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Year: 1879

MILLER's STATION. Ind, Oct. %.
Last night a fisherman found on
the lake shore The body of Burr,
who was Wise's companion in the
late balloon ascension, where II had
been thrown by the waves. The
body was easily identified AS that
Of Burr, by his name on his under
wearing. The coroner Is now hold
ing an inquest. The remains are IN
good condition. There were no
bruises apparent on the body and
nothing 10 indicate that the man
had met death other than By drown
ing. No traces have yet been dis
covered either of the balloon or Of
the remains of Prof. Wise, who
probably met his death IN the lake
about the same time that his unfOr-
tunate companion perished. The
body found answers fully the des-
cription of Burr. His collar button
is marked &c. b." and his cuff but
tons and socks marked "B." Thir-
ty-nine dollars in money was found
In his pocket.
Year: 1879

P. S-Clothing will be made speciality this fall and
will be sold 10 per cent cheaper than any other house in
the city will sell them.


We also have large let of Remnants in Calico and
Worsted goods which will sell for 90 cents on the
dollar. sept. Ply
Year: 1879

Our entire stock of CARPETS Is per cent cheaper than
Eastern cost to close out.


We invite you to and price goods we will


give you the most goods and biggest bundles for the least
money


We also will inform the public that have made ar
rangements with Eastern Buyer who will watch the
market closely and send us New GOODS WEEKLY which
will sell 10 per cent cheaper than any other house in
the city


Our motto will be, QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS,
and we will not be under-sold by anybody
The Trade Palace is the Place to Buy Your Goods,
And bchooves the rich and the poor man. the farm
er the mechanic the aborer and the of mankind
to call and convince yourselves before you buy elsewhere
as dollar saved is a dollar made.


Thanking the public and my friends for their very iber
patronage in the past and hoping continuance of the
same in the future. Respectfully,
Year: 1879

Now that our chronic disorder has
broken out in fresh Indian nassa-
cres, we have thought it expedient
to show our readers how the matter
is looked upon by man who
knows the Indians BY constant inter-
course with them, and is truthful
Year: 1879




For the last four years, that is, since
q fair was given to raise money for
fencing and keeping in order the public
cemetery, it has received a certain de-
gree of yearly attcntion-as much as
was compatible with tho funds inshand,
a small balance, we understand, being
still held for that purpose.


But there is great deal to be done
yet to bring it into and keep it in a
permanent condition OF repair. Con-
trasting our grayeyards with those of
the North and West, belonging to vii
lagos even less populous than Opclousas,
we have been struck by the perfect
order in which they are kept. Some Of
them have the permanent enclosures Of
hedges, which for small amount are
trimmed and kept in order by some
special person, whose duty it is to see
that stock cannot break through. 1t. is
not large amount of money expended
at first which brings about this order,
but the small sums appropriated yearly
to guard against any injury or mischief.
AS our pieux fences arc built, storm
will blow them down OF the cattle will
make their way through some insecure
panel. In fact we have heard that they
are sometimes let down Intentionally
Those who have labored to adorn the
resting places of their dead with rare
plants, will tind a years work destroyed
| in single night. This has occurred 50
often that our people seem to have lost
all interest in making beautiful the
cemetery. We all have friends and
relatives tflere-many Of us expect our
selves to lie in that Gods acre, so VIC al
have a special interest in making the
spot more attractive than it is at present
We have heard of an offer made to re,
pair the old fence and plant /; hcdg,
around the graveyard for about 500
For $40 a year the same party will keel
this fence and hedge in perfect repair
and make it an ornament to the place
After a certain period the hedge itsel
of pyracanthus makes an iupenetlabl
barrier, and does away with the neccs
sity of feucing.


We commend this offer to the attell
ton Of our ladies. Whenever anythiD
OF this kind is to be done, it is alway
through their exertions that We succeed
A fair or suuner WOuld be IN easy mod
of raising the requisite sum, it on
suggestion meets their approval. A
protestant sects have Il common intercs
in this graveyard. Ii belongs to n
particular denomination. All therefor
should join in their exertions to ilnprov
aud beautify it by all means i'll tlel
power. Nothing, however, can he don
|. without a safe enclosure, and that j


our opinion hedge we'll Trimmed al
: tended will ensure.
Year: 1879

The CATHOLIC CEMETERF.-We vlsl-


ted the Catholic cemetery yesterday in
company with Mr.. Emile Pefferkorn
and cannot resist paying a tribute to
tho admirable manner in which it is
kent I'D. It is under the charge OF Mr..
Higgins and he has shown himself
worthy OF his trust. He is making a
garden spot Of it, and in a year or two
ifl,is plans are carried out it will be
eoual to those beautiful Western ceme'
teries. where the homes of the dead are
IA beautiful and as tastefully arranged
as those Of the living. . ..
Year: 1879

The Comptroller has transmitted to Mayor Cooper
O communication OH the subject Of tho unpaid SAL
aries Of the members of the Board Of Aldermen for
sign the warrant for tho of the salaries Of
the City Fathers the ground that Alderman
George Hall was not entitled to his scat in the
Board because OF tho conviction Of the inspectors Of
election for altering the returns Of the Sixth Alder
manic district In such manner to secure Mr..
Halls election. Tho Corporation Counsel sustained
tho Mayor in his position. but tho Comptroller In
cison Of tho law officer Of the city in the folio wing
words:-


Payment to Mr.. Hall Of his salary, whiic holding
absolute only apparent title to tho Office I. full and
eopplete dischsrge 70 tho city Of tho claim With
ing TO the city expenses it ought not to be
called ussn to pay The city the corporAtion.
election of Alderman Hall. no moro than tho
satc s Interested In controversy the election of
member TO either house Of the Legislature These are
provided by law, and whom such determ alton
has been had closes the controvary TO tho title and
tho salary follows tho titc tho disbursng officers
bound TO conform their action thereto


Were thc dsbursng officers OF the city TO be allowed 70
tho title OF ocer aud wtthho Id his
salary system Of abuse might easily become prevalent
Personal aud political dsikes might the prevail
Ing nnuenc Hence the rule laid dowu by the Court OF
hold that the ocer having the apparent title in
sion In the do ure ocer aud to him tho salary
which absolutely discharges the city OF the claim.
Aldermen for tho month Of November rs previous
for Of these salaries for preceding
sasisScd for tho sdminssraticn of the Finance Depart


OF tho city and In conformity with which the books
OF the department. ARC kept


Tho warrant Is now in tho hands OF Mayor Cooper.
Year: 1879

A two story frame house in Rocky Hollow. Staple
ton. s. l., entirely destroyed by fire early yes
terdav morning. The building owned by the
Staten Island Savings Bank and was not insured.
The amount Of could not be asccrtained and the
origin OF the fire s q mystery. For some time past
the house had been untenanted and the "Rocky
Hollow Gang" had possession Of the building until
recently when the threatened their arrest Il
they did not keep out o. it. The supposition Is taat
the ruans, out OF revenge. set fire TO tho buiidin&
Year: 1879

CAPT. STARKEY favors us with semi
facetious communication, wherein he an
nounces the reconstruction of the Greenback
ticket. Nearly all of the original nominees
seem to have declined. Ara Barton's long
suppressed letter of declination is at last
given to the public, and Billy Meighen's let
ter, accepting the deadly breach, is also pre-
sented. The Captain and his cohorts an
nounce their determination to shake things
up politically and carry the country by storm.
The Captain is regular Don Quixote in the
political field, but to make his expedition
interesting he needs Sancho Panza to hold
him level. Otherwise there is danger Of his
being worsted by the windmills.
Year: 1879

THE attempt to make the murder of
Dixon at Yazoo City, Miss, political issue,
is simply contemplate. The fellow was
himself desperate character-a thief, bully,
gambler and murderer-and naturally had
many personal enemies, ono of whom took
his life. The fact that he was native
Southerner and a Democrat proves that
there was no political animus in the affair.
1t was row between roughs, which ought
to have resulted in the taking off of both,
yet fortunately ended in the death of the
worst of the two.
Year: 1879

THE ruling passion strong in death. Wild
Bill, the Desperate who was killed at Dead
wood about two years ago, was in life very
fond of making an exhibition of himself,
and for year or two travelled with variety
company all over the States. He was pre-
pairing for another tour when he was shot.
His body was exhumed few days ago and
found to be completely petrifed. Though
the soM has left it's tenement of clay, the
instinct that governed it seems to have re-
mained, and Wild Bill dead promises to be
as great IN attraction as Wild Bill living.
Year: 1879

The claim of the United States upon
Great Britain for 100000 damages for the
Fortune Bay outrage upon our fishermen is
but beginning. The provisions OF the
treaty are so indefinite that even Philadel-
phia lawyer cannot tell what waters our fish
ermen may occupy or what they are excluded
from. The treaty will have to be thoroughly
revised in order that the m Understandings
now arising may cease.
Year: 1879

HE Republican papers are making great
ado over the bulldosing of Dixon at Yazoo
City. It consisted of his being visited by a
delegation of citizens, and warned not to run
for sheriff of the county. If Cole Younger
should quit his residence in Saltwater and
attempt to run for sheriff in Rice county,
would not the citizens of Northfeld be apt
to bulldose him in the same manner? Yet
the presumption of Younger would be no
greater than was that of his fellow desperate
in Mississippi.
Year: 1879

SEVERAL. New York reporters claim to have
seen the crypt wherein the bones of Stewart
lie. The guard who kept watch over the
place refused to say, however, that the bones
were there, and as the stone that covered the
receptacle weighed several tons the re-
porters declined to raise it for the purpose
of verifying their suspicious.
Year: 1879

THE Chicago Tribune has discovered a
conspiracy between Gen. Logan and the
superintendent of the new postoffice there
by which the workmen are to be parceled
ont to the members of the legislature who
voted for Dirty-Work. Each of these is al
lowed the privilege of naming three men
who will be employed on the work, while
Logan himself reserves the right to nom-
mate ten men. If there is any truth in the
report to which the Tribune gives currency,
it is very disreputable business, to say the
least
Year: 1879

A FRIEND of Casanave declares that the
saddle-colored statesman is on the rampage
in dead earnest and proposes, before his
''mad" leaves him, to tell all he knows about
the electoral frauds of 1877. He considers
that he has nothing to lose, as his reputation
and property are both gone, and he might as
we'll show those who have brought him to
this sorry plight that "e'en the worm, when
trod upon, will turn" All we have to say
about the matter Isl Go it, worm, even if
you do get trod upon.
Year: 1879

The fear manifested in the British parlia-
ment of the organization of militia compan-
les in Ireland is very foolish. It has often
been demonstrated that the BEST way to dis
arm foe is to show him that you do not
fear him. We venture to say that if the
Irish were permitted to bear arms with as
few restrictions as are imposed upon the
Scotch and English, they would, within q
few years, be as loyal to the crown as either
of the other peoples.
Year: 1879


james Starkey, Esq, St. Paul, Minnesota.
DEAR SIR Yours, as chairman of the State
central committee of the National Greenback
Labor party of this State, bearing date the llth
inst, has been received. in which you inform
me that the executive committee of said State
central committee have decided to place my
name on the State National Greenback Labor
ticket candidate for the Office of Governor.
In answer to which l feel compelled to say it is
high compliment to which am undeserving,
and would much prefer being numbered in the
ranks.


Yet, being fully in harmony with the princi-
Piles advocated by that party, and deeply i'm
pressed with the necessity of their sdoption in
order that repu ublcan institutions may be as
sured to future generations, I therefore do
not feel at liberty to plead my privilege. but
will with pleasure submit to the decision of
on the ticket that they in their wisdom may
decide.


Having full faith that all who are in favor of
a peoples government will soon be with us,
and they are many; hence we should be of
good cheer. True, ''wise counsels may accele-
rate, mistakes may delay" but just cause
will in its time triumph. Yours truly,


WI. MEIaHEN
On motion, the committee adjourned to
meet on call of chairman, to fill vacancy of
attorney general on the State ticket.


Trusting the above may be of some inter
est to your readers, and referring to late
issue of the GLOBE wherein you refer to the
late election in Kentucky, you advise the
GreenbSHkers to turn their toes towards the
primroses, we simply say your advice will
not be followed. The National Greenback
Labor party believes its principles are right,
and to that end are enlisted for the fight. 1t
will not down until the financial system of
the government is SO established as to benefit
alike rich and poor, and honest labor re-
ceives its just reward.


Pardon me for reminding you that the
National Greenback Labor party in 1873
polled one million three hundred thousand
votes, and elected fifteen members of Con-
gress. That party is still increasing its
numbers, statements of the money. power
press to the contrary Notwithstanding; and
the next fall Greenback vote of this State
will make the scales drop from the eyes of
the skeptical. Yours truly,


JAS. STARKEY,


Chairman State Central Committee.
Year: 1879

The entertainment was good one
and Notwithstanding the slim attend
ance, the programme was carried out
to the end. The specialities of the
"big four" were enjoyed largely as
were also the ohsracterizations by the
the different members Of the company.
Year: 1879

All who wish to save money should
pay their water tax before the first Of
February, IS after that date five per
cent. will be added to the bill. Those
who pay this month or early next
month will avoid the crowd.
Year: 1879

Mayor Latrobe, of Baltimore, has
just bought doll. And this is why he
did it; A day or two ago he received a
letter, written in childish haod and
shockingly misspelled, but evidently
sincere Il am little hellen," it said,
"snd | want little dolly for christmas,
and | ant got no pspy to buy me any
and mamma ant got no money to buy it
either SO ] will not have no fun at christ
mas SO | think you have got lots of
money so you will please buy me little
dolly for christmas you can can get a
pretty one fer ten cents
Year: 1879

A couple of young men from Rock


Island had very perilous adventure in


the river above the government bridge
a couple of afternoons since. A flock OF
ten geese flew from the Davenport and


Northwestern railroad track over to the
middle of the river. and landed amid the
thick masses of floating ice they seemed
unable to rise from the ice, and reused
the'pity of the young..men aforesaid, who
hurried to the guard bouae on the island,
procured a skiff and get out 10 r. cue the
geese. There was clear space Of water
from their starting place to point above
that where the geese alighted on the ice;
and making that place they turned down
stream for the geese, which were now
passing under the bridge between piers
Nos. and s. In five minutes the
youths were surrounded by ice so thickly
that they were:helpless, and were oblge
to float with the ice and current. They
cried to persons on the bridge for help
and men in the engine house on the draw
ran down with ropes and threw them to
to the imperiled navigators, who cfutchec
them eagerly. But ropes could not hold
their craft great while in that current
with the ice passing against it power


fully; SO they tied the ends of two line
to the bow and stern of the skiff, and th'
men on the bridge took hold OF the othel
ends and pulled the skif, with 1T


occupants, clear out of the water, anC
held them for several minutes until th'
masses OF ice had hoated under the boa


and another clear sheet of water wa


presented; then they were lowered again
and they made for the island shore will
Year: 1879

Every body must talk about something.
The poor fellow who was told not to talk
for fear that the people would find out that
he was a fool, made nothing by the ex-
pertinent. He was considered 2 fool be-
cause he did not talk on some subject or
otner. Everybody must have something
to say, or give up society. OF coufse,
the topics of conversation will No
knowledge. If man is inter "a
science, he will talk abe~N


and ii he is familiar wig


and is an intelligent and persi,


he will naturally bring forI7S


topics in his conversation. So WI
and religious questions. "Out Ae
abundance of the heartt the mouth speak
eth" That Of which the mind is full,
that with which it is furnished, viii
come out in expression.


The very simple reason why the world
is full of gossip is that those who indulge
in it have nothing else in them. They
must interest themselves in something
They know nothing but what they learn
each day in intercourse with and obser-
vation of their neighbors. What these
neighbors do, what they do say, what
happesss to them in their social and bus.
iness affairs, what they wear, these be-
come the questions of supreme interest.
The personal and social life around them
this is the book under constant perusal,
and out of this comes that pestiierous
conversation which we call gossip. The
world is full of it, and in million houses,
all over the country, nothing is talked of
but the personal affairs of neighbors.


What is the cure for gossip? Simply
culture. There is a great deal OF gossip
that has no malignity in it. Good-na-
tured people talk about their neighbors
because, and only because, they have
nething else to talk about.


Gossip is always a personal confession
either OF malice or imbecility, and the
young should not only shun it, but by
the most thorough culture relieve them
selves from all temptations to indulge in
it. 1t is low, frivolous, and too often a
dirty business. There are, country
neighborhoods in which it RACES like
pest. Churches are split in pieces by it.
Neighbors make enemies by it tor lie.
In many persons it degenerates into
chronic disease, which is practically in
curable. Let the young cure it while
| they NAV.
Year: 1879

"A Connecticut school teacher re-
Gently called the village blacksmith ga
son of Vulcan" and the smith-a mighty
man was he, with strong and sinewy
hands-hit the luckless pedagogue pelt
that would have knocked in the side of
8 mountain, and then had him arrested
on the charge of using language calcu-
lated to provoke breach of the peace.
Year: 1879

several small articles, on Friday evening.
Early Saturday morning John Roach was ar


rested for being drunk, and on searching
him at the station gold watch and chain


we're found in his pocket. The authorities
we're confident that the watch was stolen,
but did not know where from. He was sent
TO Jail for five days for being drunk, aud
yesterday afternoon Mrs. Leppa came to the
station in search Of her watch, and immedi-
ately recognized the watch that was taken e
from Roach as her property. A charge OF OF
larceny was made against Roach, and he will
be arrested on the expiration of his sem
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Year: 1879

Notice is hereby given that under and by vir-
tue of a judgment entered on the 23d day Of
May, 1879, in the District Court. second
judicial district, Ramsey county State of Mime
sota against the hereinafter described real estate
situate, lying and being in said city and county,
on an assessment warrant for
Year: 1879

1t is only very reasonable request the soldier
makes of the Pension Office, when asking if his APP
plication for has been received and yet the
Office sends no reply. He is poor and wants his
money soon as possible, and is anxious to know if
the mail has carried the application safely to the
Office How easy it would be to answer per postal
card on one side of which would be printed: Your
application for arrears received at this Office" If
John Smith forwards his application and it comes to
hand all clerk has to do will be to write John
Smiths name and residence on the face of this card
and throw it in the mail basket Hundreds Of these
Endorsements could be made in a day by one man
Year: 1879

II legislation is corrupt, purify it. The nation is
made up of parts if its springs are unpolluted the
great river will be likewise; and then too, all the
States are represented 10y Senators, who prevent
any infringement upon legitimate rights


In conclusion, the great political need Of the hour
is closer cement of loyalty to country whose
fostering care we owe all that we enjoy of liberty
and prosperity,
Year: 1879

We are pleased to hear from soldier friend re-
siding at Brttsvile, Mitchell county, Kansas, that
the soldiers of that county propose the ensuing
Fourth of July to get up grand reunion, We
think this an admirable idea. The Fourth of July is
an admirable time to organize these societies. and
we hope that soldiers all over the country will imi-
tate those of Mitchell county Let us hear of these
proceedings on the Fourth of July as well as those
of Decoration day.
Year: 1879

In anticipation Of very important business in Con
gress, which thought might eyentuate to the
great benefit of soldiers especially the Equalization
Bounty Bill we have delayed the issue of the paper
to a later day than usual 1t is the general pre-
sumption now that Congress viii adjourn early in
June and, if So our paper will 60 to press on an
early day in that month
Year: 1879

To DESTROY INSECTS.-The Journal
of Chemistry publishes recipe for the
destruction of insects, which if it be
one-half as efficacious as it is claimed
to be, will prove invaluable. Hot alum
water is a recent suggestion as an in
secticide 1t will destroy red and black
ants, cockroaches, spiders, chinch bugs
and all the crawling pests which infest
our homes. Take two pounds of alum
and dissolve it in three or four quarts
of boiling water let it stand on the
fire till the alum disappears then ap-
ply it with brush, while nearly boil
ing hot, to every joint and crevice in
your closets, bedsteads, pantry shelves
and the like. Brush the crevices in the
skirting or mop boards, if you suspect
that they harbOr vermin. If, in white
washing ceiling, plenty of alum is
added to the lime, it will also serve to
keep insects ut IL distance. CockrOaches
will flee the paint which has been
washed in cool alum water. Sugar
barrels and boxes can be freed from
ants by drawing a chalk mark just
around the edge of the top of them.
The mark must be unbrOken, or they
will creep over it but continuous
chalk mark half an inch in width will set
their depredatiOns at naught. Powder
ed alum or bOrax will keep the chinch
bugs at a respectful distance and
travellers should always carry pack
age in their hand bags to scatter over
and under their pillows in places where
they have reason to suspect the pres
ence of such bed-fellOws.