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WOODWARD & LOTHROP,
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE.
REMNANTS AND SHORT LENGTHS.

Having culled the departments of all Remnants of
SILKS. PLUSHES, VELVETS, DRESS GOODS
CLOTHS &c, We announce our annual Remnant Sale
which is particularly worthy Of attention by all pru-
dent and economical shoppers, have made extra
ordinarily low prices all, and better bargains can
be obtained than at any other season of the year.
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

EQH RENT-A LADY HAVING NO USE FOR HER
II Piano "a very handsome one and fine toned) would
rent it to careful party at very moderate rate per
quarter. Address Mrs. NJ. A. B.. Star Office ja4 6t-
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En1d January SHEET
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

House, pre- seed- brick 'front.' containing II rooms
besides bathroom and closet; has ali modern conye-
niences heated by furnace large dry cellar
and window hangings with the house. Persons de-
cations on Capitol HILL Address ST. S. E.. East Cap
itol Station. for terms, &c. Y0-3t'
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WANTED HOUSES.

WANTED-A FURNISHED HOUSE, For DESIR-
~ able tenant. until LIST June. WM. P. YOUNG,
l42O New York avenue. j9-3t
The true northerner., 1883-06-01
A Famous Dueling Ground.

The Weehawken ground is hard to
identify now; a monument put there a
few months after Hamiltons fall caused
so many other duels by the spirit of
competition it inspired in boys and fools
that the Jersey people broke it down in
1920, though the slab upon it, which is
about threI feet by two and half, re-
mains in possession of q neighboring
family. Oliver II. Perry fought duel
on or about the same spot with Marine
Capt. Heath in 1918. Decatur was
Perry's second; the following year he
fell on the dueling ground of Bladens-
burg. Perry threw away his fire.
Alexander Hamilton's son fell on this
spot two years before his father, in a
duel where he was, if possible, more
the aggressor than his father; young
Hamilton and Gen. Hamilton were shot
in nearly the same portion of the body,
on the side just above the hip. Aaron
Burr had fought on the same ground,
four years before he killed Hamilton,
with the latter's brother-in-law, John
B. Church, for slandering him
Church's bullet went through Burr's
coat. De Witt Clinton fought John
Swartwout on or about the same duel
ing ground the year before Hamilton
was killed, and shot Swartwout, who
was Burr's strongest henchman, twice
in the leg, and even then Swartwout
wanted another shot, and Clinton had
literally to leave the field without COM
pleting the satisfaction demanded. The
Swartwouts were frequently at Wee
hawken IA principals or duelists. Isaac
Gouverneur was killed in 1916 by the
Hamilton monument. In 1916 grocer
and British officer fought duel there
in sight of perfect circus of boats on
the river and spectators on the rocks,
and the grocer was shot dead; the
grocers brother, few years a terward,
killed the Captains brother. An editor
named Graham was killed on the same
spot in 1897 on account of dispute al
the card table. Several other persons
The true northerner., 1883-06-01
"SOmeilng Mos Remarkable ~

An old colored man, evidently from
the country, was standing, wrapped in
admiration and an old army overcoat,
IN front of the folding g-machine when
We went into the press-room.
Ever see anything to beat that, un-
Gle ?"
well, boss, dat are is mos 'stonish-
in. Hits wonderful piece oh mechan-
ic llism, an it jes lays out de paten'
st lmp-puller an frows dirt on de secu-
ler saw, but boss, we has q mo- remark
able thing down ter our settlement
somefin' dat wud make dis YER ma
chinery look like de small side show
'longside de sho' 'nough suckus in de
big tent"
What is it, uncle?"
docs yer know Hornsby's Bend,
down on de ribber?"
~Yes."
We'll, sab, dis yer machinery OBJ
yours am right pert; but Mars James
Hornsby hab somfn' dat would make
all dat mechanicalism 'shamed of it.
self"
What, in the mischief, has he got ?"
Mars James Hornsby, sab, hab got
houn' pup what's web-footed, an a
dominicker hen what crows like roost-
er.'-Ierds SJtings.
The true northerner., 1883-06-01
were fatally or dangerously wounded at
Weehawken.-Ne,0 York Tribune.
A Queer Patient,


A curious story illustrating the effect
Of alcoholic indulgence on the nerves
and mind was told by physician who
was one Of the guests ut the banquet
given to DIR. Holmes in New York.
DR.. NJ, who is one of the most
eminent specialists in nervous diseases
In the country, lately made yachting
voyage to the Carolina coast. One af-
ternoon, while anchored near the shore,
he saw O man, pacing to and fro, We
hemently signaling the yacht. He
jumped into boat and roved ashore.
The man proved to be gigantic
young fellow, powerfully built, we'll
dressed, but bearing in his face marks
of dissipation.
"They tell me-" he said, "there's O
doctor from the North aboard that yacht
that's death on nerves"
81 know little about tho nerves, y
said the koctor, modestly "Do you
wish to consult me?"
The young man changed color and
showed considerable agitation. "Yes,
do, Doctor" he whispered. I'm done
for if YOU can't help me-"
"Have you any mortal disease?"
"No; / wish / hadp
"What is the matter with you, then ?"
The young fellow made one or two
futile efforts to speak, and at last,
trembling with shame and humiliation,
he gasped:
I've lost my courage!"
Lost your courage? What an alb
surd fancy!"
Its no fancy; it's the truth. It's
been goin' on for two years. Last week
1 had difficulty with o gentleman,
hyah, an when he drew his pistol, sah,
I-I'-clutching the doctors arm-"1
was afraid-afraid!
The mans abject agony was so real
that the doctor could not laugh.
Have you consulted any one?" he
asked
"Yes; 1 tole ole Nanny Peak. Shes
negro, but wise woman sab.
told her. l made her promise to keer
il, an she prescribed for me. But
twa'n't no good shaking his head de-
spairingly.
What did she prescribe?"
"She told me to boil a snappin' turtle
an eat it hot, with cayenne. / took
three on 'em. But 'twa'nt no good"
The doctor meditated a moment
Then he said, Il will send you bottle,
from which you are to take teaspoon
ful of the liquid in it every morning be.
fore breakfast. But alcoholic liquor in
any shape will prevent its action. You
must not touch whisky, or even wine,
for three months"
"Three months Three months, did
you say? But I'll do it; I'll do it,
Doctor. An if you can bring my cour-
age back, I'll pray God to bless you
every day of my Hfe."
1t is needless to say that the bottle,
when sent, contained only water, which
the patient was not likely to recognize
from the taste. When the yacht sailed
the doctor saw the pale, bloated face OF
his patient on the shore as he waved a
hopeful good-by. But whether he re,
covered his lost courage or not, he
never knew.-Youths Companion.
The true northerner., 1883-06-01
Not a Native.

A man called on the Secretary Of
State, and, drawing the high official
aside, said;
Il heard somebody say that er man
what was born in fureign country
could not be Gov'ner of the Newnited
States; is thar any truth In what l
heered?"
No one who was born in foreign
country can be President of the United
States, replied the Secretary.
"Wall, that strikes me purity hard,
fur l amt got nigh sich encouragement
ter go to the night school what 1 jined
some time ago L don't say that ever
woulder been President, still I'd feel a
heap better eff L thought that the
thing was in reach. Wall, sir, since l
first heered that it bothered me power
full, an my wife is so pestered that she's
fallen away to mere skeleton.
where were you born?" asked the
Secretary.
Down here in Saline county"
Saline county is not foreign re-
piled the Secretary, with smile. "You
are o native of the United States, and
are eligible, so far as birth is concerned
to the highest Office in the land"
Gimme your hand, pardner. You've
lifted a load as heavy as horse-block
often my shoulders. I'll go right home
an tell my wife, an then buy her a
head of cabbage, case she amt eat
nothin' since we heered the distractin'
news. It'll be wuth a dollar to see that
woman eat. t."-ArkanSdW Traveller.
The true northerner., 1883-06-01
New YOrk's Good Society.

The Rev. DR.. Hepworth wants to
know what our good society" is good
for. He knows that New York has a
limited number of pripcely families,
and he describes them in the Hdepend-
ent as follows: "They have not usurped
power; they have inherited it. They
hold it by the divine right of deserving.
They look back along an honorable
record, none the worse because poverty
coupled with honesty is at the further
end of the vista. They have had wealth
so long that it has ceased to intoxicate
The bewildering novelty of money pos
session has worn off, and their long bank
accounts are not an incentive to rush
into pleasures which are oil the more
pleasurable because they are immoral. Z"
But he deplores the condition OF another
portion of fashionable society. "They
have money!" he says, "but that is only
another way of saying that they can
afford to do their worst and procure
partial means of concealment. Their
peculiarities are chiefly developed in
secret and after dark. They dare not
tel the half they know about their
neighbors, nor listen to half of what
their neighbors know about them.
Their gospel is the gospel of per
cents. and beyond large income and
an unchecked passion lies the terra in
cog,,ita of morality, which they have
no desire to explore. Their time is
spent in round of pleasures, suggested
by q painful e,lnui. Intrigues of the
most compromising character are not
infrequent and the air is at times made
foul 10y scandals which point to the
hopeless wreck of domestic happiness. +"
The true northerner., 1883-06-01

Ihave little comforter
Tnat climbs upon my knee,
And makes the world seem possible
When things go wrong with me.
She never Is the one 10 say,
If you had only been
More careful and more sensible
This thing had been foreseen.
She blesses me,
Caresscs me,
And whispers, Never mind:
Tomorrow night
All will be right,
My papa. good and kind.
To give me wise and good advice
have of friends score:
But then the trouble ever Is,
knew IL all before.
And when ones heart IL full OF care.
Ones plans all in "A moss.
The wisest reasoning, think,
Can't make the trouble less.
My Mamies way,
IL just TO say,
20 papa, don't be sad;
Tomorrow night
All will be bright,
And then we shall be gladl-
Some think have been much to blame;
Some say, Il told you so
And Others sigh, What can't be helped
Must be endured, you know"
OF course, ii trouble cant be helped,
Then crying IL in vain;
But VIXEN wrong will not come right
Why should l not complain2
In NAMES eyes
I'm always wise:
She never thinks me wrong;
It's understood
I'm always good
Good rs the day Is long.
Then come, my little comforter,
And climb upon my knee:
You make the world seem possible
When thin - so wrong with me.
Fer you've the wisdom far beyond
The reach OF any sage,
The loving, tender, hopeful trust
That he { can strengthen age.
Say, Papa, dear,
Now don Z YOU fear:
Before tomorrow night
The cares YOU dread
Will all have fled,
And everything be right
-H0ipers Weekiy.
The true northerner., 1883-06-01

MICA has been discovered on an
eastern Pennsylvania farm. This is
not Micah the prophet, though there is
q prophet in mica.
The true northerner., 1883-06-01

MASSACHUSETTS, fisheries employ
25,117 persons, and at least 100000
persons are supported by this industry,
which has just passed through an un-
usually prosperous year in 1882.
The true northerner., 1883-06-01

The annual cattle sales in the United
States are reported to amount to $780,.
0O0,O00
The true northerner., 1883-06-01

TO A CIUAKETTE.
Burn, burn, burn,
And tell of thy charm to me;
For | cannot utter Alright
The affection feel for thee
mourn for the college student
Who never has felt thy sway;
D hail TO the cigarette,
That banishes care away
Let them tell of the baneful poison.
That turks in the ,inty fold:
But for package of good Sweet Cap
And a touch Of the spell that Is old
Burn, burn, burn,
In clouds Of eddying rings,
And carry to heaven as incense
The words thy poet sings.
= M horsI St,LdarI
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-09-01
A Good Story.

In the village of W lived a man
who had once been Judge of the coun-
ty, and was known all over it by the
name of Judge l.. He kept store and
saw-mill, and was always sure to have
the best of a bargain on his side, by
which means he had gained an ample
competency, and some did not hesitate
to call him "the biggest rascal in the
world" He was very conceited withal,
and used to delight to brag of his bust
ness capacity whenever any one was
near to listen. One rainy day. as quite
number were seated around the stove
in the store, be began, as usual, to tell
his great bargains, and at last wound
up with the expression, Nobody has.
never cheated me, nor they cant
neither. ttzstt
Judge said an old man of the
company, "I'vea cheated you NOR n you
ever did me. "slfs, VI
ssHow SOP" asked the Judge.
eff you'll promise you won't go to
law about it, nor do nothing, I'll tell, or
else won't; you are too much OF a law
character for me. :"
.Let' hear! let's hear!'' cried half a
dozen voices. s.
I'm promise, 2 said the Judge, g and
treat in the bargain ?
"Well, do you remember that wagon
you robbed me out off,
g never robbed you of any wagon,
exclaimed the Judge; :" only got the
best of a bargain. /"
"Wen, I made up my mind to have it
bao opdis ta#
"You never did" interrupted the cute
Judge.
"Well, you see, Judge, I sold you one
day a very nice pine log, and bargalned
with you for q lot more. Well, that log
I stole off your pile, down by your mill.
the night before, and the next day /
sold it to you. The next night I drew
it back home, and sold it to you the
next day; and so / kept on until you
bought your own log OF me twenty-seyen
times. =
s:That is falser' exclaimed the infu-
rated Judge, running to his books and
examining his log accounts; "you never
sold us tWentY-seyen logs of the same
measurement.
ST know it, said the vender in logs;
sby drawing it back and forth the ends
wore off until it was only ten feet long
Just fourteen shorter than the first
time I brought it-and when it got SO
short drew it home again and worked
| it up into shingles, and then | concluded
I had got my wagon back and slowed
away in my pocket-book. -
The exclamation of the Judge was
drowned in the shouts of the bystanders,
and the log-drawer found the door
without the promised treat. And to
see a man mad you have only to ask the
Judge if he ever was robbed The
| PLoaO77lGaa.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-09-01
Now She Wants to Kill a Bear.

Miss Fuller is bright and attractive
young lady who is doing her share in
the worlds work by conducting a school
at Grand Marais. When not teaching
the young idea to handle its musketry,
she has been learning how to shoot, her
self, and by practice has become quite
an expert with the Winchester. it didn't
take much pleading to win apromise
from Mike Brazel, with whose family
Miss Fuller boards, that he would give
her a lesson in deer-slaying. Choosing q
favorable night the plucky schoolma am,
armed with her rifle and attended by
Mr.. Brazel, repaired to a small lake
where deer were known to be frequent
visitors. A jack-light was rugged in the
stern of boat, and, with rifle ready,
the lady patiently waited developments.
Soon fine buck came stamping through
the brushwood, attracted by the glare
on the water. Plunging in, he swan
toward the light, until he was near
enough for shot. " NoW'ss your
time" whispered Mike to his. COM.
panion.
! "Where shall aim forpn inquired
the girl, in a tone of intense excite
ment.
Fright behind the ear was the
answer. No more words passed. An
instant after the school-ma' ANS rife
sent forth binding flash and deaien-
ing report. Ibid hit hiH. 9' queried
the girl, as she took the rifle from her
shoulder. n answer Mr.. Brazel sent
his boat forward with . couple. of pow
erful strokes, and there, struggling In
the water, lay the gallant buck, the
blood pouring from a bullet-hole be-
hind his car, attesting the accuracy of
the teachers aim. The sight overcame
her. Sinking down in the boat, she
clasped Ter fair hands. raised her eyes
to heaven, and exclaimed: .'Now, LEI
eae only capture bear and / will be
ready to dien'- Marquette (liich.) Mai
ing Journal.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-09-01
A BASEBALL BALLAD.

]. Smith is dead. That fine young man
We ne'er shall see him more.
He was member Of our club
Since 1864.
His private virtues were immense,
His manner free and bluff.
He wore paper collar, and
Was never known to muff.
He rarely took a drink more strong
Than lemonade or pop:
He hated drunkardS, and was
Magnificent short-stop.
His nose was Roman, and his eyes
Continually were peeled;
He made a splendid umpire, and
A beautiful left-field.
His hair was red, and shingled close;
Much sunburned was his face,
He never showed with more effect
Than on the second base.
Being man, he had his faults.
AS likewise have we all;
He felt q preference for the New
York regulation ball.
Though not a matrimonial man,
He dearly loved a match,
And, like his sisters, had but few
Superiors on the catch.
He had noble mind, as exc
A very supple wrist;
And when he pitched he gave the ball
His own peculiar twist. ,s.s5 III
OF politics and church affairs ~
He held restricted views;
His feet were usually encased
In canvas, hob-nailed shoes.
But he is gone. With ms and outs
Forever he is done;
He broke his heart and hurt his spleen
In making ahome-run.
His body we have planted now,
His soul is in the sky;
The angels reached from Heaven down
And took him on the fly.
Burlington Hdlpkeye
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-09-01
The Crops In the Northwest.
Sr. paul, MINI, A

Sr.f PAUL, MINI, Aug. 70. Z
Harvest began all along the Northern
Pacific to-day. In the entire valley the
week has been characterized chiefly by the,
increase of quality of the wheat fields,
which were expected not to go over, No. l.
Under the favor able condition of the past
week the fields are now confidently ex-
pected to give up a bounteous yield, of No.
hard. George Barnes, President Of the
Northern Pacific Elevator Company, speaks
very highly of the crop being harvested.
He says that in his long and varied ex-
perience in wheat matters he has never
seen such wonderful outcome. Six weeks
ago there was apparently complete
failure. The stalk is rather short, but the
heads are long and the grain plump and
large. Indeed, SO large and heavy are the
grains that some fear has been expressed
that careless handling would cause some
Smelling, but by commencing early and cut
ting it before it is over-ripe it is hoped to
avoid this contingency. There can bo no
question that the crop will be large. The
few fields that have already been
cut fully bear out the assertion that the
Red River Valley output of wheat will be
d great one. On the Dalrymple farm har-
vest commenced to-day with $50 self-bind.
ers in a row. The cat crop in Cass will
also be a large one and the result big. The
average wheat crop for the Immediate Red
River Valley can be set down at twenty.
five bushels, and beyond a distance OF
thirty miles from the river it may fall a
little below it, In Trail, Walsh, Grand
FIX and Pembina Counties the harvest will
commence tomorrow and next day, and
the present fine weather may be taken as a
guarantee that the crop will be secured in
good condition. On the Minnesota the har-
Weld was good. Five large elevators are
being erected along the line of the More.
head Northern for the reception of the fall
crop. With another week of fair weather,
and everything points to that now, the
crop of North Dakota will be cut and in
shock, and the best ever harvested IN this
region.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-09-01

~ u
"Johnson tells me they hope in another,
hour to have you out Of this if all goes
right and here Strawford breaks oil
suddenly.
Sand and pebbles are once more rat
Ting down from the treacherous western
wall
my Godr' exclaims Strawford, in
low tones, Il am afraid it's all up with
Frank -
Faster and faster slides the sand, and
Gaskell gives one agonized look into
Strawford's plying face. Then once
again the sand comes down in one
fierce rush. completely filling the cut
ting, and Strawlord, with the memory
of Frank Gaskell's last look. turns
away Oscar Fay adams, IN Christian
U7aiOn., - Et. #i I'D
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-09-01

"A nice filling for chocolate cake is
made Of five tablespoonful of grated
chocolate, five of sugar, and the yelk OF
one egg; if the egg does not moisten it
sufficiently wet it with a little milk; put
it in little tin pail and set it in dish
of boiling water. and cook like custard
until 1t begins to bubble.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-07
State Correspondence.
StratfOFd.

The residences of MT. George A. Talbot and Mrs. Olney, on Main street, were bur glarized on Monday evening, or rather Tues day morning last. An entrance at Mir. Tal- bots was effected by boring through the panels of his two back hall doors The bur glars secured eight silver napkin rings, an overcoat and a loaf of cake. They had also begun operations upon the safe which stood in the dining room, and which contained all their valuable silverware. At Mrs. Olney's they did not have time to secure anything for they were seen by Miss Mary Olney, who got up and followed them down stairs, when they ran out of the front door. There were two of them and she says they were young men, and one had smooth face, was about five feet high and dressed in dark roundabout jackets, gray pants and black soft hats. She says she did not give any alarm as her first impression was that as they had left the house she must lock them outs 1t IS to be regretted that she did not see their faces more fully so as to identify them.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-07
New York Produce Market.

NEw YoEK, Feb. 6. FLOUR-steady moderate inquiry; sales, II, 700 barrels; Stats s 40aS7 25 Ohio, B 85a co west s 40a7 %: southern, s4 40a6 75. WHEAT-4a2ac. higher and strong; fair speoula- tive business; No. l whi e. $1 164; sales, SO,J0G bushels No. red for February, S1 17Aas1 18h S76000 bushels do. for March, sl 19a1 19z :; 24O, coo bushels do. for April s1 21a1 21h 72,O0o busb- sis do. for May, s1 22a1 22k. Receipts, 7l0,O0O bushels.
 CORN 7Ea1fc. higher; moderate trade; mixed western for spot, 65a73c ; do for futures, 6s 1<a 7O1lc sales, s6OOoO bushels receipts 1925 bush els
 oATs-2laac,. better; State, 48a5sc.; western, 47a53c sales, 280, 900 bushels, including No. for February, 431Sa4SAc; do for March, 49a495Sc do. for May, 491sa49Ac. Teceipts 45000 bushels. BEEE-Quiet.
 PCRK-Quiet spot new mess, s19 00a19 25. LARD-A shade easier; steam rep dered, S11 521<. BUTTER-Quiet; Western, 16a36c State, 2OaS1c creamery, 38a40c.
 PBTRoLEgM-Market quiet and firm; United, Sl 035S crude in bbls-, 7a71<c; naphtha in bb1s., 65lc refined in bbls. here 7%a7z6c.; do io PhiIa, delphia and Baltimore 77Ga735c. SUGAR-Firnl.
 MOLASSES-Steady.
 RI 'E-Steady.
 FREIGHTS-Steady.
 COFFEE-Quiet
 SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE-Firm at 53ka54c. R0SIN-Steady at S1 Goal 676. EfhELOW-Quist at S3<a8 7-16c.