Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-06-26

CldlIllS 70 nave killed DuIlalO HON. the
Bannock Chief. Sarah says their
leader was killed in a skrimish with
citizens In which the scout was en-
gagged.
ANOTHER WHISKY CROOK.
A New York dispatch of the 10Th
says successful raid was made this
morning by the int ernal revenue offic-
ers or that district, resulting in the
capture of one Of the largest illicit
distilleries that has been taken in sew
eral years. The place was on Rutger
street, the building being formerly a
Catholic mission. The officers found
that every precaution had been taken
to shut them out, but, on forcing an
entrance, they were rewarded by discov-
ering the still in full operation and the
spirits flowing steadily. The workmen
escaped. There were about $500 gal
Ions of mash and several barrels of mo-
lasses, but only two barrels Of spirits,
the product of the preceding twenty
four hours having been removed during
the night. The d1stillery had capaci-
ty of 200 gallons of liquor per day, was
of the highest known proof, and yielded
a profit to the owner of $3.50 to 5000 a
day on the revenue evasion alone, the
tax being 90 cents per gallon.
THE sHOsHONE INDIANS.
An Austin, New, special of the
10Th inst. states that the Sho-
shone Indians have left Smokey
Hill in a body and gone north
headed for Blowawe, on the Central Pa
cifc railroad. 1t is supposed they are
on the way to join the hostile Bannocks.
These Indians have always been well
treated by the whites and can
not have any grievances against
the white people. They must
in their route north cross the line of
the Chicago, Pacific railroad some
where between Battle Mountain and
Palisade. A large number of Shoshones
from Belmont and Eureka valleys here
ostensibly in attendance on landau
go endeavored to purchase powder
and lead in large quantities but
were refused and the store-keepers in
some instances were warned by officers
against selling ammunition to Indians.
These Indians have now nearly ali left,
going in various directions. The Piutes
are quiet but very inquisitive about the
war which they profess to deplore.
THE LITTLE BIG HORN BATTLE.
A Washington special of the 18th
says, Delegate Corlett, of Wyoming
territory, writes to General Banning
that the immediate occasion for calling
tor the investigation is letter addressed
to him by Frederick Whitaker, who is
engaged in the preparation of bog
raphy Of General Custer, and is in pos
session of much information relating to
the subject matter Of the proposed in
quiry. Mr.. Corlett also states that in
the west there is a strong suspicion
that the facts and circumstances at
tending the battle referred to have
never been made known. On the con-
trary, that affairs have been concealed
by those interested and who were in a
greater or less degree responsible for
the disaster"
CAPT. RENO,
whose disgrace and punishment have
not been forgotten, having learned that
an investigation into his case was to be
ordered, has addressed letter to the
chairman of the house military COM
mittee, Of which the following is an
extract:
"During the last two years I have
been compelled to suffer the circulation
of various malignant reports concern
ing this affair and myself. emanating. it
is presumed, from an irresponsible
source This being the first time that
their author, perhaps emboldened by
nv silence, has ventured to give them
definite shape. [ respectfully demand
that | may have the opportunity to vim
dIcate my character and record, which
have been thus wickedly assailed."
GOOD LUCK.
A Jacksonville, ILL.,, dispatch, under
date ofthe 18th, says while farmer by
the name of Sawyer was blowing on his
farm in Scott county, day Or two ago,
his pillow struck against something hard
and metallic, deep in the ground. He
unearthed it, and was rewarded by a pot
containing $4,000 in gold The gold
pieces were eagles and half-eagles,
black with age, and Of the coinage of
1905. BY whom it was buried is a
mystery, but it is thought that some
government official in early days hid
the treasure for safe keeping, and
either died or never was able to find it
again. Sawyer is more than jubilant
over his stroke of good fortune.
Railway Maps.
Did you ever notice how remarkably
the railway maps Of the United States
seems to conform themselves to the in
terests of the particular companies
issuing them No matter what a rail
way route is, on its own map it goes in
almost straight line from one terminus
to the other; while the states and cities
and mountains and rivers through and
along which it passes are whirled into
place accordingly as the leaves and dust
are whirled hither and thither by the
rush Of a moving train. And then what
q breadth and prominence attaches
this great thoroughfare, in contrast with
| the attenuated and crooked roads which
creep along on either sides of it. If you
consult a map of the principal compet-
ing route, you will find all this changed.
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