The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-07-24


scenery
Friday, Aug Coast along the lake shore,
visit the Apostle Islands and other points, and
view the new cities Of Washburn and Ashland
Saturday, Aug. 2-Return to st. Paul, pass
ing Long lake, Spooner, Shell lake, Hudson
and intermediate points, through the pictur-
esque portions Of Wisconsin, arrive in St Paul
in time to take the evening trains to the differ
emit parts af the state.
Only editors and publishers and their fami-
lies are invited or allowed to partake OF the
benefits Of free transportation secured
RESOLUTIONS Of Farmers.
There was large representation of the far
mers of the Red River Valley at q Convention
held at Moorehead, Clay Co., MINI. Twenty
seven counties were represented Darlington
Phelps of Stevens county was elected perma-
nent chairman; G. G. Farsdale secretary; F. J.
Schneider, N Davis, A. Garrett and 81. G.
Palmer, vice president
The doings of the Convention are epitomesed
in the following preamble and resolutions.
Whereas, The future greatness of our new
northwest, and of our government atlarge, de-
ponds mainly upon the success and prosperity
of the several industries of agriculture; and,
whereas, great burdens have been and are now
being, borne by our constituents, through the
imposition of extortionate rates for the trans
portation of grain, lumber, fuel, and by other
usurpedpowers by corporations; therefore, belt
Resolved, That this convention, representing
q considerable portion of the agricultural in
dustries of the Red river valley, while asking
no unreasonable or special favors, is here as
sembled to demand, and will continue to as
semble, confederate, agitate and demand, by
lawful means, such measures of relief from
oppression and unreasonable burdens as may
be necessary to the happiness and prosperity
of our people
Resolved, That the convention asks and de-
mands of the Northern Pacific and the St Paul,
Minneapolis & Manitoba corporations that re-
duction of five cents per bushel be Immediately
made on freight rates for the transportation of
wheat from any and all points on the lines of
said roads. In asking this reduction of rates
this convention demands that which is within
reason and equity as between these corpOr-
atoms and their patrons.
Resolved, That farmers, mechanics, and
business men, whose interests are Identical
throughout the Red river valley, be and they
are hereby urgently recommended to assemble
In mass meeting at all business centers, for the
purpose of considering, agitating, commanding
and putting in operation such measures for
relief from burdensome abuse and oppression
as may be found necessary and best calculated
to bring about such relief.
Resolved, That farmers, mechanics, labor
ers and business men Of the northwest should
exercise the rights and duties of American citi-
zenship in attending the caucuses of their re-
spective parties and select delegates to coun-
ty, district and state conventions who win in
turn give the people nominees for Office who
shall be of them and for their several indus
tries.
Resolved, That the president and the secre-
tary of this convention be and hereby are In
structed to furnish copies of these resolutions
to the corporations herein named
In the afternoon the meeting was addressed
by Prof Whitney, of Michigan state grange,
who was listened to attentively. He was fol-
lowed by other speakers, and finally Hon. s. g.
Comstock was sent for, committee being ap
pointed to ask him to come, and his position
concerning the farmers movement asked for.
He stated that he was in sympathy with their
movement, but excepted to some Of their meth
DDS. He would assist them any way in his
power, even offering if desired, to make one of
committee to visit the railway officials and
try to secure the proposed five cent reduction
in wheat transportation The committee on
legislation brought in report embodying the
following resolution:
Resolved, That this committee recommend
that standing committee on legislation of five
members be appointed by the convention with
instructions to formulate Legislative measures
governing elevators, railroads and commissions
for the transportation of freights and passen-
gers, inspection and grading of grain, andsuch
other matters as may be by them deemed wise
and applicable to the wants of our people: and
report to subsequent conventions to be held by
The convention then adjourned
Western Minnesota Press, Atwater, July IL:
"A very distressing accident occurred here on
the Fourth Of July, whereby one of our citizens
sustained injuries that will remain with him
through life. Our village did not celebrate but
noon E. E. Burt was the principal one doing
the firing, which was done in front of his black
smith shop. Anvils were used, also gun bar
rel was put in the ground, filed with powder
and an iron plug driven in. During the prog
rs sS Of NJ loading the gun it tns exploded
steel penetrated the pupil The wound was
painful in the extreme, and on the advice OF
DR.. Gibson Mr.. Burt went to St Paul to con-
suit an occulist The perilous operation of
successfully performed by DR.. F. A. Stevens,
and the sufferer greatly relieved. The right
eye is also injured, but it is hoped only slight
II. Mr.. Burt is still below under medical
treatment The community at large viii
only losing an eye but in sustaining injuries
that win prevent him from working at his
trade for some time to come.
Stanbro, Hawley, Mimi, express agent for
the Northern Pacific, is under arrest ct Winni-
peg, charged with taking $4,000
An attempt was made TO wreck the midnight
passenger train on the River road Tuesday
night about three miles north of Lake City.
The spikes had been pulled out of . rail and
the rail moved ten inches. The train came ct
the dangerous spot in safety until the sleeping
car was reached, the hindmost truck Of which
failed to follow the track across the ties that
had been made BY the wheels Of the engine and
L. L. -. ~ II
and no damage resulted farther than twenty
minutes delay.
A man who registered ct the Metropolitan
hotel st Morris as Moritz Brumer Of Casselton,
was found in the room in An unconscious con-
called and declared The symptoms those q
opium poisoning and he soon died
Dakota Station, near Winons, WAS invaded
BY gang Of tramps who terrorized the inhab-
iAnts until officers from Winona gathered in
seven Of the roughs and took them to the WI
mona Jail Some Of the trAmps offered to sell
tenth their value, which was undoubtedly stolen
| property.
Robert NcIellon, charged With being the
father Of child, By his own daughter, girl
seventeen years old, was brought before Jus
tice HUTCHINSON, q Alexandria, waived exam
term Of court bail being Get At n, O0n n, de-
foult Of which he was locked up.
Howard Eldrsd * Pilsbury. l(inn died Il
Lang Prairie. aged sixty Ave years. He came
70 Minne.ota from New York il 1855, and locA-
Long Pfairis o. sunday; he s0th
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