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New Ulm weekly review., 1886-03-24
Crippled Brakemen.

One has to be among brakemen for a
time to realize how many Of them are
crippled. A man with ten sound fingers
is almost an exception. Their hands
and faces are like the limbs of the little
Jelly-boYs, perfect calendars of distress.
OF course if man loses leg or an
arm, so that he is of no further use, he
must leave the service unless a place
can be found for him as hagman or
caller. Accidents, particularly in the
winter season, are numerous. If it is
the mere loss of thumb or a crushed
foot the chances are that it is not heard
Of outside of the company's office, but
all such accidents of a serious nature
that occur in this state must be report
ed to the Railroad Commissioners. It
has been calculated from figures thus
obtained that 20 per cent. of train
hands employed on the road for five
years become crippled. A railroad
manual estimates that LOO railroad
employees are injured every wear in the
United States while in the discharge Of
their duty, In ten years this amounts
to quite an army of cripples. Whether
or not brakeman gets any remuner-
alton for time lost by accidents met
with in coupling trains depends on the
chance of'his proving that he was using
his coupling stick at the time, or rather
the probability Of the company's prov
ing that he was not using it. If the man
was not using coupling stick it is con-
sidered a violation of the rules, and he
must live as best he can until he gets
well again. If it is otherwise, he gets
half pay until he is able to resume work,
on consideration that he accepts it as a
quit claim of possible damages against
the company. Sometimes, if the case
is very destitute, he gets wooden leg.
---NeU YOrk Times.
New Ulm weekly review., 1886-03-24
A Dubious War Story.

At the battle of Shiloh, one of the
fellows who found it uncomfortable at
the front, decided to withdraw, and for
an excuse, gathered up wounded man,
slung him over his shoulder and started
back. On the way cannon shot came
along and took off his burdens head.
Pretty soon he met surgeon, who ask
ed where he was going with that man
''Back to the hospital to get his wound
dressed What's the use taking him
back? He's got no head on hint The
fellow glanced over his shoulder, and,
for the state of affairs, exclaimed: The
id liar! He told me he was shot in
the legr'
New Ulm weekly review., 1886-03-24
DEVILS Lake Case Finally Decided.

The secretary OF the interior has render
ed decision in the ex-parte case OF James
Brittin OF DEVILS Lake, Oak, reversing
the decision OF the commissioner OF the
general land office OF Nov. IL, 1885, which
held that as under section 2261, Revised
Statutes, aperson was entitled to but one
pre- -emption right he could not after per-
fecting one pre-emption right be permitted
to commute homestead entry to a cash
entry under section 23O1, Revised
Statutes, as this would be equivalent to a
second exercise OF the same right. The Sec
retary says that he concurs in the con-
struction of the statute as construed by
his predecessors, to the effect that the law
was intended to secure to those who had
heretofore avaied themselves of the pre-
emption right, the benefit OF the homestead
law in addition thereto. In respect to the
interests involved this decision is regarded
by land office officials as extremely i'm
portant.
New Ulm weekly review., 1886-03-24

Queer Practices in England.
London Special: Quite deal OF excite
ment in religious circles has been caused by
the columns OF correspondence which have
appeared in the Daily Telegraph, drawn
out by the assertion of an anonymous cor
respondent in a religious paper that the
so-called Sunday school soirees, whiya are
a regular feature OF the many churches, are
immoral in their effects. The un.
known critic alleges that at all the
soiree's kissing games are indulged in
for hours among the youths OF bo th sexes
A number OF Sunday school teachers have
written to the Telegraph confirming this
statement. Some defend the practices re-
ferred to and claim that they furnish an
attraction not only harmless, but without
which the Sunday school would be deserted
This statement has aroused the wrath and
denial OF other church people, and so
the controversy goes on. Many
OF those who admit the existence
OF this feature of the soirees, deplore it, and
declare that dire moral results have some
times been discovered to result from it.
One OF the effects of the discussion has been
to bring out the fact that similar practices
to the one in question are carried on at a
majority OF the meetings of the temperance
organizations, known as the Band OF Hope,
and also at Good Templar meetings.
New Ulm weekly review., 1886-03-24
Resignation of Gov. Ramsey.

Salt Lake Tribune: It is an open secret
that Gov. Ramsey has resigned his oficeas
Utah commissioner. He rendered his resig-
nation immediately after the accession OF
but at the urgent solicitation OF the presi-
dent continued in the office until he went
East, three weeks ago, when he insisted
mat his resignation should be accepted.
We grand old man is Gov. Ramsey.
20 ne mas filled many exalted stations, but
ne "a mas every time been more Of an honor
to the place than the place has been to
hlm; AS war governor OF Minnesota, he
made the first tender OF men that was
made after the firing upon Sumter. Since
/. then, then, for quarter OF a century, he has
Deen a under publlc gaze, and there is not q
spot upon the fair record. Personally ha
is one OF the most enchanting OF men. No
man ever knew him we'll who does not love
nlm The other members Of the commits
non are desolats without him.
New Ulm weekly review., 1886-03-24
No Sinecure.
DR.. Pighead visits Mr.. Goldman, the

DR.. Pighead visits Mr.. Goldman, the
great pork manufacturer.
'.Well, my dear sir, don't see that
there is anything really wrong with
you. Go to bed early, don't drink any
thing stronger than coffee, and you'll
be all right in week
What, you are not going to give me
any medicinep''
Certainly not. You don't need it. .
'But you get your s25 just the
same -
..Yes. just so.
''Well, ! don't think it is square
deal. Sposin' you bleed me, put mus
.tard plaster on the back of my neck
and gimme dose of salts. Everybody
that works for mes got to earn his sal
ary!'--The Rambler.
New Ulm weekly review., 1886-03-24
EXPRESS TRAGEDY.
Robbers Enter an Express Car on the
Rock Island Railway and Brutal v Slay
the Messenger, After a Fierce Struggle.

Robbers Enter an Express Car on the
Rock Island Railway and Brutally Slay
the Messenger, After a Fierce Struggle,
press robberies ever perpetrated in Illinois
occurred on the Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific west-bound express on the l2 inst.
between Joliet and Morris The facts
as learned from the baggageman, are that
shortly after the train, which leaves Joliet
at 12:45 a. M, had left the city, he heard a
rapat the baggage car door. Thinkinpit was
the express messenger, he opened the door.
and was met by masked robbers who GOV.
cred him with revolvers and demanded his
key to the express car. The key was given
A'1p and one ro6ber, who was on top OF the
express car, held a revolver on the baggage
man through transom in the roof Of the
ear, while his eonfederates turned their at.
tentlon to the express car. It is THOUGHT
they raped on the express car door and in
formed the messenger, Fl. S. Nichols, that
the baggageman wanted to get in. At any
rate, the express car door was opened and
the desperadoes entered. Then occurred one
OF the most bloody and desperate strug.
giles on record Being confronted by the
murtlerous Williams, the messenger fought
for his life, and the property in his trust.
The interior OF the express car shows that
he fought the robbers from one end of the
car to the other, but at last the murder
GUS blows they rained on his head with an
iron poker forced him to succumb, and he
was lett dead in the car The robbers RI
!. fled hispockets OF the keys to the SAFE which
Ythey robbed OF all it's contents, variously
estimated at from $25,COO to $780,
600. Checks and valuable packages
not containing money they left
scattered about the floor. Nothing was
known Of the occurrence until the train
reached Morris, the first stop west OF here
except the coal chute where the train stop
ped to take on coal.
Nichols was q brave and trusted employe
OF the company. Hewas about forty years
OF age and had spent twenty years with the
company, being one OF the Oldest employees
running on any road out OF the city Mr..
Nichols was a married man, but had no
children.
The dead messenger was married man and
lived at Chicago. He has been in the serv.
ice OF the United States Express company
about ten years, and was one OF their most
trusted employees. Where the robbers
boarded the train is as yet mere specula-
tion. Conductor Wagner does not remem-
ber having seen any suspicious characters
aboard last night. The general opinion is
that the gang got on the train at the coal
chute, two miles west OF Joliet, and Jump
ed off just before the train reached Morris.
New Ulm weekly review., 1886-03-24
THE ''|: JEST.

/ =
OF a gabled German town,
Where the nightrwind up and down
Through the winding streets blew cold.
Gay travellers Glanced to meet
Around a bountiful board,
Where the fire that leaped and roared
Flamed out on the silent street.
As the wine they freely quaffed,
One rubicund stranger guest
Related a merry jest,
And the company loudly laughed.
But just as the mirth had died
A weird sound, underlined,
Was borne on gust of wind
From the arras at their side
And he on whose lips a toast
Was lingering, paled with fear,
While aghast, all hushed to hear
The laugh of listening ghost
Citation Scollord.
New Ulm weekly review., 1886-03-24
Important Offices Filled.

The president has sent the following
nominations to the senate
William NJ. Trenholm South Carolina
now civil service commissioner, controller
OF the currency in the place OF Henry w.
Cannon, resigned; John H. Obery, Illinois,
civil service commissioner in the place of
William N. Trenholm; Charles Lyman, Con-
necticut, now chief examiner OF the civil
service commission, civil service commits
sioner in the place OF Dorman B. Eaton,
resigned
The president said that the three men
named were selected without recommended
tions, and solely on his own personal
knowledge OF their character and capacity.
Mr.. Trenholm is fifty years OF age and
! while in private life was q commission mer-
chant in Charleston, S. C. He is a son of
the treasurer OF the Confederate states and
was first brought into prominence by his
addresses on silver before national bankers
conventions and his writings on the same
question. He was appointed civil service
commissioner on Nov. 4, 1885.
Mr.. Lyman was born in Connecticut and
served in the Federal army during the late
rebellion, being q captain. In May, 1884,
he was appointed to a clerkship in the
treasury department and held that posi-.
tion until made chief examiner of the civil
service commission upon the organization
OF that body.
John H. Oberly is one Of the best known
politicians OF Illinois. He is in the prime
OF life, and has served as chairman of the
democratic committee OF his state. Last
year President Cleveland appointed him
superintendent OF Indian schools in which
Office he has made good record
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16
Excitement in Texas,

Great excitement has been caused
in the vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the
remarkable recovery Of Mr.. J E Cor
ley, who was so helpless he could not
turn himself in bed, or raise his head !;
every body said. he was dying of
Consumption. A trial bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery was sent him.
Finding relief, he bought large
bottle and box Of DR.. Kings New
Life Pills;hy the time he had taken
two boxes of pills and two bottles of
the Discovery, he was well and had
gained in flesh So pounds. Trial bot
ties of this Great Discovery for Con-
sumption free at J. X. Barlow d Co.'S.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16
70 the Democratic Voters Of Har-
din County.

In compliance with the request Of
the Democratic Congressional Com
inittee for this, the Eighth Congress-
ional District, l hereby call a prima-
ty election of the Democratic voters
Of Hardin County TO be held at each
and every voting place in said
county on SATURDAY., Sept. 20, 1886,
for the purpose OF voting for candi-
dates for Congress. For conducting
said primary election see rules and
regulations adopted by the Con-
gressional Committee at Jackson,
July 8, 1886. The Judges, officers
and clerks will be appointed and
published In duo time. This Aug.
II, 1886. EDGAR CHERRY,
I'd Committeeman, Hardin Co.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16
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ut J. K. Barlow Il Co.'S. 2
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16
SUPERINTENDENT PAINE

The. State Teachers Association
which held its twenty-second, annu-
al session at Shelbyville, August Is,
10 and 20, adopted the following
resolutions:
/. That we recognize the ability
end energy of the State Superintend-
ent, Hon. Thomas Fl. Paine, and we
congratulate the State of Tennessee
upon the progress made under his
administration "a shown by the sta
tistics Of the State and BY the re-
port of the United States Commits.
sioner CT Education.
2 We especially commend the
wise and judicious course of the
State Superintendent in conducting
and popularizing the summer insti-
tntes, and We indorse his action in
recommending to the Legislature to
provide a sufficient fund for their
permanent establishment and syste-
matte operation.
1t is conceded By the educators Of
the State to he fact that Hon
Thomas II. Paine has done more fol
the cause of education during bis
official life than any Of his prcde.
cessors, and in view of the fact tina,
certain systems inaugulated by hin
will require considerable fostering Il
insure perfection, and that he, mos
of all others, Is able to carry on
these plans, we deem it not out o
place or premature for the friend,
of education to begin now TO gel
ready TO present his claims to TIL
next Governor, whoever he may be
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

The people Of Charleston are re-
covering FROM the fright caused by
the recent earthquake, and are going
To work to repair, rs best they can,
the damage done the City BY the
Sea-" Contributions are pouring
in from all over the United States,
but the supply is not equal to the
demand. The people ar living in
tents until houses can be rebuilt OF
repaired.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

In January 1885 a herd of Jer-
sey cattle were carried into Madi-
son County, near Jackson which
was supposed TO be afflicted with
pleuro-pneumonia. The Legislature
was in session at the time and pass
ed resolution requiring the cattle
to be quarantined, which was done
Immediately. The quarantine
against this herd remained in force
until the 7th OF this month, when
Gov. Bate issued an order raising
the quarantine.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16
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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

In this issue vii be found the an
nouncement Of T. w. Sims, Esq, of
Linden, as a candidate for State
Senator. Mr.. Sims il we'll known In
this county having lived here for a
number Of years. He is self-made
and deserves to have his claims we'll
considered. He will be in this coun-
ty soon to tell the people how be
stands on the living issues.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

The land area of the earthquake
was 100000 square miles, one-third
of the total area of the United States,
and the mi ps which have been pre-
pared, show that the shock travers-
ed this distance in fifteen minutes
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

The Courier job Office has lust
completed, for NJ. V. Staley, Stalcv's
Lessons IN Geography and Geo
Histo, two interesting and instruc-
tive games that should be in every
family where there are children 10
educate or amuse. For fnther infer
nation call on or address VI. V.
Staley, Savannah, Tenn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

Cuban Chill Tonic, the great West
indies Fever and Ague Remedy,
cures the chill. dries up the fever.
carries off the black bib, purifies the
blood, makes the sick well and the
miserable happy. Try it, Try it
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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

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Biliousness and Liver Complaint ev-
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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

We have for sale scholarship in
a short hand Institute located at
Louisville and Nashville. The les
sons will he given by mail, and the
Institute guarantees positions to all
its students. Any young man who
would Ike to learn short hand, CONF
aud consult US.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16
INSoLvENT NOTICE.

I, Dan Hardin, Administrator of the estate
of 6. II. Hudiburg deceased, having been
duly appointed and qualified, do hereby sug.
ges, the insolvency Of said estate. All per.
sons holding claims against said estate ART
hereby notified to file them with the Clerk o.
Hardin County Court properly authenticated
on or before the 9TH day of December, 1856
or the same will be forever barred both in
law and equity. This 9TH day OF Sept, 1886
Dan HARDIN. Admr.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

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Fever. Bi,ousness. Liver Complaint
and every disease Of malarious or
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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

The citizens of Nashville have
petitioned President Cleveland to
appoint Mrs. Cheatham postmaster
tO succeed her late husband. She
has been sworn in as assistant to
serve until the President decides.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

The Taylor Brothers opened their
joint canvass at Madisonville, Esst
Tenn, last Thursday. They have
agreed to make their discussion of
high tone. They will not indulge in
personal thrusts but discuss State
and National politics.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16
LAND SALE.

By virtue Of venditona exponas to me
directed by the Circuit Court Clerk of Har.
din County Tenn, will on Monday the 9TH
day of October next, at the courthouse door
in the town of Savannah, sell to the highes,
bidder, for cash. a certain tract Of land being
in the 18th Civil District of said county, con.
tanning so acres, levied on as the property Of
A. J.. Finger, Jr.. to satisfy an Execution il,
my hands in favor of Alexander & Bro.
W. P STORY, Sheriff.
Sept. list, 1886.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

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gist, Barlow & Co, and try it.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

The latest postal invention il the
two cent letter sheet envelope, which
we think will give more general sat
isfactlon than the postal card, as
the postmaster cannot waste 50
much time reading them.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

Unless some unforeseen calamity
should strike our commonwealth,
Tennessee will have u Taylor for its
next Governor, and we suggest that
Taylor be appointed to the highest
Office within the gift Of Governor.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

We are anxious to dispose of the
house and lot in Evansville, de-
Scrihed in our column of real estate
and wouhi like for parties wanting
to purchase such property to confer
with us. WATSON & UFFNER.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

Geronimo, the Apache Indian
who with few hostile comp anions
have been committing depre,lations
on citizens Of Arizona for the past
year, have surrendered to the United
States authorities and now await
ing their fate whatever it may he.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

We are authorized to announce b. A.
represent the Eighth Congressional District
ia the fiitieth Congress of the United States,
snbjec, to the will of the Democratic party OF
the district. Election first Tuesday in No
vember, 1886.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

Ex-Mayor Phillips, Of Nashville,
was accidentally shot and killed by
Il companion, while hunting in Da-
kota, one day last week. Many lives
are lost every year by the careless
handling of firearms.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

A young lady Of Savannah Ga,
who had been dumb, for several
years caused by Meningitis, had
her speech restored by intense men
tai excitement, the night of the
earthquake.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

We are receiving many letters
from parties desiring TO buy land in
this part of the State, and would
say to parties having land for sal,
hat it would he to their interest t.
place it i'm our hands.
WATSON 4 HEFNER.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

Malarial The very mention Of It is q
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this blighting disease knows what q
dread scourge it is, and how it seems
almost impossible to eradicate it from
the system. SMITHS BILE BEANS
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Dose, one bean. Is cents per bottle.
For sale by all druggists and dealers in
medicine, or sent postpaid on receipt OF
price, to any part OF the country.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

Sick headache, wind on the atom.
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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16
For State Senator.

We are authorized to announce T. w,
SIMS, Of Perry County candidate for State
Senator, for this, the a3rd Senatorial district
composed Of the counties Of Perry, Wayne
Lawrence and Hardin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

The st. Louis Exposition opened
ON the 9Th and Is said TO be o great
err success than a.y previous expo
sition ever held in ST. Louis.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16
Nixon High School Third Year.

The first term, Of ten weeks, Of
the High School, at Nixon, under
management Of Prot. J. A. Steele,
will begin September 6, 1886.
Rates of tuitinn will ha "a fnllows.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-09-16

Lebanon is to have new hotel
and opera house to cost twenty
thousand dollars.