The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-12

Rev. r. C. Hammond has been nominated
post chaplain
Mark TWAIN will give readings in England
during the summer
George ". Childs cleared s45o, 900 on the
Philadelphia Ledger last year.
j. c. II. Johnson, treasurer Of Clay county,
Mimi, Is charged with defalcation to the amount
of $4,000
Isaac Paulding, resident Of Adrian, Mich.
since 1885, is a son of John Paulding one OF
the captors OF Maj. Andre in lscc.
A new Oklahoma colony has been organized
at Dies Moines, with the intention of proceed
ing to the coveted tract early in the spring.
A bill prohibiting the sale OF liquor between
10 p. m and . m. has been ordered to third
reading in the Massachusetts house-ll2 to IS.
On the Illinois Central passenger train was
run into by freight John A. NcInnes Of In
gersoil, Canada, was instantly killed and many
wounded
In the house Of lords the marquis of Salisbury
moved vote Of censure on the governments
Egyptian policy. The motion was greeted with
loud applause.
Collections Of internal revenue for the first
seven months Of the fiscal year, s6,, 34l .347,
against eG9, !Ail2, go for the same period of the
previous fiscal year.
The corner stone Of the capitol Of Texas will
be laid at Austin ON tho I'd Of March next, be
ing tho forty ninth anniversary Of the declara-
ton Of Texan independence,
4zrut E. W ": isziaey; yxecutivs officer Of the
United States ship Portsmouth, disappeared
from Norfolk, Va, ten days ago, and no trace
II n raI
Francis T. Warren of Wyoming was recently
nominated governor Of the Territory Of wyo-
ming, and Theodore Y. Singis0r receiver OF
public moneys at Mitchell Oak.
Much excitement has been created at Port
Townsend, Wash. over the disappearance Of
Thomas Nevins, who has been living there un-
der the alias John b. Voorhees, Howas for
merly mayor Of Adrian, Mich.
George Bancroft, the historian, who is ma
tive Of Worcester, Mass, has signalized his
desire to present that city fund Of $4,000 to
form an Aaron and Lucretia Bancroft scholar
ship fund; the income to be devoted TO the lib
eral education Of some one scholar from Wor-
cester.
At Miles City, Mont, an indictment for MUIR
der in the first degree has been found against
Maurice Sullivan, alias Bob Sullivan, charging
him with killing d. Carlin during the holidays.
The case has excited considerable comment
heretofore, having grown out Of the sO-called
"Dancc Of DEATH shooting on Christmas
morning.
Raron Wentworth, Liberal moved an amend
ment to the vote Of censure. The amendment
declares her ma.esty's forces should not &C.
cupy the Soudan longer than necessary; and,
in the interests of Egypt and the British en-
pire, it 10 undesirable to prevent the Egyptian
people from exercising the right to select their
own government
The Duluth land Office 10 again in jeopardy
AT the interior department it is said that Sena-
tor Sabin has recommended the appointment of
H. C. Kendall a. register. to supercede Judge
Carey. who, il will be remembered, received
the Office when H. c. Mitchell's appointment
was upset by charges Of fraudulent timber en-
tries made by him and others.
The United ireland Of Dublin, in comment.
ing ON the proposed visit Of the prince Of
Wales to ireland, disclaims any gratuituoue
disrespect for the prince; "but,' it says, iii
castle fiunkies organize mock demonstrations
Of enthusiasm. they may rest assured there
will be organized counter displays which will
overshadow any displays that Earl Spencer
may inaugurstc"
The Century company will not publish Gen
Grants autobiography, as at fret supposed. II
10 not that he objected TO the Century compa-
ny, but personal reasons led him to accept the
proposition Of Charles L Webster, Mark
Twain 10 agent and publisher, who has just TAX
en- one Of Gen. Grams sons in business with
him. The Century Company and Gen. Grant
are the best Of frienis but the claims of Mr..
Webster are Of . longer friendship
Mandan Pioneer: t il stated, ON what may
be regarded 40 pretty good authority, that the
grand jury will be called upon, at its forth
coming meeting, 10 investigate the charge
against the Marquis de- Mores Of shooting the
hunter LufYsey II 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
lins at Mandan, both of whom acquitted the
marquis. They did net think the marquis had
committed any crime, but held that il he Was
the ono who shot Luffsey he did it in self-de-
fensa
The president invited President elect Cleve-
land to be his guest at the executive mansion
from the time Of his arrival in this city until he
10 formally inauguratel Tho invitation has
been declined with thanks, - apartments hsd
already been secured for Mr.. Cleveland, and
because Of the present uncertainty Is 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 70 attend the
Inauguration ball, and mas assured the general
committee of his cordial support and co opera
ton in their endeavors 10 make the affair
brilliant success.
The house voted against the proposition to
suspend silver coinage. This was decided
surprise. Those who advocated suspension
~nra c<,n don't that 1. v,e ioritv 1as nm tba;,