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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-03-22
A "Reminiscences Of the War,

During the civil war there was, right
~ or wrongly, a lamentable perjudice
entertained against brevet rank and
brigadier generals. Lincoln's estimate
of the comparative value of the mules
and brigadiers gobbled up by a Confed-
crate raider the army mule was affec-
tionately known as .'brevet horse'' is
known to most readers; but there is an
other story, scarcely less complimentary.
and much less familiar. According to
the anonymous libeler, during an active
engagement colonel, while bravely
leading on his men, received a terrible
blow in the head from the fragment of
a shell, which completely exposed the
brain. He was carried to the rear, and
intrusted to the care of surgeon, who
at once resolved upon heroic treatment
and removed the brain bodily to repair
the decorations. While he was absorbed
in this delicate operation, an aide-de-
camp, unconscious of the severity of the
officers wound, rode up with message
that Colonel Blank was wanted immedi-
ately at headquarters. Mechanically,
like the brainless pigeon in the interest
ing surgical experiment, the gallant
officer clambered into the saddle and
rode away; and when the surgeon, hav-
ing completed the Encouragement of the
wounded organ, returned to place it in
position, he was astonished to find the
patient missing. At that moment his
attention was attracted by the sound of
galloping hoofs, and looking around,
his surprise was intensified by beholding
the Colonel riding 70 the front as gayly
as if nothing had happened.
Hi, Colonel! no Colonel?' shouted
the surgeon, pursuing him. '.Stop.
You're forgetting about your brains!''
s...Never mind about them.'' roared
theshero, clapping spurs to his horse.
u don't want them I've just been
brevetted Brigadier General. . Editors
Drdsoer N Harper's Magazine for Feb
1tta,y.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-03-22

A touching story comes from Eye
mouth, England: Mr.. William Nisbet,
the skipper OF one of the Inflated fish
ing-boats, had a parrot, which, under
his tuition, had become remarkably pro-
ficient in the use of language. Nisbet
was fond of his bird. Ever since the
storm of Friday fortnight the parrot has
been depressed and silent, as though it
was conscious of it's loss. The other
day, however, and throughout the day,
it found and maintained it's voice, re-
peating mournfully, and with pathetic
iteration, "Euphy, Willie's ava moo
Willie's AVA noo!'' 'Euphy'' Gu
phemia) is the name of Nisbet's wife.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-03-22
Drawing Conclusions.

Wife ''My dear, do you not think
Johnny has wonderful genius for draw
ing?''
Husband-''I do indeed"
W.-''Perfectly remarkable. It seems
to me we should be guilty of wilfully
flying in the face of Providence if we did
not recognize the fact in selecting pro-
fession for him. Mr.. Virgil Williams,
the picture maker, assures me that all
johnny needs is instruction.
H.-.'Just my idea; and mean to
apprentice him to a corner grocery for
instruction in drawing molasses.'
W.-"Oh, you insincere man,
: H.-''Oh, you adorable woman.''
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-03-22
WHOLE NUMBER al8
A Few Verbal Errors.


The following examples of the more
common errors in the use of words are
taken from '::The Verbalist,'' by Mr.. AL
fred Ayres:
accord for '.gives'' as, .ethe infor-
nation was accorded him.
"Aggrayate'' for ''irritate," to aggra-
vate is to make worse
'Allude to- for .refer to- or '.men-
tion.''
"As'' for ''that; s'not as I know'' fol-
mot that l know
''Avocation' for "a yocation;'' mans
vocation is his business; 'ayocations''
are things that occupy him incidentally.
Balance" FORREST or remainder
Character for reputation: one
may have good reputation but
bad character Ind the two words
should never be COMPOUNDED.
dangerous for Gin danger; sick
man is sometimes most absurdlv said to
be dangerous when it is only meant
that the poor fellow is himself Gin dam
ger'-a very different thing.
''Demean,' for ..debase'' or sshumble.''
To demean ones self is merely to behave
ones self, whether well or i'll.
DAC, 4OI CdICIl Ii.
donate" for '.give.''
Execute for chang as applied to
the criminal. 1t is the sentence" not
the ''man,'' that is executed.
Healthy, for sswholesome;'' an onion
''plant'' may be healthy, but when you
pick an onion there is no more health
mess or unhealthiness to that, although
it may or may not be s'wholesome'' as
an article of food.
'Illy, for Gill;
'1naugurate, for '.begin.''
''Kids,' for '.kid Gloves
''Learn,'' for ''teach.''
'Iiable'' for .'likely'' or-.:apt."
''Loan,' for s'lend.''
..Pants,' for .pantaloons,'' OF DIETER
stilD trousers -
''Partake,' for seat
Plenty as an adjective, where s'plen-
tiful'' is meant
''Real," for very; as s:real nice.''
'.real pretty
Reside for live; as residence"
for '.house.''
Retire for 'sgo to bed.''
"Seldom or ever" for '.seldom if
ever" or stseldom or never
''Some," for somewhat; ssshe is
some better today
''Stop," for ''stay''; ''where are you
stopping?' This is one of the yilest of
Criticisms.
Summons the noun), for stsum-
MONS (the verb.
''Those knd'' of apples, for ':that
kind"
''Transpire,' for tsoccur.'
''Vulgar," for ':immodest'' or Gin
decent"
without for ssunless.''
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-03-22

s b. ~ E s Sc
The electric light, which is rapidly
taking the place of gas in all public
places of amusement, turns red into q
dull, lifeless black, fact of which any
readers may make a note. Lustrous
black; as seen in jet, satin and fur, is
very becoming. Soft black, as in velvet
or good velveteen, is equally so, but the
monotonous, grayish black is hopeless
tint, Ineffective in itself, and most mimi
cal to beauty. In thinking out costume
to wear at places of entertainment,
where the electric light is used, those
who like to look well, may safely choose
gold color, heliotrope, Nile blue or sheeny
brocades, in which the colors so subtly
intermingle that the transmutation Of
one into different tint would not ap-
preciably destroy the effect. English
letter.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-03-22
Where is Ho1ne7
EY WILLIAM THOMSON.


asked of my heart, one summer day.
When the city streets were crowded and gay:
In the noisy city with - smoky SS 3o n"o
With Its streets that stretch for miles away,
With it's masses Of homes so stately and gray.
With Its river rolling so sullen and sOw2"
And my heart said: ''NOy'
Tell me, my heart, is it where the breeze
Sigbs gently through the summer trees,
Where life and beauty are everywhere,
And music is born on the balmy air
The song of the birds-the lay of the rills.-
Is thy home where the little wildfowers grow9'
But my heart said: "NO!'
It's thy home in that land of snowy night
bright,
Where ocean lies a frozen waste
And trees by the ice-bands are interlaced,
Where over the land and ocean pale
RACES ofttimes the icy gale
But my heart said: "NO!"
us it, o! heart, 'mong the palmy groves
Where the terrible lion in freedom roves,
Were tropical plants in their beauty smiles
Where gentle and aromatic gales
Breathe thro' the fragrant woods and Wales;
Is thy home where such spicy breezes blOwT
But my heart said: mo!
..Ah! heart, my heart! have guessed the TRUTH
The maiden love hath grace and youth
To me no other seems half so fair,
TO me she is sweet beyond compare;
o! heart of mine! hast thou found thy rest
In the heart that beats in her virtuous breast?
U! say, is thy home meath that bosom of SNOWY
Still my heart said: ''No!''
''Thcn. o! my heart, it must surely be
In that land from sorrow and suffering free,
Where earthly victors receive their palm
And join in the saints victorious psalm:
Is It there. o! heart, thou hast found thy home,
In the land where changes never come
The realm of eternal happiness!"
And my heart said; "Yes!'
Glasgow. Scotland.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-03-22
The Number of Workingmen,

The number of workmen employed
in iron and steel-making in the United
States in 1870 was ~ ,555, whose wages
per year amounted to $40,514.981. In
1880, according to census statistics, the
number of workmen employed in this
branch of manufacturing industry had
increased to 140,978, whose wages
amounted to $55, 476, 785 per year. The
capitalinvested in the business has near
~ doubled since 1870, and the quantity
of iron and steel produced has doubled,
but it will be observed that the average
yearly wages of employees has fallen
from 1922 per head in 1870 to 1914 per
head in 1880.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-03-22
L'Enfant Terrible.

1t was in the cars. Two ladies were
sitting together, busily engaged in con-
versation. On the seat facing them sat
little 5-year-old boy. He had been
looking out of the window, apparently
absorbed in contemplation of the NOV
ing panorama of the outside world. Sud-
denly he turned from the window; he
began searching about the car, exclaim-
ing in high, piping voice: mamma,
which man is it that looks so funny?''
''Sh!'' cautioned his mother. But the
boy was not to be hushed. II don't see
the man with the bald head, mamma,
and the funny red nose" The ssh was re-
peated. BY this time the car was in a tit
ter, save and excepting one elderly gen.
tleman with very bald head and very
red nose. His eyes were riveted upon
his paper with a fxedness that was quite
frightful. Again the boy, "Oh! now
see him! Ho! what bright nose! What
makes it so red, mamma?'' ''Georgie!"
shouted his mother in a stage whisper.
But George was not to be stopped.
Mamma he continued, .swhat made
you say he had lighthouse on his face?
[ don't see no lighthouse Again
''Georgie!' and this time with s1i ght
shake. Once more the piping voice, the
bald-headed passenger gazing at the
paper more tiercely than ever, and grow
ing redder every moment. '.Mamma,
| don't think his head looks like the
State-House dome. It's shiny like, but
it isn't so yaller.'' While the litter went
round again, Georges mother whisper
ed rapidly to the boy, and gave her
hopeful box on each ear, which SEEM
ed to partially divert his attention from
the baldheaded passenger, but not en-
tirely. He cried once more through his
tears, ''You said his nose was as red as
beet, mamma; didn't say nothing"
Strange to say, the bald-headed passen-
ger didn't take part in the suppressed
laughter that followed, but he put on
his hat and hid his nose in his paper,
over which he glared at the boy as
though he wanted to eat him. And yet,
wherein was the boy to blame?
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-03-22
Winter Life in Holland.

In Holland the fun of Winter life takes
many forms; and Winter facilitates To-
comotion, as the highways of Summer
available for trek-schuits become the
best thoroughfares for those who skate.
In this way, directly the ice bears, visits
are made and distances travelled which
cannot be done in Summer, and, instead
of going round and round as we do here
on small confined space, the Dutch
make up party and pay visit to some
neighboring town or village. A bright
Winters morning is always exhilarat-
ing, especially to those whose red part
icles are doing their work satisfactorily;
how much more SO when cheerful COM
pany, free exercise, variety of character,
and constant change of scene all tend
to mark the day as red letter one; and
to crown all, comes the pleasant sensa-
ton Of feeling deservedly tired, with a
nights rest well earned. Should the
frost be sufficiently severe, river is
most interesting, being on a large scale
and partaking more of the character of
a fair, which is the case, for instance, on
the Mas, at Rotterdam. This is very
well pictured in some of the old Dutch
engravings; one particularly gives an
admirable idea of the whole thing, show
ing sledges, ice-boats, stalls and booths
Now, the freezing of the Mas is most
uncertain; while other waters are frozen
hard, the Rotterdamers still remain
land-bound. The Mas runs very strong
~, and the difficulty is for the first coat
ing of ice to form. When severe frost
catches the still water during the night,
then s'Once begun, soon done," and the
crews, who turn their berths at night,
wake up in the morning to find them
selves frozen in. The canals naturally
soon freeze over, and the trek-schuit
traffic is supplanted by baggage-sledges,
large and small. Near dwelling houses
are seen the little box-sledges for the
children. These are precisely the same
as the seventeenth century contrivances;
the child sits, with just room for its feet,
and, with stick in each hand, pushes
astern and propels itself ahead. The
adult sledges are in some cases simply
gorgeous, as the opportunity affords
great latitude for form, great scope for
variety of gear, harness and trappin9s.
They are generally rather of the swan
outline, the ..sleighers'' sitting in the
body, the driver perched at the back, as
on thetail, the sweeping irons following
the curve of tffe.swan' sneck; over these
run the reins. One horse generally
constitutes the team, but in an old en-
craving three horses in single file are
shown drawing sledge de lstre. Good
Words.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-03-22
The Wool Crop.

It is estimated from returns received
so far that the total wool product of the
United States for the last wear was
about 225, 100000 pounds. In 1880 we
imported l28, 900, 900 pounds, which was
considerably above the average, This
is materially against the interest of our
wool raisers, because it is of such q
quality that they would not bother rails
ing it, and is used for purposes that
good wool would not be put to-.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-03-22
He Wanted His Money Back,

A short time since colored man en-.
tered the Office of the clerk of q county
court in the West, and advancing to q
table where the deputy clerk was busily
engaged, he produced marriage license,
for which he had paid the legal fee .
few days before. Boss said he, polk
ing the license under the nose Of the alb
sorbed deputy. s.What is itp' was the
impatient response. Boss" continued
the darkey. .'de law declines dis docu-
ment, and ! fotch it in to get my money
back. :,
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-03-22
TIE E,khorn Affair,

Glasgow, Scotland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15
Alrxa)llria Oazette.
MONDAY EVENING, MAY 10, 1882.
DEFERRED LOCAL ITEMS.

THE FISHING SEASON. 1.-The fishing season
forlSS2 is now near its close. Nearly all the
parties fishing gill nets at the shores far down
the Potomac have ''cut out Captain Jerry
Rohb has cut out from The Gums shore.
and is now fishing at Sandy Bar. Fish are
still coming in in considerable quantities, but
daily the number grows beautifully less.
while the prices rise with the decreased re-
ceipts. The catch Of fish this season has
been nothing like as large as that OF last
season. but it is said that more money has
been made by the fishermen, as the prices
have continued high during the whole sea
son. Shad sold on the fish wharf Saturday
morning as high as S23 per hundred, and
herring as high as IS per thousand. 1t has
been estimated that so far during the pre-
sent season there have been landed $4,000
shad at the upper Potomac markets, as fol-
lows: Washington fish wharves 100000,
Alexandria fish wharf $4,000, other places
$4,000 and 100000 herring as follows:
Washington fish wharves 100000, Alex
andria wharf :, 225 900, other places SIS 900.
Formerly the fishing season terminated
about the first of May it now runs almost
to the close of the month 1T is said that it
is not the season, but the customs of fisher
men which have changed, rs in old days,
With ii9iI WHY liSHtllui, lilS -utiltH gnu
April harvest sutliccd to meet every demand
and to glut the market, so that late May
fishing wa Improbable, and was not
pursued.
SUNDAY School OFFICERs.-At the annual
meeting of the Sunday School Board of the NJ. E.
Church, Friday night. the following were elected
officers Of the Sunday School to serve for the en-.
suing year Superintendent. Oscar +. Baggctt
Assistant Superintendent, John S. Fowler; Secrc-
tary. ". l.. Clark; Treasurer. ]. L. Dyson Ii.
braran, :. +. Dyson; Assistant Librarian, Sher-
mau L. Fowler: Organ;St Miss Mamie Clark
Cornrtrr. Norris Shuman.
4 NEW YACMT.-Thcrc will BE- three yachts Oh
the river this season. the Ella Treadwc!l The
Americas. and new yacht. which passed up Ia,
river Saturday morning for Washington Tn,
new yacht, which is very much Oh the order ION y
much larger of the Ella Trcadwell, is from New
York. and is owned. having been recently pur
chased, by the Butchers Association OF Wash
ingt0n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15
LEGAL NOTICES.

VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerks Office
' of the Corporation Court of the city of Alex
andria on the -l:h day of May, 1882.
John 4. Rotchfnrd plaintiff W. Richard l.. Rutrh-
ford and PAMELA Rotchtord his wife, Mary
Rotchtord, Mary VI. Summers. Martha Rralri0n
Susan Dwyrr - Thornton widow of Rich
ard l.. Thornton deceased. and the children and
heirs of said Richard l. Thornton, whose names
are unknown; Elizabeth Thornton, Judson G..
Thornton, Il minor, - Krndrirk and Mary
+. kcndrick, his wife, Mildred $. C.. Thornton
Lewis Hopkins, and - Hopkins. his wife.
John l.. liipkns, and - llipkins his wife,
Jane, +. Boyd and Louisa Boyd, his wife, Su
sauna kcl, q. ?. Dom and Cecilia Dom, his
wife Louis II. Parker and - Parker, his
wife, john F. Parker and ----- Parker, his
wife, Vim. Henry Parker. Il minor, Henry 4
Parker and -- Parker his wife, Mary Abe
gail Conrad, David C.. Rcinohl and Cecilia
T. Rcnohl his wife, - HUMPHREYS and AL
farctta l.. HUMPHREYS his wife, Cecilia L. Carnc,
H. l.. Carnc, Vim. F. Carnc and --- Carne,
his wife, c. +. Potter and Cecilia l.. Potter, his
wife, Theodore II. Fickin and Susanna l.. Flick
lin, his wife and Mary Carnc defendants In
chauccry.
Memo The object of this suit is to obtain a &c.
for partition, ii it can conveniently be had
OF lot of ground the west side of Union street
south OF Franklin street and if partition cannot
be effected then for the sale Of said lot of ground
and Il distribution OF the proceeds amongst the
parties entitled.
The defendants, Martha Rcardon. -- Thorn
ton, widow of Richard l.. Thornton, deceased and
the children and heirs Of said Richard l.. Thorn
ton, whose names are unknown Elizabeth Thorn
ton, Judson q. Thornton IAN infant - Ken
drck and Mary L. kendrick, his wife. Mildred S.
Z. Thornton, John l., Hopkins and - Hopkins,
his wife, James p. Boyd and Louisa Boyd his
wife Susanna Kcll. o. p. Dom and Cecilia Dom,
his wife. Lewis H. Parker and - Parker, his
wife Henry A. Parker and - Parker his wife,
VIM. Henry Parker tan infunt). Mary Abepail
Conrad, David c. Rein0hl and Cecilia f. Reinohl his
wife - HUMPHREYS and Alfaretta l.. Hum.
phricS, his wife, and g. +. Potter, not having en-
tered their appearance and given security accord
ing to the act of Assembly and the rules of this
Court and it appearing by affidavit that they arc
not residents OF this State: 1t is ordered, That
said defendants appear within one month after
due publication of this order, and do what is ne
cessary to protect their interest in this suit and
that copy of this order he forthwith inserted in
the Alexandria Gazette, II newspaper published in
rhc city OF Alexandria, once Il week for four sue
cessive weeks, and posted at the front door of the
Court House of this city 4 cnpy-teste:
MORTON MARIE, Clerk.
james K. Cation, p. q. myS-w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15
HOUSEFURNISHINGG GOODS
CHINA, GLASS & 0UEENSWARE'.

We are now Openining our stock of goods for
THE SPRING TRADE
from the manufactures in England and France.
comprising in part English, French anu r-orceialn
Dinner and Tea Sets; Furnival 4 Sons celebrated
Printed and Enamcled Sets in various colors incu
ding the wellknown FORMOSO PATTERN.
New patterns i'll CHAMBER SETS. CUSPA-
DORES. TEA SETS, SC.
MAJOLlCA. in endless varieties; Pitchers,
Pouch Baskets, Ice Cream Sets. Plates Salad Bowls
Butter Dishes, Ice Cream Sauccrs, Teapots, Sugars
and Creams
Fuii line OF Gl.ASSWAREof ever description.
LAMPS, Lamp Goods, Chimncys Gohlcts and
TumblerS. cut and plain.
Roger Bros Plated Goods in Casters. Spoons,
Knives, Forks, Butter Knives, &c.
Our stock is now complete and we would be
pleased to have YOU call and examine it before
purchasing elsewhere.
mhI-3m f. J. MILLER & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

Disease is an effect, not cause. Its origin is
within its manifestations without. Hence, to
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IS PER CENT.
of all diseases arise from deranged kidneys and
liver and it strikes at once at the root Of the diff
fculty. The clements of which it is composed act
directly upon these great organs, both as food
and restorer, and, by placing them in healthy
condition, drive disease and pain from the system
For the in1umerable troubles caused by un.
healty Kidneys, Liver and Urinary Organs; for
the distressing Disorders of Women; for Malaria,
and for physical arrangements generally, this
great remedy has no equal. Beware of imposters,
limitations and connections said to be just good
For Diabetes, ask for WARMERS SAFE Ola
BETES CURE. For sale by all dealers
II. H. WARNER & co.. Rochester, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15
STAR

Will stand this season at
c IT'S VERN, WEST END,
On Mondays, Wednesdays and FRIDAYS.
From April 1 to June 30, 1882.
Star is a dark bay, 16 hands high, and years
old; an excellent driver and draughs horse; weight
l2oObs; trotted his mile in 2:45 in six week s
handling; has taken three first premiums at the
Alexandria fairs. He was raised by Mr. Willis
Henderson, OF Fairfax county Va. his sire was
old Star, Morgan horse his dam Black Hawk
Mare from Kentucky. Terms: so for the season;
SO to insure.
TO" The best Of care will be taken of all mares
LETT at the stand No accountability, however, for
unavoidable accidents.
mhS +. D. CATS, Proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15
4 LWAYS READY
OySterS--M Confectionery

HENRY BRENGLE, 129 King street, is serving
daily the most delicious appetizing fries, roasts
and Stcws ut his
LADIES OYSTER PARLORS
and in his Oyster Rooms for Gentlemen Patrons
may rely upon picked Oysters and the best cooke.
ry in all styles.
MILK and CREAM, fresh and pure from the
country, always for sale. Try it for your family.
Brcngle's Ice Cream, Pies for dessert or lunch
and pure Candies arc spccialties in which he has
never been cNcclled. Cakes of all kinds of the
best material cheaper than they can be made at
home. He caters of the best for families. PARTIES
balls, fairs and entertainments.
Cream PuhS, Tarts and Pastry of all kinds ::
FRUITS, sugarcd and plain Caromcls, Nuts and
Confectioncries of all kinds.
Call, see, buy and he satisfied. iap1o