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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-08-12
CoNFERENCE AaREIs.

Tho committee OF conference on the
diplomatic and consular appropriation
bill this morning agreed on basis Of Set-
tlement. Mutual concessions will be
made, but it Is understood the Senate,
conferees will fix the salaries, -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-08-12

Joseph G. Hill, Of Boston, who has been
for two years Assistant Supervising Ar.
chitect Of the Treasury and for several
years previous draughtsman in that
bureau, was to-day appointed Supervising
Architect. The appointment was made
by the Secretary Of the Treasury and is
not snbiect 10 confirm alton BY the Senate.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-08-12
Tho Way bob Ingersoll Puts II.

Hon. IEm. Henry Smith.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11
Commission Of a Drunkard.

An inhabitant of Fontenay- Bots
one of the most charming little suburbs
Of Paris, has recently departed this life
under circumstances which merit the at
tention of everybody, but more partic
ularly of the scientific and medical world.
The man in question had long been q
confirmed drunkard, and imbibed, on an
average, quart and a half of brandy
per diem. Conscious of the degradation
of his besetting vice, he kept aloof from
his family, and at times shut himself up
in his room for days together, in order
to pursue his devotion to Bacchus I'M.
molested by the reproach or remon-
STRANGE of the infidel.
He had frequently been forced to
abandon the brandy bottle by the APP
proach of delirium tremens, but he was
no sooner cured by the doctors than he
returned to his favorite love. At length
he was seized with an irresistible desire
to destroy himself, which the medical
sages call the nostalgia" of alcohols.
On Easter Sunday he shut himself up
again; but, remaining secluded longer
than usual, the neighbors broke open
his door. An overpowering smell Of
spirits struck them on entering the
room, and on looking on the bed, there
lay the body of the man reduced TO
cinders The doctors say that spontane-
GUS combustion must have taken place
shortly after the drunkard lay down to
die.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11
Gen. Sberman,S Views.

Gen. Sherman was before the House
Military Committee the other day, and
questioned concerning the proposition
to increase cavalry regiments for opera
tons against the Sioux. The General
favored the bill and expressed an opin-
ion that the present force would be able
to whip the Indians if the latter kept
together, but in case they separated the
soldiers would be compelled to do the
same, and there might be danger of
some of the detachments being over
come by superior force of Indians con-
centrating against them. He then de-
tailed the strength of the army and the
present situation of the various regi-
ments. In answer to the inquiry
whether the troops could be spared from
the South to reinforce the army in the
Indian country, Mr.. Sherman said 81
am compelled to answer that they can
not be spared, because those who are
intrusted with power Judge their pres
ence necessary. That decision is to me
sacred and final, and governs me-"
Terry-You do not, however, say that
it is your Judgments
Gen. Sherman-It is hardly right to
esk soldier for an opinion behind his
duty. We ought not to form an opin.
ion.
The Chairman-What is the strength
of Crooks and Terry's commands?
Gen. 81 think they amount to $500
men each.
Mr.. Williams-Are you not impressed
with the idea that the Indians are break
ing upl
Gen. 81 think they are scattering
now. Crook and Terry are both ex.
tremely careful, prudent, cautious men,
and will not attack these Indians in po-
sition until they can give them tre-
mendous whipping.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11
Prevention OF Fire.

Keep matches in metal boxes, and out
of the reach of children wax matches
are particularly dangerous, and should
be kept out of the way of rats and mice
Be careful in making fires with shavings
and other light kindlings. Do not de-
post ashes in a wooden vessel, and be
sure that burning cinders are extin-
guished before they are deposited.
Never put firewood upon the stove TO
dry, and never put ashes or light I'M
der staircase. Fill fluid or spirit Cor
kerosene) lamps only by daylight, and
never near fire or light. Do not leave
candle burning on bureau or chest.
Never throw cigar stump on the floor,
or into spitb containing sawdust or
trash, without being certain that it con-
tains no fire. After blowing out can
die, never put it away until sure that the
snuff has gone entirely out. A lighted
candle ought not to be stuck up against
a frame wall or placed upon any portion
of the woodwork in q stable, manufac-
tory, shop, or any other place. Never
enter a barn or stable at night with an
uncovered light. Never take an open
light to examine gas-meter. Do not
put gas or other lights near curtains.
Never take light into a closet. Do
not read in bed, either by candle or
amplight.
The principal register of furnace
should always be fastened open. Stove
pipes should be at least four inches from
wood work, and well guarded by tin or
zinc rags ought never to be stuffed
into stove-pipe holes openings into
chimney fues for stove-pipes which are
not used ought always to be securely
protected by metallic coverings. Never
close up place of business in the even
ing without looking well to the extin-
guiahn.ent of light and the proper Sc
curity of the fires. When retiring to
bed at night, always see that there is no
danger from your fires, and be sure that
your lights are safe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11
Farming VS., Profession.

The Maine Mirror gives the testimony
of New Hampshire boy, now a resident
of Wisconsin, fine scholar, graduate
of Dartmouth, and law student in Mer-
rimac county, who, just previous
to his admission to the bar, took sew
ere cold, which rendered him very deaf,
and no medical skill was able to restore
his hearing. The affection compelled
him to give up his chosen. profession,
and he went West very much broken
down in spirits. For ten years he has
been farming, cultivating about 200 acres
of prairie land, as he expressed it, MAX
ing good living, and sailing down
something every year. And he declares
that If, knowing what he now knows,
he was to begin his active life
over again, he would do just us
he was compelled to do so I'M
willingly ten years ago; that is, he would
throw aside his profession, and settle
down upon farm. Said he, "there
isn't much glory on a farm, but
you get a good, sure living. You are
your own master; you can't be starved
or turned ont Of business; and as far as
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11
A Remarkable Piece of ALTERATION.

"SoRANToN, Pa, June 8, 1S76.-Can
you inform me where L will find, what l
thought in my youth, some forty years
ago, wonderful piece of ALTERATION,
commencing
San Austrian army, awfully arrayed,
Boldly by battle besieged Belgrade.
"Respectfully, SUBSCRIBERS CLERK."
Reply-The date of the above will
give an indication of the research we
have made after the authorship. We
found it at last, with statement that the
author was unknown, and that it was
first published anonymously in Bentley's
Miscellany for March, 1888. But as, in
our researches, we had found still ear
lier trace of it, we were not satisfied with
this, and we found it at page 244 of the
Hampshire Magazine, published at
Winchester in 1928, with the following
heading : "These lines having been in
correctly printed in a London publica-
ton, we have been favored by the author
with an authentic copy of them:
can Austrian army, awfully arr9yed
Boldly by battery beseiged Belgrade;
Cossack commanders cannonading come,
Dealing distractions devastating doom
Every endeayor engineers essay
For fame, for fortune-6ghting, furious fray
Generals 'gainst Generals grapple-gracious God
How honors heaven heroic hardihood!
Infuriate indiscriminate in all.
Kinsmen kill kinsmen--kinsmen kindred kill
Labor low levels loftiest, longest lines;
Men march mid mounds, MID nioles, mid murder
Gus mines.
Now noisy, noxious numbers notice naught
or outward obstacles opposing ought;
Poor patriots, partly purchased, partly pressed,
Quite quaking, quickly quarter, quarter quest,
Reason returns, religious right resounds,
Suwarrow stops such sanguinary sounds,
Truce to thee, Turkey-triumph to thy train
Unjust, unwise, unmercful Ukraine!
Vanish vain victory vanish victory vain!
Why wish we warfare? Wherefore welcome we
Xerxes, Xmenes, Xanthus, Xaviere?
Yield, We youths! We yeomen, yield your yell
Zeno's Zarpatus', zoroaster's zeal,
And all attracting-arms against appeal"
The authors name is not given, but q
distinguished critic at later date
ascribed the lines to Rev. 3. Poulter,
prebendary of Winchester. YORK
Journal of Commerce.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11
Educational Progress in the Last Hun.
dred Years.

Educational progress during the past
century was the theme OF an interesting
address by William T.. Phelps, of Vino
ma. Mimi, at last weeks session OF the
National Educational Association i'll Bal
timore. In 1776, there were but nine
colleges in the United States now there
are 400 colleges and universities, with
$1,000 students and 3,7OO professors and
teachers. Then little OF nothing was done
for the education of women; now there are
200 female seminaries, with %, AS stu
dents and 2,2S5 teachers. At that time
professional schools were unknown now
there are 322 professional schools, with
90. $50 students and 2, 400 teachers. Then
there were no commercial colleges now
there are 127, with %, S92 students and
577 teachers. The secondary and pre-
paratory schools were almost unknown
then now there are i, 122, with 100, 593
pupils and 6, 163 teachers. The school
population of that day is unknown, but
ut present it is more than ID, 600, 600, and
the school enrolment now amounts to
100000. The total income OF the pub
lie schools at present is 1872 900, 900; ex-
pendltures, SIS, 100000 value of prop
erty, $l65, 100000. These figures are
very eloquent as showing what has been
accomplished, but the following extract
from the report is quite as eloquent in
showing that much yet remains to be
done before the whole field OF education
is fully occupied and developed The
number of illiterates by the census of
1870 above the age of 10 years was, in
round numbers, 5,500,00O. OF these,
more than 2,000,0 900 were adults up
ward of 100000 more were from 10 90
q years OF age, and 1000. 600 were be-
tween 10 and ID years old. OF the num-
Der between Is and ri years, it is esti-
mated that about one.half have passed
the opportunity for education and,
since 1t is well understood that a large
portion of the children in this country
leave the schools perhaps at an average
age of 10 to II years, the conclusion is
irresistible that tens of thousands of
those who are reported as illiterate be-
tween 10 and ID years of age will forever
remain so. OF the $4,000 lhterate per-
sons between Is and 81 years OF age,
who have passed their opportunities for
instruction, 1877, ZOO are in the Northern
States, Is, 200 i'll the Pacific, and 77S, 900
IL the Southern.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11
Marrow yscane.

Mr.. II. Taylor, vino brought the news
of Clusters defeat to Fort Ellis, travelled
the most direct route. On the Big Horn
he discovered 40 Sioux driving a herd
of about 100 buffalo up the valley, and,
not wishing to have trouble with them,
made a detour for high bluff, and the
first thing he knew, whiz went an arrow
near his person, when, looking in an
opposite direction from the Indians with
the buffalo, he saw an Indian about 60
wards from him deliberately drawing on
him for a shot, and, still beyond, several
other Indians. He then made a dash
for the river, plunged into it, swan it
twice on horseback, the Indians in hot
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

pursuit and shooting, when he dscoy-
cred high rock, perpendicular on all
sides and inaccessible except at one
place, which a man we'll armed as he
was could defend against q good many
Indians. Abandoning his horse, he i'm
mediately assembled and took possession
of the rock, which afforded him protec-
ton against the indians, who spent the
rest Of the day in shooting at him and
trying to catch his horse, but failed. AT
sunset they left, when he came down
from his covert on the rock, easily
caught his horse (Which is good one),
mounted him, and continued his Journey
night arJi day, arriving at Fort Ellis on
the th;Ed day from starting.-BoSenan
Ty91lfs
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11
WRIack.Eyed Susan. y

Gay wrote this well-known ballad on
Mrs. Montford, a celebrated actress,
contemporary with Cibber. After her
retirement from the stage, love, and the
ingratitude of bosom friend, deprived
her of her senses, and she was placed in
q receptacle for lunatics. One day, dur
ing q lucid interval, she asked her at
tendant what play was to be performed
that evening, and was told that it was
"Hamlet. In this tragedy, while on
the stage, she had ever been received
with rapture in Ophelia. The recollec-
ton struck her, aud, with that cunning
which is so often allied to insanity, she
eluded the care OF her keepers and got
to the theater, where she concealed her
self until the scene in which Ophelia
enters in her insane state she then
pushed on the stage before the lady who
had performed the previous part of the
character could come on, and exhibited
more perfect representation of mad
ness than the utmost exertions of mimic
art could effect. She was in truth
Ophelia herself, to the amazement of the
performers ard the astonishment of the
audience. Nature having made this last
effort, her vital powers failed her. On
going off she exclaimed, 4" 1t is all over.
She was Immediately conveyed back to
her late place of security, and a few
days after,
Like lily dropping,
Bowed her head and died.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11
BuSineSs Activity In Texas.

About 8 o'clock this morning one of
our most active business men was heard
10 say I'm going to be worked to
death again today. I've got to get that
letter in the Postoffice before night, r nd
it isn't directed yet, and there is no
stamp on it yet, either. That will take
an hour, and then it will be too hot to
go to the Postofiice except in a hack,
and there is nobody about to help me
into it and he sighed like a furnace.
San Antoni0 Herald.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

In answer to Alphabetical in your last
issue, for remedy for consumption in its first
stages, can recommend DR.. Pierces - Golden
Medical Discovery" if taken according to d.
rections for it has been thoroughly tried in my
family, and the results were glorious. "Al-
phabetical" must not expect one bottle to dc
the work-my wife took three bottles before
she could discover any change. but after the
third bottle every dose seemed to strengthen
the lungs, and now she is well and hearty II
alphabetical will write to me will get wit
nesses to the above. HENRY III. NJ PATTON.
Lawrence. Marion county, Ind.
Cincinnati Times Feb. 4, 1875.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

The GREAT FAvoRTTE The popular
Chill Cure OF the age! Composed Of pure
and simple drugs, Wilhoft's Tonic has long held
the highest place in the long line of remedies
for Ohills and Fever. Il is not only Anti
Periodic but it is Anti-Panic for it curtails the
heavy expense of Doctors visits where friendly
calls are ali itemized in the account current.
A penny saved is penny gained, and saving it
in this way adds to health and comfort. Try
Wilhofts Tonic as certainty and you will never
regret it. G.. r. FINIAY q Co., Proprietors,
New Orleans.
For SALE by ALL DRUGGISTS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

THE ENORMOUS WASTAGE of grain, 80 iaeviiabys
iri other s,Hes Of Threshers, be SAVED by this
Improved Machine Sufficient every job, TO more han
pGy all expenses of threshing
FLAX, TIMOTHY, MILLET, HUNGARIAN and
Ike seeds threshold separated cleaned and saved
as easily and perfectly Wheat, Oats, Rye Barley.
AN EXTRA PRICE is usually paid for grain and
seeds Cleaned by this machine, for extra cleanliness
IN THE WET GRAIN Of 1875, these were substar-
tally the ONLY MACHINES that coud run with profit
or economy, doing fast, thorough and perfect work,
aetea Others utterly failed.
ALL GRAIN, TIME and MONEY wasting complica-
tons, such as Endless Aprons" "Raddes "Beaters"
"Pickers, etc. entirely dispensed aoith less than
one-haf the usual Gears. Belts, Boxes, and Journalist
easier managed; more durable light running no cost
ly repairs no DUST no literings' TO clean up; nos
troubled by adverse Winds rain or storms.
FARMERS and GRAIN RAIsERs who are possa
In tire large saving made by il will not employ hfe-
ror and wasteful machines, but will insist ON this
improved Thresher doing their work.
FOUR SIZES made for G. 8, 10 ind IL Horse
Powers. Also a speciality Of SEpARAToRs, designed
and made EXPRESSLY FOR STEAM POWER.
TWO STYLES OF HORSE POWERS VIZ our Inn.
proved Triple Gear" and our "Spur Speed" Wood
bury Style, both Mounted p" on four wheels.
IF INTERESTED in Threshing or Grain Raising,
apply 20 our nearest Dealer write 10 for Iustr.
ted Circular sent free giving full particulars Of Szes
Styles, Prices, Terms, etc.
Nichols, Shepard d Co.,
BATTLE CREEK, MGR
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

the work Is concerned, in these days of
horse power, a man needn't kill himself
farming any more than at any other bust
ness. Iii brains that WIN on farm as
well as everywhs re else, and the smart
man is going TO ride, while the stupid
one goes afoot, In the cornfield as well ms
il the bar or pulpit. / should like to
have my hearing again, but wouldn't
leave my farm if | had it," ~
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

CHAPPED hands, face, plmples, ring
worm, saltrheum, and other cutaneous affec-
tons cured, and rough skin made soft and
smooth. by using Juniper Tar Soap. Be care
full to get only that made by Caswell, Hazard
81 Co., New York, az there are many limitations
made with common tar, all of which are wortA-
loaa
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

The above figures include only the
principal, without regard to the interest
due and unpaid or accrued, or cash in
the treasury at the dates named, all Of
which are noted in the monthly state
coa 70
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

AT our request Cragin & Co., Of Phila-
delphia, Pa, have promised to send any
of our readers gratis Con receipt OF fifteen
cents to pay POSTAGE Il sample of Dob.
bins Electric Soap to try. Send at once.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

PENTEcosT 81 HAYDEN. Panora, Iowa,
wrote March 81, 1876: ave have sold Shallen.
berger's Ague Pills for eight years, and have
no failure TO cure reported" In view of such
facts why suffer? ONE DOLLAR will cure you.
ONE DOSE stops the chills.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

MANY who are suffering from the effects of the
weather and are debtated advised by physicians to
take moderate amounts of whisky two or three times
during the day. In little while those who adopt this
advice frequently the number of drinks" and
In time become confirmed nebriates. beverage which
will not create thirst for intoxicating liquors, and which
is intended especially for the benefit of debtated per-
sons whether at home abroad is DIR. Schencks Sea
Weed Tonic Containing the juices Of many medicinal
herbs this preparation does not create appetite for
the intoxicating cup. The nourishing and the lifesup
porting properties of many valuable natural productions
contained In IL, and well known TO medical men, have
most strengthening influence. single bottle OF the
Tonic will demonstrate its valuable qualities For de-
bty arising from sickness, exeron, OF from any
whatever wine glassful Of Sea Weed Tonic taken
after meals will strengthen the stomach and create an
appetite for wholesome food To all who are about leav
ing their homes desire 10 that the excellent effects
Of Dr. Schenck's seasonabe remedies, Sea Weed Tonic
and Mandrake Pills. particularly evident when taken
by those who are injuriousy affected by change Of
water and diet No person should leave home without
taking supply Of these safeguards along For sale by
all Druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

OFFICERS and soldiers who served in
the army, physicians, surgeons, and eminent
men and women everywhere, join in recon-
mending JolnSon's Anodyne Linimentto be the
best internal and external family medicine ever
invented. That's our experience.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11
The PuhIic Debt.

The following is statement of the
outstanding principal of the national debt
at the close Of each financial year since
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11
Ansxvers Tn Gorresnondepts

BONES of the mastodon have been
found in Texas recently.
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Hurst Hotel. st. Louis

European plan. Rooms, 81 per day. Meals
at all hours. Col. i. ID. Watson, chief clerk.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

A MAN living in Talbotton, Ca, was
NJ ar stung to death by bees.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

s0ld everywhere. Seat by mail, care.
fully wrapped ana Vnrra nte"' on rcceipt
OF price. - cents Tor one SI.F' Tor say or
seas fsrtVvcIvc. b. WEEKS s. POTTER,
prnnrieInrs. EnstuIi. Wass.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

SO confident the pr1prieors in tho gc9t value OF
this Plaster uve all other Paers that they do not nes
itate wAERANr b 20 poses greatar-iT Re,ntet-
curative pruue than al others cnDned Whiie inc
price of eac. WIZ 80 cent?. II WITHIN shc reach OF
every sufferer ir land Insist, therefore, upon nav
ing what you cell ior.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11
80 COLLINS p y951i!s

Eectro-C alvanic Battery, combined with the ccI-
n ebrated Medicated Porous Plaster. forming the
grandest curative agent in the world OF medicine and
utterly surprising all other Pasters heretofore
They accomplish more in week than the old Plsters
In a whole year. They do not paliate they CURE. In
slant relief afforded in
Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Paralysis, 50.
Vitus' Dance, Cramp, Scintica, Hip
Complaints. spinal Affections. Nervous
Pains and Irritations, Epilepsy or Fits
proceeding from shocks 10 the Nervous
System, Rupturcs and strains, Frac--
lures. Bruises, Commissions, Weak Mu"-
cles and Joints, Nervous and Feeble
Muscular Action, Great Soreness and
Pain in any part the Body, weak and
Painful Kidneys. Great Tenderness az
the Kidneys. an, Wcak and Lame BatlS,
caused by Chronic Inflammation OF the
Kidneys.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-11

VEGETISE has new failed to cure the
most infiexibIe case ~ cnnker
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.o ALL the year ,o'ind, SAeridn,'s Cdv-
airy Condition l'oirc'srs should DO given to
horses that are Kept up" To horses aud
cattle that Craze IA summer they should only
be- given in winter and epriug.