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Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
BUSINESS BREVITIES.

Maple syrup at H. G. Lett's.
- Flour OF all brands at JONES'.
- Stevenson & Cross for low prices
- Hannibal and Savannah -four a
Hill's.
= Foil line Of sample piece goods a
Marsh 8.
1t pays to advertise in THE AD-
vERTIsER.
| - Cooking stoves at cost at Steven.
son & Cross.
Money to loan on farms. Apply
to t. L. Schick.
Nuts. candy, and raisins by Ste
venson & Cross.
DR.. Collins, Dentist, visits Peru
every Friday.
- For your horse blan kets and lap
robes go to Bauer's.
- Go to Mrs. Whites for your MIL
linery and notions.
- Nice stock of clocks. watches and
jewelry, at Joseph Schultz.
New corn will be taken on sub.
scription, at 20 cents per bushel.
Tin Shop and Furniture repaired.
STEVENSON & Cross.
Another new stock of heating
stoves at Willing's.
- Nebraska Wagon $50. and war
ranted. STEVENSON & Cross.
- A term of the District Court will
begin in this county on the 18th inst.
- The old reliable ADVERTISER has
a larger circulation than any paper in |
the county.
- Hay knives, Corn knives, Butch
er knives and Pocket knives.
STEVENSON & Cross.
Extra copies of THE ADVERTISER
or sale by A. w. Nickel, druggist
bookseller and stationer.
- We call special attention to the
Advertisement of Alb. Gates new
grocery store.
IF you want the official news,
he local news, and good family pa
'er, take THE ADVERTISER.
Hawley & Douglas buy all kinds of
rain, and sell wagons, pumps, wind
lills, scales, sewing machines and !
team engins.
Hardware. Tinware. Queensware, +
Glassware, Stoneware, Silverware, f
iraniteware and Woodenware.
STEVENSON & Cross
- An X in pencil, on your papers .
ldicates that you are sometime be- y
ind with your subscription. and that ,,
e need the pay. Friends, please call \
nd renew, or send in the money, as
'on as you can. Don't forget Us al
gether. We never forget to give ,,
~, regularly, the best paper we pos +,
BILE can.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
- Tea, Coffee and sugar. S. &C.

-Tecumseh Chieftain. D c. Brooks
Editor OF the Omaha Republican,
writing editorially from Lincoln,
speaks of our railroad prospects as fol
lows: "Fhere is another important
consideration at which now can only
hint. Look out for the Republican
Valley eastern connection of the b. d:
II. road GtnO Uery distant dag through
Hebron, Fdirbury, Beatrice. Tecuna-
sch and BrOWnUiLte. 1t is "a secret ,
more than half an open secret to the
writer, that the company have had a
confidential agent, who is also q skill
ed engineer. incOgnitO. with head
quaters at Beatrice. looking over the
ground from that place east and west;
and last evening one of the most, sa-
gaciOus men In the Republican Val
ley predicted to me that one of these
fine days the through line Of the road
would be along that route with Pacific
connections in early prospect.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
- Oranges, lemons and nuts.

%, stop looking so miserable about
The X. r. terminus being removed
from this city. Why. bless your sell
hsh soul that will not kill US. Brown
vile Is all Tight-she must have her
ups and downs. but her continued
prosperity and permanent and stable
growth is a fixed fact. 1t will take a
sharp eye to see that the trade here is
any less than before the extension to
Nemaha. We are glad the road is
moving to give us through railway
north and south. And we IRE glad
because it helps our neighbors and
doesn't hurt us.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
ObitnarT.

RUssELL.-At home, No. 245 West
Seventh street. at ll:40p. m., Nov. Is,
1878. OF consumption. Miss Gerty B.
RusseiI. aged 10 years and IL mouths.
Due notice of funeral will be given.
On she was good as she was fair;
| none. none on earth above herr
AS pure In thought as angels are
| 10 know her was TO love her."
THE LAST SCENE OF ALL.
The funeral of Miss Gertie b. Rus
sell, notice Of whose death at the age
OF nineteen from the rsvages of that
fell destroyer, consumption, appeared
in our issue Of Friday last. took place
yesterday from the residence of her
hereaved parents, No. 245 West Sew
enth street. A large number of
friends were in attendaEce, and
thronged the parlor, while the i'm
presslve burial services of the Episco-
pal Church were read by Revs. Ricb-
ard Gray and j. Mills Kendrick, who
had hut recently received the deceas-
ed into that faith. The open oasket in
which lay the remains of the youth
fui deceased stood in the center of the
parlOr. which was tastefuIIy hung
with smilax, immortelies and other |
choice flowers, and depending from |
the ceiling a beautiful white dove. !
emblematic of peace and purity. how
cred over the loved form, Ont of def
erence to an oft expressed wish Of the
deceased no flowers had been placed
in the coffin. but loving hands had
strewn them around the room and by
the side OF the casket. relieving some
what. by their freshness and bright
ness. the sad nature of the scene. At
the foot Of the casket on a pedestal
was a beautiful floral design in the
ahape OF broken column. while a.
the head were a harm and pillows of ,
flowers. with the name "Gartia." he.
side wreaths. crosses. baskets &c.
A fter the funeral sermon nv DR. Grav
Mrs. A. K. Drurv sang. IN a feeling
manner. abide IN Me" and "Safe i'm q
he Arms of Jpsns." after which the l
friends took their last look at the re- {
mains. snd accompanied hv a large
unaral nortege. they were removed
n their restin 0-nlace IN Snrinp Grove v
CHmetery.-Cincinndi Enquirer.
The deceased was erand-chiId Of
Jncle Moses Cnnnor Of this city. and +
Vas on a visit here last spring In a r
ruthless effort 70 improve her health. {
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
A SURE CURE

For Consumption, bronchitis, asthmS
catarrh, throat and lung diseases. Also d
sure relief and permanent cure for general
debility, dyspepsia and all nervous affections
nv "a simple vegetable medicine which cured
long a resident of Syria and the East, and
who has freely given this valuable specific
to thousands of kindred suuers with tic
greatest possible benefits. and hG NOW feels u
his Sacre,i christian duty to fTnpart 10 others
this wonderful invigOrating remedy and will
send FREE the original recipe mplete
TO any person enclosing stamp tor reply
naming paper y. r. Nahan West Troy y
Y. Z. q. box 326. 47m3
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
- Butter, crackers and cheese.
s. & c..

Old man Snurr. and bis son-in-
law. by the name Of Clark, farmers
near Sheridan. were husking corn to-
gether alone. one day last week, when
q quarrel arose between them. and
then fight. Snurr cut Clark In the
abdomen with his husking peg until
his entratls prOtruded. But it is
thought be will survive his hurts.
The savage old man is under bond
of $500.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Don't forget that j. L. Nc
Gees Is the only place yoa.
can bug the Henderson Boot
and Shoe. Equal to ana
custom scOrk. The best is
nttcays the cheapest.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
COMMERCIAL
CHICAGO MARKET,

CHICAGO. Nov. %. 1873.
WHEAT-Quiet; No, I. sl1z98i7lc; No. 2.
50 1854.
CORN-Quiet ard loWer; new high mixed,
29@291se; new mixed. Z7Izg2sc; No. and
high mixed, 307z83Ic.
HOGS-Lower. Choice heavy S2sGG295
light, So 65@2.75.
CATTLE-Narket slow. Shipping, s3.4OQ
leo; cows S22592.2j; steers S29Og3.3Q-
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

To all whn are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth. nervous weak
ness. early decay, loss of manhood, SC, I
will send a recipe that will cure you. FREE
Of CHARGE. This great remedy was dis
covered by a missionary in South America.
Send a self addressed envelope 10 the Rev,
Joseph T. Imam; Station D. Biole House,
New York City. I0yI
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
Gold Coin! Gold COinii

Hard coal base burner. grandest
stove made. IF you want the hand
somest, look at all the stoves that
have been sold here and then take a
view of the Gold Coin and you will
have no other. For sale at the Regu-
letor, THOS RICHARDS
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
Ladies, Misses and Children's un.
derwear at Mrs. Whites.
Next.

II you want to emerge from the
manipulating hands of the barber in
happy mood. you will call at Haw-
kin's tonsorial headquarters, first door
west Of national bank. Mr.. II. has
recently secured the assistance of Mr..
Willetts. who is an expert, and they
will shave. shampoo. and perfume
you, and trim your hair and dye your
mustache, warranting satisfaction.
Give Hawkins a trial. and then you'll
know how it is yourself.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

DIR. Marshall's Lung Syrup j.
particularly recon- mended for chill
dren. IT is the most pleasant, sOOth
ing and effective Cough remedy
known. Cali on your druggist and
try bottle of IL: it orly costs 25 cts
Sold by A. W. Nickell
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

-One trial Is sufficient 10 convince
the most skeprical of the Invaluable
aud nnfailing efficacy OF DR.. Marsh
all's Lung Syrup for curing Coughs.
Consumption. Asthma. Bronchitis,
etc. Try it by all means. Price only
25 cents, Sold by A. w. Nickel.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Coughs, Colds, Sore throat, Astb-
ma, Bronchitis, and all diseases OF
the Lungs and Chest are readily
cured by DIR. Msrshsll's Lung Syrup,
a remedy which rever fails to give
satisfaction. Price only 25 cents,
Sold by A. W. Nickel.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
Mass Maptiup

The undersigned will meet the peo-
pie of Nemaha county at Sheridan on
Saturday, Dee. 14th, 1878, at 10 O'Clock
a. m, for the purpose of receiving
from them such instructions as they
may desire to give their members
elect to the Legislature.
CHURCH HOWE,
w. A. Pollock,
NATHANIEL JOHNSTON,
EMMoR LASH.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
Windy.

Let it be understood that no windy
windmill man can beat US in prices of
wlndmills, for we will sell a windmill
as cheap or cheaper than any travel
ing concern can, Besides ne lire here
and can make our Yarrantee of some
account.
HAWLEY & DOUGLAS,
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
. Nice siiverware cheap. S. sc.
overcoats
From So 10 S25,
at LOWMAN,S

WindmIlls from $50 to 500. com
mon pumps from S3 to so, iron
pumps from Sis to $50. You eau get
your moneys worth aud save trouble
by dealing with Hawley & Douglas.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
Best thing out In Lamps and
Burners at Nar. NIckelIss.
EntnrfNinnpnf.

Those from abroad attending the
Musical Convention, will be enter
tanned free of charge after procuring
their tickets and reporting to the re-
ceptiOn committee. Send ia your
names to the secretary soon, so your
places can be secured.
+ M LIPPETT. See'v.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Il will sell the best Pianos and
Organs for less money than ever offer
ed before In this section of country.
]. p. DYE,
BrOwnville.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
HI. G.. Lett

VIII have this coming week the
incest lot OF Holiday goods. for the
least money, ever offered i'm this cily.
90 at once and make your selections.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Children cry for Dr. Mershall's
Lung Syrup. 1t is the most pleasant
preparation for Coughs and Colds
knOVn. and perfectly harmless. Price
p cents a bottle. Sold by a. W.
Nickel.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
New Oyercoats at Loyvman,s

The 18th session of the Grand
Lodge Of Good Templars will con
vene at Lincoln on Wednesday, Jan.
18th.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
For good and cheap grOce-
1'teS 90 to j. L. McGee's.

IViU haze another Laree
lot Of buck gloUes in u fe10
days cheaper than eUer.
Nothing Hke selling every
thing lou to make Q1tick
sales. j. L. McC EE.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
New suitings. at LOWMAN's.

You can get beef steak or any
othsr kind Of meat you may wish of
the Body Bros, In the summer as well
as in the winter,
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Buy the MiIburn Wagon. the
best for the least money, for sale by
Thos. Richards.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
List of Letters

Remaining in the Post Office al
BrOwnville, Nebraska. Nov. %. 1878.
Backur, f NJ. S1Ore. ETrs. Elv.na. ?
DOwell, Wm- u. swan, ID. l.
UillOw, John r. lumbltu James.
DROP.
LOveIeSs, Mrs. Jane.
7. &. HACKER. p. VI.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
- Chair, tables and 6ed8terds.
S. & G.
For Sale.

One span of bay mules and :
years old-weighs about 1900. Will
be sold cheap for cash, by the under
signed, q miles southwest Of Allen s
mill, at Ford farm.
STRICKLER & DOVER.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- The railroad was finished to Ne
maha City on Sunday last, and the
engine house and turn table has been
moved to that place.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

The most original and best gotten
mp county paper shat comes to our
Office. is the Brownville ADVERTISER.
--HumGOIdt Sentinel
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

B. F. SOuder has just re-
ceiVed a stock HOrse blankets
and lap robes, which are
marked down low Cor cash,
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

When you want anything in the
hardware line be sure and call on
Stevenson & Cross as they carry full
stock.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
OUercO0ts cheaper than
eUer at MCGEE O. MoOre's.
GILT EDGED.

Gilt Edge Whisky,
Gilt Edge Brandy,
Gilt Edge Gin,
Gilt Edge Wines,
From the Doniphan vineyards, for
medicinal or any other purpose. For
sale at R. c. Berger's Gilt Edge Sa-
loon.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Stoves, Furniture, Groceries,
Harness, Wagons. CorBshsllers and
Plows. STEVENSON C Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Cranbersies. pickles and honey,
s. & G.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
- COokstoves at cost.
Charter! Charter
s. & G.

Cook stove with autoanafie shelf
hot blast-best cook stove to buy. For
sale by THos. RICHARDS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Eating apples, fresh and nice, by
7. i. Jones.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

-YOu should go TO church to-day
and hear thanksgiving sermon.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Wisconsin Buck wheat -four at
Hills.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
OId Fence Wire Wanted

We will purchase two thousand
pounds old fence wire.
STEVENSON 3 Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Healing stove season Is about
gone. and stoves can he had at big
bargains at Stevenson 6 Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

HiU haze, In q fe,C days, q
general assortment Of HOJ-
Nday goods to suit all. CoU
and see. j. L. MCGEE.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
Goin

to 81. c. Let's Drug Gnd Grocer,
store and price his goods before you
buy.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Cooking stoves at cost at Steven
son & Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Country produce taken in exchange
for goods at the Grocery and PrOvi-
ION store of 7. L. JONES.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Nebraska Wagon $50. and war
ranted. STEVENSON & CROSS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Nilburn wagon is superseding
all others.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Lamps, lanterns. and coal oil
cans, CHEAP at T. l.. Jones'.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Heating stove season is about
gone, and stoves can be had at big
bargains at Stevenson 4 Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

"A farther decline in tinware.
Call and get prices.
STEVENSON & Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
Just Received
An entire New stock OfCIOth-
ing for Men Youths and Boys,
at LOUIS LOwMAN.

HOuse and Lots for Sale, or Trade.
The house and seven lots where I
reside In Brownvilis. are foe sale, or
trade for material and labor in erec-
tion OF house on farm. Apply to
RoBT. w. FURNAs.
Brownville, Neb.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Services at the Cbristisn Church
next Sunday at II a. N. by Elder R.
A. Hawley.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

C0U and examine the neaU
clOaks thath1Ue.just GgTtUed
at u. L.. McGee'S.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Pure maple syrup in any quaint
ty, by T. L. Jones.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
- Best Stove Pipe 2Oc a Joint.
STEVENSON & Cross.

- Stevenson & Cross are selling
some very nice heating stoves at pric-
es that seem very low.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- John Deere's Sulkey Plow, the
best STEVENSON & Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Union Sunday School Mass
Meeting at the Christian Church next
Sunday at Z p. NJ.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Twelve bushels of corn will pay
for THE ADVERTISER one year.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
The Oldest Man

In Nebraska can't sell Glass and
Queensware as cheap as H. G. Lett.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
AWW line of Groceries at
NcGEE g. MOORE.

Cooking stoves at cost ct Steven
son & Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Pictures and Brack ets-cheap.
STEVENSON & CROSS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- For Germantown yarns and zepb-
Srs go TO Mrs. Whites.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Everything in the grocery line
cheap at T. L. Jones'.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Oysters, pickles, and apples by
Stevenson & Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Lamps, flower pots and Buck cts.
s. & G..
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Saws. hatche;s and files. s. &C.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

M'ME DEMORESTss
WISTER PATTERNS-som
thing new-EaH and see them,
at LOW MANS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Everything in the School
line at Niekel1's.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

-Mra. White will receive, I'm a
few days, nice line of Holiday goods.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

. Dry, canned and green fruit.
s. &C.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
NEW GROCERY STORE.

A. O. Gates--"A6. ."--has Just open
ed a very large stock of
GROCERIES,
CORRECTIONS.
CANNED GOODS, etc.
in the old post office huilding-No. 80
He desires the public to understand
that he has, and will keep, everything
in the line of
Family Groceries;
willsell as low as any body for cash,
or county produce.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
Just Received /!

From AUCTION SALES, a ies
of wOOIen PRINCES sold at a
sacrtdce. LOUIS LOWMAE.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
L.ADIES

L4DIES
McGee d. n core will Re-
celUe q special lot Of Fancy
Goods, Of all kinds, for the
Holiday trade. Cali and
get your presents in time.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Large stock Of1fDSicaIinssFu-
E1ents just received at
STROBLE'S,
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Buckwheat -four and meal.
s. & C..
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Lanterns. saddles and pictures.
sac.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
Cider Vinegar at Nickel's

New Boys Suits
L0wMAN,s
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Two button genuine Alexander
K ids 81 95, at HACKNEy's.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Otd Gents boots at j. L.
IeGee's
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

New Clothing this week
at LOWMAN'S
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
Fresh oysters at StrObles.
III. c. Lett

Sells Oatmeal with Groceries and
Drugs.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Axes, nails and forks. s. & G.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

If you 1oant q fine 0Uer-
coat or suit, call at u. l..
.McEoo'c
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

BUcRUheGt Flour at j. L.
McGee'S
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
New Chiidren's CIOaks.
at LOWMAN'S.
New Ladies' CiOaks.
at LOWMAN.S

- Axes and scoop shovels. s &C.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

BARGAINS IN CLOTHING
Ar EACKEEY'S
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

= Axe handles, brooms and rope.
s. & G..
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

Cod Fish and mackerei.
s. & G..
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

oil, Goldfish and bacon. SIC.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
Nebraska Railway.
THURSDAY %. 1878

- Eggs are scarce in this market.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Crackers and soap at H. C. Lett's.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
&. G.. LETT

has very Ohesp Lookipg:Glssass.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

- Flour and furniture. SIC.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28

STRICKLER & DOVER.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-11-28
THE ADVERTISER.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
BrownviIIe Buss Line to Phelps.
Daily Stage Line south.
B. & NJ. RAILROAD TIME.

Leave Brownvill 9 a. m. and p. m.
Arrive a. Brownville 1870 p. m. and go p. m.
]. c. BOUSFIELD, Superintendent.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-11
FOrty-fifth Comgress-SecOnd Sos
RiOn.
SENATE.

WAsAINGToN, Jan. 10. Over forty
Senators were present in the Chamber
before the Senate was called to order at
noon. A large number OF bills were in
troduced and referred, among them the
following:
By Mr.. sargent-To regulate Chinese
immigration.
BY Mr.. Plumb-To reorganize the pay
department OF the army.
BY Mr. Voorhees-To extend the pro-
visions of the act OF 1874 in relation TO
prize money to all feet iii ;ers.
Mr.. Thurman presented the proceed
ings OF the Cincinnati Board Of Trade
relative to bridges across the Ohio River.
Referred.
BY Mr.. Sargent-To relieve certain le-
gal disabilities OF women.
Various petitions i'll layor OF the re.
coinage of the silver dollar of four hum
dred and twelve and one.hat grains
were presented.
A resolution to allow the advocates o.
female suffrage the use Of the Senate
Chamber to present arguments in favor
OF such suffrage was rejected.
The resolution of Mr.. Matthews for
paying the United States Bonds, princi-
pal and Interest, IN silver coin Was
called UP and discussed, but laid over
wituout action.
The Senate adjourned until Monday.
HOUSE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-Two hundred
and tilby members, more than Il quorum,
responded to their names when lne roll
OF me House was called at noon to-day.
The following bills were introduced
and referred:
To prohibit the employment OF
Chinese or M0ngoiians on any public
works OF the Uulted States; also to pre-
vent the naturalization ul Chinese or
| MongOllans; also, 10 punish and preveut
the practice OF p0lygamy i'll the Terri
| tories and other places subject 10 the ex
elusive jurisdlction Of The United States
also, for me coinage uf d tve-.ent silye,
coin, and The dlsconUInuance OF the five
cent nickel copper coins.
| The resolution reported by Mr.. Wood
prior to the recess for the appointment
| OF special committees to investigate ali
the different Departments of The Govern.
ment was called up, and a long discus.
sion ensued, which ended finally in the
adoption Of a substitute offered by Mr.
Hale, granting to any Of the regulaI
committees OF The House special powers
10 send for persons and papers, etc., tol
investigation purposes; together witt
an amendment instrucLlng the Commit
tee on Public Expenditures to inyesti
gate the expenditures OF the various
| sums appropriated by the last Congress
Tor the purpose OF conducting inVestlga
tion. House then adjourned.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-11
A sTX.YEAR.OLD BOYS EXPLOIT.

The Rochester (Minn.) Post Of last
week relates. the following: "Mr. and
Mrs. A. ID. Lesuer have two pretty
children, Yer and Myrtle, boy and girl,
aged respectively SIX and three years.
The parents reside in East Roche ster, a
block or two away from the ZumOro
River. Last Monday evening, about
dusk, the two little ones went down to
the river together, and while playing. as
it is supposed, upon small rock which
projects from the bank, The girl Tell into
the wafer, which at that point is some
three or lour teet deep. the boy Veg,
on seeing tae perilOus situation of his
siste plungeu INTO tine water, and selz-
ing the drowning girl by one of the feet,
drew her ashore and up to the bank, and
then lett for the huuse to inform the
parents OF the accident. The mother,
by this time, had heard Myrtle cry down
on the river bank and had started Tor
tie spot, but met the little ones, the boy
| first, on their way 10 the house. The
little girl was IDquisitive to know what
made ner clothes ieel so heavy, and also
asked her mother what made ner ears
leel 50 queerly. The boy, on being
asked way he plunged into The river To
save his si-ter, replied that he was
afraid he should never see her again.