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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16

Mrs. "Oofty Gooft," otherwise known as
Mrs. Mary D. Phillips the wife of Gus Phillips
the actor, was tried for forgery in New York
and acquitted
Gen. John B. Murray, prominent official Of
Decoration day, died from an apoplectic stroke,
at Seneca Falls, n Y, Wednesday.
The fact became known in Chicago that Sam
uel E. Thrall, son of the general passenger
agent of the Northwestern road, was last month
secretly married to Miss Julia Robbins of Ken,
wood, and caused a great sensation. A recon,
Citation with the irate parent of the groom has
not yet been arranged.
Bishop Whipple of Minnesota sailed for
Europe Sept 20, and will not return until
spring Prof. Dobbin, rector of Shattuck
school, says the Huntington bequest is bona
fide, as far as Mrs. Huntington is concerned,
but as she had but life interest in the prop
erty it only remains for the daughter, Miss
Clarinda Shumway, to sanction the bequest
Cards have been issued for a double wedding
to take place at Nashotah chapel, near Mlwau-
kee, Oct 16 Mr.. Jackson Kemper of Milwau-
kee, grandson of the late Bishop Kemper, will
be married to Miss Helen E. Knox of Milwau-
kee, and the Rev. James Slidell of Hudson, Wis,
will be married at the same time to Sarah P.
Kemper, eldest daughter of the late Bishop
Kemper and sister Of the groom IN the other
marriage.
Dominick Mines, q wealthy landowner Of
Wayne county, Pa, offered tenant named
Obert farm for his daughters hand in mar
rage. The proposition was eagerly accepted,
and Oct was set by the fond father for the
exchange of the articles. The daughter was
told of the arrangement Sept 80, and after
tearing her wedding dress into shreds walked
to Scranton, where she has friends. The we'd
ding is 'on."
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16
A Heavy Land Owner.

Columbia, s. c., Special: Franz
Bussebaum of Hamburg. Germany, who
cannot speak English as yet, arrived
here recently, representing an associa-
ton of wealthy Germans, of which he
is member, formed to purchase lands
in this state. An advance agent in the
business had preceded him, and when
he arrived in Oconee county and laid
claim to 1874 900 acres of land, which had
been purchased from the heirs of the
holders of the original grant. dating
back to 1890, it created great excite
ment among the $500 families who>
have been in undisputed possession OF
tracts of the land for many years.
Preparations were made for almost in
terminable litigation before surrender
ing to the German claimant. On Tues
day, however, Mr.. Bussebaum COM
pleted the purchase of the 134 900 acres,
embracing the corner of the state
bounded by North Carolina and Geor-
gia. The German purchaser does not
propose to harrass the occupants of the
land, but will give them good title to
small tracts on easy terms. He pro-
poses to bring over families of Germans
to settle the unoccupied portion of the
huge tract he has purchased, and will
at once have it broken up and prepared
for farming according to the methods
pursued in Germany. The immigrants
will be brought over in small parties at
time, and Mr.. Bussebaum proposes
to settle from two thousand to
three thousand persons on the immense
tract in the next two years. He is a
practical business man, with means be-
hind him, and knows exactly what he
is doing. That portion of this state is
already largely occupied by German
families,
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16


Postmasters Commissioned Samuel Enis,
Berlin, Mimi. Nelson O. Plat, Meehan, Wis.
Prof Newcomb, of the Washington naval OBJ
servatory, has been elected professor of mathe-
MATES and astronomy in the Johns Hopkins
university.
A civil service examination Of applicants for
service in the departments In Washington will
be held in Chicago Oct 80 Applicants for the
examination must be sent to the civil service
commission, Washington. A similar examina-
ton is proposed for St Louis Oct 81. Apph-
cants for special examination for patent Office
will be examined at the same time.
Postoffices Established-Dakota, Prattville,
Newlin county; Iowa, Hartwick, Poweishiek
county; Wisconsin, Lincoln Center, Polk coun-
ty Postofice Name Changed-Dakota, Kensing-
ton, Walsh county, to Pork River. Postoffices
scontnued-Dakota Artichoke, Potter coun-
ty, mail to Davidson; Shelby, Brown county,
mail to Columbia; Twin Lake, Miner county,
mail to Woonsocket
Judge Smell has rendered . decision in the
civil rights case of Emanuel Hewlett (colore1
against John Fowler, purser Of the Potomac
river steamer Jane Moseley This was q suit
brought under the criminal clause Of the civil
rights act for an alleged refusal to sell the
plaintiff supper ticket on apassenger steamer
plying between Norfolk and Washington.
Judge Smell, in his decision, said; ''The bur-
den of proof is on the government to show that
Hewlett was refused ticket on account of his
color, race, etc The law has been declared un-
constitutional SO far as states are concerned,
but as being in full force in the District Of Col
umbia. If the charge was proven that the COM
plainant was refused q ticket in the District of
Columbia, should have no hesitation in Civ
ing judgment against the defendant; but in this
case the government has not maintained the
issue, and the defendant is discharged"
The director of the mint estimates the amount
of gold and silver coin in the United States on
the list Of October at $S15, 100000 Of this
$55s, 100000 was gold, siSa, 900 standard
silver dollars and $75 600 GOO subsidiary silver;
gain from the LIST of October, 1885, of $685.
0O0,0OO $1S,OO0,OOo being gold coin and $222,
600, 600 silver. In addition to coin in circula-
Offices held bullion for coinage amounting TO
gold, $53, 00O 0OO, and silver S. 600 600, making
the total amount of United States coin and
bullion available for coinage in the country,
LIST of October, $S73, 0OO, coo, of which $780,
OK, 900 is gold and SOS, 0OO, 600 silver. The
amount of gold coin outside the treasury was
about 81, 500, 600 less than on the LIST of Octo-
Der, 1883, while the amount in the treasury
was $20, 0U0 600 more The amount of silver
in the banks and general circulation is about
IS, COO 0Ov less than in 1888, and the amount in
the treasury about $31, 100000 more. The
amount outstanding of gold and silver certif-
Gates is nearly $40, 600, 600 more than on the
LIST Of October, 1855.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16

From the first outbreak of cholera in
Naples there has been what in this
country would be called revival of re-
igion. The churches have been thronged
and prayers have been made incessant-
ly. When the scourge subsidies. as it
will in due time, many will congratulate
themselves that it was in response to
their prayers, rather than to natural
causes-and herein lies the danger of
a renewal of cholera or other fatal dis
eases. Prayers are useful and becom-
ing mortal men and women, but should
be preceded and supplemented by clean
illness.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16

The modern newspaper faulty as it
may be, yet to some extent and in some
directions, supplies means of popular
education and historical training su-
perior to all that have heretofore been
given to mankind. All the elements
of liberal education are placed by it
within the reach of people who, two
generations ago, would have grown up
in comparative ignorance. The power
to think, IN other words to assimilate
the vast fund of knowledge placed be-
fore the reader, it is not the province
of either book or newspaper to supply.
But the knowledge is there, and is fur
nished SO cheaply that he who does not
profit thereby can blame nobody but
himself if he is not intelligent and fair
ly cultured.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16

Peter Strelh, Of Sheboygan, Wis, was SEN
fenced to eight years in the penitentiary for
an attempt at rape.
Tue five horse thieves from Glendive were
arraigned at Miles City recently, pleaded not
guilty and each was held in II 1000 bond for
trial on the 10th.
J. ]. Hedges, young lawyer of Portland,
Oregon, was convicted Of forgery to the amount
Of 1920 Hedges claims to be closely related
to Senator John Sherman of Ohio.
Burglars entered the house Of Isaac Christ
lieb and another residence at Long Lake,
Mimi, securing in the former 800 in cash and
securities, and in the latter some currency and
draft for 1900
Hiram NJ Harris, editor Of the Glens Falls,
N. Y, Republican, and Norman Gall, editor Of
the Glens Falls Messenger, have been arrest
ed for felony in presenting illegal printing bills
to the board Of supervisors.
J. F. Hite, horse dealer of Harrisburg,
Pa, is reported to have eloped with . young
married woman, taking with him $4,000 in
Hite's place has been closed by the sheriff
James Carson and Henry Boyer, two farmers
we're found Wednesday morning lying insen-
sible ON the roadside about four miles from
Roaring Greek, Pa. Levi Hulner has BEEN ar
rested, and confessed that he committed the
double murder.
Two belligerent trsmps named Frank Davis
and George Ward, upon being discovered In .
box car ct Winona opened war upon the con-
ductor, ticket agent and entire depot force by
bfandishing revolvers In their faces. After
leaving the car when they got ready they were
followed, disarmed and arrested.
Thomas Ryan, anotorious highway man re-
Gently connected with several bold stage rob
berries, was captured Tuesday Ut Huntington,
Or. Only . few days ago Ryan robbed, alone.
stage near Welser. Idaho. Suddenly appear
ing IN . bend Of the road, Ryan covered the
stage with shotgun, and he compelled the
driver 70 throw out the treasure box and drive
on.
= Parry, near RoOhsstar. NE, burglars
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16
How Stanton was Snubbed.

A leading citizen of Tuscarawas
county, Ohio, gives me the following
about curious old character named
Blake, whose history is bound up In the
earlier history of that region. "Old
Blake" was the name he went by in Cen
trail Ohio. He will be remembered by
the old citizens of Philadelphia and Ca
nal Dover as one of the wealthiest, and
most eccentric characters. He was for
time sheriff of the county, and per
formed the duty of hanging Fenson, the
man who killed the postboy. As sheriff,
Blake knew all the lawyers who prac-
ticed at the bar in the county, and he
was especially well acquainted with Ed
win NJ Stanton, who often came over
from Steubenville. Stanton was then
young man, and Blake took sort of
fatherly interest in him. After time,
however, he left Steubenville and the
two men lost sight of each other.
At last, one winter when Stanton
had gotten to be Secretary of War,
Blake took notion he would come to
Washington to see him. He did So
On going to the War Department he
asked to be shown to the Secretary's
room. The messenger asked for his
card and told him he would have to
wait and see whether the Secretary
could see him. This rather nettled
Blake. who was rough old customer,
but he finally wrote down his name and
the messenger departed. 1t was full
quarter of an hour before he returned
and this to Blake seemed day. He
grew hotter and hotter as the time
went on, and at last. marching up to
the door, went into the reception room,
then through into the private office,
where the War Secretary was in coun-
Gil with some friends. He marched up
to Stanton with black look on his face,
and, without giving him chance to
greet him, SAID: chr. Stanton, you
no doubt think yourself great man.
but it seems to me you are acting like a
mighty small one. Here I, who have
helped you out of many scrape, have
been waiting for an hour down in that
hall to see you. ] don't want anything
now except to tell you that you are a
blanked snob, and you are getting a
leetle too big for your breeches."
With that he turned upon his heel and
left. Whether they ever made up the
quarrel I do not Acknowledgements
Letter to Cleveland Leader.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16
England has large body of alarmists

England has large body of alarmists
who are almost as much worried over
her navy as we are over ours. They
claim it has sadly degenerated in fight
ing strength and fear that England's su-
premacy of the sea is thing of the
past. It is doubtless a fact that the
British navy is no longer able to fight
the combined fleets of the world, for
within few years, Italy, Germany,
Russia and even such outlying powers
as Chill, Japan and China have pro-
vided themselves with formidable ships
of war, while France, England's hered1-
tary foe at sea as we'll as on land, has
recently increased her naval force i'm
mensely.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16

The "trade issue" of the Atlanta (Ga.
Constitution for 1884 made its appear
ance on October LIST, and consisted of
fortyfour pages of six columns each.
The publishers claim that it is the larg-
est newspaper ever printed in the
United States, and that its edition of
$1,000 Is the largest ever printed in
Georgia. One of the principal features
of the number is an historical review of
the growth of Atlanta's trade and popu-
lation, in which it is set forth that the
city already has $4,000 inhabitants, and
is destined soon to have 100000. Man
ufactures have multiplied, commerce
has increased, and new railroads have
given the city -eloser communication
with rich fields OF coal and iron.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16

From the Rochester Post Express
At fashionable resort near Roches-
ter too much French on the bill OF fare
started and spoiled first-class romance
recently. It seems that the disguised
italian duke, temporarily under cloud,
became enamored of lovely Chautau-
qua county heiress, who was stopping
with her family at such hotel as has
been indicated. And as love promul-
gates and absorbs knowledge instinct
lively, it was not long before the fair one
became aware of'the passion she had i'm
planted in the breast of the noble Ital-
ian. A duenna accompanied the fair
ones family, and to her especial keeping
was intrusted the person of the heiress.
Her espionage never slept, though
the chains she bound about her
charge were silken ones. Her eyes
never wandered too far away. and
she discovered the secret by watching
Ida's actions. She noticed that the
young lady dwadled an uncomfortable
time over the soup with the French
designation, and she noticed also that
she (the duenna never received the
same kind of soup that was served to
her charge. Suspicion was aroused.
Gould it be that Miss Ida's soup was
made of some potent love charm? She
would watch. She took occasion to
move her chair to Ida's side, and made
. discovery that almost paralyzed her
virgin heart. The little particles in
Idas soup were letters of the alphabet,
and on the very first day she read
this sentence: Sweet, Alfonso
loves three; and this: '1-t-a-l-y
a-w-a-i-t-s her queen"
Our duenna was circumspect. She
made no sign, but concluded to await
further developments. The next
day she read in Ida's soup these
words: Fly with your AL
f-o-n-s-o Tonight" It was plain
ly time to act. Ida's father was
warned of the threatened elope-
ment of his daughter with an italian
cook. who had, doubtless, sold the
monk and the org to take his pres.
ent place as hotel cook. ''All right
Maria, said paterfamilies, 'Ill be or
hand" The Italian was confronted by
detective and ordered to leave town al
once or be arrested for attempted alb
duction. He left. At 8 o'clock in the
evening, Ida's pa stood in the peltine
rain under her window. A rope ladder
was gently lowered, a voice whispered
ALFONSO, darling, are you there p
Yes" whispered Ida's papa, "come.'
and Ida came right down and Lit in hel
papa's arms.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16

The outstanding 8 per cent. United
States bonds, the only portion of the
national debt now at the option of the
government, have been reduced in
amount to 1904, 521 $50. The decrease
of this denomination of bonds since June
30 has been $24, 5SS, $50. At this rate
all the 3 per cents will be paid in two
years. None other of the national debt
is payable till 1891. At the end of
about two years the government will
have to cease paying, or buy bonds in
the market at great premium.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16

Total. SOC, l49 Is 72s, s54 u ,os9 2s4 II

Total. SOC, 149 l6 100 1854 II l0S9 234 IL
ANALYZMG THE FIaURKS
Tho total indebtedness Of the state represent
is railroad adjustment bonds. The latter are
distributed as shown below. There are also
500, 600 rev .nue bonds Of 1888 held by the
new railroad adjustment bonds were issued.
The amount received from deposits was &c.
839.4O. Tho receipts from tax on railroads
greater than the entire state tax collected during
the same period. The treasurer suggests that
this special tax is likely ere long to be sufficient
est cash allowance on hand during the year was
$2s, 391 .65, and the largest 1896 1856 o. The
treasurer advises that in the future the money
received for trust funds be loaned to school dis
dricts at per cent interest. He also thinks
that the revenue fund should be increased by
taxes 1t being in very impoverished condition.
The following tables show the receipts from the
different sources and the summary of invested
funds:
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16

A duel was fought at Brussels between n.
Tordien, editor of the Independence Beige,
and NJ Voldop, editor of the National Beige.
Neither was wounded
Henry l. Ainslee, secretary and manager Of
the Huron l. Middlesex Fire Insurance company
Of London, Ont, is missing. His books are
said to be in mixed condition.
The Times Dongola correspondent complains
on behalf Of himself and brother correspond
ents, that all kilograms 10 and from England
renders their kilograms practically worthless.
In church in Quebec man was stricken
with apoplexy and made terrible outcry
Some Of the congregation imagined that it was
cry of fire, and a general rush for the street
ensued A number of persons were knocked
over in the crowd, while the efforts of the
clergy were of no avail to prevent panic.
Several persons were injured
In Madrid there is renewal of the report
that the health of Alfonso is in an alarming
state. Different political groups are already
discussing the question of . regency, and are
divided in partisanship as to the claims of
Queen Isabella and Countess Girgenti, ex-
princess of Asturlas. Members Of the Mod
crate and Constitutional parties, headed by
Queen Isabella.
La Liberte of Paris urges upon the govern
ment the necessity of sending reinforcements
10 Tonquin, stating that notwithstanding the
victories Of the French forces there they are
suffering . daily reduction in numbers while
| the Chinese losses can be indefinitely replaced
China, where life is held cheap, must other
wise prevail It is evident that large and
costly French army must be dispatched to
forces there, unless too late.
Col. Denier, with two battalions of the
Foreign Legion, two companies Of infantry and
. section Of mountains cavalry, has had an en-
gagement with Chinese troops in the valley of
the Loo Chuan river which lasted six hours.
The Chinese made q stubborn resistance but
were finally completely routed. Four gun
boats assisted the French forces. Four
Frenchmen, including captain, were killed.
and twenty wounded The forces under Col,
Denier are continuing the advance.
King William of Holland and the duke Of
Of Nassau have held several interviews recently
An agreement was arrived at in relation to the
succession to the throne Of the Netherlands
The King recognizes the right Of the duke Of
Nassau to the duchy Of Luxembourg The duke
of Nassau admits the right Of the Princess
Wilhelmina daughter of King William) to the
throne OF Holland. At the evening fetes in
Luxembourg, King William Of Holland will
publicly present to the court the duke Of Mas
san - his successor to the grand duchy OF
Luxembourg.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16

The Bar Association of Minnesota
unanimously rejected a proposition to
abolish the grand jury system. Such a
proposition would find still less favor
with the people were it submitted to
them. Its advocates, though few in
number, had worked themselves into
the belief that it would be accepted, and
had made another stride towards 1ncip-
lent despotism, by seriously proposing
to abolish trials by jury. It will be
well for ibertyloving Americans to
keep close watch upon such innova-
tons. 1t still takes eternal vigilance
to preserve what has been won at a
fearful cost for popular rights.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-10-16

The president has appointed Hon. L K
Stannard Of Minnesota register Of the land Of
fee at Taylor's Falls, Mimi, vice John p
Owens, deceased Lucas Kingsbury Stannard
was born in Georgia, Franklin county, Vt,
July 6, 1895 In early life he fitted himself
for teaching school, and later read law in St
Adams, being admitted to the bar in 1850. In
1859 Mr. Stannard came to Taylor's Falls and
for three years was in the employ of Taylor &
Fox. He afterward practiced law, engaged in
logging, ETC., until 1872, when he became one
of the members of the mercantile firm of
Ellison 4 Stannard He was in the territorial
legislature of 1867, q member of the consti-
tutional convention of 1857, was State sena-
tor for two years, and member of the house
in 1871. He was receiver of Taylor's Falls
land Office from 1861 to 1870, and has served
as prosecuting attorney and judge Of probate
in Chisago county.