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WHEAT.
rhe Prospects of the Crop Of 1904 Prob
able Yield Of $4,000 Bushels, shouting
Reduction of 45,OOO,O0O From Last
Chicago Times.I

LOnicaSO Ilmes.
Before proceeding to make any approx
mate estimate of the crop of wheat for 1879,
it would be best to SEQ what has been tho OK
perience Of the past as shown in the follow
ing statistics of the area of wheat planted
and the total crop raised each year since
1870, as given in the reports of the depart.
ment of agriculture:
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tent curing Inc laSt Ten Gays or Two weeks,
reports that the weeds in grain fields have
fast disappeared by the use of the scythe,and
in some instances reapers and headers have
been used for their destruction. He also
says that during that time there has been
vast improvement in the prospect of fair
yield of small grain of all kinds.
[Chaska Carver county, Herald, June g. |
We made short trip thrs ugh the country
this week, and found the crops looking splen-
did-wheat especially. Corn and potatoes
are also looking good, Notwithstanding the
wet weather of the past two months. A few
weeks of warm weather will fetch the fesnaaH
grain'' out of the woods and assure Mime
sofa an "old-fashioned crop" x
Farmers in this vicinity commenced hay
ing this week, and report an excellent crop
of grass, not quite as heavy as last year, but
in much better condition.
! LWaseca (Waseca county, Herald June 27.l
The wheat, corn and other crops continue
q vigorous growth, and give promises OF
abundant yields. The wheat in timber soil
is nearly three feet high. Rains continue,
but cool nights and drying winds measurably
compensate for the excess of water.
The growth of the wheat crop in w asecs
county is reported to be so rapid and large
that many farmers are expressing fear S Of
its lodging. The straw is heavy and quite
thick on the ground. With three weeks
more of favorable weather it is believed an
excellent harvest may be expected, both in
quality and quantity.
Marshall CLyon county, Messenger, June a..
Our farmers have certainly very little rea
son to be dissatisfied at the prospect for
| good crop given them so far. Since the hrs
week OF two after sowing, which were DIR.
and very unfavorable, we have had as good
mixture of weather as any wheat grower nee.
! SAX for, and the growing crop looks well Wit
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-06-30

All figures in regard to the area of wheat
planted each gear in the United States are
open to; very free criticism. The only Off
cial estlmates-those of the department of
agriculture at Washington seem to be
based upon nothing but unofficial guesses,
and are SO tardy in their appearance that
they seem to be only desperate dashes to
strike an average of the popular opinion.
Even the census of 1870, while it furnished
the estimate of the total crop of wheat, gave
nothing in regard to the area upon which
the crop Of 287, $4,000 bushels of wheat for
that year was raised.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-06-30
SALTWATER NEWS.
SPECIALLY REPORTED FOR THE ST. PAUL GLOBE.

Henry Seeley left on Saturday for the St.
Paul race track with the tretting mare Kitty
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-06-30

out of the crop Of 1879 will therefore proba-
bly, be at least 100000 bushels less than
that of the crop of 1878. The end Of the
fiscal year, July l, 1879, will SLOW that we
have exported to foreign countries in its va
rious forms of grain, flour and bread, just
about 15O.0O000O bushels Of wheat. The
stock of wheat now remaining in sight in
the United States is somewhat larger than at
the corresponding time last year, but it is
well understood that there is less wheat in
farmers hands at the present time than at
the corresponding time of last year, and
that the surplus now on hand appears larger
than it really is. Besides, there are the
larger demands for population which is
now increasing more rapidly by immigration
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-02

Dougherty. and he could not have lodged of
into the woods. for the space he must have
crossed was. like the fence. in full view. Mr..
Hare now turned about. determined TO explore
the mystery. He searched the fence. the field.
and the woods. but found no trace Of him. Hare
was IN experienced woodsman. and Is con-
WINGED that no man OF flesh and blood could
have gone in and out OF that fence corner with
out leaving some trail or sign which he would
have detected. even IL the whole affair had not
occurred within his actual view. Mr.. Hare is
Christian man. His faith is bottomed on the
rock OF ages He does not believe in ghosts.
Ho believes that those who go to place OF rest
do not want to return. and those who go to tho
prison house OF the lost. cannot II they would.
But he says that II the dead are ever permitted
to walk the earth. this man." to use his own
language. was one OF that stripe"
Several years after the adventure related above
one Clemmer. farmer. went to New Geneva
to buy coffin for dead neighbor 1t was in
tho winter He had placed the coffin in n sled.
and having been joined by another man. whose
name have forgotten they drove through the
Fallen Timbers. and approaching the spot
where the apparition had disappeared from tho
view OF DouRherty and Hare. they saw the same
figure. dressed precisely us before. coatless and
bare armed standing up to the knees in snow
beside the road. 1t did not speak or move. but
the dreadful aspect OF the man had the same
effect upon Clemmer and his companion as
upon Dougherty. and they whipped past him in
terror. This was in the afternoon.
About five years later STILL DIR. Clommer.
practising physician Of Brownsville. was
leisurey riding by the same spot. on horse
back. when he heard n curious noise. like one
drumming with his fingers on his lips. 1t
seemed to come across the field; but looking in
thar direction. and seeing no one no rode on.
Presently. and Just rs he was about to enter tho
Fallen Timbcrs. and opposite the fence cor
ner, he heard the same sound behind and near
him. Turning in the saddle and looking back
he saw the apparition. in all points the Same as
before. at the very rump OF his horse. and
bending upon him tho same dreadful counte-
nance. IIo struck his horse smart cut. and
dashed through the Fallen Timbers. without
daring to cast n glance backward. This was
about midday
Tho popularity of the ghost Of tho Fallen
Timbers is that it appears always in daylight
and Mt long intervals. II has been seen three
times distinctly. and each time by perfectly
reputable and Trustworthy men.
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fathers biographer on their voyage to the
country's gain provided the Instructions Of
First Lieut.. FREDERIC d. GRANT required
him to submit upon his return a scientific
report of his observations during tho voy-
age; for First Lieut.. GRANTS official descrip-
tion Of his explorations on the Upper Ycl-
lOwstOnc, four years ago, was ono OF the
most remarkable and suggestive documents
ever printed at Government expense. But,
unfortunately, Lieut.. FREDERIC ID. GRANTS
orders do not require him 20 prepare de-
tailed report OF what he sees and hears at
the Antipodcs, and his congcnital disincl-
nation to perform literary work makes IL
improbable that he will volunteer a report.
His absence from his martial functions at
home will therefore be an unmitigated loss
to the public.
If we are to have an American arlstocracy,
a class privileged to eat, drink. and travolRt
the cost Of the masses IL Is better on many
accounts that they should be shipped on
board of the Richmond, or some other snug
and seaworthv vessel, and sent as far away
from home as the coniiguratfon OF the earth
will permit. 1t may be more expensive TO
transport them to midas coral strand,
where the atmosphere breeds thirst and ice
is dear, than to maintain them nearer home;
but we thereby escape the influence OF n per-
nicious example which might otherwise
corrupt the minds and diminish the useful
ness Of men and boys who are now indus
trlous workers and producers
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-02
SOME NEW YEARS CALLS.

The President and directors Of the First Ma
uonal Bank Of New York called In body upon the Hon.
John Sherman and assured him OF their mistaken be LET
IN his ability as hnanccr
The ghost Of George Washington called npon the Hon
Ell Perkins shook his head thrice In a nournul manner
amt departed without word
Mayor Cooper called upon Mayor Fly and casually
informed him OF The recent demise OF royal parsonage
not mentioned in the Goiha Almanac.
The venerable Richard w. Thompson called at the ONCE
Of the Kama, Pacific date the Leavcnworth Pawncc and
Western Railroad to collect an cd iii Of slOOp due
him for lobby services lie rudcy received by the
representatives OF the company was violently showed
down the secp stone steps, and was let slide at nll
length upon tho icy pavement below tie crous In.
lsry OF the extremity OF his keel
Mcssrs Wells Ca.cnaye, Anderson. AMI Kenner called
IN company At the White HOUSE were cosctcd Tor atcn
minutes with Mr. Hayes, and went away with the annual
smile upon their faces.
Mr. Carl schur1 did not cali upon Gen Philip Sheridan
gen Philip Sheridan dd not call upon Gen. BENJAMIN r.
Butler Gen. Benjamin T. Butler did not call upon Mr..
Denis kcarney. Mr. Denis kcarncy did not call upon Mr.
william II. Vanderbilt MI William II. Vandc rbiit did
not call upon the Hon. jeremiah 5. Black The Hon
jeremiah Back did not call upon the Hon Simon
Cameron The Hon Simon Cameron did not call 81 on
the Widow Oliver
The New Year Of good promise called upon the Ol Year
Of tough memory with u writ Of ouster much u the
satisfaction Of the several hundred thousand readers OF
THE Sun
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-02
A Cnrd from Pror. spencer.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sr: In your
article yes rday ON Professors stepping Out there
things which, in Justice to myself. must ask
small space set right
Mr. Trustee Wheeler asserted that the classical depart
ment weak. and that graduates do not get
complete training at Harvard. Yale. Columbia. &c
This is true; but why The that tho
dents In this college do not know letter OF Greek till
they enter the freshman class where in all other col
legcs. the freshmen expected entering know
A. much Greek as we or any one can accomplish teach
ing them by having only three hours week, for two
years 10 do itn student with who enters the jun
class il he be a reasonably good student Is the just
cited TO enter Yale Columbia. tar Greek is con-
cerned Hence 1t is not the fault u the professor at all
that the classical department weak II arises OF
the necessity Of the Tor there Is not sufficient time
Young as the Executive Committee think he ought TO
be- and with as much new blood IN him they
dcsrous Of inusne into The college can accomplish Inn
possibilities and hold that Is equally unfair and All
sur to blame the Greek department Tor doing what
Another point Nr Trustee Watson, Chairman Of the
assertions IN regard TO discipline In certain departments
whG 80 T a. n"H A. prgpp%nnee to be
gether very convenient way and declared that he
saw In order illustrate his position that stud
wer and are In the habit OF throwing beans and stones
chairs aud >ettecs INDUCED In stupid Jokes laughed and
talked aud sung and VIA! not aud became outrageous
nj times as To disturb tile classes IN adjoining
Now. am not authorized To speak for other gentlemen
most distinctly and unqualncdly declare that
the Greek department Is CO cerned the~ statements
that has there been any interference with my reel.
taons OF my teaching BY such offences agan.ioer and
attention as felt bound TO note IN the book.
also anrm IT my own knowledge that, In halt dozen
other rooms among those praised by Mr. watson there
has been as much demc ritins in mine.
write SIMPLY ~ seldelence and utterly repudiate
cred up as unit for the public to sc ana know.
Professor Of the Greek Language and Iitcrature
ColLkGE % InK Clrr OF NKw NoRK, Dec. 81. 1873.
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necessary 10 carry out tho plan OF explora-
tlon proposed by Capt HowGArEP
The chief argument ordinarily made in
favor of a national expedition of this kind Is
that 1t tends to promote the interests OF
commerce, because the scientific results
usually relate In some way TO navigation
1t must be admitted, however. that their
bearing is sometimes extremely remote.
But Capt. HowGATE's own language indi-
Gates that his real object can hardly be the
advancement Of science in its relation to
commercial navigation. He expresses the
hope that Congress will take n broad and
generous view Of the subject. and enable his
men "to plant the American llag as far to
tho north as human endurance and pluck
can carry IT," BY broad and generous
view Of the subject, VIC suppose he means
the desired appropriation OF $4,000; but we
do not believe that Congress has tho right
TO appropriate penny for the purpose OF
enabling anybody TO carry the American
flag toward the North Pole or the South
Pole, or in any other direction, except in our
own land or on our own public ships. We
quite understand tho enthusiasm Of cx-
ploraton which leads men 90 seek all parts
OF the earth, and We should be glad to see
Capt. HowGATEs project carried out In
proper way. Indeed, we wish that Amcri-
cans may bo the first TO reach the North
Pole, and that the American flag may first
be planted there. But these ends it seems
TO US, should be attained without any addi-
tional expenditure out Of the national
Treasury, or any acts OF doubtful constitu-
tionality on the part of Congress.
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To THE EDITOR or THE SUN-Sir: Being n
daily reader OF TuE SuS notice extract headed Set
up your Bar at Home" Now. II Mr. Campbell knew any
thing about barkccpns. am certain he could not tell
such alschood for, instead OF siNtynve drinks there
are but nifty IN gallon and should the womans husband
be 50 fond OF the creature he would punish gallon with
forty 1--WE drinks, which would leave the gross price Of
the gallon 81 80 which deduct store rent license
Stqte and Governments bills sixteen hours day 10
attend ihe bar wear AMI tear OF glasses sugars syrurs
spices lemons ana various other articles necessary to
carry on q bar business according the of
country. ANY woman doing what Mr.. Campbell saws
would he violating the law. Very probably the woman
herself would get fond OF liquor Perhaps they would
have some children. and the had example MIR Camt-
bells course would send 10 their homes driving them all
to druukards grave. and, worse than all, a. dauna
non When, n the business were lett responsible mar
tie, they uhe mothers, sons ami dauehers Would not
know what kind OF taste IL had. Wee he to the family
VITO follow Mr. tamlhells advice Tor the woman VINO
wall bring m liquor To 1--we with herself and family might
a. well take IN the Devil BAukrlpTR
fkuymtNCr, Dec. ~.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-02
Tint Truly Good EHamrIe.

To THE EDIToR OF THE sUN-Sr: For
years THE suN has been the paper that have placed
prominently before my family model home Journal
believing II my duty asa parent TO that all my chill
drcn read 1t constantly invaluable aid To a sound
education bat OF the articles IN YOUR have
10 my Judgment been useful moral lesson as the
homios on the virtuous life Of that truly good man
Deacon Richard Smith of Cincinnati on the other hand
the contrast between his conduct and the black nfimy
of ms wicked partners has often afforded me the
from which have pointed out 90 children the
difference between lie oi honesty purity and virtue
and a career tainted with fraud, deceit and sn.
history furnishes no brislter example
worthy the Imitation OF youth than that Oi Deacon H.
Smith.
Inaginc. then, my grief when have for some time
looked In vain through the columns o Tue SuN
recent account o the truly good deeds of Deacon Richard
smith or Of TIE base ana draceiul acts vi his wicked
partners.
Has the Deacon fallen from grace and become back
sdcrf or has his benign influence az last and
reecnerated the wicked partners and brought them
the level Of his Nv gless ef The youth OF New York
desire 10 hear about Deacon Richard smith
Respectfully, ANBRosK H. PuRpr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-02
Going Around the World.

The Richmond Is n man-Of-war Of the see
ond rate n screw steamer Of 400 tons dis
placement, carrying fourteen guns. One
year ago she was repaired at Boston, at n
cost OF between $4,000 and $4,000. At that
time her machinery was thoroughly over
hauled, aud she was supplied with brand
new boilers from the Providence works. Al
though an old ship, the Richmond is, in all
probability, ms snug, comfortable, and sea-
worthy II craft as any which SECoR ROBE
sons administration left for the Fraudulent
President to send up and down the face Of
the deep.
Specific Information about the Richmond
is now made interesting to patriotic lands
men by the fact that this Is the vessel which
is to convey CAESAR and his fortunes around
the globe.
To accommodate tho travelling plans of
Gen. GRANT and his party pretext has
been devised at Washington for detachng
the Richmond from the European squadron
and sending her with a rowing commission
20 the farthermost parts of the earth. Some
time during January OF February she will
sail from French port, carrying, In addi-
ton to the usual complement Of officers, sail
ors, marines, and powder monkeys, the only
living ex-Prcsldont Of the United States,
with his family and retinue
Moreover by tho special permission Of the
Navy Department granted at the solicita-
ton OF that esteemed obituary poet, Mr.. G.
WAsHINGToN CHILDs, A. NJ, the hospitali-
ties OF the peoples ship will be extended TO
Gen. GRANTS present crOny and biographer,
JOHN RUssELL YOUNG, who was turned out
Of Mr. GREELEY's tribune several years ago
for stealing, by the sneak process, news that
belonged to tho Associated Press.
BY the special permission of the War De-
partment, conveyed by Mr. MoCRARY TO
Gen. SHERMAN, by Gen, SHERMAN to Gen.
SHERIDAN, and by Gen. SHERIDAN 10 First
Lieut.. Frederic d. GRANT, that youthful
warrior has received an indefinite leave OF
absence without diminution OF pay, in order
that be may accompany his father and his
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-02
Is this Censurc Meritedi
The following communication appeared in
our columns yesterday:

The following communication appeared In
our columns yesterday:
"sm read with great interest your remarks the other
day on the charge 10 the jury delivered ny Moan DAVIS
In the ct Louis r. TuEeAssoN TnrRAssoN was &C.
cuscd OF pccunary Irregularities toward the funds OF
client and under the charge 1t th,s Judge he found
guilty
1T is my opinion that Moan DAVIS was not suitable
try such case because il does not seem 10 me
that he j. sufficiently sound himself in respect making
OF public funds which Put within his power lie
Is paid out Of the Treasury this county the salary
Of siT5oa year ia consideration o his staying here and
performing the dunes of Juise. Yet last spring he
went o to Europe, and gone there least three
months. drawing his salary. however al the while Just
as II he doing the work which the salary was meant
TO pay for Ia this manner he got from the public
ury the Of sis75. tor which he did no work what
ever; ard while taxing this money without rendering
any consideration Tor IT, he sadded upon the public
through his absence an additional expenditure to pay
for another judge To be BROUGHT here from the country
perform the duties which he took pay for avoided
dong.
90" submit that No,u DAVIS ought not to 1T In Judgment
uron any lawyer who apnroprates to his private
money belonging to others ArroESEr.r
Our esteemed correspondent, Attorney"
is undoubtedly sincere in the view which he
takes 81 the conduct OF Moan DAVIS in the
THERAssoN case. But. to be perfectly fair
NoNhiu bANlHs We lllluh ut WIS JUST rs
competent to try that case as he is 10 try
any other that is TO say, any case Of equal
Importance and OF like sensational" char
acter. To be sure, DAvIss remarks on pass
ing sentence seemed as much n eulogy on
himself as they did n condemnation OF The
RAssoN; but them what OF that
Very likely THERAssoN is innocent OF the
offence Of which he has been convicted. We
rather think he is But that does not dimin-
ish the popular effect OF DAviss highly
spiced moral remarks.
We think sufficiently strong case can be
made against DAVIS without doing him any
injustice; and, on second thought, we think
Attorney" and his professional friends
will agree with us.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-02

A notable article In the new number OF the
North American ReUiep is Capt, HowGATEs
account OF the recent cruise of the American
schooner Florence in the Arctic regions. This
little vessel, Of only lilty-six tons burden, UNI
der command Of the wcll-known Arctic nav
igator, Capt. Tyson, was sent out from New
London in the summer of 1877 TO the Gulf Of
Cumberland, in order to collect dogs and
slcdges and to arrange for the employment
of Esquimaux in behalf Of larger cxpedi-
tion 20 the North Pole TO be organized UNI
der the Arctic Colony bill then before Con-
gress. This bill did not pass, and after win
tering at the head of the gulf Capt. TYSON
was obliged to return.
The paper we have mentioned Is impor-
tant, because it shows that its authors
project for establishing an American colony
near the North Pole is again to be urged
upon Congress at the present session. Our
objection to the plan and the considerable
expenditure which it will involve is twofold.
In the first place. there Is no little doubt
whether the general Government of this
country has any power under the Con
stitution to undertake such an expedition ,
and. IN the second place. even il it has, the
work ought TO be assigned to the navy.
There is no occasion for any now organlza-
ton outside Of the regular departments Of
the Government. In order to maintain the
most efficient discipline in the navy, it is de-
slrable TO keep the officers and men en-
ploycd in some active and useful service
which will, as far as possible, develop in
them those qualities which are most useful
in time OF war. The duties and labors de-
manded OF them in an Arctic expedition are
OF this character Under these circum-
stances, what need is there OF going outside
the navy 10 procure the men or material
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-02

The Constitution Of the United States
makes ample provision for the election Of
President and Vicc-Presidcnt of the United
States.
Why are any statutory provisions de-
aired
Certainly not TO carry out the will OF the
majority Of the people They arc not needed
for that.
Do VIC want a statutory apology for de-
ieating the will OF the people?
II 30, members Of the House OF Represent
ntives may vote for EDMUNDs's bill.
That may do 1t.
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The Hnnsmnn'. Record for 1878.

Nn@y-siX murderers were hanged in the
United states during the past year which /, an increase
Of rs compared with the previous year All were men;
90 were white ~ co!orcd, Indians and Chnaman;
were HANGED for outrnre for vie murdrr aud Tor
uhciuc, There were double CNtcuurns trple and :,
qnadruple More Wcrr hanged ON Friday than IN the
hanged lu MARCH THO huUth,ru states had 10 percent.
w an he hanging hul nearly lwD 'hirds IT Tho victims
wttr neg IN the st OF States % Ns comes FIRST "
~ Louisiana p south Carolina = Alabama s. North caro-.
hnn r. frhust vain g. MissouU .. GEORGIA o. Arkansas
Tennessee =, California :, Now YORK 3. Kentucky Mon
mnn, Delaware. Nr-iuiH, ohio. Maryland and M,,is.
slrn chrh ., Massachusetts. Now Hampshire Indiana
Nevada and Arizona. each /.