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election they parcel ont tho harshals, Col
leetoFs, Posemhsters' Appraisers, dsusera,
and pctty clerks among those who will pack
canctses, oulldo2o conventions, and gener-
ally do all manner OF work to have their en-
pIoyer elected. Tho main duty OF "il Federal
officers is to hare tho Senator OF hepresenta-
two In congroas to whom they owe their
places re-c3octet!. resorting to vhatcver
means mny 'ba necessary 70 accom-.
plan thas end Inc ires'dens aud
all considerations OF public service are
ignored, and appointments are made ex"
clusively to purchase caucus aid IN tho per"
aonal service OF the member OF Congress.
1t has not been year s'neo tho Presfdene
and seerotary OF tue Treasury made An ap.
pointmont OF mn officer In this State, and
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An IMPOSSIBLE PROPOSITION.

beltor time than now 10 remedy them.
An IMPOSSIBLE PROPOSITION.
There Is a class Of men In tho religious
world WHO arc qnite unconscious Of the fact,
apparent enough to tho community at large,
that they have outlivetl their proper nge by q
generation or even by century. Tho world,
In the progress Of the race, has advanced be-
yond their ideas, and can no moro return To
them than man can 60 back to his cradle.
But these good men, intent upon given
project, which Is tbs securing Of some frag-
ment Of tho wreok Of old, outworn institu-
tiona, consider tho worlds advance q de-
gensrncy, and make fussy ado and pothor
over The evil limos upon which they havo
fallen. II ons goos to Scotland, he finds
sven now representatives Of the ancient Gov
onanters, who bawail the changes which havo
taken place since tho days whei the Scotch
monarch, nobility, and people were sworn
upon the Bible TO uphold true-bluo Presby-
tsriantsm. Pass into England, mud n host Of
respectable clergmsn will assure sou shns
the Establishment IL the necessary bulwark
against Romanism and 1nfidelity, and that
those who seek its overthrow, whether they
know 1t or not, are tho enemies Of Chris
tian,tv. Wa hava . similar nat NJ raasonora
and ,1.,rista In tl,,a country and thav have
inat l,aon ho,,,;no a convent;on In tb;s c;,v
witch inv oalled a u Nat;onn, Reform Con.
v.nt;on rrha ,,,,.o, 20, - ,n,;.t ,,ror y.
..,a;r,- H. eoaa,,ise,,, ,..1;,a - .ts mi,
n n. rnb1;, schools uhioh ot1 c,.s,os ~
rat,o,orI..s .,a o,;tn t.-nd ~ arnnort. :. ~
onfo-ca q ss.hhoth laws n nd re1;o,on. or.ot.
monts. md to soenro m amontlm.nt ~ tha
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nfoVfckeF'a Theatre.
Msdtson street, between Dearborn a1d Stats.
engagement Of 7. 8. ChaufrAu. ''kit."
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Haverty's Theatre.
y Randolph atrect, between Clark and l.AgAtto,
!Engaasnleot Of Robert McWAde. "Trip Van winkle."'
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Monroe street, between 6tAss and Dearborn. yAude.
villa md novelty.
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Ahelph1 Theatre.
Monro4 street. corner Dearborn. slack a4d Jill
aud :" The Two 0rphans"
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pson,. ubo tb,nt +ho rndt.r, ,ra = So,v,.
tro,,den n.onIs .bnn1d hovo sc.n ths Widow
pv..w,rst eif.uru ,tnn tut, tha iTrttod p,n,os
r,,,r, n III. 49,, ". at,,ar A.. md ~ +<.n,,,na
t.,,s.n-"1 AL, t;,..,c, r., .t1t1,a, ), ssa. -.
wisc IT N, lats lamcn..d H. as,,.xrv ~ ths
pattowoto,nt. Nation nsw ~ n1,.,os.r.n..o, nv
~ .omsthtn0 of N. I,nI Uo ~, ths snths,
of pasruo. and ba at Ats.wIs-.u sud ons.xr'
so Tiers II eonslcrub,n lat of Hr,,. As,r.xuv.
and Il rome, intn co,,rt far Inn ru,no.a NJ oust.
inr Tou 1Ioyux. Jonn g. U.,.r,. &. r. Howru.
ami o,hcrs from rcrt.tn nro,rrtv a,lrurd n h.'
fonv h WI.,nv pK..w.n 'an,i }cr ,oy.1 1ho,,.c
Ons shon1i hovr iran t},o ,xi,,ow n. .he ,,rrw
ncar .I,,.,r.. nuuuMonn. dres,e,i IN ,ha hahtla.
mani. suited tn tor rant. VIZ: nm .rea hn,sc,
hlankct. a nalr NJ b,fTalo.,crt,in. tanned viii,
tho .Ei,, o,. ,,oc+, ,fu. r,n,is f,or, ,,..--stt,
mi 1,ran with the siocwa nj In, ann, onlmoi.
rsir ornamsntgd with a row of oliver ,x,ir,'
t,u.r,rr f.o,, d,11.. n , t,,,.a ao.n.
,,c,,. and h.ant,fullv }nr,r5 viii ~,
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New Chicago Theatre.
CLARK street. between Lake and Randolph. Emsrson'a
fttln1treIs.
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Tho 1fmss' pnsumattc tubea appear to b. ar,
proof.
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citizen OF Springfield who camo up last n'ght
ssys tho train passed tbs Irmss account Of the IT,
Louis dFa 1t Bloomington.
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The only thing Of any Intcsest yss developed By
the pnsHmattc tubes was tho labosed description
tteff0f.
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The schene OF ths Chicago 7gnss ta employing
pnenMhttc tutes seems 10 work. That papaE so-
cured thEae lines about tho 81. Louis dEs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03

wagon train several miles long across a
country open on one side to the enc
my's assaults. Such was the work
which Chefket initiated, and his COM
rade in arms brought to a safe conclu-
sion on Sunday last. Supplies If food
and ammunition had first to traverse
the winding road down the Isker valley,
where, doubtless, little save physical
obstacles lad to be encountered, bat
when, at Great Lukovitz the wagon
train quilted Isker and struck out north
east for Plevna, every mile of track was
LIABLE TO BE A BATTLE FIELD,
unless ample care was taken to keep
the foe at respectful distance. The
wagons were compelled to follow the
highway, which is in good order. No
danger was apprehended except on the
right, seeing that the Russians were post
ed only on cross routes and beyond the
Vid. Accordingly, due precautions were
adopted from the outset, after putting
Lrkovitz, to occupy every village on the
exposed flank with horsemen supported
by infantry, Two thousand cavalry,
one-half of which were regulars, &C
companied the column, and hence the
inadequate Russian horse sent against
them were unable to do any mischief
The first village attacked by Count
Stackelderg on the 29th inst.-Raschita,
or Rakita, as som etim es printed--is we'll
to the westward of the main road The
Russian commander, although he was
early in the field,
COULD NOT MAKE ANY IMPRESSION ON THE
ESCORT,
being driven off by mere sight Of the
incoming foot soldiers On the Dist the
covering detachments had moved
through the villages bordering the Vid
to Tenen (called Temin in the Russian
account), and here, being still distant
from the wagon train, Col. TotIebin es-
sayed in vain to break through the line
and reach the convoy. AS the village
named is near Plevna, and as Totlebin
retired to post Of observation after his
Intellectual advance, it is now obvious
that henceforWard the success Of the
operation was assured. On the 22d the
whole collection Of transports halted at
Dabruk, about six miles from the Vid.
AS both the Russian cavalry command
ers, even if they were sustained by in
family, had been unable to make any
impression on the Osmanlis,
NO FURTHER PERIL COULD HAVE BEEN IN
CURED,
save from a force moving out Of the
Roumanian lines and striking south
vest. Osman Pasha took care to guard,
and thus, on the 23d, after rapid
march, the train VIGOROUSLY crossed
the Vid and entered Plevna. The Turk
ish garrison Of that stronghold is now
saved from starvation,-a foe more diff
cult to repulse than the battalions of the
car.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03

The latest advices from Egland rel
alive to the wheat crop, are gloomy IN
the extreme. The Mark Lane Express
states that samples of the best wheat
sell as low as forty shillings per quarter,
and that a very large portion of the
crop will be entirely unstable, and I'M
fit for use. It also thinks that India,
Egypt and northern Russia Will not be
able to sell nearly as much of the crop
as was anticipated, and that England
must have all that she can get of the
surplus wheat in this country. There
is in fact scarcely question but that
the farmers of this country can secure
from SIZE to 81, 80 bushel for their
surplus wheat, and that without hold
ing it for any considerable length of
time. Those who can should hold on,
without paying interest on borrowed
money, should not be in a hurry to dis
pose of surplus wheat. There will be a
good market for it later this fall or next
spring. The graneries of the world are
empty, and the demand for the wheat
will not be met with one good crop.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03

THERE ssens to be no end of the diff
culties of the Mormon church. 1t APP
pears that Il strong element of Mono
gamists has sprung up in the church,
and is causing great trouble. Then the
young Brighams are conniving to get at
the head of the church, while most of
the apostles oppose giving so much
power to one man again. If Bill Nelson
could secure the conviction and execu-
ton of few more of the leaders of the
church, as we'll as leaders In the Noun
tain Meadows massacre, it might aid
materially in crushing out the whole sin
stricken nest
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03
Suit Against General Fremont.
New York Times.

Acting under instructions from the
solicitor of the treasury, United States
District Attorney Woodford began a
suit yesterday, in the United States Dis
trict Court, IN the name of the Govern
ment, to recover $4,000, which, it is
alleged, was enormously paid to General
John c. Fremont in 1861, shortly after
he was appointed Major-General of vol
unteers. 1t appears from the papers
in the case that he was appointed to
the position on May 10Th, 1861, but did
not actually take command until the
18th of the following July, although he
drew his full salary and double rationa
from the date of his appointment 1t
is claimed by the Government that he
was not entitled to receive any pay OF
emolument until the time he took com
mand.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03
tual famine must still succumb from
their enfeebled condition.

tual famine must still succumb from
their enfeebled condition.
OHIO LABOR TROUBLES
a special from Stubenville, Ohio, Of
the 10th INST, says squad of fifteen or
twenty men attempted to 90 to work at
the Stubenvllle Iron and Furnace Com
pany's coal mines this morning. They
were met by a large crowd of strikers.
VINO formed a line across the street and
gave them to understand that they
should not attempt to 90 down into the
shalt, except at the peril of their lives.
The men proceeded to the MAYORS
office and asked for protection. To-
morrow they will again ATTEMPT to 90
to work, when it is expected the all
thorities will be on hand to protect
them. Two ring-leaders among the
strikers have been arrested.
The miners at Rush Run struck this
morning because coal was being shipped
to this city.
THE TEXAS BORDER.
A Fort Stockton, Arizona special of
the 18th, says a private letter has been
received at that place from Silver City,
stating that thirty-fve persons have
been killed IN Cooks canon, and all the
hands of Wright's rancho, all by Indi-
ans. Wright's rancho is on the road
from Silver City to Fort Yuma.
NEW YORK STOCK swINDLING.
A special of the 25th from New York
says the investigating committee Of the
stock exchange will commence to-mor-
row their inquiry into the allegations
INVOLVING some of its members in the
dishonest practices thathave been made
public. At a preliminary meeting held
to-day Mr.. Julian, the clearinghouse
broker who exposed the sharp practice
Of the swindlers, told the committee
that he was prepared to substantiate
the statements published in the press,
and that he would confirm the truth of
the narration by putting in evidence his
books, checks. and other testimony.
Mr.. Julian will bring his books and pa
pers before the committe tomorrow af-
ternoon, and the investigation will be
held with closed doors
WHEAT EXPORTS
New York dispatches state that more
than a quarter of million bushels of
wheat are exported from that city each
day
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03

The progress of the war in Europe
seems to have come to a halt at last.
1t would not be strange if active cam
paigning did not begin again for some
time The struggle for about three
months has been-bloody in the extreme
and the combatants must be thoroughly
exhausted. The history Of warfare re-
cords few if any wars IN which SO large
number of men were slain in. SO brief
period of time It is possible that this
exhaustion was the cause of the neglect
on the part of the Russians to prevent
the revictualing Of Plevna. They knew
that starvation was slowly approaching
the Turkish force inside the Plevna for
tiications, and they made some prepare
ton to prevent reinforcements reaching
them But with small force and a
good deal Of bravery and ''cheek," the
Turkish escort of the wagon train sue
ceeded in battling and frightening his as
saiIants, until he had landed his precious
cargo within the Turkish lines. 1t is true
the Russian commander did not know
how large the Turkish escort was, and
naturally supposed it would be very
heavy and formidable. But every con-
sideration Of safety and victory ought to
have led him to find out, beyond per-
adventure, just how strong the force was
and to have risked great deal rather
than allow that wagon train to pass by
uncaptured He did neither, it appears,
and so the daring deed was successfully
accomplished.
Had the Russians been able to keep
away all reinforcement and supplies
from reaching Plevna, that fortress, APP
parently SO impregnable to the direct
assaults, would soon have succumbed to
a power stronger than arms, and the
Russian campaign would have been ma
terially advanced thereby. But now the
opportunity has passed by, and the war
will be heightened in consequence ofthe
neglect. The Turks will hold that for
tilted town for an indefinite length of
time, and the Russians will find it both
difficult and hazardous to proceed with
the campaign in Roumelia with this
great Turkish force lying hard upon
their long line of communications
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03
The Potato i'm England.

The latest reports about the potato
crop in England are the worst of ALL
According to the London Garden the re-
suit is 6 total destruction" For twenty
years there has been no attack of dis
ease so swift, SO general and SO COM
plete. Large plots of potatoes sound
and healthy to-day, are converted into
masses of rotten stems and purid tubers
tomorrow" The crops looked flourish
lag five weeks ago; but the almost IN
cessant rains have been destructive.
Nothing but severe drought can save
potatoes enough for seed. "The pros
pect is gloomy in the extreme"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03
Theirs. Washburne, and Moves.

fafl5 correspondence New York World.
Let me add a word that will be sure
to interest American readers. Mr..
Washburne and Gen. Noyes were among
those who went to offer their coincidence
to Nine. Theirs. They were received
with more than 1riendliness, for the re-
latlons between the two families have
always been of the most cordial charac-
ter. 1t is not too much to say that
these two men, who In the exersice of
their respective functions had passed
through many perils side by side, loved
each other Nine. Theirs said that the
name of Mr.. Washburne had been al
mos last upon her husbands lips. They
had been speaking ofthe retiringminister
at the breakfast table just before the
fail Seizure. NJ Theirs bad just re-
ceived a letter, in which Mr.. Washburne
asked him to name day for visit Of
introduction for Gen. Noyes and OF fare
well from the writer Mr.. Washburne
had also said that he wished at the
same time to offer NJ Theirs the rail
way rug which he had made for him in
America as a parting gift The old gentle
man appeared well pleased with this
mark ofkindness, and he said he would
write to the minister after breakfast, al
though he had very much to do. His
wife offered to write for him. "No, no,
he said at first, Il will write to Wash
burne myself" but after while he al
lowed himself to be persuaded. But
for this" added Nine Theirs, "you
would have received the last letter he
ever wrote" Nine Theirs, in spite of
the preoccupation of her grief, received
Gen. Noyes in the friendhest way,
though the general had too much tact
and good feeling to make an excessive
claim on her selfcontrol. He simply
exchanged a few words with her and
then joined one of the groups. Jules
Simon was heard to say to him, " You
will find as many friends in France as
there are republicans-not counting the
rest" and Gambetta, whose acquaint-
ance he next made, | dare say repeated
to him what he had previously been
saying to others, that the republican
party is SO we'll organized chiefly
by the exertions of NJ. Thiers-that it no
longer depends on any one life for its
certainty of success.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03

General Howard sticks his head out
of the tent these beautiful days, and as
he peers around at the waving grass
and hears the gentle rustling of bushes
and trees, he softly whispers to himself,
Indian Summers here"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03

Mr.. Morrow having received a major
ity, he was declared nominated.
A resolution to provide for the cleo
ton of state central committee dele
gates by counties, was tabled
Edward Soaring was nominated for
superintendent Of public instruction by
acclamation.
The convention adjourned sine die
shortly after midnight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03

to a question, Mr.. Finch, of Oshkosh,
stated that Hon. Gabe. Bouck was not a
candidate for governor. Balloting com
menced and proceeded with the follow
ing results:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03
ATTORNEY GENERAL

The nomination of candidate for at
torney general coming next, the follow
ing names were presented to the CON
vention: j. w. Morrow, of Monroe, J.
M. Smith, of Iowa, Jno Winans, of
Rock, w. III. Hurley, of Fond du Lac,
VIM. Kennedy, of Outagamie.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03

An Iowa justice refused to fine man
for kissing girl against her consent.
He thought she ought to have consent
ed.-Rocheaer Democrat.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03

THE burning of the patent office can
properly be called the model blaze of the
second century of the American eagle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03

On motion Of G. Babbtt of Rock the
thanks Of the convention were voted to
the central committee and chairman
Anderson for their services during the
past two years. Mr.. Black having re-
signed P. V. Deuster was appointed to
his place on the central committee be-
fore q third vote on attorn ely general
The names Of Winans, Rudd and Bailey
were withdrawn.
The following is the result of the bal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03

Before adjournment the convention
received dispatch from an officer OF
the northern fair association inviting
the nominee OF the convention for gov
ernor-Judge Mallory visit that city
during the progress ofthe exhibition and
address the people. After the evening
recess, the convention Immediately
proceeded to the nomination of a can
didate for ut.-governor. After the
presentation of the names of r. E.
Davis of Dane, by John Lees, of Buffa
10, seconded by A. S. Sanborn, Of Dane;
of Geo. King, of Green Bay; Conrad
Krez, of Sheboygan; Aug. n. Smith, Of
Outagamie; and David Fulton, of ST
Croix; on motion of ID. Fulton who de-
clined
R. E. DAVIS WAS NOMINATED BY ACCLAIM
Mr. Davis, being present. thanked the
convention for It's confidence IN sup,
porting him for two offices, but declined
the nomination rendered him. This
course was taken, he said, by no dissas
isfaction with the previous choice. He
intended to take the stump and most
heartily support the ticket.
On motion of G. III. Schmidt, of Man
itowac, Mr. Davis resignation of the
candidacy was not accepted
The names in connection with
the nomination Of secretary Of state
were presented as follows: VIM. Muir
ply, of Marquette, J. B. Hayes, oil
Dodge, Myron 2. Lindsey, of Brown,
Thos. Carmichael, of Eau Clare, Geo
w. Harvey, Of Winnebago, J. E. Dobbs,
Of Fond du Lac The following is the
result of the votes on the selection of a
candidate for secretary of state:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03
The Telephone in Mining Operations.
London Morning Post.


Hitherto no speaking signals to the
surface have been possible in mines of
great depth, and cord signals have been
very indefinite On Tuesday, DR.. Foster,
Government Inspector of Mines; and
his brother, an electrician, conducted
experiments at the Eliza Mine, st. Aus
tell, with the telephone, which has never
been tried in mine The little instru-
ment attached to covered copper wire,
was sent down the ventilating shaft, and
within quarter Of an hour speaking at
the bottom of the mine was distinctly
heard, even more audible than at the
bottom of the mine, where whispers at
the top and songs were sung and ques-
tons asked and answered, demonstrate
ing it's thorough adaptability to mines.
1t was used by miners and others who
had never seen the instrument before,
and being SO simple, efficacious, mex
pensive, and quickly fixed, it might be
adopted in every mine in the country
next week. An alarm calls attention
when speaking is desired at either end.
The importance of telephones in min
ing operations can scarcely be overesti-
mated, as the wire and instrument is
portable, and can be carried to the ex-
IRENE point of any mine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03

Total number of votes cast 241
Necessary to choice, l21.
At the conclusion Of this ballot the
names Mr.. Mitchell and Murphy were
withdrawn
SECOND BALLOT.
i L IL l. j ELL
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03
The second ballot resulted as follows

Mr.. Hayes having received a majority
Of the votes was declared nominee for
secretary of state and committee was
appointed to wait on him.
DAVIS ACCEPTS.
Mr.. Fulton here announced that Mr.
Davis had concluded to accept the stu
alton and the nomination for lieut. gov
ernor. The presentation Of names for
nomination for candidate for state treas
urer being in place the following were
offered: A Whitman of Manitowoc.
Anton Klaus Of Brown, Carl Ziller of
.Sheboygan.
Before the convention proceeded to a
ballot for treasurer, Mr.. Hayes appeared
tary Of state and spoke briefly, accept
ing the nomination. The
FIRST BALLOT
for candidate for state treasurer re-
suited as follows:
Whole number of votes - 1872
Necessary to choice Observation-Disclosures. III
klaus .-...-......-... ......-.., ..-........ 81
Eingle.. ................. 81
Whitman. ................. 81
St0ppenback ............ ~
FILLER ......:............. 10
The following is the
SECOND BALLOT:
Whole number of votes cast. .............. 215
Necessary to choice. 1913
Klaus. ............ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 95
hinge -.................... %
w nltman. 70
StOppenOach ~
The names Of Messrs. Whitman and
Stoppenbach were withdrawn, and the
THIRD BALLOT
was taken.
hole number Of votes cast. ............. 223
Necessary to choice l12
X aus. Observation-Disclosures. ....... n
Ringe. Observation-Disclosures. ...... JAG
Mr. Ringle, having received major
ity, was declared the nominee for treas
uref.
THE STATE COMMITTEE.
The chair here announced the state
central committee, district selections
having been reported to him in accord
ance with his request, as follows:
First district, A. 0. Wilson and P. II.
Carney; second district, A. G. Parkinson
and A. S. Kellogg; third district, III. II.
Gray and S. G. Rudolph; fourth dis
trict, j. Black and E. Franklenburg;
fifth district, j. Rankin and P. III. Smith !;
sixth district, J. Hayes and w. S. War
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03
The names of Messrs. Whitman and
Stoppenbach were withdrawn, and the

Mr.. Ringle, having received major
ity, was declared the nominee for treas
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03

A Calcutta dispatch of the 25th says
plenteous rain has fallen in many of
the worst famine districts. Agricultural
work is active, and the crops are
making rapid progress. There can be
no reasonable doubt that the tide of the
great calamity has been turned, but
vast numbers of those who survive ac-