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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1885-10-22
'sBisllop'' Oberly on Making Isllan
CoWboys.


If there. is man on earth whom every
body loves, that man Is John H. Obefly,
superintendent of Indian schools under
the present administration. By nature
he is a benefactor Of the human race, but
by education he Is the best democratic
politician IN the state of Illinois. Tho
editor of the Alert has knswn John II.
Ober]y for quarter of century, hrst q
editor of the Csirs Bulletin, next - dem
ocratic and unsuccessful candidate for
secretary of state IN the memorable cam
paign Of 1880, and later q editor Of the
Bloomington Bulletin. He is dubbed and
known all over that state q 'sBmhop''
Oberly, more perhaps on account Of his
glistening bald head than his religious
predictions, Though the latter predom.
mate largely when no political campaign
is on. Oberly esjoys joke evsn ihousA
he is himself the victim. The latest
corner of this kind on the s'bishop" is
the following from the Bad Lands Cow
Boy, of Medors, IN the western cattle
ranges of this territory:
"Mr. John H. Oberly, the superintend-
ent of Indian schools, under Secretary
Lamar, gave his idea of the Indian ques-
tion at the Lake Mahonk, N. T., Indian
Civilization Conference last Friday. We
might also add that he gave himself dead
away on the same occasion. In speaking
of the education of Indians, he says:
"After educating the boys would sug.
gest teaching them cattle raising, allow
ing them to contract with white men to
take herds on their reservations and re-
turn them when called for, Ill the work
on the reservations to be done by Indians.
l would also favor assisting them to raise
cattle for themselves" Mr.. Oberly said
in conclusion: ~ hope to make some
radical changes, for believe that only
through the school house can the Indian
be let into the light of civilization We
were going to make some comments on
the above extract, but hope We have no
such tenderfoot among our readers that
1t is needed. We wonder though, that it
did not occur to Mr.. Oberly, that it would
be good plan to first educate the cattle
men into allowing the Indians to take
care of their cattle. THIS 10 an avenue Of
wealth that the cowman has hitherto not
seemed to grasp"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-16
THE CITY IN BRIEF.

j. D. Seaman, an alleged lightning rod swind-
ler who has been quilting the citizens of Ran
dolph county, was arrested in the city yesterday,
and taken to Winchester last night.
The annual meeting of the veterans of the
Mexican war will be held in the Supreme Court
room. State building on Wednesday morning. at
ii A. NJ Citizens are invited. The programme
will be published in the papers Of Wednesday
morning.
About twenty five members of the Protective
Travellers Association met yesterday afternoon
in social session in the parlors of the Grand
Hotel. No official business was transacted save
the taking of minutes of the proceedings and the
forwarding of the opinions to be read at the an
nual meeting at Buffalo, next June.
An alleged seance took place in the Grand
Opera house, last night, in the presence of a
number Of the faithful, and a multitude of un-
believers Miss Kate Davenport being the
exorciser of the spirits The usual hackneyed
performance was given. and no extraordinary
manifestations occurred. The audience de-
parted in peace and silence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-16
FEES AND SALARIES.
The Reductions Proposed in the Bills that
Are Now Pending.

The Reductions Proposed in the Bills that
Are Now Pending.
There was much talk about the necessity of
reduction Of fees and salaries about the time the
Legislature convened, and there were several
statesmen who evinced an impatient desire to
immortalze themselves in the championship of
reform in the system of remunerating and en-
riching the public servants Since the Legisa-
tnre has been ia session. however it seems that
the reformers have either lost interest in the
matter or attention has been diverted from its
importance by the many other measures which
have been presented for consideration. The re-
duction of fees and salaries is about the most
dscouraging reform, it is the opinion of judi
cial observer, that the enthusiastic and self
sacrificing statesman ever undertakes
There have been several bills intro
duced during the present session, but
they have received little attention.
There is no fear of those who are interested that
anything effectual will result from the consi6era-
sion of the pending measures, and no effort is
being made by the officers concerned to prevent
their enactment. The House committee on
fees and salaries has reported a substitute for
the Moser and Best bills 1t is however. simply
the Mosier bill reconstructed. The reductions in
the fees of county clerks, which it proposes, are
as follows:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-16
MINOR MENTION.
The Provisions of Some of the Bills that
Have Been Introduced.


The Provisions of Some of the Bills that
Have Been Introduced.
Senator Campbell, of Hendricks, has intro
duced bill which prohibits the Attorney general
from collecting fees on federal business
Senator Atkinson has introduced bill which
requires all foreign insurance companies to pay
10 per cent. of their gross receipts from business
in Indiana into the State Treasury.
A bill was introduced by Senator Winter, on
of Indianapolis for So, 1874 60 for money expended
by the city in the construction of the Reforma-
tory sewer
Representative Schley's bill for metropolitan
fire department in all cities of more than 20 600
population has been referred to the committee
on judiciary, with instructions to inquire into
the question of its constitutionalty.
There has not been single bill enacted by
the Legislature during the last week. although
several passed in both branches of the Assembly
There have been, up tie date, 1872 bills introduced
and still only six have been enacted and signed
by the Governor.
A bill for the separation of the Soldiers
Orphans Home from the Asylum for Feeble
minded Children, and providing for an appro-
prlaton of 500, 600 for the erection OF new
building, was introduced in the Senate on Satur-
day afternoon, by Senator Atkinson.
Mr.. Jamesons banking bill, which was intro
duced in the House on Saturday, requires pri
vate banks to publish quarterly statements. and
restraints them from making dividends unless
the individual profits exceed all losses, and from
loaning more than one tenth of their capital to
any person or corporation The Governor is
given authority to order an examination at any
tirae and if he thinks it necessary, to request
the appointment of receiver
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-16

American agricultural products, particularly hog
products: and
Whereas These restrictions are very detrimental
to the business interests of the inhabitants of Indana
and
Whereas, Large quantities of wines. brandies and
other liquors muorted into the United States from
these countries which known to be adulterated
and impure and
Whereas, All rights and ought to be RECIPROCAL
therefore be it
Resolved. by the House of Representatives, the
Senate concurring That our representatives in Con
gress be requested, and senator's instructed, to
all their influence to pass through Congress a
to prohibit the importation into the United
States of ali wines, brandes and other liquors frona
France and Germany"
1t was, on his motion, referred to the commit
tee on federal relations.
Mr.. Sayre offered the following resolution:
Resolved, by the House, That the committee on
military affairs be and hereby instructed to inquire
into the practicabty and advisabty of providing by
law for the maintenance of needy and INDECENT Union
soldiers who have honorable discharges from the
army, and, in of death, for honorable burial
to the end that such persons shall be removed from
the ordinary conditions of pauperism and that they
report as soon may be, by bid or otherwise"
The resolution was adopted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-16
THE PROCEEDINGS In DETAIL.
THE SENATE.
A Resolution Proposing Committee for a
judicial Appointments.

A Resolution Proposing Committee for a
Judicial ApportiOnment.
On Saturday morning the Senate was opened
with prayer by Rev. DR.. Lynch. The special
committee to which Hoovers live stock bill
was referred reported certain amendments.
Further consideration of the bill was postponed
until to-day. Baiey's oleomargarine bill was
made special order for Tuesday at p M
Senator Willard gave notice that he would move
to-day for amendment of rule a. so as to make
the regular order of business imperative unless
suspended by thirds vote.
A minority report was filed in favor of the
passage of the bill abolishing the State Bureau
of Statistics. minority also reported in favor of
the abolition of the office of Fish Commissioner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Bills were introduced, read the first time and
severally referred to appropriate committees by
Senators Atkinson (2), Bryant, Campbell of
Hendricks (2l DAVIS Day ~, Drake (2), Ems
ley ~. Fowler, Benz, Bailey.
Mr. Fowler offered the following:
Whereas There is great inequality in the labor re-
quired of the circuit judges in this State and whereas
many bills pending before this General As
sembly for the creation of new circuits and
Whereas. 1t is inexpedient to create new and addi
tional circuits and entail additional upon the
State, if the labor OF the present judges be
e4ualized as enable the present
cary to transact the business of the circuit courts
without delay, ard with reasonable Dispatch there
fore, lie it
Resolved That committee of nine senators hold.
ing be appointed by the Chair to serve without
compensation, to take into consideration the inc
quality of the circuit court districts and to redstrct
the State for judicial purposes and far be
equalze the labor in the several Judicial circuits of
the State and that said committee make report to the
next General Assembly by bill or otherwise"
The resolution was made the special order for
this morning at 11:30 o'clock
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-16

population exceeds 10000 it viii average about
% per cent. 1t provides that the auditor shall
receive 500 for each 900 persons over popu-
ton OF 10 000 and allows the same fees that are
now received. The recorders fee on recording
deeds is reduced from 81 % to 81. The fees of
the sherifs are reduced proportionately with
those OF the clerks, and it allows them only
eight cents on mileage. The treasurers are given
per cent. on the first 800, 900 of taxes col
lected, and one half of per cent. ON all in ex-
cess. with per cent. on the delinquent taxes
collected. The per diem of county commits
soners is fixed at SO instead of 81. The passage
of the bill will be recommended by the commit
tee, and a report upon it Will probably be SUBJ
mitted this week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-16

It MAKES no material change in the fees of
county auditors, bat it provides that treasurers
shall only receive one fourth instead of one half
Of l percent for all taxes collected in excess
of the first 800, 000 For summoning a Jury it
allows fifty cents instead of seventy five, and al
lowe ten cents instead of fifteen mileage for
taking prisoners to the penitentiary. No reduc-
ton IS made in the salaries OF the State offers
The bill will probably come up in the House for
engrossment sometime this week. Although it
makes few changes and nogreat reductions from
the fees now allowed. it is hardly likely that it
will result in anything
In the Senate a bill has been introduced
by Senator Richardson the chairman OF
the committee on fees and salaries In
counties of less than 10000 population
IL proposes average reduction in the fees of
lerks Of from to 10 per cent, and where the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-16
Central Avenue MI. h. Church.

The day, yesterday, at Central-avenue III. E.
Church was one of unusual interest in all serv-
ices Tn the morning Dr. Marine preached to a
large congregation from the text, "In Christ
Jesus neither circumcision nor uneircumcision
avoileth anything but faith that works by love. I"
The discourse was full of earnestness and
pathos, arguing and pleading for the
value of Christian experience based, upon
perfect love. In the afternoon Mrs Jennie
Willing addressed the Sunday school, organized
the young girls and ladiesinto an auxiliary of the
Womans Home Missionary Society, and then
personally conducted an altar exercise Of great
impressiveness. AT night tho pastor preached
on the spirit of wordliness and at the close the
membership of the church met him at the altar
in a consecratfo.ss service The special meetings
will be continued thross.sshout the week Services
each evening The publiic Is Is invited
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-16

'DowN in the coal mines underneath the
ground" coughs and colds are very frequent,
and there is where DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is an
indispensable article.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-16
Quarterly Meeting at Zion A. Nj. e. Giinlece.
h1la

"u"r'erIJ Hhee'1l's s1' H1loI N M II OIl''IN
Quarterly meeting was held yesterday at the
A. M. Il. Church, Rev. Il. T. Anderson occupy
ing the pulpit In the afternoon the cere-
mony of baptism was performed. Rev.
j. NJ. Washington officiating, and Rev. DR..
Roberts, of the Vermont-street A H. e.
Church. preached before large audience; 28l
members took communion at the sacrament.
On Wednesday evening next a lovefeast will be-
held. Rev. r. T. Anderson will be here for
another week.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
HYNENEzL.

| Inc following account of the narriag
of Mr.. Richard T. Robinson, son of Hon
+. Robinson of this city, and Miss Jean
cite Gage Bull, Of Racine, was furnish
ed the Milwaukee Sentinel by its CORES
pondent in that city
RACINE, Feb. 17.-At7 o'clock thi
evening Richard Taylor Robinson and
Miss Jeanette Gage BuIl, second daugh-
ter OF Stephen Buli, we're united in mar
rage at the residence of the brides
father, the Rev. Arthur Piper ohiciat-
ing. The event was ore Of the most
brilliant that ever took place in Racine.
The parlors where the ceremony took
place was handsomely decorated, and
no expense was spared by the brides
father, who is one of Racine's million
aires, to make the details of the cere-
mony perfect The marriage rites were
performed at precisely Z o'clock, and
were witnessed by only the relatives of
the contracting parties At So'clock
the reception took place and was largely
attended, several hundred invitations
being issued, most of whom receiving
them responding, filling the large and
elegant home. Among this number
there were friends from all parts of
Wisconsin, Illinois and the Northwest.
The music was furnished by Freiberg's
Chicago orchestra, and Conroy, of Mil
waukee, catered. The bridal supper
was magnificent affair. The display
of presents was the most lavish ever
seen in the city.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
THE COUNTY COURT.

EDITOR TELEGRAPH-DEAR SIR The
Office Of Probate Judge is wisely held to
be non-partisan Office. The estates Of
Democrats and Republicans alike are
administered upon in this Office. 1t is,
then, surely a proper way for Democrats
and Republicans to unite together and
select the best man to fill this office.
We are glad the initial steps have been
taken for Peoples Convention to
nominate candidate for Probate Judge
Public offices are public truths" is
sound, wholesome doctrine. The coun-
ty court is a public Office, but all its
printing patronage has been used to
bolster up pet political paper. 1t may
be Justly assumed that the same unfair
ness in other transactions of the court
will come to the surface. Judge Martin
took the field early with his so-called
calls; and the early bird is said to catch
the worms, and the Judge may catch
them, too, and have a bad case. The
people viii not be bull-dozed by such
methods they intend to have some say
in selecting candidate for this Office
Let Republicans and Democrats see
that they are properly represented by
delegates atthe Peoples County. Conven
ton to be held on Saturday, 28th inst.
Truly Yours, PUBLIco.
Bristol, Feb. Is.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
SOMERS.

No winter since 1912 is remember.
ed for a SO low and continuous tenn
perature as the present. Last week
Tuesday was one Of the most trying
days ever experienced on the prairie,
the thermometer being from twelve to
Fifteen degrees below zero at noon,
with drifting snow and high wind,
being somefifteen degrees colder morn
ing and evening. This week Monday
thermometers ranged from eighteen to
twenty-four below, and remained be-
low a number of degrees all day. Last
week for days the roads were blocked,
but, after shoveling, were passable
now this week they are blocked again,
the high wind on Monday drifting the
four inches of snow that fell from Sat-
urday to Sunday evening. The snow
is said to average thirty inches in
depth in the woods. On the prairie
bare ground is seen up to drifts eight
feet high. Work in woods, either
hauling, chopping or walking, is sus-
pended, or nearly so, unless shoveling
is resorted to. Those whose necessi-
ties call them away from home have
to go OH foot until. tracks are shoveled.
The past week has been severe one
for schools. Somesuspended for days,
no teachers or scholars being present.
In others from one to three or four
scholars present-some with teacher,
Others without; and a teacher with.
out scholars for days, are the reports.
Scarlet rash has prevailed in some
Of the districts, preventing the attend.
ance of scholars for few days.
| Mr.. M. B. Bowker had to leave bis
cutter in the drifts last week Monday
and go home with his team, after TAX
ing his daughter Fannie to her school
Mr., and Mrs. Leonard, of Bristol
came on a visit to their daughter and
family, Mrs. Jas. HI Fink, week before
last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carman, of Pikeville
visited their daughter and family,
Mrs. w. J. Rhodes, the latter part Of
week before last. Mrs. Rhodes has
been laid up for over two weeks will
something like felon on her thumb
but is reported better now.
Mead Myrick and family, of Paris
came on Il visit to their brother-in-law
Jas Spence, a week ago last Saturday
returning home same day.
| The person who met with the acct
dent was Ned Ozanne. He hltchtd
his team to a tree that was lodged il
another on side hill. The team be
ing somewhat frightened, did not stol
soon enough, running into the tree
when it struck the ground, to rebount
sideways, striking him on the side Q
the leg near the knee, bruising hin
severely, but fortunately breaking n
bones.
i Quite a number Of Clayton Rease'
! young friends gave him genuine SUI
; prise week ago last Friday evening
: A pleasant evening was spent and Ell
} joyed by all present.
81 The Presbyterian s0ciable met at .
Nv. Fink's last Friday evening. I'll
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Mary E. Bishop, wife of Emory
M. Bishop, and daughter of Ashbel and
Helen Epson, died ofquick consumption
Feb 3, 1885. She was born in Bristol
Nov. IL, 1858, and was married at her
fathers house on New Years day, 1888.
She was possessed of those sterling quail
tiles which always command esteem and
love. Scarcely six months have gone
since physician was called to attend
her, and with no thought of alarm.
During her severe illness she at all times
met the disease with courage and hope.
A loving husband, a tender babe and all
her surroundings made life seem very
desirable, and she determined to con-
quer, if possible, but in vain. To her
mother at her bedside she said, / am
so glad for the good training you gave
me. The verses | learned in Sunday
school come back to me as fresh as when
l learned Them" She frequently re
peated with apparent pleasure the words
f" In my Fathers house are many man
sions." She asked to be buried beside hel
sister Clara in the Bristol graveyard
and the wish was complied with.
g Friend after friend departs
Who has not lost friend?
There is no union here of hearts
That finds not here an end.
Were this frail world our final rest,
H. F. r.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
Bristol

| Quite a number of household angels
round town are suffering from colds.
Mrs. Fidler has been quite sick foI
| several weeks. Indeed there is num-
| Der of our neighbors that are com.
planning of bad health.
The funeral of Eliza Bush, who died
on Sunday, the 9Th inst, did not take
place until Thursday, the 18th, in con.
sequence of the snow blockade.
Mr.. F. HOLSTER is very sick, but is
mending slowly
Mr.. R. F. Roberts attended the con
vention at Madison, arriving home
on Saturday. He had bill drawn up
and presented to the convention, which
endorsed it, and it was placed in the
hands of our representative. The law
will be good one, if passed. but, bless
you, folks will raise Canada thistles.
&c.
The intelligence of a people is often
measured by the number of letters
written. but [ think a good scale to
measure is the number of reporters for
the press, and here Bristol is the ban
ner town.
Mrs. Ashbel Epson was suddenly
summoned to Salem last week to at
tend her little grandson, who is not
expected to recover.
Miss Addie Snyder was surprised at
home by a party of her young friends
on Saturday evening. Allhad a happy
time
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
PROBATE JUDGE.
To THE EDITOR OF THE TELEGRAPH

To THE EDITOR OF THE TELEGRAPH
We ought to clearly apprehend the
fact that the most important office In
the county is that of Probate Judge.
All the property passes through the
county court once in every twenty years
on the average. Titles are often clouded
by imperfect action of the Probate Judge,
thus giving rise to expensive litigation
in future years. The people have a
right to demand the best capacity for
this office. Hon. Anthony Van Wyck
is known throughout the county, as well
as abroad, as man of large talents and
thorough education. He is an able
lawyer. In his business methods he is
careful, correct, exact and methodical.
He inherits a hatred of falsehood. In
Justice and fiaud, and is possessed of
the truest conceptions of right and jus
tee. Widows and orphans have ever
found in him vigilant guardian of their
rights. He has already had large ex-
perience in probate business. The office
of Probate Judge is non-partisan, and no
flavor of politics should be given to it by
party nominations. Let Republicans
and Democrats come together, in a
Peoples Convention, and demand the
services of Judge Van Wyck in the
Office of Probate Judge.
Brighton, Wis, February 16, 1885.
Your obedient servant, G.