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The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
The Misiudged Duck.

Now, the duck is considered par
ticularly uninteresting and prosaic
animal. Yet Venture to affirm that,
in point of intelligence, social kindness
and sagacity, he is vastly superior to
the barn-door or any other cock or hen.
have kept and closely watched
hundreds of ducks; never saw them
fight with each other, nor ever knew
duck the aggressor in despute with
some other kind of fowl. But have
witnessed some striking instances of
charity and kindness in ducks. Let
one such case suffice: Among some
30 or 60 head of ducks and fowl once
had solitary little old bantam hen.
She became blind, or nearly so, and
like other birds in that condition,
"skulked" as it is called, i. e., kept by
herself in dark, retired corner of the
fowl house, knowing instinctively
that her cruel and cowardly brethren
and sisters would persecute her to death
if see appeared among them. Here she
might perhaps have starved but for the
constant and sympathetic attentions of
duck. Twice daily, every day as long
as the poor bantam lived, some three
weeks, this good Samaritan in the form
of duck was observed to fill her
capacious beak with from 20 to 80
grains of barley, with which she pro-
ceeded to the fowl house, and there de-
posted her store immediately in front
of the bantam. Several members of
my family as we'll as myself were
frequent witnesses of this beautiful
incident. One more anecdote is evidence
of the sagacity of the duck. I had five
Aylesbury ducks, with number of
fowls. The lord of the yard, most
despotic chanticleer, would never suffer
the ducks to feed with his family and
friends when, at the regular meal times,
the grain was scattered for their COM
mon use. Ferociously and without pity
he drove them from the grounds.
This had been going on for many weeks,
and one day at the IL o'clock repast,
the act of expulsion was performed as
usual. was present, and saw the dis
comfted ducks retire to a corner of the
yard. There they evidently held a con-
ference. Having been so engaged some
five minutes, they proceeded with
deliberate and resolute air, in single file,
as is their wont, toward their oppressor.
Having reached the tyrant, they sur
rounded him, each duck turning his
posterior toward the enemy, and with
concerted action fairly hustled him clean
out of the yard. To see the surprise of
the cock as he jumped from side to side
to avoid the pressure of the attacking
party, was ludicrous in the extreme.
st. Louis lobe-Democrat.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
Personal Gossip.

Mr.. George Peabody Whitmore
felioitates Newport on its excrusive-
ness, boasts that it's villas have given
it pre-eminence as watering place, and
hopes it never will need to depend for
prosperity upon the vulgar excursion
business.
Senator Vance, of North Carolina,
sometimes gets homesick, and then he
talks this way: II want to wake up in
the morning and see the pine trees,
snd I want to smell them when I go to
bed, as their perfume floats into the
window and makes me dream that I am
q child again, I want to go out into the
old fields once more and see nlgger
ploughing with one-eyed mule, with
q cofee-sack for a plough-line.
The little Princess Mercedes, eldest
daughter Of the King and Queen OF
Spain, and called after his first wife,
is much admired and talked about.
She is said to be like her mother, Queen
Christina. The Princess appears daily
in public, and when her outriders are
| seen on the streets or public promen-
| ades every one stops to get glimpse &
the pretty little thing. Summer or
| winter she wears pure white, and even
the small chair which is fixed upon the
seat of her carriage is covered with
white satin upholstery.
Mr.. Henry Bulver, of Philadelphia,
goes into the Brooklyn courts and asks
$40, 900 from his father -in-law, Mr..
Dixon, of Greenpoint, because Mrs.
Bulver has gone home to her parents.
There are some husbands who would
no doubt be willing to give $40, 900 to
their father in law or mother -in-law to
| take their wives off their hands.
At Cleveland, yelled lady, with her
parents, sat in the Union depot. Her
name is Morgan and she lives in Phila-
delphia. She had remarkably clear
complexion once, secured by the use of
arsenic. Steps had been taken to break
up the habit. She became dangerous
ly Ill, and it was only after administering
powerful medicine that she lived. As
she recovered yellow spots appeared on
her face, which extended and changed
until her face was as black as night.
The portion of her face not exposed to
the Light is yellow. Physicians could
do nothing for her, and advised her to
try the Hot Springs. She did so, but
with no effect, and she is now on her
way home.
| Two officers of the First Ohio militia
Captain Richard schnape and Lieuten-
ant, who refused to obey their COM
mander during the Cincinnati riots,
have been sentenced to pay fine Of
$500 and 800 respectively, TO be inn
prisoned thirty and ninety days, and TO
Be dishoporsbly dismissed tho se1vics.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
Personal News Notes.

E. M. Kncx, the famous halter, is lying
quite i'll at the Grand hotel in Paris.
Bishop Mclean of Saskatchewan was pas
senger arriving in New York Tuesday on the
Gallia.
- Gen. John s. Kuntz was given an enthusiast
tic public reception in Toleda, in honor Of his
election as commander r-in-chief Of the G. A R
Thomas P. Cheney, superintendent of the
New England division of the railway mail
service, has resigned, to take the pension
ageHcyat Concord, N H.
The richest woman at Newport is tho aged
maiden Miss Catharine Wolfe, who has %, ,OOO,
600 in Now York real estate She is paying
;for the new spire on Grace church, New York.
Judge Pomeroy Jones, six feet tall, weight
$50 pounds age ninety-five, oldest resident of
Oneida county, New York, voted for Madison,
and soldier of 1912, is dead at Westmoreland
Mrs. Nollie Grant Sartoris is at present at her
fathers Long Branch cottage, but will sail
next week for England for an indefinite period
She is described as more charming and viva
cious than ever.
John j. Lalor, known as prominent writer
on political economy, translator Of ''Roscher's
Political Economy" and editor of an encyclo-
pedia on the same subject, has become editor
Of the Northwestern Chronicle.
Judge Treat, who WAS appointed to the fed
eral bench in Missouri by President Pierce, is
visiting New York. He is the great-great-
rgrandson of 1.-THE Pale Preacher" described in
4Iawthornes 'Twice Told Tales"
Allen Arthur was at Newport .slast summer,
and ono morning saw girl carrying some
flowers. Mlstaking her for fower-girl, he
called out: II say, you pretty girl, come here
and fix flower in my button-hOlo" The
young lady complied, and is now engaged
to him. She is Miss Katie Beach of New York.
Judge James NJ. McKelvy died at his resi-
dence in st. Cloud last Thursday night, after q
sickness Of but a few days. He was born at
Pittsburg, April ~, 1885. He studied law in
the Office of I. M. Marshall, in Pittsburg, and
was admitted to the bar in 1885, The fol-
lowing fall, 1857, he moved to St. Cloud
and established himself in his chosen
profession, the bar. He was married
On the l4th day of April, 1861, to Miss Mar
taret Darlington, of St Cloud, by whom he has
had six children He was IN officer of COM
pany l. Seventh Regiment and was wounded at
the battle Of Nashville. In May, 1866, he was
appointed judge Of the then newly created
Seventeenth district, for period of seven
months. Before the seven months had ex-
pired he was elected to the position for seven
years, and was reelected in 1873 and $780, In
May, 1883, he resigned and Gov. Hubbard ap-
pointed judge l. W. Collins to fill the vacancy.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
A Suicidal Congressman.

Washington Special:-Representat Viii.
liam H. Culbertson of Kentucky shot himself
at his room at the National hotel Wednesday,
and is lying in a critical condition. Officer
Farrar was standing at the corner of Sixth
street and Pennsylvania avenue, when five
pistol shots in quick succession rang out, ap-
parently from the window over his head, and
he rushed into the hotel, telling Officer Lamb,
who he met on the way, to come along,
as some one had probably shot himself
The clerks had not heard the firing
and the officers passed through the lobby un-
noticed and ran upstairs to where they had
heard the firing. As they were looking for
the room, the key turned in the door Of No.
81, and Representative Culbertson stood before
them with pistol in his hand and dripping
with blood. The first thing he said on seeing
the officers was: 'Tm afraid haven't done
it, boys, want to though, and will.
Two shots were found to have taken effect
in the back of the head just below the base
of the brain, both balls going through both
walls of the skull.
The member from Kentucky is supplying
campaign ammunition to the st. John party
by furnishing the lawful example" His wife
was here with him during the session, but went
home Immediately after the adjournment Then
Mr.. Culbertson went down to Cape May, and
there he has been having a protracted spree.
He returned to Washington few days ago,
and has been staying very quietly at the Ma
tional hotel, trying to sober up. Mr.. Culbert
son is republican, and the fact that he was
elected in Kentucky district is good evidence
of his popularity. Heis about forty five years
old
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

In Evelyn's Diary the following oc-
ours, referring to Dutchwoman who
lived in the seven teenth century: "To-
ward the end of August I returned to
HARLEM. They showed us cottage
where they told us dwelt woman who
had been married to her twenty-fift
husband, and being now widow, was
prohibited to marry in future, yet it
could not be proved that she had ever
made away with any of her husbands,
though the suspicion had brought her
divers times to trouble. EVERY Sat-
urday.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
NEWS OF THE WEEK.


Paul Stevens, aged fifty seven, Of Washing
ton, died at Canada, Me. He was librarian Of
the house of representatives under Lincoln and
Grant, and since then claim agent in Wash
ington. =
= The superintendent Of the general recruiting
service has been ordered to cause forty recruits
to be prepared and forwarded under proper
charge to Fort Smelling, for assignment to the
Fifth infantry; also to forward the same num-
ber to Fort Randall, Oak, for assignment to
Companies A, G, D and H, Fifteenth infantry.
The report Of the foreign commerce of the
;Updted States shows balance Of trade in favor
Of this government in the last fiscal year of
'$72, 70S, ,997, against the balance in our favor
of 500, 1858 ,4SS the preceding year. The total
value of exports of merchandise for the fiscal
year just closed was $40 513, $50, against 1928,
s39, 4O3 the preceding fiscal year, falling of
Of $S3, ,325, 842 The imports of merchandise
amounted to $667, ia, 1853, against 472S, 1So 9l4
the preceding year, falling of Of $55, 1868
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
"AS Good a. New

are the words used by lady, who was at one
time given up by the most eminent physicians,
and left die. Reduced to mere skeleton pale
and haggard, not able to leave her bed, from all
those distressing diseases peculiar to suffering
females, such as displacement, leucorrhoea, in
fammation, otc., etc. She began taking DR..
Pierces 'sFavorite Prescription, and also using
the local treatments recommended by him, and
is now, she says, cas- good as new" Price re-.
duced to one dollar. BY druggists.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
The Doctor Said I Could Not Live.

In April commenced taking Burdock Blood
Bitters, and in July was cured by this medicine
alone. The stomach and bowels seemed the
first acted upon, after which rapidly improved.
My appetite returned, the terrible sick head
ache left me, the hacking cough gradually
abated, and from the first bottle could sleep
well at night
do not think there is case of sick head
ache Burdocks Blood Bitters will not cure,
(they cured my sister, Mrs. Thos. J. Haley, of
this city,. Those who saw me six months ago
consider my recovery miracle. Twas no less
astonished, and shall be pleased to reply to all
letters of inquiry concerning my case.
MRS. ADELAIDE O'BR1EN,
372 Exchange St, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

Mr.. H. W. Gilbert Of Albany, Ga. under date
of May 8, 1884, says: Mr.. Brooks near here
has an eating cancer on his face which had
nearly killed him-everyone thought he would
be dead in short time as nothing seemed to
stop the ravages Of the cancer. He COM
ago, and it has had q wonderful effect on him.
He was yesterday 80 far recovered as to be
outat his work, and seems in fair way to get
entirely well.
Treatise on Blood and Skin diseases mailed
free.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta
Ca, 159 W. 23d st., N. Y, and 1905 Chestnut
st. PhilA.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

Claimants under the acts of June 8, to pro-
vide for the muster and pay Of certain officers
and enlisted men, and of July s, to relieve
certain soldiers from the charge of desertion,
should make application to the adjutsnt gen.
eral for the amendment of their records, and
having secured this, the second auditor Of the
treasury can take cognizance Of and act upon
claims for pay. The intermediation Of aclaim
agent is unnecessary: ~ u.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

Conviction OF Oynam1ters in England.
London Telegram:-The trial of the dynami.
ters at Warwick was concluded Aug. l. Nc
Donnell, who pleaded guilty to treason and fel,
ony, was released on bail to appear any time
if called upon. James Egan was sentenced
to penal servitude for twenty years and
DAILY for life. Daly's defense was very able.
He argued that nothing had been proved
against him except that he had borne an as
sumed name, but the queen moved about
under an assumed name. Why had he not as
good right? He asked for justice, not mer-
cy. He was gratiied that he was on trial
before Englishmen. There was no clap-trap
to show that he joined plot coerce
the government DAILY denounced the detec-
tives and officials of Dublin castle. The lat
ter, he said, had reduced Dublin to the con-
dition of Sodom and Gomorrah. He admit
ted having buried nitro glycerine in a garden,
and that he had explosives in his possession,
but contended that this fact did not constitute
treason or felony: DAILY was arrested in Lon
don April TO- When seized he had two infer
nal machines in his overcoat' pockets, two
more under his inside coat and another in his
breast pocket. He is an American. Eagan
was arrested the same day at Birmingham as
the accomplice of Daily and also on the charge
of having explosives in his house Eagan was
previously secretary of the Wolverhampton
branch of the land league. The arrest Of Nc
Donnell was effected about the same time
Eagan and DAILY were captured.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
Given Up to Die.

Buffalo, N. Y, Oct 2, 1888.
1 had for 2 years been troubled with terrible
sick headaches and horrible cough. My skin
turned to a yellowish hue. Isuffered the most
excruciating pain of the bowels; small, dry,
irritating humors broke out over my face; my
stomach would not retain the simplest food;
vomited great quantities of offensive, greenish
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

The Boston Transcript ventures this
remark: Find box of flowers grow
ing outside on a window ledge in the
city business districts, and you will gen.
orally find lady cashier, book-keeper
or waman employe of some kind inside
behind it,"
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
Would Be Murderer Arrested.

Marshalltown, Iowa, special:-Jack Rey-
nolds, who shot and dangerously wounded
Sheriff McCord july q, was brought in from
Council Bluffs at O'Clock Wednesday morning
by Sheriffs Barr, Stephens, Armstrong, Farrell,
johnson and Banks. A mob had gathered ut
the depot, but the officers and prisoner wero
quietly let off the train at Sixth street, whero
they were met by hack and swiftly driven to
the jail, getting the desperate safely inside be-
fore the train got to the depot.
Reynolds persisted in denying his identity,
when he was told his safety from the crowd
outside depended on his making clear breast
Of the whole matter, since every one knew him
to be the man. He said, '1f you're satisfied,
you're mistaken" Finally, however, he made =
full confession, and gave an account Of the
shooting, and of his flight therefter.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
1T Knocks the Spots, -

and everything in the nature of erupions,
blotches, pimp1es, ulcers, scrofulous humors,
and incipient Consumption, which is nothing
more nor less than scrofula of the lungs, com
pletely out of the system. Itshmulates and in
vigorates the liver, tones up the stomach, regu-
lates the bowels, purifes the blood, and builds
up the weak places of the body. It is purely
vegetable compound, and will do more than is
claimed for it. We refer to DR. PKRCE's
s'GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
Pdlaai PilaGi Pdlesl

Sure cure for Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles. Single box has cured worst chronic
case Of twenty years standing No one need
suffer five minutes after applying Williams
allays the itching (praicularly after getting
warm in bed). Prepared only for piles and
itching for the private parts. Noyes Bros &
Cutler, st Paul Wholesale Agents
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
Married on Her Death Bed.

Philadelphia Special:-The dying request of
Miss Jennie Freeman, daughter of Superintend-
ent Freeman, of the Pennsylvania Coal Com
Edward Mucklow, might be brought to her
bedside so that their marriage might take place.
Thursday they were united in the presence OF
the BRIDES father and sister. Miss Freeman,
who is about twenty five years old, is the vic
tim of consumption, and had willed consider
able property and stocks to Mucklow, who will
now be able to claim it with husbands right.
The scene at the bedside was very touching.
The bride was propped up with pillows. Her
eyes were bright and flashing, her cheeks tinged
with the hectic flush of tha disease which had
wrecked her life. The groom sobbed frequent
ly She became UNCONSCIOUS shortly after the
ceremony, and her death is looked for at any
moment
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
Advertising 0hsatsilt

ut has become so common to begin IN article,
in an elegant, interesting STYLE
s'Then run it into some advertisement that We
avoid all such -
"And simply call attention to the merits of Hop
Bitters in as plain, honest terms as possible.
tTo induce people
'To give them one trial, which SO proves their
value that they will never use anything else"
s"THE REMEDY so favo1ably noticed in all the
papers,
Religious and secular, is
"Having a large sale, and is supplanting all
other medicines
''There is no denying the virtues Of the Hop
plant, and the proprietors of Hop Bitters have
shown great shrewdness and ability
''In compounding a medicine whose virtues are
80 palahlo to every ones observation"
Did She Die:
"No!
''She fingered and suffered along, pining away
all the time for years.
''The doctors doing her no good;"
"And at last was cured by this Hop Bitters the
papers say 80 much about"
"Indeed! Indeed!'
Chow thankful We should be for that medi-
cine"
Daughters Misery.
'Eleven years our daughter suffered on bed
of misery.
"From complication of kidney, liver, rheu-
matte trouble and Nervous debility,
"Under the care of The best physicians,
''Who gave her disease various names,
''But no relief,
'sAnd now she is restored to us in good health
by as simple a remedy as Hop Bitters, that we
had Stunned for years before using 1.-THE
PARENTS.
Father in Getting Well.
"My daughters say:
''How much better father is since he used Hop
Bitters"
"He is getting well after his long suffering
from a disease declared incurable."
"And we are so glad that he used your Bitters. +"
"A LADY of Utica, N. Y.
GNone genuine without bunch Of green
Hops on the white label Shun all the vile,
poisonous with 'Hop' or ''Hops" in their name.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

A cowboy named Joseph Dempsey was fat
ally shot in the abdomen, nine miles from Miles
City, bya colored herder named Abner Austin,
alias Joe the Goat They had quarreled over
q dissolute woman
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

Pain is supposed to be the lot of MS poor mortals
as inevitable as death, and liable at any time to
upon us. Therefore it is important that remedial
agents should be at hand to be used in an emergency
when we are made to feel the excruciating agones
of pain, or the depressing influence Of disease.
To, 1v Ro,,
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
Dr, bQlCG'S Il6rnarY

EYE, EAR, THROAT. LUNGS, CATARRH, ASTHMA,
and RHEUMATISM treated with great All dis
of private nature treated with deiCaCy with
warrantee OF speedy reliefs permanent cure Good
and board at reasonable rates furnished patients
at the Infirnary Patients treated at distance. Cor
respondence solicited Send stamp for reply. 1nfirm
ary sos Second Avenue South. Minneapolis MINI.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

"A volcano has been discovered in the Behring
sea, which is In 8 constant state Of activity II
is described Is 3 dull gray irrrgularly cone
shaped hill, shout 500 feet in height, from the
siddes and summit Of which gEsAt volumes of
vapor were srjsinR - RE-
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

and fortiies the system against disease. All
genuine bear the signature Of J. P. Allen,
DrupQist St Paul Mimi
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

st1lokhinnr I.@aa IL for Rhauna fam

Mrs. Rilla Stevens, No. 3032 South Dearborn
St says that she used Papillon Skin Cure for
Inhammatory Rheumatism, with the happiest
results. It reduced the Inflammation and swell
ing, and relieved the intense pain in less than
rheumatic sufferers. It is applied by rubbing
the joints and affected parts with the remedy
for some moments, the pain ceased instantly.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
Throw Away TruSge1

Milwaukee's mayor is angry at his chief Of
police for raiding bawdy houses without prev
ious notification
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

Gen. o. A. Babcock's wines and furniture
were sold at auction in Washington the other
dav
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

During heavy thunder storm at Fort Wayne,
Ind, Henry Gerke was struck and instantly
killed by lightning.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

Judge Zane will resign the circuit judgeship
and enter upon his duties as chief justice Of
Utah about the 18th Of August
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

when our new method is guaranteed to perma-
the use of thek knife Send two letter stamps for
pamphlet and references. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, 663 Main Street, Buffalo,
N
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
Maid ofAfhau1,

"Rough on Rats" Clears out rats, mice, flies,
reaches, bugs, ants, vermin, chipmunks. 15c
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

& Payne must go out Of the Indian Territory o.
be Kicked out BY Gen Hatch. His improve
ments are TO be destroyed 80, ! 1850. ss.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

Trough on Corns." 15c. Ask for it Com
plete cure, hard or soft corns, warts, bunions.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

What is the difference between this noted
Lady and Carboline the great Hair Renewer?
Ans.-One is Maid Of Athens and the other is
Made Of Petroleum and both come from Grease
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

For adoption-a fair healthy girl infant II
months old-epply TO Dr.. Wharton Windsor he
II 81 Paul MINI 81 5.;
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07
Spinney y!

Treat all Chronic and Nervous Diseases. Young men
who may be suffering with Weakness, Nervous Debility.
Dependency Aversion to Society, Kidney troubles or
any similar diseases, here find safe and speedy
cure There many of the age Of thirty to sixty who
oompanied by weakeningo the system in manner tho
patient cannot account for Examination reveals the
which rapidly exhansts every vital function. There are
many men who die of this difficulty ignorant OF the
cases, and healthy restoration. Pamphlet, with full
particulars sent free to any address. Gallon or address
DR SPINNEY & CO., 81 S. Thirdst., Minneapolis, MINI
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1884-08-07

Joel Law, Jr. went home drunk at Marietta,
bis stepson, shot and fatally wounded him.