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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05

Major Allen, Engineer Corps, U. S. A.,
at St. Paul, who is in charge of the
government works, reports that three
ofthe reservoirs for improving naviga-
ton on the upper Mississippi have
been completed. The capacity OF these
three are 4O,O0O,OOO,O0O cubic feet,
22,000,O00,0O0 and 33,OOO,OOO,OOO
feet respectively. To fill them requires
twenty.six months, twenty-four
months and from one to two months
respectively. The object OF these res
ervoirs is to accumulate water to be
let out when the rivers are at q low
state and so increase the depth OF wa
ter in the channel. He reports that
the experiment has been tried and it
has worked to the satisfaction of the
engineer, and recommends an appro-
priation OF $4,000 for further SUI.
veys for the reservoir system. Major
Allen simply refers to the ostensible
object OF these works; the real object
OF those who labored hardest to push
them forward, was simply to improve
the water Of private manufacturing
establishments on the banks OF the
"iver.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
From Washington.

There is a heavy demand from business
men and manufacturers for Secretary Man
ning's tariff circular.
The president declines to modify his order
relative to the cattlemen OF the Indian Ter
ritory, and they will have to go.
Pastmasters commissioned:-D. Geiger
Burk, Iowa; Martha NJ. Bass, Inland, Iowa
P. c. Elliott, North Freedom, Wis.
Gen. Hazen asks that Sergeant Nice auran,
OF the signal corps at Pensacola, Fla, be
court-martialed for refusing to receive a
colored assistant.
Maj Alex Shape, paymaster at Yankton,
OAK, is in Washington. having gone east
to attend the funeral OF Gen. Grant who
was his brother-in-law.
The Hot Springs (Ark.) Sentinels says that
Attorney General Garland will be made a
justice of the federal supreme court if JUS
tice Bradley retires in November.
Admiral Jouett, who has been in Central
American waters for some weeks, has been
ordered to collect the vessels of the North
Atlantic squadron, and proceed with them
to the coast OF Maine. He is also ordered
to exercise the crews.
Last year the cost of maintaining the
government asylum for the insanein Wash
ington was $12O, 800. Under the new con-
tracts just made by the secretary OF the in
terror for the fiscal year beginning July l.,
1885, the supplies will cost $1O9, 245, show
ing a net saving OF $14, 554.
Commissioner OF Agriculture Colman does
not believe in the seed distribution system
OF the bureau, and will advise in his report
that it be discontinued, as it is no part of
the governments business to furnish farm
ers with seed. He thinks the bureau might
as we'll furnish the farm machinery as seed.
The removal OF Special Treasury Agent G.
H. Parker, who was assigned to the duties
OF JohnDouglas, is final. The reasons given
at the treasury department are that Secre-
tary Manning desired the place for ayounger
and more active man. Mr.. Parker is an
Iowa man, and was not, as has been sup
posed, appointed as the successor OF Doug
las. He was simply sent to do the work OF
that position when Douglas was removed.
One cabinet officer, in speaking of cattle
men, has said that he has heard of the ag-
gressions OF communists, but that he has
never before witnessed such aggressive Au-
dacity as that shown by the organized cap
ital which has controlled affairs in Indian
Territory and laid claim to the public do
main. The city is full OF the attorneys of
these people, but the proclamation as to
the removal OF cattle is to be executed, and
it will be extended to the Cherokee strip
The president contemplated leaving
Washington III a few days on his vacation.
The death Of Gen. Grant has made it nee
essary for him to change his programme
He will not leave town for that purpose
until after the burial Of the ex-president
The amount due Gen. Grant as an officer
on the retired list OF the ARMY, which will
be sent to Mrs. Grant by the treasury de-
partment, is a little less than one months
pay, there being no authority to alf>w pay
beyond the actual date OF his deceaseS.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05

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James Frohner was shot and Instantly
killed by George Brewer, near Rimine post
office, in the Ten-mile Mining district, Mon.
tana.4 sss - sssaa5s sssss {. 81
Near Valentine, Neb., a young lady named
Dickinson was outraged by Sioux Indian
from the Rosebud agency, and trouble is
feared.
Peter Stamps, colored, was lynched at
Douglassville, Ga, by amob Of 500 mentor
an alleged rape committed upon Ida Aber-
crombie, the daughter OF well TODD farmer.
The girlwas thirteen years DID,
AS Miss Ida Shrader was standing in
front OF the cages of animals at Lincoln
Park, Chicago, she detected man in the
act OF cutting off her hair, which hung in
two long braids. She-screamed and sprang
away, but the man succeeded in cutting OFF
twelve inches OF one Of the braids. He was
Immediately arrested and gave the name
OF 0. A. Solomon, OF Terre Haute, Ind. He
was sent to the Bridewel for seven months
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
Grants Personal Courage.

An officer who served on Gen. Grant s
staff, says:
"a description OF the general would be
incomplete without some reference to his
absolute GOODNESS in the presence of danger.
He may have known what fear was. but he
certainly never evinced such feeling, and
was sometimes actually reckless in the way
in which he would expose himself to danger.
Whenever he thought it necessary to have a
personal knowledge of what was going on
in front, he would ride out to the skirmish
line, directly under fire, and would stay
there until he had learned what he wanted,
On some OF these occasions he ran great
risks, but did not pay the slightest heed to
the expostulations OF the staff, who would
beg that some of them might be sent to make
the reconnaissance for him. If ne made
any reply at all it would simply be, There
is something I must see for myself. On
one occasion it seemed as though there
must have been miraculous interposition
between him and death. 1t was on the
Boynton plank road, south OF Petersburg.
All OF the staff had been sent off in different
directions, and the country was so wooded
that the old man couldn't see what was 60
ing on, SO he rode out in front, to
within two hundred yards OF the enemy s
skirmish line, having with him only
Gen. Babcock and Sergt. Fitzgerald, OF
the Fifth cavalry. The rebs had stretched
telegraph wires across heroad, and in can
tering along the generals horse got caught
in them so that he could not getloose. Bah
cock and the orderly jumped down and had
to work some five minutes before the horse
could be freed, and in the meantime the
enemy caught sight of the general and
opened fire on HIM. They say the bullets
whistled all around him, but he sat there as
cool as a cucumber, putting away alta cigar,
and taking mental notes of the enemy's po-
sltion. Not a shot struck any OF them,
however, and as soon as the horse was out
OF his snarl they galloped back into our
lines at full speed. The only remark the
general made about it at the time was,
Those were rather warm quarters and
then he went on directing the battle. "By
Joye, sir, no man who served under Grant
could help admiring him, and the more he
learned OF the old mans characteristics
the deeper that admiration grew"
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
Action of the G. A. II.

Gen. Burdette, commander-in-chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic, has issued a
general order announcing the death OF Gen.
Grant, who was a member OF George B.
Meade Post No. II, OF Pennsylvania. The
order refers to the civil, military and
political life of Gen. Grant, and con-
cludes by calling on all commanders
OF the G. A. r. ito make this memorial
their last fraternal salutation;" recon-
mending to department commanders that a
day be announced upon which the posts in
their several departments may pay tribute
of respect to the memory OF the general,
and ordering the usual badge OF mourning
to be placed on the department and ma
tional headquarters for sixty days.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
Casualty Record.

The Mitchell, TAX, Daily Republican is
burned out.
DR.. B. B. Brooke, an old and respected
physician CT Helena, Mont, has become in
sane and taken to the asylum.
At the conclusion OF parade OF the
Second brigade Massachusetts, troops in
Boston, Saturday the 25th inst, about
100 Of the men fell to the ground Frustrated
by the heat, and 100 others were afterward
obliged to seek the shade of trees in the
common. The services OF all the physicians
OF the brigade were needed. Ambulances
were sent for, and some OF the worst cases
were taken to the hospital
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
The Eclipse Of SIR Charles Dixie.

London Special: Proceedings are pending
against Sir Charles Dixie, involving DANA
ges OF 100000 in connection with the now
famous scandal case. Strong social and
political ,niiuences are working to avert a
public trial Sir Charles Dixie is complete
" prostrs ted, and in the country. The
lady concerned is related to Mrs.
Ashton Dixie, and the injured hus-
band is an active radical and formerly
held a minor office. It is reported
that he insists upon divorce to vindicate
his honor, damages being no object to him.
His wife received dover of f15,OOO from
her father, who is member OF the house of
commons. The lady is much younger than
her husband and they have no family.
The affair is the sole topic of conversation
in club and social circles. Deep regret over
the eclipse OF Sir Charles Dixie is felt in all
political circles.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
Death of Sir Moses Montifiore.

This distinguished gentleman died at
Ramsgate, England, recently. He was born
in 1884, and was therefore over 100 years
old when he died. For nearly a century
this mans life was given to the uplifting OF
his fellow men. Jew, Christian and Moslem
owe him the reverence and admiration
which are due to one who has ever been
ready to succor with lavish hand and
Overlooking heart the needy and oppressed,
whenever a call has been made upon his
bounty. His centenary was appropriately
observed last year in every country OF the
civilized world, upon which occasion ex-
tended biographical sketches Of the philan.
thropist were published.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05

H. Stenson's {, Co.'S biscuit and candy
mandatory in Montreal was burned re-
Gently. Loss, $4,000; insurance, $42,.
600.
The epidemic of cholera in Spain is be-
coming more alarming every day. The ia
tai disease is spreading everywhere with I'M
abated rapidity, and with constantly in.
creasing mortality.
Minister Phelps and Mr.. White, second
secretary of the leglation, had accepted
invitations to the ball to be given by the
prince Of Wales, but, owing to the death OF
Gen. Grant, thew have sent letters Of regret
that they cannot come.
An emeute between soldiers and police oc-
Cured at Vienna in the Casino, in the Fa-
voriten quarter, during which swords and
and several soldiers and policemen were
wounded. Many arrests have been made OF
civilians who sided with the soldiers.
London Cable The crusade for the pro-
lection OF young girls from the vice of the
rich and the titled is rapidly extending
throughout the country, drawing in vigor-
GUS assistance from all classes OF people in
behalf OF the measures OF publicity and leg
islation recommended by the Pail Mall Ga
zette. 1t is becoming a genuine popular
movement and seems likely to carry all an
tagonism before it.
Much surprise has been caused in London,
by the sudden abandonment of a radical
meeting which had been arranged by Sir
Charles Dixie, and at which he was to have
been the principal speaker. At the last
moment Sir Charles excused himself, saying
he was utterly Frustrated in consequence
of the mental strain OF the past few weeks.
According to the current story this states
man who is a widower, took to his private
residence some time ago the wife OF another
well known London gentleman They en-
tered the room when to the horror OF the
lady she discovered another woman in the
apartment. This compromised the lady
SO much that she bitterly upbraided the
statesman and there was a terrible scene.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
The Resting Place of Gen. Grant.

Gen. Sherman gave in New York this ex-
PLANTATION why he thought New York had
been given preference over Washington, as
the place of burial:
The Grant family will all continue to live
in New York. The boys can't 60 to Wash
ington to live. If Gen. Grants remains
were buried there they would seldom, or
never see his grave. The mother will re-
main with the boys. She would not go to
the feeling OF the family, and that when he
country comes to know of it the selection
will be honored as reasonable.
When George w. Childs OF Philadelphia
was asked what he thought of the suggestion
that he and Gen. Beal should go to Mount
McGregor and urge the family Of Gen. Grant
to reconsider their decision to bury the GEN
eral at Riverside Park, he said
The family are thoroughly familiar with
the arguments that have been brought to
bear against the selection OF Riverside Park.
They have concluded to accept the place
rendered, and no attempt Will be made to
induce 81 change OF mind. The family, as
well as all the intimate friends, have receiv-
ed numerous letters from army and navy
officers and Others, urging Washington as
the proper place, but Riverside Park has
been selected, and there is no probability OF
a change. It is delicate matter to discuss
with the family. I think nothing more
should pe said on the subject.
The following named senator's, who were
requested by the vice president to repre-
sent the senate at Gen. Grants funeral,
have notified Col, Canaday, sergeant-at-
arms, OF their intention to attend the fun
eral: Justin S. Morrill,, John Sherman,
John A. Logan, Matt. w. Ransom, ohm ] :.
Ingalls,, Francis NJ. Cockrell, Wade Hamp-
ton, Joseph E. Brown and Charles F. Man
derson.
The following order is being mailed to all
postmasters:
Washington July 29-In recognition OF
the nations loss in the death OF Gen. Ulys.
ses s. Grant, and in participation OF the
lamentation and expression OF reverence
for his honored memory. all postoffices in
the several states and territories OF the
Union are ordered to be closed between the
hours OF and 5 p. m. on Saturday, Sth
day OF August. appointed for the celebra-
ton OF his funeral obsequeis. By order OF
the postmaster general.
A. e. STEVENSON,
First Assistant Postmaster General.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
Grant to be Buried at Riverside Park.

New York Specialized. Fred Grant came
down to New York and after looking the
ground over, concluded that Riverside Park,
New York, near Central Park should bethe
place of sepulchre. The matter having been
thus presented to the family, a conclusion
was reached in accord with the colonel's
suggestion.
The Riverside Park covers LIT acres, and
it has been in possession of the city since
1872. It is 100 feet above the water level
and on clear day one can seaup the river
more than twenty miles. Every tourist
that comes down the river can see the mon
ument when two hours distant from it, and
every pleasure seeker that leaves the city
for a days sail on the Hudson can view it
in the rays Of the morning sun and in
the evening twilight. 1t is easily &C
cessible. 1t can be reached by the
elevated road, the cable cars, the horse cars
or Hudson River railroad The burial
place will be on the site OF the ST. Clare
homestead, now known as the Claremont
house. This building stands on a high
plateau at the end Of Riverside Park The
building was the home OF the St. Clare
family, and, when the grounds about it
were acquired by the city, the old building,
which has stood for more than 12O year.
on the same site, was remodeled and trans
AO1u1eu Illo IL house lOE refreshments un0er
the control Of the park department. The
tomb and monument to Gen. Grant will
be directly on the site Of this building,
which must be demolished or removed
The following resolutions we're then adopt.
ed by the board OF Aldermen: Whereas,
The family OF Gen. Z. S Grant have accept
ed the offer OF the corporal ton of the city OF
New York, for a sepulcher in one of the pub
lie parks OF this city, and have selected a
site in Riverside Park for that purpose, be
it therefore Resolved That the right OF
sepulcher in said Riverside Park be, and is
hereby given to Gen. U. S. Grant and his
wife, upon her demise. Resolved, That
proper deed OF cession for the purpose desig-
mated be prepared by the counsel to the
corporation, when the exact locality and
dimensions OF the ground are fixed, and the
said deed be therefore duly executed by
the city authorities.
Mayor Grace, President Sanger OF the
board OF aldermen, Gen. Perry Park Com
missioner Voorhis, and Police Superintend-
ent Murray, at conference laid out the
following route for the funeral professions:
City hall to Broadway; up Broadway to
Fourteenth street; through Fourteenth
street to Fifth avenue; up Fifth avenue to
One Hundred and Tenth street; thence
through the Boulevard to One Hundred and
Twenty-second street, and the Riverside
drive, entering the park at One Hundred and
Twenty third street.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
Persona1.News Notes.

James Schell, a New York baker, goes in
sane over the death OF Grant
Judge John w. Okey, ofthe supreme court
OF Ohio, died at Columbus, aged fifty.
Ex-senator B. F. Jones, recently ap-
pointed collector OF theport ofNew Orleans,
took charge Of his Office.
Gen. w. =. Sherman, prior to his depar-
ture Tor the east to attend the funeral OF
Gen. Grant, informed a friend that he would
not return to Lake Minnetonka, Mimi, this
season, but will probably remain in the
east. He stated that his sixty-fve years
were beginning to tell upon him, and he is
unable to bear the fatigue OF long journeys
as well as he did during the war.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05

Cotton goods are exceedingly cheap
all over the world at the present
time-probably, counting cost of ma.
terial, cheaper than ever before in the
history of the manufacture. Still, il
all reports of the growing crop are
correct, the manufactured products
will next year be even still more readily
obtainable by the very poorest Of
purchasers. Thegrowing crop prom
Uses to be the most bountiful in years
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
General Grant Notes.

Gen. Hancock has issued orders that a
company of artillery, armed as infantry
soon be sent to Mt. McGregor, and that
several pieces OF light artillery shall be sent
there, fully equipped for the purpose OF fir
ing salutes at the proper time in honor Of
the dead.
Organizations other than military intend
ing to participate in the funeral ceremonies
OF Gen. Grant, at New York city, are re-
qnested to address Col. ] ohm p. Nicholson,
aide-de-camp to Gen. Hancock, Governors
Island, n. Y.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05

It is said the remarkable thing about
the late heated term is not that the
mercury got so high but that it stayed
there SO long. Instances are given
where it reached 100 and higher, but
the hot wave did not Last longer than
two or three days. Such aspell ofhot
weather as we have had is not un.
paralleled, but it is certainly unusual
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05

Great Britain Indebtedness has in.
creased during the past 25 years from
$131, 100000 to $147, 100000 at the
present time. Since 1861 there have
been five administrations, under none
of which the debt has shown decrease.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
The Criminal Calendar.

At Red Oak, Iowa, Abe Jackson and his
unmarried sister are arrested on charge
OF numbering their child.
Frederick H. Field, a well-known ticket
agent, is arrested at Louisville, KY, charg-
ed with forging railroad tickets.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05

Bad reports come from various
sources Of the effect of too much rain
and hot suns on wheat, and it is feared
that the result will be knocking down
Of grades in many localities.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
Free! Cards and Cnromos.

We will send free by mail sample set of cur
large German, French, and American Chrome
Of over different designs on receipt Of q stamp
70: postage We will also send free bv mail as
samples. ten of our beautiful Chronos On recent
OF ten cents to pay for packing and postage; also
chroiaos. Agents wanted Address F. GLEA SON
< Co., 46 Summer Street. Boston, Mass
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-05
Foreign Gossip.

H. Stenson's {, Co.'S biscuit and candy
mandatory in Montreal was burned re-
Gently. Loss, $4,000; insurance, $42,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-30
PERSONAL.

4 monument ia to be erected to General James b.
stcedman at Toledo. ONO by wealthy brewer OF that
city whom the General bcfrIendcd while poor and who
has heirs
the sgners OF the Declaration OF Independence, died at
Wooster Ohio December G ut the axe Of ninety-two.
The PaH MdH "a: e reports that An interesting relic
OF sir Walter Raleigh IS presently TO be sold Ia London
by re-known firm OF auctioneers. II consists OF sir
Walters orig nal tota; pipe which is said on certain
memorable occasion have existed the disgust OF
Queen Elizabeth At the sale sword which once
belonged Lord Edward Fitzgerald tao leader OF tue
rebellion Of l19~ il also expected 10 10 pat up They
ern the pro rrty late Rev DR. Michigan. who had
formed collection OF rurOsities OF all sorts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-30
FOREIGN CHEAP LABOR.

The first annual report of the Connecticut
Bureau of Labor Statistics contains much
interesting matter. IL deals with many phases
of the labor question, and with q caution and
freedom from d0ematiSm not always TO be
found in such publications. The attempts to
procure statistics full enough to base con.
illusions upon have in most instances been
unsuccessful, while many of the problems be-
fore the Bureau are too complex To be solved
summarily. Among the questions discussed is
that OF foreign cheap labor, and here appear
many of the arguments which have been staple
on the Pacific Coast for twenty years in regard
TO the Chinese, though in Connecticut the cheap
labor referred 10 is that of French Canadians
and Italians. Commissioner lladlcy intimates
that the ease Of the French Canadians is already
i'm "A fair way toward satisfactory settlement.
These people have been complained Of BECAUSE
their standard of living was low, and they came
To this country with the intention, not OF max
ing their homes here, Du: OF returning to
Canada as soon as they had saved little
money.
But, Mr.. HALEY continues, "as years 90 by
"many of the Canadians relax their purpose of
"returning to Canada They give American
"habts and American institutions an oppol-
"tunity to take hold upon them. AS they DO
"cOme Americanzed they drop their worse
characteristics and retain their better ones ";
and he thinks there is reason to believe that
" the most difficult phases of the Canadian
problem arc past The Italian question:
however, is "a thing of the future" These
people come here in considerable bodies, with
the simple and definite purpose OF saving a few
hundred dollars and then returning home.
They seldom think it worth white to learn the
language of the country. They work for the
lowest wages paid to unskillcd labor, and they
subsist themselves III ways impossible TO
American wOrkingmen. The Commissioner,
though with the case Of the French Canadians