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CIinChing His Argument.

Gen. Frank L. Wolford is a member
of the House of Representatives from
the Eleventh Kentucky district. A
good story is told here which illus
trates the style of campaign speech
making in which rival candidates in
that State meet and discuss public is
sues. Gen. Wolford and his opponent
met at jamestown, where about 5000
people had gathered. Gen. Frye led
off In an hours speech, closing by say
ing: This is the best Government the
sun ever shone upon, and the freest.
Who ever heard of such magnanimity
as was shown by this Government to
the Confederate soldier when the war
was ended?" Gen. Wolford arose and
said: Gen. Frye, would like to ask
Frye. well, what did they do with
the great and good soldier Gen. Robert
E. Lee, when he surrendered at Apo
mattox?" Then, without pausing for
q reply, he answered his own question:
81 will tell you. They tied his hands
behind him, tied his feet, put rope
around his neck, and hung him on the
spot. Raise up, Bill Skys, and tell
what you know about it. You were
there" Bill arose, and said slowly:
yes, 1 was thar; it's so, gentlemen.
Wolford then proceeded, before grant
ing Gen. Frye time to collect himself
at the audacity of the witness dishon
esty, and said: What did they do with
JEFF Davis? Why, will tell you. They
took him to Fortress Monroe, put him
in the hull of a gunboat, and kept him
there until he died from rheumatic
pains. Raise up, Bill Skys, and tell
what you know about that; you were
there" Bill arose and answered: 81
was-I was thar. I was one of the
pall-bearers. Then Wolford, as a sort
of climax, said: "They would have
killed me. too, had they not been
afraid" Turning to Frye, and pulling
six-shooter, he fairly shrieked: What
have you to say to that?" Nothing,
answered Frye; there's nothing be-
tween you and I."-Washi1agto1o Cor
responde71ce.
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FROM THE OLD WORLD.
FROM the..qreat Loaado1. Ina. J Tinnes.

FROM fhe-gTeGt. London Eng. Times
Among the many specifics introduced to the
public for the cure sof dyspepsia, indigestion,
arrangements of various. kinds, and as a general
family medicine, none have met with such gen
ulne appreciation as Hop Bitters. introduced
to this country but comparatively short time
since, to meet the great demand for pure, safe
and perfect family medicine, they have rapidly
increased in favor, until they are, without ques-
ton the most popular and valuable medicine
known. Its worldwide renown is not due to
the advertising it has received; it is famous by
reason of its inherent virtues. 1t does all that
is claimed for it. 1t discharges its curative
powers without any of the evil effects of other
bitters or medicine, being perfectly safe and
harmless for the most frail woman, smallest
child and weakest invalid to use. Few are the
homes indeed whore the great discovery has not
already been hailed as deliverer and welcomed
as friend. 1t does what others affect to do.
Composed of simple materials. it is marvel
of delicate and successful combination. Moth
ing is wanting. Every ingredient goes straight
to the mark at which it is aimed and never fails.
Pleasant to the palate, agreeable to the stomach,
and thoroughly effective as a cure, it has won
for itself the confidence of all.-Tines, London.
Eng.
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A Resigned Vice President.

The only Vice President who ever re-
signed that Office was Calhoun, who did
so In December, 1882, he having been
elected first on the ticket with John
Quincy Adams, and served from 1926 to
1929 with HIM, and then, having been
elected on the ticket with Andrew Jack
son, served from 1929 to Jan. 4, 1888,
his resignation not having been ac-
cepted until that time. Martin Van
Buren, had been elected the preceding
November to serve as Vice President
during Jackson's second term, from
1888 to 1897. In December, 1882, Cal
houn was elected Senator from South
Carolina, and then sent in his resigna-
ton as Vice President, which Office he
would have had until March 4, 1888.
When Conkling and Platt resigned
as Senators from New York in May,
1881, some one having said, II wonder
II the third Senator from that State"
(Which Vice President Arthur was
called, owing to his so often having the
opportunity to give the casting vote)
will resign too?" Others laughed at
the suggestion, saying there was no
one to whom a Vice President could
send in a resignation of his Office. They
were ignorant that as a matter If TACT
Calhoun had resigned that Office.
The journal of the Senate, pig. 80,
1928, says: "The President com
municated a letter from the Secretary
OF State, transmitting the copy Of a
letter dated Columbia, S. c., Dec. %,
1882, addressed to him by John c. Cal
houn, resigning the Office of Vice Pres
ident of the United States"
This letterS was sent to the Senate
Jan. 4, 1888, and Mr.. Calhoun took his
seat as a Senator that very day. He
was not over friendly to jackson,
though elected on the same ticket with
him.
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DOneSiS.

Hard is the lot of the work-girl. Not
the stout, hearty servant-grl, not too
proud to be servant, nor aEaid, but
able to work. Good, competent ser
wants are always in demand, getting
good wages, good homes, are well-fed
and able to dress much beyond their
station. But we'll born, delicate girls,
chock full of pride and airs, who prefer
to stand in the shops to stewing over a
stove, and sooner than be caught wrest-
ling a window and doing house, kitchen
or chamber work for So week, lodged
and boarded, will work in shoe-shops
and factories for 50 and So week, or sew
and make pants at starvation wages, or
stand eighteen hours behind a counter
for the munifcent pay of So week and
board themselves. The result is that
the servant girls prosper and do we'll.
Their ranks are made up almost entire
~ of foreigners, so great IS the prejudice
to working out among American-born
girls Cincinnati Enquirer.
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OYerhanging Trees.

An English paper gives examples of
the subtleties of the law as it applies to
overhanging trees OF vines. An owner,
aggrieved by the growth of branches
from his neighbours tree extending over
his ground, is recommended to first in
innate to the neighbor the existence of
the nuisance before proceeding to the
extremity of cutting off the branches.
But this he can do at any time if he
but carefully avoids cutting an atom on
his neighbours side of the line. He
must let the loppings lie, however, or
send them to the neighbor. and not use
them in any way himself Nor can he
take the fruit, even what has fallen on
the ground, unless granted to him by
the neighbor. The neighbor, on the
other hand, must not cross to get il
without permission, but, if permission
is refused, he may go and get it, SUBJ
ject to any damage that he may commit.
For the Withholding of permission con-
stitutes taking possession of the fruit.
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HEALTHIS WEALTH

DIT: 4. e. Vests nerve and brain treatment, q
specific for hysteria, dizziness, conyulsions.
nervous headache, mental depression, loss OF
memory, premature old age, caused by over.
exertlon or over-indulgence, which leads to mis-.
cry, decay and death. One box will cure recon
cases, Each box contains one months treat
ment. One dollar box or six boxes for fiv
dollars, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price
we guarantees SIX boxes to cure any case. Wit
each order received by us for six Eoxes, accom-.
panied with five dollars, We will send the pur.
chaser our written guarantees to return the money
II the treatment does not effect cure. Guar
antees issued only by Lambie & Co., corner
Third and Wabashaw streets, st. Paul, Minn
Ord'-s by rlan promptly attended TO.
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A NEW FUEL.
An IOWA Man Who Has a Sure Thine
on His Fuel supply.
Exchanged

| Exchanged
The smartest man I've met in Iowa il
farmer near Fort Dodge. His name
is Bill Ruggles. He has 400-acre farm
a splendid dairy, coal mine under hi.
farm, and fine belt of hard timber
within sight of his house.
When 1 went into Mr.. Ruggles' large
sitting-room l noticed very large stove
It was the shape of a parallelopipedon
about four feet long, three feet high
and the same broad. 1t heated the sit.
ting-room and hall very nicely. CT SEE
you burn wood, Mr.. Ruggles? re
marked, as I held my hands up to warn
them.
No, sir; I can't afford to burn wood
it's too much trouble to cut it."
"Then coal, I suppose? 1 continued
"No, sir-too much trouble to dig
coal. I'm burning something that beats
coal or wood-eheaper than either O
them, though have both coal and wood
on my farm"
"What can you burn cheaper than
wood or coal?" asked, desiring to solve
the puzzle.
"Why, burn corn stalks, sir. Corn
stalks are the cheapest and best fuel on
earth. It is ten times as easy to gather
corn stalks and tie them into punches as
it is to cut down those trees. Why
can go into the corn field with two mer
and in aday bundle up corn stalks enough
to warm my house all winter"
LET me see you put some corn stalks
into the stove" said.
Mr.. Ruggles stepped to the door and
brought in bundle of corn stalks aboui
three feet through. They were bound
tightly together. The bundle weighed
about forty pounds. Then, lifting the
top of the stove, he laid them in npor
the glowing embers and closed up the
front damper.
How long will they burn ?" I asked.
"Three hours. don't let them burn
with fame. My stove closes alright.
let them burn slowly without fame.
get all the heat there is in them. The
stove is large, with an immense radiat.
ing surface. It doesn't have to be very
hot"
snow" said Mr.. Ruggles, "five such
bundles a day keep my sitting room
warm, or 600 bundles for the winter. ]
can bind up 600 bundles of corn stalks
in two days myself. I couldn't chop
the wood to warm this stove in week.
Then inthe spring have load of strong
ashes for my wheat field, while my
neighbors have to cut up the same corr
stalks in the spring to get them away
from the harrow. It makes me smile
when I hear about those idiots I'D in
Minnesota who have ffty-acre corn
fields and still go cold or buy coal.
Why, would rather burn corn stalks
than cut maple wood within sight of the
house."
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THE FOURTH OF MARCH.
How Ii Came TO BE Fixed the Date of the
Presidents Inauguration.
from the Boston Traveller.I


from the Boston Traveller.l
In very early times, when March 3
was supposed to be the last day to
which Congress could extend itself in
the odd year with propriety, it would
occasionally be found hard at work as
the Sd passed into the 4th. AS the
4th of March is the day for the in
auguration of the executive department
of the Government of the United States,
that date has become the first in this
nation. It was fixed upon in 1888 by
the action of the Continental Congress,
which, on the 18th of September,
adopted the following resolve, preceded
by preamble which set forth in order
the reasons for the action of that Con-
gress at that time, "That the first We'd
nesday in January next be the day for
appointing electors in the several States
which before the said day shall have
ratified the said constitution; that the
first Wednesday in February next be
the day for the electors to assemble In
their respective States and vote for a
President, and that the first Wednes-
day in March next be the time, and the
present seat of Congress New York;
the place, for commencing the proceed
ings under the said constitution" The
first Wednesday in March, 1889, fell on
the 4th of March, hence the precedence
of that day in our history under the
constitution. It was not till the
30th of April, 1889, however, that
Washington became President, owing to
various circumstances, but In 1898,
when he entered upon his second Presi-
Dental term, he was inaugurated on
the 4th of March. Were 1883 an in
augural year, the ceremonies would have
been postponed to the 9Th of March,
as the 4th of March fell on Sunday.
Next year will be the leap year, and
the 18th of March Will be on Tuesday !;
and the next President will begin the
twenty-fifth Presidential term on
Wednesday, March 4, 1885. Our cent
ury of Presidents will be completed on
the 4th of March, 1889; and the Presi-
dent to complete it will be chosen in
1889, if we shall insist that the work
must be done by newly-chosen Presi-
dent. Properly, we should say, the
man who shall go out in 1889 will be
the completing Chief Magistrate Of this
nation, as will regard the first century
of the nations constitutional life It will
be soon enough to discuss the matter
almost six years hence. Possibly the
30th of April, 1889, the hundredth an
niversary of Washington's first inaugur-
alton as President of the United States,
would be selected as the most fitting
day on which to have a national cole
bration of the beginning of our career
as people with a fixed government of
limited powers, and with the principles
of liberty admitted in every way-save
where the colored race were concerned.
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In Switzerland, for its seeming Ca
pacity probably the most wonder full
dairying country in the world, the cattle
of the various cantons are quite distinct.
The owners generally arrange for an
animal inspection when the best cattle
for breeding are selected. The race is
large, remarkably persistent in repeating
the same characteristics, made hardy by
mountain climbing, excellent for milk
and for beef. It is believed if more
known in this country they would take
high place, as they are of the most
thrifty habits, eating what is set be-
fore them and picking up a living in
poor pastures.
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From Germany,

KATzENBACHHoF, GERMANY, Aug. %, 1881.
Hop BitterS Co.
Dear Sirs:-I have taken your most precious
essence Hop Bitters-and 1 can already, after SO
short time, assure you that 1 feel much better
than have felt for months.
have had, during the course of four years,
three times an inflammation of the kidneys
The last, in January, 1880, was the worst; and L
took lot of medicine to cure the same, in con-
sequence of which my stomach got terribly
weakened. 1 suffered from enormous pains, had
to bear great torments when taking nourish-
ment, had sleepiess nights, but none of the medi-
cine was Of the least use to me. Now, in conse-
quence of taking Hop Bitters, these pains and
inconvenience have entirely left me, have a
good nights rest, and am sufficiently strength
ened for work, while 1 always had to lay down
during the day, and this almost every hour. 1
shall think it my duty to recommend the Bitters
to all who suffer, for l am sure l cannot thank
the Lord enough that I came across your prepa-
ration, and l hope He will maintain you long
time to come for the welfare of suffering man
kinds Yours very truly,
kPAULINE HAUsSLER, Gebr. Ros'er.
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From Portugal and Spain.

Gentlemen:-Though not in the habit of prais-
ing patent medicines, which for the most part
are not only useless but injurious, l have con-
stantly used Hop Bitters for the past four years
in cases of indigestion, debility, feebleness of
constitution and in all diseases caused by Door
or bad ventilation, want Of air and exercise,
overwork and want of appetite, with the most
perfect success.
am the first who introduced your Hop Bit
tiers in Portugal and Spain, where they are now
used very extensively. Yours very truly,
BARON DBFoNTE BELLA.
Profession de chemie ct de Pharmacie, COIN
bra university, Coimbra, Portugal.
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Domestic Economy.

The wife of a peasant who was in the
habit OF borrowing her neighbours cof-
fee-mill, che day broke, the article be-
yond repair, and when her husband
came II she cried out in despair:
Alas! We are financially ruined for
the excursion season! ! have broke
Mrs. Blanks cofIee-mill. and it Will cost
Us 20 cents to replace IT."
All! hui You are indeed poor finan-
cler.' replied the husband "Send the
remains homo by The servant girl and
gea mad st the lady. Then YOU will
not he expected 70 pay damages. and
she will not dare aa?z ~ yo,,r fii1-:rn,1s ,,
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Waking q SIeeDer.

A certain good brother, Obadiah
Turner, OF Lynn, Mass, once kept a
journal, In which, under date "1646,
June We 3d." he thus describes the
method" adopted by a jealous special
officer in the church ministered unto by
Rev. Samuel Whiting: "Allen Bridges
hath been chosen to wake We sleepers in
meeting, and, being much proud of his
place, must need have fox tale fixed
to ye end of long staff, wherewith he
may brush the faces of them vt will
have maps in time of discourse; likewise
sharp thorne wherewith he may
pricl1le such as may be most sounde.
On the last Lord his day. as he strutted
about We Westinghouse, he did spy
Mr.. Thomas sleeping with much com
fort. his head being steadied by being in
We corner, and his hand grasping We rail.
And SO spying, Allen did quickly thrust
his staff behind David Ballond and gave
him grievous prick upon ye hand,
whereupon Mr.. Thomas did spring up
much above We floor, and with terrible
force strike his head against We wall, and
also to ye great wonder Of all, prophan-
lie crying out in loud voice, he dream
ing, as it seemed, vt a woodchuck had
bit his hand. But on coming to know
where he was. and We CRATE scandal he
had committed, he seemed much
abashed, but did not speak. And I
think he will not soon again go to sleep
in meeting. Ye women may sometime
sleepe and none know it, by reason Of
their enormous bonnets. Mr.. Whiting
doth pleasantlie say vt from We pulpit he
doth seem to be preaching to stacks Of
straw, with men jotting here and there
among them"
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"WHo Is Lucifer?' said the teacher
to the infant class in Sunday-school. "I
KNOW" spoke up brave 5-year-old girl
in very earnest tone. "Well, tell me,
Katie" said the teacher. "W'y, Lucy's
fer Bob Spriggs, who has such funny
little mustache, an wears such q short
toat; but papa don't like him at all. an
sez he amt got no sense an no money,
an he's fer Eat ole Mr.. Grip, am"
"That will do, Katie" broke in the
teacher; "I sec you are posted. We
will go on to another question:" and it
required the teacher five minutes to get
through using her handkerchief wiping
her eyes. she chad such bad cold, you
know" for Lucy was instructing another
class near by. Lucy told her mother
afterward that she thought Katie too
young to go to school, the confinement
was not good for her.
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Assessment for Opening and Extension
Of Thomas Street.

CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, April %, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the assessment of
benefits, damages, costs and expenses arising
from the opening and extension of Thomas street,
from Dale street to West CITY Limits, in the city
of st. Paul, Minnesota, has been completed and
entered of record by the Board of Public Works
in and for said city, and that said assessment
was duly confirmed by said Board on the Goth
day of April, A. D. 1888
JOHN HARRINGTON, President.
Official r. L. GoRlIAN,
Clerk Board of Public Works. l14-1I6
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J. A. MCCONKEY,
DEALER IN
Groceries. Flour Feed, &C.,
Dakota Avenue, Near Isabel Street,
WEST ST. PAUL.

The undersigned respectfully informs the citi-
zens of the Sixth Ward that he has this day
opened grocery store on Dakota avenue, and
is now ready to supply his friends and all others
desiring frst-class articles, with a new, fresh
and complete assortment of the finest groceries,
bought at cash prices, selected with care, and
to meet the wants of the practical and economi-
cal housekeeper.
In opening this store, it is with the intention
of keeping constantly on hand nothing but the
purest, freshest and best of groceries, and every
thing used in the household, usually kept in
frst-class groceries. / earn estly invite YOU to
try my new stock of Teas and Coffees, thew will
be found the best and cheapest in the market,
new, fresh and pungent stock. The very fine
and large stock of Sugars, Spices, Canned
Goods, Jelies, Preserves, ETC., etc., are the best
that cash can buy, and the last seasons products
Among the canned fruits is full assortment of
the celebrated and famous brand of the Qreida
Community Preserves. l have also a full line Of
Dried Fruits, including Apples, Peaches, Prunes,
Cherries, Currants, Plums, etc.
In my line of Fish is included Mackerel,
Round Herring, White Fish, Cod Fish whole
and boneless), etc.
Smokers are invited to try my fine stock Of
Cigars and Tobaccos. No better selection to be
found in the city.
Please call and see and try for yourself, and
feel confident that if you once try my goods you
will concede that they are frst-class In every
particular, and as cheap as they can be pur-
chased in st. Paul. Satisfaction guaranteed.
J. A. MoCONKEY,
Dakota Avenue, West st. Paul.
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SHEFFIELD. Eng June z. 1882

VIII
Slr:-Having suffered from exreme nervous
debility for four gears, and having tried all kinds
of medicine and change of scene and air with
out deriving any benefit whatever, 1 was per-
suaded by a friendto try Hop Bittefs, and the
effect, am happy to say, was most marvellous.
Under these circumstances 1 feel it my duty to
give this testimonial for the benefit of others,
as l may say l am now entirely we'll; therefore
I can justly and with confidence give personal
testimony to any one wishing to call upon me-
Yours truly, HENRY HALL.
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AMONG the fast runs made by trains
running out of London are the follow
ing: Great Western (Swindon I'D, 81
minutes, no stoppage; Great Northern
(Peterboro 1871, 80 minutes, no stop
page; Northwestern Rugby 500, lie
minutes, one minute stoppage Midland
lKettering 72), 81 minutes. no stoppage;
Southwestern Salisbury 813l, 121 min
utes, three minutes stoppage Great
Eastern (Stowmarket 500, 124 minutes,
five minutes stoppage.
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From Rev. ]. C. BoYCE, NJ. A Oct. 80, 1882.
Dear Sirs:-I have lately finished my first bot
tie of ''Hop Bitters." After having for many
years suffered dcutely from rheumatic govt lin
herited) 1 feel so much better, and can walk so
much more freely, should like to continue the
use of it. 1 write to ask how many bottles you
will let me have for el so that I may always
have some in stock
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NORWICH, Eng. Junez2O, lSS:
To the, Hop Bitters Co.

To the Hop Bitters Co.
Gentlemen:-Having suffered for many years
from biliOusness, accompanied with sickness and
dreadful headache (being greatly fatigued with
overwOrk and long hours at business.) lost all
energy, strength and Appetite. 1 was advised by
a friend in whom had seen such beneficial ef-
fects to try Hop Bitters, and few bottles have
quite altered and restored me to better health
than ever. have also recommended it to other
friends, and am pleased to add, with the like re-
suit. Every claim you make for it can fully
endorse, and recommend it as an Incompatible
tonic. Yours faithfully,
q. W. FIT.
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Or the considerable number Of bo,

OF the considerable number of boys
sent to Virginia by the Children's Aid
Society of New York, comparatively few.
it seems, have turned out well. Many
have run away to take up the vagrant
life of the cities some have got into
Jail others were discharged by their
employers; some few adapted them
selves to the rather harsh requirements
of farm life, and have attained good DO
sitions as overseers, superintendent,
etc