The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-03-05

and posse of mon started in pursuit of the
Kizers
George Bancroft, the historian, who is ma
tive Of Worcester, Mass, has signalized his
desire to present that city q fund of SIC, 600 to
ship fund; the income to be devoted to tho lib
eral education Of some enc scholar from Wer-
cester:
AT Miles City, Mont, IN indictment for muir
der in the hrst degree Has been found against
Maurice Sullivan, alias Bob Sullivan, charging
him with killing Dr. Carlin during the holidays
Tho case has excited considerable comment
heretofore, having grown out Of the so-called
''Dance Of Deaths shooting On Christmas
morning
Raron Wentworth, Liberal, moved an amend
ment to the vote of censure. The amendment
declares her majesty's forces should not oc-
cupy the Soudan longer than necessary; and,
in the interests of Egypt and the British en-
pire, 1t is undesirable to prevent the Egyptian
own government
James McDaniels, an old and highly respect
ed pioneer Of Oregon, was assassinated near
Ashland, Jackson county, on the night Of the
both Of last November. He was returning home
after dark, when he WAS fired upon by some
one in ambush McDaniels body was literally
riddled with buckshot A neighbor named
O'Niel and Daniels wife have been arrested
The Duluth land Office is again in jeopardy
At the interior department it is said that Sena-
tor Sabin has recommended the appointment Of
H. C. Kendall as register, to supercede Judge
Carey, who, it will be remembered, received
the Office when R. G. MitchelPs appointment
was upset by charges of fraudulent timber en-
tries made by HIM and others.
Postofices established: Montana-Bea7et
Creek, Jefferson county. Wisconsin-HaW-
thorne, Douglas county; Wheeler, Dunn county.
Postofice Name Changed WISCONSIN: Hines-
bury to Johnsbury. Postmasters Commissioned
August T. Stressmann, Transit, Mimi John
\. Kelly, Beaver Creek, Mont S Swanberg
Wis.
The United Ireland OF Dublin, in comment
ing on the proposed visit of the prince Of
Wales to Ireland, disclaims any gratuituous
disrespect for the prince; "but,a it says, 'if
castle hunkies organize mock demonstrations
will be organized counter displays which will
overshadow any displays that Earl Spencer
may inaugurate"
The Century company will not publish Gen.
Grants autobiography, as at fret supposed. It
is not that he objected to the Century compa-
ny, but personal reasons led him to accept the
proposition Of Charles L. Webster, Mark
Twain's agent and publisher, who has just TAX
on one Of Gen. Grants sons in business with
him. The Century company and Gen. Grant
are the best Of friends, but the claims Of Mr.:
Webster are of longer friendship.
A horrible tragedy has occurred in Union
county. Afarmer named Most Cation, living
near Smiths mills, and his sons, hung Mrs
Cation, whom Cation married four years ago.
u-,,- uIarrIeu CarOn,
and owned a small parcel of land, which Cation
80, which enraged him. With the aid of his
sons he took her out and hung her, after beat
ing her terribly. The Cations were arrested
after stubborn fight
Mandan Pioneer: It is stated, on what may
be regarded as pretty good authority, that the
grand jury will be called upon, at it's forth
coming meeting, to investigate tho charge
against the Marquis de Mores of shooting the
hunter Luffsey It will be remembered that
Luffsey met with his death about year and
nine months ago at Little Missouri The case
was brought before Justices Bateman and Col
Inns at Mandan, both of whom acquitted tho
marquis. They did not think the marquis had
committed any crime, but held that if he was
the one who shot Luffsey he did it in self de-
fense.
Gladstone, in answer to the protest of the
war in the Soudan, confines himself to refer
ence to many acts of Lord Wolseley to induce
the hostile Arabs to cease making war. He
tho fo
nation to show that the government desired to
avoid bloodshed. Kasham Nous, q messenger
sent on by Gen. Butler, has arrived at Korti
He states that the rebels, when they enter
cd Khartoum, pillaged the town, and massacred
the people. Gen. Gordon, with number of
shagishs, retreated into Catholic church, and
refused to surrender. The Mahdi thereupop
shelled the church, and everybody within wa
killed.
The president invited President elect Cleve-
land to be his guest at the executive mansion
is formally inaugurated. The invitation has
been declined with thanks, as apartments had
already been secured for Mr.. Cleveland, and
because of the present uncertainty as to the
exact time of his arrival at the national capital.
The retiring president will call upon the in
coming president at the hotel and escort him to
the capitol to be inaugurated. President
Arthur has accepted an invitation to attend the
Inauguration ball, and has assured the general
committee of his cordial support and co-opera-
ton in their endeayors to make the affair q
brilliant success.
The house voted against the proposition to
suspend silver coinage. This was decided
surprise. Those who advocated suspension
were confident that majority was on their
side, and were almost certain that their strength
would reach two thirds of those present On
the other hand, the silver advocates did not
even suspect that they could command ma
jority; although quite confident that they would
be able to check their opponents by holding
more than one-third of the strength of the
house. Both sides, therefore, were decidedly
surprised when the speaker announced that
the result of the vote on Randall's motion to
suspend the rules and pass the sundry civil bill
was lis yeas to 149 nays.
George p Smith was shot four times with
Winchester rifle, by William T. Oomstock, JUS
tice of the peace, recently, fifteen miles east of
Comstock, after complaint being fled in his
Office by neighbors, obtained some food and
clothing for Mrs. Smith and family, who were
in destitute circumstances, from the county
commi ssioners. Smith became ENGAGED at
Comstock for interfering in his family affairs,
Comstock. Smith armed with shotgun, went
cunning for Comstock, the latter being out
hunting for deer. The two men met and q du-
el ensued, several shots being exchanged.
Comstock sent four bullets into the body Of
Smith, killing him. Smith was bully, and no
one laments his death.
The house committee on foreign affairs, con-
sidered the participation of this government in
the Congo conference. The conclusion was
reached that resolution prepared by Repre-
sentative Phelps would harmonize the views Of
the com mittee The resolution provides 'That
no prospect Of commercial advantage warrants
departure from the traditional policy of this
government, which forbids> all entangling al
liances with nations Of the old world; that the
participation Of delegates from the United
States in the go called Congo conference, while,
as your committee believes, carefully guarded
in purpose to confine their powers to the con-
sideration of commel cial interests exclusively,
is unfortunate if it should be anywhere re-
cognized as departure from the policy. which
forbids this government to participate in any
political combination or movement outside Of