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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07
Mariners and Travellers.

Speak in high terms of the preventive and rene
dial properties of Hostotter's Stomach Bitters, q
medicine peculiarly adapted to the wants of those
called upon to experience the vicissitudes Of eli
mate, the inclemency Of tho weather. the hard
dangers of malarial or otherwise pestilential
atmosphere. A small quantity of this agreeable
tonic nuli6es impurities in water and forties the
stomach against the consequences Of an unhealthy
or unaccustomed diet. 1t also enables the consti-
tuition to bear up unframed against unhealthy eli
matte influences, and the system to sustain, unim-
paired in health and vigcr the fatigues Of travel
ing. Emigrants, tourists, miners and others who
have thoroughly tested the efficacy of the article
declare it to be sovereign preservatve of health
under conditions most unfavorable.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07

A little boy was watching with his
grandma one Sabbath the people re-
turning from church. She pointed one
and another out to him, saying, ''This
is Baptist lady, this is Methodist"
ETC., when Freddie, seven years old,
said: Grandma, do you belong to the
Presbyterian Church? % NO." was the
answer. "To the Baptist ?" mo" ''To
the Methodist?' "No." "Well, grand
ma," said he, in his quiet, earnest way,
" if I was in your place, I'd get in
somewhere"
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07
Dense Population Of Africa.

Although we have not, nor are we
likely to have for years, any accurate
statistics of the population of the in
terror of Africa, there is very little
doubt that we have greatly moderated
it. Much important information has
lately been gathered on the subject,
especially concerning the distribution
and density of that far-of land. In the
great lake district, for instance. there
are territories as thickly settled as
many European states, relatively small
areas possessing millions of people. The
negro regions are by far the most pop
ulous, while the desert portions are the
reverse. A French geographical So
ciety gives the estimated figures of
various subdivisions of that continent
as follows:
In the Soudan the population is
SO,OOO,QOO, or about So persons to the
square mile. The town of Bida, on the
Niger, for example, contains fully co.
600 inhabitants. East Africa is rated
at 100000, and equatorial Africa at
some 10000, 900 souls. A late author
ity on ethnology sets the negroes as
numerically 13O, 100000; the Hamites,
3O,OOO,OOO; the Bantas, 13,0OO,OOO; the
Foolah, 5000, 600; the Nubians, !, $780,
600; the Hottentots, $4,000, making a
total of 172,550,000. These figures
only approximate, of course-are
considered too low by both German
and British geographers, the former es.
timating the population as high as
200,OO0,O00.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07
THE BROWN.HOBsoy MARRIAGE.
A Ceremony in which the Bridegroom
Seemed to have hut Little Interest.

n. Y. Sun.
The marriage of Alex. D. Brown, a
wealthy merchant of Baltimore, to
Laura Hobson, who for a long time was
we'll known in the fast life of Baltimore
and Washington, occurred in this city.
A week ago last Saturday evening a
carriage drove up to the door of Christ
Episcopal Church at the navy yard. A
young man descended and asked for
the rector of the chapel. He was shown
the Rev. D. c. Andrews, and without
for1nalities of any kind said he desired
his services to marry imm ediately q
couple who were waiting in the carriage
outside. He wished the ceremony to
be performed quickly and with
secrecy. The gentleman and lady, as
soon as the rectors consent had been
obtained, walked into the parlor of the
parsonage and prepared for the event.
The woman was brunette, of attractive
appearance, and was handsomely dress
ed. The gentleman was apparently
about Is years of age. They gave their
names as Col. Alexander D. Brown of
Brooklandwood, Md, and Laura j.
Bosleysof Baltimore, at the same time
presenting marriage licence issued
by the clerk of the court of Washington,
D. c., about two weeks ago. After an
swering all the preliminary questions
satisfactorily, they were duly married
in the presence of members Of the Rev.
Mr.. Andrews family and the young
man who acted the part of master of
cerem onies. Indeed the latter seemed
to be the most important parsonage of
the party, and the manner of the lady
toward him indicated that he was a
relative of hers. After the ceremony
there was no salutation of the bride
customary on such occasions. The
groom picked up his hat and, turning to
his bride, said he hoped she was salts
fled at last; he having fulfilled his part
of the contract. 1t is said that Mrs.
Browns son, Clarence Hobson answers
to the description of the young man
who served as best man at the wedding.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07
4 BIRDS GRIEF.
Re I'm ark able Conduct Of above Whose
Mate was Killed by a Locomotive.


Mate was AA1llcO w n LOCOMOTIVES.
New York SIM.
A year or so ago a little girl living
near the line of the Erie railway, two
miles from Rathboneville, n. y, was
presented with pair of doves. They
were in the habit of flying about in
the vicinity. One day, three weeks
ago, they were flying across the railway
track when the male bird came into
collision with the smoke stack of the
Pacific express, which passes the spot
about seven o'clock in the morning.
The bird was killed by the shock and
instantly thrown out Of the sight of it's
mate. The female circled about the
spot for Il few minutes, in evident
amazement at the sudden disappear
,ance of her mate. She then flew to a
mile post near by, and for long time
gave utterance to the mournful notes
characteristic Of the dove. Suddenly
she seemed to realize what had carried
the male from her sight, and she rose
in the air and flew swiftly in the direc-
ton the train had gone. She did not
return until about noon. She alighted
at her cote, where she remained the
rest Of the day, uttering her plaintive
cries. Next morning, just before seven
o'clock, she was seen to fly away, and
take position on the mile post near
the spot where she last saw her mate
the day before. When the express
train came along she flew at the loco
motive, lowering about the smoke
stack, and around the cab, as if look
ing for her mate. She accompanied
the locomotive for mile or two and
then returned to her cote. Every day
since then she has repeated this strange
conduct and then returns to her cote
and mourns piteously all day.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07
Human Snake.Eatel'S.
Kentucky New Era

Last Wednesday, rattlesnakc meas
,lring II inch es around the body and
five feet in length was killed at Hecla
coal mines. Four miners, horrible to
relate, ate the reptile and tried to make
others believe that it was very palata-
BILE. Was there ever the like heard of
before! The creatures who could per-
form such feat Of astronomy must
be without those nerves which in the
normal anatomy connect the hrain and
the stomach.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07

down for a moment, too tired to play
any longer, unless another fly should
happen to get pretty near him with his
back turned Then he will dash for
ward and hit the unwary one rap that
takes away his breath, and then sail off
and laugh like q lunatic over it. Then
some one of the number will get his
back up and go off in a huff. The
whole performance is dreadfully natur
al
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07
Flies Playing Tag.
Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer.

C01umbus [6a1 Enquirer:
Do you know flies play "tag?" You
watch cluster of them some drowsy
afternoon as they circle and dart about
under the chandelier and you will see
them at the game. They play just as
boys do. They keep going pretty much
Ill the time, and lunge forward to rap
each other, or dodge aside to avoid
each other with marvellous rapidity.
Once in a while one will 60 and sit
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07
Intense Suffering from Kidneys Cured.

MONTGOMERY CENTER, VT, Feb. Is, 1880.
Gentlemen-1 fed it duty and Pleasure not
only to acknowledge my gratitude to you person.
ally, but also to bring my case before the public,
and testify after eight years intense suffering,
what your Kidney-Wort has done for me. For
the past year have been taking different remedies
had trouble with my Kidneys for eight years very
bad by spells, and for several months, able to do
but very little work, at times passing blood from
the bladder, and experienced a prickly sensation
all over. l was fearful of paralysis, and was
dizzy, afraid to stoop over from fear of falling.
At last in January commenced taking your Kid
ney-Wort and found almost immediate relief. One
box made a new man Of me. feel almost as
well as ever in my life, and sincerely believe it
will restore to health all who may be similarly
afflicted. MICHAEL COTO.
MEssRs. WELLS, RICHARDSON g. Co.,
Conference.-The above named person has been
in our employ the past three years, and we know
him to be a man of truth and honor; we believe
and know his condition and statements to be true.
We know Of others in this vicinity equally as
thankful for tho benefits derived from the use Of
this medicine. Respectfully Yours,
SHERMAN. BRADISH e. co.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07

A little boy, hearing some one re-
mark that nothing was quicker than
thought said: II know something that
is quicker than thought" well, what
is it Johnny" asked his pa. "Whist-
ling" said Johnny. "When I was in
school yesterday, I whistled before I
thought; and got licked for it, too"
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07
A Fortunate IndOrSer.
indianapolis (Ind.) Daily Sentine

Indianapolis (Ind) Daily Sentinel.
It is our observation that not every
one who "backs his neighbours paper
always escapes with his purse untouch-
ed. But there are occasions where a
man can give his Endorsement and con-
vey benefit all around. Mr.. A. w.
Wetzel, of Nauvoo, ILL.,, suffered for
years with Dyspepsia, and used all kinds
of medicine in vain, until he tried the
Hamburg Drops which quickly cured
him. He now warmly indorses this
wonderful remedy.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07
Worthless Stuff.

Not so fast my friend; if you could see the
strong, healthy, blooming men women and chill
dren that have been raised from beds of sickness,
suffering and almost death by the Use of Hop Bit
ters, you would say GLORIOUS and invaluable rem
edy." See another column.--I'hi1odelphio Press
Talmage disclaims faith in spiritual
ism, but he says there is a class o
phenomena which leads him to believe
that from the spiritual and heavenly
world there is soon to be a dcmonstra-
ton Of some sort for the good of the
earth. He thinks the veil between this
world and the next is getting thinner
every day.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07
A Greater Discovery than Electricity.

I have spent over two thousand dol
lars, said J. D. L. Harvey, Esq, Of Chi
cago, to cure my wife of Rheumatism.
Two bottles of St. Jacobs Oil accomp-
lished what all the medical treatment
and other remedies failed to effect. I
regard it as a greater discovery than
electricity and a boon to the hum an race.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07

THE London Needle Co., of New York
City, want Male and Female Agents.
It will pay any one out of employment
to write to them for particulars. See
their advertiseme nt in another column.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07

Millions of intelligent women say that Dobbins'
Electric Soap, (made by Cragn Il Co., Phila.) is
in every respect the best soap ever made and will
do three times the work of any other. Try it.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07

1t has been ascertained that Amasa
Stone is the man who will give 100000
to Western Reserve College at Hudson,
O., if it is removed to Cleveland. At q
recent meeting of the trustees it was
practically resolved to remove the COL
lege to Cleveland, and to change the
name to ''Western Reserve University"
The college already has an endowment
of $25O.0U
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07
80

Profanity has increased to such an
extent in New York since the telephone
was introduced that the company has
been forced to put up a sign, "Please
don't swear through the telephone"
over each instrume nt.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07
F. WORTH KNOWING

IT MAY BE WORTH KNOWING.
That one of the most certain remedies known for
the cure of Diarrhea, Cholera Morbus, and all
orms of Bowel Diseases, is CARTER's COMPOUND
EXTRACT OF SMART WEED little nutmeg
grated on teaspoonful Of the above medicine is
a sure cure for Diarrhea.
O. NOZZLE a. CO. PrOprletors. Erie. Pa.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07

SINCE the extensive alterations and improve
ments at James Morgan's, Milwaukee, Wis, were
completed, his trade has increased enormously.
He Is now opening Silks, Dress Goods, Laces, &c.,
in every respect second in the United States
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07
SOnleWlll

The archbishop of Quebec, Cam, ad-
vises all clergymen under his charge
not to interfere in politics.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07

A biting dog deserves to have tleas;
the bitter should be bitten
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-10-07
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-10-19
Why General Grant IS a Republican.
 A nt


 dn1 c Republican 0s tue tao great political parties ore qooao diUtded because te Republican party is c national 1oarty see15ng tue greotest good to' the gre0test aaatna6er Cf citizens 1he'e tS not c precinct i71 t5is east Mutton aolse7e c Democrat cdn1a0t cast his ballot and haUe tt counted Gs cast. No matter aohdt the prominence Ct the opposite o17ty, he cdas pro- cS0im his political opinions, eoe,e # he ss 0nly one Gnoong O thousand, aoith- out .teGr and aoith0ut prescription 0aa account of his opinions. There ore IA States and localities in some 0t5er St0tes aclere Rep,t6- kcn'es hG0e not tis lrf0i1ege. 1His is one rea- SOD a0ty / ana c Reptt61GcG1s But / Gna c Re pu6tScG7e for naa1ay other reasozas. Tue Repat6- efty, the public credit and the payment of the debts cf the gooernnaezt Stote, county O. maat- 'aic5oa5ity, So tar os ft can control IAe Dem oc9Utic party does 7o0t promise ttis; and it tt does, tt has broken its promises to tue ertent of hundreds of millions, Gs n1Gny northern Democrats cGae testify to Hleir so1roao. / dna c Republican as betacee'a the eristi7g parties because the Repu6- kca1 p0rty fosters tue productions 0f the. field and .ta1m and of ma1'aeItacto11es, and tt en- coatrGges tue general education of the poor as aoe1 0s the 41ch Tue Democratic po7ty discotrages G1 ttese aoAeao im a6soz1te poaoer. IHe Republican party is c party of progress and of 66erGlity t0aodrd its opponents condition, the ignorant to educate te5r children, to enable them to compete successfully acith their n10re .f0rtabn0te associates, and, i7e fine, it secures G1a entire equality 5etore the lGao of every cit5se'a 71O matter aolGt hs q0ce, aots tionGIity or precious condition. It t0lerGtes no p'fgi1eged class. E0ery one h0s the opportuaat- tu to 92tIk1e himself tJW he IS cG7lGbZe OF
Morning journal and courier., 1880-10-19
UNPROTECTED.

When trains are telescoped the poor pas sengers see stars.
 No matter how dirty thin, angular persons may be, they always look lean.-1K0rat10n Iadependent.
 Many man slips three cent pieces into the contribution box with a ten cent air Ottoao0 Repu61tcan.
 The fall campaign can hardly be called lively until ice forms on the pavement- foa6ers Statesman.
 Learning, says Andreacs' Queen, is we'll enough; but it hardly pays to give a $5,OO0 education to $5 boy.
 A beggar set up business the other day with a small sign reading Help wanted. "- Bost0n Commercial Bulletin
 Physicians now say that the telephone is injurious to the ear. We presume it's the strain of listening and hearing nothing that does the harm.-BOst0n Post
 After girl has spent half day in sewing red trimming around the bottom of her dress, nothing bothers her so much as to have friend whisper: Your petticoat is coming of. f."-Sti2G1o0ter Luna6ernaGn.
 q understand,' said the Galveston record CT, 'that you are a confirmed drunkard. '" Oats where you is too soon, jedge. I ain't been confirmed in no church yit, but the blue-light Baptists is giben Satan heap ob worry about me- "- GdE0eston Neacs.
 "Why don't you buy power press," in- quired several enthusiastic Democrats, as we were taking our locked-up pages of type through the streets on wheelbarrow to 8 steam printing press owned by rich print ing firm. Why don't we buy the Bardman House, Woodbury block and the public square? Why don't we raise Cain on $4. 50 :? It is easy to do all these things, provided you have the collateral; but at this writing we confess we have not money enough to buy cheese press. Printing Democratic papers in Iowa is like peddling peanuts in graveyard =IMnrShnLLt02nll I0lrnl IStnteS1nnn.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-10-19
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

The leading article in the North An'e'7can Reuieu for November is by the Hon. William Beach Lawrence, and is devoted to an expo sition of the monarchical principle in the United States Constitution. Bishop w. c. Doane points out the advantage of free re- Iigious discussion even 'the blasphemy of irreligious discussion" he thinks, works the glory of God. The Hon. Montgomery Blair writes of ''The Republican party as it was and is' M Desire Charnay contributes the third of his valuable illustrated papers on ''The Ruins of Central America. The other articles in this number of the Re07eao are ''The Nicaragua Route to the Pacific by Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen; "The Coming Revision of the Bible," by the Rev. pr. Howard Crosby; '"The Recent European Publications D by Prof. T. F. Crane; and finally paper entitled, ''The Political Situa- tion from a financial Standpoint" designed to show how the business interests of the country would be compromised by change from Republican to Democratic adminls- tration of the general government. This document is signed by over twenty of the heaviest capitalists of New York.
 The November AtZaaatic opens with the first jnstallment of new story by Henry James, ir., entitled 1.-The Portrait of Lady" which promises toYbe one of his best. George P. Lathrop writes about the Concord School of Philosophy Miss Phelps wants to know ''What is Fact ?" Prof. Shaler of Harvard treats inteuigently of s'The Future of Weath- CT Foretelling," Col. T. W. Higginson con- tributes charming outdoor essay, under the title "A Search for the Pleiades," Rev. $. J. Barrow discusses ssThe Silk Industry in America and the articles on Intimate Life of Noble German Family" Washington "Reminiscences, and Mir. Whites Letters and Notes From England" are continued Poems by T. B. AIdrich, Miss H. W. Preston, E. H. Clement and Anna Head, and the al ways popular Contributors, Club, make up very choice number.
 Harper's Magaane for November is the last number of the volume, and it is beau tiful one It contains large number of ex- quisite illustrations, which 1t IS pleasure to study for themselves. The lit erary contents are also of an inviting quality Among them is new poem by Alfred Ten nyson, in memory of his brother, which IS not long, but tender. Charles Francis Adams, ir., contributes an article on Sclentl- fic Common School Education, in which he sharply condemns the prevailing machine system. John w. Chadwick's article, enti- tied sIn Western Massachusetts" is one of
Morning journal and courier., 1880-10-19
Price Four Cents.

the entertaining descriptive articles for which this periodical is justly distinguished and some of the illustrations that are given with It are very fine. Securing Competence'' IS the title of an essay on practical life by T.
 M Coan. William Blacks story is conclu- ded, Henry James continued, and there is a snort story by Harriet Prescott Spofford These are but portion of the contents of number which the publishers evidently es- teem superior, an opinion not likely to be disputed in any quarter
 The most important feature of AppEetons' Jo'''7adS for November is paper on "The Rights of Married Women, D by Francis King Carey, while in literary quality and biograph- 1cal and critical interest the most attractive paper is MT. Edward Kings ''The Life and Passion Of Hector Berlioz" The literary criticism of the number consists of review of several noteworthy and few not so note- worthy novels of recent publication, includ- ing '>Abouts ''The Story of an Honest Man" Aldrichs ''The Saltwater Tragedy" and Ca ble's ''The Grandissimes' Other papers in the number are ''The Growth of Sculpture"
 Literary Success Hundred Years Ago." "A Colorado Sketch,' by the Earl of Dunra- ven; "The New Renaissance or the Gospel of Intensity" and ''Guizots Private Life"
 The September number of Good Conapany begins new volume of that excellent maea- zine. The opening installment of new serial story by Ellen W. Olney, entitled ''kose and the Doctor" is given. The prin- c1pal complete stories of the number are That Letter" by Edward Bellamy author of
 A Nantucket Idyl;'' one by Horace E. Scudder; and "Our New Editor" by Miss Louise Stockton. Maurice Thompson has a contribution, ''An Idyl of the Longbow" Henry R. Elliot who for considerable time resident there, writes very interest ingly of Tokio, the immense Japanese capi- tai, Mountain Folk tells of experiences in Switzerland housekeeping, with some account of the government. ''Days in the Island of Capri' is by B. F. DeCosta. E. S. Gilbert has graphic word-picture of Niagara there are some "reminiscences of the author of Home, Sweet Home ;" Mary B. Ferry and Lucrece have poems; and among the shorter articles are included Boating on the English Thames" by H. P. Goddard of Hartford, and "The Whispering Ghost" by Mary Spring Corning also of Hartford.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-10-19
EDITORIAL NOTES.
'The (Democratic) mourners go about the

"The Democratic) mourners go about the streets''
 The Democratic party is deeply indebted to the New York Sun for much good advice and faithful rebuke. Yesterday the Sun made a decided addition to the obligation. Read the vigorous, cheerful and hopeful ar ticle from the Sun printed in another column on this page.
 The Albany Argots is making spectacle of itself by announcing that 800 Democratic househo1ders in that city have agreed to abide by it's foolish advice to do no business with firms which subscribe to the Republican ad- dress asserting that the country's industries will be in danger if the Democratic tariff for revenue idea is successful in the Presidential election. The Argus alIudes to the sigma lures to the address as 'sblack list" It is to be hoped that the Argus will live to be ashamed of it's unworthy performance
Morning journal and courier., 1880-10-19
R E An '

These exact quotations from the two platforms and decide which suits the business interests of the try best
 :sA Tariff fer Revenue onIy.''-Demoeratsc Platform.
 A Tariff that will discriminate fin favor of American LabOr.''-ReDttbliean Ptat-
Morning journal and courier., 1880-10-19

For Representatives in Congress. 1st District-JOHN R. BUCK. of Hartford. 2d District-THOMAS WALLACE, of Derby. 2d District-JOHN T. WATT, of Norwich. 4th District-FREDERICKM MILES, of Salisbury.