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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10
A Bismarck Special of the 3Oth says:

A Bismarck Special of the 30th says:
There is no material change in the sit
uation here. The ice continues to run
in small quantities and the river has
slowly declined all day. Washburn re-
ports rise Of ten feet in twenty-four
hours which must certainly be held
back by gorge between that point and
Bismarck. No further damage to boats
is reported. The letter mails were
crossed in boats from the break in the
track to and from Mandan and num-
Der Of passengers were crossed at
prices running from SLIGO to 81 per
head. A train was sent west from Man
dan. Every hotel in the city is crowded
with delayed passengers. Weather
cloudy with indications of rain.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10
FOREIGN Flashes.

George v. Sims has sailed for Europe as gener-
eral European agent of the Northern Pacific
road.
Miss Goddard, an American, was married in
Paris recently to Prince Poniatowski The reg
lister was signed by Morton, United States min
ister.
Max O'Rell, whose little book, "John Bull ct
Son Ile," has had an enormous sale in Europe
and America, has written note to the London
Standard, saying America has 1879 religions, but
her publishers are thieves. He got nothing
from them for his pamphlet.
London Catholic circles are excited by the re-
port that DR.. Herbert Vaughan, bishop of Sal
ford, has been appointed coadjutor to Cardinal
Manning, with right of succession. The ap-
pointment meets with general approval among
the Catholic clergy OF England and Ireland
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

Massachusetts has passed law, that
the school committee of every city and
town shall purchase at the expense of
such city or town text books and other
school supplies used in the public
schools, and text books and supplies
shall be loaned to the pupils of the pub
lie schools free of charge, subject to
such rules and regulations as to care
and custody as the school committed
may prescribe. Similar laws have
been proposed in various states but
Massachusetts,, it is believed is the first
to try the experiment. under Legislative
sanction.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10
The annual rainfall in this country

The annual rainfall in this country
according to Il the weather signal, is
lowest in New Mexico, Ii inches, and
California Is inches, and highest in
Oregon, 40, and Alabama Sc. The
annual rainfall in the British islands
among, the mountains is Il inches; on
the plains, Is inches; IS inches Of rain
falls on the west side OF England, ~ on
the east side. =.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10
First Shooting at coer D'A1ene.

Eagle City Special: The first serious shoot
ing match for weeks occurred here, and for q
men, WHO we're working on q lot on Eagle
street, just north of the business center, were
ordered off by two others, who claimed to be
the original owners They refused to leave,
and the enemy went off for theft shooting irons
and reinforcements During their absence
ton by throwing up breast~orks, behind which
they announced their intention Of holding the
claim at all hazards. When the two parties
came together there was fusilade which
aroused the town. Over fifty shots were fred
in short time, and at q distance Of not more
than fifty feet, but, owing to the entrenched
position Of both parties, no one was seriously
Injured, with the exception of bystander, who
was shot in the leg by flying bullet
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

Bartholdi's colossal statue of Glib
erty Enlightening the World" to be
erected in New York harbor, was paid
for by contributions from every town in
France and it was expected that the
pedestal would be paid by small con-
tributions from all ports of the United
States. The New York committee in
charge of the matter has received $40, :
600, but all the subscriptions thus far
have come from the east, and the bulk
has been given in large amounts by
wealthy men in New York city. The
committee say that nothing has, as yet,
been received from the west. The
whole amount required for the founda-
ton and pedestal is $250,000.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10
General News Items.

Tho Dundee, NJ, town ticket was entirely
eomposedof Smiths. I'll.
=: Lyman & Curtiss, New York toy merchan,s,
assigned for $172, Geo. + &s.sa
Grain reports in Oregon and Washington are
universally favorable. + -.
At Baltimore J. G. Vincent l. Co., grain spec
ulators, have suspended .--o<~ ::
E. A. Mute is jailed at Duluth, MINI, for
stabbins and nearly killing Cook at Agate
Bay. -:
= In the Newark Methodist conferencetwenty
sof forty charges against Rev; d.: Bristcw wsrs
atty. e~ o 81 g
Oleomargarine is preferred to butter BY
+yachtsmen who cruise in Southern waters, b.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

Maupin, who was convicted of stealing
cattle on the Indian reservation and
sentenced to pay fine of 81 900 or SUBJ
NIT to years Imprisonment, announces
that he is unable to pay the fine, and
asks that he be taken to the peniten-
tiary. The Yankton Press says this is
;he man who got away with about $50
bead of M. c. Connor's cattle, but who
On his trial at Yankton was found to be
not guilty by the jury.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10
-'C3raatness of Gen. Grant.

Gen. Grant being invited to preside over the
meeting to be held in New York, under the aus
pieces Of soldiers Of both armies Of the late civ
il war to raise fund to build home for dis
abled confederate soldiers, writes Gen. J. B.
otherwise He adds: ~ am in hearty SYM
pathy with the movement and would be glad to
accept the position Of presiding officer If was
able to d. so. You may rely on me, however,
for rendering all the aid can in carrying out
the designs Of the meetina."
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10
Minnesota Bar Association.


The Second Annual Meeting of the Minnesota
Bar Association was held at St. Paul on Tues
day last The president, Gordon E. Cole, OF
Faribault, presided. H. F. Stevens Of St. Paul
oficiated as secretary. The committee on adj
mission reported list of over SO names fol-
membership in the association
The following ofic were elected for the
ensuing year:
President Judge Thomas Wilson, Winona.
Vice presidents-First district, Fayette
Marsh, Saltwater; Second district, L Y. D.
Heard, St. Paul; Third district W. H. Yale,
Winona; Fourth district, P. M Babcock, Min
neapois; Fifth district, A. D, Reyes, Faribault;
Sixth district M. s. Wilkinson, Welles; Sew
enth district, J. W. Mason, Fergus Falls;
Ninth district, John Lind, New Ulm; Tenth
district, 81. R: Wells, Preston; Eleventh dis
trict, J. D. Ensign, Duluth; Twelfth district,
c. H. strobeck, Litchfeld.
Secretary-Hiram F. Stevens Of St. Paul
Treasurer-Walter q. Sanborn, St. Paul
The following committee were announced
Admission-W. G. Williston of Red Wing, G.
D. O'Brien of st. Paul, r. A. Jones, Rochester;
Arthur M. Keith, Minneapolis; A c. Hickman,
Owatonna; Daniel Buck, Mankato; George W..
Holland, Brainerd; E. southworth, shakopee;
g: s. Ives, St Peter; A. G. Wedge, Albert Lea
W. W. Billson, Duluth; L. G. Spooner, Morris.
Executive-H. R. Bigelow, St. Paul; j. N.
Castle, Saltwater; John NJ Shaw, E. G. Rogers,
st. Paul; L. L. Wheelock Owatonna.
Professional Conduct-C. K. Davis of St.
Paul, W. J. Hal Of Minneapolis Greenleaf
CLARK of St Paul, George NJ Baxter Of Fari-
bault, R. G. Benton of Minneapolis
Jurisprudence and Law Reform-Eugene NJ
Wilson, of Minneapolis; W. P. Murray, of st;
Paul; John W. Arctander, of Willmar; Robert
Taylor, of Kasson; J. N. Searle, of Saltwater.
Legal History and Biograp hy-Isaac Atwater,
of Minneapolis; Henry J. Horn, of st. Paul; C..
b Berry, of Wiuona.
The retiring president Mr. Cole read an ad-
dress; j. W. Arctrander, of the committee on
Jurisprudence and law reform, read the report
of that committee; the President elect, Judge
Wilson, also read an address,
In the evening there was a jolly banquet at
the Merchants Hotel. Judge Flandrau was
toast master: Speeches were made by Judge
Flandrau, Chief Justice Gilfllan, Judge Atwater
Mr.: Morse, Judge Wilder, J. N. Castle, John
B: Brisban, H. J. Horn, Eugene Wilson. W. P.
Murray, J. v. D. Heard, etc.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10
Against Popular Elections.

In the commons Justin Mccarthy moved that
"The condition of the Irish magistracy, constitu-
ted as it is almost entirely Of one religious de-
nomination and one class, is offensive and in
furious to the majority of the people and calcu-
lated to destroy confidence in the adminstra-
ton of justice" In supporting the motion sew
eral speakers urged that magistrates be elected
by popular suffrage. Lord John Hamilton,
conservative, said the experience of America,
and especially the recent riots in Cincinnati,
were sufficient warning against the system Of
popular election. Trevelyan, chief secretary
for Ireland, declared the system Of popular
election could never be adopted. The Irish
chancellor, he said, would impartially exercise
his powers in regard 10 the appointment Of
magistrates McCarthy's motion was rejected
-1lf to 50
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

The Dakota university has just re-
ceived the tital papers to $50 acres OF
ground in the corporation of Mitchell
on the South side, where the university
buildings will be put up at once. A
part of this land will be reserved for the
university grounds, and the balance
will be sold off in town lots, from which,
doubtless, large sum will be realized.
Already $4,000 has been raised to
put up the building, and the balance OF
$50 900 will soon be secured. The i'm
provements in all are to cost 5000, 000'
Work will commence at once.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

Bold Bismarck is said to be at length
alarmed for his personal safety. A ca
bic dispatch says that he has ordered
the postmasters throughout the empire
not to receive any registered letters in
tended for him. The postmasters have
no option about non-registered letters,
but these the chancellor will hereafter
refuse to receive from the Berlin post
office, so that every communication that
reaches him hereafter must come
through the official channels and run
tho gauntlet Of official inspection. Some
Of the papers suggest that he has at last
become alarmed at the activity Of the
Socialists and is afraid of being blown
up by mail. The chancellor says his
only object is to be rid Of the annoy
ance of the pretty insults which are con-
stantly sent to him, generally in the
form OF registered letters.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10
Terrible Cyclone and Great Loss Of Life .

Terrible Cyclone and Great Loss Of Life .
About 5 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, on the
Fort Wayne, Cincinnati: and Louisville railroad,
heavy black cloud came driving from the
west and another from the north. The two
clouds met at the house of Lewis Cochran, two
miles from Oakville, Indiana, lifted it bodily
from it's floor and foundations, and tearing it in
to kndling wood. minute later it struck
Oakville, carrying death and destruction in its
track. OF thirty houses in Oakville all
but three were torn to atoms Four persons
were kill ed outright in Oakville, and the fifth
died this morning, while James Sanders, two
mites west, was also killed, making six killed
and large number wounded
The following were among the killed and IN
jured:
Mrs Anna Dearmond, widow aged fifty.
Susan Hyies, aged fifteen. When discovered
she was in IN almost nude condition, her cloth
Ing having been literally torn from her person
A babe Of C. G. Johnson, found in field 15Q
yards from where the house stood, with head
crushed
A baby of Charles Brown was injured:
Turner johnson, twelve years, blown twenty
yards, skull crushed; will probably die
Nancy Myers, sixty years old, arm broken. ,
John Huffman and wife, both badly bruised
in head and otherwise injured.
JEFF Hoover, engineer at saw mill, leg
broken in two places, injured internally and
will probably die.
JEFF Miller, hip dislocated
Mrs Miller, badly bruised.
Fred Coldstock, of Shelbyville, three ribs
broken.
Widow Miller, bad cut on shoulder.
On the farm Of James Sanders, four miles
east of Middletown, his barn and house were
completely destroyed. Sanders who is a NOR
chant in Middletown, but who was out OF his
place at the time and had taken refuge IN a
barn, was instantly killed At the town of Muir
ray a family of eight persons had their house
blown to splfnters, and the father. William
Lines, was killed outright. The others es-
capped uninjured. W. Frank, a painter four
miles west of Oakville, while out on his farm,
was caught by the storm and instantly killed.
The cyclone passed through Colombus, o., to
Pittsburg Pa, doing greal deal of damage.
At Greenville, Ohio, it was particularly severe.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

It is reported that two young bloods
Of Milwaukee followed the Siddons
minstrels from there to Chicago last
week and we're married two of the vir-
tuous damsels in the latter city. Mel
ther of the two young Washers is over
eiphtAen years. ,-.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10
A father writes to the Pail Mall CT

A father writes to the Pail Mall Ga
zette that, having, in accordance will
English custom, advertised the brit
of q child, superadded woes have bee:
his in consequence of the receipt of al
sorts of letters from strangers, rsngin
from applications for small loans to sue
gestions of profitable investments i
Manitoba, to say nothing of hundred
of samples and advertising circularE
Poor fellow! His torture is like thf
experienced by him whose name is IN :
directory of the elite in this Reps
country.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

& The wife Of Senator Sawyer arrived
in. Washington a few days ago from
Hot Springs, Ark, where she has been
under treatment for rheumatism.
Though her health is somewhat i'm
proved, she is not able to see visitors.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

It is hoped that the near approach OF
Arbor Day (May l, in the northwest
will remind farmers that there ere few
things so conducive to the comfort OF
stock as wood lots and groves into
which they can retreat for shade OF
shelter in case of storms. A narrow
belt of some quick-growing trees plant
ed on the exposed sides Of farm build
ings or feed lots will occupy but little
land, and involve but little expense,
and will be very grateful to stock. Be-
sides this timber belt and clumps rem.
ders the farm more attrac tive to the
eye and moro pleasing to the artistic
senses. There are few things connected
with agriculture which bring to the far
mers more genuine pleasure than the
successful growing of tt ees.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

In reply to a recent invitation to dc
liver a lecture before the Manhatte
Temperance Association in Coop
Union, P. T.. Barnum writes from hi
home in Bridgeport: ''Friend Gibbss
have finished lecturing forever in til.
world. Truly yours, P. T. Barnum.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

A clergyman of California made tel
ling point tho other day in a sermon on
sex in religion, that while there we're
two women to one man in the church
at San Quentin the member
ship of the penitentiary was made up al
most wholly of men. There, were hard
ly any women there to speak of. The
women preponderate in the churches
and men in the penitentaries. The
point is good ono that while there are
two women in the church to one man,
there are forty men in the penitentiary
to ono woman. Where the population
is about equally divided as to sexes wom-
en- make a comparatively small figure
in the criminal records.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

When William B. Astor died he ha
72O houses on his,rent-rou in New Yor
City. The present number of Asto
houses exceeds 1900, the whole estat
being valued at $50, OO0, 900, producin
an income of So ,OOO, 600.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

The riots in Cincinnati have furnished
another text fer the callow and incon-
siderate scribblers of the daily press,
who never tire of believing the evils at
tending trials by jury. The man Bre-
ner was charged with murder but con"
victed only of manslaughter, one of the
most common things on criminal juris-
prudence. Admitting that the jury in
this case made q mistake, that is no
reason for abolishing one of the most
sacred rights of freemen. As well over
turn the republic and start monarchy
in case mistake is made in the election
of a President. Abolish the right Of
trial by jury and all other monuments
of freedom would soon follow.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10
The Pine River Mining and Explor-

The Pine River Mining and Explor-
ing company of Fond Du Lac filed ar
ticles of association with the secretary
of state, the object being to conduct
general mining business in the northern
counties of Wisconsin and in the upper
peninsula Of Michigan. The capital
stock is $5O9, 900. The incorporators
are J. P. Mcdonald, Alexander Nc
Donald. Louis yDIuenter, T. W. Spence,
John Spence and George E. Suther-
land, Fond Lu Lac; and E. G.. Jack
son, Oshkosh. ~ ,... IS. =,
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

The Indian appropriation bill WAS passed
April 4 by the house early in the session. The
most important amendment to the bill was that
aboishing the Office Of Indian inspector and
authorizing the secretary of war to detail Of
ficers of the rank of captain to perform this
service
s The house committee on postoffices and post
roads voted 5 to 2to adopt the following: Re-
solved, That It is the sense Of this committee
that it is inexpedient forthe government either
to construct postal telegraph or purchase any
existing line Of telegraph. Messrs. Bingham
and Peelle voted in the negative and Messrs.
Money Reese, Ward, Cosgrove, Riggs, Rogers,
Jones Of Texas, and Wakefield in the afRrma-
general to contract with the Postal Telegraph
company, or other companies, will be consid-
cred on Tuesday next.
Senator Vest reported . bill favorably from
the committee on territories to authorize the
to run and mark the boundary lines between
certain portions Of the Indian Territory and
Texas, in connection with similar commission
to be appointed by the state of Texas
Mr. Cook presented the house through the
petition box paper signed by about fifty citi-
termed letiion, since it opens with the words
1--WE, the undersigned sovereign citizens, here
by command you, our servant, demanding the
passage Of q bill to construct q double track
steel railway from New York to San Francisco, "
and declaring that not another dollar should be
lent national banks or squandered in canals
The president sent to the senate the follow
ing nominations: Commodore Clark n Wells,
rear admiral; Thomas II. Reeves Of Missouri,
agent OF Indian at Quapaw agency, Indian Ter
ntory. Postmasters-E.> 8 Minor, Necedah,
Wis; Fred J. Bsrtels, Pesttigo, Wis. James
A. Footes Anoka, MINI. Warren Potter, Aitkin,
MINI Max Miller, Jackson, Or. CT, : - =,
NJ: Nelson presented to the house the rreso-
l9fdn1f tho Clay county tMinn) Farmers IL
mace asking for the passage Of the Morrison
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10
A Duel in the Dark.

A terrible shooting affray occurred over q
game of cards at Coles Creek. Columbia
county, Pa, the 30th Charles Davis,
Charles Mills, James Roger and Henry
Williams were playing poker. Gradually the
amount grew larger, and at last reached $5ot
side. Davis and Mills were playing against
Williams and Royner At the conclusion of the
game Williams reached for the stakes, but Roy
ner claimed he had seen Davis cheat, and a
scramble was made for the money. Revolvers
were drawn and the bar-room was emptied OF
the small crowd of spectators which had wit
messed the game A promiscuous firing fol-
lowed, in which heights we're extinguished.
The firing lasted several minutes, and the crowd
outside waited with bated breath for it to cease.
Finally there was silence inside The crowd
surged in and found all four lying on the floor
apparently. dead Davis and Mills each had
four bullet holes in their bodies. Roger and
Williams were covered with blood and uncon-
scious 1t was found that Roger was shot twice
in the right leg and once in the thigh. His skull
bears the appearance of being fractured Will
liams received three bullet woundsin his body,
and is undoubtedly fatally wounded. Mills and
Davis died Monday. The widest excitement
exists. All kinds Of rumors were adoat, and
the death of Roger and Williams was announced
but afterward denied The last accounts are
to the effect that Roger and Williams will re.
cover, although badly injured ALI four were
considered highly respected citizens, and the
fact of their being shot Sunday night in gam
bling quarrel has shown how strong the gaming
fever ragged Rogers wife is reported to have
lost her reason over the sad affair."
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

F." Rent1y & Rowlan will build the Dane
county court house for $141 200,
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

The Rev. Dr. HALL, of New Yos
ceiyes $50, or -.1a,~
house rent
column
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-10

Tho House devoted several days to the In
dian appropriation bill in committee of the
| whole. The committee adopted the clause max
ing IN appropriation of SIC, Oo0for the support,
! civilization and education of the Medewaukan-
ton band of Sioux Indians in Minnesota. The
clause was inserted in the bill at the request of
Mr.: Strait, who went before the committee Of
appropriation for the purpose. These Indians
| are opposed to remaining at the agencies where
| they would receive their share Of annuities,
doing the best they can to support themselves.
| Some of them have a little land and are dis
| posed to help themselves The appropriation
| for their civilization and education was recon-
| mended by the Indian department. Other
| clauses, making the regular appropriations
by the committee.
A petition was presented to the house by Mr..
Wakefield from the Edgerton post of the G. A:
| r. in Minnesota urging the passage of the bill
granting pension to Samuel Cook.
| Mr.. Strait has prepared the report OF the house
committee on public lands on Mr.. Raymond's
bill for the relief of William F. Steele of Steele,
Dak The bill gives Mr.. Steele an opportunity
| to pay for $50 acres Of land located by him
| through mistake.
! Mr. Mcmillan from George Wallace Hall, for a
bounty uuder the law of July %, 1856 He was
barred by the limitation of 1880, and asks for a
special act giving him the bounty. Mr.: Mel
son presented similar petition IN the mousse
Mr. Mcmillan also presented the petition adopt
ed by the Man1ato board of trade, asking for
| IN appropriation for the improvement Of the
navigation of the Minnesota river
bill Introduced in the senate by 1Ir. Nc
Pherson to amend the patent laws, provides
| 1t shall be a ,nlislcmeanor for any person to
sell any article or process claimed and do
scribed in any unexpired letters patent with
out the lawful authority Of the patentoc or his
legal representatives, or at or before the sale
of any such article or process to falsely rep
resent to purchaser that there ia no unex-
article Or pro ,cs5.
| In tho Senate, Mr. Wilson, of Iowa, presented
| joint resolution of the general assembly Of
| Iowa, urging that in view of the rapid absorp-
ion Of public lands fiji for settlement, congress
may take immediate steps to recover une armed
portions Of lands granted railroads.
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