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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-01-14

Confentnie,lt.
We war gittin' on tol'ablc we'll
AIatildy, the childers an me
If we didn't cut much of swell,
We war snug rs we wanted to be.
Their war plenty to do in them times,
An although 'twa'n't so very big pay,
We managed to save few dimes
On our dol arm q quarter day.
But there came a rich banker along,
L. l,,:l. - Lo,,ea o,,or tba u.or
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-01-14

SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS
The London Medical Times remarks
that the treatment of snake bite by
putting gun-powder on the wound
and touching it off with match,
though rough, is often successful.
The recent assertions by masters OF
vessels, that refined petroleum In tin
cases exerts an influence on the COM
passes equal to the same amount OF
iron Or steel, has attracted much at
tention, and it is expected that means
of protection will in short time be
devised.
Experiments are making in Phila-
delphia with the telepherage system.
The Objects to transport packages, up
to eight hundred or one thousand
pounds weight, upon cables strung on
wires, by means of electric motors.
Two cables are used, one above anoth-
er, the package being suspended on
the upper and steadiei on the lower
one. 1t is an English invention, and
has been used in South American
mine.
In paper on the size of the brain
in extinct animals, Prof. Marsh, OF
Yale college, has brought forward the
remarkable fact that in the race for
life during the past ages the survival
of any particular group of animals de-
pended on the size Of their brain as
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-01-14

robbed the orchard like 4 school-boy,
and reclined over the strawberry short
cake after a fashion that would have
made his reputation at the bar. Then,
too, Mrs. Muntle did not smile at his
aches and pains and insist that he
must be perpetually we'll because he had
fresh complexion and dimples on his
cheeks. She had savory herb teas and
potions which she produced when he
complained of feeling miserable.
For two months and more, Mr.. Pat
terson boarded with Mrs. Muntle, and
happier months he never lived through.
Then he went back to the city for a
few weeks, returning in urgent need
of more pellets from the medicine
chest, and staying until the last pink
chrysanthemum was blooming on its
withered branches. He had grown so
fond of his little room, with its white
curtains and fresh grass-bleached linen,
of the country good things and of the
buxom Mrs. Muntle, that he could not
bear the thought of parting with them
altogether.
After all, why could he not buy a
house and get Mrs. Muntle to keep it
for him? Perhaps she would. He
would offer a high salary, and she
could have plenty of servants. Then,
indeed, he might have friends to dine
with him, and be as happy as possible.
If only he could approach his hostess,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-01-14

BARTERING ON THE CUNGU

Produce and Ivory Sold for
Muskets and Cloth.
Great Aptness for Bargaining Displayed
by the Natives,
An article which appears in AL the
Year Round gives this interesting de-
scription of the primitive methods of
trade which still obtain in the new
Congo Free State. South America:
When a sufficient number of the
men have crowded into the room to fill
the space before the rail, they ale ad-
mitted through it by the headmen. and
squat in squads upon the floor before
the weighing machine, at which the
trader takes his seat, while his assist
ant stands at the shelves, ready to re-
deem the little chits or "books," as
they are called, which the senior man
will give for the number Of "longs"
which he may agree to pay to each
man for his produce. The produce
in little mat bags containing from ten
to thirty-two pounds Gan arroba), and
sometimes but handkerchief-fu of
rubber, peanuts or gum copal-he puts
into the scale. If il is satisfactory in
quality it is bargained for in the
"longs" referred to-so many for so
many pounds of peanuts, rubber or
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-01-14

CHEAP LUDGlNI IVUoEo'

Where Many People Flno
Shelter in the Metropolis.
Also Some Facts Of interest About the
Oostlier Kind Of Accommodation.
A New York letter to the Roches-
ter Democrat Chronicle says: The ap-
proach of winter brings a great In
crease in the struggling portion OF
New York's population, and this leads
to a brief notice of the accommoda-
tions which await them. These are
the lodging houses for those who have
money and the station house for those
who have none. Cheap lodging
houses abound in the vicinity OF the
great arteries of life, such as Chatham
street and the Bowery, and in some
instances they are very profitable.
For dime bed may be obtained in
room with others-often ten beds be-
ing in one room. For quarter you
get a room by yourself with rear
window, and for ten cents additional
front room may be had. OF course,
guests at places cannot expect clean
linen, or escape from the inevitable
vermin, but the men who have no
homes must accept the alternative
and there are many obliged to sleep
| at such nlaces who in education might
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1886-01-14

AMONG THE ABYSSlNlANS.

Their Civil and Religious Mar
riage Rites.
Curious superstitions Which Prevail
Among the People
Romance is rare in Abyssinia writes
o. A. Bierstadt. When a girl has
reached the discreet age of 8 or 9 she
Is considered to be in the matrimonial
market. If she owns few cattle or
some other desirable property, boy
with half her wealth generally propos-
es to her father for her, and bargain
is driven over her quite as if she had
40 more sentiment in her than a COW,
which doubtless is often the case. The
engagement last usually three or four
months. Though the groom often sees
his prospective father. .in-law, he never
lays eyes upon the bride unless ne can
bribe some female friend to allow him
stolen glance. The bride-to-be may
previously have romped with her in
tended for years, but she would run
screaming away if he were now to ap-
pear before her.
AS the wedding-day draws near, the
girl is washed, an event 80 rare as to
call for special note, in a pond where a
certain saints day is celebrated for
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
WOMAN's REALM.
BY Mrs. L. H. BLANK, ASSOCIATE EDITOR.
A Phase of Married Life.

Bob Burdette put into the mouth Of
a good wife words that illustrate one Of
the many delightful phases of married
life. Nov I'll tell you, "she says, why
1 wouln't go into the restaurant and
have a cap Of coffee with you while
we are waiting for the train. I didn't
like the way you asked me. Keep
quiet, / have the floor. Not half an
hour before, you said to Mr.. Puffar:
Come, let's get a cigar aud away you
went, holding his arm and not givi &
him a chance to decline. When .
met John q 'H7oWdy onaa annrs Way 80 q
luncheon, you said, Just in time, John
come take lunch with u.s. And then
tonight. when we found the train
nearly an hour late, you looked at your
watch, turned to me and said in ques-
tioning way: would you like cup Of
coffee?" And I did want it; 1 was
tired and little hungry, but would
have tainted before l accepted such an
invitation" ."-R5ngA Notes.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
EDUCATIONAL.
School Government.


John Sweet says; s'The infiction, Of
corporal punishment is one Of the
questions for a teacher to meet at the
outset of his career. The opinions gen
orally held by practical teachers may
be summed up as follows.
1. It should be the aim Of teachers
to govern without resorting to corpor-
al punishment. ~
2. Teachers should have the right to
inflict punishment In, extreme cases.
3. In general it is better to subdue
refractory pupils By corporal punish
ment than to expel them from school
4. AS most parents are compelled, at
times, to resort to corporal punishment
in the home government Of their chill
drenr, SO most teachers must sometimes
resort to it in school," The same au-
thor again says: Punishment must
be varied according to the temporal
ment of the child. A frown will act
on one; separation from companions
on another, neglect and coldne5s on a
third; public reprimand on a fourth;
and a whipping on d fifth
MIR Balm says: "fhe 6rstand resdiest
and everthe best form Of punishment,
Is censure, sreprcbation, depraise.
Mr.. Sweet also says that school gov
eminent depends not so much on the
teacher as on home training and the
nublic sentiment of'the community Of
which the school is part, "
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
AGRICULTURE.
SIlli, column is devoted to the interest of the
here.-Editor9 ioi any
G w, Hill Editor.

Fadmers and the Two Old Parties.
Il "A realty the dudes and dead beats
'begin to sing their pretty song and
speak their witty piece to the farmers:
sbeseaching us to stick to the two old
parties. just notice their cunning.
{They ash us to stick to one or the 9th
fr. Dc they SO love one another that
At surprises them to have us vote with
|eltheg that is what they ask us to do,
support one or the other and we will
Thereby satisfy them. Their interest
muss be one and ours another; or they
would not be so generous to each other
and soSungenerous to us, as to ask us
to be dictated by them in regard to
what principle we support. The Farm
ers il 4terest should be his politics, and
nothing but farmers interests should
dlrect his political action. There are
too many dudes and dead beats in the
too oil parties for the benefit Of the
taxpayers;
Tht two old parties,
Tip crafty old things,
Have impoverished the toiling millions;
Thfy are the tools Of money and kings
Tlfy have proved like Benedict Arnold,
Tuned traitor to the peoples cause;
Sold out the peoples money
Interpretations; bylaws.
Tley are full of dudes and dead beats!
Sich a nice pair of twins,
AZ the difference between them,
Che have outs and the other ms,
Neither care for our necessity;
Neither try mankind to save;
10th with craftiness are striving,
All labcring classes to enslave.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
Justice is Right.

All farmers have an interest in
just recognition of the rights of wo-
ms IN and as the law OF our territory
has so far recognized women's rights
and equality us to make her elegible to
the Office of the county school superin-
tendent. 1t was no doubt considered
by the legislature that passed that la W,
to be for our interest and the welfare
of our schools as well as justice to the
women.
What say the farmers of Jerauld
county to this proposition? Let the
women nominate a candidate of their
own sex for county school superin-
tendent and the farmers endorse it,
and every one vote for her swhen cleo
tion comes off this fall. I make the
proposition this early, as l know that
politicians are at work making combi-
nations for filling every Office in Jer-
auld county, by those who will help
elect the others, or nominate the others
and then use the party lash to compel
farmers to vote for such nominees.
Do not promise support to any partic-
ular man previous to convention Of
the people, or the farmers, called by
the alliances for the purpose Of nomi-
mating officers. Officers should be the
servants and not the bosses Of the peo-
pie, and those who are good, efficient,
honest, and respectful in the place to
which they may be chosen, are the per-
sons for us to keep where they are.
Honest and efficient, sober and respect
full persons should be the only require
ments for position, except as acts of
humanity and justice should prefer on
account Of inability to labor to advan-
tage in other positions. we have some
officers whom we cannot better, and it
would be very unwise if not quite
foolish, for US to change these. "A per-
sons opinion on tariff or internal reve-
nue. don't tmake any difference in coun-
ty Office, though every thief and black,
leg in this and adjoining counties
would like to have us change our ssher-
iff; besides several who want the posi-
tion for themselves or their proselytes.
Farmers ought to attend the Alliance
regularly and remember that not every
one in this county who oslls himself a
farmer is fit to be g member of the al
lance. There are few dead beats
and disreputable characters among us
who only want to use such organiza-
tions fer mercenary purposes. we
have much valuable work TODD in the
alliance get this fall. Money can and
will be saved by.co-operation in, busl-
ness of different kinds, even if We can
not do all that we would like, We
must ship our grain and cattle. We
must buy more by the wholesale. Let
us get what we buy at reasonable
prices or go without.
Tuesday is the day for school town
ship election in Dakota, and; if farm
ers respect their children and think
more of them than Of grain, horses or
cattle, or if they thing more Of our
country's welfare in the futurej Show
it by carful selection of schcol Of
fcers. Those who Will try TO do their
duty in caring for the comforts and
health of the children at school, and
the efficiency of school work.
~,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
EDITED BY Mrs. L. v, MILES:
Temperance Camp Meeting.


AT Washington Springs, July Sd, 4th,
and 9Th, under the auspices of the w.
c. T. U.
Capt. Van. Ettln, Dakota's champion
lecturer, Rev. At1leck, of Nmball.
with his "house that Jack built Prof.
VIM. Richardson. of England, and Rev.
McCready, have assured us of their
presence and aid. Judge Edgerton
writes that he NAV possibly be with
s.lls, aile frGrn others, reports are not
all in. The several Bands of Hope are
urged to be present on Monday fore
noon, July 5th,to assist in the program.
Bring your tents and come prepared
to stay the three days, for each day
will be brimful of good things.
The White Ribbon women of the
county will spare no pains to make the
whole program success. Get your
face in good trim to enjoy many good
hearty laugh, for Rev. Affleck is noted
as humorist, while Capt. Van Ettin
is hard to beat. The music will be liz
spring. The following committees
will make things comfortable agreea-
BILE and profitable.
Committee on general Supervision:
Executive committee of Jeraiild coun-
ty w. G. T. U.
Committee on grounds:
Washington Springs;
P r Barrett,
VIM Hawthorn,
e 7 Tofflemire,
JIM Spears,
r S Bateman,
EV Miles,
j Kughler,
S Marlenee.
Waterbury;
Es Waterbury,
w A Rex,
M d McNe1ll,
Alpena;
Mr. Davenport,
Mr. Arne.
Cherry;
Mr. Mccullough,
Mr. Kenney,
H A Miller.
Harmony;
VIM Nordyke,
Chas Smith. h
Viola;
TR Ford,
j G Morse. :, .
General Supt. SERVICES {. T.. Huntly.
Committee on Sabbath School Work;
MD Crow,
Mr. Combs, of Beadle.
Committee on Gospel Temperance
Meetings;
Mrs S F Huntly.
Committee on prayer and praise
meetings;
Rev Chas Vessey,,
F" TreWartha.
I" A b Smart.
Committee on music;
Mr. Campbell,
Mrs Campbell,
Mrs Harris.
Committee on entertainment;
Mrs Jennie Miles,
D w Shyrock,
I" Ruby Smart.
Committee on lemonade and confec-
tionary;-Mrs. E. L. Totflemire.. ..
Supt. dining hall;-Mrs. G. M. Spears.
The county Sabbath School Associa-
tion will hold their annual convention
in connection with che temperance
work, Saturday, July Sd, from 2 to 5
p. N. NEGT1E G. HALL,
=, Pres. of w. G. T. u.
By order of Executive Committee.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18

Messers :Vessey Bros. Ransom & Co.
GENTLEMEN The Esterly Bind
er boughtsof you in the summer of
1885 gave the best satisfaction of any
farm implement | ever owned. | cut
over 25O acres last season and for
wheat, oats and flax it. simply cannot
be beaten. ] am satisfied that 1T is the
llghtest draft and easiest handled ma
chine in She market.
Respectfully,
A. b. F. EAGLE,
Washington Springs, JeraGld coun-
ty. Dakota.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
r. E A y T. II 81

And see what some of Jeran1d Co1ntys best Farta.
have say of the ESTERLy BINDER. These m ed
all live right here and their words reliable. See
them for yourself and then call and look at
the machines.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18

Vessey Bros. Ransom IL 60.
The Esterly Binder 1 bought Of
$50 acres with it without having any
repairs. The draft is light and it gives
us no trouble. ISAAC BYAM.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18

CHERRY TWP, Jerauld Co., Oak.
The Esterly Binder bought Of Yes
sey Bros. Ransom & Co. is a dandy.
Cut 200 acres Of wheat, oats and flax;
had not a nickels worth Of expense. for
repairs. M. A. & ED ScHAEFER.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
l., G. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
!. o. 8. +.

washington Springs Lodge No. 81, Meets every
tuesday night. Brothers of the order from
ihcr lodges are cordially invited to attend.
l.. N. LOOMS N. u.
H. C. Stephens -. Sec.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
TEMPERANCE.

-, CIhs m column IS devoted to the interests Of
sne anea laa.es gIl OF the Woman's Christian Temper
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18

TEMrLEroN, D. T., May 18th, 1886.
The Esterly Twine Binder bought OF
your agents Vessey Bros. Ransom &
Co. last season gave good satisfaction.
| cut wheat, oats and flax and it works
perfection, could not. wish for bet
ter. Respectfully Yours,
JAMES GRtEVE.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
LYNNDALE, D. T. May 24th, 1886
Esterly Harvesting Machlne Co.

"
DEAR sIRs:-A neighbor and myself
purchased an Esterly Binder of your
agents Vessey Bros. Ransom & Co., Of
Washington Springs last year, WITH
Which i we cut POO acres Of wheat, oats
and fax. The machine gave good sat-
isfaction and we can heartily recon-
mend it to those il need of a machine.
1t never missed q bundle unless the
twine was at fault, Ihave owned and
run the Walter a Wocd, and McCor=
mick binders and for Aghtness of draft
and simplicity of construction, think
the Esterly eXcels them both.
Yours Truly,
/. S. BInFoRD.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
Vessey Bros. Ransom & Co.

GENTs:-Will say in answer 70
your inquiry OF how the Esterly Har-
vester and Binder worked, will say,
put her into the field and she will rec,
ommend herself, and also say it is very
light of draft, easily managed and
Goes as good work as any machine in
the market. This is more than we
could say OF many other binders now
in the market. Respectfully,
I,EERIs & FICK. :.
Ferris Ranch, Jerauld County, Oak.
May 28th, 1885.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
i. C.. w. C.. r. u.

The Jera,ild County VIC. 7. U. meets when
sailed Ivy Executive Committee.
Mrs N & Hall ,ISwessinigton springs2 A. Pres. res
Mrs. C.M. Spears -, 50 :. Rec Sec.
Mrs, L. Il. TOi1lemire - Treas.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18

Look out for political dudes,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
FRONTIER u U. D., A.F.&A.M.

Stated COMMUNICATIONS, Friday evenings on
hr before the full moon. Visiting brethren fra
iernaly invited to be present.
C. w. MCDONALD, W.. M.
il q Wi,IIAHS, Secretary,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
County O@cers.
"a ~. IA,

The Z. o. G. Ord, Post, No 90, meets at Yves.
Amgton Springs every Saturday on or before
lhee full moon of eacli month.
W. T. ltay.......... ..........:.. Commander,
Il. IL. Chaise.. .......... Sen. Vice Com,
ii. G. Stephens. ............... ;. .Adiutant,
" +, Pierce. .................Q Quarter Master.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18

Mrs: Carrie B Kilgore has baen al-
1nttted to practice in the Pennsylvania
supreme court. This is tie first INST
ance Of the kind Oh record in the State.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18

laura g. Halloway is writing a his
tory of Miss Folsom to be published
as the ."Bridal Edition" OF ladies' af
the White House.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
E.O. d. ora. Relie9 Corvs, No. NJ.

/, Regular meeting every Saturday, on or before
he fill moon of each month.
Mrs i. Cummings Observation-Disclosures. T res.
Mrs, C. NJ. Spears. ........... Sec.
Mrs Lizzie Smith. Treas.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-18
w. q. =. u.

rOneer Union of washington Springs meets
Ne md and 4th Wed; Of each Mo. at the NJ. L.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-25
A Valuable Medical Treatise.

The edition for 1887 of the sterling Medi cal Annual, known as Hostetter's Almanac, is now ready, and may be obtained, free of cost of druggists and general country dea. Ter in all parts of the United States Mexico, and indeed in every civilized portion of the Western Hemisphere. This Almanac has been issued regularly at the commencement of every year for over one fifthof a century. It combines, with the soundest practical ad. vice for the preservation and restoration of health, large amount of interesting and amusing light reading and the calendar, as- tronomical calculations, genealogical items, &c., are prepared with great care, and will be found entirely accurate. The issue cf Hostetters Almanac for 1887 will probably be the largest edition of a medical work ever published in any country. The pro- prietors, Messrs. Hostetter & Co.,, Pitts bnrg. Pa., on receipt of a two cent stamp, will forward copy by mail to any person who cannot procure one in his neighbor- hood.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-12-25
SATURDAY, DEC. 25, 1886.
Indian Billiards.

A match game of "Indian billiards, ' was played on Sunday last at the baseball park, between the Yuma and Cocopah Indi ans. Twelve men were selected from each tribe and the wealth bet, ammountei about $50. The game is played by two men, at time, each carrying a long pole and a wooden ring, after running given distance, the ring is thrown forward and directly afterward the pole follows; if the pole is pnt through the ring, ten points are eounted;if the playersuc- ceeds in throwing the pole 50 as to cause the ring to lie above the stick it counts five. The game was for two hundred points, and large number of our most prominent citi- gems were present. The Indians Participa- ting in the game were magnificent speci- mems of physical manhood, and were not in eumbered with much clothing. Their dark faces and bright eyes, glowed and shone with excitement, and with natural grace they gave the game much beauty. The green sward was dotted as far as the eye could reach with the "Children of the for eat" each clad in dress of bright color and of shortssmeasuro. After an exciting stuggle of two hours the Yuma braves were declared the winners, and as they wended their way home, made the welkin ring with pasns of victory.