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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-11-26
Report of the Commissioner OF Indian
Affairs.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-In his forth
coming report on Indian affairs for the last
fiscal wear, Commissioner Smith will make
some important recommendations in regard
to the future management of the bureau.
That which will probably attract the most
attention. and which is supposed to be in
harmony with the views Of the President,
Secretary Chandler, and other mcmbc of
the Cabinet. is the adjustment of the con-
tract system of purchasing supplies. and the
transferring of the whole Of this portion of
the business Of the bureau to the proper
branches of the War Department when the
purchases shall involve an expenditure of
Il. HHo or more. COMMISSIONS Smith thinks
it will be better in all respects forthe Indian
service if it can be relieved of every trans
action of Il purely business or commercial
character, and devote itself exclusively, as
far a. may be, to the civilization and educa-
ton of the Indians. His plan is that all
supplies of clothing, annuity goods, arms,
and ammunition. horses. wagons. tents,
farming and domestic utensils, ETC., etc,
be furnished the agents for distribution by
the QuartermaSter's Department of the
army, after having been Inspected by an
officer of the army to be appointed for that
purpose, 50 that the agent shall be RESPONSE
bic only for the proper distribution Of the
goods, and that all food be purchased and
dropped at the agencies in the same manne
by the COmmissary Department of the
army. This will, on the one hand, relieve
the bureau of all suspicion Of financial man
a"cment, and, on the other hand. willbcnc-
fit the agent in his official relations with the
Indians in many ways. and give him more
time to attend TO their education.
Commissioner Smith will also recommend
that the Indians living on reservations with
in the limits of certain States be transferred
to the care of the proper officers OF those
States. There are now living in the state of
New York on their reservation, and under
the care of the bureau. 1000 Indians; i'll
Wisconsin there are 5000; in Michigan, O.
600: and in Minnesota. 5000. In each of
these States the Indians have reached a de-
gree of enlightenment and civilization that
separates them from what are known as
''plains,' or wild. Indians, and the same
systems do not apply properly to both classes.
In each State there is property enough IN the
reservation. if properly managed. to educate
each individual Indian to the average stand
ard of citizenship, and give them permanent
schools and churches. Commissioner smith
VII recommend that the care of these In
dians. their property and funds, be trans
fcrred to the gOyernn emf of the States IN
which they live. believing that ii can he bet
ter managed, both for their Interests and the
interests of the General Government.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-11-26
Our Mail Service -0ficial Report.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-The Hon.
James n. Tyner, Second Assistant Post
master-General, in his annual report,
says:
During the fiscal year ended June so,
1879, the cost of inland mail transportation
was as follows: On 81 rail routes, aggrega-
eating 70,0S3 miles in length, S9,2l6, 51S;
on 50 steamboat routes. a~ggregating 10. ISS
miles in length. 1854, 100; on 1923 other
routes, designated star routes. aggrcgat-
ing 1872 ,002 miles in length, 81, 453, 121. To-
tai cost during the fiscal year. Sl5.353, S69,
which was an increase of S,116 miles in the
length of routes over the preceding year.
and Il decrease of $4S. 6SS in the cost thereof.
The appropriation to cover the eNpendi-
ture for inland transportation during the
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-11-26
Woman Suffrage.

a Woman at Medicine Bow, just as
she was depOsiting her vote last election
day, was surprised to hear a rough sing
out:
81 challenge that woman's vote"
son what grounds sir?"
"She hasn't been long enough in the
Territory"
Did the woman sit down and cry over
it? 1t is not to be recorded. Her daln-
ty little hand glided back into her pull
back, and the next thing that audacious
cuss knew he was gazing into the u
zle of a derringer, while the fair voter
said:
GLOW long have l been in the Terri
tory, sir?'
"Look out, madam-don't That
cussed thing might 90 off-take it away;
7 bed your pardon; don't touch that
trioger-I-I-I'm mistaken in the woman.
Please point that the other way. I'll
lick the lynn sheep-thief that says you
haven't lived right here in this town for
ten years. / sw'ar | will"
He scooted around the corner, and
she smilingly passed in her ticket
Wyoming Herald.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-11-26

present fiscal year is S11,5lS. 900. and the
same sum is estimated for the next wear.
The cost of mail routes in operation July /,
1870 (thc commencement of the present lis
cal vearD. was Sli. 9i9, Gi9. Is, to which has
been added an increase for july. August.
and September of $50. .9%.Gl, which being
considered an average increase fortllc several
quarters of the wear, would make the i'll
crease durin" the entire year sos. Ia ,2l4.
Add to this the recognized service of rail-
roads. estimated at >1G3. iS9. -. making the
probable cost of inland transportation for
the present year II 6,i.l.33."G.
nconclu>ion. Gen. Tyn"r calls attention
to the intrrestin" fact that the total appro-
priation> asked for the next year exceed
those provided for this year in the sum of
OniVS I1,4IJ.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-11-26
Report of the Director Of the Mint.

W~ASIIINGTON. Nov. 2l.-Thr annual re-
port of the Director Of the Mint >hows the
f,lI,Iipr.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-11-26
S0ciable Burglars.

About II O'Clock Friday night, says
the Detroit Free Press, Mrs. Orville VIII
cox, who lives on the corner of Eliza
beth and Antoine Streets. while sitting
in her room reading was surprised by
the sudden appearance of four masked
men. Before she had time to escape or
give an alarm they seized her and with
4 stout cord tied her tightly to a bed
stead. This done, the rufiians wound Il
towel about her face and over hermOuth
so that she could scarcely whisper. They
then stated that they had visited her for
the purpose of securing 3, POO insurance
money which she had received recently
in payment for damage done to her
house by fire on the evening of the
second day of last August.
Mrs. Wilcox affirmed that no such
amount of money was in the house, and
was c~ontradicted by the thieves. Find
ING that search was useless, and that
their prisoner would not reveal the hid
inc place OF the money, they entertain
ed themselves for about an hour by
ransacking the cellar and pantry, help
ing themselves to the eatables. They
took seats before Mrs. Wilcox and
smoked, commented upon the pictures
hanging in the room and converSed
with her about various matters. The
poor woman meanwhile was nearly suffO
Gated and suffering intense pain because
of the tightness with which they had
bound her to the bedstead. Then the
visitors brought Il quantity of silverware
and other valuables into the room and
commented upon the value of the proper
ty. At last Mrs. Wilcox agreed to give
them SO if they would leave, an offer
which was accepted, and they departed,
leaving nothing with which tO trace or
identify them.
About half an hour after their depa:-
ture Mrs. Wilcox succeeded in awaken
ing n of two little boys who slept in
an adjoining room, and was soon re-
leased. A policeman was summoned,
but all efforts to discover 4 trace of the
burglars was fruitless. Mrs. Wilcox
was not seriously injured, but is suffer
inc somewhat from nervous prostra-
ton.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-11-26
A Tall Chimney.

Glasgow, in Scotland, claims to have
the talleSt chimney in the world. The
total height from foundation to top of
coping is i6S feet; and from ground
line to summit, 4j4 feet; outside diane
ter at foundation, 80 feet; at ground
surface, 81; and at top of coping, near
ly Is. The number of bricks used in the
erection was l, 400, 900, equal in weight
to 1000 tons. When within five feet of
completion, the chimney was struck by
Il gale from the northeast, which caused
it to sway I feet 9 inches off the perpen-
dicular, and it stood several feet less in
height than before it swayed. To bring
back the colossal shaft to its true verti-
cal position, saving back had to be
resorted to, four men working at a time
saving, and two pouring water OF the
saws. The work was done from the in
side. Holes were first punched through
the sides to admit the saws, which we're
wrought alternately in each direction at
the same joint on the side opposite the
inclination, SO that the chimney was
brought back in Il slightly oscillating
manner This was done at twelve diff
ferent heights, and the men discovered
when they were gaining by the saws
getting frightened by the superincum-
bent weight.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-11-26

TIE movement for providing better
houses for artisans and working-people
is progressing satisfactorily in England.
In a number of the populous towns i'm
provements have already begun, under
the Artisans Dwelling Act, many miser
able novels having been torn down and
replaced by comfortable tenements,
built in flats. The most important
sanitary results are expected from this
new reform.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-11-26

expectation in bond without paying taxes,
50. %. 30; decrease, 81. G2l GIL.
The COMMISSIONS estimates the collections
for the present fiscal Year. from all sources
Of internal revenue. at SIP Goa, 600.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-11-26
Anuua! Report of the Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue.

OIL = I ,DfD, DC, - 4
The collections for the fiscal wear ended
Iunr 30. 1874. We're S102. 644. 40: for the
wear cnGtd June -. 1879, $40 81, lJi. The
~increa>" during the last fiscal year is owing
in part 20 the Increase of duties laid by the
act of March ;. 1870, upon distilled spirits,
manufactured tobacco, cigars, cigarettes,
etc. ana in part 10 taxes collected undcrth"
laws repealed, extraordinary efforts having
been pUt forth IL collect delinquent taxes
due from banks and bankers, railroad and
ether corporations. and taxes due on i'll
comes. !~eEacirS, etc.
\ statement Is given showing receipts I'M
der the act 81 March 3, 1879, up to and in
elusive If June 30. 1919, from different arti-
lies subject 10 increased lax. showing the
total tax returned to be ~. 2O5. SIS.
The tax returned upon distilled spirits was
>1,.19 .ES. AMI the Commissioner explains
the smalihc>S of the amount by stating that
4 lar@o quantity OF spirits (ahout l., 0tD, 900
gallons WIS withdrawn by the di>tillcr>
from bonded warehouses in anticipation of
the law. while tn" T,000. 600 gallons still re-
manning III bond At the time the increased
tax go cent>( took effect, We're by the law
allowed after bond given to remain in dis
tilicrv warehouses one Year before with
drawal. and these spirits have been and
still continue Ia h" placed on the market.
subject only 10 the former duty Of 20 cents
per gallon.
The net amounts Of receipts from all
sources Of Internal Revenue during the last
fiscal year III the several States i given as
follows:
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-11-26
THE FORTY.FOURTH CONGRESS.
SENATE,

Democrats lin Roman. IS: Republicans lin
SMALL CAr-j. II: independents lin Ia{c). :; Va
caucy, I Not VET chosen, /. Total, -.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-11-26
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Democrats IN Roman, 1871; Republicans lin
SMALL CAP>l. %; independent Republicans Gin
HoIic<l, 3; Independent Rcformers Tin ROMAN
CAPS, 4: Liberal Republicans lin IT4LIC
ffIHl. Is: TO he elected. /. Total. 291. Names of
members of the FOrty-third Congress are marked
by az.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

The river is falling, the marks at 9
o'clock last night indicating less than IL
feet.
The Salt Valley passed down in the
morning en- route for lronton. While
coming down she ran into a towboat and
tore of her ian-tail and bulkheads.
The Granite State passed up at q A. NJ,
one day ahead Of time.
The Courier left for Parkersburg at
noon. The Express will he to-day's
packet.
The Carrie Brooks, en- route for Zancs-
vile, passed down last night,
The Star OF the West took an excursion
party to Benwood last night.
Tows Of coal still continue to pass
down.
The Andes departed for Cincinnati at 4
=, NJ with good trip
by Telegraph
PITTSBURGH, Pa, November SO.-Riv-
er s feet 10 inches and falling, Weather
clear and cold. Arriyed-Emma Grrham,
and Exchange, Cincinnati. Departed
Market, Boy, Wheeling Carrie Brooks,
Zanesville.
ST. LOUIS, November 3O.-River fallen
about one foot, Arrivcd-IeOpard. De-
parted-Belle OF 81. Louis and Hickory,
Weather cloudy and milder with indica-
tons Of snow or rain.
CAIRO, November 3O.-River 81 feet 10
inches and rising. Arrived-COnS, Millar
and Arkansas Belle. Departed-Cons. Mil
lar, ST, GCnevieVe and Arkansas Belle.
Weather clear.
CINCINNATI, November 30.-River 30
feet 9 inches and falling, Weather clear
and cold. Arrived-Shippers' Own,
Evansville, 'Departed-'Hudson, Wheel.
ing,
LOUISVILLE, November 3O.-Weather
clear. River stationary, with II feet 0
inches in canal and feet 0 inches on falls,
Acknowledgements and Belle Of Madison,
Departed-Belle Of Madison and Mime.
ola.
MEMPHIS, November 3O.-River Q feet.
Weather clear and cool. Arrived-Alf
Stevens, st, Louis; Come and See Me and
tow, Ohio river. Departed-Ella and ST.
Francis Belle, White river; Maudc, New
Orleans; Illinois, Vicksburg; Capital City,
st. Louis.
EVANSVILLE, November 3O.-Weather
clear. Mercury 24o TO 800. River sta.
tionary with 2Gl feet on the gauge.
Down-Dick Johnston, TarasCon. Up
Florence Lee, Idlewild, Glasgow, Ban
~ n AZ
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

PREcAuuoN AGAINST sMALIrPox,-Tho
prevalence Of this lOathsome disease at
Cumberland, Nd, where great many
cases are reported, gives rise to the fol-
lowing incident: A genial Main street
merchant, when opening his mail yester'
day morning, began reading letter from
Cumberland correspondent, who apollo
giving for failing to remit, stated that his
family was afflicted and that two cases Of
smallpox were in his house, Our friend,
who Is Of nervous temperament, read no
further, but jumping from his desk con-
signed the letter and envelope to the
flames. Immediately rushing from the
room, he put himself through course Of
fumigatiOu and ablution before he re
sumed the reading Of his mail, The aston
ished clerks were at loss to account for
this unusual conduct, but feel assured that
ii the smallpox takes any OF that house,
the head OF the firm will not be response
ble
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01
UALtCos reduced to 3 cents per yard at
]. W. FERNEiis,
Cor. Main and 10th streets.
n NEUHAUsEN,
1921 Market street.

REMEMBER TH1s.-Now Is the time Of
the year for Pneumonia, Lung Fever,
Coughs, Colds, and fatal results Of predis-
position to Consumption and other
Throat and Lung Disease. Boschee's
German Syrup has been used in this
neighborhoUi for the past two or three
years without a single failure to cure. II
you have not used this medicine yourself
go TO your druggists and ask them Of its
wonderful success among their customers.
Two doses will relieve the worst Gaze. II
you have no faith in auy medicines, lust
buy a sample Bottle Of Boschee's German
Syrup for 10 cents and try ii. Regular
size Bottle 20 cents. Don't neglect a cough
In save 75 cents. LoeAs, Lfsr 4 Co.,
d&w Wholesale Agents,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

A GRANGER STORE IN JEFFERSON
CouSrY.-A certificate Of incorporation
was yesterday issued to a corporation
known az the Jefferson County Grange
Store, for the purpose Of conducting
general mercantile business. The corpo.
ration will keep its principal office or
place Of business at DufieldA in the
county OF Jefferson, and is to expire on
the | at day OF January, 1895. The sum
Of Sl7O was subscribed and paid in on the
capital stock, with the privilege Of in
creasing the said capital to 5000. The
capital is divided into shares OF $40 each,
and held as follows; Moses W. Burr,
near Dnflield's, 4 shares; John H.stridef,
near HalltOwn, 2 shares; Z. L. Wager,
near Charleston, ] share; Isaac II. strider,
near Lee Town, . shares; Q. T. Butler,
near shePherdstown, 5shares.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01


Mass MEETING OF M[AsoNs Last NIGHT,
"A mass meeting Of MOsOns was held at
Frnnzheims Hall last night, to make or.
rangenents for their future meetings.
Hugh Sterling was called to the chair,
and Fla. Britt was chosen Secretary.
A communication was received from
the Odd Fellows Association, rendering
The use Of their lodge room. The room
not being suitable for the meetings of the
MaSons, the proposition was not accepted,
but a vote Of thanks was rendered The
trustees for their kind offer.
The hall in which tho meeting was
held was engaged from Mr.. FrAnzheim
for the present.
A committee, consisting of member
from each Lodge, was appointed to take
charge Of the remains Of Mr.. J, C. Oliver,
who lost his life during the burning Of
the Temple.
A committee was appointed TO conits
with the trustees Of the Washington Hell
Association and ascertain II the building
will be replaced.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

FHE couRrs,-cIRculr COuRT-Judge
Hoge.-Thia court met yesterday alter
noon at 5o'Clock. There was no morn
ing session on account Of the FIRE raging
all day few yards from the Court House.
The case Of Henry Otto and wife VS..
S. NJ. Bell was continued until this morn
ing at % o'clock.
A chancery order was entered confirm
ing the sale Of the commissioners in the
case OF Garrison's administrator s,John
Thornburg ct al.
Adjourned to meet in the grand jury
room Of the Court House this morning at
0 o'clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

HELMBoLD's BuCHU is still in the re-
NTH Of its popularity. Notwithstanding
the absence OF DR., HelmbOld, the Celc-
brated medicine is still manufactured at
the laboratory at Philadelphia, and is
sold by all respectable druggists. 1t is
warranted for all diseases OF the kidneys
and urinary organs, Beware Of counter
ieits. Genuine has prOprietor's private
stamp, John F, Henry, New York, Sole
A ,,nnt dow
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01
PoLIcE CorRr-Iudqe Cfanmer

Just about the time His Honor opened
court yesterday morning, the FIRE at
Washington Hall created SO much ex'
element that court was adjourned until
AIM. At that hour the following bust
ness was disposed Of;
John Gallagher, a youth OF seventeen
or eighteen, was fined $50 and costs for
abusing his wife, a lass Of about the same
Henry Harris, for drunkenness, was
fined SIS and costs.
The case OF James Wilson, charged
with picking pockets, was continued until
Saturday afternoon ut 4 o'clock,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

More HEAr.-Ninnnger Hamilton yea.
tetday purchased Of Mr.. b F. Caldwell,
agent for Weldon's Pitsburgh furnace,
another furnace for the Opera House,
which will be put in to-day. Mr.. Ham.
ilton Is determined to make his patrons
comfortable during the winter season,
and we can assure all that the house will
be comfortably warm during this cold
weather, nnl they need not have any fears
OF the house being cold,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

sPEYER BROS, contemplating a
change, now offer their immense stock Of
and Notions at great reductions
lnprlCes, AS OUR ENTIRE STOCK MUST
Be SOLO, All In want Of bargains
should not fail 10 give us a call. cod
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

TIE LEGISLATURE AGAIN SETTLED
DowN.-The gentlemen Of the Capitol
Committee by their prompt action yester.
day satisfied everybody that In no other
place in the State could the Legislature
be comfortably provided for in an emer.
gency in as short time as in Wheeling.
The fire broke out in Washington Hall,
where the Legislature has been setting, al
0 A. NJ, and before noon the Court House
was being converted into hall for the
use Of the House OF Delegates. II
was thought that the City Building,
where the Senate has been In session,
would be in n dangerous proximity to
the standing walls, and the large and
elegant room recently used as a billiard
pnrlor at the Mcclure House was secured
for that body. During the afternoon the
necessary preparations we're made, The
desks were put in their proper places,
and the Legislature Of the State Of West
Virginia will DO in session to-day as II
nothing unusual had occurred.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

BRfDoEPoRT THIEvrNO.-A thief effect.
ed an enterance into the tin store Of VIM.
Wooddeld, in Bridgeport, while the pro-
prietor was at 'aner on Monday. A
number Of penknives were taken.
\ short time afterwards man Vas
discovered operating on a door in tie
rear Of Clark 4 Claylands hardware
store, and took to hisheels. Evidently tbis
thief Ia an amateur.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

OPP FELLOWS HALL AssoctArtN,-
The President of the Odd Fellows Hall
Association, J. NJ. Todd, Esq, called a
special meeting Of the trustees y Yesterday
afternoon at the stamm House. Every
member Of the Board was present. On
motion il was unanimously
Resolred, That the Use Of the Encamp.
ment Room in Odd Fellows Hall, on The
evenings Of every Monday, Friday and
Saturday, be rendered free Of charge 10
the Masonic fraternity, so lORg as the
same may be required.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

WEDNESDAY. DEC. !. 1873.


Notice-Knights Templar.
For Sale-Mule.
Holiday GoOds-OxtOby 4 Dufheld.
Farlor Furniture-G. Mendel, Booth &
o.
Toys-Dloch Brothers.
Lent-BlOch brothers.
Gold Flsh-Christian Schnepf.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

RELIGIOUS REvIvALs. - Rev. Il, B.
Hughes, Of Cameron, has Just closed ne.
ties Of meetings at the Clnuston Chapel,
near Cameron. During the continuance
Of the services iorty.nine proiessed sav.
ing faith in Christ. Several protested
entire sanctifcAtion. Different denomi.
nations shared largely in the benefits Of
the meetings.
The Thomson NJ. f. Church, oil this
city, is enjoying a season Of gracious re-
vivnl. Last Sunday being quarterly
meeting occasion, the communion service
was largely observed. Episcopalinns,
Presbyterinus and Baptists united with
the Methodists in commemoraling the
Lords Supper, and during the day fifteen
persons joined the Church. The Presid-
ing Elder spent the entire day with the
congregation.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

Cry rERsoSAls.--Capt. The. Davis,
Of the steamer Star oithe West, has taken
up his residence in Bellaite.
Mr.. Joshua Burley and vile and Mrs.
Gray, all Of Wheeling, are in the city, the
guests Of Mr.. u. n. Lindscy.-,Sterbtnrii
Herald.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

Losr Ills OvERCoAT.-On Monday
evening thief entered the residence Of
A. W. PAUL, Esqy on Chapline street,
and appropriated Mr.. paulls ovefcoat,
which was hanging in the hall. Mr..
PAUL was eating supper at the time.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-12-01

In the early mornings the pavements
are slippery with frost, and when you sit
suddenly down il is well to look quickly
behind to see II any one observed you j.
That attended to, you can pick yourself