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The Progress., 1888-01-28
WAS IT AN AGREEMENT ?

We notice that Mr.. Nelson in
tends opposing the so-called agree
ment made by the Northwestern
commission with the Red Lake
and White Earth Indians. Mr..
Nelson generally keeps pretty well
posted regarding what is going on
on the reservations, and he knows
pretty well the feelings Of the
White Earth Indians to the agree
ment made, with a great minority
Of these Indians.
Should the White Earth agree
nrent so-called, be ratified by
Congress such an act would dis
franchise three e-fourth Of the Miss
lss1ppi bands who refused to sign
the agreement in its present form.
The Mississippi Indians are in
favor Of consolid tion, but before
this is effected a mutual under
standing between them and the
Government should be reached be-
fore it IS ratified by Congress.
Even those who signed the so
called agreement are much dissat-
=isfed with it, as they claim that
the Northwestern commission
broke certain pledges before leay-
ing this country. It was under
stood by them that,if the Red Lake
Indians did not consolidate with
the White Earth Indians, said
agreement would be null and Uoid. .
The Indians, at the present time
Of our writing are in council res
pecting this and other matters,
with view to sending a delega-
ton to Washington to ask fo1
certain amendments TO the. SO.
called agreement. We hope that
they may be uccessful ii Their
efforts before any further action is
taken tending to its caIion,
The Progress., 1888-01-28
An Appreciated Compliment.
GRAND HAVEN, Mich.
Jan. 10Th. 1885.

Editor and Publisher Progress.
Gentlemen: Please find inclosed
two dollars for years subscrip-
tion to your paper, and let me
congratulate and wish you success
IN your new enterprise. For the
kindred feeling I bear, and having
visited your reservation, I feel
greatly interested in the welfare
and Improvement Of It's people.
And hope through the columns of
the Progress, the influence
and intelligence that will
be brought to bear on the inhabi-
tants Of White Earth reservation
and their friends, will soon be
made manifest in progressive
measures, and make you supreme
" happy. Yours Truly.
Mrs. ". M. FULLER.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
Castardly Attempt at ineendiQyisM.

Last Tuesday night, dastardly
attempt to burn the Government
Boarding School was made by
some unknown person or persons.
Had this attempt been successful,
there is no doubt that m any Of the
children who are boarding at the
school would have lost their lives,
oweing to the inadequacy Of fire.
escapes with which the school is
not properly supplied.
Those having children at the
school should agitate this subject,
and insist that the school should
be provided with proper means of
escape in case Of fire.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
NOR so ARBITRARY. 4


Senator Dawes bill (S. 92s) in
relation to marriage between white
men and Indian women, as amend
ed and passed by the Senate reads
as follows:
Sec. 2. That every Indian woman,
member of any such tribe of Indians,
who has been or who may hereafter
be married to any citizen Of the Uni
ted States is hereby declared to be-
come by such marriage a citizen Of
the United States, with all the rights
privileges, and immunities of any
such citizen being a married woman
PROVIDED, that nothing in this act
contained shall impair or in any Way
affect the right or title Of such mar.
rled woman to any tribal property OF
any interest therein.
On motion Of Senator Butler,
the bill has since been recalled
from the House for reconsidera.
tion !; and on the 25th inst. a fur.
ther motion was made by Senate,
Vest in behalf Of Senator Coke
who was absent, but who desired
a reconsideration Of the bill. &C.
cordingly the bill was laid on the
table to await further action.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
B.R''AiNs, NOR FORCE !!

From a late number Of the Cher
okee Advocate, the champion or
gan Of the Cherokee nation, pub
lished at Tahlequah, I. T., and
owned and edited by the Nation,
we clip the following from. an able
editorial on the Dawes marriage
bill. Their position and senti-
ment are in sympathy with the
general feelings Of the Indians
throughout the United States
towards that bill, notwithstand-
ing the fact that they are exempt
from the encroachments Of the
same. 1t also timely refers to the
coming future struggles Of the
Indian races to be Of brains and
not Of physical force BY which
to. attain success and prosperity
against odds and numbers.
While they intend to defend
every right Of property and the
right Of their Nation to live. They
realize the struggle is to be one Of
brains and where law, equity and
education contend instead Of phys
ical force. They want every other
Indian benefited and themselves
left unharmed."
The Progress., 1888-01-28
Tie PnQgress
white Earth agency, MINI.

rsA A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER de.
voted to the interest Of the White
] Earth E, Reservation and general North
western News. Published and man
aged by members Of the Reserva-
5tion.
Correspondence bearing on the In
dian question problem, OF on general
interest, is solicited.
Subscription rates: $500 per an
mum. For the convenience of those
who may feel unable to pay for the
paper yearly or who may wish to take
it on trial, subscriptions may be sent
us for six and three months at the
yearly rates. All subscriptions or
sums sent to us should be forwarded
by Registered letter to insure safety.
Address all communications to
The PRoGREss,
White Earth, MINI.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
Good Words.
A Wise Suggestion.

The following good words were
recently sent to us in a letter
which also contained the names
and subscriptions Of three sub
scribers, the letter speaks for it.
self and comment is unnecessary.
"We wish all success and long
life to the Progress. May it's la
bors tend to the benefit of the ab-
original citizen Of every reserva-
tion community
One John Morrison, once said
"that according to his idea, that
with but one exception, God in His
merciful kindness had created
every possible thing man could de-
sire, that but one thing which he
forgot to create to make him su-.
premely happy, was a tree from
which whiskey could be drawn
- u Z r -
Please allow us to submit an
amendment to Morrison's idea,
viz: God, in His provident mercy,
overlooked to create enough Of
such men as Hon. III. NJ. RICE and
GEN. II. Fl. SIBLEY with which to
supply every reservation with a
duplicate, and to locate them in
avenues along the line leading to
the different Indian reservations,
for the benefits of Agents, Inspec-
tors, and Investigating committee.
Then all the Indifferent attention
which is being paid to Indian
grievances would not exist.
Y. P. T.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
Personal Mention.

Personal Mention.
Henry Selkirk Of selkirk's s,,b.
urbs, was called down to Detroit,
one day this week.
Hon. p. !. Warren, Deputy u,
=. Marshal, is struggling with a
full beard, and need it be said tha,
the sweet charms Of that killine
mustache is not enhanced thereby.
B. Z. Fairbanks, Esq, the fu.
ture Democratic boss Of White
Earth, returned on Tuesday from
a trip to Brainerd.
Sam Butcher and two other In
dlans arrived here from Leech
Lake on Thursday. They report
that many of the Indians we're in
destitute circumstances during the
recent snow blockade.
Chin" R. P. Fairbanks start
ed for St. Paul Tuesday morning,
to be present at the storming Of
the Ice Palace, and to take in the
sights generally.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
GREAT PINE WEALTH.

The Virgin Treasure i'm Northern
minnesota. -.
Washington Special to the St. Paul Globe.
For several years number of
millionaire lumbermen in Mime.
Isota and Canada have been trying
to get at the magnificent pine land
tract on the Red Lake Indian res
ervation in Minnesota. This Red
Lake Indian reservation is the
most remarkable piece of country
in the United States. It is the
Only Virgin Tract of Land on this
Continent!
It has neUey been ceded by it's
indian occupants to anybody and
its title remains to-day, exactly
what it was when DeSoto discov-
cred the Mississippi. The entire
stumpage within the bounds of
the reservation, as estimated by
expert lumber prospectors, is put
at not less than $4,000, 900. ***
For ten years bills have been in
troduced to
Set Rid of the Red Lake indians
But every time Congress has
come anywhere near passing these
bills something has interfered.
This session a more determined
effort than ever is being made to
STEAL. THIS INDIAN PINE i.
Knute Nelson has introduced a
bill asking for a charter and the
right of way for the Duluth, Raj
ny Lake River & Southwestern
railway, to run from the head Of
Lake Superior to the Red River Of
the North, cutting across that
vast inland forest. The pretext
for the road is that the immense.
wheat crop of Dakota requires this
outlet, while the vast deposits Of
iron along the roadway Justify its
construction. The real object Of
the bill is to drive the Red Lake
Indians out Of the country. The
Indian has to retire before the rail
road, and with the Duluth and
Rainy Lake road projected the Red
Lake Chippewas would in all prob
ability IN a few years be trans
ferred to the Turtle Mountain
reservation in Dakota, or else
narrowed down to few hundred
farms around the White Earth
agency, while the.
RICE. PINE LAND THIEVES
would gobble up the millions Of
lumber on their reservation. The
next step ii this pro gramme IS the
reduction Of a bill proposing to
)selll. this timber By some sort Of
| q .lhlocus- pocus app praisement and pub
lie auction.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
R4taH R4sai'g STAR-NEWS

Published at Minneapolis, where
by we are enabled to furnish the same
with the PRoGREss at the astonish-
ingly low price Of FOUR DOLLARS A
YEAR FOR THE TWO! The News is
is an eight column folio, contains SO
columns of reading matter daily; it is
wide-awake, fresh, and newsy and all
together one of the best sources Of in
formation for the money that one can
secure. Its News are condensed and
reliable. Try it, and yo,1 will not be
disappointed. neA Remember you
you get first class DAILY Newspaper
worth alone the price of your money,
and the Progress, the two for $4.00 a
year.
nsa4 We have also secured the priv
ilege Of club rates with the
st. Paul Weekly Farmer
The Best Farmers paper published
in the Northwest. The Farmer is
ably conducted, and it's columns are
filled with seasonable and valuable
reading for the Farm, Family and
the Kitchen. We will furnish the St.
Paul FARMER and the Process for
one year to any address for $500.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
NeW Express Service.

We take pleasure in calling the
attention Of our reader to the new
advertisement Of and change in
the Stage, Mail and Express Ser
vice between here and Detroit.
Charley G. Morrison, is now at
the head Of this department., and
parties may rest assured of prompt
ness and fairdealing in all orders
entrusted to his care.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
A Pioneer Dying.

It IS reported that Mrs. Pluff-
Villebrain, of the Pembina settle.
ment, and one Of the earliest set
tiers in the Northwest, is danger
ously III. The old lady is ninety
six years Of age, and it is antici-
pated that she will not recover.
She IS a member Of the Roman
Catholic church, and Father Alloy
sus has since been called to ad-
minister the last rites Of that
church to The living.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
Farewell FQuor.

On Tuesday evening Of thi,
week about twenty couples gath
cred at the Headquarters Hotel
parlors and had a very enjoyable
time. The occasion being a com.
plimentary favor to Miss Libbie
Hollan on the eve Of her depart
.ure to visit friends and relatives
at st Paul.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
NOTICE.

e. Came into my premises on
or about the first day Of October,
a ] Yearling Bull, red color with
white face, The owner will please
call, prove property, pay charges
and take the same away.
II JOSEPH BALLENGER.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
o.
HyMen,ial.

At Cloquet on Jan. 16, George
W. Price, and Mrs. Eliza Collovin
were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony.
George is we'll and favorably
known here, and the Progress
joins his many friends in good
wishes for his future prosperity.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
Feed Mill

~ Our enterprising host Of the
Headquarters Hotel, VIM. Near
thur, has lately purchased Feed
Mill, which he is now operating.
Bill says it keeps him busy sup
plying feed for the different lum-
bering camps.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
Norman County Index.
Doing a Good Work.

The PROGRESS, the paper pub
lished by the Beaulieus on White
Earth, comes as an exchange now
and it is welcome addition to our
exchange table. The publishers
are doing good work for the Indi-
ans and the Index wishes them
prosperity.
The Progress., 1888-01-28
Carries United States Mail.

Special Attention will be given to
all Orders entrusted to my care
for EXPRESS Packages, Parcels,
and Local Purchases, etc. (1D
The Progress., 1888-01-28
WHITE EARTH AG'CY, Jan. %. 1885.
Local and General.
Do You Want Something to Read I

We have the pleasure to announce
to our readers with this issue, that we
have made arrangements with the
publishers Of the
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
Celery.

Few persons pay the attention
needed or deserved to this deliei9u
winter vegetable, such natural
and pleasant associate of the Christ
mas, or any other sort of, turkey.
There is more labor, perhaps, in its
culture than attends any other gar-
dea work: bu1 there il Is work that
pays well; for every bunch of celery
raised finds quick and profitable
sale. 1t succeeds here as well as
anywhere in the country; and VIM.
Owen and Joseph Abbott have put
on the market here as fua as we
have ever seen. After seeing what
they can do and how readily they
dispose of their product we feel it a
kind of reproach that we depend so
much on distant Kalamazoo.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
The southern Problem. i

We will publish in a few dsys<os
article by Maj. W. H. Malone, on
the situation of the South and the
true position of the same on the
race question. He will explain the
18th, 18th and 18th amendment to
the constitution as bearing upon the
race question, and the position OF
the Supreme Court Of the United
State on the subject of State Rights.
While the article will be somewhat
of a political character it is intended
as legal view of the Southern stu
alton, showing what question are
settled as a finality.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
Capt. NIcBee in an Honorable Ca
pacity Abroad.

P0SANy AOAOeSNs
Supt. v. E. McBee of the W. N. c.
road, was about q month in Canada,
where he went as expert civil engin-
eer at the request OF the chief engin
eer of railways and canalsdOf the Ca.
mad an Government The Canadian
Pacific Railway is 2,906 miles long,
was built by the Government and sold
to a syndicate, the Canadian Pacific
Railroad Company. This corporation
claims that the road was not up to
standard. and not in good working
condition, including certain section
from Port Moody to Kamloops. The
cempa Y claims that the road was
not up to specifications when turned
over. This is the question to be set
tied by expert testimony rendered
before arbitrators Ia judge and two
civil engineers enc selected by the
G0v-rnment, the 9th by the foad.
About million dollars are involved
"A special train conveyed Supt.
McBee over the whole road. lie
was on the witness stand for two
days, after his trip of eight days over
the road. The Ottawa Free Press
EUening Journal and other Canadian
papers speak in nigh terms of the
conspicuous ability and intelligence
of Supt NcBee as an expert civil en-
ginaer, and he impressed himself or
the counsel for the road as man em-
inently posted in railroad matters.
During his absence, Supt. McBee
was in daily communication with his
iofi e here, and kept himself thar,
oughly posted on all matters con
nected with the management of the
same. Maj j. w. Wi sen accompa-
MED Supt McBee. They were tn
only experts from the States.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
Grand Inauguration Military Dis
lSaInuIal. .f,Iay. -.
splendid military disDls

A splendid military display is
expected at Governor Fowle's ihau>
guration. The Adjutant General
has begun preparations for it. He
reports that there will likely attend.
the entire End Regiment; and por-
tons Of the First. Third and Fourth.
Cannot Asheville and Waynes.
vile have their local companies to
attend? Surely, there is public
spirit enough among the people of
this section to raise the funds neces-
sary to send our boys. Asheyille
and WaynesyilIe certainly should
not be missing from that pageant
in honor of our new Chief Magis-
trate. Five huudre d dollars for the
two companies would be an ample
fund TO send them.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
Join the Rush at Laws.

Great inducements are offered in all
departments and especially the basement
department where we have placed lots
of new goods on the &c. and l0c. tables
worth four times that value.
Great reductions in prices of Dolls.
Splendid Kid and Biglue Dolls at 25cts..
50cts-, and 75cts. Nice Dolls at 5, 10,
and l5 cents.
ries at 15, 20 and 35 cents each. Lots Of
fine and cheap goods in Laws Bargain
Department.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
An Ordinance IN Relation to Fire
WoPIxs

SEC. 67S. Any person or persons
Who shall shnat off Any grns ~ eshes
fire arms, or any rocket, pop crackers
or ether fre works, or any other ex-
plOsive in any street or foot way or
public place in the city of Asheville,
or within fifty yard of any public
place, street or foot way, or any gun
OF fire arms char ed with ball or shot
or any other deadly thing, within two
hundred yards Of any habitatien with>
in tie city, except in case of self
defence or necess ty, or by command
or perm ssion of the mayor nd board
of aldermen, shall be fined fifty dol
lars Provided, nothing herein con-
tanned shall prohibit fir works on oc
easi0ns of public rejoicing, by per-
mission of the mayor and board of
aldermen. H. S. HARKINs,
MavOr.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
Mr.. Nat ". Taylor,

Long well known photographer
here, a man of eminent skill in his
profession, for some time resident
of Elk Park, is in the city on his
way to Wilmington, in which city
be proposes to establish himself.
We commend him to the kindly
consideration of the people of that
city, though we feel certain that his
own skill and abilities will soon
render hin independent of endorse-
ment
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
Terrible Warnings.

Cough in the morning, hurried or diff
fcult breathing raising phlegm. tight
ness in the chest, quiekened pulse,
chiIliness in the evening or sweats at.
night, all or any of these things are the
first stages of consumption. DR.. Acker's
English Remedy for consumption will
cure these fearful symptoms, and is sold
under positive guarantee by T. g.
Smith s. Co.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
ADDITIONAL Holiday Rates.

Atlanta, Ga $1115 augusta, Ca,
50 40; Columbia, S. G., 81 60; Dams
vile, Va, $11.15; Greensboro, N c.,
$40; Greenville, S. c., $4.75; Raj
eigh, N. G.; $12 65; Richmond, Va.
SIC go; Lynchburg, Va, $500 ;
Washington, D. C., $20.75.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
The Express once

Yesterday presented a scene o.
industry and hustle seen nowhere
else in the city. The agent and a
full force Of fassistants Wera kept In
eessantly busy from morning till
night, and long after night, receiv-
ing, delivering and handling
packages. Everybody seemed to
be receiving preseots; everybody to
be sending presents. There was
profuse interchange of these tokens
of affection or good will.
The express business has grown
here to large proportions, but its
magnitude and It's far reaching
bene6cence never had such illustra.
ton as yesterday.
We are pleased to add that the
efficient agent Mr.. Weddin and his
Office force handled their work easi-
", and did not seem to be embar-
rassed by the sudden and rapid ac-
cunshlati0n of Wofk (.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
CHRISTMASl

At Smiths Drug Store is dis
played the prettiest line of hoi
day novelties ever brought to
AshevilIe. Beautiful writing tab
lets and work boxes. Shaving
sets, handkerchief and collar
boxes. Plush goods in great va
liety. Manicure and infant setss
Purses for gold and silver and
tasty puff boxes. Hand mirrors
and perfume bottles. COlognss
and handkerchief extracts. Cab
and see these goods. and if you
find them to suit we will make
prices all right.
n. c. SMITH 8 CO..
Druggists.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23

Two cottages on Charlotte street, near corner
of Chestnut street, 5srooms eaci; neatly done IN
insine. Will be rented On most feasonabje
times to responsible parties. Posses sion at nee.
apply 70 y. o. Wolfe, marble works, east court
SQUARE. 2t
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
TuE "BRowN1Es," !"

ssPaWs and claws
Goblins' Giants Merry Men and Women, by
Palmer Cox. also Frank Le3lies Xmas Book,
EyerT Boys Book Mother Gcose's Melodies, etc ,
etc Patent Air Rifles for Iarlor and outdoor
snort. some beautiful Lap DE ks cheap and cost,
FOX Paper, decorated, ragged edge and plaln,
Photos and Scrap Albums are some OF the wen
selected Xmas stock At Carson,s stationery ano
Games iust come Exquisite Xmas Cards, iosted
scenes, dc. o. to l2c., English and American
Xmas ANIMALS.
dec 16 DIX
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23

InPoRrANT REDUCTIONS MADE Nov. 30
on OvERcoATs AND MEH's CoLoRED
SAoK SUITS. THE LINZ IS Still. VERY
Goop. H. REDWOOD d Co. -
lee deodl2t
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
DooMs FOR RENT.
EoR RENT.

AT a66 Patton Avenue. furnished and unfur-
nished; Day board near by. Also suitable
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23

Sterling silver spoons Forks, Ladies de- fin plush
Sterling Silver Jewelry in al the newest designs
Sterling Silver Boxes Hair and bat Pins and all noyeles
Best r axes of Wares IN all the newest designs
Royal Worots er Bonn Facme Hungarian Old Hall etc
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23

SeRd yoer Job Work of al kinds to the
Citizen Office, # you tco'at Il done neatly,
sheoply and p1M dispatch.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23

Dress Silks in the new weayes,, Ria.
DANES, Satins, Velvets and Pushes.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23

Our Carriers viii deliver the paper ev-
cry Morning in every part of the city to
our subscribers, and parties wanting it
will please call at the CITIZEN Office.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23

s.,-Wool Dress Goods Of the popula-
iabrics in great vasiety, also Sati mes, Per
Gales, Dress Ginghams. Prints, &c.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23

LARGER DAILY AND WEEKLY CIR
CULATION IN WESTERN NORTH CARO-
LIMA AND EAST TENNESSEE THAN ANY
OTHER PAPER. CONSTANTLY INCREAs-
ING
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23

Carpets, AIT ScrSrR Smyrna Rugs'
Dill gloths, MaitiEcs. Curtain Goods In
great variety. Damasks, Towels, Napkins
coverl Is, Blankets, &c.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
Sacrifice, e,

By the gallon, half gallon or
quart.
The best old double stamped
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23

4 Measures taken for A. Raymond & Co.,
New York Tailors, and fit guaranteed.
samples now ready for inspection.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
] Price Store.

"A large and. very attractive Dne OF
ems, Boys AMI Children's Suits rang
4 from low priced goods to something
erv fine.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23

Ziegler Bros, Merriam & Tyler's
Morgan BIOS and StokleY's Shoes foI
aides, misses and children.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-12-23
THE DAILY CITIzEN

Will be published every Morning Tex
cept Monday at the following rates
sf,.,,sfls, nnah