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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12
VANDERBusTs STRONG BOX.

The Rock-walled and Iron Ribbed Vault
In which he Keeps His " alth.
From John Swinton's Paper.
stood the other day in the vault Of
the formidable fortress of iron and
masonry on Forty second street, where
last year the richest nabo in the world
locked up his 5000, 900, 900 in stocks,
bonds and other securities. It is one
of the most redoubtable works of de:
Tense on the American continent. though
you may not be entirely certain of that
by surveying the building from the out
side. Its foundations we're blasted out
of the rock s,:the front wall is five feet in
thickness, and the side and rear walls
are three feet, the materials used being
pressed brick with brown stone trim
mings. The beams, Orders and main
pillars are iron, incased in fire proof
material. The doors, w1ndow-fremes
and minor partitions are iron,
marble and glass. No wood is
to be found in the structure.
The great vault is 36x42 feet, of
wrought iron, steel and Franklinite
iron, is imposing in strength and pro-
portions, and.is situated on the ground
floor. Its four outer doors weigh 8: 200
pounds each, and have every effective
and known improvement in defensive
devices. A massive wall of masonry
surrounds the iron work. The vault,
which is burglar, fire and water proof,
constitutes distinct building in itself.
'The armed watchmen who guard the
building day and night are under the
.strictest discipline, their hourly move
ments being recorded by an electric
clock, connecting with various points
on each floor of the structure, and there
are also wires running to police head
quarters and the offices of the District
telegraph. In one corner of this great
vault, behind heavy iron bars, are the
heavier iron doors of the works contain
ing the Vanderbilt securities, which
can be opened only by skeleton keys
held by the owner alone.
I suppose that 100 men in this build
ing with Gatling guns could easily de-
fend it against a mob of 100, 900 assail-
ants; it could be reduced by nothing less
than the continued play of heavy artil-
lery. Itmay be year since Vanderbilt,
then worth" 5000, 900, 900, put the
largest part of his possessions in the
vault. q He COULD not, perhaps, put more
than 5000, 100000 under guard here at
that time; but he has added over $12,-
00O, 900 to his fortune within the year,
though it has been poor year. Thus
rapidly does the stupendous volume of
his unparalleled pile enlarge. Nothing
like such growth of any mans wealth.
was ever before known in the world.
Every year, in the nature of things, the
growth increases, so that the estimate,
of the best informed men is, that by the
year 1890 he will be able to pile up not
less than $500, OO0,O 900 in his great iron
vault behind walls five feet thick.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12
Secretary Lincoln's Jolly Boy.

The Washington correspondent of
Philadelphia Record says: Secretary
Lincoln's biggestboy, aged eight or nine,
is already q skillful politician. His
name is said to be Abraham, but at the
Washington navy yard, where he spends
most Of his time, he is universally CALI
ed+Jack. He is . jolly, sturdy little
fellow, who makes friends Is easily as
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

~ Mr.. J. HI. G Mcdaniel, of Pickens,
S. c., has piece of crystallized quartz
found in that county which has almost
. perfect resemblance to an ear of corn.
The quartz was broken off, and where
broken there is perfect resemblance
of corn cob. Pieces of the quartz are
in the shape Of grains of corn and ore
stuck together like grains growing on a
cob, except that they are not arranged
in rows. Many who have seen it de-
clare that it is petrified ear of corn.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12
Two Anecdotes Of Peter Cartwright.

was sort of a peregrinating pigeon,
who flew over the hills and swamps up
on his apostolic wings. He feared moth
ing, and was as strong as he was brave.
At a certain camp meeting he got into
trouble with set Of roughs who had
tried to break up the services. Maj. L.,
who was prominent citizen, though a
great "sinner," identified himself with
the roughs, and, flying into desperate
rage, said if he thought Cartwright
would fight him duel he would chal-
lenge him.
"Major," the preacher answered, "f
you challenge me [ will accept it,"
"Well, sir, Idare you to mortal com.
bat"
"All right, sir; I'll fight you. And,
sir, according to the laws of honor I
suppose it is my right to choose the weap-
ons with which we are to fight"
"Certainly." the Major replied.
''Well then, we will step over here
into this lot and get some cornstalks. I
think I can finish you with one."
LILO MAJOi WaAeu uOIteI. Ao
clenched his fists and foamed with rage,
saying: eff I thought I could whip
you I would smite you in minute"
Eyes, yes, Major" the militant minis
ter asserted; but, thank God, you can't
whip me; only don't you at
tempt to strike me, for if you do,
and the devil,gets into me, I shall give
you the worst whipping you ever got in
all your life." That ended 1t.
Another. bully threatened to whip the
Rev. Cartwright, who answered, "Sir,
I never like to live in dread: If you
really intend to whip me, come and do
it now"
The bully continued his curses and
threats, and the minister jumped off his
horse, and going to him, said, ''Look
here, you have to whip me as you threat
ened, or you will have to stop that ours
ing, or will put you in the river and
baptize you in the name of the devil,
for surely you belong to him."
The bully repented, and afterwards,
became one of the preachers best
friends.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12


=! 3 ST: PAUL, MIMI, Dec 18th, 1883
Mr.. NATHAN FORD, St Paul, MIMI =
DEAR SR:-The magnificent Parlor Grand
Knabe Piano selected especially for me by
Mr.. Knabe, at the factory, has arrived and
gives me great satisfaction. It is with great
pleasure that l express my highest. adnlira7
ton for its wonderful qualities of tone and
action. 1t is, without exception, the, finest
instrument have ever examined, and com
bines the elements Of a perfect piano in the
highest degree. All the best musicians of
this city who have examined this piano, unite
with me in admiration of it's super blqualities
u Let me thank you foryour courtesy and kind
ly assistance.in arranging for tie purchase Of
this piano. Iremain very respectfully,
SIGNoR A. JANNoTTA.
For list of purchasers of these celebrated pi-
amos, and prices, terms, &C., address or call on
y NATHAN FORD, T..
IS E. Third St., St Paul, MINI.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12
Prof. CARAT to Nathan Ford;

ST. PAUL, May 28th, 1884
NATHAN FORD. ESQ.,:
DEAR SIR cannot help writing you to ex-
press the pleasure given me by using the
'sKnabe Upright Piano" furnished by you at
my ''Organ Concert on the 9th inst: was
very IN much delighted with the purity Of tope
manner IN which the instrument blended with
the tones of the organ. think great praise is
firstly due to the makers, and secondly to your
self, for having secured the agency for such in
struments With compliments, remain yours
truly.
CHARLES A. GARRATT,
Organist House of Hope Church, st Paul
Forlist of purchasers of these celebrated pian-
os, and prices, terms, &C., address, or can on
: ..'24,jS y NATHAN FORD, :
3. Third St., St. Paul, MINI.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

The Northern Pacific and Union Pacific have
agreed that no tickets shall be sold via the
Union Pacific and Garrison to points north of
Portland, Ore, on or reached via the Pacific
division Of the Northern Pacific, Or to points on
the Northern Pacific road between Garrison and
Wallula Junction; but tickets to such points
should be sold via St. Paul and the Northern
Pacific Onv =.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

Contractor Richards, of the firm of Donby Il
Richards. who have the contract for building
the Northern Pacific extension from Superior
to
and rush the work to completion as soon as
possible. At present they have about 100 men
between Ashland and Superior: - z. :,
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

AtMilwaukoe, the estate of Tully H. Smith,
who suicided in New Orleans last week, where
he had wandered while temorarily crazy, was
probated Wednesday and was apprised at $685.
Coo The estate Of s. P. Burt, who dropped
dead Immediately. after returning from his
bridal tour, was also probated It amounts to
several hundred thousand dollars. Burts
widow, formerly his domestic, will get one
third
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12
Junior Vice Commander.

Mr.. A. G. Afford, Junior. Vice Department
Commander of Md, G: A. R., Baltimore, Md,
writes: 81 have kept St. Jacobs Oil by me and
always found it q ready remedy for pains, aches
and bruises. When suffering terribly few
weeks since with an liberated tooth, could
not get any rest, and applied it. I was in
stantly relieved, and my suffering ceased from
that time -. u =
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

Hon. v. Dell, editor of the Fort Smith (Ark.)
New Era, leading Republican paper, was in
licted for hbelling COL j. A. Cendenning
prominent attorney and formerly postmaster
there, by abiding to him in his paper as a con-
victed felon, referring to the court martial Of
Col Clendenning during the war.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

The RESTORATION to health of our child we
considerd uncertain. When two weeks old she
caught cold. For IS months was, not able to
breathe through her nostrils. Upon using
breathes naturally-MR l. Mrs. J. M. SMITH,
Owego, N. Y. Price so centa] -.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

BRowNs BRONCHIAL TRocHEs for Coughs and
Colds II think them the best and most con-
venient relief extant REV G. NJ HUMPHREY,
Gratz KY
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

Kate Cotton a colored girl, was convicted Of
murder in the second degree at Cairo, Ohio, and
sentenced to. imprisonment for life. She
, poisoned whole family last September, and
one person died from tie effects.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

An Invaluable Remedy.-None except those
who have suffered all the horrors of Dyspepsia,
can fully appreciate the value and efficacy OF
Perry Davis Pain Killer, a sovereign remedy
for this distressing disease in oil its forms is
used internally and externally, test its virtues.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

ST / have ~seenefemaThsble results from use Of
swifts Specific on cancer. A young man near
here has been afflicted five years with the most
angry looking cancer ever saw, and was near
ly dead The first bottle made wonderful
change, and and after five bottles we're taken,
he is nearly or quite well 1t is truly wonder
fuL ID. F. CRUNLEY, M. D. Oglethorpe, Ga
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

Ladies' DESTROYS, Of ordering goods by mail
are cordially invited to send to James Morgan,
Milwaukee, for bis summer catalogue Of Dry
GOods et1.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

Baldheaded men are informed that there is
but one avenue of escape from their affection,
and that is Carboline, the great hair remover,
which being recently improved, is more efica-
cious than ever and is faultless.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12
xuABE P1ANos IN 11oNTA1A.
A Sample Letter from . Delighted PuI
nhnaAr

A Sample Letter from . Delighted fuf:
chaser. Il,
The following letter, just received from Maj.
Peter Roman, United States Indian agent at Flat
head agency, Montana, is fair sample of many
such letters received by Nathan Ford from his
customers in various parts of the Northwest
UNITED STATES INDIAN SERVICE, I
FLATHEAD AGENCY, April Is, 1884.
NATHAN FORD, AGENT WILLIAM KNABE & Co.
.r st. Paul, MINI.
DEAR SHIFT affords me great pleasure to
inform you that the piano I purchased from
you while passing through ST. Paul arrived
safely at my home on this reservation, over the
Northern Pacific railway. Mrs. n. is delighted
ness s and decacy Of tone cannot be
surpassed. With best wishes for your success,
I am very respectfully,
PETER ROMAN,
United States Indian Agent
For list Of purchasers Of these celebrated
pianos, and prices, terms etc.. address or call on
NATHAN FORD,
06E Third St, st Paul, Mimi
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

my God," we're the last words of
Charles O'Conor, uttered at the very
moment Of expiring and long after he had
seemingly lost the power of speech. ,
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

1ure Cod-Iiver on made from selected nyers
On fno 9aarshore. byCASWkLI. HAZARD = CO., New
Yotk. Ills absolutely pure and sweet Patients Who
h1Ne oAce takea pfeter Il ID all otsrSa fhjdcfa
nave decided It superior to. any Of the ethse oils -
0o0tkoes 81 < Il --sILES 4 pfIt EtsA -
Chepped Hands, Fac, Pimples, ~: ronxh
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

- How's this for antiquity? Rome cele-
brated the .2637th anniversary gifts
foundation by Romulus on the 9th ult.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

Hanley, the Omaha slugger, has been sent
up three years for prize fighting.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

Trough on Rats" Clears OUT rats, mice, flies,
reaches, bed bug, ANTS, yermin, chipmunks. 15c.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

Neil Mckenzie, charged with the murder Of
the aged Wilson couples at Winnetka, ILL.,, two
months ago was acquitted.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

Hiram Sibley has donated an additional
building to Cornell university costing &8S, O00
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

sRough on Itoh' cures humors, eruptions, ring
worm letter, salt rheum, frosted feet, chilblans.
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Pending. and. Rejected Claims

@sse Fendin8.and'1e3e O1aalnS.@~s..
We make speciality of this class of.
claims: IF you have no attorney to rep
resent you, send to.us for blanks and in
structions. Stoddart g. Co., Alb G
Street, WASHINGTON. D. c. ..-.-.-..
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

Wilbur Camp was refused by young lady
at Sugar Grove, Pa, Sunday, and suicided next
day. -.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

,"Buchu- Paiba." Quick, complete cure, ill
annoying Kidney and Urinary Diseases. o.
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Rough ON CornA = 15c Ask for it Com
pl6te, cure, hard or soft corns, warts. 5buniopA
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The Methodist conference declared against
loose divorce and the color line.
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Davis .....................
Butler was declared the nominee. The con-
vention then proceeded to the selection of
candidate for vice president, and Gen A. M.
West of mississippi was nominated by accla.
nation It would be supertuous to give
d biography Of Gen. Butler as
everybody knows all abont him.
But little is known of A. NJ West, the can
didato for vice president, further than that he
is generally regarded as an available man for
the ticket. He was originally IN old line Wing,
but aftcrward was identified with the Demo
cracy for many years. He was a general in
years ago he identified himself with tho Green
hackers, and in 1880 was the fusion; candidate
for gOYOrnOr
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12
Con. Butler The First CANDIDATE u the
Field,

The National Greepfa ok Conventonwas held
at indianapolis on the 2sth and goth. All of
tho states were represented except Delaware
and Mississippi. South Carolina was repre-
scented by Massachusetts proxy
During the day the loving telegram passed
between Gov. Begole OF Mich. ,.and Geu. Butz,
of Boston: Will you accepts nomination on a
satisfactory platform? No other question
here
JSignedl J. W. BEGoLE.
boston, May % to Gov j. W. Begole Indi-
annapolis: Thanks for your consideration, but
why would be asked a question, which under
Xix" circumstances, was never put any other
man? Is not my record as a greenbacker for
twenty years sufficient without d formal pledge
to You which would cause me to DO pointed at
n,an to bid fora nominations? : y
lS;gucd] BENZ. F. BUTLER
Tho pormant president was Gen. James B.
Wrancr of Iowa with the usual number OF
officers. The majority report on platform was
read by Mr.. Norton, chairman of the committee
ltcontained lengthy preamble setting forth the
late decisions of the Supreme Court
and demands plenty Of legal tenders.
the substitution Of grcenbacks for national
hank notes and the prompt payment of the
i,:ncy and small denonli nations Of grecnbacks,
and demand their restoration. The issue Of
the boards of money now locked up in the Unit
ed States treasury by applying them to the
payment of the public debt now due;
The convention proceeded to select candi-
dates for president and vice president The
roll of states was called, and c. E. Cunning
ham of Arkansas nominated Gen. B. F. Butler,
which was seconded by Chase of California,
md by representatives of other, states until
Georgia was reached when Craver of that state
nominated Jessie Harper of Illinois Jones Of
New York nominated Z. P. Allis of Wisconsin,
and Atwood of Pennsylvania nominated r. B.
Armstrong of that state. The ballot resulted
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12
A MAGNIFICENT PIANO.

Headache is Immediately relieved by the use
of Pisos Remedy for Catarrh.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

Internal revenue for tho past ten months a.
gregsted 499, 1A,745, / decrease Of 4l9 100, Cyl
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12

rsiENnF=ssYour Hop Bitters hare been ofgreat
value I'd me- 1 was laid up with typhoid for
over two months, and could get no relief until
tried your Hop Bitters. To those suffering
from debility or any one in feeble health, cor
daily recommend them. ]. c. SroETzEI, 63S,
Fulton ST. Chicago Ill -
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.dy assht esrrsnnnaR s. day selling Xxx Rjended
Tex An imported Gold Band china csip atd
II Mucer given with each pound Price &C. Send for
gpaatculazs. jas. ,. Clark ass Grenwf h II N y
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man, who put new aspect on the face
of affairs. They walked directly up to
Aunt Rhoda's house, which was short
distance from the depot When they
discovered that there was no one at
home, they made. inquiries at the next
house, and Annie Carpenter sMather,
for it was she, was informed by the
good woman that she would probably
find her Aunt Rhoda sitting in her
church pew. :
It was quite a warm afternoon, and
Aunt Rhoda was doing peacefully in
her pew, when her niece, in her pretty
brown silk travelling dress; ran hastily
up the aisle, q tall, smiling gentleman
following her. =
Aunt ,Rhoda woke up at the first kiss,
and looked with no apparent surprise
at the pretty ,- blooming face SO near
hers. ri -.
" II knew, the Lord would send You,
Annie Carpenter Mather," said she.
''Well, I guess lie has, auntie," her
niece answered, half laughing and half
crying at the same time.
Well, Aunt Rhoda's troubles were
over then, of course! The old house
was secured to her again, and She lived
there peacefully with her beloved Annie
Carpenter Mather for number of years.
But the story Of her ten-days'' sojourn
in her church pew became one Of the
town legends of Camden: .~~T
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tenmg TO- the. w ORD, was sunken from
his sight forever. ,"
Aunt Rhoda's husband had bought a
pew with the rest, and paid $500 for it,
the year before his death. "
It was to this pew that Aunt Rhoda
severely walked up the church aisle the
next morning It vas rather late, and
the congregation were nearly all assem-
bled.. ~ 49,; -: = : > ."
They all, Observation-Disclosures her
not that they were unused to seeing her
walk up the aisle; She Was is regular
about that as the minister. &but she car
ried to-day a large carpet bag, and that
was certainly unusual. org '.'',:''*
People nudged each other and whis-
pered and Uttered; quite little breeze
of excitement spread over the church,
and heads twisted backwards and side
ways, and craned forward, toward
Aunt Rhoda's pew; but she sat there
quietly and listened to the singing,
with her carpet-bag on the seat beside
her. "e''::"'-'
After the benediction Aunt Rhoda
seated herself again, and did not. go out
with the rest of the congregation. Peo-
pie turned around and stared at her sit
ting there, as they went down the aisle.
If it had not been for the carpet bag,
they would not have thought there was
anything singular in her proceeding, for
there was an afternoon service, and the
people often stayed over, and ate their
lunch they had brought with them in
the church but they certainly never
brought their doughnuts and cheese in a
large-sized carpet dag.
There We're a:few, from . distance,
who were going to remain till after
noon. meeting to-day. They got To-
gether and, covertly eyed. Aunt Rhode
saftersthe rest had left the church. She
coolly opened her carpet bag, and took
out some crackers and cheese and be-
gan to eat. They whispered and queried
b, ~. :. -
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By using Dr.. Frszisr's Threat and Lun,
Balsam-the only sure cure for Coughs
Colds, Hoarssnesa and Bore Throat, and al
diseases Of the throat and lungs. Do no
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AID hundreds Of grateful people owe thsil
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after once using It, and discovering It's mar
vslona power. It 10 put up In lsrgs family
bottles and sold for the small price 50 cent,
per bottle. FRAZIER MEDICINE Co., Props.
Cleveland, Ohio. t2,l' sE55.'1 ,'.F''
Saratoga High Rock Spring Water for sale
by d.uggiata. " III. = .T1517 !
Wholesale Agents: LOGAN & Co., Wheeling,
" Va, and J. Q. Dent & Co., Bridgeport,