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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

The results OF the late election in
France il a sars.sisa 70 Americans,
who do not exactly understand its
import. Here IL a brief statement OF
the attitude OF the various political
parties. The Conservatives, who have
made extensive gains rethe Monarch
lists OF one faction or another. Some
OF them are adherents oil Conite de
Paris, others of the Bonaparte family.
The Republicans or Moderates. are the
supporters OF the present ministry,
with Brisson and DE Freycinet as the
representative leaders. They are like
wisepartisans OF NJ. Jules Ferry, form
eriy prime minister. The Radicals
look 10 Ciemenoeau as their leader.
They are as eager as the Monarchists
for the overthrow OF the Republicans,
but only that they may give thegov-
ernment more radical leanings. The
Republicans wish to maintain a more
parliamentary form Of government,
but the Radicals wish To abolish the
senate and substitute in placeof tho
chambers, as at present constituted,
some body like the old convention OF
1878. The loss OF seatsb the Hspab,
licaas uill lead to a reconstruction OF
tllepresent ministry.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15
Judicial Methods in England and Ameri-

A Washington letter states that Chief
Justice Matte has derived very great bene-
at from his three months trip abroad.
Some OF the English papers, Just before he
sailed for home, expressed regret that mora
attention hadnot been paid himLnud rather
chided tho bench and barfor failing to en-
tertain him, but the CHIEF Justice has no com
plants to make on this score. Before he
left the United States his physicians advised
him that II no expected To Tecuperate, he
must avoid all excitement, and particularly
TO abstain from the pleasures and tempta-
tions OF set entertainments. Following this
advice, he kept out OF fashionable, circles
as much as possible, spending only about
two weeks OF his time in London and giving
the remainder OF his stay TO quiet enjoy
ment in the beautiful rural districts ot Eng
land and Scotland. On several occasions
he accepted invitations OF distinguishes
members Of the bench to sit by them while
in the discharge OF their official duties,
and ne was much struck with the
comparison bet ween court practices in
England and America. In England,
the chief justice Esays, the judges
decide questions much more promptly and
in fewer words than in the United States,
At the close Of important cases in England
the presiding judges will often consult a
moment or twoNand announce their decis-
Ion before leaving the beheh-sO different
from the practice in the United States,
where judges will take days and weeks to
get their decisions ready, and then put
them in the form OF lengthy essays.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

When the Canadian government
crushed Riei's rebellion the wives and
children of the unfortunate rebels were
left in a pitiable condition. Their
house, were burned and their proper
ty taken from them. They are now
obligad to shelter themselves in rude
huts, open TO every wind They are
almost naked in the day time, and
without covering at night. The only
food they have is nuts, and the gov
ernment agents refuse to give them
provisions.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

I, All the steamers sailing from Phil
ndelphia and New York for the past
few months have been carrying as
many steerage passengers back to
Europe as they have been bringing
hither. Many OF the returning immi.
grants are miners, some farmers, and
some skilled artisans who findit hard
or to make alivinginth the United States
thanh Europe. The English and Welsh
coal miners who are going back to
England complain that they aredriyen
out OF employment by the Poles and
Slavs.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

Although there was adecrease inthe
immigration of the United States dur
ing the month OF August last, al com
pared with the same month last year,
and also a decreased b enumber OHM
migrants for the eight months ending
August 81, 1885, as compared with
the same period for 1884, yet the
number OF immigrants from Scotland
slightly increased in and for both
periods. The immigration from Ire
land continues to decline, while that
from Italy increases.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15
Rather AN Anecaonate Family.

Capt. A. p. Nelson was arrested in New
York on complaint Of Henry Patdee OF
Jersey City, who charged that Nelson had
assaulted Mrs. PatdSe. Nelson bore very
positive evidences OF having been
blinded with yitriel lie tells THE story:
He married many years ago, and had
SIX ehiidren, Eight years ago the youngest
daughter married Patdee. subsequently,
Capt. Nelson went 20 sea with his vessel.
and his wife went to live with her married
daughter. Eight months ago the daugh-
ter died. The captain returned a few
days ago and found that his vile had mar
red Patdee. He went to see her, and
threatened her with prosecution. She odd
him she thought he was dead, poured the
sontents OF a bottle OF vitriol on him as he
vent downs stairs, and the captain was taken
70 the hospital and ratdee and Mrs. Mel.
son were arrested on the double charge OF
bigarny and incest. Thelaw there prohibits
inteFmarriage between motherin.law and
soRin-law. 4 further charge OF atrocious
assault was preferred against the woman.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

Il The grand jury at st. Paul indicted
a number Of gamblers and it is sup
posed that public gambling will be
dangerous business hereafter for a
time at least. Nobody believes, how
ever, that the vice will be exterminat-
ed. re has taken too deep root for
that. Various forms Of lotteries, pool
selling, %raflles, grain options, etc, are
still considered respectable, and edu-
cate thousands into a condition TO
demand the stronger excitement of
games i~nterdicted by law.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15
writing The story Of His own death.

81. Louis Special; N. N. Wood, city editor
ted suicide on the 9th inst. He went to his
room and wrote a two-column article de-
scribing his feelings as he approached his end.
lie also wrote an account ofbis suicide fora
morning paper, giving all the ghastly details,
probable cause, etc. He introduced his
sketch With : metz 10 his brother reporters
Which says: when ~yoptsome' to sift this
matter and sunni up your article win read
like this" He shot himself tyies in the
bead md died instantly. In his article he
said that the real oauae Of his suicide vas
"A trouble Of which be had spoken to no
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15
A TERRIBLE COLLISION,
The Robinson Circus Train Wrecked Near
Fergus Falls, MINI, and Five Men
Killed.

At 3 o'clock Sunday morning the 4tb,
Inst, John Robinson's train, in two sec.
tons, was coming into Fergus Falls, Mimi,
from Wahpeton, Oak, on the Northern
Pacific railroad, about four miles west
OF the city, n coupling broke and the
rear seven cars Of the first section Rundown
the steep grade into the engine Of the second
section at the rate of forty miles an
hour. The caboose and two sleeping
cars, containing l6o sleeping men, composed
n portion OF the section which
had broken loose. The engineer of
the approaching train stopped his engine,
and he and the fireman jumped and were
saved, but both sections crushed into each
other, killing five men outright, fatally iniur-
ing three, and iHiuring ten or twelve Others
slightly, Tho Waterman ai the train, trying
to warn the sleeping men OF the danger OF
the collision, was killed himself, ~refusilg to
desert, altlough aware that collision was
inevitable. He was frightfully mnngled.
His heart was found on top Of D fiat car
some distane eaway, his bowels lying on
the graSmp and body cut to pieees,
Hadx kengineer Of the rear section only
81 momeMs more time, he could have
backed his train and avoided the calamity.
But il was too late, and the cars struck his
engine with tremendous force, throwing the
three sleepers from the track, and smash.
ing them beyond recognition.
No performers or animals were hurt.
The men killed were the Waterman Wilson
and four eanyassmen. The engine was
badly smashed and cars reduced to kind
ling wood. The most remarkable fact is
That more were not killed and injured.
Twenty or thirty others received slight
cuts aud bruises. The list Of killed:
RobeFts-Canvasman, joined at Wadena,
on the way to CINCINNATI,
William Krause-I,iyed at 4e Main
street, Cincinnati g
Sam Blair-Joined at Coliak, Wash.
James Wilson-Watchman, formerly
policeman at Cincinnati; lived at Hummel
house. ~
Charles Wallace-Joined at Portland
Or. An~tecedents unknown.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15
COL Clark ". Thompson stricken with
Paralysis,

Hon. Clark w. Thompson suffered a
stroke Of paralysis at a hotel at Wells,
MINI, on Sunday, the 4th inst, His left
side is paralyzed. Ahotel attendant found
him helpless in bed at 8 o'clock, Sunday.
Mr.. Thompson was able to state that he
had been In that condition since
3 o'clock. His disease is very Sc
rious, but not Immediately dangerous.
Col. Thompson is one OF the best known
pioneers OF the Northwest, was prominent
in railway and manufacturing enterprises,
and is identified with many political meas
ures, He was candidate for governor Of
Minnesota IN the last campaign.
DIR. MeArthnr of "a Crosse returned and
reports that Col. Thompson is in a very
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15
secretary Ehdicott Adheres and Gen.
Sheridan Yields.

Upon a request by Generals Sheridan,
Schofeld, Pope and Howard that their
present personal aides be made exceptions
to the recently issued order sending
back to the regiments all officers
who had been absent therefrom on de-
tached or staff duty four years or more,
Secretary Endicott has had the subject
brought to his attention, and has decided
that no exception shall be made to the oper-
alton OF the order. The order was issued
after long and careful consideration hy tho
secretary, who fully knows the effect it
would have. lie has become CONVINCED that
under the prevailing system detached OF.
ficers lose interest In their regiments, and
its longer continuance would be demoraliz.
ing to the service.
~ Gen. Sheridan submits gracefully to the
answer made by the secretary OF war % his
protest against the removal Cfhis aids. He
appointed Mai. 7. w. Benteen, Fourth cav
airy, and Capt. Stanhope Blunt, formerly Of
the Thirteenth infantry and since 1874 Of
the ordnance department. These gentlemen
from their appointment receive the title and
pay Of lieutenant colonel. Capt. Davis and
Capt. GregorJ, whom they succeed, will
lose this title and will receive instead of
the 81, 900 a year that attends these fash
ionable assignments, So, 200 and S2,40O
respectively. Capt. Davis viii go to his
regiment, the Fourteenth infantry, at Van
Couyer barracks. Capt. Gregory will 60
wherever he is assigned.
y. .-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15
Casually Record.

The Chicago, 81. Paul, Minneapolis q
Omaha Railway hotel ~ Washburn, Lake
Superior, valued at 5000, was wholly de-
stroyed by fire.
The Franklindale company's cotton mill
at Waspjnger's Falls, y. ", was burned
with all its eaatents. Two hundred hands
are thrown out Of wosk The mill win prob
ably not be rebuilt. The lose is some
thing over 500, 900.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

Congressman Murphy Of Iowa, a
leading champion of the Hennepin
canal project, thinks it stands q good
chance Of getting its first appropria-
ton Of public money from the next
congress-. The amount to be asked for
next winter is 81 ,o0O, 900.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

Chicago is a religious CENTER" says
= Chicago paper, but the truth OF the
remark is questioned by st. Louis
rivals and ethe rest Of mankind"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15
Position of Veterans In the Army andNavy.

- ttth ~ ~ hAh
A number OF discharges we're made in the
Brooklyn navy yard last spring, owing to
the smallness OF the appropriation avail
able. Among those first discharged were
GONE Veterans. Tho matter was at once
taken UP by Che Veterans Right uyicn and
efforts were mace to nave the msn reinStat.
ed in their positions. Commodore Chandler
was appealed to by the committee and they
were referred TO the foreman, but no salts
faction could be obtained. The committee,
consisting OF II. p. Little, Joseph w. Kay
and George +. Hopper, IN the 10th OF last
July wrote a letter to Secretary Whitney
stating the facts. To the above appeal the
following letter was received a short time
ago:
Navy Department, Washington, Sept.
22, 1SSJ-Gentlemen: Your letter OF re
cent date, requesting that due attention be
given to the claims OF h%onorably discharg-
ed soldiers and sailors for employment and
retention in the navy department n the
yards under its control has been received.
In reply | have TO say that it will give me
pleasure at all times TO give preference to
those hpnorably discharged from the mill
tary and naval service OF the Unted
States, either for appointment to or
retention in Office, as the case
may be, il equally competent and de-
serving. The efforts Of the Grand Army OF
the Republic to maintain in this way the
premium on patriotism displayed by these
honorably discharged soldiers and sailors
are commemorate and shall have my CO.
operation. You may rest assured the fact
that n man is an honorably discharged sol.
der will not initiate against his obtaining
employment in anv OF the establishments
under the control Of the navy department,
but, on Che contrary, the fact win be las it
has heen b~eretofore1 considered by me IA a
recommendation in favor az the applicant
for the employment he seeks. | shall be
glad to have my attention called to any
violation OF the law with reference to this
subject. Yours respectfully,
A.C, WmTNEY,
Secretary OF the Navy.
Secretary Whituey's letter was referred to
Commodore Chandler, and the men we're
reinstated.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15
senator sabin Oh the \. p and Business.

Speaking OF the business outlook here,
Senator ID. NJ. Sabin, OF Minnesota, who
vas stopping at the Gilsey house n. Y, said
toa reporter: "
find in this city and Boston a decidedly
better feeling in many branches of business,
and in TACT all interests appear much
more Inopeful and confident. This IL
squally true, not more 60, Of
our Western country. Although erops
are not so large as have heen known, the
grade is excellent and prices improving.
Our own state is exceedingly prosperous,
and st. Paul and Minneapolis continue to
surprise even the most e~xtravagant ex.
~peetations OF their friends. | look 10 see
them outrapk all rivals, and the time will
come when railroad rates will be from New
York TO st. Paul and Minneapolis, instead
ofChicago.
rs the Northern Pacific railroad pros
porous now2h
Yes. Henry Willard, who built that
road, was n man OF great attachments and
great ability. The only trouble
was that he saw too Ear ahead. The pep
pie Of the west were not quite prepared
Tor his scheme. believe he was thorough
ly honest, however, and do not believe he
saved a cent ont Of the ruin in which he was
involved, was talking With a number Of
gentlemen connected with the road, and
they all speak IN the highest terms OF its
prospects, and the people OF Minnesota
certainly regard IL as one OF the greatest
properties OF this continent, and feel very
proud h its terminus il in GU state"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15
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W'0ssa,ions. His {

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md Great Events.
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his speeches also d
he occupied the pre-
Grant gave uttera
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address. D
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ness, 1864.
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

There are now more than 103 900
buildings in New York city, and the
number II rapidly increasing, as also
the population OF the city.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

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the Super
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there are !
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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-07-18
FASHION NOTES.
Things Worth wearing-Styles at Home
and Abroad.

and Abroad.
The overskirt is moribund.
Skirts grow palmer and fuller.
Coifures grow higher and higher.
Dress bodices are cut to produce
square shoulders.
Absinthe is a much admired French
shade of green.
The popular craze in Washington is
mandolin playing.
Stringless bonnets are worn by youth
full women only.
The fine embroiderics on fine bonnets
are marvels of artistic work
Corsage bouquets are very large, and
worn in the centre of the bosom.
Sleeves with sagging puff at or
above the elbow are coming in vogue.
Full belted waists grow in favor for
wash dresses, both white and colored
Fans of large and unique forms are
the only ones that should be used for
wall decorations.
Large bows of wide ribbon or of piece
goods generally soft silk, adorn many
summer frocks.
Chartreuse is color that embraces
=
to pale cress green.
A guitar, mandolin, or banjo, to hang
on walls, takes the place of the much
abused tambourine.
The latest version of the gable roof
bonnet is the Judic poke, small, but
pronounced and very chic.
Absinthe and pale choral is French
color combination much in favor on the
other side at present
Embroidery, howe.s. feathers and
tinsel are the combinations found in
dressy summer bonnets.
Egyptian and Arabian fancies in fur
nishing and decorating rooms are the
caprice of the moment
Velvet bonnet strings are being laid
aside for those of lace and gauzy stufs,
especially gauze ribbons.
Tennis, afternoon teas, trotting and
private theatricals are the amusements
of Washington this spring
The Louis XIV. capots of tulle or lac G
is tho dressy bonnet of the women in
Paris 1t is almost conical to accom-
modate the high couture.
A cluster of water-green feathers
looks well as the only trimming of a
fine black straw bonnet, the lining and
strings being of black velvet.
Dresses composed entirely of black
lace, real Chantilly, Lima, yak or WOOL
en- lace, piece lace or laize and robe
dresses are all the rage in Paris.
Much of the embroidery seen on the
handsome laces. fabrics and millinery
is wrought with threads of real gold,
exquisitely fine, but exceedingly effect
i've when raised. stitch upon stitch, to-
represent the leaves or petals of flowers
translated into gold.
Bonnets composed entirely of tulle
and lace on wire frame are in course
of preparation for summer toilets of
ceremony. The strings are of tulle ex-
ceedingly wide, and tied in full bow
under the chin; the frames are very
high in the crown, and the only trim
mings are punches of fine flowers or
many loops and ends of pale or white
satin ribbon rising in a pyramid on the
top of the conical crowns.-N. Y. Sun.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-07-18
Wet Land.

The blowing of wet land does mis-
chief which remains for years. The
owner of stiff clay farm who turned
over field in too much of hurry ten
years ago has not since been able to get
the soil into the same condition it was
in before. When plowshare becomes
smeared with mud as it turns the fur
row slice, and the earth is plastered, as
mortar is when trowel is drawn over
it, clay land becomes hurt for many
years. Even light land is spoiled by it,
but the clay is toughened and dries in
hard clods which are very difficult to
reduce to fine condition again. One
may easily make haste too fast in plow-
ing in the Spring. The test OF fitness
in the soil is that spade may be put
into it and withdrawn without any
smearing, and the spade of soil when
dropped will fall apart into . loose
mass.-N. Y. Times.