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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-02-22
DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES AND CLOTHING.

words of great, stolid-looking man at
my side who cried, with tear-wet
cheeks, well, God bless him. anyway.
wherever he goes" And so say | to-
day, laying this little lear of remem-
brance on his grave.
FRANCES PALMER KIMBAII.. Is
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-02-22

Why one has burdens few and light
And another the heavy task.
So selfish that we have no thought
For aught but self to give.
And one world never. never knows
How its other brothers live.
Trxrn II
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-03-19
RUBBED OUT.
Pencils FatefH Work ObIIterated and
the Evil Consequences Averted.

A Pencils Fatefm Work ObIIterated and
the Evil Consequences Averted.
During the Russo-Turkish war. while
Mr.. Irving Montagu was in Turkey as
war artist of the illustrated London
News, he was one day attracted by the
strikingly characteristic features of one
Of his guards. Having his notebook in
his hand, he jotted down sketch of the
face. Before it was finished the man
looked up and saw what was going on.
At once such an expression of horror
and revenge passed over his countenance
that Mr.. Montagu was, as he saws
thrilled by it.
THE fellows manner became rapidIv
sullen and morose; nay more, utterly
wretched," writes the correspondent
'If he supposed me possessed of the
evil eye, surely he was possessed of
two OF the most malignant orbs which
ever protruded from human Uranium.
Things went on in this mysterious
way till asked one of my comrades If
he could throw any light upon the mat
ter, when he explained that in that su.
perstitious country. to have ones feat.
ures reproduced in any way was a sign
of impending death.
The whole thing was explained in
moment Death, of whom | was the
agent had to all intents and purposes
set his seal on my unfortunate fol-
lower, condition of affairs truly terri.
BILE to contemplate. Melancholy had
marked him for her own
However, there was no help for if:
the thing was done, though his settled
gloom affected US all not little. and no
explanation seemed likely to break the
spell which hung over him."
The mans moroseness was becoming
almost insuferable, when Mr.. Montagu
was suddenly INSPIRED with a bright
idea" He called the fellow and ex-
planned to him that he had magic an
tidote to the lines of the fateful pencil
With it the man himself could blot out
the pencils work for ever, and so break
the fatal spell.
The effect was marvellous; the mans
face instantly lighted up with inex-
pressible delight At first he took hold
Of the India-rubber with the tips of his
fingers in the teaderest possible man
ner. but on realizing its miraculous
qualities he rubbed literally for dear
life.
Born and bred in a remote part Of
Anstolia, Suleiman haa sfer even
heard of India-rubbeg. The picture was
rubbed out He smiled again, and so
did we.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-03-19
HERE AND THERE.

| Pack your tobacco honestly The
Kentucky Tobacco Growers Assoeis
ton is talking of having some very
strict rules about fraudulently-packci
tobaeeo.-Farmers' Home journal.
I'm 1870 the population of all tha
towns and cities in the United States
amounted to about one thirtieth Of Che
whole population. In 1890 these urban
populations are near 20, DOC, 900 people.
or almost one-third of the whole popn
lation of this country.
"A neat country home. every thing
in order and tasteful, can not be ex-
celed. The owner is a public benefaetor
He instructs and inspires others to do
well.-Rural World.
The wool-growers of Southwess
TeKas have suffered severe losses dur
ing the past year from wolves and Oh
er wild beasts, and to protect their NJ
terests the Wool Growers Association
of Texas will use every effort to have
new bounty law passed by the next
Legislature, so as to make it an object
for hunters to go in search Of wolf
scalps and other beasts of prey.-Rural
World.
The weekly consumption of bread
per inhabitant in the United States is
only five and one-half pounds, or about
three pounds less than the general az
erage for all countries of Europe. At
the rate of only five and one-halz pounds
of bread weekly per iRhabitant in Che
United States, the annual consumption
represents the enormous amount Of IL
16O, 600, 600 pounds. World.
The United States consume in food
for the people and for animals msne
than ninety-six per cent. of their enof-
nous crops of corn. Staple of life d
the West and South as this food IS, i
has gained but slight hold on the rest
of the civilized world. Only 0O.O00,oog
bushels were exported last year out q
a crop of 1000, O0O,OOO bushels.-RuFai
World.
"A farmer writes that he hung hs
corn in the smoke-house and smoked Y
in the same length of time that he ga
his hams. Every kernel of the con
grew, and not a spear was touched g
gophers, mice or black birds while some
sweet corn planted by the side Of it. by
not smoked, was entirely destroyed.
Rural World.
Horns on cattle may look better II
many people than heads without horns
but it is the outgrowth of custom mere
". Many new fashions in dresses ere
offensive at first sometimes not Away
good tastel, but usually we soon learn
to like them. Horns on cattle are GER
tainly of no use to farmers, and 70 tIs
animals they are about as useful as p'
tolls in the pockets of boys, loafers ana
politicians during a quarrel-they ~
tempted to use them recklessly on ever!
slight Provocation. Farmers boals
Journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-03-19
Nitrate of Soda on tomatoes.

A writer in Gardening illustrated,
who has extensively used nitrate 81
soda on tomato plants, begins with /
pound dissolved in thirty-two gallons d
water, and as growth advances he in.
creases the strength to a pound in TWEEN
ly gallons. 1t is applied by watering
like pure water, when the soil is nearly
dry, then giving them good soaking
once a week in summer, and once
fortnight in spring and autumn. Thu
solution should not touch the leaves o.
it viii scald them; or if it happens 10,
by mistake, wash with pure water IN
mediately.-Country Gentleman.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-03-19

mainly from the good mill
average production of cotton ~
to acres, or one-third of a ball u. 'Aa
acre. The average price Of CO.. .s % lts
season is about $40 a bala- s ~. sas
Of that, 1888. Now estimate 4 -. ~
producing it-fertilizers, saw ~ \
acre; labor, S.; picking. 81
ming and packing (one-third Il, sa'
cents; bagging and ties for same ~ I
cents; for although the farmer :. 81
emily gets paid for bagging ana 3 pe
really loses the cost of fbar - 4
final tare that is taken off " 'ae
up and we have S7.s3, leaving s !. sola
cover cost OF pillow team, wear ~ r,,'s .
OF implements, blacksmith hin 80 ''af
OF one acre of land, to say notb;n. w
ones supervision, worry. etc a. 4 =
one see any profit in that2 Rrna ~
the yield to half bale per acre acre. = y
only items of expense Increases as, "
picking, 81; ginning, etc. ), ~. VI
bagging and ties, II cents: in al ~
Whereas the increase in value of ~ m.s'
bale over one-third of a bale / W.
and we have to profit account So
place of $3.50. Let the yield be tb,..
tourths of bale per acre and tha.e
Pense account will be 1881 Ana v.ls.
OF cotton $50, leaving sI6sa :
profit account. Notice how raniR.
the profit increases with prodna.;-ls
ness of land. The lesson is. DOM ANN
vate poor land. Sow it in grain # vw
choose, put it in Bermuda, or tn,T 4 /
out to sedge and pines, but do not enls
vate it in plowed and hoed crops Va
viii have your labor and trouhle e.
naught. =
Good cultivation is as essential = a..
tor in making good crops as Is oo.s
land. The soil must be deeply broLss
and frequently stirred. This can maj 4
done with poor, weak stock. II yos
have such, get rid of tit win NOT nsr
the cost of feeding. Better trade of All
get smaller number and cultivate a.
land. 80 If short of provisions, itlsalso
better to reduce number OF stool
A well-fed animal viii do mnss
more work than half-starved M
Where feed is scarce it is decided.
ly better to be understood
than overstocked: it is decidedly bettq,
to be undercropped than overcroppe5
There is scarcely a farmer in the com.
try that would not be better off by con.
tracing his operations, reducing acre
age to his best land and cutting down
expense at every point Especially {
this important when cash in hand 4
short. Working on credit has brought
endless woe to the farmers of the South.
A farmer in debt and working On bor,
rowed capital is very much like an ami
NAL begged in mire-every move thai
he makes tends to sink him deepel
and deeper; contraction is the plank L
bring him out. Contract, contract, cor
tract. Cut down expense. Come dowr
to one-horse farm if it is necessary
Southern Farm.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-03-19
his Choice.

Proud Father showing OF mis- boy be-
lore COMPATIBILITY son, which would
you rather be, Shakespeare or Edison?
Little Son latter meditationl = I'd
rather be Edison.
YES. Wky?"
r'causs be amt dead. "-GeOd News
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-03
EXTENDED THE TIME.
Creditors of j. p. Witherow & Co. Give the
Firm Chance to Recover-Debts to Be
Paid in Four Annual Payments Bearing
Tntsrast

Creditors Of j. p. Witherow & Co. Give the
Firm Chance to Recover-Debts to Be
Paid in -Four Annual Payments Bearing
Interest
The creditors Of j. P. Witherow & Co.
met at the Monongahela House yester-
day and granted the firm an extension of
four years. As soon as Mr.. Witherow can
make arrangements with Receiver Thomp-
son in the Lawrence county courts,
he works at New Castle will be
turned over to him. At the meet
ing of creditors a week ago, Messrs.
King, of Jones & Laughlins; Atwood, of
Atwood & McCafrey, and Denny Nc
Knight were appointed to 60 over the
statement of assets They valued the New
Castle plant, including the machinery and
stock on hand, at $325, ,OOO They consid-
cred this low estimate. as the
original cost was $3S9,OOO. In the
resolution appointing the committee
the creditors agreed to abide by
their decision. For this reason not
more than $3.50, 900 of the Indebtedness was
represented. The total liabilities are put
at $3.50, 900 and the assets about 500, 600
W. E. Curtis, New York lawyer, and
George L. Refs, of Knoxville, looked after
the interests of the Watts syndicate
The committee recommended that S82, 900
owned by the Sheffield Iron Company and
tied up in the Southern Courts should be hy-
pothecated for the purpose of raising money.
The creditors would not agree to this prop
osition, and it was withdrawn. The firm
built some furnaces for the Sheffield CON-
pany and received as security bonds for the
amount. Since then the bondsmen became
insolvent, but the debt is considered good,
and will be paid in course of time. The
first mortgage against the firm for SIS 900,
held by Charles j. Lockhart, was extended
with the other debts.
1t was stipulated that the liabilities
should be paid off in four annual payments,
bearing per cent interest, the first to be
made on December 81 of this month. The
extension was granted bv unanimous vote,
and the best of feeling prevailed. Mr..
Witherow is confident that he can pay his
debts in the required time, and he was feel
ing jubilant last night. He will begin at
once to secure contracts and continue the
business as usual. During the receivership
part of the New Castle works were operated
to fill orders on hand. The entire plant will
now be started.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-03
WILL GIVE OUT NO FIGURES.

The Amount of Business on the Duquesne
and Fifth Avenue Lines Kept Quiet,
Business on the Duquesne and 2ittsburg
Traction lines was divided yesterday as on
the previous day, largely in favor of the
former, but the officials of both lines de-
clined to give the number of passengers car
ried on the previous day. Treasurer Nc
Dewitt seemed to think it would be bad
taste to give out the figures for the Du-
quesne line, though he wore satisfied
smile when approached on the subject.
Colonel Elkins declared that his line had
done as much business last Tuesday as on
the previous Tuesday, and the increase in
fares would make no difference in the COM
pany's receipts.
The connection making a short route to
Williamsburg via the Pittsburg and Du-
quesne lines, with a transfer at South High
land avenue, will hardly be put into oper-
alton for week or ten days. The reason
for the delay could not be learned.
There is story current that the deal be-
tween the Pittsburg and Duquesne Trac-
tion Companies is to result in a complete
purchase of the Duguesne by the other cor
poration when the magnates of the Pitts
burg line come here next Sunday. Local
members Of the latter company, as well as
the Duquesne officials, positively deny that
there is a grain of truth in the report.
There have been no further developments
ih the story about the West End lines
franchises being factor in the deal between
the two companies first named. Mayor
Gourley held conferences with the princi-
pal stockholders of the West End line yes
terday, but what transpired could not be
learned, and the Mayor is still on the fence
as to attaching his signature to their ordi-
nance,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-03
OLDER BUCKS DISSATISFIED.
Another Sioux Outbreak Expected by t
Soldiers In the Spring.

Another Sioux Outbreak Expected by the
Soldiers In the Spring.
L. j. T. Jaeger, one of General Miles
scouts, was passenger on the limited last
evening returning to his home in Shadron,
Neb. He was at the battle of Wounded
Knee and said he had a narrow escape from
being shot by the soldiers. He
was crawling along the ground
when they turned Hotchkiss
gun on him. BY waving his hat he con-
WINGED the troopers he was not a redskin.
Mr.. Jaeger thinks there will be another
Sioux outbreak in the spring. The Indians
have learned that it doesn't pay to fight in
the winter, and they are waiting for the
grass to grow. The older bucks in the
tribe who didn't get what they wanted are
dissatisfied and fomenting trouble. The last
revolt was broken up by the Hotchkiss guns.
Mr. Jaeger claims the trouble was due to
the cowardice of Indian Agent Cooper. The
redskins were well supplied with powder
aud ammunition, and prepared to fight.
Old Red Cloud has been deposed as a
Sioux chief At the request of the tribe,
American Horse was appointed to succeed
him. The old man is getting blind, and
Mr. Jaeger says it is pitiful to see him cry
ing over his downfall. His aged squaw is
faithful 10 him, and the great Red Cloud is
slowly dying from broken heart. Mr..
Jaeger. when a boy, went to school at
Zelienople, Butler county.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-03
LOCAL BANKS COMPLIMENTED.
Some Talk That Bank Examiner Young Wai
ApDointed 10 Serve n Short Time.

Some Talk That Bank Examiner Young Was
Appointed to Serve n Short Time.
Hugh Young, the Bank Examiner, COM
menced to inspect local banks yesterday.
He served under Presidents Hayes, Arthur,
Garfield and Cleveland. The latter fred
him three years after he assumed the Presi-
dency. Mr.. Young says he has
been familiar with the Pittsburg
National Banks for number of years.
Banks fail in other places, but none of the
national banks ever went under in this city.
Since 1868 the Smithfeld and Iron City
banks closed out and retired from business.
Mr.. Young is on his semi-annual visit, and
expects to be here for several weeks.
The claim is now made that Mr.. Young
has not resigned from the Presidency of the
Wellsboro bank, and he consented to take
the e1aminership temporarily, with the un-
derstanding that he was TO retire when an
other man was chosen. This was done to
stop the political turmoil between the can
didates in Allegheny county. When things
are lovely once more, one of the local aspir-
ants will be appointed. Mr.. Sheppard was
asked about it, but all he would say was
that he had not resigned, and that Mr..
Young had reported for duty. Mr.. Young
didn't talk as if such an arrangement had
been made, and the fact that he had held
the position under so many Presidents
would indicate that the story is political
nonsense,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-03
Makes Title Hunting EASY,

Colonel j. w. Bissell, who was we'll
known in military circles in connection
with the Missouri Engineer Regiment and
in other ways, and who died at his boarding
house on South Highland avenue on Mon
day, was the man who devised the block
system OF keeping records of sales of realty.
1t is very complete and simple plan, by
which a title examiner by looking at his
book can in a few moments tell how manv
times any property has been transferred and
in what manner clear back to the original
patent. He organized one here which oper-
ates under the title of Bissell & jenkins,
and organized similar institutions in New
York, Boston and various cities of the
West The one in st. Paul is said to be the
finest model of such known. Colonel Bis
sell was ~ years of age, but exhibited the
vigor and appearance of a man much
younger, and his illness was of but few
davs' duration. His home was in Rochester,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-03
GOT PAST THE GAUGE.
Local Government officers Who Are
Now Under Uncle Sans Ban
SAID TO HAVE NEGLECTED DUTY.
Collector Warmcastle Says Nothing Serious
Will Result.
INVESTIGATIONS BY SPECIAL AGENTS

For some few weeks there have heen sew
Pittsburg. They are representatives of the
United States Internal Revenue Depart
ment at Washington, and their business was
to look up little matters which SAVIOR of ir-
regularity in Office.
The gaugers are the officials touched up
most prominently. In few of tine distil-
leries these important factors in Office are
said to have been playing in their business.
A week or so ago Special Agents Brooks
and Mason stopped at the Central
Hotel, and upon being asked by a
DISPATCH reporter whether this business
in Pittsburg was of any public interest,
Mr.. Brooks said, eyes, it would be of very
great interest if would care to divulge it. "
Outside of significant wink and a walk
away the writer could secure nothing from
Mr.. Brooks.
Running Too Open.
The charges made officially at Washing
ton are that certain distilleries were run
ming very much as they pleased and with
out any Government official there to over
see things as is prescribed by the Presi-
dent. 1t is we'll known
fact to everyone generally acquainted
with the business that a gauger's occu-
patton is very important one. He is sup
posed to take care of all distilled goods until
they are sold to wholesale dealer or
jobber.
The gauger sizes up the amount of spirits
manufactured, d, makes his report to the local
officials and upon it being properly authen-
ticated, the goods are out of his jurisdic-
tien. 1t is said that negligence on the part
of ho~ haa r1o ip1
The names ofthree derelict officers will not
be given by Collector Warmcastle and the
special agents who were here investigating
matters are now in Washington.
The reports are thought to be magnifed
BY Some of the officials in the Internal Rev.
enue Office and that no serious elimination
will be the result.
Collector Warmcastle said that some of
the rer orts we're true, but he anticipated no
sensational ending in the matter as was pre-
dicted by few people. Said he:
Some Officers Are Negligent.
'fYes, there seems to have been some 1azi-
ness among our officials. according to the
reports made by Special Inspectors Brooks
and Mason, but of the individuals they
refer to 1 have no knowledge. I have to
await the official notice from Washington
before can tell. don't think it will be
anything serious. From tke talk 1 think
the Joseph Finch distillery is the one
most at fault, while Guckenheimer's has
been found all right As to what L shall do
regarding this case is dependent upon the
report of the commission. l have to make
thorough investigation, report it to the
Commissioner and then act according to his
dictation' -
The special agents who were here have
left the city and are now in Washington
Special Agent Brooks was for many years a
member of the United States Secret Serv-
ice
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-03
SELECTING SCOTS SUCCESSOR
Harrity Will Probably Take His Place on
the National Committee.

Harrity Will Probably Take His Place on
the National Committee.
The Democratic State Executive Com
mittee will meet in Washington to-day
This is done to accommodate Chairman
Kerr, who is candidate for the Clerkship
of the House. While there the members
will use their influence and buttonhole Con-
gressmen in his behalf The Southerners
are favorably inclined to the Pennsylvania
and he is recognized as the leading aspirant
for the place. The problem before the COM
mittee at present is the selection of ma
tional committeeman to succeed the late
Congressman Scott. The members are not
sure that they have right to appoint a
representative without the concurrence of
the State Committee.
W. j. Bremen went to Washington last
evening to be present. He said Harrity
wanted the place, and he would probably
get it. j. NJ. Guffey is candidate also, but
Mr.. Bremen claimed he wasn't sure that
Mr. Gufey would apply for the position.
Just the same, it is learned from Mr.. Bren-
mems friends that Mr.. Gufey is a candidate,
and that Bremen will support him. The
terious for some reason or other.
Harrity has been at work since last
summer, and this fall travelled over the
State, fixing members of the committee. 1t
was reported after the disastrous defeat of
the party in November that he was discour-
aged, and had concluded to withdraw, but
this was mistake. Mr.. Guffey has not been
making an active canvass, but he is well
known and popular throughout the State.
If Chairman Kerr resigns, as he says he
will, his successor will be chosen at the
meeting of the general committee in JAN
uary. Nobody is out for the job, and it
will be hard matter to get man as good
as Kerr
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-03

The Pittsburg Freight Committee win
meet this morning to dispose Of lot Of
routine business that has accumulated.
The agents of the local lines say that traffic
is pouring out of the city in all directions.
The only complaint made is lack of cars.
The rolling stock of the roads is now en-
ployed in moving the crops to the seaboard.
The Eastern cities get the first chance, and
they load them for the West. The cotton
crop in the Southwest is being shipped to
Cairo and turned over to the fast freight
lines. As soon as the returns for the cotton
are received by the farmers business is
bound to revive in the Southwestern Statea
At present money is very tight in Texas.