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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
The Use Of Tails.

A very important function of the tail
of the yak, cat, squirrel, and many other
animals, has escaped the notice Of
many writer's. It is that the bushy tails
of the animals serve very important
function in preserving their body heat
during their nightly and their wintry
sleep. In cold weather animals with
bushy tails will be found lying curled
up with their tails laid carefully over
their feet like a rug, and with their
noses buried in the fur of the tail,
which is thus used exactly in the same
way, and for the same purpose, as we
use respirators. have Manx tailless
cat, who cannot, of course, carry on this
function, but he makes very good sub
stitute for it by using the back of one
Of my other cats. When he cannot be
so accommodated. he sleeps with his
hands crossed over his face, Gust like
Christian" as my cook says.-Nature.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
Millions Of Pigeons.

The most celebrated pigeon-roost
probably in the country is in Scott
county, Ind, where, it is said, acres of
timber are covered nightly with wild
pigeons. For the past seventy-fve
years this noted locality has been
roosting-place for pigeons, and millions
of these birds congregate there nightly
during the seasons of their visits to
that section of the country. They fly
away of mornings to their feeding
places in the woods and fields of Indiana
and Kentucky, distant from the roost
in many instances from 100 to 300
miles, returning again at night, arrivals
often continuing up to midnight. The
timber on thousands of acres covered
by this roost is broken down badly,
large limbs being snapped off like reeds
by the accumulated weight of the birds
upon them. Throughout the entire
night there is heard the cracking and
crushing of limbs, the hum and furry
and drumming of wings, the explosion
of firearms and the confusion and
bedlamic thrashing sounds caused by
people beating the birds from the trees
with long poles. Thousands of pigeons
IRE killed nightly, but all this slaughter
seems to make no diminution in the
vast flocks that congregate at this
roost
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
Pine Cones for Fire Kindling.

Almost the universal article used on
the continent for kindling fires are dry
pine cones. A couple of these is
usually enough to start fire Of dry
wood, and several of them contain
enough resinous material to start coal
fire without other kindling. They are
readily ignited with a match, and are
free from dust and insects. In Paris
and other large cities on the continent,
scarcely any other than pine cones are
used for kindling purposes in the ho-
tells, and it is wonder to us that they
have not been introduced for the same
purpose here. We believe large and
profitable business might be made from
gathering the cones in pine-growing
regions and selling them in our cities.
american,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
JeffersOn'S Farewell.

Jeferson's last hours were enlight-
eped by the Christians hope, but there
is something pathetic in this blending
of a fathers affection and philoso-
piers faith. Two days before dying,
Thomas Jefferson told his daughter,
Mrs. Randolph, that in certain drawer
in an old pocket-book she would find
something intended for her, and after
ward, looking there, she found the fol-
lowing verses written by him:
LIES visions are vanished, its dreams are no
more.
Dear friends of my bosom, why bathed in tears?
I 90 to my Father welcome the shore
Which crowns oil my hopes, or which buries
my cares.
Then farewell, my dear, my loved daughter.
adieul
The last pang Of life Is In parting with you!
The seraphs await me long shrouded in death:
] will bear them your love on my last parting
breath,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
PITH AND POINT.

The latest thing in boots-Stock-
ings.
AT spelling match one man spelled
"pasnip," and got beet.
A POST in the ground becomes decade
wood at the end of ten years.
The BARRIERS razor took hold OF his
beard with vengeance, when he looked
up and said. apologetically: MY dear
sir, I came in to get shaved-not to get
a tooth pulled!"
A LITTLE girl, on being told some
thing which much amused her, ex-
claimed, emphatically: II shall remem-
Der that the whole of my life, and when
I forget it I will write it down"
THE donkey ia pretty bird,
So gentle and SO wise;
1t has silky little tail
With which to frisk the flies.
Upon its head two ears 1t bears,
SO silky, long and SOFT
That, when its tail can't reach the flies
The ears can whisk them off.
"CAN you cure my eyes?" said man
to DR.. Brown. eyes," said the doctor,
eff you will follow my prescription"
ooh, certainly, doctor" said the patient;
II will do anything to have my eyes
cured. What is your remedy, doctor"
"You must steal a horse" said the doc
tor, very soberly. "Steal horse, doc
tori" said the patient, in amazement.
"Fow will that cure my eyes?" SYou
will be sent to State prison for five
years, where you could not get whisky;
and, during your incarceration, your
eyes would get WELL" said the doctor.
The patient looked somewhat incredu-
lous, but he did not adopt the doctors
remedy.
"YoU play poker, Of course, said one
gentleman to another, who was shuffing
a pack of cards in such a scientific man
ner as to betray an intimate acquaint-
ance with the articles. "No, I never
do" was the response. Indeed" ex-
claimed the questioner, I thought ev-
erybody in Eureka played poker" I
am the solitary exception" "And how
is that?" "Well, you see, I got into a
big game; had an ace full and lost
$500; then I held four queens and got
beat out of 5000 more. I then said to
myself, Old boy, this amt your game
there's no money in it; you'd better
stick to solitaire; it amt SO exciting,
but it's safer;' and so I've stuck"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
GOSSIP FOR THE LADIES.
Dangerous Frankness.


Inconstant. And why not o fair Helenei
You have the bluest eyes I've ever seen,
Blue as the violets in that season when
The fields and hills tnged with faintest
green;
But you have not sweet Marie's tender voice,
Or Constances smile, In which all hearts rejoice
Inconstant? Why, I love the good In all,
The good in one and like the rowing bee
(Ah you bds blea. fair Helene, will you call
NV rowing bee +" q threadbare simileO
I 20 from flower to fruit, and love each,
The faint tinged rosebud and the carmine peach.
love you for your eyes, o fair Helene,
Your blue, blue eyes, SO deep and limpid clear,
In whose bright depths are drowned many men,
And for their deaths have you notshed tear;
And vet love dear Rosalind's shy grace,
And-can help it?-little Celia's face.
love the good in all, the good in one.
Too frank, am 1? Can't help it, tits my way
If you'll be Clytie, I will be the sun,
And you can follow me about all day;
And vet Ill smile on all, and that will be
Love universal, not Inconsistency.
Conceited? How you wrong me, fair Helene.
I'm not Apollo, and know that well;
But you're not Clytie; if you were, why then
I'd follow you. Good gracious who could tell
The girl would get SO mad? temper, too!
I'll never trust in meekest eyes of bluel
Mourjro E00n
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
Clever Recovery.

Several years ago two ESQ Bank
of England notes were taken from the
dining-room of Mr.. Terrett, a trades
man of Bristol. A servant was charged
With stealing them, and the charge was
dismissed, but, On Mrs. Terrett search
ing the ashes of fre-grate, there we're
found particles of finder which, when
submitted to a microscope, were ascer-
tanned to contain the number and trace
of the water-mark of the notes. The
ashes were sent to London, and there
subjected to further examination, with
the result that the bank refunded the
money.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
History Not His Forte.

Senator Sharon once dined with a
literary club in New York. At the table
he quoted from history, and little man
at his right joined issue on the ques-
ton. Sharon waxed trife warm, and
insinuated that his opponent might be
clever sort of a man, but history WAS
not his forte. After dinner, Sharon re-
marked to friend, "Who is that little
euss there who disputed my dates?'
Bancroft, the historian"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
TIE GLOBE" FOR 1880.
Special Terms Offered-.A Rare Opportu-
nifty 10 Secure Live Newspaper.

Special Terms Offered--A Rare Opportu-
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The St. Paul DAILY GLOBE for 1880 will con-
tinue to be live and vigorous newspaper. It
will contain all of the current news of the
world gathered by telegraph, and in local mat
tiers will continue unsurpassed and will remain
as heretofore, special exponent of st. Paul
enterprise and advancement. The year
1880 bids fair to be one of the most
exciting since the close of the war. While the
GLOBE will have its own we'll known views and
will not fail to express them, it will aim to be
. fair newspaper and worthy of support indie
pendent of political considerations. As an
additional inducement for all to subscribe we
make the following
Special Offer to Those Subscribing Before
February list, 1880:
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The Sunday edition will be added on ei!her
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TO CITY SUBSCRIBERS
In the city seven papers per week are deiv-
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sheet. Those who will pay year in advance
prior to Feb. !st, 1880, will receive the GLOBE
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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
Singular Freak of an Engine.

An accident occurred on a local rail-
road that is probably without parallel
in the history of railroading-in Illinois,
ct least. AS train on the evening of
the day was near Glassford, going at
the speed of nearly forty miles an hour,
COW suddenly bounded in front of the
engine. There was no warning what
ever; the front of the engine passed
over the animal, and in doing so was
lifted clear of the rails and uncoupled
from the tender. Going at such high
rate of speed, it continued some twenty
yards on the ground, tearing it up, and
even uprooting q stump in its mad ca
reer, and, what is very strange, kept on
its wheels until it came to standstill,
where it stood clear of the main track.
The remainder of the engine and train
kept the track, and ran past the engine
about quarter of mile, when it was
brought to stop with brakes. The jar
of the engine was so light that but few
passengers were made aware of the &C.
cident until told. The engineer sat on
his seat throughout the affair, a mere
spectator of the queer freak of his en-
CINE. No one was hurt, or even scared.
-KeOkUk (IolUa) Gate City.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
TWain'S Best Joke.

That quaint and original genius, Sam
uel L. Clemens-Mark Twain-told
story at his own expense while break
fasting with journalistic friend IN
Chicago, which is too good to be lost.
There had been some talk at the table
about banquet, which had just come
off when Mr.. Clemens remarked with
smile and his peculiar drawl:
Speaking of banquets reminds mo
of rather amusing incident that oc-
Cured to me during my stop in smoky,
dirty, grand old London. I received an
invitation to attend banquet there,
and I went. It was one of those ire
mendous dinners where there are from
800 to 900invited guests. hadn't been
used to that sort of thing, and 1 didn't
feel quite at home. When we took our
seats at the table I noticed that at each
plate was little plan of the hall, with
the position of each guest numbered so
that one could see at a glance where
friend was seated by learning his NUM-
Der. just before we fell to, some one
the Lord Mayor, or whoever was bossing
the occasion arose and began to read q
list of those present-No. !, Lord So-and-
so, No. 2, Duke of Something-or-other,
and so on. When this individual read
the name of some prominent political
|~character or literary celebrity, it would
be greeted with more or less applause.
The individual who was reading the
names did so in so monotonous man
ner that I became somewhat tired, and
began looking about for something to
engage my attention. found the gen
tleman next to me, on the right, a we'll
informed parsonage, and I entered into
conversation with him. I had never
seen him before, but he was a good
talker and I enjoyed it. Suddenly, just
as he was giving me his views upon the
future rei gious aspect of Great Britain,
our ears were assailed by a deafening
storm of applause. Such q capping of
hands I had never heard before. It
sent the blood to my head with rush,
and I got terribly excited. I straight
ened and commenced clapping my
hands with all my might. I moved
about excitedly in my chair, and
clapped harder and harder. who is
it?' I asked the gentleman on my
right. Whose name did he read?'
"Samuel L. Clemens he answered
81 stopped applauding. I didn't
clap any more. 1t kind of took the
life out of me, and I sat there like g
mummy and didn't even get up and
bow. It was one of the most distress
ing fixes I ever got into, and it will be
many day before forget it"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17

The reading-room Of ths British
Museum contains three miles of book
cases eight feet high. The dome
whence the electric Light irradiates
the vast room is, next to that of the
Pantheon at Rome, the largest extant.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
The ANTIQUITY Of Forks.

Among the valuable finds in the ex-
ploration Of the relics of the ancient
lake-dwellers of Switzerland is pair of
forks, apparently invented for table
use. They were fashioned from the
metatarsal bone of stag. This gives
a higher antiquity to table forks Gf
they were really intended as such) than
has hitherto been suspected. Other
bone implements and ornaments are
frequently found. Animal remains are
also common. Among them are the
bones of the dog, the badger and the
common otter. The latter we're doubt
less met with in the immediate neigh
borhood of the lake, but the presence
of the bones of the wild OK and of the
bear indicate that the lake-dwellers
were bold and skillful hunters, as we'll
as ingenious tool-makers. They were
also keepers of cattle, for the most nu-
merous animal remains brought to light
were those of the common COW and the
moor-cow. These exist in every stage
of growth, showing that their owners
had taste for both veal and beef, while
their fondness for venison is proved by
the many bones of the stag and roe dis
covered by the explorers. Evidence Of
like character shows that they were
hunters of the wild boar and eaters of
the domesticated pig, and the existence
of the beaver in Switzerland in preilis-
toric times is attested by the presence,
among other bones, Of several which
comparative anatomists declare to have
belonged to that rodent. One omis-
sion on the list is striking. No men
ton is made of the bones of horses
having been found, from which it may
be inferred with tolerable certainty
that the horse was either altogether un-
known to the ancient lake-dwellers, or
that they had not succeeded in captur-
ing and tanning him.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
Forests and Climate.

In an interesting pamphlet by s. V.
Dorrien on "The Protection OF For
ests," the author points out these bene-
fetal effects of forests upon climate:
First, forests increase the amount OF
moisture in region by promoting the
formation of clouds and causing more
frequent precipitations, at the same
time retarding evaporation. Second,
they reduce the extreme heat OF sum-
mer and the extreme cold Of winter.
Third, they prevent, in steep mountain
sites, the fertile soil from sliding down,
and protect against avalanches and
landslides. Fourth, they are, especially
on the coast of the sea or in mountain
GUS regions, an impossible barrier
against drying winds and sand-drifts.
Strange as it may seem, adds Mr.. Dor
rien, that protection against drying
wind should be needed on the coast, it
is, nevertheless, in the main, correct.
During the seasons when vegetation is
in active progress, and drying winds
are apt to do the greatest harm, the sea
has generally lower temperature than
the land; hence the sea breezes are
cool in comparison with the atmosphere
over the land. The warmer the air
grows, the greater will be the capacity
freceiving vapor without being sat-
urated and followed by the formation
of clouds OF the precipitation of moist
ure. In other words, the relative
moisture of the air decreases as its
temperature grows higher. Conse-
quently, the air carried in by the sea-
breezes, becoming warmer by being
brought into contact with the land, alb
serbs a portion of its moisture, and
thus has a drying effect. Experience
shows that this effect extends over
many miles from the coast, unless for
ests or mountains serve as cover.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
All, friends, how clean such dirt isl

"WHoa can We trust?" is the black
type inquiry Of an exchange: 1t is OF
no consequence. "Whom can we in
duce to trust us?" is the soul agonizer,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17
The English and American Languages.

English and American travellers visit
ing the respective countries will profit
by studying the following catalogue of
the different British and American
meanings, attached to certain words:
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-17

Third ward engine house lot. ....
Third ward engine house lot. 49,.
Fifth ward engine house lot.
Second ward engine house lot.
Second ward engine house lot.
First ward engine house lot.....
First ward engine house lot. go.
Building First ward engine house
Building First ward engine house
City indebtedness. ......
Fire department. ........... 80.
Building Sd ward engine house.
Fire department. ...............
City Indebtedness. 49,.
lint. on bonus bonds to railroads..
Int. on bonus bonds to railroads.
Aims house and hospital. .......'
Hospital. 80. ....... ...... go.
Hospital. ....... ......... ......
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-10-02

DR.. NELSON, the only appointed. Medical
Superintendent Of the Leper Settlement at
Moloksi, returned to Honolulu laat Sunday,
and handed In to the board of Health, a val,,-
able report on the condition Of the people, and
state of tho place and its surroundings. At
present there are sos lepcrs at Kalawao. Tho
supply OF water and the small ness Of the pipes
by which 1t is conveyed from one place to
another
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-10-02

Two daring burxlaries have been committed
in this city during the week, and in both cases
was committed on Tuesday night at Mr.. Dick
son's Photographic studio. The thief entered
tho shop BY tbs back door, and took from
drawer $3.50, all the money that was there,
and also number Of Photographic. On We'd
nesdsy an expert forced back entrance TO the
fruit store OF Messrs. Srcsovich & Co. on
Queen Street, and reiterated by the same sper-
lure taking with him -
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-10-02

Tax recent act passed. imposing duty Of
IA cents per ID. on imported rice, will fall on
British and French produces. The general inn
have hitherto been imported into this country,
is incorrect, - the expectation Of grain VI
rice from China 10 siricsIy Forbidden. The
Chinese commercial agent will no doubs bear
w. out IN shis staisness. Jhs riee tAss csmes
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-10-02

THE October term Of the Supreme Court
commences on Monday next the iih inst. We
are requested to state that the Foeign
jury viii not bs required until cent for. The
criminal cases TO DO tried before Hawaiian
jury are three in number. and eight civil
causes. There are also seven civil causes set
down for = mixed jury, aud eight Of similar
nature to be tried by foreign jury Then fol-
low twesty-four divorce cases.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-10-02
HnGxA TED01n'0
NAM 3 u 3 q TE i .

~ n lnPaaslos.n - nAS req SVcsa ~
y nrslse Of hi. good old standard Family hedicins
:, 1890 se sss Aighy recommended. ~ II 10 truly
u.,vea q shs Age. and no AoassAeh should o.
vMhsrx " u prevents As well ~ cures sese -
49, el,srA nheasnaessas. Gsavee and oil asa'
Da...se. A0sessA Lves measases.
1~e.. naes. WsaA. ssatgssssss. CesssApe'
49,. wnvess 80 AUos. nasspsnDeess. t~sss'
s-~ r>.al meath, and every disease bsoaRh' ON OF
.,,,svs,el BY disordered stomach
IL purlaes the Bood clsan'e' the stomach ana no.
els, aud gives The whole system nsA"ss .aa S."..
:, and bsinx composed Of Herbs only Il can
~ S,ysa safely 10 infants. nhs uIampl In medicine
~, encscious. Invaluable In the family ON
an, road. a, sea, aud essry~hsrs-
s' ss'' !" NcLIAN BROS.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-10-02

In view of the reported case Of measles on
board the City IF Sydney, and also the fact
that Chineae are arriving amongst us daily at
various quarters, from places where small
pox is known to exist, We are Of opinion that
general vaccination should be advocated The
prescribed seven years, after which the effect
of vaccination is said to become void, has al
ready elapsed
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-10-02
Calender for The Octebsr Tern IL The d.
prsas Coart a. u. 1850
HAWAIIAN Junr-cnu,xAI cAsr,.

HAWAIIAN JuRY-CMxlxAL CAsEs.
The King vs. Alexander George Hl, and KAmuhu Ck);
u TGs King vs. K.nann cl,i larceny IN. Davidson.
The King vsJ Kalsc,a, aMss Pobsku; house br.et,os
J. L. kAnlukou, for defendant. 80 -''
Hannah Adam. ana s.ts S.' '. x.u~. l,; eject
nep, Day ID, and KAaaaiAhs for p.i,si;
cohsmahema, W Pahsu and oshess; eject
poe ca. ana and sS ~ ,'rs:
well and Davidson, for the dsfeadanis. sfJ 2
pst.4,o St "a, n,,n,,1 Dole aud
and kon.arr. for pisnsis; w2sh.oss ios defend s
,o Hss11. A,.Ia e 9. ss.ms.i Davidson
M Harvey and others, vs. x Peni; ejss.meu,; = b
Dole for piain,ifs
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40 s':: &: r: :: r.. & s..:.:s r.
AssamPsit. IS HMtweiI fos plaintiG y 4 y 1E
doe Burrows W fasuhi (k>Appsai from the deeis,on
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