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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06
First Appearance of Rats.

It is but little over century ago
1775--that the first brown rat (the ordi-
nary house rat) made his appearance in
America. He came as a stowaway on
shipboard, either from India or Persia,
or possibly from some Mediterranean
port. Rats were unknown in Europe
until the middle of the eighteenth cen
tury. In every town, village and ham
let in the United States, now, the rat IS
almost as we'll known as the dog or the
cat, and the rodent population must be
far larger than either of the others. So
rapid is the increase of the species that
single pair, if unmolested for year,
wAl have an offspring of hundreds in
that time. In dwellings and city sewers
the house rat is the ruler, and his black
brother is driven to the wall. In the
fields, and along the marshes bordering
the sea const, the musk rat and the cot
ton rat hold sway. Rats of many species
are now to be found wherever human
habitation exists. 1t is easier to render
a building fire proof than rat-proof.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06
Phil.

PhILss only five and just into trousers.
Hc.Ead begged for them so pitcously that
-hhis mother expected some ebullition OF
ecstasy when he got into them. But he
was absolutely silent while he was gong
through the process of shedding his
dress and donning his new honors.
When he was fairly rugged she looked at
him fondly and said inquiiringly: "Well,
Phil!" =,
Now I feel some BETTER" respor ded
he, gravcly.
lie had to speak at a Sunday-school
concelt rot long ago, and the poor little
soul was taken with stagc.fright as soon
as he had made his bow before the eccle-
siastical footlights. His lips trembled,
his hands shook. his voice would not
come. He had to give it up, and he
trotted down the aisle to his mothers
side again, overcome with shame. After
u few minutes the superintendent called
-kisname al second ime, Phil pulled
himself together and marched bravely to
the front. But on facing all the people
his courage forsook him again. He made
u mighty effort to speak his little piece.
but his mouth and chin quivered so that
the words could not be said. Phil was
surprised. but beaten. He retreated to
his mother once more.
"Why, darling" she whispered, put
ting her arm around him, ''why didn't
you say your verses"
Mamma" he replied, tragically. un-
conscious of any slang, II just couldn't.
l had to give my chin rest."-BoJton
Rcc0rd.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06
CAPTURE of q Great Salmon.

Mr.. Arthur Pryor sends to the London
Post the following account of the capture
of 575-pound Tweed salmon:
On Wednesday last my host, the Duke
of Roxburghe, allotted to me for the day
the upper water at Floors. had very
fine days sport, having up to O'Clock
landed fourteen fish weighing from eight
pounds TO thirty pounds. The last fish
broke my favoritc fly. and 1 replaced it
with one of Forests tying called the
"Wilkinson." I then hooked what l
felt to be heavy fish, which took all my
strength to hold him with one of the
best eighteen fest six inches rods For
rest ever made). Aftea trying all he
knew to get rid Of the hook up and down
the s'shott" stream. he went down
through the rocks in safety. Here he
stopped behind the big stones, and no
power | was master of could move him
till got pull at him down stream. l
then had had hold of him for half an
hour, and my arms achcd painfully. The
fish then went down stream. l had to
lump ont of the boat. when the Duke,
the Duchess and my daughter appeared.
You must get to the top of the bank, !"
were the orders of my attendant. GLOW
can I, and hold on both hands to the
fish," The Duke saw the fix I was in,
and came and partly lifted me up; all
safe for the present. Down stream went
the fish into the slap" and there lay
up again. We all now thought it was q
big fsh 'foul hooked" and the Duke
advised steady pull down stream,
which, being rcsortcd to. the fish came
through the "slap," and for the first
time rushed up to the surface and made
the water boil. He then slowly came
toward my side of the river, and the fish
crman slipped into the water below me,
and the magnificent fish foatea tail first
into the landing net, alt@ an hours hard
struggle. He was fairy hooked.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06
A Mothers Pathetic Devotion.

Speaking of funerals, apastor OF rus
tic parish once told the Historian of o
queer scene at o ceremony which he con-
Quoted. 1t was child who was buried,
and the mother was too i'll to go to the
grave. She was also miserably poor, and
could afford no mourning. And in Or
der that things might be as nearly fitting
as possible the poor mother remained IN
bed in the room in which the last prayers
were offered, and had black shawl
which was among her belongings spread
wide upon the bed, to serve as q symbol
of grief.
She was "drcssed in mourning" after
a fashion. and those who saw her en-
dcavor were touched both by her be-
reavement and by her pathetic devotion
to conventionality.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL.

Professors Fischer and Penzoldt, OF
Erlangen, have established the fact that
the sense of smell is by far the most del
icate of the senses.
The cuttle-fish makes use of its breath
ing apparatus for locomotion. By fore
ing the water out of its gills it darts
along as if propelled by a hydraulic en-,
gine.
The passage of the Suez Canal is ordi-
narily made in thirty-six to forty hours,
but vessels fitted with the electric light
apparatus can 60 through in sixteen
hours.
A catalogue of the birds of Italy has
been prepared for the government by
Professor Giglioli, of Florence. It en-
braces 443 species. Of these, 207 are
classed as permanent residents, 60 as
summer visitants, 81 as winter visitants,
9 as of regular passage, Sas of irregular
passage, % as of irregular appearance,
so as stragglers, and = as doubtful.
In Holland they are said to have dis
covered process for preserving flour, by
which, with the use of water-tight pack
ages, it may be kept fresh for years, with
no liability whatever to deterioration.
The -four is placed in great vat or
chest, which is heated by steam pipes to
a certain temperature, when the flour is
subjected to a hydraulic pressure and
reduced TO brick form. 1t is unnecessary
to state that development of this process
is not looked upon approval by
millers in general, who are anxious to
see their product go into consumption as
fast as they turn it out, providing prices
arc satisfactory.
The Alpine Journal contains state
ment of the results obtained by DIR.
Marcel from many experiments on
breathing while climbing at high alti-
tudes. He first shows by experiments at
ordinary attitudes and in state of rest
that some persons make much better use
than Others Of the air they inhale, inasss
much as their exhalation is very ricbal
carbonic acids. DR.. Marcel himself had
to breathe 1916 litres of air, while txo
Younger men needed only 1877 and 10s8
iitres respectively; the latter had a re43
markable power of keeping his breath
under water, and was little troubled in
mountain ascents. Further experiments,
conducted at various attitudes upto 14s-
600 feet, show that, as person ascends,
he breathes ID to % per cent. less air to
produce q given weight of carbonic acid !;
the action of air on the bloodrin the
lungs seems, therefore, to be facilitated
with decreasing density. "
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06
A Strange Bed.

A recent issue of the London Pail 4GaU
Gazette says The police at Budapest on
Thursday night dispersed an encamp-
ment of sixteen persons who had been
driven from their homes by the cholera,
and who, having no shelter, had estab-
lishel themselves under canvas near the
Danube. In the course of their re-
searches after other vagrants the police
made the astonishing discovery that
thirty persons were lying undressed in
dirty but warm stream of water that
flowed out of o mill. The water was
shallow, and the poor creatures had got
into it for warmth. They had taken
stones for pillows, and had prepared
themselves to spend the night comfort
ably in this strange bed.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06
More Spectacle Wearers Than Ever.

The increase in the number of persons
using glasses is fully 331 per cent. over
previous periods. I speak, says st.
Louis dealer to Globe Democrat reporter,
from an experience of over thirty years.
I attribute this increase partly to the
practice people have of buying specta-
cles from dealers who are unskilled in
fitting them properly to the eyes of those
who buy them. and partly to the false
economy employed by many in using
spectacles whose only recommendation
is their cheapness. Here in St. Louis fif-
teen years ago there were only three men
engaged in the business of making and
selling optical instruments, and these
barely made living out of it. Now there
are fifteen il that line, and ten of them
have all they can do.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06
DON'T CARRY TOO MUCH SAIL.

Don't carry too much sail, my friend,
The morn is fresh and fair,
The salt wind; blow-the small waves go
And on thy vessel bear;
But meath the calm sea turks the swell,
And meath the cloud the storm,
And ships go down-and brave souls drown
In sight of the harbor warm.
Soreef your Haunting sail, my friend,
And ne'er despise the oar,
But bravely stand, with steady hand,
And make FOR the welcome shore;
Don't carry too much sail, my friend,
The winds fall; don't you know.
The world looks on and laughs in scorn
Saying: II told you sol"
When many proud hearts hopes 60 down
Biting the bitter dust,
When plans of years are lost in tears,
And true hearts learn distrust.
So lower your widespread sail, good friend,
Wear bravely your homespun suit,
Tomorrow must pay the debts of today
And swallow their bitter fruit.
IT'S better to own the clothes you wear,
And a cottage, neer so small,
Than stagger beneath the iron wreath
OF debt in a nabob'S hall;
IT'S better to carry an honest heart
Than satins, and plumes and lace,
If the glitter of gold DER heart as cold
Would only bring disgrace
Be proud Of the sphere of life you fill,
And honor it all you can;
But never forget more noble yet
1t is to be called a man.
The best Of all the gifts of heaven
Is to know how not to fail;
But next to this right truthful is:
''Dont carry too much sail"
--E. Alice Kinney, III Detroit Free Press.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06
The Worlds Largest Cities.

In order to furnish, for reference, in
formation on subject often inquired
about, the New York Journal Of Con-
meyce has compiled the annexed table OF
the largest cities of the world, with
their populations, rs stated by the latest
publications. The table has foot-note,
which says:
ssAIany of the Chinese cities were epoIc,
mously over estimated few years As6
We have given the latest estimae5Ssb
the best authorities, but in the SaBsence
of the Official census the figures 4#Y be;
accepted only as an approximate ca!salaf
ton. It will be seen that thersare
thirtysfve cities in the world Credited
with population atsoS above half mil
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

in the act of stealing her jewels, is dis
grace worse than the loss of her much
prized ornaments; so that rather than call
a crowd of witnesses to her disgrace, shs
will part with her valuables and keep
quiet, excusing their loss to her husband
or master as best she may. There are
certain festival occasions when the cur
few regulations are set aside, and then oil
miegle freely il. the festivities under the
lirht of the moon. Even then, however,
the women who appear remain securely
yelled
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06
Couldn't Guess II.

"What are you going to do with that
overcoatl" inquired the policeman of a
tramp who was walking out OF cloth
ing store.
'Give it up" replied the tramp as he
handel it to the officer and slid round
the ecorner.-Nerchant 1rGreler.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

Ap1AMoND found in South Africa, and called
the Victoria has been cut In London, and IN
weight and quality surpasses all other dla-
monds. Before its cutting it was nearly four
times as large as the Kohinoor; in its present
perfect shape it weighs $50 carats. A piece OF
nineteen carats sliced of from 1t was at once
sold for about S200O0.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06
We Appeal to Experience,

For long time we steadily refused to pub
lish testimonials, believing that, in the opinion
of the public generally, the great ssjority
were manufactured to order by p21ncipled
partiesas means Of disposing Of <hsir worth
less preparations.
That this view Of the case is to certain eI-
tent true, there can be no doubt.
At last, several years ago, We scame to tho
conclusion that every intelligent person can
readily discriminate JHnd
bona fde testimonials, and del ase
as advertisements u few Of tbf 81 5edax
Of unsolicited .certiacax ~
sion. ~ AH33 + +, ~ <<{f1
possible in the a. = ~
the peop R<z55 ~ q g:
3s4 s. sscii IS ysfy W j il not
Ms Ss Gs Gnslis fSS shsss wao fsSa dau 81
EE6e baxt5 rs whose names are signed our tesS
li562s. and 4Sk them II we have mAde any:
fibis5 8tefhent$ SOAR as theIrS knowledge ex<
tends, In this eartfcle; In other words, ~ no
have hos abIsshed their letters as nearly yer-.
' Ssfy sssRsSss : Rs' SstaIlsl taaIlssslrIrrsT
Propr s9s sSs esss ezs5 s. css;9Rgssa
We appendix recent letter. which came ~
us entirely Unsolicited, With permission r.
/, PUBLISH i DAyros, ohio, Jan. Il, 1885
Il You may add my testimony as 10 the merits 2
Of Piso's Cure for Consnmpt ption. took p
sseveSe cod last Febrta .whic icis settled On my
sluugssyf They became liberated end were So:
I'll that a had no rest for twodays and
N iEh s. x got a. bottle Of Piso,s Cur. Tor Con.
sstfii1St i'm and was relieved by the time had
taken, hstfofit Since that time lthaye kept
: 'PislnsNh In tho house, and nselt g q pres
veptjvos cslI for lung tr0u bles and Group for
which Ecan recommend isas the best 10 medEnst
IeyereuSed: and that Is saying "a great adests
forsIF Fhtve used ut least twenty othcrA beatdes
ab6ukzfts ;f11ny phi ysicians, prescript ptbns:
Piso's Cure for Ccnsnm mption has never fatled
tegiys ysSslisrfn my family onIypp
Et&s5ss.f3 y rs 81 Springhe1H st.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

THE photographic Office at Washington re-
ceivcd last II onth about dGZen letters from
officers Of vessels who had used oil during
storms at aea, all Of whom agreed tkat it al,
most instantly spread over the surface and
reduced the threatening billows to long and
heavy but harmless swells.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

Mr.. Jacob Frochlich, a well-known tailor of
Cincinnati, O., after suffering for years with
rheumatism, was cured in a short time by tho
use Of st. Jacobs OIL.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

WH1LR clearing the ground fer charging
tho buildings of the National Bank in Rome,
the worknen discovered the remains of q Ro'
man house in good state of prcservaton,wlth
paintings on the walls, which is pronounced
az having been built in the third century.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

w. Il. worthington, oditor of Patrons OF
Husbandry,r published at Columbus, Mass,
writes Feb. a5, iSS,: Your great remedy, Al
lens Lung Ba!sam, have used in my family
for fifteen years for coughs and co ds:and know
it to be the best" 25c., 50c., and SLIGO bottle.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

Mrs. C. Kellogg, Edgwood, Cal, says: Red
Star Cough Cure is the best medicine she has
ever used for colds for the children.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers Is cas-
lily applied, and colors brown or black.
The prompt use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral
will often pi ieyent serious lung troubles.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06
Anv Small Boy, with n Stick,

Any Small Boy, With SticK'
can kill tiger, if the tiger happens to be found
when only little cub. So consumption, thaG
ileadliest and most feared Of diseases, in this
can assuredly be conquered and de-
stroyed if DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
coyery" be employed early.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

The mountains on the upper San Joa-
ouin river, California, are covered with
deer, bears and lions.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06
"The play's the thing,

1.-THE plays the thing,
And equally true is 1t that DR.. Pierce's
pheasant Purgative Pellets" lthe original
Little Liver Pills. are the most effectual means
that can be sed to reach the seat OF disease,
cleansing the bowels and system, and assisting
natnre in her recuperatiye work. Bv druggists.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

The "Favorte Prescription" Of DR.. Pierce
cures female weakness" and kindred alice
tions. BY druggists.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

"THE Native Genius Of Tennessee, as illus
trated by her inventors" Is the heading
Memphis paper put over the announcement
that a patent for gate had been granted to q
gifted son of that State.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

IT Is estimated that between 5000 and 1900
horses are annually killed in Spanish bull
fights
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

BARONESS BURDETT- CoUTTs has given away
in charity about twenty millions OF dollars.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

Tn " ~ Iut Inntog ana Testimonials free. Address
O.FRINk, 234 Broadway NC" 1oFA' !;
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

w. w. Giie.{ OF 0cceauan, FIrrinia, spg!s;
beautiful part of Virginia is more like the
"PromiseLand" " than any place lever saw. The
land is rich and cheap (S2 to S5per acre. lonl
summers, short winters, and &c Isl ysoh healthy
that / have settled here for life, and want more
neighbors. Don't go so far West Till you see
this place The farm left, near Syracuse, N:
Y, Is for sale cheap. would rather give II
awav than 90 back to 1t. al
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-12-06

II you have Cutting, Scalding or Stingtnt
sensations in the parts when volding urine
swamp Root will quickly relieve and cure.
If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at 25c. per bottle
The best cough medicine is Piso's Cure foi
Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-30
WEST UNION GLIMMERS,

Merry Christmas and happy New
Year.
Farmers are busy hauling their
yearly supply of wood.
John Buss and wife spent Christ
mas with friends in West Union.
Social gatherings among the farm
ers are not much in vogue this win
ter. ,
Peter Ritter is buying lots OF
wheat this year, and pays Sank
Centre prices.
Quite a number of farmers will
be short of hay. The dlught last
summer is the cause.
MISS Newcome has the name of
being the best teacher that ever
taught at the station.
Squire Dobbs is improving the
postoffice building and intends put
ting in stock of merchandise.
Walker Reed of Sank Centre, cen.
ducts a singing school at the Advent
church every Wednesday evening.
John J. Duncan of Minneapolis
is visiting friends here. He will visit
LaLe View Academy where his son
Raymond is attending school.
The Messrs. Judkins of Osakis, are
putting tubular well down for
Johnson & Smith. They expect to
go a hundred feet or more. Fred
says "we need not be surprised if we
see stream of water flowing from
the top of the wind mill tower"
Miss Bell Salmond, daughter of
one or our most respected and ener-
getic farmers, was married last week
to Mr.. w. E. Collins. West Union
thus loses one of her fairest young
aides. and the good wishes of her
friends accompany her on her journey
through life. -
Several of our young lady farmer S
are attending school at Sank Centre,
and are now home for vacation,
among whom we notice Miss Lena
Chase, Eva Smith, Amanda Moore,
and Trace Case. Sank Centre is
becoming justly noted for its educa.
tiOnal institutions.
What has become of West Union
Farmers Alliance? 1t is now in
order for President Smith to call u
meeting and get our working tools
in order. Else the legislature may
forget chat the farmers are still on
earth, and PISS the session in the
old way "you know P. s. this will
apply to other organizations through
out the country.
Now is the proper time for farm
ers to meet either through the alli-
ance or by forming clubs and i'm
prove the long winter evenings by
discussing affairs pertaining 10 the
farm, garden and household. Elk.
change ideas CLEANED from last year.
success or failure, or by joint resolu-
ton give pointers to the coming
legislature in regard to your wants
and grievances. Don't forget the
fact that you have chosen them to
carry out Jour will, and that they
as public servants are there for that
purpose and no other.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-30
THAT UBIQUITOUS DECISION.

Tho supreme court has reaffirmea
its decision in the famous Chauncey-
Wass tax title case. The Pioneer
Press says relative to it:
The supreme court, amer a prolonged re-
hearing OF exhaustive argument in the
Chsuncy. Wass tar title case, has reafirmed
It's former decision. This was. In effect, that
property on which all taxes have beer paid
may be sold As delinquent II the county
auditor, by fraud or error. has omitted to
enter the payment upon his books, without
other notices to the owner than publication
In . newspaper. Tho original decision
aroused . storm OF indignant protest all
over the state. which only subsidized when
the motion for . rehearing was granted
The general belief was that the drst decision
WAS rendered upon imperfect Information
and inadequate argument ofa case which
II not collusive, certainly was not prose.
cutsd with vigor. and mat the court would
be able TO reach different conclusion upon
. rehearing. The decision Of yesterday bit
tsrly disappoints this hope and leaves peo-
pie who have been deprived of thar property
by tax title sharks under cover Of the inter
probation Of law here rean1rmed without
redress or relief. The legislator will prob
ably interpose this winter with an amend
mont TO the tar law to prevent this species
OF legalized piracy hereafter: but there seems
no relief possible for those who have already
suffered-unless, indeed, the case may be
brought in some way within the purview of
the federal courts. Judge vanderburgh this
time Joints Judge Berry in o dissenting
opinion.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-30
The announcement of the death of

The announcement of the death of
Gen. Logan will carry more gen uine
grief with it, . greater sense of per.
sonal bereavement than would that
Of any man in the nation. Not a
surviving Union soldier but con-
siders him q warm personal friend.
Few military men ever inspired
equal affection on the part of fellow
officers and oIdinates. He was
acknowledgedly the bravest citizen
soldier produced by the war. brave,
tender and true. His military
career was marked by a series of
successes equally shared by few COM
manding officers. His presence was
ever an inspiration. He was a born
leader of men, and his leadership
was universally acknowledged both
in military and civil life. His was
. singleness Of purpose, and with
energy indomitable and interrupted
integrity he won a reputation
which IL legacy of more value than
millions Of boarded gold. Fearless
alike onbattls-fiela and in legislative
halls, he won the admiration and
respect OF friend and foe alike. His
death falls with weight the more
crushing in that it was wholly unan-
ticipated, few even being aware Of his
illness. The nation mourn in him
q true patriot. wise and honest
Legislator, . noble man.