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The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08
"REMINISCENCES.
BY an Old American.
Chicago Evening Journal.


On one occasion before the war of the
Rebellion, Mississippi river steamer
"from below was putting her way to
Cairo, Ill. And Cairo in those days,
housed about as many "toughs," and had
unite as unsavory reputation "a any
other river town in the United States.
Among the passengers on the particular
steamer was genuine 'corn-crackern
from Mississippi, uncouth in his exterior,
his hair unkempt, his mouth filed with
tobacco, and his whole appearance indi-
eating the staggering "outte rnut"
abroad. As he stumbled about the deck
he madD himself conspicuous by his vocif-
erous glorifcation of his merits as "half-
horse and half alligator, with leesle
touch of the snappin' turtle, and able 70
lick his weight in wild cats" He also
volunteered the information that he had
"never been to Cairo, but had h'rd of il,
and no was jest goin to see it. Ii
he liked il, he should locate thar; If it
didn't suit him, he allowed he'd viii o
out the whole blamed borough aud
leave IT,"
A gentleman on the steamer who rcsid-
ed at Cairo aud had overheard the "corn-
crackers" threat determined TO keep
track or the felLOW anu see now ne WOult
fare after reaching the "borough" rightly
Judging that there was "fun ahead"
After both had been ashore few hours
they met again on the street. "Weli, how
do you like Cairo?" asked the citizen.
"Stranger, don't like it; it's the meanest
place ever seen; there's no sassiety here
and I'm blamed if believe it amounts TO
much anyhow" And so they parted for
the day.
Next morning the gentleman found his
recent fellow traveller sitting on q curb
stone, without hat and with hardly a
whole garment OF his person. His head
was gashed, both eyes were heavily black
ed, his nose hattened and his lower jaw
was awry. "Well," said the gentleman,
"What do you think of Cairo nou?" "Oh, )"
was the meek and humble reply, "Cairo's
lust the incest town ever seep." "And
how do you like the society here!
"Sassiety? / tell you stranger, its just
splendi6-the finest / ever met" "You
are pleased with tho town then?" "Oh,
yes-think I'd like TO stay here alters"
s'We,l," added the citizen rs he turned to
go, "if you're satisfied, zoe ought to be,
certainlym
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08

Mrs. Juiie Carson, who hns been trying
TO maize cooking popular with tho Gonug
ladies OF this country, is a hopeless in
ynli1
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08
All Run Down

From the weakening effects Of warm weather. by
bard work. or from long Illness, you need a good
tonic and blood purifier. Hoods sarsapara gives
sood appetite strengthens the whole system, puEifes
tsc Hluod, regulates the digestion.
at AFFORDS me much pleasure 10 recommend Hoods
Snisapafla. My health two years ago very poor.
dy friends thought was Eoiag with consumption
commenced using Hoods Sarsapaiia, took five bot
lies oi II, and today can do hard days work as
! ever could II saved me from the grave and put me
on my feet sound, healthy man." WILL Il. ID.
TEiBnCY, lil East Main Street, Higgonsvile. Ohio
Hoods Sarsaparil!a
Sold hy all druggists. 81; ak for s.. Prepared only
uy [. l. HOOD Co, ApothecarIes, Lowell Mass.
100 Doses One dollar
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08

The ancccss of solnc ol tho agents employed
by j.. 4. Johnson Il Co, Richmond, VI, ia
truly mary oua II Is not an uuusnal thing
tor their agents 10 mako as high as so and $50
hugh "a go ard s5J--cYan mora Eu wa uesf-
tat To ioa you the whole truth, or YOU will
scare .iv believe We are In a. rnnss Wrat" lem
and -.." for Yourself What GA " will =. r. you
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08

At the beginning of the southern re-
be!lion of 1s61-65, Gen. Simon Cameron
inccnsed at the reasonable utterances of
the South Carolinans, plainly told them
that, as one result of their rashness, corn
could yet be grown in the streets of
Charleston. Many months afterward,
when South Carolina came into the pos
session OF the federal army, and Gen.
John p. Hatch, OF the Fourth Regular
Cavalry, was military governor, with head
quarters at Charleston, Gen. Cameron
visited the city and proceeded to fulfill
his prophecy. Hiring men to plow mp one
of the principal thoroughfares, he plant
ed it with corn, arranged with some SOL
diers to cultivate the patch, and raised
crop. The rebellion and slavery are
dead, bu. the gallant senator still lives.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08

Genera! Boulanger says he i: confident
he can force the return of Boulangist
majority in general election.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08

Cabin SarsCparilla also originated in q
Leg Cabin, aud stands pre-eminent
among the blood purifiers OF to-day as
Warmers "Tippecanoe" does as stom.
ach tonic.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08

sMoxie has created the greatest excitement as
a beverage. In two years, ever witnessed, from
the fact that IL brings nervous, exhausted. over
a few days; cures the appetite for liquors and
tobacco at once and has recovered a large mum.
Der of cases of old, helpless paralysis as food
only.
Smith-"How are you, Jonesf" Jones' Ex.
cuse me- don't know you" Smith-"You knew
me when You borrowed that $40" Jones-"Well,
/ don't want to borrow anything now
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08

strumental in introducing him into the
oesf society of Great Britain; how he had
given him every advantage for pursuing
an honorable and brilliant career, and
then proceeded to administer hearty re-
ouke for his gay and festive" errors, in
terse but fatherly manner.
John, ii is stated, listened with patience
until the President had finished, and then
said Tin substauce) with that charming
sang froid for which he was always cele-
5rnted; Father, acknowledge ynur con
tInuous kindness to me. You have, in.
deed, done much for me, and greatly re.
speot you. You have certainly prospered
and are now the Chiaf Magistrate of this
great nation. AS such your name will
honorably go down to posterity!"
Van Buren's administration was draw
ing to close, when was lad OF 13
Even et that age knew enough about
political events to understand that he had
become distasteful TO great number of
his fellow citizens by mis- official policy
and acts, but with my exalted ideas of the
presidency, / was unable to reaizs the
extent 70 which lie had lost his attracti IN
as chief magistrate, or the respect OF the
people. About that time he visited the
home OF my youth, and was domiciled for
few days with the collector OF customs
l was on public street one afternoon
wnen the president aud collector drove
by in the latter's carriage. One would
naturally expect that an event OF this
kind in n country town would be the sig
nal for an impressive demonstration gll
| along their route, but in this case il was
nos. Men stood on The walks or IL door.
ways, wearing their hats carlessly, with
their legs distended and their hands in
their pockets, staring either impatieutly
or with Indifference rs the carriage pass
ed them, and with no other sign of re-
cog2ition, unless some personal acquaiu'
tance nodded TO the collector. 4 cIrcrs
parade would have elected ten fold more
enthusiasm | do not wonder at the ease
with which Gen. Harrison was chosen
| Van Buren's successor at the next elcc.
tion. But my boyish estimation of the
| presidential office was sadly deprecated
| by this circums tance.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08

P and L., two prominent cil'
zens OF Wisconsin town, were always
quarreling and worrying each other with
lawsuits. On one occasion P won a
verdict in his favor, and L was "hop'
ping mad" "I'n appeal!" he shouted
shaking his fist at his enemy; I'll carry
it tarough, if l take to the court OF
Heayen.' "All right" replied P,
''my lawyer be there TO attend to it'
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08

A stocking factcry burned Mt Cinciu
natl, Ohio, cuusjng loss OF 100000.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08

The wife OF Il very well known iron
operator in Pennsylvania is now stopp-
ing at fashionable hotel at Long Branch
she ia beautiful, witty and accom- plished,
but she bites her finger nails. She says
she cannot heip it. She acquired the
habit in childhood, and has tried every
means To break il up but without success.
At times she has succeeded in resisting
The inclination until her nails are trinm-
phanuy long, but invariably they disap-
pear, as If by magic, the Erst time she
is disturbed, annoyed, or nervous. Size
does not know when she bites them. She
suddenly finds sAsm gone. Her doctors
tell her the habit il incurable, except for
very strong willed, phiegmatic per
sDus
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08

In an article on courage IN the Fort
nightly Review, Lord Wolsley contradicts
tie idea that little men are Drawer than
big men. One of the very bravest he
ever knew was six feet tour inches.
Among the nations he singles out Turkey
with 81 ecial praise for her fighting quail
ties: among all the great armies of the
world, none is composed OF tiner or
braver fighting material than chat OF
Turkey. The early life, training laws,
manners, customs, and above all, the
religion OF the Turk, combine TO make
him the most formidible of soldiers"
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08

Billy Ms little playmate, Sammy
D, was half-orphan and had ciuo-
feet. One day Billy went home ana .oia
his mother that he had seen sammy ;
father ut neighboring stable. "oh, no.
she said, "thas can't be, Billy, Tor sam
my's father has been dead ever so iong'
What made you think il was him! be
cause he had feet just like sammy =
answered Billy, which was not such BAD
inference for a 6-year boy.
81 always thought you were Ohris-
tian," said one OF tive professors VINO
were loudly quarr.ling swell, never
made that mistake in your case was .he
bitter retort.
When Martin Van Buren, was President
of the United States, between 1901 ana
1S41, "Prince john" his son, returned
from England, where he had solourheu
for several years, hobnoboing with the
nobility and gentry, and enjoying the Ia-
or of even royalty itself. ~,
John, naturally shrewd, and thoroughly
educated, entered upon the practie1 ol
the law with sufficient talent ana seit
assurance to secure success IN ms proiss
sion, and with fair share OF sell esteem
to stimulate his ambition. lie was, aiso'
in those dayp, it is alleged, subj cot to'hila,
rious epochs," extending through sovefa'
days, and even weeks, at a time, IN "hioh
he usually made himself conspicuous os
his potations.
During one of these wet spells" lSo
the story is told) he had especially as,
tinguished himself in Philadelphia, ana
his father deeply chagrined, took the cars
for the Quaker City for the purpose OF
demonstrating with his efring heir' ~
the hope of bringing him to reaiization
of his folly. On his arrival in the oity ne
sought for John at his hotel, and asoer'
tanned that he was there and still aoea
''Show me to his room, them" and the
waiter led the way to the "Prince's apart
ment. Dismissing his attendant, the
President quietly opened the door aho
walked in. John was lying In bed awake
and after q brief exchange OF greetings,
Martin began the lecture which he had
prepared. He recounted how much ne
had don for John; how no had been IN
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08

Ing LOG CABINS OF
America have been birth
places of some OF the
rundest men. Lincoln,
Grant, Sheridan, fr-t saw
the light of day through
the chinks OF u Log
Cabin, N Warmers Log
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08

81 always thought you we're Ohris-
tian," said one OF two professors VINO
were loudly quarr.iing. ""eil, / never
made that mistake in your case" was .he
bitter retort.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-08
STRUCTURES AND URINARY r
STRUCTURE.

Of ineXperienced nhYslclanS an
urinary flstuln, and other com
relief and cure. That no case |
skili of our specialists is prov,
tratcd treatise on these malad
To intrust this class of cases
is dangerous proceeding. \
life by so doing, while thousan,
unskillful treatment. Send I
cents in stamps for large, Ill
testimonials.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-02-15
Apparently Contcnted.

UTICA, N. Y, Feb. 9.-Clement Arthur
Day was hanged here at 1925 this morn.
ing for the murder of Jessie Resa Gross
in June last. Day did not wake until
$50 this morning, when he ate hearty
breakfast and then practiced for time
on his guitar. He spoke lightly Of his
rapidly approaching doom and asked that
he be furnished with substantial lunch
before the march to the gallows began.
Rev. E. Owen, Days spiritual advisor
soon arrived and was closeted with the
condemned man, who seemed the least
nervous of the two. Rev. Mr.. Owen Of
fered prayer and was followed by Day
with supplication in which he said he
was not guilty of premeditated murder
Sheriff Batcheller read the death war
rant which Day listened to with grin on
his face, and nodded his head several
times at its conclusion. His arms were
pinioned and when the march to the scat
fold began, Day laughed at reporter
who slipped on the icy walk. He mount
ed the platform with firm tread. He then
assisted in placing the moose under his
own chin and yawned during the opera
ton. A brief prayer was said and the
drop fell at ten twenty four and a half,
and in nine minutes later Day was pro-
nounced dead. His neck was broken and
his face was not contorted. But twenty
four persons witnessed the execution
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-02-15
Republican Timber.

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-The politicians
had much food for discussion yesterday
in the dispatch from Chicago to the Her
aid, which intimated doubt that Blaine
would be the candidate of the Republi
can party for president. 81 don't be.
lieve, said Chauncey NJ Depew, "that
Blaine will not be a candidate at the
next convention. In fact ]
feel pretty certain he will
be, and 1 feel pretty certain he will get
the nomination by reclamation. There
will be no balloting at all. Fone will be
necessary, for Blaine will sweep every
thing before him. Nor do believe Blaine
has written a letter to Congressman
Phelps instruction. him to withdraw his
name as candidate whenever he thinks
it prudent. have no positive in
formation on that point. IF, how
ever, '-Depew strongly emphasized the
IF Blaine has written such letter,
and if lie is determined not to be candi-
date then General Sheridan will get the
nomination. General Sheridan would
make grand canvass.
Blaine said ex-Judge Noah Davis,
will, in my judgment, be the choice of
the convention. | see no reason why he
should not receive and accept the nomi-
ton. Sheridan would, if Blaine were not
the nominee, make splendid candidate. !"
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-02-15
To Open the Indian Territory.

Fully $50 delegates from Kansas, Texas,
Missouri and Indian territory were peresent
today at the opening session Of the conven-
ton called to take steps with view of secur-
ing congressional action on the movement-in
favor of opening Indian territory to settle
ment. Governor Morehouse was made per-
manent chairman and made brief address,
explaining why the convention had been
called. Speeches were made b. John Earle,
chief of the Ottawa tribe, and Capt Couch,
the famous "boomer." He declared himself
in favor of opening the entire territory, but
favored the Springer bill, because it will meet
with less opposition. The sentiment of
number of the speakers seemed similar
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-02-15
Is with the Administration.

In an interview Henry George said: Mr..
Cleveland has set his face clearly in the di-
rection Of free trade. The length or number
of the steps is not of SO much Importance as
that step has been taken President Cleve-
land is even now in advance of his party, and
has made the issue. 1t cannot be lodged or
evaded. I am with the administration and
opposed to third party presidential candi-
date as long as the the administration and
the Democratic party tend toward freedom
have strong belief that President Cleve-
land is far more radical than his party, or
even his message, and that he will at the op-
perfume moment take stride that will make
his last advance look insignificant.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-02-15
Changers in Convention.

MADISON, Wis, Feb. THE town is
crowded today with representative farm
ers from every county in the state who
are here to attend the farmers annual
state convention. The formal proceed
ings will be opened at the State House at
7:3O this evening, when an address of
welcome will be delivered by Hon. Cas-
par M. Sanger, president of the State Ag-
ricultural society, and Governor Rusk
President Chamberlain, of the State Uni
versity, Mrs. Little representing the state
school for the blind, and Secretary Wright
of the state board of charities will each
tell the assembled agriculturists what
they know about farming. The annual
meetings of the state Jersey breeders,
Short horn breeders, sheep breeders, wool
growers and bee keepers associations are
being held here today.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-02-15
Al wise 11ecisfan.

Owing to the alarming increase Of
the attacks Of robbers upon mail
trains in sparsely settled regions in the far
west, and the almost constant peril in which
the lives Of postal employees are placed by
these marauders, the postofice department
has determined to arm, at the expense of the
government, every postal employee on these
exposed railroad rottes with weapons Of the
tnuat effective kind. They win be supplied
with an abundance III amtinition and every
convenience necessary for prompt York, and
will thus be prepared to successfully defend
themselves and mails from attacks of these
stroad agents, however sl1llfully planned or
unexpectedly made. This action has been
taken at the earnest solicitation of General
Superintendent Nash, OF the railway mail
service, who has already taken steps to carry
the order into immediate effect. 1t is said
that many OF tie *estefh railroads have de-
cided to arm their trainmen, and 1t IL EXPECT
ed that with arms in the hands of trainmen,
express messengers always armed) and postal
emp1oyes tfaia r6bbeFies In the far west will
be less frequent in the future.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-02-15
In Bad Shape.

C,iNcsNN4nf n Eah NJ etarfl;n.
-. s, - z, : ~ =. s =. S
ueyeioi'ihents ~ the MesTopohtah palf
collapse this morning. The bank i
closed and in charge of the government
ocanta ,,,,,o 90 ,.a..;,,a .h;., 1. .s,.r<
e. Il !" Y. - ss .p,
lor tle receiver VINO mas not yeb peen ap
pointed. It is believed by persons In
position to know that Mr.. Charles w,
Eduovds c.s,,;ar n n pei 49, oa~..
II m,eI;vnrsh dfra.te,. s.;ii az u rr East s.
today fnr han;n .,sa ~ - $50 =
s so s ao gn sn sSh; a naca,
arrest "a sA' upon "i'ion Z o.'p "ee
90 NJ 49, ,,,aro oxvo,ts -. j. 100 +, i
,,,m ,o adj bo as Nj aevaroI honh Al.
rec1ors onJ " ets,asr snas o - 10 arres,ed
When tha n,s @o Sos ea, ~ of Tnanee.
~ $500 ny su rs ., WIS asaeu ~ =,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-02-15
The Governor Signs 1t.

DIES MONIES, Feb. S.-The Hutchinson regis
tration bill, as amended, which passed both
houses yesterday, was signed by Gov. LARA
bee this afternoon, and will be In full force as
soon as published in the designated papers,
which will probably be tomorrow morning.
Under its provisions the only sitting of the
registry board for the coming city elections
will be on the Saturday previous to the cleo
ton, and again on election day, for the pur-
pose of allowing those who were not regis
tered at the last general election and those
who have since changed their residence to be
properly enrolled.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-02-15
Greatly Excited.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 9-The little town
of New Prague, about forty miles south
of here, is greatly excited over terrible
tragedy. Farmer John Janduschek lies
dead by his own hand, and his wife lies
by his side, murdered by her husband; a
daughter of ten years lies at the point of
death with bullet hole in her head from
her fathers pistol. The shooting oc-
CURED about o'clock last night A
quarrel over property belonging to the
wife was the cause of the tragedy.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-02-15
Wisconsin Agricultural Society.

MADISON, Wis, Feb. 4.-The annual meet
ing of the Wisconsin State Agricultural soci-
ETY. which opens early Monday morning next
promises to be one of the most important and
largely attended gatherings of its character
yet given Under the auspices of the organiza-
ton. The entries OF stock are unusually
large and the general exhibit Of agricultural
machinery and implements as we'll as farm
products are rauch larger in all their depart
ments than those of former annual exhibit
lions. All the railroads centering in Milwau-
kee have agreed to sell round trip tickets for
one fare. More than ordinary interest at
taches to the exhibition as the fair grounds
will on this occasion be tile rendezvous, it is
said, of politicians who have some notion of
booming Governor Rusk, of Wisconsin, as
presidential candidate, and this matter will
be privately canvassed among the thousands
of farmers who are always present at the an
nual agricultural show.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-02-15
A Petrified Human Being in the
Mud

LoCKPoRT, ILL.,, Feb. 4.-The hand and
forearm of what appears to be the petrifed
body of human being arc protruding from
the canal bank in the vicinity of lock No.
here. The mud is SO deep that it is impossi-
BILE to disinter the remainder of the body. As
soon as the find can be reached gang Of men
will be set to work to get it out and discover
its history. 1t was found by trio of laborers
as they were walking along the bank of the
canal. They reported their discovery at once,
and the throng Of curiosity who have
been out to see the stony arm has been very
great