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The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19
Destructive Flood at the Eas

The late warm spell at the East was &C.
companied by q very heavy and almost
unprecedented rainfall which caused inun-
dations in many planes and the destruc-
ton OF a great deal OF property.
In Boston the fall was nearly six inches
in two days, equal to the average
all OF two months. The bursting OF the
Stoneybrook sewer on Clay street, Boston
Highlands, caused by the confinement OF
Stoneybrook within too narrow limits.
a section OF the city, covering near
q square mile, was overfiowed, the
Easements flooded OF all dwellings and
stores, driving the residents into the,
the upper stories and causing a loss o f$150,-
600.
At Peabody the water is four feet deep ong
Washington street, and the flood is the.
worst ever known. The loss will reach
$500, 600.
A careful estim' tie places the damage in,
Brockton at SIS, 600, and $150, 600, will
be needed to put the streets and bridges
in good condition. Similar reports come
from various places in Eastern Massachu-
sets and New Hampshire, Connecticut and
Rhode Island. The details would fill many
columns. The food reports later than the
above continues to show serious disaster
to bridges, railroads and buildin gs in vari
Gus parts Of New England, but no l9ss OF
life is reported. The total damage in Mas
sachusetts cannot be estimated, but will
reach 81, Oo0, 600.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19
Almost 4 Panic In London.

One day recently London was simply
frightened out OF its wits. The dense log
gave some reasons to apperhend attempts
at robbery, but the panic was almost
idiotic. This state Of things was almost
entirely due to the action OF the police.
They went about everywhere at midday
asking shop keepers to close instantly;
the alarm soon spread and grew into a
panic. In the middle Of the after
noon an alarming message reached
a newspaper office that a mob from Green
witch was marching on London. Instantly
three reporters were dispatched to meet it.
When they reached Greenwich they found
everybody there in terror, expecting an at
tack from a mob from London. On their
way back they found the police holding the
socialist rising is childish nonsense.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19

Senator Edmunds, when he moved
to lay on the table the resolutions of
Messrs. R~iddleberger and Pugh on the
subject OF constitutional interpreta-
ton, reminded the senate that two
months of the session had gone by,
while almost nothing had been ac-
complished, and that but four months
remained, which should be strictly de-
voted to important practical legisla-
tion. The observation was timely.
Already congressman of long expert
ence perceive that this congress is un-
likely to accomplish much legislation
ofan important character needed by
the country. The change of the house
rules has not yet brought forth the
results anticipated, but may, at a l6-
ter period, be of service in expediting
legislation.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19

Friday, 12thinst., in st. Paul, witnessed
h egathering ola large number of members
OF the Grand Army ofthe Republic, who took
part in an immense processioni in the after
noon, accompanied by the toboggan clubs
and other carnival organizations, The old
soldiers attracted great attention from
tens OF thousands ofspectators. Thefavor-
lite march played by the bands was, of
course, Marching through Georgia" and
wherever it was heard, the posts neaf by
would sing it, and the crowd by the way
would join the martial refrain until the en-
tire surrounding would become imbued
and suffused with memories Of Sherman's
march from Atlanta to the sea. In the eve
ming O vast crowd assembled around the
Ice Palace, and the Grand Army was the
assaulting column instead OF the To-
boggan clubs, as at the previous
assault. The veterans were fur
nished with thousands of roman candles
and rockets, which were let off at the Pal
ace, and filed the air for half an hour
with dazzling jets OF fire. In due time the
King Borealis, surrendered the Palace,
and the stars and stripes waved over the
highest tower. Later in the evening the
great exposition rink was filed with SOL
diers who held a camp fire. sympo-
sium, consisting OF speeches, songs, etc.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19

ity Of law for such constru elton and
holds it contrary to the proyisl
ions OF the granting act and to the
uniform construction OF the railroad and
the commissioners decision, il sustained
will be TO protect settlers along the whole
line of the road who settled after the mans
OF the general route were filed and before
the definite location Of the road, being peri.
eds ranging from three to ten years. ana
also to open to entry all lands or the line
between Wallula, Wash, and Portland.
Or, a distance OF some two hundred miles
and amounting to more than 100000
acres. These lands are in the valley ofthe
Columbia river and have been keptin reser.
walton since 1872.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19
Reasons Against Open Sessions OF the
Senate.

Senator Edmunds, speaking Of the re.
ports that he had changed his views as to
executive decisions, and that he would IA
vor open sessions for the consideration Of
nominations, said:
The statement is entirely without foun-
dation and OF course without authority.
Undoubtedly in particular instances it
would be wise to take the injunction OF Sc
crecy from proceedings, both as to treaties
and nominations; but in general it must be
plain that the discussion of treaties
ought to be confidential the same as the
discussion by a business firm OF their bust
ness plans would be private and confiden-
between the gentlemen concerned; and
as to nominations, it often happens that
accusations are made against gentlemen
nominated of which the senate feels bound
as a matter OF business and fairness, to in
form the candidate, without disclosing the
names OF the persons giving the information
in order that the gentleman con-
cerned may have a fair oppor-
tunity to defend himself against
false and scandalous accusations. Itwould
not be for the public interest in such cases
where the defense is complete tc publish such
things. Again, it often must happen that
respecting the qualifications, fitness and
capacity of the nominees, there should be
absolute freedom OF discussion, without fear
of i~niuring the feelings or wounding the
sensibilities of the candidate or his friends.
That is the way / feel about this matter,
and / think the conclusion is a wise one.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19

New York special: A subscription was
started for her benefit. The plan was orig.
mated by Gen. w. Il. Smith. Gen. w. B.
Frye, William Burns and l.. l.. Crittenden.
The treasurer OF the fund is j. P~ierrepont
Morgan, to whom subscriptions may be
forwarded. The list was headed bySSamu.
ell j.. Tilden, who subscribed 81, 900. May
or Grace followed with $500, Martin B.
Brown with $3.50, and John c. Crimmins
with $3.50. The paper reads as follows:
Another great man has died poor. An
other noble woman has been left with q
meager support, though she shared the for
tunes OF her husband and did her full part
in making his fame. Liberal aad patriotic
citizens has suggested to intimate friends Of
Gen. Hancock and his widow that O. fund
be raised for the benefit OF his family. We,
therefore, knowing Gen. H~ancockss circum-
stances and the drafts upon his pay by the
hospitalities arising from his official posi-
tion and the endless charities TO which be
responded, especially that resulting from
the civil war, earnestly commend the sug-
~gcstion.
A dispatch from Philadelphia SAYS:
As soon as 1t became known here that
Gen. Hancock had no adequate fortune Ia
leave his widow, a movement was set on
foot TO raise a fund for her benefit. This
fund has been started by the gift oil ii 600
each by A. j.. Drexel and George w.
Childs, coupled with the promise OF more
II necessary
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19
Fred Douglass at a White House Recep.
ton,

Washington special:-When the reception.
at the White House recently was about
half over, Frederick Douglass entered the
parlor escorting a young mulatto girl, and
close behind followed his white wife and the
latter's sister. As the venerable Frederick
approached the president with the
colored girl on his arm, Col. Wilson,
OF the army, who was making
the presentations announced in a loud
voice "Mr. Frederick Douglass and wife.
mo, this is my granddaughter, Mr.. Presi-
dent" said Frederick, correcting Col. Viii
son.. "This is my wife, said he, introduc-
ing a demure looking white lady attir-
ed in a black silk gown ornamented
with a broad white collar. The
ladies of the receiving party as well as
all within hearing OF Col. Wilson's voice,
turned their attention to the remarkable
couple, and it is safe to say that Frederick
Douglass and his white wife attracted more
attention and comment than any Other
couple present.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19
Compliments the Minnesota First.

Gen. w. s. Hancock wrote a letter in re-
NV to II letter from the president OF the
First regiment, Minnesota volunteer assocl.
alton. giving an account OF the reunion OF
the survivors Of that regiment at Minneap-
oils in July, 1884. Here is an extract regret
thatmy engagements were such that could
not be present at the meeting OF the First reg
iment, Minnesota volunteers. There was no
Drawer or BETTER regiment in the army OF
the Potomac. The gallant conduct OF that
regiment at Gettysburg was beyond praise.
| often relied on them in critical emergen-
cies and always felt assured when they
were at the point OF danger. You mention
that they cheered my name atthe banquet
| consider it q great honor to have had my
meme cheered by the brave veterans OF the
First Minnesota Volunteers. | was
proud OF them and Lam glad that they re-
member me with affection and honor.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19

There are only four students this
year in the school for Agriculture and
Horticulture connected with Harvard
College. The instructors are so nu-
nervous that there's onefor everypupil,
and a few left over even then. The
instruction is given by lectures and
Rotations and by practical exercises
in the greenhouses, fields and labora-
tories, and all this for four studentsI
Some states-Minnesota for Instance
support immense farms and many az
ricultural laborers, tor only one stu
dent When Gen. Sherman was urged
by q former governor Of Minnesota to
favor the bestowal Of Fort Smelling
upon the state, old Tecumseh said,
sharply: What do you want Of an
agricultural college? Yourfarmers are
the best agriculture c~oIlegesl" Wheth-
e Gen. Sherman was right or not, the
farmers do not seem inclined to send
their o nj to these institutions.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19

Japan has just allowed United States
officers to bring away a forger named
Pratt, who had fed to the Mikado's
kingdom for safety, and this without
the existence of an extradition treaty
between the two countries. If Queen
Victoria would exercise the same liber-
atty, the United States would speedily
reclaim a host of erring citizens who
are spending a miserable existence in
the Dominion.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19

The greater uneasiness Of labor in
the New England manufacturing dis
tricts is beginning to awaken general
attention. In Maine, New Hampshire
and Massachusetts, the boot and shoe
trade il affected more than any other.
II Rhode Island, where cotton and
wool manufacturing predominate, the
texliIeindustries are threatened. There
are hints OF comprehensive demands
for higher wages throughout that state,
and Of q widespread strike in Ease 81
d refusal Of the employers to yield. a
feeling Of distrust prevails on all sides.
and this prevents active operations,
Arbitration is looked upon by many
y TIE only solution D such difficulties,
and il viii probably be the resort 81
both sides ere long.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19

Hitherto Cornell University has Deen
a non-religious institution, but now
steps are being taken to give it a dis
tinetively Christian character. A
professorship of Christian ethics has
been established, and the Liberal
League, the Societyfo Ethical Culture,
the Nineteenth Century Club and other
organizations are vigorously protest
ing. A similar contest in a quieter
way has been going on at the Univer-
sity Of Michigan and other State in
stitutions.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19

Harry NORMAN, a bright boy in
Fostoria, Ohio, showed so much in
terest in electrical experiments that
he became a privileged character at
the electric-light works, no other out
slider being permitted neal the dyna-
mos. The other day he wanted to re-
ceive a good shock" and so got a
pail of water and, touching the posi-
tive pole of a dynamo with a rod in
one hand, put the other hand i'll the
water and fell back dead.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19
HERE NJ THERE.

Philadelphia is to have a statute of
Beethoven.
Fifty daily papers are taken at the
white house.
We ate 1,22S, 900 tons of sugar in
America last year.
The newest thing in newspapers is
IAN organ of brass bands"
The prettiest sc~hoolhouse in Antelope
valley. Cal, is built of cobblestones.
A Maine mar sent nearly a thousand
skunk skins to Boston in n lot last
week.
Philadelphia is to have IN art club
modelled precisely upon the Boston Art
club.
Nearly five hundred LIQUOR saloons
have been selected as voting places in
Philadelphia.
A roof pronounced superior to that
of slate, because of its lightness and 9TH
er advantages, is now made of any f.
brous pulp.
The English sparrow has gone down
into Georgia much earlier than usual,
probably on account of the severe cold
weather at the north.
pair of pet deer of the West Indian
species are passing the cold weather
BEAUTIFULLY at Woodbridge, Conn, but
their fawns do not live.
Three Massachusetts towns will be
250 years old this year-Springfield in
May, Dedham in September, and Scit-
uate in the following month.
A sewing machine which is held in
the hand and worked like a pair of
scissors is made at Bridgeport, Conn,
the factory employing seventy-five peo-
pie.
Black birch is now the fashionable
wood for furniture. Ordinary white
birch used to be the fashionable wood
to furnish an incentive to the young
idea.
A negro at Sylvania, Ga, 80 years Of
age, has been buried in a coffin made
out of lumber which he had worked for
and saved for fifteen years for that pur-
pose.
Al man at Edenyille, N. X, has estab-
lished a coonery, for the purpose of
breeding and raising coons for the New
| York market. He will sell the meat at
the market, the skins to furriers, and
| the tails to brush-makers.
All wood is not buoyant in water. A
perfectly dry stick from any one Of
| some sixteen species Of trees growing in
the southern and southwestern states
will sink. One kind (the Florida iron
woody is 80 per cent. heavier than wa
ter.
White people of means and education
are said to be leaving West Virginia,
Ohio, and parts of western Pennsylvania
for Arkansas. their intention being to
carry on farming extensively in the
productive and healthy sections Of that
state.
The annual report Of the fifty-four
Maine savings banks shows that less
than ! per cen of their $37,0 900 Of
combined u was put into ecu
tiles that deprecated, a loss which was
made good by increase IA values else
where.
Harrison Fox, of Reno, CAL, says
that he once saw q miner iaa Califor.
MIA camp give a bucket Of gold dust for
q drink of whisky. The supply Of Ii.
uuor had run out two days before. and
that was the last drink in the whole
camp.
Massachusetts, added only 81 miles
last year to its previous 1878 miles Of
railway. This mileage is owned j 55
corporations, whose aggregate stock il
over $l26. 900, 600, and net debt nearly
S75. 600. 600. There are $4,000 en-.
! Moves.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19

Washington special: Land commission.
or Sparks, IN q decision in the case OF
james Vaughn, a settler on the line III the
Northern Pacific railroad In Montana.
holds that lands were o reserved Nv law
for the railroad grant upon tho filing by
the company Of maps oil the general
route, but only after the def.
mite location OF the actual line
OF the road. II has been a former ruling 81
the interior department that q statutory
reservation was created when u map oigen-
eral route Was HE'D although the actual
location oi the road might afterwnrd ia
made on quite "a different line. Commits.
ion Sparks says he inde no author
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19

Samuel j. Tilden OF New York cele-
Drated his birthday on the 9th. He
Is now 60 years old, feeble in frame
but strong inintellect aud indomitable
will.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19

During the year ending June 80,
1885, about $40, OO0,O 600 was applied
to the sinking fund for the redemp-
ton of the federal debt.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19

In the house on Saturday the Is inst. the
senate not being in session, the speaker
laid before the house the reply of the post
master general in respose IN the resolution
calling for information as to whether
the eight-hour law now is applicable to
letter carriers. Referred. The postmas.
ter general states:
There Is no department regulation pre-
scribing the number Of hours during
which letter carriers are required to
work, and that rthe eight-hour law
has not been deemed applicable to let
ter carriers because they are not regarded
as ''laborers, workmen or mechanics
The opinion that the law is not applicable
to letter carriers was, the postmaster gem
eral is informed, promulgated from the de-
partment before his incumbency of his Of
nee, and no change has been directed since.
The following reports from committees
were made:
BY Mr.. Payson, public lands, the bill to
quiet the titles on the Des Moines river
lands in Iowa; Mr.. Blanchard's resolution
calling on the secretary Of tho treasury for
information as to the moneys and funds
seized or collected by Generals Banks and
Butler in the department ofthe gulf; adopt
ed.
a branc soldiers home west ofthe Rocky
mountains; committee OF the whole. By
Mr.. Campbell, manufactures, authorizing
the appointment OF commission to ex-
anime and test iron, steel and other build
ing materials; committee OF the whole.
Adverse reports were submittedfr Iron the
committee on postofices and post roads on
bills to enable the people TO name their post
masters; 70 regulate the naming OF post.
Offices. TO facilitate the delivery Of mail
matter and regulate the subletting OF mail
contracts, and they were laid upon the
table.
AIR. Durham. ON behalf Of the committee
on commerce, called up and the house
passed a bill authorizing the Mississippi
River Water Power and Boom Company OF
Brainerd, Mimi, to construct a dam across
Mississippi river.
The house vent into q COMMITTEES OF the
whole. Mr.. Springer in the chair, on the
Fitz John Porter bill which wasd discussed at
length.
SENArE-Aresolution was adopted calling
on thesecretary OF the interior for informa'
tion concerning the work 81 special agents
appointed to investigate land frauds. Mr.
Hawley introduced q bill relating to the
taxation Of railroad lands, and il q speech
said the Northern Pacific company had
paid the survey fees upon only Q small por-
tion or its land grant. The bill granting
The RANKING privilege 20 the widow Of Cen
Grant passed. Dir. Morgan concluded n1f
speech against the educational bill.
A letter was received fross secretaty "a
mar ia answer to = request. Lamar ssio
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19

SENATE.-The bill authorizing the sale Of
80, 900 acres OF the Winnebago Indian res.
ervation in Nebraska was reported favor
ably. The bill to regulate the promotion
Of West Point military cadets passed. The
Blair educational bill was debated. A bill
was introduced by Mr.. Mitchell OF Oregon
providing for the repeal OF all treaties per-
hitting the coming of Chinese to the Unit
ed States, and prohibiting all but diplo-
matte and official personages coming.
Discussing the bill to regulate the pro-
motion of West Point cadets, Mr.. Sewell
said this "a the first year for a long time
when there would be more lieutenants grad
uated from West Point academy than there
would be vacancies in the army. The bill
was passed. Adjourned for three days.
HoUsE.-The bin enabling national bank
ing associations to increase their capital
stock and change their names or locations
passed. 1t provides that any national
banking association may increase it's CAPT
tai stock, change it's name or the place
where it's operations are conducted, with
the approval of the controller OF the
currency, by q vote of the sharehold
ers owning two-thirds of the stock. An
authentic list of the vote. the in
creased stock, and the new name or location
selected, must be sent to the controller,
but no change can be made until that Off
Ger has made a certificate OF approval.
The change in name or location will not re-
lease the bank from previous liabilities or
affect any legal proceedings in which such
bank is a party.
The Fitz John Porter bill was discussed
at great length by Gen. Bragg, Mr.. Steele,
OF n, Z, and others.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-02-19
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.

SnNATE.-Bils were introduced to make
| legal tender money interchangeable and for
the issue of coin certificates. Bills for the
construction of pubic buildings at Still
water, Sioux City, Oshkosh and Portland,
Or, passed. The education bill was con-
sidered.
The finance committee OF the senate by a
strict party vote, instructed Mr.. Morrill,, the
chairman. to report back to the senate the
nominations oiChase, to be internal revenue
collector for Maine, and Eben +. Pillsbury,
to be collector for Boston, with the recon-
mendatiOn that they be rejected. These
are the first nominations by PresidentC leve-
land that the Republican senators have
decided to reject. Every one so far that
has been acted upon has been confirmed,
but il has been decided to make
an example of Chase and Pills
bury. These men are cha rged with having
been the chief co-partners in what is known
as the GarcelOn conspiracy in Maine sever
nj years ago.
The following nominations were sent to
the Senate by the president:
Henry White. Maryland, new second sec.
rotary of legation at London secretary Of
legation, vice J. Hoppin resigned; Charles
+. Phelps, Vermont, second secretary OF le-
CATION at London; John d.. Kennedy, South
Carolina, consul general at Shanghai;
Louis l.. McArtnur, united states utlOt'
ney, District of Oregon.
HoCsE.-Numerous bills were reported
from committees, and then Mr.. Findlay,
of Maryland, made a speech against silver.
Mr.. Warner, OF Ohio, spoke in favor OF
that metal.
SENATE.-Most of the day was spent in {
debate on the resolution relating to the re
fusal of the New Orleans subtreasurer tC
receive shipments of silver and give silver
certii ,ates therefor. \ bill was introduced
for the readjustment o. the accounts o!
registers of land offices and receivers of pub.
lie moneys from March %, 1852, to July1.
1862.
Mr.. Hoar offered the following resolution
which was passed:
Resolved, That the comm ittee on the IL
brary consider and report at an early day
the expediency of the erection, at the seat
OF government, OF a statue or monument
to the memory of the late illustrious sol.
der, Gen. w. ). Hancock.
HoUsE.-Tha house adopted resolutions
on the death Of Gen Hancock and imme-
diatelv adjourned.