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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03
CURRENT EVENTS.

Gen. John Love of Indianapolis, one Of the
leading officials of the Gating Gun company,
died Of heart disease.
The late Geo. Richard, president of the Will
iamsbnrg, n. Y. Savings bank, left 600, 600
to relatives and friends.
The great milling firm of Washburne, Crosby
& Co. at Milwaukee, are shipping 10000 bar
rels Of flour weekly to Europe.
Thomas Howe died in Harrington, N, H., the
other day, in his 1920 year, smart and active,
and doing his own work till the past month.
The report of the New York Public for the
week indicates the largest exchange ever known
in one week in America, with the general con-
dition of business healthy.
Cornell University, New York, has received
1870, ZOO from H. w. Sage, $4,000 from
John McGraw, 800, ZOO from A. D. White
and 81 900 from Hiram Sibley. =
A Chicago correspondent says the real milk
in the Field Letter dissolution was the jealousy
of he wives Of the gentlemen, who have soci-
ally ostraclsea eacn orher for several months.
:. General Asahel Gridley, one of the Oldest
wealthiest and most Influential citizens of Hi
nois, died at Bloomington: He was over 20
years Of age, and had resided at Bloomington
since 1881
The firm of Field, Letter K Co., of Chicago
has dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.. Letter re-
firing to engage exclusively in his extensive
III "1lCA0 11C AdsS
been one of the few fortunate investors.
Judge Bump, noted citizen of Black River
Falls, (Wis), died suddenly last week. He was
nearly seventy years of age, having been born
on the 26th of February, ISL, at Scipio, New
York. For the past thirty eight years he resid
ed in Wisconsin,
VIM r. Thornton is declared ineigible~for
Judge of Sullivan county, N. Y, to which office
he was elected He offered to "serve for 81,
200; salary being So, 800. This pledge, made
to voting taxpayers before the election, is held
by the court to be bribe -
! Miss Francis F. Arnold, Of New Lon don
! was admitted, before Judge Park, as an attor-
ney and counselor at law, at Waupaca, Wis,
| She is the first woman that was ever admitted
in the Seventh judicial circuit Of Wisconsin.
The examination committee reported very fav-
0rahly for the fair pleader.
! Kellyan st. Van Rensselaer,, native of Albany,
| N. Y, but for nearly half q century resident
of Ohio, died at his residence in California
Hamilton county, Ohio, near Cincinnati, lately
aged eighty two He was one of the oldest and
most distinguished Of Scottish rite Masons in
this country, sovereign grand proctor in thu
thirty third degree, and past grand commander
of the supreme council Of the thirty third de-
gree of the northern jurisdiction Of the United
| States.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03

SENATOR MAxEY of Texas, is reported
to have said in a recent interview that he
was opposed from beginning to end to any
movement to cut new states out Of Texas,
and that, although there had been agitation
on the subject, and the project might be
brought forward in the Legislature, he was
sure it would receive no support Of conse-
quence, as the people were universally op-
posed to it. Texas is large enough for half
a dozen states of the size Of New York, and
that it will ultimately be divided, according
to the act of annexation, is not doubted,
but the time has not yet come to move in
the matter,
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03

The Supreme Court of the United States
has rendered decision to the effect that
the old income tax is constitutional. This
is the first time the supreme court has had
the question before it, and as was expected,
the decision of the lower court is affirmed
and all chance for bubble and objection is
obviated. It is said that under this decis-
ion the case against Samuel j. Tilden, and
others as we'll, which has been hanging a
long time in expectancy thereof, will be
vigorously prosecuted.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03

PROF. Riley of the national entomology
ical commission. who has written a good
deal about the locusts, predicts their appear
ance this year in various localities, but not
in the northwest. There are two broods,
one that appears every seventeen years and
one every thirteen years-the latter not COM
ing north of Missouri and southern Illinois,
while the first brood will occupy various
eastern states from the great lakes to New
Orleans BY coincidence both broods
come together this year, but not in the
same place.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03
I: NEWS Il SUMMARY.
WEEKLY RECORD OF CRIMES.

the supposed murder of l. NJ. Smith, cash
ier of the bank of Kansas city, is still involved
| in mystery.
Tom. Bufoid of Kentucky who killed Judge
Elliot, has had his second trial which resulted
| in verdict Of not guilty on the ground Of in
| sanity.
Burglars broke into the Burlington & Mis-
souri railroad depot at Bloomington and blew
open the safe. They got away with $500
| No clue to the perpetrators.
( 4 commercial traveller named Holland, from
! Philadelphia, is reported to have been robbed
of So 900 and a check for 900, on the
Missouri Pacific train between Jefferson City
| and Sedalia.
WI Webb (white) of Georgetown, county
S. c.. convicted in the United States court Of
fraudulent voting, was sentenced to two months
imprisonment and fine of $40 besides costs,
which amounted to $242
In difficulty last Thursday, at Gaines Land
ing, Ark, concerning the collection of a draft
for 800. E. J. o. Stout was shot and killed by
John S. Schroeder. Both were merchants of
Gaines Landing. Schroeder was arrested.
Charles Bonner, an aged German, purchased
at Pittsburg banking house two 81 900 and
nine 800 bonds Of Pittsburg, Titusville d
Buffalo railroad. Shortly after leaving the
bank three men crowded him and stole the
bonds.
Dr.. Washington F. Haubaugh, dentist at
with pistol and then blew his own brains out
with shot gun. He was a drunken, danger
GUS man. and had been married fifteen years.
He leaves two sons and one daughter.
defalcation of some Y25, 900 or $50, 900
has just been brought to light in the Detroit,
Mich, Savings Bank, the oldest savings insti-
tuition Of that city. The guilty parties are two
tellers, brothers named Chas and Herman H.
Zeigler, who have long been employed in the
bank, and had it's unlimited confidence. Tho
embezzlement has been going Oh for ton or
twelve years, steadily growing in amount The
young men belong to most excellent family,
another brother being an Episcopal rector, and
have always borne high characters.
John W. Sickles, editor of the Chicago Jour
nal of Commerce and at one time commercial
editor of the Chicago Times and the st. Louis
Times, cut an artery of his left wrist at the Com
mercial hotel at an early hour Saturday morn
ing with suicidal intent. The opportune arri-
val of physician and the application of restor-
atives prevented death. The immediate cause
of his attempt at suicide was the recent and sud
den demise of his inamorata, with whom he
had lived eighteen years. Sickles was local
editor of st. Paul paper some twenty years
ago.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03
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NEWS.

- Albert Lea Standard. W Homer of Pick
eral AXE raised lastyear 1872 bushels OF excel
lant harley on Is acres OF land Not satisfied
with the price offered in market; he shipped it
to st. Louis. where it nettet him % Genus per
bushel. This is at the. rate: OF $3.50 per
acre. which is almost three times as mucn as y
realized from wheat.
The Minneapolis Millers' association nave
sent ont circular warning their buyers against
bin burnt. stack burnt, wet, musty, ana genef-
ally unsound wheat. They notify all Shippers
that such wheat as is described above Will DC
rejected, and wheat when mlxed 70 any eA.o ';m
with such burnt, musty or damaged wheat Will
! be treated in theisanle manner.
3 Bv an Official statement of the ownership OF
United States bonds, it appears under the heao
| of Minnesota, that the people OF MlnneaPoLs
| own no fives, and $25, 900 Of the others: Al
St. Paul they have 500 Of the fiyes and 49, r.
$50 of the three classes, and the rest OF the
State has SOL 800 fives, and $3.50, W OF the
fours, four-and- a-half and fives
A largely attended meeting Of the citizens OF
Clearwater was held last Saturday, at which
was offered the, Minneapolis y NorthWeste e3:o
Railway company free right of way through the
| township, provided the depot building shall be
located at a distance of not more than three
quarters of a mile from the postothce, ana pro
vided, further, that the cars shall be running
to that place fifteen months from date
There are 100 students now in attendance at
Hamline University: Last term there were only
seventy-tive, thus showing a gain OF one-thlrd
There is an unsual degree Of interest manifested
on the part of the students, and this, together
with the unceasing efforts of the faculty to pro-
mote the best interests of the college, lnsures
most gratifying future for the institution, SO lar
as that future lies with them
Manager Hill of the st Paul, Minneapolis
Manitoba, recently met a delegation OF citizens
of Otter Tail county and the result: of the con,
ference was that he agreed to build a railroad
up the Pelican valley from Fergus Falls to and
beyond Pelican Rapids. As a substantial evl-
dence Of his intentions, he placed $50, 600 IL
the First National bank, to be forfeited IN the
event of his not carrying out the agreement
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03
Minnesota Editorial Association.

Minnesota Editorial Association.
The annual meeting of the Minnesota Edito
rial association, held at St Paul last week, was
s]inly attended The following is a Inst OF the
officers of the association who were present at
the meeting:
President-G. c. Chamberlin, Jackson Re-
public.
Tribune.
Second Vice President-W. J. Munroe, Nor
ris Tribune.
l.: Recording Secretary-J r. Arnold, Northern
Tier.
Corresponding secretary-J Fletcher Viii
iams.
Treasurer-D. Ramaley, St. Paul Type
Foundry.
The report of J. X. Arnold, the secretary of
the association, was received and accepted The
treasurers report, showing small balance in
the treasury, was accepted
The committee of officers for the ensuing
year made the following report
Presidential. P. Hail.
Munro
Recording Secretary-M C. Russell.
Corresponding Secretary-J. Fletcher Viii
liams
Treasurer-D Ranaley.
Executive committee-F Driscoll, H. A. Cas-
tie, G. X. Shaw.
The report was unanimously adopted Suita-
bic resolutions were also adopted on the death
of NJ J. McMasters, formerly editor OF the
Lake City Leader. Eulogistie remarks on the
character of the deceased were made by Capt.
Leonard, MIR. Hall and Capt. Castle.
After brief discussions of various topics
resolution was adopted that the president call
the next annual meeting OF the association some
time in January 1902, and that all arrange
ments connected with the meeting be left with
him.
The association reassembled at the hall of the
house of representatives in the evening to hear
Maj Newson's address Maj. Newson was in-
troduced by R. c. Mitchell OF the Duluth Irib-
une. 1t gave history of the origin OF printing,
the first newspaper in this country, and the
growth and present condition of the press.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03

A SrAr1sr1CAN in Harper's Magazine
shows that, as to the total valuation OF
the national wealth, the United States
stands third, Great Britain and France only
leading. In average annual income per in
habitants of this country rivals Great Brit
ain and leads all others. In annual acu-
mutations we are far ahead of all. At pres
ent the republic is growing rich at the rate
of So, 800, 900 day.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03

ACCOUNTS from England of the effects OF
the cold weather reveal unprecedented SUI
ferine from that cause People perish in
the. streets of London and other large towns
Business was almost entirely suspended,
and the railroads were only kept open with
the greatest difficulty.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03
The New Wisconsin Senator and Family.

Washington Special to Milwaukee Republican.
Mr.. Philetis Sawyer, just elected senator
from Wisconsin, WAS here several years ago as a
d dapehters are wei remembered in society
circles. and especially Miss Emma, who, was a
universal fayorite She married &! = Mr. White
who took her around the world on her ~Radiae
trip. The pretty younger sister, Miss Ernii,
married Mr. VIM. Goodman Of Chicago Both
daughters received $500, 600 as their wedding
dover. Mr. Sawyer will be one more million
aire added to the senate, as he is said to be
worth over two millions.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03
HARDWOOD Gene to South America.

News has been received at Minneapolis that
n B. HARDWOOD, the bankrupt dry goods man.
who recently Joined his wife IN Florida, has
gone to South America c. H. Petit his as
signee at Minneapolis has received the follow
ing note, postmarked at Fort George, Florida,
January 10:
NV Dear Sir-I have been sick and not able to
attend to business Leave for South America
by next boat l will copy my private ledger
complete and send you if you wish, or any part
you may designate but cannot deliver to you
the book cannot see of what use it is. or can
be to you in settling up the estate. Please ad-
wise me by addressing me. | will be in Ha
wanna by the time your letter VIII Ire reach me:
Respectfully yours,
tSigned] = n. b. HARDWOOD.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03
Interesting Tests Made by the Government
Chemist.

New York Tribune.
Dr.. Edward G. Love, the present Analytical
Chemist for the Government, has recently made
some interesting experiments as to the compar-
alive value Of daking powders. d.. Loves
tests were made to determine what brands are
the most economical to Use. And as their ca
pacit lies in their leavening power, tests were
directed solely to ascertain the available gas Of
each powder DR.. Loves report ives the fol-
lowing:
1.-The prices at which baking powders are sold
to consumers find to be usually so cents per
pound have therefore calculated their COM
parativc commercial values according to the
volume of gas yielded on a basis Of so cents
cost per pound"
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03
Ramsey on the Regular Army.

ssGath' reports the following conversation
with Secretary Ramsey:
Said |, Mr.. Secretary, do you think the regul-
lar arlny;wa,ts to be made larger. ''That is
the opinion of the general of the army said
Mr.. Ramsey Esand I have no means of contra
dieting it. When I was in Port Townsend, the
extreme northwestern post OF the United States,
on Puget Sound. the Indians had committed
some havoc and there we're only two companies
at the post, ana wn,c one company went out to
fight them. the other had to guard the post A
piece of road I passed over. was attacked a few
weeks afterwards, and two occupants OF the
stage-coach seized, tied to the coach and burned
alive. They must have thought we had not
enough of our army"
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03

ALL the bills now before congress for the
new apportionment of representatives give
Minnesota five members and that number
may be considered as her quota under any
apportionment that may be made.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03
The Murder Of DR.: Jones.

Z. H. Lanier, the ex-Internal Revenue Col
lector and defeated Republican candidate for
Congress, from Lake Providence, has come
once again before the public. This time he
comes forward as the maker of all affidavit be-
fore United States Commissioner Lane, chars-
ing Mcssrs NJ S. Powell, J. D. Tompkins, and
T. j. Powell, of Lake Providence, with the
murder of DR.. Jones, who was killed a day or
two after the last election. Three United States
Deputy Marshal are now in Lake Providence
with the warrants which issued on the affidavit;
and no doubt ere this the parties named have
been arrested. Lanier'i is still in this city, and
has been given the position of Deputy unde,
Internal Revenue Collector Marks.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03

the House beipgi in cofamittee Of the whole on
the private calendar the entire day: One bill,
however, which proposes topay the widow.of
Capt. Hugh n, Page 1886, gave rise to long
under Commodore Perry in the battle of Lake
Erie, and for meritorious service in that fight
was presented a sword by the government
When Virginia seeded, Page was too old to
fight, but he resigned his commission, and now
his widow asks the above amount as the bal
resignation Conger led the opposition to the
claim on the republican side, and said some
sharp things, but the speech of Gen. Bragg
ldem. from Wisconsin was the event of the
day: He said he was opposed to the continual
revival in congress of the old war bitterness,
such questions they must expect to have them
discussed Reed of Maine, House of Tennessee,
Hooker of Mississippi, Chittenden and Cox of
New York, and Hendrick B. Wright, the demo-
cratic grecnbacker of Pennsylvania, also made
speeches on this question; and as Burroughs of
Michigan got the floor the committee rose, and
the bill went over till next Friday
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20.
SENATE--Mr. Ingalls, electoral count resolu-
ton was, by strict party vote, referred to the
committee on electoral count: The Ingalls, res
buttons are the same as those proposed in
1901. The reference to the select committee
Of which Mr.. Morgan is chairman, is believed
rived at in the Democratic caucus this morning,
that the Morgan resolutions, now pending in the
house, will be insisted upon. Mr.. Edmunds
stated this morning that neither house could
leave it's chamber to meet the other in conven-
ton without joint resolution. The house vot-
ed down resolutions offered by Mr.. Robson, of
the same character of Mr.: Ingalls, resolutions.
The bill confirming to the city of Chicago the
land on the Dearborn reservation passed.
The Indian land in severalty bill was dis
cussed.
consideration of the Norsh Carolina contested
case of Yeates (democrat VS.. Martin (republi-
cam. the sitting member. The contestant was
declared entitled to the seat, and was sworn in
MONDAY, JANUARY 81. =;
SENATE-Another congressional apportion-
ment scheme was under consideration yesterday
in private way; Col. Crooks wants
the city engineer Of St. Paul elected by the
politicians instead of the board OF public works.
Bills were introduced last night to build some
bridges; to exempt educational institutions from
taxation, and to build that familiar old Pigeon
river road. y
2 HoUsE-The bills authorizing the city of st.
Paul to issue bonds to purchase the water
works, establish q work-house, increase the
sewerage fund, repair and build bridges, were
passed. resolution empowering the commit
tee appointed to investigate the charges against
the management of the St Cloud normal school
to send for persons and papers, and employ a
stenographer, was adopted. joint resolution,
requesting the committee on congressional ap-
portionme1it to prepare a bill dividing the state
into five congressional districts, was adopted.
A senate bill authorizing Minneapolis to issue
bonds to the amount of 500, 900 to raise the
lower bridge, was passed.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03

The Illinois legislature is considering
bin providing that any man convicted OF
beating his wife shall be publicly whipped.
Careful readers of current news cannot have
failed to notice that whipping for crime is
becoming more popular than formerly.
Whether this sentiment marks retrogression
or otherwise, NAV be a topic for discussion.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03

AFTER the fourth of March there will be
more millionaires in the United States SEN
ate than ever before since the organization
of the government. Nearly all the newly
elected senators are of this class.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03

LEGISLATURES are now in session IN
twenty eight states, but year hence, in most
of these states, no session will be held ow-
ing to the general adoption Of the biennial
system, which everywhere gives entire sat
isfaction to the people, whatever the poll
ticians may say about it.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03

:. Superinten dent Of Public instruction.
David Burt, superintendent Of public in
struction in Minnesota for several years past,
bury but the nomination was rejected by the
senate on Tuesday last. No other nomination
has vet been made.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03
NORTHERN PACIFIC FARMER.
WHITNEY / WHIPPLE, Publishers.
WADENA, WADENA, CO., MINNESOTA
CURRENT TOPICS.

THREE inches of snow at New Orleans,
and severe weather at other southern points,
NAV serve to reconcile denizens of more
northern ATTITUDES to the dominion Of the
ice king.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON

The Inauguration business Tags for want OF
money to carry out too extensive plans. IT,
The statement to the effect that Mr.. Blaine
must resign at once to allow TIME for an election
of successor appears to bea mistake. Thirty
days notice is only necessary in regular cleo
ton, but not to fill a vacancy
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03
(1Olllllar-
.Compar-
Available gas. alive
Cubic inches per worth
each ounce powder. Der

NoTE.-sI regard the alum powders as very
unwholesome Phosphate and I,artaric Acid
powders lberate their gas too freely in process
Of baking, or under varying climatic changes
suffer deterioration.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03

Joe Haubris and VIM. Rolmer Of Montevideo
have been arrested. charged with stealing three
horses from J. B. Lawrence last summer.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03
FOREIGN FLASHES.

Nine deaths have taken place among men,
beers of the Dominion of Parliament since the
general election of 1873.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-02-03

MinnesOta's Population.
The census Office has published the popula-
tim of tho fo1lowinp counties IN Minnesota.