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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24

The Statesman's Year Book "a London
publication) estimates the population of
London. at the end Of June, 1879 as $500, =
600. The probable increase to June, 1880,
would make population very nearly equal
to that of the six chief cities of the United
States-New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn,
Chicago, Boston and st. Louis-whose ag-
gregate population in June, 1880, was
3 S36. .324
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24
THE PUBLIC HEALTH.

Meeting Of Sanitary Council at st. Paul.
Highly Important Subjects Discussed--The
Contagious Nature Of the Deadly Diphtheria
Poison Proven by Mass Of Indisputable
Testimony.
A sanitary council, under the auspices Of the
State Board Of Health convened in the State
Capitol at st. Paul on the 18th inst, for
two days session. The council was composed
of most of the leading alopathic physicians of
of St Paul and Minneapolis, with number
from other sections, and some leading clergy
men and Other citizens, and the proceedings
were under the general direction of DR.. Hewitt
Of Red Wing, president of the state board Of
health, and other officers of that organization.
Gov. Pillsbury called the council to order,
and the proceedings were opened by prayer by
the Rev. DR.. Thomas. The governor then well
coined the gentlemen Of the council in short
address, and then introduced Right Rev. Bishop
Ireland Of the Catholic church, who read an
able paper on seThe Relations of Clergymen to
Public Hygiene" As to the practical work
which clergymen can do toward the promotion
of hygiene, the bishop suggested the following
points:
First-The clergymen will do well to explain
to his fock the importance for them of the rules
Of hygiene and their duty to study and observe
them
Second-He should see that the rules are duly
observed within buildings under his own con-
troll, churches and school houses.
Third-Inlinstances Of death from contagious
Diseases he should prevent public funerals
, Fourth-ln his visits to his parishoners, es-
pecially the poor he ought to call their attention
to this subject of hygiene and notice whatever
defects may be observable In and around their
dwellings, A word from him in the right di-
rection will work wonders.
Ffth-As leaedr Of thought and one who
by his profession is obliged to labor for the
good of others, he should be first among those
who labor by the formation Of boards Of health
and other sanitary organizations to improve the
public health. Such organizations do good, es,,
pecially in smaller communities, villages and
country settlements. !.
The subject of Bishop Ireland's paper was
discussed by Rev. DR.. Thomas, Rev. D, r. Breed,
Rev. DIR, Dana, Rev. Mr.. Barnes, and also by
the medical gentlemen in which twas agreed
that physicians and clergymen should work to-
gether to inculcate correct sanitary ideas among
the people, ii s3is3.i3L s. ii 8
1iDr. Hewitt read q paper on volunteer
sanitary associations, showing how the
citizens of our cities, towns and vii
lagos may, by organization, aid in the diff
fusion Of sanitary knowledge, study the santa
~ needsof their own homes and houses, increase
their protection from preventable disease, and
This was discussed at some length by doctors
and clergymen. Bishop ireland thought it adj
visible to oadopt resolutions regarding the forma-
ton of voluntary sanitary associations in small
places. There were always few Intelligent
men in q community who would take interest In
such movements After some discussion he
offered the following, which was unanimously
r Resolved, That shs council urge upon conn.,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24

DR.. FoRDYCE BARKER of New York, in
a recent address, gives this cheerful ex-
perience of the doctors: Many of our
more wealthy people do not content them
selves by paying the bills sent to them, but
often add most generous honoraum. Thus
am informed on the best authority, that
one received on the beginning of the year a
check for $4,000 and another of our num-
her a check for $1,000. There are many of
u who are remembered at the time of the
Christmas holidays by grateful patients,
who send presents of silver and bronze
works of art, together with lu1uries of an
aesthetic character" etc. These things are
very pleasant reading for doctors, but it is
probable that very large majority of the
medical profession would be more than
satisfied if their moderate bills were paid
without grumbling or delay.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24
A Column Of Hot Water 100 Feet High,

FROM tne Nortn Montana River Press.
One of the singular natural phenomena
known in this section of Montana. is the
formation of two geysers in the strip Of
country known as the Sag. about a mile
and half from Mr.. Pattersons ranch. on
the Shonkln. 1t was first seen about month
ago, but not until lately has it assumed
proportions which constitute its wonderful
formation. It is situated in small canon
running out from the wall of rock on the
east OF Alkali Lake. Two geysers have ap-
peared, one Of them being Of monster pro
portions, and throwing up column of hot
water and steam over 100 feet high, the 9TH
or spouting about fifty feet, hut with larg-
er proportion of water; diameter, about
four inches. They are intermitted in char
acter and are active during the morning
hours, about or 8 o'clock. The forma-
ton ofthe country is sandstone and gneiss,
and has all the appearance Of being an an
cient river bed. What has produced this
curious phenomenon, il is Of course only
ueeless to speculate, as there is no evidence
OF ancient volcanic activity, and no hypoth-
ssis can be formed which viii account fort.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24

The sanitary council lately held at St.
Paul, under the direction of the state
beard of health elected great deal of in
formation in regard to the preservation of
the public health, and established beyond
question the contagious character of
diphtheria, and to some extent the measures
necessary to be taken to prevent the spread
of the disease, which are, in the main, the
same as are usually adopted in cases of
small pox
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24

A CORRESPONDENT of the New York
Tribune, after referring to the talk about
storm centres, thinks there must be some
fun centres, and truthfully remarks that
several years ago all the standard jokes in
the newspapers seemed to originate in
Louisville with Prentice; then it changed
to Toledo, Ohio; then to Danbury, Conn. !;
then to Detroit, Mich; now it seems to be
Galveston Texas
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24

SOCIETY gossips in New York say that
Mr.. Whitelaw Reid, of the New York
Tribune, is soon to be married to a wealthy
young lady of New York. The same know
ing ones nave had him engaged to Anna
Dickinson, to daughter of Horace Gree
ley and to various other ladies, but he
seems in no hurry to fulfil these engage
ments, or any others that are made in his
hahnlf
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24

The preliminary report of the chief of
the wealth, debt and taxation division of
the census bureau shows that the bonded
debt of 300 cities of the United States hav-
ing population of over $500, aggregates
1854, ,0OO, 900, and there are 5000 smaller
cities and towns yet to be heard from. The
per capita debt of the Eastern cities is $62,
Of those in the Middle states S76, and of
those in the South $50, while in the West
the per capita debt is only about S32. The
entire local ndebtedness-state,c county and
city-of the United States is estimated at
over twelve hundred millions Of dollars, or
about half the whole national Indebtedness
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24
PRESIDENT HAYES processes gladness at

PRESIDENT HAYES processes gladness at
the approaching end of his term. He says
he is not going to Europe, nor will he
travel, at present, beyond Fremont, where
his private affairs require attention. In
this connection it is mentioned by friend
of the presidents that he has never shown
a special fondness for public life. The
successful race for governor in 1875 virtual
ly made him president, as without that
famous race he would not have been prom
inent as candidate. Yet it was with re-
luctance that he accepted the gubernatorial
nomination, and declined two or three
times before finally accepting, as he pre-
ferred the quiet life of his home in Fre-
mont to the noise. wear and din of political
strife. Putting these facts together. it is
clear that the president yields with will
ling hand the scepter Of Office, at least for
the present. Curious reckoners affirm
that President Hayes has saved good deal
of money during his term-that he will go
out of Office with at east half his salary, or
300 900, in his pocket
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24
CURRENT TOPICS.

The center of population of the United
States, according to the late census, is at or
very near Cincinnati. Ten years ago it
was about thirty eight miles northeast of
that city. The large increase in the South
ern states gives it slight Southern course,
while the growth of the great West
takes it westwardly about fifty miles. z
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24

THERE is decided lull in the cabinet
making business. Politicians of greater or
less note are making pilgrimages to Mentor,
but are not able to disclose Gen. Garfield s
intentions for the best of reasons, he keeps
them to himself. He patiently listens to
all but takes few into his onfdence-hence
the public will have to wait, perhaps, until
March for the names of his chosen ad-
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24
Hancock and the Inauguration.

uaHCUCA Hiiu LHc fnduSuFdtlOu.
Col Corbin, corresponding secretary of the
inaugural executive committee, at Washington,
has received the following letter:
have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
Of the invitation Of the executive committee in
inaugural ceremonies to myself and staff, to be
present in Washington on the 4th of March
next and participate in the ceremonies and
festivities incident to the inaugural of Gen.
Garfield as president of the United States
My staff has individually been notified of the
invitation, and should conclude to be present
I will notify you later. Thanking you and
through you the gentleman of the committee for
their courteous attention, l remain very truely
yours, W. s. HANCOCK
Gen. c. r. Tompkins, 80 long chief quarter
master of the department Of Dakota, has left St
Paul for Chicago, to assume the duties of chief
quartermaster of military division of Missouri
BY this change this departmentlos an exceed
ingly competent chief quartermaster. Capt E.
R. Gibbs, quartermaster, is to succeed Gen.
Tompkins in the Office of chief quartermaster
in this department
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24
State Prison Business.

The Supreme Court denied the motion to
compel the inspectors to issue contract for
prison labor to Cyrus J. Thompson, and also q
motion to uuasll the mandamus writ An ori1ar
was made referring the matter to Samuel H,
Nichols, clerk Of the court, to take testimony.
and report to the court March 3d. Chief Justice
Gilfllan, in making the order said that there
were oiie or two questions raised in the argu-
ment on the motion to quash, ON which they
sive decision, and that they were satisfied that
BY taking evidence and deciding the case when
1t was all before them they would be better pre-
pared to do 30. l9IlT -
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24
prenne court

The passage Of the funding bill in the senate
led to prompt action by some of the New York
city banks. The Market National bank pro-
ceeded to retire its circulation on Friday, and
to-day there was deposited at the sub
treasury $2,110,0O to withdraw bonds
to secure bank circulation The principal banks
making deposits were the First National bank,
about $4OO, 900; American Exchange National
bank, $500, 600; Third National bank $780,
600. These banks withdrew their entre circu-
lation.
on the Sd Of March, and proceed to the resi-
dence OF Secretary Sherman, where they will be
entertained until after the Inauguration, when
they will return to Fremont O., where the
family residence has been placed in readiness
for their reception. The White House will be
ready for President-elect Garfield on the 4th,
and ne and his family will at once domicile
themselves in the mansion Maj Crump, the
present steward, and the rest Of the corps Of
ssrvants. will be retained i =
Atthe repubiicap caucus In Warrington TO-
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24

Minnesota News by Telegraph and Mail.
Robert Sinclair has been discharged from the
penitentiary On pardon. y
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

The selection OF Chief Justice Folger of
New York for secretary of the treasury is re-
garded as almost settled fact
During the discussion of the river and har-
Dor bill Secretary Ramsey was on the floor Of
the house, and was warmly greeted by many
members.
An order issued by the war department, re-
quires that each company commander shall see
that a record of vaccination is kept Of all the
men in his company and who may join it here
after.
Senator Conkling was pleased with his visit
to Gen. Garfield, but wont tell word to the
reporters of the object He says he had a pleas
ant trip and was most Hospitality entertained by
one of the kindest hosts in the world.
The widow of Gen. Thomas, who only receives
pension Of $50 per month, has just been
brought to the attention of congress, which will
probably promptly take measures for the relief
Of the relic of the hero of Chickamauga
The passage of the river and harbor bill, with
the provision for 1925, 900 for the commence
ment Of the reservoir system, which includes
the 81 3, 900 appropriated last year, gratifies
the northwestern men interested In that scheme
very much.
Senator Davis Of Illinois, is quoted as saying
that as an independent he cannot vote to reor-
ganize the senate in the interest Of the republi-
cans, as such an act would be rank partisanship
He holds that in this case it is independence to
maintain the senate Sin statu quo."
The following are the receipts to the govern
IN
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24


Henri Lezeret, the French explorerin in Africa,
and all his suite has been murdered by Gallos
tribes.
The Bourse states that France and the Unit
ed States accept the proportion between gold
and silver, 1512 to 1.
At Combes, Ont, c. Knister and wife quar-
relied about will the former made. The wife
was shot dead, and Knister himself is thought to
be fatally shot
Parnell tod Victor Hugo that though an Irish
insurrection would be legitimate, the league
Irish are unarmed.
The bill for the protection of person and
property in Ireland continues to make very slow
progress in the committee of the house of COM
mons, but 30 far nearly all the amendments
tending to limit the scope have been rejected by
an overwhelming majority.
The Times says that in one district in the west
of Ireland, notorious as the scene of more than
one scandalous land league victory, between
twenty and thirty village tyrants have quietly
absconGed since the second reading Of the pro-
lection to person and property bill
President Gonzales of Mexico has made a
grant of ], 500 leagues of land in Sonora to
Samuel Bonnan, formerly of California, upon
which to colonize ], 200 families who are un-
derstood to be ready to move into the country
from eastern and western States and Territories.
LILO cLlcIScIi COmuuttoc dt DuDuIl,
drew up telegram, which was dispatched to the
master of Canada, requesting the aid Of the Or
angemen and other protestants of the Domin-
ion to enable the committee to further oppose
the land league and assist the prosecuted pro-
testants
A deputation from the Irish land league sub
mitted to Charles Stewart Parnell resolutions
asking him to go to America. He replies from
Paris in long letter, giving reasons why he
thinks it mis- duty to remain in Ireland and in
Parliament during the present crisis. He pro.
poses an appeal to the English people, and urg-
es tenant farmers to stand firm and pay no un-
just rates.
The London Times says that at meeting Of
the executive officers of the land league in Paris
on Sunday last, Parnen stated that the funding
of e70, 900 of the leagues money had finally
been arranged. He said that manifesto would
be issued explaining everything that had
been done in regard to the funds of branches OF
the league, which will be published soon after
his return to Ireland It was also intended, be
said, that Immediately after the passage Of the
coercion bill the Irish members of parliment
should hold a conference in Dublin. They
would then place themselves at the head of the
people, thus meeting the blow the government
is aiming at the people
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24

to the great depth ofsnow which prevails at
this season of the year it is impossible to work
the mines, 30 that the imaginations of gold
seekers have full play, and the reputation of
the lode grows apace. Specimens of quartz
brought from the mines have essayed as high
as $50, 900 to the ton.
sensation was created in Booths theater,
New York, few nights ago during the third act
of Ingomar by the fainting of Miss Marie Pres
cett, who was playing the character of Parthe-
mia She and Signor Salvina had just gone
through the scene where she rejects his pas
sionate appeal. Ingomar draws his sword to
kill her, but, repenting of his rashness, throws
his weapon to the ground and rushes from the
stage. Miss Prescott started toward the foot
lights, exclaiming, "He departs angry" when
her foot caugh tin the carpet. and she was
thrown violently forward upon the stage She
regaiLed her feet slowly as if she had hurt
herself, but continued her speech She had
said few words only when she staggered An
emp loye Of the theater ran out and caught her
in his arms as she swooned away. There was
painful silence of few minutes, and then
Miss Prescott reappeared. A storm of ap-
plause greeted her, and lasted for some time.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24


ACCIDENTS AND OTHER CASUALTIES.
Wash. Carpenter, an engineer on the Wabash
road, was killed near Lafayette, Ind.
A. Middlemast, a well known wealthy stock
man OF Colorado, was frozen to death.
The burning Of G.. E. Webster's cotton ware
house at Columbus, Ga, caused a loss Of $7O,-
Engineer W. R. Cundiff, on the Chesapeak
and Ohio railway, was instantly killed by COL
lsion.
Incendiary fires in the sash factory on Har-
rison avenue and the lumber wharf on Lehigh
street, Boston, caused an aggregate loss of $780,
600. Insured.
John H. Carmichael fell from an engine in
the Chicago & Rock Island yard and the wheels
of the tender passed over one leg, causing in
iuries from which he will probably die.
The New York Graphic says: ''The engage
ment of the daughter Of Gen. J. II. Simpson,
of st. Paul to Lieut.. Rowan, son of vice-Admir-
al Rowan, is announced in Washington circles !"
The members of two families named Boyce
and Felter, of Rondout, N. Y, were made danger
ously sick by eating what is supposed to be dis
seased pork. Some Of the same meat given cats
killed them.
There was seven foot rise in the Yellow
stone, and from Glendive to Miles City there
are numerous breaks in the river, and above
Miles City it is open for a hundred miles. The
Tongue and Big Horn rivers are both open.
The ice at Bismarck is covered with two feet of
water, but there is no other sign of breakup.
Dr. R. V. Pierre's Palace hotel, at Buffalo
was burned. The flames were first discovered
in the baggage-room in the sixth story. In less
than thirty minutes the flames, famed by se-
we're gale, spread to every portion of the build
ing, and all hopes Of saving the structure were
dispelled There were at the time only about
eighty guests and boarders in the building, all
Of whom escaped. The structure cost nearly
$500, 600, and was insured for two-thirds Of
it's value
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24

consider the apportionment bill, Mr.. Washburn
of Minnesota was decidedly in favor Of appor-
tioning at this session if possible, and was op-
posed to putting any obstructions in the way Of
q fair bill. IF the republicans filibustered now,
they must remember that the next house was
very close and the democrats could flibuster
on the same question; then it was clear that in
the state Of affairs likely to prevail for several
years between the parties neither could secure
any decided advantages over the other in ap-
portionment.
The president nominated Henry H. Gribbeths
receiver of public moneys at Des Mones. Ia !;
Daniel 8. Basch of Illinois, major and pay
master, U. g. A. The senate confirmed Adam
Ct. Mallory collector Of customs at Galveston;
William s. Wilson collector of internal revenue,
Fifth district Of Kentucky; United States consul,
w: W. Randall Of Wisconsin, at Sabanilla;
Hiram Medberry, Monroe: @. A. Spinner, She
boygan Falls; 8. W. Osborne, Darlington;
Michael G. Griffey, Negaunee; Frank F. AL
bright, Mason.
The president has sent to the senate nomina-
tons to receivership Of land Offices as follows:
Robert Marston, Helena, Mont Hon. Hiram
Barber, Mitchell, Oak. Hon. Henry R. Pease,
Watertown, Oak. Mr.. Barber is member Of
the present congress from the third Chicago,
Illinois, district. and it is understood secured his
appointment through the influence of Senator
Logan. Mr.. Pease, was originally from Con-
uecucut, ana berVeQ aS captain during the war.
At the close Of which he settled at Vicksburg.
He became prominent in the politics of that
State, and after Gen. Adelbert Ames resigned
the United States senatorship to become COVER
nor of that State, Pease was elected to fill his
unexplred term of one year in the senate. He
is brother law of Major Strait of Minneso-
ia, who is charged with securing his appoint
ment
The senate committee on appropriations has
decided to report All important amendment to
the legislative, executive and judicial appropri-
alton bill for the purpose of facilitating the set
tlement of pension claims and clearing up, as
soon as possible, the vast accumulation of un-
settled cases. The amendment provides for the
following additions to the clerical force of Off
ces named: Pension Offices, twenty examiners
at So, 900 per year each forty frst-class clerks
at 5 800 per annum, twenty second class at
81 400, fifty first class at 81 200 each, and
$4,000 additional for hire Of copyists adjutant
generals of Territories, twenty-five additional
clerks at 1,OUO each. The committee also pro-
vides for an additional deputy commissioner of
pensions with salary of 81, 900, and another
at So, 500; also for the increase Of the commits
| sioner's salary to $4,000
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24

The following are the receipts to the govern
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-02-24

Meeting Of Sanitary Council at St. Paul.
Highly Important Subjects Discussed The
Contagious Nature Of the Deadly Diphtheria
Poison Proven by a Mass of Indisputable