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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-02-03
China's Great Event.

About the middle of next month the
Chinese national competition for the
military degree of Chung Yuen, the
highest degree of the empire, is to take
place in Pekin. This is held in the inn
perial presence once in every five years.
The successful competitor is crowned
by the emperor, and worshiped as a
hero by the military fraternity of the
entire nation. To attain to such honors
wealthy families are more than willing
to give up their entire fortune. Trump
hal arches are built for the winner by
the government, and the people of his
own province often devote seven days
in festivities in his honor. His wife
receives the rank of the first lady of the
empire, and the empress allows her the
sum of 5000 taels per annum as paint
and powder" money. Those who par
ticipate in these contests must have
already attended the military degree of
Kin Yin, and in order to reach this lat
ter height they must have passed sue
cessfully three examinations. The ex-
penses in these various competitions are
much heavier than those of the literary
competitions. People in humble cir
cumstances can not afford military
education. The military teachers
change more than do the teachers of
literature. The students have to pro-
vide their own weapons, must live bet
ter in order to be able to WELD the
heavy instruments of exercise, must
dress extensively, and keep one or
more good horses. Consequently the
competition at Pekin will be a very fash
ionable affair. As the Kin Yins of the
entire empire will be congregated there,
even those who have no Hope of gain
ing the coveted degree will be glad of
the chance to show themselves.
There is at present only one China
man in America who is entitled to enter
the contest. He is Kin Yin. and is
the chairman of the Chinese Municipal
society at No, 202 Chatham street. His
name is Ii Hong Giving. He is SO
years old, about six feet in height, pro-
badly weighs about 200 pounds, and is
considered the best-looking Chinaman
in New York. 81 am afraid shall not
enter the Pekin contest" he said Satur-
day night, ':although it was my inten-
ton to do so about a year ago. came
here simply to see the sights of New
York, but things SO pleased me here
that have tarried long enough to get
into a political Office. Besides, it is
now too late for preparation. should
have to exercise in drawing the bow,
lifting great weights, and shooting on
horseback at marks at two hundred feet.
We employ the bow simply as text
book of our military education, for we
believe that if man shoots an arrow
straight he can also shoot gun straight.
| should have to be able to show a
graceful and easy use Of the great
! swords, which weigh from $50 to 200
pounds. According to the degrees we
contend for at Pekiu, we will have to toy
with a two hundred FOUNDER, first with
two hands and then only one hand, and
handle them almost as a common
sword. I still have some strength, y
and Mr.. Lijokingly picked up the report,
er with one hand and danced him in the
air until cut short by an incoherent an
pleading protest New York Times.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-02-03

Numerous petitions ask the Massa-
chusetts legislature to prohibit the use
OF tobacco, but it is safe to say these
petitions will not be granted. Trask,
the old anti-tobacco apostle has been
dead a number of years.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-02-03
m1ssEsorA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Annual Meeting in st. Paul-H. W. Pratt,
of Faribault, Elected President and r. G.
Judson Reelected Secretary.

Annual Meeting in st. Pau1-H. W. Pratt,
of Faribault, Elected President and r. c.
Judson Reelected Secretary.
The twenty ninth annual meeting OF the
Minnesota Agricultural society, opened
with President Clarke in the chair. Secre-
tary Judson submitted the portion oil his
report not already published.
President Clarke made statement OF
what had been accomplished during the
past two years. He spoke OF the generous
gift OF the present fair grounds by the res
idents OF Ramsey county, and the act OF
the legislature in donating money to I'M
prove these grounds. Notwithstanding the
disadvantageous circumstances during the
fairs last fall, the association cleared $780,
900, and President Clarke thought
that at the next fair, and each succeed
ing one, at least $4,000 would be,
cleared. He thought the future 81
bright one, and outlined the in
huences which would combine to make the
association one of the strongest in the
United States. In conclusion Mr. Clarke
positively declined reelection presi-
dent.
In answer to questions from
Gen. Baker, President Clarke re-
iterated his determin ation not to
serve even if elected. S. L. Croker nomi-
mated Horace Pratt OF Fariba ult, and Tru-
man Smith OF st. Paul nominated 8. NJ.
Emery OF Lake City. Both nominations
were seconded. and the ballot resulted as
follows:
H. w. Pratt, 1o4; s. NJ. Emery, "a; J. J.
Hill, II; scattering, z.
The ballot was then declared formal
one, and Mr.. Pratt accepted the position.
On motion Of Mr.. Storbeck the secretary
was instructed to cast the unanimous
vote OF the society for W. R.
Merriam OF st. Paul as first vice
president, and Fred c. Pillsbury OF
Minneapolis as second vice president, and
the motions were carried. Gen. La Due
moved that the president cast the vote OF
the society for R. C. Judson as secretary,
and the motion was carried with great APP
plause. j. F. Wilcox was elected treasur-
er in the same manner. j. F. Norrish OF
Dakota county and A. n. johnson OF
Swift county were elected members OF the
board OF managers by ballot.
Horace w. Pratt the new president is
one OF the oldest and most widely known
residents of Minnesota. His home Is in
Faribault, OF which city he has been mayor
for two terms He has been in the grain
business in the state fol over thirty years,
and is now the head Of the firm OF 81. w.
Pratt & Co., who are one of the largest ele-
vator owners and wheat dealers in the
Northwest. Mr.. Pratt also owns and
operates several farms in different por-
tions OF the state. He is regarded as u
shrewd and sagacious business man. In
| personal appearance he is portly, fine
looking gentleman OF about fifty years Of
! age.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-02-03

The preli m mary survey OF the proposed
Hutchinson, Glencoe & Southern road has
been completed. The survey is in
charge OF Chief Eng ineer Stevens. So far
$500, 900 in stock has been subscribed,
and the projectors OF the road are very
sanguine OF success.
Rev. DR.. G. w. T. Wright, OF Minnesota,
has been dangerously sick with pneumonia
at his residence in Washington, but is
again able to be out of his room. For
three years after going to Washington his
health improved, but for the last year has
not become any better.
The two car loads of cattle which were
frozen to death during the severe storm Or.
the Iowa & Minnesota division of the Mil
waukee road have been shipped to the Min.
neapolis Rendering works.
The new Goodrich Avenue Presbyterian
church, on Goodrich Avenue near Seventh
street, St. Paul. was dedicated recently.
J. L. Pomeroy, an old settler OF Mime
apolis died recently.
The contracts for brick and stone work
on the Minneapolis Post Office building
were awarded in Washington. S. S. Kim
ball OF Chicago receives the stone work for
sos, 1868, and will use the Ohio blue
Berea stone. The brick work goes to Hen
messy Bros, Agnew & Cox, for $37, 1876.
making the total for brick and stone work
$136, O62.73.
Loren Cray, at Lake Crystal, shot F. j.
Sylvester his brother-in-law.
Bcking and HeHner, indicted at Still
water for murder, want change OF venue.
Black diphtheria has broken out in the
vicinity Of Mentor.
Congressman Strait has informed A. G.
Hoff, druggist at Zumbrota, that his claim
| to a large estate near Manchester, England,
| is groundless, as the estate cannot befound.
Tolleffson & Graham have purchased the
Spring Grove creamery and now own every
| institution OF the kind except one in that
section.
| Horace E. Horton OF Rochester has been
awarded a contract for building tvs 70 bridges
| at Mortified.
| The following are the officers of the Good
hue County Agricultural society for the
coming year: President, NJ. L. Webb; sec
rotary. j. c. English; treasurer, H. w.
| Squire; directors, Henry Scofeld, May
| ing, 0. A. Strand, E. A. Biselow, T. N. Lee
H. L. Alison, administrator OF the Clam
on estate, at Red Wing. has distributed
$780, among 252 creditors. The total
Indebtedness of the estate was s13a.
! 276.O6.
Frank Riley's dwelling at Austin burned.
Loss, $4,000.
Serious charges are filed against A. G.
Perkins. a candidate for the land receiver
ship at Taylor's Falls
The new Methodist Episcopal church al
Glencoe was dedicated recently. Dr. Chaffee
OF Minneapolis conducting the service.
The cost OF the building was IS, 5es, all OF
which was pledged Or paid before dedica-
ton.
The case OF the State OF Minnesota va.
Mary Nolan, at Hastings, for killing her
sedncer. Was dismissed
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-02-03

Of war. No part Of the money 50 appro-
priated shall be expended or drawn from
the treasury of the United States until
$25O;OOO shall have been subscribed and
paid into the funds of said Grant Monu.
ment ass ISOLATION and is available for the
purpose OF erecting the monument.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-09-18
A Patsrnal Disgrses.

Washington Critic,
"Mr. Hopkins, look here. Ian't that
your % helping Miss Green to cream
over BY the doorr
"Ahl Yaas, You aw vewwy observing,
NTH Mswgwet. I'd wather you wouldn't
wefer to that person. Inevvs wecognni
him in the pwethence Of thothiety."
"What on earth! Why not Mr.. Hop
kinsw
ooh, I couldn't forgive mythslf Why,
he's IN twade; mere gwother; wuks like
atwuck-howth envy day. Accordingly,
we've agweed not to wecognithe each
other. I told him I'd wun away If he
expothed me- in public.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-09-18
A JudiciOus Little Boy

Cincinnf Times-Star.
The last official visit of the Rev. F.
Hynes, presiding elder of the West Gin
cinnati district, to his charge at Har-
rison took place last Sunday. At the
Sunday school the infant class, .'all e1pec-
tation and flutter in the illustrious pres
ence, toed the mark to be cathechisdsed
by the elder.
Said he; "Children, what do you 70
to Sunday school for?'
ITO learn to be good" came with
vociferous earnestness from the little
urchins.
Correct, my dears. Now, what do
You do in Sunday school to learn to BE-
goodr
1--WE all pray" chimed q little fellow.
We Gng' put in another. "And We
read Gods Holy Word" said the biggest
in the class.
"Quite right, my children" milingly
quofh the elder. "But what else do you
dor This was poser. The boys had
evidently struck msg, and the suspense
was becoming painfully embarrassing to
the boys, and prolific Of moving
smiles on the part Of the eder, when
ittleIhand appeared nervorusly Auttering
from the back row to attract attention
"Ah, there is little boy who knows.
Now, my little man, what else do We DOR
"Take up collection"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-09-18
NUMBER 80.

orders, diseases and purposes were named
in the applications made to druggists of
this county for liquors during the month
Of June.
Voltaire out in Sherman county has
perhaps dozen buildings on it's site all
told, yet an enterprising furniture dealer
in that place has two column advertise
ment in the Eustis Dark Horse and
gives his location as zoos Main street."
An Injunction which las existed TO
some time against issuing the city Of
Harper bonds which were voted in July
has been Withdrawn, and all opposition
declared of. Fine water works are un-
der way and much oth.r substantial i'm
provements will be commenced at once.
Chas. F. Pusch, a Marysville, Mar
shall county, cigar manufacturer, en-
ploying nineteen hands and making from
them 10000 to $4,000 cigars per
month or about 10000 q year. Dur
ing the past ten years he has sold over
Is, 00O, 900 cigars and 80 systematically
is the work done that a shortage has
never been reported or package been
united or disturbed.
The Mankato Monitor wisely speaks
as follows: Why don't Kansas farmers,
Kansas stockmen, Kansas merchants, in
fact all Kansas combine and load up
train of cars with Kansas corn, wheat,
hogs, cattle and other Kansas products
and send it on q tour throughout the
east. No better scheme for enticing i'm
migrants to our state can be devised,
especially at this time when the east
is simply burning up.
darlington is the name of little town
in Crawford county. The owner of the
newspaper published at that city also Is
the proprietor of the drug store. The
other day the probate judge of Crawford
county received letter unsigned which
complained of the manner in which the
editor sold liquor, and therefore the pro-
bate judge took from him his per-
NIT This incensed the editor
druggist greatly and he published
column article explaining the matter
under the very suggestive caption, HE
did us up. The probate judge takes
away our permit"
The other day the marshal Of Glen Ell
der, q town fourteen miles north of Beloit,
brought down and lodged in Jail q man
by the name of Blake, charged with kill
ing his sons wife. It seems that young
Blake lives on a rented farm one mile
west of Glen Elder with his wife and two
children, one two years old and the
other two months old, and for several
months his father has lived with him.
the young man went to town
on an errand, and when he returned
home his wife was dead-her head split
open with hatchet The old man said
a horse had kicked her, but the Ratchet
was found covsred with blood Il is q
clear case of very brutal murder.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-04-16

A Washington correspondent oil
Philadelphia Press says: "Bob Ia.
gersOll called upon Secretary La
mar at tue Interior Department,
and in the course OF half an hours
conversation said scores of witty
things, which Lamar, lying back
upon the sofa in his private Office,
enjoyed immensely. Iugersoll fin
ally made some remark in ridicnle
of orthodox Christianity. There
was mOmentary pause when he
flnished, and the Secretary jumped
to his feet, throwing his long hair,
with an impatient gesture, back
from his forehead. IngersOll,' he
exclaimed, L hope to live TO see the
day when you viii come to this
Capital City aud preach to the
world Christ and Him crnciaed.
With yOnr magnificent abilities and
splendid Oratory you could work
revival such as the world has never
seen. IhOpe, Bob, to see the day
when this will come TO pass, aud
you could not engage IN any gran.
der or more noble work y
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STATE DIRECTORY.

GoYernor-llobert Lowry.
Lieutenmt- -GovernOr-G. ID. Shands.
Treasurer-W. l.. Hemingway.
Secretary of State--Geo. NJ. Govan,
Auditor-W. w. Stone.
Attorney -GeneFal-T. Marshall Miller.
Sup't of Education-J. II. Preston.
Librarian-Mrs. NJ. Morancy.
Sup't Penitentiary-T. J. McQuiston.
Supt Insane Asy lum DIR. Y. c. Mitchell.
Sup't Deaf and Dumb Institute-R.
Doybins.
Sup't Blind Institute-Dr w. s. Lang
ley.
Revenue Agent-Wirt Adams.
Land COmmissioner-P. NJ. Doherty.
SUPREME COURT.
Chief Jastice-J. A. P. Campbell
Associate JHstices-James NJ. Arnold,
Tim Il. Cooper.
Clerk-Olivcr Clifton.
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
john NJ. Stoae, president; w. B. Au-
gustus. w. A. Melville, members; c. G.
Campbell, clerk.
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Societies.

Cur LODGE KNIGHTS OF HoNoR No
24s4-Meets on first and fourth Saturday
n ghts of each month. Ira W. BrOome
d.. L. McIunis, V. D.; W. NJ. Ward, A.
J. X. Mcleod, r.; p. H. Freeland, T. X.
d. X. McInnis, c.; WIN, Welch, c.; Al.
bert Frentz, G.. !; G.. j Anderson, s.; Z.
W. Morrill,, J. W. Norris, Wm- Watkins
Trustees
PAscAGOULA LODGE a. +. AND A. n.
No. 2O2 meets third saturday night IN
each mouth. w. Watkins, W. NJ;
II. G. Dempf, s. w; J. w. Stewart, J.
W.; ]. X. Mcleod. S. D.; j. II. Rolls, j.
D.: Geo. higgins, Jr-, Secretary A. Blu
mer Treasurer.
RI. HOWE r. A. CHAPTER No. 1S5---
Meets second Saturday night in each
mouth. 7. A. CoulsOn, II. P.j J. W.
Morris. King.
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The GEORGIA LIAR LET LOOSE.

THE GEORGIA LIAR LET LOOSE.
"A queer story of domestic life has
just been unraveled here by the
action ofthe vigilantes. There has
been living near here two families,
one Mrs Vino Hutto, and the other
Mrs. Julia HuttO, both the wives OF
the same mau. Several nights ago
party of masked men visited the
houses of both women, dragged
them from their beds aud soundly
flOgged them with hickory switches.
They we're then ordered to leave
within a week. The husband Wms
Hut.o, ran for the sRamps when he
heard The men approach. Hrs rep
utatiOn tor trailing wives is widely
known. he SOld his atst wife tor
a fiddle aud a pen of shucks. He
married second, got a barrel Of
syrup for so doing, aud Sue died on
his hands before be cOuh dispose
of her. His third wife be sold for
halt bashel Of peas His fourth
vile was somewhat Of = terms CANT,
whom he found it impossible 70 sell
although be offered her on trials
50 be Abandoned ber. The Two wO-
men concerned III The preaeat din
culty are his ifih and slxih wives
respectively.-1agl0r fGa-, spcelej
70 flc Giobe DsmccraL
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Chancery Court Seventh Dist
SYLNANITS EVANS Chancellor

jackson county, first Monday of March and Sep
tember continuing six days.
Harrison county, second Monday in March and
September continuing six days.
Hancock county, third Monday in March and
September, continuing six days.
Greene county second Monday N April and DC
t0ber continuing six days.
Marion county, fourth Monday in March and
September, continuing six days.
Perry county, first Monday after the fourth Mon
day in March and September, continuing six days.
Wayne county, fourth Monday after the fourth
Monday of March and September, continuing six
days
Clarke county, first Monday in N9y and Noyem
ber continuing six days.
Lauderdale county, third Monday of May and
November, continuing twelve days.
Kemper county, second Monday in May and No
vember continuing six days.
Monthly rules of Chancery Court on first Mon.
day in each month.
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General
Merchandise
Usually kept in iirst-class store.
Furniture and Housekeeping Goods Ct all
Kinds q Speciality.

minus SfSsAa4kg'
STOVES are sold lower than New Or
leans or Mobile prices, IA | buy them for
spot cash direct from the manufacturers.
STEAM GRIST MILL-Fresh Meal, ,Grits,
Hominy, Chops, Cracked Corn and Feed
of all kinds sold at lowest market prices,
aud delivered free Of charge within city
limits Buying feed in large quantities
enables me toget the benefit Of wholesale
prices, and can therefore sell as cheap IS
she cheapest
CUSTOM SHOE DEPARTMENT where
q person eau get the best Shoes for the
least money. No paper soles, pasie-board
counters or wooden heeels are used in
myShoe Factory-nOue but genuine oak
tanned leather, aud / defy competition as
to prices aud quality.
Also, haze alWays on hand irst-class
handmade Shingles for sale at reasonable
prices.
Thanking customers tor past patronage
invite a continuance Of same.
Respectfully, A. BLUMER.
Goods Delivered Free Of Charge.
October 2. lss5. silly
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Pnsfnfice and NIalIs.

Pestofice open from a.u- to Pm.
every day.
On Sundays open from 9 to loan. and
from I 10 ? pm.
Letters for register viii be received
during the week from 6 a.. M. til $50 p. m.
No letters registered on sundays, nor after
hours on week DAYS.
,AREfvAT AND DEPARTURE or MAILS.
IRON Scraul0n---Auivcs az e.35 an. and
lis Pm Departs as 9.i5 an. and
3.45 pm
Loatesri1e R0ufc--Arrivcs on Wednesi
days aud Saturdays at 6 pm. Departs
on Mondays and Thursdays al team.
A. BLDMER, p n
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POs[Omce Hours.

The following are the postofice hours of the
Scranton postofice
Open from o'clock am. to pm From 3q'clOck
pm. to pm.
Sunday-Otlice open half an hour before and after
departure of mail trains.
Mrs. MARY G. LAIRD, p. NJ.
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Moss Point Directory.


METHoDIsr-Rev. r. J. Jones, pastor.
Preaching every Sunday. Prayer meet
ing every Thursday evening.
BAPTIST Elder o. ID. Bowen, pastor.
Preaching first and thiId Sabbaths in each
at IL am,
PREsBYrERIAN- Rev, d. O. Byers, pas
tor. Preaching every second and fourth
Sabbath at 1890 am. Prayer meeting
every Wednesday evening at pm.
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THE COURTS.
REGULAR TERMS.
Circuit Court t-Seventh District. |
SAMUEL II. TERRAL, Judge

OITculL COurJ-o6VtI DI5IIICt'
SAMUEL II. TERRAL Judge.
JAS II. NEVILLE. District Attorney
Clarke county, first Monday in February and
August continuing twelve days.
Kcmper county. first Monday in March and
September. continuing twelve days
Iauderdale county first Monday in July and
January, continuing twenty -four judicial days il
business requires.
Wayne county, first Monday in April and 0cto
Der continuing six days.
Greene county, second Monday in April and DC
tObeT, continuing six days.
Perry county, fourth Monday of April and
October and continue six days.
Marion county. first Monday OF May and No
vember and continue six days.
Hancock county, second Monday of May and
November and continue six days
Harrison county, fourth Monday of May and
November and continue six days.
Jackson county, first Monday OF June and De
cember and continue six days.
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If you need bill-heads, letter
heads, cards, circulars, or auy.
thing in the job printing line send
veur orders 70 this ofIice.
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Justice Courts.

Judge j. w. Starr holds regular terms
of court at the courthouse in Scranton
the first and fourth Wednesdays in each
month. AT Orange Grove lst and 4th
Tuesdays in each mouth.
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Scranton Directory

BAPTIsT-Elder o. d. Bowen, pastor
Preaching first and third Sabbaths in each
month at 3 pm. Sabbath-school every
Sunday at 3 p m, Mrs. p. X. Mayors, SUI
perintendent.
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Fire Company.

SCRANTON FIRE COMPANY No. Is. r.
Thompson, president, Geo. Frcntz, fore
man. Regular meeting first Monday
night in each month.
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Official Directory jackson County

Clerk of the Couits-Walter NJ. Denny.
Sheriff-.JOhn L. Clark.
Treasurer-J. X. Mcleod.
Surveyor-E. w. Morrill,.
A ssessor-E. r. Ramsay.
Co. Supt. Pub. Ed-Dr. II L. HOWE.
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Eoard of Health. jackson Co.

S. S. Henry, president, DIR. w. A. Cox
DR.. NJ. Moore, j. w. Stewart aud w. S.
Dodson, 81. Dr., W. D. Bragg, port ply
sician and health officer.