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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-10
Scientific Notes.

The largest torpedo-boat in existence has
lately been launched at Copenhagen. She
is called the N0rdenskjold, and measures
2l5 feet in length and ~ feet in breadth.
Her displacement is estimated at 2, ZOO tons.
With. enginesFof l horse power, it is ex-
pected that she will sail at the rate of Is
miles an hour. Her anchor is of steal, and
is four inches thick. She is to carry the
heaviest breech- loading Krupp gun ever
borne by any ship Of war in the Baltic.
Prof Balfour Stewart considers that the
evidence is in favor of some connection be-
tween the state of the sun IS surface and ter
restial meteorology, while at the same time
it is Enthusiastically indicated by all elements
that this connection is Of such a nature as
to imply that the sun is most powerful when
there are most spots on his surface. He
does not, it will be perceived, commit him.
self unreservedly to this view, and he thinks
that further research is necessary to clear
up many points still in doubt. "But he is
free to say that, in fine, this hypothesis is
rapidly emerging, if indeed it has not al.
ready emerged: from the regions of mere
conf lecture"
An interesting analysis OF the various
modes of sensibility Of the VS. ,al apparatus,
the London Times reports, has been made
by MIR. Carpenter. He has been expert
menting by looking in darkness at an
opaque screen in which we1e perforated
three or four minute holes, quite near each
other, but distinguishable when moderate
light shown through. Light was raised
from zero on the other side: il was some
times cololed. The order OF the phenomena
was proved to be this. The first action of
the light entering The eye in very small
quantity is in all cases merely to produce
diffuse luminous sensation not differentiated
either as to color or as to form; with greater
quantity one gets the notion of color, if
there be color in the light; and still more
light is required to be able to resolve the
luminous object into it's different elements.
Luminous sensibility is the most simple
reaction; then comes chromatc sensibility,
by which we distinguish color, and lastly,
what the author terms visual sensibility, by
which we distinguish form.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-10
She Meant the Passamao uoddy.
From the Buffalo express.

From the Buffalo express.
The advent of Mrs. Malaprop brings to
mind lady of Buffalo's first society of
many years ago. Governor De Witt Gin
ton was guest at the family mansion, and
sp xe OF the aT H. innate
ess, we generally have fine weather, ex-
cept when the sun crosses the Penobscoi."
why, my dear, demonstrated her husband,
the General, you don't mean the PenoD-
scott" &C. dear! no, she exclaimed, ''of
course don't mean that mean the Pas
samaquoddy."
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-10

On INDEPENDENTLY premium No. 1. John
E. Putnam on Reid's butter worker, So.
On butter-First premium No. 2, VIM. Fowl
er, 49, :s''' : =. @.'.l' ~ .-'"'
Second premium No. 4, s Elkins, So. 49,.
Third premium No: 1, J. G. Bass, So.
following officers.
President William Fowler of Washington
county.
First Vice President. G. Bass of Shakopee,
and LIE Vesconte of Hastings
Secretary-Wyman Eliot OF Minneapolis:
Treas,lrer-John E. Putnam of Big Lake,
Sherburne county.
A few essays were read upon the dairy and
dairy products, and then the convention adj
journed sssine de-
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-10
Mime a Dairymen''; Association.

Mime a Da1ryMeM3 AssOc1atl0n.
Owing to blockaded railroads and unpleasant
we.ther, the annual meeting at St. Paul Of the
Minnesota Dairymen's Association was very
s);mly attended, but the forms of business were
proceeded with az uaual Several premiums
were a.. iced upon, and after inspection of
article awarded as follows:
On churns-Ihird premium No. 2, a. Geek,
Second premium No. 5, A Tidbull So.
First premium No. 1, s. Elkins, 81.
On the best method of raising cream-First
premium No. l, 8. Elkins, on Furgeson bureau
creamery, So.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-10


10 the finance committee.
Il THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING. r.
I Mr.: Buck moved that the society hold is
next annual meeting q OwatonnA- But Mr..
that the next, annual meeting be held at st.
Paul The amendment was carried.
Mr. PORTER, PROFESSOR OF AaRIcULTuRE
In the State university, was then introduced,
and addressed the society briefly. He said it
would be . good idea to consolidate tho vari-
GUS agricultural societies Of the State into one
organization, to the end that its influence might
be more widely felt His remarks produced .
decided and instantaneous impression and
effect, for it was moved and carried that the
secretary request. the presidents Of the State
Wool Growers association. the Dairymen's as
sociation, the State Agricultural society, the
Amber Cane Growing society and State Horti-
cultural society to appoint three members from
each, to confer as to the adoption of this sug-
geston, after which the society adjourned
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-10
Minnesota News by Telegraph and Mail.

Berris' steam Touring mill at Marshall Lyon
ing and contents were insured for $4,000.
The wolves make the night hideous with
there bowling in Kasota. They have become
so bold that they go all through the village,
and chase dogs to their hiding places
Minnesota patents: james 81. and III. Gillet,
Lake City, straw burning boiler furnace; Sid
ney G. La HIATT, Minneapolis milestone. driver:
Jacob N. Nesson, AYR swivel horse collar pad
The Hutchinson Leader favors the project
of building a railway through Winsted,
Rich Valley and Hutchinson, and believes it
will be secured if selfish interest will not
prevail.
A compromise has been effected in the case
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-10

Church debt-raiser Kimball has visited
one hundred and sixty churches and raised
directly and indirectly some Sill 200, 900
from church members.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-10

DR.. Peck, of National Surgical Institute,
stepped into barrel Of boiling water, and
bis legs were absolutely cooked from the
knees down.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-10

the parlors of the Niccollet hou5e and p>oceed-
ed with the taking of testimony, but nothing
was elected save what has been heretofore pub
lished 1.' >. =. f>r"[Gl = =
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-10
THE STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

2 + 90 = <: a I'd Instant.
The Minnesota State Agricultural society held
it's annual meeting at the Metropolitan hotel
St Paul, February 2, O. T. Dickerman, vice
president, in the chair, COMMUNICATION hav-
ing been received from g. W. Thompson. pres
ident, that owing to the snow blockade he
found it impossible to get to St Paul on
time. The meeting having een"Gcalleds
to order,sa committee on credentials consisting
of Oh: Whitney Of Igor" county; George w.
Taylor, Becker county; D. A. Morrison, Ohm
sted county, and J. s. Harris, Houston county,
was appointed, and retired to deliberate. They
reported, at the end OF an hour, the following
list Of guaranteed delegates:
Anoka-C. T. Woodbury., G. g. Gudarian. D. O.
Durham.
Becker-Georee W. Taylor, COL George h.
Johnston.
Chippewa-N. 4 Stone.
Dakota-s. Wilton. S: Hendricks.
Dodge-C s. Brunland. "
Faribault-R. B. johnson, A. G. Dunn.
Hastings Union Industrial Association-1ohn By
ers, J. G. Mallory, l.. T. Follett
Fillmore and Mower. N. Grazing. Y. J. O.
T e S Perm 6g' &;sSs D. Brown.
Lyon County Horticultural society-O h. Whit
Mc1.eod--w. I Ives. W. T. Bonniwell. = childs
Olmsted-O. T. Dickerman, o. &. Porter, D. A.
Scott-John j. Bass. ,.
sherburne-H. Hoton. Charles Wheaton, J. r!
D. Sadlay.
steele-H M. Hastings, s. Downey, E. A. Grey
Waseca-A. H. Brandt, b L. Mccormick. b. c.
Woodbury.. -,
Wat0nwan-W ID. Rico r., Fl Ri1hOn.
Chisago and Pine-F. r. Pratt, Joan Dean. John
Shaleen, E. G. ingalls,.
Lincoin-M: L. Strong, W. E. Dean.
Mississippi VaIley-W. T. Gross. B. B. Indus
: Ramsey-W. E. Brimhall. Samuel Deering
Peter Bohland. +. i: Iemfs. August Giesmsn.
RiceJ:J J. Alexander, Thos. De 1ancey.
Rice County Union-E G. Ault.
Fowler. q: g Holliater. John Il. Stevens, Wyman
The report was adopted
TREASURES REPORT
The treasurer's report showed that $l0,-
paid out, leaving balance of $148 81 in the
treasury This report was also referred to the
finance committee The treasurer stated incl
dentally that the fair of 1880 had paid ex-
penses and over So, 900 of the old debt
After the presentation Of the foregoing an
nual reports the convention proceeded to the
election of officers for the ensuing year with
the following result:
G. w. Thompson, president, Wells.
n. J. Myers, vice president, Wells.
Q. .. Dickerman. vice president, Elgin.
9. 7. Degraff, vice presidents GAINESVILLE.
9. A. Wheaton, treasurer, Mortified.
f. G. Judson, secretary, Pennington.
A n. Fridley of Sherburne and John 8.
Harris of La Crescent were elected members
OF the executive committee, after which Mr.
Mccormick moved to amend the constitution
30 as to provide for the election of three vice
presidents, which, after some discussion, was
three were elected yesterday
THE sECRETARY's REPORT
which was given in detail, may be recapitulat
ed as follows:
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-10

~ l.
Of the Martin county commissioners as Hackett's
bonds men, whereby the county is to receive
$4,000, thd bondsmeg confeeshgs judgement
to thet amount i I Il -
IA meeting f Che People d Fairhaven has
been ]eld to-" consider granting right of way
through the town to the st. Paul, Minneapolis &
Manitoba railway, A committee was appointed
toascertain the cost. |Hi{
=. The eighth annual convention Of the Young
Mems Christian association Of Minnesota, Oh
ganized ~ the passenge coach Of tbe> Sioux
City railroad, delayed at Kasota by the blizzard.
D. G. Hill Of Red Wing, was elected president,
and Thomas Cochran Jr., of St. Paul, sacreta-
~. The business was then proceeded with &C
cording to the programme
An Albert Lea dispatch says: A remarkable
rali;ious revival has. taken place here The
Methodist church il packed to overhowing al,
most every nigh land Sundry nights the',loom
is altogether inadequate to meet the demand.
Abort thirty persons have been converted and
still the interest continues, and is by no means
confined to- the Methodist church Baptists;
Pre3byterians and Lutherans all take hold. ,s,.,
Horny, Duncan, of ,Riverdale, WatonWan
county, recently took unto himself a wife, and
with her was stopping at the home of his par
ents, where pumber of young people favored
him with a charavari ,serenade, Which SO exas-
perated the old lady that she seized shotgun
and fired into the crowd which thereupon diss
per3ed. The next morning blood was found on
the snow, and it is rumored that young man
of the party received several shot in his face
and in his clothing.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-05-04

4O5 0
CHEAP COLUMN.

RATES-Twenty words. name and address
one week. % cts: three weeks. SO cts.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-05-04

No 1O5. Sc or sec 10, 81, r 34.-16O acres
first class orange and sugar land nearly all
hammock, 5 miles from salt Lake steamboat
landing and the depot of the railroad to Titus
vile. Price $40 per acre.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-05-04
Cabbage Lice-AnOther Remedy.

SAVANNAH, GA March 9th, 1881.
Tothe Agricultural Editor ofthe Union:.
Il the Agricultural department of yours
of the 25th, DIR. Ainsley, of Drayton Is
land, asks for a remedy for Cabbage
Lice" which is destroying his crop.
Last spring my Cabbage patch" was
being destroyed bv this same ''scourge"
when friend in your city sent me some
of Gould Il Co.'S Insect Exterminator.
with the directions for using. A few
applications of the solution completely
destroyed the insects and saved my crop.
and believe the Doctor can save his
by doing likewise. Respectfully,
FL. D. RoRIDER. Ga, Cent. r. r.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-05-04
Baptist Society.

A Baptist society has been organized
IN DeLand, in accordance with legal re-
quirements for the transaction cf bust
ness. holding Of property, ETC., by the
election of board of five trustees as
follows, viz: Trustees, J. Y. Parce.
Chairman, Jno. Lamb, J. D. Bohannon,
.. 2. Terry, J. r. Cheney. Treasurer,
William w. Parce; Clerk, J. r.
Cheney. A building committee to take
charge of the erection of a house of
worship, for the Baptist Church was
also elected, consisting of Messrs. Parce,
,BErinly, Bohannon, Terry and Cheney.
The building committee will hold
meeting at the school house on Thurs
day evening May 9Th at 1870 O'Clock,
when plans for the new church build
ing will be submitted for inspection.
All interested in seeing the plans,
which are new and beautiful in design,
are cordially invited to be present at
the meeting.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-05-04
State OF the Weather
4 Losing Joke.

A prominent physician of Pittsburgh
said lokingly to lady patient who was
complaining of her continued i'll health,
and OF his inability to cure her, ''try
Hop Bitters ~ The lady took it in
earnest and used the Bitters, from which
she obtained permanent health. She
now laughs at the doctor for his joke,
but he is not so we'll pleased with it, as
1t cost him good patient. Harris
b1r1h Patriot
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-05-04

No. 105 B. half ofsw or, Sc or of sw or and
n half of Sc qr;sec IA, L 81, r 34.-2OO acres
landing. Mostly hammock; good sugar and
orange land. Price $40 per acre.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-05-04
Food for the BRAIN ana Nerves

Food for the Brain and Nerves
That will invigorate the body without
Intoxicating is what we need in these
days of rush and worry. Parker's Gin
ger Tonic restores the vital energies,
soothes the nerves and brings good
health quicker than anything you can
use. Tribune. See other column.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-05-04
FOR SALE
E.E. Ropes. voIusia,

No. 90. so acres two miles south of Ak
ron. $50 orange trees, just commencing
to bear. good, high and healthy settle
ments n this tract. One-half mile front
ON a pretty lake. Price $1,1OO.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-05-04

No. LOG. Sec 26, T 20, r 33.-633.sO acres pine
woods and prairie, within two miles of St
Johns river, three miles from steamboat land
ing at Lake Harvey. Excellent grazing land
Price So per acre.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-05-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
the 18th Judicial Circuit of Florida,
Volusia County.

IN CHANCERY.
William /. Bowman)
VS. Divorce.
Charlotte Bowman, }
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
from the affidavit of complaint, herein filed,
that the defendant Charlotte Bowman resides
beyond the limits of the State of Florida in
one of the United States, to the complainant
unknown. 1t is ordered that hearing upon
the facts, charged in the complainants bill, be
had on the LIST Monday in August next; and if
the defendant shall fail to appear, plead
answer or demur to said bill, on or Def ire
said day decree pro-confesso will be entered
against her and the case proceed e1pdrte.
And it is further ordered that copy of this
order be published in The FLORIDA AGRICUL-
TURIST for space of three months before the
day for said hearing.
Given under my hand and seal at
Sseo1l Enterprise, on this 2sth day of April
1881, JNO. w. DICKINS,
Clerk Circuit Court.
w. r.. AMMO,
.Complainants solicitor. 155 167
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-05-04

No. lO7. 4s0 acres in sections % and 20, I 20,
r 33.-On the east and south sides of Lake
Harvey. st. Johns river runs through this
tract and there is a good landing for steam
boats, Good grazing land. Price IS per acre.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-05-04

No. los. E half sec g. west half sec and 9
half sec 9, %, Range $3.50 acres good
grazing land in Orange County, three miles
fromSt. Johns river Price IS per acre.
165H
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-23
The New Haven Mystery.

A"O NCW HoSCu MyStcFys
JENNIE CRAMER DRUGGED TO ACCOMPLISH HER
RUIN.
1t is believed that a chemical examination of
the stomach of Jennie Cramer points towards
the presence of cantharides and this will
strengthen the theory that the girl was drugged
Tor the purposes of ruin. It's presence would
explain certain things discovered at the autopsy
Dr. H. h. Chittenden, who is conducting the
chemical ANALYSIS. expects to finish it Sep
James, were brought from Jail to West Haven
Yesterday morning, and C. X. Bush, attorney for
the state. asked for pOstponement of the case
TOT murder against them, ON the ground that
they had not yet got the result of the ANALYSIS or
all the evidence necessary to connect the accused
with such result. After lengthy arguments.
Justice Booth decided to grant the postpone,
ment for two weeks. The counsel for the pris-
Oners asked that they be admitted TO bail
Justice Booth decided to consult States Attor-
ney DooIttle on this point, and reserved his de-
cisiOn.
AT THE INQUEST
TWO OF the witnesses testified that they thought
James Malley, who was pointed out to them
was the man they saw in the grove with Jennie
Cramer Friday evening. The clerks in Valleys
store who keep the time-book testified that
James MalIey's time was marked full on Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday, August 3, and S.
James Behan, cOachman for Edward Malley,
testified that Malley had nine horses three OF
which Edward and his son used for driving pur-
poses. Michael Malley drove out with one on
Friday afternoon August S, returning about
lO:oO. Walter drove out with his the same
evening, returning about IL. Didn't know what
time he left. The coachman denied having told
Chas. ). Wilson on Saturday, August g. that he
was about sick, having been up the greater part
OF the previous night waiting for the return of
the horses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-23
A Forxer and his Comuan,ons.
YOUNG ENGLfsHMAN ARRESTED on HIS ARRIvA
~ INN

A YOUNG ENGLIsHMAN ARRESTED ON HIS ARRIyA Al
IN THIS COUNTRY.
Philadelphia dispatch says: Upon the ar
rival of the American Line steamship Pennsyl-
vania last Friday morning a young Englishman.
named Joseph Brampton was brought TO shore
in charge OF detective, who had arrested him
In response to q telegram from England. re
eeived by the chiefof police charging Bramp-
ton, alias Henry Searle. with forgeries COM
mitted in Gramsby, Lincolnshire. England. He
was travelling In company with a woman calling
herself Harriet Clayton. When the youpy man
was Informed Of his arrest he manifested little
concern. but the woman looked upon the mat
ter more seriously, and was i'm tears during the
remainder of her journey. The steamship
reached her dock about 10 o'clock. when the
baggage OF the prisoners was found to consist
or TWO well-packed tin trunks two weighty
boxes, four valises and a number of small pack
ages. the labels of some of them bearing the
name Mr. A. Searle. and others Mr.. H. Searle
Upon reaching the central station both man and
woman were searched. in accordance with the
telegraphic directions. Brampton had $50 in
gold. but the woman had nothing of value In
answer to cablegram informing him of the ar
rest OF the parties, the superintendent of police
at Gramsby, England. states that officers will
leave on the next steamer with papers ordering
the discharge of the woman and the holding of
all property. The woman was. therefore, re-
leased from custody. Arthur Scott a youth
whose passage was Paid by Brampton, is at the
Bingham House He had but 10 cents I'm his
possession. He and the female are said to be
distant connections of Brampton.
Brampton was arraigned at the central sta
ton. Philadelphia, Saturday afternoon The
prisoner had nothing to say in his defence and
was committed to await the arrival of extradi-
ton papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-23
Marvin, the Bigamist and Forger.

Thomas A: Marvin, the bigamist, who was
arrested in Lynn, Mass, few days ago, and
whose exploits as a bigamist and forger have
recently been fully ventilated in THR STAR was
before the police court of Lynn, Mass, last Sat
urday, charged with being a fugitive from
Justice from Richmond, Va. The accused re-
fused to plead to the name of Marvin claiming
that his true name was BudlOng A. Morton.
Mr. Phillips, for the commonwealth, asked for
continuance to give time for the requisition
from the Governor OfVirginia to reach Governor
Long. The judge stated that under the cir
cumstances he could not grant continuance
for that purpose, and stated that the counsel
could introduce evidence. Mr.. Phillips stated
that he was not ready to proceed as his wit
nesses were In Chicago, and asked for a contin-
uance for the purpose Of producing them. The
judge consented to q continuance, and in con-
suitation between counsel as to the length
OF time, Mr.. Hulburt said he wanted time
enough to take out q writ of habeas corpus
Counsel finally agreed on Tuesday, August 90,
which date was fixed by the court and the ac-
cused was committed to Jail in default of So, 600
bail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-23
The Sprague Troubles,
A NEW VERSION oP THE sboTGuN

NEW VERSION OF THE SHOTGUN STORY
The Boston Globe prints the following tele-
graphed from Providence. r. l.: Winchester
BrittOn, Mrs. Sprague's lawyer. in a recent in
terview on the shotgun affair at Canonchet said
that from his own knowledge Mr. Conkling had
been misrepresented. The latter had made a
statement to him which. until disproved, he was
pound TO consider as q correct version of the
episode. Mr.. Conkling, he said, was in a sleep
ing apartment over the veranda when he heard
some one exclaim: "He's got three charges i'm
his gun" and. CHANGING out of the window, he
saw the German tutor. Linke. going off the
premises by the back room, pursued by Sprague
Later, Conkling met Sprague. The latter had
been down towards the pier and had
just returned. COnkling said: 'Sprague.
what makes you behave so. You act
Ike crazy man." Sprague 80 Mr.. Brit
ton said, threw his arms up in the air
and went off on tangent about insanity and OF
his being fncarcerated as mailman. Mr. Conk-
ing was not menaced with a shotgun, and left
Canonchet in quiet peaceable way. He did
not know until afterward what made the gov
ernor SO irascible when the words ''insane man"
were uttered, learning from some one that talk
had been made about Trustee Chaffee causing
Sprague to be shut up on the ground of lunacy.
Mr.. BrItton further ayerred that Conkling went
TO Canonchet on Sprague's own business affairs,
and that that alone was the reason of his being
there. In regard to the divorce Mr. Britton
said that large number Of dispositions had been
taken. tending to support the allegations of
adultery against the governor, which were of
them. They had not been filed as vet nor would
they be until the date Of the trial had been as
signed then they would become part OF the
records. Against these dispositions the gov
ernor could make no defense. The evidence
was as damning as it was undeniabe.