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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22
THE WASHINGTON FAMILY.
Age and High Standing of the English
Family of W~ashingtons.

Age and High Standing of the English
Family of W%ashingtons.
The history Of George Washington's British
ancestors has been traced back on one side to
Tho Norman conquerors OF England, and on
:he other to the Saxons, and from the earliest
aates the family appears to have belonged to
the landed gentry or lower nobility. Free
man, the historian, says: "The Teutonic clan,
which in some unrecorded settlement of our
folk planted on a spot of English soil the OBJ
scure name of the Wascingas, dreamed not
hat the name of their little mark should be-
come the. first of names in q younger and
vaster England"
While the name of Washington is Of Ger
man origin, the blood is largely Norman.
The old record says that when Henry VIII
dissolved the mouasteries in 152S-29 he gave
the land IN Sulgrave with other estates in.
Northampton to Laurence Washington, Of
Northampton, gentleman, who built q stone
house on the estate; and there eleven children
and sixteen grandchildren were born (n-
Guiding John and Laurence, the emigrants to
Americal, and fourteen great-grandchildren.
It is almost in the center of England and in q
quiet rural neighborhood. Irving thought
that the three red stars and two red stripes OF
the family coat of arms furnished the germ
idea Of the American flag, but the accepted
history OF the nag Is somewhat different.
Three generations of Washingtons lived
there. Then the fortunes of the family
declined, but were afterwards restored by
wealthy marriages. Cayo Castle. in York
shire, was the home of the Washingtons dur
ing the commonwealth, and from there Col.
John Washington, the great-grandfather of
George, emigrated TO America in 1857 or
1855. Among the notable neighbors of the
Washingtons were the Fairfaxes and the
Harrisons. Maj. Gen. Thomas Fairfax and
Maj. Gen. Thomas Harrison were fellow SOL
diers in Cromwelrs army. The brothers
John and Laurence, sons of Sir William
Washington, lett England during the rule
of Cromwell and came to Virginia. john
married Anna Polk. Their son Laurence
married Mildred Warner. Their son Angus
tin married for his second wife, In 1880,
Mary Ball, who became the mother of
George, But Sir William Washington, the
father Of John and Laurence, the entrants,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22
areaEeEt Of Americans.

The striking thing about the fame OF
George Washington is, that of all Americans
he is the only one that has gone into history
with q ~non-partisan position. Every other
famous man has been considereda representa-
tive of ONO special idea in politics. This is
true with Hamilton and jefferson, the leaders
Of the opposing schools Of political thought,
as wen as of their disciples who, from the
early days of the government, have divided
public attention.
The only other American of whom it can
be said that be had anything like a universal
or non-partisan fame is Benjamin Franklin;
but no died in the year following the final
adoption Of the constitution, as ~signalized by
the Inauguration of the first president. The
statement that all our Americans are looked
upon as partisans is even true Of the judiciary.
Marshall, DAY and fancy, whose careers COW
cred the iirst ~tlree-quarters of q century of
our history, are considered almost univers.
ally from the standpoint of their achievements
in carrying out political ideas,-New York
| Press
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22
WAS 10 nled to peath2

George Washington was of superb physical
development, absolutely free from all faint
OF hereditary disease, q very temperate man,
and lived during most of his life in conditions
favorable to longevity. Yet he died at the
comparatively early age of 6z. When we
read in his biography that the first action of
each successive medical adviser was to ask if
the patient. had been bied, and then to pro-
coed to more bleeding to make a sure thing Of
it, our wonder at an early death may be mod
Grated. On the last day he was bled four
times, and the physician ~innocently says of
the last time that tho 'blood did not flow
freely.n One would suppose not.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22

Young America Ito his father, who has re
Gently visited the tomb of Washington
Why, is Washington deads
Father-Of course he is-a long time ago.
Young America-Then why does he keep
on having birthdaysa
George Washington himself occasionally
perpetrated a mild joke. On one instance he
and some brother officers went to see a
dwarf, whose head was seventeen inches long
and his body bat twentyseven. The general
asked him whether he was a Wing or Il Tory,
to which the boy answered as he had been
taught that he chad never taken an active
part OF either side Hostilities had ceased
and the army at Newburg was only waiting
for the definite treaty of peace; SO an officer
ventured to introduce to Washington a New
YORKER whose patriotism was suspected-tn
fact, a quiet Tory'-but most unwisely did
it with a sort of apology.
20, never mind" said Washington; .tMr.
s. is like that big headed boy at Mattea,
wan-he has never taken an sctivo part Oh
either side.'"
In conclusion the following arc offered as
mild attempts to do up two prominent pro-
feSsiOnS:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22
Washington and tile Children.

The venerable Mrs. Semmes, who died a
few years ago in Alexandria, used to tell this
story:
After Gen. Washington had retired from
Office, and was living at Mount Vernon, he
accepted an invitation to dine with her ia.
ther, Many distinguished men were hidden to
meet him., and the awe and excitement of the
young people OF the family grew intense as
the great occasion approached.
The children, according to good old Viz
ginla custom, sined with the guests, but as
there was not room for them at the large
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22

Bowling Green, and this they threw down
and nodded into bullets. Washington dis
approved greatly of this act. 1t seemed to
him to be lawless and %riotous, and he wrote
an order requesting his men to: act as be-
comes Christian men, defending the dearest
rights and liberties OF their country. On other
occasions when he heard any swearing
among men or officers he at once gtigmatized
such as wicked and ungentlemanly. Indee;a ne
had an order that If soldiers were heard to
blaspheme Shey were to receive twenty-five
l%asies, and on one occasion when at a dinner
which no gave to his officers and some others
some of them swore, he rose, saying, ~
thought / had invited gentlemen only"
Throughout all his life Washington was
~austere and rigid in tho observance of the
respect due to sacred things, and he was often
found praying fervently for the success of his
handful Of starving troops.
Everywhere tho Declaration was hailed
with Joy. 1t was read to the army amidst
exulting shouts. 1t gave them the %insEira-
ton of a great cause, and sustained them in
the dark days of that long, revolutionary
struggle, until that which was declared in
Independence hall in I776 was gloriously
achieved by Washington in i7s3-tto liberty
of our land. "a
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22
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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22

This statue of Washington was modelled by
Browne, and is fourteen and a half feet high,
tho entire monument, including the pedestal,
being twenty nine feet. The statue is of
bronze, and the pedestal of polished granite.
This work has been generally and justly nd
mired and is generally decorated with low
ers on Decoration Day, Two or three years
ago that monument was strangely overlooked
and a patriotic little newsboy started a SUBJ
scription among his conaseres, and they soon
had it covered with green leaves and lovely
flowers.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22

There was a very curious contrast between
the first and tho second Inauguration OF
George Washington; the first was conducted
with all the pomp and ceremonial the young
republic could muster, the second as quietly
as possible.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22
Williams Australian Herb Pills.

If you are Yellow, Bilious constipated
with Headache, bad breath, drowsy. no ap-
petite. look out your LIVER lis out of order
One box of these Pills will drive ell the
troubles away and make a new being OF
you. Price 25 cts. Purdy & Brecht,
Agents. 5
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22

First American Citizen Who is that
ancient looking darby over there2
Second American Citizen-Why, that's one
OF W~ashington's body servants.
First American Citizen Washington?
Who's hes
Is it even remotely possible that the mag
nitude of the late war will in time make the
Revolution seem like a mere series of Skin.
mishesa j. BrADrn
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22
by George! Washington.

By George! our victories We're won,
By Georgel our liberties secured;
by George! immortal Washington
BY George! who suffered and endured
In wars alarms, through battles ills,
at Trenton and at Valley Forge;
In peace, on Vernon's sunny hills,
The honors all were won, BY George.
By Georgei we stand; By George! we swea-;
One day the nation gives to tlee,
The soldier brave, the statesman rare,
For monumental memory
By George, whose glory is our famcl
By George! whosedeeds we call our own!
By Georgel whose honor and who$e name,
By GEORGE IS ours, and ours alone.
10 King in Puck.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22

An observer OF fashion's whine predicts
al early revival OF the old time ruffisd
shirt bosom. As q prophet he is we are
bound to say, a failure.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22

Here is q suggestion for q lndiea' gift
umbrella. Let the donor have his pho
toarAph, postage stamp size, set IN the
handle and covered with glass.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22

Too we'll known to need lengthy sd-
workmanship. Sage's Oatarih
Remedy.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22
He Held the Bible for WASHINGTON.

An extremely interesting incident in con-
nection with the preparations for the centen-
NAL celebration of Washington's Inaugural
ton as president of the United States is the
election of Gen. Alexander S. Webb, presi-
dent of the College of the City of New York,
as a member of the committee which will
have the celebration in charge Gen. Webb,
besides being a gallant soldier who fought
bravely at Gettysburg and On many another
battlefield Of the civil war, is the son OF Gen.
James Watson Webb, whose father was
grand marshal of the day on the historical
occasion that is to be celebrated in April.
Tn following extract from the notes of
James Watson Webb, who was editor of The
Courier and Enquirer, will prove of interest
at this time:
AT the first Inauguration of Washington
as president of the United States, my father
was grand marshal of the day, and Gen.
Morgan Lewis and Col. Richard Platt were
his assistant marshals, The semi-centennial
anniversary of that event was celebrated in
New York in 1889, and John Quincy Adams,
ex-president of the United States, was the
orator of the day. On that occasion | repub.
lished in The Courier and Enquirer the full
p~roceedmgsof the Inauguration Of President
Washington, and Col. Platt Informed me In
1919 that my father, in his official capacity
as grand marsl!a al, held the Bible while Wash
ington took the oath of office. | am aware
that this honor has been attributed to nm
other, but in view of the fact that my fafher
was the grand marshal of the day, and of the
high character of Col. Platt, his assistant
marshal, there can be no doubt of the accu-
racy of the statement. New York Tribune.
TJyD W rnun
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22
Mail, Passenger and ~

from Armonr to Fort Randall ~
Andes Lake, YanStonA
and white Swan
T .EA YES Armour ut y m; daliy;us
- days for Fort Randall I'M
points, arriving at Fort BanGaan n.
Leave Fort Randall at b:soaA
ii Armour at IA O'CLOCK. .u,npk.
This line Is thoroughly eJ9n nif88p
bess Of stosk. and elegant oosoo'
ID. inEuring
Comfort Speed anu
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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-22

Teacher-Who was the father Of his coun-
trya
Class-George Washington.
T~eacher-Rignt. Now, what particular
thing was he noted for when he was u hoy.
Silence.l Wen, well, what did lie raise on
his plantations
Bright Boy-Nurses.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-07-20
The Moth.

Of the vast number of remedies
tried for exterminating that most
troublesome pest, the buffalo moth,
the following is said to accomplish the
object:
Take strips of red or blue flannel
Gas these colors are particularly at
tractive to them), dip in liquid arsenic
and lay around the edges of carpets,
or wherever the pests are troublesome.
They will soon eat a desired amount
and collapse, to the entire satisfaction
of the housewife, without the least
injury to her carpets lex.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-07-20
SRe household.
[FromsAmerican Housekeeping

FromsAmerican housekeeping
10 PRESERVE PEARs-Let the fruit
remain a short time in cold water, in
a cool place, then wipe carefully.
Make syrup of three-quarters of
pound of graduated sugar to each
pound of fruit, add a good half cup
OF water to each three-quarters of
sugar, the juice of two lemons and
the rind of one; then boil all to-
gether for twenty minutes. Put in
the pears one by one, and boil until
soft, then take out the pears carefully
and lay on flat dish separately until
cold. Let the syrup boil until quite
thick, then put back the fruit and give
it a boil; put in jars and seal while
hot. A pinch of cochineaI will i'm
prove the color.
To PRESERVE PEACHES. The
peaches must be ripe, but not soft.
Pare, cut into halves and stone. Take
as many pounds of sugar as you have
fruit, and for each pound of sugar
tea cup of water; stir until the sugar
is dissolved. Set this mixture over q
slow fire, and when it is about boiling
put in the fruit piece by piece; let
them boil slowly until of a clear color;
add now number of the kernels,
then turn those pieces at the bottom
gently to the top. When cooked,
take out each piece with aspoon, and
lay them on flat dish-also take out
the kernels. Let the syrup boil until
quite thick, and then pour into a
pitcher and let it cool and settle.
When the peaches are cold put them
into jars and the kernels with them,
then strain the syrup and pour it over
them. Leave open for one night,
then cover and seal.
CREAM PUFrs,-Into half pint of
cold water stir until smooth one and
half cups of flour; turn this mix
ture into spider with small cup of
butter, stir slowly and continuously
until well cooked. When cold add
four eggs, well beaten. Beat all TO-
gether thoroughly, then drop the
dough in small round balls on a tin,
so that they will not touch one an
other. When baked they will prob
ably be hollow balls. Cool them on
a paper as soon as possible, so that
they will not sweat. For filling, take
half pint of milk, two beaten eggs,
half cup of flour or corn starch,
beat them until they are quite smooth,
then add cup of sugar. Cook in a
tin pail set in kettle of hot water;
stir we'll, and when cool flavor with
DR.. Prices extract of lemon or straw
berry-in fact havoring may be ac-
ccording taste-then open the puffs
with sharp knife and insert the
custard.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-07-20
WOMAN'S JOURNAL,
COTTAGE HEARTH

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as premium to any person getting up a club
of ten subscribers to WoMAN's CHRONICLE.
Woman's journal will be sent to any person
getting up club of eight subscribers for
WoMAN's CHRONICLE.
Cottage Hearth will be sent one year to any
one sending two new subscribers to WoMAN'S
CHRONICLE.
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WoMAN's CHRONICLE.
Address, WOMAN'S CHRONICLE,
Cor. Second and Louisiana Sts.,
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Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-07-20
VigOr and Vitality

Are quickly given to every part of the body by
Hoods Sarsaparlla. That tired feeling is en-.
tirely overcome. The blood is purified, en-.
rished, and vitalized, and carries health in
tead of disease to every organ. The stomach
is toned and strengthened, the appetite re.
stored. The kidneys and liver are reused and
invlgorated. The brain is refreshed the mind
made clear and ready forwork, Try 1t.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-07-20
&iterary notes.

AiNSl VI y iAONo9'
The July issue of Scribner's Maya
zine is midsummer fiction number,
containing seven complete short
stories, four of them richly illustrated
by such artists as Frederic Reming-
ton, Robert Blum, and Chester
LOOMS; and an unusually exciting
instalment of Mr.. Stevenson's serial,
"The Master of Ballantrae," the il
lustration of which. from a drawing
by William Hole, is the frontispiece
of the number. There are also in
Guided the second article in the new
Electrical Series, and interesting
poems. elbow the Derby was Won,"
is a Kentucky story by Harrison Rob-
ertson, managing editor of the Louis
vile Courier-Journal, who has written
one of the most dramatic and pic
turesque descriptions of great horse
race that has appeared in the litera-
ture of the turf. George A. Hibbard
(the author of 1.-THE End of the Be-
ginning') contributes very strong
character study entitled "The Gov
ernor,' which is full of sentiment
and deep feeling.
BOOK REVIEW.
BY CECIL HAMPDEN QUITS HOWARD.
"Dinnerology-Our Experiments
in Diets From Crankery to Common
Sense tale for the times, by Pan.
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TO write tale which is founded on
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fact, it requires a gift of originality
which only few possess. To a very
large extent e'Pan" has succeeded in
the tale to which so expressive a title
has been given. Twelve chapters are
devoted to the experiments through
which the hero and heroine went in
search of economical living, that
should also mean health. Success
was finally achieved and is demon
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please the most exact. The constant
reference to wines as part of the table
furnishings will be deprecated by
many, but as this is the only fault,
the reader can easily omit all expert
ments in regard to wine and still gain
much from careful perusal of this
really valuable companion. The
author has large vein of humor,
which runs through the whole; the
tale is well told, and the tables of the
relative values of food so well placed,
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1t was just an ordinary scrap of
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-07-20

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She was in the last stages of con-
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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-30
BAD COMPILATIONS.
The Secret OF Their Cause Fully Explained
why Ladies are saiiow and Men Pailld
Some Valuable Facts ON the Subject.

In passing along the leading streets In almost any
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have tried 10 account for this sad fact because OF
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blood and no lady can he really beautiful and no
man ruddy who has diseased or impure blood.
The best known way of keeping the blood pure Is
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rapidly through the lungs, kidneys aud liver, and
Is constantly purified But supposng the system
IA cloggod up, as is frequently the case. then Of
course tho blood becomes Impure Then far too
often men and women take some powerful purga
tive pill or other substance, that clears the body
quickly, weakcns the strength, aud leaves the sys
ten In worse condition than before The only SEN
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gatvc, moderately but regularly, and the highest
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II Is pure, yet powerful Containing only natural
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ION Hundreds Of doctors have gvcl it their un.
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