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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-12-16
STATES.
A FAMOUS GRIZZLY,

Stories of "Old Brin," the Terror of the Neva-
d. Transfers.
From the Reno Nev.) Gazette.
Grizzly Davis, of Sierraville, an old
bear hunter, has been telling our reporter
about old Brin, the club-footed bear. Da-
Wis got old Brin in an Iron trap in 1868.
He dragged the trap around young lamar
rack and tore the jaws out of it. 1t was
big, strong machine, with strong iron jaws
fourteen inches wide when open. The old
bear came every night to feed off oxen and
horses that died on passing freight teams.
He hurt his jaws considerably, and Davis
followed him through the snow by his
bloody tracks. He came up to him as he
stood in some chapparal and let him have
a charge of shot from his long ducking gun.
He hit him in the shoulder and the old fell
low fell, but got up and started off, falling
twice more. Next day he was tracked
nearly to Lake Bigler. The year following
Davis got him in trap again, but he shook
it off and broke it.
That same summer he put his foot in
D Wis trap, but it caught his toe only. He
pulled the toe off rather than be taken, and
thus gained the name of Club-foot. Old
Brin's track measured IL by IA inches
Davis says the biggest bear he ever killed
made track by 10 inches. It dressed
over 700 pounds and must have weighed
1000 when alive. He thinks Brin would
certainly weigh 1900 pounds when he saw
him Last. he got very gray, nearly white.
at the last. The bear spoken of above was
female and was old Brin's mate. They
were always near together. After he lost
her old Brin refused all sympathy or con-
ISOLATION and was never seen to associate
with any of his kind again. Davis is sat
isfed that old Brin is dead. No one has
seen him since John Fleckenstein, of Sar-
dine Valley, in 1874. Only bar room bear
hunters claim to have seen him since that
time. In all his old haunts between Sierra
Valley and Lake Bigler, and in the country
around Weber, no one has ever seen him
nor any track or sign of him for six years,
and it is safe to say he has not found new
country where he could hide so long.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-12-16
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Sara Bernhardt is the best paid actress
now before the public. In addition to a
guarantee of 81, 900 night andall expenses,
made $4,000 on the first night of her ap-
pearance at Booths Theater, NewYorl; on
Tuesday night, 81, 400; on Wednesday night,
S., 100, and on Thursday night over $4,000.
These figures represent an income of about
$25, 900 week. Her total earnings for the
whole IF last season at the Theater Francis,
Paris, were $4,000. Her earnings at
Booths Theater are the largest sum ever
made by anybody on the stage.
MIR. H. C. Chisolm, son of the murdered
Judge Chisolm, of Mississippi, has just been
married to Miss Middleton of Pa. Mr.
Chisolm is employed in the State Executive
Department in that city.
Josie" Mansfield, who achieved notorie-
ty as being the woman in the case" when
Jim" Fisk, jay Gould's old partner, was
killed by Stokes, came to the surface in
New York the other day long enough to be
a witness in divorce case.
Eight French ladies' are entitled to wear
the ribbon of the Legion of Honor. Five
OF these are sisters of charity and nuns.
The other three are Mile. Rosa Bonheur,
Mile. Dodu, and Madame Abicot. Mile.
Bonheur was decorated for her artistic
achievements by the Empress Eugenie's
own hands. Mile. Dodu received the rib
bon for cutting the telegraph wires in 1870
and thus intercepting Prussian dispatches,
at the peril of her life. Madame Abicot
was the wife of the Mayor of Oson, and de-
tended the Marie against a number of armed
Prussians. The decoration was bestowed
on the rehOieuses for their devotion to the
sick and wounded.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-12-16
Suffering of Conemard Colonists.

The board of trade at Morris, Stevens
county, sent MIR. Henry Hutchins to in
vestigate reports concerning the condition
of the Conemara Irish colonists, near Grace
vile, Big Stone county. On his return he
reported that he found the people huddled
in board shanties without bedding, bare
footed and otherwise very thinly clothed;
1877 children from eight months to fourteen
years of age, and many of their parents,
some very old, without stockings, shoes,
blankets or bed clothing; nothing but hay
for beds; many with frozen faces hands
feet and legs, some unable to rise from the
floor, some without wood, but little hay to
burn, and no food but some corn meal
One family had nothing but few potatoes,
many times frozen. Measures were taken
at once to afford temporary relief, and it is
probable that further investigations will
follow.
There is no doubt that the Dominion
Parliament will raify the agreement between
the Canadian government and syndicate for
the construction of road from Lake Nip
issing to Burrard inlet, British Columbia.
The statement of the Morris Investigator
is belived by Bishop Ireland and Mr.. Dillon
O'Brien to be grossly exaggerated, if not
entirely without foundation; as far, at least,
as actual suffering is concerned. So we'll
satisfied indeed are they upon this point
that Mr.. O'Brien called upon Gov. Pills
bury to request him to appoint some disin-
terested citizen to visit that colony and re-
port on the truth or falsity of these state
ments which request is held under advise
ment
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-12-16

Stories of ''Old Brin," the Terror of the Neva
IL Transfers.
From the Reno Nev.) Gazette.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-12-16

In February Dir EDWARD Thornton will
enter upon his thirteenth year of service as
British Minister at Washington. He has
just returned from visit to England, and
resumed his official duties in excellent
health. He brings with him his son, who,
after years of preparation, becomes mem
Der of legation. he is of the third genera
ton of Thorntons who have had official
positions at our national capital.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-12-16
MINNESOTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS,

Biennial Report of Superintendent Burt What
He Says Of the Text Book Law and Other
Things.
The report OF David Burt, Superin-
tendent Of public instruction, comprises
the years 1879 and 1880. Considerable
space is devoted to statistical matter, which
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-12-16

1880. 1879.
Total enrolment .18O,24a 1915
Number of districts. .. .4,244 1901
Total school houses. :. g, 603 3,416
Number male teachers. Il ,S74 1877
Number female teachers3 ,34l 1910
Average monthly wages
(males). p35 10 $o2O, III w
Average monthly wages
rSts sin 8sses ss;s $95 % % $780, ri %
Total list schools 1928, 428 1891, 1856
The graded school table for the year 1880 is
thus given:
Value of school property. ........$1, SIG, 500
Cost of apparatus. ............... S1z,375
Pupils enrolled. observation-disclosures. 3l,Ol6
Number of teachers. ............. 951
Average of pupils to teacher. 81
About forty pages Of Mr.. Burts report is de-
voted to remarks and recommendations, in
which the common schools and the system of
public education are defended at great longth
from the criticisms which are sometimes made
upon their management MIR. Burt defends the
normal schools advocates his old scheme of
having the State school tax apporhoned on
scholars, instead Of in proportion to the amount
contributed by districts or counties; recommends
favorable high school legislation, and argues in
favor of liberal support to the State university.
The school book law is discussed at
length, and the superintendent conclusions
are as follows:
From data of this kind it is evident that the
waste and loss in school districts, or at tho ter
mination of the machinery of the law, arc much
greater than the extra expense required Of State
officials to set it in motion. 1t is not necessary
to attempt to estimate the per cent, that
must be added to the prices named in
the law to indicate the actual cost of the
books to the people. 1t is enough to say that
the law for tho past two years has made school
books dear, rather than cheap, and we can
never realize any better result under the law.
Its native depravity exceeds the original sin in
the theology of Jonathan Edwards; depravity
innate, inherent, inseparable, incapable Of re-
generation and sure to work ont waste and loss
for whish there can be no remedy while tho law
remains in force
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-12-16
The Minnesota State Prison.

The inspectors and officers of the state prison
have prepared their biennial REPORTER sub
mission, through the governor. to the forth
coming legislature, from which the follow
ing facts and figures have been collected: The
inspectors report that there are 297 cells in
the prison, 238 of which are occupied, leav-
ing only ffty-nine vacant. Before the ex-
piIation of the next two years every availa
bic cell will be in use, and hence On appro-
priation should be made to increase the ca
pacity of the prison.
The inspectors estimate the amount of
money needed for the next two years as fol-
lows:
For extensions necessary for 100 cells $35, 900
One thousand feetof wall. .......... IS, 900
Furnishing, enlargement of hospital, 5000
Current expenses, 1881. ........... $4,000
Current expenses, 1882........... $4,000
Total for two years. .$178, 900
The inspectors say that enough cell room
should be provided to accommodate 500 in
mates. after which the prison can be made
nearly if not quite self sustaining, and no
more money will be needed for the enlarge
ment of the building and grounds. Before
that time arrives a more suitable location
for another and larger prison should be Sc
lected, when various Improvements in the
way Of utilizing convict labor can be
adopted.
Warden Reed reports 254 prisoners on
hand, gain of So in two years. There are
As serving life sentences; Is serving
second term, and are third termers. Of
the prisoners, ia are single, 64 married,
II widowers, 3 widows, and divorced
persons. There are IA female convicts in
the prison. OF the habits, 116 were tenn
perate and 100 incorporate.
Crimes for which the prisoners are incar-
cerated are as follows:
Larceny. .......... 81 Armed with danger
Murder ........... AZ Gus weapons. ..... 6
Burglary. ........ % Counterfeiing 90. 5
Robbery .......... Is Assault with weapon 4
Rape-assault. ,.... 8 False pretenses. .. 3
Forgery. 0Attempted murder. 2
Keeping brothels... Polygamy ......... 2
rape. . 0o0uCAoA '..'.s.. =
Manslaughter. .......
and one each for adultery, concealing
stolen property, arson, assault with intent
to disfgure, assault with intent to rob, at
tempted sodomy, ravishment, carnal assault
on female child, embezzlement, attempted
poisoning, perjury, and for obtaining money
under false pretenses. The nativity OF the
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28
PACIFIC COAST INTELLIGENCE.
ALIF0RNIA

Assessments ON Ophir-Nolniaation
for C0ngrcss--tsonv aeted OF Nfurder
-rhs silver Market.
by Telegraph to the sentinsl.l
San FRAScIsco. August 27.-ophir lev
les IN assessment Of one dollar.
The Grssnback wing Of the w~orkinamen
this evening nominated Asssmblyman
Stephen G.. Msybelle, for Congress from
this district.
To-day Doctor Chalfant. the slayer of
Josiah Bacon, was convicted of murder IN
the second degree. and will be sentenced
next Friday.
The Treasury officials yesterday took
AIS, 900 ounces Of fine silver for the various
Minis. Proposals to sell have to be Q
to Washington, where awards are made.
There were quite a number Of proposals
sent on from San Francisco on the 25th,
including the Anglo California Bank, Bank
Of California. Nevada Bank, d. Never,
and Heinrich & Hansen. Most Of the
offers to sell were under the London equiv
alent. but they were ell declined except
one Of 100. 900 ounces from the Anglo-Cal-
ifornia Bank. at 114.30 per ounce. The
condition OF the market IL such that the
Government can almost make its W
price for silver. The foreign demand here
has been unusually light for several weeks
and the stock has been steadily accumulat-
ing. We believe there is about So, 500. 900
in fne silver here awaiting q market. So
far as can be learned there is not much
stock in London, but the demand there ia
comparatively small.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28

THE following law is on the statute
books Of California. "Any officer of the
town. village, city, county or State who
shall be intoxicated, and disqualified for
the discharge Of or neglect of his duties,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on
conviction of such misdemeanor shall
forfeit his office; and in such case the va
cancy occasioned thereby shall be filed
in the same manner as if such officer had
filed his resignation in the proper Office,
and it had been accepted by the proper
authority, provided such acceptance shall
have been necessary to make the Office
vacant"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICAEg.
THE WEEKLY SENTINEL.

The WEEKLY SENTINEL with the issue
of to-day enters upon its second volume.
II was a success from the start, and has
outgrown the most sanguine expectations
of the proprietors. 1t has a wide and
steadily increasing circulation. Eureka
has a cosmopolitan population, and there
is hardly a country on the habitable face
of the globe to which the WEEKLY SEN
TINEL does not fluid its way. Filling a
want long felt by our district, and the
venture proving eminently successful, it
will be maintained, and may be regarded
as one Of the permanent institutions Of
silverland. There is not a more com-
plete newspaper published in the State,
containing, as it does each week, thirty
two columns OF choice reading matter,
embracing the latest intelligence from all
parts OF. the world. It is a most conven-
lent, cheap and comprehensive mode Of
addressing distant friends IN the daily
occurrences and mineral and
developments of the Far West.
Those whose subscriptions expire with
the first volume will do well to renew
them. The paper will be sent to any
address in any part Of the world, postage
paid, for the remarkably low rate of S.
per year.
The proprietors are duly thankful for
past ~favors, and guarantee the excellence
of the WEEKLY SENTINEL in the years to
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28
JOHN SHERMAN TO BE RE-
TANNED.

John Sherman is anxious to remain in
the Treasury for four years longer. This
is shown by a circumstance that trans
PRED the other day. 1t was proposed in
Administration circles to remove Merritt
from the New York Custom-house, and a
crowd Of Conkling- Grant Republicans
went down to Washington to protest.
They conferred with Hayes in relation
to the matter, and he referred them to
Sherman. After seeking for a long time
to come to an understanding Sherman
said: "Take me:for another four years
and you can do what you want with
Merritt !" Sherman's terms were ac-
cepted and Merritt remains. Conkling
is satisfied, and has agreed to take the
stump for Garfield and Arthur. And so
the little family quarrel is resonc,led,
and everything seems lovely. But the
settlement means disaster to the mining
industry of this Coast, and particularly
OF this State. 1t means four years nor
of John Sherman's ~implacable war on
silver. It means the degradation of a
metal Of which Nevada is q chief pro-
Queer. It means the placing Of silver in
the markets of the world on a footing
with pig iron. 1t means the absolute
triumph Of the gold bugs of the East
over kha p,spar, &c <ho w.. II
. ruinous depreciation in mining and all
other property in Nevada. 1t means the
Withdrawal OF all outside capital from
mining enterprises. 1t means starvation
to the laboring miners in this State and
all other places where the business of
mining is the chief industry. 1t means
the abandonment Of our mountain homes.
1t means, in short, q blow at the pros
perity Of this Coast from which it cannot
recover in twenty years.
All of these things will happen if John
Sherman is allowed to remain in posses.
sion Of the Treasury Department and
shape the financial policy of the Govern
ment during another Presidential term.
That he will be permitted to remain and
SO shape matters if Garfield is elected
does not admit Of a question.
In simple elf-defense, and in obedience
to a bestr interests, therefore. every
voter in Nevada, without regard to
party. should cast his ballot at the APP
preaching election for the ticket headed
by the gallant Union soldier, stainless
citizen. ripe scholar and wise statesman,
Winfield SCOTT Hancock. This is the
way to promote the welfare of the whole
country. and especially is 1t tho way to
guard and help the great mining industry
Of Nevada.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28

The true and proper use Of the military po,eer.
besides dsfeading he national honor against for.
eign nations. Is to aphold he taps and civil
sorerament and to secure to epeyy person residino
among US Tie enjoyment Of life. liberty and
property.-winheld Scott Hancock.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28

suicide of Fred J. Bills.
PORTLAND, August 27.-Fred. J. Bills,
assistant ~book-keeper for Dubois d King,
committed suicide last night in the cellar
Of the firms warehouse. He lay down on
q bale OF sacks, put a pistol to his ear and
fred. Deceased's accounts were all square.
He had been acting strangely for the past
few weeks, and had the appearance Of
being slightly demented.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28

TIE right Of trial by jury, the habeas
corpus. the liberty Of the press. the free
dom OF speech. the natural rights Of per-
som ana tne lights Of property must be
pressrvso.- WnTuLD scorr HANCOCK.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28

AIining Intelligenee.

VIRGINIA, August T.-Sierra Nevada has
started a drift south in crosscut No. Q, on
the 2,300 level. to follow south on the ore
vein to crosscut No. "a, where ore was also
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28
TRUNK LOST.

TAKEN FROM THE REAR PLATFORM OF
i the international Hotel, before the fire
reached that block, a common trunk, capped
with tin. contains theatrical wardrobe, of use
to the owner alone. Please leave word Of its
locality at this once.
Eureka, August 10, 1880. au20-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28

encountered. The drift starts from the
foot Of che raise from the 1880 level In the
ore vein.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28
TO LET.
TO REM
ROOMS TO LET.

+ HAVE ROOMS TO LET, BOTH SINGLE
Il and in suites. The rooms are all furnished
and are very comfortable. Apply to
MRS. @. SCHWAMB,
On Mob Hill.
Eureka, August 10. 1880. au20-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28
LOST,

A SMALL. UNCOVERED TRUNK. UN.
IA locked, and containing q large amount Of
children's clothing. Any person having, or
knowing the whereabouts of said trunk, will
confer a great favor by leaving information at
the SENTINEL Office.
MRS. ANNIE DAYTON.
Eureka. August 10, 1890. au2o-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28
LOST.
LOST

A BUNDLE OF LADY's UNDERCLoTHING,
"A collars, cuffs, stockings, etc, tied up in q
sheet or bed-spread. The bundle was taken
fran the postofice. through mistake, 1t ia sup
posed. Information in regard to the goods may
be left at this office. ED. DEAN.
Eureka, August 20, 1880. au2l-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28

Turing THE FIRE, A BUNDLE OF
H. bsby's clothing, lady's dresses, two al
buns and . suit of clothes-al1 tied up in .
white bed-spread. The finder will confer .
great favor by returning said articles to the
undersigned. A hsnd-basket, containing q
lady's underclothing. can be had by applica-
tion to the undersigned.
G. J. r.. BUTTLAR,
At sadler 4 Co.'S st're.
Eureks. August 10. 1880. aulo-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28
LOST

A N UNLOCKED TRUNK. CONTAINING,
IA among other things, two uninads dresses,
with satin rinmfngs.w was removed FROM Paul
street du, Ing the Are. The own,r Of said
trunk. Mr.. A yi.irs, would he glad 10 learn of
IT, whsrexboufs. He can be found NJ the Cos
mopoiit4p Hotel.
Eureka. August IL, 1850. sul9-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-08-28
FOR RENT.

ToMMY DOUGLAS OFFERS FOB RENT
Il his store in the Eureka House on reason
able terms. The apartment IL suitable for a
clothing or grocery store, being fitted with
shelving. counters. show-windsws. etc. Apply
at once.
Eureka, August 90, 1880. au21-tf
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OBJ PRINTING q, OF ALL DE.
scxfptions, executed With nsstnsss ana
despatch ct III SxnrrnEL Once
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-04-22
aErAnLKs.

1t is now time to begin to put in
seeds for the coming season Among
the things that should 80 into the
ground early, the cabbage, lettuce,
peas, tomatoes, aud few others, re-
quire earliest attention. In cabbages
there are no changes or improvements
to note, the Early York aud Winning.
stadt being among ths earliest and
best. The Drumbead is one OF the
leading varieties used in this section,
aud is somewhat later.
Oflettuce. peter Henderson says
All the Year Round is the best plain
leaved The Early Curled Silesia is an
excellent variety, but perhaps not bet
ter than the White Seeded Simpson
One Of the best varieties Of pease is
found IN the Champion q England.
The American Wonder ip dwarf,
wrinkled variety, first rate in quality.
McLeau's Little Gem, also a dwarf, is
ono Of the earliest. McLeans Advance
is variety which is well liked.
Oftomatoes the Acme is one of the
best. 1t ia early. yields veil, is
smooth. and very firm in texture. The
Yellow Trophy is fancy variety. while
the Red Trophy and Gen. Grant are
standard kinds
Mr. Henderson advises the enItiyA-
ton Of several varieties Of celery, az
location aud season have much to do
with the success Of this pIa0t. Golden
Dwarf and Loadcn Red are suggested
for family use.
The Half Long Red aud stomp
looted carrots. are anopg the beat for
use while young, and the IzProved
Long 0raog for general u-e.
Insweet corn. Cfosby's Early sad
the Early Minnesota arc the earliest
AID sweetest The Egyptian 10 thought
by many 70 be the very beet late kind,
the favor being especially hne.
Ia tee Line 81 turuipS The White aad
Red Top strap Leaf are the most pcpn.
lar early varieties. POr late aud winter
Use The Yellow Globe and Golden Bal
are lest
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-04-22

FOR SALE Or TO LET.
1ke resaAfntt & iAs tkss Il. 4. WkF, IL She
fAEsgs = NansAfst1r Hall1laFs iz eEoelisnt
rns Alt8pN. 1Aefa is &tsgul ans Aera ~ AGd Nilk
Foaa ffatf zE5 rtH3as caanfeied sith TIE pFens
ises Ieiaas raasaasaae. For psslAcHiasn iae.
nlfs q
CT. SWIFT.
MaAsaesist. ". AaEaA 81. 1885, GU
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-04-22

~ Rors CoWaosluoS.- Wood.
ckaeks j. 4 very eprious animal II il
made e hsir AAd eyes and has two
front teeth. and can see mau with 3
gan when ibe eyes are shut addicted.
have seen deg shake woodehuok
till both were black Ia The face. A
sDoaehsck can SWIVEL up bis nose. ard
saow hss teeth, AMI look A. hsmely a.
eau wiihoai trying They sii 90 one
esd ana cat wilh the ether A wood
chuck cas- get home faster than gan
can shoot he il roaad al over except
his feet wbieh are black When ealen
they reiaia the favor Of their uests,
aad seem 10 have been cooked without
being pared, A fat woodchaek. wben
eaten properly, j. 20 lAaghing natter
They eosae sadsF the bead q domestic
aaimals. and think there Aia't 10 place
Ike home when dog goes for cue Of
en-.