The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-03-02
WASHINGTON.

l: is proposed by tho bill introduced 10y Sem
ator Plum to so sntnd the sct to encourage
the growth Of timber Oh western prairies as to
provide:
Z hat any person who has msi.o or shall here
after make an entry Or claim OF land under the
provisions Of this act or OF any amendments
thereof, shall have the right to transfer by
warranty against his own acts. any portion OF
said land on claim for church, cemetery or
fer the right of way of railroads across the said
lands, and the transfer for such public pur-
poses shall in 10 way viiiate the right to CON-
rlete and perfect the title to said land or claim
The Fisk Jubilee singers called on President
Arthur at the White House, and sang Steal
Away to Jesus with tho Lords prayer) The
president became deeply moved, and endeav
the fountain which had broken forth under the
touching song refused to bo stayed, and taking
from his pocket his han Ike rchief he burst into
tears and wept, like lite child. The last note
ceased, snd after drying his eyes the president
warmly shook each one by thu hand. aud turn
ing to DR.. Rankin sail, Doctor have never
in my life been so much moved"
Secretary ki1kwood said to az Indian agent
VINO called upon him for orders: "You had
better wait and get yonr new orders from my
successor. l viii rot likely remain here moro
than about ten days longer" To members OF
congress who lave urged Mr.. Kirkwooa to MAX
certain appointments, the latter has constantly
replied of late that mis- offc tenure is uncer-
tain, and under the circumstances he has ceased
making official changes
Representative Allen OF st. Louis is very
low. and his friends think he cannot recover:
He himself, appreciates h;s condition, and, it is
understood, is arranging his affairs against
fatal termination Of his illness. Mr.. Allen is
perhaps the weatl.iest member of the present
congress, his property being estimated at any
where from $4,000, 600 70 $50, 100000. He
hes been identified with the development Of the
west for many years.
Asampe Of current star route expediting is
reported through an interview with Mr. Joseph
rcnnell, who located and built the Bismarck
aud Niles City line III 1878. lie shows how
The route which originally cost only Sc, 600
vas made to return al annual iacome Of $751;
600 IN less than eighteen months after the
service was established. Mr. Penne]l told tho
grand jury all abont il, and the principals we're
promptly indicted.
There may be come significance in the fact
that Monroe Salisbury, one Of the largest star
route contractors and who has been freely
spoken OF as probable defendent in tho gov
ernment prosecutions, has transferred to Eliza
Salisbury his wife in consideration of $50, 600
property on State street near the Palmer house
Chicago. The deed was dated in July last but
wes filed last week.
SENATOR Logan says that he has tho most
positive information that the report sent out
from Washington that the president has de-
ternircd to set aside tho verdict in the Fitz
John Porter case and restore i'm to the army.
has rot the slightest foundation; in fact, that
he CLogan) knows the president has reached no
such deteri. ination.
Gen. Rufus Ingalls,, who was promoted to the
position Of qEartermaster general vice Gen.
Rucker, retired, will follow Meigs and Rucker
into retirement shortly, it is said, and give the
boys chance
Representative Allen OF Missouri is living i'll
at the Arlington, and is supposed to be at the
point Of death.
Mr. George n. Lsnphere has been appointed
an lnspector OF customs under tho treasury do
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