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Morris tribune., 1883-08-11
THE NEWS.
WASHINGTON NEWS

WASHING ToN IN - W. -
The United States consul at Smyrna has
made a report to the board of health regard
ing the scourge that is devastating Egypt.
He claims that it is not Asiatic cholera at
all, but simply a malignant local distem-
per, caused by the filthy condition OF the
towns and the personal uncleanliness OF the
people. The chief reason for this conclusion
are that the disease is confined almost entire
" to natives, is limited to small territory,
and that its previous course cannot De
traced which would not be the case were II
Asiatic cholera. Should this diagnosis De
the correct one, it would be great relief TO
the nations to the westward, as in that case
there would be little DANCE" ola spread OF
the disease.
Some correspondence has passed between
the civil service commission and the secre-
tary OF the treasury relative to the grade at
which the examinations Tor admission to
the departments shall be placed. Where
the dividing line between the examiner ana
unexamined lines shall be drawn, whether
at $500. 81 900 or 81, 200 is a question that
has not yet been determined, anu there
seems to be division of opinion whether IL
is a question to be determined by the COM
mission or by the heads OF departments.
This matter was referred to the secretary OF
the treasury by the civil service commls-
siopers. but owing to the absence OF the sec
rotary, no reply was made.
About ond. halt of the government works
ON the rivers and harbors have not been
opened on account of the failure of congress
to make river and harbor appropriation.
Contractors have been granted necessary
extensions of time to enable them 10 wait
for other appropriations. Six months rom
now nearly all the works Will nave peeh
suspended, there being money to continue
onlv the most important works. The esti-
mates being submitted will be reduced
about SO er cent before they are reported
to congress.
Under construction OF law, made some
time ago by Secretary Folger, leave of alb
sence of employees of the treasury depart
is limited to thirty days in each calender
year, with pay, except in case OF sickne' s.
1t had heretofore been the custom TO allow
employees fifteen days additional leave, tha'
they might 60 home to vote. Now all ao'
sence from duty ON that account will be de.
Quoted from the thirty days leave allowed
by law.
The following postal changes are sche'
duled: Postmasters new bonds; Wisconsin;
Ash Ridge, Richland county, John ID. Hut
ton, $500. Postotfces Observation-Disclosures;
Canning, Hughes county Lily, CLARK county
Montana; Anaconda, Deer Lodge county
Postoffices observation-disclosures: Corn
wallis, Beadle county; Logan, Minnehaha
county. Wisconsin: Rowley's Bay, Door
county.
The secretary of war has declined to re-
woke the order for trial by court martial OF
Lieut.. W. C. Robertson for duplicating bis
pay accounts, and he will be tried at the
time and place designated.
Cash sales for government lands in 1883
amouated to 81, 564, 449, an increase of more
than 1913 per cent. over those of 1882. Ut
this amount Dakota furnished nearly one
half.
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11

tubers. or divisions of them. may be
planted out as soon as danger from frost
Is over. They will sprout in a few days
if the weather is favorable, and the vines
will be in advance of any that are pro-
duced from seed. The vines will con-
time to grow till they are killed by the
frost. Although the flowers Of the Ma
deira vine are net very beautiful, they
make quite fine appearances when
shown in contrast with the deep-green
leaves, while their fragrance is univer.
sally admired. On account ofthe weight
of the vines, they should have strong
support The tubers should be Dug In
the fall and stored where they VIII not
freeze
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11
sullivan-sIade Smuggling.

The boxing match between John L. Sui
livan of Boston and Herbert A. Slade, the
Maori, came off last Monday evening IN
Madison Square Garden, and resulted in
Slade being knocked OUT in the third
ronnd. Between 10000 and 10000 people
had assembled in the garden. About 10
policeman preserved order ia the garden
and many more officers were outside. The
receipts of the affair are Thought to
DE about $4,000 of which Maori
twas 10 get 40 per cent
After some cautions sparring for few Sec
sonds Sullivan delivered the first blow
lsguarely on SHADES conntenence, following
lit by another Oh the neck, driving him in
b his corner. The men, however, soon
we're at lose quarters, and rapid excha pges
| box place until Break" was called by the
| fierce. They then spared for an opening,
| ibich Sullivan obtained, and he drove the
| Maori, finally knocking him down. Spring.
| Jig up the two again clinched, but the Ma
| oil soon had enough, running to the ropes,
| Sillivan assisting in the movement by d
| havy blow on the back of the head
sht the MoaIi between the ropes and off
th platform head first. The Maori soon
ganed the platform and the three miuutes
expired. While sparring Slade appeared
| "finded," but was all right.
| In the second run Sullivan beat SIade all
apund the ring, knocking him down
twice. Slade at the close had bellows to
mind, utsSullivan was in fine form.
| 10 the third round Sullivan led of
with terrific highlander square in the
fac, which staggered Slade. The two then
ciilched, but Sullivan breaking away again
rated away upon his antagonist, whose re-
| plis were weak. The Moari
wa finally seLt sprawling on the
platform; when he lifted his head blood
waspouring from Lis nostrils. He ap-
peaed dazed and unconscious of his sur.
RON dings. Sullivan stood over him. Ia
spetor Thorne and Capt Williams then
rus led on the platform to stop the fight.
Slae made their interference Unnecessary
he bad enough" He was helped to his
cor er and the gloves removed. Sullivan
disc rded his gloves and shook hands with
Slad. The champion was loudly cheered.
Thetwo men then went to their quarters
and we're soon dressed, and left the garden,
followed by the thousands of people who
witnessed the battle.
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11

The Massachusetts Legislation has ac-
cepted the whitewashing report of the
majority of the Tewksbury Investigating
Committee, and refused to enact further
safeguards against alleged abuses. Each
side fancies it has made campaign capi-
tal-Butler because he has exposed
maladministration, the anti-Butlerites
because they have demonstrated that
there has been no maladministration.
Candid readers of the testimony on both
sides generally agree that both went too
far-that Butler exaggerated and the
opposition whitewashed bad precedents,
to say the least.
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11

The completion of the Northern Paci-
fic is to be marked by series of grand
gunketing excursions by notable people
whose good will is desired by the road.
The most important of these excursions
is train of forty palace and dining cars
in four sections, each drawn by two To-
cemotives, and stocked with provisions,
etc., which will be consumed in dining
cars. The whole affair will take a month,
as the excursionists may visit Olympia
and Portland
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11
The Extensive Dakota Land swindler.

Mitchell, OAK, specal:-Special Agent
Janes of the interior departure returned
frou Castalia, Charles Mix county, this
moning, where he has worked mp Ole OF
the most open. faced swindles for II single
opeiator yet perpetuated in this or the
Ya!kton land district. One Sanford Nc.
Gilhis came from Indiana last spring, and
accepted partnership with swind & Long
of Kimball. Soon thereafter his interest
with the firm was discontinued, and Nc.
Ginis began fraudulent land proceedings.
THIS far, Mr.. James stated, McGinnis had,
to lis absolute knowledge, with CORRIDOR
All ,e evidence, forged several affi-
davis, one with the name of William An
dreRs. He also forged three declaratory
statements, which have been fonnd in the
Yalkton land Office. McGinnis was al
resttd recently by the United States Mar
sha Nelson, and while en- route tor this city
on ibe midnight train be slipped the officer
jumped from the coach and disappeared
into the darkness. he train stopped and
the officers started in pursuit. They were
on the train all night, and are still hunt
ing. 1t is said McGinnis has swindled
many innocent people and received many
hundreds OF dollars.
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11

ing of the 9Th, is On trip around the world.
He will visit his aged parenss in Virginia,
call upon his old friends in Cincinnati, ana
sail from San Francisco for Australia on
the 25th.
The Hon. Mark A.. Blanford OF Column
bus, Ga has been elected to the supreme
court OF that state, to succeed Martin j..
Crawford, deceased.
Clara Louisa Kellogg sails home from
Europe on the 18th. Her farewell tour in
the United States will begin IN sep
TENDER.
Mrs. Mary w. Blodgett, aged eighty-two
wears, widely known during the late war as
a nurse in many hospitals, died in Chicago
Hanlan and Plaisted were the winners al
Minnetonka. it being the formers ninth
consecutive victory for the season.
Ex.Gov. A. b. Cornell of New York is
willing to he candidate for United States
senator.
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11
TIE RAILROADS.

The roadbed of the Fargo & St. Louis
railway has been graded from Faro to
Wahpeton, twenty-five miles, and the work
is being rushed forward at the rate of from
three to four miles day south along the
Bots de Scout, which will be crossed some
fifteen or twenty miles below Wahpeton.
From Fargo to Ortonville, Minnesota, the
line will be built and equipped this season.
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11

The following named gentlemen were ap
pointed members OF the state board of
equalization by Gov. Hubbard Tuesday:
Second district-William Dawson. st. Psul,
reappointed; Fourth district-Daniel Basset
Minneapolis, reappointed; Sixth district
J. P. Durfee, WorthingtoD; Eighth district
Henry Poehler, Henderson, reappoipted
Tenth district-J. M. Nicely, Houston, reap
pointed; Twelfth distri IA. N. Johnson
Benson,
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11
Radiance of Ants,

A correspondent of the New York
Times says: 'There is one way, and on
ly one, of Kidding the house, closets,
cake pals, sugar barrels, c., ofred ants
or black, big or little, When you find
them OH your premises get ready tea
kettles of boiling wa4er-plenty of it.
Go out of doors, look carefully ali over
the paths and walks, il in the country;
if in the city look over the tagging in
the reas, both front and back. Scald
every little hole you see with mold of
little pellets around it; it is the home Of
the ant. On !. sunny day those pellets
are brought ont of the nest TO dry.
When the weather is damp or soon will
be, you will see nothing bnt little holes
in the ground. The ants are at home
Scald them. If your cellar is not &C.
mented, hunt the pests there; very like
iy you will find lots Of them. When the
work here recommended has been done,
clean out your closets, sugar pals, every
thing in the closets; rub fine salt on the
shelves, lay clean yellow paper on them,
and put back the dishes. In the cracks
of the floor and around the surface of
said closets should be placed ground red
pepper When they again make raid,
as they may in few months, give them
a second scalding."
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11
DrlnKs TOR Haying aud Harvesting

Nothing is better for those who work
in the hay and harvest field than the old
fashioned "Switchell." This lis water
sweetened with molasses, to which are
added vinegar and ground ginger. We
do not know of any definite proportions,
as the ingredients are usually mixed
according to taste" 1t is a most re-
freshing draught, and ifcooled by adding
a moderate quantity of ice, the ginger
prevents any unpleasant effects. An
other capital drink for workmen in the
field is "tea punch" Make strong tea,
Sweeten it, and then squeeze into it the
juice of one or more lemons. This may
also be cooled bv adding ice in moderate
quantities, and those who like tea at all,
will prefer it to any other harvest drink.
strong coffee, with sugar and milk,
placed on ice until we'll cooled is an ex-
cellent drink for the field.
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11

Major Mackenzie, OF the Corps OF En-
giueers, reports in favor of continuing
the work on the Des Moines Rapids,
where S4,372, 1924 las already been
expended. The Keokuk bridge is pro-
nounced source of danger to desceRd'
ing steamers.
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11
Raspberry Vinegar.

The following receipt for making this
delicious syrup for summer drinking IS
the best I have ever tried, and ] think
such of your readers, Mr.. Editor, who
use other methods will after trial in
dorse what say:-Put three pounds of
very fine ripe raspberries in bowl
bruise them well, and pour upon them
quart of the best cider vine....sr; next day
strain the liquor on pound of fresh
ripe raspberries. bruise Them. also, and
the following day do the same, but do
not squeeze the fruit or il will make it
ferment, only drain the liquor as dry as
you can from it. The last time pass il
through canvas bag previously wet
with the vinegar to-prevent waste. Put
the Juice into stone.sjar. with pound
of sugar to every pint of juice; the sugar
must be broken into Jumps; stir it, and
when melted put the jars into pan of
water; let it simmer little and then
skim it; when cold bottle it, 1t will he
fine and thick when col !, and most ex-
cellent syrup for making wholesome
neutrality-suspicious. of Germantown
Telegraph.
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11
Some Ornamental Vines.


Few farmers wives have the time to
devote to the culture of very delicate
Towering plants, which require as much
nursing as sickly infants. Neither have
they the means to purchase the rare ex-
otics which florists are fond of introduce
ing. Fortunately for them, garden or
yard may be rendered very beautiful
by plants that are as hardy as most field
crops, and whose seed may generally be
procured without expense. The most
fragrant and one of the most beautiful
of all our towering plants is the sweet
pea, and it is as easily grown as The
common garden or field pea. With
proper attention it will yield success
ion of blossoms from early summer to
late in October. The seed should be
planted at least three inches deep, so
that the plants may resist the
effects of drought. The vines show to
the best advantage when trained
to cords fastened to wooden supports
They look well. however, running on
ordinary "pea-sticks." For making bon-
DUETS or for filling vases there is nothing
prettier. Cultivation has proudced an
almost endless variety to the color OF
these flowers. The vines may be made
to weld a succession of blossoms by cut
ting off most of the seed pods in the
evening after the flowers open. nthese
are left to manure the productiveness OF
the vines will be impaired.
Old fashioned as it is, the morning
glory continues to hold its place among
our flowers as thing of beauty" Is
is true that single blossom endures but
few hours at most, but one vine will
produce more than one hundred flowers
in the course of season. The morning
glory may be employed TO most excel
lent advantage for covering dilapidated
buildings and unattractive fences.
Trained to Irvine around the trunks OF
old trees it presents very
fine appearance. The common
cypress vine is very beautiful,
and NAV be planted and twined like the
morning Tory. For covering lattice
work and partial shading windows and
porches it is very appropriate. The
blossoms, though small, are exceeding
ly beautiful, while the leaves are vely
finely cut and colored. The seed should
be soaked in warm water before plant
ing, and should not be covered very
deep.
The Madeira vine possesses some adj
yantages over the vines Before men,
tuned. Il is propagated from tnbers.
the same as sweet potatoes. These
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11

The lone-taIked-of location of the great
hstel-to secure the site for which St. Paul
enterprise contributed $270, 600 as bonus
for $3.50, 900 superstructure-has at last
been determined and there IS now no OBJ
stacle in the way of immediate work upon
the foundation 1t is to be completed in
two years, the site selected is the tract
bounded by $50 feet on Seventh street on
the north, 800 feet on Robert street on the
west. and $50 feet on Sixth street on the
south, or the magnificent total of 500 feet
frontage on three of the best business streets
in the city, and at point midway between
tie state capitol, the postoftice and custom
house district on the west, and the union
depot and the wholesale district on the
east; and the river and levee interests on
the south. and the tend of business north
toward the great terminal grounds of the
Northern Pacific; in fact, the most central
location that could possibly have been Sc
lected.
The Canard steamship company have
contracted with Messrs. John Elder Co.,
of Glasgow for the bailding of two steamers
of power and size superior to anything that
has vet been devised for the Atlantic. The
ships are to be 5000 tons burden and 5000
horsepower.
The militia of Kentucky has been ordered
to assemble at Frankfort, Sept. 5. to partic-
ipate in the Inauguration of Proctor Knott
The election, at which it is to be decided
whether Mr.. Knott is to be the next govern
Or takes place this week.
The st. Paul chamber OF commerce has
purchased for s25, 600 a fifty foot lot, cor
ner of Sixth and Robert streets and will
erect 100000 edifice. 1t is diagonally
opposite the new hotel site.
The Lancaster, Pa, watch factory, EN-
ploying $50 hands, has closed its doors. TIL
factory was not the largest, but one of the
best supplied in the country, and the failure
is due to dnll market.
The storm in Lancaster county, Pa, re-
Gently, destroyed 5000, 900 worth of tobacco,
which was partially insured.
The Union Base Ball ASSOCIATE on of Chi
cago has gone to pieces.
johnson, the big Milwaukee PAGER, has
been sold for $4,000
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11

Rev. Mr.. johnson, who has had pastoral
charge OF the Episcopal church at Madelia
for some time past, preached his farewell
sermon on the 20 tn inst He will remove
with his family to Missouri. No appoint
ment has yet been made to fill the vacancy.
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11

Sixteen car loads of oranges left Los
Angeles. CAL, lately In single day
They numbered LIPS 900.
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11

the track and was ran over by several trains
before being noticed and the body badly
cut mp. His name is not known at present
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11
MINNEsOTA's GRAIN CROPS.
Official Report of Mr.. Young of the
State Emigration Bureau to the De.
paPtment or Agriculture,

The Minnesota State statistical agent of the
United States agricultural department. in his
report for Aug. l, gives the condition of the
crops of this State as follows:
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11

Whitney. Wisewell q Tull will build a
$4,000 bushel elevator in Wadena.
Morris tribune., 1883-08-11
PERSON AL GOSSIP.

Rnfus Hat chs Yellowstone park excur-
sion party will commence their western trip
on the 10th. The entire party will aggregate
about fifty persons. They will stop at
points of interest on their way west, and
will stop in st. Paul and Minneapolis,
where visits will be paid to the large -four
mills. Twelve more Englishmen are on
their way here 10 join their party, among
them being Mr.. Lesage, the manager of the
Londonux Daily Telegraphux and George
w. Matthews and f. H. Schnrz of Germany.
For some time it has been known in St.
Paul to few that Mr.. ]. ]. Hill, president
of the Manitoba railway, contemplated the
pdrchase of the White Bear township farm
of G. D. Gilfillan. 1t may be stated that
the farm, which is more than 5000 acres in
extent and touches upon the township of
Moundsview, was bought for $4,000, and
will be made one of the most notable coun-
try seats in the west. Mr.. Hill intends to
remove most of his famous blooded stock
from his Hen nepin county farm to his new
purchase, and before doing 30 to make
many costly and noteworthy Improvements.
He has an admirable field OF work in, since
the farm includes "lakss, rills, ravines, and
hillsides 6ne," with more than one eligible
site for the immortal home to be erected
The owner is great believer in and lover
of Polled Angus cattle, and unless present
intention changes, some of the most costly
and long pedigreed representatives of that
highland stock will be domiciled at the
Ramsey county country place.
Mrs. Henderson, the widow of A. K.
Henderson of Erie, Pa, who. under the
influence OF spiritualism, bequeathed large
sum OF money for charitable purposes in
Newcastle and Cleveland, has taken out let-
tiers OF administration. Mrs. Henderson, by
virtue ofthe letters granted, takes possession
OF $3.50, 900 now in the bank. It is said that
the Ohio executors will not attempt to pro-
bate the spirit mediums will in Erie.
The family of Mr.. Markham of Winona,
who have been so deeply afflicted by the
loss oil two children last week, from infiam-
matory dysentery, are suffering deeper grief
by the death on the Bird inst, of Jennie
"; aged six years, making three deaths
within week. The father and the only
surviving child, little boy are both sick
with the same complaint.
Stem q Trough, proprictors OF the Orch
ard Touring mills at Pottsville, Pa, have
failed. Liabilities, $4,000; sSsets, $4,000.
No cause is assigned for the failure. The
mills were among the oldest, and the firm
was considered one of the most substantial
IN the city.
Monoure de Conway Esq, who arrived
IN New York on the Arizona on the eyen-
New-York tribune., 1883-06-19
MovEMENTs OF STARS.

Lawrence Barrett appears this week III
Cbevsnne Leadyile Pueblo, and Colorado Springs and
thus closes his Jefferson is absent Oh
s,hjnr excursion in Canada. ......Edwin Booth has
declined public reception account of illness In bis
family Mrs Langtry has ended her season.-earnng
large profit In money and making good professional
nroyress Next autumn she will the American
ed again. and for this purpose she has me-
play by Mr. Stephenson, the adaptor OF diplomacy
which simultaneously will be brought out In London
Locke Richardson is at Brantford, Canada lie
will omen the Course at Association Hail. III this CITY, on
November 23 aud engaged to give series OF Iecitas
before the Peabody Institute at Baltimore In January
next
The news from John Mccullough is everything that MS
bsst friends could WISH He has been living with his friend
John B. Carson at Quincy, Illinois, since the 7th OF
Nav and rest and care have restored him to his usual
strengh and good spirits He takes twenty drive
every day and has explored all the farms in the pegn-
borbooa and made friends with the farmers ana Is
cheerful hopeful and resolute. There is no ground
whatever for the sensation reports which have been cir
culated respecting him. Nine Modjeska ended her
season on Saturday Denver She will pass the summer
I'm California Nine Janauschek Is acting in san
Francisco Charles Wyndhaln will be seen, this week,
in Oakland San Jose, Stockton, and Sacramento On
June 20 he appears at Salt Lake July at Denver
- K Emmett performs, this week in Worcester,
Springfield Hartford. andNewH Haven ..--..John Ray
nond has gone EurOpe...-..Miss Rose Cogalan has
gone TO San Francisco TO iu "Ihe silver KING .
Mr. Bouccaut will make professional tour or tbe large
cities Henry Irving has selected for MS re pertory
while in America, Maitias, ChaTies me First, Hamlet
Shyock Bcnedick Dorcouri, LOUIS 2Ii Eugene Ard"''
and LeSitrgses and DubOSc In The Lyons Mail"