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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24
A Long Checker Match.

Timothy M. White, of Little Silver,
N. j., bids fair to become the champion
checker player of the United States. A
tournament in which sixty players took
part was begun about two years ago. The
players were matched by pairs, and it
was arranged in such way that each pair
should play six games simultaneously,
the player who won the, least number OF
genes to drop out of the tournament. If
the contest between the players resulted
in q tic both men were to remain in.
Each man has played up to Il recent
date thirty games. J. W. Merrifeld, Of
Penn Yam, was Mr.. Whites last opponent.
Five of the games resulted in draws and
one was won by Mr.. White. During the
tournament Mr.. White has not lost Il
game. Every man has been retired by
him except Mr.. Johntry, President of the
New York Checker Club. In the games
between these men every one was drawn.
When the pairs arc made up for the
next series there will probably be not
more than four players. The games are
played by mail according to rules adopted
at the commencement of the tourna-
mcnt. .-Aeu York Times.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24
A COnvict's Escape From "Rattlesnake
Death" "

A colored convict employed on the
turpentine farm of George r. Mckee s.
Sons, near Valdosta, while chopping
boxes was bitten on the ankle by large
rattler. The convict, whose name is
Aaron Reese, was engaged with squad
of other convicts chipping or hacking"
turpentine boxes, under the convoy of
two white guards. They were nearing
the end of q drift in the clop, and
friendly race was being run between
Reese and a fellow-convict nearest 20
him to sec which should get out first.
This prevented the man noticing as
closely as he might where he was step
ping. The rattler lay coiled at the foot
of large pine containing two "boxes,"
and Reese had Clipped one of these boxes
and hastily stepped around the tree in
order to put ''strcak" on the other
box. In doing so he planted his foot
squarely on the deadly reptile. Before
he could jump, horror-stricken, from the
perilous contact the snake struck his
fangs into his left ankle. The unfor-
tunatc man dropped his hack and spraug
away with loud scream, which startled
the guards and other coavicts and soon
brought them to the scene. They found
Reese making frantic efforts to free him
self from the horrible reptile, which was
actually fastened to his leg. The snake
was killed, tight cord tied around the
bitten leg, then the snakewas cut in pieces
and the warm flesh applied to the bite.
The convict was removed at once to the
quarters, and as soon as possible secured
several roots of the "prickly ash,' which
can be found in almost any old field.
Warm water was poured over these roots
and poulticc made and Immediately ap-
piled to the wound. The virulence of
the poison soon covered the poultice
green, and fresh one would be substi-
tuted, until in the course of an hour the
green failed to show any further. In
the meantime, the convict was given a
large quantity of fresh, sweet milk to
drink. He soon recovered, and is uow
doing well. .-Atlanta Constitution.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24
Shot the Winning Mustang.

An extraordinary incident took place
during race with Mexican mustangs at
Guatemala recently. The favorite was
winning easily by nearly three lengths
amid the loud cheers of the spectators,
when suddenly the sharp report of rifle
was heard from a small woods adjacent
to the course, and the mustang dropped
dead, shot through the head. A scene
of extraordinary excitement ensued, and
if the frer of the shot had been captured
he would have been lynched, as q large
amount of money was invested on the
race. The search which followed, how
ever, was unsuccessful, and the miscreant
got clean away.-Mational Horse Breeder.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24
A Great TenOr's LarynX.

The larynx Of the great tenor Gayarre,
who died not long agoin Madrid, Spain,
was removed after his death, and was
found to be of such peculiar formation
that it will probably be preserved in
some Spanish museum. Gayarre re-
ceivcd S1400 a night in opera, the
largest salary every paid tenor, and his
fortune is estimated at SSO0,O00. He
was the son of blacksmith, and COM
mon workman when his voice first at
tracted attention, and he was only forty
years old when he died.-Hwper's
Weekly.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24

humane Mr.. McGrath, however, reared
it with care, and when it was old enough
to be weaned he made a wooden paw,
which he fitted on to the leg where it
was needed.
AS the cat grew the artificial paw ad-
hered to the flesh, and the cat could use
it rs we'll as natural one. He runs,
walks and jumps with ease and grace.
But the most curious fact is that he does
not kill rats and mice in tho ordinary
way. Thomas jumps on his victim, but
instead Of killing it with his claws he
stuns it with his wooden paw, which he
uses like a club. Mr.. NIcGrath is nat.
urally very proud Of his cat.-Nc'O YORK.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24
COMING DOWN.

bercd that the human figure has received
quite as much attention from photogra-
pliers; indeed, Professor Muybridge's
work contains scores of remarkable plates
made from racers, wrcstlers, jumpers,
fcnccrs, and other athletes, all engaged
in their particular sport. Thus it will
Dc seen that the painter of the human
form, and he is the most frequent person.
agc to be met with in the artist world, is
benefited fully as much as his brother OF
The brush who is satisfied to paint the mag
nifcent hunter as he bounds across the
fields. leaping fences and hedges like o
ti.:.i,;; OIL wings, or the sturdy little polo
pony galloping toward the goal with
every nerve in his compact body quiver-
ing with excitement. Our readers will
note, however, the grotesqueness of the
hoyscs in our reproductions. 1t will be
said that no sensible artist would paint
horses in quite such outre positions. Very
true. No sensible artist would. But
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24
A Cat With q Wooden Paw.

A very interesting and credible story
comes from Woodtord. Ky. A resident
of that village, Mr.. Patrick .McGrath by
name, las cat which is the pride and
joy of his life.
This cat, who rejoices in the very
ordinary name of Thomas, was born with
three paws, that is to say, one leg had
nc pedestal. Many persons would have
drowned the unfortunate kitten. The
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24
NO. 4.
THE LOVERS LITANY.

Eyes OF gray-a sodden quay,
Driving rain and falling tears,
AS the steamer wears to sea :
In storm of parting cheers.
Sing for faith and hope arc high
None so true as you and l.
Sing the Lovers Litany:
Glove like ours can never die"
Ewes of black-a throbbing keel,
Milky foam to left and right;
Whispered converse near the wheel
In the brilliant tropic night.
Cross that rules the Southern Sky!
Stars that sweep, and wheel, and fly,
Hear the Lovers Litany:
sLoye like ours can never die!"
Ewes Of brown-a dusty plain,
Split and parched with heat OF June
Flying hoof and frightened rein,S
Hearts that beat the old, old tune.
Side by side the horses fly,
Frame we now the old reply
Of the Lovers Litany:
Love like ours can never die"
Ewes Of blue-the Simla Hills,
Silvered with the moonlight hoar;
Pleading Of the waltz that thrills,
Dies and echoes round Kenmore.
Mabel" "Oficers," "Good-by,"
Glamour, vine, and witchery:
On my souls sincerity,
''Loye like ours can never die"
Maidens, of your charity,
Pity my most luckless state,
Four times Cupid's debtor l.
Bankrupt in quadruplicate.
Yet, despite this evil case,
An a maiden showed me grace,
Four and forty times would l
Sing the Lovers Litany:-
Love like ours can never die!'
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24
STORY OF A POEM.

The Chicago Herald says: Luther Latin
Mills. whom the New York Sun gracefully
dubbed the Cicero of Chicago" deserves
the title for other reasons than his gift of
classic oratory. Cicero was poet, and
lover of poets and poeSy. So is Mr., Mills.
While the lawyer was in New York last,
George Morgan, of the firm Of DreXel & Nor
gan. bankers, presented the Chicagoan with
a poem which has an interesting history.
Years ago Mr.. Morspa saw the verses in an
obscure little country paper and clipped
them. He carried them for five years in his
pocket, and on suitable occasions read them
to his friends, who always admired them.
Finally, Mr.. Morgan had so many requests
Tor the verses that he had copies of them
printed. Here is the poem as it appears in
the copy presented to Mr.. Mills. The verses
are certainly beautiful and their being pub
lished at this late date shoald encourage all
obscure but earnest singers. No real heart
song is ever lost:
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24
IN MID-AIR.

how to sk~:ch a regiment of cavalry with
out giving each horse the aspect of hav-
ing been slot bodily from a cannon. And
20 in other pictures, hunting scenes or
studies of travel, with horses, dogs and
birds introduced, in every field the utility
of the instantaneous camera has been
proved. We have spoken with especial
reference to the uses photography as ap-
Piled to animals in motion because our H.
Illustrations represent that phase of the
art. IT the same time it must be rcmem-
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24

den to the naked eye. Naturally the in
stantancous camera was invented.
The value Of the invention is, after all,
much greater than would be supposed.
1t has not alone gratified our desire to
sec what VIC could not see otherwise, but
it has put within the reach of every art
ist the most fascinating possibilities"
We might safely say that since the ad-,
vent of Muybridgc good pictures of ami
mals in action have contained far more
natural and expressive figures than they
did formerly. In military paintings
alone, a great deal has been i'm
proved, for artists have learned now
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24
A SERMON IN RHYME.

If you have friend worth loving,
Love him. Yes, and let him know
That you love him, ere lies evening
Tinge his brow with sunset glow.
Why should good words ne'er be sail
OF q friend-till he is dead?
If you hear song that thrills you,
Sung by any child of song,
Praise it. Do not let the singer
Wait deserved praises long.
Why should one who thrills your heart
Lack the JOY you may inpart:
If you hear a prayer that moves you,
By its humble, pleading tone,
Join it. Do not let the seeker
Bow before his God alone.
Why should not your brother share
The strength Of 1.-TWO or three in prayer:
If you sec the hot tears falling
From brothers weeping eyes
Share them. And by kindly sharing
Own your kinshp with the skies.
Why should any one be glad
When a brothers heart is sal?
II siivery laugh goes ripping
Through the sunshine on his face,
Share it. 'Tis the wise mans saying
For both grief AMI JOY place.
There's health aud goodness il the mirth
In which an honest laugh has birth.
If your work is made mora easy
By friendly, helping hand,
Say so. Speak out brave and truly,
Ere the darkness veil the land.
Should brother workman dear
Falter for word of cheer?
Scatter thus your seeds Of Kindness.
All enriching as you go
Leave them. Trust the Harvest Giver,
He will make each seed to grow,
So, until its happy end,
Your lie shall mover lack frienl.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24
HORSES In MOTION.
SOME SKETCHES FROM INSTAc;-
TANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS.
\ Horses Various Attitudes While
Taking a Lcap-Odd Move
mcnts Revealed by
the Camera.

Since the publication OF Professor
Muybridge's great work on the animal
in motion the resources of the instau-
taneous camera have been taxed to the
utmost by those enthusiasts in photog-
raphy who would rather possess plate
showing q horse, with the picturesque
outlines of a kangaroo, than one in
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24

photographs such as the five from which
our sketches arc taken arc invaluable in
just this way. They reveal the funda-
mental elements in the beautiful moyo-
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24

which the same subject might be seen
in the graceful and natural appearance
of rcposc. We presume that this IS
simply another manifestation of that un-
qucnchable curiosity which is one of the
most prominent characteristics of man.
A horse can be seen in the state'we know
him at any time. But the wonderful
distortions of the creature as he cleaves
the air with his superb .muzzle are hid
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24

lnent which if visible to the naked eye.
They show the artist of what the COM
plete leap is composed, so to speak, and
they thus enable him to grasp the prob
lem with greater fullncss of knowledge.
-NeW York Commercial Adcerissr.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1890-07-24
Men Embroiderers.

Mcnding gloves is not the only fcmi
nine art in which men have learned to
excel. Everyone is familiar with the
Irish embroidery on linen lawn wrought
in fairy stitches in patterns of vine and
flower with thread 50 fine that it is al
most invisible. This is not the work of
the fingers of pale nuns, as sentimental
lists would have lis believe, but of the
horny hands of the sons of toll
in the north of Ircland-mcn who work
in the fields during the summer and in
the winter employ their time with this
dainty ladies' work .-Ncw York Tribune.
The recent purchase of two thousand
Texas beef steers for export to the City
of Mexico seems to indicate that de
mand for better meat is current there.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

The case Of Lsbcher VS.. Custer Co.
was decided by the supreme court
Tuesday. That court reverses the
idgment which Lebcher recovered 10
the di-tric court Of Yellowstone
county before Judge Liddell. who
tried The a In that court. The re-
suit Of this case IL a cause f congratu-
latiou to the citizens of Custer county,
n IL IL had been successfully prose-
cuted against the county other suits OF
q similar nature would have been in
s,ituted. Judge Strevell, who has
been the senior counsel In the man.
agement Of this case for the county
deserves the thanks of the taxpayers
for the signal ability be has shown In
defending their interests.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

c. T.. Case, while crossing Tongue
river yesterday on his daily trip to the
post, broke through the ice and de-
stroyed all the "hot mince pies" Ia his
box and all other bread stuffs on
board, besides receiving a Thorough
drenching himself. Mr.. Case has de-
cided to abandon the trips I, the post
for the pres mt and will wait until the
ice in Tongue river has gone out and
the surging river IL fordable.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

Seymone {. Prenti-s, Of Cleveland,
o., a relative Of Judge Milburn, Is In
the city visiting the Judge. He IL In
the safe business and Is connected
with the Natioral Safe and L. ok
c mrany Of Cleveland. He il so
much pleased with Montana that he
intends bringing his family here and
casting his fortunes with our new
state. He will he douhly welcome In.
asmuch as he /. a staunch republican.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

While looking mp a j1ry for the
Astel case yesterday. Sheriff Jones got
after John Holt and a lively chase en- =
sued. John was determined not t. he
taken end En- Jones was Just as deter
mined to h.ve him, but John. bv skill.
fully doubling" through Branden.
burg'- butcher shop. threw Jones of
the track and escaped.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

IL begins to look as IL there was rs
much dirty work engaged in to defeat
the Dakota lottery scheme Ms could
possibly be charged to those who were
pushing and supporting It. The
banks were mos, rigorous In the ut.
tack, and this looks BAD, "a the backs
Of Dakota have peoned and impover-
ishad the people of Dakota since its
early settlement
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14
Advice.

Keep your head ~cool-your feet
wsrm-your liver active, and trust in
God" was the advice of a celebrated
physician to a patient. You eau regu.
late the action Of your liver, kidneys
and bowels by using DE Wits Ssrsa-
parilla, an absolutely reliable blood
purifying remedy. . For sale by w. Z.
Savage, druggist.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14
Quarantine Notice.

Motto lie hereby given that a ease OF
contagious scarlet fever exists at the
residence of Harvey Bensley, and all
persons who have occasion to visit
said premises are cautioned tn take all
necessary precsution. Children must
not be permitted Ia visit the infected
premises. ID. N. GAYLORD.
Health Officer.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14
Internal Ingenuity

Could scarcely devise more exoIueisiing torture.
than those Of which you nee the evidences in thu
face Of . rheumatic or nsuralsic sufferer. Tn,
asoniss are the con'equsLee Of not checking .
OF neuralgia attack at the outset. Hos.
letters m Bitisrs has been found by skillful
medical practitioner 10 posssss not only remedial
but defensive sfheaey. whore those diseases exist
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

The east bound train yesterday ear
ried a handsome special car containing
a still handsomer young lady. who
graciously posed for the admiration of
the multitude as the train swept by.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14
Reward

Is certain II rets nable effort is made
to cure IA cough by the uspof DE Wits
Cough and Consumption Cuie. This
remedy is correct and c.riain In its
action aud costs no more than unreli-
able preparations. Insist upon hav-
ing T.. For sale by w. f.. Savage.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14
Great scott.

Why don't you cure that cough? De
Wits Cough and Consumption Cure
will dot. This remedy is positively
certain, prompt and thoroughly salts.
factory. Ii you have tried it you
know this stat. ment 70 be u fact-if
you have not you are doing yourself
an injustice. II Is sold by w. +. Saw
aUa
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

Mrs. S. Gordon. accompanied by
Mrs Marion Gordon and Miss Spencer.
departed for 1t. Paul Oh Yesterdays
train, acknowledgement bouta month
visiting relatives.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

Don't forget the Methodist socianle
this evening. at the residence Of Mr..
and Mrs. Cree (the Richmond house,.
Let very one desiring to spend n
pleasant evening in a profitable way
he present.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

PROPOSALS FOR WAGON T%RANspoRTA.
L TON -onice Of Chief Quarierm a.isr. DE
partner, Of Dshotn, saint Paul. MIMI, FEBRU.
Transportation required In this department dur.
ing the fiscal year ,nding June 30, ltgl, will be no.
ceived al this once until IL ,'elo. L N on TUESDAY,
the lltb day OF Marc h. 1850, and opened immsdialeiy
afterwards In theprcsenee u bidders Blank forms
OF proposals, With full instruction. 10 bidders will
be furnished on application 10 this ofhce,-A. y,
ROCKWELL, Major and Q~uartermNter, U.s Army,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

w. l.. Avery announces that the
following numbers drew the capital
prizes IN the Louisiana State Lottery
on the llih inst: First, 6i.3s5; second,
"A, lSs; third, 1913.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

Claude Potter returned from Helena
yesterday, where he has been visiting
for the past few days. aud thinks that
In n few days he will he running on
the r0ad, a fall fledged mail clerk.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

With regret we announce the death
Of 8. b. Thurman's little boy james,
aged five years. The little fellow has
been very sick for the past five weeks
with scarlet fever. and not until yes
terday morning did be succumb to
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

The Knights If Pythia. will observe
the twenty.sixth anniversary Of Il e.
founding Of the order, by a banquet at
the Mcqueen house OF "Wednesday
evening next.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

Real estate l. beginning to move. q
sale having been made yesterday
through G. w. Seyde's agency, In
which title TO the two houses belong.
ing TO Theophi'e Biner was trans.
ferred at a very good price. The name
o. the purchaser Is withheld for the
nrp.rnt.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

this fearful disease. The funeral SER
vices will take place from the resi-
denre az his parents at 10 o'clock this
morning.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

The matter Of the contest Of the
election Of County Commissioners
Smell and Mckay, will come up In the
district court ut 2.30 D.. m. to-day.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

We received to-day six new STYLES of
Wilson Bros dress shirts, which we
are selling at the moderate price
of $i.75. /. ORsCHEL x Bro.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

For \ few days before the arrival Of
our spring stock you can buy shoes
very cheap. Mems shoes from $l.75
TO $3.50, etc. &. ID. TOWERS 4 Co.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

: The weather continues mild and
spring like, though experienced
weather readers p~rophesy an ugly
March.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

Mrs. A. J. Perry departed on yester-
days east bound train on a pleasure
trip, on when she will be absent
about sly week..
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

C,eanse your breath with d. Wits
Little Early R,sers. For sale by W.
l.. savage.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

The Buffalo Echo reports a big snow
In the Big Horn mountains last We, k
This will help the water In Tongue
river this summer.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

Do YOU suffer with catarrb? You
can he cured II you take Hoods Sarss.
parilla, the great blood purifier. S"ld
by all druggists.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

The Maple Leaf S'cial Club Of
Keogh, were out IN force at the =. OF
v. dance the other night.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

His yirl ddn't go back on him be-
cause h- used DE- Wits Little Early
Rl-ers. On sale At Savagr's drug store.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

When Baby was SICK, we gave her castoria,
when she WAS n Child, she erred for c~astoria,
When she became Miss, she chung TO c~astoria,
When she had caildrep. she gave theia Castoria
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

De- Wits Little early R'seis get
there. Sold at Sarage'-.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

There will be a r.hoarsa, OF the Ora
matte Association Saturday night.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

NJ. Racbelman, Of San Francisco,
arrived in the city yesterday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

Billiard has some fine old port and
sherry for family use.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

Ask W. +. Savage what Dewitt :
Little Early Risers are.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

Highest price paid for Furs at smith
4 Haynes.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

Jim McNanny has n fine voice for 1
punch and Judy show.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

Take De Wits Little Early Risers.
For sale ut Savoge's drug store.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

Valentines in great variety at Ba
sinski's.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

c. +. Foye. OF Helena, arrived IN
the city yesterday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

Adance will be given at the Rympa-
scum building by the. Young Folks
Social Club this evening. All mem.
bsrs will try and be present and have
q good time.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-14

pdrSepd for our Lithograph eL-
CRAVING OF new styles.