The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-10-29

the Spanish authorities say the loss OF lie by
the foods in tho district Of Murcow, Alien
ante, Armenia and Carthegens will exceed
1000
Al Sag Harbor, Long Island, October
a. the Mantauk steam cotton mills were de-.
stroved by fire. 800 operatives were thrown
out of employment Loss t200O00 Insurance
100000.
Advices from General swibgelod, Of
Oct. 25. states that 1t Is confidently reported
that tho workmen from the extrem,tics Of tho
st. Gothard tunnel will meet midway before
New Years day.
"A war to the bitter end IL In prospect be-
tween Turkey and Greece over tho boundary
question. In the mo Antme efforts arc on foot
for an alliance between those inveterats foee,
Russia and Turkey.
Postmaster General Key has issued in
structions to the. poatmasters Of New York
city. Louisville and New Orleans, to refuse
hereafter to rent boxes In their offices to lot
terry companies or lottery agents.
Winter storms were reported eastward
October e. High winds and snow squalls are
reported ON the Hudson river. The Catskillf
snow. Snow storms were prevailing in New
England and Canada. There were - inches
Of snow at Meadviile, Pa, and there was light
er snow in various parts Of Pennsylvania.
Weather very cold. A heavy and destructive
storm occurred at Cleveland, o., and vicinity.
The supreme conrt of Dakota has af-
firmed the decision of the lower court in the
case of Martin L. Conk, tried and sentenced
to be hanged for the murder of Mrs. Minnie
Collision Aug. 20, 1875 The murder was ex-
tremely brutal, and Conk will undoubtedly
pay the penalty of death, as there is little hope
of the Governor intervening. Conk was
heavy mine owner, and has spent large for
tune in efforts to secure an acquittal. Mra.
Mary DoughtOn, now held in $4,000 bail, will
be tried at the next term OF court a. an accom-
plce in the crime.
Latest advlces from Colorado state that
Gen. Adams, special commissioner of the in
terror department to effect the release Of tho
women and children captured at White River
| agency, accompanied by Count DORIS, of the
German legation, Washington had reached
Ourays house. He leaves Immediately for
the White River country under the escort of
fifteen Utes commanded by Chief Sapeino
Douglass is encamped about 100 miles from
here. If the women are given up he will
probably return in six days. Chief Ouray is
doing all In his power to assist Adams, and
there is fair prospect that the women will
be Immediately surrendered on his reaching
the Indians camp. A runner, in yesterday
reports them safe and kindly treated BY
Douglass. -.,.-....
A courier arrived in Rawlins Oct. g.,
with dispatches from Gen. Merritt's camp on
White river, who reports that Gen. Charles
Adams, U. g. Peace commissioner, came into
Merrltt's camp on the morning of the Path
with the women and children of the Meeker
and Price families. The captiycs were un-
harmed and had not been subject to any In.
suit or injury. The Indians desire peace, and
claim to have been forced into the outbreak.
Terms of surrender have been forwarded to
Washington. The women were surrendered
by the Indians without resistance and with.
out conditions.
The commissioner of Indian affairs at
Washington. Oct ~, received dispatch from
Agent Nc Gillicuddy at Red Cloud agency
saying twenty Sitting Bull Indians are in with
pass from Maj Walsh british officer at near
est point across the bordcr.) Many will come
when the Missouri freezes. Do you want
them fed? To this Commissioner Hayt re
piled as follows: Require Sitting Bulls Indi-
ans to surrender their arms and ponies. Place
them by themselves, under surveillance of the
police, and feed them, Further orders will be
sent shortly E. A. HIATT, Commissioner The
secretary desires me to say further, that the
Sitting Bull indians returning must be looked
npon as prisoners of war They must surren
der their arms aid ponies The idea must
not be permitted to spread that they can
simply come back snd be fed. Every one of
them if fed must be made to earn his rations
by work for the government Enforce this
policy strictly and keep them well watched
letter received from the same Indian agent
reports the Sioux under his charge are exceed
tngly anxious to enlist and assist the great
father" in the wsr against the Utes.