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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31
Caring for Her Mistress.

We were told of noble instance of
devotion of a colored woman for her for
mer mistress. Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers,
aged seventy-three years, died yesterday.
In ante-bellum days she was well-to-do,
and owned a number of slaves; but, as
thousands of others, lost her all by the
war. Among the slaves were family of
negroes whom Mrs. Rogers raised as she
would her own children, and they were
very much attached to her. The case of
devotion which was told us was of one of
this family, Laura Mitchell, who is we'll
known in our city as nurse. At present
she is in the employ Of Mr.. c. E. Hoch-
strasser, and is a faithful servant. For
fourteen long years Laura had supported
her old mistress.
Her wages rarely amounted to more
than $40 per month, and she has always
given the whole to Mrs Rogers. When
in need of money herself, she would 90
TO the old mistress and see if she could
spare it. The dying charge of Laura's
mother was "care for old missus," and
faithfully has she done her duty. Laura
employed a girl to wait upon Mrs. Rogers,
as she could not do that duty herself,
which there's not doubt would have
been more than pleasure. At the news
of her death Laura was overwhelmed
with grief, and not, as would be supposed,
glad she had got rid of an incumbrance.
In this light she was never looked upon,
but with the tendcrest love child could
possess for a mother the old lady's wants
were Administered to by this colored
woman. Not only did Laura purchase
the coffin and bear the funeral expenses.
but she had a photographer to go to the
house and take photograph of old
mistress.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31

A LITE BOY of twelve years was con-
demned to solitary confinement for one
week in the dungeon at the Philadelphia
House of Refuge, and the terror of the
impenetrable darkness so oyercamc him
that he committed suicide. As this is
the second case of the same nature at
that institution within year it would
be well for the authorities to investigate
that black hole.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31

JOHN G. THOMPSON dropped his opin-
ions like ~ an along the railroad
from Washington, and made the report
ers who ambushed him at every station
supremely happy.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31

White flannel suits are made for ladies
to wear in midsummer at the seaside.
They have kilt skirts suspended from a
narrow yoke, and the pleats are bordered
near the bottom with gay bandana plaid
cut in bias band. The overskirt is a
very short scarf-like apron with long
draped back, and is also bordered with
plaid. The basque is caught up in the
back to give full panier effect on the hips,
and handkerchief pieces of the plaid are
arranged like sash bow in the back and
around the neck.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31

PAROLE makes point of winning
nearly everything that is put up. Yes
terday he galloped away with the En-
glish gold cup, and the next thing we
know he will be prancing home with a
silyer-plated drinking-trough.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31

A BODY of Turkish soldiers, out on
an expedition to chastise Thessalians,
strayed across the borders into Greece.
The Greek awoke, however, and, to state
the case pointedly, snatched the amazed
Turks baldheaded.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31
SPIRIT OF THE GERMAN PAPERS.

The articles of peace between Great
Britain and Afgharistan were ratified yes.
terday. Lord Beaconsfield may be satisfied
with the success of his foreign policy, but
the stubbornness of the cursed CATERS does
not not let him sleep.
[The Volksblatt1
The war cloud, which is still lowering
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31
From Mr. Barnum, formerly of Bar
num's Hotel, New York City.

Maguire's Cundurango, in my opinion, is
the best liver regulator, anti-bilious purga-
tive and cleanser of the system extant, and
every one who has ever taken it will in-
dorse this statement
FREEMAN BARNuM.
ST. LOUIS, April 10th, 1878.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31

Watches-Go to H. R. Strueve to buy
your watches. Gold watches SIS, $25, $50,
S75 up to $3.50 Silver watches $S $40, SIS,
500, $25, $50, $35 up to 500. Watches re-
paired. Come and see II. r. Strueve, No.
233 Walnut street. between Fifth and Sixth
streets. my19-8tM&S
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31

A DESPERATE young man who had
travelled all the way from Chicago to as
sassinate some Catholic clergymen, re-
poses behind prison bars in New Orleans.
He is perhaps afflicted with the malady
that sent Mark Gray to a lunatic asylum
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31

Answers have been received from the following:
D; L. W. Chatfeld, Mimi. answers TO Nos Il,
l5, II and 49,
G. Van Anda, Wapakoneta O.. answers to Nos.
IA. Is, II and 18
:, Elias Sanderson, Connersville, Ind, answers to
Nos. IA, Is and II. W.
Geo. R. Davis, Wapakoneta, O., answers TO Nos,
IA, Is. II and 1S.
Jennie Hassley Hamilton, O., answers to Nos
IA, 10, II and 49, ~
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Dr. Fahnestock's Specialty-Extractio
of teeth without pain. The most difficult
cases solicited. Fresh gas daily. No. 276
Race street.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31

No more political positions for "RiSe
Up William Allen"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31

We call the attention of our readers TO
the advertisement of /. p. Strauss & Bro,
ir another column.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31

The Democratic managers are busy
and excited.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31

EWING will take anything that is
offered him.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31

Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer
does not color, but restores the hair TO ih
natural color.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-31
OUR LABYRINTH.

We intend to make this department per-
manent, and will publish contributions Of
sufficient merit The answer to each pug
ze must be written Immediately below the
puzzle, and not at the end of the list il
more than one is sent. Write plainly,
especially the figures, and on one side Of
the paper only. The names or initials Of
all sending us correct answers to plore than
two puzzles each week will also be printed.
Address communications intended for this
department to Editor Labyrinth, Cincinr
natl Star"
No. A-woRD SQUARE
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3. Fat of swine.
4. Motion of water. GEO, R, DAVE
Wapakoneta, o.
NO. 25.-BIBLIcAL PUZZLE.
The following letters properly arranged form q
proper name which is found only twice in the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Chatfeld, MInn. DIV.
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No. II. To drill.
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NO. E-IIIDDEN CoNGREssNEN OF THE xLvI CON.
GREss.
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2. Throw the ball out toward the encampment
3. For do not pull the knot tighter.
A. Hal Yes he sold the hat cheap
3; B. He'll not change his tone nor cross my path.
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The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-11-18
WELLS.

That plan of the COMMISSIONS of Agricul-
ture in investigating the subject of retaining
desert lands, mentioned in our dispatches, is a
good one. If half the time and money hat
has been spent by the President and his Cab
met in junketing through the country and
had been spent in the investigation of some
such measures as this, it would have been
well. There is a large tract of land in this
Western country that might thus be reclaim
ed. It does not take the eye of 4 g~eoloeist to
see that there are an abundance of chances
for sinking wells and obtaining plenty of wa
ter. The Desert of Sahara has already in many
places been made fertile. Near Paris is
such a well, nearly 1000 feet deep, which
throws five millions of gallons per day to a
height of fifty-four feet above the ground.
One twenty-fourth of the water supply of
London is given by Il similar well which sup
plies four and one-half gallons a day. In
Chicago two wells about a thousand feet deep
supply tie city with million OF gallons a
day. lii many more places these wells are in
successful operation. Improved machinery
for boring them is now to be had.
We have heard nothing lately from the
wells for which 4 bonus was offered b. our late
Legislature. No attempt seems to have been
made. 1t does not appear to have been adj
vertised TO any great extent. 1t would be
well to have such an experiment tried. 1t is
almost certain to succeed. With such wells
in operation hundreds of acres might be made
fertile which are now useless.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-11-18
CERES AGAIN.

Our farmer friend ONE again. The arti-
Gle which first started our friend Says: ga
''false idea prevails with some persons, and it
sis found more frequently among farmers and
'ranchmel, that there exists some rivalry or
'conflict of interests between the mining and
''agricultural interests of our Territory. That
'any leSi station which has for its object the
''promotion or encouragement of the one
''must necessarily be at the expense Of and
cooperate lnjuriously to the hey. All these
'and all kindred opinions are based OH prciu-
"dice,' etc. These are the points, Cd that
such an idea is prevalent; (2) that it is false
and founded on prejudice; (3) that these
great interests ought to be in harmony. We
request our friend to wait until exemption of
mines is advocated before he fires at it; but
if he objects to the essential parts Of the arti-
Gle in question, TO confine himself to it. We
think the matter has occupied sufficient space
and attention, but from courtesy will answer
his question. No. Exemption from taxation
of the products of the mines is not the real
issue, and was not advocated by the MINER.
As to absolute equality and justice in the mat
ter of taxation, that is impossible. No farmer
is Justly taxed compared with others of the
same calling. No law is perfectly just, for the
simple reason that the men who make the
laws are not perfect. Take it on the whole,
however, everybody gets his just dues in this
world or--the next. The trouble with this
matter of taxation is jealousy and envy, the
FOO =. tlot mn otbor ~ ~. o,,o ,t1,,, ,l,se
will not pay his Or its exact proportion to the
last cent. AS a rule, however, we believe the
majority of men of all classes pay what is
due from them without a muImur, knowing
that even if they pay five dollars too much
this year, it costs too much time and money
and happiness to grumble about it. The true
theory which should be adopted about giving
money to OF relieving certain individuals and
companies from taxation is, if, by allowing a
poor man exemption, it will enable him to
get on his feet and save the country Just as
much or more in the line of poor tax, we had
better do SO. If exempting manufacto,ies
railroads, mines, or farming implements, for
five or ten years, will bring valuable property
into the Territory which otherwise would moi
come, and which can be taxed after FIVE or
ten years, thus adding to our revenues, we
had better not be ''penny wise and pound
foolish over the matter. But we do not say
it is wise TO exempt these things, yet We are
in favor of whatever is best for the agricultu,
raj, educational and mining interests of Mon
tana, taking into consideration the welfare o!
the whole people and letting no narrow pieju.
dice blind or eyes.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-11-18
Tnank.eiying Proclamation.

Thanksgiving Proclamation.
In the name and By the authority Of the Territory
of Montana
In. obedience to an ancient custom, and in
compliance with the recommendation of the
President of the United States, I appoint Thurs
day, the 9th day of November, A 1879, as a
day of thanksgiving and prayer to the Oliver OF
every good and perfectgift that we have enjoyed
during the present year, and I appeal to all
classes of our citizens to observe said day by alb
staining from all secular labor.
Each returning year brings new blessings,
which we should publicly acknowledge, and in
no year since civil government was organized
within the limits of this Territory have the be-
stowal of blessings been so conspicuous as the
one now about to close.
Our thanks are due for the abundance OF the
harvest. and for the general prosperity that has
attended the labors OF our people for the gene
raj diffusion of knowledge and the repression OF
vice; for the religious liberation and brotherly
Kindness that exists in cur commonwealth
towards all races and conditions of men for
general health and renewed prosperity, and for
the preservation of liberty and peace in the ra
ton.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the
Territory to be affixed.
[sEAL.1 Done at Helena, the. Capital. the Sth
day of November, A. u. 1879, and of the
independence of the United StStes of
America the one hundred and fourth.
BY the Governor, B. F. POTTS.
JAMES H. MILLS, Secretary.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-11-18
wing States paw a revenue AS Follows

Tie annual report of the Minister of Mines
indicates a rapid decline in the gold produc-
ton. The yield Of the alluvial or placer dig
gings has fallen from $40, 1000, 900 to 81, oO0,0 co...
and that of quartz mills from S12,O00,0 900 to
100000 0 annually; and about 1900 men
leave the business every year for other more
profitable occupations. The present number
of miners is $4,000, including $4,000 in pla-
GERS, $4,000 II the quartz mines and mills.
The average annual production to the man is
$3.50 in the alluvial workings, and S700 in
quartz; ana the average yield ofthe quartz is
SO per ton.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-11-18

Our farmer friend demonstrates about our
placing an interrogation enclosed by ~parenthe-
sis after a statement in his article. We think,
however, our readers understand that it was
placed there by the editor. The truth was
we had neither time or space to reply to the
statement which was so incorrect that it SEEM
ed to need only an interrogation point to call
attention to it. While we are willing to al
low any subject to be discussed in a proper
manner, yet all articles must be subjected to
necessary regulations. The fact is the pro-
auctions of the editor are subject to the
changes made by ~compositors and proof-read-
ers, all Of whom are in turn subordinate to
his Santanic Majesty who mixes up things to
suit himself. The editor - endures all this
ay more" Newspaper men get used to it
after a time. Our friend must initiate their
patience.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-11-18
AN IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT


An important Improvement is about 10
made in the Snake River region, whose
portance it is difficult t o Overestimate.
that region are situated some of the fl
farming lands on the Coast, only waiting
hand of the farmer to bring forth rio
TIE great trouble has been the ~scarcit!
water, but now that this difficulty is abot
be speedily removed, nothing prevents
entry of him who is agriculturally incll
We are informed that in the region we !
to there are some 100000 acres of land vi
will admit of cultivation were water pres
A great amount OF this land will not lac
this requisite hereafter, as an irrigating c
pany with energetic and responsible ne
the front have let the contract for the
struction of a canal from the South
across the country thirty miles to the Il
river. 1t will have a depth of four te
width at the bottom of twenty and at the
Of ~twenty-eight feet, and in addition 10
eating the Willow Greek region, will be
for transportation, manufacturing, mil
and other purposes.
The owners of the canal are DR.. "
ward, of Bellevue, Ohio, Mr.. j. e. Andel
of Eagle Rock Bridge, and Mr.. ID. I. "
The contract for constructing it has bee
to Bishop Hammond, of Logan, the prof.
cost being between $4,000 and $4,000
Is expected that the enterprise will be
pleted mex springs. L. Tribune.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-11-18
TRE NEW TIDAL WAVE.

The Grant boon may be a great thing it
events to monopolize half OF our dispatches.
But there IS another boom which is of much
more m to the country, and that is the
boom of coming prosperity. This had long
been predicted as the accompaniment of re-
sumption. To-day it looks ridiculous to look
back two years and read the speeches and call
to mind the arguments of the anti-resump-
tionists. Then were we told of the ruin and
failures that would follow the resumption of
specie payments. The project was declared
beset with danger, but when once the country
adopted the idea of the man with the white
hat, that the way to resume was to resume,
and once used the good practical sense CON-
tanned therein, the work was done. Not only
of it, but Immediately upon its accomplish
ment the reaction set in and prosperity COM
menced. Few in Montana, where failures
are and have been the exception, and where
money has been and is plenty, realize the
condition affairs were in in the States the
fact that now the great army of tramps is fast
becoming obliterated by its members taking
themselves to work which is now ready for
them, will illustrate the change that in one
year the country has recovered almost all it
lost in five years is another illustration.
Meanwhile gold and silver, following a uni
versal law of political science, are steadily
flowing into the country and the money so
long boarded and concealed is now coming
into use. With the increase of prosperity
come great public works, the building of rail
roads, the opening up of vast tracts OF land to
settlement. There is some danger that too
many enterprises may be entered into. Re.
sumption, curiously enough, has produced a
partial imitation. This may lead to underta.
kings resulting in a panic. But on the Other
hand the remembrance of the great panic viii
act as a check. Remote from the bushes:
centres Montana has felt little of the disas
tiers and so she is longer than some portion:
in feeling the effects of the prosperity of tLt
country. But capital is beginning to turn it
attention to this Territory. With bette
means of travelling and with the assurance
that life and property will be protected, ma,
we expect ali unexampled season of prosper
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-11-18
CLARIFYING THE WAR INTO AFRICA.

The Kingdom of Great Britain has found
it an expensive thing to keep her boast of a
Kingdom on which the sun never sets. Her
colonies are continually giving her trouble
and she pays an immense sum each year for an
army sufficiently large to maintain peace and
order. In Cape Colony where the troubles
have arisen of which our dispatches speak to-
day, she has had no little difficulty from the
start. She has had possession of the colony
since 1906, but the attempt to retain possession
has been a costly one. The interval to 1884
was filed with a series of wars of greater or
less account and then the emancipation of the
slaves so disaifected the Dutch Beers that
they resolved to free themselves. A sort of
independence was maintained till 1858, when
Great Britain, tired of her long struggle,
abandoned a part of the territory to the Beers.
The discovery of diamonds about II years
since drew much attention to the country,
and since that time the country has increased
in population and prospered to a great degree.
Telegraphs and other public works, including
institutions of learning, have been estab-
lished. Cape Town now has a population of
10000 or 10000, and many fine buildings.
With Turkey to nurse, European intrigues to
successfully conduct, Afghanis:an and Eastern,
interests to look after, her hands are full. 1t
is certainly a matter for rejoicing that the
United States has few territories to look after.
1t would be much better if she had none.
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least interested in the advancement or main

least interested in the advancement or main
tenance of American commerce..
San Francisco has been more than usually
we'll supplied with amusements of late
Frank Mayo is billed for an engagement at
the California Thea;er, to m on the
18th. Among the dramatic events announced
for the future is a benefit rendered to the
widow and orphans of Prot. $. W. Colgrove,
who was killed in the balloon ascension.
The warden of the States Prison, in his re-
port for October, announces that there are at
present confined in that institution 1880 con-
victs.
The death rate for the past week shows a
great decrease, there being but II deaths,
against 1OS last week. Yours, ETC.,
ANTI-FAT.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8, 1870.