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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1885-07-31
WASHINGTON.
Report Upon River improvements in the
Upper Mississippi Region.

noPorG upon River improvements In the
Upper Mississippi Region.
WASHINGTON, July 29.-The annual re-
ports from Major Charles j. Allen, United
States engineer, upon the various works in
the upper Mississippi region in his charge
have been received by the chief of engi-
neers. In that relating to st. Anthony
falls he calls attention to the fact that the
flank of the works in progress by the gov
ernment rests upon private mill dams,
some OF which are now leaky and are liable
to give away. He says: {" A radical change
OF the plans of the exterior work of proteo-
ton understanding by these the apron,
wings and rolling dams and such as would
best relieve the pressure of the falls) would
call for the removal of most, if not all, of
the dams from the bed of the stream, an
extension of the rolling dams from bank to
bank and large extension of the apron
work, to consist either of timber or con-
crete. If the government adheres to the
present plan of protection for the falls, the
sum OF $150,0O0 will be needed for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1885," Major
Allen, in his report upon the reservoirs
az the head waters Of the Mississippi river,
says: "Three completed dams had i'm
pounded by the close of the fiscal year,
over and above what was allowed to flow
during the fall and winter months and
during March, April, May and June, "a, ,0OO,-
00O,ON cubic feet of water, a quantity which
equalled the expectation for that time.
But so far as the effects upon the channel
are concerned from the discharge of the
lmpounded, water, it can only be SAID
that the public must not expect the same
result from three reservoirs as from the
| entire number contemplated. The system
as originally reported upon provides for
fOrty-One reservoir dams in Minnesota and
Wisconsin, and 1856, 900 have so far been
appropriated for these works and $503,776
expended, the balance being now availa-
that $lb0OOO can be profitably expended
during the next fiscal year. He also SUBJ
mits an estimate of $50,OOO for surveys for
reservoirs at the sources of the Mississippi,
st. CrOix, Chippewa and Wisconsin
rivers, and the following estimates
Of the amount which can be prof.
tably expended during the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1887: For the Mississippi
above st. Anthony Falls, $4,000; for the
Chippewa below the banks Of the Wis
eo1 eonsid 10000: for the st; Croix river
Wis.,. $26,450; for the Red river
Of the North, Minnesota and Dakota.
$4,000; for the harbOr at Duluth, $125, 5,0OO;
for Superior bays, $50,OOO; for the harbor at
Grand Marais, $40, 900; for the construction
Of dam at Goose Rapids, Red river of the
North, 100000. ~
The payments made on account of pen
sions SO far, during the present month,
amount to $7,290,0OO.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1885-07-31

Sim struck on you," as the sun said to
the average citizen.--Philadelp Call.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1885-07-31
NEWS NOTES And COMMENTS.
Wilkie Collins, it is said, is morphine
oofor .-...s..
The first edition of General Grants book
will consist of 100000 copies.
Philadelphia Call: The cold wave must
be showed under somewhere in Dakota.

The Philadelphia Call says you can never
depend on the last teeth you getas they are
usually false. ...r
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1885-07-31

1t is estimated that N ebraska has planted
and has growing 5OO,OOO,OOO forest trees.
This is good for twenty-five years work.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1885-07-31

HARTFORD, CONN, July 3O-Gen. w.
B. Franklin, at citizens meeting tonight,
suggested that notice of the firing Of the
guns at Gen. Grants grave On the day of
the funeral be given by telegraph to the
country, and the simultaneous firing Of six
ty-three shots take place all over the Union
wherever the people hold memorial serv-
ices '.' I'D, .'
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1885-07-31

washington Springs, Dak., is looking for
an extension of the Southern Minnesota to
some point in Jerauld county the present
SEASON.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1885-07-31

This is the way the Minneapolis Journal
speaks of st. Paul: "The St. Paul jobbers
are out on the prairies with special train
and brass band, drumming for orders.
The Minneapolis jobbers are all at home
and busy filling orders.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-27
Ladies' Cooperative Schemes
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

From the PlUtSDurg DISPATCH.
Ladies are beginning to practice CO.
operation in q small way, and they
find it pays. Wehave heard of a party
of three or four, who wear the same
size of gloves, that buy a dozen pairs
at a time and divide them around.
They also buy stockings, handker-
chiefs, towels, sheeting, muslin, under
wear and other things wholesale, and
in this way they save the retailers
profit. This is hard on the middle
men, but in these days of reductions
and shrinkages of income it would
seem to be a measure Of legitimate
economy. We hear talk among them
also of the Utopian felicity of living
so near together that they can further
economic in the way of help by hiring
one first-class cook to do the cooking
for the four families. In this way they
could secure better living than now,
when each family, whether Of two or
ten, has a middling cook of no ability
beyond the common. This strikes us
as an admirable idea. It is just
as easy to cook for six as two or for a
dozen as six. If things were so ar
ranged-and they certainly could be-
as to cooperate in cooking laundry
work and other matters, housekeeping
might be SO simplifed as to become a
business combining comfort and pleas
ure instead of toll and task beyond
the mental and physical ability of
most women to conduct in the best
manner The burden of housekeeping,
combined with the care of children,
their clothing and all the thousand and
one other things together are the cause
of the breaking down of most women.
Modern ideas and demands are so far
in advance of those of our grandmoth-
ers that the brain of a Minerva COM
bined with the strength of Hercules
could hardly be equal to the task, let
alone the average woman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-27

CONCERNING the advice given by
certain parties to apply a handful of
salt to squash vines as a. remedy for
insects, the New England Farmer
warns us that free use of salt will
XIII any tender vegetable, and that
even large trees have been killed by the
appllcaGlon OF only moderate guam
tity OF brine to their roots.
q. W. FAIRLEE, who owns q large
farm near Trenton, N. J. cuts his corn
stalks for the silo after RAISING p cron
OF corn. The ears are picked when
they begin to glaze, and piled up in the
suntO ripen. The stalks are then green
enough for excellent ensilage, and he
estimates that the shrinkage on the
grain is only 5 or 10 per cent.
OBJECTIONS are raised to plank floors
for hog houses, on the ground that
they are colder than the warm dry
soil. Protection over and around the
hogs will keep them quiet, while they
would be constantly squealing on g.
plank floor. Rheumatism, catarrh
and lameness, from knotty legs, are
also said to be caused by plank floor
ing.
In England the farmers pay annual
rentals per acre larger than the price
OF some farms in this country They
live only by keeping the land in the
highest state of cultivation. IF English
farmers can afford such a system,
there is no reason why our farmers,
who own their lands, should not make
their farms pay a handsome profit
every year.
MASSACHUSETTS strawberry growers
collect hen manure by the horse-load
and mix it by the bushel with loan.
They lay it on the barn-foor and roll
it with the roller until it is thoroughly
pulverized, and then mix it by the
bushel with loan and use it for their
Strawberries. They say it is the best
fertilizer they can get. Compared with
any cOmmercialfe rtilizer they can buy,
they get the best results from hen ma
nure.
BLACK knot should beremoved from
plum trees as soon as discovered, cut
ting the branch a short distance be-
low the affected part. This is the only
remedy known for this disease. If
neglected it is very apt to destroy the
tree. The knots should always be
burned after being cut off, otherwise
they may still produce their myriads
OF spores and thus propagate the dis
ease. Strange as it may seem to
some, this disease is as truly conta-
glous as Is the smallpox or yellow
fever.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-27
When Gen Butler Ruled.
ben: Perlev POore.1

A musical souvenir of the Yankee
rule which has been told me, was an
incident that occurred when Gen.
Butler was in command. One night
at at the Varieties, a registering party of
Creoles, who had probably INDUCED
too freely in champagne at their din
ner, called for the performance of
"Dixie. The leader complied, where
upon the Northern men present called
for "Hail Columbia. This theleader
of the orchestra declined to play, and
after a great uproar he sprang upon
the stage, and said, Gentleman, l
positively refuse to play Hail Column
bia." The next morning the mama
ger Of the establishment received an
order from Gen. Butler directing him
to commence his performance every
night with the performance of e'Hail
Columbia under penalty of having
his house closed. Thenceforth the
national air was played.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-27
Telephone Talk in Maine.


At noon to-day the new telephone
line was completed between Belfast
and Augusta and opened to use By
means of this line connections may be
made with almost all points in the
state havinga station. Distance isno
longer to be taken into consideration
as affecting possibilities of carving
on an easy conversation. By the
courtesy of the central Office in this
city the Commercial was connected
with number Of points at the great
est possible distance in Maine to reach
by telephone. By the aid of the Lister
telephone trumpet we were distinctly
heard IN Augusta while conversing in a
tone almost inaudible in the remote
parts OF the room where we stood.
The Commercial sent the first Bangor
greeting to Gov. Robe in Portland
that was ever pronounced and heard
at the same breath, and few minutes
afterward turned around and passed
the time O. day with Brother J. O.
Smith, ex-secretary of state, in the re-
porter's Office at Skowhegan Belfast
was as audibly heard as any point in
this city. The new wire is being pretty
we'll tested to-day, and is everywhere
giving great satisfaction,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-27
MOTHERS DOUGHNUTS.
BY CHARLES POLLEN ADAMS.

I've Jest bin down ter Thompson's, boys,
n feelin' kind O blue;
/ thought l. d look in at g The Ranch,
Ter find out what wuz new,
When | seen this sign a-hangin'
On a shanty by the lake:
: Here's whar yer gets yer doughnuts
Like yer mother used ter make.
I've seen grizzly show his teeth;
I've seen Kentucky Pete
Draw out his shooter N advise
A " teuderfoOt" ter treat;
But nuthin' ever tux me down
NJ made my benderS shake
Like that sign about the doughnuts
That my mother used ter make.
A sort o. mist shut out the ranch,
M Standin' thar instead,
l seen an old white farmhouse,
With its doors all painted red.
Whit came through the open door
Wuz | sleepin' or awake?
The smell wuz that of dOughnutS
Like my mother used ter make.
The bees wuz hummin' round the porch,
Whar hOneySuckleS grew;
A yellow dish of apple-SaSS
Wuz settin thar in view;
N on the table. by the stove,
An old-time "jOhnny-cake,"
N platter full OF doughnuts
Like my mother used ter make.
A patient form l seemed ter see,
In tidy dress of black;
/ almost thought | heard the words,
when will my boy come back?"
N then-the old sign creaked;
But now it was the boss who spake:
Here's whar yer gets yer doughnuts
Like yer mother used ter make"
Well, boys, that kind O. broke me up,
M az I've 60 Struck nav gravel -
l ruther think I'll pack my kit,
Vamose the ranch, n travel.
III make the old folks Jubilant,
NJ, if l don't mistake,
I'll try some o. them doughnuts
Like my mother used ter make.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-27
''Ten years.
HIC II. nnSSihlp q

''Ten years.
els it possible?"
81 was Is when he went away. At
parting he kissed me on both cheeks"
continued Nina, smiling thoughtfully.
''Now am 25."
"Poor child, said the stranger, with
great tenderness.
During these years we have man
aged to save nearly 5000 francs.
Perhaps, in ten more years, if we are
very fortunate, we shall be able to
complete the sum, and father will be
sitting in the old corner where YOU are
seated now, as | remember seeing him
when I was a child" While she was
still speaking, that dreamy look,
which the stranger had observed al
ready, began to reappear in her dark
eyes, and she gradually seemed to lose
herself in thought.
The stranger, who felt that his pres
ence at her side was forgotten, rose
from his seat with a suppressed sigh
and crossing to where Nina's brother
and the fishermen still played at
dominoes, he placed his hand upon
the mans shoulder. F'Monsieur Pros
per-" said he, cit is almost time we
started. But, before we go, let us
drink a glass together; if, !" he added,
looking around-''if your friends will
join us, SO much the BETTER"
The fishermen expressed themselves
agreeable. So glasses were filled all
round. Every one rose and ''clinked"
with the stranger, at the same time
wishing him bon voyage.
Then Prosper Cornillon assisted
monsieur" to envelop himself once
more in his cloak, while Nina came
timi ly forward to take his proffered
hand and to bid him adieu. And then
they stepped out into the wind and
rain, followed by the fishermen leaving
Nina alone in the cafe, with her hands
clasped, and a wistful look in her eye
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-27
Mrs. GarfieId's Fortune.

From the Albany Evening Journal
The subscription raised through the
instrumentality OF Cyrus w. Field ag-
gregated, when invested in government
bonds, about $4,000. Gen. Gar
fields life was insured for $4,000, the
payment OF which the companies, for
the sake Of the extended advertise
ment it would give them, if for no 9th
err purpose, promptly made. Congress
also voted hel. the remnant OF the sal
airy which would have been due Gen.
Garfield for the first year of service as
President, which amounted to $40
900. The little estate which Garfield
left aggregates some $3O,O0O This
was all that he had been able to ac-
cumulate after life of unusual activ-
ity. This makes her total estate, in
round numbers, about $45O,OOO in
money we'll invested. From this an
income of probably $4,000 is de-
rived. In addition to that she has
from Congress an annual pension of
$1,000, which is now voted to the
widows of all ex-presidents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-27
How good of him to think

message. How good OF him to think
of mel"
"The message was to Prosper Cor
nillon."
"To think, | should say, of my
brother Prosper. But"
But, continued the old man, II
have not finished yet"
"What more, monsieur"
The old sailor, lowering his tone and
speaking as though he had difficulty
in not betraying some agitation, con
tinued: at was the cOlonel's hope
that neither of you would be despond-
ent-that you would rather indulge
the fancy that you had heard that
the ransom demanded by this Greek
pirate had been paid-that your faith
er had regained his liberty that he
had even started on his voyage home,
and was nearing the port of Mar
seilles-"
Nina clasped her hands and cried, in
a trembling voice, "That is what [
dream of night and day."
Imagine, then, even imagine that
the ship has reached Marseilles-
that it has entered the harbor. Nay
figure to yourseE-though it may
make your heart beat painfully-fgure
to yourself q weather beaten sailor en-
tering your cafe late one evening-a
man with a gray beard and shaky
voice"
But at this point the old sailor was
interrupted. Lookinground, Nina ut
tered a cry of Joy and sprang up with
outstretched arms and the word
"Father'!" upon her lips
1t was Capt. Cornillon who had come
thus as a terribly trying surprise. Yet
he was so changed that even Nina had
not recognized him. But the recogni-
ton was complete. So, taking his
daughter in his embrace, the old sailor
kissed her as he had kissed her at their
parting ten long years ago.
Not many weeks elapsed beOre Col.
Lafont again made his appearance at
Marseilles. Prosper, who happened
to be in the harbor at the moment of
his arrival, accompanied him in tri-
umph to the Cafe Cornillon as soon
as he landed.
Nothing could exceed the gratitude
which was shown by the captain and
his two children toward this young
soldier, who on reaching Greece, had
taken active steps to obtain the old
sailors release. Years passed before
Nina learned under what difficulties
Col. Lafont formed the resolution Of
restoring Capt. Cornillon to his family
For he was not a rich man; he had
gained promotion from the ranks as q
reward of bravery; and when he had
paid the ransom he had parted with
nearly all the money he possessed in
the world. Put he loved Nina Cornil-
lon. From the moment when, upon
that stormy winter night, Col Lafont
entered the cafe and saw thegirl stand
ing by the hearth, he had never ceased
to think of the dreamy face, nor of the
low, passionate voice in which she
had told to him the sad episode in her
life.
These events happened many years
ago, and Nina and her husband, Col
Alphonse Lafont-who became q gen
eral before he was 4O-should be old
people now, if they are still living. But
one thing is certain-on the quay at
Marseilles there still stands the little
cafe in appearance unchanged, except
that it is called Cafe Cornillon no long
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-27
She Went For Fresh Rolls.

From the st. Louis lobe-Democrat
A wedding under unusual and quite
romantic circumstances occurred in
Des Moines, Ia, the other day. The
suddenly accepted groom is Loren F.
Bishop, a good-looking young man,
who keeps a bakery. Miss Mary Shoe
maker, a pretty miss with merry
laugh and a pretty figure that is the
perfection OF grace, came into Mr..
Bishops bakery to buy some fresh
rolls, and she looked at the young
baker in such an irresistible way
admiration: "Miss Shoemaker" said
he, ''you look so pretty that | have
half mind to 60 right with you and
get married"
~ never refuse a dare" said the
pretty girl, with flushing cheeks and
eyes that sparkled with a roguish
light.
''Well, shall I go and get my coat
and 60 and get a license %
eff you want to you may, and I'll
go with you, too"
The young mans face sObered down
q little, but he went and got his coat
''Do you still want to go" he gent
ly inquired.
"Why, thought it was you that
wanted to 60, said the maiden, hest
tatingly.
"Well I do, but I thought maybe
you would give it up"
eff that all, we'll go, was thereby
Loren was caught, and he had the
good sense to see it. They went to
the county clerk and got a license,
and before the sun set they were mar
ried
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-27

IT is much better to be good farm
er than to be a large one.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-07-25
Grover Cleveland on Jefferson
ian Democracy.

Under date of the first instant, in
acknowledging receipt of an invitation
to be present and take part with Tam
many in observing the Fourth Of July,
President Cleveland wrote:
/ beg to acknowledge the receipt of
your invitation to join the society of
Tammany In its ninety-seEenth cele-
bration Of the Fourth of July, the
birthday of the Republic. regret
that the pressure Of official duties and
engagements prevents my acceptance
of this kind invitation. Of the pur-
poses sought to be accomplished by
the people in their choice of a chief
magistrate, referred to In your note of
invitation, | am surely mindful. In
order that the hopes OF the people may
be fully realized every member of the
party-should yield cordial support
to all efforts Of the administration TO
restore pure, free and Just government.
The statement contained in your note
that the administration should SO dis
charge its functions as to meet not
only the appreciation of the people, but
also at some time, so as to insure a
harmonious party union in Jeferso-
uian Democracy, merits my approval,
although my construction Of the true
purposes and The mission of my party,
convinces me that if the present admin
isLration merits the approval of the
people, this result, of itself certainly
should insure harmonious party,
united in Jefersonian Democracy.
While the coming celebration will re-
vive and keep alive the memory of
patriots devotion and sacrifice for the
sake Of free institutions, no accession
is more prepitions for revival Of our
pledges to true and progressive Dem
oeraey SO essential to our country's
safety and prosperity.
Yours very truly,
Grover CLEVELAND.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-07-25
Ksearer from Hsry creek.
Dry ClarrK. Jnlr 1e. 1855.


Edisor Lake Charles Echo:
] am inst in receipt Of 4ReadinE
Chart" from Mossrs. Bntler a. Co.
PhiladelPhia. These gentlemen wcrt
willing 10 favor me with one for ex
animation and trial. / am using It II
my school with great success. In the
first efforts with children onr atteD
ton shonid be directed to lnanner and
thoronghnesa rather than to qnickness
and quantity.
Plan Of arrangement: First, the
chart has been arranged for the word
s1metlIodn Of teaching. Second, the
lessons III succession have words dia-
critically marked, al the end Of which
is complete review. Third, each
lesson has with it an illustration of
sshieh. lhe text IS descriptive. These
illustrations are more than ample for
the lessons, serving for additional ex-
ercises. Fourth, at the bottom is are
production of the new words in script.
The script is Spencerian in its ten
dency, and the smallest children are
comprehensiFely led in affirming the
script 10 be eprettiest," and the easiest
made, therefore the best understood,
And right at such juncture a slate and
epencial should be in each ones hand,
that the first feeble synthesis could be
made. Fifth, the colors are beauti-
fully and snggestiVely arranged, being
secondary tertiary and prismatic.
Sixth, the straight lines curves in cir
Giles and ovals, squares and angles, and
solid figures, square, spherical and
spheroid, being very permanent fea-
sEres Of the plan.
Last, but not least for the 41ittle
folks" is ''elock face" TO learn them
how to tell the time. The plan of in
Producing every lesson by an ample
amount of object words, is instrn-
mental in causing others to be learned
more readily. Exercises in phonics
and articulation, are by implication,
continually kept before the school
for practice.
a feel it my duty as a teacher, to
speak IN exclamation o. any method
that can be made available in leading
the tender mind to an understanding
and performance of its beginning.
And ] know this chart, in the hands
of an energetic teacher, will econo-
misc time and labor to an extent be-
yond estimation. Besides, being a
source of pleasure both to the children
and teacher. Because of my success
in teaching from this chart, / feel no
backwardness in recommending that
one be furnished every public teacher
in the parish, the same to remain the
property of the parish. The same
amount Of money could not possibly
be spent for a better purpose, and
every teacher would, with pleasure,
acknowledge it as his foremost aux
Hilary. Yours, JOHN McNEEsE.