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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-01-22
HUNTING AND HUNTED.
Revengeful Bees and Their Attacks Upon
Ostrich Hunters.

1t is a common thing for the people
OF South Africa to have tame ostriches
with the rest of their poultry and live
stock. A recent traveller had an oppor-
tunity of witnessing what the Scotch
call a "hitting,' or the removal of sew
eral families from one district of the
country to another, and he noted that
these ostrlches had a very quaint and
unusual effect-something to which
European eyes are quite unaccustomed,
whether in reality or picture. These
strange birds generally stalked at the
head of the procession, and appeared to
be on most excellent terms with all the
domestic animals. Occasionally one
would deviate to the right or left of the
track to pccka mouthful of grass, but
as soon as the driver would leave the
road and shout at it, it would imme-
diately fall into its proper place and
march forward with the most demure
gravity, as if to be guilty of an infringe
ment OF rules was the last thing it would
think of.
Ostriches always have an intensely
stupid look, but they are not nearly such
fools as the uninitiated would take them
for; and although the most timid crear
lures on the earth when in a state of ma
ture. yet in captivity, or when domesti-
Gated, they are bold and dangerous.
They will attack horse or rider indis-
c%riminately, walking up to the object of
their indignation with a quiet, measured
stride, never evincing for a moment the
oliol,toct nuiIoooo of Lo.+;1;4r =. 81
looking such fools that no one would
imagine them capable of inimical ideas,
when with u quick movement, done with
great strength and velocity, they raise
their foot and strike forward, the edges
of the toes being so sharp that they will
cut ones clothes the whole length Of the
stroke. AS they are too valuable to be
knocked on the head, perhaps one turns
to run from them, but their speed is
such that an attempt thus to elude them
is useless. The only plan to be pur-
sued is to throw yourself down,
and lie still on your face or back.
They can not kick you in these posi-
tons, but they will jump on you, and
trample all over you. While this opera
ton is going on, you may give ven to
your feelings, and satisfy your self
esteem, by bestowing upon them a few
reminders that two can play at the same
game.
In South Africa, in the lands of the
Wee Beers, tlocks of ostriches on the
banks of the rivers form a most pic
turesque sight, and n very tempting
to the hunter, especially if he be an En-
glishman. The hunters of the African
ostrich are sometimes themselves hunted
by disturbing the natural bee-hives in
the vast tropical forests. These bees are
very revengeful, and their sting very
poisonous. The natives when attacked
by them are sometimes obliged to seek
refuge in the streams, as the bees will
pursue a part that has disturbed them,
for a great distance, and a half-naked
African may lose his life in an open con-
flict with them.-YoutA's Companion.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-01-22
THAT SAUSAGE,

A Worthy Doininee's Inexpressible Con.
sternation and Chagrin.
a clergyman in a Southern State was
on his way to preach a funeral SER
mon. AS he was passing the house of
q widow lady, a member OF his congro-
CATION, she ran out and stopped him,
saying. as they had just slaughtered
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-01-22

M. de Brazza, the African explorer,
was given IN ovation on his arrival in
Pa>:s. In an interview he said that the
commerce of the Congo region required
the building Of a railway for its accom-.
mediation.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24
First Glass Teacher.
rNnrr-rr,nrn Indnr.nndn liant


Stepping into hardware store the Nip
andtucker pulled a little, half-starved cat
from under his arm and asked:
kin git a little sodderin' done hyar?"
Certainly" replied the tinsmith.
"Waal, I'd like to git some work done on
this byar cat"
"Whatp' exclaimed the astonished timer.
81 want to know eff you kin solder han
die on to this ere cat?''
"What's the matter with the cat?" asked
the timer.
''Nuthin' 1 guess, unly want a TIN handle
like dipper's got stuck fast to this ere tom
cat"
whats that for?"
"Wall, the o. woIhan's got breakin' ont
on her back, a caches like dangnation all
the time. I've re out my fingers scrathcin
the bones in b. back Finally thort NV
the cats, an N 1 wore ost six Nv them
afore / found E that could do emmy good.
Thls'n IL the one, but 1 need handle bout
two feet long soddered tn him. Jist make
a holler handle an stick his tail in ii,
an then fix some kind o. britchin thet'll
hold him tight"
An hour later the cat looked like a tin dip
Per..trimmed with fur. The granger paid the
bill, spat on his hands, seized the handle
firmly, and remarked:
"Now, old woman, guess kin fotch that
ERE plaster ofFn yer blamed ole back!"
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ONLY cHAFF.
CHARLES A. MAR,sE.

Grfeve not thy spirit, mortal,
Nor let thy heart be sad,
For the cares of life are like the chaff
That winters wind has had.
They fall on the weak and on the strong,
They fall on the rich and poor,
They will blow away, if you bide your time,
For brighter days are sure.
Your heart may bow with its load of care,
And your life seem lost to peace,
Donot despair, tits only chaff-
There will come sure release;
You will lift your eyes to a brighter morn
And see the dawn OF rest,
And your cares, like chat, will have blown by
Fer the sun does sink in the West.
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sssIaryIand, MY Maryland"
Pretty wifes,
Lovely daughters and noble men,"


my farm lies in rather low and mias-
matte situation, and
''My wife?'
sWhoY'
''Was very pretty blondeP
Twenty years ago, became
eSalIOwl"
"HOllow-eyedl"
'sWithered and agedri
Before her time, from
ssMalarial vapors, though she made no par
ticular complaint, not being of the grumpy
kind, yet causing me great uneasiness.
ga short time ago purchased your remedy
for one OF the children, who had a very severe
attack of biliousness, and it occurred to me
that the remedy might help my wife, as L
found that our little girl, UPON recovery had
'Lost.'
"Her sallowness, and looked as fresh as a
new blown daisy. Well the story is soon
told. Ny wife, to-day, has gained her old
time beauty with compound interest, and is
now as handsome matron (ifI do say it my
self as can be found in this county, which is
noted for pretty women. And 1 have only
Hop Bitters to thank for it.
sSThe dear creature just looked over my
shoulder, and says Il can fatter equal to the
days of our courtship, and that reminds me
there might be more pretty wives if my
Brother farmers would do as 1 have DONE"
Hoping you may long be spared to do good.
] thankfully remain,
G.. l.. JAMES.
Beltsville, Prince George County, Nd, May
.26, 1888.
DEEone genuine without q bunch Of green
Hops on the white label. Shun all the vile, pois-
onous stuff with "Hop" or "HoDs' in their name.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24
Crow. Chapman, Crow,
Hancock Democrat, March 49,


In the Democrat, of last week, we pub
lished a letter from Judge Gooding giving
his recollection of the origin of the words,
"Crow, Chapman, Crow!' from which date
the rooster has been the favorite Democratic
bird. We reproduce below, from the files of
the Indiana Journal of June, 1910, the let
ters giving the origin of the celebrated ex-
preston, together with a piece of poetry
from a Boston paper, referring to the same.
This ought to settle all disputes as to the ori-
gin of these celebrated words:
For the Indiana Journal.
GREENFIELD. June II, 1s40.
Mr.. EDrToR--A letter came to the Postohice in
ter, by the editor of the Constitution, asking for
information on the state OF politics, and CIV
s m be na IN t nrssant snin condton
A Whig accidentally got hold of the letter and
took copy. 1t shows, If anything can, their true
situation as understood ana felt by themselves.
1t calls in the most desponding language, on the
Postmaster at this place to write Immediately and
let him THE editor of the Constitution know
If such deplorable state of things does really
exist as had just been reported to him by
creditabe Van Buren citizen of this county.
than that this credible Van Buren, citizen had
told him that he feared Van and Howard could
do nothing in this country and that within his
own knowledge thirty TO fifty original Jackson
men had lett Martin Van Buren, and Joined the
stand of General Harrison. The editor then re-
quests the Postmaster TO tell James Chapman
(the loco fo-co candidate for Representative in
this county,, for Heavens sake to crow, yes
crow, even II their case does appear to be
hopeless. He tells him always to speak as
though he were confident OF success. He
then, probably by way of illustration and to show
what Is meant by Growing, states that Martin
County is safe for majority OF 300 for Van Buren,
votes. He also calls on the Assistant Marshal
General Milroy "a petticoat hero), TO stir up the
Democracy while he is engaged in his official du-
ties of taking the census. This letter shows that
the locos are aware Of the true condition Of
affairs. and to keep up appearances the hired
off GERS re
they must crow to keep up their fast sinking
cause. The editor OF the Constitution can be
furnished with copy OF his letter by addressing
the Tippecanoe Club of Greenfield.
ONE OF THE CLUE.
Indiana Journal, June q. 1910.
TELL CHAPMAN TO CROW.
II any of the friends of General Harrison
have felt at all discouraged at the result,
either in. August or in November. we think
q peEpsN Of the letteE published below viii
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24
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The Science of Life should be read by the young
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There is no member OF society TO whom the Sci
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A National Dirt-1Iixer.
Washington I,etter1

A man by the name Of Clark on Capitol
Hill has gone to good deal of trouble for a
little notoriety, and deserves all he can get.
1t occurred to him that it would be good
idea to mix the soil of all the States and
Territories in the Capitol Park, and about a
year ago he wrote to Postmasters and other
officials from Maine to Arizona. In reply
he received package OF earth until his col
lection was completed. Then on Washing
toms Birthday, he mixed the dirt up in a
box and dumped it in a corner, where our
national flower, il we ever have any, ought
IN he soun
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24

cause all their fears to vanish. The conf
dence exhibited by the Van Buren party is
only assumed for effect, and this letter, from
the pen of the principal Van Buren editor
in this town. is not only characteristic of the
source from which it emaDated but will
sufficiently illustrate the truth of our re-
marks. The CODY has been handed us for
publication by citizen of Greenfield:
INDIANAPOLIS, June Il, 1910.
Mr.. Sebastian:
DEAR SIR--I am informed by a Democrat that in
one part of your county that thirty Van Buren,
know if such be the fact. Hand this letter to
General Milroy. think such deplorsble state
of facts can not exist If so. will visit Hancock
and ADDRESS the people relative 10 the policy OF
the Democratic party. have no time to spare.
but will refuse to eat, sleep, rest, so long
stir up the Democracy. See Chapman; tell him
not to do as he did heretofore. He used to create
unnecessary alarms; he must crow, we have
much to crow over. will insure this county to
give Democratic majority OF 200 votes. Spare
GEORGE PArrIsoN,
PM Greenfield
SONG FOR jim CROW.
Tell Chapman he must crow Pattison,
Let all de British tory,
Keep stiff de upper lip,
And give loud crow.
CHcRUs-Brag about and bet about
And grin Just so,
And every time you meet a Whig,
Give loud crow.
Massa Kendall give de order:
"Cbarge ON de fol- %
so neber be downhearted,
But give loud crow.
-Brag about etc.
Old Missus Grundy,
Who everything do know,
He tells the locOco
"GiYe loud crowl'
-Brsg about, etc
Cid Massa Richie,
He says just so:
''Stick to the dung hill
And give loud crow"
-Brag about, etc.
Down in Louisiana.
No matter how she goes,
Only claim the battle,
And give "a loud crow.
-Brag about, etc.
Boston Atlas
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24
WIT AND PLEASANTRY.

All farmer wants is the earth.-Lewell
Citizen.
It's the little things that tell-especially
the little brothers and sisters.-Burlingto
Free Press.
There's some appropriateness in speaking
of lady's bonnet as lust killing" in these
days. 1t is chiefly made up of dead birds.
A musical authority says young singers
should initiate the birds. They certainly
should-birds go out TO the woods to sing.
-Binghampton Republican.
We notice in going about that these men
who are so very clever to other people are
not so to their own families. We notice this
particularly when going about our own
home.-Kentucky State Journal.
hab knowed drunkards ter quit drinkin'
has knowed thieves ter quit stealin', but
neber knowed er liar ter quit lyin' laung ez
he ibed. When er man gifts inter de habit o.
lyin', dar amt no hope fur him.-Arkansaw
Traveller.
Bridget, if Mr.. wilkins comes admit him.
Mr.. johnson may come. It's not his night,
but he has been very afectionate lately, and
he's just in the state OF mind to make mis-
take" Mr.. Johnaon rings the bell. 'Missis
is sorry, sir, but she says as how it amt
your night. Wheeling Register.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24
story is absolutely true.
Prepared to Knock ,em Out.

IChicago Tribune.l
"Maria," said the preacher Saturday >af-
ternoon, after having read his sermon aloud
to her, what do you think of it2 Have 1
not portrayed the evils of the Sunday news
papers in way that must. affect the congre-
gation?'
al thought So said the preacher 81 feel
that in this sermon have fully demon
strated the iniquity of Sunday publications.
l trust there will be large congregation to-
morrow. By the way, Maria, did you at
tend to mailing the notice of my sermon and
its subjects to all the newspapers so that it
will appear in the morDing2"
She said she had attended to it.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24
Lots of Beaux at Home.

Washington Critic.l
She was young, she was green, she was
very new in Washington. At recent swell
affair she had gone with the crowd into the
refreshment room. Presently an elegant
looking waiter, for all the world like a for
eign ambassador, bowed politely before her
and murmured
SIS there any one waiting on you, Miss%
''Slr? Sir?" she stammered in startled en-
barrassment.
"Pardonnez moi. Is there any one waiting
on your
'Oh!' she said. blushing brightly. 'No,
Sir; not in Washington. But when I'm at
home I've got more beaux than any other
girl in town."
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24
The HIeanest Man.

A country lady tells the following story,
which seems to prove that the meanest man
has been found at last:
Zone day was shopping in our village
store. a nervous, hesitant little woman
who was buying few things with her hus-
band at her elbow ready to pay for them, so
that she might not even touch his money,
turned shyly to her liege lord aud said:
"'Theres one thing / must have that
didn't put down on the list. forgot it,
Forget it. Umphlp growled the man !;
what is it?'
"a paper of pins! Well, swan
Where's the paper | bought for you last
summer
This story is absolutely true
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24

The Psalme is the rest of the soule, the
rodde of peace. 1t stiIleth and pacifieth the
raging billows of the mind; it doth assuage
and mollifie the raging power and passion of
the soule; it maketh amitie where was dis
corde; it knitteth friends together; itreturn-
eth enimies to an unity again. For who can
long repute him an enemy with whom he
jo;neth himselfi in lifting up his voice to God
in prayer?-St. Basil the Great.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24

DIR. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" per-
fectly and permanently cures those diseases
peculiar to females. 1t is tonic and nervine,
effectually allaying and curing those sicken-
ing sensations that affect the stomach and
heart, through reflex action. The backache
and dragging down. sensations all disap-
pear under the strengthening effects of this
great restorative. By druggists.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24

It is said that the Rev. Joseph Cook thinks
that "the nerve of the. missions has been
cut because the Christians of the present day
are coming to the belief that the great mass
of heather are not eternally damned on ac-
faith
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24

VEL PLEASED.

DIR. G. Roberts, Winchester, Ill, says: 81
have used il with entire satisfaction in cases
OF debility from age or overwork, and in
inebriates and dyspeptics, and am well
pleased with ils effects"
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24

nRS. J. N. & ]. B. HOBENSACK, No. 206 Second
~ street, aboye Race. Philadelphia, for forty
years have been engaged In treatment of Secret
Diseases as regular practitioners. Read our new
book, ''The Mystery" Sent to any address on re-
ceipt OF 10 cents. Useful information to the af-
ficted. Office hours from 5 q. m. to p. m and
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The Same Old Fib.

Iphiladelphia Press.I
He publicly pledged himself that he would
remove no officer during his fixed term ex-
cept for public cause.
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To introduce II and obtain agents wiz for the next
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Every mother should keep Ayers Cherry Pee
torsl for immediate use. In case Of Group and sud-
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24
HOW to Get an Honest Dollar.

New Haven News
II want an honest dollar!' exclaimed the
politician.
''Go to work, then" cried one of his hear
ers.
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Theory VS.. Practice.

lChicago Sum-
One lady said to another: "Have you
been to church to-day? We had a most
beautiful sermon on training children"
mo, was home doing it." was the reply.
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an e0R CHECKS IN 6 hours, cures In
~ dau. Drug Stores, Is N. II, Phlla.,
A0jG0 6M Rk. aadp py ~ autcieN dEuggiStss
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Notice is hereby given that the following es-
cIlbed lands and lots, or so much of each tract,
parcel or lot as may be necessary will be offered
at public sale to the highest bidder at the Court
House door, in the city of Indianapolis Indiana
between the hours OF 10 o'clock a. m, and
O'Clock p. m, on the
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-03-24

DEEone genuine without q bunch Of green
Hops on the white label Shun all the vile, pois-
onous stuff with "Hop'' or "HoDs'' in their name.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-05-04

Very makise" in I've waS-Smallpox
Shear nonsepse-trying 10 cut the hair
Of bald headed man.
There Is one thing TO be said in favol
of coasters. They don! want the earth.
Giants ere always sotrowiul men.
They are always troubling people with
their size.
A Turnpike tender down South became
euamored OF q young woman who often
passed over his road, but he never tolled
his love
Burd. tie saws "I hold i. to be sol.
emp, self-evident, heaven born truth thai
man who will play chess tor amuse'
ment would saw cord OF wood Tor
JOKE"
Mrs. Lille Bake raises ber voice to
irouire: Who owns the baby ?" From
what we bsve seen of that interesting
creature, We have no hesitation in re-
rkipe that the baby owns itself, and the
entire household in the bargain.
- A lawyer of high degree
Was bathing one day in the sea,
h' A shark said: Il fear
II you practice here
There's naught in the business for me-
-Tas Wasp.
Dialogue between mamma and bel
Sve.yesr-oId daughter: "Mamma, dc
yon tel lies 2" "Of coarse not, my
Lild !" Mamma, does Lappa tell lies 7
.Cer,air " not" How is it, then that
you don't always agreet
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PROBATE NOTICE.

A CCOUNTS and vouchers have been nlo0
II in the Probate Court Of Monroe cousey,
Ohio. by the following Administrators, xxs
ecutors and Guardians, to wit:
Final account Of Daniel Little Administrss
tor of the estate of Vachel B. Little, deceaasd
Second. partial account Of Daniel Bower
Guardian of Daniel Haney, an imbeciie.
Final account of Martin Netting Admins.
traitor Of the estate Of Frederick Netting decd.
Final account Of Josiah Pyles uuardian Of
Martha Buskirk, an imbecile.
Final account of Matthew Moore Guardian
of Sherman Byers minor
Final account of Charles Twinem Admins
traitor of the estate of John Dyer, deceased.
Final account Of John B. briggs Executor
of the will Of Daniel Neubart, deceased.
First partial account of Thomas YsrnaIl
Administrator, with the win annexed, Of the
estate of Edwin Patterson, deceased.
First psrtial account of Henry HarmaR
Guardian Of the minor heirs Of James Har.
man, deceased.
Final account of Stephen Boughner Admin
istrator Of the estate of Samuel Pool, deceased
| Second partial account Of John Ffalsqraf
Guardian of Louisa Z. and Msgdalena Neibchs
final as to Louisa 4.
Final account Of J. L. Gillespie as Adminis.
traitor of the estate of Susannah Jsffers. decd.
Final account Of T. D. Steenrod Adminis@
traitor Of the estate Of Jacob Zsssiger, deed. !
Second partial account Of Charles N. Mes~
serley Executor Of the Will of John Messerlys
deceased.
Final account of "A. L. Bates administrator
of the estate of David Bates. deceased
ANY person Interested may Ole written e..
ceptiohs to said accounts or any item thereof
on or before the 22a day az Msy next /,
when the same win be fully heard and
continued from day 10 day until disposed cf-
4. J. PEARSON.
apr20,'S6 Probate Judge u. G. 0,
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A geptlem man gen srous in bic contribu
tons for church purposes, but not reg
ular in bis attendance upon public uor-
ship, was wittily described by cler-
gy man as being "not exactly pillar OF
be church, but a kind of flying but
iress, supporting IL from the outside.