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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26

The rapid growth of cities is by no
means confined to the west. The New
Haven directory shows an increase of
1874 names over last years issue, indi-
eating a growth of at least 5000 in pop
ulation. When it is considered that
New Haven contained but about 63 900
inhabitants only three years ago, the
ratio of growth will be seen to be re-
markable: but it suggests the suspicion
that at least one of the old, efete cities
of the East, have learned the Western
directors trick of reproductions and
ceased to depend upon the natural
methods of increasing population. The
new way answers some purposes, but it
very apt to be disappointing when the
census man comes round to count noses.
Directory figures are often multiplied.
ton of noses.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26

The failure of Orange Judd, the we'll
known former publisher and owner of
the American Agriculturist is traced d.
rectly to an excess of generosity. He is
seriously i'll and almost penniless at his
home in Florida, N. Y. Mr.. Judd is WE'LL
known for his liberal gifts to churches,
Sunday schools and charitable enter
prises of every kind. When he retired
from the publishing business his wealth
was still considerable, but unlucky in
vestments in real estate and railroads,
together with his habit of reckless and
indiscriminate giving, crippled and ul-
timately destro yed his impaired estate.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26
1t is openly charged that nearly all the

1t is openly charged that nearly all the
countries of Europe are sending paupers
and criminals to the United States.
Many of them come through Quebec and
Montreal. At New York, the author
tiles have returned some Irish, and q
few Polish Jews to the ports from which
they sailed, but we are told that there
is no law to prevent the British and
other governments from using Canada
as back door for emptying their scum
upon this country. II we have no laws
to prevent the preparation of such out
RACES then it is quite time that the mat
ter received legislative attention at the
hands Of congress. Until congress meets
the law Of necessity and self preserva-
ton should govern, and If paupers and
other improper persons find their way
.here through Ganada they should be
g ken to the border md stssted back.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26

The advocates of high taxes claim that
the people have not received any bene-
fit from the reductions of the internal
revenue. AS the law did not 60 into ef-
feet until July it is too soon to note the
effect. In the long run the public will
get the benefit of the reduction, and the
effect would be sooner felt if the reduc-
ton had not been so insignificant.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26
THE LITTLE KIS6ER.

Y Jamie is . funny boy!
8 Tho 50 many friends has he,
Yet he says ''There is no love =,
Like mammals dear love for me!'
In the morning when he wakes,
Glad his face and bright his eyes;
"Now the night has gone at last.
Kiss me, mamma dear!" he cries.
When the hour for school has come,
Jamie leaves his merry play;
"I'll be go cd, mamma, don't fear,
Kiss me please to help the day."
When from school my wee boy comes
!: With his heart all full of glee,-
''Kiss me, mamma, cause you know
Twas good all day?" says he.
When the evening shadows fall,
Ere have closed his eyes so bright,
Sleepily my jamie says,
kiss me; mamma, for good night?'
May Brine in Good Cheer.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26

A war on American lard has been be-
gun by the North German Gazette, Off
cial organ of Kaiser Wilhelm's govern
znent. The Gazette details with disgust
ing accuracy the manifold adulterations
to which our lard is subjected. Not one
of the list is omitted-stearlne, tallow,
cottonseed oil, water, and fat from dead
hogs are all instanced as entering into
the composition of American lard. It is
quite possible that the Gazette's crusade
may be successful. The rapid diffusion
of information in these days operates
powerfully against the dishonest lard
manufacturer. Unable to keep secret
his nefarious practice, he will be COM
PEELED to export pure goods or none at
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26
THE NEWS IN BRIEF,
q0ss1PFROM WASHINGTON.

The president is reported to have Isaid
that he intended to have good time in
the Yellowstone: IT have" said he, chad
enough of what is called society in the win
ter in Washington. I WANT to get 100
miles away from the nearest politician,
where I can take rest in my own way and
be relieved from the social and political
pressure that is so hard to avoid. shall
rough it Just as the rest do, live and sleep
in the open air, wear out my old hunting
suit, and for the first time in my life become
a savage. Such trip will be worth more
to me in instruction and health than twenty
seasons at Saratoga or Newport would be-"
Secretary Teller has reattirmed the decis-
ion of Secretary schurz against the validity
of the claim made by the state of Califor-
MIA and company chartered by the state
to several hundred acres of land lying WITH
in the limits of San francisco. Great ef-
forts have been made to secure decision
favorable to the state.
A telegram was received by the depart
ment of state, recently from Campbell,
United States consul at Monterey, dated at
Laredo, Tex, confirming the press report of
the assault upon Shaw while acting eonsul
at MOntereV,
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26

The fact that capitalists are protesting
against the calling in of government
bonds indicates that they view the dis
appearance of that species of securities
with aversion. But the process must 90
on until the payable bonds are exhausted
unless some means is adopted to lessen
the flow of currency into the treasury.
1t csn not remain locked up there to an
indefinite extent. 1t should not be al
lowed to gather there to an amount
greater than is required for an econ
omical administration of the government
from year to year, and a gradual reduc-
ton of the debt. All beyond these re-
quirements afford continual incentive
to extravaganza and jobbery.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26
The Failures Of a Week.

Bradstreet's Journal furnish es the follow
ing: There were 1852 failures in the Uni
ted States, reported to Bradstreet's during
the week ending the Goth; twenty-five more
than the preceding week; thirty .one more
than the corresponding week OF 1882; eigh-
ty more than the same week of 1881. The
principal failures were E. W. Holbrook,
commission dry goods, New York and Bos-
ton, the Manchester Iron and Steel COM
pany OF New York and Pittsburgh; J. W.
Morrill, & Co., wholesale saddlery, Louis
vile, KY; W. G. Wing, saw mill at
Wing elton, Mich. In the principal trades
the failures were as follows: General ira
ders Grocers 20; Liquors IL: Clothing 9;
Manufacturers 7. Dry goods 6; Hardware 6;
Hotels and restaurants 6: Jewelry 6.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26

The Supreme Court of the United
States recently decided point of con-
siderable interest both to patentees and
to those who are liable to be charged
with infringing patents. It is, substan-
TALLY, that while the law authorizes a re-
issue of a patent to enable a patentee to
contract his claim and to correct any er-
rors, it does not empower him to expand
his claim. He can make his description
m orecomprehensive, so that his inven-
ton will be more clearly understood.
But he cannot broaden his claim under
the pretext of making his right clear II,
unless al actual mistake. has been com.
mitted. As there have been several
not able engagements of patents by q
surrender and reissue, notably in the
patents of sowing machines, reapers
and other Inventions. the decision of
the Supreme Court is likely to touch q
great many interests.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26

Lord Dufferin cheers the Canadians
from London banquet with the proph-
ecy that at the end of the next century
they will number 4O,O00,0OO. This
prophecy is at long range but still may
be fulfilled. Lord Dufferin, while gov
ernor-general of Canada, visited all por-
tions of the vast territory embraced in
the Dominion, and is amply qualified to
express an intelligent opinion. 1t is an
interesting scheme for speculation, at
at any rate, but what will be the popu-
lation of the United States at the end of
the next century is still more interest,"
ing. 1t is probable that the population
or the two sections will show the same
disparity as at present, if not greater-if
the Dominion shall exist at that time, of
which there is reason to doubt.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26
After the The Czarina
Takes a hand.

At last the much dreaded but highly
necessary ceremony is over. The sol.
diery have discharged their musketry,
the detectives their duty, the Gar has
been safely crowned, and Moscow is at
rest. The Nihilists have packed up
their dynamite and moved to st. Peters
burg, and the Gar and Czarina, in the
retireme mt Of their royal iron-clad bed
chamber, have been engaged in de-
lightfully peaceful discussion of the
grand event in which they have been
the central figures.
"And now, DEAR" said the Czarina.
yawning, and kicking off gold-mounted
slipper, don't you think you had better
take off your things?'
"Na-a-w, DON'T" and the Gar tilted
lis crown little further on to his ear,
and staggered around the room. flirting
he tail Of his coronation robe in par.
ticularly aggravating manner.
Don't he fool. Aleck," snapped the
Czarina.
II tell you I amt going to take this
crown off, nor l amt going to take this
robe of, neither, until l get ready. Pm
the car of all the Russias, am, and if
l. WALTZ ~ ~ " U0u WILL CIcu1 Ou Cdu
do it, and don't you forget it,"
This outburst of independence COM
pletely dumbfounded the Czarina, and
she had not word to say as she con-
tinued to divest herself of several mil
lion dollars worth of jewels and expen-
sive and highly perfumed clothes, but
there was an ominous glitter in her eve
that betokened anything but submis-
sion.
II want you to understand that. You,
yes you'll" continued the car, a little
frightened at his own boldness and
dazed by his wife's nnaccountable 81
lence. Then, observing no sign of. re-
volt, he added: 1--WE been so bothered
about business here of late that I've
allowed you to do pretty much as you
pleased, but now that got this crowu-
ing affair off my mind propose to run
this establishment on new and i'm
proved plan," and the car wheeled
around in front of pier-glass and viewed
himself with ecclesiastical snirk.
By this time the Czarina had got down
to her fighting clothes, and she sudden
ly confronted the car with look that
Alexander had learned to respect, and
which startled him to such an extent
that his highly priced crown toppled off
an "Y t allowed 1 m eeq, e , poino Il
run this establishments" shrieked the
Czarina. -
"Come out of that robe, do you hear?"
The Gar of all the Russias hastily dis
robed, s:s,,,.s .,.. e. 80. @
"LeaTe that crown alonep she yelled
as the trembling man attempted to
crawl under the bed. -. ~, x a.
II was only going to get it tor you,"
said the wretched monarch.
"Never you mind about getting it for
me; you 60 to bed and I'll tend to the
crown"
Needless to say that Alexander the
Third retired Immediately and before
the Czarina was through with him that
night he would have battered his King
dom cheerfully for quiet corner in one
of his own Siberian mines; the terrors
of dynamite were double-d discounted.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26
SATURDAYS CYCLONE.

The Storm Passed Through SeVerAA
Counties in minnesota, Dakota and
Observation-Disclosures to Life and
Property from Huron, OAK, Near
lyto the Mississippi River.
WIDESPREAD DISASTER.
The hurricane on Saturday morning seems
to have originated in the vicinity of Hitch
cock, on the northern boundry of Beadle
county, OAK, reaching from that point
north as far as Red6eld. Numerous build
iDgs were torn down and several persons
wounded, some fatally. Passing east the
storm is next heard of in Codington county,
where much damage was done, particularly
to the crops. So far a. can be heard from
the dispatches, it was next learned of at
Sleepy Eye, Brown county, where it was
accompanied with terrific hail. From
there it went to New Ulm, and
crossing the Minnesota river, passed on
through Nicollet county to st. Peter, lay
ing waste the crops in its course. From St.
Peter it seems to have followed the general
course IF the Winona G. st. Peter road
through Kasota, GAINESVILLE, Waseca, Meri-
dan, Owatonna, Dodge Center, and Mantor-
vile to Rochester, where it made a sharp
turn to the northeast to the village of Ell
gin, Wabasha county, which it almost COM
pletely demolished. Beyond this point the
fierce of the storm seems to have
been broken, little damage be-
ing reported from tn. eastward.
The list of casualties is long one, and
the damage to property is very large. Thus
far eight are reported killed and about, sixty
more or less seriously injured. The blow
ing of a passenger train from the track near
Owatonna resulted in the injury of some
forty people. The town of Elgin suffered
most severely, being almost completely
wiped out, and several being killed. A
complete account of this disaster, however.
is unattainable owing to the telegraphic
trouble and the fact that the town is some
distance from the railroad. The loss to
property cannot as yet be estimated, but is
very great.
Dodge county, was the scene of disaster
aud general wreck, both to buildings and
the crops. Owatonna and Waseca are also
heavy sufferers, the buildings on the State
fair grounds at the former place being en-
tirely destroyed. As yet returns are SO in
complete that no estimate is attempted OF
the loss either to the crops or to other pro-
perty, but as the path of the storm was
through a productive agricultural country,
the aggregate amount will undoubtedly be
very large.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26

The total amount of The deficit of Dunn
the defaulting treasurer OF Wantonwan
county is $6,455,s4. His bondsmen have
offered to make settlement on the basis of
fifty cents on the dollar, and If this PROPOSE
ton is not accepted they will likely contest
the matter. e. Il e. y
y Some time ago Mrs. Kruger charged STAN
ley Addison Of Marshall with inlecent as
5sault. He was tried and found not guilty.
51t 10 now sid the Krugers had put up Il o
ckmailing scheme on him. 100 ss {
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26

A.fire at the new chemical works, just
completed, at Newberry, Mich, destroyed
the retort building and saw mill. Loss
$125, 600, partly insured.
James Hupter sheriff of Jasper county,
Iowa, died OF cdAcer,
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26

Edward Irving the renounced English
actor will soon he in America on q star.
ring trip. He has enjoyed whi1lwind
of popularity in England but intelligent
Americans who have witnessed his act
ing believe that he will not be we'll liked
in this country
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26

Mrs. Carlisle, wife of the Kentucky
Congressman is taller than her husband,
with reddish complexion and Scotch
Irish type of features. Her manner, is
.dianiaea. !.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26
Death ofthe Mayor of Duluth.

Col. J. B. Culver, mayor OF the city. died
suddenly on the 10th at Buffalo, N. Y, OF
heart disease, while being shaved. He was
on his way from New York city, where he
went two weeks ago 10 consult a physician
regarding his health, accompanied by Mrs,
Culver. On the 18th he wrote a letter to
his family from New York, saying he had
sufficiently recovered to return home
and would leave for Buffalo on the 10Th,
where he would take the steamer China for
Duluth: He leaves family of four dsugh-
tiers and two sons. His death was q great
surprise and Universally regretted, as he
was much esteemed.
Col. Culver was horn in Delaware in 1880
and came West when q very young man,
locating at Prairie du Chen, Wis, in mer-
camille business. While resident there he
married Miss Sarah v. Woodman daughter
OF David Woodman, who survives HIM.
He went from there to St. Paul: thence to
Superior, in which places he lived for a
short time. He was one of the earliest
settlers in Duluth, going there in 1855 as an
Indian trader, vi there were but three
families in toy breaking out of
s the wsr ne ne army and was in
s feeptS ;, se 2oael Of the Thir;
r! snd 9! st = mayo. ssaye 81
:, s''; ;::'.| = ~ I;'; ::
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26

In the little village of Harrison, Mich,
there is q little drug store on the Eu-
ropean plan-one small case of patent
medicines four barrels Of whisky.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26
The Great Telegraph Strike

Last March meeting was held at Chicago
Of representatives of several thousand oper-
ators of the Western Union telegraph lines,
at which request was made for shortening
the hours of labor from nine to eight
hours, and for advance in wages. The
officers of the Western Union declined
to accede to the request and general strike
was determined upon. At given signal
Thursday noon, several thousand opera
tors, all over the country, left their instru-
ments. The immediate fleets of the move
ment are not go palpable as might have
been expected. The strike extended only to
the employees Of the Western Union CON-
pany, and does not effect the railroads nor
the larger newspapers, which have their
own wires and employ their own operators.
In New York, Frank Phillips, of the
cable department, by preconcerted agree
ment jumped on an operating table and
blew shril), loud blast upon large ivory
viii tie. Nearly 500 operators i'll the room,
with the exception of a comparatively few,
jumped to their feet simultaneously, ane
mounting chairs and tables, gave three deaf
ening hurrahs that were heard for blocks.
The grabbing of hats, coats and walking
sticks was next in order, and 400 operators,
in dignifed squads and patches filed down
the steps.
The effect of the strike on the exchanges
was electric. Within five minutes all the
offices in the vicinity of the cotton, pro-
duce, petroleum, stock, and metal exchanges
were thronged with persons, vainly trying to
transmit me sages. The messages were taken
till the operators rose from their places.
The signal was given by the chief operator
III each Office, who used the sounding
board. In each case he led the operators
out of the Office. When the men left the
man in charge of the office an
nounced that no messages would
be received. ~. Similar scenes
were witnessed in all the larger Offices of
the country. Immediately before the strike
arumor was sent all over the country that
Gen. Grant had dropped dead in Wall
street and as no contradiction came Tor
some time, this was considered as the pre-
concerted sigual for the strike, but
such Was not the fact.
1t is said that 10000 operators were en-
gagged in the strike, most of them the most
skilful of this profession. But sufficient
number remain to transmit the most i'm
portant business, and it is probable that
compromise of some sort will soon solve
the difficulty. The railroad lines employ.
ing their own operators were not seriously
affected by the strike.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26

W. s. Woodbridge, proprietor of the Lake
Superior News, and who has figured in the
Mitchell quarrel, announces that he will
begin the publication of daily about Aug.
10, making the fourth daily in Duluth.
The total number of claims for rebate on
manufactured tobacco in the hands of deal.
ers on May 1, under the United States in.
ternal revenue for the First district of Min
nesota are 1913, and amount to $l2,068. It
is anticipated by the officers that these
claims will be paid about the LIST of January
next.
Mr.. Mentzer of Sleepy Eye has been fined
$75 for selling glandlered horses.
At Maple Plain, Hennepi1> county, the
be on fire, The origin of the fire was de-
veloped after the flames had subsidized.
Bul glars had put in their work, blowing off
the door of the safe and causing the COM
plete obstruction of its contents, thereby en-
failing serious loss, They we're rewarded
with about So so. Loss on stock and build
ing about So, 500; insurance, $3.50.
At the recent terra fcourt at LAX e
Benton, the case 'of the state of Minnesota
vs.. Charles W. Andrews and Albert E.
Woodford compromising, of felony, was
dismissed,
Rev. G. Benton, of Faribault has accepted
call from the church of tn Holy Com
munion at st. Peter.
A drug store, blacksmith shop, grocery
store and two residences at Watts ,1
burned. Loss about $4,000.
On Wednesday last Capt. james w. Turn.
| bull, who for some time past had been in
the employ of the Standard Oil company
| in St. Paul died very suddenly and within
twenty.four hours his wife, who for a long
| from heart disease, and they were buried at
| the same time. Both nearly of an age
| sixty six. years. Two soDs survive. Capt
Turnbull and his wife had been residents OF
| st. Paul for several years past and were
highly esteemed by all who knew them.
The Farbault Republican speaks of thu
great storm in Rice county; the track of th'
hailstorm was from quarter to halfs
mile wide. It passed over portions of tn
farms of Messrs A. L. Metcalf, E. Pres
cott and G. W. Sanford within the city linn
its and those of Messrs Mclean, Small
idge, A. Thompson, Lee Thompson, F. A
| cry, A.. Pentz, O. Pentz I. Spear. M
Pickney, Thomas Adams and c. W. San
ford, in Walcott. The farms in the north
wsst corner of Richland were touched anG
crops damaged more or less while ir
Wheeling it was more severe, and left &
track about quarter of mile wide and
two miles long, causing severe damage on
the farms of Messrs. Kielmeyer, Piepho
and others whose names we did not learn
Messrs. A. Thomps on, A. Pentz and G. w
Sanford report that the injury of !their
small grains will amount to one third O.
the crop. Corn is badly riddled, but may
recover.
A fire broke out in Walter Morris stur,
building, located on Division stree, adjoin
ing the Commercial hotel Morristo wn,
aud in short time the building with it,
contents was destroyed.
| Treasurer Dunn got away with S., 455.s4
of Watonwan county funds.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-07-26

Society for Encouraging the Wear.
York shirt makers sign since 1884,