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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14
FOREIGN NEWS GOSSIP.

among the demands of Japan upon China in
settlement OF the trouble in Corea, is one for
over 81 ,0o0, coo indemnity
Canadian parliament adopted an amendment
to the Scott act allowing the sale of beer, ale,
porter and light wines in counties where the
Scott act is In force.
The chamber OF deputies adopted s0s to 81,
the treaty. concluded Aug. q, 1885 between
Trance and Anaam NJ de Freyeinet, minister
for foreign affairs, explained that the treaty
had been virtually In force during the past
eighteen months A credit of $4,000 was
adopted by the chamber TO defray the expense
Of laying submarine cable to fonahih
The progress Of negotiations between Gran
vile and DE staal tends to be simple declara-
ton by Russia that she Is ready 10 submit
to arbitration, failing concord in tho interpre-
tation OF the convention OF March "a Tho
rise OF English and foreign securities reached
the 9th inst what il believed TO be the highest
point. i,ea-r bear purchases 10 cover There
~eie new symptoms Of a slight reaction. .
Advices from g. Vincent report that while
the &Sssageries Franeaise steamer VIII de
Mar SELL was on her way 70 Buenes Asfes the
emigrants on board mntinied, owing to the bad
food furnished They were finally oyerpow-
srod, after desperate fight In which the cap
tain and several OF the crew were badly
wounded. Ten Of the passengers we're killed
or wounded. The vessel put into ST Vincent
where she is guarded by French cruiser
.:-.In the commons Conservative amendment
to the English registry Of voters bill, provid-
ing that the cost of registry be charged to the
treasury instead OF local towns, was rejected by
240 to 237 The result Of the vote was received
with loud cheers the opposition. Northcoie
asked Gladstone whether, in the face of the
small majority, ne would further consider the
question Gladstone said he would abide by
tho decision OF the house.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14

Brig Gen. Irwin Mcdowell died on Tuesday
the 5th inst, at San Francisco His death was
due to piloric disease Of the stomach He had
been in critical condition for the past two
weeks Gen. Mcdowell was born in Franklin
county, Ohio, Oct Is, 1878 At the age of
sixteen years he entered the military academy
at West Point, having received his preliminary
education in France. Graduating from West
Point in 1888, he was appointed second lieu
tenant of artillery in the army. From 1S4l TO
lSi5 he was adjutantat West Point He served
CALAMITY through the Mexican war as aid de-
camp 10 Gen Wool, and was bIevetted captain
for his conduct at the battle OF Buena Vista
Appointed brigadier general May IA, 1861, he
was three days later assigned to the command
of the department Of Northeast Virginia and
the defenses of Washington on the Virginia
side of the Potamae, and on May q TO the
army of the Potomac, which he commanded at
the battle OF Bull Run. 1T the opening OF the
war of the rebellion Gen. Mcdowell was con-
sidered one OF the greatest soldiers of the army,
but the disasters at the first battle Of Bull Run,
for which he was probably in part RESPONSE
BILE, clouded his fortune, and it was very likely
that il was on that account that he never rose
above secondary position during the civil
Ue
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14

The trial OF Richard Short for the attempted
killing of Capt Phelan is going on in New York.
Assistant District Attorney Fellows made tie
opening address and gave sketch of the crime
at some length. He claimed conviction of
.ssaut in the first degrees-assault with intent
to kill Capt Phelan then took the stand and
told the wen known story Of the assault upon
him by Short The complainant detailed how
be received the stab wounds and
three cuts. In dissemination Phelen
said that ON the way down to Rossa' 8
office he said that he would teach Rosa that
neither he nor any one else could publish things
,out him with IMMUNITY. He had been in the
Ibit of sending subscriptions to Rossa He
ways carried a.pistol and had three OIL his
rson in court He laid the weapons on the
ige's desk The witness admitted that he
co used dagger on bunco man and stab
La man in Kansas City. This captain de-
ID that he had ever fought duel He was
allenged once, but the challenge was with
avn.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14
PERSONAL MESvo~.

Ex-atiafnes acscral brewster sold his vain
abb ,Aw library Of 5000 volnmns last week in
Philadelphia, and viii sail for Europe IN June
Gen Mcclellan viii visit the Antietam battle.
field on the seth inst, for the first time since he
was in the baltic there. lie will deliver the
Decoration day address
Maj s. O. Lyford, ordnance corps United
States army commandant at Franktora arse
mai, hes in CRITICAL conaisicn At nis residence
in the arsenal rr5ands His disease is aDdoni-
inal dropsy, and death is expected at any mo
ment --~-
Hon. Roscoe Conkling argued case he had
in q Chicago court, and there was not
standing room, the crowd wse 90 great many
ladies beng present After court adjourned
no was strfSnnded by admiring throngs, and
kfa 10 give his autograph to numerous apph-
cants
At the reunion OF the Army cf The Potamac
at Baltimore, Gen Grant was e-eleeted COM
msnasr Gen. King read the following tele-
gram from Gen Grant @Pleass thank the
members OF the Society Of the Potomac FOR
their Partially IN electing me for the secoad
time their president wish my hoslth prom
Used the probability Of Yns being at the next
meeting | would regard il as proyidential
should be able Is attend 4 accept the honor
without the hope Of performing the duties Of
tho office Wishing all members many happy
reunions, remain. etc.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14

WIsSTPKa, Msn., Special Telegram, May Z.
Later and fuller dispatches received from
Bsttleford regarding the fight last Saturday
indicate that the result was not on favorable
for our troops as at first believed, and the
opinion ID expressed hy military men here that
Otter had 20 retreat on Battieford, fighting all
The way From comprehensive account re-
ceiyed, the following extract is taken;
The force reached its destination al laybreak
at Cut Knife creek Scouts we're leading fols
lowed by guns, We at once CONS upon tue
tepees, and the indiana opened fire The In
dams had laid a trap for us and were scattered
all around with half breeds among them. AT
The outset they charged and attempted to cap
tire the guns, They came within twenty yards
and were driven back by mounted
police. B battery and ), the Ca. Cat.
down The battle ragged fiercely, then wayered
a. the Indians drew on, only TO return to at
tack again with stronger forco We were now
almost completely surrounded The Battle
ford Rifles cleared the bush and left eur rear
open. For five haays tic battle ragged. The
Indians were subjected to a CALLING FIRE, and
with the AID OF the Calling gun and the two sew
en- Founders q whitening storm Of shell was
poured into the brush Orders were
Niyen by Col Otter 10 withdraw from
the advantageous position they occupied,
as we were very much exposed while
the er my was comparatively safe from
dams, and an attempt made to cut of the re-
treat by number OF redskins marsing them
selves ON the left flank of the troops Otter
finally succeedea in retiring from the field,
and fought his way as he retreated on Battle
ford Many consider the result as unfortu-
nate as it will lead the Indians TO consider
themselves yictors and they will assume the
aggressive.
WAITING FOR MIDDLETON
No dispatches have arrived from Middle
toms command to-day, but it Is presumed a
fight has taken place or viii take place IN the
morning Word is watched for with feyerish
anxiety last nigat a accommodating parry
composed of Mai Borlton's cavalry and scouts
under Lord Molgund, and accompanied by
Gen. Middleton, advanced westward. They
proceeded q mile past Gabriel Dumonts and
within three miles Of Batoche, A mile thii
side they started half dozen rebels, evident,
alb outpost, who were in house and galloped
Az -@-astr~ rrirst. tlSo lrerr@p ~ tho aistaun
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14

Ux1U&U0 8ookufWu Vn sMS Af2A
Mr. Gladstone replying TO questions in the
,ouse OF commons said that. although on re-
ceipt OF tho first kilograms no bad described
liz prnjdeh affair an act OF unprovoked
aggression, still he bad never presumed that
lie information In his possession whs4 he
made that declaration vas nnqvesnspaeie
AS a matter Of fact within twenty four hours
afterward news containing important gualif-
ratierls Of thai strcceiycd had come TO hand
London dispatch: The opinion is gaining
around both here and in Europe that the GOV
lrnment's arrangement IL IN word complete
surrender to Russia OF all The points she has
demanded, though The moderate Conservatives
condemn Lord Randolph Churchilrs opposi-
lion to war credit The Post and Standard
severely criticiae the government and the
Times lectures Churchill A Tehefan dispatch
avs tLat a small force OF Russians with -four
guns now occupies Penjdch, and tho Russians
Rave completely won ,, ever DE ,, sarakah
now exsnsple.ea to a point. llo miles beyond
Aahehsd There " an apparent lull IN the
Russian preparation Tor war The Afghan
troops along the Balls. Murghah. not having re-
ceiyed airy pay for long time, are greatly de-
riGfalized. Earl Granville, foreign minister,
in the house OF lords, denied that the govern.
ment's military policy had been constant
failure, and denied also that Russia would 90
10 Horst ;.s
The following spnouncsment appears in the
81 Petersburg Dnicisl Messenger:
III Consequence Of divergence Of views be-
tween the cabinets Of Russia and England on
the Interpretation OF the March agreement, II
has been decided to submit the question TO the
decision of an arbitrator Aesn~hils b3th ma
| tons have agreed 10 resume the frontier
negotiations, but ON different basis, namely
! That the principal points Of the frontier be
| fixed by previous understanding be,
tween the two cabinets, the denarcstion OF
the frontier on the spot and the placing OF lndi.
eating posts being reserved for the cprimis-
| sions which both powers viii stnd, In order x
| fasili,ste the Work VI delimitation The out
I POSTS Of both sides will not be withdrawn from
I their present positions until after the arriya
! OF the joint commission, when, as fast as th'
! direction Of the frontier line is fixed, tn,
I frontier points will be occupied by the troops
1 of both parties concerned II viii then be th'
| duty Of each TO maintain order and security IL
/ its respective territory.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14
INSTANTANEOUS rrEMs III NEwa.

The cold snap seems to have done little dam
age to the wheat crop, though fax and barley
were somewhat injured
The annual meeting OF the Car Accountants
Association Of the United States and Canada
will be held at Minneapolis june 22-27
II is stated in New York that Webster, the
publisher of Gem Grant memoirs, has received
over 100000 unsolicited subscriptions for the
book.
The governor Of Georgia has sold to New
York firm state bonds amounting 10 s345,oC0
They bear ~ per cent interest. and the price
paid was 5-l6per cent abovepar
The reunion Of the society OF the Army Of
the Potomac at Baltimore closed with a ban
quet After the cloth was removed, Gen
Hunt (presiding) proposed the toasts I IN re-
spouse TO the first The President of the
United States, telegram was read from See
rotary Lamont, stating that. owing to business
engagements, President Cleveland was unable
10 attend, much to his regret
The area of winter wheat in Kansas is only
% per cent of that of last year or the acre
age sowD, "a per cent has been killed by fros,
and other canses and the land seeded 10 other
crops The condition OF the crop April 30wss
10 az compared with last year gain Of 8 per
cent IN mouth The estimated product Is
y, 500, 600 bushels only As per cent Of that OF
1884 Spring wheat has decreased in area, as
compared with that OF 1854, little more than
z per cent; the estimate ARIA, 1000 acres.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14
A Compulsory Assessment.

pat got arrested again last night
remarked his wife to a neighbor wne
was on the other side Of knot hoe
in tine fence.
''Was he drunk, / don't know.
"No, he was sleepin' on the WALK
fist outside the door, and the P hcs-
man took him in, and he wasn't drunk
at all, at all.
and What the divil did they charge
him widp"
''No charge at all. The p'licemsa
shwore that it was wan O'Clock, aho
that Pats mouth was open. 3.
AN what did the Judge say "
that?''
"Tin dollars"
''Oh, Their dirty blackguard! foias
man for shlapin' on the shtep VIA
his mouth openp' !,
''Did we tux change OF avenue!
Faith an l didn't The p llcema.l,
told me twas no nse, that the law dn
make Their Jidge foine every man wns
kept rum hole open after
o'clock. Carl Pretzeps Weekly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14

GEoRGE CRowSISsHfRLD, who at his
own expense brought back from Hall.
fax In 1913 the remains OF the hero
lawrence, Of the Chesapeake, was an
uncle Of William Crowninshield Endi-
cott, present secretary OF war. Mr..
George CrowninshieId first took tho
body OF the dead hero to Salem, Mass,
where il was then inferred. and the
event created quite commotion ia
the town, for the people Of Massachu-
seits were mostly opposed to the war
In which Lawrence, whose dying
words, "Doa't give M the ship,
have become proverbial. lost his life.
Secretary Endicott, in referring to this
in conversation, said that one Of his
ancestors, an Endicott, and another
rrowninshield. were on opposite sides
in politics then. whom party spirit
made divisions in society and even in
families. This makes the contrast
very marked between the bitterness Of
partisans then and the amiable spirit
of elnost embracing former oppo-
nents which ia witnessed in Washing.
ton now.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14
rhsian's Assassin Acquitted.

The trial OF Richard Short, for the attempted
assassination of Capt phelan, in New York, re-
suited in Shorts aoquittal Richard Short was
sworn Ia his own defense and related the same
story a. told by other witnesses On the same
side, The jury then retired Having made
known that an agreement had been reached,
they were brought into court and asked what
their verdict was. mot guilty, answered the
foreman shorts friends Get up Tremendous
said; sGentlemen, I am astonished at yonr
verdict Yon are discharged from all further
service ON this panel The prisoner was then
discharged
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14
Treaty with tho United states.

1t is reported that treaty has been conclud-
ed between the governmental Bogota and the
linister of the United States In respect to the
scursty of the transit across the isthmus
his treaty is said TO confer ON the United
tates government certain rights of guardian
zip OF all transit either by rail or transit
,ross the isthmus, with special duties OF pro-
ction 10 be exercised in accordance with the
nited States of Colombia. II is understood
lat by this treaty the Columbian
I'D United States governments will
cooperate to maintain freedom Of transit
yainst all obstruction or attempts to obstruct
in believed here that the joint control over
re transit route under this treaty will moi
only authorize but make it the duty of the
government to give all aid required in main.
tanning the transit route for commerce, mail
and passengers. Ii has become known here
that the robber, Preston, who burned Colon,
having made his escape, has since then seized
three steam vessels at Porto Bello, with the
help of which it is feared he may make trouble
unless the United States navy should capture
him
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14
rxr arH1 HEsnrxoz.
4 rrv,ns Column Prom Battleford Brisk
ly s1nsaess Poundnlaker's Band Of In

4 ffysns Column Prom Battieford Brisk
iy 1nsasss FoundnlAksr's sana Of In
dians.
(. RsttIeferd. NAY 8, via Saskatchewan Land
Ing, MAJ b--fo-dsy hsiae column under
command Of Col Otter, numbering 300, com
prising mounted police under Herchmer, men
from the Queen, Own Rifes, "B" battery,
Otta VA Foot Guards and ''Gs contrary, Der
si,iss f,1sunted police from Battieford, lad
an engagement with Poundmakers forces
ON their reserve The Indians numbered 90
The fight lasted from 5 o'clock in the morning
till noon, end was most houy contested sifongn
ont The LOSSES on 0ttes's eide were eight
killed aud twelve wounded The Indian loss Is
estimated at fifty, Following isthe list 81 the
killed. CORPORAL Laurie, Corporal Sleight
Bhglar Burke Foot Guards Private Osgooa,
Private Rogers sc" Company-Private
Debbe. Bnglef Faulkner.
pu,ihdmaker Is one OF the most restless OF the
restless chiefs OF the Northwest He has al
ways been source OF trouble TO tho govern
mept but was borne with because OF the large
number OF followers he had poundmaker was
the cause of the first Indian outrages IN the
present difficulties, and to his door may be laid
the entire Indian tfsi,igt ul 4.
Further particulars Of Otters battle indicate
tnst the Indians fought with GOODNESS and
bravery but they we're poorly armed Many
souaws took part in the fight and behaved
equal TO the braves. Although exhausted al.
ter the long march, Offers column fought
steadily for seven hours, by. which time the
INDIANS seemed to have enough and retired for
short distance. Otter took advantage OF this
to draw his men back for rect and refresh
ment The Indians do not deem themselves
defeated 1t is now believed that the FIRST
| blow which viii end in q long and bloody In
| dian war has been struck.
oqR OWN INDIANS ;, -l.s
Mr. Lyon, OF the board Of Indian oommls-
sioners, was asked in New York. @Doyou fear
| any uprising of the Indians, because OF the re-
| bellion in the British Territory"
/ @Some of our bad Indians, he replied
| sfhose OF a fighting disposition, will undouot-
| edly 20 over TO those who are now fighting
| but we do not anticipate trouble TO any extent
| The Indians, as rule, seem to be satisfied q
| present since the extra appropriations were
| made for them, hut before that they were half
/ starved II trouble arose through RieIs infiu
/ ence among the Indians, itwonld be among thu
Gros yentre, Piegan, Blood, Blackfeet snt
| River Grow tribes, all Of whom have theil
reservations on the Montana frontier, whiei
separates the United States from the British
/ possessions
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14
Arrest of a Gay Gallant.

Adolph II. Keecamp, the gentleman with
numerous aliases, whose recent exploits in the
West matrimonial and otherwise, attracted
the attention OF the police Of that section to
hun, was brought 70 New York city by two
detectives He was wanted here on thescharge
Of stealing $3.50 from two brothers named
Quinlan whom he met While crossing the
Atlantic Kieecamp pleaded guilty and viii be
sentenced There are numerous other charges
of similar nature against him in this clty.
He is also wanted in Los Angeles for
swindling and bigamy. and in San Francisco
for six thousand dollar confidence steal
The man has married. two women recently. one
a Miss Taylor, of Rockville, H., and another a
wealthy widow named Richards, IN California
He Is said to have taken lot Of money from
he latter
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14
willinson ana the ex.neb.is.

Washington Special Telegram FIX Senator
Wilkinson of Minnesota was called for by the
Roberto Lee legion recently. as they were be-
ing received at the National hotel He made
an elegant little speech, telling them that the
spirit OF reunion, now felt all over the country
ought TO have made its way among
the people fifteen years ago, aud
that he knew the ex-confederates were
a good deal prouder OF their country now that
II was united, and in every respect the great
est nation under the sun. The ex-rebels greet
ed his remarks with the genuine rebel yell, 10
which the Uniou veterans remarked: ~Oh,
yes; we've heard that before" The ex-cop-
federates 10 the humber OF 2l5 paid their rs-
spects 10 the president Representative Wise
introduced them The president said ie war
ulad 10 see them
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14

Indian Agent J. Mcfae OF Battleford, whh
was through the siege and was once 10 the
hands Of the indiana, but escaped reached
Winnipeg recently He has BEEN among the
tndiAns sighteer years. lie takes very
gloomy viex or the situation, and thinks The
Indians will soon DO up In arms aud ihat
bloody Indian war Is unavoidable. He says:
The Indians are well armed and trained
The government entirely undertakes the
strength 81 the Indians and the seriousness OF
the ail1ation. Indians with bows and arrows
will fight as well AZ our troops l think the
whole country will be aroused In no time and
all tho tribes will BIO on the war path. Run
ners have been sent ont representing Otters
battle as a defeat for tho troops. 1 saw some
OF the worst Indians in the territories at Swift
Current, and other places rs | came along,
and believe they are along the Canadian Pacif-
10 railroad with the purpose Of tearing Mp the
track Indians do not fight like white people,
and wnuld be most Formidable enemies.
II would take FIVE soldiers 10 match
every Indian. do moi consider that Factor
Mclean and the thirty-hve other white captives
have any chance Of escape They may be
alive vet, but viii DO sure 70 be murdered Mt
the first battle that takes place in which Big
Bear lie interested
John wilkinshaw and Albsrt Hardness, both
from Onterio, have teen killed by Big Real's
band west OF Battleford Their wives aud the
wives OF the two missionaries are prisoners,
and are being fsswhtfully maltreated
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-14

niu pJssvIa,,s psas7 VllV IiSIi'
tcnsfar region and the right side OF the base
of the tongue. The palahal cnrtian is still con
siderably infltratee, although all signs OF
acute infismmatory trouble have disap-
peared AT the base OF the urula small
fungoid excresence haa developed, which is
extending On the free margin of the palatal
curtain, midway between the urula and right
tonsilar region, similar growth of very small
size has also appeared The liberation at the
base OF the right anterior faucal pillar, and
alongside of the tongue, present a wormeaten
surface, indicating an extension of the destruc.
tive process The enlarged glands under and
around the right angle of the lower jaw are
somewhat harder and quite firmly fixed.
There Is, however, less pain in the deceased
parts than formerly. The patient obtains
full nights sleep with minimum amount OF
morphine, and awakes in the morning feeling
much refreshed. Despite the favorable gener
al condition, there have been unfortunately no
changes in the local disease TO warrant any
modification OF the original diagnosis by the
members OF the medical staff