The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-01-13
miscellaneous


two million dollars during December.
Kentucky has $40 colored schools, for
the support Of which the tax levy for the en-
suing year is ~, ,e2e28
The amount of the State debt of Ken.
tuoky, Oct. 1, 1875, was q, AK, 400, for which
abundant resources are on hand to iQuidate
the same many times over.
Barry Sullivan, a veteran tragedian,
who retired from the stage sixteen years ago,
reappeared in Richard III. At Memphis to a
crowded house Monday evening.
Washington dispatches emphatically
contradict the revived sensational reports that
evidence has been discovered which involves
Orville and Fred. Grant in the whisky
frauds.
The English stock and bond holders Of
the Erie railway propose a court Of arbitration
for the settlement Of all differences concerning
the road, of which court Gov. Tilden is their
choice tor President.
1t Is estimated that the manufacture of
vinegar, which is no: under espionage Of the
revenue officers, has at Chicago alone furnish
ed market annually for 4O0, 900 taxable gal.
Ions Of whisky, which have not paid any tax.
James Book, the defaulting city treas
urer Of Buffalo, N. Y, returned to that city on
the 9Th, gave himself up, and was arraigned
in the police court and bailed in $4,000. He
claims, If allowed to do 10, he can pay all the
claims Of the city.
This Wisconsin State Grange, P. of H.,
has elected the following officers for the ensu-
ing year: Master, J. H: Osborne; Overseer,
f. H. Benton; Lecturer, Mrs. H. E. Chamber
lain; Steward, G. w. Foster. Osborne is one
of the present board of railroad commissioners
of the State.
It was rumored in Washington Mon.
day that both President Grant and Secretary
Bristow would be summoned to st. Louis as
witnesses in the case Of Babcock, the President
to be called by the defense and ihe' Secretary
by the prosecution.
A Washington telegram says it is al
most positively settled that Mr.. Ferry will not
be disturbed in his position OF president OF the
Senate pro tenn. Several Senators who orig
inally voted against him in the caucus declare
their intention to oppose any attempt to go
into new election.
The harbor, river and canal at Buffalo,
N. Y, were entirely clear of ice on the Sd, and
the tug Ingram left port for Ashtabula. With
In three or four days several canal boats had
also lett for Ashtabula and several boat loads
Of wheat had been shipped to Lockport. This
open navigation at the beginning OF January
is unprecedented.
The internal revenue agent, who is su-
perintending government sales OF land in
South Carolina, for non.psyment Of direct
taxes, reports that the town property in Beau
fort, s. c., belonging to the government, was
sold Dec. Goth for q, 900, considered a fair
price. The sales Of Hilton Head and other sea
islands was to be begun Immediately
u In regard to the special dispatch to an
eastern paper from St. Louis, saying that there
are ugly rumors there duplicating Col. Fred.
Grant and Orville Grant, 10th the Secretary of
tho Treasury and Solicitor Wilson authorize
the statement to be made that they have neith-
er seen ner heard Of the least evidence to iusti-
" the use Of those names in connection with
the frauds. l....... :,..... .. ..;..
Presi1ent Grant sent q message to the
Senate, transmitting the report of Dr. Linder-
man as to the best adapted point at which to
4OVASO . OA0uOA AA1At III t0N Q11S6183lppl VNllCys
1.-THE proposed mint Is to be confined exclu-
stvely to tho coinage Of silver, DR.. Linderman
thinks the advantages are in favor Of Indian
apolis, but If the new mint is intended to meet
allthe requirements Of the Mississippi Valley,
thea 81. Louis. s...> :....:! ,-:.,.:,:. ..i >
$; The log crop of Michigan is thus
st3ted: The available crop for 1876 held over
from last season is 494, ,409. OH feet, which,
added to the crop proposed to be put in this
winter, aggregate 2,ioe, ,i2e.07l feet. It Iis
probable that the expectations Of operators in
the woods will fall short, as there is no snow
In the woods, and the streams are free Of ice.
Loe-runntng on some streams is in progress. =
ssate OF ahairs never before known in the
State.
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