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GEORGE ELIOT.

Personal Description of the Great Novelist.
Kate Field when young girl, met George
Eliot at the house of T. Adolphus Trollope,
brother of Anthony Trollope, in Italy. She
thus describes the interview:
There she stands quietly in the moon
light, speaking earnestly to Adolphus Troll
lope, while Lewes hovers near, calling her
attention to the exquisite beauty Of the
lights and shades made by the moon One
by one the guests are presented to the au-
thor Of Adam Bede," who receives all with
shrinking diffdence; more and more won
der whether Mr.. Trollope will remember
the American girl in the corner-a nobody.
There sit, growing very detected, when
the host offers his arm to George Eliot, and
they walk toward Madonna which is above
my head. They stop to admire the
work; the host discovers me. I
am introduced, and my heart
beats quickly as George Eliot takes my
hand and seats herself beside me, express
ing great interest in all young girls who as
pire to lead broader lives than those carved
out by society. gaze Mt her with delight
and see woman of medium stature, of
large frame and fair Saxon coloring In
heaviness of jaw and height of cheekbone
she greatly resembles a German, nor are
her features unlike those of Wordsworth's,
whom Hazlitt swore looked just like horse
We are all said to resemble some animal,
and George Eliots animal, like Words
worths, is the horse. Her eyes are pale
blue, her mouth large and sensitive, her
teeth large and white. The expressio uof
her face is gentle, while her manner is sin
gularly timid; yet, as if by force of will, as
if she had been told something about me by
good Mr.. Trollope she puts this timidity
aside, relates her own literary experience,
and suggests advice.
"For years." she says, II wrote reviews
because I knew too little of humanity, and
doubt whether should ever have ventured
upon a novel had not Mr. Lewes urged me
to it. To him I submitted my "Scenes of
Clerical Life, short stories of the worth of
which was in doubt. Mr.. Lewes insisted
upon their publication, and their success
put an end to my reviews. All my manu-
scripts pass through his hands before they
are submittedto the public. Heis my critic
and my inspiration"
To think that George Eliot should be tell
ing all this to a school girl! Why, I can
scarcely believe my own ears; yet, venture
to ask whether she enjoys writing; whether
it is easy work. ''No," she replies, II am
miserable when writing, but am still more
miserable when not writing" After more
kindly words George Eliotrises, her husband
comes forward and claims acquaintance
with the little republican" I find myself
actually talking and laughing with these two
! wonderful creatures, and then they bid me
goodnight. That is all see of them, their
fortnights stay in Florence being over.
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The government three per cent funding
bill has met with serious opposition from
various quarters. In addition to prospect
of it's being antagonised by general meas
ures and private bills, urged by members
who will be seeing their last days in con-
gress and in public life, evidence has accu-
mulated of widespread opposition in do
nestle money markets to the placing of a
government loan at less than four per cent,
as it is seen that permanent reduction of
the interest of government securities must
inevitably tend to reduce the rates of inter-
est on money throughoutthe whole country.
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THE site of Birmingham, Alabama, a
fourishing city of over 5000 people, was
vast cottonfeld in 1870 At that date, on
the completion of the Great Southern rail-
road, few enterprising men associated
themselves together and bought 5000 acres
of land, with the design of building city,
and Of benefting themselves. How did
they go to work?-by cutting it up in small
lots and selling at the highest figures? No;
strip of land 500 feet wide on each side of
the railroad track for distance of mile
and half was reserved exclusively for rail-
road and manufacturing purposes. The
company at once offered, and still offers,
sites on this location free to manufacturing
establishments of any kind, giving from one
to five or six acres gratis, according to the
size and requirements Of the manufacturer.
The immediate vicinity of Birmingham, it
is said, furnishes all the material for the
manufacture of iron at much less cost
than any other locality in the South. As
a natural consequence, iron men were not
slow to choose that location. Large estab-
lishments were erected, people came in by
scores and hundreds, and all who would
erect homes got their lots for nothing, or
for mere nominal sum. The town grew
with surprising rapidity, and now promises
to become one Of the most important bust
ness centers of the South. The original
possessors of the land got their money
back, a thousand times over, and still hold
a very large portion of their purchase. The
conditions of their success have been brief
ly stated, and the moral can be easily I'M
derstOod.
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE,

Mr.. Scott, champion shot of England, has
signed articles of agreement with DR.. Carver
for match to shoot 100 pigeons for 1900
aside, the match to come off the list Of February.
The emperor Of Germany has received re-
port on the excess of the partisans of the anti
Jewish agitation on New Years eve, and has
expressed desire that most stringentmeasures
to be taken against their repetition.
The London, Times, in leading article, says:
There is no room for doubt that a stringent
peace preservation bill will be introduced in
the house of commons Immediately upon the
opening parliament. It is improbable that lib
erty of speech, either in print or at public
meetings, will be interfered with, except by a
strict enforcement of existing law.
A Dublin correspondent says: The military
authorities are adopting extraordinary precau-
tons, and the extensive character Of the ar
rangements appears to indicate grave appre-
hension of imminent danger. All troops are
confined to their barracks. The guard pickets
have been augmented. Entrenching tools and
lanterns have been served out for the use OF
patrols in the event of being cut off from any
of the barracks. There are now here 25O
officers, 5000 men, 1000 horses and 16
guns, the flower of the British army, besides
strong bodies of constabulary.
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insures the unanimous nomination in Republic
can caucus and election of Hale to the United
States senatorship.
Gov. Jarvis, of North Carolina in his mes
sage, speaking in warm tones of the relation ex-
listing between the blacks and the whites, says
the colored people are becoming more industri-
GUS and thrifty. He refers with satisfaction to
their industrial fairs and to the favor and en-
couragement bestowed on their exhibitions by
the whites: He regards it an imperative duty
that the whites should see that in all things full
and equal justice shall be done the blacks and
they are not left to work out their own destiny
alone.
The marriage of Gov.-Elect Porter of Indi
ana to Miss Stone, sister of Gen. r. Stone and
daughter Of a late prominent resident of Chau-
tauqua county, took place Wednesday at the
residence Of Walter s Gurnee, uncle of the
bride, in New York city: The ceremony was
performed by Rev. John Freeman of Lockport,
New York The wedding was private and only
a few of the relatives were present, among
whom wore Albert and Annie Porter, son and
daughter of the bridegroom.
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Whitaker to Have Another Hearing

VullLdker 10 nave AuOIHeT HEARING.
A Washington dispatch says that the Whitta-
discussion in the cabinet, the presidents views
not being in harmony with his associates. The
latter are in favor of dropping him from the
roll Of the academy, holding that the removal
of Schofeld is in itself a stern rebuke to the
abuses and practices which led to the outrage
on Whitaker The president however, has
decided to grant Whittakers request for a trial
by court martial When Howard was in Wash
ington the president asked his opinion, which
was given in writing, recommending that trial
be granted; that the court be composed Of off
GERS, a ma jority of whom should not be men
who were graduated at West Point, and that in
case of the acquittal of Whitaker he be permit
ted to return to the academy, and enter the
class next below that to which he formerly be-
longed.-thus being given a fair chance to quail
ify himself to pass the regular examination and
complete the course of study. 1t is understood
Howard was very soicitious that some action
should be taken before he entered on duty at
West Point While adopting in the main How
ards recommendations, it is altogether probable
the president will leave the selection of officers
of the court to Howard, and that this will be
one of the first duties after he has assumed
command.
The court martial in the case Of Cadet Whit
taker has been ordered to convene at West
Point on Tuesday, January Is. Following is
A. Miles, president of the court; Col H. A.
Morrow, First infantry; Lieut. Col Pinckney
Lugenbel, First infantry; Lieut. Col J. NJ
Brennon, First artillery; Maj Lewis Merrill,
Seventh cavalry; Maj. E. B. Primmer, Fifth
cavalry; Capt r. T. Frank, First artillery
Capt j. n Crary, Tenth infantry; Capt A. b.
Gardner, Judge advocate Of the court
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The decline of American shipping is still
fruitful topic of discussion, but no reme-
dies are proposed which seem to be accept
able. The facts regarding the decline are
certainly discouraging. Only twenty-three
ships and barks and sailing vessels were
built in the United States hast year. Dur
ing the past five years Great Britain has
built l 300, 900 tons Of iron ships, against
our 100000 tons. British tonnage entering
American ports has increased since 1856 by
100000; American has decreased $4,000
tons. In 1860 sixty-six per cent of Ameri-
can trade was done in American vessels.
Now only seventeen per cent is carried by
Americans. The ship-building interest,
small as it has become, seems to be all
powerful in preventing such legislation as
seems to be demanded.
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MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.

Ohio walks off with the third place in the roll
of states, with population of 5, 49,, 794.
c. G.. Dana, a baker of Racine, Wis, has
made an assignment to w. n. Amos the 1iabil-
tiles being $4,000.
There has been a very marked falling off in
orders for standard silver dollars received by
the United States treasury.
Right Rev. Thomas Atkinson, bishop of the
Episcopal diocese of North Carolina, died at his
residence in Wilmington, aged seventy three.
The jury in tho case of the State of Ohio
against ex-City Auditor, of Cincinnati, Silas w.
Hoffman were discharged, having been unable
to agree.
The assignee of the bankrupt coffee firm of
B: s: Arnold & Co., New York, reports it's La
bilities at $2,254,56O, and it's assets at ST.
$40, 433.
S. B. Newman & Co., cotton factors of New
York have failed; also Bowman l. Bleyer,
wholesale liquor merchants Of st. Louis, with
1925, 600 liabilities
The distribution of standard silver dollars
from the United States mints during December
amounted to ST. ,8O7, 481, while for the CORES
ponding month in 1879 it reached 81, 1886 921.
The projectors of the Panama canal scheme
are pushing their enterprise with great ener-
gy. A corps of engineers has started from
Havre and supplies have been sent out from
New York and New Orleans
At the meeting of tho Ohio assembly Gov
Fosters message was read. The message calls
most earnestly upon the assembly to impose
restraints upon the alarming tendency towards
an increase in local Indebtedness.
| The Bard Hickox miners at Braidwood, Ill
are on strike. This company agreed with the
| miners that for every twenty five cents per ton
that coal advanced above So. SO in Chicago
they would pay the miners ten cents. They
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There is slso strong opposition from saw
ings banks and other moneyed institutions,
and also from capitalists generally, who
look with alarm upon any measures which
promise to give the borrowers of the coun-
try the use of money at low rates Of inter
est. It remains to be seen whether the
representatives in congress of the people
large will allow themselves to be controlled
by the money power to the detriment of a
vast majority Of their constituents.
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The Sisseton Indians at Devils Lake.

Major James Mclaughlin the United States
Indian agent, at Devils Lake, writes to Gen,
Sibley as follows: sThe past year has been
marked by steady and healthy advancement of
those under my charge; and everything con-
dition. Good crops have been harvested this
year, and the wheat raised by individual owners
of farms will approximate 5000 bushels. A
grist mill has been built this fall, which is now
in operation and doing good work. There has
been nothing done upon the reservation that has
given such satisfaction and delight as this of
having flour ground by their own mill from
wheat of their own raising; and the benefits &C
cruing to the most industrious ones by this
wheat crop will be an incentive to others to in
crease the area of cultivated land next year.
Our schools have been well attended and the
progress of the pupils very satisfactory through
out the year."
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THE RAILROADS.

General Manager Bishop Of the st. Paul
q Omaha road says there is no foundation
for the rumor of his resignation
Richard Abbey, for several years con-
ductor on the St. Paul division of the St.
Paul q Sioux City railroad, has been trans
ferred to the Sioux City division. Monty
first and now follows Abbey.
There were constructed in Wisconsin du-
ring the past year, 1888. 40 miles of railroad
There is now in the State total Of 3,133.7
miles Of railroad
The snow blockades have been raisedan
trains on all the roads are now running on
time.
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IT is understood that the president will
not appoint secretary of the navy, on &C
count Of the great difficulty in getting a
suitable person to accept the position for SO
short time. It is stated the attorney gen.
eral holds that the president can designate
other officers to act for ten days each, and
in accordance with that opinionit is believed
that the other cabinet officers will each in
turn be designated to act as secretary of the
navy
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now refuse to pay the miners the share of such

ADVANCE.
A St Louis paper says that Louis Nathal
manager OF the Nathal Opera troupe, which was
organized here last September, abandoned the
company a short time since atst. Paul, and went
to San Francisco, taking with him Louise Lester,
the prlma donna of the troupe and wife of Louis
Davis, It's advance agent.
The message of Gov. Cornell of New York
sets forth the condition of the finances. the
canals, the banks, the charitable institutions
and the debt, and briefly discusses the subjects
OF taxation, public education and prisons The
governor thinks further reduction in the rate
of interest not inadvisable, and suggests that
the excise and lottery laws be thoroughly re-
vised.
There are theories and claims brought out
by the coming cOurt-martial of Cadet Whitaker
His friends allege that they will be able to prove
that his auricular appendages were carved by
some officer at West Point who wanted to drive
hum away, which appears to be and incredible
statement Another theory is that Whittaker's
misfortune arose from jealousy of local gentle
men OF color, who disliked Whittakers popular
ity.
Goodrich, president of the Goodrich Trans
portatlon company, denies the charges made by
the coroner's jury at Grand Haven, Mich, that
the companys steamer Alpena, which went
down last October with all on board, was in l'. a.
bad condition, unseaworthy, with inadequate
life preservers, with inexperienced sailors for a
crew, and with at least one rotten life boat,
Mr. Goodrich may deny everything, but the
fact remains that she was rotten old tub more
than dozen years ago. j..
The great commission house Of Manson, Bar
tholomew & Co., of St. Louis, has failed The
firm is one of the Oldest and best known in the
city, and has occupied a prominent position
both as receiving and speculative firm, hand
ling very large amount of consigned stock, and
trading heavily in futures for customers. For
some time they have been '1ong' for their GUS
toners, and have also held large amount of
cash grain in store. The late decline in wheat
is the immediate cause of the suspension.
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JANUARY will be busy month in the
election of United States senators. On the
18th, Nevada and Tennessee will will elect;
on the 18th, Minnesota, Connecticut, Della
ware, Florida, Indiana, Maine, Massachu-
sets, Michigan Missouri, Nebraska, New
York, Pennsylvania, and Texas; on the
25th, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Wis
consin; Rhode Island elects on the list of
February. In California and Ohio the legis-
latures, not meeting regularly this year, will
come together at the call Of the governors.
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Real Estate in New York.
rom the New York Telegram.

from the new YORK Telegram.
The rapid rate at which New York is grow
ing in size, wealth and commercial impor-
lance, is realized by but few, even of her
own citizens. Millionaires from all parts
of the country, especially California, are
buying houses and making homes in the
city. The following advertisement is taken
hap hazard from the column getty Real
Estate For Sale" of a morning contenpo-
rary;
First class corner house. .:::.... $15O,OO0
First class house and stable. ....... $50, 900
Elegant house and stable " $4,000
Three full-szed, elegant houses,
ranging in price from $780,
Extra large house and four lots on
Thirty fourth street. ........... 100000
This advertisement in itself epitomizes
the story of the wealth and growth of New
York. Ten years ago 800, 1000 house was
very rarely met with Now we have them
by the sec re. The descendants Of those who
have pinned their faith to and staked their
money on the growth of this city, are among
our wealthiest citizens. Witness the Astors,
Goelets, Rhinelanders, Lenoxes, Stevenses,
Whitneys, Remsens, Suydams, Hamersleys,
&c.
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Diphtheria is making sad havoc in Bro

Diphtheria is making sad havoc in Brook
Ign. A New York letter says: DR.. j. w.
Mclean, prominent physician Of Wash
ington, has sent on the following specific
remedy, declaring that, applied to 500 cases,
he has never lost one; Sub. sulph. iron, or
Mousels salt, drachm; water, 1-2 gills;
sugar to taste; mix and give from to tea
spoonfuls each day for an adult, and for a
child from Is drops to teaspoonful each
day. It is being tried here with excellent
effect. Let the West have it.
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The New Year was celebrated in all the
cities and large towns by an almost total
suspension Of ordinary business, and unu-
sual social enjoyment. The prosperity of
the last year and the fair prospects of the
present, combined to make everybody feel
like participating in the old-time festival.
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Important Indian CAPTURE,

Major nges of the 9Th Infantry, captured on
Sunday, near Poplar river, Chief Gall, with 800
hostiles and forty guns, and burned sixty of
their lodges. About twenty lodges, under
Thunder Hawk have asked permission of Maj.
nges to go to Fort Keogh to surrender, which
was granted The belief seems well founded
that all the Indians including Sitting Bulls and
Calls bands, will come in and surrender, prob
ably before the end of the present month.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12

The British parliament will convene on
the sixth of January, and then exciting
news may be expected from Ireland. Pos
sibly conflict may be precipitated before
that time; but come when it will, the land
leaguers have but little hope Of success in
armed conflict with both the government and
the orangemen of the north, who are their
implacable enemies.
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Iowa, of the law firm of Foster & Foster,
her husband being also her business part
ner, is defending Mrs. Mary Brown, on
trial at Indianapolis, for the murder of her
husband, in February last. This is not
her first murder trial, having previously
assisted in the prosecution of man indict-
ed for the murder of his wife by poisoning
her
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Total. ............... 293
The following States would lose one member
each: Alabama; Florida. Indiana, Illinois, Ohio,
louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New
Hampshire; Tennessee and Pennsylvania would
lose two; and New York three members !;
Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi
pi, South Carolina and West Virginia would
gain one member each; Minnesota and Nebras-
ka two each; and Kansas and Texas three each.
The bill was finally referred to the committee
on census.
The army appropriation bill was discussed
and passed, and the Interstate commerce bill
was considered.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6.
SENATE-No business of importance was
transacted.
committee of the whole, and an amendment was
offered granting to State banks the privilege of
circulation on depositing three per cent. bonds
with the United States treasurer
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The Ponca inves tigatng commission
will go west at once and endeavor to- get at
the bottom of this tedious business. It was
appointed at the solicitation of eastern
sympathisers. and it is said Secretary Schurz
looks upon it as piece Of sentimentalism.
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ALLEGHANY county, Pa, is still trying
to evade the payment of the large riot losses
at Pittsburg, through special legislative
act, but the prospect of success is not en-
couraging. Pittsburg has received a severe
lesson, and is not likely TO be afflicted with
any more riots. The people have come to
understand that it is for their interest to
preserve order.
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The New England states have been ex-
periencing forty below zero weather, and
hink it not SO bad as represented. Old
Virginia boasts Of twenty below zero, but
there good many people were frost bitten,
and cattle and game we're frozen.
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A SINGULAR report comes from Washing
ton, that the social influence of the army
neutralizes all attempts to reduce expenses
and inaugurate reforms, and that this influ-
ence controls about twelve votes in the senate
alone.
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The Doings Of Congress.

WEDNEoDA1, ., 1901.
SENATE after the holiday
festivities, the vice president presented a com
munication from Gen. Garfield announcing that
he had notified the Ohio legislature of his de-
clension Of the Office of United States senator
to which he had been elected.
HoUsE:-Mr Springer introduced an ap-
portionment bill under which the number
Of members appointed to each state is fixed as