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New-York tribune., 1878-02-04

Now that the Metropolis has gone down, il
has been discovered that that was what every
body might have expected. She had been
greatly heightened and weakened thereby
her engines had been enlarged without
strengthening the rest Of her machinery !;
the hull was in bad condition, and
even the sheathing was said TO be
wanting The ship had a bad record several
times before she had been disabled, and her
name was changed without the customary leg
islative permission. The NewYOrk inspectors
who gave her a certificate of scawortlincss
might do well TO explain their action
Plain people, who may be confused bv the
iargon and Interpretations Of the silver advO-
Gates can see in the effect which the trade dol
lar is already having upon prices the begin
ming Of the disastrous end that would follow
unlimited silver AS is shown by an article on
another page, many of the shop keepers are al
ready adding to their prices, when the trade dol
lar, which is of greater value than The Bland dol
lar, is offered in payment. Butchers and ba-
kers and grocers do not like currency reform
which would rob them of S per cent Of their
receipts, and the employees of factories and car
companies fail to see the beauty OF money which
their butchers and bakers and grocers will take
only at a discount. The silver swinde is 20 be
perpetrated, if at all, in the name of the COM
mon people, and the common people are learn
ing very fast that they are to be its victims
and not its beneficlaries.
Such able lawyers as Joseph II. ChOatc, cx-
Judge Comstock and Wheeler II. Peckham
take issue with the theory that The present
New-York tribune., 1878-02-04

The programme of Theodore Thomds's
fourth Symphony Concert, given at Stenway Hall on
Saturday evening under the usual nsigns conditions,
L.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-04

Such able lawyers as Joseph II. ChOatc, cx-
Judge Comstock and Wheeler II. Peckham
take issue with the theory that The present
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-12-11

who knew Logan. But there need be no
doubt that Logan's last days were OBJ
scared by the evil results Of his intemper-
ate habits; though there are grave doubts
concerning the "Indian reports OF his
death in drunken frolic, On his way
from Detroitlo Miami; indeed, it has been
stated positively by those who had given
great attention to the subject that he died
'of disease at old Chillicolhe on the
banks OF The Scioto River, fifteen miles
from the present city of Chillicothe. the
place OF his residence. and, we believe,
the very spot where his celebrated speach
was delivered, and where, it is said, the
Logan Historical Society intend to
erect monument to his worth. inscribed
with his speech, so that in future ages
our sons, from imperishable marble, may
learn something Of the native eloquence
of the New World
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-12-11

Then Brown, in the prime of life and athle-
tic, Atai, old and infrm, they Engl ishman
knew he was more than a match for the
savage. He closed the door within the hut,
planted his back firm against it, and sit
ting thus with his hand on his revolver and
his other Weapons stentatiously displayed,
continued his conversation. with the chief.
The situation remained unchanged through
out the night. A terrible night it was, no
doubt, for the Englishman, and almost as
bad for the old chief, who again and again
requested permission to withdraw, Mr..
Brown as frequently declaring hescould not
part with him he should not feel safe ex-
cept in his company. When daylight was
fully come, Mr.. BownSfelt assured that sAtai
would not venture to allow his people openly
to attack an individual so, well known in the
settlements as himself, and, both issuing
forth together from the hut; he gladly as-
copied the escort Of a native guide and was
safely conducted to the French settlements,
where his adventure was the theme of con
siderable interest.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-12-11
Wonderful Gas Wells.

East Liverpool is beautifully situated,
about fifty miles above Wheeling, on the
banks Of the Ohio. in the southwestern
part of Columbiana County, 100 miles
from Cleveland and forty miles from
Pittsburgh. 6 y5s
Its natural gas wells form one of the
seven wonders Of the world. They are
situated in and around the city, and give
it 8 continual supply of the finest light.
The gas is almost as free as the air. It
costs practically nothing, and forms the
illuminator and heater OF the town. The
city is lighted by it and the street lamps
blaze away at MONDAY as well as at mid
night. 1t costs nothing to let them burn
and it takes trouble to put them out. VI
Almost the entire fuel used in this
town is this gas. 1t IS conducted into
the CRATES and stoves in pipes, and by it
all the cooking nd heating is done. It
does the business, makes no dirt, is easy
to klndle and costs very little. Why, for
instance, the Dobbin House,, where Lam
nov writing, is a. three story brick, con-
tanning in the neigh borhood of fifty rooms
and basement. Its light and fuel for
the whole house is composed of gas and
costs only $14 per month the year round
and its light is not the Pickering mockery
of poorly manufacture gas, but flame
which approximates in its -brilliancv that
of the electric light. 't tfi!Te @A
But the question is, How long will this
last? Will these wells continue to send
forth their streams Of lights giving power
throughout the centuries, or will they die
away in short time? This, Of course,
no one can tell. The prospects are, how
ever, very good for the future. the first
well discovered now burns as brightly as
when it was first opened. and for the last
twenty years has never tagged in itssbril;
liancy, and none Of those now in Opera
ton have never shown any signs Of Civ
ing out. For years Liverpool used manu-
featured gass, never dreaming Of the rich
supply that was wasting away daily under
Its very feet. The poor quality of this
caused Col. H. r. Hill, in 1859, to ex-
pertinent with and open his first gass
we'll in this vicinity. A well was dug,
being some $50 feet deep, and a pipe
laid. That we'll has been furnishing fuel
and light to several houses, producing the
steam for a large engine and burning
pottery kilns every Gay for over twenty
years.
The great beauty of the gas-pipe is the
entire absence of smoke and dirt, and,
when in an open CRATE, playing through a
burning iron log, made in the imitation
OF wood, or over Jumps of coke orred-hot
fire, brick, it has all cheerfulness of an
open coal fire or an old fashioned coun-
try-plac", with none of its dirtiness.-
Cleveland Leader. s.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-12-11
Logan, the Mingo Chief.

From he National Rep sitoryfor November. IL .tss
HeckeWelder, the well-knoWn Moravian
missionary, who resided on the Big Beav-
er River, in the neighborhood Of Gus
cuskee," knew Logan personally. and
said Of him, II thought him man of
superior talents than Indians generally
which he had had with Logan, before the
murders at Captain and Yellow Creeks,
Heckewelder said, The subject turning
on vice and immortality, he confessed his
too great share of this, especially his
fondness for liquor. He exclaimed
against the white people for imposing
liquors on the Indians; he otherwise ad-
mlred their ingenuity; spoke Of gentle
men, but observed the Indians had but
few Of these as their neighbors, etc. he
spoke Of his friendship to the write peo-
pie; wished always to bea neighbor of
them: intend to settle on the Ohio River
below the Big Beaver; was, to the best of
my recollection, then encamped at the
mouth of the Big Beaver; urged me to
pay him visit, etc. In April, 1878,
while on my passage down the Ohio, for
Muskingum, called at Logan's settle
ment, where received every civility
could expect from such of the family as
we're at home.'
.Heckwelder says further, Indian re-
ports concerning Logan after the death
Of his family, ran to this: That he ex-
erted himself during the Shawanese War,
then so called, to take all the revenge he
could, declaring he had lost allconfdence
the white people. At the time of the
negotiation, he declared his reluctance in
laying down the Ratchet, not having, in
his opinion, yet taken ample satisfaction,
yet for the sake Of the nation, he would do
it. His expressions from time to time
denoted a deep melancholy. Life, be
said, had become torment to him: he
knew no more wat pleasure was: he
thought it had been better had he never
existed, etc. Report further states that
he became in some measure delirious; de-
clared he would kill himself; went 10
Detroit drank very freely; and did no.
seem to care what he did, nor what be
came Of himself. Il In this condition he
haa left Detroit: and on his way between
that place and MAINLY was murdered. z
What Heckewelder has given as In
dian reports, . concerning Logan "reluc-
lance in laying down the hatche.,n and
I his reven9eful spirit, after the peace had
been established, is contradicted by all
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-12-11

navigation OF the river by restricting and COnse-
quently deepening its channel, and is also Of
Importance when considered in connection
with the extension Of the public ground and
the enlargementOf the park west and south Of
the Washington monument. IL, SsgS sss
WASHINGTON HARBoR.
The report,of the board of survey heretofore
ordered by act Of Congress on the provement
of the harbor Of Washington and Georgetown
is respectfully commended to consideration.
DISTRICT MATTERS. 5.
The report of the canvass of the District Of
Columbia, presents a detailed statement of the
affairs Of the District. The relative expendi-
lures of the United States and the District. for
local pnrpo ,is contrasted, showing that:the
expenditures by the people of the District
greatly exceed those of the general government.
The exhibit is made in connection with esti-
mates for the requisite repair of the defective
pavements and sewers of the city, which is a
work Of i'm mediate necessity, and in the same
connection plan is presented for the perma-
nent funding of the outstanding securities of
the District. The benevolent reformatory and
penal institutions of the District are entitled
to the favorable attention Of Congress. The
reform school needs additional buildings and
teachers. Appropriations watch will place all
OF these institutions in o condition to become
models Of usefulness and benefcence, will be
.>sseIN ny VIC SOuACAy 80 AAboAdAAGy wisely
bestowed.
The commissioners with evident Justice re-
quest attention to the discrimination made by
Congress against the District in the donation
of land for the support of the public schools,
and ask that the same liberality tEat has been
shown to the various States and Territories of
the United States, may be extended to the Dis
trict OF Columbia. The commissioners also
invite attention to the damage inflicted upon
public and private interests by the present To-
cation of the depots and switching tracks of
the several railroads entering the city, and ask
for legislation looking to their removal. The
recommendations and suggestions contained in
the report WILL trust receive the careful
consideration of Congress.
. Sufficient time has perhaps not yet elapsed
since the reorganization of the government of
the District under the recent legislation of
Congress for the expression Of a confident
opinion to its successful operation, but the
practical results already attained are so salts
factory that the friends of the new government
may we'll urge upon Congress the wisdom of
its continuance without essential modification,
until by actual experience its advantages and
defects may be more fully ascertained.
fsss r. B. HAYES.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, D. c., Dec.
2, 1878.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-12-11
OUTWITTING A CANNIBAL.
IA. adventure Il. Ne,p Caledonia.

..s (Asa Adventure IN. Nesc Caledonia.
Correspondence San Francisco Chronicle
One of the wealthiest settlers in New Gale
will call him Mr.. Brown for short-who
went there some ten or twelve years ago with.
but small capital, and has become enorm-
ously rich by raising cattle for the markets
of Noumea. Mr.. Brown was on his way
through the bush from one of his outlaying
cattle stations to another, when he lost his
way entirely; wandered about till near night
fall, and then came upon large native vii
lage. Here he was Hospitality entertained,
we'll fed, and most deferentially treated by
the great chief whose village it was-the
chief Atai. think, whom some persons re-
gard as the caief mover and leader of this
years revolt against the French. Atai was
all courtesy to his white guest, and when
night had fully come conducted him himself
IN state to the hut set apart for his nights
repose. 81
Fortunately, Mr.. Brown was acquainted
with the customs of the country, and, among
them, knew the common method of putting
an end to travellers preparatory to feasting
upon them. 1t IS as follows: The traveller
is hiuuty received; notnlnS occurs to shake
his confidence: he is allotted cabin by him
self to sleep in. The native huts have usual
~ but one opening, which serves as door
and window both. When the traveller is
supposed obe we'll settled in his cabin this
one entrance is set on fire. Being matched
and made altogether Of light wood, it burns
very readily, and the traveller is cooked as
we'll as killed. Then the feast begins
Being acquainted with these deta lis G.
New Caledonian life, Mr.. Brown knew the
cabin to which the venerable Atai so courte-
ously led him might probably become for
him both tomb and q cooking stove, un-
less his wits could save him. He entered thu,
CABIN of the chief, meeting courtesy with
courtesy, till they were both fairly within.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-12-11
Facts and Fancies.
Marvellous brae's are bonnie,
When early notes fall due, 81 a

marvellous brae'S are bonnie, J4 F1
When carly notes fall due, ST i 5Eis Fl
And twas there the Bank of Glasgow,
Gave me its promise true. ts'fn fE y
Gave me Its promise true. ~.
Which meier forget will be, - y
If only had my money back, g.
would lay me down and dee.
The cucumber does its best fghtj9;s2'
ter it is down. a4I
The bonds which are most apt i
irredeemable are vaga-bonds.4 X.
In killing mosquitoes at night
sportsman has to take aim with his
The highest mark of esteem w
can give to a man is to ask bis fr
ship, and the most signal proof Of h d
difference is to offer him hers .sN
Women attain perfection in ;bus o
departments. Of literature ~ letters AID
memoirs. They only write well Il when
they imagine they are talking.
Those women are to be pitied WHIP pass
their lives between the world and the
theater;; poor souls who have only fiction
as relief from falsenood. - II as ..sF
She is to be pitied who thinks to find
friend other than her husband If she be
a wife, than her children. If she DE q
mother. than God if she be neither.
AS rule women care little for comedJ,
because it makes them enter into them
selves. Give them the drama which
draws them out themselves.
The jealousies of friendship are 10 this
more sexhausting than those of. loTe 4
there are only phantoms to fight, and 1.-THE
price of peace isssmerely a schimera.
Friendship is q picnic which all parties
contribute, and therefore is, something
that women cannot understand. With
them one party or the other must stand
treat. .sff.g.s ~ Ii
Oil City Derrick: Burglars entered
the residence of circus clown, who vas
summerlng in Pottstown, this state, aInG
carried arr Oft some silver spoons and cloth 4
Ing, u. rummaging through tie house,
they came upon the clowns Jokes, VIII ch
be had in pickle in. the cellar, and ttaey.
Immediately took off their hats and pros
ceeded with their work with uncovered
heads, thus showing that burglars have
as much respect for old age as aayDod \.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-12-11

The attention Of Congress is again invited ito
the condition of the river front of the city Of
Washington. 1T is matter Of vital import
ance to the health Of the residents of the ma
ional capital, both temporary and permanent
that the lowlands in front Of. the city
now subject to tidal overflow, should
be i reclaimed. In y their present condi-
tion these fats obstructS the drainage Eof The
city and are i dangerous source Of malarial
poison. The reclamation will improve the
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-12-11
A Terrible Story.

-sg, '74 sa25g ..t9,
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-12-11

The appeal of the regents of the smithsonian
institutional for means to- organize an exhibit
and make available for the publc benefit the
articles nov stored away belonging to the Ma
tional museum,J heartily recommend to your
favorable cOnside GRAFTON. szEs5|
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13

NIO THE CITIZENS OF KENT COUNTY.-The
i gentlemen charged with the Direction of the
affairs of the Kent County Agricultural Society desire
to say to the farmers and citizens of the county gen
orally that they have purchased suitable grounds for
the Association, near Dover and propose erecting
thereon convenient and proper buildings at once.
They desire do this work for cash. and therefore
propose to raise the amount of Capital Stock of said
Association $4,000 To this end they have author
lied their Treasurer, William H. Wallace, to solicit
and receive subscriptions to stock. To our people
generally we commend this enterprise as worthy of
support and if they will encourage the undertaking
by liberal subscriptions we think we can have annual
exhibitions, not only successful showing pro-
ducts. but in financial returns.
Attest: THoS. II. DENSEY, President
W. II. WALLACE. Secretary.
The office of the Treasurer of the Association is in
room 6. Court House building where he will be found
to receive subscriptions to, and payments account
of stock and issue certificates.
feb l3-3w W. H. WALLACE, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13

All the world over, Baby governs. Yet
often disease will overcome the Baby and
then it is that DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup proves
its worth by conquering the disease. Price
25 cents per bottle.
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13

Murrian kills thousands of Milk Cows.
Foutz's Horse and Cattle Powders will cure
them, and if used during Winter and
Spring will surely prevent the disease.
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13

Great reduction in Stoves, at FAIRIES &
Cos.
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13
MISCELLANEOUS.

Pocket Books from the largest Bill Book to the
smallest Wallet for a child and from the finest
Russia to the cheapest in use.
Table Cutlery, from Ivory Handles down through
all the grades. and frC the largest Carvers TO
the smallest Childrenti Knives and Forks.
Pocket Cutlery, every quality and degree.
A fine line of Ladies' Knives.
Scissors, choice selections.
Razors and Straps, best mtde Full assortment.
Guns and Pistols, variety.
Cunning Apparatus.
Shoe Findings
Umbrellas. fine to commoll.
Walking Canes. large assortment. These Specially.
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13
QUEEN S WARE

In this department everything will be found from
French China Tea Sets and Decorated Toilet Sets
down through Granite and c. c. Ware in infinite
variety. 10 Common Stone and Red Earthen Ware
Stove Pipe Guards Speciality. Flower Pots. Antique
Pottery.
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13

Circulars and Cards neatly printed at this
office.
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13
MI ALTBY HOUS :.
MORE, MD.

The "Maltby" is the only Hotel in Baltimore CON
Quoted Oh both the
AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLANS.
Its location in the commercial centre of the CITY,
cOmmends it alike to the Commercial Traveller the
Tourist and the Business men generally.
Owing to the decline in the cost of many articles ap
pertaining to our expenses the rates of Board have
been reduced to
500 and 50. so per Day on the AnleriCGn Pan,
and $100 to 800 on the European Plan
Being the only Hotel in the country, at the above
rates possessing all the modern improvements nclud-
ing a
FIRST CLASS PASSENGER ELEVATOR,
Which will be in constant operation, making all parts
of the house desirable and easy of access
feb 13-tf c. Il. HOGAN, Proprietor.
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13
Books & Stationery.

School Books all used in Public or Private Schools
i'll this part of the state.
Blank Books, full assortment every size and grade
large and small.
Memorandum Books. great variety
Hymn Books, ali styles
Bibles, all styles and sizes from largest Family 10
smallest Pocket Testament
Music Books ana Sheet Music Whatever is not in
stock will be furnished To order at Publishers
Prices.
Miscellaneous Books. Standard. furnished to order
from any Publishing House in the country at
Catalogue Prices.
Writing Paper all styles choice
Envelopes all sizes ana qualities Paucraud Fl ye-
lupes a Speciality.
Writing Desks, variety
Scrap Book Pictures
Photograph Albums
Autograph Albums.
Fine Drawing Papers.
Gilt and Silver Papers
Glazed, and Tissue Papers
Sunday School Reward Cards &c
Gold Pens. best make.
Gilletts and other first-claSs Steel Pens
Agent for MOrtons Non Corrosive BiSmuth Pen
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13

Tschudy has lot of Chester Paving Brick
always on hand. They are the only kind
fit for paving.
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13

A Prolific Ewe.-Mr. Benz. F. H. Caulk,
residing near Sassafras in this county, in
forms US that he has a eve which recently
gave birth to fee lambs, two Of which are
living and three died. This is the most
prolific animal of its kind we have ever
heard Of Chcstert0UH NeocS.
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13
WOODEN & WILLOW WARE. &c.

Tubs. Pals ChurnS &c
Butter Market Tubs.
Baskets every description.
Ropes, from inch down.
Cotton Line, large variety
TwiucS. everything desirable
tilling and Seine Twines are made Specialties
Oil Cloths, Floor and Table
Window shades and Shading.
Fringes and Fixtures.
Picture Cords. all cOlorS
Brushes all sorts.
Clear BriStlc Hand Scrubs
Hair Brushes, Fine to Common
Painters brushes.
Wall Brushes. extra.
Shoe Brushes, fine and common.
Broom and Brush Handles
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13
INCORPORATED IS47.
The Kent County Mutual
Insurance Company,
DOVER, DEL.
Insures Property generally against
loss by Fire.


Since organization to Dec. 81,
1877, has received from its
members for Premiums and for
Interest on $500, ,336.S4
HAS PAID
Losses by Fire amounting to-. 1l0.S44.l5
Dividends " ". 6S,9Sl. %
Members on withdrawal.......... 13,544.57
And had on Dec. 3lst, 1877, to
the credit of its members. pro-
tecting their Deposit Notes,
and payable on withdrawal. 1921. 80
Deposit Notes held to meet Extraordinary
Losses, 1920, 1868.
The Strictest Mutually throughout thus furnishing
insurance at cost to each member.
DIRECTORS:
GEORGE W. CUMMINS President
VIM. W. Tschudy, DR. Henry Ridgcly,
John II. HOffeckcr, James L. Heverin,
George H. Money, John w. CanSpy
Jacob Williams of ScaIOrd EX-GOv. James Ponder.
WM. DENNEY, JR. Secretary and Treasurer.
Parties desirous of nsuring in this Company will
call upon or address the following agents:
George b. Money Del City. George Moore, FELTON,.
Jesse y. Huntingdon. Smyrna. q. Rawlns Brid2evile.
Alex jackson, Camden. Gov. James Ponder. Milton.
John Emerson, Frederica. John ". WnOtten, Laurel.
Jacob Y. FOulk, Milford. II. W. Baker. SeafOrd.
]. g. r. Powell FarmngtOn. II. T. Downing, Georgetown.
LeHIuei w. NAPLES. Lewis.
JOHN S. JESTER. General Agent. Dover
All business Communications should be addrcSSedto
WM. DENNEY, Jr.. Sec'y,
March 4, 1875. DOVER DEL
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13
Lamps and Lamp Fixtures.

Fine Parlor Lamps, best styles.
Glass, Table and Stand Lamps.
Lamp Shades-Opal, Glass, Metal, Paper
Chimneys Best Flint and Common.
Decorated Shade Chimneys.
No and FOunts for Hunging or Bracket Lamps.
Brackets, Hangers and Pendants
Chandeliers any style, furnished to order.
Lamp Burners, all desirable kinds.
Globes and Globe HOlderI
Gas Chimneys, Shades and Burners.
PERKINS & HOUSE NCN-EXPLOSIVE LAMPS.
Prices greatly reduced.
The best Lamp in the market.
4 full stock of these Lamps always on hand
together with Fixtures for the same They
should be in every house.
Smyrna times., 1878-02-13
Specialties of the Season,

Hominy, Beans, Cranberr
Peas, Dried Sugar Corn.
Raisins, Cocoa Nuts. Mince
Walnuts, Buckwheat Meal
Pickles, Catsups, &c., &c