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Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-25
Our Great Republic.

The great advantage possessed by the
United States over Europe are forcibly
shown by Mr.. Edward Atkinson in table
in which he compares our burdens with
those of the older civilization. Whoever
glances at his figures will be able to un-
derstand why multituGes Of people in Eu-
rope are now eager to enjoy the happier
conditions which prevail in the Western
republic.
For the purpose Of his comparison he
takes Europe as whole, with the eXcep-
tion of Russia and Turkey, the half civil
lied nations, and omits Alaska from the
United States. The rest of Europe con-
tains about 225, 900, 900 inhabitants, who
occupy !, 1,546, ,8O2 square miles of territory.
The population of this country is little
over 5O,O00,000, and besides Alaska the
United States comprise 3,034,399 square
miles. That is, less than one quarter of
the population Of Europe are here living
on about twice the amount Of land. In
other words, while Europe has 145 in
habitants to the square mile the United
States have only sixteen and half.
Since 1S4S the debt of Europe has near
ly trebled, and is still increasing, whereas
our bebt is now less than it was in 1860
by over thousand millions Of dollars.
We have already paid more than third
of the great cost of the war, and there
fore, now owe only about $3.50, 900, 900,
against $2,997, 1886, ,203, the debt at the
close of the wasteful contest. The debt
OF Europe in 1880 was SIG, ,794, 800, 900, or
an average to each inhabitant Of $74.64,
while here the average on the first of last
March was only $3G. S5, though in 1865 it
was $685..
The national expenditures of Europe
were So, ,592, 800, 900 in 1880, or an average
to every person of $10.15. Our eXpendi-
lures for the year ending June 80, 1880,
were $267, ,642, ,957, or an average Of $5.35
to each inhabtant.
The standing armies Of Europe number
over 2, 100, 900 men, besides the still more
numerous reserves who may be called in
to the field at any moment. More than
one in ever 10 Of the population is
soldier in active service. Reckoning one
able-bodied man to every five 1nhabl-
tants, each twent y-two men sustain one
soldier. Our army is only 25,OOO strong,
and each 1000 inhabitants, or each 400
men sustain a soldier.
Is it any wonder that the people of Eu-
rope, witness our prosperity and envy
ing our comparative freedom from the
burdens which rest on their industry, are
now crossing the ocean at a more rapid
rate than eyer before to share in our good
fortunes? They find military glory too eX
pensive a luxury, and long for the re-
public where men can work for them
selves and are not obliged to toll for the
support of vast armies whose only occu-
patton is to learn the business of lighting,
against the possible coming of time
when they shall be engaged in actual war.
One of the great blessing which this
country enjoys is our freedom from the
militarism which is eating out the life of
Europe and crushing the spirit Of it's peo-
pie.
Fortunately we have plenty of room
for the immigrants who are now crossing
the ocean at the rate of half q million a
year.
Affairs in the Chickasaw and Choctaw
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-25

TISSOLUTION NOTICE. The CO.
- partnership heretofore existing between the
undersigned, under the firm name of Hill s.
Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The
business will be continued by n. Z. Hicks, to whom
all money due the firm must be paid, and all ac-
counts against the firm be presented.
w. HILL,
Z. @. DEWERS,
j. G. PITTENGER,
n. p. HICKS.
June Is, 1881.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-06-25
@ H. BEAN,
~. Plain and Ornamental Painter,
AND PAPER HANGER.

All work in his line promptly executed shor
notice. From long experience both in city and
country ne prides himself on being able to suit the
most fastidious.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11

A Boston merchant dying. left among
mis- papers a parcel of unpaid bills
against poor debtors. with a written
suggestion to his sons that perhaps the
claims might as well be destroyed. as col
lecting them would undoubtedly cause
distress. The young men made 4 care
full schedule of them, and placed a
large proportion of the debtors names
ON the forgiven list''-never intend
ing to collect them. One day, shortly
afterwards (says one of the brothers),
an aged man entered the office. saying
he had come 10 pay an old debt. He
was from Cape Cod, and his bowed
form and humble dress and hard hands
indicated that his life had been one of
struggles and sorrows. My brother
(says the n~arrator) turned to his desk,
and found the old mans name ON the
forgiven list"
Your note is outlawed," said he;
sit was dated twelve years ago, payable
in two years. No Interest has ever
been paid; you are not bound to pay
this note. VIZ can eve recover the
amount"
Sir" said the old man, 81 wish to
pay it, 1t is the only heavy debt / have
In the world. 1t may be outlawed
here, but / have no child, and my old
woman and l hope we have made our
peace with God and wish to do so with
man. l should like to pay it,"
And he laid his bank notes before my
brother, requesting him TO count them
over.
1 cannot take the money" said my
brother.
The old man became alarmed.
i have cast the simple interest for
twelve years and u little over" said he.
II will pay you compound interest IL
you require il. The debt ought to have
been paid long ago; but your father.
sir. was very indulgent-he knew I'd
been unlucky, and told me not to worry
about it,"
My brother then set the whole matter
plainly before him. and taking the bank
bills, returned them to the old mans
po~cketbook, telling him that, although
our father left no formal will, he had
recommended TO his children to destroy
certain notes, due bills. and other EVIL
dences of debt, and release those who
might be legally bound to pay them.
For a moment the old man appeared
to be stupefied. After he had collected
himself. and wiped the tears from his
eyes. he said:
From the time | heard Of your faith
er's' death. i have raked and scrapod.
and pinched and spared, to get tho
money together for the payment of this
debt. About ten days ago / had made
up the sum within 500. My wife knew
how much the payment of the debt lay
upon my spirits, and advised me TO sell
n COW and make up the difference, and
get the heavy burden off my mind.
II did SO; and now what will my old
woman sayP / must get back to tho
Cape and tell her this good news.
She'll probably repeat the very words
she used when she put her hand on my
shoulder as we parted-I have never
seer the righteous forsaken, or his seed
begging their bread"
Giving each of us n hearty shake OF
the hand and a blessing on our dead
fathers memory, he went on his why
rejoicing.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11

THE huge album of six volumes, con-
tanning $50 pages each, to be presented
to Mrs. r. B. Hayes by the women of
Illinois, is just out from the bIndery
and will Don be ready for delivery.
1t is beautifully designed and Illus
strated. Its inscription runs From
the ladies Of Illinois who have admired
the courage Mrs. Hayes displayed In
the administration of the Inequalities
Of the executive mansion. God grant
that this signal and benign example
may be felt more and more, as age fol-
lows age, in the life of this great repub-
lic." Mark Twain's autograph: "Total
abstinence is so great a thing that it
cannot be carried to too great an ex-
tent. In my passion foHt l even carry
1t so far as to totally abstain from total
abstinence itself.o
Jas. Freeman Clark, Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps, J.. G. Holland, Lucy Larcom,
Mrs. JAS. X. Polk, Schuyler Colfax,
Chief Justice Waite, Secretary Ram
sey, Carl Schurz, Devens, Maynard,
the judges of the supreme court, gov
ernors, composers, authors, congress-
men, business and professional men
have put their signatures upon its
pages. 1t is believed to be the most
complete and worthy testimonial of the
kind ever gotten up.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11
Origin of Envelopes.

A Brighton. England. stationer. we
are told, took q fancy for dressing his
show window with piles of writing pa
per, rising gradually from the largest to
The smallest size in use; and. TO finish
his pyramids off nicely. he cut cards to
bring them to a point. Taking these
sards for diminntive note paper, lady
customers were continually wanting
some of .'that lovely little paper" and
The stationer found it advantageous to
cut paper TO the desired pattern As
there was no space for addressing the
notelets after they were folded, he. af-
ter much thought, invented the enyel-
ope. which he cut by the aid of metal
plates made for the purpose. The sale
increased S o rapidly that he was unable
to produce the envelopes fast enough;
so he commissioned a dozen houses To
make them for him. and thus set going
an important branch Of the manufae-
turing stationery trade.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11

The particulars of a horrible ragged
near Lockesburg, SEWER county, Ark.
was received at Little Rock, THURSDAY:
r. +. Hall, a wealthy farmer, started
to visit friends in an adjoining county;
he was eccentric, and generally reported
to have carried large sums of money
about his person. On reaching Rolling
Fork creek he found it swollen to n
river on account of the recent rains
He hired three negroes to assist him
ACROSS. While apparently making ar
rangements they suddenly sprung on
The unfortunate mar and felled him to
the earth, riding his pockets. The
assassins found but thirty cents. In
censed, it is::supposed, at not finding
more money, they seized Hall by the
throat and choked him till life was ar.
tanct. They then tied stones to the
corpse, weighing it down, as they sun
posed, sufficiently to carry it to the
bottom of the stream, but it lodged IN
the drift below, where it was seen and
recognized by colored man. The new,
was spread, and a large body of white
men soon gathered, where a trail of the
murders was struck. After a few
hours pursuit n of the gang wa.
caught, brought back to the ford and
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11


Tho buying of diamonds for retail Is
5aid 10 bc n delicate and difficult task.
Tho buyer sits down at the table with a
large sheet of white paper spread be-
lore him. On the paper are poured the
contents OF certain packages received
ty the wholesale dealer. The keen v
pf the buyer, an expert of course, picks
put at once the shallow, fiawed, and all
defective stones. which are definitely
rejected and swept into a bag. The ac-
sopted stones must next be paired, and
10 this end n tin plate mounted on four
feet, and pierced with holes of different
Eize is employed. On this the diamonds
are laid, and shifted TO and fro till each
diamond has been fitted into a proper
donate hole. The gems undergo a sec
,nd and final scrunity. the buyer exam
ing them vigorously, and rejecting some
which may have first escaped his alton
'ion. Amy irregularity of form, lack Of
ir%illiancy. dullncss of water. or yellow
noss of tint is sufficient I condemn
ihcm. The matched stone are then
put up in pairs in papers or small cases.
Ind the others are sold to inferior Jew
Oilers.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11
Wanted q Change.


Wau street DAILY ssSs;l
A New York firm dealing in pictures,
notices, etc, was visited last fall by 5
small dealer from . village over in
Jersey, and the man was greatly struck
with the motto: slGod Bless Our Home"
Now, that's something original and
uniaue,p he said, as he held one at
arms length. Down in our town we
Just banker after original designs, and
unique literature. and ! believe I can
sell q hundred of these. You may make
my order an ever hundred"
He went away well pleased. and his
goods were duly shipped, and nothing
furthers was heard from him until the
other day. Then he entered the store
to make some new purchase. and he
was asked to look at q new style of mot
toes just out.
81 hain't no more interest in not
toes" he sighed, IS he glanced at
What Is home without . motherP"
'.You remember / bought q hundred
of you last fallf'
yes; and how did they sellf"
well. everybody seemed to banker
after 'em, and they went of like hot
cakes. / sold the whole lot out in two
weeks, and in less than . month there
were three SANDER suits, two applications
for divorce, and . dozen assault and
battery cases in the courts"
.But yon don't lay it to the mottoc1.
do you?'
well, I dunno. I've lived in Jersey
twenty-seven years. and been in this
business over twenty, and ! think q dol
lar chrome, showing . pretty fair hill.
q glorious sunset, and q decent sort Of
pond with 4 duck in 1t. hit our case q
little better than anything else. I've
got 70 get something for . change. and
sosnsry / suss. Ri try EN- mon on washing
ton crossing the Delaware and Q few
Daniels In the Lions Den"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11
Rights.

The correspondent who asks if wo-
men have the legal right to wear mems
clothes in the street is informed that
they have. There is nothing in our
laws which prescribes how men and
women shall eat, drink, dress or
snore. If a woman wishes to dress
like q hod carrier she can. Turned up
trowsers she a have, and red flannel
what yer call 'ems also if she chooses,
and no one can make her afraid. wo-
men have just as good right to make
themselves ridiculous and kick up n
row and a rnmpus as the president of
the United States.-N y. Commercial
Advertiser.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11
PILES. PILEsl PILES,
A Sure Cure Found at Last. No One
Need Suffer.

A sure cure for the Blind, Bleeding,
Itching and liberated Piles has been
discovered by DR.. Williams ian Indian
remedy, called DIR. Williams Indian
Ointment. A single box has cured the
worst chronic cases of twenty-five and
thirty years. standing. No one need
suffer five minutes after applying this
wonderful soothing medicine. Lotions,
instruments and electuaries do more
harm than good. Williams Ointment
absorbs the tumors, allays the intense
itching particularly at night after get
ting warm in bed), acts as a poultice,
gives instant and painless ralief, and is
prepared only for the piles, itching of
the private parts, and nothing else.
Read what the Hon. J. M. Cofinber-
ry, of Cleveland, says about DIR. vii.
liams' Indian Pile Ointment: / have
used scores of pile cures, and it affords
me pleasure to say that l have v
found anything which gave such imme-
date. and permanent relief as DIR.
Willinms' Indian Pile Ointment.
For sale by all Druggists, or mailed
on receipt of price.
FRANK S. HENRY, & Co.. Props,
Cleveland, Ohio.
BE sure and ask for Williams Pile
Ointment, and take no other.
For sale by Addoms & Glover.
may7-daw1y
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11

THE treasury department has issued
u circular providing that to insure the
owners Of American vessels as desire
the services Of sound and healthy sea-
men the facilities for a proper physical
examination Of crews. at all ports,
where medical officers of the marine
hospital service are stationed, such
officers will, upon application of any
United States shipping commissioner,
or of the master or owner of any yes
sci engaged in the foreign trader, or
passenger steamer engaged in the coast
ing trade, examine physically any sea-
man or seamen and give a certificate
as to their fitness or otherwise.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11
A Story by Whittier.

One day the poet Whittier was ex-
changing "reminiscences with Abigail
Dodge Gail Hamilton) when he told
the following story of an old Friend,
who was very much annoyed one after
moor by some boys following him jeer-
ing and swearing at him, especially
when his hat blew OF, calling out to
him:
"Go it, Broadbrim! Timber up and
you'n catch it yeti"
The Friend noticed another boy
coming down the street, and said:
boy, is thee profane:"
''You bet"
Then (handing him a quarter) cuss
those boys two shillings' worth"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11
II M HAIR.
How to Preserve and Beauty 1t.

How TO Preserve and Beauty 1t.
Many persons abuse this delicate and
beautiful ornament by burning it with
alcoholic washes and .plastering it with
grease, which has no affinity for the
skin, and is not absorbed. Burnett's
Cocoaine, a compound OF Cocoanut
Oil, etc, is unrivalled as a dressing for
the harris readily absorbed. and is
peculiarly adapted to its various condi-
tions, preventing its falling off and
promoting its healthy growth.
Housekeepers should insist upon OBJ
tanning Burnett's Flavoring Extracts,
for they are the best.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11

Every wound or injury, even by acct
dent, or any disease entities q soldier of
the late war to a pension. All pensions
by the law Of January, 1879, begin back
at date of discharge or death of the SOL
der. All entitled should apply at once.
Thousands who are now drawing pen
sions are entitled to an increase. Sol
diers and widows of the war of 1872,
and the Mexican wal, are entitled to
pensions. Thousands are yet entitled
to bounty but do not know it. Fees in
all cases so. Pay for every descrip-
tion of war claims collected. Employ
an attorney residing in Washington,
who can give personal attention to your
business. American and foreign pat
ents obtained on short notice. Send
two stamps for pension and bounty
laws. Address W. T. Fitzgerald, u. S.
claim agent, Lock Box 422, Washing
ton, d. @. fe2-dtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11

At Kincardine, Ont, while a merchant
was weighing out tea he came across
fourteen coins strung on q piece Of
twine, which had evidently been drop
ped by a Chinese workman engaged in
packing the chest The coins, some
made,of copper and others of brass, are
considerably worn. Each coin has a
square hole in the centre; and from
their appearance they had been cast,
and not stamped as our coins are.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11
A Cough. Cold OF Sore Throa,

should be stopped Neglect frequently re-
suits in an Hcurdbfe Lung Disaedse or CON-
sumption. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRIO.
CHES do not disorder the stomach like
The Unframed parts, allaying Irritation, give
relief to Asthma. bronchitis. Coughs, Ca
tarrh and the Throat Trouble which Singers
and Public Speakers are subject TO. For
thirty years, Browns Bronchial Troches have
been recommended by. physicians. and
always give perfect satisfaction. Having
nearly an entire generation. they nave Mt
tained we'll merited rank among the few
staple remedies of the age. sold at p cent
n box everywhere. ian30dawlyeod
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11

A POLICEMAN has been arrested at
Mullingar for refusing to form part OF
al escort to some land league prison
ers. He threw down his rifle and he'll
met and declared he would not go a
step farther.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11

strung up 70 tree. Search was re-
sumed, and before dark bis companions
were found seeretsd in the woods.
They confessed and were taken back
to tie fond and hung beside their COM
aani6n
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11

ANOTHER nihilist trial has been
begun at Kieff. The prisoners include
six women, a Saxon subject and a
French citizen. They are accused Of
various political crimes, and of COM
plicity with the assassins of the car.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11
THE Virginia republicans decided a

THE Virginia republicans decided at
a conference to run a straight ticket,
and issued an address setting forth
that they would have carried the state
for Garfield and Arthur In November
but for the indifference Of outside par
ties and treason inside. The leaders will
meet to determine on the calling of a
convention soon.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11

Cheerfulness, courage and great ac-
Ilvlty OF intellect, ar engendered by
reiiows' syrup Of Hypophosphites, and
Us capacity Of imparting power Of en-.
aurance to the brain and nervous sys-
tem. is shown in its property of sustain
ing persons through mental difficulties.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11

FREDERICK BILLINGS has resigned
the presidency of the Northern Pacific.
A. Fl. Barney has been elected presi-
dent pro tenn, F. F. Cakes first vice
president and Henry Willard director.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11

A few copies of the session laws of
1879, bound, for sale at the LEADER
office, at $3.50 per copy. Also copies
of the Compiled laws and Session laws
of 1877. The set will be sent for 81. so,
postpaid, on receipt of price. dawtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11

Notwithstanding the fact (and per
haps in consequence of it) that thu
clergy and justices of the peace r s,
busy all the time making two peopll
one, the population continues to in
crease.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11
JUNE II, 1881.

GEO. b. ROBERTS has been elected
president of the Pennsylvania railway,
and J.. w. McCu llough first vice presi-
dent
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC R,Y


10 tHo 4I6dI LINK b
Its main line runs from Chicago to Council
Genesco. Moline. Rock island, Davenport, West
Liberty, Iowa CITY. Marengo, brooklyn, GrinneiI.
pes Moiue5 uhe capital OF 1owal. Stuart, Allan
NC. aud Avoca: with branches from bnreau
Tine. Washington. Fairfield Eldon, Belknnp,
Centrevilie. Princeton. Trenton. Gallatin, Came
ron, Leavenworth. Atchison, and Kansas City;
Wnsnington 60 sisenrney. oskaioosa. and Knox
tonsport, independent. Ei1on. OttuIiwa, EDDY
vine. OskaIoosa. Peila. Monroe. and Des MoInrs;
NJ Zion TO keosauqna; Newton To Monroe; Des
Griswold and Audubon; and Avoca TO Harlan
and Carson. This is positively the only Rail-
road. which owns. and operates q through line
from Chicago Into the State Of KANSAS.
Through Express Passenger Trains, with Pull
man Palace Cars attached, are run each WAY daily
between CHICAGO and PRoRIA. KANSAS CITY,
COUNCIL BLuFFs. LRAyENwnRTH and ATcHi-
ssss and Kasasss ely. Via The sMiiwaufss and
Rock Island Short Line.w
The "0reat Rock Island - Is magnihcently
equipped. Us road bed L. siniply perfect, and Its
What will please you most viii he the pleasure
Of enjoying your meals. while passing nser the
beautiful prntries OF Illinois and Iowa. In one OF
9s,r msgniscsns DtnaInS Cars thar accompany Al
meal. a good n Is served In any hrst-ciass hotel
for soventy-fve cents.
AppreciatinR the fact that q majority Of the
purpcsss Sandi III imIssnse passenger Susinesss
Soance tSs. shis e comsa ny r Ts sf Tu h l P e s1-
coH1HHtdfIhm A AHJ ffAEAGE SSAEs Pr r.H,
all Ticket AEents in the United Statcs a
For Information mot o~btainnblo n "
L. H. TT- ~
e i1 Via rssdent ssd 0sn=.i Maasxu.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11

The Royal Gorge and Grand Canon:of
the Arkansas, Browns Canon, Pixies
Peak. Garden Of the Gods, Monument
Park, Spanish Peaks, Veta Pass,
Phantom Curve, Toltec Gorge and
Tunnel, Los Pinos Valley, etc.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-11
Capital Prize, 100000.

II 20 Prizes, amounting s522 500
Gen. q. 4. Beauregard. of La. and Gen. Juba
A. Early. of Va, Commissioners.
Application for rates 10 clubs should only
Orleans.
Write for circulars or send orders to
M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La,
or NJ. A. Dauphin at
No. 2l2 broadway, New York.
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Courtesy of Wyo. Archives & Histori