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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-17

sistant bishop elect and inform him OF his
election.
The Rev. Mahlon N. Gilbert, assistant
bishop-elect of Minnesota, Is the esteemed
rector of Christ church in st, Paul, Al
though comparatively young man, he is
believed to be amply endowed with qualifi-
cations fitting him for the high and respon-
sible position in the church which he has
attained. He is regarded throughout the
diocese as one OF the most brilliant and
eloquent preachers in the church, and is
also an energetic and thoroughly earnest
worker. He was born in Otsego county,
N. Y. and is thirty-eight years OF
moved to Morris, N. ", where for
time he had for his rector the Rev.
DR.. futile, now bishop OF Utah. Mr.. Gil
bert was matriculated at Hobart college in
the class of 1870, and after finishing his
course there became a student OF theology
at the Seabury divinity school, Faribault,
where he graduated in 1875. After receiv-
ing orders he went to Montana, where
he had under his charge a. large mis-
siOnary field. Subsequently he became
rector of the parish at Helena, and there
he remained until called to Christ churchin
1881. His work in st. Paul has been pro-
ductive Of fine results, embracing the es-
Establishment Of two mission churches, one in
the West Seventh street district, st. Paul,
and the other at Merriam Park. His
ability has been generally recognized
throughout the American church, and lie
has been called upon to preach tho occa-
sional sermon II connection with many
In the last general convention OF the church,
as an alternate Of DR.. Knickcrbocker.
During the balloting for assistant bishop,
had also been balloting for delegases to
the general convention, to be held ia Chi
cago next October. The work WAS CON-
pleted, resgltin& as follows;
z psfegatea-C Clerical: Rev. Meesrs. George
G. Tanner, Owatonna; f. s. Thomas, ST.
Wells, Minneapolis. Lay: Judge E. T,
Wilder, Red Wing; Hon. Isaac Atwater,
Minneapolis; W. r. Merriam. SO. Paul G.
III. Christian, Minneapolis,
Alternates Clerical; Rev. Messrs. J. 8.
Kenhey, Faribault; g. A. Poole, Duluth;
A. r. Graves, Minneapolis; Il, 4, Peake,
Detroit. Lazy II, Holbrook, Minneap.
oils; F. N Thornton, Benson: d. L. Howe,
Shakopqe; p, +, Maokall, Moorhead.
The numbers Of the G.. A. r. in camp at
Lake City, had An enjoyable time. In adj
dftion to amusements, ETC., they heard
speeches from Gov. Rusk OF Wisconsin, A.
r. McGill, Gov. Hubbard, J. Donnelly, and
others. wv
J. y. Hill bought several thouaand acres
OF land in Todd county, some years ago,
and decided II 10 the Manitoba rond. The
S6mpany refused to pay taxes on it, claim
Ing that IL was exempt. The county aud
itor referred II to The attorney general.
who gives his opinion that the lands are
taxable.
Adj. Gen. Mace apthy has issued general
order to thes effect that at all encainp-
m6iits Of Tho national guard or assemblies
ior'ssrvice there will bio morning, noon and
evening roll calls, absence iropa which will
not be excused on any other ground than
sickness or other duty. ~
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-17
A Surprise.

A speculative man calls on an editor
who is much given to humorous writing.
Visitor latter Introducing subject,
and discussing it at some lengthy
''Why my dear sir, it is impossible for
a man to sit down and write humor
upon CALL"
Editor-"He must stand up then"
Visitor-"Oh, no. no. l mean that
there are just certain times when humor
can he produced, the same as there are
certain times when poetry can be writ,
ten. Without surprise, not necessarily
sudden. as IN the case of wit, humor is
nothing. A man may possess the fer
vor of Athanasius and the strong phil.
osophy of Julian. and the selfish grasp
of Eusebius and the determination of a.
circumcision, but. sir, he cannot write
hnmor except he catch and detain a,
certain feeling as it passes through his
sonl. How do you feel to-dayp" !
Editor-..Not very we'll"
Visitor-'.Aha''
Editor-"I am pretty well convinced
that it is an"
Visitor somewhat confused) -"And
in the condition iu which you now find
your mind. it would be impossible for
you to turn to your desk and write,
something which would surprise me-"
Editor (taking up his pen and writ,
ing-T am penned up with id
foor)-"Now, here think, is a sur
prise"
Visitor (reading the words and at
tempting to argue tho point -s.But
why is this mere assertion surprise to
mep"
Editor Because you are such a
hopeless ass that you never thought of
it before. John calling boy.) show
this man the back Stairway"
. Visitor attempting to be PLEASANT
"But why the back stairway"
Editor Because it is more danger
GUS than the stairway in front. Man
fell down it few days ago and VISA
killed. "--x4rkamsd Traveller.
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Condensed General News.
Oaicisl Revocation of sparks Circula,


The following circular was issued from
the interior department.; Department OF
the INTERIOR General Land Office. Wash
instoa, June ITO Registers and Receivers
United States land offices
Based upon satisfactory evidence that an
unusual numbers OF entries under the pre-.
emption, timber culture and desert land
laws are at this time being made, antiei-
patias the action OF congress to repeal SAID
laws, following numerous presidents oil tins
office and department deemed to be IN
substantial harmony Herewith, the fol-
lowing order, approved by the secretary
was on the End inst issued to you: The
repeal OF the ''pre-emption,' timber cui-
ture" and desert land law being now
NE subject of consideration by congress,
all applications to enter lands under said
laws are hereby suspended from and after
this date until the LIST day OF August, 1856,
and you are hereby directed to receive no
film, or new applications for entry under
said laws during said time. Now in view
OF serious question rs to the existence
OF sufficient absolute legal authority,
therefore the same is hereby revoked.
Wan. A. SPARKS commissioner.
Approved-L. q. G. LAMAR, secretary.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-17
)r. Thorn as

DR.. TIL m a g
then proposed
that the "Gloria
in Excelsis'' be
sung, and h g
council arose to
it's feet and sang
that old hymn of
the church. Tho
the Revs. Wells,
T h ON as and
Plummer, Judge
Wilder and Will
lam r. Merriam
a committee to
wait on the as
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-17

The president OF q Philadelphia street RAN
road gives rs an excuse for disconthuing
night trips the reason that taking teams ii
and out of the stable would disturb the sluu,
hers Of the other horses.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-17
Pathetic Scene at John Raymond's Grave.

Washington Special: The final inter
ment OF the remains of Delegate John B.
Raymond and wife OF Dakota was attend
ed by a small circle of friends and relatives
on Decoration day at Rock Creek cemetery,
near the soldiers home. DR.. Bartlett OF the
New York Avenue church, which Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond attended during their stay
in the city officiated. His allusion to
the life and character Of the deceas-
ed, and especially to the little orphan
girls who are the wards of Senator and
Mrs. Sabin, were most beautiful and touch
ing. The little girls placed upon the graves
OF their dead father and mother beautiful
wreaths OF immortelle provided by Mrs.
Sabin and other garlaRds o. flowers, the
gifts of distant friends. Even the stalwart
grave diggers wiped away tears while the lit
tie waits were sobbing as though their hearts
would break, while clinging to their new
parents. the senator and Mrs. Sabin. with
a devotion and intensity that made it a
scene indeed touching. The little girls are
respectively six and seven years old. They
have been with Mrs. Sabin since the death
of their mother over a year ago, and it is a
question which is the mostdevoted, the lit
tie girls to Mrs. Sa bin or Mrs. Sabin to the
orphans. Surely their lives have fallen in
pleasant places having lovely home in
addition to the tender devotion OF both
the senator and his estimable wife, who
have no children of their own. The or
phans can receive bnt a mere stipend from
the estate of their father.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-17

Paris advices state that the Radicals are
displaying the utmost rancor over the ques-
ton OF the expulsion OF the princes. The
Due de Rochefoucauld during debate on the
measure made an earnest appeal to the
honor and humanity Of the country. Here
called the significant fact that during the
Revolution citizens were menaced with con-
fiscation OF their property II they left
France and beheaded il they remained. At
this point Deputy Michelin interrupted
and excitedly shouted: "They did not cut
off enough heads in 1893" This caused =
tumult in the chamber and Michelin's ~.
report of tho proceedings Is widely re-
ported and commented VI on throughout
the country. Fashionable shopkeepers
are much damaged by the expulsion move
ment, as it's success means q veritable dis
aster to trade with the monarchists and
liberal disbursers of money in their pur-
suit Of social pleasures. The Counte de
Paris, doubtless in anticipation OF the in
evitable, has purchased chateau twenty
miles from Geneva on Lake Leman.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-17

The Oregon Transcontinental has begun
in the supreme court an action against
Winslow, Lanier & Co., and Drexel, Nor
gan & Co., of New York city. and Drexel d
Co., OF Philadelphia, and the st. Paul 4
Northern Pacific, to recover 81, 900, 600
capital stock Of that company, which it is
alleged rightfully belongs to the Oregon
Trnnsc6ntinental, but WHICH 'is'wEon9fully
retained by the defendants.
The most important business done in
secret session was the confirma ton OF Gov.
Swineiord Of Alaska.
1t is stated that the bill abolishing the
custom house at Duluth Is dead In com
mite. and will never be reported. The
troduced providing for the consolidation
Of certain customs districts in the United
States, and was not aimed particularly at
Duluth. Representative Nelson has pre-
sentcd memorial from tho Duluth bonri
Of trade demonstrating against the meas
uro - ~ - e as.if
Col. Rurnhanl, Judge advoc to Of the de-
partimenE III tho Plhtte, has been trans
ierred to the .livision OF the Pacific ANA the
department of California whore he will act
AZ Judge advocate. He has been ut Qma-
ha in the department Of the Platte four
teen years.
Acting Secretary FAirchild says. that ef.
fcient measures have been adopted In
Manitobafor thesupprcssion Of contagious
Diseases III animals. and that there Ii be.
lieved to be no danger OF the introduction
Of glanders into the United States.
A statue of President Cleveland has lust
been placed IN the Eden Musee az New
York.
H. NJ. Ranney 81 st. Paul wns examined
for insanity, and committed to st. Peter.
Mr.. Ranney n nm old settler in st. Pnul,
md had been IN business there for r. num-
her ol years. He WA examined tor ilsmn-
ity soms ,tifns lsso, but II Was thought be
would ,rscevar.s $50
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Wisconsin Lumber.

Wausau Special: The long spell Of dry
weather has SO dried up the streams that
all driving operations have had to be aban-
doned. OF the 200, 900, 600 feet Of logs cut
north of this city, not over 20, 600, 900 feet
have az yet been driven to their destina-
ton. The rest OF the logs are laid up in the
Wisconsin and its tributaries. and cannot be
moved without rain. On May % n jam
commenced to form on Grandfather falls in
consequence OF which the Tomahawk drive
had to be abandoned, as well as all the
drives on the main river above. The jam
still remains unbroken. and cannot be
moved until there is u freshet. Several OF
the mills have run short of logs, and sew
eral Others will have to shut down within a
few weeks. The extensive fires that have
ragged i'm the timber north Of town 30 have
destroyed vast amount of pine, and
quite II number of timber owners will be
obliged to send crews in to cut the timber
in order to preserve it from the worms.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-11
NEWCOMBE ATTACKED.
Ex-AIderman Duffy Says He TolC
Him to Swear Falsely.

Ex-Alderman Duffy says He Told
Him to Swear Falsely.
NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-In the McQuade Q
trial to-day sx-Alderman Duffy was again
on the stand, Assistant District Attorney
NIcoll trying to extricate the testimony
of the witness from its muddled condition.
To question If Duffy had sworn falsely
on the first trial, the witness replied that
he had made mistakes as he had poor
memory.
"Mr. Duffy" spoke up the Recorder,
yesterday you testified that you swOre
falsely before the Senate committee, be-
cause you were told to testify. w no told
you what to testifyV
"Mr. Newcombe," answered Duffy.
Mr.. Newcombe arose, his face pallid
and his lips blanched. ''At this point OF
the case," he said, ~ ask permission to
take the witness stand in my own behalf
in regard to this matter"
mot now, Mr.. Newcombe,r replied the
Recorder. 'All in good time"
GEN. TRACY AROUSED.
Gen. Tracy also arose and demanded
that his associate be permitted to defend
himself on so foul a charge, declaring
that when memb Der of the bar must deal
with such people as the witness he was
open to such charges and he was entitled
to an opportunity to defend himself.
The Recorder said that Mr.. Newcombe
should be allowed to make q statement,
but that he would not have any speech
making now.
Duffy was then dismissed after three
other witnesses (not ex-Aldermen) had
given testimony against McQuade. Law
yer Newcombe stated that he had receiv-
ed two letters threatening him with per-
sOnal violence il he did not ''let up" on
Alderman Duffy. He stated that he had
been warned that Duffy intended to at
tack him from the witness stand, and that
he had prepared to meet the charge of
Duffy.
THE ALDERMANIC STATEMENT.
He wished to read in court a written
statement by the Aldermen made at the
time OF their engagement OF him as coun-
sci before the Senate committee. In that
statement they, one and all, denied that
they had any connection with the alleged
bribery In the matter OF the Broadway
franchise. This was to be his answer to
the charge by Duffy that he had COM
mitted perjury before the Senate COM
mittee by instruction OF Mr.. Newcombe.
Mr.. Newcombe further stated that one OF
the threatening letters was evidently writ
ten by an educated person. 1t was
signed "Justitia." He had thrown the
letters away.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-11
LOUISIANA,S FUNDS.
A Bank Refuses to Cash the General
Fund Warrants.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 10.-lt is under
stood that the Louisiana National Bank
will not agree to cash the general fund
warrants of the State throughout the
year and advance such sums as the State
may require for future interest on bonds.
Alter the meeting of tue board of liquida-
tion ard associated bank presidents,
Treasurer Burke stated that the January
coupons would be promptly cashed as
usual. The question OF the States de-
posits, which are quite valuable, would
be determined after further consultation
with the banks. Tne collections for the
last year have repaid all advances and
show a surplus to the interest fund of
1885 with g per cent. OF the collectable
taxes to come in. The assessments for
1886 are SO, 900, GOO in excess OF those of
1855. The treasurer states that Lo can
pay all the general fund warrants for the
expenses of the State government for the
year 1897 without advances. The board
is anxious to take all State warrants for
public institutions off the sheet for future
years, and as the appropriations for 1881
are within the revenues it is confidently
believed that they can be paid In cash
from the State treasury.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-11
NORWOOD ON HIS METTLE
THE FIEST DISTRICT TO BE
PUSHED TO THE FRONT.

Bul to be Introduced Monday to Au-
+borize Condemnation of the Bull
street. Site for the Pubic Building
Monev for Public Works to be Asked
with a Bold Front-Mr. Morriso More
Hopeful.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.-Representa-
tive Norwood said to-day: Il will
introduce on Monday next bill author
iging the condemnation of site for the
Federal building at Savannah. l sup
nosed that the general law authorized
such condemnation until l was informed
NJ the opinion to the contrary given by
the Department Of Justice. Then l shall
work for the additional appropriation OF
s15O. 900 recommended by the Secretary of
the Treasury. | shall also get as much
money for the Savannah hsrbor and the
other public works in my district as pos
sible."
HR. MORRISON HOPEFUL.
Mr.. Morrison Will next week move to
70 into committee of the whole to take
M the tariff bill. This motion will posi-
biy be carried. This will cause the hight
over the bill itself, Mr.. Morrison feels
hopeful.
RANDALL'S WORK.
MIR. Randalls opposition IN the Committee
on Appropriations prevented the Bureau
Of Engraving and Printing from being
appropriated for as portion of the civil
service and under civil service rules, as
its chief, f. Q. Graves, had recommended
IN the interest of civil service reform.
However, Chief Graves hopes through the
President to have his bureau put under
the civil service rules in spite of Mr..
1on
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-11
CONVICT LEASES.
Gov. Gordon Transmits the Infor-
NATION Sought by MIR. HUFF.

Gov. Gordon Transmits the Infor-
nation Sought by MIR. Huff.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. I0.-The Governor
to-day sent in a message with the accom-
panying documents furnishing the infor-
nation asked for by the resolution of Mr..
Huff, of Bibb, touching the convict lease.
The Governor states that the convict sys-
tenn seems to have been inaugurated by
Brevet Brigadier Thomas II. Ruger when
Provisional Governor. In May, 1868, he
leased 100 able bodied negro cOnvicts to
VIM. A. Fort. In July following he leased
100 to Mr.. Fort and j. A. Printup. In June
next Mr.. Bullock leased all the convicts
to Grant, Alexander & Co. for two years.
In this lease reference Is made to former
contract OF November, 1868, but the con-
tract is not OF record in the Executive
Department. The act OF 1871 authorized
the Governor to farm out the convicts for
two years. In 1876 convicts were leas-
ed to penitentiary companies /, 2 and
for twenty years. A COPY of that con.
tract was transmitted giving the names
of the lessees. No subsequent lease or
contract or transfer of interest appears
OF record, and no authority by any ex-
ecutive for such transfer ap-
pears OF record. j. b. Gordon, one
OF the original lessees, eDdeavored in
1876 to return his interest to the
State, but the Governor refused on the
ground that he had no power to release
the lessees as appears in the letter OF the
bill in the Executive Department. Ac-
companying the message are copies OF the
reports of the principal keeper and physi-
clan Of the penitentiary, OF the Attorney
General and other officials. The reports
convey in detail the information asked
for by the resolution.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-11
INJURED INNOCENCE.
Russia Still Prating About Her Pa.
triotic Arms in Bulgaria.

Russia Still Prating About Her Pa.
triotic Arms in Bulgaria.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 10.-The official
messenger says: "The recall OF the Rus
sian agents was not intended to sever the
ties uniting Bulgaria. IL only signifed
that Russia refused to recognize the
legality Of the condition OF affairs, under
which an Insignificant minority seized
the supreme power and imagined 1t was
entitled to guide Bulgarian destinies and
make the people its tool. Revolutionary
passages have had perniclous
effect upon public morality in Bulgaria.
The BulgariaEs' peaceful disposition and
love of work were pledges OF their future
prosperity. Through these qualities Bull
Qarla was making rapidp rogress, when
the revolution Of Philippopolis suddenly
diverted the country into the path OF
dangerous political adventures, which
entailed heavy sacrifices and resulted In
the present condition OF affairs, which, ifit
continues, Will end In anarchy and be a
constant menace to peace in the East.
Russia's duty Is TO show care In the
maintenance OF peace In the East. While
remaining on the basis OF the Berlin
treaty, she intends 10 endeayor TO remove
the pressure which is weighing heavily
upon Bulgaria and to re-establish legal
future prosperity and justify the sacrifices
Russia has made. The Russian govern
ment will not accept any arrange-
ment which, under cover OF legality,
will merely perpetuate the present alb
normal conditions in Bulgaria. Russia
Is satisfied with the attitude of the Porte.
She regards Turkey as working seriously
Tor a pacific solution Of the Bulgarian
problem in conformity with existing
treaties, and as being therefore entitled
to the support Of the powers"
SLAP AT GERMANY.
ODESSA, Dec. 10.--ln accordance with
an imperial order all the small towns
and villages in Russia bearing German
names will be given Russian names at the
beginning OF the new year. The Ruseo-
German Inhabitants bitterly resent this
action ef the government
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-11
CROP VALUES.
Ihe December Returns of the AV-
erage Prices at the Farms.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-Tne December
returns OF the average farm prices by
counties show material reduction as
compared with the values OF the crops of
1850, In wheat, rye and barley. Corn has
made an advance nearly equivalent to the
percentage OF reduction in quantity, and
oats In sympathy with corn rather than
with the small grains used for human
1000 averages slightly higher in value
than last year. The farm value of corn
was 33c. per bushel in December last
year. 1t is now sc, 1c. higher than the
crop of 1884. The average for the pre-
vlous five years was AL aud for the ten
years prior to 1880 it was 42.6 cents.
PRICES IN SURPLUS STATES.
Ohio 81, Indiana 30, Illinois 81, Iowa 80,
, Missouri 81, Kansas q. Nebraska 20.
Ihls Is an increase over last year OF 10.
IN Nebraska, &c. in Kansas, Illinois, In
diana and Ohio, and &c. in Iowa and Mis-
souri,, The average is IS in New York,
~ IN Pennsylvania, and As IN Virginia,
&c. lower in each than last year. The
prices in the cotton States south and west
OF North Carolina are higher than last
year, being: South Carolina 60. Georgia
90, Alabama 5S. Mississippi SO, Louisiana
lie. due to the disastrous drought.
WHEAT's VALUE.
The average December price of wheat
| is &c., reduction OF SC, from the aver
age value of the last crop, and 4hc. above
the price in 1884, The average in New
York is S4c., l2c. lower than last year,
Pennsylvania $780,, 13c. lower. The reduc-
tlon is still greater in several Western
States. The average of Ohio is 74c.,
Michigan 70, Indiana 10, Illinois SO, Wis
consin 6S, Minnesota 81, Iowa 80, Mis-
| souri, 63, Kansas 90, Nebraska Al, Dakota
80. There Is little decline in the Southern
States, in some of which prices are higher
than last year. The average in California
ia $780,
The average value of oats is 299c.,
against 28.5 last December. Rye averages
53.lc., against 67.9 last year. Barley
averages 53c. Last year it averaged
| 56.3c. BucGwheat averages 54.4c., a
reduction of 1.5c., per bushel. Pota-
toes average 46c., 1c. higher than in
December last year. The value of hay
averages nearly So per ton.