The Worthington advance., 1882-02-16
Mis- NEora

The affairs of the Niuinger firm in Niles
City are in queer shape, an1 Mr.. Savage ap-
pears to be master Of the situation He fred
out bis senior partners receiver, and; opening
the store, in two days sold 81 :, 900 worth OF
goods and locked up the money. He was tenn
porarlly stopped by an attachment, but he pro-
proposes to pay the judgment in full-itis $5,
600 to Keith Brothers-and open the store
again. His next step will be to pay dividend
to bank depos'tors. The receivers occupation
seems to be gone. It is said that Harding will
restore the money he sen: way, and new re-
ceiver will be appointed with the consent OF
Savage.
The last number Of the Army and NAVY Jour
nal contains b,ief notice of the death in New
York Of Mrs. Emily V. Sykes, widow of Mai
Gen. George Sykes, U. 8. A., who died in
Brownsville, Texas, in $780, Gen Sykes, who
was colonel Of the twentieth infantry, com
m.rded at Fort Smelling for many years. and
did not leave there until 1878. Mrs. Sykes
and her daughtsr-who WIS recently married
to New York gentleman-were we'll known in
st. Paul during their residence at Fort Shell
ing
Mercantile failures continue to diminish ac-
cording to r. G. Dunn Co., record Of such
events In summing up for the week report says
that failures are resolving themselves into two
kinds. those caused by speculation more or less
Legitimate, and those which are directly fraud
ulent and colusive From these premises the
report apt]y argues that what the business inter-
es's of the country demand ia . strong, severe,
bankrupt law, the need OF which it claims,
was never felt more than now.
Sergeant Thomas has left Fort Walsh in COM
mand OF thirty five mounted police, bound for
Fort Calgary. The party were sentoff in great
haste, owing to dispatches received saying that
It appears that the Indians have been
killing the cattle OF the stock-rsnchers, and the
number Of police are so few at that post that
they could not enforce the law.
The undersigned is the only son of Charles
P. Russell who enlisted at Fort Smelling, Mimi,
in the summer of 1864. Charles p. Russell
has not been heard of eince his enlistment. nor
can the undersigned obtian any information
regarding the regiment or battery in which he
enlisted: Any pers n knowing anything about
the matter will confer favor by addressing W.
q. Russell, Ottumwa, 10.
The reports from the logging camps since
the advent Of the thaw continue Of discour-
aging character. notably from those in tie Rum,
st. Croix and Chippewa districts. According
to the estimates Of some Of the oldest and most
experienced lumbermen, not more than 60 rer
cent Of the usual cut Of logs will be secured,
II the present prospect is not relieved by an
early fall of snow.
Milwaukee Germans always have good time
on the 21st Of February with their masquerade
procession and ball. is year the entire pop
ulation seems to have joined, and mardi gras
will be celebrated in a tyle to compare with the
frolics of New Orleans and st. Louis The i'm
mense exposition, which will accommodate 90
600 people, will give ample room for the fes-
tivities.
At Sparta, Wis, the body Of man was
found lying across the railroad track, with head
and right arm severed and lying some feet
away. The deceased was Richard Anderson
Of Viroqua, who came into town the day before
to be examined for an increase Of pension. He
drank ut several saloons, and towards night
bought bottle of alcohol.
By . vote of 80 to meeting of prominent
members Of Unity church. Chicago, decided TO-
night that the teachings of Rev. Geo. G. Milne,
pastor Of the church were not in accord with
Unitarianism or with the second article of the
Unity church creed, which recognizes God.
Judge Jones Grant Of Iowa was elected pres
ident Of the turf congress Of the National frot-
W. 8. Tilton of Maine vice presidents. The
board Of review will choose . secretary and
essurer next week in Chicago.
Charles B. West, the Cincinnati capitalist.
has added another 500, 900 to his princely
donations to the Art Museum association and I
magnificent building is to be erected in Eden
Park which will add 70 the beauty OF that center
Of culture.
The mother of the late Bayard Taylor has
been awarded the fret prize for the beet CO.
csons At the exhibition Of the Woman's Silk Cul.
ture association.
The readjusters of the Virginia legislature
in caucus decided TO favor the abolition Of the
whipping post.
Gen. Elijah Ward died at Ruslyn, Long L.
land, N. T. He served several terms in con-