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Our Presidents Wives.


From the London Daily News, March 49,
The ''ferce light that beats upon
throne' seems to have fell with rather an
uncomfortable glare on the wives of the
Presidents of the United States. The wild.
ow of President Polk might perhaps have
guessed that the decease of that lamented
statesman would have delivered her from
deputations. The Tenn essee Legislature,
taking a different view of the matter, have
lately called formally on Mrs. Polk, and in
deed it appears that in paying this they on
ly complied with usual practice. Repre-
sentative J. F. Stokes slang some elo.
quent periods at Mrs. Polk, assuring he1
that f'we cherish you as one in whom WON
anly worth and rare graces find bright ex.
preston" Mrs. Lucy Webb Hayes the
wife of the new President, has also taken a
good deal of kindly notice. It appears she
was pupil at a Methodist Female Col
lege' when she met Rutherford B., her H.
lustrious husband cat that time she was
noticeable for her long, dark, flowing hair,
white teeth and beautiful eyes, It was a
case of love at first sight. She is now de-
serihed as ga lady of rare domestic taste, -
whatever that expression may mean, and it
is also gratifying to know that she possess
es ''sturdy old-time principle" Retiring
ladies may cease to regret in this king-rid-
den land that they can never become the
wives of Presidents.
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PARToN's BABY.
Surprising It Should Prove to be Parton's Faith.
er, What Then i?
From the Pittsburg Chronicle.

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1t is stated that "James Parton is re
Joicing over his first baby" Parton? Par.
ton? Yes, we remember, now. Mr.. Par.
ton married Fanny Fern. Was her third
husband. And when she died he married
her daughter-his step-daughter. But he
could not endure the idea of being step
tather 1t was repugnant to his feelings.
80 he married her, and then discovered the
laws of the State did not recognize such
marriages, and asked the lawmakers to
make little law for him, but they refused
and he moved off the premises without no.
tlfying the landlord. Since that time we
had not heard Of him until this baby re-
minded us of these things. But what
bothers us now is to fix Mr., Parton's rela-
tlonship-er rather his numerous relation
sMps-to that baby. In the first place
ought we to call him father or grandfather?
Because it is his child, and his grandchild.
| But if that baby is his grandchild and Par
ton is it father, bless MS, Parton must be
brother to himselfi That is quite clear.
And if Parton is his own brother, why, then
he must be uncle to that baby. That fol-
lows, of course. And if he is uncle to that
baby his wife must be its aunt. Why, there
is no end to this confusion. OF course, Mrs.
Parton can't be aunt and mother at the
same time. The idea is absurd We see
| now where we were in error. The exact
relationship may be stated thus Parton is
father and-is it half or fourth grand
father? No matter call it half. Con-
sequently that baby isis. Now, Fam
ny Fern took him as her third husband, and
Parton's present wife being her daughter,
and not his, that daughters baby is no
kin to him. That sounds absurd, too, very.
Allowing tits Parton's child, to begin with.
Parton is its father, and he is just as much
its grandfather, unless it is the intention
not to permit the poor thing to have any
grandfather at all. Now, if it is his grand
child and he was Fanny Ferns third hus-
band, and this baby Is the child of her
daughter, every time he takes it on his
knee-it couldn't possibly be twins, could
iG? No, that isn't it. Yet there does ap-
pear to be two generations in that one baby
somehow. The idea of dandling two gene
rations on one knee That is the most ri
diculous idea of all. Why, if that child
were really Fanny FERNS daughters child,
and Parton was third husband to Fanny,
and father to her daughter now, it amt
possible Parton could pick himself up and
dandle himself on his own knee! This is
the most serious matrimonial complication
we ever tried to solve. We are unable to
do more than crack the shell the real ker-
nel appears to be shrouded in complications
as numerous as the folds enwrapping an
Egyptian mummy. We are afraid to pur-
sue the subject any further, lest the horri-
BILE suspicion that dawns upon US that that
baby should prove to be Parton's father
should be verified. AS it is, we think it
ought not to be Parton's father.
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A Costly Present to Mr.. Washburne.

The German Government, through its
Ambassador at Paris, has rendered to Min
lister Washburne, the decoration Of one Of
the high orders of German knighthood as q
recognition of his distinguished services to
the suffering Germans in Paris tpending
the siege during the Franco-Prussian war.
Mr.. Washburne has informed the German
Minister there that under the constitution
Of the United States he cannot accept OF the
decoration, but the Minister retains it for
him intcase he should decide to retire from
Office. The decoration is said TO have cost
$50. Ooo, and to contain costly diamonds and
other precious stones. This news comes
Ito Washington by a letter from gentle
| man attached to one of the European lega-
tions in Paris.
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An Emperor's :,,irthday.

The Emperor of Germany received a
Brunswick sausage SIX feet high for
birthday present, also gigantic aquarium
containing sea of transparent jelly with
eighty fishes ready for the table, and also
an Easter egg of corn flowers and hya-
cinths, reaching to the roof Of the hall.
The German overeigns presented to His
Majesty huge oil painting by Wern COM
memorating His Majesty's Proclamation as
German Emperor at Versailles on the 18th
of January, 1871. The painting contains
several hundred portraits. Among the
other gifts to the Emperor was an engra-
wing by Prince Henry, and q book bound
bv Prince Waldemar. Under the thrifty
habits Of the dynasty, each Of the Princes
in order to become acquainted with the
popular aspect Of life, has to learn craft.
the Crown Prince is q compositor and the
Emperor himself glazier.
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IacaulaT's Mother.

Lord Macaulay, the great essayist and
historian, wrote these words Children,
look into those eyes, listen to that dear
voice, notice the feeling of even single
touch that is bestowed on you by that gen.
tie hand Make much of it while yet you
have that most precious of all good gifts
a loving mother. Read the unfathomable
love of those eyes ; the kind anxiety of that
tone and look, however slight your pain. In
after life you may have friends-fond, dear,
kind friends-but never will you have again
the inexpressible love and gentleness Law
ished upon you which none but mother
bestows. Often do sigh in my struggle
with the hard, unfeeling world for the
sweet, deep security felt when of an even
ing, nestled in her bosom, listened to some
quiet tale. suitable to my age, read in he1
tender and untiring voice. Never can !
forget her sweet glances cast upon me when
appeared asleep; never her kiss of peace
at night. Years have passed since We laid
her beside my father in the old church yard
yet still her voice whispers from the grave
and her eyes watch over me as I visit spots
long since hallowed to the memory of m,
MOTHER
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How to Get Rich.

The following story is of a German
who lives in the town of Calumet
He came to this town from Germany
some twenty-five years ago, and pre-empt-
ed piece of ground in the town where he
now lives He was then very poor, proba-
bly, not having twenty-five dollars, all told,
but he possessed wonderful energy, and
an unparalleled tact for getting alongl with
out any out de aids. When he wanted
anything he wentto work TO make. it, pay
ing out nothing for wagons, sleighs, har-
ness or clothing In cutting the timber
for his log house he found bee tree, and
followed up the discovery by others of
like sort, securing both bees and honey.
The bees he kept, and for years had honey
to eat and sell. He had no money to pay for
getting his land broke up, SO he bought
five or six hogs and tying q rope around the
hind leg of each fastened the other end OF
the rope to stump, and all the grain he
sowed that year was where these sharks
had rooted up the ground. For wagon
wheels be sawed off the end Of good sized
logs, and the rest of the primitive vehicle
he had no trouble making. He made q
rude sleigh, bringing the runners high up
front and joining them together. He made
harnesses of rope or hide, which answered
every purpose, and although the man Is to-
day rich, nearly all the clothing for his
family is home made. He has now on hand
farm for one son and desires to buy ono
for another son, saying he will pay 80 600
in cash for piece of land that suits him.
He puts no money in the bank, owns no
bonds, but keeps the cash carefully hidden
away.--Eoa du Lac Coaaasonsssalta-
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FLOATING GARDENs.-In the beautiful
valley of Cashmere, among the Himalayan
mountains, lies beautiful lake called Dal.
Floating about on its surface, sometimes
carried from one end of it to the other,
are numerous islands, on which grow the
fairest cucumbers and the most luscious
melons known. The way in which these
floating gardens are made is very curious.
All about the main shores of the lake grow
large quantities Of reeds, sedges aud water
lilies. When these grow closely together
people cut them from the roots which hold
them near the shore. The leaves are then
spread over the stems, making sort of o
trestle work to support the soil with which
it is next to be covered. After this has
been done. the seeds are planted and the
floating garden is left to take care of itself
until the fruits are ready for being pick
ed
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A NEW GAME.
They Went Out to Fight
Virginia lNey.l Chronicle.

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| A man came into restaurant last night
and mounting high stool leaned over the
counter and ordered porter-house steak,
with eggs on the side, and some ale and
oysters to begin with. In about half an
hour he had finished his repast, and was
beginning to deliberate on what kind of
dessert he would wind up with, when man
walked in and tapping him on the shoulder
said
lis your name Billy Hicks ?''
Yes, that's my name," said the man on
the stool, and his hand stole down to his
hip pocket, fumbling for the shandle of a
barker; "what do you want ?''
"We had little trouble once before in
White Pine, and now guess I've got you
dead to rights continued the new conner
pulling out large-sized six shooter.
" If you'll just step into the street and
pace off your distance I'm your man," said
the feeder, who had just finished his pie,
and whipping out his revolver he sprang off
his perch and rushed after the otner man
INTO the street.
The frightened restaurant man got down
behind the connter and bent his ears to
listen to the shots and the rush of the mob,
but he didn't hear anything unusual, and
IN aboub~five minutes he recollected that
there was two dollars and fifty cents owing
On the meal. Then he went out to inyesti-
gate.
T." Was there row out here few minutes
ago." he inquired of a star-gazer on the
sidewalk.
" Didn't see any. I've been here for the
last half hour or so.''
See two fellows with ulsters and revol-
vers come out?"
eyes; they were talkin' about swappin'
guns, and they're over across the way now,
takin' drink"
The restaurant man went back to clear
up the dirty dishes and reflect.
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" "Burle;rh's" Interview with Bank Presi
dent,

The fact that bookkeeper could steal
$3.50. QUO from bank at the close OF DAY
has caused good deal of excitement among
depositors. The question now comes up
Is any mans money safe in any bank III
New York? had talk yesterday with one
of the most eminent of our bank presidents.
He said there was absolutely no protection
for the bank if the paying teller and
the bookkeeper conspire. No vigilance on
the part of the president or cashier can af-
ford the bank protection if the two officers
ara not honest. The head officials might
stand one over the paying teller and the
bookkeeper. Even then, unless these men
did the subordinates' work, they could car
~ on their game right under their eyes.
The most important officer we have in the
bank is the paying teller. He must have
na,ticular combination to fit him for that
post. He must be quick, expert at figures
and courteoue, prompt and honest. lie
must have an intuition that admits OF no
DELAY even in the doubtful case,
IT. is easy to find men who have one and
sometimes two of these qualifications.
Sharp men are apt to be crusty and courte-
ous men slack. But to find a man who is
both courteous and sharp is difficult The
man who stands at that window pay
ing checks seldom makes mistake. Last
week a check was handed to him. AS soon
as he saw the check he saw that something
was wrong. He had an impression that
the number was too large. The check was
for Ss. 600, drawn by one our most emf
nent MERCANTILE firms. The more he looked
at the check the less he was SATISFIED with
il. It was sent back to the banking house
which sent it. The party who presented 1t
was detained by detective. The check
proyed to forged, but SO well executed that
the firm would at once hays PAID 1t had
their check book have shown any such
amount at the time. There is great deal
of excitement produced by these occasional
emil lezzlements. But the public do not
count up the great army of bank officials
who do not break through nor steal.-N.
| y Car. Boston Journal.
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Cardinal Mccloskey in His Robes.

How the Cathedral and the Cardinal
looked on Easter Sunday is told in the Sun:
The reredos of the Cathedral, excepting it's
center, was fringed with tapers on Sunday.
At its center crucfix rises high. The
crueiix was draped with lustrous crimson
folds, broidered with gold. Above the cru
cifx, in flaming letters, was "Alleluia. !"
Beneath the letters was an expanse of gold
gauze, that seemed downpour of fire upon
the tabernacle. The altars were lustrous
with tapers, lighting rare flowers, cloth Of
silver and fine lace. At the beginning of
the Mass Cardinal McC'loskey sat on his
throne of fretted and gilded walnut, lined
with crimson velvet, at the gospel side of
the altar. A lace surplice, girded with
deeply y-fringed scarlet silk, fell over his
scarlet cassock. His mantle and mitre
were of richly-wrought cloth of gold, the
points of the mitre being studded with dia-
monds. About the throat of the mantle
was kingly collar of ermine. The Cardi-
nal held his diamond-set crozier in his
white gloved hands. The glove Of the
right hand was cut to show the flashing
signet. On either side of the Cardinal sat
Vicar-General Quinn, Father John Kean,
deacon of honor, and Father ohm Salter,
sub-deacon of honor, and Private Secretary
Farley. The deacon of the Mass was
Father Ulysses Mori. Thirty-fve acolytes,
in lace and scarlet, excluding the seryitors
of the Mass, in lace and purple, sat in the
high oaken stalls about the altar. While
Father Mori read the gospel before the
throne, SO clearly that every accent reached
the remotest corner of the cathedral, the
Cardinal stood reverently, leaning upon his
crosier. His mitre was meantime upheld,
like monarch's crown, upon o crimson
silk cushion.
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COMPULSORY EDUCATIoN.-It is believed
that no hardship will be worked under the
bill just passed by the Ohio Legislature,
making education compulsory, but that it
will on the contrary, prove blessing to
poor children who nigh otherwise be de-
prived Of the advantages it confers. It's
terms are by no means excessive. After
fixing the age at which child shall enter
the public school, and the number of weeks
in certain number of years in which it
shall give its attendance, the act prohibits
it from being engaged in arduous employ
ment. The exceptions to compulsory edu-
cation are: 1. When the child is physic-
ally inoapacitated for study. 2. When it
has already acquired +" the branches OF
learning ordinarily taught in public
schools 3, When it is under private
instruction. 4. When it relies on it's own
efforts for support. 5. When its labor is
necessary to the support of parents and
relatives. The act goes into effect Septem.
ber ], 1877.
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lIoNoRED FLAes.-A newspaper CORE
spondent writes that two United States
flags stand alone in the corner of the great
hall of the Propaganda ut Rome. The
story is that in one Of the Italian rebellions
the leader of the insurgents planted his
cannon before the Propaganda. intending
to destroy it. The frightened papal au-
thorities begged Minister Cass to save the
building by the power of the American
flag: neither the flag Of England. France
nor Austria would be respected, but the
American flag would. After much hesita-
ton, Nj. Cass publicly removed his consul
ate to the Propaganda and raised the flag of
our Union over it's roof. The chief Of the
insurgents swore be would not fire on the
flag. made his cannon ready and moved
Away. The Propaganda was saved, and
the flags have this honor for the good they
did III the time Of peril.
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About Widows.

Winter-kept apples, clouded meer-
-schaum, vase around which the scent of
roses still hang, all these have rare, ripe,
evanescent t1avors that suggest, but cannot
express, the charm Of the widow. A young
widow is, perhaps, the most charming OBJ
ject in nature, or in art. She represents
experience without It's wrinkles Or gray
hairs. She has matronly beauty and maid
enly freedom combined. She is grief with
laughing eye-sorrow in house of festi
val-a silver moon in a sable cloud. Like
all good things, she can only be created at
great sacrifice. Mrs. Browning says a
man must be pretty thoroughly spoiled be-
fore he can leave a widow. This black
swan rises out of the urn that holds the
ashes of II b usband's heart. Poets, states
men. heroes and philosophers, have each
felt the indetinable inhuen ce of widowhood.
It's quality is not strained. 1t falls alike
upon the just aud the unjust Edward
Plantagenet married the widow, Elizabeth
Grey, though he knew she brought civil
war for her dowry. Ned Walker, Joe
Addison, Sam johnson, Johnny Wesley,
George shington, Napoleon Bonaparte,
Tony Weller, Ben Disraell, and all the
boys married widows. Henry VIII. was
also so fond of them that he took two. and
King David was SO pleased witt, Abigail
the widow of Mabel, whom he took to be
his wife, that he turned Bethsheba into a
widow on purpose to marry her. When
Judith ceas es his cogitations over the yir-
tues Of the ate lamented Manassas of Be-
thula, puts ffnou1ning and adorns her
| self in brave attire to set out for the camp
of Holofernes, we feel instinctvely that she
| will come back wi tn his heart, his crown.
or head, or whatever she went for. Allen
Ramsay wrote song telling rs how to woo
widow. He might as well b ave left direc
| tions how to get struck by lightning.
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READ THIS I

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.or chrome pains in any pant of the body is uDqnes-
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If an assortment is ordered lesser guam
Titles than one hundred viii be furnished at
srsame rates. Cash must accompany order.
sPostage will be prepaid. Address,
NEW NORTHWEST,
DEER LODGE.
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Blanks for Sale.

We have in stock the following Justices
: Blanks, adapted for any township or county
in Montana, and in conformity to existing
laws The following are the prices:
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DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY OF THE
UNITED STATES.
Authorized Capital. ............ .... $500, ,ooo
Paid Up CAPITAL l..................... 100, 900.
Permanent Surplus Fund ............... $50,0O000
Dividend maid March A. 1874 4............ 10000 90
Average DEPOSITS proceeding six months, 4S5 600 90
Invested in u S. Bonds .............. 214,00n00
We transact general Banking business. and buy, at
highest rates. Gold Dust, Coin. Gold and Silver Bn
Gon, and Local Securities; Sell Exchange and Tele-
graphic Transfers available in all parts of the United
States, the Canadas Great Britain Ireland and the
Continent. COLLECTIONS made and proceeds remltted
promptly Our facilities for handling
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Cash advances made upon Ores, and same shipped for
account of owners OR WE WILL BUY FOR
CASH at the very best rates allowable. Owners OF
mines will consult their interests by calling upon u.s.
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1--WE will state, IN prints, that the A"gonGut does
not claim the credit of the following. 1t is the off
spring, perhaps, of some nameless child of genius
who has drawn his inspiration from the tragic fount
of Nelson, and is remarkably clever of the
sad story of Romeo and his ' i-starred Juliet.l