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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

OTTo HEGSER. the new piano prod
ICY. over whom London is going into
IaptuEes. is said by careful critics to
be gaining the hearty appreciation Of
professional Fianists lie looks
younger than his alleged eleven years.
and is = pretty 10y. with curly black
hair and Intelligent face.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17
THE GOLDEN ROSE.
Miss Caldwell TO Become the Recipient OF
Special Decoration by the Pope.


Special Decoration by the Pope.
WAsHINGToS, May 15.-The corner stone
of the new Catholic University viii be laid
May a and the preparations for the event
are already in progress. The ceremonies will
be made doubly interesting because
Hiss Mary GwendOlen Caldwell, of
this city, whose gift Of 500,
90 was the nucleus Of the university
fund, viii on that occasion be decorated
with q golden rose sent to her through Car
dinal Gibbons from the Pope. Miss Cald
well will be the second woman in this coun-
try 70 receive such recognition, the first
having been the wife Of General Sherman,
who was so decorated for her zeal in rails
ing Peters pence and in promoting the
interest Of the Catholic church in
this country. The custom of bestow
ing the golden rose in very ancient, dating
back to the twelfth century certainly, and
perhaps as early as the eleventh. Pope
Urban V. sent it to Joanna. of Naples, in
1885, and is said TO have fixed the annual
observance Of the ceremony Of consecrat-
ing the gift
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

TIE late DR.. A.uew expressed great
contempt for the credulity implied by
the frequent newspaper discoveries OF
ccnteaariaus- lie said that no man
had lived TO b. one hundred years old
since Biblical dJy-, aud that out of
twenty reported eases which lac had
Investigate not one proved TO be
authenticated
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

GENERAL FREMONT. wife aud iaugh-
ter recently visited san jose. Cal. aud
were royalty received Is the General
entered the hall the band played See
the Conquering Hero Comes, the
stage was decorated with flowers and
= banner bore the words: ''Wrlcome.
Pathfinder During the speaking a
soft shower Of rose-lcaycs fell upon the
group. and not until the exercises were
completed did it cease. Repeatedly
Mrs. Fremont shook of the leaves.
hut they fell fast and thick. covering
her head and forming a pile in her
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

GENERAL SHERMAN lives. with his
wife and daughter. at the Fifth Az
enue Hotel. New York. The General
is now in his siNty-niuth year. Yet few
men Of forty have more vitality or en-
Joy life more thoroughly than this
veteran Of the war.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE officials In
charge of the assay Office state that the
amount of gold bars on hand there is larger
than ever before in the history Of the
country. To-day there is over $50, 100000 in
gold bars in the Office, against So ,000,0
year ago, and Sl5,0o0oo0 in August, 1886.
Besides the gold bars on hand the assay
ice has gold coin amounting TO Sl5,0oO,02
in the sub Treasury
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17
Panic IA Pennsylvania school During a
Thunder storm.

WLKEsBARRE, Pa, May ia violent
rain-storm, accompanied by thunder and
lightning, visited this section Of the State
yesterday In the country districts great
damage is reported in the shape Of
barns and outbuildings being demol-
ished and fruit trees uprOoted. At
Prisons large school house was struck by
lightning. all the window lights were de
molished and other damage done Many
Of the smaller pupils were caught in the
crush which followed, and quite number
were seriously hurt At Murray's mine
the lightning went down the shaft and
knocked six boys and mule down. demol-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

All the horrors Of "a state OF siege
are being experienced by the inhab-
itants If the island 81 Cuba Under
the proclamation Of Cap;ain-Gener1l
Marin the military are superior 10 al
law. and innocent persons have been
shot by the troops. while large numbers
have been imprisoned on the mere sus-
piciou Of completely in the bandit out
RACES. Planters II the interior dis
tricts we're fleeing to Havana and
Matanzas,O save their lives. Appeals
had been made 10 Spain to restore 10
the people their constitutional rights
and privileges.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

DIR EVERETT WAGNER. living near
Eim0ut0n. XIV. las made a viii. be-
oucathiug portions Of his body to near
relatives His right hand and arm
goes 20 one brother. his lcf. hand and
arm % another. ami the disscc;ing sur
geun is authorized to accommodate
other persons who may ask for these
Ehastly souvenirs of the doctor. His
estate. valued at $4,000. is given to
Nnrinrss cIaritins
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

SETH hINNNN. a veteran scout. has
presented every President from Buch-
anan to Arthur with chair made By
himself from the horns and hide of
elk and deer he has Slain. Mr.. Kin
man Is now making one of these chairs
for President Cleveland.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

New York, May IA big railway
syndicate has been formed by Canadian
aud American magnates for the purpose Of
constructing railways and encouraging
colonization in Brazil II has capital OF
500, 900, 600, and proposes to build lines OK
railroad penetrating to regions hitherto in
accessible to commerce. but rich in cla-
monds precious metals and agricultural re-
Gnflrpqg
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17
HUMAN SACRIFICES OFFERED.
Barbarous orgies Attending the Death %
AZ African Petty Prince

LONDON, Ma 15.-Advices from the west
coast OF Africa say that numerous hu
man sacrifices have taken place ID
conseqj ence of the death of a son
of a petty King. Victims were chosen
by lot and compelled to drink sass
water a poisonous liquor. They were
then pitched into the surf on the sea.
shore, and when the rollers dashed them
back on the beach, men, women and chill
dren cut and slashcd them with knives
until they were dead. The chief Of the
tribe flies the British flag, and The captain
Of trading vessel, which happened 10 be
in the harbor, demonstrated with him in
vain
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

\ CURIOUS coincidence illustrating
the great gain in time by reason IF
overland shipment from the Pacific
coast has occurred in Baltimore. On
the same day there arrived steamer
with cargo Of straw-mattiug from
Hong Kong by way Of London and "a
ell with straw-matting. The steamer
left Hong Kong February .. while
the cargo brought part Of the way by
rail left the same port March -.
mere was difference Of forty-cight
davs in favor II the transcontineutaI
route.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17
TOOK A BIG STAKE.
Macbeth Wins the Kentucky Derby az
Louisville with Ease.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May l5.-Derby day a.
Louisville. the fourteenth renewal Of the
event. was remarkably cold and windy
day. The poor accommodations at the
course were insufficient for the large crowd.
There has been larger attendance, but
that Of yesterday was too large for comfort.
For the Derby az miles, there were
seven starters, each carrying lis pounds,
with the exception Of Macbeth, who had
three pounds less. The starters were CALI
fet, Alexandria, Mac5e ii, Chevalier, White,
Zeb Ward and AUtOCr3t Gallifet was the
favOrite in the betting BY large odds. The
race was won by Macbeth ridden by Gov
ingtOn) in 2:3Si4; Gallifet second and
White third The purse was s., 800. II is
said that Hankins q Campbell Of chi
Gag, the owners Of Macbeth, won on the
race at Least $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

TIE largest verdict Of damages for
personal injuries ever awarded and
sustained IN Illinois was IN the case Of
Isaac Holland. a Rock Island con-
duclor. who was permanently disabled
by collision with an Eastern Illinois
freight train The original verdict
against the Eastern Illinois was So
600. and a this has been sustained by
the Supreme Court the Judgment. with
Interests and costs, amounting 10 S30.-
coo has been paid by tho railroad con-
reauv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

CHICAGO, May lj.-The committee Of the
Union Veteran Club which has been inves-
tigating the cause 81 the recent death Of
General Martin Been reported last night
-ha; Il was satisfied he had been murdered,
but nothing hal developed 10 show who the
criminal was. 5iTs. BEEN is exOnerated
The club voted 70 discontinue the investi-
cation
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17
For Victims OF Hydrophobia.

GALVESTON, Tex, May IA special to
the Nsic. from San Antonio says: "Infor
nation that DR. Arthur SPAIN will estab-
lish in this city a hospital for the treatment
Of hydrophobia after the Pasteur method IS
received with great satisfaction. Dr.
SPAIN returns from Paris thoroughly con-
WINGED Of the efficacy Of Pasteur's method"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

THE Craveof General William Henry
Harrison. the ninth President Of the
United States. IS on beautiful natural
mould near his old residence at North
Bend, on jhe banks uf the Ohio. fifteen
miles below Cincinnati No monu-
Inent marks the spot, and the grave
Tor years has remained NEGLECTED..
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17
NJ DiIlon 1sets Six NTonths.

DUBLIN. May 12.-The trial Of Mr.. Jofn
Dillon, charged under the Grimes act with
melting tenants not to pay rent, which was
begun on Wednesday at Tuleyvsllin, Is con-
GUIDED Mr.. Dillon was convicted and
sentenced 70 six months imprisonment,
without hard labor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

YuMA. A 7, May 14.-The West bound
on and train on the Southern Pacific was
wrecked Saturday morning four miles from
Gala The train jumped the track while
passing over a trestle, and one sleeping car
went down. Mrs. A. Goodale, Engineer
Freeman and Fireman B.akly were in
stantly killed. and fourteen others injured
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

Mrs. QCINCY \. SHAW. Of Boston,
daughter Of Louis Agassiz. has for
eight years supported free kinder
gartcns in the poorest quarters Of
Boston and Cambridge, at personal
expense Of $50. 600
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

TINS presence Of sewer gas in q room
may he detected by the following
mcthod: Unglazej paper Is saturated
with 3 solution of acetate of lead in
Tain-wa:cr. one ounce of lead salt b.
ing dissolved in eight ounces Of the
liquid. Allow the paper to partially
dry and then expose it in tie room
which i suspected of containing the
deIcteyious gas. my considerable
quantity of the gas turns the paper
bt4t.L
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

SAN FRAxcIsco. May I5.-The steamer
Aleneda arrived Sunday from Australia
with the following advice. :. 4 tidal wave
forty feet high. caused By a volcanic
eruption, swept over New Britain In March,
drowning seventeen members Of the scien-
Z fc essy,afi IN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17
a Veritable GoId Mine.

Grggs Creating friend from ont
OF town. This is the finest saloon
(hic) in the city. Brown. They have
an enormous business. do all my
drinking here.
Browns that so. Griggs? They
must have an enormous business
Te1as Siftings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

TIE Railway Commissioners of
Massachusetts say the car stove must
20. and they give railway companies
until next winter 10 make their
changes upon all lines running
;hroueh that State
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

Two CONvICTs. "a man aud woman,
confined in the Georgia penitentiary
for murder. met and fell in love in
prison. Now both have been pardoned
anil have become man aud wife.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

of the Mills Tariff
bill yesterday. Mr..
Hopkins, Of Illinois,
opposed the bill.
After sketching the
history Of tariff legis-
lation in a lucid man
ner. citing Hamilton
and the earlier au-
thorities upon tn c
truth of the protec-
tion principle, h Q
said that Clay was
the friend OF protec-
tion, and after him
that great commoner,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

NEw YORK, May 14-Littlewcod failed TO
break the record in the walking mate n,
owing to the bad condition Of his feet. and
the contest was closed at 10 O'Clock Satur-
day night Littlewood's score was Gil
miles. His share Of the gate receipts viii
be about 81 90
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17
Thrown from a PrecInlee.

BLOOMINGTON. Ind May 12.-Whil James
Boughner and Pat Farley were walking to-
gcther Farley, becoming suddenly insane,
seized BOughner, and threw him from
cliff I25 feet high. killing him instantly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

IT ) the opinion Of Chief-Justice
Gait. Of Canada. that a telegram from
an American officer Is not sufficient
authority upon which to arrcs; a GRIM
iHal under the Extraditi0n act.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17
L. Many Log.

MrxxEAPoI.rs. MINI, Ma 12.-The L',Bi-
Be- ma says there is a big oversupply OF
logs in the Mississippi this season There
are ore logs IN the streams than the Min
neapolis mills can possibly sar.. and there
are no storage booms and no market Tor
the logs. A Generalization Of the lumber
-, s,-l-r4 "a 4hysao4pynH
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

HAHRoDsBURe, KY, May l4.-Robert
Te. ter, q years old, living at Nevada, this
county. was thrown from his horse yester-
day morning The horse then kicked him
IN the head. crushing his skull
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17
KIlIea by a 1siex Of the rl.t.

DANBURY, Conn. MAY i5-Frank Burns
a worthless character, was killed here early
yesterday morning by join McNif, a
saloon keeper, Burns had some beer bot
ties in his possession that McSif supposed
belonged to him. IN a struggle for their
possession McNif struck Burns on the head
with his fist. from the effects Of which BE-
died two hours later. McNif was arrested
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

CANADA proposes 10 make loan Of
-. o50.09O for the purpose Of paving
of the floating debt Of the Dominion
aud Tor carrying OF the public works
authorized hv Parliament.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

A LAWSUIT in Tennessee has re-
vealed the fact that whisky WAR
ranted to be ten years old can be
made. barreled and branded in a
couple of DAYS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17
HOPKINS ON HE IARlEE.

The Mills bill DIssected by an Illinois
Representative Who Knew What lie
Was Talking About Free Trade De-
nounced as a Sectional Democratic Meas
ure Whose Adoption Would Ruin North
ern Farm and Manufacturing Interests.
WAsHINGToN, May o The House re-
a11rnl.a consideration of thn NM u,a.-ift
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17
a PackInr-Hon.e Destrove,I

AKTo OK, O., Ma 14--Jacob Bradt's ex-
{ sive packing house burned Saturday
mcrn.nz Loss on building and stock.
e.. -; fully insured. II is supposed that
the IRE was incendiary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17
INN Krrneh-

san Francisco, May l5.-The entire busi
ness part Of Goldendale, the county seat Of
Klickitat County, W. T., was burned Sun
day, causing loss Of $4,000. Nearly al
the population was away at picnic in th6
xfrr.o-gs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

-"What are you stUd'in' in school
now. johnny" inquired 5irs. McGud.
ley OF her nephew. We just got q
lesson in physics to-day" "Deari
Dear, Aias that nice. Specially for
you. johnny. cause ! ailus thought
your taste kind Of run to medicine
Merchant 7rGueleE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

THERE are only eight towns in the
United States the names Of which Be-
gin with y Seven Of these are Xenias,
and the other Is Nenophon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, May 15.-The train on
the Shenandoah branch Of the Reading
road connecting with the Buffalo night ex-
press was thrown from the track a. Lost
Creek yesterday morning, completely
wrecking the engine, fatally iniuring the
engineer and probably the fireman. No
passengers were hurt The accident was
caused by distractions redged in the
So itch frog. Attempts 20 wreck passenger
trains On this branch have been frequent
before and siucs the strike troubles This
is the first disaster resulting thercfrom
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

BERLIN, May 12.-By a fail Of rock in
mine near Stassfgrt. in Prussian SsxOny,
Thursday eighteen persons were killed
and many injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

Ms. Ann Tver, q Wabash, Ind. over 100
~ ars ofa fen down reiiar Sunday, recssy
ing serion and pr baby fatal injuries.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

-Four petty offenders wers punished at
the public wAipfing-Dost and two were
psiicried al New Castle. Del. Saturday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-05-17

,rnIinns in GnId Rar..

AURORA, III. May 13.-The first install
nent of the seventeen-year locusts has sP
peared here.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-05-15
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Try Hybschman's Bottled Beer.
New Goods constantly arriving at
Remnants.
A new stock of Ginghams, Calicoes,
etc. ut R~inhart's.
Ladies' Muslin Underwear at Rein
hart's, all new and cheap.
New Fancy Gingham Lawns md
EephYrs at j. Rosensiock's.
If you want nobby suit of clothes
made to order, 'ReInhart's liz the pluce
to go.
The Elko Brewery Ia now manufnc-
turing and bottling a superior quality of
beer. Try it.
Fine Bamboo Fishing Poles, from 25
cents up, also full line of fishing
tackle at Muller's.
Striped and Checkered Eainsooks,
Sateens, Yosemite Cheviots und Indigo
Shirtings ut j. Rosenstock's.
New Hosiery. Cream, Flesh. Pink and
Blue. Special lines of Fine Lisle Thread
and Silk Goves at j. Rosenstock's
The finest stock, the best variety and
latest styles of Wallpapers can be found
ut Remnants, who has just received an
immense shipment from the East.
A. Hyoschman, proprietor of the
E'ko Brewery. has perfected arrange
ments for the manufacture of beer
which he guarantees 10 be equal, if not
superior, TO Eastern beer and which is
sold much cheaper. Families and
the trade supplied in quantities to suit !"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-05-15
LoY1er Once Escfore.

Very little water is flowing out Of
Lake Tahoe and the gates Of the dam
ut the outlet are all raised. The water
of the lake is lower than ever before
bat there was time before the advent
of the whites when it was much lower
than now: This fact is demonstrated
in the following WY: There is large
fat rock near the shore Of the lake
which is now above wator, but which
no white man cnn ever remember Of
having seen dry BEFORE. An inspection
Of the, rock, however, discloses ON it's
surface several large Lolss, evidently
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-05-15
Fort McDer NIT.

It is not probable that Fort McDer
init will be abandoned until the Indi-
ans ure removed to a reservation. There
are fully as many Inuians in the north
ern country now us the time of the Ban
mock war in 1878, and very few more
whites. FROM whut we can learn, Gem
ernl Howard will not recommend the
abandonment of the Post until arrange
nients are made to provide for the Indi-
aus. II Silver State.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-05-15
DOn,t Care.

Q. w. Hull, Agent for the Co., sent a
telegram to Wells, Fargo & Co., ut San
Francieea yesterday announcing the
fact Of the robbery of their Office the
night before, and of the subsequent re-
covery Of the large amout of money aud
asking that a detective be sent up to in
vestigate the matter. He received lust
night an answer to his dispatch in
which Mr.. Brsstow, Superintendent for
tn, company says: 1--WE have no in
structions to give but If the suspected
parties have been arrested and The proof
is sufficient TO convict, all right. IL
looks to the INDEPENDENT like the COM
pany Is satisfied and will not bother it's
head with the matter. Had not the
money been so speedily recovered by our
efficient officer. it is probable That
by this time the country would have
been flooded with posters offering large
rewards for the recovery of the treasure,
and for tie arrest and conviction of the
robbers. And the Company would
have had its corps Of detectives headed
by J. 8. Hume aud Johnny Thucker
here to ''work up" the case.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-05-15
mineral Veins.

A "true assure" ia n crack in the
earth's crust reaching from the surface
to the molten interior. A contact"
vein is one where the rock on either side
differs in kind. Thnt is one side of the
assure may be porphyry and one gran
tie. A deposit" vein ID body Of ore
found in the mass of the mountain
which lacks continuity. The deposit
~ found in all geological formations.
The miners love tile true Rssure vein
most, being inexhaustible,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-05-15
Elko, April 10, 1883.
A Ruslness Proposition.

Those who design taking trip, either
on business or for pleasure, as we'll as
those who remain at home, will do well
to provide against misfortGne by secur.
ing IN Accident Policy in the Pacific
Mutual Life Insurance Company. NJ.
H. Miller will issue policy for $40 80
which is good for year, ind in case Of
accident the holder will receive $12 so n
week during disability. and should
death occur the heirs OF the deceased
would receive $4,000 from the Com
pany. Policies issued for my time uns
der year, and for any amount under
$4,000. 60.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-05-15
our war Claims.

The following letter is self explani-
tory: To j. F. Hallock, Nevada State
Controller: The Committee on Mill
tary Affairs authorize me to report
fnvorably on Nevada's rebellion war
claim, with interest, provided the ag.
gregate of interest shall not exceed ten
per cent. per annum from the date of
expenditure until reimbursed by the
Government. have also secured the
passage by the Senate to-day of bill to
pay the Piute war claims.
WIN. M. STEWART,
Washington, May IL, 1888.
Senator Stewart has done we'll to pro-
vide for the payment of the claims of
our citizens for expenditures in the
Pyramid or Piute war of 1860, this
scribe was a volunteer in the above war
and has no clnim against the Govern
ment for services or supplies, but he
knows Of many worthy pioneers who
gave freely of money, provisions and
horses to successfully carry on the war,
men who at that time were in good cir
cumstances, but who are now impover-
ished aud who would be made happy,
by having their claims paid ut this late
dny.