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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-01-06
Elk. Gov. SCOTS Homicide.
Telegram from Washington.


Prominent South Carolinians are greatly
shocked and surprised at the conduct of ex-
Governor Scott in killing man at Napoleon,
Ohio. 1t is utterly at variance with his hab-
it's and conduct in South Carolina. It is
said of him in that State that his whole in
fuence, official and private, was against the
barbarism of carrying concealed weapons
and taking human life. In his official Office
he was severe in dealing with murderers.
In his messages while Governor he dealt in
oft-repeated advice to the Legislature rec
ommending laws against carrying concealed
weapons and against general hwlessness.
Although subject to the most violent abuse
and insults, he never attempted to take the
law into his own hands, nor armed himself
to meet an enemy, real or imaginary. His
conduct was such in South Carolina that the
fiery and impetuous people of that State
would have doubted his courage had it not
been tested on many fields Of battle. The
suggestion of the South Carolinians who
know him best here, is that he had been
drinking, his nerves were unstrung, and that
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-01-06
No. of &C,
Industry ofthe Japanese.
From the Cincinnati Commercial.

That these people are industrious may be
inferred from the return of the crops raised
in 1878. There were produced 18O, O00, 900
bushels of rice, valued at $500, 521, $50;
IS, 600, 900 bushels of wheat, valued at 49,
600, 900; 60, 0O0, 900 bushels of barley valued
at $50, 900, 900; 9o,0o0,000, pounds of
tobacco valued at 1880, 600, and mill
let, beans, peas, vegetables, seeds, &C.,
valued at over $4,000, 900. There were
year, and the silk product was valued at
$31 ,250,O0O. When we add to these the
products of the manufacturers of silk, lac
quers, porcelain, enamels, bronzes, en-
broiderery and paintings, we have picture
of industry and competence that will COM
pare favorablv with that drawn of any peo-
pie on the face Of the earth.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-01-06
Throwing Things at the Newly Married.

From the Cincinnati Commercial.
Throwing rice at new married pair is a
relic of the old Roman marriage ceremony
called "confarreatio.' A cake made of the
coarse -four of some kind of grain was Of
fered as sacrifice to the gods, in presence
OF ten witnesses. The superstition is pre-
served in the practice of throwing handfuls
OF rice after newly welded couple for
luck"
Throwing the old shoe after bride is a
survival of Jewish custom so ancient that
its significance is lost in the shadows of
antiquity. Some suppose the meaning to
be that by this act the parents of bride
renounce all authority over her, and for the
future hand her over, bag and baggage, to
her husband.
The custom among the Jews Of giving q
shoe as token of surrender of ownership,
when . bargain was made, is mentioned in
the Bible in several instances. The family
OF Ruth gave Boaz shoe, as an indication
that @Bar6s was willin'.''
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-01-06
ANECDOTE OF GOV. GRIMES.

How He Acted rs Porter for an Oface--Seek-
er and the Result.
The following story Of ex-Gov. Grimes is
vouched for by one who knew him we'll: The
legislature had just convened at the capital Of
Iowa. Gov. Grimes had arrived the night be-
fore, and taken rooms ct certain hotel-at
least 80 young aspirant for Office from dis
tant portion Of tho State ascertained as he drove
up and alighted from his carriage at the steps
Of that public house. The hostie- threw of his
trunk, and the landlord conducted him to his
room, leaving the trunk in the bar-room WISH
ing his trunk, the young man demanded to have
it brought up, and seeing man passing through
the lower hall, whom he took to be the porter,
he gave his commands in an lmperious and
lofty tone: me order was obeyed, the man
charging quarter of q dollar for his services,
a marked quarter, that was good for only TWEEN
ty cents, was slyly slipped into his hand. and
was put into his pocket by the man with a
smile.
''And now, sirrah ?" cried the new arrival,
you know Gov Grimes?'
20 yes, SIR
s'Well take my card to him, and tell him I
wish IN interview with him at his earliest con-
venlence."
A peculiar look flashed from the mans blue
eyes, and with = emile, extending his hand, he
said:
II am Gov. Grimes, At your service. sir"
t'You-I-that is, my dear Sir, beg-a-a
thousand pardons!'
'.None needed at all, SIR" replied Gov.
Grimes; Il was rather favorably impressed
with your letter, and had thought you we'll suit
ed for the Office specified. But, sir, any man
who would swindle q working man out of q pal
try five cents would defraud the public treas
ury had he IN opportunity! Good evening
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-01-06
Arctic Explorers at Home.


Lieutenant Schwatka, the young man who
went to the North Pole or Whereabouts.
awhile ago, is often seen on Broadway these
sharp, snappy days. He is sometimes &C.
companied by Colonel Glider, the Journal
list who went with him upon that frigid jour-
ney. As long as the weather was at all
mild these two Northerners remained in
their rooms at an up town hotel, and could
not be enticed into the open air. But since
John Frost, Esq, has asserted his suprem-
acy in decided way they consent to come
forth. Neither Of them wears an overcoat,
no matter how cold the weather. They
saunter along with jackets unbuttoned,
much as if the air were balmy and laden
with the odors Of the tropics They laugh
at our ideas on the weather question, and
would rather be stared at than put on sea-
sonabie clothing. If they could only make
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-01-06
The National Bureau of Agriculture.
From the Cincinnati Gazette.

rom the ClnClnnau GaZeCC6.
Amid all the blather made in the country
about the alleged "ineficiency" of the in
cumbent Commissioner of Agriculture, it is
refreshing to note some conspicuous ex-
ceptions Of independent and judicious wri-
ters who take views counter to those of the
unhappy ones. Thus the Denver (Col.)
Inter- Ocean, a very able and perspicuous
journal, remarks:
of Agriculture this country ever had who
understood the importance of the trust
confded to him, and who has brought to
his Office an intelligent comprehension of
the country's needs in an agricultural way.
He is a man of IDEAS r He has shown
where nearly 5000, OOO, 900 may be saved to
us annually, and he has set about saying it
in thoroughly practical way"
The Gazette has closely observed the
working of the Bureau of Agriculture since
its first establishment, and it is safe to say
that more cheap wit and wanton badinage
have been exercised in regard to it and its
several heads than against all the other de-
partments of the general government, or of
it's secretaries, put together. 1t was thus
when good old John Newton, the honest
Pennsylvania, had the place. 1t was so
when that accomplished farmer was Com
missioner, who was chosen by the Emperor
Of Japan to supervise and systematic agri-
culture in that progressive country, and
who won more reputation by his wise adj
ministration Of Japanese affairs than he
would have been allowed to gain in fifty
years in his own country. It was thus also
with Frederick Watts. The time is at hand
when agriculture in the United States will
be accorded a distinct department. not
remain mere appendage to that Of the In
terior-and some wise man and distinguish
ed citizen be selected to preside over it.
The new department should outrank all the
others except that of State and Treasury, fol
of what relative consequence is either cora.
pared with the grand preponde1ating cause
and theme of agriculture.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-01-06

The girls seminary at Mortified, Mass,
established by Mr.. Moody, the evangelist,
is full, containing now about one hundred
pupils, including the Indian girls. The
latter are making excellent progress in their
studies. They are very fond Of music.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-01-06

people believe they perspired little in the
open air nowadays think they would really
be willing to die. And every day Iseriously
expect to meet them in linen busters and
Panama hats.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-01-06

the fatal shot was partially accidental. That
he should have committed unprovoked muir
der seems very strange to people here who
have known him for many wears.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-01-06
The Milwaukee & st. Paul MILEAGE.

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul is now
the greatest railway corporation in the world.
To-day it owns and operates 8, 645 miles of
road, and will soon have ironed enough of it's
extensions, which are already graded, to in
crease the mileage to 1000 The present
mileage is distributed az follows:
Miles.
Liberty Junction, H., to Libertyville, M....... 5
MlwauKee TO La crosse ............. ........196
M Nj 1Se 70 to Pra;re G% G6ien
Milton. Wisconsin, to Monroe, Wisconsin ..... 43
Bsoadltead' Wisconsin, to Albany, Wisconsin,. Z
North McGregor, Iowa, to St. Paul. .212
COnOver, Iowa, to Decorah, Iowa. 8
Caimar. Iowa, to Piaukenton i:D OAK
Marion Junction. OAK, to Running Water. Oak. So
Austin. Mnn., to Mason City, 1owa......-... 40
Rock Valley, Iowa, to Eden, OAK. .......... 10
WATERFOWL. Wiz, to Madison Wis: 81
Milwaukee to Portage City, Wis .....,...... 90
Madison, Wis. to Portage City, Wis........... 80
Lisbon. Wis, to Necedah, Wis. ............... Is
Milwaukee to schwartzbure, Wis. ............. s
M Mo1eah MI Mnn te zHmb bro MINI
Ripon. Wis. to Oshkosh, Wis. 20
Sabula. a., to Cedar Ripids, Ia............... 81
kacins W W. to P Roek Island ill.,
Eagle, Wis, to Elkhorn Wis ...........,....., II
H Maisrsown' Ill., to HAMPTON Coal mines
Edredge; a. g.; to Ma&roketa. Ia 80
Wells. Mimi. to Mankato. MINI ............... 40
Egan, D. T., to Madison, D. T................ Is
Chicago to Lanark Junction, III. ..............1l7
Mineral Point, Wis, to Warren. M............ s:
Sioux City, Iowa. to Sioux Falls, Oak ......... 81
Elk Point. Oak :, to Yankton, Oak ........... 40
Gsaedoai1 JUNCTION Mnn to Preston Mimi. s.
Turkey River Junction, Iowa, tOWadena Iowa al
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-01-06
Railroad Accidents of a Year.

The record of train accidents in this
country for the year ending with November
80, as kept by the Railroad Gazette, is as
follows:
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-01-06
RIVERS AND HARBORS.
What Has Been Done t.. Improve the Great
Navfgable Water Ways Of the West.

What Has Been Done t" Improve the Great
Navfgable Water Ways Of the West.
have recently been looking at
the engineers reports on the river and harbor
work OF the past year, ~ we'll rs recommends
IONS Tor the future and will give those of spe-
MISSISSIPPI RIVER ABOVE THE FALLS OF ST.
ANTHONY.
~ Inc original estimate for the work between St.
cloud and the falls was $l44, $3.50. the work to
secondary channels. island chutes and protection of
banks. For making the improvements as far up the
river as Grand Rapids. the total cost for channel
nVo rect deep Is estimated at So, 156,57S.75; and
for channel three feet deep, $1,000. 22O.5O. The
work OF improvements upon this stretch of the
snd to the st.
tons existed. and no doubt some benefit to log
arriving accrued. The lo2gers, however, frequently
tear ont the dams In order to obtain shorter routes
been impossible thus far to detect the depredators
Work betxee1 Minneapolis and St Cloud to
sadn be june &c. sSgea as
dredRe boat will be required for thorough removal
Of powders and gravel. Probable cost Of the
oy
river, above the Falls OF St. Anthony, $15, 900.
This sum is to be expended mainly in the improve
the e. between Grand Rapds and
sippi by the Northern Pacific railroad the work to
be done by day labor. The stretch of the river
ABOVE bIalneto Ii possessed OF DETER natural
depth, and has more commerce. logging excepted.
than any stretch Of equal length below it. The
original estimate for Improvement between
and Grand Rapids is, for fve-foot channel, $45,-
1880. the improvement to consist in the removal
Of snags, powders, sand. clay, and gravel bars
The sum Of $25, 900 can be probably expended
upon this reach Of the river during the next .hsca
year. Total amount that can be proftably ex-
pended upon the Mississippi river above the Falls oil
st. Anthony, $65, 900.
LOCK AND DAM AT NEEKER's ISLAND.
No work was done here, as the parties holding the
States required by congress. The State of Mime
sofa should aunul tho grant to these parties holding
the land grant, and release the same to the United
States. If 1t is determined to commence the work
and carry it on. not less than 100000 should be
appropriated for the work for the next fiscal year.
The amount required for the completion Of the OK.
listing project is 1922, 121.46
RED RIVER OF THE NORTH. MINNESOTA AND DA-
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

The funeral services of the late Charles E. McClintock, editor of the Herald, took place yesterday after noon, under the au- of Arizona Lodge No. 257, F. & A. M. of which he was member. Never Tn the history of Phoenix has there been funer- al in which so large a number of citizens and families lave follwod the remains to their last resting place, as on this occa- sion. While the procession passed down Washingt street, every business house closed their doors, and all business ceas- ed-amark of respect highly commenda- ble. The funeral cOrtege was led by the Phenix Brass Band. with instruments draped, (the deceaIed being brother of one of their members) playing the funer- al march on the way to the grave. On arriving at the cemetery the Band played " Pleyel's Hymn," which had been afrang- ed for the occasion, after which the beau tiful burial cerem ouy of the Masons was gone through with, the last that remain ed of our loved friend and employer Charles E. McClintock, was then con- sigued to the Tomb. The members oi the fraternity then formed and marched to the ball, and the ceremonies were over.-Herald
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

a sufficient number of signers to justify chartering a car, may not special terms be made with the R. R. Co. for the round trip of-say twenty passengers? Such an arrangement would be so much clear gain to the Co. now running with cars almost empty ) and a great pleasure to those want to go. Forty-four dollars the regular fare to Los Angeles and return, increased by the necessary incidental ex- penses of such trip, would be quite formidable sum and but few can afford to spend it. But at about fifteen dollars, we venture to say that score of Yumaites could be found ready and anxious to go.
 Is it too late? Who will be the busi- ness manager?
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

The Colorado River Indian Agency has narrowly escaped having an inefficient surgeon foisted upon them. One I, (. McKlcney, of Carbondale, H., received l the appointment, and after much dalli- ance got as far on his way to the agency as Yuma. He arrived on Sunday last, in company with Miss Ella Burton and Miss Mary Hampton, two lady teachers from Charlestown, Ill.,, who are going to the agency to teach the Indian school. He left on Tuesday morning via San Francis co. alone, He had joined company with these ladies at Las Vegas, and upon find ing that they were for the same destina- tion, he introduced himself and offered to be their escort Really, fit had not been for his valuable (l assistance the ladies might never have been this far on their journey. His first act of gallantry oc- cured at q Washout around which the passengers had to be transported in car riages. He offered to tie some previously prepared labels onto some hand baggage, provided the ladies would hun up cov- cred carriage for him to ride in. In their party was young man who Was taken with hemorrhage. When asked to go to his assistance, the alleged M. D. calmly , put his hands in his pockets, remarking that he didn't think he could suggest any | thing. The first sight he got of "sure enough" Indian filled his soul with terror and his body with ague; and by the time he reached Yuma he looked like a mar who carried his fife in his hand-and was i terribly afraid ot dropping it. On Tues day morning he gave it up, and left fol San Ere ncisco, disgusted, dishearteneC and thoroughly frightened. AS a "ten derfoot" specimen he was an immens' success.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

To-day, Aug 22nd, our young friend. Master Eva Ellis, ca rler of the Daily and Weeklu INtner, attained his 18th year. Nine years are still lacking for this promising youth to attain his manhood: and should dame fortune deal kindly, and favor him as it has in the past, we look for bright star in the lad who now so honestly and faithfully greets the patrons of our paper upon aach evening. He has been connected with the Minerfor several months and has never been remiss in duty. Last winter, as Page m the Senate of our Territory, he was noted for keen apprehension of all Legislative wire pulling, and If we mistake not the mark very much. young Ellis, will, at some fu- turc day, fill higher place in similar body than that of Page. He is affahle but firm in his duties which win for nm golden opinions. It is true and an ola saying that ''bloOd will tell"
 The above is a just tribute paid to master Ellis. While we were member of the last Legislative Council this young man came under our particular observa- tion, as being manly, bright and intelli- gent, and devoid of the least ''hoodlum" air. Our wishes are. with the Miner, that he may in time grace higher positions, even the govarnorship of the Territory. But we sincerely hope that he will never fall into the political footsteps of his father.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

After a few of the cOntem plated improvements have be3n made about Yuma, those of her residents who have beeu away for any length of time will hardly know the place. Orders have been given by the R. R. Co. :o dig away the hill on the south side of the new hotel. W en tbis is done the view will be unobstrutled from there to all parts of town. It is then proposed to i'm prove the hotel grounds with trees and shrubbery, and other ways beautify them. The next improvement should be the opening of an avenue through the hills or the west side of the railroad track toward the Qnartermaster's depot.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03
The Centennial,

During the great Worlds Fair of '76, it was a standing joke to ask "Are you going to the next centennialm But it seems after all that we are to have that opportunity. On next Monday, the 5th
 prox, the Pueblo of Los Angeles will celebrate its '' Centennial" being the one-hundredth anniversary of its found- ing by the old Spanish occupants. The preparations for this festival have been made upon grand scale, with list of grand marshalls, aids, etc., as long as the moral law. The local press has ad- vertised it generously, and everything bids fair to 20 merry as q marriage bell.
 The regular annual Fair of the Horti- cultural Society will be held during the week, from the 5th to the 1lth inclusive. This ,also, is expected to he unprecedent- Iy successful, the exhibit being linite d only by the capacity of the large and commodious Pavilion of the society Altogether, the occasion will doubtless be the most interesting ever witnessed in Southern California and will richly repay visit to the City of the Angels during tn week. To us, who are so far away from this celestial atm sphere, trip to the sea shore and the privilege of drink ing in the balmy breezes of old Ocean
 would be especially grateful. Is there not some of Yuma with the enterprise and ability to get up an excursion? l
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

Captain Jack Mellon, long and favora- ply known on the river as a popular and energetic steamboat captain, expects to visit Yuma in two weeks. He is now in the employ of the Northwestern Mining Company, at Eldorado canyon. He has been absent now over a year, and his many friends will be glad to see him,
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

Daily complaints are being made to the officers of the law about the running at large of hogs. This is not the fault of the officers. The persons aggrieved should find out the owners and make a com plaint to a Justice of the Peace, when certainly, the officers will dr their duty.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

Lieutenant Hyde, Sth Infantry, arrived last week, to take charge of the Quarter masters depot here. Lieut.. Hyde has been recently stationed at San Diego bar racks, but was formerly stationed at Fort Yuma. We are pleased to see him. is a gentleman who has many frirnds here.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

The recent rains and rise in the Color ado river have called forth serious ap- prehensiOn of distress among the Indians. A great part of their cultivated land was over flowed. and it is thought by some that the damage has been sufficient tO cause suffering during the winter.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03
Success to you, Dick.

SamI Cutler, tAe business manager for Sisson, Wallace & Co.,, at Yuma, arrived from California by Mondays train. He has been absent some weeks, and eturns looking fresh and hearty. In his absence Mr. John Ketchum industriouSly carried on the business.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03
" O TX IA 1!

Diez Pesos Diez Pesos
 Se pagaran al aportunado que recobra una pis:ola que St pcrdio de la diligencia en el camino de Silver District Yuma. SC ponga que la hallaran en el arroyo de los vumas o vicimidad, el IA de Julio pasadO. Els de seis tirOs, y manufactures de Smith Weston, numerO 10,639.
 Entregandala George Hutchins, tienda de la Petota Q al Dtcina del Correo en Yuma, Quienes daran la suma afresido.
 au1S-4t T. D. MACLEOD.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

Several complaints have come to Us that subscribers at Fl Rio fail to receive the SENTINEL. The papers are mailed regularly from this office, and are prop erly forwarded from the Yuma pos office. The fault must lie in the office al Fl Rio.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03
Back Numbers Wanted!

Parties holding back numbers of the SENTINEL, of the following dates, can dis nose of them advantageousIy by calling at thIs office: May 2, IA, 2S; June I, Il, IS; July ?. 16, B.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

On the first of September the former cashier of the First National Bank of Los Angeles, Mir. E. F. Spence became pres ident, vice J . E. Hollenbeck resigned, and Vim. Lacy becomes cashier vice E. F.. Spence promoted.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

The new gas works at San Bernardino will be in running order on the first of October.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

The Etna difficulty, is as we hoped it would be, aInicably settled MT. Martell has taken out several tons of rich ore which he intends to have worked at the Globe City mill. when it commences run ning--SIlyer Belt.
 Success to you, Dick.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

B. F. Blvins, Esq, who is interested in Myers District and who is daily expected here, has been recently the gues! of Mr. Warmer at his elegant cottage, Cape May.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

F. M- Hodges, Esq, is visiting Tucson his former home. His friends there will find him as ever the genial Frank, though yisibly showing his years.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

The Indian building under construction at SacatOu was nearly demolished a few days since by d terrific wind storm Shingles, etc, were carried for q distahce of three miles, Miner
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

Mr. ". A. Spauiding for everal years connected with the Los Angeles Express as local editor, has severed his conn ion with that paper.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

Dr. J. K. Cors In, Post Surgeon at Flo. t Yuma, writes to his irien0s here that he and his family expect to return about the last of September. His many friends will welcome his return.
The Arizona sentinel., 1881-09-03

Col. A. A. Bean, Superintendent of the Yuma division, $. P. R. k. was ln town on Monday ana Tuesday last.