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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-03
TRADING In DIAMONDS.
The Gems Becoming a Sort of Currency-
Some Tricks in the Trade.

1 ho "o"hs ''oht Va
Some Tricks in the Trade.
A recent advertisement in a morn
Ing newspaper to the effect that $780,
700 worth of diamonds and jewelry
were offered in exchange for real es-
tate, prompted reporter to inquire
who had so large stock of gems for
trading purposes. 1t was ascertained
from the broker who is managing the
transaction that the diamonds were
the property Of a diamond merchant
who desired to lessen his stock, and it
being the dull season of the year took
this means of accomplishing that end.
IL do not often have diamond trades"
said the broker, "but / have managed
several. | traded for several houses in
diamonds not long ago, the largest
amount being $4,000. This was all
paid in diamonds. A few weeks ago
| traded $4,000 lot of diamonds for
house that belonged to a well known
society lady. After the bargain had
been closed, the diamonds deposited in
my safe, and the deed brought out for
her signature, she asked to see the
stones. They were in a small paper
box, and when she saw them she ex-
claimed, is that my house in that
little box? l won't sign the deed She
lid signit, though, but not until after
much persuasion
A member of a firm of diamond i'm
porters said that there were just two
houses in this country who imported
over $500,000 worth of diamonds last
year through the custom house. He
was satisfied that neither of these es-
adjustments was dsposing of its
stock for anything excepting money.
diamonds are largely used for trading
purposes" he said; "they bring ready
sale and command staple price.
There is, however, much difference
between the selling and buying prices,
and it takes pretty sharp and expert
enced buyer to avoid deception in re-
gard to the true value of stone. A
short time ago gentleman bought
$4,000 worth of stones from us for
cash. A few days afterward he re-
turned and said that he would pur-
chase 100000 worth of stones, pro-
vided we would value them at ten per
cent more than that if our opinions
were asked by any person wanting to
buy them. We refused, as a matter of
course, and he left the Office. Last
week wealthy gentleman called on us
and asked our opinion of the value of
q number of diamonds he had with
, llllll. liz Stlu JlldJ llc lOdllcu u Ccl Juil
sum of money on them, and, as the
loan had not been returned, the stones
were forfeited. We examined them
and found that he had loaned much
more than they were worth. To our
astonishment we found that all of our
$4,000 sale were included in the lot.
We told him of this fact, and described
the man, whom he readily recognized.
I'm glad,' said he, that l didn't let
him have any more money. l offered
to lend him from 100000 to 100000
on diamonds, provided he would let me
call here and have them appraised /
explained then how the scamp had
tried to bribe us to help him cheat, and
the loaner has permanently retired
from the diamond business. There
are tricks in all trades, but l think
there are none to excel those in our
business. ."-NeW York Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-03
A Poor Mans Wealth

A poor man Yes; must confess
No wealth of gold do Ipossess;
No pastures fine, with grazing kline,
Nor fields of waving gruin are mine;
No foot of fat or fallow land
Where rightfully my feet may stand
The while claim it rs my own
BY deed and title mine alone.
All, poor indeed perhaps you say
But spare me your compassion, pray!
When can't ride, with you, walk
In Natures company, and talk
With one who will not slight or slur
The child forever dear to her
And one who answers back, be sure,
With smile for smile, though am poor.
And while communing thus count
An inner wealth of large amount
The wealth of honest purpose blent
With Penury's environment
The wealth of owing naught to-day
But debts that would gladly pay,
And wealth OF thanks still unexpressed
With cumulative interest.
A wealth of, patience and content
For all my ways improvident;
A laith still fondly exercised
For all my plans unrealzed;
A wealth of promises that still,
How c'er l fail, hope to fill;
wealth of charity for those
Who pity me, my ragged clothes.
A poor man! Yes, must confess
No wealth oi gold do possess;
No pastures fine, with grazing kline,
Nor fields of waving grain are mine
But ah, my friend I've wealth, no end !
And milionaires might condescend
To bend the knee and envy me
This opulence ofpovery!
j. WhlicOmb Riley.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-03

A Long Branch hotel clerk has
made himself famous and popular by
kissing babies Gage not limited), and
has received many favorable com.
ments from admiring parents. Bash.
full fellowl Babies are well enough
though to commence on.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-03

Slang is always Objectionable. In.
stead of saying "a dead give away
you should say "a posthumous dona-
tion."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-03

The total value of the Sou ,hern crop,
thirty years ago was $13S,605,73s
while now it exceeds $760,00O,000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-03

Official reports state that the British
census embraces 100000 women.
Who wouldn't be a census,
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1883-09-28

''But see! the whole of Rome is
against me.
1.-The Prmtorian band and Burrhus,
and all the ungrateful rabble.
"Assist me now, slave! and command
q Caesar hereafter.
NAY, be quick" reiterated Nero, as
the tumult without increased, cor
twill be too late.
"Say, slave, cans't thou not hclpp
is there no assistanceP
Hast thou no safetyP"
"I haven' muttcrcd Vindicus.
"What?"
"This!' whispered the slave, through
his clcnched teeth, drawing from his
bosom the hidden dagger.
What meanest thou, slavep" asked
Nero, in an alarmed voice.
"To save my master!" was the cold
response.
"Say, sire! dOst thou recollect the
Goth-the Gladiator"
"Well, what of him, boye'
"He was'-
WHAT"
My father!"
"Ha" exclaimed the Emperor, "and
the girl was"-
MY sistcr!" answered the youth,
wildly.
Hal" cried Nero, "dost thou threat
en- me. slave?
"Of, villain or I'll strike thee dead
at my feet!
Threaten C3sarP
"By heaven! It's perfidy complete
oh! OH save me! | know not what l
say! No! no! no! thou wilt not!
'All hell is leagued against me boy!
villain! slavel stand out of my way
"Ho!there guard, ho!ho! treachery!
"Then vengeance! to your dutyn'
cried the youth, as he seized the En-
perOr by the throat, and hurled him
PROSTATE on the floor.
Thus! thus! l avenge thee! father!
sister!"
And he buried his dagger deep into
the heart Of the tyrant. saturday Even-
ing Post.
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VISION.

| looked upon the green-notched cape
That hens blithesome sea,
Imark host of waves that shape
And rush exultingly
Toward shore, SO soft inclined,
Within drapery
OF mist, but half defined,
l see it-and do not see!
Quick here and there aud quiet, too,
The billows change their place,
And seek and leave and seek anew
These sinuous lines OF grace,
Where curving in and nesting round,
The landscape shows to me
Fair traits and yet no bound
Isce it-and do not see
The day mel in from night and dawn,
l greet 1t ioyfully,
Aud think 1T pleasure newly born
| find 1t mystery
For closing mists life's pathway drapc,
AS fogs blind shore and sea,
/ grope TO find its shape,
see it-and do not see!
Mary BartoI, IN New York Home Jo'011sl
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THE GLADIATOR.

nc JHcdUcT WAS CTOWucu 10 over
flowing.
The bood-thirsty Nero, attended by
Burrhus and Seneca, had already ar
rived, and taken his usual seat high
above the arena, to. witness the com
bat.
A more disinterested expression of
countenauce cannot be conceived, than
that which characterized the features
of the Emperor, Us he set looking down
upon the arena, now prepared tor the
sacrifice of his victim.
The populace, long since accustomed
to such fiendish exhibitions of his
tyranny, had commenced their usual
practice OF Kissing at the appearance of
Nero, who now rose to his feet, and
demanded in an authoritative tone OF
the attending lictors to bring forth the
combatantS.
Immediately, at the command, the
wide and heavy doors which formed
the entrance TO the arena, flew aiar, as
If by magic, and sword in hand, ap.
peared the devoted Gladiators, who,
forced by the lictors into the center OF
the arena, in silence awaited the signal
to commence.
favorite of the inhuman monarch of
Rome-trained from his infancy to the
sword, to execute the private deeds of
vengeance of his royal master.
With careless air of self confidence
he stood regarding his unwilling but
naughty antagonist with smile of con-
tempt, as he proudly signifed to the
Emperor his readiness to commence
the conflict, which was to add another
to the already innumerable crimes of
Nero.
The other was Goth, who, for some
pretended otfense, had incurred the
displeasure of Nero, and by his order
had been condemned to fight the skill
ful Gladiator before himself and the
populace.
de seemed to be a man some years
past the meridian of life, and his fur
rowed cheeks and silvery locks gave
evident proof OF East care and sorrow.
Without exhibiting the least SIGN of
fear or trepidation, he informed the
lictor of his willingness to begin the
combat, ut the same time he cast one
farewell, lingering Lock- towards the
assembly of people, rs If expecting to
pSLOit oOiuO iONtu Olc lOI Ilb ItlSl
time, but instantly he turned away,
disappointed at not meeting the fa-
miliar countenance of the enc expected.
The populace were now evidently
moved to sympathy at the appearance
OF the venerable combatant-his gray
hairs, wrinkled brow, majestic air, and
noble bearing, all conspired to excite
and arouse the dormant feelings of
humanity, in favor of the prisoner.
Loud murmurs of disapprobation
were distinctly heard to issue from the
gallery.
In a short time the noise increased.
and the words of:
'Down with the tyrantr "Let's
slay the murderer!" were waited to the
ears of the afrighted Nero, who foam
ing at the mouth, now arose and ex-
claimed:
"By Jupiter! the slave that speaks |
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1883-09-28
The Mexican Police.
IOston Advertiser.

Monterey Cor. Boston Advertiser.
The Mexican police are striking fig-
ures, clad in scanty linen and much
''brief authority" with rusty, old
fashioned cavalry sabres dangling at
their heels, and equally antique look
ing pistols pendant from their belts.
OF course, they are ubiquitous, mostly
too much SO, and after the manner of
the species elsewhere are generally on
the spot when not wanted, but seldom
when their preSence is actually needed.
For example, the other evening, about
8 O'Clock, while many people were in
the street, young man stood on the
pavement, talking to lady of un-
doubted responsibility, who sat inside
her window. During that perfectly
decorOus conversation, of perhaps ten
minutes, no less than three policemen
tapped the gentleman upon the
shoulder and warned him, like little 10,
to ''move mt being against the
law to talk on the street to persons in
side! The same evening, at nearly the
same hour, the house of the American
consul (who chanced to be out of
town., on the populous Gale de
Campo, was entered by thieves. A
young man who sleeps in the house
came home while they were in the
midst of their work, and, notwithstand-
ing his loud cries, Police! Police!n
was beaten insensible, the enterprising
burglars quietly finished their ''burg-
ling and departed in peace with their
booty. However, to the credit of the
government be it said, that Monterey
is model city in many respects. There
are never any riots upon the streets,
and fewer murders and robberies are
committed within cooperation limits
than in most northern cities of equal
population. During my five months
residence here | have never seen but
one drunken man, and he was being
conducted between two policemen, up
roarously happy, to prison. On tho
principle that sit takes a rogue TO catch
rogues," this Mexican police force
ought to be the best in the world, for
its ranks are recruited from the army,
who are mostly criminals.
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and some were hastily approaching to
put their threats in execution, when
Nero, warned by Seneca of his danger,
retreated amid the curses of the rabble,
by a backway to his palace.
Twas midnight.
The Emperor had long since retired
to his apartment.
He lay upon his couch, wrapped in
irregular slumbers, and annoyed by
unwelcome dreams.
"Ha, ha, hal" exclaimed he in his
sleep.
"See, she dies!
"IIa, is she his daughter?
"Then | am avenged.
"Now let slave learn how TO thwart
a C1 1sar!
"What! blood?
Eyes! blood!
"a C@sar's blood?
"No-the blood of the hated Gothw
The roar of the tumult, occasioned
by the enraged people, were now
waited TO the ears of the murderer
the monarch of Rome-who, awaken
ing, sprung from his couch, hastily
put on his armor, and stood in the
center of the apartment, the very pic
ture of terror and dismay.
"Ha, VindieuS-slave-h
"Dost thou sleep when a Caesar
calls?" cried the terrified Nero.
II wait your commands" answered
a tall youth, entering the apartment
of the Emperor.
He was q young man just ripening
into manhood, dressed in the garb of
common slave, but his prominent fea-
lures and the dark clusters OF curly
ringlets, which hung in rich profusion
round his shoulders, proclaimed him
to have been born of nobler parentage.
Having made his obeisance to the
Emperor, he retired towards the
window which over-ooks the principal
street in front of the palace.
Had the Emperor observed more
closely, he might have seen him clutch
frantically a dagger, which was but
partially concealed in his bosom.
"See's thou anythingP' asked Nero,
in voice rendered scarcely audible
by fear,
"See'st thou anything?"
''For the sake OF Rome, what means
this uproarP"
A smile of triumph lighted up the
pale features of the youth, as he turned
to the Emperor, and said:
Ely, sire! fly! there is no time to
spare.
"Tis Vindex. the Gaul.
"Fly, sire! fly!
Followed by the people and the
Pr@torian guards, he approaches the
palace.
Fly! sire! lyr' exclaimed again the
youth.
Ely! slave?
"Fly from whom?
"A Caesar flyP
"By the gods! if thou darest utter
that word again, I'll cleavc thee in
twon'
The noise increased row to q ten
fold degree.
The Emperor trembled.
The shouts of the mob could now
be distinctly heard,
Nearer and nearer they approached
the palace.
Nero retired to the window.
''HO, the tyranl!
"Down with the tyrantn' exclaimed
the Gaul without, as he endeavored to
force an entrance into the palace.
Alarmed for his immediate safety,
Nero approached the slave, and af-
fectionately laying his hand on his
shoulder, said, in a voice as mild rs
fear would permit:
"Vindicus! dost love thy masterP"
"Dost doubt thy slave, sirep" an
swcred the youth emphatically.
"By heaven, l do not!
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oner, started from his reverie.
His whole frame, which now had APP
peared SO calm, was now distorted with
rage.
Fire flashed from his hitherto dull
black eye.
Turning to the citizens, he ex-
claimed:
Romans and friends, listen while |
tell you the cause OF this.
"Have ye daughters?
II had one and loved her, but the
tyrant-"
Attack him, Sextus" exclaimed
the enraged Emperor, to the Gladiator,
fear ing some sudden disclosure.
Scarcely had the command been
given, when the hireling slave, already
tired of the long delay, rushed with an
impetuous attack upon his Impractical
opponent.
The shock, though unexpected, was
received in n manner worthy of more
experienced swordsman.
At the same time recovering, he in
flicted upon the neck of the slave n
wound, which caused him to stagger,
streaming with blood, across the arena.
Loud shouts of applause now rent
the theater.
The Goth, astonished at his success,
followed up his advantage, and repeat
ing his blow, brought the Roman to
his knee.
All were now on the Gp.toe of ex-
pectation.
Loud cries of:
"Slay the william" now burst from
the seats, and the sword of the prisoner
was raised high above the head of his
enemy, to perform the wish of the peo-
pie!
"Silence, deep and death-like, now
pervaded the whole assembly.
The fallen Gladiator stared his con-
queror in the face with sullen malig-
nifty.
The Emperor, pale rs corpse, his
eyes starting out of their sockets,
looked down upon the pair unable to
open his quivering lips.
He gasped as il the last hope was
severed
"By heaven!" at last he exclaimed to
Seneca.
"By heaven! he shall not dle-baflied
-Olib W Oil IGHODlO pOIh.
by Mars! it is too bad"
And in order to arrest the attention
of Majesticus, and save his favorite, in
Il loud voice he eXclaimed:
'What, no! Majesticus!'
At the mention of his name, the
Goth suddenly turned toward the
speaker, when the agile Sextus sprang
20 his feet, and with renewed vigOr
continued the combat with so much
deXterity as to gain the advantage in q
few passes.
The Goth not expecting such move
ment, now acted entirely on the de-
fensive.
The Emperor smiled ma,iciouslv as
he perceived the effect of his artiiice
The skill of the practiced Gladiator
was brought to bear.
The inequality of the combatants
was clearly perceivable.
The strokes of Majesticus waxed
fainter and fainter at every blow of his
antagonist, who, emboldened by his
success, and confident of victory, di-
rected his blows with more skill and
certainty.
Cursed treacheryr cried the Goth,
rs covered with wounds and streaming
with blood, he nerved his arm to the |
and summoning his remaining
strength, he aimed one desperate blow
at the breast of his opponent, who,
skillfully avoiding the pass, at the same
time plunged his weapon into the heart
Of his aged victim.
The tumult in the gallery rapidly in
The Emperor prepared hastily to de-
part.
A shrek, loud and heartrending, now
burst upon the ears of the excited spec
Lators!
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1883-09-28

The Belle of the Bali has Wayside
49, Dream.
Washington Star.
The belle of the ball at Potomac Hall
sat down to rest on her way home q
few nights ago and fell asleep. She
dreamed that she was Cinderella, and
that the messengers of the Prince were
trying glass slippers on her feet.
When she awoke she finished her jour-
ney home barefoot, for some one had
stolen her shoes and stockings.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1883-09-28

Subscription, 81 per Year in Advance.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-04-13
Buildings are going up in all di-

Buildings are going up i'll all di-
rections.
Large trains of cmigrants goods
continue to arrive daily.
Merchants and every one else are
crowded with the spring rush.
New Clocks and Watches just
received at Hutchinson g. Frcnch's.
Ryan Bros. will loan you money
at cheap rates to prove up with.
Miss Nora Walker left last Tues
dav eve for visit to her folks in
Wisconsin,.
The Dakota boon still declines to
"bust," in spite of assertions to that
effect in eastern papers.
Both bank buildings are fast ap-
preaching completion, and both will
soon he ready for occupancy.
Col. Lcavitt has put downa good
and substantial side walk in front of
his place of busines on Main street
-IIutchison & French make a
speciality Of furnishing large Glass for
Store Fronts. If you are intending to
build, call on them and get prices
before buying elsewhere.
Last Monday forenoon. James
Pope ST.. and his two sons were at
work on a we'll on their farm about
six miles north of town, when for the
purpose of boring it deeper the father
was being lowered with rope by the
two boys. After decending short
distance he called to the boys to raise
him, as the foul air was interfering
with him. The boys Immediately
rolled the windlass back, and when
about fifteen feet of the top Mr.. Pope
lost his hold on the rope and fell to
the bottom distance of about so feet
killing him out right. The deceased
was sixty four years of age and a high
ly respected citizen He leaves a fam
lily of wife and thirteen children who
have the sympathy Of their neighbors
in this their sad calamity.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-04-13
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
April showers.

April showers.
The green grass shows up nicely.
Seeding is all pretty well done.
The prairie is literally covered
with breaking teams.
The venerable Peter Cooper Of
New York. died y, his home the 4th.
inst. ot pneumonia.
+. " KAhroek * having part Of
his land plated and surveyed into
town lots as an addition to the town.
Judge Walter Q. Gresham Of IL
'liana rs the person appointed 10y pres
dent Arthur as his Post Master Cen
cral.
Quite anice little shower of snow
Tuesday forenoon, but it soon diSap
cuu,l again Just enough Of tito show
a birds eye view of winter in Iowa.
The present boom is tremendous
hence the railroad company have sSu-
ed orders not to charter another cart"r
Dakota until tic present rush Is over.
There is a great demand here 81
present for tenement houses and 4
person with capital can make a good
thing by investing in several such
buildings.
ID. +. Rol inson Of White Lake
has rented tic Ochsner building south
of Ochsner Bros. store, and is fixing
it up preparatory to putting ina stock
of clothing, boots, shoes etc.
~t;authcr & Coyle whose card
appear in another column, are prepar-
ed to attend romptly to all calls III
TIER line of work. When in need OF
a good job Of Missionary call on them.
--R. A. Barnes from Delavan, Wis
ronsin and an old ncighbor of our
townsman II. r. Taylor, has p,.rchas-
ed a lot south Of Ryan Bros. law Office
and will commence Immediately the
erection of building to be used Tor
a bakery and restaurant.
Parker Em.-About one h,n'dr-
ed cars of people, stock, goods and
provisions now pass Parkerevery day
for the country west Of Mitchell.
There are nownine railroads running
kiAS, Dakota. and i they average with
the above, stream Of at least 900
cars daily pour people and wealth, In
to Dakota. The likc was never b fore
experienced in the history Of em5gra-
l:ion.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-04-13
+. l.. DRrRy.
{ olinty Superintendent.
NOTICE

q company is organized to manu-
tacture sorg1m Sy;up at kimba}l,
y. 1. for the coming season, provided
a sufficient nnmhrr Of acres of cane
shall be raised. The company propose
to furnish the best seed to be had to
all WHO will contract to grow cane
All who desire to raise cane are re-
queStcd to call at the Office of Curtis
d. " hlte. The season is fast approach
Tag and the Company desire to know
how much seed to procure.
Curtis e. White.
Kimball, D. I. Apr. 9th 1888.
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kimball, Brule Co, Dakota.
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NO1'I('E.

In pursuance with the laws of the
Territory Of Dakota, there will be a
plblic examination Of all persons offer
ing themselves as teachers. at the
school house in the city Of Chamber
lain on the .+th day Of April 1888,
beginning at Q o'clock ~ NJ. Please let
all be present who desire certificates
to teach as | Do not wish to hold pri-
vate examinations.