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The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17

In regard to applications in behalf
of Louis Riel, Secretary Bayard's ds.
cision is to the effect that the United
States Government will not interfere
of it's own motion in the case of q man
tried for violating the laws of foreign
Government, either to ascertain
whether ne is native or adopted citi-
zen OF the United States, or for any
other purpose. When formal state
ment is made that man under ar
rest or ON trial in another country for
violating the laws of that country, is
al American citizen, the United States
Government will take notice of the
proceedings sufficiently to be satisfied
that they are in accordance with the
laws and judicial forms of the country
in which the crime 10 alleged to have
been committed, aad on being assured
that such is the ease will not further
interfere.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17
Casualty Record.

J. B. Sanborn OF Twin Grove, Greene
county, Wis.,, was run over by his wagon
and killed.
AtEugenc City, Or, Mrs. S. NJ. Yaran and
Miss Thompson OF that place met with
fatal accident.
The steamer Prussia, from Fort William,
Ont, bound for Duluth, was burned ten
miles northwest OF the Sand island light
house.
On Yellowstone lake I. H. Renshaw, of the
United States geological survey, had close
call from stroke OF lightning. C. D. NJ
Scott. an assistant, was Instantly killed.
A fire at the works OF the Milwaukee
Cement company three miles north OF Mil
waukee destroyed three large warehouses
belonging to the company, together with
their contents, involving a loss of about
$4,000. The insurance is SIS, 400 divid-
cd among a number OF companies.
The windows of the dry goods store OF
Garry Bros. at Grand and Allen streets,
New York, were shattered by an explosion
OF dynamite on Feb. 1, and the explosion
was supposed to have been instigated by
disaffected dry goods clerks. Detectives
have been at work on the case ever since
and their labors have resulted in the arrest
OF Peter A. DAILY, aged twenty three, a
salesman; Thomas Fitzpatrick, aged
twenty seven years, bookkeeper, and David
Waughton, aged thirty-six years, sales.
man.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17

A volume showing the cost of Eng
fish wars has just been published, says
the Boston Advertiser, (which may
serve as q useful tract for members of
the Peace Society. Thus the wcr
with the American colonies is jotted
down as costing nincty-seven million
pounds, while that of the Spanish sue
cession is charged with fifty millions.
II the loss of life and the indirect SUI
fering incident to these struggles are
considered, and added to the waste
represented by their cost, those who
condemn Mr.. Gladstone for his long
suffering craftsmanship in preventing
war between England and Russia may
iind in this historical aggregate OF
misery the key to his course"
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17
Miscellaneous News Items.

The Wisconsin state fair closes, q fnan.
cial failure.
The property valuation in Texas has in.
creased 100 per cent. since 1880.
Michigan farmers, about Hudson, are ar.
ranging to cmigrate to Virginia.
Testimony is being taken with closed
doors, in Baltimore, in the celebrated Belt
divorce case.
The corner stone of the St. Gregory Ro-
man Catholic church in Baltimore was laid
bishop Gibbons officiated.
Newton Hammock, prominet citizen O
Conyers, Ga, joined the Baptist church by
immersion. The ceremony drove him
crazy, and he was committed to the asy-
lum.
Samuel B. French, banker OF ofMenominee,
Wis.,, made an assignment for the benefit
of his creditors. His liabilities are esti.
mated at $35, 900 and assets about $50:
600, consisting principally OF real estate.
The American Architect advises the New
Workers to abandon the monument to
Grant at Riverside and chisel a colossal
frieze, 1000 feet long, on the face of the
u1-.-. '. ssis esppropr1areinscr1p-
tions.
Albert D. Swan, banker OF Lawrence,
Mass, recently killed by A. X. Goodwin,
provided in his will that his executor must
pay IS, 200 in gold dollars for a Scotch
granite monument to be set up in his
cemetery lot.
The much-expected prize fight between
McGregor known as the ''SStG So. Joe Kid" and
William Black, alias Ross, alias McGraw,
of California. came off at point twenty
two miles below Dallas, on Che trunk rail
way. Black was badly beaten.
Several agricultural fair associations, in.
cluding St. Louis, have written Mr.. Bonner
on the subject of exhibiting Maud s. at
their fairs. Mr.. Bonner has decided to
bring the mare home to his stables in New
York and to enjoy the pleasure OF driving
her himself.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17
Mrs. Emma NJ. hIArklev, known as

Mrs. Emma NJ. MArkley, known as
"Madame Victoria," the tattest wom-
an in the country, If not in the world,
died few days ago in Philadelphia,
from the effects OF injuries received by
the falling OF a platform on which she
was sitting. Her advertised weight
was 800 pounds, and her actual weight
about $50 pounds. Mime. Victoria
wsss born in Reading, Penn, about 33
years ago, and was slim and delicate
throughout her gir]hood. At 10 she
weighed only so pounds, but from this
age she began to gradually gain in
flesh. Between three and five years
ago. when she made an application for
an insurance policy, she weighed only
$50 pounds. From this time her
weight increa sed rapidly.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17
Criminal Calender.

At Burlington, KY, negro is lynched for
outraging five-year-old girl.
Joseph Charboaneau of Minnea polls is
indicted for embezzlement OF 50, 300 from
the Omaha company.
Slugger Sullivan oficiates as pitcher in q,
:--.. s.-..-, 49, arrested for
Sabbath breaking.
Michael Rossa, q Chicago fruit peddler,
fatally stabs John Kehoe for refusing to
pay for banana.
Oscar Ayers, twenty years OF age and en-
gagged in the drug businegs at Morrison,
Ill, has disappeared with $4,000 OF the
firms money.
The attempt to blow up the dry goods
store Of Garry Bros, New York, on Feb. 1,
has been traced to three clerks, who have
been arrested.
Thomas Huges editor of the Albuquerque
IN. N.Y. Journal, and late postmaster OF
that city, is under arrest for q shortage OF
81, 900 in his postofice accounts.
At Chester, Neb., mob of the 'sbest citi-
gems" start to lynch Warren Coon for wife
beating and threats of burning the town,
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17

Seventeen years ago the death pen
atty for murder in the first degree was
abolished by Minnesota, and life i'm
prisonmcnt was substituted; but the
gallows has just been re-erected.
Michigan tried the same experiment,
and not long since bill was passed by
the lower House OF the Legislature re-
enacting the hanging policy, although
it failed of adoption III the senate.
Maine did no hanging for six years,
and then went back to capital punish
ment.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17
Must Keep Out Of St. Paul.

Portland Oregonian: While at the post
office recently a banker was asked by
Chinaman to read a letter, which he had
just received, to him. The letter was from
St. Paul, and was WRITE en- in good English
and in good hand. The party receiving
it had written to friend in St. Paul stat
ing that he was out ofelnployment and in
During as to what the prospects for work
were there. The reply began as follows:
Dear Charley, don't come to this coun-
try; this is no place for Cinnamon: White
labor is SO cheap here that the Cinnamon
cannot compete with it. I ain only just
able to make q living. If you can make
grub in Portland you had better stay there
Our cousin Sam is long way from here,
in Santa Fe. He has good place. 1t is
warm there. Here it is cold in the winter;
the ground freezes four feet deep. just
think OF that. l wish I could do some
thing for you, but you had better not come
here"
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17
NAV .u..1au.v kA.o tSIlOuAier Chtance,
owing to the PRAYERS of the wife.

nuv y>,A.1auu1 w 4 ave lAAli unOuner chuucc,
owing to the prayers of the wife.
A. s. Warner, the president OF the defunct
First National bank at Albion, N. Y, ia
known to be in Canada and engaged in bus
mess. He says he is willing to come home
and help settle the estate if he can be as
sured protection from the operation of the
law.
Rev. Andrew D. Hunter, an itinerant
preacher from Charleston, S. c., was shot
and killed in the Chickasaw nation by a
man named White. The latter had per-
suaded Hunters daughter to elope with
him. Hunter followed and was slain while
trying to force White to make the girl his
WIFE,
An Internal machine was found at one
corner of the house of J. S. Clark, in Tomb
stone, Ariz. A twelve-pound sack OF giant
powder, covered by tin can, lay upon the
candle. 1t is supposed the object OF the
perpetrator OF the outrage was to destroy
Clark and Judges Berry and Hoover.
AtSalt Lake City some parties threw two
quart jars full OF privy vault filth, mixed
with sand, through a window OF a parlor OF
United States Commissioner Mckay, who
has heard most OF the unlawful cohabita-
tion cases. One burst, spattering the floor
and furniture and running the room. Two
were also thrown at the window OF United
States Attorney Dickson aimed at the bed
in which he slept, but struck outside the
window casing, bursting over the outside
walls
Almeric Pagct, son OF Sir Sidney Paget Of
London, has returned to Miles City from
the Big Horn mountains, and states that
three road agents held up stage going from
Fort Custer to Fort McKinney, on a bridge
over creek near Fortymile ranch, secured
the Wells-Fargo treasure box, robbed the
stage driver and Wells Fargo agent, and
made off with their booty. The amount
was not large. A few days previously
| $12, 900 army funds for troops south OF
Fort Custer had been sent through quietly,
and it is generally believed that the robbers
had calculated on securing the treasure box
of the army pa ymaster, but failed to strike
the right coach.
The United States court at Miles City,
Mont, was crowded with cowboys on the
conclusion OF the trial of Bill Jones, one of
the three cowboys arrested for delaying the
Northern Pacific passenger train carrying
mails on Feb. Goth at Mingusville, Mont,
The defense showed the previous good
character of the accused, and while tho
shooting by the boys, the dancing by Con-
ductor Clark, and the few minutes delay
of the train were not denied, it was claimed
that no damage to person or property was
intended. The jury deliberated two hours
and found the defendant guilty. The court
imposed a fine of $40, which, with costs
makes a heavy bill for a few minutes fun.
The other two, julie Klein and Jack Tis-
dale pleaded guilty and were fined $1Oo
each.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17

The committee. appo nted by the late
plenary council to All range for the es-
tablishment OF the Catho]ic university,
which has been endoweh by Miss Caldwell,
has issued d circular al ppeal to the Catho
lies of the United State to provide means
to endow the eight professorships with
which the university will enter upon it's
work, and to found the courses, which are
prominent feature Of the scheme. The
circular is signed by Atchbishops Gibbons
OF Baltimore, Heiss OF Milwaukee, Williams
rigan OF New York, Bishops Ireland OF St.
Paul, Kearns of Richmond, Spalding OF
Peoria, Vicar Apostolic Murty Of Idaho
and Others
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17

The territory now claimed and oc-
cupied in Africa, is no mean extent,
covering about $500 square miles OF
fertile coast and interior land, capa~
ble OF considerable improvement. The
Germans have exercised tact in select
ing their African possessions, and
though the climate will always forbid
any general colonization by whites,
the character and abundance OF forest
and mineral products which can be
gathered by the natives will make the
German possessions OF great future
value.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17
The London Mechanical World ad-

The London Mechanical World ad-
mits that "there appears to be q una
nimity of opinion as to the supe-
riority of the tools used in every me-
cAanical trade in America, their great
perfection, their adaptability to the
daily changing needs OF commerce, the
saving of hand labor they ensure, and
the consequent economy in the price
production" John Bulls eyes have
begun to open, and they will fairly
dilate when he sees the American ex-
hibition next year.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17

There are no less than s3,O0O,ooo
expended annually in costly cofins
with silver or plated handles and solid
silver plates, which are sunk deep into
the earth to be seen no more, says the
Hebrew Standard. In Europe a great
deal more money goes to waste in the
same manner, as in some of the old
countries the corpses are decked with
gold and jewels, and Indian like, their
costliest 'trinkets are inferred with
them.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17

The tendency of modern civilization
is to mass population. In 1790, one
thirteenth of the population of the
United States was found in cities Of
more than 5000 populations; in 1900,
one-twenty-ifth; in 1910 and also
1920, one-twentieth; in 1880, one-six-
teenth; in 1910, one-twelfth; in 1850,
one-eighth; in 1860, one-sixth; in 1870,
more than one-fifth, and in 1880, half
way between one fifth and one quarter.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17
The latefrosts extended to all parts
of New England and did good deal
of damage.

The cholera alarm still prevails in
Europe and it is regarded as almost
certain that the dreadful disease Will
visit this country during the year.
Officials are making efforts to keep it
out but with so many points OF entry,
it's exclusion is almost impossible.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17

The disturbance of the relations be-
tween Germany and Spain is not likely
to resultin actual hostilities. Spanish
pride has received a severe shock,
but Spain is too wise to go to war
with power that could crush her in
q month. The resources OF diplomacy
will settle the matter.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17
Sympathy for Riel in Manitoba.

Winnipeg Special; Over a thousand SYM
pathizers with Riel, embracing half-breeds
and French Canadians for twenty EIGHT
miles around, held q mass meeting at St.
Bonniface to work up sympathy for Riel,
whose chances OF escape seem to be lessen
ing SO rapidly. The principal object is to
work up a feeling and secure a respite until
an appeal is argued before the privy coun-
Gil. Speeches were made by Riel's counsel
and other prominent French citizens. During
their delivery great excitement prevailed
among the crowd, some OF whom shouted
that they would fight before they would see
Riel hanged. The speaker said if hanged,
Riels name would be handed down to hiar
tory as u martyr, while the names oflis ac-
cusers would rot in oblivion. Warming
language to the dominion government
was used in case the sentence is carried
out. Unity Of the French in Canada
was strongly urged in order that such
IL pressure might be brought to bear at
Ottawa as would secure a rcprieve. Lem
ieux, Ricls counsel, just returned from Re-
gina, described the scene in Riels cell, with
two children and his aged mother with
head bowed down with grief clinging about
the prisoner, who was unable to move
about on account Of Il ball and chain.
Great Indignation followed. John Carey,
a lawyer, said if Riel was hanged confeder
alton was at an end. Canada wanted no
more OF it. 1t is likely that other meetings
will be held soon:
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17

The department of agriculture is becom-
Ing convinced that this is not a good year
for spring wheat, and reduces it's estimates
of the total wheat yield OF the country to
351, 900, 900 bushels, a falling off OF / 2, ,O0O,-
900 since the June estimate. The spring
wheat crop is placed at 1874 900, 900 BUSH
els, or 22, 100000 less than that OF 1884.
The reporte received by the department
show that the weather during August was
very unfavorable in the spring wheat terri
tory, the general average OF condition be-
ing lowered from 95 to 8GH during the
month. It is doubtful if the final story
told by the thresher will show SO large q
total even as l34, 900, 900 bushels, and the
dicates that the government statisticians
have an idea that it will not.
There are twenty candidates for the Office
ofpublic printer.
The president issues q proclamation sus-
pending tonnage duties on vessels from the
port Of Boca dol Toro, United States OF
Colombia.
Rensselaer, Stone is appointed collector Of
internal revenue at Chicago, vice Joel d.
Harvey, suspended.
Fred Douglass, who still holds the Office
OF recorder Of deeds for the District of Co.
lumbia, expects to be bounced at an early
date.
The mantle OF Morrison has fallen upon
Congressman Mills ofTexas, who is prepar-
ing q tariff bill for presentation to the next
house OF representatives which provides for
the removal OF duties upon everything ex-
cept what he considers the luxufies of life
that is, food, clothing and manufactures
which are in common use by the poor
classes Of people. The duties on silk and
and satins and velvets will be retained, but
that on Woolen goods, cottons, linens and
other fabrics Of ordinary use will be re-
moved or greatly reduced. ~ Wa
The Madrid corresponding Of the News
says: Germany has consented that the
VOC" 80 Uc.----G$- .>;l,e..r t,r,stt,rrs thirty
be settled separately, and allows Spain's
voluntary action in giving satisfaction the
apology to be verbal or printed, in order
the best to prevent a fresh popular out
break, WHICH would tend to strengthen the
opposition TO tic monarchy. The Spanish
reply, while not totally rejecting arbitra-
ton. will contend that Spafn's prior rights
are sufficiently proved to justify the ter
mination of the dispute by direct negotia-
ton.
Sir Robert Hart resigned the British am
bassadorship at Pekin, because he feared
that a German would be appointed inspec-
tor OF Chinese customs, and would combine
with France to oppose English interests.
The earl OF Carnarvon, being bapqueted
by the Belfast harbor commission, made a
speech, saying it was time to institute an
impartial and searching inquiry into the
relative nature Of free trade and protec-
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17
Death of q Great Chicago Lawyer:


Emery A. EStorrs, a lawyer OF national
reputation died at Ottawa, ILL.,, where he
went to argue case at law. After attend
rig TO MS regal dutles ne did not return to
Chicago, owing to an attack of pleurisy,
which, however, did not contine him to his
bed. He received the best OF medical at
tendance and had some expectation OF be-
ing able to return to Chicago last Friday
the 11th, but his condition did not improve,
and a dispatch was sent to Chicago, sum-
moning his wife to Ottawa. Mrs. Storrs
arrived there at o'clock last Friday
evening. Mr.. Storrs was about the hotel
smoking cigar. DR.. Hurtl left him smok-
ing in bed at a late hour Friday night, and
Mrs: Storrs, who occupied another bed in
the same room administered medicine to
him several times during the night. She
happened to fall into a doze toward morn
ing and awoke about o'clock. She called
to her husband, but received no answer.
Going over to his bed, she placed her hand
on him, and found him dead OF
paralysis OF the heart: Emory A: Storrs
was born in Cattaraug gus county, N. Y,
Aug. l2, 1885. He studied law first with
his father, Hon: Alexander Storrs and
Hon. NJ. B. Champhn, at Cuba, Allegheny
county, N. Y. Young Storrs then went to
Buffalo, where, after diligently pursuing his
legal studies in the office of Austin &
Scroggs: he was admitted to practice in
1855. In 1857 he went to New York city,
remaining there but two years. He went
thence to Chicago in 1859, where he
achieved great reputation as Il lawer and
PUBLIC speaker: Great for his power as an
advocate and speaker, he was one Of the
best lawyers in America, nnd he WAS a
man OF generosity and fairness to his Oppo-
nents in political lifc."
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-17

The fair managers, assisted by the citizens
COMMITTEES, had made arrangements for a
progranin1e OF events well befttin2 "St.
Paul Day. A programme was arranged
for formal transfer OF the Minnesota state
fair grounds from Ramsey county to the
state and from the state to the agriculture
al society, with q formal dedication of said
grounds to the uses of agricultural exposi-
tions. Orators had prepared their speeches
and everything betokened a big day. But
alas, clouds and rains interviewed and 'St.
Paul day" was postponed. The managers,
on account OF loss by bad weather, deter
mined to continue the fair on Monday and
weather, with no race attractions,
there were $4,000 visitors to the
grounds. Some premiums were award
ed, among them the following: Min
nesota Agricultural company, Hancock.
Minn., best herd of cattle owned in the
state, first premium SIS, on herd Short
horns; Shepherd Hill & Mather, Jackson
vile, ILL.,, best herd belonging to Individual,
any breed or age, first premium $500, on
breed OF Shorthorn; j. c. Bertram, Bristol,
ILL.,, second premium $125, on herd Here
fords.
John J. Bascom, of Minneapolis best in
dividu al display OF vegetables, first premi-
um. $4,000. B. A. Lowell, Waseca, in
dividual display OF vegetables, second pre-
MUM, $500. German Agricultural and
Horticultural Society of Ramsey County,
banner, $4,000. A very large number
of distinguished gentlemen Of all professions
were on the grounds.
Saturday, the sixth day, opened with q
drenching rain. The races were postponed
and the attendanc was only $500. Those
who was present wandered aimlessly around
the grounds, stared at the merry -go-rounds,
Ian at ho 70 yir'c off To uaff ho, To
invest dime in the finest show on earth,
looked into the blind pigs palace, joked with
the women sufiragists, hung around the
Great Western band, and at an early
hour took the trains for home. The
receipts from all sources for the week
ending Saturday approximated $25, 900
The public sale OF live stock by Capt. Phil
sociation, took place, and was well attend
ed The sale was fairly successful. In the
poultry department the premiums were
awarded, the most OF them going to G.. II.
Belding, Shonheire, Wis. The cattle sale
was not the success anticipated The total
amount received from all sales was about
s4,7so; ,a.
day." postponed from last Friday. The at
tendance was very large and the dedicatary
| ceremonies took place according to the
programme. The light artillery from Fort
| Smelling had drill that attracted the whole
| crowd, who were delighted, and the races
came off in the afternoon.
Tuesday, the eighth and closing day, was
like the last OF all fairs-picking up and de-
parting for home, The receipts were light.
The Fair on the whole, was success,
bearing in mind that it was the first on
the new grounds, and taking into account
the wet weather. Everybody acknowledged
that the selection was admirab bic and
calculated hereafter to attract more per
sons than at any other point in the State.
Another year the attractions will be much
greater, mistakes will be corrected, and no
effort spared to make Il Fair that will be
creditablc to the whOld State.