Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1880-05-21
NEJVS-IOTES.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, is bankrupt.
The Goss-Ryan prize fight proved a

The Goss-Ryan prize fight proved q
nzzle.
Northern Pacific common 20.1-4 pre-
ferred Al. ..-..s--- . ...---....'
The trade of Minneapolis exceeded
sixty-two raillions of dollars last year, being an
Increase of fifty per cent over hat of the previous
year.
The New York chamber Of commerce
celebrated its 112th anniversity by a, grand din.
rer at Dcimouicos s in New York, last Wedncs-
day attended by all the promi uent business men
of the city.
Maxwell. the escaped convict from
Yankton that had s22oo reward on his head, was
captured at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1t seems he
was ..n cahoots'' with the jalor at Yankt"n, a
letter found at Cedar Rapids giving the business
away.
California is the first sheep raising
state in the Union, Ohio second and third Texas.
Sheep were introduced only twenty years ago in
the lone star state. Twenty years hence Monta-
ma will loom up as one of the leading states in
this traffic.
"A prominent Philadelphia N eth hodist
says the ex-prcsidcnt cannot come within So
OCO votes OF carrying Pennsylvania. Evidently
the powerful Pennsylvania ring built up during
Grants administration by Stakcley, Kemblc "
Co. has seen its day. The reaction shakes its
foundations and it will certainly break.
Chief Justice Sanford E. Church, of
New York. died suddenly at his home in Alb ion,
y. T., Friday last. Judge Church has often
becn mentioned candidate for the presi-
<lency. He was at the head Of the bar in that
state, q scholarly gentleman and chief justice Of
the New York supreme court since 1872
The volcano of Colma Mexico now
in active eruption. is said to be a magnificent
sight The eruption at light is full OF gradeur,
lurid flames shoot up from the volcano iliumln-
ating the darkness for miles around. Showers
of ashes darken the atmosphere in the day time.
The fire. ashes. smoke and stones emitted are ac-
companied with dreadful subtcrrancan thunder
ings and uncarthly noises under the volcano, to-
ycthcr with quakings of the Garth
Minister Christiancy has filed bill
for divorce from his wife the ground Of inf
deity. The cross bill denied every specification
III the minister's BILL CWhite,) and charges re-
peated acts of cruelty. The minister urges his
counsel to push the case vigor >usly, and will
prove by two sporting men that Mrs. Christian
cy visited house of ill fame kcptby "Ducky
White in Washington in company with well
known public officer. The old man is in his do
tage and apparently ION the ragged edge of dcs
pair"
John D. Defrees, the government
printer, predicted the nomination of Hayes three
weeks in advance of the Cincinnati convention
of 1876. He predicts the nomination OF
Window. One by one the old time republicans
that struck tangent during the memorable Gree
ley campaign, have swung back Into line. De
frees was ef the last and for the past six
wears has been quiet but strong worker. He is
now servinga second term as government print
sr. having held the same position during the
The Northern Pacific railroad has
now three surveying parties in the field. One
east OF Duluth surveying all extension east.
south of Lake Superior to the Montreal river
where they will make connection with the Can
adian system. Another party i'll the main line
and ROW surveying the Yellowstone valley. Two
hundred miles were located last season from the
head of navigation on Columbia river, Oregon,
northeast to Lake Pend d'Orcille, portion
which will be built this year.
The true type Of Germany's noble,
women. Il country noted for the good sense and
practlcaiity of its people was excmpliiied in the
marriage of the Princess Pauline, daughter OF
the king of Wurtcm5urg, who disavowing hel
legal rights and the established customs of roy
atty. married the man she loved in the person o
DR.. Wilhelm. of BreSau. When her turn came
to make the marriage response, Yes, she ad
ded Il declare give up nothing that can at al
be valued in comparison to the happiness await
ing me. and l consider my lot a ost cnvabl(
one The clergyman bad reminded the roya
bride tha, in marrying the doctor she had sur
rendered much that was esteemed grand and val
uablc.
Many New York papers are agitating
in favor OF Hamilton Fish the dark horse o
the Chicago race. his principal recommcnda
lion is that he was the prime minister ofGrant' !
cabnc!. is wealthy and would handsomely con
tribute to the campaign fund; that during his
eight years secretary of state he was in no way
connected with the scan ais OF the admnlstra
tion, anG opposed the Louisiana outrage Of 1875
Weighty reasons these His friends might bet
ser say that he is q perfect gentleman, repre-
sentative Of a distinguished New York family
and would undoubtedly carry the great empir,
state. That he was connected with scandaou.
administration rather dcterorates lhan enhances
his chances.
Tom Scott, the Pennsylvania railroad
king, has retired from the presidency Of that
road Col! Scott has been connected with tn,
road since November 1850, having been genera
agent. superintendent, first vice president, ant
for the past six years president. MIR. Scott wa:
assistant secretary Of war for a short time during
Mr.. Lincoln's first term and rendered valuabl,
services 20 the government b7 his experience
ald ability in transportation matters. He vii
be succeeded by Geo. B. Roberts who entpret
the service Of the company but Ive months late
than Mr.. Scott in the capacity of rodman in thu
engineer corps. Mr.. Roberts is reported to hav,
said he had rather be president ofthe iennsylva
mia ra lroad than OF the United States.
Another Monument.
Another monument to be erected on thu
Custer battlefield arrived by rail thi:
week and will be shipped on the Yellow
stone steamer Penlnah The menumen