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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-06

The Equitable Life Assurance
Society Of the United States
makes the following announce
ment to the public:
The dissatisfaction which pre-
walls throughout the community
with regard to onerous condl-
tons contained in life assurance
contracts and the judicial decis-
ions based thereon, together with
the public Endorsement Of the
liberal usages of this Society, as
shown by its largely increased
business, has led the manage
ment seriously to consider whe-
Their the contract could not be
simplified and certain conditions
erased therefrom which have
been the subject Of much criti-
cism and misconception.
After careful examination Of
the experience of some of the
best companies in Great Britain,
who have shown greater liber-
ality than has been customary in
this country, this Society feels
justified in adopting a form of
contract in which the following
important concessions are made
to policy-holders throughout the
United States:
| 1. Policies will be made inc0ntestable
after three years from their date.
| 2. Each ordinary policy will provide
for definite surrender-Yalue in paid.up
assurance, In csse the policy is forfeited
after three years from its date.
3. Each Tontine policy will con tain q
definite surrender-valne in cash, in case
Of withdrawal at the end Of the Tontine
period.
4. The contract will be concisely and
clearly expressed, containing only such
provisions as are necessary to protect the
policy -holders
s. The above concessions will hereaft er
enure to the benefit Of all policies already
issued and in force after three years from
their dates respectively.
OFFICE 1888 GRAVIER STREET
I i've 1t 2dp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-06

III the debt were scaled as per cent and w.
terest paid at4 per cent, the people Wouid
pay $500. 900 per year Under tne presens seC-
Element or $4,000 900 ct 3 per cent for fifteen
years the people will pay $780, 1000 per year. 90
where III the difference In the measure OIL I'M
mediate relief To the people 40
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-06

Boston carefully provided for the small
BOYS amusep ent On the Fourth by giving
twenty free entertainments, consisting 81 con-
certs, jugglery, ventriloquism, marrionettes
and dancing. The performances began early
and lasted until sunset. In consequence, not
one youth blew. his little head, arm or leg of
Iii honor Of the glorious day, and the ooroner's
feaa we're moth III.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-06

The Constitutional Convention yesterday
discussed at length It's power to pass an ap-
@nropriation bill, to pay its expenses. without
zreaohing conclusion. The report OF inc
committee on Bill of Rights was taken up
and considered until adjournment.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-06

" Russian journalism 10 rather preoarlous
urt,faasion Just now. Ii nh editor favors ne
Imperiaiists tho Nihilists go for him, y he
fayora the Nihilists the Imperialists 60 Tor
him, and Ii he remains neutral. both parties
"a far him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-06

The son Of the Prince OF Wales - TO receive
q military education.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-06

Free auinine III the greatest benefit con-
ferred by the extra session.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-06

Anna Dickinson Ia In Philadelph1a, aho
ewears she will never desert her MicaWber-
The stage,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-06

Lord Derby says he has attended 100 public
dinners. ne has had govt for fourteen years
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-06

THE NEW LOUISIANA REMEDY.
Greatest Cough sirup Of the age, or Of
any age. Product of our swamps. Splen.
did for children. NO poison. fHIR-
TEEN pages Of names of HOME REFER
ENCES, and increasing! Sold by drug.
gists. Depot No. 1O6 Camp street, n. 0.
in2 6m 2dp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-06

ind hearts than diplUm aey could have done u
ak months, Nothing like the breath Of great
geniuBes like Moiiere or Victor Hugo TO dls-
Bfuate littIe clouds
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-06
DAzIGER'S.
nAkED DowNs
BLAC1SGHENADINEs.

90 pieces InSesh Black Grenadines at
12tse. worth 2bcg
2b pieces Fin8ssh BLACK Grenadines az
15e. worth 30e. q
Fine Mesh BID Grenadines at 10, ~ and
3oc.
4ne.
Silk Broeade N Striped Grenadines at
Fine Fin : HesiAs al Plaid Grenadines at %.
rs and 9Oe.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-06

BUCK TAm1He Ht 5UDEJTtn 75G.
Fl Black AlpRcaA at 15oAorth 25c.
+ All Wool Black Details at 25e.
Black Henrietta CIotAt 90. 40 and SOC.
Back Bunting ut II nd 15c.
Black French Punti1lall wool. ut %. % and
50s.
Black Lace BuntingA
etc
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-12-25
The Gl.tsk.

Merry Christmas to all, the Farmer greets
you. Mrs. I. +. Ostrander put in a "5
and 10 cent. counter" last week Runyau
is swinging tho paint brush in Gardner &
Cases office. 80" A little more cider too"
is what Harry Presson sputtered out betw cen
breatl.s when struck in the iron. by a stream
of that lucious liquor which spurted from a
keg he was tapping. C. Potter & Co. have
some elegant chro,nos. ...Mr J. Katzky Wis
tied St. Paul last week Mrs. Luce is also
victim of the nloustach cup joke" Wa
dena is to have a irst-class hall next season.
80. Tue county officers elect assume their
respective officers in few days. Mr..
Fields will probably make his headquarters
at H. +. Burch & Co.'S store. Mr.. Whit
ney, County superistendcnt, bids fair to ele-
vate the school interests OF the county since
his business especially facilitates his opera
tions. Remember the quarterly meeting
services of the N. E. church Sunday. The
Shell River road is completed the Red Eve.
Mr.. 8. S. Gardner is expected home next
week. ...- Don't forget the citizens meeting
one week from next Saturday i. New Years
one week from today.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-12-25
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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-12-25
lNMAN..


From our own correspondent.
Well. Mr.. Editor, what do you think abont
a Minnesota winter now! Don't you think
we can get up about as cold weather as they
generally make. lido. don't know how
cold it has been for our ''machine" frose up.
But it was somewhere between 40 and 10 0
near or the latter than any where else. =.
Last Friday was devoted first to freezing
and then thawins out2again. Our boy was
out during the day but he spent good hall
hour to getting Jack Frost out Of one of his
big toes, which was badly frozen. Elder In
man froze Ills foot quite badly. Eugene Sto-
ry and his boy each froze two toes; so you
see there was lots Of freezing but nothing
serious. =
Home Crocker has gone and done just as
the farmer told him to do. Got married.
Yes, it's fact. should not be surprised if
he should subscribe for your paper yet.
long life full Of happiness is the worst We
wish him. May other bachelors go and do
likewise. %.z ...E.. '..@
How is this. Mr. Phil West took q load
Of wleat to Alexandria. 1t was graded and
sold ter No. 3. II. then took another load
from :he same bin, nncleaned, just rs it was
taken to, Alexandria, to Wadena, and it: gra-
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-12-25
Neishborllood News.
- >. c0slPI0N
From our own eorresp0nA Asat.

IT, COMPTON
From eur own correspondent. .-.
Vacation in the schools this week, and
our pedagogues take the opportunity to
spend the holidays where they please. One
Of them, it is said, Wa .seen late at night fly
ing southwark whistltng .'The Last Rose Of
summer" in the key Of "E." =
Reuben Hcker lost . valuable OK Saturday
night. His team was called the best one in
the place. r. .,...--' -.
A. NJ. Darling and wife leave for Douglas
county this week, to spend the holidays.
Our spelling schof, gre yell under way,
and are very interesting, The next one
takes place on Friday evening next at sect
ion 8 school house, Everybody invited.
R. A. Darling teaches writing school twice
week which is we'll attended. -.'
Items are very scarce this week in this
part of town, and it is too cold weather to
run around to find what our neighbors are
about. MuaG1Ns.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-12-25
LEAF RIVER TOWNSHIP. :
From ourown correspondent

From our own correspondent
Business is ilourishilig. and everybody is
up to their shoulders in the tim >er business S
cutting tiles, ties, cord wood, etc.
W. R. Coons says he has got his fill Of
Minnesota and st ,rts for his old home in
HoorsieTdom. Ii the appetites Of the mus
qutoes were as easily satisfied in their time
as Mr. Coons is we could enjoy ourselves bet
ter i'll the sn,nmer.
Mr.. Cawdy will move among us next
week. Dr. Freeland will also settle on his
land Immediately and commence operations
The Red Eye road is very near done and
viii be completed and passable to the river
before this goes to the reader The entire
cost of the road for II miles will be nearly
so, exclusive of corderoyiny. The land
along the road is being taken up very fast,
and by q w;aeawake set Of men. There is
undoubtedly the best timber claims along
the new road that there is in the northwest.
/ Potatoes seem to he in great demand as
some At MIR. Coons sale brought 70 cents per
bus:lel
Jesse says it take: practice to be good
auc'ionees aid especially to sell potatoes.
OK.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-12-25
Il Card.

Mr.. ED1roR: In regard to the appea'
made in your last issue in my behalf, the
motive may have be7n .go@ ed 81
personal for public print. h>m house is
on fire. aud luy nejyhbor knows it, for the
SSs&'!as19 his place and
duty to go and lend. a hand, and not stop to
charge other people with neglect. The
Christian principle is found in Matt. xi.
thank one and all for kindness shown. At
present have all I.need and wish no more
appeals made i'll my behalf. =. 4 .*sess..
WILLIAM DENLEY
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-12-25
announcement.

There will be meeting of the citizens of
Wadena Saturday evening, January 81, to
consider and finish the natter of the Shell
River road. All are requested to be present.
GkASD FESTIVAL The WadeRa Division
Of the Sons of Temperance vile give pub
lie festival At the school house, in Wadena,
theevening,of January IA, 1880. Let it lie
thoroughly understood that this is public
affair and all are cordially invited. Let all
of our members turn out and we expect the
public to come and see that this temperance
organization is still at work and intends to
continue. BY order Of the Committee.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-12-25

Al tAc e4aInIusstlOH IaSt week The tOlOW-
ing written examination in class "A'' w:s
passed and the scholars marked as indicated.
GEOGRAPHY.
l. Define circle and define the cirles par
allel to the equator.
2 What is the difference between q me
ridian aud 4 meridian circle.
3 Bound each zone
4 Name the largest city in the world and
the largest in the United States.
Name the largest river in the wo.ld
and the longest.
6 Name the countries in which the follow
ing persons reside and state the position fill
by each. Dom Pedro II, Jules Grery, Alton
SO XII, Bismark and William Window.
State the difference between Il Renol.l;.
and monarchy and name four Republic,
Name large rivers in N. & $. America
9 Name two mountain changes in North
America and one in South America.
10 Name the largest fresh waite: lake in
north America
HISTORY.
What is history and what are the benefits.
Ieriv ID from its study.
Who first .discovere ed north America
Who rediscovered it.
What European nations tor,nily claimed
possession in north America.
Who made an important settlement au
the Atlantic coast in 1920.
Who first settled New York.
AT what place and by what British General
was the most important surrender ua,l. IN
the Revolutionary war.
At what place and by what Rebel t,eneys;
was the most important surrender made iu
the Civil war.
Write the names Of all the presidents U ).
Write list Of those who served ) years
and OF those who were elected Vice ExessiS
dents and became Presidents. tas#8
Standing in history; Thomas Swiualsa,r.,
luU, Juseph Swindteht,rst 100. Or,nan i.n,;.
ley loo: Sherman Pike 30, Fanny Ks,zky su
Eddie W'sweli 50, VIM, SwinutehursL ~
Standing in geography; I. S,yindiel,u,s,
%, ): Swindlehurst IS, Uru.n Lsnc,y a.
Sherman Pike IS, VIM. Swindienur;t ~
Edwin Wiswell IS, Ella Moore 80, FANNY
hatzky 50 and Katie Worthinstou 50
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-12-25

ded No. 2 without any trouble, and If it had
been cleaned would have gone No. l. Yet
Alexandra is the place to sell your grain.
That's right, farmers. hanl your wheat ten to
fifteen miles farther to market and get from
five to fifteen cents per bushel less than it is
bringing at Wadena.
Our school house has the seats all in and
is nearly ready for use. Elder 1nman will
preach dedication sermon next Sunday at
II O'Clock, dedicatiny the house to science
and religion
We feel quite citifed since our mail has
+ got 70 ranning regularly. -->~s.
Mrs. Aason, who has been away all sum-
mer, sdoctering, has just got home much i'm
proved in health and glad to see Inman
=. DEXao
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= Orr Ne'v York Letter.

New York, Dec Is. 1879.
- lear FAsHER; I desire .fo inform your
readers briefly of the greatness Of this city.
1t is AS impossible for man reared in the
west to comprehend the magnitude Of this
great metropolitan city Of the New world, as
it is for the patriarehs of the rugged hills of
New England to comprehend the vast agri-
cultural and mineral resources of our new
empire OF the north west; opened to the
world by the rapid construction of our great
trans continental highway-the Northern
Pacific r. r.
New York, in mercantile importance, bears
the same relation TO the United States that
London does to Great Britain. Taking ret :.
respective glance, we find that a little more
than two centuries ago this island Of Mana
hata-its earliest recorded name-had its birth
day OF civilization ina few rude huts and a
fort where Bowling Green now stands In
this comparatively brief interval of the life
time of our nation it has bounced from an
infant village into grand city Of palaces
with its million of inhabitants. Now it is
the greatest workshop of the North Ameri-
can Continent. The value of real estate in
the heart of the city is marvellous.
When was here sixteen years ago the
American Museum stood nearly opposite the
Astor House. which has since burned, upon
the site of which the Herald building now
stands, purchased by James Gordon Bennett
of Barnum, several years ago for which he
paid $500 900 for an unexpired lease of 13
years. The lot Immediately adjoining this
with a frontage OH Broadway Of less than GO
feet was sold at auction for $4,000. Then
was "war times" and we was hnadquarterad
in barracks in the City Hall Park. Now, up
on the sits OF thuse wide barracks rises to a
lofty heighth the magnificent New York Post
Office at all expense Of millions Of dollars
entire siae OF this great city was purchased
of the Indians for what was the equivalent to
the small sum Of $24. Now the assessed
value Of its real estate alone exceeds 5000
O00, 900. The costly stores and private resi-
dences seem to be almost innumerable. All
along Broadway, its iutersecting streets and
bro I'D avenues, the eye is greeted every.
whore by long lines Of stone and marble
buildings many of them Of great architectu.
raj elegance. The several broad squares and
avenues in the upper part of the city are
studded with succession Of splendid man,
sions, in many instances costing from $50,-
900 to 5000, coo. There are estimated to be
some 300 churches, many Of them Of costly.
. il magnificent proportions.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-12-25
LEAF RIVER MILLS.

From our own correspondent
The partnership in the mill businesa is
dissolved, Adams having sold his interest in
the mill, Henceforth Wright becomes pro-
prietor. ,@
Mr.. Rlliott has built comfortable quarters
for himself and family near the mill and is
getting things in readiness generally for his
lumber business.
Notwithstanding the cold weather the mill
is running at full blast and doing good work
''-.. PROGRESS.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-12-25

Mr.. Williams. the taxeder,nist, proves to
be an artist in his profession. He has pre-
pared bucks head for US (which may be-
seen at this Office, and the verdict by those
who have seen it is 'lt is the finest thing OF
the kind ever saw" And 80 it is perfect
beauty. Mr.. Williams mission in this coun
try is to procure whole moose and elk.
The frisky editor Of the N. +. Farmer
walls because the people Of his place mistake
his printing Office for barber shop. Too
bad Ed. but you should leave of those strip.
ed stockings. jamestown Alert.
The spindle sllanked editor Of the "Des-
ert" whose touching sympathy is really at
fecting is respectfully informed that we have
had no trouble since we discovered ono OF
his stockings he left when he departed for
jamestown which the devil carried out on q
stick and buried =
The Thermometer for the past week has
ranged as follows, the observations being
made at noon !: Thursday, 2 below Frida =,
above; Saturday, 10 below; Sunday Z
above Monday, IL below; Tuesday, below;
Wednesday, l3 below.
Many printers i'll the northwest do not
seem to be aware that there is a first-class
type foundry in St. Paul; one from which
they can get eve rything in their line quicker
and at less expense for freight than they CAL
get the same goods from eastern founderies'
Mcssrs Frost & Perry, the psopr'e.o:s, are
! gentlemen with whom it is a pleasure to dc
business and we can Recommend them to
! our brother printers.
Toy books in endless variety at Burch &
Co.'S. 29tt
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Tuken I'm.

Came into my enclosure the first week in
December red three year old heifer. one
horn broken and white star in forehead. The
owner can have same by proving property
and paying expenses Of keeping and adver.
tising. 3l3. JOHN COLSON.,
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-12-25

ALDRlCH.
From our own correspondent.
The folks are all we'll and we'll satisfied
with their homcsteads and the country, and
are all doing we'll.
Business is booming. S. Dover, one OF
our largest farmers, has 40 OF 50 men to
work getting ont weel ties and }ili!'x no for
the railroad company.
Mr.. Gray, Of Elk River, with six teams ard
crew of men have gone into camp miles
north east of Aldrich and soon the big pine
trees will fall. ::
Our district school closed last Friday.
Miss Angie Smith, OF VernAale, was onr
teacher, and she gave good satisfaction to all
It is hoped that our school board will sue
ceed in getting Miss Angie to teach the next
term.
There has been three marriages in this
settlement within month or so. Mr.. Farms
worth and Miss Eliza Gross, Charlie Love
10y and Miss Efie Henderson, and last but
not least Dennis Whaling and Miss Hayes.
H0xEsTEADER.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-12-25
Estray Notice.

Came with my stock . ligh. red year,in /, :,
SEER with white spot vn face. The OWNS.
can have the same by paying ex1s u.es "a
application to the undersigned.
o1le W,S. HURST, E,ll,,tdttsa,. FL
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Notice.

have about 80 sheep for sale OF to rent.
81 I'm ALA.a1ry.
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Wrightstown.

From our own correspondent:
The social gatherings Of our young people
to pass the evenings in singing, dancing and
other amxsements is an indication of good
feeling and friendship, and We are glad oft.
Some "frost nips" are re ported; ncvert|'e-
less business moves right along just the
same
All should look well to the stock these
days, and see that they have plenty OF coed
water. warm stable we'll Uttered with straw
and an extra handful of feed.
To be good is to he true, and in al the
business relations of life let the principle OF
right have the controlling influence over you
and all will come out just right.
Which is to blame the. managers OF Tie
~ Ter or the post master; we haHn't had
our paper for two weeks. UNCLE ;'opa'
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-12-25
Ehe gYuaena School.
SIS. g..

= At the examination last week the follow
ing written examination in class "A'' w:s
passed and the scholars marked as indicated.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-11
ulEu1EnAx1s APPOINTED.

~ Washington, Sept. THE board of off,
cers who have been Ia session ct the war
department during the last week completed
their labors. yesterday evening. aud have I'D.
|iourned to meet the frat week In October,
when they will examine N. d. Parker and
Colville P ferret, two of the candidates
Tor appointment as l%ieutenants fnthe army,
Who failed to, pass. The following named
candidates have already been appointed Sec
ond lieutenants:
,Nasa f. Stelhrand. of Illinois; Leighton
Tipley, OF south Carolina; ]. n. T. Partel.
10, clerk In the war department; VIM. Eng
lish, con of the late Col. English, Of the az
lmy; VIM. Black, sergeant In the signal
corps; Francis D. Rucker. o Of General
Rucker, Of the srmy; Carroll A. Deval, Of
Chicago; L. L. 81. Slocum, of New York.
The following have passed and will be ap.
pointed lieutenants this week:
r. JIG. 1rvln,of Georgia; Robert Ames,o
Rhode leland; w, E. P. French, Of New
York. and L. II. Stroller. of Virginia.
TIE reports of the boards of examination
In session at San Antonio, Tex. Chicago
and Prescott barracks, Arszonia, have not
yet been received. As toon as all the re-
ports are In az average az to proficiency in
The examination will be struck. and the
newly appointed officers, al! Of whose APP
pointments will date from Sept. 1, will be
given rank aud assigned to regiments &C.
cording to the manner in which they passed
their examination. The purpose at present
at the war department is to order these on,
GERS to the different recruiting rendezvouses
where they will remain until they Obtain
the rudimentary knowledge Of their profess
sion. They will all be granted thirty days
leave of absence. dating from their accept
ance of their appointments. The manner
In which some IF the candidates obtained
their appointments would afford not only
Sufficient material for q serial in a sensa-
tional newspaper. but a fine dish Of gossip
for some of the society people of Washing
ton.