The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1882-10-26
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WASHINGTON, October 2l.-The examina-
ton of Lieutenant Danenhower was con-
tinued before the Jeanette board OF in
ouirv day. He testified that the sudden
disaster to the ship was anticipated, and
when she first entered the pack prepara-
lions were made to abandon her. The
condition of the men when landed on the
ice was good, with the exception of Chip,
who was disabled and Frustrated by what
is supposed to be tin poisoning. Witness
was disabled by condition of his eyes and
Alexis was affected with liberation on his
legs. Several men were affected
by tin poisoning and Frustrated
few days later. Everything
that circumstances would permit was done
to save the Jeanette. The force brought to
hear on the Jeanette was sutfic ent to cru SD
any ship that could possibly be constructed
if She was held in the same position as the
Jeonnette. Witness was asked what he
would have done if he had been in, COM
mand of the Jeanette at the time she en-
tered the pack. He replied: Il should
have tried to get out of the pack on the
evening of September 9Th"
Question What would have been the
SeASON~D
clear of ice at that time?
Answer-Good.
THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THECoAMissioNhho f
INDIAN AFFAIRS
2 for the wear ending June 80, lSS2, was given
to the press to-day. Commissioner Price says
the nnerations and result of the last year at
the different agencies compare favoraply
with the preceding year. Land has eeen
opened to cultivation, houses for Indian
residences have been built. schools haye
been opened, and in various ways the
course Of eiy1,zation OF mas Religious
societies is regarded by the commissioner
as important as that of the military in edu-
cation and civilization of the Indians. lie
points to the benefits derived from the
work of rel gious societies during the past
year, but urges more liberal approprlaelons
for educational purposes. The surveying
of reservation lands is urged, the commits
sioners asserting that the lack OF dehnlte
boundaries is O fruitful source OF strife be-
tween Indians and their white nelghbors.
The evils of cash annuities are commented
on and instances mentioned Wnere, soon
after cash payment was made 10 the
ytes, nine-tenths Of the. entire sum
was spent in Salt Lake city ior
firearms. ammunition and whisky
The Indian population at sixty agencies
June goth, 1882, is estimated at Z40,952'
Adding to this number Indians not under
Indians in the United States is estimated
nj 2G2. 366. The commissioner COM
ments severely on the iniquity Of
the liquor traffic among Indians.
He recommends greater strlngency
generally in laws on the suplect, ana par
ING army officers to introduce liquor into
The Indian country. Legislation is sug
gested to prevent the intrusion into Indian
lands, such as the attempts OF Payne's
Oklahoma colony. Legislation is also re-
quired for the better pro9secti ,S1
attention of congress is called &c
Inc imperfect system of laws governing the
Indians upon their reservations. respect
inc Indian schools, the commissioner re
ports that exclusive of five civilized teach
ers in Indian territory, SOUS IN
dian pupils attended school during
the past year. Industrial training
schools for boys at the agencies are Iecely
ing more attention each year, and durlnt
the past year at fifty-seven schools l4,Uz
acres of land was under cultivation. I'M
appropriation for educational purpose
during the current year is $4,000, and the
eommIssioner asks for 100000 for the mex
wear, Touching the allotment OF Land II
severalty TO Indians, the commissions
earnestly endorses this plan. believing tn
futurc VIC fare 81 the indiana ccpcnus ~ p,
giving them separate interests in the land
Tlle Dian, ne buiuhot 10 Oht VI ~ -
the solution of the Indian question.
FRENCH AND AMERICAN CLAIMS
commission reassembled to-day. All Q
the commissioners were present. JUG
Adds. on behalf Of the United States, iol
mally presented TO the commission "
Haydon Edwards as assistant counsel 10
The United States. II is thought the-t
governments will have 70 extend the teri
limited for the commission, which expire
IN a few months, as about " claims AVA
the action OF the court.
SIGNAL SERVICE.
The renort of the chief signal officer say
A local system Of warnings Of the approac
of norther in the southwestern sectlohs
the country and in Texas has been col
tinued with gratifying results, ana
railroads traversing the sections vlsiieo
these destructive storms are IN acuxe :.
operation with the signal Office IN the e.
ecution OF this important work. Ine'
storms are attended by are
of high barometer. which hr
npnear in the extreme northwest and war
ines are generally received IN the thIea
ened localities from twelve 70 twep.y ~. ~
bours in advance. thus giving ample un
for aericulturists. raDchrnen and ether
,sl,o nav be able to receive nouhcation,
,reo.re Tor their approach. The sys EN-
nos 0.rnines for the benefit Of
sngar interests IN LOUISIANA,
beso c,ntiared. During the comii
wear Il i proposed 10 telegraph frost var
fn-sdirect from the signal ofhce 70 ali tel
rrnph Offices IN the suEar-gr0wing sect,o
new district has been Established
Terns. consisting 81 Fort Bend, Drsz0ri
Wharton and MatseOrda cum res. fro
warnings for this district will oe sent
Caivesfon the cotton exchange az that pot
assuming chnrge Of their distribution
Il urrn0aed 10 establish during y
coming iall q system d irust warm
~IufIor 10 those named above, Tor the ben
III Oh the tobacco growing interests OF =
c0uufrv. Points have ben selected a. G.
f~es 10 uhich warnings WI Be telegrspbe
aud arrangements have ben mnoe
fhe rrIerrnrh companies for nlelr rnpid q
s-Shufiou from tbese points throughout
sri.~rro growing sections q the COUNT
Tferr wnrninrl are received, ~ ~
firm . 70 - b0urs n ndvnncs ~ tne -
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