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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-04-25
CoNKLING IN Els PRIME.

who knew more about law than many
an old practitioner, when, at seven
teen years of age he entered the Office of
Spencer & Herman at Utica. The latter gen
tleman, whose name is familiar to all who
read the papers, was to become the future
colleague of the young law student in the
senate of the United States. Before he had
reached his majority before be had been
admitted to the bar eveu he received the
appointment of district attorney Of Oneida
county. He was admitted to the bar at
IWenty-one, and Immediately commenced
most brilliant career as a lawyer He also
began to figure prominently in the politics
OF his state He was leader by instinct, and
soon became one in fact. Before he was
thirty years of age he had won great tri-
umphs as an advocate, become recog nized
leader OF his party in N ew York, and been
elected to the nited States congress. Hav-
ing married a sister of Ex-Gov Seymo our, he
made his home in the city of Utica, of which
he became mayor in 1858. He was defeated
in a second contest for the mayoralUy, but
was elected to the Thirty-sixth congress,
taking his seat in December. 1859. The
fame which had gone before him, and the
brilliant powers which he7possessed, enabled
him at once to assume a position of influence
in the national legislature. He was re-
elected the following year, and entered the
special session called by President Lincoln,
July 4, 1861, with his brother Frederick,
who was elected from New York city. In
his candidacy for the Thirty eighth congress
he was defeated by Mr.. Herman in whose
Office he had formerly been student, but
was again successful in 1864, and resumed
his seat in the Thirty-nint congress.
HIS FORENSIC TRIUMPHs.
1t was then that he began that grand series
of forensic triumphs which have forced
passage into history, and entitled him TO a
position in the forefront of contemporary
orators. The arraignment of McClellan's
generalship, his memorable speeches on the
questions of the war, his opposition to the
legal tender act. and his influence in direct
ing the policy of the government toward the
South, have all served to elevate him in
glory above his peers, and to establish his
reputation beyond the reach of partisan
bitterness. In the autumn Of 1866 he was
chosen United States senator, assuming his
duties on the 4.h of March, 1857. He was
reelected in 1878, and again in 1879 Mr.
Conkling was the candidate of the Republi-
cans OF New York at the Cincinnati conYen-
ton of 1876, and on the first ballot re-
ceiyed al but one of the seventy votes from
his state and thirty votes besides After the
sixth ballot the New York delegation retired
for consultation, and as the contest then APP
peared to be one between Blaine and Hayes
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-04-25
NewYork Truly Cosmopolitan
What a truly wonderful place this


What a truly wonderful place this
big city is IN it's miscellaneous make
up! An American city, certainly,
yet representing the whole world. Its
population to-day certainly is otun-
der 100000, and 40 per cent. OF this
number are of foreign birth and an
other 40 per cent. OF foreign parent
age. This gives a distinctively for.
eign element OF 100000, of which
about 100000 are Irish and Ger
man, the others taking in English,
Scotch, French, Italians, Russians,
Chinese and other nationalities up to
a total OF thirty-6ve. The native
born, one or both of whose parents
were foreigners, number not less then
100000 and 100000 OF these are
Irish-American and 100000 German
American. Putting all those OF for.
eign birth and all those OF foreign par
entage together, they make upa total
OF 100000, leaving only 100000
that can be called distinctively Ameri-
can, and even among these a grea t
deal OF foreign blood will be found il
you go back two generations. Then
the tongues that are spoken. Think
OF eighty different dialects in single
city. Babel indeed-aye, a dozen bah.
els in one.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-04-25
The Clock was on Time

a man took a seat in an elevated
railroad train the other day, remov-
ed aclock from his pocket, drew his
cap over his eyes and went to sleep.
Halt minute before the One Hum
dred and Sixth Street station was
reached the passengers heard some
thing snap, and the next second the
drum-like sound OF an alarm bell
broke on their ears. 1t came from
the clock and awoke its sleepiug own
er, who jumped up, put the clock
back in his pocket and hustled out
at the One Hundred and Sixth Street
station. Not until he was gone did
1t dawn upon the passengers that the
clock was set to ring just when it did.
Jewellers Review.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-04-25
sure to be Esat Somewhere.

At recent gathering of Unitarians,
one speaker recited an anecdote which
admits Of large and varied application.
It was the story of minister who,
preaching on exchange, said some
strong things about fast horses. He
was told after the sermon that he had
touched one of their best members on
a tender point. "Well," said tho
preacher, 81 cannot change my SER
mon for him." In the evening the
man was introduced to the minister.
who said: 81 understand that what I
said this morning touched one of your
weaknesses. [ assure you that [ was
altogether unconscious of the weak
ness when I said it." "Oh, do not
trouble YOURSELF said the man. 1T is
a very poor sermon that does not hit
me somewhere. - Christian I7atel1i.
ge7lcer.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-04-25
Feasting on Dog,

Wamego has a family OF dog-eaters
1t is reported that they actually raise
dogs for the table. We don't know
whether they preserve them for the
winter use or not, but suppose they
look after a supply for that purpose.
This is not a pointer for our butch
ers, but it is a fact. We have seen
the Kaw tribe of Indians cook dog for
a feast, and were invited to partake OF
the dish, but always declined with
thanks.-Kansas AgriculUurist.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-04-25

The new laboratory OF the School of
Mines made the first run OF Dakota tin ore
at Rapid City. The rudnction process
was complete success. Plans for the cree.
ton OF large works for trea ting tin by this
process were Immediately formed by lead
ing citizens. Prot. Emmons of New York,
who has been recently inspecting and in
vestigating mines left for Chicago to look
for machinery. He promises to take one
fifth OF the stock of the new company.
The process is SO simple and cheap,
it is thought the works cannot failto pay.
Its understood that a subscription is
being circulated in the Senate to create a
relief fund for Mrs. Waite, the widow OF
the late chief Justice. Senators Edmunds
and Payne are credited with having SUBJ
scrihed $500 and $3.50 respectively
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-04-25
THE CAMP FIRE.
The Soldier Who Wanted to Go Home
old Memories---Lights
Out, Etc

Lights Out.
The sentry challenged at the open gate
Who passed him BY, because the hour was
ssAlIs WE'LL"
"a friend, old ehapy'--a friends fare
well,
And had passed the gate.
And then the long, last notes were she'd,
The echoing Calls last notes were deads
And sounded sadly, as stood without,
Those last sad notes of all: Lights Out!
Lights Outi
Farewell, companions! We have side by
side
Watched history's heightened shadows past
us glide.
And worn the scarlet, laughed at, paid.
And buried comrades lowly laid,
And let the long years glide;
And toll and hardship have we known,
And followed where the flag had gone.
But the echoes answering round about i
Have hidden you to sleep; Lights Out!
Lights Out.
And never more for me shall red fire flash
From bright reyoivers-Oh, the crumbling
ash
OF life is representation. Fall
The Withered friendships; and they all u
Are sleeping! Fast away,
The fabrics CT our lives decay,
The robes of light about me lay.
And the air whispered, as l stood without,
Those last sad notes of all! Lights Out.
Lights OutI
The Week.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-04-25
Theological intelligence.

"Who was Peterg asked a sunday.
school teacher.
sPeter was brick"
"Why Johnny, l am surprised az
YOU"
cit says SO in the Bible, anyhow [
read it the other day. 1t says: Thou
art Peter, and upon this brick I'll build
my church
Crock, Johnny, rock; not brick"
"Well, / knew it was some kind of
building material. ~ egas Sittsags.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-04-25

l
ed u bulletin regarding the condition OF
Hon. Roscoe Conkling, whose life during
that time hung by the merest thread,
| which finally snapped at about two o'clock
on the 18th OF April.
REVIEW OF Els ILLNESS
Mr. Conkling's illness is supposed to have
been due originally to the exposure which
the ex-senator suffered during the blizzard of
Msrch1 On that day he attempted to walk
from his Office, 2 Wall street, to the New York
club on Madison square. He found himself
| unable to proceed when he was in the middle
of Union square, and had he not been res
cued by an officer, he would undoubtedly
have died that day. Several days after he
complained to friends in the Hoffman
| house ano elsewhere that he was
| feeling unwelL He continued ailing until
on Friday, April 8, after he had been ex-
| posed to a severe draft in Judge Horace
Russell's Office at a reference the day before
his illness came so point. DR.. Cornelius
| R. Agnew, who is now himself lying at
the point OF death, was called in to
attend the sick man, and, recognizing at
once the seriousness of the case, called in
consultation DR.. Fordyce Barker and DR..
Henry B. Sands. Upon examination, those
| physicians concluded that an abscess had
| formed between the patients brain and skull
Immediately behind the left ear and had
| involved the auditory canals on that side of
! the head. The necessity of an operation
was indicated by the sym pto,ns, and on April
| 8, at p. m, DR.. Henry B. Sands performed
the operation of trepanning by the modern
| method, which has already been described
The relief of the pressure on the brain
caused an immediate Improvement
| in the patients condition This CON
tinued for several days. during which the
ex-senator gradually developed a del:rious
condition and was reduced to a state
/ of weakness from q lack of nourish-
ment, for he refused almost all food To-
| ward the end of last week, his condition
was fuctuating from day to day, but
| seemed TO promise ultimate recovery.
Last Saturday night, Dr.. Barker noticed
| with alarm, the appearance of an involun-
| tary tWltching of the muscles known as
snbsaltus On Sunday night an attack of
| bronchitis began to show itself, and from
| that time the ex-senator has gradually
declined, although his condition improved
slightly at intervals. During the whole
| period of illness, Mrs. Conkling, who
came to the Hoffman Annex from Utica. on
Sunday, April 8, remained at the bedside
taking but few hours rest Mrs Oak
man, Mr.. Conklings daughter. was equally
faithful. DR.. Anderton, who is DR.. Barker's
| assistant, and Dr.. Hartley, of DR. Sands
office, have alternated in carefully watching
| the patient.
| HIS LIFE.
| Mr. Conkling was born on the 3Oth Of Oc-
tober, 1929. He was a son of the Hon. Alfred
Conkling, who held number of high pollt-
| icai trusts, including seat in the Seven
teenth congress and the position of minister
| to Mexico He was also an author of consid-
cradle note, and several very valuable law
books were written by him Roscoe Conk-
ling was educated at an academy in his ma
| tive city, and studied law at Auburn and
|
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-04-25
lie Had to Explain.

Johnny: PA, what is female
crank?" Father: go ask your mother,
my son" Father is busy explaining
the next moment that he meant no re-
lection. Teras filings.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-04-25
ROSCOE COHglING DEAD.
After Weeks of Suffering the crea,
Statesman Closes his Earth
Iy Career.

The eaily papers have for weeks furnish
ed u bulletin regarding the condition OF
Hon. Roscoe Conkling, whose life during
that time hung by the merest thread,
which finally snapped at about two o'clock
on the 18th OF April
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-04-25

Mr.. Evarts from the committee on
foreign relations reported back adverse
ly) Mr.. Riddlebergers resolution to sus-
pend the rules as to executive sessions dur
ing the consideration OF the fisheries treaty.
The Senate then resumed consideration OF
the Senate bill to forfeit certain lands
heretofore granted for the purpose OF aid
ing in the construction OF railroads. No
progress was made with the BILL and the
Senate resumed the consideration OF the
bill for the admission OF South Dakota
as state, and the organization Of the
territory Of North Dakota. Mr.. Sherman
addressed the senate.
After a long speech, Mr.. Sherman was
replied to by Mr.. Vest the discussion hav-
ing involved the Hayes. Tilden contest OF
1876.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Belmont, of New York, introduced a
3rM TO prohibit the coming OF Chinese Ia
borers into the United States. It's main
provisions are similar to those contained
Ia the new treaty.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-03
Professor @. NJ. NitcheIs fIusn.

In 1887 occurred the memorable bank riots
in Cincinnati The young professor had been
chosen to the command Of a military coin
pany called the Citizens guard and when
the mob attacked the banks ne was ordered
by the mayor to turn out his company for
their protection. He hurriedly got together
twelve men As each man was expected 10
fight his proportion of perhaps 1000, or one
to 600 the war was not successfully prose
cuted. Mitchell marched his force into the
midst of the mob, end, mounting box, eu-
deavored to effect by words what was evil
IDENTIFY impracticable by forcible means.
Nor was he deferred by the missiles that
meteorlike darted about his head. AT last he
was ordered to retreat 20 the mayors Office.
In passing up one of the streets that led from
the river, the mob pressed somewhat closer
than was deemed desirable, and he ordered
his men to halt, and turn and fire. One I'M
lucky rioter, or spectator, v-as shot IN the leg,
which afterward occasioned suit in the
courts for damages.
Arrived at the mayors office the little
squad was advised to take of their uniforms
and don citizens dress that they might eS-
cape to their homes in safety. The captain,
who never could learn the value OF the
maxim, Discretion is the better part OF
valor," declined to undergo the coat chang
ing process and drawing his sword walked
out in full regimentals. He was small man,
not over five feet six inches in height, and at
no time weighed over $50 pounds. But he
had firm set face and a determined look
which carried weight. As be strobe through
the mob that had been waiting 70 tear him
TO pieces a way was opened for him through
which he passed safely home.-'Life Of o.
NJ Mitchell, Astronomer and General
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-03
The A,na,a Of south America.

The size Of the alpaca is little less than
that of the llama, its height being about four
feet, the length OF its body being the same
and il. appearance when the fleece has been
removed is very similar to that OF the llama
It's hind legs are shorter than its fore ones,
and are somewhat curved, and its hoofs are
cloven, but the claws are very small IL
drinks very little, bot has voracious Ape
tite. When used as beast Of burden i il
capable Of carrying from seventy-fve TO
hundred pounds, but not On long Journeys
Il is on account OF its fleece that the alpaca
IS most esteemed. and this makes IL the most
valuable Of th- South American native sheep.
Tie wool is long, sof. and abundant On its
sida, breas. and back lbs fleece Is from to
iS inches long. 1t is Of yarioGs colors, and
sosT,stinacs speckleci Outside the wool, and
sometimes protecting II Is q long hair, which
is exceedingly fine, 50 that the fleece is really
a combination Of hair and wool Il is SHARED
by the Indians twice a year-in June and
pecenRsr. SGeeSE Rskers BS9S
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-03
Trustees Notice.

Trustees Notice.
STATE OF KANSAS, ss
SEDGwICK COUNTY.
In the Probate Court in and for said
county, in the matter of the estate Of S.
Il. Jones, convict.
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed trustee OF the
estate of S. Z. Jones, convict, late of said
county, by the honorable the probate court
of the county and state aforesaid, dated
the 31st day of January, A. d., 1885,
Now all persons indebted TO such inn
prisoned convict are hereby notified to ap-
pear and render an account of all debts
and sums of money owed by them respect
lively to such trustee and to pay the same
on the 25th day of February, A. D., 1855,
at rooms and s, No. $50 North Main
street, Wichita, Kan, and all persons hav-
ing in their possession any property or
effects of such convict are hereby notified
to deliver the same to the trustee so APP
pointed forthwith And all creditors of
said convict are hereby notified that they
must present their accounts to the under
signed for allowance ard settlement on
the 4th day of April, A. d., 1883, at rooms
and 8, No. $50 North Main street, Wich-
tia, Sedgwick county, Kan.
EMMETT CALLAHAN,
Trustee of the estate of S. I. Jones'
convict. 65-lot
WICHITA, KAN, Jan. l, A. D., 1888.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-03
REAL ESTATE.

The following are the transfers of real
estate filed in the recorders Office yester-
day:
VIM Hodson to J Howe, 50 feet off
blk +, Water st. TerrilPs add. - 5 5000
w + Chambers to II Allen, lots 100
and Ill, Mosley ave, Hodson's add 21OO
i A Willis TO | s Dewing lots and
s, blk ., Corrother's add TO Valley
Center. ..................... 22S2
Z Rathburn TO Wm II Kaw, lots -
and 81, blk 3, Allen & Smiths add 24OO
G Davis to w G Warren. lots 90
and G5, Hood ave, Motor add. . 400
r FRANKIE TO E Weiss, lots 162 and
iG4, Wichita st, Schweiter's add. 500
u w Lawergood to | L Hayworth,
ne or. 2927-3 w..... 5000
d j Keller to A b Keller, lots ., 4, 6
and 8, Waco ave, Anderson's add. 5000
ID J Keller to A b Keller, lots 30 and
30, Second st, Davis add ..... 1890
Y b Mellow to l. b Runnell, ne or
sec "A and II hf of II Inf of Sc or, "a
25-1 e............................... 5000
Ira johnson to NJ Mclaughlin, w y
sw 4 - Observation-Disclosures. 1900
NJ Thompson to Johnson, 50 acres
i w Swab to Eugene Clark. lots 40
and l72 Main st, Walter & Wright
add: .........:. :..:................ 1000
Z b CLOSER 10 Clark. lots % to 81
Fannie ave Strangs add. ... 900
CLOSER x Swab TO / Clark, lots to
Hydraulic ave Strang's add ... 1850
Hugh Little to ID Mccormick, w X
w Il 2a sw..-..............--- 1000
NJ ID Downing TO l. NJ Arnold lots los
no Strong ave Logan add ~ 5000
Geo SteinhouSe TO o Kopplin 50xl40
feet hot - Mead ave............. 1000
J. w Dale TO B NJ Nease, lots "a to
10. Ohio ave 1T Scott add. ... GOO
II Clark TO Sw 5 ~ 2e. 5000
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-03
CAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE.
Advice as to What You Should Not Do.
Valuable Hints.

Advice to What You Should Not Do.
Valuable Hints.
The leading insurance companies of New
York have published the following practi-
cable and ineligible cautions against fire:
Don't allow stoves or heaters on Your
premises which are not securely set on stone,
cemented brick or metal, and be sure that all
woodwork near the stoves or pipes is care
fully protected with metal.
Don't allow any loose jointed gas brackets
on your premises, which could be swung
against woodwork, or any gas brackets with
out wire screens or globes, if hay, straw,
light materials or window curtains are near
them.
Don't allow the electric lights or wires on
your premises which are not properly pro-
tected.
Don't allow steam pipes to be in contact
with wood or inflammable material
Don't allow any kerosene oil lamps to be
filed after dark. Filling lamps near fire
is dangerous.
Don't forget to keep the lamps filled and
wicks in good order. When the oil is low it
generates gas, which is liable to explode
Don't allow benzine, gasoline, naphtha or
explosives in your place Your insurance
policy prohibits it.
Don't allow ashes to be put in a wooden
box or barrel in your building Always have
an iron ash can.
Don't allow any oily waste or rags TO be
thrown on the floor, but only in metal cur,
with cover, and have them taken out of the
building every night: they are self-ignitinc
Don't allow any greasy or oily rags or
papers to be mixed up with clean clippings.
or larger amount Of clippings to remain in
your place (even If clean and in bales, than
is absolutely unavoidable.
Don't allow sawdust to BE- used on hoors or
in spittoons. 1t causes many fires. ignited
by cigar sturnps or cigarettes
Don't allow sawdust TO be used for catch
ing oil drippings from machines or elevator
gearing. Sand is safe
Don't allow matches to be kept loose, or
in paper boxes. but only in metal or earthen
safes. Those lighting only on the boz are
safest
Don't allow smoking on your premises
where any combustible goods or materials
are used
Don't fail to have your fire buckets filed,
and test hose and fire appliances from time
to time
Don't allow your stairs or railways TO be
blocked up or used for storage, or rubbish,
hay, straw, etc, to accumulate or remain on
your premises
Don't fail to have all elevators OF hoist
ways provided with good trap doors or
matches. and have these shut at night
Don't forget to close your iron shutters at |
-i.AA
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-03
Falf-Rate Excursions South via the Santa

Route.
To Houston, Texas, SaO2 Galveston,
Texas, S2l.15, upon the following dates:
Jan. 18th and 18th. also Feb sth, 1888.
These round trip tickets will he given a
transit limit of fifteen days each way with
stop-over privileges at any point enroute,
with final limit extending to May lst,
1883. Railway and steamship lines diverg-
ing from Galveston are Offering cheap aud
delightful excursions TO other summer re-
sorts of the south. Go now and make
pleasant and profitable acquaintance
among our neighbors on the south. This
flight from winter TO summer is made in a
single day upon the royal Texas express,
which leaves Wichita at 6 p. N. through
TO the Gulf without change. Cali at the
MON ticket office. No. l22 North Main
street, and Union depot near Oak street,
for tickets and the reservation of berths.
40 tt w. ID. MURDOCH,
Pass. and T'k'tAgt.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-03

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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-03

A complete line of Kansas Paint Mfg
Co. S ready mixed paints for sale by A. G..
Johnson, druggist, West Wichita. 62 If
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"ChestnutS.'

The c. K. & n. Ry., "Rock Island
Route" are now running the most elegant
chair cars between Wichita and. Kansas
City that are used in Kansas. This is the
only line running chair cars on morning
trains to Kansas City. This is the only
line running chair cars through to Chi
cago. This is the only line running chair
cars to Topeka and ST. Joseph. This is
the great line between Wichita and all
points north, east and south. Call at No
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