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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-11-09

| W R RUST, ]. @. WILSON,
| President and Sup't. Secretary.
THE DENVER PUBLIC SAMPLING WORKS,
| Thirty-frst street bridge. Once No. 5 Windsor
block. ALI Ores Sold to the Highest Bidder.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19
Another Important Land Decision.

Washington special: Land commission
er Sparks, in q decision in the case of
James Vaughn, u settler on the line OF the
Northern Pacific railroad I'M Montana,
holds that lands wero not reserved by law
for the railroad grant upon the filing by
The company Of maps OF the general
route, but only after G. the def
mite location of the actual line
of the road. It has been former ruling Of
the interior department.. thHt,a statutory
reservation was created when a map OF gen
eral route was hled, although the actual
location OF the road might ;afterward be
made on quite q different line. Commits
sioner Sparks says no finds no author.
ity Of lnw for such: construction and
holds it contrary to 81 the provis-
ions OF the granting act and to the
uniform construction Of the railroad land
grant by the supreme court. The effects OF
the commissions 's decision. II sustained,
will be to protect sett Tiers along the whole
line OF the road who settled after the maps
. Of the general route were fled and before
the definite location Of the road, being peri
eds ranging from three to ten years, and
also to open to entry all lands ON the line
between Wallnla, Wash !, and Portland.
Or, q distance of.solne two hundred miles
and amounting to more than s, GOO. 600
acres. These landssare ii tho valley Of the
Columbia river and have been keptin reser-
vation since 1872. s 9.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19
Gen. Hancock Died Poor.

New York special: subscription was
started for her benefit. The plan was orig
mated by Gen. w. F. Smith, Gen. w. 3.
Frye, William Burns and l.. l.. Crittenden.
The treasurer OF the fund isl. Pierrepont
Morgan, to whom subscriptions may. be
forwarded. The list was headed by Samu-
ell J. Tilden, who subscribed 81, 900. May
or Grace followed with $500, Martin B.
Brown with $3.50, and John G. Crimmins
with $3.50. The paper reads as follows:
Another great man has died poor An.
other noble woman has been left with a
meager support, though she shared the for
tunes OF her husband and did her full part
in making his fame. Liberal and patriotic
citizens has suggested to intimate friends OF
Gen. Hancock and his widow that a fund
be raised for the benefit OF his family. We,
therefore, knowing Gen. Hancock's circum-
stances and the drafts upon his pay by the
hospitalities arising from his official posi-
ton and the endless charities to which he
responded, especially that resulting from
the civil war, earnestly commend the sug-
gestion. VS., d.. -
A dispatch from Philadelphia says:
AS soon as it became known here that
Gen. Hancock had no adequate fortune to
leave his widow, q movement was set on
foot to raise fund for her benefit. This
fund has been started by the gilt of 81, 900
each by A. J. Drexel and George w.
Childs, coupled with the promise OF more
il necessary" . ..f.-.,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19

81
Bulldog Kelley, 81 British Columbia has
been re-arrestcd at st, Paul.
It is stated on undoubted authority that
the trouble between Mr.. and Mrs. III. L.
. Gordon OF Minneapolis has been amicably
adjusted. Il :
Doctors James Davenport, Jr., and
James Sloan, died in st. Paul
A stranger whose name is supposed to be
u. 4. Murray, was run over ard fatally
mangIed by an engine in the yard of the
Chicago, Mhwaukee & Sc. Paul railway at
Wabasha. ss..s. &. "a. @
The Plymouth council at Minneapolis
advises g dissolution Of the pastoral reIa-
tons between Rev. Hutchins and the
church. 8 & BE-
The Norwestern ASS eciation az Princeton
Alumni held its first annual meeting and
banquet at ST. Paul, and elected the fol.
lowing oflicers: Presidelit, G. B. Halstead,
q OIL. Like Minnetonka; vice president, Wal.
& ter Mann al st. Paul; secretary and treas.
B ursr, Common, Minneapolis. TWEEN,
3 ty-one were present.
AZ st. Paul the marriage of Miss Bessi:
IS O.la.saFy, daughter so1 j. D ). Q 'I.eary. and
~ u W. Lay lsr,s late Of Prairie du CHEN,
took spaace at: the cathedral, Father
I Shanley officiating. 49,.
Richard Herbert, 81 afankato, received
b S :n 900 damages aeainst the Northern Pa
cific road. z
3. Kempicr has been held to the grand
4 Jury, chsrgsd with ii llins r. N Smith, al
! Fergus s..
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19

There is, probably, as much wealth
in personality as in real estate in New
York, but it manages, a very large
part Of it, to dodge the assessors and
escape taxation as etfectually as if it
were exempt by law. In the last ten
years the assessed value of real estate
in New York has increased 1902, OOO,-
600, but the assessed value of per-
sonalty has increased only 75,OOo,-
900 in the same time, though is is we'll
known that stocks, bonds, notes and
other interest bearing securities have
enormously increased. The assessors
declare there is hardly state in the
Union where personal estate escapes
taxation to the extent it docs in New
York.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19
Reasons Against Open Sessions Of the
..- Senate, g..

..' Senate. -...... 49,. .-. ID
Senator Edmunds, speaking of the re.
ports that he had changed his views as to
executive decisions, and that he would ia
yor open sessions for the consideration OF
nominations, said:
The statement ia entirely without foun-
dation and of course without authority.
Undoubtedly in particular instances it
would be wise to take the Injunction OF Sc.
crecy from proceedings, both as to treaties
and nominations; but in general it must be
plain that the discussion of treaties
ought to be confidential the same as the
discussion by a business firm of their bust
ness plans would be private and confiden-
tial between the gentlemen concerned; and
as to nominations, it often happens that
accusations are made against gentlemen
nominated OF which the senate feels bound
as II matter Of business and fairness, to in
form the candidate without disclosing the
names OF the persons giving the information
in order that the gentleman con-
cerned may have O. fair oppor-
tunity to defend himself against
false and scandalous accusations. Itwould
not be for the public interest in such cases
where the defense is complete TO publish such
things. Again, it often must happen that
respecting the qualifications, fitness and
capacity OF the nominees, there should be
absolute freedom OF discussion, without fear
OF injuring the feelings or wounding the
gensibilitiea OF the candidate or his friends.
That is the way feel about this matter,
and think the conclusion is a wise one.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19
st. Paul Ice Palace Stormed Again,

Friday, 12th inst, in St. Paul, witnessed
thegathering ola large number of members
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic, who took
part in an immense procession in the after
noon, accompanied by the toboggan clubs
and other carnival organizations. The old
soldiers attracted great attention from
tens OF thousands ofspectators. The favor
lite march played by the bands was, of
course, Marching through Georgia." and
wherever it was heard, the posts near by
would sing it, and the crowd by the way
would join the martial refrain until the en-
tire surrounding would become imbued
and suffused with memories OF Sherman's
march from Atlanta to the sea. In the eve
ming q vast crowd assembled around the
Ice Palace, and the Grand Army was the
assaulting column instead of the To.
boggan clubs, as at the previous
assault. The veterans were fur
nished with thousands OF roman candles
and rockets, which were let off at the Pal
ace, and filed the air for hall an hour
with dazzling jets OF fire. In due time the
King Borealis, surrendered the Palace,
and the stars and stripes waved over the
highest tower. Later in the evening the
great exposition rink was filed with SOL
diers who held IL ''camp fire. sympo-
STUN, consisting OF speeches. songs, etc.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19


The Californians have demonstrate
ed that all species Of the citrus plant
flourish more Or less over vide area
lof the state. The citrus. fair recently
held was intended to encourage the
cultivation OF oranges, lemons, citrons
and other fruits Of the citrus family.
There We're about 500 exhibits, and
oranges were shown that had been
gathered ! 100 feet above sea level,
surrounded by three inches Of snow.
5At present there is little orange, lemon
az other citrus plants grown except
ing as adjuncts to the kitchen garden.
but now that it has been demonstrat-
Ssd by the exhibit that 8 radius 81
over 4 q, 600 square miles, including
Lower Cal forniia, 81 fully adapted to
The pro itable ultivation yof oranges,
~ ear1,oias, etc., there a q possibility that.
~ lifornia may IS time ontstrip Flori-
III eEcitrus state u the Union. q
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19
An anti-treating bill has passed one

An antitreating bill has passed one
branch of the Washington Territory
Legislature. 1t prohibits any person
from treating or entertaining "gratui-
tously any other person Or persons to
or with spirituous Or malt liquors,
wine or cider, or any beverage what
ever, in any public bar-room, saloon,
beer hall, or grocery in this Territory,
or in any other public place of resort
and amusement. The penalty is g.
fine of not less than SIS or more than
$25, Or Imprisonment not less than
or more than 20 days, or both. Sew
eral years ago similar law was en-
acted in Wisconsin, but it was never
enforced and probably has been re-
pealed.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19
An Illinois farmer was prosecute

An Illinois farmer was prosecuted
for cutting off the horns OF his cattle.
Eminent doctors testified that it was
a cruel, barbarous and unnecessary
practice. On the other hand, one
farmer said he had; dehorned thou
sands Of cattle, and, except for the
momentary pain, which was slight,
they did not suffer from the operation.
Dethroned cattle consumed at least
one-fourth less food than those whose
horns were left on the head, more OF
them could be crowded into q shed,
and the strong could not drive the
weak from the food. A score Of local
farmers swore that they had been con-
verified to dehorning, and believed it
humane and advisable. The humane
society withdrew the suit.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19

Harry Norman, a bright boy in
Fostoria, Ohio, showed so much in
terest in electrical experiments that
he became privileged character at
the electric-light works, no other out.
slider being permitted near the dyna.
mos. The other day he wanted to re.
ceive q ''good shock" and so got a
pail OF water and, touching the posi-.
tive pole OF O. dynamo with q rod in
one hand, put the other hand in the
water and fell back dead.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19

A young man employed on an Au-
gusta (Me.) newspaper, according to
the Journal, has been holding q low
ing correspondence with ayoung wom-
an. The other day a letter came from
her, went to the business manager,
who without noting the address, tore
it open and turned it over to the edi-
tor, who promptly marked it, for the
"young folks column" where it, duly
appeared, to the CONSERVATION of the
young couple and the merriment OF
the town. -
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19

The Winnebago Indians in Wiscon-
sin, now numbering over 1900, with
very few exceptions, pay no attention
to their homesteads, squander the
money paid them by the government,
are making no advance towards civil
ization. Such is the report Of the In
dian Commissioner. and shows that
contact with civilization in this case,
as in nearly all, is extremely detri-
mental to the progress of the "noble
Indian"
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19
DsstructiveS Flood at tho East.

The Int warm spell at the East vas s,c-
sconlpanieds by q very heavy and almost
#unprscede ra infall which caused inun-
iations in many plances and the destruc.
s lion OF q great denl az property
In Boston tie lall was nearly six inches
in two days, equal 3; to the average
\ all OF two months. The bursting 81 the
Stoney brook sewer ON Clay street, .Boston.
Highian dls, caused ~ the confinement 81
stonsy brook within. too narrow limits,
gh ssalare S mile, wAa oyerfiowed. the
basensnts flooded 81 all dwelling ana
ssstores. driving the raj dents into tho
the upper stories md causing j loss az $50.
NOOO. b 80
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19

The Storey will case, on trial at Chi
cago has been advanced one stage by
q decision of Judge Rogers, in favor of
Mrs. Storey, the defendant. Although
this by no means ends the litigation,
it is considered as a point gained in
favor of the validity of the will Of
1881 and the final establishment Of
Mrs. Storey's alleged rights to the bulk
of the estate.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19
Fred Douglass 1t : White House Recep
E.E.- ton. -. -. ". \.

Washington special; Then the reception
at the White House recently was about
hall over, Frederick Douglass entered the
parlor escorting q young mulatto girl, and
close behind followed his white wife and the
latter's sister. As the venerable Frederick
approached the president " it'll the
colored girl on his arm, Col. Wilson,
OF the army, who was making
the presentations announced in a loud
voice mr.. Frederick Douglass and wife,
mo, this is my granddaughter, Mr.. Presi-
dent" said Frederick, correcting Col. Will
son. 'This is my wife, said he, introduc-
ing q demure looking white lady attir-
ed in black silk gown ornamented
with q broad white collar. The
ladies Of the receiving party as we'll as
all within hearing OF Col. Wilson's voice,
turned their attention to the remarkable
couple, end it is safe to say that Frederick
Douglass and his white wife attracted more
attention and comment than any other
couple present. s~s t.. ~. >.'tg =
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19
Indian Story of Ricl.

A Montreal special says: Crowfoot, the
celebrated Blockfeet chief, has been telling
to O. government agent how Reil urged him
to join in O. general Indian war. He as
serts that Riel visited him in Montana in
1880 saying that he intended to unite the
Metis, Crees and Blackfeet and the Ameri-
can Sioux under Sitting Bull ON the border
At that time Sitting Bull was in a bad
odor in the United States, owing to the
Custer massacre. An interpreter who was
with Crcwfoot during the interview with
Riel corroborates the story told by the
Blackieet chief, and adds that Riel told
them that he was backed by influential
persons in Eastern Canada. Crowfoot
complains that the grass on his reserve at
Blackfeet Crossing has been destroyed for
two years in succession by fire from sparks
from the Canadian Pacific locomotives,
and that his claim for compensation has
not yet been settled ut Ottawa. Other.
wise, he processes to be well satisfied with
HE treatment. 4s..SzE .s
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19


be issued tomorrow. The secretary Of war
also recalled the invitations he had issued
for receptio Il officers of the army, navy
on the White House was placed at half mast.
- EXECUTIVE ORDER.
WASHINGTON, Feb g. The president today
issued the following executive order:
Executive Mansion, Washington, Feb 8, $780,
-Ttdtngs Of the death Of Winfield Scott Han
cook, the senior major general of the army Of the
riotic and valiant defender Of his country. an
able and heroic soldier, q spotless and accom-
plished gentleman. crowned with laurels OF mill
countrymen to his worth as citizen, he has
gone to his reward. It is fitting that every mark
OF public respect should be paid to his memory.
that the national nag be displayed at half-msst
upon all tho buildings Of the executive depart
msnts in this city until after his funeral shall
DANIEL srEI & LAMONT, Privste Secretary ss 1AaD
The presidenr also sent the following tele-
gram to MrA Hancock: .5
Accept my heartfelt sympathy and condolences
IN your terrible bereavement. The herOism and
worth Of your late husband have gathered to
your side In this hour Of your ahtction, . nation
Of mourners. - .x4.
5&5zz TRIBUTE FROM COL. CROOKS
Il am inexpressibly shocked and panied to
learn of Gen. Hancock's death, said Col
William Crooks last evening. had hoped
that that report would prove untrue Con-
tnuing, Col Crooks said: 5s. ID 90
knew Gen Hancock very we'll indeed. and q
purn man never lived. He WAS 9 perfect soldier.
and IN honest square mAns In all respects. He
was digntfed, yet easily approached, and had
the dndliest and finest deposition In the world.
He was perfectly frank man, and had the
faculty Of attracting people to him. he had .
great hold on The army, especially on the volun-
steers. They ranked him with Grant, Sherman
and Sheridan He waS brave and chiYalroua, and
Was the Cheyalier Bayards Of the army, Gen.
Hancock took the First Minnesota at Gettys-
. burg, and with it, depleted ranks be held >
whole brigade Of rebels ii check &C . tins whom
the fate Of the hattie was In question He
threw the regiment against the brigade, and
that Is when the men Of the hrst ninnesota
! OF them and more Gen. Hancock character
i1ed tn chasKe 80 the Inost Esllant "a the HIS
{ t0ty Or tia S. WaK, and he had the high
d EFT rsspsoe for the Minnesota volunteers.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-07-04
TRIBUTE TO TRUTH.
Continued from first puae.l

shall live to see its realization.
rode in an open voture at mid
night to the heights of the Boule-
ward de Montmartre, to witness the
artillery duel between it and Vale
RAN. | met with polite attention;
| was not robbed.
Let London or New York, or San
Francisco fall under control of its
worst citizens, and we should see
scenes of pillage, rapine, violence.
drunkenness, theft and murder. Yet
IN this great rich city of Paris, given
over to the commune for five weeks,
with all its wealth and wine, | saw
order, sobriety and respect to persons
and property.
Hence, feel it my duty to say
that communism does not mean a
forclble and unlawful distribution
of property, nor is the word com
munlsm synonym for every crime.
-fIunk Pirley
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-07-04
FREE SPEECH.

A man was sentenced to serve
fifty days in Jail in San Francisco
for speaking to crowd of working
men on the water front recently.
No, San Francisco is not in Russia:
1t i' in free America (the best gov
eminent on earth) and there is per-
feet liberty of speech here, only you
should be careful what you say:
have it revised by the capitalistic
bosses before you say it for their
tools, the capitalistie courts. Ore
q0R .dlarm.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-07-04
IN CLANklNG CHAINS.
A POsthumOus Sketch by Madame
George Sand.
TRANSLATED BY LEW vANDERPooLE.

by Permission of the New YORK starr
The day was warm; the sun was shin
ing; the skies and the hills were soft with
the mellow haze of autumn.
But for the purple on the grapes and
the decadence of the flowers one would
have thought that it was still summer SO
mild and balmy was the air.
All nature, save the winds, was in a
browse; and they, sleepily enough, too,
were striving at playfuiness. One mo-
ment the bracing sea breeze was blown
eastward from the Bay of Biscay, and
the next moment the dryer air of the
eastern mountains prevailed; neither be-
ing sufficient to scarcely rustic the leaf
age on tree or vine.
Ninette, a woman in graceful shapeli-
ness, but child in all else, sat swishing
her bare feet through the clear water of
a little isolated pool in a shelterng grove,
Her brown fingers were weaving a
wreath of leaves and half-dead flowers,
and with closed lips she was humming "A
little song which gurgled in her throat
like bird music
1t was one of those sweet, simple pas
toral airs which have become quite as
much part of the lives of the people of
France as the love which they bear their
children.
Finally she finished her wreath.
Then the song, no longer suppressed
burst forth like hymn of triumph and
filled the all the grove with its joyous in
tensity and ilute-like sweetness. She
sang with all her might, and few women,
even in France, where there is so mach
song and music, have such voices.
Two men who were near the grove.
though neither was aware of the other $
presence, began advancing toward the
singer. One of them was old and gray,
with the dusky cheeks and poetic eyes of
Italy. The other was a soldier, young
and with vicious face. The old man
apparently knew the voice he was hasten
ing toward and an expression of mingled
dread and pleasure came upon his face
He reached the girl first, and seeing him.
the soldier paused. The girl gave the old
man smile of recognition and welcome
as she hastily drew together the half
opened front of her dress.
''Child," said the old man, 'are you
doing wisely to sing here by yourself:
The country is full of soldiers"
'But they are French soldiers, Father
Antonio; and my father is Frenchman.
That"
"No matter. they are also men; and
you might be harmed if they found you
here alone
For moment she was silent and a
slight frown came upon her face. He
sighed and shook his head 1t seemed
such pity that with her fifteen years
she had gained no knowledge of the dan
gers which ever threaten innocence and
beauty.
And yet-innoeence is womans great
est, hottest charm, only the world does
not respect it.
Are all men so bad, them" she asked,
almost pettishly.
Believe me, child. all men are bad, -
he answered, sadly.
'But you are man, and so is my
father" she retorted.
"Your father and | are old now.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-07-04
LOCAL NOTICES.

Advertisements of Situations Wanted
published in the Register for let. IA word.