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Passage of the District Bill by the
House.

The bill to provide form of government
for the District of Columbia passed, with the
amer dments noted in our regular Congress
afternoon. No roll-eall vote was had on the
bill, although those who sought to defeat it
made vain effort to secure such vote
The bill was admirably managed to-day by
Mes5rs. Hendee. Biackb burn aud HuntOn, and
it is largely due to their efforts that the bill
passed. Ii will be seen that the important
feature of the bill-the United States bearing
an equal proportion of the expenses of the
Dist ict-is retained.
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FOR RENT AND SALE.

+ B. H. WARNER & CO.,
BRAISAhD =: ARNER, EDWIN A.MCINTIRE.
BIG street northwest
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The Progress of the District BIZ

The House did not dispose of the District
bill yesterday. but made some progress in the
way of settling points at issue in regard to the
manner of designating District Commission
ers the qualifications of voters and council
men, &c. After considerable debate it was
decided that Congress has the constitutional
right TO elect Commissioners, and an amend
ment giving the appointment to the Pres
ident was rejected by the decisive vote of
l3S to 81. An amendment reducing the
time of residence of the Commissioners
from ten years to five was adopted An
amendment, by which the Engineer Com
missioner shall be a competent engineer to
be selected by the President" was rejected,
and the provision retained by which that Com
missioner shall be an officer of the Engineer
corps Of the army whose lineal rank
shall be ADORE that OF CIptdin." The bond
required of the civilian Commissioners was
made more stringent by an amendment that
upon the bond and suretieS suit may be
brought by any person aggrieved' 1t was
decided that no oath or bond should be re-
Quired from the military member of the con-
mission on the ground that he takes an oath
as an U. S. officer, and that in regard to the
bond, he has discharged his military duties
under this detail, and if he is guilty of mall
feaSance or miSfeasance he is liable to court
committee amendment striking ou. the 5000
property qualification for members of the
council was agreed to. An amendment pro
posed shortening the period of residence for
members Of the council from five years to two
was rejected. The committee amendment
striking out the poll tax qualification for voters
was agreed to. An amendment shortening the
time of precinct residence for voters from six
months to two was rejected, as was an amend
ment making the board of registration con-
sist of three members for the entire District,
instead of three from each precinct. An
amendment was adopted requiring that per-
sons appointed to office by the District CON-
missioners shall be bona fde residents of the
District for at least one year.
In answer TO question by Mr.. Eden. at this
stage of the proceedings, Mr.. Hendee stated
that under this bill there will not be any such
thing as special assessment upon property for
Improvements that may be made adjacent to
Ii. The question Of the rate of taxation was
then discussed at considerable length. Mr.
bhckner contended that even the increased
rate proposed of sl.75 on the hundred would
hot RAISE an amount adequate for District ex-
Peuses' and moved to make ii 81. Some of the
members opposed the amendment ON the
ground mat the higher the rate of fay
was raised, the greater would ha tho
amount government would have to con,
tribute as its proportion. Mr. Williams of
the District Committee, remarked that the
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MEDICAL, &c.

CATISFACTION''-Ap positive cure and , Ger
- tain preventive Of unpleasant conse0nences
II nsed1n season: II per bottle, at Dr. DARBYiS
llS ~ ST., corner Penna. ave. ap} lms
nR. EON, The Oldest Estabshed and onh
II Reliable Ladies' Physician In the City, can h
consulted every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sstur
Gay, at No; sos h st. NV, from TO o. clock
All Female Complaints quickly cured. once ana
Residence, 3 Monroe St., Baltimore. novI4-ly
SPECIAL NOTICE.-Dr. ROBERTSON can b
consm Sui every ednesday and Saturday at hi
PM, on all diseases Of the Urinary Organs and
Nervous Diseases, viz: Organic and Seminal Weak.
ness Nervous Debility, lmpOtency, Premature De-
cay, Nervous Trembling. Palptation of the Heart,
DimneSs OF Sight or GiddinesS, Indigestion, &C.,
&c, all resulting from abuses in youth, excuses In
manhood, and early fndiscretions. 6ouorrhaa,
Structures and Syphilis quickly cured. Dr. X. is
native OF Baltimore, with IL years experience In
special practice. endorsed by the leading physicians
Of this city. visits Washington every Wednesday
and Saturday. Persons In need Of medical treat
their interest TO call upon him, who will insure
honorable and scientific treatment, and q cure
guaranteed in every case he undertakes. Will refer
bis patrons to any of the leading physicians OF Bal
timOIe, and show letters of testimonials from the
SINE. Call or address as above, or to 10 South
Eutaw street, Baltimore. mar2O-Iy
CONSULT DR.. LEON the oldest established
~ specialist In the city. He guarantees perma-
nept and speedy cure In the shortest time possible
Of all Acute and Chronic Skin Diseases Abandoned
and in-treated cases speciality. A thorough cure
or no charge. Separate consulting rooms eos h
street northwest. nov1-1y
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II By b. q. HOFFMAN,, 10th and SITS u. W.
New Stores, 1419, 1923, 1925 New York ave. NV.
each observation-disclosures. ............. SIS 90
623 Pa. ave. w., 16 rooms, mod. imps.... 100 90
124 West St., &eo'twn, new double house.. IS 90
Stoddard St., Geo'twn. Ii rooms, mod .imps 30 o.
913 st. NV, rooms mod. impS. ....... 40 90
917 18th st. NV, rooms, mod imps. ...... IS 90
91b 18th st. n.w., rooms, mod. imps........ IS o.
921 7th ST. NV, nine rooms, mod. impS.... IS 90
400 9th st. n. W.. rooms, part of house,. 80 90
SC6 u st. s.w., rooms mod. imps. ........ 81 90
BOB st. NV, rooms ..... .............. 16 90
329 7th St. n.e., rooms and bath. ......... 16 90
33l 9TH St. Me-, rooms and bath. ......... Is 90
For Sale.
HOUSES and LOTS in every section Of the city.
at reduced rates.
my4-tr n HOyTZNNN
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY,

NJ K w b 90 KS.
kandolin. Auerbach. ..................Sl 90
nerdmos ana Otner foems. Longfellow. rs
Memoir OF VIM. y. Bartlett. Palfrey..,. a., i Sc
Philochristns. .....;.... ............... 90
nITus OF feather. Southern. Clio. 90
EoI tne Otner. 90
Canoeing In kanuckia. Norton 4 Habberton I so
nnons,Ahnnopie. DE Anxious. .......,.... IS
Punch. Brothers. Punch. Mark Twain ..., SO
Ideal Life. Ella r. Mosby..... ...,.......... rs
Inc VIKING anu Other Poems. Spencer. ...... 1 70
Rogue 8 dictionary. g. W. MatseIl. -, 90
All Of the Latest HdD Hour Series
CR0QULT, I'm an styles.
large assortment OF the NEWEST CHRONO3
at 81 eatly reduced rates.
60LOMONS q CHAPMAN,
.k<r<
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BOSTON SHOE AUCTION HOUSE,
SIGN OF THE RED FLAG,
491 Pennsylvania Apenus,
BETWEEN ~ AND 9Th STREETS.

CHEAPEST HOUSE THIS SIDE OF +
BOSTON. II
CHEAT REDUCTIONI IN NE WGOODSH
LOOK AT THE FACTS.
Gents Buff Caters, 81 now 81 25.
Gents Calf Caters, So. now So
Gents Lace Shoes. 81. so, now Sl25
Boys AMI Misses Balls. 81 25 now 76c
Ladies Foxed Balls, 81 So now Soc
Ladies Foxed Balls, 50 now $125
Ladies FOxed Buttoc. 80. %, now 81 Is.
Ladies Plain Lasting Balls, 50 now 81.
Ladies Kid and Goat Button. So now 81 so.
Ladies Newports and Ties. 81 70, now TO-.
Lad eS Slippers, 25, so 60, To-.
Chidren'S Shoes. 25 40 so, 75,.
from 80 to So.
Genuine Pebble Goods.
Lasting and FOxed Button Boots from 81 50 SO
EVERY ARTICLE SOLD AS ADVERTISED
will sell for the next 80 days Is per cent 10 xer
than any other house in the city.
In the above house can be found the best home
made, hand stitched Low Quarters Ties and
Straps-from Faust Br,. & Co., Baltimore NJ IL
Perry. Clark Co., Baltimore, Nd. } and other
Wel-knOwn manufacturers, at
THE BOSTON SHOE AUCTION HOUSE.
my '-T 401 PenU'a Avenue.
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LOST AND FOUND.

II OST-This (Monday) morning. from corner 7th
- and II streets and to H and 4th and thence to
Penn a avenue, REVENUE Ii. ENSE for WnIs-
Ky, name and number on it. Liberal reward IL re-
turned to 1925 st. Sc. my6-2,F
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ENOR SALE-From to 15 acres OF land ~
- miles from Arlington. 2k from Georgetown
beautiful alton: fruit trees forest trees and
water On the place; 10 minutes walk from the rail-
dCad DOW being graded. Apply to A, G., HAYES
20 center Market, or on the place. apIO-lm
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NEW YORK SHOE STORE.
- 800 PernSylp0si0 ace stGe.
THE ACKNOWLEDGED CHEAPEST -
HOUSEIN THE CITY, 8
LADIES' French Kid Button Boots, A, G, d. IS 90
Ladies' Fine Kid or Goat Button -, 81 so to so
Ladies' Eoxed Button Boots. ........Sl Is to 2 80
LADIES' 1S-Thread Lasting Button 80. 81 so to 2 90
Ladies' Fine Kid French Heels But. SO 25 to so
Ladies' Kid ParlOr Slippers ....... 80 :. tn M
Ladies, Newport Ties ................75 c. to 75
Ladies' Check Top Button (the latest) ........3 90
Misses ana Childrens all styles, very chap.
Gents Calf-Stitched LOw-quarters. 2 so
gents French Calf Hand-stitched Ties. .....4 90
Gents Solid Leather LOw-uuart,rs. ...,..,.l 90
Gents Congress Caters. rs 70 8 90
Everything represented.
NO brdnch StOre.'' One Price,
my7,5 GEORGE MCCARTHY
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DEAL ESTATE BULLETIN,
IL WIN. K. BURFORD, 7O6 e street.

For Sale.
TWo-story press. Brick and Back Building 8
rooms, modern Improvements; lot 2Oxl25 to an
alley; situal ion northwest; for s. 8OO-S2O cash
payments.
Also, three newly finished two-story press-brick
Houses In northwest section Of city, with rooms
and modern Improvements, for ~, 600, on easy
terms.
also have some great bargains in large hand
some Property. Will sell a. panic prices or take
some property in part payment Several elegant
Lots centrally located at reduced prices,
To Loan.
$5,oOO in one or two sums at per cent. ap18-r
TOR RENT-Elegant new HOUSE at LeDrot
Il Park, all modern co1veniences, eight fine
rooms; $45. A lso, Nos 81, q and Is st. me-
Apply at BIRNEY's Law ONCE, Room IS.
LeDroit Building, ST., or at % st. ne.
Any of the above will be sold on long time and
mohthiy payments. ap13-1ms
nor RENT-By VIM. H. MAIN CO.,
- Real Estate Agents, lbs Pa. ave- NV.
Brick house, rs, P. ma. av. bet. 81 and l $40
3-story and base br., 6O4 e. Capitol, m. H. lOr As
No. Jig 4th st, n.e.- mod imps. .....,........ Is
No. 2311 NJ st. NV, IL rooms mod. impS. SO. 80
No. 1888 Va: ave. s.w., rooms. mod. imps.,. Is
Cor. ~ and T SITS. W., mod. impS. .... ....,, %
NO. 70 ID SC. NV, 3 rooms. ..........., 25
GOOD store On Pennsy lvania avenue. .......,,, 20
NO. 62S Md. ave., n. e., rooms. ............1 rs
ap9- I'm ~ WIN
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BUSINESS CHANCES.


WANTED- he Loan of $3.50 for a few months.
bepaid. Address MIN, star once. my 5
IA AkTED-s4.,oo, ON good real estate worth
Wv Goube the money. fo' four years. AT per Ct,
sSis wash sh S sSn. B. gay any
900 MAkTED-on personal security worth
u $4,000; WIFI give Gamer situation il desircd
g.ntieman or lady. Address +. A. e.. s!sr Of
S3 500 IN HAND To LOAN ON REAL
+ vi H1SDr Real st4 IT. . \
WANTED TOFX HANGE FOR A SEVEN
''fsTEY" ORG AN. Would g willing to pay
Sma difference. Apply At No. 81 st. Sc. me- 81
w greieIrsd;! will give irst.cisss Washington
cry p psSP pf in exchange hERcAsRssEs
shhET T stock q FAScE 5000 ann
and ssass
on he premises. my6-St'
WILL EXCHANGE FOR CITY PRoPkRTY
wv or sell for 500 cash and SIS monthly, either
Q or ~ acres OF good Grounl with House and
invest Corner Is h ST. and New York ave.
THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN AND BOARD
to daily during q the %eei
at the Capitol, TO consider matters Of national
= . q 81. NV, for sac cheap. j. II. CRossMAN,
400 LIST 81. NV. m EST.
RARE CHANCE-VERT DESIRABLE
"A HOUSE FOR SALE AT 4 bARGiIN.-The
cwner offers for sale one of the most desirable and
suhs'antial HoU KS 10 the northwestern section
supervision Of MIR. John Fraser, Architect. a
lot 4S feet front by 100 feet deep, and having 20
additional of parking in font, inclOsed by neat
iron fence designed by the architect. The iocatio
is unsurpassed for health: being one of the m st
elevated I'm the city and at least ten feet higher
than that OF Ascension Church. The House is
eDt rly detached, is two Stor eS, with French roof
and basement, snd has bay win low extending to
the top. The front is posed of OHIO stone, with
horizontal course of slate in lieu of black brick:
has brick cornice, and is one of the most orna-
mental ia the whole city.
FLOOR PLANS,
Rasement:-All concreted: has q cellar contain
ing bins for wood and coal. ash pits Sc: furnace
room containing one of Barstow's wrought-iron
furnaces: Kitchen containing range, stationary
va tutS. bells and speaking tubes: q large pantry
cont ming dumb it-r, and a servants closet.
FlrSt floor has hal, parlor, library dining room
and buffers pantry v ilh dumb waiter. all commu-
nlcaIing oy Siding doors, and low down CRATES in
Second Floor has four chambers, with large
closets in each: linen closet and bathroom
REACHED %Sied hy two flights of stairs:
room about 19X40, suitable for a bilIiard-room
or could lie divided into two or three additional,
bedrooms.
I The steps are Of Ohio stone. with two pair of
terrace steps Of the same material. Concrete walks
eAlend entirely around the house. and street con-
creted and all taxes paid.
! Each room has handsome slate mantel, maze to
order aftera design furnished by the architect AID
chan delier, (tbose Oh the first floor being Of pol
lShed brass, OF the latest design
he Furniture, mostly new, W i'll be sold with the
House, very low, if desired.
Inquire at 1924 Q st. NV. my6 ct
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IL By
THEO. r. &ATCHEL,
Real Estate and Insurance,

1414 st. n. w.. 16 rooms IL. i..... ..........S76
p st. S.e., 10 rooms, m. ............ 80
1887 u st. n. W., IL rooms, m. i... .......... 90
1901 10th st. n W., 10 rooms IN. i............. So
Cor. oath and u StS NV. rooms, IN. i........ S5
1927 st. u. W., 10 rooms. m. .......... 80
1924 I ST. NV, rooms, m. i.................. 25
And many other desirable Houses in all secti IN e,
of the city, for rent cheap. my4-7t
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WAsHINGTON TRAINING SCHOOL

WASHINGTON TRAINING SCHOOL
w FOR NURSES.
The public meeting OF this Institution adver-
tised for this evening is postponed until further
notice. owing to sickness in the family Of Hon,
Commissioner EATON, who was to deliver the
opening address. Due notice Of the opening viii
be given. 1t
OUTER AND EGGS.
and large packages: also,
GOOD BUTTER at very low prices
FRESH E6GS-receipts daily, on commission,
ID. +. DUTROW,
my1-St 10Th and C. streets.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-02-17
From Death tolLire.

A most remarkable instance of rosto-
ration TO life from supposed death is re-
corded in the Philadelphia Time, of n
late date. j. IL. Schrack, merchant
Of that city who had been suffering
from nervous spasms of the heart and
hemorrhngc OF the lungs, became SO re-
duced that in accurdaucc with the posi-
tive prediction of his attending physi-
cian, death came suddenly TO his relief,
aud after exhibiting all the symptoms Of
departed life accepted as infullibio, the
body was being prepared for burial, Il
few hours later. the apparent corpse
returned to consciousness, and kGs
since been free from pain, feeling as
well and GOund AS at any time daring
Ills life. which has been extended over
n period Of some thirty odd years. Ills
sensations and apparent experiences
during the hours passed in this coma
tosc state u related - bir. Schrack arc
highly interesting. His first sensation
was that nf falling from some great
hight, after which tho visions presented
were MOI" beautiful than anything Inc
bad ever conceived Of and no:withstand.
ing his wonderful reservation to health.
he regrets that he was ever brought back
10 Ii e.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-02-17
EUROPEAN NEWS.

THE London Times approves the Gov
ernment's action in sending q portion
of the feet to Constantinople. II says
all danger of a renewal OF war between
Turkey and Russia is now over. The
Russians are practically masters of
Constantinople, and nothing remains
for US to DO concerned about. Duo
settlement of terms of peace and pro-
lection of our immediate interests, as
Russia is under honorable pledge not
to advance further; should she do 30
under any pretert. she would arouse
suspicion and excitement OF this coun-
try, Of which the last two days have af-
forded some dangerous premonitary
symptoms. But il she will royally
restrain her forces, even within the
limits fixed by the armistice, there is
no reason why the conditions of per-
manent peace should not be temperate.
ly discussed and deliberately determin-
cd at Congress.
- ~. - SsSASDhib COIEcbpOuuenI SAYS
the Russian war party construe the
movement as a violation of neutrality
and direct and unwarrauted impeach-
mentof Russia's good faith. He says it is
looked upon as defiance OF Russia by
England. The statement Of the Chan
cellor of the Exchequer that the feet
was sent to Constantinople to protect
British subjects from violence, is re-
garded as hypocritical, and produces
great indignation.
The Russian extremists demand war
to be at once declared against England
or rather that the sending Of feet to
Constantinople be regarded as a de-
claration of war by England and treat
ed accordingly. r..s-.. ID .# 'l..L g
Active correspondence is going on
as to the time and place OF meeting Of
the conference. 1t is said the Goth
inst. has heen decided on, aud that the
place will be either Lausanne or
Geneva ..r .. ..
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-02-17

A CHISAMAS was overtaken by q
train in deep narrow snow cut near
the summit OF the Sierras, Friday, and
as no could not get away from the track
there being just room between tho
firm walls Of snow for the train to pass
and the engineer being unable to
stop the train in time to save him, he
was run over and instantly killed.
CAPTAIN EADs has thus far received
$1,000. 800 from the Government for
his work at the mouth OF the Missis-
siPpi. Ho thinks he has done 10 to so
per cent. of the work required, and he
has secured a depth OF 2l feet over
the bar for width of 80 feet.
The Suns Washington special has
whnt it heads "Kellogg's Confession, !"
in which it asserts that on the very
day OF Anderson's conviction, Kellogg
paid Chicago bank $4,000, the
money that made Hayes President.
The Dardanelles, anciently known as
the Hellespont, takes its name from the
four forts built at its entrance, two by
Mahomet III, and two by Mahomct w.,
200 years ago, to prevent tho approach
of war ships to Constantinoplc.
THE Reno GoEeae reports that the
Washoe county tax for the present year,
will be iity per cent higher than the
tax Of last year. For n reform Govern
ment this is net q flattering showing.
IN the trial Of policeman Davis for
the killing Of Ash, now in progress nt
Virginia City. the testimony strongly
favors tho defendant aud II Is beloved
that he will bo acquitted.
HORACE GRgELEY's estate which, was
inventoricd ut 100000 shortly after
his death, yields little more than .twcnty
thousand dallars on the final settlement.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-02-17

Is the case of Early vs.. W. +. Story,
editor OF the Chicago Times. in which
the lower court awarded large dama-
gos to the plaintiff for defamation Of
the character of his daughter. the Su-
prenc Court Of tho State has reversed
the decision and rcmanGcd the case for
trial. The principal grounds Of this
decision are, that III the lower court
the Judge gave erroneous instruction,
and excluded competent witnesses Of
the defendant. 1t is also set forth that
tho publishing of the news Vs such
differs widcly, in sight OF the law, from
the expression of opinion by publishers
Of papers in tho editorial columns.
The decision is asscntcd to by all Uut
ono OF the Supreme Justices.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-02-17
Aid to Irrigation.

In nlIusion to the proposed enterprise
OF DR.. Wizencraft to utilize the Colora-
do river by turning its waters upon the
desert lands of Arizona, thus reclaiminp
q vast scope of now worthless land, the
Gazette asks. "W by can Nevada not OBJ
tain some little encouragement from
the Government in this direction?
The question is a pertinent ono and
should attract attention. II any good
reason exists that Arizona should be
granted assistance in the matter OF re.
claiming lands, in preference to Neya-
da, it is not generally known.
Our sage lands are infinetely super
ior to the Colorado deserts, the dif-
ference being that between soil and
sand, md with State organization,
population and enterprise, in the grant
ing of aid OF such u character. it would
appear that the State should take pre-
cedenco Of Territory. The Govern
ment net granting tho adjacent land to
parties procuring water to irrigate
them by sinking artesian wells, was q
move in the right direction, but unfor-
tunately, tho cost Of these wells, to-
gether with tho uncertainty OF success
attending the expenditure. prevents
men Of small means. for whose benefit
the measure was chiefly intended, from
taking advantage OF it. 1t seems to
us that direct Government aid in
thoroughly testing the feasibility Of
this plan of irrigation. in different
parts of the State, would not be bad
Investment, for tho fact once establish
cd that the plan may be pursued with
even reasonable hope Of success. and
hundreds OF men would be found to
risk their money in such adventures,
whereby millions OF acres OF good ara.
bic lands, now lying waste within our
borders. would be made productive.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-02-17
Another Nice Plan spoiled.

The startlingly entertaining story of
tho sudden advance Of that renowned
savage. Sitting Bull. in all the pomp
and panoply OF glorious war, which for
some time past has been industriously
circulated, causing alarm upon our
Northern borders and unwonted actiyi-
ty military circle, has just been
proven grcgs fraud by the arrival at
Omaha Of a Major Walsh. Inspector of
Canadian Mounted Police, direct from
Fort W alsh in the British Possessions.
who positively asserts that no such
movement was even in contemplation.
and further. that had there been any
such design on the par. of that chief
tain or his followers. they could never
have carryed them into effect, from the
simple fact that the British authorities
would not have suffered them to cross
the border. or had they done so, would
have brought them back. Major
Walsh, with three hundred mounted
police, has the Indians corralled in
their camp. and they have not been up
on American soil.
This is too bad; not only has this Off
cious Major Of Mounted Police spoiled
beautifully elaborate sensation, but
has utterly destroyed the brilliant pros
poets Of the horde OF contracting cor
morants and Indian Agents who stir up
and fatten upon military operations
against the Indians.