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Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-24
A BLASTED LIFE,
4 Story of a Former, Belief of the OIL Re.
0iOnS.
bradford Era

Il Story of a Former Belief of the OIL Re
0iOmS.
bradford Era
Eight years ago there resided in Bradford
young girl named Susie Eaton. Her par
ents, with whom she lived, were not in af-
fluent circumstances, but did not lack for
the necessaries and comforts of life. Brad
ford was at that time a country village,
sequestered meath the hill and
it would be supposed, away from the. con-
Eliminating influences of the world; but as
there was wickedness in the garden, and no
nook or corner, no matter how secluded in
the wide-world, is free from the influence of
the serpent, SO it was in this case. Susie
was at that time in the first budding fresh
ness of womanhood. Her cheeks showed
the flush of health and happiness,
and she was considered the belle of the town.
All of our old settlers remember her, and
that none were more ight-hearted and gay
at festival or picnic. At that time there
resided in the village young man who OBJ
tanned his living in mysterious way, sort
of sport about-town, looked upon by the
wise heads as never-do-we.l. This young
NAH met Susie at public gathering,
was fascinated with her, and COM
menced paying his attentions. The young
girl was nothing 10th at receiving them,
and, as is frequently the case, failed
to discover in the black-tongued
adventurer the blackness which lay
below his polished exterior and broadcloth
At last, after being regular attendant
upon the young lady for some months,
marriage was proposed. 10 this the parents
were strenuously opposed, but it was all
I/0e io6f no IF
her choice. From this time forward her
life was unsettled and miserable. She soon
discovered the character of the villain
to whom she had given her affections, and
knew him in his trne colors. Of course, in
such union, harmony was impossible.
The man subjected her to indignlties
which no woman can endure, and even beat
her. After a four years. experience of this
life the husband suddenly deserted her, and
she who had been driven to desperation
by his conduct, commenced to receive
the courtesies of Theo. Palen, a young drug
clerk in the village. This went on for some
weeks, to the great Hcandalizatit n of the
virtuous and respectable, until finally Susie
cast her lot with his, and together they eloped.
From that time, four years ago, until
few days past, nothing definite was heard of
her or her paramour, although 1t was rumor-
ed by some that they had gone to Texas, and
from there had wandered to the Pacific
slope. What her sufferings we're during
these years of weary travel no one
knows, but tina. they must have been in
tense is amply testified by her present
appearance. The companion of her flight
basely deserted her las they always do), and
she was left alone in far-otf country to
do battle with world, penniless and mex
perienced, suffering bitterly from privation
and want, and drinking to the dregs the
fruits Of the cup she had partaken.
And this is the result: Last week Susie
! suddenly made her appearance in Bradford.
coming from no one knows where, and went
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-24
license, but we've got jist the best kind
o. whisky. '7ON CifN Derrick.

license, but we've got jist the best kind
O. whisky. "-OH Oily Derrick.
A member of the rhetoric class in
certain college had just finished bis
defamation when the professor said:
"Mr.-, do you suppose a general
would address his soldiers in the manner
you spoke that piece2" "Yes, sir, do"
was the reilly, '.if he was half scared to
DEATH"
There appeared to be some irresistible
force endeavoring to impede his. progress
as he would shakily advance step or
two and then execute retrograde move
ment, bringing up at the starting point.
He was undoubtedly as drunk as o. lord,
and the ground appeared to roll beneath
him like unto the ocean waves. All at
once he was seen to reel, endeavor t.
catch himself, and then sink heavily into
heap Oh the pavement, and when the
bystan ran to his assistance he said ::
"'Atsh sheverest shock fan earthquake
ever sperienshed. n I've bin on ish coast
shince $50. Mutsch damage done y
reckon2"-San Jose Herald.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-24
NEWS OF THE WEEK
CRIMES AMI CRIMINALS.

SAeA A1 LA A1f@n S@SA - - -
Lerary NicAoles a New York Wall
street broker, financially embarrassed killed
himself April 49,
William ]. Hadley, an Albany, N. Y,
lawyer, who was assaultedand cut with knife
by one of his clients, is dead. ~ W -
Or. J. s. Parsons the stage rohber, at
his trial at Yankton D. T. April IL, plead
guiltyand, was sentenced topsy fine ofSL OCO,
two years Imprisonment.
John P. Phair, hung at Vermont,
Thursday, April 10, left a statement declaring
his innocence, and claiming that justice was
not done him.
Charles Noble, the village treasurer of
Sun Prairie, has been missing several days,
and it is believed he il defaulter end gone
of with money belonging to the village. ,
Sunday April ID, at Seville, Spain,
two bombs were thrown into the church Of
San Antonio. it Is supposed to create panic,
and steal the valuable sacramental plate.
After the assassin who had attempted
his life was arrested, the Emperor of Russia
drove to the Kason Cathedral to return thanks
for the preservation of his life. The Emperor
exclaimed this Is the third time God has
savedme." @ s
1t is now believed in San Francisco
that Josiah Bacon, recently found dead in the
Baldwin hotel, was murdered by DIR. Samuel
, P. Chafant, dentist. The men had quarreled
Chaifant has disappeared, and his friends
think that he has committed suicide.
A shooting affair occurred at Sher-
burne, Martin county, MINI. April Is between
Mill Baum notorious bully and Zach Taylor
in which the former, the attacking party was
shot in the breast and arm. His wounds are
not considered dangerous. Both parties with
three or four accompliecs are under arrest.
At Ciacinnati, April 20, son of ex
United States Attorney General Taft, assault
ed and terribly beat the editor of the Su'ada.
Meas, sensational paper, for illusions to hi
mother. The feeling among all classes of citi
zens Is that Mr.. TAFT did public service ant
ought to have medal.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-24

been compromised, parties involved paying
considerable sums, one as high as 4, 900.
The colored convention at Little Rock,
Ark, resolved that the colored men were de-
sirous of emigrating to some State or terri
tory where the franchise was free, and for a
national donation or loan to aid them in such
emigration.
The attorney general has affirmed tho
decision of the assistant attorney general
for the postoffice department that regular
publications designed primarily for adver-
Using purposes cannot be sent through the
mails at the rates charged legitimate news
papers.
The Women's Foreign Missionary socie-
ty of the Methodist Episcopal church lately
held session in Atkinson, Kansas. \
large number of delegates were present from
Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Coiora.
do and Missouri. Mrs. Bishop Andrews pre-
sided over its session.
st. James, Mimi, is being over-run
with tramps. A few nights since % were
landed from train. At midnight a gang OF
II around camp fire were surrounded by q
squad of armed citizens and ordered to leave
They the citizens accompanying them
two miles their way.
At Wyanaolte Kansas, there are zoe
colored refugees entirely destitute, and thou.
sands more in the same condition are on the
way. A relief committee has been appointed
and they Issue an earnest appeal to The public
for immediate financial aid to assist the sick
and suffering and destitute. The appeal con
cludes thus: In the midst Of this general
suffering and great need for immediate aid
we send this Macedonian cry for immediate
assistance. Send all contributions to NorthuE
s. Sons, bankers, treasurers, (Signed) Geo
H. Miller. G. w. Bishop and V. ]. Lane, exc
| cutive committee.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-24

They have discovered tree in South Ameii-
On that gives milk. A Yankee would make
pumps out of the wood and get patent.
Mr.. John Keats, the poets nephew, and the
only one of his relatives who bears his name.
is a civil engineer in Missouri. He is an elder
ly bachelor, and the name of Keats will proba-
bly, die with him. His mother, the sprightly
widow of George Keats, and later the wife of
Mr.. John jeffrey, of Lexington, KY, died in
that city last week.
Twelve women, divided equally as to mum
bers, went to quiet spot near Vincennes, Ind,
to settle feud by fight. Several hundred
men witnessed the combrt, which lasted half
an hour, and disfgured twelve faces. A local
clergyman kept on the safe side of the truth
when he said, "This was q sad commentary on
our boasted civilization
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-24

to the home Of her mother, who yet resides
here. But IN what pitiable condition did
she return to the home of her childhood.
She comes back a sorrowing, broken
down woman, prematurely old and crazed
in intellect. The past is to her a
dream-even the terrible affections which
have made her such wreck, are not remem-
bered. Although lacking in intelligence, she
is harmless. her insanity taking mild folm,
and she now receives the kind attention of
her mother and friends.
Of the two rascals who blasted her life,
nothing has been heard.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-24
French Advertising.

Chicago Times Translation.
The other day an advertising solicitor
presented himself at the store called the
Echarpe d'Iris.
LET me alone!' cried the proprietor,
seeing the man OF advertisements afar off;
i've given you fellows up; don't talkA
newspapers to me any morel"
why this emphasisGr mildly inquired
the solicitor.
Because your advertisements are al.
ways the same-bold. brutal, unattract-
i've"
"Do you think SO! Your last one con-
vinced me, m yself, and I actually came
and bought something in your ssore--on
tick!"
But the proprietor continued:
mo, want no putfs hereafter unless
they are perfectly disguised, unexpected,
ana absolutely novel"
absolutely novel-that would be
hard. got the name of your store into
the last annual review, and into two or
three fthe latest popular novels. can't,
however. 60 and stick it on the backs of
the ladies' of the Faubourg Saint. Ger.
MAN,"
"Eh2 That wouldn't be bad idea"
"Good-by," says the solicitor.
"aold onl'
"WelIT
"It's Lent"
81 know it."
"Doesnt the penitential season suggest
something to Jou?" .
mo more than any other"
"Man Of feeble Imagination! listen to
Hnf hn
preacher, to pronounce the name of my
establishment in one of his sermons, and
I'll give you two thousand francs"
A cloud passes over the advertising
mans brow.
"Father NJ he exclaims.
Eyes; he's the boss preacher this year."
"And you want me to"
"Fix it up with him yourself"
The solicitor departs, scratching his
head.
Some hours after an Individual calls
on Father N.
"What do you want of me, my SOM"
asks the priest.
"Father, you have poor people in your
parish, suppose9'
Very May, alas!" fE
81 am charged by pious person TO
send you check for thousand francs
for them"
"My SON, the gift is welcome. What
can do in return for itG"
"a very small thing"
"What is it?'
Mention the Echarpe dIris In your
sermon next Sunday"
The preacher gives the advertising
l. -.
'And what is the Echarpe d'Ir;s?''
1.-THE biggest dry-goods store in
Paris"
'My son, are you mocking me?"
mot atall, Father; man who brings
you check for thousand francs doesn't
appear like practical joker, does he's"
The priest reflects.
/ What is the result of his meditations?
cannot tell; but the vast congregation
in the church the next Sunday hear
| these words descend upon them from the
pulpit:
'Oh, my brethren! And you, above
all. my sisters, shun an enervating luxu-
ry; fly from all suggestions of coquetry,
which is one of the masks most often
borrowed by the evil spirit; do not, I
pray you, initiate that troop of foolish
creatures, deliciously apparalled, whom
one sees precipitating themselves from
morning till night into those sumptuous
bszaars, into that glittering palace, the
Echarpe d'Iris, where fashion has estab.
lished its empire"
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-24

Mrs. 3. s. Cox is capital business
woman and relieves her husband of q
mass of correspondence, which would
otherwise demand large portion of his
time. There are many women in Wash.
ington whose amiability, good sense and
tact are of the greatest value to their CON.
gressional and domestic lords.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-24
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.


The President has nominated Robert
P. Wilson; of Pennsylvania, consul to Mos
COW.
DR.. Thomas E. jenkins, one of the
best known scientists of Louisville, KY, is
dead.
The Pope has notified Spain that his
reception of Don Carlos was without political
significance. Is
The Senate has confirmed the appoint
ment of Arthur L. Thomas, of Pittsburg, Sec
rotary of Utah Territory.
James M. Milton has been appointed
z oy the President collector of internal revenue
for the second district of Tennessee.
The sailors strike at Chicago, has as
sumed serious proportions. They demand
SEA day, while vessel owners only offer $1.5O.
By official returns of the Wisconsin
election 1t appears that Coles majority for
associate justice of the supreme court is 49,
143.
Professor Cyrus Thomas, State ento-
mologist Of Illinois has accepted the position
of entomologist of the department of Agricul-
ture.
The President has nominated Edwin
". Knightly third auditor OF the treasury.
8 Knightly was a member of the last Congress
from Michigan.
Martial law has been proclaimed in
SIX OF the most populous districts Of Russia.
Governors Generals have been appointed with
despotic powers.
The Secretary of War has addressed
q letter to General Sherman, directing, in
case Sitting Bull or any of his followers cross
from the British Possessions, they be held as
prisoners Of war until further orders from the
President. In view of their action, Sitting
Bull and band having voluntarily subjected
themselves to the authority of Great Britain
and ceased to be subjects of the United States
they will not new he permitted even with
peaceabl4 intentions to recross the frontier
MISCELLANEOUS
The Scranton, Pa, Savings bank has
made an assignment.
Trichinasis h as appeared for the first
time in Italy at Arescia and Piacenza.
Harding q Savage, extensive purchas-
ers of wheat in Chicago, have suspended.
At Pensacola, Florida, hail storm oe
5 CURED April ID, q thing unknown before.
April II, subscriptions to the 4 per
cent. government loan amounted to 81, 150, 500
Many striking English miners are re-
ported to be emigrating to the United States.
1t ls alleged that there is no founda-
ton for the report Of an uprising of the Chey-
enne Indians.
The steamer, Northwest, left Detroit,
Mich, for Cleveland o., April 1, the first boat
Of the season.
A distinct shock of earthquake was
felt at Northfolk, New York, on the the morn
Ing OF April IA.
A telegram from Old Mackinaw, April
Is, reports the ice broken up between there
and Mackinaw.
The count thus far shows the coal
miners Of Durham England, district vote in
favor of continuing the strike 2, 100 to 100.
The New Orleans tobacco cases have
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-24

A country clergyman was q good deal
astonished one day by the iollity Of the
mourners at the breakfast ola funeral,
and was glavely told, in explanation,
Bless you, sir, they're not laughing
only assembling their grief"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-11-20
HAIR DYE.

BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR I'VE
best in the world. The inventor has used this
splendid hair dye for forty years with benefit 10
the hair and no injury to his health proof that it
te the only true and perfect dye, harmless, relia-
bic, instantaneous. No disappointments, no RI
diculous tints; remedies the effects of bad dyes
leaves the hair soft AMI beautiful black brown.
Sold and properly applied at BACHELORS wig
factory, No. 10 Bond Street, New York.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-11-20

The tusk sent by Oetywayo as herald
of peace was brought over from Zululand
by Sir Evelyn Wood, and, at the com.
mand of the queen, was Immediately
sent to Balmoral, at great expense and
Inconvenience, for her curious inspec-
ton. It has now come back, and is
being exhibited, as were King Theodore's
umbrella and the king of Dahomey's
throne. The tusk is said to be the
largest ever seen in Europe, being seven
feet in length and over half yard in
circumference.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-11-20

STATISTICS for the year 1878-the last
which il complete said to show that
the number of letters written in the
world was {, 800, 00O, 900, or nine millions
and aquarter per day. The total num-
Der Of Geographic dispatches for all the
world in 1877 was 180, 000, 900 in round
numbers, or 1858, 900 4 day. More than
third Of these were private and per.
nona1 p : - - =.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-11-20
Ayers Cathartic Pills,


tic medicine that can be employed: cleans
inc the stomach and bowels, and even the
blood. In small doses of one pill day,
they stimulate the digestive organs and
promote vigorous health.
AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than quarter of century, and have
obtained worldwide reputation for their
virtues. They correct diseased action in
the several assimilative organs of the
body, and are so composed that obstruc-
tons within their range can rarely with
stand or evade them. Not only do they
cure the everyday complaints of every
body, but also formidable and dangerous
diseases that have baffIed the best OF
human skill. While they produce power
full effects, they are, at the same time, the
safest and best physic for children: By
their aperient action they grippe much less
than the common purgatives, and never
give pain when the bowels are not int'amed.
They reach the vital fountains of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing 1t
from the elements of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions in
all climates, containing neither calomel
nor any deleterious drug, these Pills may
be taken with safety by anybody. Their
sugar.coating preserves them ever fresh ):
and makes them pleasant to take; while
being purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED By
DR.. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass
so1 + hr AZ XII any 1;Rf7GaiSTS EVEKYWHERl
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-11-20

and its accelerated growth has extended its
GUS lines and branches to such proportions and BY
its extreme lberality has acquired that Cbvked PIP
,ld1fv that makes really what it claimed to BE- the
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-11-20

Oglesby aud MARX Twain" those gen.
tlemen responded, the exercises lasting
until late hour; then, the tattoo, and
adjournment until Tomorrow.
TELEGRAPHED GREETINGS.
CHICAGO, November 12.-With view
of making the reception of Gen. Grant
in Chicago, as far as possible, q national
and universal welcome, the Daily Nesas
telegraphed to prominent men all over
the country, asking them for an express
sion Of views regarding the occasion. The
governors of the various states, and
prominent politicians everywhere, and
especially in the south were thus inter.
viewed by wire, and with almost invari.
bic success. A large number of replies
were received which are published to-
day. Among them were the following
from among the men whom Grant
fought:
GAINESVILLE, Ga, November II.
To the Editor Of the Daily Nescs:
beg leave TO congratulate you and the
good people Of Chicago upon the return of
Gen. Grant to your city. Attentions re-.
ceived during his tour around the worl.
We're Just trioutes to the great America
sViulct',id tosAAdu1 duu 6uOuku 'Do remcu'
bered with pride, and all should express
appreciation to the great man safely re-.
turned to bis native land. We have many
excellent men who must naturally and prop.
erly aspire to the highest Office of the PEG.
pie; but it seems deeply set in their hearts
to ennoble the nation by again honoripg
Grant. Most respectfully,
..-;-- JAMES LONGsTREET.
Also the following: .......
ATLANTA, Ga, November IL.
To tie Editor Of tie Chicago Daily. Nesos:
Your telegram received. decline to an
swer except to say, present my personsl
personal congratulations to General Grant
on his safe arrival to his country. He fought
for his country honorably and won,
fought for mine and lost / am ready to
try It again. Death to the Union. %@aA>:
q - s.... - (signed) & s.s R, TooMBs:
Wade Hampton, of South Carolina,
declined to say anything. ~ *'>:.-~
-. CAT HoME.'
Gen. Grant, during his stay at the
Palmsr house, VIII occupy = suite Of
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1879-12-04
Wintering Live Stock.

To WINTER live stock with small ex-
penses and to insure healthy growth
it is essential that the animal Ibe in
good condition before very cold weather
commences. All feeders agree that
there is nothing like a good stock of
fat for protecting the vital and digest
i've organs against cold. Winter is the
poorest time in the entire year to bring
up the condition of animals that are in
very poor flesh. The change from grass
to hay, straw and corn fodder is not
favorable to laying on fat. Even if
some grain is added to the above, the
winter food will not be equal to that
furnished during the summer. With
very rare exceptions, animals that 90
into winter quarters in poor condition
come out in the spring in even worse
shape. If they gain in flesh it is the
result of extra care and expensive feed
ing. If they receive only fair care and
ordinary food, there are many chances
that they will not live to eat grass in
the spring. While it is very difficult to
fatten animals during the winter, it is
comparatively easy to keep them fat if
they were in that condition before cold
weather commenced. Liberal feeding
of stock animals pays better in the lat
ter part of the fall than at any other
time, as it puts them in a condition to
endure cold and to gain in flesh in spite
of the severity of the season.
To enable animals to pass the winter
in good condition it is essential that
they be free from parasites. Creatures
infested by lice cannot be expected to
gain properly, or to retain their con-