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The National tribune., 1881-12-24
TO ROB PENSIONERS,

December 18th Mr.. Goldsmith W. Hewitt. of
Alabama, introduced the following bill:
To amend act commonly known as the
arrears OF pension act" approved January
twenty-tifth, eighteen hundred and seventy
nine:
Be IL enacted, DC, That all pensions which
have or may hereafter be granted in consequence
OF death occurring from cause which originated
IN the military service of the United States since
the fourth day of March, eighteen hundred and
SIXty-One shall commence from the death of the
person on whose account the claim has been OF
may hereafter be granted, or from the termination
OF the right OF the party having prior title to
such pension.
SEC. 2. That all pensions which have been or
may hereafter be granted in consequence of
wounds or injuries received in the military service
Of the United States since the fourth day of
March, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, shall
commence from the discharge OF the person on
whose account the claim has been or may here
after be granted: Prouided, That the application
for such pension has been or shall hereafter be
filed with the Commissioner of Pensions within
five years after such discharge; otherwise the
pension shall commence from the time of the
development of the disability resulting from such
wounds Or injuries, but not previous to the dis
charge.
SEC. 3 That all pensions which have been or
may hereafter be granted since the fourth day of
March, eighteen hundred and sixty -one, shall
commence from the discharge Of the person on
whose account the claim has Or may hereafter be
granted: Prorided, That the application for such
pension has been shall hereafter be fled with
the Commissioner OF Pensions within five years
after such discharge; otherwise the pension shall
commence from the date of filing of the applica-
ton.
SEC 4. That no drrearages arising from the
provisions Of this act shall be paid at greater
rate than provided for in the original certificate,
and no arrearages shall be paid to any widow
who has remarked or child who has attained the
age Of sixteen; and if the pensioner shall have
died, no arrearages of pension accrued prior to
his death granted by this act shall be allowed.
SEC. 5. That nothing in this act contained
shall be construed as repeating affecting
section torty-seven hundred and eighteen of the
Revised Statutes.
SEC. 6. That all laws and parts of law
contravening the provisions of this act are hereby
repealed.
The National tribune., 1881-12-24

The surgeons and attendants OF the late Presi-
dent, with few exceptions, have agreed to gen
eral bill for services to be sent to Congress The
amount only foots up $li0,O00 two thirds of
which is covered by the professional bills of Drs
Bliss Agnew, and Hsmilton Surgeon General
Barnes is to be retired as najor-general instead
of brigadier, as a recompense for his services
DR.. Woodward is, under the programme, to be
promoted to the special grade OF Colonel
1t is stated that Attorney General Brewster
will remain in Philadelphia until after the holi-
days, when he viii enter upon the discharge of
his official duties.
The National tribune., 1881-12-24
ELECTION OF OFFICERS,

Buchly Post, No. II, Department of Ohio g. A.
E., has elected the following officers: Commander,
James Housed; Senior Vice Commander S. c..
Williamson Junior Vice Commander, T. W.
Nash; Quartermaster, I. d. McGlllicuddy; Chap
lam, r. a. Kellogg; Officer of the Day, f. +. Tag
CART; Officer of the Guard, NJ. Honoddle Dele
gale to Department Encampment, j. Limric ;
Alternate, sumner Nash. Member Of Relief
Board T. d. McGllicuddy. The installation oc-
ours on the first Friday IL January, 1882,
The National tribune., 1881-12-24
HEApQC
SIOUX COUNTY VETERANS UNION
GENERAL ORDER, No. Z.

Commanding officers OF Township Companies
and detachments will report, with their ayaila-
BILE forces fully equipped with long waist belts,
at PatersOnville on Saturday, December 31st for
the dispatch Of business, tun and forage.
Let every comrade feel a personal pride in Sc
curing full attendance.
Comrades from other counties are cordially in
yited, and viii receive = soldiers welcome
The Sioux County Nsterahs Band of Orange
City will be lD attendance.
BY order OF A l., BRCNELg., Col Com'dg
The National tribune., 1881-12-24
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA, C. A. r.

Our correspondent whose communication appears
upon first page furnishes the following roster of
Posts of the Grand Army in the Department of CAL
fornia
We publish it, hoping the good showing made by
the Veterans in the far West may stir up our boys
to the eastward emulate the good example of their
comrades of the Pacific coast.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-04-14
The First Wheat -.

The first wheat raised in the new
world was soWn by Spaniards on the
island Of Isabella in January, 1894,
and on March 80 the ears were gath
cred. The foundation of the wheat
harvest of Mexico is said to have been
three or four grains carefully culti-
waited in 1880, and preserved by a
slave of Cortez. The crop Of Quito
was raised by Franciscan monk in
front of the convent. Garcilasso de
la Nerga affirms that in Peru, up to
l547, wheaton bread had been sold at
Cosco. Wheat was first soWn by Cos
mold on Cuttyhuck, one Of the Eliza
beth islands, in Buzzard's bay, off
Massachusetts,, in 1902, when he first
explored the coast. In 1904. on the
Island of st. CroiX, near Calais, Me-,
the Sleur de Monts had some wheat
sown in Virginia. In 1926 samples of
wheat grown in the Dutch colony at
New Netherlands were shown in Hol-
land. It is probable that wheat was
sown in the Plymouth colony prior to
1920, though we find no record of it,
and in 1929 wheat was ordered from
England to be used as seed. In l7l8
wheat was introduced into the valley
OF the Mississippi by the 8 Western
COmDany
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-04-14

FAREWELL

The boat went drifting, drifting, the sleeping
sea,
And the man that loved dearest sat in the boat
with me.
The shadow of coming parung hung over the great
gray swell,
And the winds that swept across it sobbed only,
FAREWELL farewell.
The boat went drifting, drifting, in the lingering
northern night;
And the face that loved the dearest pa1ed with the
paling light.
We strove to join light laughter; we strove to
jest;
But the voice that I loved the dearest rang sadly
mid the rest
The boat went drifting, drifting while the dull skies
lowered down,
And the s'raggid rims of thunder " gave the rocky
head crown.
The boat went drifting, drifting, while to the dark
ening sky,
For the that loved the dearest the prayer
silently.
Oh, true, strong hand touch no more; brave smile
may not see;
Will the God who governs time and tide bring him
back to my life and me?
-AH the Year Round.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-04-14
The Decadence Of American Ship
ping.


1t appears from the latest statistics
OF the foreign carrying trade of the
United States that less Of it is done
by American citizens than at any
time within the last thirty years,
except during the period of the war.
Our marine Interest has not shared in
the revival of prosperity which has
recently come to our national indus
tries, but, on the contrary, it contln-
ues to decline. Out Of 1852 sailing
vessels engaged in the profitable bust
ness of carrying our produce over the
seas, only 1874 are American. OF the
698 sail running to the West Indies
and South America, AZ are American
vessels, but nearly all of these are
small schooners, which might proper
~ be ranked as coasters. When we
come to the 500 steamers doing our
marine carrying business for us, we
find that 46 of them are American;
and OF these only Il are in trans
oceanic trade, the others running to
Mexico and the West Indies. It is
estimated by the statistician of the
New York Produce Exchange, that
the freightage on American COM
Wodities exported in 1879, was $685.
100000, and that the freight money
paid on return cargoes amounted to
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-04-14
The Perils of Diphtheria.

~ have had two new cases of diph-
liberia this morning." said a well-known
Brooklyn physician, who has made the
disease subject of special study, ssand
l was called in SO late that I have great
fears as to the result of both of them.
You see, the great thing is to meet the
disease before it has acquired strength,
and I impress upon all my patients who
have children the necessity of sending
for me the moment any of the little ones
exhibit such symptoms as lassitude, sick
headache, or even sore throat, though
the latter is by no means an early indi-
cation. OF course, cannot always tell
positively whether the case is one of
d1phtherla or not, but if I have the
slightest doubt on the subject T act as
though were certain, and at once adj
mln1sterremediest to check the complaint.
The practice of waiting for developments
is, I think, a fatal one, for diphtheria.
once developed, is desperately hard
thing to deal with.
"A few winters ago gave up my gen
eral practice to brother physician, and
went down among the tenement houses
and poor quarters where diphtheria was
raging to try to learn something about
the disease. think succeeded. I be-
ieve can now check it even when it is
somewhat advanced, but it cost me far
more than I anticipated. I used to car
ry gumdrops about in my pocket to give
to the sick children, and one day. after
1 had changed my clothes and disinfect-
ed myself, went home to my family.
1 had taken the gumdrops out of the
pocket OF the clothes had taken off. and
[ took them home with me and gave one
to my little boy. Half an hour, after
ward I was called out again, and when I
returned, four hours later. my wife told
me that the child was i'll. The moment
1 looked at him I saw that he had diph-
liberia, and was Mortified to see the prog
ress the disease had made. But if he
had been a strange child I believe 1
could have stopped it. As it was. I
could not bear to see him suffering SO I
intrusted the case to another physician,
and within twenty four hours from the
time of his seizure he died. And here
let me say that one of the most terrible
blunders that parents of children are
apt to make is in letting their little ones
go out, or carelessly stray into draughts.
after the disease appears to be wholly
eradicated. Such appearances, nv ex-
perience has taught me, are almost in
variably deceptive. The germs of the
disorder still lurk in the system. and
the slightest cold or indisposition is pref
ty sure to bring on a relapse that no skill
can cure. -NeaO York San.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-04-14
An Unreliable African.

The Fakir of silva gave sleight-of-
hand performance in Galveston. One
Of his feats was to make marked dollar
disappear in the sight of the crowd,
which he did successfully.
"That marked dollar will be found in
the vest pocket Of that colored gentle
man, said the fakir, pointing with his
magic wand at Sam Johnsing.
All eyes were riveted on Sam, who
advanced to the front, took some money
from his vest pocket, and said:
" Boss, heah is your change. had
two beers and a segar outen dat dollar
you tole me to keep in my vest pocket
till you called foah it. - Galveston Mems
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-04-14
st. PatriCk'S PRAYER.

The following is part of hymn still
extant in the Irish language which is
attributed to st. Patrick, and bears his
name. It is said to have been used by
him as prayer when about to attempt
the conversion of the Irish monarch
Laogharie
bind to myself to-day,
The power of God to guide me,
The Might of God to uphold me,
The Wisdom of God to teach me-
The Eye CT God to watch over me,
The Ear Of God to hear me-
The Word Of God to give me speech,
The Hand Of God to protect me,
The Way of God to be before me-
The Shield of God to shelter me,
The Host of God to defend ME,
Against the snares of demons,
Against the temptations of vices,
Against the lusts of nature,
Against every man who meditates jury to me-
Whether far or near,
~ With few or with many.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-04-14

SIS 100000, making ssssI33, 100000
earned III the American ocean carry
ing trade ina single year Nj. Henry
Hall. who has devoted much time to
this matter, says that American ships
would have received about $40, 900, :
600 OF this sum if they still held the
place they once occupied. As it was,
they got only a little over one-fifth of
II s51 y
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-04-14

The handspring Of italian music in
the eighteenth century, " says recent
writer, was the exclusive and passion
ate worship Of the human voice. Italian
music has experienced change. It's
handspring now is in box, and is
worked with handle.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-04-14

OBSERVING little brothers. remark be-
fore room full Of company g I know
what made that red mark on Mary's
nose it was the rim Of John Parker's
hat /"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-04-14
A Growing Country.

a VAOVAuS OONAuys
The London Times, in the course of q
long article reviewing the wonderful
progress of the United States, as shown
by the last census returns, says: 49, s
p" A nation has never exhibited a mere
magnificent picture of material progress
Tor ten years. Since 1870 more than
II, 5O0, 600 have been added to the popu-
lation, at a rate of 80 per cent. increase.
Except China and Great Britain and
Russia, no Government can count more
subjects. In the number of citizens
moved by similar impulses, and recog-
nlzing common ends, the British empire
itself yields to the great republic. Fifty
millions OF human beings in land like
America more than match the 86,000,-
OOO OF European and Asiatic Russia.
The 1876, 00O,00 of China are not to be
compared with them as a force among
mankind. The growth Of a population
may generally be understood to imply
the growth Of wealth and resources. As
each census in a European state indi-
Gates numerical advance, it may for
the most part be inferred that fresh
means Of support have been made avail
able. When, however, every successive
census in the United States reveals an ex-
pallsion by bounds and leaps, faith in
the instinct of human nature not to
multiply beyond the power of existence
is scarcely needed to reassure anxiety.
The granary which is to feed the new
millions which have come, the millions
which are to'follow, piles its stores for
the whole world to certify them. Each
added American citizen has not to search
forthelivelihood nature hides somewhere
or other for all it's children. He is born
or imported with his inheritance labeled
and allotted. He has but to 20 west, or
north, or south there it is awaiting his
advent. European populations, even
the home population of Great Britain,
it must be acknowledged, have rather in
their decennial polls look of boys
growing out of their clothes. An elbow
or an ankle is sure to be seen betraying
want Of proportion between past re-
sources and present demands. On the
other side of the Atlantic there is a
magazine of clothes warranted to fit all
ages and sizes. Good soil is crying out
everywhere for its owners to come and
possess it."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-04-14

"OH, woe is me, !" exclaimed the bow
OF the house In the midst of his work.
!" to have sawed what have sawed, and
saw what see ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-04-14
Legal Railway Decisions.

An interesting decision was made ny
the Supreme Court OF Georgia in favor
OF the Georgia railroad. This was suit
for $4,000, brought by Owens under
these circumstances He was the holder
OF through ticket, bought in Balti-
more, from that place to Atlanta. He
boarded the train in Augusta. Conduc-
tor James B. Johnson took up his ticket.
and gave him stop-over ticket, allow
ing him to stop over at one point.
Owens protested in writing, claiming
that he had the right to stop as often as
he chose. He boarded the train next
day at Barnett. Conductor Walsh then
took up his ''stop-over ticket. This
left him without any ticket. He board
ed the train next day at Union Point,
when Conductor j.. B. johnson told him
he must pay his fare or get off. He re-
fused to do either, whereupon johnson
put him of. This suit was then brought
for $40, 900 damages. The jury found
verdict for the railroad.
The Sup1eme Court of Kansas. in the
case Of animals killed by railroad trains,
held: A railroad company is not guilty
of negligence in failing to protect the
swine in a township where they are per-
mitted to run at large, and It appears
from an agreed statement of facts that a
hog was killed by the negligence Of the
railroad company in such township, and
it further appears that the negligence of
the owner in permitting the animals to
run at large, in violation of the statute
laws, contributed directly to the injury
the negligence of the defendant was
Offset by the negligence of the plaintiff,
and the owner Of the animals could not
recover for the loss.
The Supreme Court of Georgia de-
cides that, in a suit against railroad
for loss Of goods shipped over it's line. it
was competent for the defendant to
prove by the agents of connectingro
delivery in good order to it; and. al
though the witness may never have seen
the goods, they may testify from the
books of their company, proved to have
been made in the usual order of business
and to be accurate. Also that, when a
writing is shown to be lost or beyond
the jurisdiction of the court, secondary
evidence of its contents is admissible.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-04-14

a YOUNG lady alta ball called her bean
an Indian because he was on her trail ali
the time. 80 - -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-04-14

Iue fecOmmencement OF their cries told
me that they had hit off the scent again.
On, on I tottered, my head reeling
and my eyes swimming with the I'M
wonted exertion. Thoughts of the home
L might never see again foated across
my brain and renewed my failing
strength. Ny pursuers were gaining
fast now, and already no more than a
couple of hundred yards interviewed be-
tween us.
Presently a sudden increase in the
music behind-which just then was any,
thing but music to me-caused me to
look round, when saw that the hounds
had viewed their quarry, aud, with heads
IN the air, were racing on at well-nigh
double their former speed. Increasing
my pace without even looking where I
ran, I caught my foot in tuft of grass.
and nearly fell, turning half round in
my efforts to save myself.
1t was fortunate trip for me; for at
short distance of, on my right, I saw
a stunted oak, nearly dead, it is true.
but high enough from the ground to
afford me a safe resting place, if only I
could climb up into the branches before
the dogs reached me. IF I had not
tripped, I should have passed this tree
without seeing it until it was too late to
be OF service to me, for it was hidden by
some higher ground from my view until
reached the spot where I nearly fell,
and then was past it.
With the little strength I had left /
dashed for the tree, but to my dismay I
saw that the lower branches were be-
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04
Meeting Of the Hoard of Supervisors
of Louisiana Mate University
and A. II M. College.
Monday, Oct. ID, iasi,

Monday, Oct ID, i-sl.
The Board wns called to order ut bali.
past four o'clock 7. H., by Gen. JAS
tremski, yioe.President.
Upon calling the roll the following
gentlemen answered to their names, to-
witt Messrs. Fay, Johnston, Strong,
Walton, Dolhonde, Pipes md Jastrems-
XII. A working quorum present
The minutes OF the last days session
of the Board we're relll and approved.
CollJohnston reported verbally, ma
king several Recommendations ir refer
ence thereto, endingby stating that the
indications were that large dccessions
would be made to the cadet corps du-
ring the coming session.
Col. Johnston mentioned Professor
Sewell's management ns Acting Presi-
dent, during his absence, to have been
most intelligent aud efficient atogetl-
er to the advantage of the University.
The report Of the Treasurer was re-
ceived md referred to the Finance Com
mittee.
Mr.. Dolhende, In behalfof Committee
on st. Bernard property reported having
received the sum Of S115 which he had
turned over to the Treasurer He also
reported the st. Bernard property upon
which rested Il mortgage OF the Citizens
Bank to have been seized and bought
in by said Bank.
Mr.. Strong, III behalf of special COM
mittee reported that several lines Of
railways aud steamers had agreed to
transport cadets 40 reduced rates. A
resolution of thanks to such lines was
adopted.
The Vice-Presideut was given further
time to purchase certain lots Of ground
Mr. Pipes, in behalf Of special commit
tee on degrees, asked for further time.
The report OF the Finance Committee
was adopted, including that Of the
Treasurer, which was found correct aud
his accounts well kept. A number of
bills of the old administration were rec
ognized and ordered paid.
On motion Of Col. Strong, tho Presi-
dent was requested to apply to the Sec
etary OF War for L. y. Officer to fill va
cancy.
The duties Of Janitor were added to
those performed by Mr. Jadot, whose
salary was accordingly raised to 5000
per annum,
Resolution, expressing the thanks of
the Board to Professor Sewell for his
zeal and efficiency while acting as Pres
ident during the absence Of Col. John
ston, was unanimously adopted.
The Board then adjourned sinc die.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04
Parish school Hoard.

BAToS RouGE, La, Oct. /, 1881.
The Parish School Board met accord
ing to law with the following members
present: Il. w. Willis, President j.
Il. Magruder, Secretary Guy sanuels,
A. Burfis.
By Mr.. I,nrris--Resolyed, That o
school be located IN the 9TH ward near
Mr.. Henry Lusk's. Local Board, Messrs.
Henry Lusk, John Edmonston, Alfred
Thomas.
BY Mr. Magruder--Resolyed, That n
white school be located in the stu ward
In the place most convenient to the
prentest number of children, and that
said school open the 18th Of October,
and that Miss Ida Bohnsteadt be assign.
ed rs teacher.
BY Mr.. Samuels- Resolved, That Mr..
s. p. Greyes be authorized to take such
steps ms he may deem necessary (by suit
or otherwlse) to collect from the Parish
such funds os may be due the School
Board.
The petition of citizens relating to
Hard Scrabble School was granted, and
asChool will be opened there whenever
the necessary funds are on hand. No
teachers will be appointed until the
schools open.
All other petitions were laid over.
The Secretary WINS authorized to send
for two dozen record books, which
teachers can obtain by calling on Mr.. NJ.
Chambers.
The Board then adjourned until the
first Saturday In November,
+. W. WILLIS, President.
j. b, MAGRUDEg, Secretary.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

FRIDAY, oept. 3Vth, 1901,
Stepbney Brazile, (col. guilty Of dis.
turbing the peace, was fined ten dollars,
or in default, to seven days imprison.
ment.
Saturday, Oct lst, 1881.
Harry Secss, (w), and Louis Will
liams (col) }, charged with lighting and
disturbing the peace. Case partially
examined and postponed to await fur
ther testimony, till Monday, Oct, I'd, at
. o'clock A. NJ.
Monday, Oct. I'd, 1881.
Examination of case OF Seese and Will
linms resumed. Seese was found guilty
ofstrklng Williams with a brick with.
out lawful justification. This being his
first oilense Seese will be fined fifteen
dollars or seven days in jail.
Charles Tillette, for being drunk and
disorlerly, was fined ten dollars or ten
days III Jail. Third otiense.
jim Walters, (coD, a blind mau. gnil-
ty ofdisorderly conduct, was discharged
after being reprimanded by the Mayor,
who warned h.m that his inGrmity
would not shield him in the future
Van Mnlky and Marshall Tucker, (col. J
charged with disturbing the peace.
Thicker was found guilty and fincd ten
dollars ol seven days in jail.
Nh. Miller was found guilty of hav-
Jug loaned n wagon aud team TO trans
port Into the city destitute, sick wo.
mmI, whom the Mayor was compelled
TO order admitted 10 the hospital. He
was sentenced to pay MI expenses up TO
the amount of Twenty-Five dollars, or in
default, to ten days imprisonment.
LEON JASTRt.MSKI, Mayor.