Morris tribune., 1882-05-11

pany for bringing over several gangs of con-
verts during the summer. Two large parties
of Scandinavians are coming in July and An
gust number Of small parties from the
northwestern states have already arrived in
Utah this spring, and 260 have been taken
from the southern states to the Mormen colo
nists in Colorado The force of missionaries is
constantly being increased.
Gen. Sherman had q rough and ready recep-
ton at Tombstone. A cowboyish indlvi iual
rode up to his carriage and asked il Gen. Sher-
man WAS there. Being answered IL the affirm
ative, he pulled pistol and fired two shots in
rapid succession. That was the signal for 3
volley, and fora few minutes the air vibrated
with the sharp report Of pistol shots, bursting
Of anyils and Chinese rockets.
Col. Gracis OF the Mexican army reports that
he met the Apaches whom Coz. Forsythe was
in pursuit of and baged Ill of them, killing
seventy eight on the field and taking the bal
ance prisoners. As the Mexican plan is not to
be burdened with Indian prisoners in an ex-
citing campaign it is reasonable to suppose
that the prisoners are with those who fell on
the field
An nepisode at Springfield, Ill brings to mind
the ante bellum days MFR. Parr ish, represen-
tative from Cook county, aroused the ire Of
Mr.. Harrington OF Elgin by calling him liar,
whereupon Harrington let out his left duke,
hitting Parrish on the nose, who quietly with
drew. The speaker finally restored order and
the business OF law making went on as usual
The fuueral of Darwin was attended by rep
resentatives Of church and state except the rul-
ing dynasty, and by eminent men of letters
from all over England and elsewhere. The
royal family were conspicuous by their absence
yet singular as it may seem, the dead scientlst
was buried with sll the honors that men could
confer.
Oscar Wilde must have received q poor re-
ception in California, for he is now indulging
the plebean luxury OF Chinese cheap labor.
He has supplied the place Of his courtly Irish
body servant with Chinsman. Possibly he
made the change for aesthetic reasons, to har-
monize the colors OF his outfit
Charles Bradlaugh, the celebrated English
freethinker, has been offered Sl0, 900 and ex-
penses by Philadelphia committee to deliver
100 lectures in this country Mr.. Bradlaugh
declined the invitation wanting to keep his eye
on the gunin England.
The syndicate who purchased the Booth
theater estate at $500, 900 have failed to make
the second payment t$l25,OO0) due May
l, and Oliver Ames retsines possession
and has leased the theater to John Hetson.
The seating capacity in the seventh regiment
armory, where the New York musical festival is
to be held, is $500, but upward of 10000
people have thus far purchased tickets. There
will be in all 3, 800 singers and the orchestra
will consist OF 800 performers
Rear Admiral John Rodgers died at his res
idence (Georgetown Height Friday evening
The admiral WAS seventy years OF age, and for
a number OF years has been superintendent OF
the naval observatory.
The excess OF exports Of merchandise for
the twelve months ended March 81, was $S9,-
SO. 925; excess Of the imports OF gold and
silver coin and bullion for the twelve months
ended March 81, $27, ,469,671.
Bob Ford, the slayer of Jesse James, is in
Chicago, though keeping very quiet. Mrs.
Jesse James is being shadowed in her every
movement by detectives, who are on the LOOK
ont for Frank James
ellison, q government scout just returned
from the Utah reservation, denies the reported
killing Of COlorow by the Utes. ellison says he
talked with the chieftain Oh the 10Th nit.
J. D. Andrews, the we'll known lightning
calculator made insane by mental exercise,
killed his wife at Hayesville, Pa, by pounding
her on the head with stick of wood.
receiver has been appointed for VIM Scott
& Co., Indianapolis, grain dealers. whose Assets
are 500, 900 and liabilities unknown.
A Catholic reyivalis progressing in Dubuque
under the charge of Jesuit fathers, and many
conversions have been made.
Henry James, Jr., VIM D. Howells and T.
B. Aldrich will sail for Europe this month.
The Boston nail manufacturers positively re-
tuse to increase the wages OF workmen.
Charles s. Benton, prominent citizen Of
La Crosse, died on Thursday.
Gen. Jas. B. Steedman has been elected chief
Of police OF Toledo.