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The South western news., 1889-02-13

When you are sick you don't
want theoretical or even logical de-
monstration to convince you as to
the worth of a remedy you should
use. Experimental knowledge is
criterion. Read the experience of
others who have used B. B. B., (Bo-
tanic Blood Balm). Their plan
many carry more force than all the
logic and theories possible.
The South western news., 1889-02-13
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The South western news., 1889-02-13
Mrs. NJ. 7. Bost
Cured his Boy.

Statesvillle, N. c., Nov. %, 1888,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-15
THE ROAD TO sHEOL.

The Rev. DR.. BARBEE. superintend-
ent of the Methodist Book concern,
says that linen who live in clubs and
masculine women are all on the road to
hell" Just such exaggerated state
ments as this from the pulpit are what
have tendency to make orthodox re-
ligiOn unpopular, and the minister who
gives utterance to them has more bile
than religion. 1t may be queer taste in
man to prefer the hardshipS and
viciSSitudes of club house life to the
privacy and comfort of home, but it
doesn't argue that because he possesses
this peculiar taste he is necessarily
reprobate. We question whether DR..
BARBEE himself could give definition
of what constitutes masculine woman.
There are some women StrOnger-minded
and with more will power than others;
yet the possession of unusual mental
strength does not unSeX them. And if
it did, they would not be responsible for
their masculinity, because they are
just as God Almighty created them.
DR.. BARBEE has made the mistake that
many plCdCiiOI LIDS liittuO, VI
being disposed to find fault with Gods
creation. There are some men, both in
the pulpit and out of it, who seem to be
inspired with the belief that it is their
peculiar mission on earth to repeal
human nature. Taking the most char
table view of DR.. BARBEE's anathema
against men who are partial to club life,
where they get less for their money
than by other modes of living, and against
women who have fondness for wearing
mems hats, we are inclined to think
that the eminent Methodist divine
accepts the revised version of hell as
being a place of moderate torment,
where the extreme punishment in one
instance is bad case of dyspepsia, and
in the other the inability to keep the
friZZeS curled,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-15
PUBLIC OPINION.

The president will be sooner forgiven
for taking his Sunday outings by the
Scribes and Pharisees of his party than
for appointing civil service refOrmers to
manage civil service reform. This little
concession to his conscience is likely to
cost him dear.-Philadelp Record
Qnd.)
The South is the biggest end of the
Democratic party, but its position is
such that it cannot afford to take mat
tiers in it's own hands. 1t is compelled
to dance attendance on the will and pur-
pose of the Northern Democrats. This
may be disgraceful and discreditable,
but, as we have said, fact is a fact, no
matter what it's complexion may be-
Atlanta Constitution Oem.)
1t is blazoned forth as a noteworthy
and important qualification of Corporal
Tanner that the enjoys the confidence of
those to whom pensions are given. No
doubt, no doubt. If he only enjoyed in
an equal degree the confidence of these
by whom pensions are paid the country
would enjoy the services of model
commissioner of pensions. - bangor
(Me.) Commercial.
The colored people of the South have
frequently complained that it was easy
to hang colored man, but impossible
to hang white man. In future when
they make that remark they will be re-
minded that in the Mellow case seven
colored jurors had chance to show that
the colored people are III favor of pun
fishing white men for taking human life
unlaWfully, and that the Use they made
of it was to give the white man his lib
erty.-Savannah News Oem.)
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-15
THE END MEN.

When a round-shouldered man comes
out as dude and travels on his shape
he is bound to go crooked.-New Or
leans Picayune.
That must have beeu big drunk
when Goliath got Slowed with sling"
Hotel Mail.
Husband-Well, my dear, what did
the magnetic physician say to you?
Wite-He says | am sick woman,
and that my nervous system is not in
equilibrium. He says | am too positive.
Husband-Humph! could have told
You that and saved couple of dollars.
New York Sun.
Peddler-Beg pardon. ma'am, but
am agent for DR.. Feeders Spice Root
YOUR family would try them they would
soon have the finest appetites-
Lady at Door (severely)-ThiS, sir. is
a boarding house.-New York Weekly.
Tell woman that she looks fresh and
she will smile all over. Tell a man the
same thing, and if he doesn't kick you
it is either because he has cOrnS or
aresn't.-Burlington Free Press.
Howell! GibbOn-I don't like to trade
with Getaway; you can't depend upon
what he says. Tells you he'll have a
SUIT ready Wednesday, and you may not
get it for week. When l order suit
of clothes I want it Oil time.
Upson Downes-So do l, and think
six or eight months time is reasonable
enough for any taller. Pve had to leave
Getaway On that account myself
Puck.
Djohnson-By the way, did you ever
see the sun rise, Bienhs?
BieEks-No. Bjoh1son: | can't say
that ever did. | think I've always
been in bed before that.-Someryille
Journal.
Brown Ito Black, WHO'S preparing for
European trip)-How do you get on
with Your languages, cid fellow?
Black-Capitally. Why, Eve got so
row | can think in French.
Brown--Well, that's a blessing, for
it's more than you could ever Go in
EnsIish.-Time.
$50 you had clothes made by Worth?
Did you get good ftp"
NO; my husband had the fit when
The bill came in."-Chiea' q J mrnai.
Floor Manager SpileS- Ho sdjer hurt
yo' foot. Majatr Siies? Miss 'imwinkle
step OH it?
Mai. Siles between sp ,smsl-Step on
it? No; she done heeled Oh it Puck.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-15
AN ANGERED STATESMAN,

ROSWELL g. HoRR, the sweet singer
from Michigan, is madden than wet
hen. He has been grossly insulted by
the administration, and he takes no
pains to conceal his anger. When the
campaign opened last summer he was
the first speaker to take the stump for
HARRISON. and he never quit talking
until the election was over. He told his
old campaign jokes over and over again
until they were as hOary as a Vermont
chestnut burr. 1t was reasonable that
Mr.. HoRR should expect something big
from the administration as compenSa-
ton for his services. When the country
was held in suspense by the secrecy in
relation 10 cabinet appointments, Mr..
HORR was confident that the delay in
making public the announcement of the
cabinet was due to Gen. HARRIsoN's
indecision as to whether he should have
the state or treasury portfolio. While
the English mission was in doubt, Mr..
HoRR saw but one outcome Of the quar-
rel between the president and the sec
rotary, and that was his own appoint
ment. Things have gone on in this way
until few days ago the Michigan
statesman received letter postmarked
washington, d. c." and nervously
breaking it open learned from its con-
tents that he had been appointed con-
sui to Valparaiso. Great guns! but he
was mad. He lost no time in wiring the
president that he absolutely refused the
appointment, and from henceforth Mr..
HoRR will carry bricks in his hat to
hurl at the ungrateful administration.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-15
FARGO.

Considerable space is taken up In this
illustrated form some of the evidences
of enterprise and prosperity, as well as
culture and taste, at Fargo, North
Dakota. 1t has been for years
the leading city in population and
metropolitan features of the famed
Red river valley and the rising
commonwealth OF North Dakota. The
men who built and inhabit the city
are largely of the class termed in the
vernacular of that country as rustlers-
men of enterprise, courage and faith,
who are not daunted by temporary dis
couragements, but hopefully press on
and wait. They have city with struct-
ures, as partially indicated in the Illus
trations, that would do credit to
any of the much larger towns
in the states. and have all the
accessories and conveniences of the
most progressive and enlightened COM
munities. The GLOBE may be par
doned somewhat partial eye for Fargo,
as it has always been accorded gener-
Gus place in the regard of its citizens.
The GLOBE was the pioneer of the out
side press to give distinctive attention
to Dakota interests, and has aimed to
improve all opportunities to enhance
their welfare. There is no assumption
of special unselfshness in this, as the
waves of prosperity that roll over the
Red are felt on, the banks of the Missis-
sippi. There is measure of mutually
in interests. There is a bright future
for Fargo, if there is any assurance to
be had from lavish natural resources.
1t is beginning to emerge from transi-
tional period not uncommon to new
countries, but specially induced by
too exclusive reliance upon single
magnificent staple, and the retardiug
incident of attempts at imperfect whole
sale culture. The great farms are to
pass into the thrifty hands of small
farmers, and more efficient tillage will
thwart the occasional antagonism of
cratic seasons. 1t is found that there
are adaptations to diversified produc-
ton, and that the conditions that give
superior qualities to the wheat will
produce similar superiority in animal
life. Fargo may well press on with con-
fidence to the future.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-15
PARAGRAPHIC PLEASANTLY.

A very promising boy ought to be
made shoemaker or tailOr.-JameS-
town News.
Nobody objects because the church
organ goes off on toot every Sunday.
Washington Capital.
A metallic voice is generally applied
to a public speaker on his mettle.-
Glens Falls Republican.
In spite of the fact that Queen Vic
toria has had long reign, she never
uses an umbrella.-BoStOn Post.
The sword-fsh ought to have no diff
Guilty in cutting way for itself in this
world.-Rochester POst-EXpresS. 4
We have often wondered how houses,
which always stand, can show their
seating Observation-Disclosures Re-
publican.
"How do You like my boy, Mr.. Brown?
Nice, quiet little fellow about the
Officer" "Yes. He doesn't snore."L
Lawrence Am erican.
Customer-Who is that man who is
making such terrible row in the back
OF the store? Clerk-That is the silent
partner.--Chicago Tribune.
There is something nice about bal
ance of trade. For instance, farmer
comes to the city loaded with hay and
returns home loaded With rye.-Time.
1t is hard to make the boy who has
been in swimming believe that there is
any good luck in inadvertently getting
a garment on wrong side out.-Terre
Haute Gazette.
Judging from the number of "cordiaP'
receptions given to the shah of Persia,
it is no wonder that he is reported to be
always full of good spirits.
American.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-15
ELECTING SENATORS.

1t is proposed in North Dakota to pro-
vide for the election of United States
senators by the people. The national
constitution would be in the way of dis
pensing with the action of the legisla-
ture, but the end sought can be easily
effected by allowing an expression of
the people at the regular election. This
was attempted In bungling way in
Nebraska, and for some reason it
evoked the opposition of the politicians,
and was made Ineffective. But the
plan is quite feasible. The voters in
struct the electoral college as to their
choice for president, and it is regarded
as conclusive as statute. 1t has never
been disregarded. The Democrats pro-
pose to inaugurate this system in lii
nois, and will nominate their candidate
for senator at their state convention
next year. There are good reasons for
this change. Under the existing sys-
tenn it happens with alarming regu-
larity that the candidate with a big
purse is the successful man in the leg
islature, and the senate has become
known as body of plutoerats. Per-
haps legislatures cannot be bought, but
it is good deal safer to trust the people.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-15
THE FAMINE IN CHINA.

Mothers Exchange Babes, as They
Can Not Bear to Eat Their Own
OFFSPRING.
The North China News of April %
says: In recent number of the Shen
Pao there was an account of the famine
in Shantung, which is far too long and
too CHASTITY in details to be reproduced
in extenso. The letter which we print
to-day from Mr.. Jones mentions that the
sale of women and children is regular
thing in the famine districts. The
writer in the Shen Pao not only men,
tions this, but adds that in the worst
districts cannibaliSm has become quite
an everyday matter. SIN histories of
Sieges," he says, 1--WE read of people
exchanging their children to eat them,
as they could not bear to eat those to
whom they themselves had given birth,
and of cutting up bodies in order to cook
them for foOd," and this is being re-
peated now.
Rev. Alfred G. Jones gives the fol-
lowing details of the famine as OBJ
served by him in Shantung. The letter
is under date of April 4: There is no
village which has not had deaths from
starvation, probably one person starved
to death in every five families, to say
nothing of those who are suffering daily
on the verge of such a horrible fate.
Regarding the sale of women and chill
dren, it is matter of as much notOriety
as the selling of mules and dOnkeys,
except that they are not brought to
market. Since the very cold weather
passed over death from starvation has
decreased, but not so the sale of women
and children. Women between twenty
and thirty years of age are sold for s.
or $40, the latter being high price.
Children under ten years, say 81 to
$1.50."
Mrs. Neal wrote on April IL: 81 hear
on all sides the saddest tales, told in the
Saddest, quietest way, as if it were only
natural how this mans wife or daugh-
ter, this Woman's only son or her two or
three little children have been starved
to death; how so-and-so sold his little
girl or boy to get food for his other chill
dren for month to come, or how GER
tain mans wife hanged herself to get
away from the sight of her furnishing
babies. l heard our gate-keeper say to
man whose wife was ill and l was
helping: Your wife hasn't the courage
mine had. She took her life most
bravely (ate arsenic) to save herself
from seeing our children die slowly be-
fore her eyes, The other man, deter
mined that the sterling character of his
family should be appreciated, replied:
But my boy ran away from home to
join a theatrical troupe and my only
daughter drowned herself last winter so
that her mother and l might have more
to eat if she were gone.'"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-15
COST OF WINTER WHEAT.

The st. Louis Republic gathers from
a number of prominent Missouri farm
ers data as to the cost of growing
wheat in that state. One in the fertile
river regions where the land is valued
at S95 an acre, puts the average yield
at fifteen bushels, and the cost per acre
$40. This includes interest on the in
vestment in land. The wheat was val
ued at 50 an acre. Another in Cooper
county estimates the cost per acre at
$3.50. The editor, however, finds that
fifteen bushels per acre is nearly three
bushels above the average Of the state,
and that SO an acre is very low for the
cost of production. He concludes that
it is a losing crOp when the yield does
not exceed fifteen bushels per acre.
The conditions for profit are as favor
able in that state as in the average of
the winter wheat districts. Farmers are
not likely to continue as permanent
thing to grow wheat at cost of $40 an
acre when they can sell their product
for only 50. The Northwest will DC the
great wheat region of The future.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-15
Washington's Red Nose.

From letter by David Ackerson in 1911.
Washington had large thick nose,
and it was very red that day, giving me
the impression that he was not so mod
crate in the use of liquors as he was
supposed to be. l found afterward that
this was popularity. His nose was
apt to turn scarlet in cold wind. He
was standing near small camp fire,
evidently lost in thought and making
no effort to keep warm. He seemed six
feet and a half i'll height, was as erect
as an Indian, and did not for a mo-
ment relax from military atti-
tude. WashingtOn's exact height was
six feet two inches in his boots. He
was then little lame from striking his
knee against a tree. His eye was SO
gray that it looked almost white, and
he had troubled look on his colOrleSs
face. He had piece OF wooden tied
around his throat and was quite hoarSe.
Perhaps the throat trouble, from which
he finally died, had its origin about
then. Washington'S boots were enor-
nous. They were No. Is. His Ordl-
nary walking shoes were No. II. His
hands were large in proportion, and he
could not buy glove to fit him, and he
had to have his gloves made to order.
His mouth was his strong feature, the
lips being always tightly compressed.
That day they were compressed so
tightly as to be painful to look at.
At that time he weighed 200 pounds,
and there was no surplus flesh about
him. He was tremendously muscled,
and the fame of his great strength was
everywhere. His large tent, when
wrapped up with the poles, was so
heavy that it required two men to place
it i'm camp wagon. Washington would
lift it with one hand and throw it in the
wagon as easily as if it were pair OF
saddle-bags. He could hold a musket
with one hand and shoot with precision
as easily as other men did with horse
pistol. His lungs were his weak point,
and his voice was never strong. His
hair was chestnut brown, his cheeks
were prominent and his head was not
large in contrast to every other part OF
his body, which seemed large and bOny
at all points. His finger joints and
wrists were so large as to be genuine
curiOSitieS.
As to habits at that period | found
out much that might be interesting. He
was an enormous eater, but was content
with bread and meat if he had plenty of
it. But hunger seemed to put him in
rage. 1t was his custom to take a drink
of rum or whisky on awakening in the
morning. Of course all this was
changed when he grew old. / saw him
at Alexander'S year before he died.
His hair was very gray and his form was
slightly bent. His chest was very thin.
He had false teeth which did not tit and
pushed his under lip outward.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-15
Hints to Sweet Girl Graduates.

1InIS u SWeeL udGCSs
Judge.
Always tie your essay with blue rib
bon.
Do not read an original poem on
Life" The subject is a well worn
one.
Always send your graduating essay to
the papers with stamps enclosed for
it's return.
Do not praise Shakespeare too much;
you may make some living author
jealous.
Always cry when you bid adieu to
your teacher, but never say that you
are shedding tears of joy.
Do not open your address with Dear
friends" because your dearest friend
in the audience might feel hurt.
DO not go into raptureS over Byron's
poetry. His poems have recently been
Outdone by female poets.
A good class motto might be copied
from the obelisk, and then nobody, not
even yourself. will know what it means.
Always speak of your alma mater i'll
subdued tones. Most people think an
alma is sort of untamed maiden lady
teacher.
State that you expect to 60 abroad
very soon, and take trip to Hoboken
the first chance you get. mat WILL cure
you of all desire to travel.
Do not imagine that you will be en-
gagged inside of year after graduating.
Most men like to wait until the school
polish has worn off little.
Blush becomingly as you make your
bow and you will be applauded at once.
People on such occasions would applaud
if YOU had a fit on the stage
When you give the class kiss on the
stage at parting always be sure that you
can be heard in all portions of the room.
This creates a little pleasant feeling.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-15
PRoVIDENT PORTER.

ROBERT P. PORTER, the census SUI
perintendent, meets the charge that he
has changed his views on the tariff
question with a fat denial. He says
that since he has had any opinion on
that subject he has been an advocate
for protection. His opponents are I'M
kind enough to quote from an article in
the Galaxy over his signature in 1877, in
which he deprecates the mistaken sys-
tenn of imposts that has done much to
limit the field for our productions" with
illustrations of its damage to Industries.
1t would be fair to credit him with sim
cerity in indicating that as the probable
period when he had no views on the
subject. 1t may be presumed that, be-
ing an Englishman, he was in the EN-
ploy of the Golden club, which Is so
often credited with financial inspiration.
He may have found more liberia. en-
ployers in the monopolies of the coun-
try, and has given them equally earnest
service. 1t is not necessary to suppose
he has views or convictions not resting
upon monetary basis.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-15
UNDER THE NEW LAW.

The sheriff of Morrison county was in
st. Paul yesterday, perfecting arrange
ments for hanging ALBERT BULOw at
Little Falls next Friday. He has the
distinction of being the first sheriff in
the state who will be subjected to the
inconvenience OF getting up before sun
rise to hang murderer. AS the gov
ernor has refused to interfere, there is
no doubt that the hanging will take
place as the new law prescribes-be
tween and 4 in the morning. 1t is the
first event of the kind that the newspa-
pers are legally discouraged from re-
porting in detail. But nine persons are
allowed to be present-three of them
by invitation of the chief participant,
and he is not likely to favor the press.
There are no sensational features in
connection with the case aside from the
unseemly hour and the attempt of &C.
centric statute makers to curtail the
privileges of the press. 1t will be well
to note the papers of that date as mat
ter of curiosity.