The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13

Ex-senator Sharon of California, was ar
rested recently on a charge of adultery q
he was about to take train for the east
The charge was preferred by Miss Addi'
Hill, we'll known in society circles. Th'
lady claims that contract of marriage wa
drawn up aud agreed to between them; that
in addition, she loaned him 100000, $7s,
900 of which he had repaid her. She placed
the matter in the hands of man named W
NJ. Nelson, of unenviable reputation, with
instructions to claim the balance CT $12,.
600 said to be Aue her, and at the same time
swore out a writ charging Sharon with
adultery. 1t is stated that Sharon drew bis
check for the amount and gave bonds fol
6, 900 to answer the charge. Miss Hill
bases her claim Of marriage and fact o.
been entered into between herself and Shar-
on, holding that in point of law it is equiva-
lent to marriage. having been coDsumated
The affair is openly pronounced mlser:
able case of blackmailing, kept back until
the last moment, when Sharon was leaving
for the east.
/ The following is published as the facts in
regard to James O. Parker, of Williamsport,
Pa, the absconding embezzler. 1t seems
that before absconding he took large
sum of money from his partner, Bentley.
As soon as the latter made up his mind
that Parker had absconded, he started for
Nav York to see if he could ct any trace
at the Hoffman house on Tuesday follow
ing, July %. Bentley is unable to say the
exact amount of Parker's embezzlement,
but fears it will run up to $50, 00O, as new
facts are constantly developing. It is now
thought that Parker carried away With him
over $40 OO3. 1t is understood that young
lady of Williamsport has gone with HIM :,
and it is believed that the couple have
started for Europe.
The retiring board of San Antonio, Tex.
which examined George A. Armes, Tenth
cavalry, has reported that he is unfit TO
active service from nervous debility com.
plicated with an affection of the heart, and
that the disability is incident to the service.
The board recommends that be be placed
on the retired list.
Hanley Foust, twenty-five, with CON-
plete kit of burglar tools and large amount
of stolen goods, has been jailed at Milwau-
dee.
The Chicago & Northwestern road have
opened up for business new line 1875 miles
long, extending from Iroquois, Dak:. to
Hawardeu, Iowa. The stations will be AL.
aster. Beresford, Centreville, Hurley. Par
ker Canistota. Salem, Canova, Villas, Garth
age and ErmOnu. The new route will be
known as the extension of the Dakota Cen
trail railroad. eE@.
Riots continue at Agram between the peo-
pie and the Jews. On the 9TH the military
fred on the mob and arrested many rioters.
The disorders were not suppressed until
two O'Clock in the morning. Great excite
ment prevails.
When last heard from Hon. E. M. Wilson
end family were in Scotland, and Judge
Thomas Wilson ard wife of Winona were
at the judges former home, Belfast, Ireland.
Julius Kruger, a wealthy farmer resid.
log about three miles from Junean, Wis,
on the Beaver Dam road, was on the 9th
inst, assaulted by his hired man. William
Bardell, who struck him with milk stool
on the forehead, inficting serious wounds,
from which be remained unconscious for
several hours. Bardell fled, bnt was cap
tured during the day near Lowell. The
accused claims that2th attack was made in
Delt- defense, KrneYer having struck him
With his hand and spat In his face.
Henry Fill, of Barron, Barron county,
Wisconsin, shot ard killed August Deus, i
German, on the 9th inst. &. &c Is supposed
they quarrealed about rent due Duets.