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Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
The Trade Dollar and Its History.

Of the trade dollars authorized by the act of February 12, 1873, and made legal tender to the same extent as other silver coins, there were coined up to July, 1876, $15, ,631 ,0OO, of which 3D. 269, los had been exported for ''trade" purposes in China and Japan, leaving &, ,361, 1892 in circulation in the United States. When first coined the APO grains of silver in the trade dollar were worth 1925 cents in gold and 1l8.6 cents in currency, the gold value of a dollar note at that time being but 96.4 cents. By 1876, when Congress took away from this coin the legal-tender quality-which it was said the framers
 he act of 1873 never intended to give it - the value of silver bullion had so declined that the trade dollar was worth but 84.8 cents. The quantity of silver in the standard silver dollar being but 4123 grains, its value was proportionately less. After the trade dollar ceased to be legal tender $20, 540,910 more were coined. When, in 1878, its coinage was stopped, the total amount issued was $35, ,959, ,360. Of this amount it is esti- mated that from ST, ,OOO, 900 to $8, ,000,0 remain in the United States. Up to July 1, 1883, the trade dollar would bring in New York York 99 cents, but a concerted movement being then made against them, their value fell to 86 cents, and they passed out of circula- tion. Their popularity had not been en- hanced by the fact that they had been bought at discount by manufacturers and mine-owners in Pennsylvania and elsewhere to pay out at their face value to their employees, so that the agree ment of the New produce dealers to decline after certain date to take the trade dollar, was welcomed all over the country as a signal to put an end to an odieus practice. The bill which has just passed the House authorizing the exchange by the Treasury of standard dollars for trade dollars, dollar for dol lar, will have, of course, if it becomes law, the effect of raising the value of the trade dollar to par. As bullion it was worth during the past year from S6 to 874 cents. The final passage of the bill is considered doubtful l-B0Ltin1ore HJL11
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
The Idaho Gold Mines.

The latest story about the Occur d. Alene mines is that there are none, ex- cept in the imagination of a few thou sand deIuded men. The Salt Lake Chronicle says that the owners of min ing claims in the Occur d'Alene district have been buying up large quantities of quartz containing free gold, with which they plentifully "saIt" their claims. It asserts that these men have agents buy ing such free-gold specimens in Port land and San Francisco, and it quotes the statement of a gentleman of the latter city, who says that he sold six teen ounces of free-gold quartz to the agent of Occur d'Alene mine owner, for which was paid at the rate of thirty dol lars an ounce. Whether this story is true, or only the invention of a jealous rival, it is impossible to say at present. But it is evident that thus far the Coeur d'Alene mines have ''panned out" best in the newspapers. The public can af ford to wait until the "boom" assumes 8 more tangible form.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
The Apples Worst Enemy.

In the case of colored or thick skinned fruit, there is, so far as have noticed, no external evidence indicating the pres ence of the apple maggot-Trypeta po- moneila--and if it increases to the ex- tent that the choicest and finest speci- mems of our winter varieties become wholly or partly infested, it will be sad day for American pomology. In my own experience the attacks of the dis gustipg insect, which honeycombs the fruit and renders it worthless, have with ! one or two exceptions been confined to early sweet varieties, the Jersey and Golden, the former hardly ever afford ing a sound unaffected specimen, so that the entire crop goes to the pigs. The Golden Sweet tree standing close by does not seem to be so badly affected early, or even when the fruit is matured and gathered, but I have put in barrels for two or three weeks to secure mellow condition and a rich golden color, and on opening found them entirely worth less. the tenants having bored not only through the interior of the fruit, but their burrows next the skin were visible in all directions from the outside.
 A Vermont orchardist reports that he was first troubled with it in 1882, in his Spitzenbergs; last year that variety was not affected but Northern Spy, Tdman Sweet, and Fameuse were ruined, and Baldwins slightly affected. The de- scription of the insect as first given by Mir. Walsh, in 1867, states that 1t has but one brood a year, the fly appearing in July and depositing its eggs in the apple, where they hatch and perform their destructive work. On maturity they leave the fruit and enter the ground, where they pupate and remain till the following season. Professor Lintner states that long before it was discovered infesting apples in the Eastern States 1t had been observed feeding on crab and thorn apples in Illinois, but now complaint comes from New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, from which it appears to be widespread and increas- ing its depredations.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
Exciting Scene in Court.

A dispatch from San Francisco says: The court room during the trial of the Sharon Hill case was the scene of a great commotion. Mrs. Shawan, wit ness for the defence, was on the stand. Judge Tyler, attorney for Miss Hill, was subiecting the witness to a severe cross examination. He said he proposed to show that the witness had dined at disreputable places and visited an asslR- nation house with strange men. Mrs. Shawan manifested intense excitement, and hurriedly put her hand into her pocket as if to draw a revolver. She was checked, however, by the counsel for the defence, who implored her to keep cool. During the excitement which prevailed McCune Shawan, man about twenty-three years of age, and son of the witness, approached Judge Tyler, but was stopped by the latters son, who threatened to shoot him down if he attempted to draw pistol. Judge Sullivan ordered the witness and her son to be removed from the court, and i'm nediately afterward declared recess. At the opening of the afternoon session the Judge refused to hear further testi- mony in the case until assured that every one in the court room was un- armed, and would present certificate to the policeman at the door to that effect.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
The Jeannette Expedition.
WHAT ONE OF THE SURVIVORS SAYS ABOUT
 FOOD AND TREATMENT.

. E. W. Spencer, a machinist, aud
 one of the survivors of the ill., fated Jeannette, arrived in Wheel ing W. Va, his home. Speaking of the management of the expedition he said: 'I have spent 26 years in cruising about the Arctic Ocean and have taken part in three exploring expe- ditions, but the Jeannette was the poor est equipped vessel I ever set foot in The stores we took aboard at San
 Francisco were frightful. As an ex- ample, out of 250 barrels of sugar-cured hams not were fit to eat; they were alive with rottenness and the steward could not stay in the galley while cook ing them. The flour, too, was mouldy and full of weevils and utterly unfit for food, I sometimes think somebody must have made fat thing out of the contract for food, for although Bennett and the Government gave out money like water we did not have enough good food to keep up our strength, and consequently most of us broke down and died after reaching the Siberian coast. In fact, the Government treated us badly all along, but, of course, the facts will never get out. Why, at St. Petersburg, on the homeward journey, we had to sign orders for our pay before the Amer iean Minister would give us transportion to Liverpool, and there we had to sign more orders before we could get passage to America I have not drawn the rest of my pay yet, nor can get it until my time expires next fall. We had far bet. ter treatment from the Esquimaux than from the Government at Washington.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
Canada Thistles.

Mir. H. Owen tells the Michigan Farmer of lis successful treatment of numerous patches of Canada missiles during the last ten years: "I keep, on an average, about POO sheep, and when ever discover patch manage to salt the sheep there, putting a small handful of salt in each thistle at the root. Be- sides the action of the salt, which tends to destroy them, the thistles are eaten by the sheep close to the ground, and after one or two saltings the grass among the thistles, as well as everything else that hides them from view, has been eaten off so that each thistle is easy tc be seen and to receive its handful oi salt. After this treatment it is seldom that any thistles are seen the second year."
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

A DANGEROUS BoAT.-A submarine boat which ought to be able to destroy the navies of the world has been made at Stockholm. It was tried on the Malar lake, and will shortly be brought over to France. The boat has the shape of a cigar, is GA feet long, 6 feet wide, and also has an engine of 30-horse power. It is said that it can be navigated under water, goes at the speed of ten nautical miles the hour, and that four persons can, without any danger, remain in ii for six hours running. The funnel. shaped cylinder is the only part of the boat which is visible. A winding stail leads to the boat, which is steered from the top of the cylinder, where glass roof enables the man at the wheel to see the surface of the water and direct the course of this strange submarine engine.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
Dared to Do his Duty.

The late Count Vladimir Feodorovitch Adlerberg, of Russia, always accom- panied Czar Nicholas on his journeys. On one occasion they met at a post station a courier with important dis patches for His Majesty, seriously iu- eliminating the political conduct of a certain high official. On reading them the stormy-tempered Nicholas became furious, and at once commanded Adler berg to send an order to dismiss the official in question and have him ar- rested. Count Adlerberg essayed some observations, but the Czar was too angry, and repeated his commands. The mes senger was sent on to St. Petersburg. At the next station Nicholas asked Adler berg what he had written to the proper Minister on the subject. "Sire," re- piled Count Adlerberg, "I took the liberty of not transmitting your com mands." "What !" exclaimed the Elm peror, "how dared you disobey me ?" "Sire," again replied Adlerberg, q knew that Your Majesty would approve of my preventing an injustice by precipi- tation before the guilt of a man was properly proved" The Emperor said nothing for moment, then, grasping Adlerberg warmly by the hand, simply said, "Thanks." Adlerberg's funer l was attended by nearly all the members of the present Imperial family.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
Watch the Barnyard.

The barnyard should be watched at this time of year to see that the juices do not run to waste. If the flow can be turned into a field, to soak away over its surface, the manure contained in it will settle into the ground and be saved. On lands where this deposit is made no other manure will be necessary, as the best materials, the chemical salts, are washed out and flow away with the wa ter. Where there is considerable dis tance for the stream to run, these will all be deposited unless the flow is too rapid. Where the juice cannot be made to flow over field it should be damned up in the barnyard, and the coarse mas nure thrown into the pool. This is pre- supposing that no arrangements were made the year before to manage it to better advantage. To utilize this valu- able material, there should always be hauled into the barnyard in the autumn lot of muck or earth, which should be so placed that it may be made to absorb the juices. Where there is a basement it can be placed therein, and wheeled out at any time when it is requireds Without such convenience it may be piled up across the natural outlet from the barnyard, and so answer the purpose of dam and absorbent.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
Local News a Speciality.
TERMS
BABY LOUTSE.

I'm in love with you, Baby Louise With your silken hair and your soft blue eyes, And the dreamy wisdom that in them lies And the faint sweet smile you brought from the skies
 Gods sunshine, Baby Louise When you fold your hands, Baby Louise Your hands, like fairy's, so tiny and fair With pretty, innocent, saint-like air, Are you trying to think of some angel-taught prayer
 You learned above, Baby Louise? I'm in love with you Baby Louise Why, you never raise your beautiful head Some day, little one, your cheek will grow red With a flush of delight to hear the words said: 'I love you" Baby Louise, Do you hear me, Baby Louise have sung your praise for nearly an hour, And your lashes keep dropping lower and lower, And you've gone to sleep like weary flower, Ungrateful Baby Louise
 MARGARET EYTINaE.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
Lifted Up.

The Hotel Dieu, in New Orleans, a brick building, was lifted up six feet from the ground recently, with all its in- mates undisturbed within it. The pro- cess is described as follows: "Beneath the walls were placed 750 screws, which rested on the timber crib-work, their upper points being in an iron cap, on which the weight of the edifce rested.
 At a signal given by the blowing of a whistle the workmen commenced to turn the screws, each having from eight to twelve to handle. Every man gave quarter of turn, which raised the building about an eighth of an inch. Ninety-fve men were engaged in the work" ........ ....-
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

DRIVEN OFF.-The Kentucky House of Representatives has passed a bill pro- hibiting the use of bicycles on the pub lie roads in large number of specified counties, the reason alleged being that they are dangerous to life and limb, and have caused death by frightening horses.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

ToUGH.-A horse in Scotch colliery, which had to be abandoned while last month on account of damage to the shaft, was found alive after three weeks fast, and is expected to live. .
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

FoR PIoTUREs.-The money expended by Americans for the purchase of pie lures in France within the last twenty years amounts to 2OO,000,00O francs, which is equal to $40, 1000, ,O0O.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

A BmNuNaHAM, Bug, firm shipped Go an India Prince crystal throne made of cut glass
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

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Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
A Temperance Song.
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-14
End of a Fit. Smelling Excursion.

Annie Cunningham and Minnie franklin
,he latter the divorced wife of Sylvester
Montouer, and aFrench woman, hired a
horse aud buggy at Bates livery stable, on
Fifth street. yesterday afternoon, and driy-
ing up to Fort Smelling, secured colored
military driver, and started on the return TO
The city. 1t was miscegnation kind
Of a frolic, considerable fre-wster was i'm
bibe6, and the horse ran away with his OBJ
noXious load and totally wrecked the car
rage on the Fort street road. The coon on
the happening of the accident started on
the double, quick cross lots to evade an
officer who arrested the two women and
locked them up, having sent the horse to
Berkey's stables at the Seven corners, to
await its Claimant
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-14
CONTRACT WORK.
NIcOL4ryS 4UCTTONs.

A UCTIoN sale OF house and three lots-cor-
~ ner Kent and Van Buren, streets A. H. Nc
olAy viii sell at auction, Monday,J My 81, 1884.
on the premises, corner Kent and Van Buren,
streets, at 10 o'clock three desirable lots, to-
gether with house on the same, known as Lots
l, and 5, Block ., Michel's subdivision to Stin-
sons division addition to ST. Paul. These lots
are within 6 few minutes walk of the University
avenue street and close to the Manitoba rail-
read and So. Psul Foundry. Workingnen in
want of cheap home and cheap lots that will
rapidly advance IN value, must be sure to attend
this sale aud secure bargains. Terms of sale
very easy. A Il. Sicolay, ARctiOHeer and Real
Estates Agent, 40 East Third street. groHrs: ioorl
a. Il Ms Auction Sale No. l2.6SS. i95-s03
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-14
BROOKL YN'S GREAT CHEMIST.

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Cream Baking Powder and also of the Royal Baking Powder
81 find that Dr. Prices Powder of pure materials and
mixed the best chemical proportions for the object to be attained
It contains Carbonate of Ammonia but onehalf much
by analysis and by practical the preparation baking
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wholesome article of food. N..r
II regard the Price Baking Powder superior to the Royal Bak
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articles Of food and unnecessary positively injurious
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of the active ingredients and article N
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The ingredients mixed in better proportions that there
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stated in Nos. 3 and above.
Iknow of respect which Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder
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am very respectfully yours,
ELIAS H. hartley, B. s.. NJ D.,
Chemist to the Dept of HEALTH City of Brooklyn. Lecturer Phyo
logical and Practical Chemistry in the Long Island College
May 49, 1884. Hospital Medical College,
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-14
AUCTION.

A UCTIoN SALE OF LOTS IN STINSON'S
"A ADDITIoS-H, 8. FAmcHILD & Son, Real
Estate Agent. and Auctioneers, corner Fourth
and jackson streets, will sell at public sale. on
the grounds at 10 o'clock a. m, Monday. July
10. ten lots in block two, and seventeen lots in
block three, OF Stinson's Addition to st. Paul.
These lots lie one aud one-half blocks west Of
Western avenue, and two blocks south of the
Manitoba railroad aad st. Paul Foundry; are de-
sin a Die. cheap lots. that will advance in value,
ana will be sold for half cssh and half in one year.
No one wanting q cheap home or small, good
Investment, should neglect this sale.
H. s. FAIRCHILD & son,
1926 Auctioneers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-14
THE CITY.
CITY GLoBULES.

There were twenty occupants at the city
hall at II O'Clock last evening
The photographs of the Carleton English
Opera company are the finest ever displayed
here
The Mary Morton, of the Diamond 10 line,
arrives on Tuesday and departs for st. Louis
the same noon.
John Calvin and A. A. Heidmark, two
street fighters, were run into the city hall
early yesterday morning.
A sheriff from Lansing was observed in
The streets yesterday evidently on the look
out for some erring Michigander.
The Street Car company will not allow a
policeman to ride free without he has on the
full regulation uniform The ''Stars'' dcpt
relish the new rule worth a cent.
S. e. W. West, the driver of street car 81,
was arrested for drunkenness and disorderly
conduct by officer Pat Gibbons, yesterday af
ternoon, on the corner of Fourth and Wa
bashaw streets, and lodged in the lookup.
That car had to wait for new hand from
the downtown stables.
Henry Guibel was arrested by Officer
Lynch on Dayton's Bluff, yesterday after
noon, for quarreling with his wife. He had
got full of beer and his cranky better half
would not let him sleep off its soporific eff
fects under his own vine and fig tree was
what seemed to be the matter.
E. E. Davidson, proprietor of the stables
513 Jackson street, informed the police yes
terday that his head man Martin Guntz had
disappeared with span Of gray ponies,
jump seated carriage and saddle horse in so
mysterious a manner that he wished him
arrested if they could get eye on the property.
Geo. W. Turnbull, the Exchange street
livery man, let horse and carriage to
young fellow last month, and has since been
unable to get trace of the establishment.
Yesterday afternoon, however, he had Ed,
Heintz arrested on suspicion of the stealing
and he was lodged in the prison pen. He
denies emphatically that he is the guilty man
and says it must be ''some other fellow who
looks like me-"
Fred Burleigh, a Canadian twenty-six
years old, who in partnership with P. Odell.
was selling soap on the circus grounds on
Saturday, was attacked with knife by the
latter yesterday morning at the saloon known
as ''The Store,'' IS West Third street. He
has cash in his right cheek, another in his
left, his nose appears to be broken, and he is
sorry looking sight all around. He will re-
cover, but the marks of his Sunday saloon
fight will remain with him to the end of his
days. He is taking few days off at st.
Josephs hospital.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-14
REALsESTATE.
RRALES'rAlE
IN NEW YORK
Is on the Boom.
Residence Property on Side Streets In
the Vicinity Of Central Park Is
Selling at $500 per
Front Foot.
REALsEsTATE.

So must 1t be- Stocks will no longer be
the favorite investment. LAND Is KING.
ST. PAUL'S DIRT IS CHEAP TO-DAY, at
present prices. We can sell you beautiful
Suburban lots at the same figures as in 1872.
Then they had been ''boomed." Now the
price isnominal. We prophesy higher values
with good crop. WR1GHT's ADDITION con-
tinues the favorite. but not the only good
thing we have to offer by all odds. Macales-
ter Park shares, Lockwood's addition on
monthly payments, Residences Of all shapes.
sizes and prices.
MONEY TO LOAN as usual.