Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1881-03-18
TO TRIBUNE
THE NORTH PACIFIC MEETIWG
IN NEW YORK. gr

Gen. Sargent's Successor Not Named
Yet---New Superintendent for
y the Dakota Division--Old
World Difficulties.
Especial Dispatch to The Trioun<.)
.=.,.. THE N. P. MEETING.
New YORK, March 18.-Nothing of
importance was done at the North Pacific
meeting yesterday. The regular monthly
report and the building Of the road were
the only matters discussed. No action
was taken in regard to the selection Of
Mr. Sargent's successor, and it is rumored
that he will remain until next September.
THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT.
ST.. PAUL, March 18.-C. T. Hobart, of
Vermont, has been appointed general
super intendent of the Dakota division of
the North Pacific, with headquarters at
Fargo. MIR. Taylor will return to the
Missouri division.
DISCOVERED IN TIME.
LONDON, March 17.-An atte npt to
blow up the Mansion House, the residence
of the Lord mayor of London, was dis
covered last night. A box filled with ex-
plosives, to which had been placed a
lighted fuse, was discovered by the po-
]icemen. Had the explosion taken place
the buildings in the vicinity would have
been greatly damaged and the mansion
house but little. 1t is supposed to be an
Irish. American plot.
SENATE ORGANIZATION.
WASHINGTON, March 18.-Democratic
senators in caucus are the new organiza-
ton cannot determine whether to filllbus-
ter or not Bayard and Davis are opposed
to such action on principle. 1t is under
stood that the republican caucus will
agree upon Gorham for secretary of the
senate; H. IT, Riddebleger, of Virginia,
readjuster, for sergeant-at-arms, and
Charley johnson, Of Minneapolis, for
chief clerk. The probability of an extra
session grows more probable daily.
DON'T LIKE MALONE.
WASHINGTON, March 18.-Richmond
and other Virginia papers comb down
Malone vigorously for his treachery TO
the democracy. One says Benedict Ar
mold was also good soldier.
OPPOSITION TO MATHEWS.
WASHINGTON, March 1S-There is a
strong opposition to Stanley Mathews.
Confirmation and great efforts are beng
made to bring prominent members of the
western bar and bench to Washington to
oppose the confirmation.
ST. PATR1CK'S ABROAD.
CHICAGO, March 19 st. Patrick's Day
was generally celebrated throughout the
country The most intense enthusiasm
was everywhere apparent.
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
NEW ORLEANS March 18.-Thc son
and nephew of ex-chief justice Ludl1ng,
of Louisiana, were arrested at Bayondel-
ailla, yesterday, for murder. They are
supposed to be adherents Of Stubby Lud-
ling's political rival neighbor.
BROUGHT TO HIS MILK.
NEW YORK, March ia St. Peters.
burgh correspondent says the Car will
take immediate steps towards represen.
tative government.
GRANT WILL RESIGN.
WASHINGTON, March 18.-Gcn. Grant
will resign the presidency of the Worlds
FAIR Commission; it is thought because
of lack Of interest in the matter.
THE REASON HE RESIGNED
NEW YORK, March 18.-The New York
Times announces that the subscription Tor
fund for the oldest living exPresident
has reached $25O,OO, of which $216,000
has been paid in. The balance is mostly
in large subscriptions by people out OF
the country who have not had time to
make good their subscriptions.
BLAINE GETS MAD.
WASHINGTON, March 18.-Secretary
Blaine has instructed the American min-
listers to England and France to represent
that our government thinks injustice has
been done towards our citizens in their
attitude against the hog trade, and were
instructed to deny in the strongest terms
the statement of Crump.
GEN. UPToN's SUICIDE.
SAN Francisco, March 1S.-Gen. Up.
tons death was undoubtedly caused by
suicide, though some belief exists that he
was assassinated. The coroner's jury
pronounce it suicide caused by overtasked
brain.
A CARD RECEPTION.
WASHINGTON, March 18.-The president
gave card reception last night
TOOK HIM TO BRING UP.
OMAHA, March 1S.-Mrs. Straton, a thir-
ty-tive year old teacher, Omaha, has clopcd
with an eighteen year old son of prom
inent merchant-her favorite pupil.
CHRIsT1ANCY's SUCCESSOR.
WASHINGTON, March 18.-1t il rumered
that Gen. Wallace will be appointed to
succeed Christiancy, as minister to Peru.
The bismarck Route to the Hills.
Nessls. c.. w. Carpenter and Henry
RIak civ of the Northwestern stage CON-