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Year: 1879

Last week the body of man. dead
several weeks apparently, was found
some twelve or fifteen miles east of
Beatrice, in some tall grass half mile
from the Brownville road. There
were marks of heavy blows on back
of the head and front, breaking the
skull, being evidence that another
murder has been committed. There
was nothing on or about the body in
dicating his name or where he was
from. The following description. 1t
is hoped will lead to bis Identification,
and to a solution of the mystery now
surrounding the case: No papers
were found upon his person to estab-
lish his identity, but an almanac of
1879 was found, which he had pro-
cured at the drug store Of Galloway &
Helm, RavenDa, Mo-, and In a coat
pocket was a little package of salt
in which was mixed a few kernels
of corn and few spears OF hay, indi-
eating that he had been travelling
with a team and had raked the salt
out of the feed-box for future use.
Nothing else was found except a
black-handled knife containing q
large and small blade and having one
small blade broke out. 1t was plain,
however, that he had carried watch
in his right vest pocket. for the mark
Of one was there, and the edge Of the
pocket had been worn by chain.


His clothing consisted Of the follow
ing articles: A brown and white
striped drilling shirt, dark coat and
vest of one material, mouse colored
jeans pants, homemade. brown drill
ling overalls, homemade gray WOOL
en- socks, and a long blue infantry
overcoat. His hat was black and but
little worn, and he had on heavy
plow shoes, both of which had a
heavy long patch on the inside of the
sole; and the shoe-strings were cut
from buckskin. This description may
lead to his Identification, and we hope
our exchanges will pass it around.


Sunday after the body had been
stripped to be clothed for burial, the
Initials "H. @. V" were discovered on
the inside of the right arm near the
wrist, and these furnish the only clue
to his identity. His height is five
feet eight inches, and he was very
muscular, broad-shouldered man. He
wore a,full beard, and both beard and
hair were a dark brown color; but
the birds and the mice and the wealth
er had so worked upon his features
that not a Iineament was left.
Year: 1879

A Lincoln letter, In the Omaha


Ne,0s, speaking of the great men OF


the Nebraska Senate, has the follow


ing slobber regarding the Senator


from Nemaha:


One significant fact in support of the


claim advanced by HOwe's numerous


friends that he is virtually the lead


ing spirit of the senate is that every
one of the important measures which


he has sided with has proved to be
successful. In the subject of railroad
legislation this has been especially
marked, and it was through his efforts
in this respect that the conservative
policy which common sense dictated
was carried out. Among other meas
ures which have been decided to a
great extent by his cooperation or OPP
position may be mentioned the fol-
lowing: The reduction OF the delin-
quent tax penalty, the rsfunding of
taxes on school lands. the title Of
which vests in the state; the extern
sion of the insane asylum, the reduc-
ton of the capitol appropriation to
SIS, 900, the bird law, the reduction of
rates of interest and the reduction of
the powers of agents in loaning mon-
ey and the defeat of the proposal to
cut down the provisions of the home
stead law. These are all popular
measures, and are about the only
things sofimportsnce accomplished by
the senate. In fact 1t is manifest that
Howe has been acknowledged the
leader OF the party In that body from
the start, and has virtually shaped its
policy all through. No measure has
come up but what his advice has been
sought and his influence courted, and
although he has had hand in all the
deliberations of the session, he leaves
Lincoln with q clear record. Probably
there is not a more generally popular
man In the State; that rare faculty of
treating all alike, of being hail fellow
we'll met everywhere and of having
a reputation of never failing to fulfill
a pledge, having his word as good as
his bond, have all conspired to pro-
duce this result. Tt is needless to state
that Church Howe stands a better
chance of political promotion to-day
than any man in Nebraska. and we
expect the future to veri-
fly this prophecy.
Year: 1879

cans. The reason we attribute for the
democrats voting nearly solid for the


measure, is that the bulk OF Mexican
soldiers reside in the South; and for
this reason Mexican war veterans
may have a pretty strong hope that
the Shields amendment will be agreed
to by the House. We think, howev-
er, they need have no hope for this at
this session Of Congress. as the time
for its expiration was so near at hand
that the enemies of the bill could
easily defeat or postpone it. As there
are a number of old Mexican soldiers
amongst our readers, and in this vi
cinity. it may be interesting to them
to know how Nebraska's Senators
voted on the proposition to pension
them. Senator Paddock is recorded
against the amendment but voted for
the passage of the bill. Senator
Saunders voted for both the amend
ment and the bill.
Year: 1879

Inter Ocean: The Cincinnati Com
7lcrcidE Is afraid of the boys who were
over 8 years old when Lee surrend-
cred. These boys are now voters and
enjoy the first enthusiasm of citizen
ship. Against these fellows the Com
flercidl files the following bill OF par
ticulars: About all they know as a
mass, or care to know about General
Grant is thst he emerged from the
war the most conspicuous and victo-
rlous of the military chieftains. 1t Is
in the heart of youth to. love fame
and rejoice In famous men. The
young men are a formidable accession
to the Grant movement" This Is
certainly very alarming to journal
ist of the army mule type, but the
country can stand 1t.
Year: 1879

Daring the last hours OF the Ne
brasks legislature, a gentleman of
the House moved for a committee to
wait on Boss Bill Stout to inquire If
there was any more legislation he
wanted dcne this session. The mo-
ton failed, but we presume Stout can
get along s0meway until the next ses-
sion.
Year: 1879

The body of Henry Swere, of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, was found few days ago
frozen in the ice Of the Missouri river,
near the u. p. bridge on the Omaha
side. He was addicted to strong drink
and it is supposed be fell off the bridge
while drunk.
Year: 1879

President Hayes has vetoed the bill
restricting Chinese immigration to
this country. His principal reason
for the veto is that such restriction
would be violation of DER treaty obIi-
cations with China. We think the
President did right, and feel glad that
he had the backbon to stand firm for
true principle notwithstanding the
heave pressure broughtto bear to pro-
cure bis approval.
Year: 1879

WASHINGTON, March 23.-The Post will to
morrow print an interview with Hon. Alex. IL.
Stephens in which this gentleman denies verv
many statements attributed to him In his
speech before the Democratic caucus on Fri
day last.


The Post will also print an interview with
Rufus Prentice relative to the remarkable
story of Calvert and Shipman about q. ID.
Prentice Rufus Prentice his only living
brother, says: Il never heard the story till |
saw 1t In print My brother came frequently
to Washington after the breaking out OF the
war. During one OF his visits remember his
telling me Gen. Beauregard offered him
large sum to secure the support Of his paper.
This was intended for the purchase
OF the paper outright or In case my brother
did not wish to sell 1t to offer that he would
remain neutral. Mr.. Prentice said that his
brother was offered check for the amount on
a bank Of Georgia He says he knew Ship
man well. He boarded with tits brother, ana
as they were both In the same house he does
not understand why Shipman. rather than
his brother should be sent for to decide
whether the alleged article should 20 In.
Year: 1879

March, with It's proverbial clustering winds,
seemed yesterday to have softened its heart
towards us. and Sunday dawned as beautiful
as the budding Of rose. The air was balmy,
the sky without cloud, and the temperature
Just suited to the most fastidious taste. 1t
was one OF those days when one feels like q
rollicking gallop over fields afiame with the
first spring flowers. or a jaunt in the woods
where he can "halloo' out some Of Lis super
fiuous vitality.


The people OF the city felt 1t. and early In
the afternoon the Canal street cars were
crowded with passengers bound for the New
Lake End. The trip was q delightful one.
After Metairie Ridge had been passed either
side OF the track was almost snow-crusted
with the white blossoms OF the dew and black
berry, whilst the trees were all OF them In
their new spring suits OF verdure. There was
freshness in the aromatic air and bright
ness In the sunshine that made the afternoon
all the more enjoyable. Once at the lake the
pleasant sensations we're not disturbed. Not
the skimming OF fish broke the mirror-like
surface OF the water.


A haze prevented the line Of the horizon
from being discerned, and distant schooners
DeCdlueu, lay uk6 phiHLcu SInpo .upoh a
painted ocean," seemingly hung In midair.
The shore line, with It's stretch OF moss,
festooned Expresses and marsh prairies, soft
ened by the thin mist, melted away In the
distance, until one could and then could moi
tell where the line OF vision ended. A stray
pelican crossed, going to his nights rest, but
save this the landscape looking towards the
west from the Southern Yacht Club House
was not marked by any moving object.


As the sun slid slowly down behind clumI
Of Expresses, miles off toward Manchac, tht
trees seemed to stand out In bold relief against
the bright red disk. Each minute brought
newer tints to the woods, the lake and the
marsh grasses; and when old Sol gave his last
wink and went to sleep, pearly haze covered
his point OF departure. Above this ther'
blushed gauze Of mist as soft as the menor!
OF half remembered dream, whilst higher
warm yellow painted the sky.


i As twilight came stealing down from Man
chac, the shades grew more sombre, and a.
u the evening star peeped out, the picture be
came, like the old masterpieces, dimmed, AM
details we're gone.


The long string Of people wended their wa,
towards the cars, and a delightful Afternoon
was ended.
Year: 1879

We are glad that the prospects for the


coming spring meeting over the Louisiana


Jockey Club course are so good. From the
well known horses already arrived and the
records OF those to come fine sport may be
expected, and it Is likely that some very fast
time will be made. The track Is In good con-
dition, and everything has and will be done to
make 1t as fast as possible. The purses anu
stakes are ample, and ought to draw hither
excellent fields. Our spring meetings have
ever been the favorites with the ladies, ana as
Lent will be over when the opening day arrives
we may confidently look for display OF
Year: 1879

The action of the Democratic congressional
caucus has thrown all the organs out Of tune.
chorus OF the mastery OF the Confederate
brigadiers, but with war Democrat selected
for Speaker, and Union soldier from the
South taken as Clerk, the prepared music is
all out Of season, and what are the organs
to do? The Republican leaders, being unable
to elect a Clerk, enthusiastically nominated
Mr.. Rainey, the colored ex-Congressman
from South Carolina, for the place AN honor
to the sable brother that was uniformly for
gotten when nomination would have meant
an election
Year: 1879

ST. I,ours. March 23.-At about ii clock
tonight fire broke out in the paint shop Of
Flesh Il Meek, on Main street. In the middle
OF the block. adjoining the bridge, south


The flames broke out Of the third story win
Is the store nccupied by Waters, Pierce L Co,
one Of the largest wholesale oil dealers In the
city. It was feared that the fire would extend
to this building, In which case the destrucuon
Of the whole block would have been certain.
night so far obtained the control, that 1t Is
Year: 1879

toiiettes such as can be seen at no other place.
This year Texas Is the favorite against the
other States, and 1t is not improbable State
match may be made up before the meeting
ends.
Year: 1879

People are dying every d. throat and lung
complaints who might be saved By timely and
persevering use Of the New Louisiana Remedy.
That remarkable product OF our swamps u
everywhere winning golden opinions,
Year: 1879

power, and from the recorded scnti.


ments of the great men whose argu


ments in favor OF the reported draft
procured its ratification, and supported


rs that view is by the repeated decis
ions OF this Court, and by tho inialia,
bic rule of Interpretation that the Ian
guage OF one express power shall not
be so expanded as to nullify the force
and effect of another express power in
the same instrument, it seems TO me
that it ought to be deemed final and
conclusive that Congress cannot con
stitute such notes, or any other paper
emissions, q constitutional standard OF
value, or make them a legal tender in
payment Of debt, especially as it COW
ers the period of two foreign wars,
the creation of the second national
bank, and the greatest financial revuI-
sions through which our country has
ever passed,
Year: 1879




1t is a mistake TO try to teach with
out having good order.


It's n mistake to suppose that chill
dren like TO have their own way at
school


IL IA a mistake to think that order
means perfect quiet or stiffness.


Ii is q mistake to try to startle q
class into being orderly.


IL IL a mistake for the teacher TO try
to drown the noise Of his pupils by
making o greater noise himself.


IL is n mistake TO call for order in
general terms, however quietly il may
be done.


II is u mistake TO ask questions 10
pupils in rotation.


No pupu should ever know who is
likely TO receive a question until Il has
been given,


IL is mistake to repeat question
for the sake Of those who do not hear
IL the first time.


1t is q mistake TO look fixedly at the
pupil who is reading or answering--
| Canada School Journal.
Year: 1879

: Three chickens went Hopping out on the ground,

 Out on the ground when the sun rose high, Each went from the coop with terrible wound, head chopp ed clean off and a ticket to die. But men must work and women must eat, And tender spriug chicken makes very

 good meat,

 And Christmas time is coming. Three roosters they set up a horrible squawk, And they stretched out their necks as the fowls went down, And they looked at the hens and the tomahawk, As much as to say, "Don't he do it up brownl"

 But men have stomachs and women must

 eat,

 And nice chicken pie it is hard to beat,

 And Christmas time is coming. Three corpses all cut up went into the dish, The crust was put on and the edge scalloped g. down,

 As juicy pie as the stomach could wish, When the oven had baked it through, nice and brown.

 For men must kill and women must eat And good chicken pie is a very good treat,

 When Christmas time is coming.
Year: 1879

In recent number Of the Golos we find the following strange story copied by that journal from the leading news- paper of Warsaw. A Jewish peddler, re- cently travelling on foot through the Grodno district, was attacked in 8 wood by footpad, who robbed him of all the money he had about him and then let him go. Proceeding on his way the plunde1ed peddler--met mounted gen. darme, to whom he related his mishap, and who proceeded at once to search for the robber, accompanied by the plum dered man. They soon came up with the object of their quest, upon whose person the stolen money was found, as well as two clasp knives and pocket whistle, of which unconsidered trifles ' the gendarme took possession. Having bound the culprit's hands behihd him and attached him to the gendarme's sad dle by cord they started for the near est village, the peddler on foot, the DO lice officer on horseback. Presently il occurred to the latter that he might at we'll ascertain what sort of tone could be produced by the confscated whistle which he accordingly put to his lips ani blew with untimely vigor. Straightway tbere appeared upon the scene a horde of armed brigands, who surrounded tho party, and, after freeing their comradt from his bonds, attacked his captors The gendarme put spurs to his horse broke through the circle of his assajl ants, and got away with 8 bullet in hi shoulder. But the unfortunate peddler unable to escape, fell victim to thu brutality of the bandits, who hacked h; body to pieces and left his mutilated TO mains on the high road. Preparation are being made by the district authori ties to surround tho wood in which thi band of malefactors has fixed it's head quarters. Such enterprises, however are as rarely successful in Russia nova days as they were of yore in the King dom of Naples.
Year: 1879

Of course, physician must direct the treatment of this dangerous disease. Our hints are meant to put the friends of the patient into more intellig ent CO., operation with him.

 Separate the patient from the rest of the family. Remove from the room all unnecessary urniture, clothing, books, etc. Let the room, as far as possible, be kept well-ventilated and disinfected.

 Change the bed linen frequently, but always disinfect them in connection with the washing. Instead of handkerchiefs, etc., use pieces of cotton cloth about the patient, and burn them as fast as used. Thoroughly disinfect everything that comes from the patient.

 Keep the temperature of the room low-not above hfty-nine deg. Fahr.- until the patient begins to complain of feeling chilly, which he will do as soon as the fever subsidies, or if the case is mild one.

 Sponge the body two or three times a day with tepid water; or with cold, if the fever is high.

 While the inflammation of the mouth continues, slightly astringent gargie may be used, and the mouth rinsed with some cleansing fluid. The patient may have fresh water or lemonade for drink and milk and thin soups for diet, until the fever is over when he should have good, nourishing food, care baing taken not to let the stomach be overloaded.

 The bowels throughout should be kept regular, either by fruits or medi. ciRe. .D -0--

 Nor the inflammation of the throat, apply frequently cold dressings to the neck, or let the patient take into his mouth pieces of ice.

 Let the patient remain in bed until the removal of the scarf-skin IS com plete. Otherwise inflammation of tho kidneys may set in.- Nouths Com | a1n3ai0n
Year: 1879

after Walter has never been we'll since three months work has often disabled him for twice that length of time. We came back to town, hoping that he could find lighter work, but he has been more i'll than ever. Sometimes I despair of his hfe."

 "Oh, May!" groaned her brother j; Che must live God will not make my punishment more than can bear ["

 The carriage was stopping now at the entrance of one of those great human hives, the tenement houses of New York. Warder ordered the carriage to wait, then he followed his sister up the long flights of stairs to the poor room she called her home.

 There was wonderful Christmas dinner at John Warder's that day. Mrs. Hall laid the table in the library, so that the invalid, who lay there on o3t.bed, with a bright anl rest less smile on his thin face, night not be for moment exiled from the circle. May was constantly making short pilgrimages through the house, with childish eagerness reviewing the familiar rooms, and coming back to sit beside her husband, holding his hand, and tracing in his animated face the promise of new health and strength-a promise which the weeks and months would not finger to fulfill.

 But the baby John Warden would 1 not spare her even to her mother he held her on his knee at the table, and grudged the unconscious moments oi her after-dinner nap. "You can moi take her back, May" he said, solemnly "she is mine mot your gift to me. but Gods P
Year: 1879

Last Christmas Eve, three little seeks Were pinned against the wall, Three little heads were tucked in bed That could not rest at all; And as the morning sun arose And flooded floor and pane Three pairs of feet went scampering out, Then scampered back again; But Santa Claus he caught them up And kisses fell like rain.

 IT. This Christmas Eve Q little grave Lies buried in the snow; Two little socks instead of three Are hanging in row; Sweet Christmas bells at morning light Ring out glad refrain; But sorrow for that little one ne'er shall see again Bids father clasp his other two And tears they fall like rain.
Year: 1879

At the Julia mine last Wednesday
a powerful stream of hot water was
struck in the crosscut on tho two
thousand level. The Burleigh drill
was set to drill hole in the face OF
the crosscut at point about two feet
from the bottom. When the drill had
advanced about two feet into the rock
there occurred tremendous burst of
hot water from the hole. The stream
of water was equal to twenty-four
miners inches, and it was scalding
hot. 1t was spouted to the distance
Of several feet diagonally across the
drift, spreading as it flew till all the
open epace was filed with the scald-
ing spray and steam.


The stream also filed the end Of
the crosscut where stood the man
who had been running the drill. He
was held a close prisoner, as he could
not pass out through the jets of boil
ing water, and even in his prison was
in danger Of being suffocated and
cooked by the steam and heat. He
would probably not have escaped
alive but for the drill. He opened
the exhaust valve and allowed the
whole head of compressed air to rush
out in full and steady stream, and
this not only furnished him pure air
to breathe, but also cooled and pro-
tected his head and the whole upper
part of his body.


His fellow-worknen were soon
aware Of his perilous position-for
the roar and rush of the water could
be heard at a great distance-but
they could no more pass in to where
he was than he could pass out. Fin
ally, the men went out and procured
some heavy gum boots, reaching to
the hips, and large and heavy gum
coats. Guarded by these, one of the
men dashed in through the steam and
scalding spray, carrying to the pris'
oner like outfit. Shielded by their
heavy gum clothing, the pair rushed
forth and waded out along the drift
AS it was, the miner had his legs
pretty badly scalded. - Virginia
(Ney.) Enterprise, July 26.
Year: 1879

Editor Journal I'm reading the
report Of the committee appointed by
our astute Council for the purpose of
investigating Bailiff Smiths return
Of dog-tax, we gee the following:


Your committee find it proper to
acquit the BailiF of any attempt to de-
fraud the corporation in the matter of dog
tax.


And this:


We think that the testimony shows the
charge cannot be sustained that the Bailiff
has retained or neglected to return any
dog tax with a view to appropriate the
same to his own use or to defraud the cor
poration.


Now, will those conscientious gen.
tlemsn who have sworn duty to per-
form, tell US why they brought suit
which fastens debt of $50 for costs
on the city, and why they dismissed
an efficient and Trustworthy officer if
the charges could not BE- sustained
Gentlemen, We await an explanation ;
until we hear from you your position
before the people is far from enviable.


TAXPAYER.


Frostburg, Aug. IA.
Year: 1879

Mr.. Editor Our city fathers seem
disposed to improve upon the excel
lent corporate management and oon-
troll Of their predecessors. They are
now making an alley-way to lead
from the depot to the main street Of
the town which, when completed, for
beauty and utility will surpass any
improvement made in our town for a
long time. People who look from the
windows of the cars as they pass will
have something to admire and natur-
ally desire to ses more of the town.
The material is of the finest quality
and highly finished.