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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04
Did Not Want His STYLE Criticised.

In writing bis opinions and other docu-
ments, Justice Clifford, Of the United
States supreme court, always avoided as
much as pos ible the definite article. He
would write page after page without single
"the.' Why he did SO no one ever found
out. nor indeed, dared try to End out, ex-
cept the jocular Justice Grier, who alone
could take ibert es with his diguided col
league from Maine. Once, in hope Of
solving the mystery, he asked, Shaping
Clifford on the back as he spoke: "Citfy,
old boy, what makes you hate the definite
article so2" But Clifford drew himself up
with Roman dignity and replied gravely:
Brother Grier, you may criticise my law,
but my style is my own
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04
NORTHWESTERN POSTOFFICEs.
WASHINGTON, April 28.-The following nev
postof13ces have been established:

Gladstone. Tama county, Ia., Peter 4. Dupre
postmaster: Van Horn, Benton county, Ia, Henri
B: Burns. postmaster: Hugo, Washington county
M MINI, Michael Houle. postmaster; Black Creel
master.
The following postmasters have been ap
pointed:
Asa W: Howard, Yankton. D. T. Francis NJ
Shaw. slagle; VIM. Holoman, Guthrie Center
Frederick P. KetteninR, De Witt; Ebeneze,
spoouer. Greenfield: Daniel E. Cooper, Winterset
Iowa: Chas. Brandes. Wauzeka; Minar G. Wilson
Springwater: Robt Mailer, Depere. Wis.
Railway mail service has been established q,
Broookfeld, Moody county, D. T., from the
Chicago, Milwaukee 4 st. Paul railroad AZ
often Ss desired.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04

At Brainerd, Jacob Pc ters n, tailor in the
employ of Nevers l. Westfal, committed sui
eide by hanging himself to tree near the rail-
road bridge He had only ben there few
days, and his an'ecedents are unknown. He
remarked toa fellow working th"t morning that
if he had revolver he would shoot himself
Dependency is the supposed cause.
In recent decision Of Attorney General
Hahn he decides that the vote of . town against
liquor license does not revoke outstanding Ii
censes, and that they continue IN force until
time Of expiration
There is not a single case oftyphoid fever in
st. Paul.
The Henck Towering mills at Chaska were
destroyed by fire laet Tuesday night The fire
was discovered about 9 O'Clock in the evening,
flames had made such Roadway that lut little
of the contents we're saved. II. L. Campbell,
formerly head miller Of the Jordan City mile,
WAS the lessee. His loss is said 10 be nearly
covered by insurance. Tho mill and machin-
cry was partially insured
A fire In St. Paul burned on Wednesday
night & 81. Willoughby's barn, J. W. Bates
sale and livery stables. and Mr.. Willoughby's
house. The total loss was only 1000.
At Rochester, on Wednesday last fire Was
discovered in b. A. Browns two story frame
building, 'oining Mr.; Oh:se's brick store build
ing, occupied bp John Everstine. When dis
covered the second story was nearly destroyed
and the roof ready to fall in. In . short timeit
communicated to the adjoining wooden build
ings south. These buildings were vacant, but
the next or corner building WAS occupied, and
was the last one burned All the goods ETC..
were removed long before the building burn
ed The two buildings on tho corner were
owned by MEs. Elizabeth Maynard, and were
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04

vennor predicts cold, wet summer, and
would not be surprised at frosts in each
month of the year. He says early auroras
have nearly all been succeeded by cold and
wet summers
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04
Patti is coming again to America under
contract to sing at $4.4OO night.
Congress will undoubtedly remain in
session until about the first of July.
Three great lights of literature went out
with Longfellow, Darwin and Emerson.

Guiteau has only about two months to
live. The Coy of his execution will be
about a year from the date of his crime.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04
A HORRIBLE CRIME.
Quickly Followed by q Horrible Punish
ment in Minneapolis.
Having Established HIS Identity, He Is Taken
Just Before Dawn and Hanged.
Until Dead.

Having Established HIS Identity, He is Taken
Just Before Dawn and Hanged.
Until Dead.
The most brutal crime that has over 90
curred in Minneapolis was perpetrated late
last Thursday sfterneon in the vincinity of
Third avenue south and Eighteenth street.
daughter Of J. P. Spear and the brute Who
name as Frank MoMa1us. The
little girl did not return home from school in
proper season, and was finally found some dis
lance away, by an expressman. He at once
carried the child, who seemed to be suffering
from commissions, to her Lone. Arriving there
it was found that she had been brutally out
ragged by the villain who coaxed her away from
home. Messengers were at once sent for ply
sicisns, and Drs. Abbott, French aud Wells re-
sponded. Upon examination it was seen that
the child had been inhumanly maltre ated by
the brute, her body being torn and bruised, 60
doctors ct 8 o'clock at night The unfortunate
child was alive Thursday, but in : very critical
condition, and the doctors were not over con-
6dent Of her recovery.
The man who coaxed the little girl
away from home was soon discovered
and captured. The excitement attending his
arrest and the absence Of the child occasioned
and parties were detailed to search in every d.
rection.
When first brought to the station house he
denied al knowledge Of the hapless child and
infamous crime. Notwithstanding the bloody ev-
licences Of guilt on his clothing and hands. He
seemed wholly Indifferent to the consequences
Of his heinous act and unconscious Of the fierce
Indignation which found expression among all
classes Of citizens. The excitement increased
and at midnight was at fever heat At l 30 ..
N. detaonmeRts began moving toward the jail:
There was 4 noiseless consultation and headed
turkeys room and demanded entrance, which
was refused by Sheriff Eustis in person. The
demand was repeated and refused, few Draw
ny shoulders placed to the door, and it gave
way with crash. The sheriff still resisted,
but was taken in custody by the mob, dis
submission in the corridor leading to the cell
room.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04

Alexander smith, an iron merchant of Gin
cinnat, was robbed on Broadway, New York,
Tuesday night of sc, 800 in CHECKS and pas
sage tickets to Liverpool and return.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04

Corn planting weather is little back
ward, but excellent crops have been gath
cred in the northwest where the seed was
not in the grOcnd until June.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04

: Rev. J. s. Fisher, of Leesport, Pa, was
taken to the insane asylum in nanacles.
four men being required to hold him.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04
Anniversary of Odd Fellowship

The sixty-third anniversary of relationship
WIS celebrated at st. Paul ard else~ lie. e
throuaht the country last Wednesday befttiug
this anniversary of the noble order which has
made m sgni6ceat history in two gelerAtions
Enc>m t.ments were present at St Paul from
me principal points in The state anc guests
from all over the northwest participated in the
es'al occasion. Tie public demonstration
Was one Of he most splendid pageants ever
seen u Jon the streets Of St. Paul. There were
over forty lodg IN the process sion, and q, e.
II bands Of n4u'ic. In the procession was a
arge car of the Minneapolis party, decorated
W tn banners and carrying large temp ar tent
il which were two gosts. The Mortified lodge
.i,o had billy of SIZE, d. co a ed with ban
keE on which were the three links. The pro
;esslon as formed occupied fully one mile AID
vas one II hour in passing q given
DIT. In the afternoon about
1000 gathered in Market Hall and listened to
4udres, by E lwa-d Rotert OF st. Paul, Rev
L. F. Cole, minneapolis; r .bbl Weschler o. The
Hebrew congr CATION, s. Paul; Rev. R. Forbes,
I'D others. In the evening was . grand ball,
ia a jetS. etc.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04

A venerable couple Of Smiths reside in
Shutdown, T.. I. The other evening they
celebrated the seventeen anniversary OF
their MARRIAGE. Mr.. Smith is 81 and his
wife SO years of age.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04
WASHINGTON.

Among the recent decisions of the treasury
department is the following: "Imported mer.
chandise destined, for the province of Mantle
ba may be entered at Portland for immediate
transportation and expectation under combined
entry and forwarded in sealed cars without
traneshlpment to destination via Island Pond,
vt, Coaticock and sarnja. Dominion of Cana
ia, Port Huron, Mich Chicago, ILL. st. Paul.
MINI, and Pembina, D. T. The car should be
secured py lead seals and wires, and not by
locks and seals, which are prescribed ex-
cluslvely for cars transporting merchandise
qn ona the provisions Of the act of June 10,
1880, in relation to the immediate transports.
ton OF merchandise without appraisement."
= letter was received from Gen. Grant in re-
ply toa request for bis endorsement, in which
Gen. Grant says he has Lot recommended any
one Tor Office recently uni 30 his opinion had
been requested by the president or some men,
Der of his cabinet. He had made but one ex-
ceptlon to the rule, and that was in the case of
an army appointm Mt which, if the best inter-
ests of the service and Justice to great services
| had been done, would have been made years
ago. He did not intend in the future to uggest
or interfere in the slightest degree with ap-
pOintments.
message from the president to congress
Thursday recites that there is great lawless-
violence and lawlessness reign there; rob
berry and murder are common and Cit
zeDs are alarmed; and that COW
boys cause this trouble. To suppress this.
the president recommended that the army
be permitted to cO-Ope rate with the civil au-
thorities, and that eoloiers be permitted to be
employed in that territory as posse COM
mitatus.
In an interview with Gath, prominent re-
publican, in answer to a question about presi-
dental candidates, says: "Windom is a pretty
strong quantity. He is one of those effective
second-rate men, who always seem to carry cou-
ventions, when men of the first class clip up.
His location ia very good and he has carried
himself very we'll De might become the sue
cessor to all the strength which Blaine mus
tered in the western states"
Representative Deering, from sae commit
tee on Indian affairs reported with amendment
and recommendation for passage, the bill in
troduced December 6, by Mr.. Pettigrew to pro-
vide Tor the support and civilization of the
Turtle Mountain ana Of the Pembina Chippewa
Indians, and to extnguish their title to lanus
claimed by them in the territory Of Dakota.
The house committee on census will report a
bill to pay the supervisors Of the tenth census
$500 additional salary. 1t is not believed that
the house will vote it, because the committee
only agreed to the measure by bare MAORI
ty. Any discriminate donation of this kind
will m ct with strong objections, owing to the
inequality of the work.
Charles Garfield, cousin of the late presi-
dent, wants the marshalship of Idaho Territory.
He is an Ohio man and is endorsed by the
Buckeye delegation.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04

Inc cotton splndles of the world num-
Der ~. 121, 148, Great Britain having 3d.
100000 and the United States following
with 10 921, 40. The earliest cotton mill
in the United States was established at
Bndgewater, Mass, prior to 1778.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04

Isaac s. Osterhout, who recently died ct
Wilkesbare, Pa, left $3.50, 900 to found
public library.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04

Herbert Spencer has positively declined
all proposals to lecture in this county. -
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-04
st. Cloud Normal School Graduates.

The graduation exerc ees at this school took
place last week. Ex-Gov. Davis delivered al
Grafton. The graduates are as follows:
Advanced Course-May L Alden, st. Cloud;
Jennie ]. Af+hi, Sauk Centre; s. Francis
Brown, Maine Prairie; May A. Clark, Mime
81. G oud; Ada N. Kelhle, St. Cloud; Geo M
Stewart, Belle Prairie; Melville G. Whitney
San iago
Elementary Course-John 8. Andrews, New
London; Henry A. Atwood, Maine Prai 10;
Louis E Benson, Sank Centre; Agnes Brig
man, 81. Cioad; Jas. F. Lee, Clearwater; Pet
sina Bitterness, Milmar; Renry A. Stevens,
Clearwater; Chas B. Stilman, New Lond IN;
Jessie Truman, Sank Center; Fanny NJ Vii
hams. st. Paul
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-23
Linccln,s title es Esail-Splister.

In an article entitled How Lincoln was Nom
mated, recalling the stirring political excite
ment Of 1860, Mr.. Frank B. Carpenter reveals,
in the October Century, many facts not gener-
ally known connected with the first nomination
of Lincoln, and relates the following in regard
to the title of rail splitter :.
Mr.. Seward was nominated in the convention
by Mr.. Evarts. of New York Mr.. Lincoln was
nominated by Mr.. Judd, of Illinois. The ncmi-
nation Of Mr.. Lincoln was seconded by Mr.. De-
laDo. Of Ohio. who said: - desire to second the
nomination Of Il man who can split rails and
maui 3einocrats-Abrailam Lincoln This prob
ably originated the term ''Tal-spltter." which
Immediately became popular. Decorated and
Illuminated rails surrounded the newspaper
offices and became a leading feature of the cain
paign. "Eail-sp!itter Battalions" were formed
in the different cities and minor villages Of the
north. At the great ratification meeting at
Cooper Institute. June stu. after speeches b.
Messrs. Evarts, Blatchford, G. w. Curtis, Cen
erai Nye and Judge Tracey. of California, the
last-named said: ''We wage no war upon the
south. we harbor no malice against the south.
We merely mean to fcatce ITEM IN" (poiGt!n@ sig
niiicantiy to rail exhibited on the paform):
this is ali we propose TO 90 to stop the extern
sion of slavery. and Abe Lincoln has split the
rails to build the fence.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-23
New Clothes.

There is something almost regenerating about
new clothes. They possess moral influence
which even the missionary who carries them to
the heather has not overlooked. however thor
oughly he may be persuaded that we oyerdo the
matter. What man in his new spring suit ever
refused his Wife favor? When he had on his
old things. and felt down at the mouth and
shabby enough. he could doubtless do it with
out qualn; but let him once get inside of his
new breeches and all the cOlnplaisance in his
nature comes to the surface. Even Pat feels
himself hedged in in his Sunday clothes and
limited as to drinks, and if he is going
to give Biddy black eye he will do it in his
old buds. And Biddy herself though she NAV
be sour enough about her work in her tattered
calico, and ready at bandying billngsgate, no,
sooner dOns her smart new delane than lady,
like behavior seems to be endued Herewith
We love consistency, and there Is something in
harmonious to our minds between new clothes
and bad manners. and we would fain remodel
our speech and actions to correspond with our
attire. Not that old clothes necesstate inclvil-
lily. We will find manga gentleman aud woman
inside them. But when the rude and uIAutOred
body puts on her best. q vague unformulated
idea possesses her that the old ways are not in
unison with the new things, and Mrs. Grundy
Will perceive at glance that she is only cook
unless she Stimulates the bearing of the mis-
tress as well as the cut and fashion OF her gar
ments. But even among the very elect whose
manners need no reformation. whose mind and
temper are supposed to be above suspicion,
new clothes are capable of arousing some latent
enthusiasm. The excitement Of selecting and
preparing new ones never seems to grow stale
or Improbable. since every season brings into
the market fabrics and fashions so quaint and
picturesque that one does not feel as If she were
indulging in the commonplace recreation of
Clothing herself and fostering vanity but as
though she were cultivatng her estietic taste,
eniarglng the borders of thought and apprecia-
ton, encouraging the arts and commerce. and
absolutely doing missionary work in her own
way in behalf of herself and her neighbors: for
Is not the eye an avenue to the soul? In the
meantime We will always meet those who have
the audacity to find fault with new clothes, to
whom new boots are an invention of the inuui-
sition only second to the thumb screws. Who
never feel at home in the spring suit until its
freshness has departed, to whom the ulster is q
straiSht-jacket, the new bonnet species of
maTtyrdom, who never become resigned to the
discipline of new clOthes.-Hnper's Bazar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-23
SANITARY Comailio,, Of schools.

DR.. ID. +. Lincoln contributed an important
paper on this subject at the recent session of the
Social Science Association. lie thinks schools
should be in the country whenever possible.
Boarding schools especially should be there.
The buildings should be spacious. Dormitories
may contain one, two, or about ten beds; the
latter kind is easier to warm and ventilate uni
formly. Such dormitories should be much
larger in proportion to the number of inmates
than school rooms. The London Ldncefs re-
quirement of six hundred and fifty cubic feet Of
room head for boys from under twelve years
of are. and eight hundred and thirty for boys
from twelve to sixteen, is rather low than high.
All rooms ought to receive direct sunlight and
communicate directly with the outer air. Cor
ridOrs must have windows at both ends for
through and through ventilation. Windows in
rooms should be planned to assist in ventila-
ton; exclusive reliance upon fues and ducts is
not well. A hOspital-room must be reserved:
but colds or other minor illnesses ought to be
rare In well conducted school. Confinement
within doors is one Of the most fruitful sources
Of a tendency to take cold. Discipline ought to
be enforced without curtailment of BOYS exer-
else, If possible. Corporal punishment is less
Injurious than such deprivation; and in order to
reduce punishment to minimum, teachers of
experience ought to be retained longer than they
now are. Boys ought to be compelled to play
or drill. The latter exercise needs to be sup
plemented by gymnastics. Theamount of sleep
required is Appropriated by the average of nine
and quarter to nine and half hours which is
that resulting from the thirty-nine English
schools that sent replies to the Lancet in 1881.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-23
Awaiting the GuillOtine.
From the London Telegraph.

So soon as the sentence of death is passed the
criminal is placed on doubles allowance The
ordinary prisoners have rations of meat and of
wine only on Sundays and Thursdays; but the
convict set apart for the guillotine has roast
beef every day and "cinquieme" of wine both at
breakfast and dinner. He may read, write and
smoke as much as he likes. He has two war
ders constantly in attendance upon him. and
their orders are never to contradict him and
not to abstain from entering into cheerful
conversation with him. The assassin Tropp-
mann used to play cards with his jailers. Fin
ally the condemned man has an hours exercise
every day In the "promenoir attached to the
prison inflrmary. There are, it is true. few
drawbacks to his physical enjOyments. Directly
sentence is passed the prisoner is made to don
the 'camisole de force strait jacket; and
that dismal garment-if he be not respited-he
never doffs until he makes his toilet for the
scaffOld. The camisOle is q sack-like canvas
vest with the ends of the sleeves tied together
to prevent the protrusi0n OF the hands. Cords
passing round the thighs, and fastening at the
shoulders attach closely to his body the arms
of the prisoner. At meal time one sleeve Of the
camisole- is loosened to allow the prisoner to
eat with a wooden spoon the food which has
been cut up for him. Again his hand is set free
when he wishes to write. The murderer never
knows when his day OF doom fs to come.
Behind his meat, wine. tobacco and other COM
forts rises the great red spectre Of the gull
iotine. The cords which bind his arms to his
sides are as the hand Of Death, premonitofily
ciutching; and ct any mOmentthe governor OF
the prison, the almonef and the agrefaern may
enter his cell and tell him that his execution q
h hsso. g take place, not week O. : month
B nenoe, D0t that very DAY and within @ hour g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-23
An Honest Judge.


1t was to be expected that the defendants IN
the star route cases would endeayor to avoid a
retrial before Judge Wylie. The counsel for the
defendants have all along shown untiring per-
tinacity in contesting every step Of the prose-
cution, as well as in watching for and protest
Ing against any decision Of the court that
seemed to indicate injury to their side OF the
case. Rulings that were favorable for the de.
PENDANTS were received by the star route news.
paper organs and the star route LAWYERS with
great satisfaction. The final charge of Jndra
Wylie was undoubtedly bitter disappointment
to the consspirators and their lawyers. It isnow
announced that every effort will be made to
prevent the retrial from coming into conrt with
Judge Wylie on the bench. It win be urged
that the defendants cannot have fair trial he
fore this incorruptible and honest magistrates
There are no means of knowing what snbtletiea.
OF the law may be invoked to facilitate the es-
cape of the conspirators but the whole country
would note with indignation any successful at
tempt to rid the District court Of judge whose
judicial course Is above suspicion and arains1
whom no railing accusation can ever s.
brought 49,