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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-21
THE 4RMI.

The report of Hon. Alex Ramsey. sec
rotary of war, is issued in pamphlet form
1t appears from the figures given that the
army consists of 3,S4l officials and "a
Oh enlisted men for the line. or one
officer under commission for every six
private soldiers. If the usual allotment
was carried out, all the officers and men
being on duty, the army would consist of
eighteen men to each company and one
hundred and ninety. eight to each regi-
mcnt.
Arc not these figures suggestive of the
fact that there is too much op-heaviness
i'll the army? Ii would seem so to most
thinking people, and yet the military
academy at West Pc MT is turning out
every year at least two score officers who
go TO swell the number of those who
draw large salaries and perform little
service, and to increase the preponder-
ancc of the commissioned officers over the
enlisted men. 1t will be an interesting
sight to sec a bold lieutenant drilling a
squad consisting of half or three quarters
of man, and captain in command of a
company of from three to four boys in
blue, and regiment composed of thirty
10 forty of the bold soldier boys. To pre-
vent such contingency Gen. Sherman
has recommended that the army be in
creased, and in this recommendation Sec
rotary Ramsey cordially concurs.
Mr.. Ramsey calls attention to the fact
that large number of officers of the line
are absent from their regiments, and
asks that some measures of relief
for this evil should be devised. He seems
to forget that the officers on duty with
the troops arc almost as numerous as the
troops themselves, and that except for the
detailing of these officers the officers
would, at many posts, exceed the privates
i'll number.
The army, small as it is, is large enough
for all the uses TO which it can be put. Its
only fault is its top heavinesS. There are
double the number of commissioned Off
GERS that are necessary. A company should
consist of at least sixty enlisted men, and
Il regiment of from five to six hundred
As it is, the companies consist of no more
than twenty men, and the regiments of
less than two hundred. In each regiment
there are thirty-three commissioned Off
GERS, aside from the chaplain, surgeon,
commissary, adjutant, and a few Others
1t will be suggested to most people that
instead of increasing the force of the
army so as to give each officer at least one
man TO command, it would be a good idea
oreduce the number of officers. These
arc men who might be useful in the walks
of civil life, for they have all the educa-
ton necessary for almost any pursuit. If
any legislation is undertaken it should
consist of looping off the superfluous
branches of the service that do no good to
the country, but simply benefit themselves
by drawing salaries for pursuing life of
idlenpSS
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-21

The Connemara colony reports to
which wo give much space this morning
demonstrate clearly that there has been
great suffering among those unfortunate
immigrants 1t is to be regretted that
Il matter which appeals to humanity for
relief has engendered so much personal
feeling, but there is one advan-
tage, namely, that the storm created has
led to temporary relief and will probably
result in more being accomplished for
the sufferers than if there had been less
excitement. Though this may SAVIOR of
the process of extracting sunbeams from
cucumbers, the relief to the sufferers will
prove Sunbeams literally.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-21
Death of John Kelly.

The Chicago Times of Sunday, in its
suburban correspondence from Kenosha
Wis, records the death of John Kelly
for several months resident of ST. Paul
and well and favorably known to many
of the young men of the city. The Times
correspondent says:
John Kelly died at the residence of his
father, on West Main street, Thursday morn
ing. He had been sick for several months
with consumption. He had lived in this city
all his life, and was very highly esteemed.
Recently he went into business with his
brother at Columbus, o. The funeral will
occur tomorrow Sunday ct 2 O'Clock"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-21
CONNEMARA..
AUTHENTIC REPORTS rs TO THE
CONDITION OF THE SETTLERS.

Visit to the Irish Colony Near Graceville,
Rig Stone County, MinnesOta-----Mr.
Hodges Makes a Report Showing HOrri-
BILE Suffering as the Result of His Inves-
tigatiOn---A GraceviIle Committee Also
Report Showing Much Suffering but they
Put the Best Foot FOrward----Dillon
O'Brien Concludes With His Information
and Some Sharp Criticisms---A Bad State
of Aff,irs at the Best.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-21
A Lady'S Wish,

ooh, how L do wish my skin was as
clear and soft as yours" said lady to her
friend. 'sYou can easily make it so,'' re-
piled the friend. 'How?o inquired the
first lady. ''By using Hop Bitters, that
makes pure, rich blood and blooming
health. 1t did it for me, as you observe. +"
Read of it.-CairO Bulletin
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-21
All Kinds of Musical

Novelties for the holidays. Elegantly bound
Books, Handsome Piano Covers and Stools
Music Stands in various styles, at
DYER d HowARp's.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-21
THE COURTS.
United states Circuit Court.

Before Judges Nelson and McCrary1
+. c. King ct al. vs.. \. +. HARDWOOD. Mo
ton to vacate supplemental proceedings. De
MED and defendant ordered 10 appear before
the referee appointed to take his disclosure
within forty-eght hours.
Joseph W. McCutchan vs. the board Of
county county commissioners of Rice county.
On trial
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-21

Before Judge O'German.J
In the matter of the insanity of VIM.
Welch Information filed.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-21

The news house of H. b. Morrison. of
Medley, Todd county, was destroyed by
fire few days since. The plastering was
being dried by stoves, and thus the
house caught fire
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-21
Report ora Groccr;iIc comu,i,tee

The following is the report of committee
appointed by the citizens Of Graceville to in
quire into the state of the Connemara cmi-
oro Dfc
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Municipal Court.
before Judge McGrorty. |
,
CRIMINAL.

The State vs.. Mycr Rosenholtz; receiving
stolen property. Continued until to-day Z
The city W.. j. Anderson; drunkenness Dis
charged.
The city vs.. Henry Votol and Peter Griffin:
larceny. Dismissed.
The city VS.. John Kelly and VIM. Ryan; va
grancy. Committed for twenty days each
The city vs.. G.. Gregory, disordcrly conduct.
Committed for ten DAYS
The cityvs. Chas. Engel; assault and battery
Fine of s;92. rs; paid and discharged
The city vs.. Eugene Funk; assault and bat
terry. Fine of Sl2.75, paid and discharged
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-21
MICHAEL EARLS INTERVIEWED

quire into the state of the Connemara emil
grants:
MICHAEL EARLS INTERVIEWED.
| have eleven in family, one boy
working in st. Paul and two girls working in
same place; my children came home with no
money; one gave me s.; have been working
all fall for Others when / could spare time
from my own work Q. How are you stu
ated? A. / have now about three-quarters of
a cord of wood and about 400 or 500 pounds of
-four.
JOHN GALLAGHER,
His wife said never has been out of wood; hus-
band working with Vallancy, and one son at
S1.25; sent $40 from st. Paul and brought
heavy clothing for themselves and father: got
$50 pounds of -four, two sacks of corn meal,
and one barrel corn meal: got potatOes-but
useless. Morris representativeIlefti four pair cot
ton stockings, five pounds pork; also got three
hams from Father Ryan She says she is quite
satisfied and glad she came to this country; is
well pleased with Father Ryan's treatment
great indignation expressed at the families
that are not inclined TO work.
AUSTIN RUDY,
My husband is working for farmer at 81 25
per day; have 500 pounds of flour in the
house, and over 100 pounds of corn meal: new
er have been out of wood children have boots:
told the representatives from Morris we had
shoes; they asked if ! wanted dress; ! said
no; We got only $50 pounds of -four and two
hams since we came here; shanty is banked
up; we have plenty Of bed-clothes, we have
also COW and good shed; three children got
shoes from Morris representatives.
Comments of committee: The above family
appear to be comfortable under present cir
cumStances.
Father Ryan's statement to the above: |
gave 800 pounds of cornmeal since August H.
Corroborated by his books, which we have
seen.
BARTHOLOMEW W. M'DONoUGH
had plenty of wood since / came; have
now in the house 200 pounds of cornmcal, 100
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-21

Several years ago, says Mr.. j. Franz,
Cory Pa, my mother fell and spraincd
her limb, which of late would swell SO
that she wanted the doctor to lance it.
The application of ST. Jacobs Oil i'm
mediately removed the swelling. and Sc
we're pain
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-21

the priest Dillon O'Brien gave m epair mems
shoes, two pair Women's, and three pair Are
tics for his children.
ANTHONY INQUIRE.
My house was burned down; am stopping
with Michael Flaherty; have three boys work
ing, one in Graceville and two in st. Paul; got
$40 from one of them; ] worked out for four
teen days; got half cord of wood from the
priest and twenty pounds of meal, but meal is
no food for any one; got also 100 pounds OF
meal and twenty five pounds of -four from the
priest; got from Morris visitors 200 pounds of
flour, biscuits and sack of old rags: there
they are outside the door, they are no use TO
anyone; have four sacks of flour now: | ha We
two beds and ought to have three, have good
shoes and boots; Mr.. O'Brien gave him two
pair of women's shoes.
WILLIAM BURKE.
There are shingles at my house waiting for
fine day to put them on: have COW but
no milk l have in the house fifty pounds of
flour and corn meal: the flour got from Nor
ris people together with some clothing and
two pairs of shoes, no use unless for children
in the cradle; have wood enough for about
week; | did not suffer for wood; got some
from Bishop Ireland's woods, at Lake Toqua,
and one cord from Father Ryan; Father Ryan
always treated me well; this man has four
children. Mr.. O'Bren left him one pair mems
shoes, one pair women's and two pair chill
dren's shoes
COLEMAN MALONE.
| have six children, three of them fully
grown-One ghl in st. Paul, working; my
house is shingled; l have COW, wood for a
week, 200 pounds meal; % pounds flour, and ]
am poorly off for bed and bedding; suffered
from hunger and want of wood my boy was
frozen coming out from Morris, on his way
from st. Paul: Bishop Ireland had him attended
to in Morris and paid expenses; he is now
quite well; / received Sl4 from my children
Mr.. O'Brien gave this man two pair of shoes
Neither Malone nor his wife speak English.
Comments of committee: We think this
man and his wife look delicate and require
particular nourishmcnt and more warm cloth
ing.
Father Ryan's remarks: | have given this
man 600 pounds meal and 100 pounds flour,
also one and half cords maple wood--the
latter since the 30th of November.
BARTHOLOMEW M'DoNoUGH.
have six children; my daughters feet were
badly frozen going to Gracevilie; / am badly
in want of led clothes, but have one feather
bed and two straw beds; | have TWENTY-FIVE
pounds of -four and 100 pounds of meal: cot
flour from Morris people, also one jacket and
cap for boy; have wood to last for about a
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-06-17
Kill Your Sheep When Young.

Dixie Fanner.l
There are few animals kept
on the farm when they are in
their prime, pay as well as
sheep, and there are few, if any
others. upon which old age has
such a damaging effect. As
the sheep is much shorter lived
than any other of our domestic
animals, it is not strange that
many farmers attempt to keep
them too long. At ten years
of age the horse is just in his
prime, and the COW is as good
as ever, with the prospect of re-
manning so several years lon
ger. But the sheep is very old
when it reaches ten, the natur-
al limit of the term of its life.
After reaching this age sheep
are very likely to be injured by
the slight exposure which do
the younger animals no harm.
They are more liable to be at
tackled by disease, and if they
live they will be likely to pro-
duce less wool and smaller
lambs than they have done pre-
viously. We do not think it
pays, except perhaps in special
instances, to keep sheep after
they are six years old. @
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Grass and Stock Crops.
Mississippi Live Stock Journal

Mississippi Live Stock Journal
We advocate grass and stock
as a leading crop upon the ma
jority of our farms. The breeds
must be determined every man
for himself. Cotton and other
crops must be auxiliary and
supplementary thereto. 1t is
in this way we can best learn to
diversity the products on a
iarm. Stock and grass will
constitute the ruling crop, and
everything else produced will
be that much more added to
the bank account of the farmer.
This will enable US to, cultivate
land in hoed Crops, and by the
use of fertilizers, and extra care
in cultivating, produce as much
on one acre as we are in the
habit of securing from several.
The man who gets his farm
we'll sodded to grass. and stock;
ed with the necessary animals
to consume that crop, and who
is out of debt, is and will con-
tinue to be independent so long
as he manages his business in
telligently, economically and
carefully. No inheritance Of
worldly goods can be more de-
sirable than a neat little farm
soded to grass and well stocked.
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The Mite and the Chicken.

At least a dozen different
species of mites infest domestic
fowls. Their chief business is
to force you to keep your chick
en-houses clean. Almost any
kind ofoil or grease, snuff OF
other nacorite, will kill them
After thoroughly cleaning the
house, sprinkle the floor and
nests, and whatever else it will
stick with sulphur. Mix it with
wood ashes, and also put where
your fowls take their dust batch.
This viii put an end to mites
and keep them of. until your
house again gets SO filthy the
mites can breed and take shell
ter in it.. But as stated last
week, if you don't want to go to
this trouble knock some Of the
boards from the roof and let
some of the rains in. If your
chickens are not too near dead
that may restore their health.
Perhaps it would be economy
to burn the hen-house down
mites and all
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The Farmers Duty.

One Of the principles of the
grange is to strengthen the at
tachment OF the farmer to the
farm and to increase the attrac-
tiveness of home. If farmers
wish to induce their bright &C
tive sons to remain on the farm,
they must show an active faith
in the business themselves; they
must indicate by pronounced
measures that they believe in
the farm and farming. and that
they admit no superior calling
in the comparison. When a
farmer becomes thorouEhly
aroused to the importance of
better seed. better implements,
better cultivation, and in fine,
or better methods throughout,
in such an individual viii be
found a firm supporter Of farm-
er's Organization for mutual
good. A good farmer is always
anxious to know more, while
many a poor shiftless farmer IS
laboring under the delusion
that he already knows enough.
One can never measure his ig-
norance or knowledge by him.
self alone as a standard. 1t is
necessary to compare notes
with his fellow workers nthe
same line Of business. The
lower the level which a man is
willing to occupy, the less his
range OF vision, while as he
steps up higher, his horizon
broadens, new opportunities
present themselves; new fields,
of discovery appear, sndthe in
dividual becomes moro compre-
hensive, more intelligent and
more successful. There is a
pleasure in gaining information
which is stimulant to greater
exertion. The more a man
learns the greater his desire to
acquire knowledge. Few men
are inclined to do their best
without the excitement Of fric-
ton, Of rivalry, or competition.
One energetic enthusiastic farm
er is apt to leaven whole
neighboihood with his stirling
qualities. A few determined
men can influence the tendency
of whole village, How i'm
portant, then, that every farmer
should make up his mind to
perform well his part, to fulfil
his duty as citizen as well as
the head of a family, to sustain
and encourage in ever so hum
bic away, the noble art of agri-
culture.
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To Owners of Gins
Sewing. Machines.
STOP, READ AND CONSIDER /

=
1 have new process for sharpening Gins
1t is done with two machines, one to give the
teeth the proper length and the other TO round
them, leaving them regular, so they will not
break, cut or nap the oottonj gins fast, cleans
the seed aad makes a good sample. I'LL
brushes and boxes, and make old ribs do Us
good work as when new, repair all kinds
of Sewing Machines and have new parts for
different nlachincs. I put in such new parts
as the machine needs when l repair one, ma
king old machines do as good work as a new
one. Parties in the country wishing Gins or
Sewing Machines repaired will bring them TO
my Office, or drop me postal card, and
will call on them at their residence and do
their work: Terms reasonable and work
Ali kinds of Machine needles, Attach
ments, Parts, Oil, ETC., for sale by the I'M
dersigned. Office at Singer Sewing Machine
Office, DO not let cObblers work on your
Gins, or machine agents on your Sewing Ma
chimes, nor fool Won ont of them, but have
them repaired and save your money.
NouCE,-I am agent for IIilps Manual of
Social and Business Forms, a Book of Gem
eral Reference for. every Business, Ladies'
and Gentlemen should have ii. Address or
call on G. W. DAVIS. BRENNAN, Texas.
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The Seeu.Dar Hour on the Farm.

The human system taken
in all its parts is a very won
derful, self-governing, and at
the same time, dependent ma
chine. In order to keep this
machine in running order-and
We are using the term machine
in the highest sense-it must
have food and rest. ALI ex-
periments that have been tried
to test the results Of the absence
OF food upon the animal system,
have ended, if carried to their
fullest extent, in the same man.
ner with that SO often quoted
experiment in horse keeping, in
which, as related by the owner:
Gust as | had got him SO he
would get along on one straw a
day, he died." The system will
assert its demands for food in
the severe pangs of hunger, and
the lack Of rest will make itself
known in voluntary sleep. Out
Of these necessities of the case,
there has grown the common
sense custom of taking a noon
ing" of an hour or so in the mid
die ofthe day, in which the sys-
tenn is replenished with food,
and the nerves and muscles re-
freshed by a period of inactiyi-
ty. A Spanish-American town
is in midday hours as quiet as
one in New England on the
Sabbath. One from the north
in visiting such countries is apt
to look upon the people as in
dolent, but he soon falls in with
the custom, and finds that the
siesta, as the noon-day nap is
called, and which is taken by
the richest and poorest, alike,
IS not a manifestation of lazi-
ness, a mere habit, but a wise
compliance with the demand of
the climate. The head OF the
family finds his rest in the news
paper, and is refreshing with the
knowledge of the doing of the
great and active world beyond
the boundaries of his farm. In
the half hour dividing the labors
Of the morning from that of the
afternoon, he acquires a fund of
information that keeps him
abreast with the world. and alive
to the Importance OF his own
calling. Alittle time thus TAX
en- from TIE tolls Of the day re-
freshes and Strengthens the man
and makes the whole life fuller,
and therefore. nobler and bet
ter. The Noon-Hour should
not be time of thoughtless in
activity, but of intelligent rec
reation.-American Agricultur-
ist for May I.
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BRENNAN PROPERTY FOR SALE.

n
10 Residence Lots in Hurts addition.
5 Lots suitable for business purposes,
in locality Of the new depot. ~.
q Lots oIi,west side and fronting North
street, on. south side Of Central railway,
suitable for shops or warehouses.
= Dwellings, with lots fronting on Mar
ket street, south Of Central railway, a part
of the Shipman property. uE
House and lot on east side of Market
street, known as the 10 Tom place.
q Lots on east side of North street, near
the Central railway crossing.
\ Dwelling House, with S rooms, cistern
and well, situated on north market street,
in Bassett's addition. 49, tr-l
The above lots are all located adjacent,
or in the business part of town, and will be
sold on best of terms. "a.
/ have for sale, also, the unsold portion
Of the Ailcorn addition in west part Of town,
and the Norriss addition in southeast part
Of town, and many other suburban lots
Also, dwellings ard stores for rent.
sidis ag JOHN A. RANDLE, 8
May IS, 1880. "a Real Estate Agent. }
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Annual Commencement,
GHEPPElL HILL FEMALE GlLlEGE,
June II to END 1880

June 18th, SP. M.-Entertainment of deb.
utants. t..aEr flt
June 18th, q r. NJ. Public examination
Of Preparatory School.
June Goth, II A. M.-Annual Sermon.
June 10th, =. M.-Sunday school exami
nation and address.
June 2Ist, 4 P...M.-Meeting Of Trustees.
1une 2Ist, SP.M.-Junior entertainment
June 22nd Io..A. M.-Graduating exercis'
es.
.lu Diplomas-Awards,
Baccalaurcate address,-Reverend E. S
Smith, Bastrop Texas.
Annual Literary address, Rev.. w. B.
Riggs, Brennan Texas.
June 77nd Manual Concert.
Next session.begins.on Wednesday, Sep
TENDER Ist 1885,
Judge /. NJ. oNINS A NJ. President.
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HASH The following is a
good and economical way for
preparing hash: Take cold
roast lamb or mutton throw
away the fat portions; chop
very fine, and add water enough
to make it quite thin; boil in
frying pan. and add butter, salt
and pepper to suit the taste /;
have ready hot toast which has
been well buttered and dipped
into cream or rich milk, and
spread the hash over the toast
and serve Immediately.
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IMMENSE REDUCTIONS!
Great Bargains ! {!
- OFFERED BY ---
NEWb0UER BROS.
Main Street, Brennan.
Look at the following prices and be con-
vinced that we can sell cheap
er than any house in
this city.

50 pieces white corded pique at I-2c yard,
I case of fine lawns fast coors, at I-2c. yard
IS pieces lattice lawn best quality, at I5c yard,
IS pieces French Linen plads latest designs yard,
pieces Seersucker nice quality at IL yard,
IS pieces satin striped linens at zoe. yard,
pieces Basket pattern brown dress linen 25c yard
pieces Plaid Black Grenadines yard.
IS pieces satin striped black Grenadines IS yard.
80 pieces Alapaca in all desirable shades I5c yard
I8 pieces DeBeige in all desirable shades yard
fl pieces cotton Plaids of fine texture yard.
II pieces Mohar plaids nice patterns yard
pieces solid colored buntings I5c yard.
pieces blue plaid all wool % I-2c yard.
20 pieces dress silk in all shades o5c yard.
'3'. ID pieces satin in desirable coors CSC a,yard
pieces black silk pure silk zoe yard.
pieces black silk heavy quality 81 I-2c yard
50 doz. two button kid gloves in all slads, good elastic
kid and perfect goods worth o5c at soc pair.
IS doz three button kid gloves in all shades, of good
and elastic kid worth 81 at75c pair.
IS doz. four button kid gloves in all shades of very
finest quality worth $50 at sI.2o pair.
10 doz. four button black kids at Goo pair.