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The Dickinson press., 1884-10-04
The Tariff Question in Texas.

Elm free tr;ler!'' exclaimed a
fashionable Austin youth.
''What makes you free trader?"
''lll tell you what does it. See this
suit OF clothes. 1t cost me S28. II
it was not protection wool, it would
only cost me SIG. That's what l
have to pay for protection.'
"Humbug! Nose Schaumburg char
ges You ss2G because he has to wait
four years for his money. You are
paying interest Oh the capital he has
invested in his business. You plank
down SIG in cash, and see what be.
comes of your protection theory
Texas Siftings.
The Dickinson press., 1884-10-04

THE officers to be voted for at the
coming election are us follows: Dele
gate to congress, two members of the
territorial council, four members of
the house. three county commission
ers, register of deeds, treasurer, clerk
of district court, probate Judge, sher-
iff, coroner, surveyor, superintendent
of schools, three township supervi-
sors, clerk, treasurer, assessor, two
justices of the peace, two constables,
one poundm;lster, and one overseer
of highways.
The Dickinson press., 1884-10-04
AT the Republican caucus held here

AT the Republican caucus held here
last Saturday to elect delegates to
the county convention to be held
here to-day, VIM. Moore, D. 1. Bailey.
and Dr.. Stickney, were appointed a
committee to select delegates. They
reported the following names: H. l..
Dickinson, G. II. klinefelter, r. E.
I.amoreuX, II. T. Beckett, G.. D.,
Briggs, j. V. Bowles, Geo. Auld,
James Femell, E. S. Walker, NJ. Gus
kelly, c. H. Pearl, and James Collis-
ter. The report of the committee
was adopted and the caucus ad-
iOurncl.
The Dickinson press., 1884-10-04

IT was found at the banquet given
by the Pierre Press Club, during the
territorial convention. that the aver
age age of the Dakota newspaper men
was about thirty-tive years.
The Dickinson press., 1884-10-04
Government Lands and How to Get
Them.

The laws of the United States pro-
vide that citizens of the United
States, OF persons who have declared
their intention to become such, who
are heads of families, OF over the age
of twenty-one years, can obtain land
as follows:
The Dickinson press., 1884-10-04

The Republicans of Montana NOM
mated Judge Hiram Knowles, of
lutte City, and the Democrats J. X.
Towle,, of Helena, for delegate to con-
gress.
The Dickinson press., 1884-10-04
Retaliation.

A lady who had just returned from
Europe said to friend:
"You ought to hear them lawff and
chawff at our American way of talk
ing over there, you know
"Oh, we'll, we can stand it," said
her friend. "We'll larf and charff at
them when they come over here. -
Detroit Free Press.
The Dickinson press., 1884-10-04

vide that citizens of the United
States, OF persons who have declared
their intention to become such, who
are heads of families, OF over the age
of twenty-one years, can obtain land
as follows:
A citizen or one who has declared
his intention to become such, can
homestead 100 acres by filing his ap-
plication and affidavit at the local
land Office, and within six months
thereafter commencing settlement
and improvement, and continuing the
same five years. The only cost is the
United States land office fees, which
are $lS for 100 acres.
a soldier having served in the ar
my or navy during the war of the re-
bellion for over ninety days, can OBJ
tain 100 acres of any of the public
lands by filing (himself OF by an at.
torney)a a decIaratory statement, and,
within six months thereafter filing
his affidavit and application, COM
mencing settlement and cultivation,
and continue the same five Years, less
the time he served in the army or
navy-such time in no case to exceed
four years. His widow can take ad-
vantage of the above.
BY PRE-EMPTIoN.
The pre-emption law gives to any
citizen of the United States, and to
those who have declared their inten-
tion to become such, 100 acres of land
within the limits of land granted to
any railroad company, at $3.50 per
acre, or outside of railroad limits, at
Sl.25 per acre, on condition of actual
cultivation and residence thereon.
Within ninety days after commencing
settlement declaratory statement
must be filed and fee of 50 paid
and within thirty-three months final,
proof must be made of actual resi-
dence and cultivation of the tract.
UNDER TIE TIMBER CULTURE ACT.
Citizens of the United States, or
those who have declared their inten-
tion to become such, who shall plant,
protect and keep in healthy grow.
ing condition, for eight years, ten
acres of timber on any quarter sec.
tion, or five acres on any legal sub
division of eighty acres, OF two and a
half acres on any legal subdivision Of
forty acres OF less, shall be entitled
to I. patent for the whole of said
quarter section or legal subdivision
of eighty OF forty acres, at the expir-
alton of said eight years, on making
proof of such fact by not less than
two credible witnesses. The land
Office fees for 100 acres are 1913.
A person can not take a homestead
and a pre-emption at the same time,
for the law requires continuous resi-.
dence to be commenced OH home
stead within six months after date of
entry, and maintained until final
proof is made, and on pre-emption
it must be commenced at once. A
failure in this respect OF the proof of
u home in another place. is fatal to
the right of the claimant; but par
ty can hold homestead and tree
claim, or pre-emption and tree
claim, at the same time, and secure
title to both, and, after proving up on
IL pre-emption. can then take a home
stead. An unmarried woman. of are,
can take the benefit of the Acts the
same us a man. If she marrics, be-
fore she has acquired title. she can
proceed to prove up ut the proper
time, the same as if she had remained
single. All the SONS and daughters
of Il family, who are of age, are en-
titled to take up land under these
laws.
The Dickinson press., 1884-10-04

THE Northern Pacific land sales
since July lst are reported at 3,O00-
600 acres, mostly grazing land.
The Dickinson press., 1884-10-04
Saturday, October 4, 1884.

THE reduction of the public debt
for September was about $l3,000,00O.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-28
ITo BE CONTINUED
JOHN BUNYAN'S CUP.
A Curious Relic of the Author of CPL
grim's Progress"

There is on exhibition at the iewelry
store of Giles Brothers, at the corner OF
State and Washington streets, says the
Chicago Tribune, a massive tankard of
silver that once belonged to John Bum
van, who wrote the "Pilgrim's Progress.''
1t is of solid metal, weighing over twenty
two ounces avoirdupois, and holds more
than a quart. The handle is of solid sill
yer, and the lid opens on hinge. On
the front of the vessel is engraved in
capitals interlaced, 'The Pilgrims Pro-
gress," and on the bottom in circle of
script, THE Gift of Nathaniel Ponder to
Elizabeth, Wife of John Bunyan of Bed
ford" The date ''1671, }" is also engraved
on the bottom. The workmanship is
quaint and rare.
The history of the tankard is a curious
one. At the death of John Bunyan it was
given to the Rev. Andrew Clifford, pastor
of the Baptist Church in Bedford, who
ued it during his lifetime as a piece OF
communion plate. When the latter died
it fell into the hands Of heirs, and they,
becoming very poor, pawned it at the
shop of London broker. 1t was finally
redeemed by Isaac Maynard, of Brandon
street, Walworth, London, who, when be
died, left it to his wife. BY her it was
willed TO Mrs. Charlotte M. Bach, anC
| from Mrs. Bach it was bought by gentle
man of this city, who possesses the fullest
| documentary proof of its authenticity
1t is valued by him at 81, 600.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-28

shock Of earthquake was ser az TINS passes ans1
N the adj AGENT country TuesiaF morning AZ
S:4s O'Clock, There was a distinct sound ike
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-28
-
GOODsLAwD, SEN DE RAIN.

De hot air rises from de parchin' Ian,
Wild its seOrchin' breath an burnln' san,
Oh. good Lawd, sen de rain.
De leaf Of de cotton am whithered up,
An de stalk am prayin' for lest one sup.
Oh. good Lawd, SEN de rain.
De COW goes down whar de weeds Is rsnk,
An chaws her cud on de edge O. de bank
Oh. good LaWd, sen lie ram.
She mournfully hooks at de tOrturia' fly,
For lie water IN de pom hab dun gone dry
Oh. good Lawd, sem lie rain.
Oh, lay dis dust,
Good Lawd. We must
Oh. Master, doan yer see our need,
DE lam Is baked,
An our hopes is staked
On de faith we habin ne heavenly creed,
oh. look at de cloud dar risIn' in de east,
Like or big flock er black BIRDS gWine ter &c
feast,
Oh. good Lawd sen de rain.
LIssen at de thun er wild its rumblin' noise,
Wc'se gwiue ter hab e. visit frum lie 'cross-
road boys"
Oh, good Lawd, SEN der ram.
on here she c. mes wild her line o. spears,
Ealslu lie dust like caperin's steers,
Oh, good LaWu, SEN de rain.
De earth an lie air iif cr joyous shout,
FUR lie water hab dun put the drOuth ter rCut,
Oh, good Lawd, sem lie rain.
Fur dc crap we'se raised.
Let the Lawd be praised
Eur seuden' us down dis cOOlln' shower.
Wen hab meat
An bread fur ter eat
u saJed at last by lie heabenly power.
-dFkausEl5 IFqCetsr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-28

and faithful, but should be better salts
ned at home, where my duties are"
They discussed the matter at some
length, and Mrs. Honfieur after muchper-
suasion decided to remain some weeks
longer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-28
CHAPTER XXI.

"'Mid these green naunts how many spring
lies cleaning,
Fringed with the violet, colored by the skies;
NV ChildhO0d'S haunts through days OF sum-
Under Young leaves that shook with melo-
dies"
When the carriages came within two or
three miles of Glenside, suddenly dusky
figures arose before them on either side of
the road, their huddled forms presenting
a strange outline in the darkness and the
distance. They were stationary and ST.
lent, not feeling quite sure that the APP
preaching cavalcade was the one they
were looking for, until the carriage which
happened to be foremost drew near to
where they were, when recognizing the
horses a loud shout of welcome arose
from many voices, for 1t was the negroes
who had walked out to meet their mistress
and welcome her return.
The driver stopped by her orders, and
they came in such sWarmS around the
carriage that she feared they would fright
en- the horses.
She got out to speak to them, and Clare
too alighted on recognizing who they
were, and hearing from some OF them the
inquiry: s'Where de Miss ClareW
All were laughing and talking together
in an ecstacy of joy at again beholding
their mistress.
Mrs. Honfeur remained among them
until she had given each one of them
kind word and shake of the hand, and
inquired about their aged and intirm ones
and of their children, ,and told them she
would see them in their own cabins in
daV or two, when she re-entered the car
rage and drove on. They all followed the
carriages in a group, and their voices
Joined i'm one of the music OF retralns SO
peculiar to the negroes.
One who sung louder and clearer than
the rest, and from whose lips every word
rung out with perfect distinctness, I'M
prOYised a welcome to his mistress, max
inc it fit after fashion Of his own one of
their familiar tunes, and at the end OF
every verse all joined in the chorus:
s'AIistls done come home,
Mistis gWIne away no more;
Mistis done come home"
1t was a perfect roar of voices, for every
one was striving to Guido the other, yet
there was strange melody in it as it sound
ed through those grand old pines. AS
they proceeded they met with more OF the
servants, some who had started, but, to
use their own expression, ''had gin out"
and sat down to rest, when before they
knew it they were fast asleep. At length
the house was reached, and they were
once more within its walls so dear. Mrs.
HOnfeur had written to Mr.. Davenport to
inform Ma'am Dinah what day she would
be home, and tell her to have the house in
readiness for her, and 1t was in sparkling
order. 1t was brilliantly lighted, and
everything in it shOne as If it were new
lust from the manufacturers hands. The
large brass andirons looked like burn
| ished gold; the heavy plated candlesticks,
the beautiful silver service on the tea
! table, the knives and forks, and even the
door knobs wore as high polish as hands
could give them.
GLOW beautiful your home Isl | Won
| der you could ever leave it, said Mrs. lie
/ Verrier.
al wonder at it myself" was Mrs. Hon
/ fleur's reply.
Ma'am DInah, with her pOrtly figure
! dressed in a clean calico, with large
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-28

Entered according TO act Of Congress in the
ear Lss4 by J. II. EstIll- in the Office Of the
Librarian Of Congress at Washington.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03

>sRough on Coughs"
Knocks Cough or Cold endwise. For chill
dren or adults. Troches, 15c. Liquid, SOC
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03

In his account of the Zuni Indians of
New Mexico, Frank III. Cushing says in
the century,: One day / saw some
of the children playing at breaking
horses" One juvenile demon was lead
ing a band of four or five children in the
pursuit of a big bristling boar. Lasso
in hand, the little fellow watched his
chance, and, twirling the flexible cord
once or twice rapidly in the air, sent it
like lightning toward the head Of the
boar. The latter made a desperate
dash only TO run his snout and forefoot
into the coil, which, held by the COM
bined efforts of all, quickly precipitated
him, in succession of entangling
somersaults, into the shallow river.
In an instant another lasso was dex-
terously thrown over his hind feet, and
his captOrs, needless of mud and
water, wild with vociferous glee, be-
straddled him and held him down. The
leader tore off one of the legs of his
cotton trowsers, and with this he
bandaged the eyes of the squealing ami
NAL, wrapping another piece tightly
around his snout SO as to smother his
cries. Thus equipped, the hog was set
at liberty. Two of the little wretches
jumped astride him, while the others
prodded him behind and at the sides.
Thus goaded, the poor beast ran I'M
certainly in all directions, into corrals,
over logs, headlong into deep holes,
precipitating his adventurous riders;
not, however, to their discontinue,
for they would Immediately scamper
up, drive, push, lead or haul him out,
and mount him again. The last / saw
of them was toward evening; they
were ruefuly regarding the dead car
cass of their novel horse.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03
THAT CIR nj Red Spot.

Astronomers are specializing as to
the meaning of the great red spot
recently seen on the surface of the
planet Jupiter. 1t is computed to be
thirty thousand miles long by six to
eight thousand miles wide. The mat
ter has been discussed at the various
meetings of scientists in this country
and Europe, and the general impress
sion seems TO be that by some commo-
tion a portion OF the atmosphere of
the planet has been temporarily dis
sipated. thus showing section of its
surface. The opinion has long pre-
vailed that Jupiter is as yet huge
molten mass, which is gradually cool
ing off. and which, in countless ages.
may develop land and water, and, in
time, life. similar to that now existing
on this globe. Speculations about the
distant planets are very fascinating TO
students of astronomy, but as yet the
facts in our possession are very few.
30 far as discovered, however, while
life, as we know it, probably exists on
Venus and Mars. there is no trace of it
in Jupiter, Saturn. and the other
mighty planets still more distant from
thesun. -DemoreSt.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03
A Gormandlzer.

Alois Bausch. German restaurant
keeper of Cleveland. Ohio, bought a
pair of young pigs of a farmer at
Wapakoneta, and engaged Christian
Foster to bring the pigs to town. He
offered Foster in payment all he could
eat and drink. On arriving in town
Bausch started out with Foster TO
fulfill the contract An theSaaloons
were visited, and Foster DIX ,155
glasses of beer and ate eight dishes of
oysters, besides having a regular dinner
ana supper. A proposition to XIII the
two pigs that Fosters appetite might
be appeased was ruled out of order.
Foster is a large, stout man, noted for
his wonderful gastronomic powers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03
a lannon's song Mrrrer.

rtbas often been asserted that Ste
hon G. Foster wrote "0ld Folks at
Tomeo As a rival to "Home, Sweet
Home" but the statements Of his sur.
,-;gipp relatives deny any such inten-
,ion Il was a composition appropri-
ate to his feelings and peculiarly his
stclc. In succeeding years he wrote
among others, Old Kentucky Home. -
aOld Dog Tray" and "Massa's in de
Coli. Cold Ground" The latter was
writ n after trip to New Orleans on
one Of his brothers boats, and was sllp-
re.ted bv the condition of his father.
Who had become a paralytic invalid.
TheYcrse.
When de autumn leaf was falling,
When de days we're cold,
Twas hard 10 hear old massa calm
Case he was so weak and old,
was suggested by the Frustrated and
helpless patient.
Between 1854 and 1860 the greater
norton Of the one hundred aud fifty
songs and ballads bearing Fosters
name were. written. The best known
among JHcih HOW sJe, 1idFu Zines,
Come Again No More" Gentle An
ME-" willie. We Have Mis5ed You"
"Ah, May the Red Rose Ii re Always"
and 81 Would Not Die in Summers
time" The qrartctte, Come Where
Ny Love Lies Dreaming" was pub
lishcd in 1860, and "Old Black Joe"
appeared a year later. This was the
last negro melody Foster ever wrote,
conGning himself after that TO scnti.
mental ballads. About 1850 he re-
moved with his family. consisting Of
wife and child, to New York, where he
died, under peculiar circumstances.
January IL, 1864, alone in a hospital.
his wife being in Pittsburg at the time.
-Phi}ddeLphid Times.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03
"Rougla on G,

The best muzzle for dog is revolver's
muzzle.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03

II we could sit down and get our
wealth, our independence, from nothing.
we would do it. As we cannot do this
we come as near to it as possible. The
machinery of mans mind is bent on
labor-saving devices. The effort is to
take the raw material and add as much
value as possible with the least expendi-
ture of time and labor The philosophy
Of laziness is to get as much out of little
as possible. This develops ingenuity. =
Northeastern Miller.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03
.sRucha Paiba.,,
Instantly Relieved.

Quick. complete cure, all annoying Kidney
Bladder and Urinary Diseases. 81. Druggists
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03

hrs. Ann Lacour, of New Orleans, La.
writes: ST have son who has been sick for
two years; he has been attended by our lead
ing physicians, but all 70 no purpose. This
morning be had bis usual spell of coughing
and was so greatly Frustrated in consequence
that death seemed imminent. We had in the
house bottle of DR.. VIM Halls Balsam for
the Lungs purchased by my husband, who
noticed your advertisements We admins.
tered it andhe was instantly relieved"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03

The Brahmins are believed to have
invented our numerals to 10--pri-
or to the Christian era, and the Arab
ans, who became familiar with them
about the year 900 A. D., introduced
them into Spain, whence they spread
all over Europe.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03

MENsMANs PEPToNIzED BEEF IONIC, the only
preparation of beef containing its entire n,ttri-
9o'tS properties. It contains Matchmaking
force generating and DEMONSTRATING properties;
Invaluable for indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous
prostration, and all forms of general debility:
also, In all enfeebled conditions, whether the
result of exhaustion, nervous prostration. over
work or acute disease, particularly if resulting
from pulmonary complaints. Caswel, Hazard 4
Co, ProprieGors New York. Sold by druggists
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03

- -lhe chance concoctions or Ignorant
men have sometimes brought disrepute not
only on their own worthless medicines that
deserve no credit, but sometimes with much
injustice, on really reliable preparations.
hams Vegetable Compound, for this rem
edy has been tried, proven and praised for
yqorS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03

The men who will stand boldly up and
proclaim the truth will seldom meet with
that favor which is reserved for the sy
cophant or fiaterer; it has been so for
ages, and no reform of any moment wa
ever instituted but that its leading NOV.
ers were called either cranks, lunatics OF
agitators.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03

''ROugh on COrns."
Ask for Wells Rough on Corns. loo. Quick,
complete cure. Corns, warts, bunions
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03

Piso's remedy for Catarrh is certain cure
for that very obnoxious disease.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03
HEsOROES.
re porsS'7 ADVERTISE.

re DoA@N Z ADVERTISE.
feel like one
Who tire ds alone
Some make. hall deserted.
Whose cash Is fled,
Whose trade IS dead,
Ard all bot he departed
a little girl joyfully assured her
mother, the other day, that she had
found out where they made horses:
me had seen man finishing one. lie
was Dsiling on his last foot"
My daughter, you ought to have
some aim in life" said a father to his
'houghtless sixteen-yRr-old. "oh. 1
am going to, papa +" was the enthusi-
'stic reply. Il have got my beau al
ready 7"
You are now one" said the minis
her to the happy pair he had just tied
together with knot they could never
undo. Which one?" asked the bride.
" You will have to settle that for your
selves" said the clergyman.
what struck an old soldier is the
heading of an article in an esteemed
contemporary. A press of business
compels us to skip the article, but The
thing most likely to strike an old sol
dier these times is pension agent. and
he generally strikes in the region Of
the pocketbook.
Two commercial travellers ON oar-
ing notes: & have been out tn ee
weeks" said the first, "and have on'y
got four orders" THAT beats me-
eaid the other. 81 have been out four
weeks and have only got one order
Gnd that's an order from the firm to
come home" US
Applicant for life insurance: Does
your company permit one to cross the
ocean ?"
|, Agent: ooh, yes; you can cross the
ocean or 60 up in balloon II you want
to; but you will not be allowed to
practice on the flute near an open win
dow"
Court (to prosecutor 4" Then you
recognize this handkerchief as the one
which was stolen from you?" Prose
cutor-"Y es, your honor" Court
"And it isn't the only handkerchief of
the sort in the world. See, one have
In my pocket is exactly like it, Prose
cutor-"Very likely, your honor. l had
two stolen"
This country consumes 30,000,000,-
900 clothes-pins yearly, from which it
would seem evident that women swal-
low one occasionally when hanging
Ddt the wash, though they will deny it
# accused. You can't get woman to
acknowledgement mouthful of clothes
pins prevents the exercise of all her
faculties, including speech.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03

when You have tried everything else and
ialed try our Carbohne and be happy; it will
prove its merits. One dollar bottle, and
sold by all druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-03

france has 100000 barn-vard
fowls and raises 100000 chickens
yearly. The sales of fowls and eggs
realize S1O.O00.o00 annually.