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| | | 0 Grand tRavits Meraiae‘tReview Publ ed Every Saturday. By E. C. KILEY. TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE Bix Months...... $1.00 { Three Months. .50e Entered in the postoficc at Grand Rapids Minnesota. as secoud-class matter. RANCE FOR SILVER COINAGE. W. EE. Curtis writes the Chicago Record as follows from Paris relative to the prevalence of sentiment fayor- able to the restoration of silver coin- age in France: Although France is not a_silver- producing nation, the sentiment in favor of free silver coinage is much more general here than in the United States: in fact, it isalmost universal, and the advocates include not only the president, the ministery and the majority of the senate and chamber of deputies, but several of the most nciers in the country, powerful fir who are presidents of ‘banks, trusts companies, boards of trade and other commercial organizations and cor- porations. Among the active mem- bers of the Bimetallic league are M. Meline. president of the cabinet; Henri Loucher, minister of commerce and industr president, and M. Mag eut of the senate, who is also president of the of the bank of France: M, Sebline, president of the National Manu- rs’ association; Edward Gage, the National Agricul- ion; M. Muzet, president -h board of trade; M. de 1, president of the Paris stock M. Herbault. presideut of year; M. tard, pre ide nt of Lhe exchange last president of the Manufactur- ers’ association, and other men of similar standing in the republic. Outside of Paris, among the activ members of the league, are the pres- idents of several chambers of com-} merce, rds of trade, stock ex- and other financial, com- mercial aud industrial organizations. In fact, the nen Who are most interested in the movement here represent interests similar to those of the gold bugs in the United States. Tne bimetallic league has jn it smbership 52,000 active busi- manufacturers, merchants, bankers, capitalists and others of Ja interests and responsiblities. It has the co-operation of 128 indus- trial and agricultural associatio’ s. Last winter the chamber of depu- ties passed a resolution by a two- thirds vote declaring that the estab- Jishmentof international bimetallsm we Il bea great benetit to the ag- ricultural, industrial and commercial interests of the country, and we urge © ent the advisability to establish cha class of ness m upon the gover of doing all in its power and maintain, by international agreement, a stable party of exchange between gold and silver.” This resolution was introduced by M. Meline, prime minister of. the re- public, and represented the views of the government. The governmeat of France has been able to keep its silver money at par with gold by a. firm determina- tion and able management, and be- cause of the high credit of the Bank of France, which bas withdrawa from circulation and holds in its vaults part of its reserve § 000,000 of the silver coin of the Latin union. The confidence of the people in the bank is so complete that they are willing to take its notes without inquiring whether they are secured by gold or silver, ulthough the people are perfectly aware that.the bullion value of ‘silver coin is not mure than half as great us it was twenty years ago. If a cri- sis should arise under which the bank might be compelled to pay out all its ealarge amout of silver sserted that the2whole French pation would unite to sustain its current value and make good any loss that might be incured in the dis- charge of such an important public duty. Nevertheless the“existence of this large amount of silveris one of the chief reason why the French govern- ment and financiers are so desirous of maintaining a parity between the metals by international agreement. They desire to reinforce with the aid of other nations the weak spot in their financial system, THE JOYS OF OFFICE, dispach to the Min- neapolis Journal: ‘The Troubles of nu Congressman,” by Page Morris, might be written after his visit here Saturday, Sunday and yesterday. The feelings of Mr. Morris himself over the persistency of office seekers would probably bar the book from the mails. The congressman arriyed here Saturday afternoon for the purpose of investigating the situation regard- ing the bitter fight between candi- dates for the postofiice. The leading dates are J. A. Martin and H. G. St. Cloud 50,- | Wire. Both made a strong showing to the congressman, backed by their factions, and as each felt that Morris was under almost exclusive obliga- tions tohim, were somewhat insist- ent. The friends of Mr. Martin were well organized and _ several delega- tions, including one from the em-" ployes of the Great Northern shops, ealled on Judge Morris to urge his appointment. James Johnson acted as spokesman. Others called indi- vidually and spoke for this or the other candidate. Judge Morris con- tinued to listen to their recommend- ations until midnight, when he re- tired. The same state of things continued on Sunday, when the Wire faction was given a hearing. It was numerous and sure there was but oue rightful candidate. In the afternoon, Congressman Morris drove to St John’s abbey. He returned late in the evening, and the string of office seekers and friends, varied by the addition of a few persunal friends of the congress- man’ called. Monday morning the usual string of callers was at the Office king that he appoint this or that candidate. Charles A. Cooper, who is also a candidate, made no dis- play. Neither did Coleman Bridge- man, wro has alsoa claim on the postoftice. When the congressman concluded his investigation, none of the candi- | dates were any wiser, nor, probably, was the adjudicator, who left with- out makiog adecision. Whether he bas made up his mind or notas what is the least dangerous thing to do, is not known. The situation in St. Cloud has got into that condition where it ceases to be a pleasure for the congressman to make a recom- mendation. Whichever-way he de- cides he is bound to offend griev- ousiy, and he is probably trying to find the direction of least resistance. Judge Morris probably wishes-he had made the appointment a few months ago, when Mr. Martin was withdrawn. But now the lines have been drawn tight, and both | ious have stormed the unfor- tunate con ssman as though he was a citadel holding all their future hopes and ambitions. WEATHER FOR OCTOBER. Hicks the Weather Prophet Sends Out a Few Predictions. While many scoff at the idea of weather prophecy, it is nevertheless a fact that many prophecies have been fulfilled in the last tew years. Among the recognized efficient prophets is numbered Irl R. Hicks who ~ gives the following forecasts for the coming month. ‘The weather for the fore part of the month will be customary and irom the roth it will be warmer with rain, and gales over the northern lake regions from about the ritn to the 13th. More or less frost’ will touch all the central and southern section at this tine. “trom about the 25th to the 29th, we predict will fall tne most general and heavy disturbances of the month. This period will be intensified by a mercury disturbance, with moon at new, perigee and greatest declination south. A very marked low barometer will mave out of the west early in the period causing warm eastealy and southerly winds. Heavy storms of rain and wind, attended by lightning and thunder to the’ south, will’ visit many sections within sixty- hours of 6 o’clock, p. m. on the 26th. No one need be surprised to find these storms turning to sleet and snow in northern parts-of the country, arid it will be wise to anticipate a general cold wave, followed by cold, frosty nights even in the south, during the the closing days of October. All will understand, of course, that we mean *a cold wave” for this time of year, not such an one as would be expected after the winter has fully come. We predict that heavy northwesterly stormes will endanger shipping on our great norhern lakes, and perhaps along the north Atlantic, during last storm period in October, and that northwestern extremes will have a touch of winter before the end of the month.” “pinest Train On Wheels” That is what Mr. Pullman says of. of the Burlington’s new train be- tween Minneapolis and St. Paul and Chicago. Finisbed throughout in royal fashion, with wide vestibules, steam heat and electric light, and composed of compartment and sleep- ers, buffet library car, chair cars and dining car, it is without an equal in this country or abroad. No extra fares. Two $100,066 Trains. On the first of June, 1897, the Bur- lington Route placed in service be- tween Minneapolis and St. Paul and Chicago, two new trains, built ata cost of considerable more than $100,- 000. each, and recognized by everyone who has seen them, as the finest trains on earth. The trains are lighted by electrict- ty; heated by steam; have wide vesti- bules, ala carte dining car, a buffet library car, chair cars—everythiog, in brief, that any other train has and some things that no otber train has. f No extra fares, Cattle Raising for the Engliah Uar iket. 4 According to a British government report, the impcrtation of American cattle inte England is steadily on the increase. For the first five months of the current year it was 175,000 head, as compared with 112,000 for the same period last year. If this rate per month be sustained, the year’s import will be over 400,000, or much larger than the exceptional importation in 1892. The London and Liverpool mar- kets have been so heavily supplied that the prices of American beeves have there fallen as low as 9¢ to 9 1-2¢ per pound (estimated dressed weight); while export steers were being quoted at Chicago at $3.75 to $4 per 100 Ibs, live weight. At these rates shipments must ‘have been made at a loss. The development of the chilled beef import trade presents many interesting feat- ures, and is, in many respects, very similar to that of live cattle. Taking 600 pounds as the average weight of cattle slaughtered for the dressed beet trade, last year’s export from this country of fresh beef to England rep- resented a number of cattle nearly equal to that exported alive, the latter being, however, heavier cattle. The past five months’ export of chilled beef was 108,759,600 pounds, as compared with 81,841,065 pounds for the same period last year. At this e, >the year’s export will be some 60,000,000 pounds greater than in 18 It seems still a matter of doubt which of the two branches of the trade offers the largest protits. The retary of agri- culture, in his report for 1895, says: “It appears to work out more profita- bly to transport the live cattle. They are carried on parts of the ship that would otherwise be unoccupied. - They do not require such special fittings and appliances as to debar the vessel from earrying other cargo when cattle are not available.” The ocean freight on the four quarters of a steer varics from $5 to $6. How a Letter May Be Recalled. The public is not as familiar with {ts privileges about postal matters as might be supposed. Many times peo- ple would like to recall a letter after It has heen mailed. This can be done, even postoffice at its destination. At every postofice there are what are called “withdrawal blanks.” On application they will be furnished, and, when a deposit is made to cover the expense, the postmaster will telegraph to the postmaster at‘the letter’s destination asking t it be promptly returned. The applicant first signs this ag ment: “It is hereby agrecd that, the letter is retuzned to me, I will pro-:; tect you from any and all claims made against you for “such return and will fully indemnify you for loss you may sustain by reason of such action, And I herewith deposit $— to cover all expenses incurred and will deliver to you the envelope of the letter turned.” In many cases persons have made remittances to fraudulent par- ties or irresponsible firms, not learn- Ing their true character until after the letter had gone, and have* suc- ceeded in recalling theni, There is an instance where a Kans; City mer- chant had remitted a ¢ nest tray: eling man a draft for $175, and by means of a withdrawal! rescued the draft just in tim The Longest Continu Speech. Will you kindly inform several of your readers of the longest speech on record, and the name of the speaker? Answer—Many stories are related of uLusually long speeches having been made for pucposes of consuming time, and of gaining advantage thereby. A few years ago the Toronto Globe ‘said that the longest speech on record was believed to have been that made by Mr. De Cosmos, in the legislature of British Columbia, when a n easure was pending, the passage of which would | take from a_great many settlers their lands. De Cos 10s was in a hopeless minority. The job had becn held back until the eve of the close of the session Unless action was taken before noon on a given day the act of confiscation would fail. The Gay before tke expira- tion of the limituticn De Cosmos got the floor about 10 a. m,, and began to speak against the bill. its friends seemed careless, supposing they would have ample time to act when he got through. the afternvon, evening, night, morning, and at last noon came to a baffled majority, livid with rage and impotence. So, a single man who was triumphant, though his voice had sunk to a husky whisper, his eyes were al- most shut, and bleared and bloodshot, his legs tottered under him, his baked lips cracked and smeared with blood. De Cosmos had spoken twenty-six hours and saved the lands.—Brooklyn Eagle, The Modern Drama, Yes. sir; our Uncle Tom’s Cabin company is by all odds the mest pro- gressive one on the road. Our motto is upward and onward. Why, you know, in all the little one-horse shows, the yallow gal, Eliza, crosses the river on the.ice to keep away from the dogs and slave-chasers? Well, sir, in our magnificent production we substitute for one insignificant river six deep bays, over which six yallow Elizas nimbly skip to freedom. ‘That's right.” “Six deep bays?” “Y: six deep bays, furnished by three Asiatic blood- hounds—just two apiece. Drop around this evening, and I’ll let ’em bay aa extra bay or two.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer. What He Was Fishing For. “Was that your mother with you yes- terday?” “My mother? Dear, dear, that was my .younger sister! We should so much Hke te have you come tu dinner Sunday, Mr. Beasley.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer. A Dramatic Departure. “Any new features in the ‘Hamlet’ that Ploggett is getting up?” “Yes, he is going to have a fat ghost.’—Chicago Record. “I object to being retired from the field,” remarked the Base Ball. “T haye a kick coming, too,” replied the Foot Ball.—Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph. if the letter has reached the | He kept on speaking through | next | $4.80—EXeursion Rat Minnescta Stase Fair. Via St. Paul & Duluth R. R. Ex- cursion tickets to St. Paul and Min- neapolis on sale September 4th to 11th inclusive, at the rate of $4.80 for the round trip. Includes ticket of ad- mission to fair grounds. Tickets good returning September 13th. Purehare them via St. Paul & Duluth R. R., the shortest and quickest, and the only line running three daily trains, leaving Duluth Union Depot 9a. m.; limited, 1:55 p. m., and 11:15 p.m. Frocure tickets from youd home | home agent or at the Union Depot or at the City Ticket Office, 332 West Superior St., Providence building, Duluth, 3S, Agt. FINEST TRAINS ON EARTH FROM ST. PAUL RiibicAPOLiG ST.LOUIS. | ‘'| Electric Lighted and Steam Heated. The “DOMESTIC” Is absolutely the best Sewing Machine made. Lead | latest and best improvements ‘'SIMPLEe PRACTICAL «DURABLE For over 30 years has Leen endorsed | by the public as the most satisfactory of all sewing machines. We want your trade and can save you money. Write for free catalogue and prices. THE DOMESTIC S. M. CO. 298 Wabash Ave., Chicago. | Pianos at Less Than Cost. z re leased the elegant store at 2 West Superior St., Duluth, and am closing out at less than cost prices the stocks of R. C. Munger us St. Paul, who assigned, and W. Edholm of West Superior, who Ar went into bankruptcy. The sale of these pianos is now guing on, and I expect all of them to be closedout eurly next ueek. Do you want a piano? Ifsoe, get on the train and come to Duluth and see me. I can save you from $150 to $200 and you may never again have a_ similar chance. The pianos are of the best makes and grades and, by the order of the courts to turn them into money, I am selling them at less than | cost. All you have to pay is $25 down and $10 per month. We are selling fine upright pianos at $98, $125, $127, $165, $150 and $178. They are of the following standard makes: New Eng- land, Haines, Smith & Co.and Briggs. We also have organs at $15, $20 and $25. Come in and see us at once. A. E. WHITNEY, Seliing Agent. 22 West Superior St., Duluth | No. For Sale. F Eight lots in block 24, Third Divi- ;sion of Grand Rapids, for sale at a bargain, or will exchange for Farm Stock of any kind. These lots adjoin model farm and are clear of incumberances. For par- | ticulars address. J. A. BLACKWOOD, -Duluth, Minn. or Herald-Review, Grand Rapids. Me ate a ae fe ae ae ae ae ae ae ae ae eae ae a ae ae ate ate ae ae ate ae a Can save and expense by” fj proving up beiore E. C. Kiley, 2 Judge of Probate, Grand Rapids. oe / Pe * a a a ee, Se eee » Filings Upon Land May also be made before him. The Expense of taking wit Duluth or 8 can be saved oe Eas erates ii Business ted to my care > given prompt tion. oe k i ( & . (3 % If You Want to File } a i upon lands under any laws of the i United ttes, cr when you are ff fh ready to make final proof, call at Ay i the office of the Judge of Probate, A Court House, Grand Rapids. Pi i i ; E. C. KILEY. § 5 . . a rodevarer=r= sre H 5 = BETTER CIGARS ARE MADE ii NO eb oe i Pokegama Boquet | “Cup Defender I tit? 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