The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-09-09
CHICAGO CORRESPONDENCE.
The DrOuth-The Grain CrOp-Prices-
Money - Business - Webster Bros
African Methodist CONFERENCE.-The
cage and Northwestern Railway


the DrOuth-Ihe Grain CrOp-HflCeS-
Money Business Webster Bros
African Methodist CONFERENCE.-The
cage and Northwestern Railway
ANUS IN enfs.
CHICAGO, Aug &c, 1S71.-The long season
of dry weather was relieved by a copious
shower early this morning. which lasted sever
al hours, and did an immense amount of good
III the northern, western and central portions
of the city, though In the extreme southern
part of the city there was but little rain The
northern portion of the state has suffered Sc
verely from drouth for some weeks. though
there have been occasional showers III some 10
calltles. Still the
GRAIN CROP
throughout this state and the Northwest will
be very large, az the acreage exceeds that of
last year, and the yield in many places sur
passes expectations The
PRICES
of wheat, Ne. 2, ranges from $3l.1715 to $1.20,
with an upward tendency. II there should
be large European demand this season, SO
to ensure fair price for the grain crop,
there viii be good times for farmers this
fall
has been abundant at the banks, and little call
for It, But it Is beginning to so into the
country, and it Is expected that there will soon
be large demand for it to move the grain
crops.
BUSINESS
has been unusually quiet, but begins to be
more active Our wholesale merchants have
been making large preparations for the fall
trade, especially III dry goods, hardware, boots
and shoes, clothing and millinery.
Among the large dealers In Millinery Goods,
who have made Chicago the faVorte resort for
the milliners of the Northwest. is the old, we'll
known firm of
WEBSTER BROS,
which, IN sixteen years business here, has
earned reputation fcl keeping the best class
of Millinery Goods in this market. Their
large store of six stories, 81 Wabash avenue,
lis filled with the amplest stock of silks, vel
vets, ribbons, flowers, laces, straw ana fancy
goods, and everything desirable for the trade,
in the latest styles. They make a speciality of
Kid Gloves and Fine Laces, and manufacture
their Own straw goods from the freshest de-
signs. Their supply for the fall trade is I'M
usually large and attractive. Their Retail
Department Is stocked with the choicest and
most fashionable goods for those wishing to
buy in small quantities. The marked features
of this house is the superior quality and style
of their goods. Purchasers Of this line of
goods will find their orders promptly and sat
filled.
THE AFRICAN METHODIST CONFERENCE,
the states of Illinois, Indiana and
Michigan have been holding a six days ses-
sion here and are not through yet. There
are at least three colOred Bishops present.
The body displays a good deal of ability and
zeal, and acts very much like white religious
bodies The members don't seem to have any
prejudice against color.
The twelfth annual report of the
CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY COM
has just been issued. from which [ CLEAN the
following facts The company now operates
IL 238 miles in the states of Illinois, Iowa and
Wisconsin. The gross earning of their various
lines for the past fiscal year were Sl1 ,69l 9l4,
a decrease on the previous year Of 9S4O, 5l3,
which was due to the general depression of
business throughout the West. Bat it is cred
table to the management that, with this de
tlclt Ia the gross earnings, they reduced the
operating expenses 81, $50, I91, and the taxes,
81, 019, making total reduction of 81 ,70l 81.
Their net increase was %, SSt, 537, on which
two semi-annual dividends of per cent. Oh
both the common and preferred stock, amount
ing to SO, 55l. 27S, leaving a balance III the
treasury Of 1888, 500, The capital stock of the
Is Ss35, 1875, 9I2, and its bonded debt,
SIS, 0i9,000, making a total of 1913, 1892.
The principal changes III the officers are the
retirement of the General Manager, Geo. Dun
lap, and the election of James IL. Howe, for a
long time the attorney of the company, as his
successor, and the appointment of b. Q. Cook
as attorney liz place OF Mr.. Howe. The cOmpG-
ny Is now building road from Madison,
through the B3IaboO valley, to La Crosse, to
connect with the La Crosse, Trempeaeau and
Prescott road, to give them direct line to st.
Paul, and have sold 81, 900 Menomnee
Extension Gold Bonds, to complete the gap
between Fort Howard and Escana1a. 50 as to
connect with its line to Lake Superior. But
the browning glory of this company is that no
passenger has been killed or seriously injured
on any Of its lines during the year.
AuUsEMUNTs,
There have been some changes in the the
atrical world here Col. Wood has taken pos
session Of the Museum, r8htted cleaned and
painted it, ana introduced many new attrac-
uons-amoDg others huge whale, sixteen
feet in circumference,-and has very credita-
bic company under the management of Mr..
Langrlshc.
Aiken has gone to Hooley's Opera House,
AlcVicker's has been rebuilt and viii open
The Mnstres have returned to the Dearborn.
The Globe is looking for a customer