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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

Ma" said youngster to his brother
the other day, "why is your cupboard
like vegetable garden % 81 don't
know, my child that's more than I can
TELL" I'm tell you why, ma. It's be-
cause you have pas nips in it."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

DO not lend your paper and cheat
the printer. People who 10 not pay for
The papers they read have the hardest
kind o: times trying 10 get TO Heaven.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

A Boston paper advcrtises for a
bael elor who is not looking for n rich
widow.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

Doctor. "You must drink claret to
build up your system"
Patient. ooh, don't ask me to do that,
doctor. j am wine.mcrchsnt know
how It's made"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20

Il have nothing but my heart TO give
you said spiDstcr TO a lawyer who
had concluded suit for her. We'll,
said the lawyer gruiTly, go TO my clerk
nc takes the fees.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
THE DIPHTHERII SCOURGE,

More than ever the subject of diphthe-
ria is now claiming the attention of the
medical fraternity. The ravages of the
disease have been greater this winter
than ever before known, and physicians
are as much at loss to know the causes
and nature of the disease as they were ten
years ago, while no adequate remedy has
yet been discovered for it. That it is ep-
idemic under certain conditions is gener-
ally admitted, but no preventative, as in
the case of smallpox. has yet been
vOuchsafed the public. The disease con-
sists of an accretiOn of poisonous mucus,
combined with Il consumption of the
membranes of the throat and stomach,
soon succeeded by blood poisoning that
speedily induces death.
The statistics of the disease are really
appalling. In Brooklyn, where it has
been epidemic for more than a month,
the deaths average one in three of the
persons attacked, while in Chicago the
mortality is still greater In country dis
tricts, where medical attendance is not
as readily attainable as in the cities, the
deaths average more than half of the
number attacked
There are almost as many theories of
the disease as there are physicians, and as
many cures as there are old women. The
better class of the profession are
now seriously studying the complaint,
and it is to be hoped that their researches
will result in better understanding of
the disease and the discovery of specific
for it, or, perhaps, some preventive that
shall in some measure mitigate the sever
ity of the disease Medical science should
be placed to the test in this regard and
the profession judged according to it's
ability to devise means to prevent the
spread of the dread scourgc and to find
antidotes for it when people are at
tackled
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

they were young and knew nothing of the
responsibilities of life. Yet the anniver-
sary is none the less cherished. Poor
though man may be, he sees to it that
Santa Claus does not overlook his chill
dren, and though they may live in squat
lor the greater part of the year they revel
in dainties for this day above all others.
Christmas is the children's holiday 1t
brings Joy in various forms There is a
cessation from labor and an interchange
of tritles that serve to show that the ties
of relationship are not broken nor i'm
paired No matter how insignificant a
gift may be it is accepted as an earnest of
the fact that the affection that prompts
the donor is only bounded by the ability
to confer. Old and young alike hail the
advent of the festive season, and that it
may long continue to be observed is the
ardent wish of the Christian world
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
THE FUEL QUESTION.
The Chamber of Commerce COmmitte
Believe There is Abundance.

The Chamber of Commerce Committee
Believe There is Abundance.
The executive and legislative COM
mittees of the chamber of commerce met
yesterday morning to consider the ques-
ton of supplying the frontier with fuel
and also the question of transportation
The latter point was not much mooted
but the following report on the fuel ques-
ton was agreed upon: -......
First-That there is an abundance of CHEAP
fuel in the State to supply all needs, present
and future.
Second-That transportation facilities arc
adequate to transport the same to all necessary
points where it may be needed.
Third-That the scarcity of fuel which com
menced October % and continued TO the clost
of November, was the result of inexcusablC
carelessness on the part of consumers, dealers
and railroad companies, and that the railroad
companies and dealers were guilty of the great
er carelessness.
from several successive mild autumns arc
winters, and that all the parties acted with
| reference to the probabilities of the weather
and climate instead of the possibilities That
only once before in twenty-seven years has
there been such severe weather in November
and that as it is possible such weather may oc-
cur again in November, all fuel for the winter
should be at the stations for which it is DIES
tined on or before November LIST of each year.
Fifth-The committee are of opinion that
the lessons taught by the experience of this
season will be q safeguard against the recur
renee of this evil for many years to come.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
RAILROAD NOTES.

! Geo. III. Hazard, agent in st. Paul for
the Minneapolis e. st. Louis road, says he
shall issue no passes for 1881 Every one.
he says, has his 1880 pass, and as they will
be Just as good in 1881 as during 1880, he
will, simply publish a circular notifying
holders to that effect, thus saving expense
and trouble, and at the same time reliev-
ing the minds of the thousands made
happy by the reception of his 1880 pass.
A private letter received in St Paul
yesterday from President j =. Ilsley. of
the ST. Paul 81 Duluth railroad COMPANY
speaking of the action of the directors at
their meeting this week, says the road is
to be relaid the coming season with steel
rails and generally to be placed in first
class condition The rolling stock is also to
be considerably increased. No action
was taken on the pending proposition
for ironing, equipping and operating
the Grantsburg road, but the proposition
is so favorable Il one that it is not likely
to be long deferred. The tone of the let
ter, it is SAID, does not indicate that Mr..
llsley regards Mr.. Porter's election to the
presidency as likely to change either the
policy or position of the company. And
in this connection it is proper to remark
that the amended charter of the company
prohibits consolidation with any compet-
ing line.
Inquiries at the different railroad tele-
graph offices yesterday, developed the
fact that the storm of snow prevailing
here throughout the day, while extending
over the State to the south and south
west, gradually diminished to the north
ward, bnt little falling beyond Litchfield
on the Breckenridge division, or Crystal
Lake on the Fergus Falls division, of the
st. Paul s. Manitoba road The snow
fall was unattended by wind, so that no
delay to the movement of trains, was eX-
perienced
r. B. Angus, vice president, and J. J.
Hill, general manager, of the st. Paul &
Manitoba road, arrived home yesterday
noon, the former from Montreal and the
latter from Chicago Neither of the
gentlemen could furnish the reporter
with any fresh railroad news, but both
appeared in excellent spirits and as if the
affairs of their great corporation were
moving along smoothly and satisfactorily
The earnings of the ST. Paul & Mani
toba road, for the third week of Deem
Der, were SIS, 422.59, against s41, s25. Il
for the corresponding week last year, an
| increase of $40, 500 50.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

The editor of the Chicago Tribune de
votes column of space to demonstra-
tion of the fact that white cadets at West
Point arc not bound by law to throw
their arms around the necks of the cadets
of cbon hue and kiss them tenderly each
morning. This argument will have a
tendency to keep good many young
men out of the military academy, for one
of the principal inducements for enlist
ment offered has been the chance it gave
of indulging in the osculatory exercises
so ably described by the Tribune.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
The John Nash Benetit.
To The Editor of the Globe.

To the Editor of the Globe.
In reply to the attack of Mr. John
Nash on Mr.. John Hanley and the st.
Paul Lyceum and Dramatic club in the
GLOBE issue of yesterday we BEG leave to
make the following explanation: At the
last meeting of the club Qast Tuesday, a
report was read showing the club the
position they stood in regard to the Nash
benefit, the report being substantially
as follows:
Number of tickets issued up to date. 49,. 707
Number of tickets returned up to date. 513
Number to hear from up to date ....... 1914
Total cash received up to. date. $3.50 90
Total cash expended observation-disclosures. IS %
Total on hand ...... ............. so rs
If cash can be collected from all tickets
received at the door it will amount to
S2l9, leaving the club to hear from 194
tickets outstanding
The report was accepted, and COM
mittee appointed to make statement in
full and to turn over what money we had
on hand to Mr.. Nash That committee
met and waited on Mr. Nash who, by the
way, appeared to be very much annoyed
at the small am cunt that the club had to
turn over, and positively refused to take
it. Furthermore, Mr.. Nash knew all the
time that an account to his credit was
running in the bank las he reported to the
committee. The delay of the club TO
make a report heretofore was the diff
Guilty experienced in collecting outstand-
ing tickets In conclusion we would say
to Mr.. Nash, when he wishes to make an
attack upon us, first ''Be sure you're
right, then go ahead"
We would also say, those parties hav-
ing tickets TO make returns at once and
avoid public exposure.
JOHN c. HANLEY,
JAMES WHITE,
f. j. SULLIVAN
Committee
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
THE FIRE LaDDIES.
Eighth Annual Meeting of the State Ass
ciatiOn t A

citation.
The eighth annual meeting of the State
Fire association will be held at Lake CITY,
on Tuesday, the 18th of January, at 4
O'Clock p. Chief Strong, president,
and Mr.. w. M. Bracket, have issued in
vitations to the fire companies Throughout
the State; each one of which is entitled to
two delegates in the convention. The
annual meeting of the Firemen's Life as
ISOLATION will also be held at Lake City, at
1870 O'Clock p. NJ, of the same day Ar
engagements bave been made with the rail
road companies to carry delegates at one
half the usual fare.
The following are the topics adopted
by the committee on topics, Mcssrs F.
Breuer, G. Fredricks, and +. A. Noble,
and referred as shown: 4ff f.-.
Voluntary essays on any subject pertaining
to fire departments, are solicited
No. l. The State fire association, its
aims, objects and benefits. -esHastngs.
No. 2. The most efficient means of giving
alarms of fire in cities and towns having vol
unteer FRENCH" saltwater"
No. 3. The Importance of relief associa-
tons in connection with fire departments
"St. Cloud" ~
No. 4. The importance of thorough in,
vestigation into the causes of fires, and tho
vigorous punishment of incendiaries -''Lakc
City, @l
No. 5. Organization for fire protection in
small towns and villages, and what is the best
apparatus.
No. g. The importance of a fire marshal
and his duties.-'M Minneapolis E
No. Z. What are the benefits of relief
valves or controlling nozzles?-"Red Wing"
No. s. The importance of filling the posi-
| ton OF engineer of steamer with practical
| machinist.- "Faribault"
No. 8. Which company is entitled to the
nozzle when two or more are united in ont
| line of se?-''OwatOnna."
No. III. How to best create company fun(
and sustain the .-s'Rochester
No; II: Are annual parades and reviews
| beneficial?-" Northtieid.
| No. IL. The Importance of creating fir,
limits in every incorporated city and village
''Chaska' rl FL
No. Ii. Is not over-insurance one of TIN
greatest evils five departments have to contenC
with, by melting incendiarism, and should no
legislation be had restraining the same?-''St
Paul.
No. IA. Obligations of fire insurance com
panes to fire organizations 'Mankato"
No. Is. Is it to the interest of INSURANCE
companies to organize and promote the eff
cheney of fire partments?-''Anoka"
No. rs. Should fire departments, when re
sp nding to calls for assistance from neighbor
ing cities and villages, be entitled to salvage
-''Farmington."
No. II. The duty of fire departments in re
latiOn to the protection of property from dam
&c from water as well as fire" Winona"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
CHRISTM4S D14Y.

Christmas. The day of all the year
sacred TO fcstivity, to joy, to happiness.
1t is the children's day, for this morning
Santa Claus will treat each of them to
something that their hearts have long
ycarned for. The rich may give to their
little ones gilded toys and silken robes;
the poor do not forget that it is the hour
for Kris Kringlc to call, and as the morn
ing dawns to-day chubby hands will grasp
toy, confection or an article of orna-
ment with as great satisfaction as those
more fortunately situated can feel. Santa
Claus grades his gifts in accordance with
the circumstances of the parents, but he
seldom neglects any. He is generous: he
is omnipresent.
The anniversary is a notable one 1t
is the anniversary of the birth of the
savior Of mankind--he who descended
from heaven and became as other mortals.
enduring the pains and suffcrings. the
hardships that other men suffered that
he might become acquainted with what
men on this globe were obliged to endure.
TIC Cdlllc dts Il SullcrcF anu as Il teacher.
He came humbly, not as a god or as a
ruler, but as one who was full of sorrow
and acquainted with grief. He was liter
ally a man without home He express
ed it fully when he said ''The foxes
have holes, and the birds of the air have
nests, but the son of man hath not where
to lay his head He came to found a
new religion, and he established it and
assured its pcrpetuation for all time 1t
is 4 religion thoroughly democratic in its
scope, adaptable to the religious wants of
the whole world. 1t is a religion that has
stood the test of centuries, and is to-day
a more powerful agent for good than any
other in existence.
There are many who will have merry
Christmas to-day. There are many 9th
ers who will have pleasure only in con-
tcmplating events that are in the past
in remembrance of the happy days when
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
MISSING WNE4L,
A Fear That He Has AbscOnded to Avoid
His Debts.

Fear That He Has AbscOnded to Avoid
His Debts.
Mr. Daniel McNeal, contracting carpen-
ter residing in the Sixth ward, is missing,
under circumstances that leads to the
conclusion that he has absconded. On
Monday last he left his home, telling his
wife he was going to Minneapolis to look
after Il job, since which time nothing has
been heard of his whereabouts, though
friends and anxious creditors have been
on a constant search. Inquiries institut-
ed have demonstrated that Mr.. McNeal
was quite heavily involved for a
man in his position, owing his
help and parties from whom he had
purchased material, in sums ranging from
$25 to $500, his whole Indebtedness ag-
gregating several thousand dollars The
trouble with Mr.. McNcal seems to have
grown out of losing contracts, as he is
said to have been sober and industrious.
His friends, while unable to give any ex-
PLANTATION of his absence other than that
he has absconded to avoid his debts, are
still hopeful that he will return and meet
his troubles squarely and honestly.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
PERSONAL.


Dr. a. d. Andrews, of River Falls, dined at
the Merchants yesterday
Lyman Loring, Moorhead, and Il. A. Gray,
Duluth, at the Merchants
Lieutenant Governor c. A. Gilman, St.
Cloud, at the Merchants.
Hon. j. A. Castle, saltwater, was inspecting
holiday goods in st. Paul yesterday.
Hon. j. Simmons, Little Falls, is among the
guests of Col. Allen of the Merchants
Hon. Henry PGhler, NJ c., en- route home
for the holidays, spent few hours yesterday
among his ST. Paul friends.
The leave of absence of Acting Assistant
Surgeon A. G. Bergen, from Fort Hale, Dako-
Ia, has been extended seven DAYS
John T. Dutley, Esq, of the Hastings Union,
passed last light in st. Paul, and this morning
will leave on a flying trip TO Morris, Stevens
county.
Charles w. Johnson, Minneapolis, was in
st. Paul yesterday putting in his work for re-
election to the position of secretary of the
Senate for the approaching session.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
InYratitulp.

lngratitude, the most sneaking vice in
human nature, should be punished as d
crime. A few days since shiftless fell
low named Frank Illingworth came tc
st. Paul from the west dead broke. He
applied at the residence of an acquaint
ancc, c: F. Lye, residing at45 West Sixth
street, for shelter and food until such
time as he could get work. The latter, a
poor but industrious man, took him in
and gave him as gold as there was in
the house.
Between and 10 o'clock yesterday
morning while the family were all al
work, the thanllless guest returned to the
house and noscd around until he ran
across the sum of SIS which had been
done up in a napkin and concealed over
the clock. The money represented the
savings of Mr.. Lye and brother for sew
eral months and was the nucleus of cap
ital with which they expected TO embark
in business in the spring. Illingworth
evidently skipped town.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

IT is probable that Lord Dufferin, late
governor general of Canada, will succeed
the Marquis of Ripon as viceroy of India.
The administrative ability of Lord Duff
FERN has never been questioned, and in
the new posi- i'll which it is proposed to
place him he would unquestionably prove
vastly superior to either of his two imme-
date predecessors. He would grace the
position far more than the position would
mracc hina
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Grand Matinee at Conley's Varieties

Always foremost in everything entertaining
Manager Conley has arranged for Crane
Matinee for this afternoon He has the
strongest variety troupe ever brought to st
Paul, and gives better entertainment than
can be found in many Eastern cities. His
matinee and evening performance will be
crowded with the votaries of fun and jolIity
The best of order and dccorlm is at all times
preserved.
Go to Conlcy'S Varieties if you enjoy real
solid fun. You will find it there
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

WASHINGTON correspondents say that
Gen. Sherman has been guilty of disrc-
spect towards the President of the Uni
ted States, and ask that he be called to
account for his language. AS there is no
dc jure President it is difficult to sec
wherein Sherman has transgrcssed the ar
ticlcs of war. He certainly could not
express half the contempt for Mr.. Hayes
that is felt by Che public at large
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Proceedings of the Board of Public Works
A regular meeting of the board of
public works was held yesterday after
noon.
Present: Messrs Harrington and
Koch
Consideration of the assessment for
Josette street was taken up, and the
same was laid over until January It'll
The assessment for opening an alley in
block Is, Whitney & Smiths addition,
was laid over until the 31st inst
The assessment for grading and con-
structing culvert On Fort street, from
Erie to Oneida street, was completed and
the clerk was directed to give the contir-
nation notices. Consideration of the as
sessmcnt for opening Burr street was
laid over to the 31st inst. The assess
ments for change of grade on Kittson
and Fourth streets were completed, and
the clerk was directed to give the confir-
nation notices. The weekly reports of
Street Inspectors Flynn and Schmidt
were read and placed on file.
The first assessment notices were order
ed to be given for the change of grade on
Fourth and KittsOn streets. Inspector
Schmidt was ordered to replace and keep
in repair certain monuments used by the
engineer to mark corners. Adjourned.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

The Pioneer Press was searching for
opinions yesterday relative to Ramsey IS
candidacy for the Senate. They did not
inquire about the missing 900 when
he was Superintendent of Indian affairs
in Minnesota. 1t is nearly twenty eight
years ago since the mysterious disappear
ancc of that $4,000, and it has not yet
appeared, Perhaps another Congressional
committee might throw some light on it,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
Ten TH0UsAND.
Bessie Tayior's Two Falls on the Ex-
change street Sidewalk The City asked

Bessie Tayior's Two Falls on the Ex-
change street sidewalk The City asked
to Pay.
a suit for so, 100 damages against the
city of st. Paul was commenced in the
district court yesterday by Bessie S. Tay-
lor, who claims to have been injured to
that extent by tripping up on an alleged
defective sidewalk on Exchange street.
The complaint embraces two distinct
counts for s. 900 each for injuries re-
ceived on July Is, and October /, 1880,
and strange to say both accidents hap
pened within short distance of each
other and affected the same foot.
The complaint first refers to st. Paul
as a duly organized corporation, having
the power among other things, to keep
the streets open and the sidewalks in good
repair.
1t is alleged that on the 2Sth of last
July, while proceeding along Exchange
street, between Fifth and Sixth streets,
the plaintiff, foot and ankle were caught
in a broken sidewalk and badly bruised
and injured; that she was confined to her
room, suffered great pain and expended
money for medical attention. efj
From the results of this episode she
claims to have suffered 81, 900 worth.
On October LIST, 1880, a strange coinci-
dence happened. The plaintiff was walk
ing along Exchange street in company
with friend, and on nearing Sixth street
a third person stepped on loose plank on
which they were walking, which caused
it to fly five and one half feet in the air,
and on coming down it fell forcibly on
her ankle SIS
1t is alleged that from the result of
this she suffered great pain and was laid
up, besides spending money for medicine
The accidents are attributed to negli-
gence on the part of the city and aggre-
gate damages are claimed for SO, 100,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Mr.. BOUTWELL, says that neither him
self, Conkling nor Arthur were guilty of
a violation of law in the Phelps, Dodge &
Co. case, or, if they did transgress, it was
neither intentional nor material 1t is
like the excuse of the young woman who
claimed immunity from censure for be-
coming Il mother before she was wife
for the reason that it was only little
ono
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25

Bad whisky plays the mischief with
horses sometimes. Though the horses
may not be drunk, when the driver is,
serious mishaps often occur. O. Dren-
beck, farmer of Medic, got drunk in
Mapleton the other day, and starting for
home, contrived to have his team run
away, and he was pitched out of his
vehicle, having shoulder blade broken
and an ugly cut on his head.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-25
An English firm dealing in Turkish s

An English firm dealing in Turkish Sc
curities has failed, with liabilities amount
ing TO a million dollars in Constantinople,
and probably a greater amount in Lon
don. Any firm foolish enough to engage
tain nature as those of the Turkish gov
crnment deserves to fail.