wiz
cousin Good Wines & Liquors. Well furnished,
good Stables aud reasonable charges. 80
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
DR.. ]. H. Wingender's

DENTAL. ROOMS. Successor to the late DR..
j. B, Coykendall. Oldest Office IN the county
-establi She'd 1857 All operations performed
with care aud skill and at reasonable rates.
Dtutrbfr Eabmar3t
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
DR.. L. M. j. Leonard,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office and residence
in Mr.. shepard's house on Jerusalem street,
nearly opposite Jerusalem Pump. Entrance
from High street between Presbyterian church
and Shepard's marble shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
Charles Egan, NJ. D.

PnYsIcIAN AND SURGEON, Highland Wisconsin.
county
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
William Eastman, M. D.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office No. lCoad' s
block, Cup stairs) Cor High and Chestnut sts.,
over Dcler's store. Mineral Point. Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
o. @. Smith,
PHI YSICIANS.
DR.. w. H. Osborn,

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND sURGEoN, Miner
al Point. Wis, office one door east of U. $.
Hotel,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20
ALnRo JENKs.
B. Ternes,
T. Patefeld.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, and General Insurance
Agent Office over Alton y Huse's store,
Mif1in, Wis. 2O-tI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-06-20

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-08
European Disasters.
New York Express.


England certainly is having very hard
time, Whist with AfghRnistan, Zululand,
the depression in business. and the failure
of the crops. The latest piece of bad
news that comes across the cable is that q
storm of unusual severity ragged in the
valley of the Thames and other parts of
England Saturday night. The rain pour
ed down in torrents, and, with the hail,
caused irreparabDe damage to the growing
crops, while Ia some places there were
serious foundations and the loss of live
stock is heavy. England seems to have
been internally under cloud during almost
the entire year. the sight of the sun being q
novelty that has seldom been experienced
The rain has been almost ineessant, and
from all sides come stories of ruined crops
and suffering 10 the agricultural districts.
And England has not been alone in this
unfortunate atmospheric. condition
Throughout many parts of Europe the
same unfavorable conditions have prevail
ed, and the crops are in dropping Of
ruined state. Indeed, it is only in some
parts of Russia that the crops have sue
ceeded at all. In this dilemma Europt
must naturally look to this country for he
supply of cereals, and it is u satisfaction
to know that we will be able to supply
her. Our crop will be equal to all de
mauds, and the New World will agail
prove its efficacy in supplying the want
and necessities Of the Old.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-08
Mr.. rllden and the Ohio Contest.
Omaha Herald.


Much has been said and written about
MIR. Tilden and Gen. Ewing, and particu
larry about Mr.. Tiden and Ohio, iu a
general way, the charge being on the one
hand, that some horrible alliance had been
entered into between these distinguished
gentlemen personally, and, on the other.
that the man who was elected President OF
the United States in 1876 by 200 600 ma
iOrity was in some way inimcal to Dem
ocratic success 10 Ohio. These two impu-
tations are in direct conflict with each
other, and both are false. Gen Ewing
has settled the alliance charge to every
body's satisfaction,
AS to Mr.. Tilden and the Ohio contest
he is not even Indifferent to results in
Ohio. A gentleman OF the highest char
acter, and one of the best known men in
the West, who saw Mr.. aTilden a short
time since, informs US that Mr.. Tilden is
10 hearty sympathy with the Democrats
OF Ohio, and that all talk to the contrary
Is as false as it is absurd.
From the same high authority we are
warranted in saying that apprehensions
that Mr.. Ewing might not receive the
support of many Democrats to whom his
views are so distasteful on the money
question are groundless. The party Is
united, enthusiastic aud confident of vic.
tory,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-08

The fond hope of keeping the magnii-
cent Centennial building as a permanent
feature of Paramount park has been DASH
ed by a recent decision of the park COM
missiouers. They have resolved that TIN
structure must come down, and have notF
fed the permanent exhibition company to
remove it within two years from July 10,
This notification takes the company by
surprise. They had been lead to expect
that the park commissioners would permit
the building to remain and become a seat
of instruction in the arts and sciences; but
during the present summer when the
theatrical season in the city grew languid
"Pinafore" took possession of the build
ing, supplemented with opera and Sunday
concerts, and this determined the park
authorities to have it removed. They de-
cided by an unanimous vote to send 10 the
notice to that effect. -PhilddelpbiG Times
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-08
N,hilist IncendiarIsm in Russia.
From the New York Times.


Russian incendiarism appears to have
reached the height of its audacity, in as
sailing the most sacred of native historical
citadels. The recent fires in Mini. Nov
gorod, Petropaulovski and Uralsk touch
only those who inhabit them; but the con-
fagration which has just destroyed part
of the Moscow Kremliu will be felt by
every Russian from the White Sea to the
Black, All the grandest periods of Rus
sian history are here represented. In the
center stand the belfry of Ivan the Great,
the monster cannon of Feodor IvanovitCh,
the colossal bell cast by the Empress
Anne, and the votive church of Ivan the
Terrible. Fronting the Red Square is the
famous Gate of Salvation-through which
the Polish garrison marched out as pris~
oners 10 16l2-so veDerated that no one is
allowed TO pass it with his hat on. Along
the passage leading to the Iverski Gate
are ranged the 10l guns taken from
Napoleon in 1912, aud every turret on the
red wall surrounding the fortress repre-
sents the execution of rebel by Peter the
Great. In word. this famous spot is
the ''kremlin" (citadell of Russia, and its
attem pied destruction shows the despera-
ton of the Nihilists in striking at the pal
ladium of national generation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-08
WON

Leucorrhea. Excessive Flowing, Painful
Monthly Periods, SuppressiOns when from IN
natural causes Irregularities, Weak Back. Prolap-
sus or Falling of the Uterus Anterverslon anc
Retroverson Bearing down Sensations, lnterna
Heat, Nervous Depression, Debility. Dependency
threatened Miscarriage, Chrome Congestion, lima
nation and liberation of the Uterus, lmpo-
tency, Barrenness, or Sterility, and Female, Weak
ness
Added to these are the pangs, the troubles, the
wearing strain of maternity, and which often 90
more toward breaking her constitution and weak
ening her for other efforts than all else of her labor
and duties mdsse. 1t is in this direction that
one often discovers that which it most pitful in
the life of such a woman. She labors on through
the period of CESSATION to the last possible moment
often over exerting herself, and often doing her
and her offspring irreparable injury The result OF
all this is that the mother at that period of life
when she sh ould pess he threshold of vigorous
and cheerful old age. is often broken down and
after a year two of intclerabe suffering Is hur
RED off 10 the nearest chnrchyard
A bottle or two of ShoreY's Investigator takeT
during the year, will not only make womant
life light and happy, but will cure permanently
most Of her complaints. Sold by all druggists a
one dollar per large package. Sold in Des Moinei
| wholesale and retail by
| c. II. WARD & CO, and by druggists generally
| FULLER g. FULLER,
| Wholesale Agents, Chicago.
| Depot, So Cedar St, New York. 6-26nwf&v
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-08

In regard to the Southern Niger the
ST. Paul Pioneer FreSS expresses itself in
this wise: 1T is every day becoming
more apparent that the colored people OF
the South need practical discipline more
than they do schools. They need the stern
and rugged virtues that come from sur
rounding difficulties, obeying laws and as
Stunning responsibility, more than they
need what is technically called education
What they need is firmness and independ-
ence of character, and this can be learned
in the hard knocks of actual business bet
ter than in the schools provided by North
ern philanthropy for adult negroes. "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-08

a strong movement is being made to
restore tltz John Porter to his rank of
maJor-eeneral In tie army, with his back
pay amounting to some $4,000. Gov
ernor Mcclellan, it is said, it is deeply in
terested in the scheme, and will use his
utmost endeavors to secure its success.
In addition TO this General Sherman Is
quietly on General Porter's side, and the
indlctions are that much-wronged man
will finally get his rights. That he has
not had them before has been the result
OF a malevolent vindictiveness that has dis
gTaced the menlwho praeticed lit. -Ne.C
York HeraLd.t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-08
Lost Seven Pounds in three Weeks.

Allan's Anti-Fat is a genuine medicine,
and will reduce corpulency from two to
five pounds per week. Purely vegetable
and perfectly harmless, acting entirely on
the food in the stomach, preventing the
formation of fat. 1t is also a positive
remedy for dyspepsia and rheumatism.
BOSTON, Mass Feb. 11th, 1878.
BOTANIC MEDICINE Co., Buffalo, NY:
Gentlemen The lady alluded to lost
seven pounds in three weeks, by the use
ofAllaH's Anti-Fat.
Yours truly, SMITH, DooLTTTLE & SMITH.
Wholesale Druggists.