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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-10-28
A Century'S Change.

The city directory of 1885, when the
population of New York was about 25,.
600, contained only s45 names, very
small proportion of the whole number OF
inhabitants. The directory of this year
contains 313, 992 names, or about one to
every five of the population within the
municipal district. A century ago the
northern limit from which names were
taken was Roosevelt aud Cherry streets
on the east side, and Dey street on the
west side. Now the northern limit is the
southern boundary of Yonkers, fourteen
and half miles from the City Hall.
Amongth names in the directory of f17S6
are those of Bleecker, Brevoort, Beekman,
Cruger, Cortlandt, Desbrosses, Hamilton.
Goelet, Jay, Livingston, Remsen, Roose-
welt, Schuyler, Schermerhorn and Van
dam. Many of the representatives of
old families of that day have entirely dis.
appeared, b., and more of the representatives
of the old families of the present had not
then emerged from the common multi
tude. In 1885 Philadelphia was the
metropolitan city and political capital of
the country. " hat a wonderful growth
New York and the whole nation has
made in 100 years.-NetO York CONNER
ci1L
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We have so often seen fatal results follow
the declaration that it can be cured, that we
have unconsciously settled down in the beliet
that this disease must necessarily prove fatal
1t Is true that occasionally community has
witnessed an isolated case of what may ap-
propriately be termed spontaneous recovery,
but to what combination Of favorable circum-
stances this result was due none have hitherto
been found able to determine.
Wehave now the gratifying fact to announce
thatthe process by which nature affects this
wonderful change is no longer mystery to
the medical profession, and that the changes
brought about in the system under favorable
circumstances by intrinsic causes may be
made as certainly and more expeditiously by
tho use Of the proper remedy. In other words,
nature is initiated and assisted.
Tuberculous matter is moth ng more or loss
than nourishment imperfectly organized.
Now, II we can procure the organization OF
this food material so that through the process
of elective affinity it may take its place i'll the
system, we can cure the disease. This Is just
what Piso's Cure for Consumption does. 1t ar
rests at once the progress Of the disease by
preventing the further supply Of tuberculous
matter, for while the system is under its infu-
once all n0urlSlmenLl Is OIPanlZeu anu dSSluil-
lated. 1t thus controls cough, eNpectoration,
night-sweats, hectic fever, and all other char
acteristic symptoms of Consumption:
Many physicians are now using this medi-
cine, and all write that it comes fully up 10 its
recommendations and makes Consumption one
of the diseases they can readily cure.
The forming stage Of q disease is always the
most auspicious for treatment. This fact
should induce persons to resort to the use Of
Piso's Cure when the cough is first noticed,
whether It has consumptive diathess for its
cause or not. for this remedy cures all kinds Of
coughs with unequaled facility and prompt
ness. In coughs from q simple cold, two OF
three doses of the medicine have been found
sufficient to remove the trouble. So in all dis
eases of the throat and lungs, with symptoms
Stimulating those of Consumption, Piso's Cure
is the only infallible remedy.
The following letter recommending Pisos
Cure for Consumption, Is fair sample OF the
certificates received daily by the proprietor of
this medicine.
ALBION, N. Y, Dec. %, 1886.
I had terrible cough, and two physicians
said would never get well. then went to
drug store and asked for good cough medl-
cine. The druggist gave me Piso's Cure, and 1t
has done me more good than anything lever
used. do not believe could live without 1t.
LEONORA VERM1LYEA.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-10-28
Winding ND the Owl.

In one of the Eowery museums, IN
wire cage, is a monster owl, with eyes as
big as ve-dollar gold pieces. A solemn
looking man wandered from the serpent's
den to the owls cage, and his eyes met
those of the captive bird. As he walked
around the cage the big, fiat eyes OF the
owl remained fixed upon him. He Kept
on, and, while the claws of the bird
clutched the rod on which it was
perched, the eyes neither winked nor
wavered. Three times he made the cir,
cult of the cage, keeping his eyes fixed
on those of the owl. Then he halted,
still eyeing the bird, and a perpleSed
look came over his face. Again he
started on, with quicker step, and as
often as he made the circuit of the cage
he closed one finger of his open hand.
After he had doubled over seven fingers
an attendant in the museum came up and
asked him what it was all about.
"Go away said the man. without
taking his eyes from the owl, and he
kept on around till he had closed the
other finger and both thumbs. Then he
halted, and, still keeping his eyes fixed
on those of the owl, he said:
'rve walked around that owl ten
times since counted. and three or four
times before, and he hasn't taken his
eyes off me yet, nor let 90 the perch with
his claws. He ought to be pretty near
wound up, hadn't hef"
The museum man thought the stranger
was crank. and went off to attend to
some boys VINO were pestering the monk
eys. :,
With the observation that he could
keep on walking as long as the owl could
keep turning his head around without
letting 90 his claws, the stranger started
on. He made eight or ten more circuits
and then halted and waited to see the
owls head fly back like a piece OF
twisted India rubber. But the owls
eyes remained fastened upon him with q
placid look.
: We'll, that beats me-" said the man,
and he disappeared down the stairway.
What puzzled the man has been puz-
Zle to naturalists also. One Of the solu.
tions is that after each turn the owls
head flies back so quickly that the human
eve cannot detect the movement.-Neu
YnrE SUn
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The Magdalena River.

Consul Dawson. of Bar:an luilla, has
been exploring the Magdalena River,
the principal commercial stream of the
United States of Colombia. The river
rises in the southern part of the country,
in latitude one degree thirty minutes
north, and longitude seventy-six degrees
twenty minutes west, at an elevation of
14,271 feet above the sen level. The
river runs nearly due north and empties
into the Caribbean Sea. Its length is
about 900 miles, and the temperature of
the country through whi h it passes
varies from forty to ninety degrees, thus
affcrding the greatest variety for the
crops of both temperate and torrid zones.
1t is navigable by large steamers for 600
miles, the journey upstream requiring
ninety-seven hours, while the return
trip can be made in about forty five
hours. There are some twenty tributary
streams, the principal one being the
Cauca, draining one of the finest valleys
in the country. Towns and villages and
trading posts are scattered all a>nng the
stream, and already six companies, run
ming twenty-seven steamboats, and fleets
of barges are required to accommodate
the great trade centcring on the river.
The principal town is Barranquilla, not
far from the mouth, the terminus for the
river boats and the enter-port for the
country. 1t has $4,000 inhabitants, fine
buildings, factories, and all the appear
ance of thriving, growing city.
The country raises vast herds of cattle,
hard woods, dye.woods, cinchona, to-
bacco, ivory-nuts, grain, and minerals.
The back country is described as full of
resources waiting cheap transportation
for development, and furnishing an in
viting field for the adventurous capital
ist.-Hartf0rd Courant.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-10-28
An Opening for Economy.

Farmers complain that they make lit
tie money. They occupation is healthy
and independent, but fails to be lucra-
tive. Many young men detest the home.
farm a: flock to the cities in search OF
larger remuneration. If any means can
be devised by which farmers can lay up
more money, this great drift may pcssi-
bly, be arrested.
One great Improvement seems posi-
BILE, which would make large saving in
annual expenses. 1t is computed THAT on
the farms OF the United States there are
at least six million miles of fences,
which have cost in round numbers, $2,
600, OOO, 900, and have to be renewed
every fifteen years.
In other words. the farmers of the
country expeud every fifteen years on
their fences greater sum than our en-.
tire nat .onal debt, and the amount in
creases annually instead of diminishing.
If this vast outlay could be saved, it
would add greatly to the farmers annual
income.
Much of the expense is needless, and
is merely tine outgrowth of long-estab'
l;shed habits which need reforming.
There is room here for economy on stu
pendous scale, with lucrative returns.
Fences are disappearing in our cemeter.
les, with great gain to beauty and good
taste. They are not introduced In some
of our newer cities, like Norwich and
Minneapolis. When laws against va
grant cattle are rigidly enforced, farmers
will be benefited by saving the heavy ex-
pense of fencing.-Youths Companion.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-10-28
A Survival of Saxon Times.

The blowing of horn from the mar
ket-cross which wound up the first Gay
of the Ripon millenary festival is an
everyday event in the picturesque old
city. 1t IS a survival of Saxon times,
when it was the signal for setting the
watch at sunset. At 8 o'clock every
evening three notes are sounded in front
of the Mayors house and three at the
obelisk in the market-placc. The prac-
tice was revived in 1857 by order of the
municipal authorities. If any house ION
the gate sgd within the towne' were
robbed after that hour the ''wakeman"
was bound to make up the loss. The
watch, it is curious to know, was main
tanned by a tax on doors. 1t was not
very onerous, however, being at the rate
of pence per door per annum.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-10-28
An Autograph Album Victim.
He wrestled full long with the dictionar

He wrestled full long with the dictionary
book,
For valiant wight was he;
Nor bread, nor wine, nor rest, he took
Nor thoughtless revelree:
For the maid with the comely nymph-like
look
And the languishing melting eyne,
Had coaxed him to write in her autograph
book,
And he mote not dare to decline.
All, right well he strove. with the dictionary
book
From dawn to dewy eve.
And from day TO day no rest he took
Nor sought no glad reprieve.
Seven days he wrestled with the dictionary
book,
Then fell, like lifeless stone
And his corpse told well by its ghastly look
That the dictionary book had thrown
Lynn Union.
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the adventurers and the magnificent

the adventures. and the magnificent
specimens which they had with them
brought plenty of friends to their slde'
and already preparations are in progress
for an expedition which is to have for
its object the opening of the mines.
This caravan will be supplied With
wagons with steal wheels, and it will
carry water in barrels made OF sheet
iron. The experience of the party has
convinced them that wooden vehicles
and reservoirs are useless in the parching
atmosphere of Death Valley, and they
will run no further risks with them: 1t
is expected that start will be made IN
about two weeks, the company this
time being larger and going prepared
for winter campaign.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-10-28

For DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depression Of
spirits, general debility, in their various forms,
also as a preventive against fever and ague and
other intermittent fevers, the "Ferro-P Phosphor-
ated Elixir Of Calisaya." made by Caswel, Haz-
ard e. Co., New York, and sold by all Druggists,
Is the best tonic; and for patients recovering
from fever or other sickness 1t has no equal.
FIVE dollars saved yearly in boots and shoes
by using Lyons Heel Stiffeners, cost only 2Sc.
II cough disturbs your eleep, take Piso's
Cure for Consumption and rest well.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-10-28
An Undoubted Blessing.

About thirty years ago prominent physician
by the name of DR.. William Hall discovered,
or produced after long experimental research,
q remedy for the diseases of the throat, chest
and lungs. which was Of such wonderful eff
cacy that it soon gained a wide reputation in
this country. The name Of the medicine Is
DR. WIN. HALLS BALsAM FOR TIE LUNGS, and
may be safely relied on as speedy and posi-
tive cure for coughs, colds, sore throat, &c.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-10-28

In ten years the consumption of horses
as food in Paris has risen from 4,35S to
9,4S5; of asses, decreased from a1S to
3O7, and of mules, Increased from six to
forty.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-10-28
BOWEL COMPLAINTS,
DYSENTERY,
Diarrhea, Cholera Morbus. .
II will, in few minutes when taken Internally
according to directions, cure Cramps Spasms, Sour
Stomach, Heartburn, Sick Headache SUMMER
COMPLAINT, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Collie, Wind In
the Bowels. and all internal pains.
THE TRUE RELIEF.

RADwAY'S READY RELIEF Is the only remedial
agent In vogue that will instantly stop palu. It In
stantly relieves and soon cures Headache. whether
sick or nervous, Toothache. Neuralgia, Nervousness
and Sceplessness. rheumatism, Lumbago. Pains
and Weakness In the Back. Spine or Kidneys, Pains
around the Liver. Pleurisy Swelling of tho JolntS
Sprains Bruises Bites OF Insects. and Pains OF all
kinds RAILWAYS READY RELIEF will afrord Inn
mediate ease, and It's continued use for few days
All n. Anf ninra
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Can Consumption be Cured.

THERE are in all 1872 letter carriers en-
ployed in the various carrier postoffces IN tho
limited Stafea
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-10-28
ELY'S
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/ ,rds cured before III,
second bottle Of Ely',
Cream Balm trds eT
hdusted- I trds trou
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head, difficulty Il
breathing and dis
charges from my ears
C j. Corbin, ,923 Chest
nut ST., PhRd.
A particle is applied
into each nostrll and IL
agreeable to use. Price
81 cts. by mail or at DIR
ELY BROTH
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-10-28

Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers pro-
duces, in one application, q permanent color.
We have used Ayers Ague Cure, and have
found 1t invaluable in malarial troubles.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-10-28
MALARIA IN ITS VARIOUS FORMS.
FEVER AND ACuE.

There Is not remedial agent In the world that win
cure Fever and Ague and all other Malarious Bill.
lous. Scarlet and other Fevers faided by RADWAY'S
PILLS. so quick as RADWAY'S READY RELIEF
Price Fifty Cents. Sold by Druggists.
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In from one to twenty minutes. never fails &c re-
ter how violent or excrucatng the pain. the Rheu-
matte, Bedrdden, Infirm, Crippled, Nervous, Neu
ralgfc or prostrnted with disease may suffer, RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF will AFFORD instant casa.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-20
Mr. TT Diamond of our village. whose

Mr.. T. j. Diamond, of our village, whose
name is suggestive of his worth as a sol
der, as it is also as a citizen, received
this morning from his former home in
West Virginia. a relic of the war in the
shape of star, which hung by little more
than single thread, and which he tore
from the battered banner of the Oath Va.
Regiment (Pickett's Diyision) at the close
of the third days battle at Gettysburg.
He was one of the color guard of the
cath, and at sight of this treasured rem
nant of the dear old flag, the foun tain of
memory welled up and tears glistened in
the eyes of the old veteran.
Some of your readers, particularly his
old comraades-in-arms, will remember that
a few years ago Mr.. r. B. Dunlap, of this
neighbofhood, was the subject of a very
dangerous but skillful and successful sur
gical operation at the hands of DR. Hunter
Mcclure, Of Richmond, for the removal
of musket ball which he had carried
since the battle of KernstoWn. This was
ried about with him. At the battle of
Gettysburg, we think it was, he received
a shot i'll the shoulder. The wound soon
healed, and during twenty years and more,
only an occasional twinge of pain re-
minded him that the ball had never been
extracted About year ago, however. it
z gan to cause great suffering, and at
times lie was entirely disabled A few
weeks since he determined to have the ball
taken out, if possible, and applied to Drs.
r. S. Hamilton and j. S. Blair to perform
the operation. They located the ball I'M
der the shoulder against the wall of the
chest, and. without great difficulty, re-
moved it. Mr.. Dunlap has entirely recov-
cred, and is now as. sound in body as when,
a hardy young mountaineer, he shouldered
his musket and went to the wars.
NICK NACKs.
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Centr eville Items.
Reported for the vIRGINIAN.1


Mr.. ]. II. Wise has concluded to go to
Greenville, to carry on merchandising in
his old neighborhood. We commend him
to thepeople as an honest and courteous
changed residences, and we have new
preacher at the M. E. Church, Rev. R. S.
Cunningham. He will preach every two
weeks at 4 o. clock, D m.
Mr.. J. w. Perry, sexton of Salem New
Lutheran Church. wishes to inform his
friends and the public generally that he is
prepared to do custom work as boot and
shoe maker and member and broom maker,
and can furnish ready-made work very
low these hard times. Give him a trial,
as he guarantees satisfaction or money re-
funded.
Miss Kate Trotter, of Staunton, is on a
visit at her cousin S, Mrs. Lima Bell
Miss Annie TutWiler. of our little town
is at Parnassus attending the school taught
by Prof. e. o. Peale.
r A district meeting of the German Bap-
fists is being held at the Valley Church,
near Meyers Cave. The principal bust
ness is to select delegates to the annual
meeting, which will convene in Ohio some
time in June.
Oh, yes, the coupon craze has struck the
good people of North River district, and
what a rush to the city Saturday to order
the precious goods. Some said they
wanted to see the elephant Jumbo, but
methinks they will see him soon enough.
| am no lawyer so l won't predict how
they will succeed Time will tell whether
it will work OF not. Your correspondent
was so fortunate last fall s to pay his
taxes in hard money. CICERO.
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Cracking the Party Whip.
ORDERING A DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY.

ORDERING A DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY.
fReported for the VIRGINIAN.l
Between $50 and 800 persons assembled
at the Rink Tuesday night, in response to
a call to the Democratic voters of Staun-
ton by the Executive Committee.
Somewhat after o'clock, when the Wig
orous efforts of a few had been exhausted
III the endeavor to swell the attendance,
Maj. T. c. Elder, as Chairman of the Com
mittee. called the meeting to order, and in
few remarks stated that the object of the
circular sent out On Monday, and the con-
vening of the citizens was to ascertain
whether or not the Democratic party was
confident of success at the near municipal
election. If not, organization should at
once be had, in order that each and every
Office should be filled with men of their
own (Democratic) party. Fears were en-
tartained of the election of Republican
Mayor and a part, at least, of the Council,
and the circumstances by WHICH they were
surrounded necessitated immediate action.
After rather weak applause, Mr.. Elder
stated that the election of some officers
| would be necessary to the furtheranee of
the proceedings, and ere the words seemed
to have parted with his lips, and as if
thoroughly dried for the occasion. Mr..
Harry st. G. Tucker nominated Mr.. Ma
thaniel Macon Warner, as Chairman, out
of perhaps the twenty workingmen pres.
ent-the rest being professional men, pro-
prietors and clerks-who, after the minds
of the audience had grasped the idea and
saw the un6tness of further nominations
was unanimously elected, Mr. Warner in
few neat sentences accepted the trust
and thanked the Party for the high honor
After what seemed decline On the part
of Mr.. H. c. Tinsley for the office of Sec
rotary. Col. J. G. Shields was elected tt
| the position without murmur of disap
proval.
The chairman then lstated that having
disposed of the election Of all officers
requisite, he would be pleased to hear from
members of the party present as regarded
what was best to be done in view of tn,
approaching election.
AS the one call of Mr.. Howard WAY
reached the ears Of Capt. Jas. Bumgard
ner, without even that aid of the sh,
whistle of the small boy, that gentleman
rose and assembled the -rostrum. Tn,
i Democrats had hitherto controlled thu
city, he said, and to them the offices be
longed, and if itmade MOI difference whethe
Republicans or Democrats filed thes!
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CoRRECTIoNs.-In the communication
signed ''Tudor" published in our last issue,
Sgo errors occurred. In speaking of the
effort to do justice, the printer put "final, u
instead of feeble as written. Again in
referring to the former editors of the
WHO. the word are should have hsen
ssave,,g. y men of genius, &C."
In the death notice last week of MRS.
Mary Eliza Shelton. wife Of Mr.. Robert j.
Shelton. the name was given rs Mrs, Jane
Eliza SHELTON. The spelling of the sur
name was typographical mistake, while
the error in she given name was from
transformation.
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Weyer's Cave items.

lioCPbApSQ 1oi UilS SihGlNlAN.l
The Thinkers, or Dunkards' district
meeting convened at the Valley TINKER
Church ON the 14th, inst. Its object was
to tighten the labors of their Annual
Meeting by disposing of some matters of
minor Importance. At 10 a, M, the house,
which is q eapacious one. was crowded
sitting room being at a premium. After
singing. and prayer by Rev. Jacob He'd
rick, of Fauquier county, the object Of the
meeting was stated by Rev. Jacob Miller,
of Rockingham county. The standing
committee then retired to receive and
classify queries OF the officials from the
respective districts. That done, with Rev.
Isaac Long as moderator, and Rev. Dan'l
Hays recording secretary, the queries were
taken up and disposed of in regular order,
which was interesting as well as instruc-
tive. Their deliberations surpass that of
any other conference body the writer has
ever witnessed in moderation, good humor
and unity. Too much of your space would
be required to give full report of the two
days proceedings. The first and last i'm
pressions of a stranger are that they are
truly a family of those whom Christ
called the salt Of the earth. or devotion
to their faith, loyalty to their church and
success in every enterprise they are eX-
celled as church by none. They are a
peculiar people, made SO by their virtues.
Their NONRESIDENT principles make them
a worthy brotherhood of peaceful citizens.
BY pl acticing what they preach, according
to Jas. L. q, they have become one of the
most influential bodies among the Chris
tian churches. Their worship is different
from other denominations in that you SEE
no fashionable display, paid choirs, rented
peWs and hear no grinding. soulless organ
| but every expression of the mouth is from
q heart full OF truth, grace and peace.
One thing noticeable was the presenc,
of Captains Woodward and Dutrow. nego
tiating, we suppose, in the interest of thu
roads they represent relative to conveyin.
delegates to the annual meeting hall
somewhere in Ohio,
The country has been drenched will
rain. Wethink the ground is thoroughly
soaked. If Prof. Smiths prognostic view
verify throughout the yearas they have s.
far, we may prepare for dry weather aftei
harvest. NAMRAH.