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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1885
Page
4
Proceedings note the House elections committee reporting in favor of Frederick who contested the seat of sitting member Wilson in the Fifth Iowa district. River and harbor and naval bills were examined at length.
Senate action includes passage of the agricultural appropriation bill after a debate on the post office portion. A 27 to 22 vote set the silver bill as a special order before Morrill moved to the agricultural measure. Nominations and land office confirmations are listed, with the House advancing river and harbor and naval funding and an evening session for private pension bills.
Senate action reports the post office bill, an amendment approved 30 to 18 for foreign mails on American steamships, and a 30 to 15 passage with all Democrats voting yes except Lane and Hill of Colorado. House debate includes sundry civil appropriation, Oklahoma lands opening, naval bill, and a $1,780,000 steel cruiser completion grant. An evening session covered District of Columbia business.
A conference report for the army appropriation bill drew Republican criticism of the president over the Swaim court martial. Dakota allocations cover governor salary, legislature, contingent expenses, and duties. The session included filibuster on river and harbor measures and policy debates on Indian annuities and settlement. Washington updates note Myrick claim, various state bills, and a monument tribute to Washington by speakers including Mr. Daniel.
The upper waters of the Delaware and its branches and the headwaters of the Charlotte River near Delhi cast a vivid scene of mush rats swarming the streams for a month. Five local trappers caught as many as three thousand since the month began, earning about $450. Mink skins have fallen in value, making trapping uneconomical in recent years.
House bills indefinitely postponed tax and lien reform while introducing several measures on holidays banks prisoner care and sheriff related matters. Passed bills include a second state prison site pharmacy regulation and railroad liability. Senate approves new penal code as adjournment nears. A public accounts bill seeks bank deposits with bonds. current rule locks deposits to St Paul with low interest.
The article traces historic beliefs about comets from superstition to modern understanding, recounting how Halley’s comet reappeared in 1835 and altered public perception. It uses vivid, period-voiced anecdotes about past eras and ends with farming advice on sheep profit from J. Dimon via American Agriculturist.
A London Times correspondent from Naples on December 24 reports Christmas Eve festivities continue despite the recent disaster. The streets show outward cheer as zampognari play a key role in the season’s celebration.
The article describes Christmas customs in Newfod during a cholera season, noting sherpherds singing carols, Madonna Bambino altars and wax candles, and a heavy guest absence. It contrasts peaceful church devotion with outside noise, bombs, and venders in the streets, as capitalistic banter and bagatelle prevail until New Year.
Dr Halsted notes ergot favors wet seasons and low meadow grasses. Control includes draining wet land, cutting hay at flowering, stable feeding in winter, and ensuring ample water. Suspected cases require food change, laxatives, and warm stables. severe infestations may necessitate humane euthanasia.
Private intelligence from Washington to Gardiner Montana states the bill restoring the northwestern park corner to public domain became law. Within hours a night stampede was organized and all valuable coal and mineral lands in that park section were posted with location notices.
Mt. Vernon Place Church sexton Mr. Lewis Edwards of Washington D C reports months of severe cough and chest pains. After trying various remedies he used Red Star Doug Cure and gained complete relief from distress and debility.
G W Tyler leading counsel for Mrs Hull Sharon in the Hill Sharon diverse case, Max Gampel handwriting expert, T C Cashman and J F McLaughlin indicted by the state grand jury for obtaining 25000 dollars from Senator Sharon's counsel. McLaughlin absconded with the money. the others surrendered and were released on bail.
The secretary of the treasury, in response to a House resolution, transmitted a statement of expenses from 1876, 1850, 1882 and 1884 for special deputy marshals, supervisors of election and chief supervisors. Deputy expenses totaled 651,500 dollars, supervisors 328,504 dollars, chief supervisors 404,752 dollars, grand total 1,975,416 dollars.
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