St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-25
DAKOTA& MONTANA
Collected and Forwarded by Telegraph
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Fargo Special kilograms December "a. to the
Pznl GloOe-
ro-,h,restern Ha.es.


The first sieighing worthy Of the name
commenced at Fargo Dec. %.
Major Edwards attended meeting Of the
directory OF the Fargo Southern in Chicago
yesterday.
The enterprising citizens Of Pierre have
invested $500 in q cemetery, where lots may
be had free by those who will occupy them
This is designed to draw emigration.
The indctaiigable Col Tyner is now giving
his attention to raising funds to buy Bishop
Walkera house. 1t is understood that the
bishop regards Fargo as the most convenient
point for his work, and desires to make his
headquarters here.
New York man, who has recently re-
turned from Europe, reports that thousand
families will settle in the Missouri region OF
north Dakota the coming season. Some
from over the water but many from New
York state.
The Sully WatehmdR seems unable to pro-
teet its hen roOsts, and says: 1t strikes us
that it would be appropriate to change the
symbol of industry from a bee hive to
coyote den. These yelping little cusses are
about the busiest things that live-steal
chickens all night and eat on them all day.
Minneapolis and Brooklyn parties have re-
Gently bought some 5000 acres of land in
Wells county for $50, 900. Toe real estate
dealers report Increased inquiry for land by
capitalists cast IL is believed that the COM
ing season Will witness moro activity in land
than has been known since the boom period.
The calling out of the militia at Fargo and
other points is stirring up military spirit at
many towns. At WahpetOn all the young
men want to wear soldier clothes and shoulder
straps. The editor OF the Nercny is the only
one willing 10 tramp in the ranks as private.
Capt. Gregg, a veteran of the war, will be
chosen captain no doubt.
One of the most successful and enterpris-
ing of the dramatic performances given by
the Thespian club, OF Fargo, was BLOW for
Blow" last night As usual there was fine
audience and all The participants did well.
/ The house was enthusiastic. Among those
who deserve special mention were A. f. NJ
/ gent, A. s. Bates, f. B. Ward, Mrs. Ward,
Mrs. Nuseut, ana Miss Fannie Cardin.
The Pierre Signal says of the Indiana con-
gresham: Congressman Kleiner, when
here couple of weeks ago, said there were
not dozen congressman who knew anything
about the Sioux reserve; its extent, the set
Elements around it, or the demands OF COM
meree for its speedy opening and settlement.
Most OF them probably are but little better
informed about Dakota generally. 1t is pro-
posed To send on missionaries to enlighteu
them.
w. H. Ellis, Of the Casselton Courier, the
Ella Wheeler Of north Dakota, to supply de-
ficiency in the Dakota exhibit at New Orleans,
is preparing d small volume of poetry, with
humorous department by II. P. Ufford
teacher. and teacher of infinite jest-the
VIM. Nye ofthe north. Mr.. Ufford was as
sociated with Fog Horn Allen" the Ohio
governor Of eccentric fame, many of whose
most peculiar speeches have been attributed
to Mr.. Uford.
The Fargo Rsps5icla is Of the opinion tn q
the county seat mons and stealing OF thu
records in Sphinx and Robert counties, will dc
the territory more harm than many failures
CT crops. II fears that it will deter eastern
capital from coming here. Roberts count,
is nearly all taken up with the SissetoI
reservation, and many think it pity that tn,
Indians do not have all the county They
could teach their neighbors a lesson in orde
and regard for propriety.
Serious trouble is brewing between tn,
usually genial and peaceful editors of tn,
Wahpeton Times and Gazstte, growing out o
the fact that one of them trOd or skGted OF
the hand of lady friend OF the other, in tn
roller rink, when she fell. To avoid persona
collision, the friends Of the belligerents ar
endeavoring to arrange skating match be-
tween them, to show, in that way. which i
the better man.
The Magill trial at Bismarck recently re
suited in six for acquittal and six for man
slaughter in the second degree. The latte
bought Magill was a little hasty in shooting
Besscy and should be sent to the penitentiar,
one year. He was indicted for murder
which, as seen, none of the jurors sustained
Judge Francis has refused to admit the pris
Oner to bail, although tits customary in sucl
cases. He is ruffled at the jury for letting i
be known how they stood, and mad at III
newspapers on general principles. Whel
the supreme court meets there in Januar
application will be made for writ of super
sedeas.
The Cooperstown Courier contributes thi
to the discussion OF the question which nov
agitates the wheat men: The question G
grades can no more be regulated by statut
; than the price of cord wood, or the smell c
stale eggs. The remedy is by building ware
houses, jointly or severaly,at the establishe
stations Of the railroad company, and tn
conditions are not burdensOme. If this
not permitted, enforce the law, rather tha
have additional statutes passed which sha
likewise be dead letters, although the la'
relating to carriers will bear revision.
The grand jury in Cass county has found
numerous indictments, some for embezzlt
ment against very prominent and high tone
citizens. Several persons have been indicte
in the case of Sicily, the actor, who was SUI
posed to have fallen down from a porch {
stairway in mysterious way. Certain il
dividuals supposed to know something abOU
the matter, have had urgent business calm
D them away. The case OF Clarke, who was n
ported shot By Al Haas when attempting |
escape from the police, also is causing a
rests. There is a nervous feeling anon
various classes as long as the grand jury is i
session.
I The Poor Red Nan.
The Pierre Signal, which is on the bord,
of the largest Indian district in Dakot
; wants a change in the dealings of the GO