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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06

France finds it no holiday task to in.
wade . territory as large as that of the
United States, peopled by four hundred
million inhabitants and with practically
imitless resources of both men and
money. Her little army is fighting
bravely, but is producing but slight ef-
feet on that vast inert mass of mankind
known as China. Already the volatile
Parislans are firing of the war and talk
ing of disaster, failure and treschery
The futile effort to establish O. French
empire insMexico, where the conditions
of success we're more favorable that in
Tonquin, is recalled, and with good
reason. to warn the government against
getting SO far involved as to be unable
either to advance or retreat without dis
aster. 5 ,<5."s..s.+ - ~, 49,
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06
WADENA,

In 1s47 TWENTY-FIVE percent. of the
teachers employed in the Canadian pub.
lsc schools in the Province of Ontario
were women;in 1884 more than half the
teachers are women. This may be tax.
On for progress in the right direction,
|or few can doubt the superior quahf-
cations of women for teaching young
children and immature minds. gener-
ally, "a
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06

It is interesting, not to say comfort.
ng, to know that the business depres-
mon in the United States has its almost
exact counterpart in England and other
European countries. The facts of the
existing situation in England are re-
lated in detail by careful observer,
who writes for Bradstreet's financial
journal. He says every one is COM
planning of declining prices and dimin-
ishing profits. Works are carried on
at remuneration which is not in ex-
cess of current rates Of interest, and is
sometimes actually below them. Bus
mess is continued in many directions
only because it is more ruinous to shut up
the mandatory, dismiss workmen and
let machinery lie idle than it is to work
with little or no profit. The price of
metals in England is exceedingly low.
Iron has been cheaper, and continuous.
ly cheaper, than at any period in
recorded history. The owners of lead
mines have closed them, since the price
of the article will not pay for the work.
ing. Copper has fallen to half the price
at which it used to stand, and tin,
which used to be almost exactly the
same price as copper, is seriously
chespened. Cotton, linen and wooden
goods are, abnormally low. Coal has fall
On SO considerably that pits are worked
1t no profit and even at loss. The Eng
lush farmer, though he has at last been
blessed with a propitious summer and a
plentiful harvest, is in despair at the
low price of grain and the high price of
lean stock. Freights are low and the
shipping interest is querulous. Com.
plants are rife that the railways are
destroying trade by high freight charges
when their customers have no option
but to employ them, and by differen-
tisl charges Of low amount which they
grant when in their competition with
each other they are seeking to attract
new customers. =. Ship building is GER
tainly very much at standstill, and
ordinary building operations are SUI
fering under unparalleled stagnation.
London and some other great towns
are, it is said, overbuilt, rents are de.
Ginning and tenements are inlet.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06

The bill pending in the French Cham
bers in regard to the importation Of
wheat fixes the duty at ~ cents per
bushel. This is the highest tax Of the
kind ever;proposed on articles of food.
The British corn laws fixed sliding
scale of duties, proportionate to the
market price of grain, the average be-
ing about 16 cents a bushel. Germany
has also increased recently the tariff on
lmportations of rye. It looks as though
European nations we're generally con-
templating the increased taxation of
American food products.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06

Losses by prairie fires are beginning
TO assume large dimensions, almost
equal to the aggregate of destruction
caused by hail and tornadoes earli-
Or in the season. The causes are
varied and in many cases I'M.
known, but lack of precautions for the
safety of stacks and buildings are
obvious in almost every direction. It
is needless to specify what precautions
are necessary, for every denizen Of the
prairie is we'll informed on the sub.
ject. In many localities, however, moth
ing but sad experience will teach the
requisite lesson for the future.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06

Miners have struck uch vein of iron ore
near West Chester, Pa, at depth of 800 feet
At New Orleans, Judge Pardee decides that
registration rolls.
The Peoples bank Of Canton, Ill, owned by
C. D. Coblitt suspended. Liabilities, $780,
600; assets, $4,000
s. Selig, wholesale milliner of San Francis
co, assigned. Liabilities, s25, 600; assets, sc,
0OO. The principal creditors are in New York.
George E. Hutchinson, of Cleveland, large
owner Of stock of gold and silver mines in
Western states and territories, assigned. Liza
bilities not stated. The failure is attributed to
depreciation of shares
A spotted hyena, eloped from show, is the
bugaboo that keeps children at home after
dark in Loyalsock township, Lycoming county,
Pa. Every we'll regulated community should
import spotted hyena at once.
Schedules of the assignment of Alfred G.
Luders and Oscar B. Luders, composing the
firm of Alfred G.. Luders Co., Commission
merchants, New York, show liabilities, $685.
0OO; nominal assets $l00, COZ; and actual assets,
$4,000
At a composition meeting in the matter of
F. Shaw & Bros of Boston, under an act of
the last legislature, nearly s., 600 600 claims
were offered for proof, which indicates that
the creditors desire composition as offered by
the firm.
Johns Hopkins university at Baltimore has
opened with 100 graduate students enrolled,
and l13 undergraduates, or total of 273.
This is an increase over last year of IS per
cent, and a few moro additions may be ex-
pected before December. The number Of new
students is 1872
The South Carolina Presbyterian Synod
passed the following resolutions: Resolved.
That in the judgment of this synod the teach
ing of evolution at the theological seminary at
Columbia, except in purely expository man
ner, with no intention Of intoxicating its truth,
is hereby disapproved Is - 60 =:
H. Lyon 4 Son, dry goods, gents furnishing
goods and notions, of St. Louis, have assigned
Liabilities, 10000; assets, $4,000. Mr..
Lyon, ST., also assigned his individual proper
ty, consisting Of real estate valued at $12, OOC,
to Tenbroeck. The debts Of the firm are
chiefly in Eastern cities.
Gov. Robinson recently issued orders direct
ing the release from. scostody of Mra George
Ann Heustis, in Boston, charged with the lar
ceny Of diamonds valued at $50, 600 from Terese
Lynch of New York. The order of release WAS
made for the reason that Gov. Cleveland re-
voked his request for her extradition.
There was two hundred failures in the
United States reported to Bradstreets during
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06

At Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a very destructive fire
occurred Friday afternoon, resulting in the al
most complete ruin Of J. R, Merin l. Co. g cold
storage warehouse, filed with butter and eggs,
chiefly the latter, Of which there were 10000
dozen. The origin Of the fire is mystery.
The building was worth about nc, GOO, and the
ground, and the stock nearly destroyed
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06

M. J. Shonhour, q brakeman on the Hinck-
ley accommodation train for Mr.. Buckley, con-
ductor, attempted to jump onto the engine at
Hinckley and fell down between the engine and
. lumber pile, and was apparently drawn
llong by the engine and scraped against the
lumber pile. His scalp was almost entirely re-
leg to the bone from the knee to the thigh.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06

Burglars are operating in the town of New
Market, six miles west of Lakeville Since the
18th five houses have been broken into. The
thieves are not particular as to the class of the
plumber: At one place they were satisfied with
barrel of pork and two sacks of flour. Among
the victims is Mike Young, who was relieved Of
$20 in cash and about $500 in notes and wheat
tickets
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06
Record Of Casualties,

A coal breaker. at Kaska, William colliery,
near Pottsville, Pa, y was destroyed by fire re-
Gently. Loss, $4,000
While the trainer Of Forepaugh's clown ele-
plant, Pickanniny, was rehearsing him in a
somersault on the stage of Philadelphia mu-
scum, weak trap gave way, and the probos-
greenroom,
At La Crosse in the night a swi tch engm
ran over man on the Milwaukee track. Let
ters in his pockets showed his name to be
Lewis Wheeler, and his home Taylor, Trempe-
leau county A letter found in his pocket,
postmarked Blair, same county, charges him
with having, desecrated church and defled
graves, and threatened mysterious punish
ments. His breath showed little if any trace
of liquor, and it is surn,ised that he took this
method of committing suicide.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06

The civil service commission report de-
fciency in the list Of males in nlinsis
and Wisconsin,, for appointment TO department
work An examination will be held in those
states prior to the middle Of October of candi-
dates for positions in various departments.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06
The Chicago Markets.

Chicago spring, &c; No. 3 red, 7so; No. red
Corn, cash. s515@54c
Oats, cash, &c.
Rye, $40:
Barley, &c.
Pork PORK, cash, ~: = 5xSa.7 %
Milwaukee Markets.
Corn, No. 2, SIC.
Oats, No. 2 white, 3O19c.
Rye No. |, SIC; No. SIC.
Barley, No. ?, 55slc: extra, No 8, 47c :
Mess Pork, $l6 cash.
Lard-Prime steam, 81. 40.
23@25c; best dairy, le@21c.
Minneapolis xarkses.
WHEAT, No. / hard, 7615c; No. 2 hard, nc;
Com, Ne: 2 2 SIC; rejected, 4s@4sc; con.
Oats Oats, No. GOA, white, 25@sec; No. 2, new,
2511c; rejected, 22@24c; condemned, 22@23c.
Barley, No. z, 5S(16Oc.
Mixed Feed, No. I, $17.5o@1s; No 2, $3.50
Corn Meal, unliolted. *l7@s1s; bolted, 81
81 So; No. 2 wild, s550@s675.
st. Paul Markets.
WHEAT-No. 1 hard, new, 79c; No. hard,
Csc; No. 2, &c.
Corn, No. 2, 53c; No. 8, sc.
Oats, No mixed, FAC; No. white, Csc; No.
extra. Ac.
Rye, No. 2, 44c.
Barley, No. 2, 53c; No. 3, 45c
Ground Feed. 1850 . -...
Baled Hay, rs; timothy hay, 1000@$10 50
Flax Seed, $1.18
Timothy seed, 31.20
Potatoes, Csc.
Eggs, 1870.
Butter, dairy fair, 1870; choice, 15c; cream.
erv 1Sc
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06

the past week, as compared with 24 in the
preceding week and with 195, 154 and 1856 re-s
spoctively in The corresponding weeks Of 1883,
1882 and 1881. About 81 per cent were those
traders whose capital wae less than $4,000
Canada had thirty. one, an increase Of two.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06

Dr.. 81. G. Mccoy Of Algona was NOM
mated for congress- by the democrats Of
the Tenth Iowa district. H.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06
TIE z !. PlTH OF THE iB1R&
waahingtosa news,

- k% 01nBe 00 ASWUs -
The estimated decrease Of II public debt for
October = ss,l5o, 600 ID Is Y
The president has recognized R. W. De Lion,
CHILEAN vice CONSUL ad interim Of Port Towns
end, Washington Territory.
Judge Drummond announces his intention of
retiring to his farm a. soon as Judge Gresham
reaches Chicago, and not practice law, as has
been stated
The president has designated Assistant SEC
retarv Coon to act Is secretary of the treasury
in the absence of Secretary McCulloch. An
effort was made to have the president designate
Assistant Secretary French, but without avail
The Washington police Authorities have is
sued an order directing The arrest OF tramps.
When arrested the tramps are charged with va
grpncy and sent to work for twenty days on the
changing Three were arrested and thus dis
posed of. The enforcement Of this order is
likely to keep the tramps away from Washing
ton.
Maurice J. Clagett Of Chicago and Miss
Emma t. Noble Of Washington. daughter OF
Dr. Henry B. Noble, were married Monday
evening at Epiphany Episcopal church. The
bride was attended by several bridesmaids,
and ". b. Keyser of St Paul: Mimi. acted as
best man. The church was decorated with
flowers and cvergreens and was thronged by
the relatives end friends of the contracting
parties
Friends OF Cadet Strong of Oregon, whose
death at the naval academy was suspected to
have been caused by severe hazing, are in
Washington investigating the matter 1t is un-
derstood that gentleman from Oregon who is
taking an active part in the investigation, hav-
ing come Oh for that purpose, had talk with
Senator Dolph, and told HIM when they had
collected sufficient evidence they would have
the case presented to the grand jury, making
allimpGcated stand criminal trial in the courts,
and not by court martial.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06
nd not by court martial.
RAILROAD and River News.

A dastardly attempt to wreck Union Pacif-
ic west bound passenger train was made recent
ly two miles east of Schuyler, Nebraska. The
engineer saw an obstruction on a BRIDGE and
slackened speed but not sufficiently to prevent
collision, throwing the forward trucks Of the
engine off the track. The passengers received
quite a severe shaking up, but nobody was
hurt, and no damage done
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06

! Tho Sitting Bun combination, ACCOM- panied
BY Eh1e Allon and Nal Newson, has returned
to 81 Paul from the Eask Their arrival Wal
unexpected, u when they left it ,wkss an:
nounced that they would be absent two years.
Col Allen u in Boston, and his return home
is not expected at present The Indians. Were
ordered home by the Inferior Department
Returns 10 the state statistical agent show
that A oreameries have been established this
year, making . total of 4O5 in tho state. The
amount of butter made this year is nearly
double last years total
Inspectors Of losses by hail in Sullivan town
ship, have just reported a. total loss las'
harvest of 5000 bushels Of wheat They viii
ask the country commissioners Of Polk for .
rebate Of taxes. s.. : !
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-11-06

George Fundahl, German deck hand on the
White Eagle, fell between the boat and q barge
at La Crosse recently and was drowned. He
was about forty years old and somewhat hump.
backed His home was believed to be st. Paul
A Houston county deputy sheriff delivered
to Warden Reed, ct Saltwater recently the
following convicts: William r. Hohl, larcen,
burglary, eighteen months; Frank McIain
burglary, eighteen months ;, ~ ~ ~
8 a freight train was ditched by COW Al
Grow Wing station, nine miles from Brainerd,
recently, causing break which delayed the
trains for short time, but did no great dam
age #s. = - E =. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06
Mr.. Hard's Speech.

We yield this week large portion of our
news and editorial space for the publication
of the able and eloquent speech delivered
by Representative Hurd, of Ohio, in the
House on last Tuesday. We hope it will
be care ully read by all of our patrons, and
we feel sure they will not begrudge the
time SO spent, as it is one of the most
striking speeches that has been delivered in
Congress for many year, and forcibly and
understandingly marshals the facts that
show it the interest. and duty of all demo-
Gratis to arrange themselves at once and un-
mistakably on the right side of the issue of
lower taxes. That the tariff protects the
workingman is shown in clear and emphat-
ic language to be mere deception of the
enemy.
Ii is speech for every man, woman, and
child to read, whether they be democrats
or republicans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06
stAnd I will answer yes," inteuected

ssAnd will answer yes" interjected
Mr.. Warner, of Ohio.
"And want to have you and those who
agree with you on the record" continued
Mr.. Hurd. 81 had hoped that no Demo-
crat on the floor Of the House would say
that there ever was Democratic platform
which would not allow the people to take
off the war taxes Of twenty-five years ago.
loud and long-continued applause on the
Democratic side.] And if that be the
meaning of the gentleman; if that be the
construction he gives to the Ohio plat
form, then say here and now that I shall
appeal to the gallant democracy of nv ma
tive State to repudiate the heresy of that
platform, and have no fear of the result
that it will place itself where it ought to
be, close to the great national heart Of the
Democrats of the nation. TRenewed an
plause.]
''Some gentlemen say that it is not poll
cy to agitate this question now. It is too
late for a Democrat to say that. There is
nothing in the principle of this bill which
takes off the taxes of the war and gives the
people cheap fuel and shelter to which anv
gentleman should object. From time inn
memorial it has been the usage that the
majority of party shall determine what it
is expedient and polite to do, and this side
in caucus, by two-thirds vote, has declar-
ed that it Is expedient to consider this bill,
Even if it had not you could not prevent
the consideration and discussion of the
questions that are presented in this bill.
Neither the admonitions nor the force of
man could stay it. The agitation has al
ready begun. The people, long silent and
quiet, are moving now. The culture and
and chivalry of the nation, long anxious for
this hour, are ready to take the lead. The
conflict cannot long be delayed, and then
the result cannot be doubtful. Private ex.
tort1on must yield to public rights; selfish
must be sacrificed to the general
good, and each individuals manhood must
be left tree, unhindered and unhaltered, by
the government, to work out its owl des-
tiny. And in the glorious result of the
struggle am sure this protective giant of
robbery and extortion will disappear from
the land, never again to offend America or
darken her fair fields with its shadow"
Applause.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06
OEM ORGANs-GEM PIANOS

The Gem Ore an and Piano Company has
again opened its headquarters for the Summer
In Staanton. on MAIN STREET OPPOSITE CITY
HALL. They are in charge of Mr.. EDWARD
PLOTS, one of he partners of the firm, who
Is well known In Augusta from having can
vassed the county for the company last Fall.
The company has so over NINETY ORGANS
those who have them, for their quality. Four
carloads have just arrived from Washington,
at the branch Office at exington, where Mr..
Plots himself will have charge. Those desir-
Ing to look at or purchase an organ or piano,
can have them take to their residence In any
part of the county for inspection.
The public are fnyf tied to call and inspect the
organs and pianos and hear the music
A postal card wi 1 receive prompt attention
IL addressed to- EDWARD PLOTS,
Lexington, Rock bridge Co., Va.
or J. N. KERR,
Staunton, Va.
~ The Gem Organ Co. has no connec, ion
with the Beattie Organ Co. may6-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

Congressman Hooper, of the Farmyilie
District, declared in the late convention,
that he had fifty men, mostly negroes,
committed to him for Blaine and against
Arthur, and that all of them had been tax
en- from him through those appliances
which the Boss SO well knows how to use
in an emergency. In other words, they
were bought. This is grave charge for
member Of Congress to make against the
leader of the new Republican party of vir-
ginia. But those who understand Mahone's
methods, are prepared to believe it.-v
LyncAburg Vsrgi,,ian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

''THE UNIVERSAL PRov1DER, "A cable
dispatch has announced the burning of
William Whiteley's principal establishment
in London. Whitley delighted in being
called 'The Universal Provider," and
boosted of his ability to furnish anything
that anybody could possibly call for, Many
amusing stories are told of his readiness to
respond to demand for an article, however
unusual or unreasonable. Once, it is said,
an army officer about to start for India,
after completing his purchase at Whiteley' 9,
said to the proprietor: 81 believe I have
now everything that I require except a
wife. 1 suppose you could not furnish
that?" "Step this way, SIR" replied
Whitley. 81 think I can accommodate
YOU" He took the officer to his own house
and introduced him to a young lady there.
A mutual attachment was the result of the
odd introduction, and the officer went out
to India married man. On another occa-
cason, facetious visitor, who was being
shown through the building by an attend
ant, expressed desire to purchase an ele-
plant The quick-witted clerk, remem-
bering that the stables of a menagerie were
III an adjoining building, led the crest-fallen
joker into ''the elephant department, and
calmly offered to sell him a whole herd.
His promotion followed as matter of
course.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-05-06

1t seems right funny, to those who know
the record of the Boss, to find him pledging
'.his best efforts to secure to the people of
Virginia free and unrestricted suffrage, -
when it is remembered that he was the in
ventor of the tissue ballot; and that he used
TO send car loads of negro Republicans to
remote points of his line of railway, to keep
them from the polls on election day; or dis
charged by scores and hundreds, those that
dared to vote the Republican ticket, All
this he did and more, when he was Dem
ocrat, and anxious to defeat the party into
whose embrace he has now gone.-Lynch.
Hirqinian