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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18
A FueniarsLuck.

IT don't believe il, was the reply IL
Engineer Frank Crockett, of steamer IL
OF the Fire Department of this city,
when he was aroused from his sleep tho
other night BY brother fireman who
breathlesslX Informed him that he had
won eli, 0W ii The Louisiana State
Lottery: in the drawing St the 18th
inst. whats more, 1 Won't bSlisYS it
until I have had positive, propf;"
"supposing I should advance YOU
500 on the strength of your chances
Would you believe it then 2" asked his
comrade.
eyes, might"
"The fireman went out and !; p1ro' ,c,1;
the 800 and handed it to Crock ett, who
for the first time began to realize his
great good luck. Then, in the language
OF friend, he got up, dressed himself.
and tried to stand on his head in the
corner"
"Crockett never had $500 at one time
before this lucky strike," said another
fireman to the reporter. "To be sure he
gets $40 a month as engineer, but he
isn't much of a hand at saving. The
ticket that won the money was No. 68,-
$780, and it Captured one-6fth of the first
capital prize Of SIS, OOO."
Has Crockett received his money vet
Eyes; but strange to say, he still
sticks to his job. We all thought it
would paralyze him when he heard the
news, but it didn't. He isn't a man
who drinks or CANDLES to any great e.
tent. He is about thirty-five years of
age and married. I heard that he in
tends to 60 back to New Jersey, where
he came from, and buy q farm and SET
tie down."
Crockett was interviewed, but no
amount Of questioning could make him
say anything further than that he
"didn't care for notorlety," and that he
didn't want anything published about
the matter"
No. 68, $50 was the first ticket Crock
EFT ever bought in any lottery, and his
fortunate experience adds another
scrap to to the history of lucky lottery
players In this city.-San Francisco
| (Cal.) Chronicle. Nov. 26.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

God bless the little stockings
All over the land tonight
Hung in the choicest corners,
In glow Of CRIMSON light
The tiny scarlet stockings,
With hole in the heel and toA
Worn by wonderful Journeys
Tho darlings have had to "a:
And heaven pity the children .
Wherever their home may be,
Who wake at the first grey, daWnings
An empty stocking to seel,
Left in the faith of childhood
Hanging against the wall,
just where the dazzling glory
Of Santa's light will fall!
Alas, for the lonely mother -,
Whose home is empty and still,
Who has no scarlet stockings
With childish toys to fill!
Who sits in the swathy twilight,
With her face against the pane.
And grieves for the little baby
Whose grave is out in tho rain!
Oh, the empty shoes and stockings,
Forever laid aside,
Oh, the the tangled, broken shoe strinR
That will nevermore be tied!
On, the little graves at the mercy
OF the cold December rain!
Oh, the feet in the snow-white sandal
That never can trip again!
But happier they who slumber,
With marble at foot and head,
Than the child who has no shelter.
No raiment, nor food, nor bed.
Yes! heaven help the living!
Children Of want and pain,
Knowing no fold nor pasture
Out tonight in the rain.
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tell the glad news to her,

but shel leard the telephone bell,
and r. iu lesoem all the time, and
was b b "a He Tying to express
her s1situds. IT, friage was ct the
doos. "a .psgal nnled. in, and was
drivilnway 6 tho piAE where the Pea
Bird al lyin9. As 10 alighted Nor:
ton mahim. our little girl is ell
right. He said. Ivs5 been on board
and rs seen ef,r and they hurried on
to eaip end ina mpment Capt. Cain
had Trim hig arms. How she kissed
him, 81 Rugged him, her own dear
papa, nom she had not seen IN such q
aPsn almost crushed Capt. Brooks
fineersn the grip he gave him. "You
mnsk oena home with u.s." he said.
ooh hank you'll but it's impossible
I have, wife and some little lads who
are |sxpcting mo. I've only waited to
deliverKmy passenger safely to you;
nov 1hof for home"
AWel you viii come and see us"
AOhles, / think too much OF my
little fripd IL bs willing to lose sight
81 hef.n
Ji1n VIII hef "tat" her Parrot; her
dali andother. treasures, was soon IN:
Side TIL carriage with papa rapidly
rolling kwaia,r;d home. It is imposs!ble
IS des6rbbge the scenes that took place
in Can't. Gains house that Chrlstmas
~. :. .nma wept tears Of. Joy; and
could ha dly let het little Ruth leave
Fer arme-arms that had been empty
10 long! ,Nannette could not do enough
for her, ind Ill the servants shared the
general feeling of thankfulness and
Kitty, Who had by this time grown,
to be quite good sized cat, ana no,
behave Very we'll she acted as if she d1d
not refhSmber that this was her old
home, and would like to get back to
the ship, soshe had to be shut up until
she was hungry, and then, Nannette
said, sl,s would stay where she was
- aAfamnna!" said Jim, II can say cat
ind capt: CAIN MY captain said LIZ
too big to say tat. :"
One of the sailors had taken pains tc
teach Polly one English sentence; ano
every little while she would laugh heart
lily and then call out: "Wish you Mer'
rox, Nhr;ctuoaU
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ever saw: Shall we. write :, to him
You can tell me what to say -,
Leaving the captain writing st Jims
dictation we will return to-. Captain
Gains residence in New York, Mrs.
Gains broken ankle is nearly we'll, but
she is so pale and thin that you would
hardly know her. The great mansion
is silent and desolate, for its light went
ont when Jim went down the front
steps into the busy streets of the city so
long ago. It is Christmas eve, and
papa and mamma are sitting in their
own room sad and heavy hearted. ut
has almost broken my heart to see the
display of Christmas goods in the shops
the last few weeks, and when I came
home tonight and saw so many happy
people hurrying along with their bun
dies" Poor papa He could say no
more!
Tears were rolling down mammals
pale cheeks, and she said: 1--WE almost
{ gtvsh hR al h6Pas ST ever seeing my
"Well;" said paBa, live kept hoping,
and have never felt So inclined to des-
pair as tonight, rvs Employed the
best detective Skill to be had; I've Of
fered rewards enough to ensure her re-
turn if she had been stolen; I've done
everything I could think Of or expert
ence suggest, but all seems in vain"
IF we could only know that she is
taken care of and is happy! But I think
and think and think of so many dread
full things that may have happened to
her, that I am nearly driven Wild"
ayes, dear, I know all about it; it IL
the same way with me, and yet, Ruthie.
We ought to trust our Father!"
II know, but oh, Harry, it is so long!
such weary, weary time" -,
At that time the dcor-bell rang, with
a peculiar double ring that announced
the detective. 80
"That's Norton" said Capt. Cain,
fastening from the room. e -
"Show him up here" said he To the
servant, who also knew the detectives
ring, and was ht1rrying to the door, :
II have letter for you," said Nor:
ton, as he entered the room ~"just
brought to the Office by a sailor, who
said they should have arrived week
ago, but storm off Hatteras delayed
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"Why, don't you know? We's all go
ing into the tountry papa and Nannetta
md me and mamma. and mamma fell
dotter tum, and I waited and waited q
long while, and so rs 'fraid the boat
would be gone, and I foot my tat in the
bastet, and tum to the boat, and now
we's going into the tountry."
The captain didn't know what to do !;
ho wanted to send the child to New
York, but it was too dark a night to
venture to send her to another vessel,
even if they should meet one. He con-
cluded to wait until the next day. But,
alas the next day was stormy, and the
sea was too rough for beat to be sent
out, and the storm lasted several days.
Meanwhile the sailors and Capt. Brooks,
too, bad grown so fond of Jim, who was
so brave and had such pretty ways, that
they were no longer anxious to send
her back. So the ship sailed on, day
after day and day after day, until
seventy days had passed since they left
New York, and then they landed at Rio
Janeiro. Capt. Brooks had some friends
in.. the city, and he went there with Jim,
intending to leave her with them while
they stayed in that port. But jim
could not understand their Spanish
talk, and would not be separated from
her captain. But the ladies were very
kind to the little American, whose
queer ways amused them greatly. In
that city the ladies do not go out
''shopping' as they do in North Ameri-
can cities; instead of that, the mer-
cants carry their goods to the houses.
AS the child's clothing was now very
shabby the captain wished her to have
some new garments, so the ladies sent
for the merchants to bring the articles
to the house, and Jim was fitted up
with new suits enough to last her o
long time.
They went to ride almost every day
and Jim saw many strange sights. She
saw coffee growing, and never forgot
the beautiful appearance Of the dark
green shining leaves, the pretty snowy
blossoms and the right red berries.
"Where's the toffee ?" she asked, and
then Capt. Brooks took her to part of
the plantation where the fruit was
crushed and the berries separated and
dried. And bananas! Well, she had
as many as she could eat. and they
we're far nicer than those she had at
home. And she saw monkeys aud ali
gators and parrots and all sorts of
beautiful birds. Capt. Brooks bought
a splendid parrot for her to take home
with her. The captains friends gave
her some very handsome sea shells and
a great big doll with which to amuse
herself when she went to sea again.
One week before the Sea Bird was to
sail, another vessel left Rio Janeiro for
New York, and Capt. Brooks asked Jim
if she wanted to go home.
eyes, I want to go home and see
mamma and papa, but I'd great deal
drather wait and go on my own ship"
was Jim's reply.
"Well, then, shall we send letter on
this ship to your papa, and let him
know where you are?"
Don't he know?"
"No, and I'm afraid he has been very
anxious about his little girl"
Didn't he know that God would have
you tate tare of me?" -
"Tm afraid not"
"Why, he said God would tate tare
Of me always ii rs good. Hasn't been
good?" - 49, -, s.. I:
Eyes, indeed, tho best little girl I
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Christmas Eve.

The air of mystery which always per-
vades Christmas eve is delightful. The
children are on the qui vive and watch
ing every movement Of the older people
with the greatest curiosity, while the
papas, mammas, and aunties are busy
with closed doors preparing surprises
for the anxious little ones. The keen
endowment which all feel who are in
harmony with the season of merry max
ing is real to everyone. Whether
beautlfu tree Is being trimmed
l and the happy household are to
Nseast their eyes upon the splendot
Or its lighted e8;n 'aaes and brilliant
arrSfjara f. Ire hung in tb or :. wkther tha
n nsao socks pres Ue small ma ones down to the
little here i is ne feeling p v rIs
oil. I as time; the chilJresnn g ~ er like IKE
Christina Tor r; months, an ten loa tor,
ward to I!of the famiI'v @le the sea ttered
morohors 4sn un.
der the fa 5he1
happy lal
away are lous
tokens fro fou'
tine of bu rather
gives up his c--------=--=43-e folks, and
mother plans w. I'd becom es
willing partne elr secrets
and surprises. Il ieges and
schools close their doors, a season OF
pleasure and relaxation ia. Is the place
of the busy school life. Ho( the young
people look forward to the Cnfl@ cmas
vacation! A visit home, fvee from all
lilo .eotrsstuto which surrOunu them
through the year, is all event which
they have anticipated for weeks. Those
who do nothing to make the Christmas
season happy one for all, and steel
themselves agoinst celebrating this JOY
Gus occasion, miss from life one of its
brightest pages. The absent tree is
sorrow to many the neglected gifts are
reproach." A real Santa Claus will be
the grand climax for the children, and
can be easily procured if father or uncle
will consent to act in this capacity. A
mask representing an old man, wig and
whiskers must be obtained at one of the
toy stores. The dress can be easily i'm
proved by muff, furs, and buffalo robe.
He must have basket on his back, fill
ed with bundles, and, if possible, make
his entrance into the room where the
family are gathered through a window,
which is raised when he knocks. This
will create lots of fun for the little folks,
and make them open their eyes With
wonder and amazement.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

Drot2e' Gardner announced the fol-
lowing Few legends to be hung on the
walls during the Fall and Winter term
"A bigot am mo- to be feered dan a fule.
"You kin silence a man by knockin' him
down, but IT, takes argument to convince
him." Human natur' kin sometimes
be depended Oh ober night, but it's de
safest Way to take note of hand fur it "
"A mans rating am not how much he
kin run in debt, but how nigh he kin
sluar' up cherry Saturday night" en-
dustry am sartin to bring plenty, an
economy Eeber goes b'arfut in Winter. !"
"Betwecn sayln' muffin an talkin' 700
much de world leans toxde man who
holds his tongue" "Our opinion of
ourselves makes us all great men" -
Proceedings of the Lime Kiln Club.
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A Government Sheriff.

Mr.. Edward l. Green, Sheriff, Auckland
New Zealand, writes: 81 received an injury
date until July, 1882, could not use my arm.
I applied to medical men and used all sorts Of
liniment, without any benefit I have great
pleasure in stating that had occasion to use
St Jacobs Oil for it, and I had not used it
more than ten minutes before I felt the BEN
eficial effect, and can work with my saw or
spade as we'll as ever did, and recommend it
to any one suffering pain"
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18
A Crooked Pension Agent.

Des Moines, Iowa, Special Telegram, Dec II
y. j. Stuckey, secretary of the Iowa Prison.
ers OF War association, member Of sew eral
secret societies and an ornamental citizen gen.
orally, has depaated for parts unknown II
has just been discovered that he skipped tEs
town about two weekssago leaving consider
able number of creditors to mourn his hasty
departure. A great many rumors are current
as to the motive of his leave taking. One sto
ry accounting for his going away without say
ing goodbye to his numerous acquaintance is
mat as pensiqn claim agent he &C
copied fees in excess of the $40 al
lowed by law, and felt obliged to depart in
order to avoid prosecu ion for the offense. which
is treated as very seriofs by the government OF
the United States There are vague and indef-
mite stories about oth8 crookedness In connec-
ton with the pensionk business, but inquiry ut
the pension Offices in be city failed to make the
rumors materialze. lrs Stuckey, who remains
in the city, is report4 as saying that her hus-
band was betrayed by certain East side
parties; that be aFays refused extra pay
orpension services put that they urged him ia
accept as presents WAT he could not lawfully
take as fees AfterFeceiving their gifts under
protest, he found that they informed the
authorities against him, and he left home To
avoid being throw in jail for an offense of
which he was really innocent OF one thing
there is no doubt 9uckey is not in Des Moines
has not been for Two weeks, and no one who
knows will tell whfe he is. It is also beyond
question that he lot a large number of unpaid
debts, though no lfge ones have as yet come to
light. The effortsPf his creditors to secure the
payment of their CT Inns have also developed the
fact that Stuckey fas rather liberal purchas-
er of carpets, dri goods, groceries and other
articles which lid not go to his family, but
which were sent women with whom he was
intimate, and whds somehow got HIN in their
pushing advertifr of himselk IS special
| friend Of PRISONS of war, for whom he desired
to obtain pensids He is "a man of large
! physique, ratheBAn8 appearance and genial
..;sanners: A rnmor that he has gone To- Cana
was p" private Secretary Of the president Of IT,
Hawkeye Insurance company, a reporter called
at the Office, but failed to elicit definite infor
nation.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

1t is not every boy who can tell what
used to be- considered the seven Won
ders of the world. They were: The
Egyptian Pyramids; The MausoIeum !;
The temple OF Diana; The Hanging
"ardens; The Colossus of Rhodes; The
statue of Jupiter Olympus: and the
Pa of Ptolemy Phlladelphus.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

The extraordinary proficiency of the
Dutch Beers of South. Africa in mark
manship makes them dreaded enemies.
An Englishman who has been hunting
nong them lately says that he saw one
fire, hastily at bustard which was fly
ing about two hundred yards distant
and send rifle ball through it's body;
but as this did not wholly stop the bird,
which tapped rapidly along the ground,
the Boer fired a second time and cut off
its head. British soldiers dread, with
good reason. therefore, to face these
sharp shooting bush-fghters, animated
by the idea that they are defending
their fresides.
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IL There a Cure for Consump t1cn7

We answer unreservedly, yes! If the patient
commences in time the use Of DR.. Pierce's
''Golden Medical Discovery" and exercises
proper care IF allowed to run it's course too
s1g al ngyer 1 to Sv stay nc 1
false hope for the sake of pecuni ary gain.
The "Golden Medical Discovery" has cured
thousands of patients when nothing else seemed
to avail Your druggist has it Send two
stamps for DR.. Pierce's complete treatise on
dress Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
n Y
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

Wilkinson Bros, private bankers, of SYRIA
cuse, N. Y, closed Their affairs are in the
hands Of a receiver. The firm was rated at
from 800, 600 to 100000. G. E. Hubbell is
the assignee The assignment prefers $9S,
700, including city and county. . deposits and
trust funds. The Wilkinsons were large hold
ers of real estate. which is heavily encum-
bered The depositors embraced many farm
ers to small amounts, attracted by the offer OF
per cent interest
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

Washington Special: I'm an interview Sena-
tor Sabin said: 1T would be six months be-
fore the new company will be in a perfectly
organized condition, ready to take active con-
troll of the business. can say that the prop:
osition of new company is a success. All
proval from considerably more than half Of
both stockholders and creditors The new
company will stand firmly on it's feet with
capital enough to be confident of a future, and
there never has been any doubt about the
business prospects of the concern in the lnat-
ter of threshing machine manufacturing, which
will be the only line the new company will en-
gage in
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A Bostonian writes: II cured my
self of an annoying habit of stammer-
ing by inhaling deep breath between
every few words, and by never allowing
myself to speak unless the lungs were
fully inflated. A little careful attention
soon made the practice a habit, and
now I never stammer unless much e4'
cited"
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

Daniel Kennedy was shot and killed by his
wife in front of the new city hall in San Fran
cisco Kennedy was saloonkeeper. His wife
is a Jewess. She first attempted to kill herself,
killing him instantly, then again tried to shoot
herself, again failed, and gave it up.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

For DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, Depression Of spir-
its and General Debility, in their various for ms,
ether Intermittent Fevers, the "FERRo PiiosPB0-
RAfED ELIXIR OF CALIsAYA" made by Caswell,
Hazara-& Co., New York, and sold by all Drug
gsts is the best tonic, and for patients recover
ing from Feverdr other Sickness it has no equal.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

DR. c.. D. WARNER:-Dear Sir-I received the
complimentary bottle of White Wine of Tar Syr-
up you so kindly sent me. Our little six year
old daughter had a very sore throat, badly Ill
cerated, and coughed almost necessarily. We
she began to improve immediately and soon go,
we'll Please accept thanks. Mrs. Groves and
have recommended it to others IshaN want
to get some of it at the beginning Of winter, as
consider it a very superior medicine
Yours very respectfully,
Rev. H. D. Groves,
GAINESVILLE, Mo. Pastor NJ E. Church.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

A happy combination of best Grape Brandy,
Smart Weed, Jamiaca Ginger and Camphor Wa
ter, as found in DR.. Pierce's Compound Ex-
tract of Smart Weed, cures cholera morbus,
diarrhea. dysentery or bloody Aux, collie or
cramps in stomach, and breaks up colds, fevers
and inf1ammatorY attacks.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

4 Bad treatment or structure often
complexities the disease and makes it difficult of
cure The worst and most lnveterate cases
speedily yield to our new and improved meth
DDS. Pamphlet, references and terms sent for
two three-cent stamps. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
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fiches cannot be enjoyed. How many people
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~Diamond Dyes will Color Anything any
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Coughs, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, etc.,
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TRoCHEs A simple and effectual remedy,
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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

Progressive dairymen who are only satisfied
with the best results, are adding to their wealth
ani comforting benefit on society by the rapid
inloroyements they are making in the art Of but
ter making. This class use Wells, Richardson &
Co.'s Improved Butter Color, and know by act
1al test that it fills every claim made for it,
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

Mrs. q. E. Gussendoff, wife OF former
wealthy manufacturer of Indianapolis, drowned
herself in cisrern.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18
John Pursuit Of New York committed suieids
on account Of d; quarrel With his wife:

'T1s FREQUENTLY REooM,dsyDhp; Nj q G.
Lung Balsam, which he has sold for fifteen
years, sells better than any other cough remedy,
and gives general satisfaction IT'S frequently
recommended ty the medical profession here.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

Gen. Butler has sold his Washington resi-.
dence to his law partner for $75. OOO.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-12-18

Lord Dufrerin was royalty fsceivea In India
Tennysons new drama.
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Da1ryman Getting Rich,

Sir John Macdonald had most cordial Vel:
come upon his return to Ottawa from England
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GAINESVILLE, Mo- Pastor NJ. E. Church.
Plain a. the Nose on Your Face.

W. R. Myers of Indiana is thought to be the
coming commissioner Of pensions.