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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-14
What We Know About Mars.

The past year has added something
to our knowledge OF the planet Mars.
That it has cap OF ice and snow at
each pole, and that it has continents
and oceans are facts that have long
been known; that it has an atmos-
phere similar to that of the earth has
for many years long been suspected;
and as long ago as 1882, Schiaparelli,
the Mllanese astronomer, announced
that he had detected traces Of what
appeared to him to be huge canals
upon the surface of the planet. Since
then II. Perrotin, of Nice. has given
much attention to Mars. and he now
corroborates Schiaparelli's announce
mems OF the existence of what seems
to be canals. He has mapped and
measured these great works, most of
which lie in the equatorial regions of
the planet; and, sapposing the diane
ter OF Mars to be, as is generally be-
heved, about 4, 300 miles at the equa-
tor, some of these canals are. he says,
nearly 1000 miles long. M. Psrrotin,
moreover, goes far toward establish
ing that the planet really has an
atmosphere not very different from
that to which we are accustomed; for
he assures US that he has watched
the collection, progress. and dissipa-
ton OF clouds over tho face OF Mars,
and has even distinguished the shad-
ows which have been cast by them
upon portions OF the planet,
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-14
Emperor William Dead.

The German Emperor died at $50
o'clock March 9. There was great excite
ment in Berlin throughout the preceding
day An immense crowd stood near the
palace notwithstanding it was a cold,
rainy day. The palace was guarded by q
force OF cavalry. On the 18th OF Nov. he
had anticipated his coming end by making
decree as to important state matters.
The Crown Prince will leave San Reno for
Berlin on Saturday morning. He will stay
in Berlin no longer than is absolutely nee
essary, going afterward to either Wies
Baden or Hamburg.
The Emperor William, ever since he as
cended the throne, has been highly esteem
ed by Germans here and elsewhere for his
sterling honesty and straightforw
OF character, and his kind ness OF spirit.
One thing that has endeared the emperor
to the Germans, has been his devotion to
duty as he understood it. It has been my
experience that the emperor OF Germany
has been quite as popular among native
born Germans who are citizens Of this
county as among Germans who have re-
manned in the fatherland."
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-14
How Cadets Keep Their Trousers
Clean.

In it's account Of the exhibition evo-
lutions of the West Point embryo off
GERS, the New York Times says: It is
a constant source of wonder to civil
lans here how the cadets manage to
keep their starched leg-gear so spotless-
ly clean. A cadet comes. out to guard
mount, runs around the barracks for
an hour Or two, sits on dusty benches,
and then walks into the recitation
room with his white trousers as free
from dirt and creases as though they
had just come from the ironing board.
"Why," said onelady recently, as she
saw the cadets marching to dinner,
"my boy wouldn't be fit to, be seen
after he had worn such trousers five
minutes" AS it is a. punishable Of
Tense to wear dirty trousers, thecadets
are somewhat careful, and each one
changes four or five times a day if
necessary. Three pairs day is con-
sidered economical. Every cadet has
anywhere from thirty to, fifty pairxs of
white trousers, and he. is allowed
fourteen pairs in each weeks wash.
The cadet adjutant,. who is called
upon at times to, make a little
more display of himself than his
comrades IN the ranks, is permitted to
send eighteen pairs to thewasherwom-
an every week, and he doesn't have to
worry about the wash-bill ether
There is a curious etiquette among the
cadets as to the disposal of their white
trousers when theyleave the academy.
ia young man is at alpopular, some
ofhis comrades bequeath him their
trousers as a token of respect and re-
membrance. The shortest cadet in the
graduating class has an accumulation
ofone hundred and twenty pairs which,
have come 20 him in this way, and he
has to hang them all UP in his room
AS the trousers seldom wear out, ex-
cept at the bottom OF the legs, they
are sent to the commissary's depart
ment to be treated after fashion GUS
tomary in families where growing BOYS
overbalance a limited income. The
littlest fellow In the corps at pgesent.
isJose Victor Zavala, from Guatemala,
who is very popular for his patience
and his peculiafities. AS a mark of
their regard, the entire first class are
talking OF giving him their white trous-
ers next week. Should they really do.
so, the little South American will have
to find pegs for nearly one thousand
pairs of trousers.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-14

baby with, 50 as not to spill it, contin,
ued the major, calmly; so when the
committee on pap concluded the mix.
ture was cool enough ne started ia
| feed the"
| Il wonder it didn't kin you, inter-
| rupted the bride. looking knowingly al
the mejor's companion. aOf course, /
can see how it all turned out You
were the baby, and the major brought
you up and married you"
just wait till finish" went on the
major.
just as we started for the bunk there
was a terrible crash of firing, followed
by yell that would have curdIed your
blood. We were attacked by the PA
ches. They had surrounded us on
snowshoes. Of course we had to jump
to our guns, and it was just
nip and tuck all that night
to keep them off. At daylight our re-
peating rifles were too much for them,
and they finally cleared out with
heavy loss"
And the baby ?" cried the whole stage,
while even the driver put on the brake
and turned around to listen.
Then we thought of the baby" said
the major, solemnly, "and we all went
to look at it. The bundle still lay on
the bunk, and it was mntionless. The
shall was stained with blood, and we
saw that chance arrow had come
through a loop-hole and literally
transf1edi it,
"Oh, you heartless things" sobbed
the bride, while the mother on the back
seat Rugged her treasure conyulsiyely
and burst into tears.
We had lost a private and two others
badly wounded. went on the old soldier,
softly, but [ can tell you we all felt
like murderers as we stood with our
hats off in that little room, and tear
stole down over more than one powder
grlmed cheek as the old general leaned
over and gently opened the little bum
de-"
"And was it quite dead ?" asked
mining man, who was pretending not to
cry.
Quite dead-quite dead. But you
see it wasn't a baby at all but the kitten
the little emigrant girl had forgotten"
concluded the major. '"That's all, be-
ieve, and-ahem, I think, daughter, I'll
get out and walk to the top of this hill.'
And then the major got out, followed
by some lndistinct remark referring to
his eyes on the part of the driver that
seemed to be fully concurred in by the
rest OF the passengers.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-14
The Scarcity of Potatoes.

From the Springfield (Mass.) Republican
The short crop OF potatoes in large
sections OF New York, Pennsylvania,
and Massachusetts, last fall, promises
to have a very important bearing on
prices the coming spring. Local deal
ers in produce seem to agree that the
present high prices of potatoes are
likely to continue indefinitely. Native,
and especially New England, potatoes
are comparatively scarce now, while
the imported article is more common
than usual. Ireland and Scotland
furnish most of the potatoes import
LAND Germany has also been send
ing over large quantities, butherstock
for importation is now running low,
and will soon be exhausted. Natives
are now quoted at 9Oc to 95c bush
ell, and Irish and Scotch n1agrums at
about 92c. All appearances seem to
point to IN increased price soon,
though opinions differ widely asto the
highest price that will be reached. Ii
this rise takes place, however, large
importatlons from the provinces may
be expected as the crop there was a
good one, aud dealers are only wait
ing a slight rise to be able to bring
them in at profit. Outside oiCanada,
Ireland and Scotland, no foreign coun-
Ivy, 10 1,I1o11 10 f,,rr,icb opYr ooroi1o,o
BILE amount OF potatoes for the Ameri-
can market. Another element which
will do much to keeppotatoes high for
some time is the need for seed potas,
toes with the opening OF the spring
season. A well-known dealer OF this
city quotes early seedlings as follows:
Early pearl OF Savoy, So a bushel;
hampden beauty, $3.50; stray beauty,
$3.50; early king, So; Charles Down
ing, So; thorburn, So; rual blush, So;
early Maine, 50; early beauty Of He
bron, 50; early essex, So; and Seneca
and red jacket, $3.50. The South de.
ponds largely upon Northern growers
for its potatoes for planting, and is
Early growers in the Middle States
VIII OlbnU carrier anu more uedVlly
than usual The demand for pota-
toes FOR the table and the counter de-
mand for potatoes for planting will
soon exhaust the meager supplies and
early news potatoes will command a
high premium. Potato growers in
this region are likely to raise early
crops in the spring and thus realize
the benefit OF prevailing prices. The
first early potatoes in the market
will doubtless come from the Bermu.
das. but will fail to supply the de-
mand. The south cannot produce
potatoes that are suitable for trans
portation, and growers OF the north
and east will practically monopolize
the market at least SO far as choice
potatoes are concerned.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-14
Mrs. Garfield has returned from Europ,

Mrs Garfield has returned from Europe
If Mrs. Folsom marries Secretary Bay.
ard she will be allowed to stand next her
daughter at the White House reception.
Minnie Hauk has recovered from the ef-
fects OF the accident which recently befell
her, and has resumed work on the stage.
Prof. Simon Newcomb's daughter enjoys
the distinction OF having been the only fe-
male student OF Johns Hopkins universe
ty.
Senator Palmer OF Michigan has therep-
utation OF being the finest linguist in the
upper house OF congress.
The funeral OF Louis E. Fisher, the vet
eran journalist. occurred on the Sth inst,
attended by many OF the prominent peo-
pie OF st. Paul, Minneapolis, and the
State.
The man arrested at Victoria, Mon, on
suspicion OF being Tascott, the murderer,
proved not to be the man wanted.
Baby king Alphononso XIII. is suffering
from epilepsy, an hereditary disease in his
mothers family, the Hapsburgs.
1t is stated at the treasury department
in Washington, that owing to the heavy
receipts during the past few months the
surplus at the end OF June, 1883, will
probably reach S155. 100000
Mrs. c. II. Moore OF Philadelphia wears
the most costly diamonds OF all the socie
tv women OF the Quaker City. Her Jewels
are said to be worth 100000.
Some are Of the opinion that Randall's
tariff bil will be withheld until the Mills
bill shall come up regularly for discussion
in the house, when it will be submitted as
substitute.
Under cross.examination before ths
house printing committee, Mr.. Benedict
acknowl edged that he had authorized thu
use OF his name for reference only in a cir
cular addressed to postmasters seeking tt
learn the political status OF persons il
their districts.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-14

Chandler, CulIon, Davis, Dawes, Doiph,
Farwell, Faulkner, Ingalls,, Kenna. McPher
son, Henderson, Mitchell. Paid ock, p aim
er, Stockbridge. Teller, Turpie, Voorhees,,
WalthalI, Wilson Gowa).
Bate, Beck, Berry, Black burn, Cockrell.
Colquitt. Daniel. Eustis, Gibson. Harris.
Pasco, Reagan, Salisbury, Vance, Wilson,
(hfd).
The Indian reservation bill passed the
house. The principal amendments to the
bill are increasing the annual interest fund
to be distributed among the Indians from
S75, 900 to 900, and the permanent
fund from 50, 500, 900 to $4,000 900. By
the Montana bill about II. 100000 acres
are opened. By the Dakota Sioux
bill 100000 acres are opened
and by the MINES ota Chippewa bill
300, 1000 acres are opened. The house in
two days has passed bills opening over
32,000,0O0 acres of public domain to
settlement. The Northwest has reason to
rejoice over this great acquisition.
Cockrell, from the select committee APP
pointed last session to inquire into the
methods and business of the executive
departments presented report,
with two bills; one to continue the
work OF making a classified abridgement OF
letters patent, and the other to provide
for the disposition OF useless papers in the
executive departments. The comm ittee
finds much in certain places to command
and very much in others to condemn as
unnecessary. ridiculous and farcical cir
cumlocution.
The secretary Of the interior transmitted
to the house, in compliance with resolu-
tons thereof, a statement showing the
amounts received as fees by United States
district attorneys, marshals and assistant
attorneys for the year 1885, 1886 and
1887.
Mr.. Payson, from the committee on pub
lie lands. and as a question OF privilege, re-
ported the bill to quiet the title OF the set
tiers on the Des Moines river lands.
The claim OF James Devine of Madela,
Mimi, was favorably reported from the
committee on war claims. This is one OF
Mr.. Lind's cases which he has pushed Wig
orously.
HOUSE.
The omnibus war claims bill passed the
house. Some debate took place over an
amendment, which was adopted, appro-
priating 100000 for the relief of the Prot
estant Episcopal theological seminary
and high school OF Virginia, whose proper
ty was damaged during the war.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-14

Yale College has received from Alex.
ander Duncan, OF London, Eng, a
member of the class of 1925, a gift OF
$4,000 "to be used for it's best in.
terests, as the authorities Of the Uni.
versity may determine"
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-14


| engineers OF the Northwest, held recently at
the hall, Sixth and Jackson streets, which
was attended by about 256members of the
brotherhood ofLocom olive Engineers, the
above telegram was ordered to be sent to
Grand Chief Engineer Arthur and Grand
Master Sargent by a unanimous vote. It
was also unanimously voted to send ST.
600 to.aid the striking engineers, which will
be doneby telegraph. The engineers pres
ent who are the leading men OF the Brother
hood IN the Northwest, were more emphat.
&c IN their denunciation OF the
Burlington and it's officials, and
in their determination to stick by the en-
gineers who are out. II was stated in the
meeting that should any road running be-
tween St. Paul and Chicago attempt to
carry any Quincy cars or accept Quincy
! tickets a strike on that road would prob
ably be ordered and carried out immedi-
ately. The assertion made that $50 engi-
neers had come from Reading to work as
scabs on the Quincy was a mere phantasy
on the part OF the Quincy officials, they be-
ing in fact but twenty-five in number. AS
an instance OF the annoyance the engineers
were causing the Quincy road, it is said
that many engineers who ran into Chica-
go had applied for positions on
| the Quincy been examined and accepted,
and then gone back to their own trains,
leaving the road in the lurch. The engi-
neers present showed themselves willing TO
help their striking brethren in every way,
some OF them voluntarily offering sums OF
| from $50 to 81 900 if needed. The Broth
| er hood has over $4,000 members in the
United States, such one OF whom would
pay an assessment OF $40 per capital with
in twenty-four hours after it was ordered.
In addition the Brotherhood has about
10000 surplus already on hand,
which will be used ii necessary. Accord.
| ing to the statements OF some OF the prom
| inent members OF the oroer in this city,
] the fight will be carried on to the bite,
| end, and, if necessary to attain their wish
es, every car wheel in the United States
will be stopped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-21
stIRss-


cRocKER At Nantucket. Mass. May IL. lsss.
Mrs KATE CkoCkER. eldest daughter OF the Ia -
Lugene and Maria rowniey OF tits city aged thirty
three Year,.
FERGUSON. Az s:2o pm- May 10, 1855 after
long and paint al illness, JOHN EDMAkD kRSu sON,
Friends and relatives invited 20 attend his fun
erAl from his late residence, -
May - st pm. Hest =.
HULL Entered into rest from the residence Of her
brother Peyton Randolph. on SUNDAY, MAJ 20, 1875.
Mrs AM lNNts RANDOLPH HULL IN the nifty
seventh year Of her sge.
unersl will take pace from 100 northeast
Iuescay, May -, ~ O'Clock
hLEH. On saturday. May 10 1883 Mira ALICE
AlLhh' aged hfty-t~o years and six mouths.
A precious from us hAs rune
yoic- we loved 10 still.
A place Is vacant IN our home
Which never CAL be Llled.
By HER DArGrrEn
Funeral from her late residence AIS street south
west tuesday, May - at Ian past eisht An
REA On May roth. 1855. LYDIA STANLEY, twin
daughter Of lhos b. and Enlas Z. lsea. a~ed seven
months and twenty days.
Funeral Tuesday Man 22d. at pm
SMALLMOOD. On sunday. MAJ 20. 1855, az his
Residence. SOS 18th sreet southeast u coIsunpUOa
has remains Wall be taken To h4rIcrs Ferry. W. We.
Tor lIteriisent al 10 a H., Tuesday.
sPElGMAN. In this city, May 10, 1855. in the
eighty -hrst year Of her axe. Mrs. CAIhE.LsE HOI-
n N sPRiGMAN.
services at the residence of Mai NJ r. shank
ing at O'Clock. lnterlient at Woodland Cemetery,
Philadelphia.
wElL ON Sunday, May 90. 1855 at IL m, MAY,
beloved daughter VI Aax and MARIAN heyl.
uneTsl from rcsidence. sl2 sth 81 northwest.
Tuesday morning, May -. at lO o'clock- No nO~ers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-21
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-21
Changes IN Bicycle Wheels.


The fact that almost all the safety bicycles that
are now % popular are fitted with 3O-inch wheels
tends TO prove that this size is fair compromise
between the weight OF larger wheels and the jolt
ing and vibration which result from the use Of
smaller wheels What size OF wheel will eventu-
ally be adopted as the best for trcycles Is some
what doubtful but during the last year or two
decided tendency has been evtnced TO diminish the
size OF the driving wheels. From 4S-inch We have
come down by easy gradations to 36-inch, which
at present represents the current idea OF the size
OF wheel best adapted for the drivers OF tricycles
and tandemA, though some makers are construct
ing single machines with three 30-1nch wheels.
and thus securing perfect uniformity.
There Is, OF course, considerable advantage In
the use OF small wheels. though IL s quite possible
that the limit may be overstepped by some jealous
manufactures who seeks novelty rather than i'm
provement With materials OF the same gauge a
small wheel can be constructed not only lighter
but stronger than one OF larger diameter, espect-
ally II the breadth between the nanges In the GEN.
ter be not diminished. This Is q rather important
consideration, particularly in tandem tricycles,
where the drivers come In for double weight and
are consequently subjected to very rough and
severe usage. What the limit u cannot be decided
with any certainty. II Is not likely to be found
below 30 inches, and possibly 80 inches may turn
out 10 DC the smallest diameter OF driving wheel
that IT Is desirable TO employ In trcycles designed
Tor use upon roads Of all kinds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-21

Four horse thieves were captured and lynched
by vlgilantes In No Mans Land on Thursday night
last, according 70 dispatch from woodward, In
dian Territory.
ii. J. WoodOrd owner Of the veteran race-horse
barnum, and Nelson, the Jockey, who rode the
horse In, were all ruled on the Brooklyn Jockey
Club track by President Philip Dryer Saturday,
the cause assigned being that the horse was not
ridden TO win.
The popes encyclical. in which he declares that
none OF the jubilee gifts gave him more pleasure
empire Of Brazil, has been sent TO the Brazilian
episc0pacy.
The handsome villa At Long Branch OF VIM B.
Garrison, with all OF his elegant furniture has
been purchased by Rev. Dr. Chas. 7. Hoffman for
stuart Robson, the well-known comedian, De.
nlee the story that he went into Chicago court 70
lake out NATURALIZATION papers He says he Is not
an Engilshman, but 'lust the plain American, born
Ing
At coaumhus, Ohio, In the Criminal court satur-
gay, the Hon. Thomas r Powell called up the case
OF Alien Q. Myers for alleged completely IN the
taiy sheet forgery, ana asked Q continuance,
which the Judge refused 70 grant
Two Harvard studentS-Arthur whiting, Of New
York. and Samuel Dexter, OF Chicago-have been
nned 500 TOR maintaining . nqu0r nuisance at the
counsel for McQuade has noted an appeal from
the supreme Court decision anirmtng his convic-
ton.
Muldoon and MINER have agnsd articles to give
mixed ooxing and wrestling masch at Baltimore,
a number Of persons have bean caught handling
hosss meet n Cincinnati recently. ~