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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-21
Death ofJudge Palmer.


Judge &c. Palmer, one OF the best known
members OF the ST. Paul, Mimi. bar, died
at Jacksonville, Florida, few days ago
He was born in Vermont about 1925,
and was admitted to the bar OF that state.
He came to st. Paul, Mimi, in 1854, and
in 1856 was lieutenant in the Pioneer
guards. He was the frststate judge OF the
district court elected in Minnesota, hav-
ing been given that position in 1857.
In 1866 he prepared the Revised
Statutes, which rank among the
best. For many years he was attorney
for the Sioux City railway. after which he
looked after the interests in the First Ma
tional bank of ST. Paul, in the same capac-
ity. He was a large man. well developed
physically and sound legal adviser. He
was a quiet man, a close student and an
upright Judge. He had been south for
some time on account OF his health.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-21

as engineers and firemen, thereby en-.
dangering the public safety. that il
they do not withdraw or cause said
men to be Withdrawn from the service
OF said company, we. as individuals, will
use our own discretion about remaining in
their employ after a certain date. Our
moral and financial support is hereby ex-
Engineers and Firemen OF the West, who
are manfully battling for their just and
honorable rights.
This telegram was sent to P. M. Arthur
and F. P. Sargent
To the Engineers and Firemen Of the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy System: Be
true, be firm; live or die. [Signed]
UNION MEETING, TAdAdANY HALL.
Gov. Williams. of Colorado, says: / am
OF the opinion that the decision OF the
Iowa railway commissioners upon the
matter OF permitting incompetent engi-
neers to run passenger trains or, theiChicago,
Burlington d Quincy right and just. and
no man who has not proven himself fully
competent to run locomotive should be
permitted to ieopardize the lives OF the
passengers as we'll as the property of
the company by being put in charge
OF the train. Were my opinion asked
as to the best way to settle the present
trouble, would advise the officials Of the
Aeiiiho WIN w ebSsCdC ouCe W Clt OS-
mands OF the engineers and firemen upon
the basis paid these men by other corpora
tions having as extensive territory as the
Burlington. Ii this is impossible, then I
heartily agree with the ideas OF Gov Lar.
rabee, advising settlement by arbitra-
ton Immediately.
All the railroads terminating in East st.
Louis have stopped handling Burlington
freight. The members Of the Brotherhood
OF Locomotive Engineers held a meeting
in Duluth recently to discuss matters per-
tanning to strike. Chief Arthur in re-
cent interview said:
| think the decision OF the Iowa commits
sioners has been eminently fair and i'm
partial I also believe that the letter OF
Gov. Larrabee CT Iowa to President Per-
kins, OF the Burlington, will be commend
ed by the business aud travelling public,
not only in Iowa but throughout the coun-
try. The Burlington members OF the
Brotherhood will be sustained and
supported by the entire organiza-
ton just as long as the men
wish or require help and that is certainly
Longer than the 80" can go without
through freight or fast passenger trains.
have only to say that the nerve OF these
men has and will be demonstrated in this
20" strike
The situation in st. Paul and Mime
apoiis at the commencement OF the second
week Of the strike is unchanged
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-21
Crop Estimates.

The statistical returns OF the depart.
ment Of agriculture for March relate to
the distribution and consumption ofwheat
and corn, the stock in farmers hands, the
proportion OF mercantile corn and average
prices respectively OF merchantable and
unmerchantable The corn crop is
the smallest since 1884, and the remain
der Oh farms also the smallest in several
years. 1t is estimated at $685.
100000, against 6O3, 100000 last year
and 1913, 100000 two years ago. The in
dictated stock OF the wheat OF 1887 in the
hands OF the farmers was 132, 100000
bushels, against 1872 100000 last year, or
20 per cent OF the crop against 26.7 per
cent last March. There has been used in
seeding OF winter wheat "a, 900, 900 bush
els, 1S70OO,OOO in eight months con-
sumption, $1,000, 600 bushels exported in
wheat and flour, 5000. 900 visible sup.
elevators and mill stocks in the
course OF distribution between farms and
local consumption. The report OF cotton
marketed was complete for eight states
month ago, but for deferred returns from
the Carolinas and Texas. The apparent
proportions forwarded from plantations
on the first OF February were as follows
Virginia, 80 per cent; North Carolina, 81;
South Carolina, 90; Georgia, "a;
iofluit, o., aldDaml, ~, Nl1SSlSSl p-
pi, 90; Louisiana, 80; Texas, "a; Ar
kansas, 80; Tennessee. So; Mis-
souri, and Indian tertiary, 90. The gen
eral average is 90 per cent. This indicates
an increase OF 3 or per cent on the ag-
gregate OF the country estimates OF the
first OF October, although the February re.
turns ofestimated product compared with
that Of 1886 were nearly identical with
the November returns. This furnishes a
further illustration OF the local tendency
to underestimate the production. It was
suggested in the November report that it
might be assumed that deep-rooted and
early and well-developed plants would
produce better than is expected in their
apparent loss OF condition, and that it
should suppress this first estimate, the
excess might be due to this cause. This
view was correct. An allowance for the
depression effect OF panic in local returns,
stoutly opposed by spectators, is again
found necessary. The quality OF the fiber
is superior, condition clean and the yield
OF lint a little above 32 per cent. The
value OF seed averages 16 cents. o bushe
on the Atlantic, is / 5 in Mississippi, ID in
Tennessee, 13 in Louisiana and - in
Texas.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-21

on the clergyman, see the organiss and
make what arrangements the bride
pleases, but all expenses, except the fee
to the clergyman, are borne by the
brides family.
A wedding invitation requires no an
swer, unless it be to sit-down we'd
ding breakfast. Cards left afterward
are sufficient. The separate cards Of
the bride and groom are no longer in
cluded in the invitation. Nothing black
In the way of dress but the gentlemen's
coats is admissible at wedding.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-21

The st. Paul iobbers union saws that
proposed legislation in congress will be det-
rimental to the Northwest, it being re-
garded as direct blow to the $500 road
and the interests OF st. Iaul and Mime
apolis.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-21
Americans of the middle and upper

Americans of the middle and upper
classes. e., those who can afford to
get their lives insured-are healthier
and longer lived than Englishmen
Such is the result arrived at from a
study Of the life insurance statistics Of
both countries covering the period Of
years since 1874. At twenty the ex-
pectation OF life OF American males,
IL. / years, OF English males, ILL; Of
American females 1t IS 4O.8 years,
which is precisely the same as that OF
English women. After the age of 90
the expectation OF life among Ameri-
can women slightly exceeds that OF
English women up to the age of At.
After the age OF 35 the expectation OF
life English women.is better than that
OF Englishmen, but in America wo-
men have a SO lower expectation rate
than men.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-21

In reporting bill to reduce the postage
on seeds, bulbs ETC., to the house, the
committee on postoffices says: The de.
mand for the reduction OF the postage on
this matter seems to be based on Justice.
The demand IS supported by the agricultu-
raj class. Since the conclusion of the
postal convention with Canada, seed from
that country has driven American seed
from the mails, and the discrimination
which makes our people pay four times as
much as foreigners is unjust. The burden
falls on the planter, and the red uction will
innre to the benefit Of the agricultural
class It's believed to be eminently prop
er to reduce the rate OF postage on seed
one-half. The bill fixes the postage at one
cent for each two ounces.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-03-21

Deputy Surveyor Sinclair, who has just
returned from a trip through the upper
Mississippi lumber camps, estimates this
seasons shortage in the log cut at about
20 per cent. The season has been an I'M
usually bad one. February having been
the only month at all favorable to the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10

In the city council Saturday night, Aid.
Hampton offered the following resolu-
tons and moved their adoption;
Reso,ped, That at the municipal cleo
ton to be held in the city of Rock Island,
comfy of Rock Island. state of Illinois,
on the second Tuesday in April, 1899.
shall be submitted to the voters of said
city to be voted upon, the following ques
ton: shall the license for the sale of
spirituous malt, wines. fermente1 and
mixed liquors be 81 900 per annum, or
shall it be $500 per annum; all permits to
expire as provided in Sec. 10. Article 5,
Chapter 10, an ordinance regulating
licenses for the sale of liquorss'
Resoloed-That in the printing of the
city tickets there shall be set apart
sufficient space at the bottom of SAID
tickets for the words
For one thousand dollar license
Against one thousand dollar license.
The motion was seconded by Aid
Williamson but motion by Aid. Winte
with second by Aid. Howard to lay OF
the table. carried by this vote: Ayes
Howard, Gray, Negus, Winter, Schnell
| Evans, Edwards, McConichie.
No-Schsfer, Hampton, Simmons
Williams.
A motion to table is not debstsble, S
the sentiment of the members OF tn
| council was not obtained at this meet
ing, other than their vote indicates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10

AT the Turner Grand opera house next
Wednesday evening, December 12, will
be gwen for the first time in Davenport,
the thrilling drama, Ranch 10" This is
not, as may be supposed from its title, a
blood and thunder drama, but popular
and successful play by good company,
and full Of scenic effects. A recent issue
of the Quincy Qll) Wig speaking of
the play. says:
Ranch 10" was the attraction at the
opera house last night. The play always
hits the public fancy, because it is forci-
bic and natural with rich humor and just
enough romance to make it pleasant
The thrilling frontier scenes were given
in grand style, and the situations were
effective. Mr.. j. Clinton Hall and Miss
Fay Chester played the leading roles eff
fectively, the judge consulted the au'
thorities" as usual, and the play gave
good satisfaction.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10
surprised the Old Folks.

Yesterday was made the'occasion of a
very pleasant surprise to the Grand Army
veteran Jacob Evans and his
wife at their home in Green
bush, their children and grand
children coming in upon them unexpect-
eddy and bringing provisions for q boun-
tiful and pleasant family dinner. Each
of the old people was presented with
reclining chair from the children. while
the grandchildren and nephew presented
a handsome dress, pair Of slippers and
handkerchief There were present
three daughters and their husbands, three
sons and their wives, and fourteen
grandchildren. 1t was the first family
reunion in sixteen years.
Manager Steel has booked Joe Mur>
phys Kerry Cow" Company for Janu.
airy "a. at Harper's Theatre.
Dancing school Mt Armory hall Wed.
nesday evening. Admission thirty five
cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10
And This Il COnsistencY(N

Just received an order from q party in
Davenport to furnish and carpet house
of twenty rooms in that city. People
will go where they can buy the cheapest.
= Union.
And we repeat the Union wants to put
a barrier between those people and the
place where they can buy the cheapest. 1t
has fruitlessly aimed to deny them easy
convenience of getting to Rock Island to
get cheaper goods unless it be during the
season when the ferry can run. Con-
sistency certainly is mockery when the
Union attempts to represent it,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10
BRIEFLETS.

cent at Mcntire Bros.
$275 for 81 at McIntire Bros.
The supervisors meet tomorrow.
cent, cents, at McIntire Bros.
McIntire Bros handkerchief sale.
Read McIntire Bros. adv. Good news.
$2.75 for 81 at Mclntire Bros. Read
adv.
Tool chests 10 cents and up at the
Fair.
Most extensive line Of footwear al NJ.
& Ks.
cents, cents, cents at McIntire
Bros.
New lot of books just opened at Nc
Gable Bros.
A magnificent line of holiday slippers
at M. & KS.
/ cent, cents, 8 cents at Mclntre
Bros. Read adv.
Editor McGlynn's condition remains
unchanged.
Hobby horses 80 cents and Up at the
Fair, Postoffice block.
Great holiday handkerchief sale at Nc
Intire Bros Read adv
Special cup. saucer and plate at 25
cents a set at McCsbe Bros.
The annual election Of officers of Blu
ford post occurs this evening.
Decorated cups and saucers from II
cents at the Fair. in Postoffice block.
Found-In the Opera house q child's
glove. Inquire at Argus office.
Open evenings-McIntire Bros. vii
be open evenings till Christmas.
Ex-Supervisor Martin Schoonmacker
of Reynolds. was in the city to-day.
You ought TO see the beautiful buttor
hooks N. & Z. are selling at 25 cents.
The skating rink will be open mex
Thursday evening. Admission 10 cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10
Fine Jewelry.

Stark & Ruser. watches. clocks, jewel
~ and silverware, No. 1928 West Second
street, Davenport, are prominent among
the comparatively new enterprises in the
jewelry trade in Davenport. and one that
has come TO the front by reason OF energy
and capability which has characterized Its
management from the start. They carry
beautiful line of diamonds. watches in
gold and silver. jewelry in every descrip>
ton, and silver plated ware. They are
also importers of garnets and amber
goods
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10

John Buford post, No, 243. department
of Illinois, is arranging for grand ems
tertainment to be given at Harper's the
atre on Friday evening. Dec. IA. The
programme will consist of an address by
Rev. Comrade G. W. Cue, "Rem;niscen-
ces of the War" war songs, recitations,
camp scenes, tableaux, etc. Secure your
tickets of the comrades early and reserved
seats at Clemann & Salzmanns on Thurs
day morning. Admittance twenty-five
CENTS. children under twelve years, fifteen
cents. No extra charge for reserved
epais
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10
Ledge Notice.

The officers and members of Laurel
lodge, No 4. A o. U. w.. are requested
to meet at their hall al 8 a. m. Tues
day, Dec. IL, to attend the funeral of
Bro E. II. Barker, to be held at the fam.
ilv re sidence, No. 61S Eleventh street. at
10 q. m BY order of c. of II.
F. q. HENENwAY, Rec.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10

1t is amusing to see people with their
face drawn as if they had swallowed a
feather and it was tickling their lungs
and they would be happy If they could
only sneeze. Now, there is no need OF
making faces" A bottle of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup withdraw your face back
into q smile.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10

As a Guidance Take this With Won.
Suits and overcoats from So to "a. re.
bate so cents.
Suits and overcoats from IS to Sc SO,
rebate 81.
Suits and overcoats from 81 to 80, re-
bate $3.50.
Suits and overcoats from 50 so to $13,
rebate SO.
Suits and overcoats from $14 upwards,
rebate 90
All knee pants from rs cents upwards,
rebate 25 cents.
All shirt waists from rs cents upwards,
rebate 25 cents.
When you consider that NJ. & Z. mark
their goods 10 to 20 per cent less than
other dealers. this in addition to the re-
bate, enables purchasers to buy boys
wear fully IS per cent less than they pay
elsewhere only three more dsys-Wed-
nesday the last day.
rs cent knee pants so cents at NJ. &
KS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10

There will be special convocation of
Barrett Chapter, No. IS. R. A. M. on
Tuesday evening, December 18th. 1888
Work on the M. E. NJ Degree All
companions are invited to be present.
By order of the NJ. E Fl P.
GEO. F. RoTH, Secretary.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10

All members of the order who are in
terested in the organization of the Uni
form Division will please meet at the
Rock Island house parlors at 7:30 this
(Mondsy) evening. Per order com.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10

Starch grows sticky-coEmon powders
have vulgar glare. Pozzoni's is the only
complexion powder fit for use.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10

No, 1724 Second avenue. Special atten
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10

The members of Noble Lodge, No. l.,
are requested to meet at A. o. U. W..
hall at 9 a. IN. tomorrow to attend the
funeral of Bro. E. II. Barker. Sister
lodges are invited to attend. By order
Of R.H. RorB, NJ. W.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10

SWEET Mtsic for the Economical.
So boys suits $1.50.
s. boys suits 81.
81 boys suits $3.50.
80 boys suits $3.50.
From now until Wednesday at the NJ
& K. rebate sale.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-10
RANCH 10.

aBeautful Play, Superhly Mounted and nsg
niheently acted. Its Features:
The Explosion of Ranch 10
Snow Storm in the Rockies
A Western Court Scene, and
The Great Fire Scene.
The Celebrated 81. 600 dog Duke of yelling
ton" will be introduced in the play
PRICES-25, 50, IS and 81 90; seat sale at Hue
binger's New Art Gallery.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-01
Well Merlted Success.

1t can but be very gratifying to the
many friends and aequaintanccs of Miss
Mabel Goodwin to learn Of the success
with which he is meeting in the pursu-
anee Of her musical studies at the New
England Conservatory, Boston. Of which
institution Miss Goodwin has been pu-
pill since SO. At the time Of entering she
was considered very proficient AS IA
pianist, and since that time her advance
ment has been 50 rapid rs to attract the
special attention Of her teachers
The Conservatory is often called upon
to furnish musical artists for receptions,
etc, and being chosen by the faculty to
fill such engagements is considered II
great honor by the pupils. Miss Good
win has often been among the chosen
few to onlciate at such occasions. Miss
Goodwins latest and greatest success,
however, was on Wednesday of last week,
when with four other young ladies she
was selected to take part at fremont
Temple, in the organ and choral concert
given under the auspices of the New Eng
land Conservatory The selection, VA
riations on the Russian Hymn, by Freyer.
When we remember that these five
ly four hundred and fifty pupils, it will be
seen the honor is far from being an empty
ono
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-01
State encampment C. a. r.

The annual Sta'e encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic occurs at
Portland Thursday and Friday of next
week. the 9th and 10th instants The
railroads give half rates to and from the
cncampment the tickets good to return
the 18th. The Portland hotels give dele
gates reduced rates varying from Sl.O0
to 500 per day. The following are the
officers of Russell Post, No u: +. r.,
Buck, Commander; s. A. Patten, S. W
Marion Mills, T. V S. Smith, Chaplain
f. Bickford, q. NJ. X A. Withee, officer
of the Day; r. Crosby, Officer of the
Guard; j. 5. Cushing, Surgeon; y. Fowl
err, Adjutant; L. L. Walker, Sergt. Maj.
l.. Goodwin, q. NJ. Sergent. These ofll-
GERS were installed at the first regular
meeting in January. There will probably
be some ten members of Russell Post
that will attend the State encampment.
Two delegates and two alternatcs and
the past commanders of the Post are en-
titled to seats in the encampment.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-01

The stages have run for the past two
weeks on very irregular time schedules,
The Mercer stage come into this village
Thursday morning, attempted to 90 out
Sunday but got into a big drift at Went
worth Varney'S and turned about, Mon
day afternoon it made successful at
tempt
The Athens stage came in Thursday
morning but did not attempt to start out
until Sunday. Mr.. Cleveland made the
trip all right, and returned in time for the
train Monday morning The South Scion
stage made its first trip after the storm
Sunday. The Forks stage left here
Thursday morning but did not succeed
in getting through and turned around,
came back and did not try it again until
Sunday morning, when it went through
all right The stage due here from The
Forks Thursday night got in Monday.
The greatest difficulty was between here
and Bingham. The storm was not so
heavy above there, and the wind did not
blow so violently.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-01
recommendation Letter.

HOLSTER, NAL, NOV. u M.
M S. H. Hcilen, Tickd agt. Foot Of
PreLic 81. PoHland, NJ.
DEAR SIR AS when you sold tickets
for myself and family promised to let
you know how | found your rccommcn-
dation of route and cars and conductors,
would say found everything as good
AS you represented them, and very much
better than | expected as have not here
tofore found things on other routes near
as good as the agent represented them to
be, and ! will Recommend you to my
friends as a straight forward gcntlcmanly
agent to deal with. Hoping to see you
on my return next spring, and ! expect to
purchase tickets of you to return to
California, | remain yours,
(2w) A. H. FLETCHER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-01
To Business Men.

The REPORTER soon will issue Il care
fully classified exhibit of the leading
business firms and interests of Skowhe-
gan, TO be circulated throughout the
country, which after being printed in the
regular edition, will be reproduced in Il
neat pocket form. This publication will
offer to business men unusual advantages
to present their claims to large constitu-
ency and to stimulate the trade of the
town. An agent will call to explain the
enterprise; and it is hoped that live bust
ness men will give it their hearty sup
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-01
An important Transaction.

Some weeks ago the REPORTER said
probable in our village. Reference was
had to prospective conveyance of the
property and water rights held on the
water power here by Mr.. w. q. S. Keene,
property. the Willis property, and a ma
jority ownership in the stock of the
Skowhegan Water Power Company. The
source of our information was such that
we were not at liberty to give any details
without violation of confidence, and
therefore the REPORTER has not reported.
The deal has been managed largely by
Mr. W. X. Shurtleff who obtained an
option to take the property in behalf of
a syndicate of Boston, New York, and
Maine gentlemen, putting mp a forfeit
ure in case they failed to purchase.
We are not Informed whether the trade
is contaminated or whether further time
is given, although we had made arrang
ments to have the result wired to us at
our readers.
If the deal goes along and the purchase
is made, it is understood that extensive
pulp and perhaps paper manufactures
will be established here.
LATER. Since writing the above in
dicatons are that the arrangement has
been contaminated, but we have no partic-
ularS