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A New Use For Toads.

The latest and most ingenious way Of
getting rid of reaches and water bugs We
have heard Of, is related Of citizen of
whose kitchen was infested
with them.
A servant, hearing that toads were an
antidote, caught three ordinary hop toads,
aud put them in the kitchen. Not 4
roach or water bug, it Is stated, can now
be found IN the hoase The toads have
become domesticated, never wander about
the house, snd are 80 cleanly and iuoffen-
sive that there is no objecsion to their
presence.
Another use Tor toada i to employ them
for insect destroyers in the garden They
are determined enemies of all kinds OF
snails and slngs, which 1t Is we'll known
czn in single night destroy vast guam
tity Of lettuce, carrots, asparagus, etc.
Toasis are also kept in vineyards, where
they devour during the night millions oi
insects that escape the pursuit Of nocturnal
birds, and might commit incaIculabIe
havoc on the buds and young shoots oi
the vine. In Paris toads are an article oI
merchandise They are kept IN tubs, and
sold At the rate Of francs Dozen
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-12

The increasing popularity of horse
back riding among the people of all
classes in Washington emphasizes a
fact that seems rather surprising to
some of the readers of this correspond
ence, that a great many Washington
ladies wear trousers, and it has been
mischievously remarked in certain
quarters that the novel experience of
wearing pants has gone a great way
toward inducing some rather timid
ladies to undertake the task of learning
to ride. The best riding-habits, here
as elsewhere, are made by tailors who
make this line of business speciality,
and who have in some of their myste-
rious back parlors a wooden horse, on
which the ladies sit while their cloth
skirts are draped to hang well over the
tight fitting pants ''Of course" said
one of these tailors recently; s.of
course, ladies wear pants with their
riding habits. They wear them under
their riding skirts. This has been the
custom for some time. They wear
their skirts shorter than formerly. just
so as to touch the ground when they
stand. Then they wear pants under
meath, nothing else; no skirts; WASH
lngton Is very much Ike Paris. The
ladies have good taste. | don't know
many-who come in and have their
measures taken, just as graciously as
men would. and they are much easier
to fit and pleasanter to serve than men.
And the trying on of garments? We
have parlors and maids in attendance.
They retire to a parlor and put on the
garment, which is basted together.
and when they get it on am sent for
and go in and fit it, taking it in here.
marking it for alteration, and letting it
out there. !. When | have finished re-
tire. and the lady again changes her
garment. This is the custom altogether
in Paris and is very rapidly becoming
SO here.
The average Washington price of a
lady's riding habit is a. ut S1o0.-
Washington Letter 5a baltimore inner
scdn.
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ny delegates to a convention to nomi-

any delegates TO convention to nomi-
nate a Floater.
First. Because thinking that Yazoo
county has no control over the action Of
Holmes, it was not deemed necessary TO
participate in such a convention two
years ago, and precedent was then
set.
Second, Because if the people of
Holmes county, intend to treat Yazoo in
the same spirit of fairness and justice
that was manifested toward them two
years ago, as we believe they will, joint
convention is clearly unnecessary, and if
they do not, the mere endorsement of
our candidate by Floater's Convention
would not induce them to do so, be-
cause.
Third, the action OF the Holmes coun-
ty Democratic Convention July Is in
prescribing the basis of representation
in such convention without consultation
with the Democratic Committee of
Yazoo county, and also imposing such
other instructions on the delegates
appointed by it to said convention, as to
render a choice by such convention
simply impossible, seems to indicate that
such convention was not really expected
or desired to be held by said county CON
yention of Holmes.
Resolred 4th, We appeal to the people
of Holmes county TO carry out IN good
faith the existing arrangement under
which each county is to alternately have
the Floater representative, confident that
such action can alone avoid confusion
now and in the future and is of more
Importance to both counties than the
vote of the Floater on any question can
be.
ResotUed 9th, That the policy of 4azoo
county heretofore pursued of casting a
small vote, must be departed from at the
ensuing election, and every effort must
must be made to bring out full vote
to vindicate the the rights and dignity
of Yazoo county.
The Chairman appointed the following
committee of five to reply to the letter
from the Chairman of the Holmes coun-
ty Executive Committee: j. 5. Will
liams, B. S. Kicks, f. Caruthers, A. NJ.
Hicks and R. G.. Hudson.
Capt. Sim Harrison was nominated for
Sheriff, Geo. w. Powell for Treasurer,
John Barield for Assessor; A. Rosenthal
for Coroner; w. Thomas for Surveyor.
Mr. r. G.. Hudson offered the follow
ing resolution which was adopted:
Resolved, That we heartily endorse
the appointment of Z. G. Walthall to
succeed the gifted Lamar in the q. S.
Senate, and approve the official career OF
the Hon.J H. George and Gen. +. C.Wal-
thall as the Representatives of the State
of Mississippi in the Senate of the United
States, and instruct our Representa-
YES in the Legislature to vote for said
Geo ;ge and Walthall as their own sue
cessors.
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THE STATE CANVASS.
pesoto County.

Convention met at fernando on Sd
inst.
Delegates to State Convention we're
chosen. See general list.
The following was adopted:
The Democrats of DeSoto in Conyen-
ton assembled congratulate the county
on the fact that the old party with
Grover Cleveland az their leader, has
succeeded to the government of the
country after an absence from power of
twenty-five years. That their chosen
leader, l.. @. G. Lamar, is a member Of
the Cabinet, and that we are represented
in the Senate by those favorite sons of
Mississippi, Gen. E. G. Walthall and
Gen. J. II. George. Therefore
Resolred, That in Grover Cleveland
and his Cabinet we see a Government
just and fair to the whole country, and
true to Democratic principles. That in
Congressman Walthall, George and
Morgan we recognize that our State Is
represented by the men of her choice
and that in their hands her interests
are safe.
The Democratic Executive Committee
declared as result of the primary cleo
tion as follows: Representative A :.
Buchanan, A. s Maharg; Sheriff. G.
Dockery, aud a full list of successful
candidates for the other county offices.
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"a long ana closely the marks of M
gers IN the hesb OF the dead 5-mafsz
throat and spoke these sfrancc<uordz :.
One would say that he had becn<
strangled by skeleton
A shudder cf<pt over mv hack .od
raised my eyes 10 the wall u AZ
place where had formerly seen ~
horrible. shriveled hand. II was ~
Ssl tnerc- The chain hung broken
and found in his distorted ,nn,,th ~ 49,
u ene nngers OF that missing hand. cut
10 the second Joint.
They proceeded to MAKE iuxes.,o
tons. but discovered notbi5~
door or window had been foress, -
aI1.c,e oi furniture moved. HE two
"arcnaogs had not been awakened.
ne lesumony OF the serxant could
be summed up in few words
Ills master had seemed aritated fa~
month past He had received ana
burned many letters. Often seizing I.
horsewhip. with fury that resemhled
madness. he had lashed that dried
hand chained to the wall. which had
been removed. ne one knew how. al
tAC NcA1 Hout OF the crime
lie was his habit 10 retire early AT
night and TO lock himself in with care.
He always bad weapons within his
reach. BE often talked very loud in
the night. as ii qaarreling with some
body.
That night it chanced that he had
made no sound. and it was only on
coming to open the windows in the
morning that the servant had found
Sir John assassinated He suspected
nobody
reported to the magistrates and
public officers all knew about the
death, and minute inquiry was pros
ecuted over the whole island. Moth
ing was discovered.
One night about three mouths after
the crime, | had fearful nightmare.
l seemed to see that hand. that horri-
bic hand, running like scorpion or
spider over my curtains and walls.
Three times ! awoke, and three times
on going TO sleep again | saw the hid
eous member running about my room.
moving its fingers ike feet.
The next day it was brought 10 me.
Ii had been found in tie cemetery on
the grave of Sir John Rowell The
foretinger was gone.
Had / an explanation to suggest it
would but overthrow your wild imag-
inings, and would not be likely to find
acceptance with YOU Ny belief is
simply that the lawful owner of the
hand was living. and had come in
search of it with the one that remained
to him. But l have not. been able TO
picture to my satisfaction the manner
of his reyenge.-Fr From TIE French.
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JOHN o. SAKE
Come, listen awhile to me, my lad,
Come, listen TO me for a spell;
Let that terrible drum
For moment be dumb
For your uncle is gaing TO tell
What befeiI
A yoath Hhe loved liquor too we'll
clever young man was he, my lad.
And with beauty uneommonly blest.
Ere with brandy and wine
lie began to decline
And behave like person possessed
protest
Ihe temperance :. an IS the best.
One evening he went to the tavern, ny iaa.
He went to the tavern one night
And drinking too much
Rum, brandy and such.
The chap got exceedingly tight
And was quite
what your aunt would entitle fright
The fellow fell into snooze, my lad,
lis horrible siumber he takes.
he trembies with fear
And acts very queer.
5iy eyes, how be trembles and shakes
When he wakes.
And raves aboat great horrid snakes
'Tis warning 10 you and to me, NY lad,
A particular caution 10 all
Though no one can see
The viper but he
To hear the poor luEatic brawl.
ttHow they crawl
All over the ao0r and the WALL
Next morning be took 10 his bed, nay lad
Next morning he took 70 his bed
And never got up,
To dine or TO sup.
Though perfectly physicked and bled
And l read
Next day the poor fellow was dead.
You've heard Of snakes In the grass. my lad.
OF the viper eonceaied in the grass
But now you must know
Mans deadliest foe
Is a snake Of a different class
Alas
It's the viper that Turks in the glass
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Chickasaw County.

The primary election in Chickasaw on
lst inst, brought out the largest vote
ever cast in the county. The total vote
for senator was 1851: w. T. Houston,
1869; w. 5. Bates, 579; 8 L. Wilson, 719.
Capt. Frank Burkitt and j. A.
Macarthur are elected to the House.
Capt. Burkitt's majority over Thos. b.
Smith, 1898 Mr.. McArthur's majority
over J. T. Thompson, z. w. g. Stovall
for Sheriff; w. r. Davis, treasurer j.
Il. Chenault, Assessor; John w.
McNamee, coroner; Joe. T. Griffin sur
xpvor
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Copiah County.

Convention met at Hazlehurst 4th
inst. w. &. Wilkinson. Chairman; ID.
s. Burch and H. ]. Harris, Secretaries.
A full delegation from all the beats.
Delegates to State Convention were
chosen. See list.
Robert Lowry, for Governor, and r.
II. Thompson for Attorney-General,
were unanimously endorsed.
Hon. Geo. S. Dodds received the
nomination for Senate, by majority of
z votes over Hon. A. B. Guynes. DR..
f. A. Rowan and T. j. Millsaps, Esq,
were nominated for Representatives; i.
J. Hargrave for sheriff; J. d. Cranberry
for chancery clerk: w. 7. Matheny for
assessor; A. F. Fitzpatrick for surveyor
w. NJ. Robertson, coroner.
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w. C. T. U.

A card from w. H. Patton, of Shubuta,
authorizes the following changes. The
Mississippi Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union Convention will be held
in Meridian on Wednesday and Thurs
day, September 10th and 18th, and not
on Tuesday; September 10, as published
in this Department of last week. This
will be the first Convention of the
Union held in Mississippi. Mr.. Patton
writes that the ladies of Meridian extend
hearty welcome to all delegates and
visitors. Let there be a large and
helpful meeting of the enthusiastic
clans
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KEN per County.

At mass meeting held on 4th inst Mr.
Duke was endorsed for State Treasurer,
end the meeting being divided in senti-
ment as to candidates for other State
offices, the choice of the people will be
determined by a primary election to be
held August IA, and primary election
TO nominate county and district officers
is to be held ON the 5th of September.
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TEMPERANCE DEPARTMENT.
DELIRIusr rREmENs

cosDucTRD BY REV. c. G. ASpRKws. u. D..
jackson, Miss To whom all contributions lor this
Department should be addressed
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a " Wnahinston Judge has decided
that o<x1H E1nders are entitled to
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-13
Proposals for Subsistence Stores.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA. \
OFFICE CHIEF COMMGssARY OF SUBSISTENCE,
FORT SMELLING, Mimi, July 49, 1885.
SSEALED PROPOSALS, in duplicate, subject to
~ the usual conditions, will be received at the
Offices of the Purchasing and Depot Commissaries
of Subsistence at Fort Smelling Mimi, and Chi
cago, Ills, until u clock IN, Thursday August
18th, 1885, at which time and places the Subsist-
ence Department, U. 5. Army, delivered in such
places in Chicago, or free on board at ST.
Paul or Minneapolis as may be required, on or
before August 5lst. 1885,
j6G barrels Pork, light mess.
$4,000 pounds Bacon, short clear sides, light
weight.
$4,000 pounds Soap.
6,100 pounds Yeast Powder.
Proposals will be received for the whole or any
portion of the above amounts.
The right to diminish the amounts to be pur-
chased is reserved TO the Government and, with
the consent of the bidders to whom awards are
made, they may be increased.
The prices bid for furnishing the articles at Chi
cago, must include the cost of loading the on
cars.
In consequence of receiving proposals in the
for two or three days after the opening of the
bids PROPOSALS AT VARIANCE WITH THIS IN
DERSTASDING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals.
Envelopes containing proposals should be marked
Proposals for ----,'' name the article)
and to receive consideration proposals must be
addressed as follows For deliveries i'll Chicago,
20 Major j. w. Barriger @. s, u. S. Army; and
for deliveries in st. Paul or Minneapolis, to the
c. B. PENROSE.
Capt and c. s. L. S. A., Chief c. 8.
Interchangeable
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PROPOSALS.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.

WASHINGTON, ID. g., June 18th. 1883.
Sealed proposals, Endorsed proposals for Stock
Cattle" and directed to the Commissioner of In
dian Affairs, Washington, ID. c., will be received
until II O'Clock NJ July 10th, 1885, for the delivery
at Crow Agency, Montana, OF 500 head of Stock
Cattle and 10 Bulls.
The stock cattle must be delivered at the Agency
named and must be one-hah heifers and one-haif
cows not under two nor five years old; and
American cattle. By the term American cattle''
is understood, cattle free from any Arkansas
Mexican or Texas blood. Bulls to be delivered.
must be graded, and not over two years old By
the word graded it is understood half-breed
from thoroughbred bulls, and all to be delivered
within go days after the approval of the contract
Bidders must state in their bids the kind of
stock cattle they will furnish, whether native
Montana, or from other territories and states
Each bid must give the names of all parties in
terested in or parties to it, and MUST have copy
Of this advertisement attached. Bidders must
designate their place of business and postoffice
address.
Each bid must be accompanied by certified
check or draft upon some United states depository
Affairs which check draft shall be not less
than five per centum on the amount of cattle pro-
posed to be furnished, and shall be forfeited to
the United States in case any bidder receiving an
award shall fail to execute promptly contract
with good and sufficient sureties, according to the
terms of his bid, otherwise to be returned TO the
bidder.
BIDS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY CERTIFIED CHECK
OR DRAFT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Parties receiving awards will at once enter into
contract.
In executing CONTRACTS the right will be reserved
to INCREASE OR DIMINISH THE QUANTITY RE-
QUIRED, and the further right to increase or di-
minish the amount specified in any contract to an
extent not exceeding twenty-five per centum.
Any or all bids, any part of any bid, will be
rejected if deemed for the best interest of the
JNo. D. C. ATKINS,
Ju23-3wexsu. Commissioner.
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WORK.
Sewer on Robert Street.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, July Z, 1885. (
Sealed bids viii be received by the Board of
Public Works in and for the corporation of
the City OF St. Paul, Minnesota, at their office
in said city until Il m, on the Goth day of
July, A. ID. 1885, for lowering, relaying and
repairing the sewer on Robert street, from
point ITO feet north of Seventh street to a
connection with the Sixth street sewer, in said
city, and construct the necessary catch
basins and manholes, according to the plans
ard specifications on file in the office of said
Board
A bond with tleast two C2l sureties in a
sum of at least twenty (20) per cent. of the
gross amount bid must accompany each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
JOHN HARRINGTON, President.
Official:
r. l. GORMAN. Clerk Board of Public Works.
1S9-lS9
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WORK.
Grading ROldO Street.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF 81. PAUL, Mimi. July :, 1885.
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of
Public Works in and for the corporation of
the City of St. Paul, Minnesota, at their office,
in said city, until IL m, on the Goth day of
July, a d. 1885, for the grading of Roudo
street, from point about 425 feet west of
Louis street west to Western Avenue, in said
city, according to plans and specifications on
fle in the office of said Board.
a bond with at least two (2) sureties in
sum of at least twenty (20) per cent. of the
gross amount bid must accompany each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
JOHN HARRINGTON, President
Official:
K. l.. GoRMAN, Clerk Board of Public Works.
1899
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FREE TO ALL.

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acknowledgements under the heads of Help Wanted
sftuations Wanted Lost and Found, For Sale For
Rent Boarding. not exceeding three lines, Free, TO
rich and poor alike, but only one advertisement on
the same day from one individual. If answers fail
to come the first time invite as many repetitions
as are necessary to secure what you advertise for
We wish the advertisers to feel that they i'm
posing on us by using our free columns. The GLoBF
Is the Peoples paper, and the people are invited
TO use its columns freely in supplying theirwants.
Business Advertisements, under these heads
will be charged ne-half cent word for each inser.
ton The patrons of the GLoBE outside the city arc
requested to free advertising columns as we
desire all TO partal1e of its benefits
THE GLOBE COMPANY,
ST. Paul. Mimi
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PICTURE FRAMES.
ELEGANT PICTURE FRAMES

Largest variety OF designs in gold and
bronzes to select from in the Northwest. Or
ders promptly attended TO, and executed in
the best possible manner. Fine cngravings
and oleotypes always on hand.
CT HOMAS. 43 West Third Street.
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> GOOD HOUSES AND LOTS AT AUCTION-I
~ will sell at auction, on Monday, July 20, at
p. m, on the premises corner Victoria and Ran
dolph streets lots 90 and 80 of block H. of Michel
x RObertsOn'S addition. These lots are 40x1I2
feet TO a 20-foOt alley. Each lot is improved and
viii prove n very comfortable home TO a man of
moderate means. The terms will be easy enough
to enable anyone to secure home. 2. Il. Kava-
uagh. auctiOneer. 1894
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A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE-NOTICE Is HERE
n by given that by virtue o. an order of license
issued and granted unto the undersigned admin
istrator, by the probate court of Ramsey county,
Minnesota, on the Sth day of September, A. D.
1884, will sell lot FIVE (5) in block one O of MIN
myers addition to St. Paul. in Ramsey county,
Minnesota, on the premises. on the 18th day Of
July, A ID. 1885, at O'Clock in the afternoon, to
the highest bidder for cash. ST. Paul June 10,
1885. Bernard Allen, administrator of the estate
of Catharine Allen, deceased. Henry O'Gorman
attorney for administrator. p. I. Kavansgh, auc-
uoneer. 1884.
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WANTED TO BUY.

WANTED To BUY.
VITANTED-To buy good residence lot in West
w st Paul. cheap; $500 cash; real estate man
need not answer. + J. Globe.
JETANTED-An established buslness requiring
w capital OF from 1900 to si,cOo. Address
C5.
VHANTED-To buy Of owner, moderate priced
w house and lot. or lot. on st Anthony hill east
Of Dale, easy terms; give description and price.
Address O, $50 jackson.
IITANTED-The address Of the owner Of the y
w W. 1s-N. W. y, sec. 81, 7. IS. r. 21, with
view OF purchasing. Address Peter Y. DeLamater.
North Branch station, Chisago Co., MIMI. :
A FEW good Dakota claims. wen located for spot
n cash send location and fun particulars to P
box iS4, Minneapolis. :
I WANT 70 purchase a house and lot in West 81
L Paul monthly instalments from the owner
direct. J ID. Globe once. 6
SECONDHAND engine wanted. 10 to 20 horse
- power; box AZ, Austin MINI.
NTTANTED-Tob buy a light jump-seat buggy and
w light delivery buggy, and pay in monthly pay
ments. Address A No. /.
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FINANCIAL.
CT. PAUL Trust company, corner jackson and
~ Fourth streets. Money 70 loan in sumse1 81, 600
10 $4,000 al 81 and per cent delay, all trans
actions closed and money furnished as papers
can be examined. Our new safe deposit vault. now
ready private safes Of convenient size. with and
burglar protection, for rent AZ low rates l9S-22S
G1O0 000 To loan on improved ST. Paul
sDlOOsOOO real estate. s. s. Stokes broker
age and insurance, No Isl East Fourth street 1922
q. DO YOU want some money! WIN lend $40 and
- upward your furniture. pianos. organs horses.
carriages. wagons and anything else Of value; no
publicity; all business strictly confidential Dem
ing 4 co. see jackson street. 1872.
MONEY in small sums TO loan P o box 2sss.
vi 100.
HPER cent money TO loan n sums OF $500 and
" upwards on frsi-class improved city property.
Graves & Vinton. sol Drake block 1929
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Joseph Rothschild.

MORTGAGE SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION
VI 500 lbs of butter, seven sacks of good -four,
lot OF mackerel anchovies, cracked wheat, butter
vat, one delivery wagon and harness. one Fair
bank platform scales, counter scales, baled straw
egg cases, etc. will be sold at 10 o'clock Monday
morning, July 18th, at No. 81 West Tenth street,
next door to O'Leary Pork Packing house. Jo-
Sepl ROthSchild. auctiOneer. 109-Q4
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FOR SALE.
THE HOTEL DE BATLO,

At Red Wing Mimi, three-story brick building on
the corner OF Plumb and Fort streets. Also good
barn and lot in the Of building. For terms adj
dress Joe Ratio, Red Wing. MINI. I62-223