Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-19

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the line Of Cadotto Pass, near where
two men were previously reported
killed. Considerable apprehension is
felt by ranchers and stockmen on the
road from here 10 Fort Benton. Gov.
Potts has just returned from visit to
Tenderi, chief Of The Bannocks, at
Lemphi Agency. He reports the Ban
mock Indians peaceably disposed.
TWO OFFICERS DROWNED.
a Chicago press dispatch says news
has been received at military head
quarters that Lieut.. John Anthony
Rucker was drowned in White River
Canon, 1T Camp supply, Arizona, while
attempting to rescue Lieut.. Austin
Henley from the water. Both officers
are well-known, as being among
the brayest and best Indian fighters in
their regiment, the 9th cavalry. Lieut..
Rucker is q son o. General Rucker, and
brother of Mrs. General Sheridan; his
unsuccessful attempt to save the life of
his comrade is mentioned i'll the dis
patch us being n most heroic and daring
act.
/ A GREAT HEAT.
st. Louis advices under date of
July 18th say the weather has
been intensely warm here this week,
the mercury having ranged from 80 to
1922 in the shade during the day, and
| from 50 to 500 mt night.
Numerous sun strokes have
been reported ut the city dispen-
sary, between 20 and 40 in I'LL. and per-
haps Of which have died up to this
evening. Besides these cases many
other persons have been overcome by
heat, and have been obliged to seek re-
lief and rest from business or labor
There are no present indications Of the
heated term abatlng.
THE NEW YORK CUSTOM HOUSE.
A New York York dispatch under
datc OF. July llth says that Collector
Arthur has been suspended, and Gen.
+. A. Merritt, present surveyor of the
port, has been appointed or promoted
to his place. The Hon. "A. b. Cornell
has been suspended from the naval
office, and Ccl. S. w. Burt has been
promoted to his place. Gen. 9. X.
Graham has been appointed surveyor.
The report spread like wild-fire, and
caused great excitement iii all quarters.
It created profound sensation. A
thunder cloud from clear sky would
not have caused greater surprise. The
custom house building was the centre
Of attraction, but the collectors room
was Theoretically sealed to I'LL save II Sc
lect few Thurow Weed was closcted
with Collector Arthur for some hours.
a small number of the Collectors old
stanch friends were admitted,
and the consultation proceeded
under guards rs close us those
formerly placed about the most
secret conclayes Of the Roman Inquisi-
ton.
On TIE RUN.
A Baker City, Oregon, dispatch of
the II inst. says this place has been UNI
der great eMitomet for the past two
days, caused by the continued reports
Of hOstilcs coming in on the North
Powder River. Families and stock for
miles around have been gathering in
here, and at Union since the 9th inst,
but, from returning scouts, we learn
that al reports are yet false. Col. san
ford's command is campcd at ORC Doh,
Grand Ronde, in readiness to intercept
the hostiles should they attempt to 80
north via Grand Ronde. He has Il COM
pany Of soldiers now scouting the Up
per Grande Rondc River, and Capt. Eg-
bert is now en- the North Powder River,
aud has scouts out in all directions.
lie has company OH the hendwatcrs
Of Glover Creek, and, from the vicinity
of the troops and scouts, it Is almost
impossible for the hosties to cross north
through this section without being in
terccpted ~ some of these troops,
Scouts in from Howard say the hostiles
have broken into different bands, some
travelling moth and some south on the
back track.
THE TROUBLES PROBABLY OVER.
The telegmphic operator ut Umatilla,
writing under date of July 12th, says:
Have just learned 10y telegraph from
Walla Walh that Howard will be in
Walla Walla this evening and take the
train from tlat city to Wallula with his
command, hen take boat from that
point and proceed to the head of
navigation o. Snake river. The Indians
have cvadcd the General, and are now
making for the mouth of tho Grande
Rondc riycr,where they expect to cross
the Snake. Capt. Wilkinson, i'll COM
mand Of he patrol-boat NoHhWest,,
has Just IGt here for Long Island
about fifteen miles below here, where
some renegade Indians are suspected
Of crossing horses and plumber. He
will return Immediately after examin-
ing the country about there, and 90
directly 70 Naluh. Cur troubles here
ar prohabl. over.
TNAS AND MEXICO.