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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-01-09
.Ensiish Crop Reports.

The Mark Lane Express reviews the
corn trade Of the past week and says the
appearance Of the youn e wheat plant is salts
factory in spite of the termination of grain
having been slow, owing to the saturated con-
dition of the soil. The weather has been very
severe in Scotland, but in the south q fair
breadth of land is under wheat In the upper
districts farm labor is still much behind hand.
The position of the grain trade at Mark Lane
and the prospect is decidedly strong, and
with the turn Of the year it is likely that
considerable activity viii ensue Supplies OF
English wheat continue very limited, and
though holders have not been able to obtain
higher prices, the tendency has certainly
been in tLeir favor. Imports Of foreign
wheat into London have been more mod
crate, last Mondays the S1st ut returns
showing 4 total of only 1000 quarters,
the decrease being due t.,ling Of ii az.
rivals Of Indian produces lnd the closing u
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popular resort is called Woodward Gar
.dens, which attracts thousands Of people

popular resort is called Woodward Car
.dens, which attracts thousands of people
on Sundays. 1t is such remarkable
place of entertainment that it calls for
more than a passing notice. The price
of admission is only two bits. When in
side you find the ground very extensive,
covering good many acres, while the
variety Of sights is of such rare and
unique character that you don't wonder
that thousands go and see them. On all
sides you find curiosities from all parts Of
the world in mineralogy, ichthyology
crustaceans, nj llusks, insects, ornitholog
and quadrupeds. In strolling over the
grounds the eye falls upon parterres of
the rarest of exotics, while the melodies
from aviaries of birds from every cline
delight the ear. You can plunge into
Illuminated caverns filled with aqua
RUNS of fish of all kinds; you can re-
cline on green, velvetY slopes, shad-
ed with grotesque trees from all
QUARTERS of the globe, while at your feet
runs a crooked, ripping stream over its
rocky bed, and then forming succession
Of cascades before it debouches into
pond, where the boat is at the disposal Of
amateur oarsmeE you may behold vari-
Gus strata Of rock Of immense size piled
up to initiate wild natural beauty, with
dimples of hillock wet with spray of
fountains and fringed with trailing vines;
you can step into an immense enclosure
and take a look at an unsurpassed col
lection Of wild, ravenous animals confined
IN cages, and who, when p1odded by their
keepers, will startle you with their roar
ings;; you can while away an hour in a
concert room, where visitors are refreshed
with a band of music; or you can
pass another hour in an amphitheater and
become dazed with feats Of zampillereos-
tation and all sorts of wonderful perform
ances. And all this for twenty five cents,
and of a Sunday as well as week days.
Sueh is life in San Francisco that / can
not realize am living in an American
cifu sess ~ 55S -
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of the North Russian ports. The most notice.
able feature of the week has been the revival
OF demand for wheat from country mill
ers, who have purchased more freely at the
extreme prices Of the previous week, and on
Friday atan advance of six pence to a shil I
ling per quarter. A steady continental de-
mand is also observable as exports con
tinue at the rate of 5000 and 5000 quarters
per week, and a fair outward movement in
variably exercised hardening effect on
prices. The stocks of wheat in London are
considerable but consisting Of Calcutta and
other hard varieties. The price of American.
and such descriptions as are valued for their
flour producing properties has been in no wise
depressed The increased country de-
mand is the natural result Of the wants of the
country after a deficient harvest It is not
unreasonable to look for a hardening of prices,
now that there is likely to bea diminution Of
imports. There have been numerous arrivals
of maize cargoes at ports of call, and there
are more sellers than buyers, but 29s. 9d@3Os.
have been paid for mixed American spot.
Trade for this article has been steady and last
weeks prices well maintained Arrivals of
wheat cargoes at ports of call have been SO
moderate and the demand so steady that prices
have been well supported. Barley is steady
while maize, under the pressure of large. ar
rivals, has ruled in buyers favor. @eS
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-01-09
Personal ana 1mpersonal.

The public debt statement shows a
decrease in the public debt for December Of
81 62s.
Apheus Gutter, a prominent citizen,
died at the Grand Hotel Cincinnati, on the
night of the list.
Or. J. S. Jones, surgeon, playwright
and manager Of the Old fremont Theatre, ia
Boston dsed on the goth.
Conking's Senate committee to inves-
tigate the relations of this country with Mex
leo had a two hours session on the Sd.
At the dinner, Of the Banks Club in
Boston on the Goth, Gen. Butler in speaking Of
the political situation, defended the Presidents
title, but criticized his Southern policy. !:
Senator David Davis made a speech at
meeting + Blooming ton, ILL.,, on the night
of the I'd, and declared himself heartily in
favor of silver reconciliation.
Captain Bogordus of New York on the
Sd succeeded in accomplishing the feat Of
breaking 5000 glass balls inside Of 500 consec.
utiye minutes, and had 10 minutes and 25 sec.
ends to spare.
The legislature met at Augusta, Maine
the I'd. The senate elected Warren H.llVin
ton President, and Samuel W. Lane secretary
The House elected Henry Lord speaker, and
.Ormandel Smith clerk.
Bonner s. CO., one of the oldest houses
on Wall Stree, New York, failed on the 31st
Liabilities, estimated at 100000. Cause O
failure similar to that of Meter & Co.-the
Of
A few days ago, Thomas Lord, one o.
thew .lthieat xetixad merchante Qf New York
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-01-09
THE CONFLICT IN THE OLD WORLD

The North German Gazette says if
England only seeks to sound Russia respect
ing her willingness to make peace and the
chances of success of direct application of
the Porte to st. Petersburg, credit may be
awarded Great Britain for her meritorious in
tentions. In another case, the theory of the
Agence Russo that mediation, unless solicited
by both beligerents becomes intervention, and
may assert itself. Regarding Intervention, Rus
STA in the fulflment of her mission can scarce
ly be stopped even by the cleverest moves on
the political chess board.
After an exceedingly difficult passage
over snow-covered mountains and frozen foot
paths, the vanguard of Russian division has
occupied the Balkan passes between ARABIA
konk and Sophia, and cavalry has already been
stationed on the Sophia road. The Turks
were taken by surprise, consequently the Rus
slams lost only five wounded. Along the east
ern front, namely, the river Lorn, the Turks
have withdrawn from AZ their positions, leav-
ing only small armed bodies composed Of
troops and inhabitants The latter, with arms
retire to the woods after burning their own
villages.
A junction between Gems. Melikoff g
corps south of Erzeroum is believed to be i'm
minent. The Russians are advancing to-
wards Baiburt where the Turks are contcen-
trated in force and battleis expected short
ly. Gen. Louis Melikoff has goneto Tiflis and
Gen. Heyman has succeeded him. 1t is
thong the attack on Erzeroum will be de-
aasyted Until Gen. Melikoff S return, which can
not be before the end of January.
Gen. Gouko fought a severe battle on
the 81 tot December at Tashesan. Before Sc
curing the Turkish intrenchments the Rus
SLAMS lost 700 men killed and wounded. The
Turks retreated at nig htfall toward Sofia, pur-
sued by cavalry. After halt for restand re-
organization, General Gonrko resumed the
advance upon Sofia.
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instantaneous.


Fifty-two colored emigrants sailed from
New York for Liberia, on the End.
A fire i'll Westerly, r. l., on the night
Of the 50th, destroyed property valued a
$4,000.
A fire at Salem, N. j Ion the night of the
ed, caused loss of $4,000 distributed among
several persons.
4 IRE on Thomas street, New York, on
the 31st, destroyed buildings and goods to the
amount Of $4,000.
Snow sufficient to delay the movement
of trains has fallen in the Western and trans
Allegheny portion of Virginia.
A fire in John Woods 6 Co.'s furniture
ware rooms, 229 Fulton street, Brooklyn,
caused loss of $4,000. Insured
A severe snow storm prevailed at Nor
Jolk, Va, on the Doth, and great disasters to
shipping with loss of life, are reported.
a large body Of Workingmen in San
Francisco marched on the Sd, in a body totheS
Mayors off ce and demanded work Oh bread. s sss
Two PEI pleum spring eldng two
barrels pes day have been discovered in
4pgyomirs Il iitory, near the Cheyenn river.
An earthquake shock, slight, and as
far as is known, without damage occurred
near Richmond, Va. on the evening of the
End.
Another body, that of man, but now
nothing more than mass Of cinders, was
found in the ruins of the Barclay Street, New
York, fire on the 31st.
A heavy snow storm prevailed through
the South on the 3rd, extending from Louis
vile, Memphis and Little Rock as far south a.
Vicksburg and Shreveport.
The Salmon Falls, N. Y, savings bank,
which has $4,000 in deposits, has decided to
pay depositors Is per cent on their respective
accounts on or before February next.
The banking house of Jacob Bum, of
Springfield, ILL.,, one Of the most extensive and
best known in that region, has made an as
signment. Liabilities are put at 100000.
Mexican officers gave a grand New
Years ball in the theatre in Matamoras at
which were present large number Of United
States officers, both civil and military. The
ball was grand success, the utmost good
feeling prevailing.
The Turkish population Of Retimo,
| small town on the northern coast
of Crete, have been committing assaults on
the Christians of that place. Among the par
ties maltreated was the British vice Consul
and it is believed En- gland will take temporary
! possession of the island, with view of pre-.
| venting repetition of the. outrages.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-01-09
A Sisters 81 900 Mistake.

A short time ago q bachelor named
Sheridan, who, for upward of twenty
five years, resided at Penn Haven, died
after an illness of several months, leav-
ing behind him ST. 900. When he i
came to this country he located at Penn
Haven, and commenced working for the
Beaver Meadow Railroad, now branch
of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. as "a re-
pairman. He was very industrious man,
and not only did he work every day in
the week, but on Sundays also, and fre-
quently at night, without rest, when an
opportunity afforded. He was Of very
steady habits, was economical, and sell
dom partooke Of strong drink. During
the time he worked on the railroad he
managed to save the amount above stated,
which he deposited in one of the Mauch
Chunk banks. His health was always
good, and he never knew what the taste
of medicine was until about a year ago,
when he commenced to complain of
being i'll. He quit work and went to
New York to see one of his sisters, who
had all she needed for the comforts of
life. Upon his appearance at her resi-
dance he received lukeWarm reception,
and his sisters children paid very little
attention to HMM fact, cared nothing
about associating with him, even for
momentary conversation. At this pro-
ceeding Mr.. Sheridan became offended
and went to the residence of another Sis
Ter, who, though not so well off, received
him kindly, with Sister No. eremained
for some time, While here he was OBJ
lged to take to his bed, under the care
of a physician, and his illness became
serious. He grew weaker and weaker,
and he was given up by the physician as
incurable. One day, believing he was
about to die, he called SisterNo. Q to his
bedside, sent for a magistrate and willed
his 81 1000 to her, she not having any
/ knowledge, previous to the making Of the
will, that he had any money. He re
covered from his illness, and was able to
be about again.
From some cause unknown he left Sis
ter No 2, and returned to Penn Ha-
ven, and shortly afterward went back to
New York. Sister MOI was informed
of his riches, sent for him, and lie called
to see her. She tried to treat him kindly,
but still her children, even having. q know
ledge of their uncle's wealth ofnsed to-
make any freedom with him. Ae again
became offended at the proceedings and
also with Sister No. and took up his
abode Witha friend who was not In any
way related to him. The friend knew
nothing about Mr.. Sheridan's money but
was very kind to his visitor, and told him
j to remain with him as long as he pleased.
HE again became bedfast from illness, and
when aboutto die wilIed all his money to
asS
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80 It is said that the great rocks at North
Elba, beside which John Brown is bur-.
led, and which bears his name carved in
large letters on the solid stone, is now
much defaced by other inscriptions made
by chance visitors, for whose use hatch
ct or chisel is kept conveniently near the
foot Of the rock. =. a8
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-01-09

Peanuts yield a large percentage Of oil
that is as good Tor al purposes as olive
Oil. tits more palatable than olive oil,
and is used extensively tor culinary pur-
poses, finding q ready market. Z.
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INTERESTING CURRENT TOPICS.

Two hundred and twenty street lamps
at Provid ence, r. I whsch extend over a
distance of 1xne miles now lighted
and ex 4tiin guished Dy aA4 s;ty, in less
than fifteen seconds, by one man.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-01-09
and aged 81 years, married a widow Of 43,
and now his three sons come into court
and obtain a commission Of lunacy against

and aged 81 years, married a widow of 43.
and now his three sons come into court
and obtain a commission Of lunacy against
him.
Arthur Sewell of the suspended firm of
the New York stock exchange, asking for
committee for Investigation into the affairs Of
the firm. SeWell claims to be entirely inno
cent OF any connection with the rehypotheca
ton Of securities.
While Chicago g Northwestern box
car was being loaded with nitroglycerine at
the Jackson mine near Negaunee, Mich, on
the morning of the End, the mass exploded
instantly killing seven men, demolishing the
car and lifting the locomotive inthe air.
Rev. George F. Seymour in reply to the
official communication announcing his cleo
ton to the episcopate Of the diocese of SPRING
field, ILL.,, neither accepts nor declines the po-
sition rendered him, but prefers to await the
Judgment of the church at large through it's
constituted authorities.
According to Wells Fargo 8 Co. ESTATE
ment of the production Of the precious metals
in States and Territories west of the Missouri
river, including British Columbia and the west
coast of Mexico during the year 1877, there
was an aggregate yield of s9S, 100000. being an
excess of $500, 600 over 1876.
The silver wedding Of President and
Mrs. Hayes was celebrated at the White
Housein Washington on the evening Of the
31st. The invitations were written on ordi-
nary note paper by a clerk, and addressed by
the President himself. All surviving attend
ants at the marriage, twenty-five years ago
were invited-the invitations not exceeding
one hundred. The only parties in official life
invited, were Yice-President Wheeler and the
members of the cabinet The entertainment
was very simple, the supper being what is
known as a"stand- up affair at which every
one helped his lady and himself, and was
served at 1889 O'clock.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-01-09

Its q, curious fact that, notWithstand-
ing the sure destruction, sooner or later.
of houses built near the base OF Mount
vesuvius, the Italians do not cease to
build there. The town Of Terre del
Greco, containing nearly 10000 inhabi-
tants, is constructed on the lava streams
of 1851. 1sls3s'5f
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-01-09

An estimate had been made Of the loss.
experienced in the English Channel by
the storm of Nov. 10. Thenty three yes
sells foundered, 4s were cast ashore, 81
had to be put back seriously damaged, 50
lost anchors, &C., ABBOTT 900 men were
drowned, and the loss Of cargoes is put
down at not less than $1,200,000
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-01-09

Hamela Anthony has had seven hus-
bands yet she is in a poor house in Man
chester, N. H.; she is tifty-six years old
and was first married at fourteen. She
supposed that her fourth husband had
been drowned at. sea when she married
the fifth; but the fourth returned alive,
and his claim was bought by the fifth for
800 Twolof. the seven are now living.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-07
PAR ENTS

Delays are dangerous. The lives of our
little ones are dear to US, and it is the
wish and hope TO see them look bright,
and cheerful aud happy.
We advise you not to give them any
of the dangerous worm syrups or liquids
of any kind or name. They are not only
bad to use and really dangerous to take;
but the stomach often rejects them and
are used with peril to those little ones
who look to us for care aud protec-
ton. Van Deusen's Worm CONNECTIONS
are a pure white and are made from the
purest vegetable medicines. They are
the only safe and sure worm medicine
ever discovered. They have become a
household remedy, and are now sold in
every store.
Van Deusen's CONNECTIONS
Are sure protection.
They bring to terms
Intestine Worms;
Cures every child.
Are tasteless, mild.
Your pets may live,
Fl them you give.
| Ask for Van Deusen's Worm Confec.
tons, Merchants can get them at whole
sale Drug Stores.
VAN DEUSEN BROTHERS,
| KINGSTON, ULSTER Co., NY,
EI~Price Is cents box. ~dsa
Sold at every store
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-07

Legal Blanks, of all kinds for sale at
THE ARGUS OFFICE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-07
Republican I'll Will towards the Pres
ident.


As the time draws. near for the re-
assembling of congress the republican i'll
feeling towards a president of their own
making grows stronger and becomes more
openly developed. The majority in the
senate is merely nominal at best and the
illness of Patterson threatens TO make it
less. In case of bis death and the defec-
ton of one or two others the republican
control of the senate would be entirely
lost. Under these circumstances the party
itself is.becoming anxious, and in various
quarters suggestions are beginning to be
made as to whether reconciliation cannot
be had between the President and the
leading republicans like Conkling and
Blaine. 1t is given out at Washington
that the President is himself anxious to
bring about an understanding, and is ready
to acknowledge a blunder in his orders
concerning civil service and retrace his
steps 10 that direction, 1t is the civil ser =
vice which has created the greatest point
of difference. The Presidents Southern
policy might be considered as giving up
too much to the control of the people of
the south, but the inevitable necessity Of
yielding can be plausibly urged in his
defence, and can be much more
easily forgiven by Congressman than
any act which deprives them
of their customary patronage and the con =
troll of appointments in their districts or
states. On the other hand, and as yielding
somewhat.to accommodate the Presidents
backing down, it has been suggested by
friends of Senator Conkling wEo are
anxious not to pro!ong the dead lock, that
Collector Arthur and Naval Officer Cor
nell, having been sustained by the senate
vote, should now resign and thus prevent
further embarrassment; that they could
now withdraw with honor, and that to dc
so would be serviceable act to the party,
1t is not, however, known that this sug
gestiOn meets with Mr.. COnkling's ap
proval.
LIZ uOWGNSTS 'uO aNIduSOuuSuI Oau w
affected which will produce a better IN
Outstanding between the radicals of tht
party and the President, there will IN
questionably be exhibited in the nea
future an ugly feeling among some of tn,
republicans in congress, and it is probable
there will be strong and preconcertet
action to compel the president to dismis
Evarts, Sehurz and Key, and it is not i'm
possible they will 60 so far as to make
war Of party strength against the presiden
himself 1t said if this latter programm
is finally determined upon, thatit is to b
carried out by Senator Spencer as chair
man of the senate military committee, VIII
has arranged to investigate the recent pay
ment Of $4,000 to Major Benjamin P
Runkle as back pay in the army and tn
Presidents connection with it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-07
The Tariff.

So much has been said and written of
OF late in regard to RECOMMENDATION of sill
yer and kindred. topics, that very little
attention has been given to the equally
important matter of the revision of the
tariff From Washington dispatches of a
late date we CLEAN the fact that there is
likely to be a movement il the house in
regard to the matter as soon as congress
re-assembes, The New York Herald has
the following:
The new tariff and Internal Revenue
bills, which have been in the hands of two
ubcommittees of the ways and means,
are nearly ready to be reported to the
committee, by which they will be carefully
considered. 1t has been the intention of
the committee and of Mr., Wood, its
chairman, to present to the house an en-
tirely new tax scheme, in which all tha
parts shall be harmonious with each other
and by which the burdens now needlessly
laid upon our industries shall be relieved,
The committee have taken the official est
mates OF revenue required for all purposes
by the government, and propose to lay
customs duties and internal taxes 10 such
manner as that, while these shall certainly
yield the required revenue, they shall in
terfere as little as possible with our home
industries. A large mass of duties which
not only yield very little revenue. but
greatly increase the cost Of many of our
most important manufactures, will be
struck OFT the list, and it is thus hoped and
intended that American manufacturers
shall be enabled tol cheaper production
without decreasing wages, and to compete
on more favorable terms than at present
with those of England, Germany and
France in foreign markets. The majority
OF the committee are persuaded that tt
relieve the present long continued stagna
ton OF most Of our industries we mus
take energetic measures to revive ant
extend our foreign commerce, so as to sci
our surplus products abroad, and they ain
IN their, new tax scheme at a real encour
agement to homo industry by relievlu
manufacturers of all needless bur
dens aud interference growing out of ur
necessary and unproductive taxes. 1t
their belief that this change will be in tn
interest of operatives and laborers ger
orally, because production will then b
cheapened:without lowering the wages
labor. In the new tariff the number {
duty paying articles will accordingly b
very largely diminished, and the name
of collecting duties will be greatly simpli
fed, most of the duties being made specif
1t is believed that under the system dc
vised the frauds on the governmel
through undervaluations and in other wa,
will be so completely stopped that hauc
some gain to the revenue will accrue fro
this source alone, while honest importe
will, of course, be also the gamers by Or
lection from Illegal and very damagir
competition.
The new bill to raise the revenues W
be brought into the house probably befo
or about the lst of February. A pref
careful poll OF the house leads to the bell
that the bill as it comes from the COMM
tee will pass. The committee will repr
sent to the house that the bill ought to
accepted as whole, or recommitted +
change by the committee, as its unity al
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-07

DANIEL LAWRENCE 8 SONS.