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PATTI.
is She appeared to Artentas Yard Some
Ttcenty Years Ago.

As She appeared to Arten,as Hard Some
Ttcenty Years Ago.
Miss Patti is small for her size but as the man sed
about his wife, Lord! She is well bit, her COM
plexion is what might be called Broonetty. Her
ize is dark bay, the lashes bein long silky. When
sac smiles the awjince feels like axing he to doc it
sum more, continner dom it indifnit extent.
Her waste is of the most bootiful wastisis ever
eeen. When Mr.. Strackhorse led he out I thav
some pretty, skoe gal, who had just GRADUATED from
from pantaets wire hoops, was q cumin ont to
read her fust composishun III public. She cum so
bashful like, with her head how'd down, and made
SIGH effect to arrange her lips thayed look pretty
that wanted to swallow her. She reminded me of
Susan Skinner, who'd never kiss the boys at parin
bees till the candles were blow'd out. Hiss Patty
sung suthin or ruthsr il Turin tung. don't
know what the sentiments was. Fur awt know she
may have bin denouncing my wax fggers & sagas-
hus wild beasts Of pray, don't much keer eff she
did. When she opened her mowth a army of mar
tingingsles, bobohnks, kanarys, swalle:s, mockin'
BIRDS ettsettery, bust 4th and ue all over the Haul
Gro it, little l, seq to myself, in a highly existed
frame of mind, eff that kount or royal duke
which you'll oe pretty apt to marry / of
these dase don't do the fair thing By ye, you,
kin always hsv home on A. Wards farm, near
Baldinsville, Injisnny. When she sung Cumin
threw the Rye, L spoke of that Swayne she dearly
luxed herself, indvidoouly, didn't wish was that
air Swsyne. No, gees not. Oh, certainly not.
This is ironical. I don't meen this. It's way
have of goakin. Now that Maria Picklehominy has
got married (which hopes she likes i'll & left the
the opery ring. She karries the belt That's no
fte about it. Other primy donnys may as well throw
up the sponge first as last. Ny eyes don't nislead
my earsite in this matter
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Helping the Party
From the Detroit Free Press.

FROM the DeIrOll Free EreSS.
In the days gone by Detroit sheriff
who had made close shave of being
elected, had the ill-luck to lose a prisoner
from the Jail. The fellow made good his
escape to the country, but the sheriff over
hauled HIM about eight miles out and
drove him under a barn. The prisoner
was captured and yet he was not. If he
could not get out, the sheriff could not
get in, and threats had no effect on him.
In this emergency the officer called out:
essay, jim"
eyes"
"You know had mighty close shave
getting this officer
"You did that
"Well, am laying my pipes for a Sec
ond term. If lose you l might as we'll
hang up. The opposition will hold it up
in letters four feet high, and hundreds of
men in my own party will slip my name.
Do you hear me?'
81 do"
"Well, ask you to come cut, not ex-
actly as prisoner going back to jail but
more as a patriot bound to stand by his
party Come, JIM
''l'll be hanged if l dent replied the
prisoner. "The Judge was agin me. nv
sentence was unjust and hate your iaii:
but if it's going to help the party crush
the hydra-headed opposition, out 1
come!''
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Ugly People and Big Noses.

Napoleon was not the first person t
declare preference for men with big
noses. A century before his birth the
author of "Nua Venales," in response tc
his own question, pronounced tthe big.
gest nose the best nose," instanciug the
cases Of Roman emperors. Numa's nose
was half foot long, and earned for him
the honorable surname Of Pompilus
According to Plutarch, Lycurgus anG
Scion ran to nose, and so did all the
Roman kings except Tarquinius Super,
bus and he was dethroned Homer's nose
was seven inches long. "Big noses, .
says Vigneuil Marville, care held in hon
or everywhere in the world, except
among the Chinese and Tartars." Titus
Livius, Ovid, Camons and st. Charles Bor-
romeo may be enumerated among men OF
enviable nasal development. Henry Ill Is
brother, Francis, Duke of Alencon, had
his nose fairly cleft in two by the ravages
of smallpox, fact which inspired the
epigram, when in 1888, he made per-
fidious attempt on the friendly city of
Antwerp, concerning two noses betting
double face. Cyrano de Bergerac had
so huge nose that he went about per-
petually with his hand on his sword pre-
pared to punish those who stared at him.
Nine. de Genlis had a model nOse-at
least she thought it to be such, judging
from her frequent illusions to it in her
''memoirs," and from the scolding she
gave the artist who represented it as
aquiline. A., sis that" she said, "the little
nez Ietrousse celebrated in prose
and verse;" and she went on to describe
it IN detail as most delicate,
the prettiest nose in the world, with a
lump on it, like most noses of the sort.
She thus anticipated Tennyson's hero
inc with her nose tip-tllted like the pc
tails of flower.
Among the ugly people famed in his
tory may be mentioned Margaret,
Countess of Tyrol, nicknamed "Sack's
Mouth" La Tremouille, Nine. de
Sevigne's friend, who when he
turned his back on one person to
pay attention to another, was said
by the first to have paid her a compli-
ment; Mile. de Scuderi, Delilie, Florian,
Gibbon, Grimod de la Reyniere, Mira
beau and Danton. Vauvenarguies found
himself such picture of horror after
recovering from an attack of smallpox
that he refused to appear in society, but
going into seclusion made the world his
debtor for his books. Hilsenberg, the Prus-
sian naturalist, was distinguished by the
natives of Madagascar with the surname
of 'The Fright" Becker having denied
the existence of the devil, was adjured by
La Mounoie to complete his good work
and free humanity from all its terrors by
SURPRISING his own portrait. Scarron's
account of his phenomenal ugliness is too
familiar to need mention.
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who has a few positions at his disposal is be-
seiged day and night for place more than at
any time for years.
The Democrats are manifesting considerable
interest in the formation OF the house cleo
ton committees, because OF the numerous
contested cases. They say Readjusters pursue
fair and just course in regard to these cases,
they may De disposed of on their merit, but II
the Republicans undertake to crowd out
Democrats without examining into the case,
they-the Democrats-will filibuster against
the proceedings. Robinson has declared in
favor of basing every report in contested
cases upon Justice, and this policy will prob
ably govern the majority.
ThsIe are SEQ presidential postofices vacant
and the department estimates that an average
of five applicants for each office are now In
Washington.
Postmaster General James goes to New
York tonight to arrange for increased mail
facilities on the trunk line railroads from there
west.
A ruling of the postofice department was
to-day made, that the sender of mail may
write to the Office of its desti-
nation and have the matter returned,
after H. Aldout's delivery-days without
extra postage The sender may designate any
time in which it shall be returned to him over
three days.
second ASSISTANT Tostmasler UeueIal Iimeh
says that not single congressman has COM
planned of the reductions of the star routes or
asked the reinstatement of curtaiied routes.
The president received great number Of
callers to-day, Notwithstanding the fact that
it was cabinet day. large delegation from
Wilkesbarre, headed by Senator Cameron, had
an interview with him in the afternoon by ap-
pointment, in reference to state matters.
Tuesday next has been agreed upon as the
day for calling states for presentation OF bills
in the house of representatives. Nearly all
the important bills which failed to receive ac-
ton at the last congress will be re-introduced,
as well as the new bills, among them several
financial measures
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industries and business of the country, it
seems just and proper that another gen.
Grafton should meet portion of the debt,
and that the burdens now laid upon the
country should be lightened.
1t is to be considered, too, whether the
seeming affluence of the treasury does
not provoke to expenditure larger in
amount than,wise economy would permit,
and upon objects that would not meet
with favor in pinched or moderate con-
quarters there is already talk of an over
flowing treasury, and projects are put
forth for lavish expenditure, not only to
the furtherance ofpublic works OF doubt
full legitimacy and expediency, but in aid
of enterprises no more than quasi-public
in character. Can government be just
" said to have an overlooking treasury
when there is an outstanding debt against
it greater than it could pay if lawfully
presented, and when its means of pay
ment in future must be taken from its
denizens by burdensome taxation! And
is it beneficial exercise of government
al power to raise mouey by taxation in
larger sums than lawful demands upon the
government require, when these demands
are IN themselves heavy burden upon
the industry and business of the coun-
try9
Other considerations have been pre-
scented, such as that if the public debt be
fully paid and all government bonds re-
tired the best and safest basis for the nat
ional bank system will be gone, and that
a desirable mode of investment for saw
ings banks, trust companies and fiduciary
representativesIwill be taken away, and
that the return of the large sums paid to
holders of bonds to seek reinvestment
through other channels will disturb the
business of the country. 1t is doubtful
whether, in government like ours, not
designed for paternal one, these will be
held as sufficient reasons for keeping on
foot large public debt requiring for the
management of it, and for the collection
of revenue to meet the interest upon it,
many officials and large expense.
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A Sweet Compulsion,

''Mary, my DEAR" observed well-known
and amiabIe metropolitan politician to his
help-meet, as he awakened late one morning
dnring the recent campaign after night spent
in conscientious canvass Of the liquor interest
in his district" Mary, my dear, get me a
large tumbler, and put into it about half a
quarter of pint of whiskey and little
lemon-juice and about three drops of bitters,
and I'll see if 1 can take it, and if I can't
N, 10 81
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nrarouette g Mackinaw Railroad

DETROIT, Mich. Dec. s.-The last rail on the Mar
quette Mackinaw railroad was laid to-day, thus
completing the road from the straits of Macknaw to
Marquette. There are few miles of track still to
be laid between Sheboygan and the straits on this
side When finished, there viii be . continuous
line between Detroit aud Marquette, the only break
being at the straits where powerful iron ferry a.
ready on hand viii ferry teams across the interven-
ing four or Ave miles. The line IL soon to be
opened its entire length for business.
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Confirmation Of Assessment for Grad
ing Selby Avenue.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dee. Z, 1881. J

CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dee. Z, 1851.
The assessment of benefits, costs and ex-
penses arising from the grading of Selby
avenue from Western avenue TO Dale street,
in the city OF st. Paul, MINI, having been
completed and entered of record by the Board
of Public Works in and for said City, said
Board will meet at their Office in said City, at
p. m. on the Esd day of December, A. D.
1881, to hear objections Gf any to said assess
ment, at which time and place, unless sufficient
will be confirmed by said Board.
The following is a list of the supposed own
ers' names, description of the property and
the amounts of benefits assessed against the
same, to-wit
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-12-11

General Manager Tenney, Of the Wisconsin
Central railroad, resigned yesterday, to accept
the presidency Of the Continental Construction
company, Of Boston.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-12-11

Cochrans Subdivision of and Addition to
Block II, Woodland Park Addition to st.
Paul.
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tics are given in regard to the taxation of
the banks, from which it seems that the
amount of taxes paid, both by the nation
al and state banks, to the federal govern
ment during last year has been greater
than in any previous year, the total
amount collected being IS, 493, $50 from
the former, and 3,762, 20S from the lat
ter The taxes collected from the states
have also increased, and the amounts as
sessed are alleged to be disproportioned
to the amount collected upon other mon
eyed capital.
REDUCING TAXATION.
1t is matter of qualification that the
business of the country so thrives as to
endure the onerous taxation that is upon
it, and has grown in value and apparent
ly in profits, and yields to the goveren-
ment surplus oyer its needs. The re-
suit upon the public revenue is to embar-
rass this department in disposing of the
surplus in lawful way and with regard
to economy. While it is asserted that
there is stringency in the money market
and that the business community is in
straits, the call of the department for
$1,000,000 of bonds is slowly headed and
its offer to purchase bonds is not in full
accepted. There is another way in which
to dispose of the surplus-nameiy: to en-
ter the markets and buy bonds at current
rates. The calculations of experts show
that at the premium that now rules upon
4 and AZ per cent. bonds this could not
be done without loss to the treasury.
which it is of doubtful propriety to
make, and it is almost certain that an
nouncement of purpose so to do would
enhance the market value of the bonds.
Meanwhile the daily receipts by the treas
ury continue, the surplus over its needs
increases, and the money lies idle. 1t
seems that the plan most just for giving
relief is to reduce taxation and thereby
diminish the receipts and surplus. The
rapid reduction of the public debt and
the increase of surplus in the treasury
present the question to congress whether
there should not be a reduction in the
taxation now put upon the people. 1t is
estimated that, If the present ratio of re-
ceipts and expenditures is kept up the
public debt now existing may be paid in
the next ten years. In view of the large
sum that has been paid by the present
generation upon that debt, and of the
heavy taxation that now bears upon the
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anu Attorney UeIlerdl Mdc tdSu 1Lc ueparG
ment of justice was represented by Solicitor
General Phillips. The session lasted only an
hour. The question of organizing a better
form of government for Alaska, and enforcing
its recognition by the natives, was informally
discussed. The trouble with cowboys on the
Mexican border also received atten-
ton, and it is believed some action
will soon be taken to protect
the frontiers, both of the United States and
Mexico, from depredations by this class of
marauders. Another subject considered was
ton between the United States, Chill and
Peru. The American company is making ar
rangements to that end, and the question
before the cabinet was how far the support of
this country could be given such Geographic
enterprise without compromising rights of
Chill and Peru in their present complicated
condition. No conclusion reached.
EAvESDROPPING OR TREACHERY.
Secretary Folger says the news of the con-
templated action of the treasury department
in anticipating the weekly payment of s., 000,-
600 of bonds on call without rebate, being
known in New York before it was announced,
was the result either OF eavesdropping OF
treachery. The letter of instructions regard
ing the redemption, without rebate of
interest, of bonds embraced in 106th call,
was forwarded to Assistant United States
Treasurer Hillhouse this afternoon. In adj
dition to authorizing the redemption of S5,-
009, 900 of bonds each Wednesday, they d.
| rect that in the event of that amount of
| bonds not beng presented for redemption
| on any of the dates mentioned, the assist
ant treasurer shall continue to redeem such
bonds from day to day until the required
amount has been obtained.
Upon being questioned as to the truth of
| the report that he approved the finding of the
court martial in the Whitaker case, Judge
| Advocate General Swain replied that snch a
statement was entirely unauthorized by him.
He declined to say what his decision would be,
but said it was now nearly completed, and
would be submitted to the secretary of war in
few days.
SENATE COMMITTEES.
The Republican caucus committee appoint
ed to arrange some changes in the Republican
membership of the committees held long
session to-day and completed plan of read
justulent which will be reported to the caucus
at its next meeting. The most i'm
portant change decided upon Mas the
substitution of Window for Edmunds
as chairman of the foreign relations commit
tee, Judge Edmunds, who is at the head of
the judiciary committee, having consented to
withdraw from the former committee. Sena-
positions on the finance committee, and Sena-
tees on commerce and revision of the laws,
will relinquish the Craftsmanship of the latter
in favor of some other senator.
The Office seekers appear to increase in
numbers rather than decrease. Every man
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-11-19

We look to Congress for renee
dy. We pray that you will exercise
the power conferred by the Cousti-
tuition "to regulate oGmerce with
foreign nations and between the
States" by enacting federal statute
which will compel railroad corpor-
ations and their agents, and all
common carriers upon them, TO
perform their duties to the public
offurnishing all reasonable facilities
for travel and transportation for a
certain prescribed, responsible and
just tax or toll, to be charged agai st
all alike, according to the use they
make of the roads-to forbid under
adequate penalty, the extortions
and Determinations now practiced
and thus compel these corporations
to occupy their Legitimate position
as public servants, performing a
useful and necessary service for a
reasonable and fixed compensation.
And your petitioners will ever pray,
ato
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-11-19
The Atlanta Exposition.

WHEREIN 1T IS THE MOST WON
DERFUL AND USEFUL INSTITU-
TIoN EVER CONCEIVED.
ATLANTA, GA, Nov 10.-The In
ternational Cotton Exposition is
acknowledged to be unprecedented
in magnitude and usefulness. and
interest in it is unabated. Exhibits
are made Of all kinds Of cotton from
every country where it is grown,
together with every instrument for
its preparation and manufacture,
and the latter feature is significant
as revealing the great strides made
ana foreshadowcd towards the
greater cheapness in the production
Of textile goods.
In addition to cotton. every one
of the wonderfully varied products
of the South is represented. 1t is
Il surprise 20 visitors to observe the
evidence Of agricultural, mineral
and forest wealth of the Southern
States. Gold, silver, every kind of
iron known to the geoiogists and
almost every other mineral are
shown. The display of grains are
extensive. The Flora Of the South
is represented by 659 specimens,
and native tobacco appears in every
shape. Guano and phosphates tes
tify to the ability of the South TO
furnish its own fertilizers.
These are but inadequate refer
ences to the astonishing array OF
useful, beautiful and instructive OBJ
iects on exhibition here. II is
greatly to be wished that every
American citizen should have an
opportunity to visit this colossal
exposition of the resources OF part
of his great country, and it is hoped
that Northern railroads will initiate
their Southern connections by Civ
ing an excursion rate not exceeding
one cont per mile The intermin-
| Cling of people brought together
from widely separated parts of The
Union is daily seen to promote fra
ternal sentiments. Our peopI,
heartily welcome all comers anC
believe that the country has entered
upon new social and industria
era, in which every diligent mar
may aid and participate in the com
mon prosperity. Gen. Sherman ant
comrades of the Mexican war will
be present on Tuesday next. which
is Mexican veterans dsy. Soldier
but recently arrayed against on
another will there meet to celebrat,
former brotherhood, and rejoice il
the present reunion. Secretar,
Blaine's exhibit of consular state
ments, regarding foreign cotton, l
extremely valuable in aiding on
manufacturers to meet the wants O
! other countries.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-11-19
Fast Work in Cloth Making.

GoAcrnor's day at the Atlanta
Exposition was signalized by the
manufacture of two complete suits
of clothes from growing cotton, all
the processes being finished within
Twelve hours. A large crowd
watched the skilltul workmen. The
gathering, ginning, picking, card
ing. spinning, weaving, and dyeing
were successfully completed with
great rapidity and perfection, and
al 1856 o'clock in the afternoon the
cloth won't to the tailor. That
evening at z o'clock Governor Bige-
low, Of Connecticut, arrayed in one
of the suits, was receiving dele>
CATION from the Atlanta University
at the residence of Director General
Kimball, while in the other Cover
nor Colquiit was submitting him.
self t. admiration at the Executiy,
Mansion.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-11-19
COLUMBUS MISSISSIPPI NOVEMBER 10, 1881.

workin' on the public, and it not
only busted him but he got fifteen
years besides. He's got ten years
to serve yet, and he'll watch my ca
reer with a tutors interest"
I wouldn't been here now if I'd
only followed his advice, but while
| was getting ready to go into the
corporation business I laid in with
road agent up here, couldn't resist
the temptation to forcibly interfere
with the pecuniary affairs of an in
dividual, and here | am. The cor
poration racket is the only thing
worth workin' now days; as long
as you only plunder the public ac
cordin' to law you're safe. This is
an age of law and if you're posted
you can make more money lawfully
than you can any other way. AT
ter you accumulate competency
you can elect or buy yonr own Leg
islature, make laws to suit, and roll
it up at the rate of millions a year.
1t don't matter much whether its
gass or water, steam or electricity,
or money-~anything the public
want, all you've got to do is to
claim an Improvement Of some
kind, get charter, form a company,
lay in with other corporations to
monopolize some thing, and you
can strike it rich; only its all got tc
be done according to law, and if the
law as it stands don't cover wha,
you want to do, you must change i
before you go ahead